JPH0610135U - Storage case - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] A retractable storage case that can adjust the height according to the storage amount and height of the stored items, makes the most effective use of limited storage space and space, and stores and stores. , Improve the transfer efficiency. [Structure] A rectangular container 2 main body is formed in a bellows 3 shape in a height direction, and can be expanded and contracted according to a storage amount and a height of stored items.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is a storage case that can be freely adjusted in height and storage space according to the stored items by making it expandable and contractible and can surely hold the expanded state. Regarding

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Although there are various kinds of containers such as clothes cases and food storage cases, a container composed mainly of a storage container body composed of a box body with a bottomed top opening and a lid body is mainly disassembled when not in use. Although there is a so-called collapsible container that can be folded and can be assembled at the time of use, there is no container that can freely adjust the height of the container itself.

[0003]

Therefore, even if an empty container or a container having a small amount of space and a large amount of space, it occupies an area corresponding to the outer diameter of the container during storage and transportation, thereby causing a dead space. It is impossible to improve the efficiency of storage, storage and transportation, and it is necessary to search and prepare containers with different heights each time depending on the shape and form of the stored items. The problem remained.

The present invention solves the above drawbacks, and not only in the space of a closet, a closet, etc. in the home and the extra space such as above the closet and below the bed, but also in a warehouse, a container, a freight car, etc. Even in the storage and loading areas, the limited space can be effectively used, and the storage efficiency and efficiency can be improved according to the storage amount and form of the stored items. Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a storage case in which the waste of preparing a storage case each time can be omitted, and by extension, storage, storage, and transportation efficiency can be dramatically improved.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the storage case of the present invention is characterized in that a rectangular container body is formed in a bellows shape in the height direction and is expandable and contractible. Is. In addition, a holding member having a plurality of engaging portions at the front portion is provided upright on the bottom of the container body in an upward direction, and the lid body covered above the container body has a holding member for holding the container body. A configuration may be used in which a holding member having an engaging portion that engages at a desired position of the plurality of engaging portions is formed.

[0006]

In the present invention, since the rectangular container body is formed in a bellows shape in the height direction, the items to be stored are not limited as compared with the round type, and the container can be freely expanded and contracted according to the storage amount. Becomes Further, since the container body and the lid are formed with a holding member capable of engaging with each other at a desired stretched state position and securely and firmly holding the stretched state according to the stored amount, a plurality of stacking members can be formed. Even if pressure is applied from the outside during storage or transportation, the stored items are not affected.

[0007]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The drawings show one embodiment of the present invention. In FIGS. 1 and 2, reference numeral 1 denotes a storage case of the present invention, which is composed of a rectangular container 2 such as a quadrangle. It is formed in a bellows-like 3 shape in the direction and is configured to be expandable and contractible. Reference numeral 4 denotes a lid that covers the upper surface of the container 2. In the present embodiment, the lid 3 securely holds the container 2 with the buckle 5.
Is engaged with. Since the container of the present invention is formed into a bellows-like shape, it is of course expandable and contractible. However, during molding, even after the expansion / contraction state is adjusted to a height according to the contents, the expansion / contraction is not possible. It is formed so that the state can be sufficiently maintained. However, in the case of storing a plurality of stacks, or in the case of carrying a plurality of stacks at the time of transportation, when there is a possibility that the expanded and contracted state may not be maintained due to external pressure, the storage case of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 is used.

The storage case shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 has a lid 4 above the bottom of the container 2.
The plate body 6 is erected in the direction, and plural holes 7 are formed on the front surface of the plate body 6 at regular intervals. On the other hand, the lid 4 has a plate 8 that descends toward the bottom of the container 2.
In addition to the above, the plate member 8 is formed with the projecting member 9 to be inserted into the hole 7. However, according to this storage case, after storing the stored items, the storage amount of the stored items,
According to the height, the lid 4 is pressed to shrink the container 2, and the lid 4
If the protruding member 9 is inserted into and locked in the hole 7, the expanded / contracted state is securely held, and the stored items in the storage case 1 are not affected even when a strong external pressure is applied. Although not shown, a substantially X-shaped reinforcing member may be interposed in the storage case 1 to securely hold the expanded / contracted state without attaching and forming such an engagement holding member.

[0009]

[Effects of the Invention] However, according to the present invention, since the storage is not limited as compared with the round shape due to the square shape, it is compressed to the maximum when the storage is not contained, and the state is compact. In addition to being able to store and transport the items, the height can be freely adjusted by expanding and contracting the storage case according to the storage amount when storing the stored items, so closet, closet, bed,
It is possible to use the limited storage area very effectively in every place such as the storage area such as the chest of drawers, warehouse, container or cargo carrier in the transportation means such as automobiles or the inside of the luggage storage area. The state can be planned. Therefore, it is not necessary to purchase and prepare the storage case each time according to the storage amount and height of the storage items, and the storage case can be stored and transported efficiently even at the time of transportation.

Further, the storage case of the present invention can securely and firmly hold the expansion / contraction state according to the stored items even if an unexpected external pressure is applied or a considerable amount of pressure is applied by stacking a plurality of the storage cases. Since it does not affect the stored items, it can be stored and transported in an extremely stable state.

[Submission date] March 9, 1992

[Procedure Amendment 2]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Compensation target item name] Detailed explanation of the device

[Correction method] Added

[Correction content] [Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a storage case in which the height and storage space can be freely adjusted according to the stored items by adopting a retractable structure, and the stretched state can be reliably retained.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Although there are various kinds of containers such as clothes cases and food storage cases, most of them are containers that are a combination of a storage container body consisting of a box with an open top and a lid, and a lid that can be disassembled and folded when not in use. Although there is a so-called collapsible container that can be assembled at the time of use, there is no container in which the height of the container itself can be freely adjusted.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 Therefore, even if an empty container or a container with a small amount of stored items and a large space is occupied, a dead space is unavoidably created because it occupies the area of the outer diameter of the container during storage and transportation. However, it is impossible to improve the transportation efficiency, and it is necessary to search for and prepare containers each time having different heights depending on the shape and form of the stored items. It was

The present invention solves these drawbacks, and not only in the space such as a closet and a closet in the home and the space above the chest, under the bed, but also in a warehouse, a container, a freight car, etc. Even in the storage and loading areas, the limited space can be effectively used, and the storage efficiency and efficiency can be improved according to the storage amount and form of the stored items. Accordingly, it is possible to eliminate the waste of preparing a storage case each time, and to provide a storage case that can dramatically improve the storage, storage, and transportation efficiency.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the storage case of the present invention is characterized in that a rectangular container body is formed in a bellows shape in the height direction and is expandable and contractible. In addition, a holding member having a plurality of engaging portions on the front portion is erected upright on the bottom of the container body, and the lid body that is covered above the container body includes a holding member for holding the container body. A configuration may be used in which a holding member having an engaging portion that engages at a desired position of the plurality of engaging portions is formed.

[0006]

[Action]

 In the present invention, since the rectangular container body is formed in a bellows shape in the height direction, the stored items are not limited as compared with the round type, and the container can be freely expanded and contracted according to the stored amount. . In addition, since the container body and lid are formed with a holding member that engages with each other at the desired expansion / contraction position and can securely and firmly hold the expansion / contraction state according to the stored amount, it is possible to stack multiple units. Even if external pressure is applied during storage or transportation, the stored items will not be affected.

[0007]

【Example】

 The drawings show an embodiment of the present invention. In FIGS. 1 and 2, reference numeral 1 denotes a storage case of the present invention, which is composed of a rectangular container 2 such as a quadrangle, which container 3 has a bellows 3 in the height direction. It is formed into a shape and can be expanded and contracted. Reference numeral 4 denotes a lid that covers the upper surface of the container 2, and in the present embodiment, the lid 3 is securely engaged with the container 2 by the buckle 5. Since the container of the present invention is formed into a bellows-like shape, it is of course expandable and contractible, but at the time of molding, even after the expansion / contraction state is adjusted to a height according to the contents, the expansion / contraction is not possible. It is formed so that the condition can be sufficiently maintained. However, when there is a possibility that the expansion and contraction state may not be maintained due to external pressure when storing a plurality of stacks or when transporting a plurality of stacks during transport, use the storage case of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. To do.

In the storage case shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a plate 6 is erected in the direction of the lid 4 above the bottom of the container 2, and a plurality of holes are formed on the front of the plate 6 at regular intervals. Form 7. On the other hand, the lid body 4 is formed with a plate body 8 descending toward the bottom of the container 2, and the plate body 8 is formed with a projecting member 9 to be inserted into the hole portion 7 described above. However, according to this storage case, after the stored items are stored, the lid body 4 is pressed according to the storage amount and height of the stored items to shrink the container 2 and the projecting member of the lid body 4 when the container 2 is in a desired stretchable state. When 9 is inserted into and locked in the hole 7, the expanded / contracted state is securely held, and the stored items in the storage case 1 are not affected even when a strong external pressure is applied. Although not shown, it is also possible to reliably hold the expanded / contracted state by interposing a substantially X-shaped reinforcing member in the storage case 1 without attaching and forming such an engagement holding member.

[0009]

[Effect of device]

 However, according to the present invention, since the stored items are not limited as compared with the round shape because of the square shape, when the stored items are not contained, it is compressed and stored and transported in a compact state. In addition, the height can be freely adjusted when the stored items are stored by expanding and contracting the storage case according to the storage amount, so it can be used in closets, closets, beds, closets, etc. in the home. It is possible to effectively utilize the limited storage area in any place such as the spare area, the cargo bed or the luggage storage section of the transportation means such as the warehouse, the container or the automobile, and to achieve more efficient storage and storage conditions. You can plan. Therefore, it is not necessary to purchase and prepare the storage case each time according to the storage amount and height of the stored items, and the storage and loading efficiency can be improved even when the storage case is in progress.

Further, the storage case of the present invention can reliably and firmly hold the expansion / contraction state according to the stored items, even if an unexpected external pressure is applied or if a plurality of them are stacked and a considerable pressure is applied. Since it does not affect the stored items, it can be stored and transported in an extremely stable state.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a storage case according to the present invention in a compressed state.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a storage case according to the present invention in an extended state.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the storage case according to another embodiment of the present invention in an extended state.

FIG. 4 is a side view of the storage case according to another embodiment of the present invention, in which the storage case is compressed and partially omitted.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Storage Case 2 Container 3 Bellows 4 Lid 5 Buckle 6 Plate 7 Hole 8 Plate 9 Projection Member

[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] March 9, 1992

[Procedure Amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Name of item to be corrected] Claim 2

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A storage case characterized in that a rectangular container main body is formed in a bellows shape in a height direction and is expandable and contractible. 2. A holding member having a plurality of engaging portions in a front portion is provided on a bottom portion of the container main body so as to stand upward, and the lid body covered above the container main body has the container main body. 2. A storage case, characterized in that a holding member having an engaging portion that engages at a desired position of a plurality of engaging portions of the holding member is formed.