JPS59180577A - Sorting system for storage block chamber - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a system for sorting or indexing storage drawers and the like, and in particular to easily display contents and to indicate lack of contents or rearrangement of contents. Regarding the system.

Particularly in the industrial and commercial fields, the storage of small or medium-sized inventories in small or multi-compartment drawers, bins or boxes etc. poses a number of inventory control problems. The problem is that a lot of time is spent on management. Since inventory items are stored in many similar drawers or bins or boxes, it is necessary to be able to easily and quickly locate a particular inventory item. Additionally, each time a particular inventory item is depleted or used up, time is spent going through each drawer or box and documenting what additional items need to be ordered. It would be desirable to provide inventory managers with a simple and efficient way to indicate new purchases to be ordered without incurring additional costs and with minimal paperwork. Another problem, especially when storing a large number of different inventory items of small or medium size, is that when a person removes the inventory items, there is a tendency for the items to get mixed up or placed in the wrong drawer or box. It is. Correctly replacing such items in their proper drawers or boxes becomes even more time consuming. This type of problem is similar to that in large retail stores.
It is also frequently experienced in machinery and factory maintenance diseases.

The present invention contemplates providing a classification system for bins such as drawers and boxes that can reduce the time spent on the problems described above.

No prior art similar to the system according to the present invention is found. Therefore, solutions to the above-mentioned problems include stricter inventory control and inspection, including periodic inspection of each drawer or box, and restricting access to inventory storage areas to only a few designated persons. It was directed at me. The system of the present invention is particularly applicable to the inventor's Canadian Patent No. 3,858,
This invention is effective for the inventory display and storage stand disclosed in No. 370.

Identifies the contents of inventory stored in drawers or boxes, etc.
It would also be highly advantageous to provide a simple visual indicator for the drawer or box to optionally allow for an indication that an inventory item is improperly housed, i.e. depleted. It has been found. Externally visible indicators may be used, for example, by the drawer or box user.
The display is operable to indicate that a problem has occurred, and the operated indicator is readily perceptible by a glance by an inventory manager, store owner, etc.

Accordingly, the present invention is a classification system for storage compartments, comprising an attachment for the easily visible front side of each storage compartment, said attachment having two parts tilting rearwardly. an aperture provided in the panel; an insert removably inserted into the aperture for displaying information about the contents of the compartment in which the accessory device is attached; and an aperture provided in the panel; a support surface behind the lower opening portion of the aperture for supporting the insert in the aperture; A classification system is provided, one of which is selectively variable.

The features of the invention will become clearer from the following description of the illustrated embodiments.

Referring to the drawings, a drawer 10 includes an accessory pull 12 attached to the drawer.

The pull handle 12 includes a front panel whose top slopes rearwardly and in which an opening 16 is provided. Said opening 1
6 is partially closed by a support surface 18. Said opening 16 has an essentially circular shape and is preferably interrupted by two opposing protrusions 20 and 22 provided at its periphery, as shown.

The insert 24 is made of a plate-like member having a basically circular shape that matches the opening 16, and the projection 20
and an opposing recess 2 with a shape and dimensions corresponding to 22
6 and 28 included. The area of the insert 24 is slightly smaller than that of the aperture 16 so that the insert fits properly into the aperture 16. When the insert 24 is inserted into the opening 16, the surface of the insert 24 is flush with the front surface of the panel.

Although preferred shapes for the aperture 16 and insert 24 are shown, the type, size and shape of the protrusions can be varied as desired. For example, the protrusion can be provided in the insert 24 and the recess can be provided in the opening 16. Similarly, shapes other than circular can be used.

In either case, the insert 24 and the support surface 1
8, the insert 24 is securely placed on the support surface 18, and moreover, the insert 24 can be easily placed on the support surface 18 by pressing with a finger a portion of the insert 24 that corresponds to the portion 30 of the opening 16 that is not supported by the support surface 18. Preferably, the relationship is such that it can be removed. In the preferred embodiment, the portion 30 is made as small as possible while still allowing easy removal of the insert 24. Therefore, even if undesired pressure is applied to most of the surface of the insert 24,
The insert is stable in its insert plow position. 11j
The support surface 18 supports at least half of the opening 16.

Various styles of [ ] indicia can be used with insert 24 depending on the information needed to be conveyed. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the insert 24 is provided with a hole 32 that is offset to one side. The side from which the hole 32 is visible to the user can be changed by removing the insert 24 and replacing it. The hole 32
Visibility on the left side indicates that the drawer 10 does not require attention, while the visibility of the hole 32 on the right side indicates that restocking or reorganization is desired. The insert 24 is placed in the latter position during periodic inspection or by the user who first notices the situation. Therefore, it is easy for the person in charge to locate drawers that require action.

As other typical landmarks with similar functions.

A label such as shown at 34 may be used on the insert 24. Instructions can be read from the position of the label. The label may be inverted or hidden from view in the insert 24 to direct the above-described events in the system of the present application during use. The label 34 can simply be color coded with different colors appearing on the back of the insert 24.

It will be clear that any similar landmarks or combinations thereof can be used to convey the required information. However, considering that in many cases users, maintenance personnel, etc. are not interested in the outcome of the system, the system may be most effective using a minimum number of landmarks. Dew.

It will be appreciated that in accordance with the present invention there is provided a storage drawer sorting system which fully satisfies the objects and advantages set forth above. Although the invention has been described with respect to particular embodiments thereof, various substitutions, changes and modifications will become apparent to those skilled in the art in light of the foregoing description. Accordingly, such substitutions, changes and modifications are included within the scope of the claims herein.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

1 is a perspective view of a drawer according to a preferred embodiment of the sorting system of the present invention with a drawer pull insert shown in an exploded position and FIG. 84 is a front view of the drawer pull of FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is an end view of the drawer pull of FIG. 1, and FIG. 84 is an end view of the drawer pull of FIG. FIG. IO two-compartment chamber (drawer), 12: accessory device (pull), 14: panel, 16: opening, 18: support surface, 20.22: protrusion,
24:) fA inclusion, 26.28: recess,
32, 34: Landmark. Agent Patent Attorney Nobuyuki Matsunaga

Claims (12)

[Claims] (1) A classification system for storage compartments, including an attachment for a readily visible front of each storage compartment, the attachment comprising a front panel with a rearwardly sloped top; an aperture in the panel; an insert removably inserted into the aperture for displaying information regarding the contents of the compartment to which the accessory is attached; and an insert within the aperture. a support surface behind a lower portion of the aperture for supporting the insert, the orientation of the insert within the aperture and at least one of the surface to be displayed of the insert being selectively variable; Classification system for storage compartments. (2) A classification system for a drawer, the drawer pull having a front panel with a rearwardly sloped top;
an opening in the panel; an insert removably inserted into the opening for displaying information regarding the contents of the drawer to which the pull is attached; and supporting the insert within the opening. a support surface behind a lower major portion of the opening for selectively varying at least one of the orientation of the insert within the opening and the surface to be displayed of the insert. Classification system for. (3) The system according to claim (2), wherein the insert is plate-shaped and has a shape that matches the opening. (4) The system according to claim 3, wherein when the insert is inserted into the opening, the surface of the insert is flush with the front surface of the panel. (5) The aperture is circular, the periphery of the aperture includes a protrusion projecting into the aperture, and the insert includes a recess corresponding to the protrusion, at least the surface of the insert to be displayed. Selectively variable claim number (
4) System of section. (6) the aperture includes two of the projections on opposite sides of the aperture, the insert includes two corresponding recesses, and the orientation of the insert within the aperture and the indication of the insert; 5. The system of claim 5, wherein the surface to be treated is selectively variable. (7) The insert includes an integral mark, so that the direction of the insert described in iii can be easily confirmed.
I. The system according to claim (5) or (6). (8) The system of claim (5) or (6), wherein the support surface extends over at least a lower half of the opening area. (9) The opening is circular, the periphery of the opening includes a recess, the insert includes a protrusion corresponding to the recess, and the surface of the insert to be displayed is at least selectively variable. The system according to claim (4). (10) the aperture includes two of the recesses on opposite sides of the aperture, and the insert includes two corresponding protrusions;
9. The system of claim 9, wherein the orientation of the insert within the opening and the surface on which the insert is to be displayed are selectively variable. (11) The system according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the insert includes an integral concentric circle J, whereby the direction of the insert can be easily confirmed. (12) The support surface is at least below the area of the opening ≧
Claim (9) or (10) extending to
system of terms.