TWM634634U - panel storage container - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a panel storage container capable of simplifying the manufacture of the panel storage container. The panel storage container includes: a container body having an opening and used to accommodate a plurality of panels; and a cover body used to block the opening. The plurality of panels in the container body face each other; the sealing member is arranged on the cover body to seal between the cover body and the container body; and the stopper is arranged on the cover body to limit the plurality of panels in the first direction The movement of the sealing member is an elastic member extending in a uniform cross-sectional shape, and the stopper is an elastic member extending in a uniform cross-sectional shape. The cross-sectional shape of the stopper is the same as that of the sealing member. The material of the stopper It is the same as the constituent material of the sealing member.

Description

panel storage container

The novel creation relates to a panel storage container.

In the manufacturing process of handling panels such as glass substrates for liquid crystal panels, when transferring rectangular panels from manufacturing equipment to manufacturing equipment in other steps and temporarily storing panels, a panel storage container for storing multiple panels can be used. For example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2015-162476 describes a substrate storage container including a container body for storing a plurality of substrates, and a lid for closing the opening of the container body.

In the substrate storage container described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2015-162476, a gasket for improving the sealing performance is provided on the periphery of the lid, and a gasket for restricting the movement of the substrate in the front-back direction is provided on the back of the lid. Stopper (retainer). The gasket and the stopper have mutually different shapes. Therefore, in the manufacturing process of the substrate storage container, spacers and stoppers are prepared separately, and thus time is required for manufacturing.

This new invention explains the panel storage container which can simplify manufacture.

A panel storage container according to an aspect of the present invention includes: a container body having an opening for storing a plurality of panels; and a cover body for blocking the opening. The cover body includes: a cover body, facing a plurality of panels accommodated in the container body in a first direction when the cover body blocks the opening; a sealing member, arranged on the cover body, facing between the cover body and the container body performing sealing; and a stopper, disposed on the cover body, restricting movement of the plurality of panels in the first direction. The sealing member is an elastic member extending in a uniform cross-sectional shape. The stopper is a resilient member extending in a uniform cross-sectional shape. The cross-sectional shape of the stopper is the same as that of the sealing member. The constituting material of the stopper is the same as that of the sealing member.

In the panel storage container, a sealing member and a stopper are provided on the cover body. The cross-sectional shape of the stopper is the same as that of the sealing member, and the constituent material of the stopper is the same as that of the sealing member. Therefore, one type of elastic member can be used as the sealing member and the stopper, so that it is not necessary to separately prepare an elastic member for the sealing member and an elastic member for the stopper. In this way, since the elastic member can be shared by the sealing member and the stopper, the manufacture of the panel storage container can be simplified.

Another aspect of the present invention is a panel storage container comprising: a container body having an opening for storing a plurality of panels; and a cover body for blocking the opening. The cover body includes: a cover body, facing a plurality of panels accommodated in the container body in a first direction when the cover body blocks the opening; a sealing member, arranged on the cover body, facing between the cover body and the container body performing sealing; and a stopper, disposed on the cover body, restricting movement of the plurality of panels in the first direction. The sealing member is an elastic member extending in a uniform cross-sectional shape. The stopper is a resilient member extending in a uniform cross-sectional shape. The cross-sectional shape of the stopper is the same as that of the sealing member.

In the panel storage container, a sealing member and a stopper are provided on the cover body. The cross-sectional shape of the stopper is the same as that of the sealing member. Therefore, since a common mold can be used as molds for producing the sealing member and the stopper, it is not necessary to separately prepare a mold for the sealing member and a mold for the stopper. In this way, since the mold can be shared between the sealing member and the stopper, the manufacture of the panel storage container can be simplified.

The panel storage container according to another aspect of the present invention includes: a container body having an opening for storing a plurality of panels; and a cover body for blocking the opening. The cover body includes: a cover body, facing a plurality of panels accommodated in the container body in a first direction when the cover body blocks the opening; a sealing member, arranged on the cover body, facing between the cover body and the container body performing sealing; and a stopper, disposed on the cover body, restricting movement of the plurality of panels in the first direction. The sealing member is an elastic member extending in a uniform cross-sectional shape. The stopper is a resilient member extending in a uniform cross-sectional shape. The constituting material of the stopper is the same as that of the sealing member.

In the panel storage container, a sealing member and a stopper are provided on the cover body. The constituting material of the stopper is the same as that of the sealing member. Therefore, the sealing member and the stopper can be produced using one constituent material, so that there is no need to separately prepare a constituent material for the sealing member and a constituent material for the stopper. In this way, since the constituent materials can be shared between the sealing member and the stopper, the manufacture of the panel storage container can be simplified.

In some embodiments, the container body can accommodate a plurality of panels in a state of being aligned in a second direction intersecting with the first direction. The stopper may include a first restricting part and a second restricting part facing the plurality of panels in the first direction in a state where the cover body blocks the opening. The first restricting portion and the second restricting portion may extend along the second direction and be arranged side by side in a third direction intersecting the first direction and the second direction. In this case, the first restricting portion and the second restricting portion face each panel in the first direction in a state where the lid body blocks the opening. Therefore, the movement of each panel in the first direction is restricted at two places, so that the movement of each panel in the first direction can be more reliably restricted.

In several embodiments, the cover body may include two end portions in the third direction, that is, a first end portion and a second end portion. The first restricting portion may be disposed at the first end, and the second restricting portion may be disposed at the second end. In this case, the first restricting portion and the second restricting portion face the vicinities of both ends of each panel in the first direction in a state where the lid body blocks the opening. Therefore, the movement of each panel in the first direction is restricted at both ends thereof, so that the movement of each panel in the first direction can be more reliably restricted.

In several embodiments, the stopper may further include a third restricting portion extending along the second direction and disposed between the first restricting portion and the second restricting portion in the third direction. In this case, in a state where the lid closes the opening, in addition to the first and second restriction portions, the third restriction portion faces each panel in the first direction. Therefore, the movement of each panel in the first direction is restricted at three places, so that the movement of each panel in the first direction can be more reliably restricted.

In several embodiments, the stopper may further include a first connecting portion that connects one end of the first restricting portion to one end of the second restricting portion. For example, the stopper is attached to the cover body with one end of the stopper as a reference. Therefore, when the length of the stopper is not as designed, there may be gaps at the other end of the stopper. Where the stopper comprises physically separate parts, gaps may be created at the ends of the parts. In the above-mentioned structure, the stopper is a continuous member in the order of the first restricting portion, the first connecting portion, and the second restricting portion, and thus can reduce the number of stops compared with a stopper including a plurality of physically separated members. number of ends. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the stopper is left unoccupied.

In several embodiments, the stopper may further include a second connecting portion, and the second connecting portion connects the other end of the first restricting portion with the other end of the second restricting portion. In this case, the stopper has an annular shape that circulates in the order of the first restricting portion, the first connecting portion, the second restricting portion, and the second connecting portion. Therefore, the stopper is in the shape of a ring, so that the absence of the stopper at the end can be eliminated.

In several embodiments, the cover body may also include: a first installation part for installing the sealing member; and a second installation part for installing the stopper. In this case, the sealing member and the stopper can be mounted on the cover body through the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion.

In several embodiments, the first mounting portion may have a mortise structure. In this case, the sealing member is mounted on the cover body only by fitting the sealing member into the first mounting portion. Therefore, installation of the sealing member can be simplified.

In several embodiments, the second mounting portion may have a mortise structure. In this case, the stopper is mounted on the cover body only by fitting the stopper into the second mounting portion. Therefore, installation of the stopper can be simplified.

In several embodiments, the cover may further include a first buffer material, which is disposed between the sealing member and the cover body and has a hardness lower than that of the sealing member. In this case, since the sealing member is less likely to be deformed than the first buffer material, the sealing surface of the sealing member can be flattened. When the cover is locked, the first cushioning material is compressed to suppress the rise of the latch torque. Therefore, the possibility of a gap being generated between the sealing member and the container body can be reduced, and the lid can be locked more reliably. As a result, the airtightness of the panel storage container can be improved.

In several embodiments, the cover may further include a second buffer material, which is disposed between the stopper and the cover body and has a hardness lower than that of the stopper. In this case, since the stopper is less likely to be deformed than the second cushioning material, the surface of the stopper facing the panel can be flattened. When the panel abuts against the stopper, the second cushioning material is crushed, so that excessive force can be suppressed from being applied to the panel. Therefore, the movement of each panel can be restricted more reliably, and the possibility of panel damage can be reduced.

According to the invention, the manufacture of the panel storage container can be simplified.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the new creation will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings on the one hand. In addition, in the description of the drawings, the same reference numerals are attached to the same elements, and overlapping descriptions are omitted. In each figure, an XYZ coordinate system is shown. The Y-axis direction is a direction intersecting (orthogonal to) the X-axis direction and the Z-axis direction. The Z-axis direction is a direction intersecting (orthogonal to) the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction. For example, the X-axis direction is the left-right direction (width direction; third direction), the Y-axis direction is the front-back direction (depth direction; first direction), and the Z-axis direction is the up-down direction (height direction; second direction). For convenience of description, the terms "front", "rear", "upper", "lower", "left", and "right" are used, but are not limited to these directions. Terms such as "uniform" and "same" mean substantially the same, not only being exactly the same, but also including a certain range such as manufacturing tolerances.

A panel storage container according to one embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 . FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a panel storage container according to one embodiment. Fig. 2 is a rear perspective view of the panel storage container shown in Fig. 1 . The panel storage container 1 shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 is a container for storing a plurality of panels. Examples of the panel include glass substrates for liquid crystal panels and panels on which electronic components are mounted. The panel has a rectangular shape. Examples of the size of the panel include 510 mm×515 mm and 600 mm×600 mm. The number of panels that can be accommodated in the panel storage container 1 is determined arbitrarily, for example, may be 6 or 12.

The panel storage container 1 is used for the manufacturing apparatus which manufactures an electronic component, for example. Electronic parts are manufactured through the following steps, for example: mounting a plurality of electronic parts on a large carrier panel such as a glass plate or a stainless steel plate; sealing these electronic parts with epoxy resin or the like; sealing the sealed electronic parts on a panel The form is peeled off from the carrier panel; and the electronic parts of the panel form are cut out respectively. The panel storage container 1 is used to transfer panels between these steps.

The panel storage container 1 includes a container body 2 and a cover body 3 .

The container body 2 is a rectangular parallelepiped container whose front (front surface) is opened. In other words, the container body 2 is a front open box type container in which the opening 2 a is provided on the front surface. The container body 2 accommodates a plurality of panels. Specifically, the container body 2 accommodates a plurality of panels in a state of being aligned in the vertical direction. The panel is taken out of or put into the container body 2 through the opening 2a. Details of the container body 2 will be described below.

The lid body 3 is a member for closing the opening 2 a of the container body 2 . The cover body 3 is detachably attached to the flange 25 which defines the opening 2a. Details of the cover body 3 will be described below.

The container body 2 and the lid body 3 may also be constituted by combining a plurality of parts formed of metal materials or resin materials. Examples of the resin contained in the molding material of the resin material include thermoplastic resins. Examples of thermoplastic resins include polycarbonate, cycloolefin polymer, polyetherimide, polyether ketone, polyether ether ketone, polybutylene terephthalate, polyacetal, liquid crystal polymer, Acrylic resins such as polymethyl methacrylate, and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymers. These alloys can be used as the resin contained in the molding material of the resin material.

Conductive substances and various antistatic agents can also be added to these resins. The conductive substance includes, for example, carbon fiber, carbon powder, carbon nanotube, or conductive polymer. As the antistatic agent, anionic, cationic, and nonionic antistatic agents can be used. A benzotriazole-based, salicylic acid-based, cyanoacrylate-based, oxalic acid anilide-based, and hindered amine-based ultraviolet absorber may also be added. Optionally, glass fibers, carbon fibers, etc. for improving rigidity may be added.

Next, the container body 2 will be described in detail. The container body 2 includes a top plate 21 , a bottom plate 22 , a pair of side walls 23 , a rear wall 24 , a flange 25 , a frame 26 , a pedestal 27 , and side plates 28 .

The top plate 21, the bottom plate 22, the side wall 23, and the back wall 24 are substantially rectangular plates. The top plate 21 and the bottom plate 22 face each other in the vertical direction and are arranged approximately in parallel. The pair of side walls 23 face each other in the left-right direction and are arranged approximately in parallel. The rear wall 24 connects the rear ends of the top plate 21 and the bottom plate 22 , and connects the rear ends of the pair of side walls 23 . The storage space 20 is defined by a top plate 21 , a bottom plate 22 , a pair of side walls 23 , and a back wall 24 .

The top plate 21 , the bottom plate 22 and the side wall 23 are made of metal materials such as aluminum and stainless steel, for example. The rear wall 24 is made of, for example, a transparent resin material that allows the storage space 20 to be seen from the outside of the container body 2 . A part of the rear wall 24 may also be made of a transparent resin material. Examples of transparent resin materials include acrylic resins, polycarbonate resins, vinyl chloride resins, and cycloolefin polymers.

The flange 25 is a rectangular frame and is provided across the front end of the top plate 21 , the front end of the bottom plate 22 , and the front ends of the pair of side walls 23 . The opening 2 a is delimited by a flange 25 . The flange 25 is made of, for example, the above-mentioned resin material. Two upper lock holes 25h spaced apart in the left-right direction are provided on the upper frame portion and the lower frame portion of the flange 25 . The upper locking hole 25h of the upper frame portion and the upper locking hole 25h of the lower frame portion are provided at positions facing each other in the vertical direction.

The frame body 26 is used for fixing the top board 21 , the bottom board 22 , a pair of side walls 23 and the back wall 24 . The frame body 26 is made of metal materials such as aluminum and stainless steel, for example. The frame body 26 is disposed on the front surface of the rear wall 24 . The frame body 26 has a frame portion 26 a (see FIG. 3 ), a support post 26 b (see FIG. 3 ), and a pair of support posts 26 c (see FIG. 3 ). The frame portion 26 a is a rectangular member and is provided along the periphery of the rear wall 24 .

The pillar 26b and the pair of pillars 26c are columnar members extending in the vertical direction. One of the pillars 26c, 26b, and the other pillar 26c are arranged in this order in the left-right direction, and are arranged substantially parallel to each other. The support column 26b and a pair of support column 26c extend from the upper frame part of the frame part 26a to the lower frame part. The support column 26b is provided at the center of the frame body 26 in the left-right direction, and a pair of support columns 26c are provided near both ends of the frame body 26 in the left-right direction. A plurality of fitting holes for attaching a main shaft 61a described later is provided in the support column 26b. A plurality of fitting holes for attaching a main shaft 62a described later is provided in the support column 26c.

The pedestal portion 27 is a portion serving as a base of the container body 2 . The pedestal part 27 is made of metal materials such as aluminum and stainless steel, for example. The pedestal portion 27 is provided on the lower surface of the bottom plate 22 . The pedestal part 27 is comprised by combining several columnar support members.

The side plate 28 is a member for attaching a support body 65 described later. The side plate 28 is a plate-like member extending in the up-down direction. The side plate 28 is made of metal materials such as aluminum and stainless steel, for example. The side plate 28 is disposed on the outer surface of the side wall 23 . In this embodiment, two side plates 28 are provided on each side wall 23 . The two side plates 28 are aligned in the front-rear direction, and are arranged substantially parallel to each other. One side plate 28 is provided near the center of the side wall 23 in the front-rear direction, and the other side plate 28 is provided near the front end of the side wall 23 in the front-rear direction.

A cover member for preventing particles (particles) from entering the storage space 20 is provided at a corner of the container body 2 .

Next, the structure in the storage space 20 will be described with reference to FIG. 3 . Fig. 3 is a sectional view taken along line III-III of Fig. 2 . As shown in FIG. 3 , the panel storage container 1 further includes a panel support portion 60 . The panel support part 60 is a part for supporting a plurality of panels. The panel support portion 60 is provided inside the container body 2 (accommodating space 20 ). The panel supporting part 60 includes a plurality of supporting parts 61 , a plurality of supporting parts 62 , a plurality of stoppers 63 and a plurality of stoppers 64 .

The number of supporting parts 61 , supporting parts 62 , stoppers 63 , and stoppers 64 is changed according to the number of panels that can be accommodated in the panel storage container 1 . In this embodiment, the panel support portion 60 includes one support portion 61 , two support portions 62 , two stoppers 63 and two stoppers 64 for each panel. In other words, one support portion 61 , two support portions 62 , two stoppers 63 and two stoppers 64 form a storage section for storing one panel.

The support portion 61 is a portion for supporting the central portion of the panel in the left-right direction. The support portion 61 has a main shaft 61a and a plurality of elastic bodies 61b. The main shaft 61 a is a columnar (for example, cylindrical) member extending in the front-rear direction. The spindle 61a is used to support a panel. The rear end of the main shaft 61a is fitted into the fitting hole of the support 26b, and is fixed to the support 26b by a screw. The main shaft 61a is made of, for example, a material with high bending rigidity. Examples of the constituent material of the main shaft 61a include metals such as stainless steel and aluminum, and carbon fiber-reinforced plastics.

The elastic body 61b is an annular (for example, annular) member provided on the outer peripheral surface of the main shaft 61a. The elastic body 61b is provided to suppress the sliding of the panel and improve the positioning accuracy of the panel. From the viewpoint of preventing sliding of the panel, the elastic body 61b may have a higher friction than the main shaft 61a. From the viewpoint of preventing damage to the panel, the elastic body 61b may have higher elasticity (cushioning property) than the main shaft 61a. The elastic body 61b is made of rubber material, for example. Examples of the rubber material include ethylene propylene diene rubber (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer, EPDM), silicone rubber, and fluororubber. The elastic body 61b is, for example, an O ring. The plurality of elastic bodies 61b are arranged at regular intervals in the extending direction of the main shaft 61a.

The support portion 62 is a portion for supporting both ends in the left-right direction of the panel. The support portion 62 has a main shaft 62 a, a plurality of elastic bodies 62 b, and a plurality of support bodies 65 . The main shaft 62 a is a columnar (for example, cylindrical) member extending in the front-rear direction. The spindle 62a is used to support a panel. The rear end of the main shaft 62a is fitted into the fitting hole of the support 26c, and is fixed to the support 26c by a screw.

The main shaft 62a is made of, for example, a material with high bending rigidity. Examples of the constituent material of the main shaft 62a include metals such as stainless steel and aluminum, and carbon fiber-reinforced plastics. The length in the front-back direction of the main shaft 62a is slightly longer than the length in the front-back direction of the panel, and is longer than the length in the front-back direction of the main shaft 61a. The main shaft 61a and the pair of main shafts 62a are aligned in the left-right direction. The main shaft 61a is arranged between a pair of main shafts 62a.

The elastic body 62b is an annular (for example, annular) member provided on the outer peripheral surface of the main shaft 62a. The elastic body 62b is provided to suppress the sliding of the panel and improve the positioning accuracy of the panel. The constituent material and arrangement of the elastic body 62b are the same as those of the elastic body 61b, and thus detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The support body 65 is a member for holding (supporting) the main shaft 62 a and supporting the ends in the left-right direction of the panel. An insertion hole penetrating through the support body 65 in the front-rear direction is provided at the front end portion of the support body 65, and the main shaft 62a is inserted through the insertion hole. The support body 65 has an inclined surface that inclines downward from the base end of the support body 65 toward the front end.

The base end portion of the support body 65 abuts against the inner surface of the side wall 23 , and the side plate 28 , the side wall 23 , and the support body 65 are positioned by ejecting pins (not shown). In this state, the screw is inserted into the insertion hole provided in the side plate 28 from the outside of the side plate 28 , and the screw is screwed into the threaded hole provided in the base end portion of the support body 65 . Thus, the support body 65 is fixed to the side plate 28 in a state where the side wall 23 is sandwiched between the support body 65 and the side plate 28 .

The stopper 63 is a member for preventing the panel from flying out and determining the position of the front end of the panel. The stopper 63 is made of, for example, the above-mentioned resin material. The stopper 63 is provided on the end 62d of the main shaft 62a. For example, the stopper 63 is attached to the main shaft 62 a by fitting the end portion 62 d of the main shaft 62 a into a mounting hole provided in the stopper 63 . The stopper 63 has a disk-shaped locking piece 63a having an outer diameter larger than that of the elastic body 62b. The locking piece 63a has an inclined surface that inclines rearward as it goes from the outer peripheral surface toward the center.

The stopper 64 is a member for determining the position of the rear end of the panel. The stopper 64 is made of, for example, the above-mentioned resin material. The stopper 64 is provided at the end 62c of the main shaft 62a. The stopper 64 has a block shape. An insertion hole through which the main shaft 62a is inserted in the front-rear direction is provided in the stopper 64 . When the main shaft 62a is inserted into the insertion hole of the stopper 64, the rear surface of the stopper 64 abuts against the front surface of the support 26c, and the stopper 64 is fixed to the support 26c by a screw. The stopper 64 has an inclined surface that inclines forward as it goes downward from the upper surface.

The placement position of the placement panel is defined by the stopper 63 , the stopper 64 , and the support body 65 . Specifically, the mounting position in the front-rear direction of the panel is defined by the stoppers 63 and 64, and the mounting position in the left-right direction of the panel is defined by the four support bodies 65 provided on the left and right. . For example, the panel is carried into the storage space 20 by a robot, and the panel is placed in any storage section. At this time, the position of the panel may be slightly shifted due to errors or the like. For example, even if the front end of the panel rests on the inclined surface of the locking piece 63 a of the stopper 63 , it is guided to the loading position along the inclined surface by the panel's own weight. Likewise, even if the rear end of the panel rests on the inclined surface of the stopper 64, it is guided to the placement position along the inclined surface by the panel's own weight. Similarly, even if the side end of the panel rests on the inclined surface of the support body 65, the panel is guided to the loading position along the inclined surface by its own weight.

Next, the lid body 3 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 1 , FIG. 4 , and FIG. 5 . Fig. 4 is a rear view of the cover shown in Fig. 1 . Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line V-V in Fig. 4 . As shown in FIG. 1 , FIG. 4 , and FIG. 5 , the cover body 3 includes a cover body 31 , a locking mechanism 32 , a sealing member 33 and a stopper 34 .

The cover body 31 is a body part of the cover body 3 . The cover body 31 is a rectangular plate material. The cover body 31 is made of metal materials such as aluminum and magnesium alloy, for example. The cover body 31 may also be made of thermoplastic resin such as polycarbonate resin.

The cover body 31 has a front surface 31a and a back surface 31b. The front surface 31 a forms the outer surface of the panel storage container 1 . A keyhole 31h is provided on the front surface 31a. A key not shown is inserted into the key hole 31h. The back surface 31b is a surface opposite to the front surface 31a. The back surface 31b faces the storage space 20 in a state where the lid body 3 closes the opening 2a. The cover body 31 includes a pair of end portions 31c and a central portion 31d. The pair of end portions 31c are both end portions of the cover body 31 in the left-right direction. The central portion 31d is a central portion of the cover body 31 in the left-right direction, and is sandwiched between the pair of end portions 31c in the left-right direction. The cover body 31 includes a mounting portion 35 (first mounting portion) and a mounting portion 36 (second mounting portion).

The attachment portion 35 is a portion for attaching the sealing member 33 to the cover body 31 . The mounting portion 35 is provided at a position where the sealing member 33 is mounted on the cover body 31 . In this embodiment, the mounting portion 35 is provided in a ring shape along the periphery of the back surface 31b. The mounting portion 35 has a mortise (undercut type groove) structure. When specifically describing, the mounting part 35 includes a groove part 35a and a pair of locking pieces 35b.

The groove portion 35a is provided annularly along the periphery of the back surface 31b, and is recessed from the back surface 31b toward the front surface 31a. The groove portion 35a is defined by a bottom wall and a pair of side walls extending from both ends of the bottom wall toward the rear surface 31b. The pair of locking pieces 35b are respectively provided at the front ends of a pair of side walls defining the groove portion 35a. The pair of locking pieces 35b each protrudes toward the other locking piece 35b. Each of the pair of locking pieces 35b has an inclined surface inclined so as to approach the other locking piece 35b as it goes from the groove portion 35a toward the rear surface 31b. The attachment portion 35 includes a cutout portion 35c in which the locking piece 35b is not provided in a part of the groove portion 35a. In this embodiment, the mounting portion 35 includes one notch 35c.

The mounting portion 36 is a portion for mounting the stopper 34 to the cover body 31 . The mounting portion 36 is provided at a position where the stopper 34 is mounted in the cover body 31 . In this embodiment, the attachment part 36 is respectively provided in a pair of end part 31c and center part 31d. The three mounting portions 36 extend in the vertical direction and are arranged substantially parallel to each other. The mounting portion 36 has the same mortise structure as the mounting portion 35 . When specifically describing, each mounting portion 36 includes a groove portion 36a and a pair of locking pieces 36b.

The groove portion 36a is provided so as to extend in the vertical direction on the rear surface 31b of the pair of end portions 31c and the center portion 31d, respectively, and is recessed from the rear surface 31b toward the front surface 31a. The groove portion 36a is defined by a bottom wall and a pair of side walls extending from both ends of the bottom wall toward the rear surface 31b. The pair of locking pieces 36b are respectively provided at the front ends of a pair of side walls defining the groove portion 36a. The pair of locking pieces 36b each protrudes toward the other locking piece 36b. Each of the pair of locking pieces 36b has an inclined surface inclined so as to approach the other locking piece 36b as it goes from the groove portion 36a toward the rear surface 31b. The attachment portion 36 includes a cutout portion 36c in which the locking piece 36b is not provided in a part of the groove portion 36a. In this embodiment, the mounting part 36 includes one notch part 36c in each groove part 36a.

The locking mechanism 32 locks or unlocks the cover 3 by operating a key inserted into the keyhole 31h. The locking mechanism 32 includes a latch (not shown). In the state where the cover body 3 is attached to the flange 25, the lock catch is fitted into the upper lock hole 25h provided in the flange 25 by the operation of a key, and the cover body 3 is locked. In the state where the lid body 3 is locked, the lock catch is pulled out from the upper lock hole 25h by operating the key, thereby unlocking the lid body 3 .

The sealing member 33 is a member that seals between the container body 2 and the cap body 31 . The sealing member 33 is a belt-shaped elastic member extending in a uniform cross-sectional shape. In this embodiment, the sealing member 33 extends in a rectangular ring shape, and the cross-sectional shape of the sealing member 33 is a ring shape. That is, a tubular elastic member (for example, a rubber tube) is used as the sealing member 33 . The sealing member 33 is made of elastically deformable resin having a durometer hardness (Shore A) of about 20° to 80°. Examples of such resins include fluororubber, EPDM, silicone, and urethane. The sealing member 33 is, for example, a gasket. In addition, durometer hardness (Shore A) was calculated|required according to Japanese Industrial Standards (Japanese Industrial Standards, JIS) K6253.

The sealing member 33 is provided on the cover body 31 . In this embodiment, the sealing member 33 is mounted on the cover body 31 through the mounting portion 35 . Specifically, the sealing member 33 is provided along the groove portion 35a, and is held in the groove portion 35a by a pair of locking pieces 35b. The diameter of the sealing member 33 is larger than the depth of the groove portion 35a. Therefore, the sealing member 33 is held by the mounting portion 35 in a state where a part of the sealing member 33 is exposed (protruded) from the pair of locking pieces 35 b. The surface of the portion exposed from the pair of locking pieces 35b functions as the sealing surface 33a. With the sealing surface 33a being pressed against by the container body 2 (flange 25), the opening 2a of the container body 2 is airtightly blocked.

The stopper 34 is a member that restricts movement in the front-rear direction (movement toward the lid body 3 ) of the plurality of panels accommodated in the container body 2 . The stopper 34 is a belt-shaped elastic member extending in a uniform cross-sectional shape. The cross-sectional shape of the stopper 34 is the same as that of the sealing member 33 . The constituent material of the stopper 34 is the same as that of the sealing member 33 .

The stopper 34 is disposed on the cover body 31 . In this embodiment, the stopper 34 is installed on the cover body 31 through the installation portion 36 . Specifically, the stopper 34 is provided along the groove portion 36a, and is held in the groove portion 36a by a pair of locking pieces 36b. The diameter of the stopper 34 is larger than the depth of the groove portion 36a. Therefore, the stopper 34 is held by the mounting portion 36 in a state where a part of the stopper 34 is exposed (protruded) from the pair of locking pieces 36 b. The surface of the part exposed from a pair of locking piece 36b functions as the contact surface 34a. The forward movement of each panel is restricted by the abutment surface 34a abutting against the front end of each panel.

The stopper 34 includes a restricting portion 41 (first restricting portion), a restricting portion 42 (second restricting portion), and a restricting portion 43 (third restricting portion). The restricting part 41 - the restricting part 43 are the parts extended in the up-down direction, respectively. The restriction part 41 is provided in one end part 31c (first end part), and the restriction part 42 is provided in the other end part 31c (second end part). The restricting part 43 is provided in the center part 31d. In other words, the restricting portion 41 , the restricting portion 43 , and the restricting portion 42 are arranged in this order in the left-right direction, and are arranged substantially parallel to each other. That is, the restricting part 41 , the restricting part 42 , and the restricting part 43 are arranged side by side with each other in the left-right direction, and the restricting part 43 is provided between the restricting part 41 and the restricting part 42 in the left-right direction.

In the state where a plurality of panels are accommodated in the container body 2, when the lid body 3 closes the opening 2a, the sealing surface 33a of the sealing member 33 abuts on the flange 25, and the abutting surfaces 34a of the restricting parts 41 to 43 facing the front end of each panel. Specifically, the abutting surfaces 34a of the restricting part 41 and the restricting part 42 face the vicinity of both ends in the left-right direction of the front ends of each panel, and the abutting surface 34a of the restricting part 43 faces the center of the front ends of each panel in the left-right direction. facing each other nearby. Then, when the lid body 3 is locked, the sealing member 33 (sealing surface 33 a ) is pressed against the flange 25 , and the abutting surfaces 34 a of the restricting portions 41 to 43 abut against the front ends of the respective panels. Thereby, the opening 2a of the container main body 2 is airtightly closed, and the forward movement of the panel mounted in the mounting position is restricted. In addition, when a plurality of panels are accommodated in the container body 2 , the front end of each panel is positioned behind the sealing surface of the flange 25 (the surface on which the sealing surface 33 a abuts).

Next, the manufacturing method of the cover body 3 (panel storage container 1) is demonstrated. First, a plate-shaped rear surface material as a base of the rear surface 31 b of the cover body 31 is prepared. Next, a cutting tool (cutter) for mortising is inserted into a position near the periphery of the back material, the cutting tool is moved around the periphery of the back material, and the cutting tool is removed from the position. Thus, the mounting portion 35 is formed. In addition, since a pair of locking piece 35b is not formed in the position which penetrates a cutting tool, this part corresponds to the notch part 35c.

Similarly, after inserting the cutting tool into the position at the lower end of the restricting portion 41, moving the cutting tool to the position at the upper end of the restricting portion 41, the cutting tool is moved to the position, and the cutting tool is removed from the position. . Thus, the mounting portion 36 for mounting the restricting portion 41 is formed. In addition, since a pair of locking piece 36b is not formed in the position which penetrates a cutting tool, this part corresponds to the notch part 36c. The mounting portion 36 for mounting the restricting portion 42 and the restricting portion 43 is also formed in the same manner.

Next, a long elastic member having a uniform cross-sectional shape is prepared as a base of the sealing member 33 and the stopper 34 . Then, the sealing member 33 is prepared by cutting the elastic member by the length of the sealing member 33 and joining both ends thereof. The sealing member 33 produced in this way has a non-directional annular shape. Similarly, the restricting part 41 - the restricting part 43 are prepared by cutting the elastic member by the length of the restricting part 41 - the restricting part 43 respectively.

Then, the sealing member 33 is pushed into the groove portion 35a from between the pair of locking pieces 35b, and is held in the groove portion 35a by the pair of locking pieces 35b. Similarly, the restricting parts 41 to 43 are squeezed into the groove part 36a from between the pair of locking pieces 36b, and are held in the groove part 36a by the pair of locking pieces 36b.

Next, the plate-shaped surface material and the lock mechanism 32 which are the bases of the front surface 31a are prepared, and the surface material, the lock mechanism 32, and the back surface material are combined. The lid body 3 is manufactured through the above operations.

In the panel storage container 1 described above, the sealing member 33 and the stopper 34 are provided on the cover body 31 . The cross-sectional shape of the stopper 34 is the same as that of the sealing member 33 , and the constituent material of the stopper 34 is the same as that of the sealing member 33 . Therefore, one type of elastic member can be used as the sealing member 33 and the stopper 34, so that it is not necessary to separately prepare an elastic member for the sealing member 33 and an elastic member for the stopper 34. In this way, since the elastic member can be shared by the sealing member 33 and the stopper 34 , the manufacture of the panel storage container 1 can be simplified. Furthermore, cost can be reduced.

In the state where the lid body 3 closes the opening 2a, the restricting part 41 and the restricting part 42 face the vicinity of both ends of each panel in the front-rear direction. Therefore, the movement of each panel in the front-rear direction is restricted at two places in the left-right direction (both ends of each panel), so that the movement of each panel in the front-rear direction can be more reliably restricted.

In a state where the lid body 3 closes the opening 2a, in addition to the restricting part 41 and the restricting part 42, the restricting part 43 faces each panel in the front-rear direction. Therefore, the movement of each panel in the front-rear direction is restricted at three places in the left-right direction, so that the movement of each panel in the front-rear direction can be more reliably restricted.

The cover body 31 includes a mounting portion 35 for mounting the sealing member 33 and a mounting portion 36 for mounting the stopper 34 . Therefore, the sealing member 33 and the stopper 34 can be mounted on the cover body 31 through the mounting portion 35 and the mounting portion 36 .

Specifically, since the mounting portion 35 has a mortise structure, the sealing member 33 is mounted on the cover body 31 only by fitting the sealing member 33 into the mounting portion 35 . Therefore, installation of the sealing member 33 can be simplified. Since there is no need to provide a complicated structure for holding the sealing member 33, the cover body 3 can be thinned and the structure of the cover body 3 can be simplified.

Also, since the mounting part 36 has a mortise structure, the stopper 34 is mounted on the cover body 31 only by fitting the stopper 34 into the mounting part 36 . Therefore, installation of the stopper 34 can be simplified. Since there is no need to provide a complicated structure for holding the stopper 34, the cover body 3 can be thinned and the structure of the cover body 3 can be simplified.

In a state where a plurality of panels are accommodated in the container body 2 , the front end of each panel is positioned behind the sealing surface of the flange 25 . Therefore, the stopper 34 abuts against the front end of the panel with a smaller force than the sealing member 33 is pressed against by the sealing surface of the flange 25 . Therefore, even if one type of elastic member is used as the sealing member 33 and the stopper 34, the airtightness of the panel storage container 1 can be improved while reducing the possibility of panel damage.

In addition, the panel storage container of this invention is not limited to the said embodiment.

In the above-described embodiment, a screw is used as an example of a fixing member, but other fixing members may be used instead of the screw.

The connection method of each member of the container main body 2 may differ from the said embodiment. In the above-described embodiment, the container body 2 is constituted by combining a plurality of components, but it may also be an integrally formed product.

The cross-sectional shapes of the sealing member 33 and the stopper 34 are not limited to the cross-sectional shapes of the above-described embodiment. The cross-sectional shape of the sealing member 33 may be any shape as long as the function of the sealing member 33 can be exhibited. The cross-sectional shape of the stopper 34 may be any shape as long as it can function as the stopper 34 .

For example, as shown in FIG. 6( a ), the cross-sectional shapes of the sealing member 33 and the stopper 34 may be circular. That is, a round belt-shaped elastic member can be used as the sealing member 33 and the stopper 34 . As shown in FIG. 6( b ), the cross-sectional shapes of the sealing member 33 and the stopper 34 may be triangular. As shown in (c) of FIG. 6 , the cross-sectional shapes of the sealing member 33 and the stopper 34 may be plus-shaped. As shown in FIG. 6( d ), the cross-sectional shape of the sealing member 33 and the stopper 34 may be an inverted T shape. As shown in (e) of FIG. 6 , the cross-sectional shape of the sealing member 33 and the stopper 34 may be an X shape. As shown in (f) of FIG. 6 , the cross-sectional shape of the sealing member 33 and the stopper 34 may be an inverted Y shape.

The stopper 34 only needs to include at least one of the restricting portion 41 to the restricting portion 43 . For example, the stopper 34 may not include the restricting portion 43 . The restricting part 41 and the restricting part 42 may be provided separately in the left-right direction of the cover main body 31 (back surface 31b), and may not be provided in the pair of end parts 31c. In this case, the restricting part 41 and the restricting part 42 also face each panel in the front-rear direction in a state where the lid body 3 closes the opening 2a. Therefore, the movement of each panel in the front-rear direction is restricted at two places in the left-right direction, so that the movement of each panel in the front-rear direction can be more reliably restricted.

The cover body 3 is not limited to the structure of the above-mentioned embodiment. Fig. 7 is a rear view showing a modified example of the cover. As shown in FIG. 7 , the main difference between the cover body 3A and the cover body 3 is that it includes a cover body 31A and a stopper 34A instead of the cover body 31 and the stopper 34 .

The stopper 34A is mainly different from the stopper 34 in that a link portion 44 (first link portion) is included instead of the restricting portion 43 . The connecting portion 44 is a portion that connects the upper end (one end) of the restricting portion 41 and the upper end (one end) of the restricting portion 42 . That is, the stopper 34A is a single member that is continuous in the order of the restricting portion 41 , the connecting portion 44 , and the restricting portion 42 , and has an inverted U-shape. The connecting portion 44 has a bent portion 44a and a bent portion 44b. The bent portion 44 a is a portion connected to the upper end of the restricting portion 41 . The bent portion 44b is a portion connected to the upper end of the restricting portion 42 .

The main difference between the cover body 31A and the cover body 31 is the position where the mounting portion 36 is provided. Since the stopper 34A is an elastic member having an inverted U-shape, the mounting portion 36 includes one groove portion 36a corresponding to the stopper 34A. Therefore, the mounting portion 36 includes a notch 36c.

Also in the panel storage container including the lid body 3A, the same structure as the panel storage container 1 of the above-mentioned embodiment has the same effect as that of the panel storage container 1 of the above-mentioned embodiment. Furthermore, in the panel storage container including 3 A of lid bodies, the following effects are exhibited.

For example, the stopper is attached to the cover body with one end of the stopper as a reference. Therefore, when the length of the stopper is not as designed, there may be gaps at the other end of the stopper. As in the above-described embodiment, when the stopper 34 includes a plurality of physically separated parts (the restricting part 41 to the restricting part 43 ), gaps may be generated at the ends of the respective parts. On the other hand, in the cover body 3A, since the stopper 34A is one continuous member in the order of the restricting portion 41, the connecting portion 44, and the restricting portion 42, it is different from a stopper ( The number of ends can be reduced compared to stoppers 34). Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the stopper 34A is left unoccupied. In addition, the connecting portion 44 can connect the lower end of the restricting portion 41 and the lower end of the restricting portion 42 . The stopper 34A may further include a restricting portion 43 .

Fig. 8 is a rear view showing another modified example of the cover. As shown in FIG. 8 , the main difference between the cover body 3B and the cover body 3A is that it includes a cover body 31B and a stopper 34B instead of the cover body 31A and the stopper 34A.

The main difference between the stopper 34B and the stopper 34A is that it further includes a connecting portion 45 (second connecting portion). The connecting portion 45 is a portion that connects the lower end (the other end) of the restricting portion 41 and the lower end (the other end) of the restricting portion 42 . That is, the stopper 34B has a rectangular ring shape that circulates in the order of the restricting portion 41 , the connecting portion 44 , the restricting portion 42 , and the connecting portion 45 . The connection part 45 has the bending part 45a and the bending part 45b. The bent portion 45 a is a portion connected to the lower end of the restricting portion 41 . The bent portion 45 b is a portion connected to the lower end of the restricting portion 42 .

The main difference between the cover body 31B and the cover body 31A is the position where the mounting portion 36 is provided. Since the stopper 34B is an elastic member having a rectangular ring shape, the mounting portion 36 includes one rectangular ring-shaped groove portion 36 a corresponding to the stopper 34B. Therefore, the mounting portion 36 includes a notch 36c.

Also in the panel storage container including the lid body 3B, the same structure as the panel storage container 1 of the above-mentioned embodiment has the same effect as that of the panel storage container 1 of the above-mentioned embodiment. Furthermore, in the panel storage container including the lid body 3B, the stopper 34B has an annular shape that circulates in the order of the restricting portion 41 , the connecting portion 44 , the restricting portion 42 , and the connecting portion 45 . Therefore, the stopper 34B is in the shape of a ring, so that the absence of the stopper 34B at the end can be eliminated. In addition, the stopper 34B may further include a restricting portion 43 .

In the panel storage container 1, the cross-sectional shape of the stopper 34 is the same as the cross-sectional shape of the sealing member 33, and the constituent material of the stopper 34 is the same as that of the sealing member 33, but the seal member 33 and the stopper 34 have the same The relationship is not limited to this relationship. The cross-sectional shape of the stopper 34 may be the same as that of the sealing member 33 , and the constituent material of the stopper 34 may be different from that of the sealing member 33 . Similarly, in the panel storage container including the lid body 3A, the cross-sectional shape of the stopper 34A and the sealing member 33 may be the same, and the constituent material of the stopper 34A may be different from that of the sealing member 33 . Similarly, in the panel storage container including the lid body 3B, the cross-sectional shape of the stopper 34B may be the same as that of the sealing member 33 , and the constituent material of the stopper 34B may be different from that of the sealing member 33 .

In these cases, the cross-sectional shape of the stopper 34 , the stopper 34A, and the stopper 34B is the same as the cross-sectional shape of the sealing member 33 . Therefore, a common mold can be used as molds for making the sealing member 33, the stopper 34, the stopper 34A, and the stopper 34B, so that it is not necessary to separately prepare a mold for the sealing member 33 and a mold for the stopper. 34. Molds for the stopper 34A and the stopper 34B. In this way, since the mold can be shared among the sealing member 33 and the stopper 34 , the stopper 34A, and the stopper 34B, the cost can be reduced and the manufacture of the panel storage container can be simplified.

In the panel storage container 1 , the cross-sectional shape of the stopper 34 may be different from that of the sealing member 33 , and the constituent material of the stopper 34 may be the same as that of the sealing member 33 . Similarly, in the panel storage container including the lid body 3A, the cross-sectional shape of the stopper 34A may be different from that of the sealing member 33 , and the constituent material of the stopper 34A may be the same as that of the sealing member 33 . Similarly, in the panel storage container including the lid body 3B, the cross-sectional shape of the stopper 34B may be different from that of the sealing member 33 , and the constituent material of the stopper 34B may be the same as that of the sealing member 33 . Referring to FIG. 9 , a modification will be described in which the cross-sectional shape of the sealing member is different from that of the stopper, and the constituent material of the sealing member is the same as that of the stopper.

Fig. 9 is a rear view showing still another modified example of the cover. As shown in FIG. 9 , the main difference between the cover body 3C and the cover body 3 is that it includes a cover body 31C and a stopper 34C instead of the cover body 31 and the stopper 34 . The stopper 34C is a plate-shaped elastic member extending in a uniform cross-sectional shape. The stopper 34C is mainly different from the stopper 34 in that it includes a restricting portion 41C and a restricting portion 42C instead of the restricting portions 41 to 43 . The main difference between the restricting portion 41C and the restricting portion 41 lies in the shape and the method of attaching to the cover body 31C. Likewise, the main difference between the restricting portion 42C and the restricting portion 42 lies in the shape and the method of attaching to the cover main body 31C. The restricting part 41C and the restricting part 42C have a plate-like shape, and are attached to the back surface 31b with an adhesive material or the like.

The cover body 31C does not have a mortise structure for mounting the stopper 34C on the cover body 31C. In this modified example, the adhesive material which affixes the control part 41C and the control part 42C to the back surface 31b functions as an attachment part. Like the stopper 34C, the sealing member 33 may be attached to the back surface 31b with an adhesive material or the like. In addition, the stopper 34 , the stopper 34A, and the stopper 34B can also be attached to the back surface 31 b by an adhesive material or the like.

Also in the panel storage container including the lid body 3C, the same structure as the panel storage container 1 of the above-mentioned embodiment can be exerted the same effect as that of the panel storage container 1 of the above-mentioned embodiment. In the panel storage container including the lid body 3C, the constituent material of the stopper 34C is the same as that of the sealing member 33 . Therefore, the sealing member 33 and the stopper 34C can be manufactured using one constituent material, and thus there is no need to separately prepare a constituent material for the sealing member 33 and a constituent material for the stopper 34C. In this way, since the sealing member 33 and the stopper 34C can share constituent materials, the cost can be reduced and the manufacture of the panel storage container can be simplified. Furthermore, in the panel storage container including the lid body 3C, since it is not necessary to form a mortise structure in the lid main body 31C, the manufacture of the panel storage container (lid body 3C) can be simplified.

(a) of FIG. 10 is a figure which shows still another modification example of a cover body. (b) of FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view along line Xb-Xb of FIG. 10 (a). FIG. 11( a ) is a diagram showing a state in which the lid shown in FIG. 10( a ) blocks the opening. (b) of FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view along line XIb-XIb of FIG. 11(a). As shown in (a) of FIG. 10 , the main difference between the cover body 3D and the cover body 3 is that it further includes a buffer material 37 (first buffer material) and a buffer material 38 (second buffer material).

The buffer material 37 is an elastic member having hardness lower than that of the sealing member 33 . In this example, the durometer hardness (Shore A) of the sealing member 33 is about 50° to 70°, and the durometer hardness (Shore A) of the buffer material 37 is about 20° to 30°. The buffer material 37 is, for example, sponge rubber. The buffer material 37 is provided between the sealing member 33 and the cover body 31 . In the example shown in FIG. 10( a ), the buffer material 37 is provided along the groove portion 35 a and is located between the bottom wall of the groove portion 35 a and the sealing member 33 . The buffer material 37 is provided over the entire sealing member 33 .

The buffer material 38 is an elastic member having hardness lower than that of the stopper 34 . In this example, the durometer hardness (Shore A) of the stopper 34 is about 50° to 70°, and the durometer hardness (Shore A) of the buffer material 38 is about 20° to 30°. The buffer material 38 is, for example, sponge rubber. The buffer material 38 is disposed between the stopper 34 and the cover body 31 . In the example shown in FIG. 10( a ), the cushioning material 38 is provided along the groove portion 36 a and is located between the bottom wall of the groove portion 36 a and the stopper 34 . The buffer material 38 is provided over the entire stopper 34 .

Also in the panel storage container including the lid body 3D, the same structure as the panel storage container 1 of the above-mentioned embodiment can have the same effect as that of the panel storage container 1 of the above-mentioned embodiment. Furthermore, also in the panel storage container provided with the cover body 3D, the following effects are exhibited.

For example, in the panel storage container 1, when only the sealing member 33 with low hardness is laid on the groove portion 35a, the sealing member 33 is easily deformed. The sealing surface 33a of 33 produces unevenness. As a result, even in the state where the lid body 3 is locked, a gap is generated between the sealing member 33 and the container body 2 (flange 25 ), and the airtightness of the panel storage container 1 (storage space 20 ) may be affected. damage. When only the sealing member 33 with high hardness is laid on the groove portion 35a, the sealing surface 33a of the sealing member 33 becomes flat, but the sealing member 33 is hard to be crushed, so the locking mechanism 32 when locking the lid 3 The locking torque becomes higher. As a result, the locking of the lid body 3 becomes insufficient, and the airtightness of the panel storage container 1 (storage space 20 ) may be impaired.

On the other hand, in the cover body 3D, the cushioning material 37 is laid on the groove portion 35 a , and the sealing member 33 is laid on the cushioning material 37 . In this case, even if the surface of the buffer member 37 on which the sealing member 33 is provided is uneven, the sealing member 33 provided thereon is not easily deformed, so that the sealing surface 33 a of the sealing member 33 can be flattened. When the cover body 3 is locked, the cushioning material 37 is compressed, so that the increase of the locking torque of the locking mechanism 32 can be suppressed. Therefore, the possibility of a gap occurring between the sealing member 33 and the container body 2 (flange 25 ) can be reduced, and the lid body 3 can be locked more reliably. As a result, the airtightness of the panel storage container can be improved.

Similarly, when only the stopper 34 having a low hardness is laid on the groove portion 36 a , irregularities may be generated on the contact surface 34 a of the stopper 34 . As a result, when the opening 2a is blocked by the cover body 3, a gap is formed between the contact surface 34a of the stopper 34 and the front end of the panel, and the movement of the panel in the front-rear direction may not be sufficiently restricted. When laying only the high-hardness stopper 34 on the groove portion 36a, the abutting surface 34a of the stopper 34 becomes flat, but the stopper 34 is hard to be crushed, and thus there is a possibility of applying force to the front end of the panel. Excessive force, resulting in panel breakage.

On the other hand, in the cover body 3D, the cushioning material 38 is laid in the groove portion 36 a, and the stopper 34 is laid on the cushioning material 38 . In this case, even if the surface of the buffer member 38 on which the stopper 34 is uneven, the stopper 34 provided thereon is not easily deformed, so that the contact surface 34a of the stopper 34 can be flattened. When the cover 3 is locked and the front end of the panel abuts against the stopper 34 , the cushioning material 38 is crushed, so that excessive force can be suppressed from being applied to the front end of the panel. Therefore, the movement of each panel in the front-back direction can be more reliably restricted, and the possibility of damage to the panels can be reduced.

In addition, in the panel storage container including the cover body 3D, the cross-sectional shape of the sealing member 33 and the stopper 34 may be the same, and the constituent materials of the sealing member 33 and the constituent material of the stopper 34 may be different. The cross-sectional shape of the seal member 33 may be different from that of the stopper 34 , and the constituent material of the seal member 33 may be the same as that of the stopper 34 .

[Note] (1) A panel storage container, including: a container body having an opening for receiving a plurality of panels; and a cover for blocking the opening, The cover includes: a cover body facing the plurality of panels housed in the container body in a first direction when the cover body blocks the opening; a sealing member, disposed on the lid body, to seal between the lid body and the container body; and a stopper, disposed on the cover body, restricts movement of the plurality of panels in the first direction, The sealing member is an elastic member extending in a uniform cross-sectional shape, The stopper is an elastic member extending in a uniform cross-sectional shape, The sectional shape of the stopper is the same as the sectional shape of the sealing member, The constituting material of the stopper is the same as that of the sealing member. (2) A panel storage container, including: a container body having an opening for receiving a plurality of panels; and a cover for blocking the opening, The cover includes: a cover body facing the plurality of panels housed in the container body in a first direction when the cover body blocks the opening; a sealing member, disposed on the lid body, to seal between the lid body and the container body; and a stopper, disposed on the cover body, restricts movement of the plurality of panels in the first direction, The sealing member is an elastic member extending in a uniform cross-sectional shape, The stopper is an elastic member extending in a uniform cross-sectional shape, The cross-sectional shape of the stopper is the same as the cross-sectional shape of the sealing member. (3) A panel storage container, including: a container body having an opening for receiving a plurality of panels; and a cover for blocking the opening, The cover includes: a cover body facing the plurality of panels housed in the container body in a first direction when the cover body blocks the opening; a sealing member, disposed on the lid body, to seal between the lid body and the container body; and a stopper, disposed on the cover body, restricts movement of the plurality of panels in the first direction, The sealing member is an elastic member extending in a uniform cross-sectional shape, The stopper is an elastic member extending in a uniform cross-sectional shape, The constituting material of the stopper is the same as that of the sealing member. (4) The panel storage container according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein the container body arranges the plurality of panels in a second direction intersecting the first direction. The status is stored, The stopper includes a first restricting part and a second restricting part, and the first restricting part and the second restricting part are in the first direction and the plurality of restricting parts in the state where the cover blocks the opening. panels facing each other, The first restricting portion and the second restricting portion extend along the second direction and are juxtaposed in a third direction intersecting the first direction and the second direction. (5) The panel storage container according to (4), wherein the cover body includes a first end and a second end that are both ends in the third direction, The first restricting portion is disposed at the first end portion, The second restricting portion is disposed on the second end portion. (6) The panel storage container according to (4) or (5), wherein the stopper further includes a third restricting portion extending in the second direction, and in the The third direction is disposed between the first restricting portion and the second restricting portion. (7) The panel storage container according to any one of (4) to (6), wherein the stopper further includes a first connecting portion that connects the first restricting portion to One end is connected to one end of the second restricting portion. (8) The panel storage container according to (7), wherein the stopper further includes a second connecting portion connecting the other end of the first restricting portion to the second restricting portion. Connect the other end of the unit. (9) The panel storage container according to any one of (1) to (8), wherein the cover body includes: a first mounting portion for mounting the sealing member; and a second mounting portion for to install the stopper. (10) The panel storage container according to (9), wherein the first mounting portion has a mortise structure. (11) The panel storage container according to (9) or (10), wherein the second mounting portion has a mortise structure. (12) The panel storage container according to any one of (1) to (11), wherein the cover body further includes a first buffer material provided between the sealing member and the between the cover bodies and have a hardness lower than that of the sealing member. (13) The panel storage container according to any one of (1) to (12), wherein the cover body further includes a second buffer material provided between the stopper and the stopper. between the cover body and have a hardness lower than that of the stopper.

1: Panel storage container 2: container body 2a: opening 3, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D: cover body 20: Containment Space 21: top plate 22: Bottom plate 23: side wall 24: back wall 25: Flange 25h: Upper keyhole 26: frame 26a: frame part 26b, 26c: pillars 27:Pedestal part 28: side panel 31, 31A, 31B, 31C: cover body 31a: front surface 31b: back 31c: end 31d: central part 31h: Keyhole 32: Locking mechanism 33: sealing member 33a: sealing surface 34, 34A, 34B, 34C: stop 34a: abutment surface 35: Installation Department 35a, 36a: Groove 35b, 36b, 63a: locking pieces 35c, 36c: missing parts 36: Installation Department 37: buffer material 38: buffer material 41: Restricted Department 41C, 42C: restricted part 42: Restricted Department 43: Restricted Department 44: Connecting part 44a, 44b, 45a, 45b: bending part 45: Connecting part 60: Panel support part 61, 62: support part 61a, 62a: main shaft 61b, 62b: Elastomer 62c, 62d: ends 63, 64: stopper 65: Support body X, Y, Z: axis direction

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a panel storage container according to one embodiment. Fig. 2 is a rear perspective view of the panel storage container shown in Fig. 1 . Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view along line III-III of Fig. 2 . Fig. 4 is a rear view of the cover shown in Fig. 1 . Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line V-V in Fig. 4 . 6( a ) to ( f ) are cross-sectional views showing modified examples of the sealing member and the stopper. Fig. 7 is a rear view showing a modified example of the cover. Fig. 8 is a rear view showing another modified example of the cover. Fig. 9 is a rear view showing still another modified example of the cover. (a) of FIG. 10 is a figure which shows still another modification example of a cover body. (b) of FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view along line Xb-Xb of FIG. 10 (a). FIG. 11( a ) is a diagram showing a state in which the lid shown in FIG. 10( a ) blocks the opening. (b) of FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view along line XIb-XIb of FIG. 11(a).

3: cover body

31: cover body

31b: back

31c: end

31d: central part

33: sealing member

34: stopper

35c, 36c: missing parts

41: Restricted Department

42: Restricted Department

43: Restricted Department

X, Y, Z: axis direction

Claims (13)

A panel storage container, comprising: a container body having an opening for receiving a plurality of panels; and a cover for blocking the opening, The cover includes: a cover body facing the plurality of panels housed in the container body in a first direction when the cover body blocks the opening; a sealing member, disposed on the lid body, to seal between the lid body and the container body; and a stopper, disposed on the cover body, restricts movement of the plurality of panels in the first direction, The sealing member is an elastic member extending in a uniform cross-sectional shape, The stopper is an elastic member extending in a uniform cross-sectional shape, The sectional shape of the stopper is the same as the sectional shape of the sealing member, The constituting material of the stopper is the same as that of the sealing member. A panel storage container, comprising: a container body having an opening for receiving a plurality of panels; and a cover for blocking the opening, The cover includes: a cover body facing the plurality of panels housed in the container body in a first direction when the cover body blocks the opening; a sealing member, disposed on the lid body, to seal between the lid body and the container body; and a stopper, disposed on the cover body, restricts movement of the plurality of panels in the first direction, The sealing member is an elastic member extending in a uniform cross-sectional shape, The stopper is an elastic member extending in a uniform cross-sectional shape, The cross-sectional shape of the stopper is the same as the cross-sectional shape of the sealing member. A panel storage container, comprising: a container body having an opening for receiving a plurality of panels; and a cover for blocking the opening, The cover includes: a cover body facing the plurality of panels housed in the container body in a first direction when the cover body blocks the opening; a sealing member, disposed on the lid body, to seal between the lid body and the container body; and a stopper, disposed on the cover body, restricts movement of the plurality of panels in the first direction, The sealing member is an elastic member extending in a uniform cross-sectional shape, The stopper is an elastic member extending in a uniform cross-sectional shape, The constituting material of the stopper is the same as that of the sealing member. The panel storage container according to any one of claim 1 to claim 3, wherein the container body stores the plurality of panels in a state of being arranged in a second direction intersecting the first direction, The stopper includes a first restricting portion and a second restricting portion, and the first restricting portion and the second restricting portion are aligned with the first direction in the first direction when the cover blocks the opening. Multiple panels facing each other, The first restricting portion and the second restricting portion extend along the second direction and are juxtaposed in a third direction intersecting the first direction and the second direction. The panel storage container according to claim 4, wherein the cover body includes two ends in the third direction, that is, a first end and a second end, The first restricting portion is disposed at the first end portion, The second restricting portion is disposed on the second end portion. The panel storage container according to claim 4, wherein the stopper further includes a third restricting portion, the third restricting portion extends along the second direction, and is disposed on the third restricting portion in the third direction. Between a restriction part and the second restriction part. The panel storage container according to claim 4, wherein the stopper further includes a first connecting portion, and the first connecting portion connects one end of the first restricting portion to one end of the second restricting portion . The panel storage container according to claim 7, wherein the stopper further includes a second connecting portion connecting the other end of the first restricting portion to the other end of the second restricting portion be linked. The panel storage container according to any one of claim 1 to claim 3, wherein the cover body includes: a first mounting portion for mounting the sealing member; and a second mounting portion for mounting the stopper. The panel storage container according to claim 9, wherein the first mounting portion has a mortise structure. The panel storage container according to claim 9, wherein the second mounting portion has a mortise structure. The panel storage container according to any one of claim 1 to claim 3, wherein the cover body further includes a first buffer material disposed between the sealing member and the cover body , and has a hardness lower than that of the sealing member. The panel storage container according to any one of claim 1 to claim 3, wherein the cover body further includes a second buffer material, and the second buffer material is arranged between the stopper and the cover body between, and has a hardness lower than that of the stopper.

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