JP2832811B2 - Partition member and drawer structure equipped with the same - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a drawer partition, and more particularly, to a partition member which can be used for drawing a kitchen cabinet or the like, and a drawer structure equipped with the partition member.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a partition for a drawer, there is a partition member in a plate shape or a rod shape. Usually, these are fitted into grooves or cuts provided inside the drawer to constitute parallel partitions. There was something to do.

[0003]

In the above-mentioned conventional partitioning method, since the pattern for dividing the space in the drawer is limited, the partitioned storage compartments become uniform and the size is reduced. It has been difficult to store different bottles, pots, and the like at the same time in an orderly manner.

[0004] Even if the size of the partition section can be changed by changing the fitting position of the partition member,
The size of the section was uniform and gradual, and could not correspond to the variety of use modes.

Further, since the partition is made of a hard material which does not deform, the existence of the rods, plates, etc. constituting the partition itself hinders the work of storing bottles, pots, etc. having different shapes and sizes. Not only does it hinder effective use of space, but due to its structure, there is a gap between the bottle, pot, etc. and the partition as a space for taking in and out, so that the bottle, pot, etc. can be firmly fixed. Instead, the drawer was loose each time the drawer was opened and closed, and the bottles and pots hit the partition, causing damage and noise.

Further, when a shallow pan or a frying pan is to be stored, it is a current state that the pans are stored in a stacked manner from the bottom, and when a plurality of pans are stored, a lower pan or the like is taken out. , It was necessary to once remove all the frying pans stacked thereon.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and has a partition member and a drawer structure using the partition member which can efficiently and without loosely store various items of different sizes. It is intended to provide.

[0008]

In order to achieve the above object, a partition member according to the present invention is a partition member in which locking pieces are respectively connected to both ends of a linear body formed of a coil. Is a contact coil in which the coils are closely contacted and elastically restored in a linear manner, and the locking piece has a neck connected to the linear body and an engaging claw engaged with another member. It is characterized by having. Due to such a feature, when the partition member is engaged with the other members on both sides by the engaging claws, the storage portion can be sectioned without slack, and a slight tensile force is applied to the linear body. When given and engaged as described above, the holding power of the compartment is further increased. Further, since the engagement is performed by the engaging claws, the engagement position can be freely moved, and a stable supporting force can be obtained with respect to the stored object due to the return force of the linear body.

In the partition member of the present invention, at least the engaging claw of the locking piece is formed of a synthetic resin, and the engaging claw has a fitting opening in a direction perpendicular to the neck and has a larger diameter than the fitting opening. It is preferable to have a space. With this configuration, the engaging claw can be easily fitted into the other member from above or below using the fitting inlet, and the engaging claw does not come off even with the tensile force of the linear body. .

In the partition member of the present invention, it is preferable that the gripping space is a space having a substantially circular cross section, and that the partitioning member can be fitted to the cylindrical linear frame from the fitting opening. This makes it easier to fit the engaging claw of the locking piece into the linear frame.

In the partition member of the present invention, it is preferable that the engaging claws extend right and left at right angles to the neck portion so that the locking pieces form a T-shape with the neck portion and the engaging claws. With this configuration, the engaging claws can be formed to be long in the left and right directions. Therefore, even when an oblique force is applied to the engaging claws by the linear body, movement along the linear frame can be effectively prevented. .

According to the drawer structure of the present invention, a linear frame which is at least partially parallel to the drawer is provided inside the drawer, and a locking piece is engaged with the linear frame. Wherein the partition member according to any one of claims 1 to 4 is fixed. Because of these features, the space in the drawer can be effectively used, and the stored items can be stored without looseness and in an arrangement that is easy to take out.

[0013] In the drawer structure of the present invention, it is preferable that the linear frame is provided with projections at intervals such that the projections contact at least the left and right side surfaces of the engaging claws of the locking pieces. With this configuration, even when an oblique force is applied to the locking claw by the linear body, the protrusion prevents the engaging claw from moving along the linear frame. Strong holding power can be given to it.

When the linear body formed by the coil is cut perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction, the cross-sectional shape may be a circle, a polygon or the like which can be locked by the locking body. it can. Also, the cross-sectional shape does not need to be constant,
It can be set appropriately according to the mode of use and the like.

Further, the length of the linear body can be appropriately determined according to the dimensions of the drawer or the like or the dimensions of the linear frame in the drawer. Partition pieces having linear bodies having different sizes can be used simultaneously in one drawer.

The material of the linear body is iron or carbon steel for spring,
Alloy steels such as silicon manganese steel and silicon chrome steel, copper or brass, phosphor bronze, nickel silver, E. FIG. Bronze, H. E. FIG. A metal material such as a copper alloy such as an alloy, aluminum, magnesium, nickel, titanium, or an alloy of one or more of these and another metal can be used.

The linear body composed of these metallic materials can be used with its surface coated with a synthetic resin or the like, or glass or other non-metallic inorganic material having a restoring force is used as the material of the linear body. You can also.

Further, synthetic resins such as phenolic resin, urea resin, vinyl chloride resin, cellulose derivative, polyamide resin, polyester resin, and fluororesin, or FRP (Fiber R) using these and, for example, glass fiber.
Elastic materials such as enhanced plastics can be used.

In addition, a material suitable for forming the elastic structure, such as hard rubber, can be used.

[0020] The material of the locking piece is a carbonated resin, a urea resin,
Vinyl chloride resin, cellulose derivative, polyamide resin,
A synthetic resin such as a polyester resin or a fluorine resin, a hard rubber, or the like can be used. In addition, an inorganic material such as a metal can be used.

As the method of fixing the linear member and the locking piece, methods such as bonding, welding, fitting, and caulking can be used.

The mode of fixing the linear body and the locking piece has a degree of freedom as long as they are not easily separated from each other, such as rotatably fixed and slidably fixed, in addition to the completely fixed state. Can be fixed.

[0023]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 shows an example of a drawer partition of the present invention. The drawer partition member 1 of this embodiment comprises a linear body 2 and locking pieces 3 at both ends thereof. The linear body 2 has a coil shape like a vine-wound spring, and the coils are always in close contact with each other with respect to a tensile force in the longitudinal direction, an external force in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal force, and a torsional force around the axis. It has elasticity to return to the shape.

The locking piece 3 is formed of a neck 3b connected to the linear body 2 and engaging claws 3a, 3a which are bifurcated and extend forward from the neck 3b. Of course, one engaging nail may be used.

As shown in the figure, the engaging claw 3a has a fitting opening 12 in which the lower part of the cylinder is partially cut away, and as shown in FIG.
And has a gripping space 11 having a circular cross section so as to be snap-fitted to and hold the linear frame 7.

In FIG. 3, for example, a drawer 8 of a kitchen cabinet has at least two linear frames 7 in the drawer direction.
The partition member 1 as described above is provided on the linear frames 7 of a predetermined number. In this case, it is preferable that the length of the partition member 1 is previously formed to be shorter than the interval between the two linear frames 7 so that a slight tension is applied to the linear body 2 of the installed partition member 1.

Further, since the linear frame 7 is required to be strong, a metal rod is preferable.
Since elasticity is required, synthetic resin is preferable. When the linear frame 7 is made of metal and the engaging claws 3a are made of synthetic resin, the frictional resistance between the two is appropriately obtained, which is suitable for various use modes described later.

In FIG. 4, the pan 6 is placed in the drawer 8,
An example is shown in which the pan 6 is pressed down from above by positively utilizing the elasticity of the linear body 2 of the partition member 1, and the storage position of the pan 6 can be reliably determined.

In FIG. 5, the pot 6 or the frying pan 6 ', which is an irregularly shaped container, is used by utilizing the frictional resistance between the hook 3a and the linear frame 7 and the elastic force of the linear body 2. An example is shown in which a supporting force is applied from the front and back, and a frying pan or the like is aligned and stored in a state where it can be easily taken out from above, and storage efficiency can be improved. In other words, the pans and pans that are needed can be found at a glance, and when they are taken out, they can be used simply by pulling out only the pans and pans that need to be used. It can be returned to its original position against the elastic force.

(Embodiment 2) FIG. 6 shows a second embodiment of the drawer partitioning member according to the present invention. In this embodiment, the thickness of the linear frame 7 is particularly large in the linear body 2. It is set to be almost the same as the thickness of Therefore, as shown in the figure,
The engaging piece 3 can be fitted not only to the linear frames 7 at both ends of the drawer but also to the linear body 2 used as another partition.

In this case, the length of the linear body 2 is varied depending on the size of the stored items and the manner of storage. In order to change the length of the linear body 2, it is preferable to prepare one having a different length in advance.

With such a configuration, the drawer partition member of the present embodiment can freely stretch the partition network, and can store and store various storage items such as the pot 6 and the bottle 5. In the case where the partitioning section 3 can be freely set according to the aspect and the like, and the engaging piece 3 is fitted to the coiled linear body 2 constituting another drawer partition, the coiled wire is used. Unnecessary sliding can be suppressed by the unevenness of the coil formed on the surface of the body 2.

(Embodiment 3) FIG. 7 shows the structure of a drawer according to a third embodiment. The drawer 9 does not have a rod-like or other linear frame on both sides thereof, but is provided separately. The prepared frame 10 is inserted into the drawer 9, and the drawer partition member 1 of the present invention can be used. That is,
By using such a frame body 10, a frame member as a target to which the engaging piece 3 is fitted is present in the drawer both in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction. The degree will increase further.

That is, in FIG.
Is engaged with a vertical member of the frame 10, whereas the right engaging piece 3 is engaged with a horizontal member. This is possible because the linear member 2 is made of a shape and a material exhibiting appropriate elasticity against torsion, but a partition member having a configuration not exhibiting appropriate elasticity against torsion. In the case of (1), the fixing between the linear body 2 and the attachment piece 3 is made possible by making it rotatable with respect to the longitudinal axis.

(Embodiment 4) FIG. 9 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention, in which a number of annular projections 7a are formed on a linear frame 7. In this embodiment, since the engaging piece 3 has two engaging claws 3a, this one engaging claw 3a
It is preferable that the adjacent annular projections 7a, 7a be able to clamp the engaging claw 3a from both sides with a margin based on the width of.

The annular projection 7a is connected to the linear frame 7
As shown in the figure, the engaging claw 3a does not slide on the linear frame 7 even if an excessive force is applied to the linear body 2 when forming the partition as shown in the figure. In addition, the fitting and removal of the engaging claw 3a and the linear body 2 are performed smoothly without any difference from those shown in the first embodiment. In addition, the annular convex portion 7a
It is not necessary to cover the entire circumference of the linear body 7, but it is sufficient if it is formed only on the upper part thereof. The intervals between the annular protrusions 7a can be set freely.

As described above, the present invention has been described based on several embodiments. However, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described specific embodiments, and a wide range may be provided without departing from the spirit of the invention. It encompasses the technical idea of

In this specification, the content of the present invention is described with emphasis on the case where it is used for "drawer", but the use of the present invention is not limited to the drawer. It is needless to say that the present invention can be widely used in a place where stored items are stored.

[0040]

As described above, the present invention has the following effects.

(A) According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the partition member is engaged with the other members on both sides by the engagement claws, the storage portion can be divided without sagging, and a slight tensile force is applied. When applied to the linear body and engaged as described above, the maintenance force of the compartment is further increased. Further, the engagement position can be freely moved due to the engagement by the engaging claws, and a stable supporting force can be obtained for the stored object due to the return force of the linear body.

(B) According to the second aspect of the present invention, the engaging claw can be easily fitted into the other member from above or below using the fitting inlet, and the tensile force of the linear body can be reduced. However, the engaging claws do not come off.

(C) According to the third aspect of the present invention, the engaging claw of the locking piece can be easily fitted into the linear frame.

(D) According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the engaging claw can be formed to be long in the left and right directions. The movement along can be effectively prevented.

(E) According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to effectively utilize the space in the drawer without looseness of the stored items and to store the stored items easily.

(F) According to the invention of claim 6, even when an oblique force is applied to the locking claw by the linear body,
Since the protrusion prevents the engaging claw from moving along the linear frame, a strong holding force can be applied to a frying pan, a pan, or the like.

[0047]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a partition member of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which a locking piece of a partition member of the present invention is engaged with a linear frame.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a drawer to which the partition member of the present invention is attached.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing an example in which a pan is held down using the partition member of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a plan view showing an example in which various frying pans and the like are positioned using the partition member of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a plan view showing an example in which various storage items are positioned using a partition member as a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a linear frame of a partition according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a partition member hung obliquely on the linear frame of FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a modified example of the linear frame according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Partition member 2 Linear body 3 Engagement piece 3a Engagement claw 3b Neck 5 Bottle 6 Pot 6 'Frying pan 7 Linear frame 7a Annular convex part 8 Withdrawal (with frame) 9 Withdrawal (without frame) 10 Frame 11 Holding space 12 Entrance

Claims (6)

(57) [Claims] 1. A partition member in which locking pieces are respectively connected to both ends of a linear body formed of a coil, wherein the linear body is a contact coil in which the coils are in close contact with each other and elastically restored to a linear shape. A partition member having a locking portion having a neck portion connected to the linear body and an engaging claw engaged with another member; 2. An engaging claw of at least a locking piece is formed of a synthetic resin. The engaging claw has a fitting opening in a direction perpendicular to the neck and has a gripping space having a diameter larger than that of the fitting opening. The partition member according to claim 1. 3. The holding space is a space having a substantially circular cross section,
3. The partition member according to claim 2, wherein the partition member can be fitted to the cylindrical linear frame from the fitting entrance. 4. The locking pawl according to claim 1, wherein the engaging tab extends right and left at right angles to the neck so that the engaging piece forms a T-shape with the neck and the engaging pawl. Partition member. 5. A linear frame that is at least partially parallel to the inside of the drawer, and a locking piece is engaged with the linear frame so that the linear body fixes the contents inside the drawer. A drawer structure comprising the partition member according to any one of claims 1 to 4. 6. The drawer structure according to claim 5, wherein the linear frame has projections formed at intervals such that the projections contact at least the left and right side surfaces of the engaging claws in the locking pieces.