JP3340410B2 - Display model of operation status of seismic lock device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an operation display model of an earthquake-resistant lock device, and more particularly, to how an earthquake-resistant lock device attached to furniture operates when an earthquake occurs. The present invention relates to a model for displaying an operation state of an earthquake-resistant lock device which can be understood in a logical manner.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a general home kitchen, a cabinet capable of storing accessories and the like around the kitchen is arranged above the kitchen. By the way, recently, furniture including the cabinet is provided with an anti-seismic lock device inside the furniture in order to prevent inadvertent opening of furniture doors due to an earthquake or a typhoon or the like and to prevent storage items from falling. Is often done. This seismic lock device allows the door to be opened and closed in normal times. However, when an earthquake with a seismic intensity higher than a predetermined level occurs, the door is locked and its opening is regulated.

[0003]

However, since the above-mentioned seismic lock device is mounted inside the furniture, the seismic lock device is not suitable for general users or consumers who visit showrooms such as kitchen facilities and furniture. It is difficult to visually confirm the operating state of the device from outside.
Especially for kitchen cabinets, since the cabinet is fixed to the wall in the showroom,
It is difficult for general users and sales personnel to apply vibration equivalent to an earthquake to the cabinet with their hands, and in order to apply such vibration to the cabinet, special vibrations such as vibrating the entire showroom Not only will it be necessary to equip the equipment, but it will not have transportability. On the other hand, even if a sales representative verbally explains the operation status of the seismic lock device,
It is difficult for general users and the like to fully understand this.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been devised in view of such inconvenience, and its object is to model a furniture in which a seismic lock device is installed and apply a predetermined vibration. To provide an operation status display model of the mass-proof seismic lock device that enables the operation status of the seismic lock device to be visually recognized from the outside and that can be transported to any location and used for sales promotion. is there.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a model in which the operation state of an anti-seismic lock device can be visually recognized from the outside. An anti-seismic lock device that is provided between the inner wall surface and the door and that restricts opening of the door when a certain level of vibration is applied to the case, and a leg that supports the case while allowing the case to vibrate. And the case has a configuration in which the case includes a visually recognizable portion that allows the operating state of the seismic lock device to be visually recognized from the outside. With such a configuration, if vibration is applied to the case assuming an earthquake having a predetermined seismic intensity or the like, a presentation on the operation of the seismic lock device due to the vibration can be made. The state of this operation can be confirmed by visually recognizing the outside of the case through the visual recognition section, and the consumer can easily understand the safety of the seismic lock device. Therefore, an effective presentation can be performed in a kitchen facility, a showroom of furniture, or the like, and a similar presentation can be performed in different places by appropriately transporting a model.

[0006]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS In the present invention, a vibrating portion that can be gripped is provided on a wall surface of the case, and when an external force is applied to the case from the vibrating portion, the case is applied in accordance with the magnitude of the external force. It is preferable to adopt a configuration in which vibration is applied to the case. With this configuration, it is possible for the consumer, the salesperson, and the like to apply vibration to the case with their hands, and to recognize the operation state of the seismic lock device while experiencing the magnitude of the vibration. As a result, consumers' understanding of the seismic locking device can be further enhanced. Further, when the vibration applying section is provided on the top wall surface of the case, the distance between the vibration applying section and the leg supporting the case can be lengthened, and the case can be vibrated with a lighter force.

[0007] Further, the leg portion is constituted by a base plate installed on a predetermined display stand, and a spring member provided between the base plate and a bottom wall surface of the case, to apply an external force to the case. A configuration is adopted in which vibrations in both vertical and horizontal directions can be provided to the case according to the direction. This makes it possible to simulate the vertical, horizontal, and other complex vibrations of the earthquake, and to more accurately reproduce the operating state of the seismic lock device.

[0008] Further, the visual recognition portion may be formed by making a side wall surface and / or a door of the case near the lock device transparent. According to such a configuration, when forming the case, there is no need to perform a separate step of forming a visible portion, such as providing a window in a part of the case, and the mass productivity of the model can be further improved.

In the present specification, the door side is referred to as "front".
The directional or positional terms such as left and right are used when the door is viewed from the front.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment of an operation state display model of an earthquake-resistant lock device according to an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a model exhibiting the operation status of the earthquake-resistant lock device, and FIG. 2 is a schematic enlarged side view of FIG. In these figures, the model 10 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped case 12 and this case 12.
And an anti-seismic lock device 16 provided on the inner wall surface 15 of the case 12.

Although not particularly limited, the case 12 is provided in a partially rectangular hollow rectangular parallelepiped shape using a decorative plate and an acrylic resin. That is,
The case 12 includes a top wall surface 18, left and right side wall surfaces 19 and 20 hanging from both left and right ends of the top wall surface 18, a bottom wall surface 21 provided at a lower end of the left and right side wall surfaces 19 and 20, and a left and right side wall surface 19. Back wall 22 provided between the rear ends of the
And a door 23 disposed on the front side of each of the wall surfaces 18 to 22 and capable of closing an internal space surrounded by the wall surfaces 18 to 22.

On the outer surface side of the top wall surface 18, a handle 25 as a vibrating portion that can be gripped is provided substantially at the center. Here, the handle 25 is a round bar 25A extending in the left-right direction.
Are fixed to the top wall surface 18 with fixing brackets 25B. On the other hand, a part of the anti-seismic lock device 16 is attached to the right side wall surface 20 in front of the inner surface side of the top wall surface 18.

The left and right side wall surfaces 19 and 20 are formed of a transparent plate made of an acrylic resin.
Seismic lock device 16 mounted inside case 12
Becomes visible from the outside of the case 12. That is,
The left and right side wall surfaces 19 and 20 constitute a visual recognition unit from which the operation state of the earthquake-resistant lock device 16 can be visually recognized from the outside.

The door 23 can be opened from the right side with hinges 27 (see FIG. 2) fixed to two front portions on the inner surface of the left wall surface 19 as fulcrums.

The leg portion 14 has a substantially square base plate 31 that can be installed on an exhibition stand (not shown).
And a coil spring 32 as a spring member provided between the case 12 and the bottom wall surface 21 of the case 12. One end of the coil spring 32 is fixed to each corner region of the bottom wall surface 21, while the other end is connected to the base plate 3.
Fixed to 1. As a result, the case 12 is supported by the coil springs 32 provided at four places. When an external force is applied to the case 12, the case 12 moves relative to the base plate 31 by the elasticity of the coil spring 32. It becomes possible to vibrate. That is, if an external force in the vertical direction is applied to the case 12, the case 12 vibrates in the vertical direction according to the magnitude of the external force, and it becomes possible to apply vibration corresponding to the pitching of the earthquake. On the other hand, if an external force in the front-rear, left-right direction is applied to the case 12, the case 12 vibrates in the front-rear, left-right direction in accordance with the magnitude of the force, and it is possible to apply vibration corresponding to the horizontal shake of the earthquake. Here, the coil spring 32 is not shrunk and does not buckle in an initial state where no external force is applied to the case 12.

As the seismic locking device 16, a known device conventionally applied to furniture or the like is used. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main body 34 fixed to the top wall 18 of the case 12 is used. And fixed to the inner surface of the door 23,
4 and a catcher 35 provided at a position opposite to the catcher 35. The main body 34 is provided with a lock bar 37 that can protrude toward the catcher 35. The lock bar 37 has its distal end retracted into the main body 34 in normal times. However, when vibration of a predetermined magnitude or more is applied to the main body 34, the distal end protrudes upward from the main body 34. It is supposed to. That is, the lock bar 37
Is not in contact with the catcher 35 on the door 23 side in normal times, and the opening and closing of the door 23 is not restricted. However, the case 1 to which the main body 34 is attached
When a vibration of a predetermined magnitude or more is applied to 2, the lock bar 37 is engaged with the catcher 35, and the door 23 is restricted from being opened by a predetermined amount or more corresponding to the length of the catcher 35. ing.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, since the left and right side walls 19 and 20 are transparent, the consumer or the seller vibrates the case 12 by holding the handle 25, thereby The operating state of the earthquake-resistant lock device 16 provided inside the case 12 can be easily visually recognized from the outside. For this reason, the effect that the consumer can visually recognize the operation of the seismic lock device 16 at the time of occurrence of the earthquake and the safety of the seismic lock device 16 can be understood by the consumer is obtained. In addition, since the model 10 has a relatively simple configuration in which the case 12 provided with the earthquake-resistant lock device 16 is supported by the legs 14, the overall size of the model 10 can be reduced, and the model 10 can be moved to any location. An effect that transportation becomes easy is also obtained.

In the above embodiment, the left and right side wall surfaces 19 and 20 are transparent. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the entire case 12 may be transparent.
Windows may be provided on the left and right side wall surfaces 19 and 20 or partially transparent. In short, various changes are possible as long as the operation state of the earthquake-resistant lock device 16 can be visually recognized from the outside.

Although the legs 14 are formed by the coil springs 32, other means such as an elastic bar or a damper that allows relative vibration of the case 12 with respect to the base plate 31 may be employed. It is.

Further, the handle 25 is provided on the top wall surface 18,
Various changes are possible as long as vibration can be applied to the case 12, such as provided on the left and right side wall surfaces 19 and 20 and the like.

In the above embodiment, the case 12 is vibrated by a hand of a general user or the like, but the case 12 is automatically vibrated by a vibration applying means such as a motor.
May be vibrated.

[0023]

As described above, according to the present invention,
Since the case where vibration is allowed is provided with a model configuration in which an operation state of the seismic lock device can be visually recognized from the outside, a presentation on the operation of the seismic lock device can be made. The state of this operation can be confirmed by visually recognizing the outside of the case through the visual recognition part, and the safety of the seismic locking device can be easily understood by the consumer, thereby providing an effective presentation. be able to. In addition, since the model of the present invention can be transported, presentations in different places can be easily made, and it can be effectively used for sales promotion of cabinets, furniture, and the like of a system kitchen.

In addition, since the vibration imparting portion is provided on the wall surface of the case, it is possible for a consumer or a sales clerk to apply vibration to the case with their hands. It is possible to recognize the operation status of the seismic lock device while experiencing the size. Further, since the vibration applying section is provided on the top wall surface of the case, it is possible to easily apply vibration to the case.

Further, the legs are constituted by a base plate installed on a predetermined exhibition stand and a spring member provided between the base plate and the bottom wall surface of the case, so that the case can be vibrated in both vertical and horizontal directions. Since it is provided so that it can be provided, it is possible to simulate each of the pitching and rolling of the earthquake, and it is possible to more accurately reproduce the operation state of the seismic lock device.

Further, since the visible portion is formed by making the side wall surface of the case in the vicinity of the lock device transparent, the work of a separate process for forming the visible portion is unnecessary, and the mass productivity of the model is further improved. Can be improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of an operation state display model of an earthquake-resistant lock device according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a schematic enlarged side view of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged sectional view of FIG. 2 in a normal state.

FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged sectional view of FIG. 2 at the time of vibration.

[Explanation of symbols]

10: operation status display model, 12: case, 1
4 leg, 15 inner wall surface, 16 seismic lock device, 18 top wall surface, 19 left wall surface (visible portion), 20 right wall surface (visible portion) , 21 ... bottom wall surface, 23 ... door, 25 ... handle (vibration applying part), 3
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Base plate, 32 ... Coil spring (spring member)

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Claims (5)

(57) [Claims] 1. A model in which the operation state of an earthquake-resistant lock device can be visually recognized from the outside. The model is provided between a door provided with a door and an inner wall surface of the case and the door, and is fixed to the case. An earthquake-resistant lock device that regulates opening of the door when the above vibration is applied,
Operating the seismic locking device, wherein the case includes a leg that supports the case while allowing the case to vibrate, and the case includes a visual recognition unit that allows the operating state of the seismic locking device to be visually recognized from the outside. Situation display model. 2. A case is provided on the wall surface of the case with a vibration applying portion that can be gripped. When an external force is applied to the case from the vibration applying portion, vibration is applied to the case according to the magnitude of the external force. The operation status display model of the earthquake-resistant lock device according to claim 1, wherein the model is operated. 3. The model according to claim 2, wherein the vibration applying section is provided on a top wall of the case. 4. The leg portion is constituted by a base plate installed on a predetermined exhibition stand, and a spring member provided between the base plate and a bottom wall surface of the case, for applying an external force to the case. A vibration is provided to the case in both the vertical and horizontal directions according to the direction.
An operation display model of the earthquake-resistant lock device described in 3. 5. The anti-seismic lock device according to claim 1, wherein the visual recognition portion is formed by making a side wall surface and / or a door of the case near the lock device transparent. Operation status display model.