JP7558880B2 - Storage box - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a storage box that can be installed easily and at low cost, and has high structural stability and anti-theft properties.

When installing storage boxes such as delivery boxes, a method of connecting the storage box to a concrete base that is firmly fixed with anchors is widely used to improve structural stability and crime prevention. However, since fixing a concrete base with anchors requires specialized tools and techniques, it is not easy for an individual user to install a storage box. Therefore, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technology for fixing a storage box to a support stand by inserting a concrete block between two supports provided on the support stand using recesses provided on both ends of the concrete block, thereby eliminating the need for anchors and simply using the weight of the concrete block to improve structural stability and crime prevention.

JP 2017-63961 A

However, the technology disclosed in Patent Document 1 requires processing the concrete block to fit the shape of the support stand, and heavy objects such as concrete blocks need to be lifted higher than the support poles, so it is difficult to say that the technology can be installed cheaply and easily.

The object of the present invention is to provide a storage box that is low-cost, easy to install, and has high structural stability and anti-theft capabilities.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention described in claim 1 comprises a storage section capable of storing objects therein, and a stand, the stand having a plate-shaped bottom portion that is the same shape as or slightly smaller than the bottom surface of the storage section, and a columnar support portion that protrudes upward from the center of the bottom portion, and a plurality of rectangular weights having a predetermined weight are stacked on the upper surface of the bottom portion so that they are higher than the height of the support portion, the storage section and the upper surface of the support portion of the stand are connected using a screwable fixing means, and the weights are fixed by pressing them against the bottom portion and the bottom surface of the storage section.
In addition to the above configuration, the invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the weight comprises a rectangular weight and a sheet-like elastic member, both of which are disposed one on top of the other and pressed against each other.

According to the present invention, by using multiple weights, the total weight can be made large enough to function as a weight with high structural stability and anti-theft properties, while the weight of each weight can be set light, making installation easy. Also, since no processing of the weights is required, installation can be done at low cost. Furthermore, since the weights can be fixed by pressure welding simply by screwing the fixing means, installation can be done at low cost, easily, and with anti-theft properties, even without special materials such as adhesives.

1A and 1B are explanatory views showing a storage box of the present invention, in which FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. FIG. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view showing the inside of a circular frame M1 in FIG. 2 . 2 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to the cross section taken along line AA in FIG. FIG. 6 is an enlarged view showing the inside of a circular frame M2 in FIG. 5 .

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
Fig. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a storage box of the present invention, (a) being a front view and (b) being a perspective view. Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in Fig. 1(a). Fig. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a stand.
As shown in Figures 1(a) and 1(b), the storage box 1 has a door D and a box-shaped storage section 2 capable of storing objects therein. As shown in Figure 2, a stand 3 is provided below the storage section 2. As shown in Figure 3, the stand 3 has a bottom surface 3a that is the same shape as the bottom surface 2a of the storage section 2 and is slightly smaller than the bottom surface 2a, and a square pillar-shaped support section 3b that protrudes upward from the center of the bottom surface 3a. A plurality of rectangular bricks 4 are laid as weights between the bottom surface 3a of the stand 3 and the bottom surface 2a of the storage section 2. By using the bricks 4 as weights, the aesthetic appearance can be improved compared to when a concrete block or the like is used as the weight.

Next, a method for installing the storage box 1 will be described.
FIG. 4 is an enlarged view showing the inside of the circular frame M1 in FIG.
First, the stand 3 is installed at the location where the storage box 1 is to be installed. At this time, the stand 3 may be firmly fixed to the installation location by using a through hole H provided in the bottom surface portion 3a of the stand 3 and a driving fixing means such as a peg (not shown).
Next, a predetermined number of bricks 4 having a predetermined weight are laid on the upper surface of the bottom portion 3a of the stand 3. At this time, the bricks 4 are piled up until the height of the laid bricks 4 is slightly higher than the height of the support portion 3b.
Thereafter, the storage section 2 is placed on the support section 3b, and fixing means 6 such as bolts and nuts are inserted and screwed through the insertion holes 5 provided in the bottom surface 2a of the storage section 2 and the through holes 7 provided in the upper surface of the support section 3b. This connects the storage section 2 and the stand 3, and by tightening the fixing means 6, the bottom surface 2a of the storage section 2, the bricks 4, and the bottom surface 3a of the stand 3 are pressed together as shown in Fig. 4, and the laid bricks 4 are fixed in place.

In this way, by using multiple bricks 4, the total weight is heavy enough to function as a weight with high structural stability and crime prevention, while each brick is lightweight, making installation easy. In addition, since there is no need to process the bricks 4, installation can be done at low cost. Furthermore, since the weight can be fixed by pressure welding with just a screwing operation, installation can be done cheaply and easily without special materials such as adhesives. Furthermore, since the bricks 4 can be fixed by pressure welding with just a screwing operation, installation can be done cheaply and easily without special materials such as adhesives. Furthermore, since the storage section 2 has a door D, providing a lock on the door D prevents people other than the user who owns the key from touching the fixing means 6, which can further improve crime prevention.

The storage box 1 of the above-mentioned form comprises a box-shaped storage section 2 capable of storing objects therein, and a stand 3. The stand 3 comprises a plate-shaped bottom portion 3a that is the same shape as the bottom surface 2a of the storage section 2 and slightly smaller than the bottom surface 2a, and a columnar support portion 3b that protrudes upward from the center of the bottom surface 3a. A plurality of rectangular bricks 4 having a predetermined weight are stacked on the upper surface of the bottom surface 3a so that they are higher than the height of the support portion 3b. The storage section 2 and the upper surface of the support portion 3b of the stand 3 are connected using a screwable fixing means 6, and the bricks 4 are fixed by pressing them against the bottom surface 3a and the bottom surface 2a of the storage section 2.
According to the storage box 1 constructed in this way, by using a plurality of bricks 4, the total weight can be made heavy enough to function as a weight with high structural stability and burglary prevention, while the weight of each brick 4 is light, making it easy to install. Also, since there is no need to process the bricks 4, installation can be performed at low cost. Furthermore, since the bricks 4 can be fixed by pressure welding simply by screwing the fixing means 6, installation can be performed at low cost, easily, and with burglary prevention, without the need for special materials such as adhesives.

Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a modified example taken along line AA in Fig. 1(a) Fig. 6 is an enlarged view showing the inside of a circular frame M2 in Fig. 5.
As shown in Figures 5 and 6, in the modified storage box 1a, the height of the laid bricks 4 is lower than the height of the support portion 3b, and a sheet-like elastic member 8 is overlapped between the bottom surface 2a of the storage section 2 and the topmost brick 4.
Therefore, by disposing the elastic member 8, even if the height of the laid bricks 4 is lower than the height of the support portion 2b, the bottom portion 3a, the bricks 4, and the storage portion 2 can be pressed together via the elastic member 8. This allows the storage box 1a, which has high structural stability and anti-theft properties, to be installed easily and at low cost.

The present invention has been described above based on the illustrated examples, and the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to these.
For example, the storage section may be of any shape and size as long as it is capable of being pressed against the bottom surface of the stand and the bricks, and may be something like a planter without a door.
Furthermore, the weights can be anything that, when used in multiples, has a total weight that ensures structural stability and crime prevention; in addition to bricks, they can also be anything that is easy to handle individually, such as small concrete blocks.
In addition, the shape of the bottom surface and support part of the stand can be set arbitrarily, for example, circular in plan view, as long as it can be connected to the storage part and can ensure structural stability and anti-theft properties by pressure contact with the storage part and the weight.
In addition, the elastic member may be disposed between the weights or below the weights as long as it can adjust the height of the support part and the height of the weight. Furthermore, the shape and number of the elastic members are not limited.

1: Storage box, 2: Storage section, 2a: Bottom surface, 3: Stand, 3a: Bottom surface section, 3b: Support section, 4: Brick (weight), 6: Fixing means, 8: Elastic member.

Claims (2)

The device includes a box-shaped storage unit capable of storing an object therein and a stand;
The stand includes a plate-shaped bottom surface portion having the same shape as or slightly smaller than the bottom surface of the storage unit, and a column-shaped support portion protruding upward from the center of the bottom surface portion,
A plurality of rectangular weights having a predetermined weight are stacked on the upper surface of the bottom surface portion so as to be higher than the height of the support portion,
A storage box characterized in that the storage section and the upper surface of the support section of the stand are connected using a screwable fixing means, and the weight is fixed by pressing the bottom section and the bottom surface of the storage section. The weight comprises a rectangular weight and a sheet-like elastic member,
2. The storage box according to claim 1, wherein the two are placed one on top of the other and pressed against each other.

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