JP3052119B2 - Divider device in bookcase etc. - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a divider device for preventing a book or the like placed on a shelf installed between supports from falling down, and more particularly to a structure for attaching a divider to a support. About.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As shown in FIG. 9, in a conventional divider (1) in which a bar is bent so as to form a horizontal U-shape ,
The tip of a pair of the upper and lower latching rods (2) (2), a downward hook-shaped hook (3) is provided, these hooks (3) (3), as shown in FIG. 10, a round tubular to Hamagogakaritome any posts front in the vertical direction at equal intervals drilled the mounting hole (4) (5)
It was attached by that .

[0003]

In the above-mentioned prior art,
When a book or the like enters or exits, the divider (1) may move upward, and the hook (3) may fall out of the mounting hole (5). Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the divider (1) is pressed by the book, or the like, swinging largely in the left-right direction a base of the hook (3) as a fulcrum, there is the book or the like tumble.

In order to prevent this, as shown in FIG. 11, the base of the hook (3) is brought into contact with the front surface of the support (4) ,
Support plate (6) for preventing the divider (1) from tilting in the left-right direction
However, the hook (3) is hidden by the support plate (6), so that it is difficult to position the hook (3) when it is inserted into the mounting hole (5).

[0005] Further, in order to make the support plate (6) come into close contact with the front surface of the support (4), the distance between the support plate (6) and the hook (3) is adjusted by adjusting the distance of the support (4a). When the plate thickness and the like properly, the engagement of the hook (3)
Becomes difficult (see FIG. 12).

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art , and allows a divider to be easily and securely mounted on a support , and is less likely to swing even when the divider is pushed by a book or the like. and was so as not to fall off easily from the posts, and its object is to provide a divider device of the bookcase and the like.

[0007]

According to the present invention, the above-mentioned problem is solved as follows. (1) to one of the recovery speed of the mounting hole arranged vertically at equal intervals bored tubular supports for shelves, the transverse divider
The previous end of the latching rod of the definitive paired upper and lower, better to close to each other
Is elastically flex fitted countercurrent, and the engagement portion formed on the upper surface than the previous end of the upper latching rod the upper edge of the mounting hole, also than the previous end of the engagement rod lower The engaging portions formed on the lower surface are respectively locked to the lower edges of the mounting holes , and between the upper and lower locking rods,
The member narrowing sandwiched prevents inward movement to the Ryokakaritome杆, supporting
The divider is attached to the column by being slidably fitted in a direction approaching and separating from the column.

[0008] (2) In the above item (1), first end portion of the narrowing sandwiched member, provided engaging pieces which can fitted to one of the mounting holes provided in the support post.

( 3 ) In the above item (1) or (2) , the engaging portion of each locking rod is oriented in a direction substantially orthogonal to the locking rod.
In addition, the groove is a concave groove that can be engaged with the upper edge or the lower edge of the mounting hole of the column.

( 4 ) In the above item (1) or (2) , the engaging portion of each locking rod is a projection capable of engaging with the inside of the upper edge or the lower edge of the mounting hole of the column.

( 5 ) In any one of the above items (1) to ( 4 ), the divider is formed by a bar member bent in a laterally U-shape.

[0012] (6) In any of the above (1) to (5) section, the distance from the tip of Kakukakaritome杆to the engaged portion, and substantially the same as the front-rear direction of the inner side dimension of the tubular struts .

( 7 ) In any one of the above items (1) to ( 6 ), the strut is formed in a square tubular shape, and the distal ends of the upper and lower locking rods of the divider are bent horizontally in the square tube. the contact Siu Ru shape in the corner portion in the mounting hole in the longest distance.

[0014]

The pair of upper and lower locking rods of the divider inserted into the mounting holes of the support columns have their engaging portions engaged with the upper and lower edges of the mounting holes, and both locking rods have their elastic flexures. It expands vertically and outward by the bending force or by the sandwiching member inserted between both locking rods, and is firmly attached to the support, and easily falls off the support even if the divider is pushed by a book etc. I will not do it.

[0015]

1 to 5 show an embodiment of the present invention . The divider (1) in this embodiment is, as shown in FIG.
The bar, is formed by bending sideways U-shape slightly destination is opened
Have been. The bar, but the steel rod is suitable wealth Munode the resilient, may be integrally formed form a synthetic resin.

[0016] dividers on the bottom surface of the upper latching rods in (1) (2) upper surface and a lower latching rod (2) from its previous end (2a), mounted in a round tubular support column (4) holes and (5), the distance between the inner wall of the opposite side of the column (4) thereto, i.e., strut
(4) the inner diameter of (D) at (see FIG. 5) substantially equal length (L), the engagement portions of the upper and lower outward, i.e. latching rod (2) perpendicular to the groove (7) Is formed. Portion from the previous end (2a) to the groove (7), I insertion portion to strut (4) and (2b)
I am .

As shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of vertically arranged mounting holes (5) are formed in the round tubular support (4). The column (4) is made of steel constituting a bookcase, and appropriately supports a shelf plate ( not shown ).

[0018] Figures 2 and 3 show the divider (1) member (8) narrowing sandwiched that used with. This sandwiching member
(8), the upper and lower in the divider (1) latching rod (2) (2)
Have substantially equal vertical length and an inner space, the upper and lower end surfaces (9) (9), as shown in FIG. 3, the engagement of the divider (1)
It has a concave surface that matches the roundness of the stop rod (2) . At the center of the previous end of the member (8) narrowing sandwiched, fitted to the strut (4) engaged with the Ryokakaritome杆(2) any of the mounting hole that exists between (2) (5) A locking piece (10) that can be protruded is provided. (11) The holding member (8) is connected to the upper and lower locking rods (2) (2) of the divider (1).
Between a finger-hooking only hole when sliding along it.

Next, a procedure for assembling the divider (1) to the tubular support (4) will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8A, the tip of the divider (1) slightly expands.
The upper and lower latching rods (2) (2), as shown in FIG. 8 (b), so as to be substantially parallel state, while elastically Subo Me tip,
Insert the member (8) narrowing sandwiched therebetween, as shown in FIG. 8 (c), it is once slid to near the bend portion of the inner end of the divider (1). In this state, the upper and lower latching rods (2) (2) Te more elastically to Bomase and beyond end of (2a) (2a) of the tubular support column
Insert them into the mounting holes (5) and (5) in (4).

[0020] Then, Ryokakaritome杆(2) the previous end of the (2) (2a) is,
To abut against the inner wall of the side opposite to the mounting hole (5) in the strut (4)
That if, to release the Ryokakaritome杆(2) (2) was not to Bomase force. As a result, as shown in FIG.
(2) The concave groove (7) in (2) is elastically and firmly fitted to the upper edge and the lower edge of the mounting hole (5).

[0021] Finally, over the hand worked into the hole (11), scissors
The write element (8), when slid towards the posts (4), the locking piece (10) of narrowing sandwiched member (8) is fitted into the mounting hole (5), vertical dividers (1) The locking rods (2) and (2) are prevented from moving inward from each other, and the groove (7) is reliably prevented from coming off the upper and lower edges of the mounting hole (5).

In the above description, the case where the sandwiching member (8) is used has been described. However, the case where the sandwiching member is omitted is also included in the present invention. In this case , the divider
The concave groove (7) is locked to the upper and lower edges of the mounting hole (5) only by the elastic bending force of the upper and lower locking rods (2) and (2) of (1) trying to open up and down with respect to each other. Retained and prevented from coming off.

Further, when using a member narrowing sandwiched as described above (8), on the contrary, the elastic bending force to open on top of each other above and below the latching rods (2) (2) No need to grant
For example, Ryokakaritome杆(2) (2), first ends of the divider formed by a flat plate or the like (1), may be obtained by pivotally mounted so as to be widened slightly up and down.

Further, the strut is not limited to a round tubular one,
For example, it may be a rectangular column (4a) as shown in FIG. In this case, the previous end of the upper and lower latching rods (2) (2a), mounted
So as to abut the hole (5) in the corner portion of the inner wall most that away, insert portion (2b) good idea slightly bent laterally.

The upper and lower locking rods of the upper locking rod (2)
Contact Keru engaging portions on the lower surface (2), the upper edge of the well recessed groove (7) as described above, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, the mounting hole formed in the strut (4) (5) or as may engage the inside of the lower edge may be a protrusion formed by caulking (12).

[0026]

According to the first aspect of the present invention , the tips of the upper and lower locking rods are resiliently expanded, and the engaging portions provided on the upper and lower surfaces thereof are provided with mounting holes formed in the support. Since the upper and lower edges are securely engaged with each other and are not unnecessarily dislodged by vibration or the like, the divider can be reliably supported on the support. Further, the upper and lower locking杆間, because are then fitted to member narrowing sandwiched prevents inward movement of the Ryokakaritome杆, unless withdrawn a member narrowing the sandwiched, Ryokakaritome杆The engaging portion of the mounting hole will not come off the upper edge and lower edge,
The divider is more reliably supported by the support, and the divider does not fall off the support even when pressed by a book or the like.

Furthermore, a member narrowing sandwiched, by Oite slides up and down the engagement杆間divider, it can be easily divider assembly operation of a Pole.

[0028] According to the second aspect of the invention, the above end portion of the narrowing sandwiched member, because the locking piece that can fitted to one of the mounting holes provided in the support column is provided, stronger support for the divider is together becomes possible to prevent falling off of the side of the narrowing sandwiched member is also also effective for preventing lateral swing of the divider.

According to the third aspect of the present invention , the engaging portion of each locking rod is oriented in a direction substantially perpendicular to the locking rod, and can be engaged with the upper edge or the lower edge of the mounting hole of the column. or are a groove
Al, engagement rod along with it is unnecessary to fall off indiscriminately from post, it is possible to effectively prevent the swing to the left and right of the divider.

[0030] According to the fourth aspect of the invention, the engaging portion of the engaging rod, because are a projection capable of being engaged inside the upper edge or lower edge of the strut of the mounting hole, and a groove flexural strength without causing a decrease in latching rod, such as when, also the protrusions can be easily formed by crimping.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the divider is formed by a bar member bent in a laterally U-shape.
Since that, to simplify the overall configuration of the divider can be easily and inexpensively manufactured.

[0032] According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the distance from the tip of Kakukakaritome杆to the engaged portion, because are substantially identical to the longitudinal direction of the inner side dimension of the tubular posts, the engagement rod When mounted on the column, the end of the locking rod abuts against the inner surface of the column, which can effectively prevent the divider from swinging left and right.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the pillar is formed in a square tubular shape, and the distal ends of the upper and lower locking rods of the divider are bent in the horizontal direction inside the square tube so that the corner which is the longest distance from the mounting hole. because are the abutting shape parts, can be more effectively prevented swinging or wobbling to the left and right of the divider.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view of a divider according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view of a sandwiching member used with the divider of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a view taken along line III-III in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a front view of a tubular column to which the divider shown in FIG. 1 is attached.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a state where a divider is attached to a tubular support.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a state where a divider is attached to a rectangular tubular support.

FIG. 7 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a modified example of an engaging portion formed on a divider.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a procedure for assembling the divider device of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing an example of a conventional divider.

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the conventional divider shown in FIG. 8 is attached to a tubular support.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing another example of a conventional divider.

FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view showing a state where the conventional divider shown in FIG. 10 is attached to a rectangular tubular support.

[Explanation of symbols]

(1) Divider (2) Locking rod (2a) Tip (2b) Insertion part (3) Hook (4) Round tubular support (4a) Square tubular support (5) Mounting hole (6) Support plate (7) Concave groove (8) Holding member (9) Upper and lower end surfaces (10) Locking piece (11) Handle hole (12) Projection (D) Inner glue (L) Length

Claims (7)

(57) [Claims] To any one of claims 1] condensate number of mounting holes arranged vertically at equal intervals bored tubular supports for shelves, previous latching rod of the upper and lower pair of lateral de <br/> divider Edges close to each other
Direction is elastically flex in contact with fitted, and an engaging portion formed on the upper surface than the previous end of the upper latching rod the upper edge of the mounting hole, also from the previous end of the engagement rod lower An engaging portion formed on the lower surface of the mounting hole is locked to the lower edge of the mounting hole , and a holding member for preventing the inward movement of both locking bars is provided between the upper and lower locking bars on the column. Slidable in the direction of approaching and separating
A divider device for a bookshelf or the like, wherein the divider is attached to a support post by fitting. 2. A first end portion of the sandwiched narrowing member, according to claim 1 provided with a locking piece which can fitted to one of the mounting holes provided in the posts
A divider device in the described bookcase or the like. Wherein the engaging portion of the engaging rod, oriented in the direction substantially perpendicular to the latching rods, and struts claim l or a groove which can engage the upper edge or lower edge of the mounting hole on the bookshelf or the like as described in 2
Definitive divider unit. Wherein the engaging portion of the engaging rod, according to claim l also was protrusions capable of being engaged inside the upper edge or lower edge of the strut of the mounting hole
Is a divider device in the bookcase or the like described in 2 . 5. The divider device in a bookcase or the like according to claim 1, wherein the divider is formed by a bar member bent in a horizontal U-shape. The distance from the tip of 6. Kakukakaritome杆to the engaged portion, the bookshelf or the like according to any one of claims l to 5 which is substantially identical to the longitudinal direction of the inner side dimension of the tubular struts < A divider device. 7. A strut as square tubular, and a distal end portion of the latching rod of the upper and lower dividers, bending in the horizontal direction inside the square tube, Ru contact Siu from the mounting hole in the corner portion in the maximum distance The divider device in a bookcase or the like according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , wherein the divider device has a shape.