JP2013023927A - Storage box - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a storage box which is easily installed even in a narrow space such as a vestibule.SOLUTION: A storage box 100 is formed of a hollow box-shaped case body 110 and a cover 150 attached to the case body 110 via a hinge 160. The cover 150 turns with respect to the case body 110 to open and close an opening 113. A flat plate-shaped tray 190 is arranged in the case body 110 via a tray holding mechanism 130. The tray holding mechanism 130 has a pair of support pins 198, 199 which are protrusively provided on a first side face 191 and a second side face 192 of the tray 190, respectively, and a pair of bosses 211 to 214 provided on a back face part 111 of the storage box 100. The pair of bosses 211 to 214 store and hold the support pins 198, 199. In order to relatively change the direction of a loading surface 196 of the tray 190 with respect to the case body 110, a plurality of pairs of bosses 211 to 214 are provided on different positions of the back face part 111.

Description

  The present invention relates to a structure of a storage box that is mainly installed in an entrance space of an apartment and can store small items.

  In everyday life, stationery and other small items such as writing instruments, or mail items placed in a mailbox are often left on the entrance space, typically on a shoe box. Mail that has been left on a shoebox, etc., may be lost due to other items being dropped or dropped on the floor, etc. There is a risk that going out will be delayed because the key is not found when going out. Therefore, there is a potential demand for efficiently storing articles while being arranged in the entrance space.

  As an invention for storing articles in the entrance space, there are one in which a storage box is integrally formed on the entrance door (see Patent Document 1), or a door shoe case attached to the entrance door (Patent Document 2). reference).

JP 2003-56260 A JP 2005-344488 A

  Generally, a storage device for storing small items has a main body with a storage chamber defined therein, and a lid is attached to the main body via a hinge or the like. By rotating the lid with respect to the main body, the storage chamber is opened and closed, and small items are taken in and out. When such a storage device is installed at the entrance, a certain space for the lid to rotate must be secured, so when the storage device is installed in a narrow space such as the entrance, the lid can be opened and closed. It can be difficult. Specifically, the lid at the time of opening and closing may collide with a surrounding wall surface and the rotation may be hindered, or it may collide with another article and fall down.

  For example, in the door with a storage portion described in Patent Document 1, when the lid is opened, there is a possibility that a footwear having a relatively high overall height, for example, a boot or the like may be overturned. In addition, since the door and the storage unit are integrated, the user cannot easily install it by so-called retrofitting.

  Further, the door shoe case described in Patent Document 2 has a relatively long overall length of the rotating lid, so that a space required for rotating the lid is also increased. Therefore, when the user rotates the lid, there is an annoyance that the user has to move backward one step before the door. In addition, when there are many shoes on the floor, it may not always be easy for the user to retreat to the near side.

  As described above, when a storage device with a rotating lid is installed in a narrow space such as a front door, the user may not be able to open or close the lid, or it may be difficult to open or close the lid. Sometimes. However, even in a narrow space, depending on the direction in which the lid rotates, the lid may be easily rotated. For example, when an obstacle exists only on the right side of the storage device, the rotation of the lid is not hindered if the lid rotates to the left side.

  That is, if the user can select the direction in which the lid rotates, the user can install the storage device in a direction in which the rotation of the lid is not hindered. The present invention has been made based on such attention, and an object thereof is to provide a storage box that can be easily installed in a narrow space such as a front door.

  (1) A storage box according to the present invention is attached to a hollow box-shaped case body having a front surface portion, a rear surface portion, and a peripheral surface portion continuous to the periphery thereof provided with an opening, and a hinge on the peripheral surface portion. And a lid member that opens and closes the opening by rotating with respect to the case body, and a flat tray disposed in the case body via a tray holding mechanism. The tray has a rear surface facing the inner surface of the back surface portion, and a first side surface and a second side surface continuous to both ends of the rear surface. The tray holding mechanism includes a pair of support pins that protrude from the first side surface and the second side surface, and a pair of bosses that are provided on the back surface and receive and hold the support pins. In order to change the direction of the tray mounting surface relative to the case body, a plurality of pairs of the bosses are provided at different positions on the back surface.

  Here, the direction of the tray mounting surface is the direction in which the tray mounting surface is directed, and is defined as, for example, the direction of a normal line orthogonal to the tray mounting surface.

  The storage box is attached to, for example, an entrance space, typically the inner surface of the entrance door. Specifically, the back portion of the storage box is brought into contact with and fixed to the inner side surface of the entrance door. When the user rotates the lid member, the lid member opens and closes the opening of the case body. In a state where the lid member is opened, the user can put in and out small items in the storage box.

  The storage box is installed in a direction desired by the user. That is, when the storage box is installed inside the entrance door or the like, the storage box needs to be arranged so that the lid member can be pivoted and opened in a certain direction because of the entrance space. From such a viewpoint, the user selects the direction in which the storage box is installed. For example, when the user wants to turn the lid member to the right side, the storage box is installed so that the rotation center (hinge) of the lid member is located on the right side. The tray is attached to the case body via a tray holding mechanism formed on the back surface of the case body. Specifically, a support pin protruding from the tray is supported by a boss provided on the back surface of the case body. Thereby, the tray is arranged in the case main body so that the placement surface is in a predetermined direction. Since the boss that supports the support pin is provided at a different position on the back surface, the direction of the placement surface is changed by the support pin being supported by another boss. Therefore, the user can face the tray mounting surface upward regardless of the direction in which the storage box is installed.

  (2) Further, the storage box according to the present invention comprises a hollow box-shaped case main body having a front surface portion, a back surface portion provided with an opening, and a peripheral surface portion continuous to the periphery thereof, and a hinge on the peripheral surface portion. And a lid member that opens and closes the opening by rotating with respect to the case body, and a flat tray disposed in the case body via a tray holding mechanism. The tray has a rear surface facing the inner surface of the back surface portion, and a first side surface and a second side surface continuous to both ends of the rear surface. The tray holding mechanism includes a pair of support pins projecting from the first side surface and the second side surface, a holding hole provided in the back surface portion into which the support pin is fitted, and a state in which the support pin is held. A retainer that engages with the retaining hole; In order to change the direction of the tray mounting surface relative to the case body, a plurality of pairs of the holding holes are provided at different positions on the back surface.

  Also in this invention, the storage box is attached to, for example, an entrance space, typically the inner side surface of the entrance door, and the opening of the case body is opened and closed by the user turning the lid member. In a state where the lid member is opened, the user can put in and out small items in the storage box. As described above, the storage box is installed in a direction desired by the user. For example, when the user wants to turn the lid member to the right side, the storage box is installed so that the rotation center (hinge) of the lid member is located on the right side. The tray is attached to the case body via a tray holding mechanism formed on the back surface of the case body.

  Specifically, a support pin having a cage protruding from the tray is fitted into a holding hole provided in the back surface portion of the case body via the cage. That is, the support pin is held by the cage, and in this state, the cage is fitted into the holding hole. Thereby, the tray is arranged in the case main body so that the placement surface is in a predetermined direction. Since the holding holes into which the support pins are fitted are provided at different positions on the back surface portion, the orientation of the placement surface is changed by fitting the cage into the other holding holes. Therefore, the user can face the tray mounting surface upward regardless of the direction in which the storage box is installed.

  (3) The support pin may be supported by the boss so as to be rotatable about the axial direction of the support pin. Moreover, the said support pin may be hold | maintained at the said holder | retainer in the state which can be rotated centering on the axial direction of the said support pin.

  According to this configuration, the tray can be rotated about the axial direction of the support pin as a rotation center. That is, the posture of the tray can change so that the placement surface is along the back surface. Thus, when the user does not need to use the tray, the user can effectively use the internal space of the storage box by changing the posture of the tray.

  (4) A rib that divides the side edge of the tray may be erected on at least one of the first side surface and the second side surface of the tray. Moreover, it is preferable that the rib has at least one notch.

  In this configuration, the rib is provided on the tray, whereby the rigidity of the tray is improved and small items on the placement surface are prevented from falling from the tray. Moreover, by providing the notches, the notches function as hooks or anchors for locking other small items.

  (5) It is preferable that a rib for partitioning the front edge of the tray is erected on the front surface of the tray.

  In this configuration, the rigidity of the tray is further improved, and small items on the placement surface are prevented from falling from the front edge of the tray.

  (6) It is preferable that the mounting surface of the tray rises from the rear surface toward the front surface to become an inclined surface when the rear surface comes into contact with the back surface portion.

  Since the mounting surface of the tray climbs from the rear surface toward the front surface and becomes an inclined surface, the small items mounted on the mounting surface are more reliably prevented from falling.

  (7) A magnet may be provided on the back surface of the case body.

  In this configuration, the storage box is easily attached to the inside of the entrance door. In addition, the mounting orientation of the storage box, that is, the opening / closing direction of the lid member, can be easily set in the direction desired by the user.

  (8) It is preferable that at least a part of the outer surface of the lid member is a mirror surface.

  In this configuration, the user can adjust his / her taste at the entrance when going out.

  (9) An elastically stretchable band may be stretched on the inner surface of the lid member.

  Thereby, the said belt | band | zone can latch another accessory, mail, etc.

  (10) At least one hook may be erected on the inner side of the back surface portion.

  Thereby, another accessory, a key, etc. can be latched to the hook.

  According to the storage box according to the present invention, the user can install the storage box in a direction in which the lid can be easily rotated in relation to the surrounding space. Therefore, the storage box according to the present invention can be easily installed in a narrow space such as a front door.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the storage box 100 observed from the lid 150 side when the lid 150 is in the closed position. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the storage box 100 observed from the case body 110 side when the lid 150 is in the closed position. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the storage box 100 when the lid 150 is in the open position, and shows a state where the tray 190 is in the use position. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the storage box 100 when the lid 150 is in the open position, and shows a state where the tray 190 is in the folded position. FIG. 5 is a front view of the storage box 100 when the lid 150 is in the open position, and shows a state where the hinge 160 is attached so as to be positioned on the right side. FIG. 6 is a front view of the storage box 100 when the lid 150 is in the open position, and shows a state where the hinge 160 is attached so as to be positioned on the upper side. FIG. 7 is a front view of the storage box 100 when the lid 150 is in the open position, and shows a state where the hinge 160 is attached so as to be positioned on the left side. FIG. 8 is a front view of the storage box 100 when the lid 150 is in the open position, and shows a state in which the hinge 160 is attached so as to be positioned on the lower side. FIG. 9 is an enlarged perspective view around the holding hole 131. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line aa in FIG. 5 and shows the structure around the tray holding mechanism 130. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line aa in FIG. 5 and shows an angle A formed by the mounting surface 196 and the back surface portion 111 at the use position. FIG. 12 is an enlarged perspective view around the rubber band 181. FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the tray 190. FIG. 14 is a three-side view of the tray 190. (A) is the top view seen from the front 194 side, (B) is the front view seen from the mounting surface 196 side, (C) is the side view seen from the 2nd side 192 side. is there. FIG. 15 is a front view of the case main body 110 according to the first modification. 16 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line bb in FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the tray 190 is attached to the case main body 110 according to the first modification.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate. Note that the embodiment described below is merely an example of the present invention, and it is needless to say that the embodiment of the present invention can be changed as appropriate without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  In the following description, in a state where the lid 150 of the storage box 100 is placed so as to be positioned in the front (the state of FIG. 1), the vertical direction 310 is defined with reference to the top and bottom, and the side where the lid 150 is provided The front-rear direction 320 is defined as the front side, and the left-right direction 330 is defined as the direction perpendicular to the up-down direction 310 and the front-rear direction 320. Further, in the following description, the expressions “inner surface” and “outer surface” are used when each part of the storage box 100 is described. The “inner surface” is a surface that divides the internal space of the storage box 100 when the lid 150 is closed, and the “outer surface” is in contact with the external space when the lid 150 is closed. Surface.

[Schematic configuration of storage box 100]

  As shown in FIG. 3, the storage box 100 includes a case body 110 and a lid 150 (corresponding to the lid member of the present invention). As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the case main body 110 is formed in a hollow box shape, and a front surface portion (a front end portion in the front-rear direction 320) is opened. A lid 150 is attached to the case main body 110 formed in such a hollow box shape so as to be freely opened and closed. The lid 150 rotates from the closed position (the position in FIG. 1) covering the opening 113 of the case body 110 to the first direction 410 in FIG. 1 to open the front opening 113 to the outside (see FIG. 1). 3, the posture changes to the position of FIG. Further, the lid 150 can be rotated from the open position in the second direction 420 in FIGS. 3 and 4 to return to the closed position.

  A tray 190 (FIGS. 3 and 4) is mounted inside the case body 110. As shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, the tray 190 is attached to the case body 110 in different directions. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the lid 150 can be folded so that the placement surface 196 (FIG. 3) is along the inner surface of the back surface portion 111 while being attached to the case main body 110. Hereinafter, each component which comprises the storage box 100 is demonstrated in detail.

[Case body 110]

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the case body 110 has a hollow box shape and has an internal space. The front surface of the case main body 110 is open, and an opening 113 connected to the internal space is formed.

  The case body 110 includes a back surface portion 111 and a peripheral surface portion 112 that is continuous with the periphery of the back surface portion 111. The back surface portion 111 is a flat plate having a substantially square appearance. As shown in FIG. 5, the edge portion is formed in a curved surface shape. The peripheral surface portion 112 is a cylindrical body that extends forward from the periphery of the back surface portion 111 in the front-rear direction 320. The opening 113 described above is formed along the front end edge 115 of the peripheral surface portion 112.

  A person skilled in the art can appropriately select the material of the case main body 110. As an example, the case main body 110 may be formed of a thermosetting resin or a thermoplastic resin. Similarly, the dimensions of each part of the case main body 110 can be appropriately selected by those skilled in the art.

  Of the inner surface of the peripheral surface portion 112, two support shaft portions 116 are formed on the right surface in FIGS. 3 and 4. Each spindle part 116 is arranged at a predetermined interval in the vertical direction 310. The support shaft 116 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape integrated with the case main body 110.

  Although not shown in the drawing, a rotation shaft is provided at the front end portion in the front-rear direction 320 of the two support shaft portions 116. Each rotation shaft protrudes in the vertical direction from the support portion 116. The pivot shaft pivotally supports two pivot pieces 161 of a lid 150, which will be described later. The support shaft part 116 constitutes a hinge 160 that connects the case main body 110 and the lid 150 together with the rotating piece 161. Two portions along the front edge 115 of the peripheral surface portion 112 are missing in a concave shape. The rotating piece 161 is provided in a portion where the peripheral surface portion 112 is missing in a concave shape.

  A thin portion 114 is formed on the outer surface of the front end edge 115 of the peripheral surface portion 112. The thin portion 114 is a portion where a step is formed on the outer surface of the peripheral surface portion 112 so as to reduce the thickness of the peripheral surface portion 112. Although details will be described later, the thin-walled portion 114 is fitted and held in the lid peripheral surface portion 152 of the lid 150 when the lid 150 is in the closed position (the state shown in FIGS. 1 and 2).

  As shown in FIG. 2, a sheet-like magnet 120 is attached to the outer surface of the back surface portion 111. The magnet 120 is bonded to the back surface portion 111 with an adhesive, for example. The magnet 120 makes the storage box 100 detachable inside the entrance door.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a later-described tray 190 is attached to the inner surface of the back surface portion 111 via a tray holding mechanism 130. As described above, the case main body 110 includes the tray 190. As shown in FIG. 5, the tray 190 is attached to the inner surface of the back surface portion 111 via the tray holding mechanism 130. The tray holding mechanism 130 includes four holding holes 131 to 134, two holders 140, and a pair of support pins 198 and 199 (see FIGS. 13 and 14). The holding holes 131 and 133 are arranged to face each other along the left-right direction 330, and the other pair of holding holes 133 and 134 are arranged to face each other along the up-down direction 310. As shown in FIG. 5, the pair of cages 140 are fitted into the holding holes 131 and the holding holes 133. The support pins 198 and 199 protrude from the tray 190 held by the holder 140 (see FIGS. 13 and 14). Hereinafter, the structure of the tray holding mechanism 130 will be described in more detail.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the back surface portion 111 is raised in a convex shape by several millimeters around the holding hole 131. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the back surface portion 111 is raised in an L shape on the inner side, and the raised portion defines the holding hole 131. Further, as described above, since the magnet 120 is attached to the outer surface of the back surface portion 111, the case main body 110 is not completely penetrated by the holding holes 131 to 134. Although not shown in the drawing, the structure of the holding holes 132 to 134 is the same as that of the holding hole 131.

  The retainer 140 shown in FIG. 10 is a fastener having a generally U-shaped appearance. A protrusion 141 is formed at the tip of the retainer 140. The protrusion 141 extends outward and is formed in a so-called barb shape. The retainer 140 is fitted into the retaining holes 131 to 134 from the tip. Thereby, the protrusion 141 at the tip engages with an L-shaped raised portion formed on the back surface 111. As shown in FIG. 10, the tip surface 142 of the protrusion 141 is preferably inclined so that the outer diameter gradually increases. Since the tip surface is inclined, when the retainer 140 is inserted into the retaining holes 131 to 134, the retainer 140 is temporarily elastically deformed so that the protrusions 140 come close to each other, and the protrusion 140 becomes the retaining holes 131 to 131. When the elastic deformation is restored when inserted into 134, the protrusion 140 is reliably engaged with the back surface portion 111. At this time, the support pins 198 and 199 of the tray 190 are inserted inside the arch formed by the retainer 140, and the support pins 198 and 199 are rotatably held with respect to the support note 140. In FIG. 10, only the retainer 140 fitted into the holding hole 131 is shown, but the retainer 140 is similarly fitted into the holding hole 133 and the support pin 199 is held.

  When the holder 140 is fitted into the holding holes 131 to 134, the user holds the support pins 198 and 199 of the tray 190 inside the holder 140 with fingers. In this state, the user inserts the protrusion 141 of the holder 140 into the holding holes 131 to 134. The holder 140 is pressed by the peripheral edges of the holding holes 131 to 134 during insertion, and is temporarily compressed into a U-shape inside. As the shape of the cage 140 inserted through the holding holes 131 to 134 is elastically restored, the protrusion 141 is engaged with the peripheral edges of the holding holes 131 to 134 as shown in FIG. The tray 190 and the support pins 198 and 199 will be described later.

[Lid 150]

  As illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4, the lid 150 includes a lid front surface portion 151 and a lid peripheral surface portion 152 that is continuous with the periphery of the lid front surface portion 151. The lid front surface portion 151 is a flat plate having substantially the same shape and size as the back surface portion 111 of the case main body 110. The lid peripheral surface portion 152 is formed continuously to the periphery of the lid front surface portion 151 and is erected on the periphery. The height of the lid peripheral surface portion 152 is the same as or slightly longer than the length of the thin portion 114 in the front-rear direction 320.

  Two rotating pieces 161 constituting the hinge 160 are erected from the inner surface of the lid front surface portion 151. Two rotating pieces 161 are provided along the cover peripheral surface portion 152 so as to be separated from each other. Each of the rotating pieces 161 is located in a portion where the peripheral surface portion 112 is removed in a concave shape, and the rotating shaft is fitted into the two rotating pieces 161 at that position. That is, each rotation piece 161 is pivotally supported by the above-described rotation shaft, and is freely rotatable. Accordingly, the lid 150 is pivotally connected to the case main body 110 by the hinge 160.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, when the lid 150 is in the closed position, the back surface portion 111 and the lid front surface portion 151 of the case main body 110 face each other in the front-rear direction 320. The lid peripheral surface portion 152 extends rearward in the front-rear direction 320, that is, toward the case main body 110. The thin portion 114 is fitted inside the lid peripheral surface portion 152. Thereby, the opening 113 of the case main body 110 is covered with the lid 150, and the internal space is blocked from the outside.

  The joint portion between the peripheral surface portion 112 and the cover peripheral surface portion 152 of the case main body 110 is substantially continuous without a step in the front-rear direction 320. That is, the peripheral surface portion 112 of the case body 110 and the cover peripheral surface portion 152 are integrated to form the peripheral surface of the storage box 100. The storage box 100 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped appearance except that the edge portion is formed in a curved shape by the case main body 110 and the lid 150.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, when the lid 150 is in the open position, the lid 150 is opened at a predetermined angle with respect to the opening 113 of the case main body 110. The rotation of the lid 150 in the first direction 410 is restricted by the rotation piece 161 coming into contact with a part of the peripheral surface portion 112.

  A person skilled in the art can appropriately select the material of the lid 150. As an example, the lid 150 may be formed of a thermosetting resin or a thermoplastic resin. Similarly, the dimensions of each part of the lid 150 can be appropriately selected by those skilled in the art.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a mirror 170 (corresponding to the mirror surface of the present invention) is attached to the outer surface of the lid front surface portion 151. Although the mirror made from glass may be used for the mirror 170, an acrylic mirror may be used from points, such as lightness and the difficulty of a crack. For example, the mirror 170 may be attached to the outer surface of the lid front surface portion 151 by being adhered.

  As shown in FIGS. 3, 4, and 12, a band-like rubber band 181 (corresponding to the band of the present invention) is stretched on the inner surface of the lid front surface portion 151. Both ends of the rubber band 181 are fastened to the inner surface of the lid front surface portion 151 by a band attaching portion 182. In the band attachment portion 182, a fastener is fitted into a protrusion formed on the inner surface of the lid front surface portion 151. The rubber band 181 is sandwiched between the protrusion and the fastener. The rubber band 181 is fastened to the band attaching portion 182 at both ends in a state where the rubber band 181 is extended by a certain length from the normal state. The rubber band 181 locks small articles, mails, and the like that are difficult to store directly in the storage box to the inner surface of the lid front surface portion 151.

[Tray 190]

  As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the tray 190 is a flat plate having a substantially rectangular appearance. Side walls 193 (corresponding to ribs defining the side edges of the present invention) are provided upright on the first side surface 191 and the second side surface 192 of the tray 190. In the present embodiment, the side wall 193 protrudes about 1 cm from the placement surface 196 side. Further, a front end wall 197 (corresponding to a rib defining the front edge of the present invention) is erected on the front surface 194 on the placement surface 196 side. The tip wall 197 is formed around the center of the tray 190 in the longitudinal direction, and the tip is formed in a curved shape. The side wall 193 and the tip wall 197 increase the rigidity of the tray 190 and prevent articles placed on the placement surface 196 from dropping from the placement surface 196.

  Notches 200 are formed in the vicinity of the front surface 194 of the two side walls 193, respectively. The notch 200 is a portion in which the side wall 193 is missing from the recess. The notch 200 functions as, for example, a hook or anchor for locking other small items such as a stringed key. In this embodiment, the notch 200 is formed on the two side walls 193, but may be formed only on one of the side walls 193.

  The matching support pins 198 and 199 protrude outwardly from the first side surface 191 and the second side surface 192, and thus the support pins 198 and 199 extend away from each other. The support pins 198 and 199 are disposed in the vicinity of the rear surface 195 facing the front surface 194. In this embodiment, the support pins 198 and 199 have a cylindrical shape with an outer diameter of about 5 mm and a length of about 8 mm. As described above, in a state where the tray 190 is attached to the case main body 110, the support pins 198 and 199 are fitted into the back surface portion 11 in a state of being held in the holding holes 131 to 134.

  The support pins 198 and 199 are surrounded by the retainer 140 described above. Therefore, the tray 190 can be rotated about the support pins 198 and 199 as the rotation center. Specifically, the tray 190 can be rotated from the use position shown in FIG. 3 to the third direction 430 and changed in posture to the folding position shown in FIG. Similarly, the tray 190 can be rotated from the folding position to the fourth direction 440 shown in FIG. 4 and returned to the use position.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the use position is a position where the mounting surface 196 of the tray 190 is inclined upward from the rear surface 195 toward the front surface 194. That is, the angle A formed by the mounting surface 196 of the tray 190 and the inner surface of the back surface portion 111 is an acute angle, and preferably about 80 ° to 85 °. This inclination prevents small items placed on the placement surface 196 from falling from the front surface 194. The rotation of the tray 190 in the fourth direction 440 is stopped by the rear surface 195 coming into contact with the inner surface of the back surface portion 111.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the folding position is a position where the placing surface 196 of the tray 190 is erected so as to be along the inner surface of the back surface portion 111. When the user stores small items without using the tray 190, the user places the tray 190 in the folding position so that the tray 190 does not get in the way.

  A person skilled in the art can appropriately select the material of the tray 190. As an example, the tray 190 may be formed of a thermosetting resin or a thermoplastic resin. Similarly, the dimensions of each part of the tray 190 can be appropriately selected by those skilled in the art.

[Attaching the tray 190]

  The user can select the mounting orientation of the storage box 100 from the four types shown in FIGS. Depending on the mounting orientation of the storage box 100, the hinge 160 is positioned on the left side, the right side, the upper side, or the lower side in the horizontal direction 330 or the vertical direction 310. That is, the direction in which the lid 150 rotates varies depending on the mounting posture of the storage box 100.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, when the storage box 100 is installed so that the hinge 160 is positioned on the right side or the left side in the left-right direction 330, the user attaches the tray 190 to the case body 110. In addition, a pair of holding holes 131 and 133 are used. At that time, the tray 190 is attached so that the placement surface 196 faces upward in the vertical direction 310 at the use position.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5, when the storage box 100 is installed so that the hinge 160 is positioned on the right side in the left-right direction 330, the support pin 198 is held by the holder 140 attached to the holding hole 131. The support pin 199 is held by the holder 140 attached to the holding hole 133. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7, when the storage box 100 is installed so that the hinge 160 is positioned on the left side in the left-right direction 330, the support pin 199 is held by the cage 140 attached to the holding hole 131. The support pin 198 is held by the holder 140 attached to the holding hole 133.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 8, when the storage box 100 is installed so that the hinge 160 is positioned on the upper side or the lower side in the vertical direction 310, the user attaches the tray 190 to the case body 110. Therefore, a pair of holding holes 132 and 134 are used. At that time, the tray 190 is attached so that the placement surface 196 faces upward in the vertical direction 310 at the use position.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 6, when the storage box 100 is installed so that the hinge 160 is positioned above the vertical direction 310, the support pin 199 is held by the cage 140 attached to the holding hole 132. The support pin 198 is held by the holder 140 attached to the holding hole 134. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8, when the storage box 100 is installed so that the hinge 160 is positioned below the vertical direction 310, the support pin 198 is attached by the holder 140 attached to the holding hole 132. The holding pin 199 is held by the holder 140 attached to the holding hole 134.

  As described above, even when the storage box 100 is installed in any of the mounting postures shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, the user can place the mounting surface 196 of the tray 190 in the use position in the vertical direction 310. The tray 190 is attached to the case main body 110 so as to face upward.

[Effects of Embodiment]

  In the storage box 100 according to the present embodiment, the tray 190 is disposed in the case main body 110 with the placement surface 196 facing one of four directions. Since the retainer 140 that supports the support pins 198 and 199 can be attached to different positions on the back surface portion 111, the direction of the placement surface 196 at the use position is changed. Therefore, the user can face the mounting surface 196 of the tray 190 at the use position regardless of the direction in which the storage box 100 is installed.

  Further, the tray 190 can be rotated with the axial direction of the support pins 198 and 199 as the rotation center. That is, the posture of the tray 190 can be changed so that the placement surface 196 follows the back surface portion 111. Thereby, when the user does not need to use the tray 190, the user can effectively use the internal space of the storage box 100 by changing the posture of the tray 190 to the folding position.

  Further, since the side wall 193 is provided on the tray 190, the rigidity of the tray is improved and small items on the placement surface are prevented from falling from the tray. Moreover, by providing the notch 200, the notch 200 functions as a hook or anchor for locking other small items.

  Further, since the front end wall 197 is erected on the front surface 194 of the tray 190, the rigidity of the tray 190 is further improved, and small items on the placement surface 196 are prevented from falling from the front edge of the tray. .

  In addition, since the placement surface 196 of the tray 190 rises from the rear surface 195 toward the front surface 194 at the use position and becomes an inclined surface, falling of small items placed on the placement surface 196 is more reliably prevented.

  Further, since the magnet 120 is provided on the back surface portion 111 of the case main body 110, the storage box 100 can be easily attached to the inside of the entrance door. Moreover, the mounting orientation of the storage box 100, that is, the opening / closing direction of the lid member, can be easily set in the direction desired by the user.

  Moreover, since the mirror 170 is attached to the outer surface of the lid front surface portion 151, the user can adjust his / her taste at the entrance when going out.

  Further, since the rubber band 181 is stretched on the inner surface of the lid front surface portion 151, other small items, mail items, and the like can be locked.

[Modification 1]

  A first modification of the above-described embodiment will be described below. In the embodiment described above, the holding holes 131 to 134 and the holder 140 are used to attach the tray 190 to the case body 110. On the other hand, in this modification, in order to attach the tray 190 to the case main body 110, bosses 211 to 214 are erected on the inner surface of the back surface portion 111. That is, in this modification, the tray holding mechanism 240 is formed by the bosses 211 to 214 and the support pins 198 and 199.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the four bosses 211 to 214 are provided in place of the holding holes 131 to 134 at the positions where the holding holes 131 to 134 are formed in the above-described embodiment. That is, the bosses 211 to 214 are arranged in pairs in the left-right direction 330 and the up-down direction 310.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the bosses 211 to 214 are each formed integrally with the back surface portion 111 and have a substantially Y shape. Hereinafter, the boss 211 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the boss 211 includes a column 211 </ b> C that is erected from the back surface part 111 and holding units 211 </ b> A and 211 </ b> B that are continuous from the column 211 </ b> C. The holding portions 211A and 211B are developed in an arc shape in opposite directions from the tip of the column 211C. The clearance between the tips of the holding portions 211A and 211B and the back surface portion 111 is slightly narrower than the outer diameter of the support pins 198 and 199. These gaps are referred to as introduction ports 215, respectively. The introduction port 215 is a gap for introducing the support pins 198 and 199 into the holding portions 211A and 211B, respectively. Specifically, the support pin 198 can be introduced from the introduction port 215 formed by the holding portion 211A, and the support pin 199 can be introduced from the introduction port 215 formed by the holding portion 211B. The support pins 198 and 199 introduced from the introduction port 215 are held rotatably by the support 211C and the holding part 211A or the holding part 211B.

  For example, the user can introduce the support pin 198 into the holding portion 211A from the direction of the arrow 230 in FIG. At that time, the user presses the support pin 198 against the introduction port 215. Thereby, the tip of the holding portion 211A is curved outward. That is, the introduction port 215 is expanded. The support pin 198 can pass through the introduction port 215 and is introduced inside the holding portion 211A. The holding portion 211A returns to its original shape, and the support pin 198 is held inside the holding portion 211A. A similar method is used when holding the support pin 199 on the holding portion 211B.

  Although only the boss 211 has been described above, the bosses 212 to 214 have the same configuration as the boss 211. That is, the bosses 212 to 214 each have the same support (only the support 214C is shown in FIG. 17). The bosses 212 to 214 each have two holding portions 212A, 212B, 213A, 213B, 214A, and 214B (FIG. 15).

  The two holding portions 212A, 212B, 213A, 213B, 214A, 214B of each boss 211-214 are two holding portions 212A, 212B, 213A, 213B, 214A, 214B of the opposing boss 211-214. And facing each other. In the example of FIG. 15, with respect to the boss 211 and the boss 213, the holding portion 211A and the holding portion 213A face each other, and the holding portion 211B and the holding portion 213B face each other. Regarding the boss 212 and the boss 214, the holding portion 212A and the holding portion 214A face each other, and the holding portion 212B and the holding portion 214B face each other.

  The attachment orientation of the storage box 100 and the direction in which the tray 190 is attached to the case main body 110 are the same as those in the above-described embodiment, and are the four ways shown in FIGS. When attaching the tray 190 to the case main body 110, the user moves upward in the two pairs of holding parts (the holding part 211 </ b> A and the holding part 213 </ b> A and the holding part 211 </ b> B and the holding part 213 </ b> B in FIG. 15) facing left and right. The support pins 198 and 199 are held by the pair of positions (in FIG. 15, the holding portion 211A and the holding portion 213A), respectively. That is, the support pin 198 is held by the holding portion 211A, and the support pin 198 is held by the holding portion 213A.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 17, a total of four hooks 220 are erected on the inner surface of the back surface portion 111. One hook 220 is disposed near each of the four corners of the back surface portion 111. Each of the hooks 220 is disposed such that the tip side thereof faces in the opposite direction (outside in FIG. 15).

  The configuration of the storage box 100 according to this modification is the same as that of the above-described embodiment except for these differences.

  According to this modification, since the retainer 140 as in the above-described embodiment is not used, there is no risk of loss, and the tray can be mounted and removed more easily.

  Moreover, even if the storage box is installed in any of the mounting postures shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, the tips of the upper two hooks 220 are directed obliquely upward, so that the user can attach other small items to the hooks 220. , Keys, etc. can be locked.

[Other variations]

  The storage box 100 according to the embodiment described above has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape when the lid is in the closed position, but the shape of the storage box 100 is not limited to this. Similarly, the person skilled in the art may appropriately determine the material of the storage box 100 and the dimensions of each part. For example, the storage box 100 may have a circular or triangular shape when viewed from the front in the front-rear direction 320. Further, the storage box 100 may be made of a translucent acrylic material so that the stored small items can be visually recognized from the outside.

  Further, the number of the holding holes 131 to 134 and the bosses 211 to 214 formed in the back surface portion 111 is not necessarily four. Since more holding holes 131 to 134 and bosses 211 to 214 are provided on the inner surface of the back surface portion 111, the direction in which the tray 190 can be attached to the case body 110 can be further increased. Accordingly, the mounting posture of the storage box 100 in a state where the mounting surface 196 of the tray 190 is directed upward can be further increased. For example, the mounting posture of the storage box 100 is not limited to the four ways shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, but may be in the direction in which the lid 150 rotates in an oblique direction, for example.

  Further, the structure in which the case main body 110 supports the tray 190 is not limited to the structure having the holding holes 131 to 134 and the bosses 211 to 214, and can hold the tray 190 on the inner surface of the back surface portion 111. If so, other structures may be used.

  In the embodiment described above, the magnet 120 is provided on the back surface portion 111 of the case body 110. However, different means may be used to attach the storage box 100 to the entrance door. For example, the storage box 100 may be attached to the entrance door with a hook or an adhesive tape.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Storage box 110 ... Case main body 111 ... Back surface part 112 ... Peripheral surface part 113 ... Opening 120 ... Magnet 130 ... Tray holding mechanism 131,132,133,134. ..Holding hole 140 ... Cage 150 ... Lid (lid)
160 ... hinge 170 ... mirror (mirror surface)
181 ... Rubber band
190 ... tray 191 ... first side 192 ... second side 193 ... side wall (ribs defining side edges)
194: front surface 195 ... rear surface 196 ... placement surface 197 ... tip wall (ribs defining the front edge)
198, 199 ... support pin 200 ... notches 211, 212, 213, 214 ... boss 220 ... hook 240 ... tray holding mechanism

Claims (18)

A hollow box-shaped case body having a front surface portion provided with an opening, a back surface portion, and a peripheral surface portion continuous to the periphery thereof;
A lid member attached to the peripheral surface portion via a hinge and opening and closing the opening by rotating with respect to the case body;
A flat tray disposed in the case body via a tray holding mechanism,
The tray has a rear surface facing the inner surface of the back surface portion, and a first side surface and a second side surface continuous to both ends of the rear surface,
The tray holding mechanism is
A pair of support pins respectively projecting from the first side surface and the second side surface;
A pair of bosses provided on the back surface portion for accommodating and holding the support pins;
A storage box in which a plurality of pairs of the bosses are provided at different positions on the back surface portion in order to change the direction of the mounting surface of the tray relative to the case body.   The storage box according to claim 1, wherein the support pin is supported by the boss so as to be rotatable about an axial direction of the support pin.   The rib which divides | segments the side edge of the said tray is standingly arranged by the at least one of the 1st side surface and the 2nd side surface of the said tray, The said rib is provided with the at least 1 notch of Claim 1 or 2. Storage box.   The storage box according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a rib that divides a front edge of the tray is provided on a front surface of the tray.   The storage box according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the rear surface is in contact with the rear surface portion, whereby the mounting surface of the tray is inclined upward from the rear surface toward the front surface.   The storage box according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a magnet is provided on a back surface of the case body.   The storage box according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein at least a part of the outer surface of the lid member is a mirror surface.   The storage box according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein an elastically stretchable belt is stretched on an inner surface of the lid member.   The storage box according to claim 1, wherein at least one hook is erected on the inner side of the back surface portion. A hollow box-shaped case body having a front surface portion provided with an opening, a back surface portion, and a peripheral surface portion continuous to the periphery thereof;
A lid member attached to the peripheral surface portion via a hinge and opening and closing the opening by rotating with respect to the case body;
A flat tray disposed in the case body via a tray holding mechanism,
The tray has a rear surface facing the inner surface of the back surface portion, and a first side surface and a second side surface continuous to both ends of the rear surface,
The tray holding mechanism is
A pair of support pins respectively projecting from the first side surface and the second side surface;
A holding hole provided in the back surface;
A retainer that engages with the retaining hole while retaining the support pin;
A storage box in which a plurality of pairs of the holding holes are provided at different positions on the back surface portion in order to change the direction of the mounting surface of the tray relative to the case body.   The storage box according to claim 10, wherein the support pin is held by the cage so as to be rotatable about the axial direction of the support pin.   The rib which divides | segments the side edge of the said tray is standingly arranged by at least one of the 1st side surface and the 2nd side surface of the said tray, The said rib is provided with at least 1 notch. Storage box.   The storage box according to any one of claims 10 to 2, wherein a rib that divides a front edge of the tray is provided on a front surface of the tray.   The storage box according to any one of claims 10 to 13, wherein the mounting surface of the tray is an inclined surface that climbs from the rear surface toward the front surface when the rear surface comes into contact with the rear surface portion.   The storage box according to claim 10, wherein a magnet is provided on a back surface portion of the case body.   The storage box according to claim 10, wherein at least a part of the outer surface of the lid member is a mirror surface.   The storage box according to any one of claims 10 to 16, wherein an elastically stretchable band is stretched on the inner surface of the lid member.   The storage box according to claim 10, wherein at least one hook is erected on the inner side of the back surface portion.

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