JPH026865Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] The present invention relates to an improvement of a counter used in financial institutions.

The conventional counter has two counters on the left and right as shown in Figure 1.
The basic frame is composed of the vertical aggregates 1, 1 of the book and the two upper and lower horizontal aggregates 2, 2 that connect the two vertical aggregates 1, 1, and the vertical aggregates 1, 1 on the left and right sides. A work counter top plate 4 for bank employees to use for office work is erected between approximately the central side via a support arm 3, and a service counter top plate for bank employees to interact with customers is installed between the upper ends of each of the vertical aggregates 1 and 1. It has a structure in which a board 5 is installed.

However, for such conventional counters,
The work counter top plate 4 is square, and the service counter top plate 5 is fixedly installed on the upper end of the vertical aggregates 1 and 1, so that, for example, when dealing with customers across the counter, you can If it becomes necessary to hold a business meeting for a long time while sitting on a chair, use the fixed service counter top plate 5.
Conventionally, counters could not be used for such sit-down business negotiations because they would be a hindrance.

For this reason, as shown in Fig. 2, the counter is constructed by separating the main body 6 side with the work counter top plate 4 and the box-shaped service counter top plate 5, and the box-shaped service counter top plate 5 is separated in advance. The plate 5 is placed on the work counter top plate 4 on the side of the main body 6 for normal use, and when it becomes necessary to hold business negotiations regarding financing etc. for a long time while seated on a chair, the plate 5 can be used as shown in the illustration. Thus, an improved counter is provided in which the box-shaped service counter top plate 5 can be removed for use.

However, although this improved counter can overcome the drawbacks of the fixed service counter top plate 5, on the contrary, it has a box-shaped service counter top plate 5.
As a result of the work required to place and remove the counter, the work of deforming the counter becomes extremely difficult, and new drawbacks arise, such as the problem of where to store the box-shaped service counter top plate 5 when not in use. do,
Efficient use is naturally limited.

The present invention was devised in view of the drawbacks of conventional counters, and although it has a work counter top plate and a service counter top plate as before, it has a structure that allows the service counter top plate to be raised and lowered extremely easily. By doing so, the above-mentioned drawbacks are effectively solved.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail based on an illustrative embodiment.
As shown in Figures A, B, and C, each of the two conventional left and right vertical aggregates is divided into upper and lower parts, the lower part being a rectangular fixed vertical aggregate 11, and the upper part being the fixed vertical aggregate 11.
The fixed vertical aggregates 11 of the former are connected by an upper horizontal aggregate 13 and a lower horizontal aggregate 14, and the left and right A work counter top plate 16 is installed between the upper ends of the fixed vertical aggregates 11 and 11 via support arms 15, and the work counter top plate 16 is installed between the upper ends of the left and right movable vertical aggregates 12 of the latter for use by bank employees in handling business. The configuration is such that a service counter top plate 17 corresponding to the service counter top plate 17 is constructed.

In addition, a coil spring 18 is installed in the communicating interior of each fixed vertical aggregate 11 and movable vertical aggregate 12 to constantly bias each movable longitudinal aggregate 12 upward, and as shown in FIG. Guide rods 18a are provided at the four internal corners of the vertical frame 11 to guide the expansion and contraction of the coil springs 18.
The configuration is such that each of these is provided.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 4, a rack 19 of a predetermined length is fixed on the side surface of each movable vertical aggregate 12, and a gear 20 that meshes with the rack 19 is placed at a suitable position inside each fixed vertical aggregate 11. and each gear 2
0 and 20 are connected by a coaxial shaft 21 housed inside the upper horizontal beam 13, and a worm device is provided at an appropriate position on the coaxial shaft 21. The worm device has a structure in which a worm wheel 22 is pivotally supported on the coaxial shaft 21, and an operating handle 24 is connected to the worm 23, and is fixed to either the left or right side of the fixed vertical aggregate 11 via a storage box 25. It shall be.

Moreover, the operating handle 24 of such a worm device is
As shown in the figure, it has a double-connected structure consisting of a base body 24a and a handle portion 24b that is extendably fitted into the base body 24a, and the handle portion 24b of the base body 24a
The 4b side is held by the support arm 15 via a holding fitting 26, and when in use, it is extended and rotated from the edge of the work counter top plate 16, and when not in use, it is inserted below the top plate 16.

Further, in the counter according to the present invention, as shown in FIG.
The side surface of the movable vertical aggregate 12 is pressed through the holes 29 drilled in the fixed vertical aggregate 11 at the upper and lower parts of the inside, to reliably guide the movement of the movable vertical aggregate 12 up and down within the fixed vertical aggregate 11. Guide rollers 31, 31 are provided, and the backs of the racks 19 fixed to the sides of the movable vertical aggregates 12 are pressed through holes 30 similarly bored in the fixed vertical aggregates 11 in the upper and lower parts of the other metal fitting 28. The configuration is such that pressure rollers 32, 32 are provided to ensure reliable engagement with the gear 20, and the pressure rollers 32 and guide rollers 31 are configured so that their respective pressing forces can be adjusted appropriately using screw members 33.

Further, an L-shaped metal fitting 34 is fixed in the longitudinal direction of the lower surface of the service counter top plate 17 installed between the upper ends of each moving vertical aggregate 12, and the upper plate 36a is attached to the metal fitting 34 via a hinge means 35. Lower plate 36b
The upper end of the protection plate 36, which is foldably connected to When the aggregate 12 rises, the protection plate 36 moves towards the hinge means 35.
37 and folds up on the work counter top plate 16 when lowered.

Furthermore, the lower part of each fixed vertical beam 11 and the metal fittings 28
A U-shaped receiving fitting 38 is provided on each of the receiving fittings 3.
8, the hook portion 4 provided on the back side of the curtain plate 39
By locking the left and right fixed vertical beams 11
The structure is such that a curtain plate 39 can be stretched between them, and mounting brackets 4 are provided on the lower surface of the service counter top plate 17.
Another curtain plate 42 is vertically provided through the curtain plate 1, and the curtain plate 42 is raised and lowered outside the curtain plate 39 as the moving vertical aggregate 12 moves up and down. In addition, each fixed vertical aggregate 11
Also, end panels 43 are fixed to the outside of the movable vertical aggregate 12, respectively.

Therefore, in the case of the counter configured as described above, if the left and right movable vertical aggregates 12, 12 are raised by operating the handle 24 as shown in FIG. It will be used in an elevated state similar to the conventional fixed service counter top. If it becomes necessary to use the workpiece for a long time, as shown in FIG. Worm device・Coaxial 21・
The rotational force is transmitted as a descending force to the left and right moving vertical aggregates 12 through the gear 20 and rack 19, and the moving vertical aggregates 12 gradually move synchronously against the spring force of the coil springs 18. Descend.

Due to this lowering, the service counter top plate 17 also gradually lowers, and as the top plate 17 lowers, the protection plate 36 is gradually folded via the hinge means 37 at the upper end and its own connecting hinge means 35. To go.

After that, when the handle operation is continued, the left and right moving vertical aggregates 12, 12 resist the spring force of the coil springs 18 and descend to the lowest limit within each fixed vertical aggregate 11, as shown in FIG. 5B. A low-level installation state is obtained in which the service counter top plate 17 and the work counter top plate 16 are superimposed and integrated.

Therefore, after the service counter top plate 17 is in a low-erect state, it is possible to hold a business meeting with a customer for a long time while sitting on a chair with the service counter top plate 17 and work counter top plate 16 in between. It becomes possible. It should be noted that the upward biasing force of the coil springs 18 is acting when the left and right moving vertical aggregates 12 are lowered.
Since a descending cushion action is obtained, a smooth descending state is ensured.

In addition, if you want to return the service counter top plate 17 to an elevated state for use during busy periods, reverse the operation of the operation handle 24 as described above, and the worm device, coaxial 21, gear 20, and rack 19 will be activated. The rotational force is transmitted as a rising force to the left and right moving vertical aggregates 12, and the moving vertical aggregates 12 gradually rise in synchronization.

As the service counter top plate 17 rises, the service counter top plate 17 also gradually rises, and as the top plate 17 rises, the protection plate 36 gradually extends via the hinge means 37 at the upper end and its own connecting hinge means 35. Since the left and right moving vertical aggregates 12, racks 19, and other members are all hidden and isolated from the user side, there is no danger even if the moving vertical aggregates 12, racks 19, etc. rise and are exposed. In addition, when the movable vertical aggregate 12 is raised, the upward biasing force of the coil spring 18 acts directly, so that a synchronized rising state of the left and right movable vertical aggregates 12 is guaranteed with only an extremely light operation of the handle. .

After that, when the handle operation is continued, the left and right movable vertical aggregates 12, 12 receive the spring force of the coil springs 18 and rise within each fixed vertical aggregate 11 to the maximum limit, and the workpiece is moved as shown in Fig. 3C. This results in an elevated installation state of the service counter top plate 17 separated from the counter top plate 16.

It goes without saying that the service counter top plate 17 can be erected at any desired height if the handle operation is stopped midway in obtaining the elevated state. Furthermore, if the end panel 43 is provided with a scale indicating the required vertical position of the service counter top plate 17, it will be possible to accurately set the service counter top plate 17 in positions other than the above-mentioned elevated and low elevated positions.

Further, although the above embodiment is a single counter, the present invention is not limited thereto, and can be applied to multiple counters using the same lifting mechanism. For example, when applied to a double counter, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the coaxial shaft 21 is inserted into the side surface of the movable vertical aggregate 12 located in the center, and the movable vertical aggregate 12 is A long hole 44 that allows vertical movement is bored, and the movable vertical aggregate 12 and its fixed vertical aggregate 1 are located at the center.
If the coil spring 18 is removed from the communicating interior of the coil spring 18, or another spring member is installed in a state where it does not interfere with the coaxial shaft 21 inserted into the elongated hole 44,
The raising and lowering state of the service counter top plate, similar to that of the above-mentioned embodiment, can be obtained synchronously in two series. In this case, the fixed vertical aggregate 11 located in the center
It is assumed that the moving vertical aggregate 12 is used in common for the erection of each top plate 16 and 17.

As described above, the present invention focuses on the shortcomings of conventional counters and provides a configuration that allows the top plate of the service counter to be raised and lowered as appropriate. Even in cases where it is necessary to sit down and sit for a long period of time in business negotiations regarding financing, etc., unlike conventional counters, this system is fully versatile enough to be able to immediately respond to requests. Moreover, the presence of the foldable protection plate reliably prevents danger when the service counter top plate is raised, and has the advantage that the presence of the protection plate does not pose any problem when it is lowered. Furthermore, the operation handle of the worm device is designed so that it can be extended from the edge of the work counter top when in use and inserted below the top when not in use, making it easy to raise and lower the service counter top. It is convenient and does not get in the way.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing a conventional counter for financial institutions, Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing the improved counter,
Fig. 3A is an exploded perspective view of the main components of the lift counter according to the present invention, Fig. 3B is a front view showing the assembled state, Fig. 3C is a sectional view of the same side, and Fig. 4 fixation of left and right sides. 5A and 5B are side sectional views sequentially showing the lowering state of the service counter top plate of the elevating counter according to the present invention; Figure 6A is a cross-sectional view of a main part showing the relationship between the fixed vertical aggregate and movable vertical aggregate of the double counter and its lifting mechanism, and Figure 6B is a perspective view showing the movable vertical aggregate located in the center. 11... Fixed vertical aggregate, 12... Moving vertical aggregate, 1
3... Upper horizontal aggregate, 14... Lower horizontal aggregate, 15...
...Support arm, 16...Work counter top plate,
17... Service counter top plate, 18... Coil spring, 18a... Guide rod, 19... Rack,
20... Gear, 21... Coaxial, 22... Worm wheel, 23... Worm, 24... Operating handle, 31... Guide roller, 32... Pressing roller, 35, 37... Hinge means, 36... ...protection plate, 36a...upper plate, 36b...lower plate.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] The frame is composed of two left and right vertical aggregates and two upper and lower horizontal aggregates that connect the vertical aggregates, and a work counter is installed between approximately the central sides of the left and right vertical aggregates via a support arm. In a financial institution counter in which a top plate is constructed and a service counter top plate is also constructed between the upper ends of each of the vertical aggregates, each of the vertical aggregates is divided into upper and lower parts, and the lower part is divided into upper and lower parts. A fixed vertical aggregate connected by two horizontal aggregates and erecting a work counter top plate, the upper part of which is inserted into the fixed vertical aggregate so that it can be raised and lowered, and a service counter top plate is erected at the upper end. In addition to the vertical aggregates, coil springs are installed inside the communication between each fixed vertical aggregate and the movable vertical aggregates to constantly bias the movable vertical aggregates upward, and coil springs are installed at the four corners inside the fixed vertical aggregates. A guide rod is provided to guide the expansion and contraction, and a rack is fixed to the side of each moving vertical aggregate, and a gear that meshes with the rack is installed at a suitable position inside each fixed vertical aggregate. A pressure roller that presses the back and a guide roller that presses the side surface of the moving vertical aggregate are provided at the upper end of each fixed vertical aggregate, and each gear is connected by a coaxial shaft housed inside the upper horizontal aggregate. With,
A worm device connected to the operating handle is provided on the same axis, and the operating handle of the worm device has a telescoping structure, so that it can be extended from the edge of the work counter top plate when in use, and placed below the top plate when not in use. Furthermore, the upper end of the protection plate, in which the upper plate and the lower plate are foldably connected, is inserted into the appropriate place on the lower surface of the service counter top plate, which is constructed on the upper end of each of the moving vertical aggregates, via hinge means. For use in financial institutions, the protection plate is configured such that when each of the movable vertical aggregates rises inside the fixed vertical aggregate, the protection plate expands, and when it descends, it folds on the top plate of the work counter. Lifting counter.