JPH0326123Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] (Field of industrial application) The present invention relates to a storage container consisting of a container body and a lid body, and is particularly suitable for storing wiring boards with electronic components mounted thereon, record masters, floppy disks, etc. The present invention relates to a storage container suitable for.

(Prior Art) A wiring board on which electronic components are mounted is extremely complex and sensitive to external influences. Furthermore, some of these wiring boards are made using highly advanced technology, and some of them are extremely expensive. On the other hand, master records, floppy disks, and the like are also extremely susceptible to scratches, and require great care when handling them. These wiring boards, record masters, etc. are usually transported and stored in storage containers exclusively for them.

Since these wiring boards and the like are often thin, storage containers that store such wiring boards and the like tend to be thinner than their planar shapes. Therefore, when a large number of these storage containers are stacked or stood upright, they are extremely unstable. For example, when taking out only one storage container from among a large number of storage containers of this kind, if the storage containers overlap, it often happens that other items that do not need to be taken out are also taken out. It is also inconvenient when transporting a large number of such storage containers. This is because the storage container has a very large planar area compared to its thickness.

Regarding conventional storage containers, there was no one that focused on the inconvenience mentioned above, and there was no one that was adequate for transporting and storing this type of wiring board or record master. has conducted extensive research on this point.

(Problem to be solved by the invention) This invention was made in view of the above-mentioned actual situation, and the problem to be solved is that the storage container has a very large planar area compared to its thickness. It is difficult to handle.

The purpose of the present invention is to make it easier to handle a storage container that has a very large planar area compared to its thickness with a simple structure.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a storage container in which a plurality of items can be easily connected to each other in a stacked state.

(Means for Solving the Problems) In order to solve the above problems, the means adopted by the present invention are explained with reference to the drawings corresponding to the embodiments. The container main body 10 has a main body side engaging part 11 formed at the center of the bottom surface, a main body side fitting part 12 formed at at least one corner of the bottom surface, and a lid. The main body 20 is formed at the center of the upper surface and is different from the container main body 1 in other storage containers 100 of the same type.
0, and a lid side fitting part 22 formed at at least one corner of the upper surface and fitting into the main body side fitting part 12. Then, when the other container 100 is rotated a predetermined amount with the engaging part 11 of the other container body 100 engaged with the engaging part 21 of the lid main body 20, the engaging part 22 of the other container 100 is rotated by a predetermined amount. This storage container 100 is characterized in that the fitting portions 12 of the main body 10 fit together to connect a plurality of items to each other.

(Aspects of operation and use of the invention) The storage container 100 according to the invention is integrated by fitting the lid body 20 into the container body 10, and is fixed or attached to both the recesses 14 and the recess 24 (not shown). Closed by a fixing member. In this case, since each container body 10 and the lid body 20 are fitted in an airtight manner, the intrusion of dust and the like into the storage container 100 is completely regulated.

The storage container 100, in which the container body 10 and the lid body 20 are fitted and integrated, has a substantially flat upper surface and a lower surface of the lid body 20, so it can be stacked in large numbers or placed vertically. Of course, it is possible to use it by storing it, but it is also possible to do the following. In other words,
A plurality of storage containers 100 each of which is integrated by fitting a lid main body 20 to a container main body 10 are combined into a container main body 10.
It is possible to connect them to each other using the fitting part 12 of the lid body 20 and the fitting part 22 of the lid main body 20.

This connection involves arranging the other storage container 100 (for example, storage containers 100 to be stacked) diagonally with respect to the lid main body 20 of one storage container 100 in which the container main body 10 and the lid main body 20 are integrated; Container body 10 in one storage container 100
The engaging portion 21 of the lid body 20 of the other storage container 100 is engaged with the engaging portion 11 of the lid body 20 from above.
(See FIG. 10) This operation is for positioning both storage containers 100. When the positioning is completed, for example, the upper storage container 100 is rotated by a predetermined amount clockwise relative to the lower storage container 100. Due to this rotation, the upper storage container 10
The main body side fitting part 12 of 0 is connected to the lower storage container 100.
It fits into the lid body fitting part 22 from the side where the stopper 22c is not formed. By performing this rotation operation until a part of the main body side fitting part 12 comes into contact with the stopper 22c of the lid main body fitting part 22,
This completes the coupling of both storage containers 100. In this case, the side end surfaces of both storage containers 100 are aligned with each other.

By connecting a plurality of storage containers 100 to each other as described above, even if one storage container 100 is difficult to handle due to its large planar area compared to its thickness, the present invention can be used. These plurality of storage containers 100 are integrated, making it extremely easy to handle them.

(Example) Next, the storage container 100 according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

1 to 3 show a storage container 1 according to the present invention.
00 container body 10 is shown. In this embodiment, the container body 10 is made of a resin material mixed with a conductive material, and as shown in the figure, its plane area is relatively large compared to its thickness. , which is approximately square. As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of reinforcing ribs 13 are formed on the bottom surface of the container body 10, and a connecting member with the lid body 20 is formed on one side wall as shown in FIG. A recess 14 is formed for insertion.

As shown in FIGS. 2, 3, and 9, there is an engaging portion 11 projecting downward in the center of the bottom surface of the container body 10, and fitting portions 11 in the four corner portions. A portion 12 is formed respectively. Engagement part 11
are located on the intersection of the diagonal lines of the container body 10, and have a height that is approximately half the height of each fitting portion 12. As shown in FIG. 4, each fitting part 12 is
The fitting protrusion 12a is bent inward with an opening corresponding to the fitting groove 12b. Each of the fitting protrusions 12a has a substantially triangular planar shape as shown in FIG. 2 so as not to get in the way when the container body 10 is rotated. Of course, this fitting protrusion 12a is formed integrally with the container body 10 itself.

Meanwhile, FIGS. 5 to 7 show the lid body 20 of the storage container 100 according to the present invention. In this embodiment, the lid main body 20 is also made of a resin material mixed with a conductive material. As shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of reinforcing ribs 23 are also formed on the upper surface of the lid main body 20.
On one side wall, there is a container body 1 as shown in FIG.
A recess 24 for inserting a connecting member with 0 is formed.

As shown in FIGS. 5, 6, and 9, an engaging portion 21 that opens upward is provided at the center of the upper surface of the lid body 20, and an engaging portion 21 that opens upwardly is provided at the four corner portions. A portion 22 is formed respectively. The engaging portions 21 are located at the intersections of diagonal lines of the lid body 20, and are recesses having a depth approximately half the height of each fitting portion 22. As shown in FIG. 8, each fitting portion 22 is formed by protruding a fitting protrusion 22a outward by an amount corresponding to the fitting groove 22b. Each fitting protrusion 22a has a substantially triangular planar shape as shown in FIG. 5 in order to prevent it from getting in the way when the container body 10 is rotated. Of course, this fitting protrusion 22a is formed integrally with the lid body 20 itself.

Moreover, in the fitting groove 22b of this fitting part 22,
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 8, the container body 10
A stopper 22c is formed to restrict the movement of the fitting protrusion 12a of the fitting portion 12 at. That is, in this embodiment, the upper storage container 100
is rotated clockwise relative to the lower one, the fitting protrusion 12a of the upper container body 10 is allowed to fit into the fitting part 22b of the lower lid main body 20, and the upper and lower When the positions of the storage containers 100 match, the stopper 22c is provided at the end of the fitting groove 22b as shown in FIG. It is formed protrudingly. Of course, this stopper 22c is for automatically aligning each storage container 100, so it is unnecessary if there is no need for alignment, and if provided, it is unnecessary. At least one location is sufficient. In addition, when forming a plurality of stoppers 22c, it is necessary to form them at the same side end portion of each fitting groove 22b.

Fitting portion 22 of each lid main body 20 configured in this way
When the fitting portion 12 of the container body 10 is rotated relative to the container body 10, the fitting protrusions 12a on the container body 10 side fit into each fitting groove 22b, and each fitting protrusion 2
2a fits into the fitting groove 12b on the side of the container body 10. Then, the fitting protrusion 12a on the container body 10 side is connected to the stopper 2 of the fitting part 22 on the lid body 20 side.
2c, the rotation of the container body 10 relative to the lid body 20 is restricted, and both storage containers 100 to be joined to each other are joined with their respective side end surfaces aligned.

Note that, as shown in FIG. 5, a card slot 25, a label pasting part 27, and an internal observation window 26 are formed on the top surface of each lid main body 20. The card holder 25 is a place where a card indicating what is contained in the storage container 100 is inserted, and can support cards directly or in a transparent bag. The label pasting section 27 is a place where a label indicating, for example, how to handle the storage container 100 is pasted. Furthermore, the internal observation window 26 is made of a transparent material and is airtightly fixed to the lid body 20, so that the objects stored in the storage container 100 can be easily viewed from the outside. It is something that makes it possible. By pasting a conductive sheet or applying conductive paint on a part of the front surface or back surface (usually the back surface) of this internal observation window 26, the container body 10 and the lid are attached. The entire storage container 100 together with the main body 20 is designed to have reliable conductivity.

Incidentally, although the storage container 100 of this embodiment has a substantially square planar shape, it may also be implemented in a point-symmetrical shape with each engaging portion 11 or 21 as the center. It's good. For example, as shown in FIG.
It is of course possible to make 0 rectangular.
In this case, as shown in FIG.
Since a part of the lower storage container 100 is fully visible before the 00 are connected to each other, the interior observation window 26 described above can be fully seen. Therefore, if such an internal observation window 26 is formed on the lid body 20, especially on the end side thereof, even when a large number of storage containers 100 are stacked, it is possible to check the contents of the storage container 100. This can be easily confirmed by simply slightly rotating the storage container 100 located above. Furthermore, in this embodiment, an example has been described in which four fitting parts 12 are formed in the container body 10, but this number is not necessary if both storage containers 100 can be connected. It can be increased or decreased depending on the situation.

(Effect of the invention) As explained above, the storage container 1 according to the invention
According to 00, even if the container has a very large planar area compared to its thickness, it can be easily connected by using the fitting portions 12 and 22. Therefore, handling such as transportation and storage can be carried out extremely easily.

In addition, since the engaging portion 11 and the engaging portion 21 are formed on each container body 10 and the lid body 20, respectively,
When stacking and combining a plurality of storage containers 100, their positioning or position adjustment can be easily performed.

Moreover, since each of the engaging portions 11 and 21, the fitting portion 12, and the fitting portion 22 have relatively simple shapes, the container body 10 and the lid body 20
Not only can it be formed integrally with the storage container 1, but also each storage container 1
There is no need to complicate the shape of 00.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a plan view of the container body, Fig. 2 is a bottom view thereof, Fig. 3 is an enlarged front view thereof, Fig. 4 is a partially enlarged vertical sectional view taken along the - line in Fig. 1, and Fig. 5 is a top view of the container body. 6 is a plan view of the lid body, FIG. 6 is a bottom view thereof, FIG. 7 is an enlarged front view thereof, and FIG. 8 is a partially enlarged vertical sectional view taken along the line - in FIG. 5. Further, FIG. 9 is a partially enlarged vertical cross-sectional view showing a state in which a plurality of storage containers are combined, FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the storage containers before being combined, and FIG. 11 is FIG. 10 showing another embodiment. FIG. Explanation of symbols, 100... Storage container, 10... Container body, 11... Engaging portion, 12... Fitting portion, 12
a... Fitting projection, 12b... Fitting groove, 20... Lid body, 21... Engaging portion, 22... Fitting portion, 22a
... Fitting protrusion, 22b... Fitting groove, 22c... Stopper, 26... Window for internal observation.

Claims (1)

[Claims for Utility Model Registration] 1. A storage container consisting of a container main body and a lid main body, wherein the container main body has a main body side engaging portion formed in the center of the bottom surface thereof, and at least one corner of the bottom surface. The lid body has a main body side fitting part formed at the center thereof, and the lid main body has a lid side engagement part formed at the center part of the upper surface thereof to engage with the main body side engagement part of the container main body of another storage container of the same type. and a lid side fitting part formed at at least one corner of the upper surface of the lid side fitting part to fit into the main body side fitting part, and the lid side fitting part has a lid side fitting part formed in at least one corner part of the upper surface thereof, and the lid side fitting part has a lid side fitting part that fits into the body side fitting part. When the engaging part on the container main body side is rotated by a predetermined amount in the engaged state, the fitting part on the other container main body fits into the fitting part on the lid main body side, and a plurality of storage containers are connected. Storage containers that can be combined with each other. 2. The storage container according to claim 1, wherein the lid body has an internal observation window formed in a part thereof.