JPH042072Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial application field] The present invention is a gripping member (hereinafter referred to as suspender).
Related to newspaper racks on which newspapers are placed.

[Conventional technology]

In order to allow newspapers to be taken out and read freely in libraries, offices, etc., multiple types of newspapers are usually held on separate suspenders and placed on a stand. Conventionally, as shown in FIG.
It was common to have a plurality of suspenders 4, each of which holds an object, placed approximately parallel to each other. The crossbar 2 is provided substantially horizontally, and the suspenders 4 are removably placed on the crossbar 2 at regular intervals via stoppers (not shown).

[Problem that the invention attempts to solve]

However, according to the above conventional newspaper rack, the number of stored papers is reduced because the suspenders 4 are placed on the rack at regular intervals. Furthermore, if this interval is narrowed, the newspaper 3 must be taken out each time in order to distinguish the type of the newspaper 3. More newspapers 3
After the suspended suspenders 4 are removed, a gap is created at that position, which is unfavorable in terms of appearance.In order to eliminate the gap, the suspenders 4 must be moved each time, resulting in problems such as poor cleaning efficiency. Ta.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a newspaper shelf that can increase the number of papers stored, makes it easy to distinguish the types of newspapers, and is easy to organize them.

[Means for solving problems]

A configuration for achieving the above object will be described with reference to drawings corresponding to embodiments. The newspaper rack according to the present invention includes a plurality of horizontally long bar-shaped suspenders 4 that hold newspapers, an opening at least on the top surface, support surfaces provided in parallel on both left and right sides of the opening, and the above-mentioned support surfaces on the left and right sides of the opening. In a newspaper rack comprising a pedestal 5 on which the bottom surfaces of both ends of the suspenders 4 are placed, the suspenders 4 have a main body 4a in the middle thereof;
The main body 4a is formed with left and right support members 12 that are fitted and fixed at both ends through attachment holes 12a, and the main body 4a has a substantially U-shaped cross section with the opening facing downward. A groove 4b having a C-shaped cross section is formed in each of the lower edges parallel to the longitudinal direction, and one end of a pair of gripping claws 16 is rotatably and symmetrically supported in each groove 4b. Main body 4a
Projecting from the top surface is the head of a bolt 17 which opens and closes the pair of gripping claws 16 and detachably holds the newspaper therebetween by rotating the bolt 17, and the legs of the bolt 17 are A nut 18 penetrates through the main body 4a and is engaged with a part of the pair of gripping claws 16, respectively, and moves up and down to open and close the pair of gripping claws 16.
The support members 12 at both ends of a are formed in the shape of a curved surface 12b with a protruding center portion on the lower surface, and the support members 12
A mounting part is formed on the upper surface to removably mount a display board 15 that displays the type of newspaper, and the support surface of the pedestal 5 has protrusions that are inclined forward with respect to the horizontal plane. It is characterized in that it has a continuous sloped surface without any slope, and a locking member 11 projecting upward is provided at the front end of the support surface.

[Effect]

In the above configuration, first, a newspaper is held between the suspenders 4. For this purpose, when the bolt 17 is rotated, the nut 18 moves up and down, and the gripping claws 16 that engage with the nut 18 open and close to grip the newspaper. The support members 12 at both ends of this suspender 4,
It is placed on the left and right support surfaces of the pedestal 5. At this time,
Since the suspenders 4 are supported by the inclined support surface 10 of the pedestal 5 via support members 12 fixed at both ends, the suspenders 4 slide downward under the weight of the newspaper 3 and the suspenders 4. At this time, since the support surface 10 of the support member 12 has a curved surface 12b projecting downward, the support member 12 smoothly slides down with low slip resistance, and the suspenders 4 are in a close contact state. Further, since a display board 15 for displaying the type of newspaper 3 held between the support members 12 is attached to the upper surface of the support member 12, the type of newspaper 3 can be determined without removing the suspenders 4 from the mount 5.

〔Example〕

Hereinafter, one embodiment of the newspaper rack according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

An embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 1 to 5.
In these figures, parts that are the same or equivalent to those of the conventional example shown in FIG. 6 are designated by the same reference numerals. The pedestal 5 has connecting plates 7 and 7 on the upper rear surface, upper front surface, and lower portion between a pair of side plates 6 provided oppositely, respectively.
8 and 9 are fixed, and the upper edge of the side plate 6 is an inclined surface that descends from the rear surface to the front surface. A pair of guide members 10 are fixed along the upper edges of the pair of side plates 6, respectively, and the upper ends are connected to the connecting plate 7. Also, the guide member 10
A locking member 11 is attached to the lower end of the guide member 10 so as to face upward at right angles to the guide member 10. On the other hand, support members 12 as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 are fitted and fixed to both ends of the suspenders 4 through attachment holes 12a formed at one end thereof. The lower surface of this support member 12 is formed with a curved surface 12b having an arcuate cross section centered on the longitudinal center line of the suspenders 4. Also, support member 1
A rectangular groove 12c is formed in the center longitudinal direction of the upper surface of the display panel 1, and the display panel 1 held between the substrate 13 and the transparent acrylic plate 14 is disposed in the groove 12c.
5 is removably attached. The lower surface of the transparent plate 14 within the groove 12c serves as a mounting portion. The type of newspaper 3 held by the suspenders 4 to which the display board 15 is attached is written on the display board 15.

Next, the structure of the suspenders 4 will be explained with reference to FIG. The main body 4a of the suspender 4 has a substantially U-shaped cross section, and the support members 12 are provided with mounting holes 12a at both ends of the main body 4a.
has been fixed through. Grooves 4b having a C-shaped cross section are formed parallel to the longitudinal direction on both lower edges of the main body 4a, and one end of a gripping claw 16 is rotatably supported in each of these grooves 4b symmetrically. has been done. A gripping portion 16a for gripping the newspaper 3 is integrally formed at the lower end of these gripping claws 16, and a locking portion 16b is integrally formed at the base thereof.
In addition, bolts 17 are loosely fitted at multiple locations in the longitudinal direction of the main body 4a, and these bolts 1
A nut 18 whose rotation is locked with respect to the gripping pawl 16 is screwed onto one end protruding into the main body 4a of 7, and a washer 19 that clamps the gripping pawl 16 is coaxially connected to the nut 18. is mounted on top. A coil spring 20 is installed between the main body 4a and the washer 19 so as to wrap around the outer periphery of the bolt 17, and urges the locking portion 16b against the nut 18. The suspenders 4 configured as described above can open and close the gripping claws 16 via the nuts 18 by rotating the bolts 17.

Next, the operation and effects of this embodiment will be explained. The suspenders 4 are placed on a guide member 10 of an inclined pedestal 5 via support members 12 fixed at both ends, and a curved surface 12b is formed on the lower surface of the support member 12 that comes into contact with the guide member 10. , the suspenders 4 holding the newspaper 3 slide down on the guide member 10 due to their own weight and are locked by the locking member 11. When a plurality of suspenders 4 are placed on the pedestal 5, they are placed in close contact with each other without creating a gap between adjacent support members 12. As a result, the newspaper 3 stored in the pedestal 5
The amount of can be increased. Further, the type of newspapers 3 that are closely stored can be easily determined by looking at the display board 15 provided on the upper surface of the support member 12. Furthermore, since the support members 12 are in close contact with each other and no gaps are generated, it is easier to organize and the appearance is improved.

The suspenders 4 shown in the above embodiments are an example of means for holding the newspaper 3, and the structure is not limited to this. Further, changes in design may be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[Effect of idea]

As described above, according to the newspaper rack of the present invention, the support surfaces on both sides of the trestle 5 are continuous forward-slanted slopes without any protrusions, and the support members 12 at both ends of the gripping members (suspenders) 4 Since the lower surface of the is shaped to protrude in a curved shape, each gripping member 4 can be easily moved by simply placing a plurality of gripping members 4 holding newspapers at any position on the support surface.
The paper slides smoothly downward on the support surface without any resistance and is sequentially placed in close contact with the newspapers from the bottom, which has the effect of allowing many types of newspapers to be arranged densely and erected efficiently.

Furthermore, according to the present invention, the display board 15 for displaying the type of newspaper on the upper surface of the support member 12 is removably provided at both ends of each gripping member 4, so that each gripping member 4 is in close contact with the support surface. Even if you cannot directly see the type of newspaper because it is placed on the page, you can easily know the type of newspaper.

Further, according to the present invention, the gripping member 4 is
The bolt 1 on the top surface of the main body 4a is attached to the bottom surface of the main body 4a.
A pair of gripping claws 16 that open and close by rotating the 7 tools.
Since the supporting members 12 that slide on the left and right support surfaces of the pedestal 5 are fitted and inserted on both sides of the main body 4a, the left and right edges of the newspaper will not be damaged by hitting the pedestal 5, and the gripping operation will be prevented. Sometimes it doesn't get stuck and get damaged.

As explained above, according to the present invention, it is possible to increase the number of papers stored in the newspaper rack, and to easily distinguish and organize the types of newspapers.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a side sectional view showing a newspaper rack according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view of FIG. 1,
FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged front view showing the support member and guide member according to this embodiment, FIG. 4 is a plan view of FIG. 3,
FIG. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view of the suspender shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a conventional newspaper rack. 3...Newspaper, 4...Suspenders (gripping member),
5... Frame, 10... Guide member (support surface), 12
...Supporting member, 12b...Curved surface, 15...Display board.

Claims (1)

[Claims for Utility Model Registration] A plurality of horizontally long bar-shaped gripping members 4 that hold the newspaper.
At least the upper surface is an opening, support surfaces are provided in parallel on both left and right sides of the opening, and on the left and right support surfaces,
A pedestal 5 on which the bottom surfaces of both ends of the gripping member 4 are placed
In the newspaper rack, the gripping member 4 is formed of an intermediate main body 4a, and left and right support members 12 fitted and fixed to both ends of the main body 4a through attachment holes 12a.
a has a substantially U-shaped cross section with the opening facing downward, and grooves 4b having a C-shaped cross section are formed in parallel to the longitudinal direction on both lower edges of the main body 4a.
One end of a pair of gripping claws 16 is rotatably and symmetrically supported in each of the grooves 4b, and the pair of gripping claws 16 can be opened and closed by rotating the upper surface of the main body 4a. In between, the head of a bolt 17 for removably holding the newspaper is projected, and the leg of the bolt 17 penetrates the main body 4a, and a portion of the pair of gripping claws 16 engages with each other. The supporting members 12 at both ends of the main body 4a have a lower surface formed in the shape of a curved surface 12b with a protruding center, A mounting part is formed on the upper surface of the supporting member 12 to removably mount a display board 15 for displaying the type of newspaper, and the mount 5 has its supporting surface tilted forward with respect to the horizontal plane. A newspaper rack characterized in that it has a continuous inclined surface without any protrusions, and has a locking member 11 projecting upwardly at the front end of the supporting surface.