JPH0681360U - Showcase shelving equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] When the shelf is pulled out, the product does not fall forward, the first-in, first-out operation can be performed safely and reliably, and its position is not restricted when it is installed on a desk.
Also provided is a shelf device in which another member such as a fluorescent lamp can be arranged in the upper front space in the showcase. [Structure] A bookshelf device includes a shelf on which a product is placed, a support body that supports the bottom surface of the shelf by inclining the shelf forward so that the product can slide and move to the front side by its own weight, and below the support body. There, a pair of left and right fixed rails that are fixed substantially horizontally in the front-rear direction of the showcase body, a pair of movable rails that can be pulled out and stored in the front-rear direction along the pair of fixed rails, and one end The movable rail is provided with a connecting arm pivotally supported on the front part and the other end of the movable rail on the front part of the shelf. Then, when the movable rail is pulled out horizontally along the fixed rail, the shelf is pulled out from the support body through the connecting arm, and while the bottom surface of the shelf is supported by the movable rail, when the movable rail is stored. The shelf is pushed back and supported by the support.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a drawer / drawable shelf device for a showcase that mainly displays products such as canned beverages.

[0002]

[Prior art and its problems]

 Many showcases that store a large number of products such as canned beverages arranged on shelves have a structure in which the shelves can be pulled out in front of the main body of the showcases in order to facilitate the loading and unloading of products.

In such a drawer type shelving device, when the shelves horizontally arranged in the showcase are horizontally drawn out as they are, the unsold products must be moved to the front in order to put the products in and out first. Not only does it not work, but if there is an empty space for the product on the front side of the shelf, the product will easily collapse due to the momentum when the shelf is pulled out.

Therefore, for example, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 63-2085 discloses a shelf device in which a horizontally arranged shelf is inclined toward the front side when it is pulled out (hereinafter referred to as prior art 1). Further, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 63-83066 discloses a structure in which shelves arranged in a tilted manner in a showcase are drawn out horizontally (hereinafter referred to as prior art 2) and the tilted shelves are arranged in a tilting direction. And a technique of pulling it downward (hereinafter referred to as Prior Art 3).

In each of these prior arts 1 to 3, since the shelf when it is pulled out is inclined to the front side, the space where the product is taken out is automatically filled with the products in the rear row after sliding. It has an advantage that the above-mentioned first-in first-out can be easily performed.

However, in Prior Art 1 and Prior Art 3, since the pulled-out shelves are located below the front end of the shelves at the time of storage, the shelves are positioned closer to the front edge of the desk, for example, when the showcase is installed on the desk. When placed inward, the shelf cannot be pulled out and the installation position is restricted.

Further, the prior art 1 has a defect that the product is likely to fall into the empty space in the front at the time of pulling out similarly to the case where the horizontal shelf is pulled out horizontally.

The prior art 2 does not cause the above problems of the prior arts 1 and 3, but if the length of the shelf A is L, the inside of the front door of the showcase has a front surface Lsin as shown in FIG. It is necessary to keep a space S for the height of θ at all times. For example, in order to arrange a fluorescent lamp that illuminates the inside of the showcase, it is not only necessary to secure another space for that. However, if such a separate space is secured, there is a problem that the showcase becomes larger. This is particularly noticeable in the case of multi-tiered shelves. In addition, in FIG. 7, reference numeral K in the drawing indicates a product.

[0009]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 In view of various problems of the conventional shelving device, the present invention does not cause the product to fall forward when the shelf is pulled out, and the first-in, first-out can be performed safely and surely, and its position can be set when it is installed on the desk. It is an object of the present invention to provide a shelving device which is not restricted and which can be provided with another member such as a fluorescent lamp in the front upper space in the case.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention supports a shelf on which a product is placed and a bottom surface of the shelf by inclining the shelf forward so that the product can slide and move to the front side by its own weight. The support, a pair of left and right fixed rails below the support, which are fixed substantially horizontally in the front-rear direction of the showcase body, and a pair of front and rear pull-out and storage along the pair of fixed rails. A movable rail and a connecting arm pivotably supported at one end on the front side of the movable rail and at the other end on the front side of the shelf, the movable rail being horizontal along the fixed rail. When the movable rail is stowed, the shelf is pushed back to the support body while the shelf is pulled out from the support body via the connecting arm and the bottom surface of the shelf is supported by the movable rail. Characterized by the points supported It is a thing.

[0011]

[Action]

 This shelf device is supported by a support when the shelf is stored in the showcase body, and is inclined forward. Therefore, when a customer opens the front door of the body of the showcase and takes out, for example, the product in the front row on the shelf, the product in the rear row automatically slides on the shelf to move the empty space to the rear. This ensures that products are put in and out first.

When the shelf is pulled forward when replenishing goods, the movable rail is pulled out horizontally via the connecting arm. Since the connecting arm is only pivotally supported at its end on the shelf and the movable rail, the extracted shelf is gradually supported at a horizontal angle on the movable rail with a gradual inclination angle.

Therefore, since the products on the shelf move in the showcase while gradually changing the forward tilted posture to the upright posture when the shelf is pulled out, they do not pass through the empty space in the upper portion of the showcase when the shelf is stored. Even if another member such as a fluorescent lamp is provided, it does not obstruct the drawer of the shelf, and the empty space at the top can be set to the minimum required size.

Further, as described above, in this shelving device, since the slanted shelves are drawn out horizontally, the merchandise does not fall forward and the shelves are not positioned below the installation surface when drawn out. Therefore, even when it is placed on a desk, its installation position is not restricted.

[0015]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail based on illustrated embodiments. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a showcase incorporating a shelving device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the state in which the door is opened as seen from the side.

This showcase 1 is for displaying a canned beverage K while heating it, and has a front door 2 of substantially semicircular shape which is rotatable in an upward and downward direction on the front surface, and has a shelf according to the present invention inside. Three devices 3 are arranged side by side in the width direction of the showcase 1.

Reference numeral 4 denotes a shelf plate that constitutes a part of the shelf device 3. A heating member such as a sheath heater (not shown) is loaded inside the shelf board 4, and a large number of canned beverages K are arranged and placed on the upper surface.

Reference numeral 5 denotes a support frame fixed on the bottom plate of the showcase 1, and as shown in FIG. 3, a support piece 5 a that inclines downward to the left and right sides and supports the bottom surface of the shelf plate 4, It has leg pieces 5b at the rear. Reference numeral 5c is a connecting piece for connecting the left and right support pieces 5a. Since the support piece 5a slidably supports the shelf board 4 at its upper end, it is preferable to coat the shelf board 4 with a material that allows the shelf board 4 to slip to some extent. The inclination is set to such an angle that the canned drink K can slide and move to the front side due to its own weight.

Reference numeral 6 denotes a fixed rail that is horizontally fixed in the depth direction of the showcase below the support piece 5a, and a pair of left and right fixed rails are provided for each shelf device at intervals substantially equal to the width of the shelf board 4. Has been. A movable rail 7 is attached to the fixed rail 6 so as to be pulled out and stored in the depth direction of the showcase 1. The movable rail 7 has a two-stage structure in this embodiment, but is not limited to this in the present invention.

Reference numeral 8 denotes a connecting arm that connects the movable rail 7 and the shelf board 4, one end 8 a of which is pivotally supported by the front end of the movable rail 7, while the other end 8 b is a front side portion of the shelf board 4. It is pivoted at the edge. Further, reference numeral 9 in the figure denotes a fluorescent lamp disposed in the upper front part of the inner space of the showcase 1.

FIG. 4 to FIG. 6 are explanatory views showing a state where the shelves of the bookshelf device 3 are pulled out and stored. When the shelf board 4 is stored in the showcase, the shelf board 4 has its bottom surface supported by the support piece 5a of the support frame and maintains the forward tilted posture (FIG. 4). Therefore, when the canned beverage K in the foreground is taken out by the customer, the canned beverage in the rear row slides on the shelf board 4 and fits in the space of the taken out product, and the space in the rear row of the shelf board 4 becomes empty. For this reason, it is possible to prevent items on the back that are difficult to remove from being left on the shelf forever.

When the shelf board 4 is pulled out, the movable rail 7 is pulled out via the connecting arm 8. The shelf plate 4 is supported on a horizontal movable rail 7 (FIG. 6) while sliding on the support piece 5a and having a gentle inclination (FIG. 5). After replenishing the canned beverage K, the shelf plate 4 is pushed backward to run on the support piece 5a in the reverse of the above. At this time, the movable rail 7 is housed in the showcase 1 along with the fixed rail 6. When the shelf board 4 is pulled out and stored, the canned drink K on the shelf board 4 changes the inclination angle as described above, so even if the fluorescent lamp 9 is attached to the inside upper part of the door of the showcase 1, this will be an obstacle. It never happens.

In the case of the prior art 2 described above, it was necessary to secure an empty space S with the front surface having a height of Lsinθ inside the front door of the showcase, but in the shelf device according to the present embodiment, the shelf board 4 is used. The can K does not pass through this space S when the can is pulled out. Moreover, since the last row of cans becomes horizontal when the cans are completely drawn out, the height of the front surface of the space S can be actually increased by the diameter of the cans × sin θ.

When the shelf board 4 is supported by the support frame 5 and stored in the showcase, a lock mechanism is provided on the handle and the bottom board of the shelf board 4 so as to hold the position of the shelf board. It is advisable to provide a separate locking mechanism so that all the installed shelves cannot be pulled out at the same time. Although such a lock mechanism is not shown, a known technique is adopted.

The support is not limited to the frame-like member described above as long as it can maintain the forward tilted posture when the shelf is stored in the showcase, and is a flat plate. You can

[0026]

[Effect of device]

 As described above, according to the present invention, the shelves that are stored in the showcase and on which the products are placed are inclined forward when they are stored and gradually move horizontally when they are pulled out. Produce an effect. When the shelves are stored, the products in the back row slide down into the empty space on the shelves, and the products can be automatically replenished in order from the back row. The product will not be pulled out in the forward tilted posture, and the front fall can be prevented as much as possible. Although it is an inclined shelf when stored, it becomes a horizontal shelf after it is pulled out, so not only is it easy to replenish products, but the front edge of the shelf when stored can be placed anywhere on the desk in the depth direction. . The upper space inside the front of the showcase can be used freely, and fluorescent lamps and other members can be attached. The height of the showcase can be made as low as possible.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a showcase in which a shelf device according to an embodiment of the present invention is incorporated.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the showcase of FIG. 1 with a front door opened, viewed from the side.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a support frame used in the shelf device.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing a state where shelves of the shelving device are stored in a showcase.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing a state where the shelves of the shelving device are being pulled out from the showcase.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing a state where the shelves of the shelving device are pulled out from the showcase.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a shelf device according to a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols in the figure]

 1 ... Showcase 2 ... Front door 3 ... Shelving 4 ... Shelf 5・ ・ ・ Support frame 5a ・ ・ ・ Support piece 6 ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ Fixed rail 7 ・ ・ ・ Movable rail 8 ・ ・ ・ Connection arm 9 ・.... Fluorescent lamps

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A shelf on which a product is placed, a support for supporting the bottom surface of the shelf by inclining the shelf forward so that the product can slide and move to the front side by its own weight, and a support below the support. A pair of left and right fixed rails that are fixed substantially horizontally in the front-rear direction of the showcase body, a pair of movable rails that can be pulled out and stored along the pair of fixed rails in the front-rear direction, and one end of which is movable as described above. A connecting arm pivotally supported at the front part of the rail and at the other end of the rail at the front part of the shelf, respectively, through the connecting arm when the movable rail is pulled out horizontally along the fixed rail. A shelf device for a showcase, wherein the shelf is pulled out from the support and the bottom surface of the shelf is supported by the movable rail, and when the movable rail is stored, the shelf is pushed back and supported by the support. ..