Improvements introduced in multi-purpose lockers

Description

[0001] The present patent relates to multi-purpose lockers in general, more specifically to improvements introduced in multi-purpose lockers which, in accordance with the characteristics thereof, possesses as a basic principle the introduction of a proper and specific set of devices and improvements in proprietary structures to optimize the structure of a multi-purpose locker, in order to provide a safe, comfortable and pleasant utilization of the latter to store the most varied types of products in general, being based on a robust, safe and lasting set of devices. With a specific design and shape, easily accessible for a better adaptation, safety for the users, practical handling, functionality and accessible cost and due to its characteristics and dimensions, is easily adaptable to the locker structure and to several different types of products, users and places, regardless of the characteristics thereof.

[0002] Document DE-U-9419729 describes a metallic locker obtained from separate elements from the sides, the back, the roof and floor plates and shelves, being the elements mentioned as linkable with rail hooks incorporated in each of said elements. The locker specifically demonstrates that when disassembled it occupies little space and is easily transported.

[0003] The patent in question is characterized in that it aggregates components and processes in a differentiated concept to meet the various requirements the nature of its use demands, that is, a better utilization of multi-purpose lockers. Such concept provides the locker great efficiency, functionality, versatility, strength, durability and safety due to its excellent technical qualities, thereby providing advantages and improvements to the product as a whole, the general characteristics of which differ from the other shapes and models known in the current state of the art.

[0004] The present patent consists in the utilization of modern, versatile, efficient and functional improvements introduced in multi-purpose lockers, formed by an assembly of properly incorporated mechanical and functional solutions comprising a complete and differentiated multi-purpose locker, with an exclusive design, optimum finish details and proprietary characteristics, and incorporating a set of devices and improvements in proper and specific structures of high durability and strength, made of metallic material or similar material, properly arranged (fitted and attached) to the basis structure thereof such as a differentiated design for the doors as a safety any finish element, a ventilation on the doors to help air circulation inside the locker, a storage compartment as a secondary element to store objects, a multi-point type lock as a locker closing element and a door shield as a safekeeping and identifying element, so as to form a complete and fully safe set of improvements, whose shapes and internal and external arrangements provide a perfect integration to the structure of the multi-purpose locker, with the purpose of generating a general improvement on the way users handle the latter.

[0005] The present improvements introduced are based on the utilization of proprietary structures comprising components and processes in a differentiated concept, making it possible to solve some of the main inconvenients of the other shapes and models of multi-purpose lockers known in the current state of the art and employed to store clothes or objects in general in schools, gyms, factories, offices, clubs, etc., which are located in an operating range in which the handling difficulties and accidents are frequent and whose shapes and/or products are obsolete and based on simple adaptations, as the ones locally handcrafted, which causes fragility and difficult maintenance, low strength and durability, or else they have a large structure, which means high costs, are difficult and slow to install and need high skilled labor.

[0006] The objects, advantages and other important characteristics of the patent in question can be more easily understood when read jointly with the appended drawings, wherein:

Figure 1A is a detailed perspective view of the locker door inner side showing the rounded fold.

Figure 1B is a longitudinal cross sectional view of the locker door inner side showing the rounded fold.

Figure 2A is a detailed perspective view of the locker door inner side showing the opening for attachment of the multi-point lock and the rounded fold.

Figure 2B is a detailed perspective view of the locker door outer side showing the opening for attachment of the multi-point lock and the rounded fold.

Figure 3A is a front view of the locker door showing the round-shaped ventilation perforations, the door shield and the multi-point lock.

Figure 3B is a front view of the locker door showing the square-shaped ventilation perforations, the door shield and the multi-point lock.

Figure 3C is a front view of the locker door showing the louver ventilation system, the door shield and the multi-point lock.

Figure 3D is a front perspective view of the locker door showing the vertical round-shape ventilation perforations, the door shield and the multi-point lock.

Figure 3E is a rear perspective view of the locker door showing the vertical round-shape ventilation perforations, the multi-point lock and the rounded fold.

Figure 4A is a rear perspective view of the locker door showing the storage compartment in the closed position and the multi-point lock therein.

Figure 4B is a rear perspective view of the locker door showing the storage compartment in the open position and the multi-point lock therein.

Figure 4C is a front perspective view of the locker door showing the multi-point lock for the storage compartment.

Figure 4D is a detailed rear perspective view of the locker door showing the storage compartment in detail.

Figure 5A is a front view of the locker door shield.

Figure 5B is a front perspective view of the locker door shield.

Figure 5C is a rear perspective view of the locker door shield.

[0007] As can be inferred from the appended drawings that illustrate and integrate the present descriptive report of the patent for utility model of "Improvements Introduced in Multi-Purpose Lockers", the appended figures show the same in a general manner, comprising a complete and with proprietary characteristics multi-purpose locker (1) incorporating a set of devices and improvements in proprietary and specific structures of high durability and strength, made of metallic material or similar material having equal or higher lightness and strength, whose shapes and internal and external arrangements are properly arranged (fitted and attached) to the basis structure of the multi-purpose locker (1), the improvements comprising a differentiated design for the doors (2) formed by a rounded fold (2A) having a general curved shape creating a geometric shape similar to a pipe symmetrically arranged around the entire periphery of the door ends (A), so as to provide greater safety and finish to the door assembly (A) by eliminating sharp edges and comers; a round-shaped ventilation on the doors (3) formed by an upper (3A) and a lower (3B) assembly horizontally and symmetrically arranged parallel to the upper and lower ends, respectively, each possessing a set of perforations (3C) properly aligned to each other so as to form a general rectangular shape with the purpose of helping air circulation inside the multi-purpose locker (1); a storage compartment (4) having a general parallelepipedal shape and hollow on its upper face possessing a tab (4A) along the rear upper end, a small cutout (4B) having a rectangular shape centered on the right-hand side face and a rear flap (4C) having a general shape similar to an inverted "L" horizontally and symmetrically arranged between the door inner side (A) and along the rear lower end of the storage compartment (4), at this point by means of a hinge (4D), the lock (5) possessing a double inner catch (5A) in this configuration, one to be engaged on the door side (A) on the right and lock the latter and the other to be engaged on the small cutout (4B) on the left and lock the storage compartment (4) with the purpose of helping store objects with greater safety inside the multi-purpose locker (1); a multi-point type lock (5) having a general circular shape, a compact and robust shape in micro-cast stainless steel material or similar material with excellent mechanical strength bolted to the circular-shaped opening (B) of the door (A) of the multi-purpose locker (1) near the clear lateral side thereof and possessing a single or double inner catch (5A) with the purpose of generating greater safety and a differentiated configuration to the assembly thereof; and a door shield (6) having a general rectangular shape possessing a sweep (6A) along the right-hand side, a central opening (6B) having a circular shape, an upper recess (6C) having a rectangular shape and a small cutout (6D) along the upper side of the left-hand lateral side, being the shield vertically fitted under pressure to the door (A) opening (B) of the multi-purpose locker (1), around the lock (5), with the purpose of safekeeping and identifying the multi-purpose locker (1).

[0008] The improvements introduced in multi-purpose lockers, according to the use needs and as shown in Figure (3B), can comprise a square-shaped ventilation on the doors (7), formed by an upper (7A) and a lower (7B) assembly horizontally and symmetrically arranged parallel to the upper and lower ends, respectively, each possessing a set of small perforations (7C) having general square shapes properly aligned to each other so as to form a rectangular shape with the purpose of helping air circulation inside the multi-purpose locker (1).

[0009] The improvements introduced in multi-purpose lockers, according to the use needs and as shown in Figure (3C), can comprise a louver ventilation system on the doors (8), formed by an upper louver assembly (8A) horizontally and symmetrically arranged parallel to each other and to the upper end, each possessing an inner cutout having a rectangular shape and a front flap (8B) having a curved shape along the front side of the inner cutout with the purpose of helping air circulation inside the multi-purpose locker (1).

[0010] The improvements introduced in multi-purpose lockers, according to the use needs and as shown in Figures (3D) and (3E), can comprise a vertical round-shaped ventilation on the doors (9), formed by a central assembly (9A) vertically and symmetrically arranged along one of the sides of the door (A) front side, possessing a set of perforations (9B) properly aligned to each other so as to create a rectangular shape with the purpose of helping air circulation inside the multi-purpose locker (1).

[0011] The components of the improvements introduced in multi-purpose lockers are fully fitted and attached, are quickly installed and/or removed, do not present any distorting or breakable parts, are highly resistant and completely safe. After fitted and attached to the structure of the multi-purpose locker (1), the components are locked and attached, thus preventing them from getting loose or breaking when in use, thus making the assembly fully available for a better utilization of the multi-purpose locker by the users. Therefore, the multi-purpose locker (1) can be easily used without worries of any nature as regarding its durability and safety.

[0012] As their structure are made of metallic material or similar material with equal of higher lightness and strength, the improvements introduced in multi-purpose lockers and the components thereof, are rustproof and waterproof, have a high level of durability and strength, provide great safety and, when routinely used in the multi-purpose lockers (1), do not present any risks of fatigue or to the users.

[0013] For all of the above, this is an invention that will be well received by users and companies employing lockers to store several types of objects in general, since the present improvements introduced in multi-purpose lockers present several advantages, such as: great safety, reliability and agility; great resistance and general durability, as well as a low or no wear of the assembly as a whole; greater comfort, facility and safety to the users; great efficiency and performance in its use due to its general conception; fully accessible costs, which provides an optimum cost/benefit ratio; practical and safe use by any users, regardless of the characteristics thereof; great mobility and flexibility; low weight and general dimensions; attractive and modem design; practical and safe assembly and installation; general arrangements that do not upset the multi-purpose locker normal operation (1); and the certainty of always having a multi-purpose locker (1) to store the most varied products that fully meets the basic ergonomic, safety, strength and durability conditions required for its use.

[0014] For all of the above, the improvements introduced in multi-purpose lockers can be classified as a fully versatile, efficient, practical and safe set of means to allow a better utilization of multi-purpose lockers (1) in the most varied places and for various users, regardless of the general characteristics thereof, being easily installed and handled, as well as having excellent general characteristics; the sizes, dimensions and quantities may vary, depending on the use needs.

Claims

1. A multi-purpose locker that consists of:

one door (2) ;

ventilation means (3) grouped in positions near the top edge and bottom edge of the door, aligned in parallel with the respective edge;

a storage compartment (4) on the interior of the door and intended to store multiple objects;

a multipoint lock (5), and

a shielding element (6) incorporated in the door area where the lock is located,

characterized in that said, door (2) includes a rounded fold (2A) having a general curved shape creating a geometric shape similar to a pipe symmetrically arranged around the entire periphery of the door (A) and ends without sharp edges and corners.

2. A MULTI-PURPOSE LOCKERS", in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that it incorporates a round-shaped ventilation on the doors (3), formed by an upper (3A) and a lower (3B) assembly horizontally and symmetrically arranged parallel to the upper and lower ends, respectively, each possessing a set of perforations (3C) property aligned to each other so as to form a rectangular shape.

3. A MULTI-PURPOSE LOCKERS", in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that it incorporates a storage compartment (4) having a general parallelepipedal shape and hollow on its upper face possessing a tab (4A) along the rear upper end, a small cutout (4B) having a rectangular shape centered on the right-hand side face and a rear flap (4C) with a shape similar to an inverted "L" horizontally and symmetrically attached between the door (A) inner side and along the rear lower end of the storage compartment (4), at this point by means of a hinge (4D), the lock (5) possessing an inner double catch (5A) in this configuration, one to be engaged on the door side (A) on the right and the other to be engaged on the small cutout (4B) on the left.

4. A MULTI-PURPOSE LOCKERS", in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that it incorporates a multi-point type lock (5) having a general circular shape, a compact and robust shape in micro-cast stainless steel material or similar material with excellent mechanical strength bolted to the circular shaped opening (B) of the door (A) of the multi-purpose locker (1), near the clear lateral side thereof and possessing an inner single or double catch (5A).

5. A MULTI-PURPOSE LOCKERS", in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that it incorporates a door shield (6) having a general rectangular shape possessing a sweep (6A) along the right-hand side, a central opening (6B) with circular shape, an upper recess (6C) having a rectangular shape and a small cutout (6D) along the upper side of the left-hand lateral side, being the shield vertically fitted under pressure to the door (A) opening (R) of the multi-purpose locker (1), around the lock (5).

6. A MULTI-PURPOSE LOCKERS", in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that it incorporates a square-shaped ventilation on the doors (7), formed by an upper (7A) and a lower (7B) assembly horizontally and symmetrically arranged parallel to the upper and lower ends, respectively, each possessing a set of small perforations (7C) having general square shapes properly aligned to each other so as to form a rectangular shape.

7. A MULTI-PURPOSE LOCKERS", in accordance with claim, characterized in that it incorporates a louver ventilation system on the doors (8), formed by an upper louver assembly (8A) horizontally and symmetrically parallel to each other and to the upper end, each possessing an inner cutout having a rectangular shape and a front flap (8B) having a curved shape along the front side of the inner cutout with the purpose of helping air circulation inside the multi-purpose locker (1).

8. A MULTI-PURPOSE LOCKERS", in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that it incorporates, a vertical round-shaped ventilation on the doors (9), formed by a central assembly (9A) vertically and symmetrically arranged along one of the sides of the door (A) front side possessing a set of holes (9B) properly aligned to each other so as to form a rectangular shape.

Ansprüche

1. Mehrzweck-Schließfach, bestehend auch einer Tür (2); Belüftungseinrichtungen (3), die an Positionen nahe dem oberen Rand und dem unteren Rand der Tür angeordnet und parallel mit dem jeweiligen Rand ausgerichtet sind; einem Aufbewahrungsfach (4) an der Innenseite der Tür, das dazu bestimmt ist, mehrere Objekte aufzubewahren; einem Mehrpunktschloss (5), und einem Abschirmungselement (6), das in dem Bereich angebracht ist, in dem sich das Schloss befindet, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Tür (2) einen gerundeten Falz (2A) umfasst mit einer im Großen und Ganzen gebogenen Gestalt, die eine geometrische Form ähnlich einer Röhre erzeugt, die symmetrisch um den gesamten äußeren Umfang der Tür (A) verläuft und ohne scharfe Ränder und Ecken endet.

2. Mehrzweck-Schließfach nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es eine rund geformte Belüftung (3) an den Türen umfasst, die durch eine obere (3A) und eine untere (3B) Gruppierung gebildet wird, die horizontal und symmetrisch parallel zu dem oberen beziehungsweise unteren Ende angeordnet sind und jeweils eine Reihe von Perforationen (3C) besitzen, die derart zueinander ausgerichtet sind, dass sie eine rechteckige Form bilden.

3. Mehrzweck-Schließfach nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es ein Aufbewahrungsfach (4) umfasst, das im Großen und Ganzen die Gestalt eines Parallelflachs hat, das auf seiner Oberseite hohl ist und Folgendes aufweist: einen Streifen (4A) entlang des hinteren oberen Endes, einen kleinen, rechteckig geformten Ausschnitt (4B) in der Mitte der rechten Seitenfläche und eine hintere Lasche (4C) mit einer Gestalt ähnlich einem umgedrehten "L", die horizontal und symmetrisch zwischen der Innenseite der Tür (A) und entlang des hinteren unteren Endes des Aufbewahrungsfachs (4) mithilfe eines Scharniers (4D) an diesem Punkt angebracht ist, wobei das Schloss (5) in dieser Konfiguration ein inneres doppeltes Sperrstück (5A) besitzt, wovon eines auf der Seite der Tür (A) zur Rechten eingreift und das andere an dem kleinen Ausschnitt (4B) zur Linken eingreift.

4. Mehrzweck-Schließfach nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es ein Mehrpunktschloss (5) mit im Großen und Ganzen kreisförmiger Gestalt, einer kompakten und robusten Gestalt aus Mikroguss aus nichtrostendem Stahl oder einem ähnlichen Material mit ausgezeichneter mechanischer Festigkeit umfasst, das an die kreisförmige Öffnung (B) der Tür (A) des Mehrzweck-Schließfachs (1) in der Nähe von deren freier Seite angeschraubt wird und ein inneres einzelnes oder doppeltes Sperrstück (5A) besitzt.

5. Mehrzweck-Schließfach nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es eine Türabschirmung (6) enthält, die im Großen und Ganzen rechteckig geformt ist und Folgendes aufweist: eine Krümmung (6A) entlang der rechten Seite, eine mittige, kreisförmig Öffnung (6B), eine obere, rechteckig geformte Aussparung (6C) und eine kleine Ausfräsung (6D) entlang des oberen Abschnitts der linken Seite, wobei die Abschirmung vertikal unter dem Druck der Öffnung (B) der Tür (A) des Mehrzweck-Schließfaches (1) um das Schloss (5) herum eingepresst wird.

6. Mehrzweck-Schließfach nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es eine rechteckig geformte Belüftung (7) an den Türen umfasst, die von einer oberen (7A) und einer unteren (7B) Gruppierung gebildet wird, die horizontal und symmetrisch parallel zum oberen beziehungsweise unteren Ende angeordnet sind und jeweils eine Reihe kleiner Perforationen (7C) mit im Großen und Ganzen rechteckige Gestalten aufweisen, die derart zueinander angeordnet sind, dass sie eine rechteckige Form bilden.

7. Mehrzweck-Schließfach nach Anspruch, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es ein Lüftungsschlitz-Belüftungssystem (8) an den Türen umfasst, das von einer oberen Gruppierung von Lüftungsschlitzen (8A) gebildet wird, die horizontal und symmetrisch parallel zueinander und zu dem oberen Ende angeordnet sind, die jeweils einen rechteckig geformten inneren Ausschnitt und eine vordere Krempe (8B) mit gebogener Gestalt entlang der Vorderseite des inneren Ausschnitts aufweisen mit dem Zweck, zur Luftzirkulation im Inneren des Mehrzweck-Schließfachs (1) beizutragen.

8. Mehrzweck-Schließfach nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es eine vertikale, rund geformte Belüftung (9) an den Türen umfasst, die durch eine mittige Gruppierung (9A) gebildet wird, die vertikal und symmetrisch entlang einer der Seiten der Vorderseite der Tür (A) angeordnet ist und eine Reihe von Löchern (9B) umfasst, die derart zueinander angeordnet sind, dass sie eine rechteckige Gestalt bilden.

Revendications

1. Une armoire de consigne qui se compose :

d'une porte (2) ;

de moyens de ventilation (3) groupés en des positions situées près du bord supérieur et près du bord inférieur de la porte, alignés parallèlement au bord respectif ;

d'un compartiment de stockage (4) sur l'intérieur de la porte, prévu pour stocker divers objets ;

d'une serrure multipoints (5), et

d'un élément de protection (6) incorporé dans la zone de la porte dans laquelle la serrure est située,

caractérisé en ce que ladite porte (2) inclut un pli arrondi (2A) ayant une forme générale incurvée créant une forme géométrique semblable à un tuyau agencé symétriquement autour de l'entière périphérie de la porte (A) et ayant des extrémités dépourvues de bords et de coins pointus.

2. Une armoire de consigne selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce qu'elle incorpore une ventilation de forme arrondie sur les portes (3), constituée par un ensemble supérieur (3A) et un ensemble inférieur (3B) agencés horizontalement et symétriquement en étant parallèle aux extrémités supérieure et inférieure, respectivement, chacun possédant un ensemble de perforations (3C) alignées de manière appropriée les unes par rapport aux autres afin de former une forme rectangulaire.

3. Une armoire de consigne selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce qu'elle incorpore un compartiment de stockage (4) ayant une forme générale parallélépipédique et qui est creux sur sa face supérieure, possédant une languette (4A) le long de l'extrémité supérieure arrière, une petite découpe (4B) ayant une forme rectangulaire centrée sur la face latérale droite et un aileron arrière (4C) avec une forme semblable à un "L" inversé, fixé horizontalement et symétriquement entre le côté intérieur de la porte (A) et le long de l'extrémité inférieure arrière du compartiment de stockage (4), à cet endroit au moyen d'une charnière (4D), la serrure (5) possédant un double loquet intérieur (5A) dans cette configuration, un étant destiné à être engagé du côté droit de la porte (A) et l'autre destiné à être engagé sur la petite découpe (4B) du côté gauche.

4. Une armoire de consigne selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce qu'elle incorpore une serrure (5) de type multipoint ayant une forme générale circulaire, une forme compacte et robuste en acier inoxydable micro-coulé ou matériau semblable ayant une excellente résistance mécanique, boulonnée à l'ouverture (B) de forme circulaire de la porte (A) de l'armoire de consigne (1), près du côté latéral clair de celle-ci et possédant un loquet intérieur (5A) simple ou double.

5. Une armoire de consigne selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce qu'elle incorpore un bouclier de porte (6) ayant une forme rectangulaire générale possédant une courbure (6A) le long du côté droit, une ouverture centrale (6B) ayant une forme circulaire, une cavité supérieure (6C) ayant une forme rectangulaire et une petite découpe (6D) le long du côté supérieur du côté latéral gauche, le bouclier étant mis en place verticalement, étroitement, par pression, sur l'ouverture (B) de la porte (A) de l'armoire de consigne (1), autour de la serrure (5).

6. Une armoire de consigne selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce qu'elle incorpore une ventilation de forme carrée sur les portes (7), constituée par un ensemble supérieur (7A) et un ensemble inférieur (7B) agencés horizontalement et symétriquement en étant parallèle aux extrémités supérieure et inférieure, respectivement, chacun possédant un ensemble de petites perforations (7C) de forme générale carrée alignées de manière appropriée les unes par rapport aux autres afin de former une forme rectangulaire,

7. Une armoire de consigne selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce qu'elle incorpore un système de ventilation à persiennes (8), constitué par un ensemble supérieur à persiennes (8A) agencées horizontalement et symétriquement parallèles en étant parallèles les unes para rapport aux autres et à l'extrémité supérieure, chacune possédant une découpe intérieure de forme rectangulaire et un aileron avant (8B) de forme incurvée le long de la partie antérieure de la découpe intérieure afin de faciliter la circulation d'air à l'intérieur de l'armoire de consigne (1).

8. Une armoire de consigne selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce qu'elle incorpore une ventilation verticale de forme arrondie sur les portes (9), constituée par un ensemble central (9A) agencé verticalement et symétriquement le long d'un des côtés de la porte (A) dont une partie antérieure possède un ensemble de trous (9B) alignés de manière appropriée les uns par rapport aux autres afin de former une forme rectangulaire.

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