Work box

Abstract

To provide a work box that can introduce air treated by air conditioning equipment located outside a chassis of the work box into the work box by using a pathway connecting an intake port provided in the chassis and an introduction port located away from the chassis.SOLUTION: A work box 2 has a work space OA in which people can work inside a chassis 21 equipped with a side panel and a door, and is composed of an intake port provided on the side panel and a duct 22 that can cover the intake port, with an introduction port 22a at the end of the duct that can introduce air.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a work box. [Background technology]

[0002] As described in Patent Document 1, the inside of the work box, which is configured to be covered with side panels, is equipped with a desk, chairs, etc. for people to do desk work. In addition, the housing of the work box in Patent Document 1 is provided with an intake and exhaust port, and an air conditioner is mounted on the inner panel. This air conditioner is arranged so as to be located between the inner panel and the outer panel, and people can spend a comfortable time inside the work box by circulating and cooling the air. In addition, soundproofing materials are also arranged between the inner panel and the outer panel, making it possible to prevent sound from the outside from being transmitted to the inside and conversations inside the work box from leaking to the outside. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2020-51163 A

[0004] By the way, by using soundproofing material, it is possible to suppress the movement of sound between the outside and inside of the housing, but if the air conditioner is fixed to the inner panel or the outer panel of the housing, there is a risk that the vibration caused by the operation of the air conditioner will be transmitted to the inside of the work box and become noise. In addition, since the air conditioner is placed between the inner panel and the outer panel, there is a problem that the internal space is compressed and the housing itself becomes large. Even if an air intake port for introducing the air conditioned by the air conditioner into the work space is provided on the side panel, it is sometimes difficult to bring the desired air to the air intake port. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The inventor of the present invention has tried to solve this problem through extensive research. The problem to be solved by the present invention is to make it possible to introduce air that has been processed by an air conditioner disposed outside the housing of the work box into the inside of the work box by utilizing a path that connects an intake port provided in the housing and an introduction port located away from the housing. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, a work box is provided in which a work space in which a person can work is formed inside a housing having a side panel and a door, the work box comprising an air intake port provided in the side panel, a duct capable of covering the air intake port, and an inlet port at the tip of the duct through which air can be introduced.

[0007] It is also preferable that the inlet side of the duct is provided with a connection portion to which a nozzle of an air conditioner can be connected.

[0008] It is also preferable that the inner surface of the duct is provided with a sound absorbing material.

[0009] It is also preferable that the mounting direction of the duct be changeable.

[0010] It is also preferable that the air sucked in from the duct inlet can be introduced into the work space through an opening provided in an inner panel located inside the housing, or through multiple exhaust ports provided in an exhaust section covering the opening provided in the inner panel located inside the housing.

[0011] It is also preferable that the device has a configuration including a plurality of openings or exhaust ports and a covering portion capable of covering a portion of the openings or the exhaust ports. Effect of the Invention

[0012] In the present invention, by utilizing a path connecting an intake port provided in the housing and an inlet located away from the housing, it is possible to introduce air that has been processed by air conditioning equipment located outside the housing of the work box into the interior of the work box. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing an example in which an air conditioner arranged at an interval from a housing of a work box is connected to the housing via a duct or the like. FIG. [Diagram 2] 2 is a side view showing a state in which a person is sitting in the work space of the work box shown in FIG. 1. [Diagram 3] This is a cross-sectional view of the state shown in Figure 2. However, the cross-section also shows a person sitting and working in the workspace. [Figure 4] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the structure shown in FIG. 2. [Diagram 5] 5 is an exploded perspective view of the structure shown in FIG. 2, seen from a different direction than in FIG. 4. [Figure 6] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a flow of air cooled by a spot cooler being introduced into a work space. [Figure 7] This is a perspective view of the example shown in Fig. 2, seen from diagonally below, with the door and side panel on the side on which the door is provided being omitted. [Figure 8] This is an enlarged perspective view of the exhaust unit of the example shown in Fig. 7. However, the exhaust port provided on one surface can be used, and the exhaust ports provided on the other surfaces are covered with a covering portion. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a duct with a sound-absorbing material attached to its inner surface. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of a work box equipped with the duct shown in FIG. 9. [Figure 11] 3 is a side view showing an example in which a duct is attached at a position different from that in FIG. 2. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the configuration shown in FIG. [Figure 13]This is a cross-sectional view of the state shown in Figure 11. However, the cross-section also shows a person sitting and working in the workspace. [Figure 14] This is a perspective view of the example shown in Fig. 12 as seen obliquely from below, with the door and side panel on the side on which the door is provided being omitted. [Figure 15] 15 is a diagram showing a state in which a part of the opening shown in FIG. 14 is covered with a covering portion. [Figure 16] FIG. 11 is a side view showing an example in which the inlet of the duct faces upward. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the configuration of the example shown in FIG. 16. [Figure 18] FIG. 17 is an image diagram showing that the work box having the configuration shown in FIG. 16 takes in air emitted from an air conditioner attached to the ceiling. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0014] The following describes an embodiment of the invention. As can be understood from FIGS. 1 to 6, the work box 2 of this embodiment has a work space OA in which a person can work inside a housing 21 equipped with a side panel 211 and a door 212. The work box 2 includes an air intake 211a provided in the side panel 211, a duct 22 capable of covering the air intake 211a, and an inlet 22a capable of introducing air at the tip of the duct 22. Therefore, it is possible to introduce air processed by an air conditioner 81 arranged outside the housing 21 of the work box 2 into the work box 2 by using a path connecting the air intake 211a provided in the housing 21 and the inlet 22a located away from the housing 21.

[0015] The work box 2 of the embodiment has an outer shell formed by a side panel 211, a door 212, a ceiling part 213, and a bottom part 214, and a person can enter a work space OA provided inside to perform work.

[0016] The ceiling portion 213 can be provided with various devices such as a lighting device 61, an exhaust fan 62, a fire extinguisher, etc., and can also be provided with various structures such as an exhaust portion 213a. In particular, it is preferable to provide the ceiling portion 213 with devices used for appropriate management of the workspace OA.

[0017] The bottom surface portion 214 may be provided with an intake portion 214a or the like, or may be provided with equipment used for appropriate management of the work space OA. In addition, the bottom surface portion 214 may be provided with parts used for moving the work box 2, such as wheels 64, and parts used for fixing the work box 2, such as height-adjustable level feet 65.

[0018] The side panel 211 can be configured to include a sound absorbing member 67. When the side panel 211 includes an inner panel IP used to partition the work space OA and an outer panel OP that can be an element that configures the appearance, it is preferable to provide a space between the inner panel IP and the outer panel OP. The space provided between the inner panel IP and the outer panel OP can be used for arranging fixtures, arranging wiring connected to the fixtures, etc., and arranging the sound absorbing member 67. In the work box 2 of the embodiment, a desk 69 is provided on one side of the work space OA, and the orientation of a user working in the work space OA is automatically determined.

[0019] The work box 2 of the embodiment is provided with an air intake port 211a in the side panel 211 so as to be able to draw air into the work space OA of the housing 21. The work box 2 is also provided with a duct 22 that can be used as a path for air to be brought to the air intake port 211a provided in the side panel 211. One end of the duct 22 is installed so as to cover the air intake port 211a provided in the side panel 211. The other end of the duct 22 is provided with an introduction port 22a that can take in air from the outside. The introduction port 22a can introduce air discharged from the air conditioner 81.

[0020] 5, duct 22 is configured in a substantially rectangular prism shape, but the surface facing side panel 211 is open. Due to this configuration, by attaching duct 22 to side panel 211, the movement path of air brought to intake port 211a is configured in a cylindrical shape.

[0021] The inlet 22a provided in the duct 22 is configured in the shape of an opening. The duct 22 also has a connection part on the inlet 22a side that allows a nozzle 82 of an air conditioner 81 to be connected. If the air conditioner 81 is a spot cooler, the nozzle 82 attached to the spot cooler can be connected to the side of the duct 22 on which the inlet 22a is provided. By connecting the duct 22 and the nozzle 82 in this way, it becomes possible to efficiently introduce the air cooled by the spot cooler into the work space OA of the work box 2.

[0022] Since the spot cooler can be disposed away from the housing 21 of the work box 2, it is possible to prevent vibrations of the spot cooler from being directly transmitted to the housing 21 of the work box 2. In addition, since there is no need to provide space for the air conditioner 81 inside the housing 21, it is possible to prevent the work space for people from being compressed.

[0023] 1, the air intake 211a of the work box 2 and the spot cooler are located at positions apart from each other, but by providing the duct 22, the nozzle 82 attached to the spot cooler can be connected to the tip of the duct 22. This eliminates the need to extend the nozzle 82 to connect the work box 2 and the spot cooler, making it possible to prevent the appearance from becoming unattractive.

[0024] In addition, the nozzle 82 attached to the spot cooler is generally made of resin and is extendable so that the direction can be changed. However, the nozzle 82 loses strength when fully extended. On the other hand, if the work box 2 is provided with the duct 22, there is no need to extend the nozzle 82 significantly. Also, this configuration can prevent people from hitting the nozzle 82 and prevent the nozzle 82 from breaking.

[0025] Here, a state in which the duct 22 is attached to the housing 21 of the work box 2 will be described. In this example, the duct 22 is attached to the side panel 211. More specifically, the duct 22 is attached to the outer panel OP. The duct 22 is attached so as to cover the air intake 211a provided in the outer panel OP, and a path is formed that allows air to flow from the inlet 22a to the air intake 211a (see FIG. 6).

[0026] 6 and 7, an opening (not shown) is provided in the inner panel IP, and the exhaust unit 50 is attached so as to cover the opening. The exhaust unit 50 has an exhaust port 51, and it is possible to introduce air from the exhaust port 51 toward the working space OA of the housing 21.

[0027] The exhaust unit 50 in the example shown in Fig. 7 has exhaust ports 51 on multiple surfaces. More specifically, exhaust ports 51 are provided on a surface facing diagonally downward, and exhaust ports 51 are provided on a surface extending in the vertical direction. This makes it possible to exhaust air in both the downward and horizontal directions. Note that the configuration that makes it possible to exhaust air in multiple directions is not limited to this example.

[0028] Furthermore, when a plurality of exhaust ports 51 are provided in the exhaust unit 50, a covering portion 71 capable of covering at least a portion of the exhaust port 51 may be used. For example, when exhaust ports 51 are provided on a plurality of surfaces, the exhaust port 51 provided on at least one of the surfaces may be made available, and the exhaust ports 51 provided on the other surfaces may be covered with the covering portion 71 (see FIG. 8). Furthermore, the exhaust port 51 provided on one surface may be covered with the covering portion 71, and the exhaust ports 51 provided on the other surfaces may be made available. Furthermore, a portion of the exhaust port 51 provided on the same surface may be covered with the covering portion 71. As can be understood from these descriptions, if the covering portion 71 can cover a portion of the exhaust port 51, various exhaust methods become possible.

[0029] Furthermore, if exhaust section 50 is configured using iron so that a magnet can be attached, magnets may be used for part or all of covering section 71. In this way, exhaust port 51 can be covered with covering section 71 with a simple configuration.

[0030] 9 and 10, a sound absorbing material 23 is attached to the inside of the duct 22 attached to the work box 2. If the duct 22 is configured to include the sound absorbing material 23, it is possible to attenuate the sound passing through the duct 22 before it reaches the work space OA. As can be seen from this example, it is preferable to configure the duct 22 to include the sound absorbing material 23 on the inner surface side.

[0031] In order to effectively exert the sound absorbing effect of the duct 22, it is preferable to configure the direction of the intake port 211a of the work box 2 and the direction of the introduction port 22a of the duct 22 so as not to be the same direction. By making the direction of the intake port 211a and the direction of the introduction port 22a of the duct 22 not the same direction, the possibility that the sound absorbing material 23 provided inside the duct 22 will absorb sound energy can be increased.

[0032] As can be understood from FIG. 10 and other figures, it is preferable to configure the direction of the intake port 211a of the work box 2 and the direction of the introduction port 22a of the duct 22 to be shifted by 90 degrees. In this way, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the sound that enters the duct 22 from the introduction port 22a will directly reach the intake port 211a without receiving any sound absorbing effect. Therefore, it is possible to further increase the possibility that the sound absorbing material 23 provided inside the duct 22 will absorb sound energy. For example, even if the sound generated by the blower provided in the spot cooler enters the duct 22 through the nozzle 82, it may be possible to attenuate the sound to a level that does not bother the worker in the work space OA.

[0033] In the example shown in Fig. 10, the duct 22 is attached to the side panel 211 that will be located behind the person in the work space OA, but the duct 22 may be attached to the side panel 211 on a different surface. For example, the duct 22 may be attached to the side panel 211 that will be located in front of the person in the work space OA (see Figs. 11 and 12). Taking this into consideration, it is preferable to configure the side panel 211 having the air intake 211a so that it can be attached to multiple surfaces. If the side panel 211 is shared and can be freely arranged, the number of types of side panel 211 required for manufacturing can be reduced.

[0034] In the example shown in Fig. 13, multiple openings IPa are formed in the inner panel IP, and a part between the inner panel IP and the outer panel OP is used as an exhaust passage. Also, the work box 2 in this example is configured with multiple openings IPa, and one or more openings IPa are covered with a covering portion 71, making it possible to change the exhaust location (see Figs. 14 and 15).

[0035] As can be understood from these descriptions, it is preferable that the air sucked in from the inlet 22a of the duct 22 can be introduced into the work space OA through an opening IPa provided in the inner panel IP located inside the housing 21, or through multiple exhaust ports 51 provided in the exhaust section 50 covering the opening provided in the inner panel IP located inside the housing 21.

[0036] In addition, it is preferable to have a configuration in which a plurality of openings IPa or exhaust ports 51 are provided and a covering portion 71 capable of covering a part of the openings IPa or a part of the exhaust ports 51 is provided.

[0037] The covering part 71 capable of covering the exhaust port 51 and the opening IPa may be configured to be slidable on the exhaust part 50 or the inner panel IP, so that the exhaust port 51 and the opening IPa can be opened and closed by operating the covering part 71. In any case, if it is possible to select the places to cover the exhaust port 51 and the opening IPa, it becomes possible to select whether or not the wind is blown directly on the worker, etc.

[0038] Meanwhile, the duct 22 may be used to introduce air other than the air conditioned by the spot cooler into the working space OA of the housing 21. In the embodiment, the orientation of the inlet 22a of the duct 22 can be changed (see Figs. 2 and 16). More specifically, the orientation of the inlet 22a can be changed by changing the direction in which the duct 22 is fixed. For this reason, the position of the inlet 22a can be changed depending on the position where the air conditioner 81 is disposed. As can be understood from these descriptions, it is preferable to make the installation orientation of the duct 22 changeable.

[0039] For example, in the case where the duct 22 is fixed to the side panel 211 by inserting a screw into a hole provided in the side panel 211, the duct 22 can be fixed to the side panel 211 by using the hole and the screw provided in the side panel 211 even if the orientation of the duct 22 is changed. Also, the inlet 22a may be configured to be rotatable while the duct 22 is fixed to the side panel 211. In any case, if the orientation of the inlet 22a is configured to be changeable, the orientation of the inlet 22a can be adjusted to match the position of the air conditioned by the air conditioner 81.

[0040] Meanwhile, the duct 22 may be provided with an intake fan 24 (see FIG. 17). By using the intake fan 24 provided with the duct 22, air near the inlet 22a can be actively introduced into the work space OA. For this reason, even air conditioned by an external air conditioner 81 that is not directly connected to the duct 22 can be easily taken into the work space OA. In this way, even if the air conditioner 81 is provided near the ceiling 91 of the building as shown in FIG. 18, it becomes possible to easily take in the air conditioned by the air conditioner 81 from the inlet 22a of the duct 22.

[0041] Although the present invention has been described above by taking the embodiment as an example, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment and can be modified in various ways. [Explanation of symbols]

[0042] 2. Work Box 21 Case 22 Duct 22a Introduction 23 Sound absorbing material 50 Exhaust section 51 Exhaust port 71 Covering part 211 Side Panel 211a Air intake 212 Door IP inner panel IPa opening OA workspace

Claims

1. A work box having a housing with a side panel and a door, in which a work space in which a person can work is formed, An air intake on the side panel, A duct capable of covering the air intake; Equipped with A work box equipped with an inlet at the end of the duct through which air can be introduced.

2. 2. The work box according to claim 1, further comprising a connection portion on the inlet side of the duct to which a nozzle of an air conditioner can be connected.

3. 3. The work box according to claim 2, further comprising a sound absorbing material on the inner surface side of the duct.

4. 4. The work box according to claim 3, wherein the direction in which the duct is attached is changeable.

5. The air sucked in from the duct inlet, From an opening provided in an inner panel located inside the housing, or a plurality of exhaust ports provided in an exhaust section covering the opening provided in the inner panel located inside the housing, A work box according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which can be introduced into a work space.

6. Having a plurality of openings or exhaust ports; The work box according to claim 5, further comprising a covering portion capable of covering a part of the opening or a part of the exhaust port.

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