Booth furniture

Abstract

To provide booth furniture that allows users to feel a sense of openness to reduce stress and fatigue, and that is also easily adapted to today's diverse lifestyles.SOLUTION: Booth furniture 1 comprises: a bottom plate 2; a plurality of pillars 3 erected on the bottom plate 2; a support wall 4 erected on the bottom plate 2; and a roof 5 supported by the plurality of pillars 3 and the support wall 4. A curtain rail 5a is provided around the entire circumference of the roof 5 on an underside of an outer edge of the roof 5. Curtains 5b, 5c are hung from the curtain rail 5a. The plurality of pillars 3 and the support wall 4 are arranged inside the curtain rail 5a and at intervals from each other along the curtain rail 5a. A space located inside the plurality of pillars 3 and the support wall 4 is defined as an internal space S for people to stay in.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to booth furniture for persons to stay inside. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, booth furniture has been known that forms a movable booth for one person or a small number of people to spend time in inside a building such as an office (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Such booth furniture is equipped with a planting space, a light source, and a ventilation system as a biophilic unit to incorporate natural elements that humans love, which helps to reduce stress and fatigue for users of the booth furniture. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2023-046635 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, conventional booth furniture is surrounded by walls on all sides and is blocked off from above by a ceiling, making users prone to feeling oppressive or claustrophobic, and there is a concern that the effect of reducing users' stress and fatigue may be diminished. Furthermore, in recent years, teleworking has been recommended by various companies and society for the purpose of energy conservation and work-life balance. In addition, a lifestyle in which family members secure their own space and spend time doing what they like, even if they are in the same room, has become widespread. Therefore, there is a demand to install booth furniture in the home to accommodate various lifestyles. However, if the booth furniture is surrounded by walls on all four sides as in the past, the user of the booth furniture cannot see what is happening outside, and people outside the booth furniture cannot see what is happening inside the booth furniture.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and aims to provide booth furniture that allows users to feel a sense of openness, thereby reducing stress and fatigue, and that is easily adapted to today's diverse lifestyles. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The invention described in claim 1 is, for example, as shown in Figs. 1 to 11, a booth furniture 1, A bottom plate 2 and A plurality of support columns 3 (3a, 3b, 3c) erected on the bottom plate 2; A support wall 4 erected on the bottom plate 2; a roof 5 supported by the plurality of columns 3 and the support walls 4; A curtain rail 5a is provided around the entire periphery of the roof 5 on the underside of the outer periphery of the roof 5, and curtains 5b and 5c are hung from the curtain rail 5a. The plurality of posts 3 and the support wall 4 are disposed on the inside of the curtain rail 5a and spaced apart from each other along the curtain rail 5a, The space located inside the plurality of pillars 3 and the support wall 4 is characterized in that it is an internal space S for people to stay.

[0007] According to the invention described in claim 1, a curtain rail 5a is provided around the entire circumference of the roof 5 on the underside of the outer periphery of the roof 5, curtains 5b, 5c are hung from the curtain rail 5a, the multiple posts 3 and support walls 4 are arranged inside the curtain rail 5a and at intervals along the curtain rail 5a, and the space located inside the multiple posts 3 and support walls 4 is the internal space S for people to stay in, so that users of the booth furniture 1 can spend their time teleworking or doing whatever they like in the internal space S defined by the multiple posts 3 and support walls 4 under the roof 5 where the booth furniture 1 is placed. Therefore, it is easy to accommodate the diverse lifestyles of today. Furthermore, since the internal space S can be covered with the curtains 5b and 5c, people in the internal space S can block views from outside and block sound and light, allowing them to concentrate when teleworking or doing what they like in the internal space S. Also, by opening the curtains 5b and 5c, the internal space S can be connected to the outside, allowing users of the booth furniture 1 to feel a sense of openness. This can reduce the stress and fatigue of users. Moreover, by incorporating biophilic design into the internal space S of the booth furniture 1, the stress and fatigue of users can be further reduced.

[0008] The invention described in claim 2 is, for example, as shown in Figs. 1 to 11, in the booth furniture 1 described in claim 1, The outer peripheral edge of the roof 5 is characterized in that it protrudes outward beyond the outer peripheral edge of the bottom plate 2.

[0009] According to the invention described in claim 2, the outer peripheral edge of the roof 5 projects outward beyond the outer peripheral edge of the bottom plate 2, so that the curtains 5b, 5c hung from the curtain rail 5a can be positioned outside the bottom plate 2, and the curtains 5b, 5c can also cover the bottom plate 2. This allows the multiple supports 3 and support walls 4 to be positioned right up to the outer peripheral edge of the bottom plate 2, so that the internal space S can be made wider.

[0010] The invention described in claim 3 is, for example, as shown in Figs. 1, 3, 5 to 11, in the booth furniture 1 described in claim 1, The support wall 4 has a plurality of functional parts 40, 41, 42 provided on a surface on the side of the internal space S and imparting a plurality of predetermined functions to the surface on the side of the internal space S, The plurality of functional units include: a monitor storage section 40 for storing a monitor 40a on which an image is displayed; A planting storage section 41 for storing plants or artificial plants 41a; A decorative wall portion 42 having a decorative surface on the side of the internal space S, A feature of the decorative wall portion 42 is that a sound exciter 43 is attached to the rear surface of a front plate portion 42a that constitutes the decorative surface of the decorative wall portion 42.

[0011] According to the invention described in claim 3, the functional parts that impart a plurality of predetermined functions to the surface on the side of the internal space S include a plant storage part 41 in which plants or artificial plants 41a are stored, so that the greenery view ratio in the internal space S can be improved and natural elements that humans like can be incorporated into the internal space S. Furthermore, the functional parts include a monitor storage part 40 in which a monitor 40a on which an image is displayed is stored, and a decorative wall part 42 whose surface on the side of the internal space S is a decorative surface, and a sound exciter 43 is attached to the back surface of the front plate part 42a that constitutes the decorative surface of the decorative wall part 42. By projecting natural images on the monitor 40a or outputting natural sounds from the sound exciter 43, in combination with the plants or artificial plants 41a stored in the plant storage part 41, more natural elements can be incorporated into the internal space S. This makes it easier to reduce stress and fatigue of users of the booth furniture 1.

[0012] The invention described in claim 4 is, for example, as shown in Figs. 3 and 5, in the booth furniture 1 described in claim 3, A blower 44 is attached to the back surface of the front plate portion 42a. A portion of the front panel portion 42a where the blower 44 is attached is characterized in that a plurality of slits for passing air from the blower 44 are formed.

[0013] According to the invention described in claim 4, a plurality of slits for passing wind from the blower 44 are formed in the portion of the front panel portion 42a where the blower 44 is attached, so that the wind from the blower 44 can be blown into the internal space S through the plurality of slits from a position that is difficult for users to see. This allows the air in the internal space S to be stirred, improving the comfort of the internal space S. Moreover, if the plants stored in the planting storage portion 41 are real, wind is an important factor for the growth of the plants, but even if the booth furniture 1 is installed inside a room and the wind does not reach it easily, the use of the blower 44 can improve the growth environment of the plants. Even if the plants stored in the planting storage portion 41 are artificial plants 41a, people can feel nature by receiving the wind from the blower 44 and swaying, which contributes to introducing natural elements that humans like into the internal space S.

[0014] The invention described in claim 5 is, for example, as shown in Figs. 1 to 8, 10, and 11, in the booth furniture 1 described in claim 1, The roof 5 is A plate-shaped roof body 50 having a first opening 50a formed therethrough at the center; A cylindrical rising wall portion 51 that is integrally formed along an edge portion of the first opening 50a of the roof body 50 and rises upward; The light-transmitting plate portion 52 is provided at the upper end of the rising wall portion 51 and closes the upper end opening of the rising wall portion 51.

[0015] According to the invention described in claim 5, the upper end of the rising wall portion 51 integrally formed along the edge of the first opening 50a is provided with the light-transmitting plate portion 52 that closes the upper end opening of the rising wall portion 51, so that external light can be transmitted through the light-transmitting plate portion 52 and poured into the internal space S. In other words, the light outside the booth furniture 1 is not directly irradiated onto the internal space S, but reaches the internal space S through the light-transmitting plate portion 52, so that the external light can be softened by the light-transmitting plate portion 52 and poured softly into the internal space S.

[0016] The invention described in claim 6 is, for example, as shown in Figs. 1 to 9, in the booth furniture 1 described in claim 5, A second opening 50b having a smaller diameter than the first opening 50a is formed through the roof body 50 around the first opening 50a, A downlight 53 for illuminating the internal space S is fitted and installed in the second opening 50b.

[0017] According to the invention described in claim 6, a second opening 50b set to a smaller diameter than the first opening 50a is formed around the first opening 50a, and a downlight 53 for illuminating the internal space S is fitted and installed in the second opening 50b, so that the internal space S can be brightly illuminated by the light from the downlight 53, making it easier to work remotely in the internal space S. Furthermore, if the light emitted from the downlight 53 has high color rendering, it will be close to what would be seen in natural light, making it easier to incorporate biophilic design into the internal space S.

[0018] The invention described in claim 7 is, for example, as shown in Figs. 1 to 9, in the booth furniture 1 described in claim 5, A protruding plate portion 50c protruding toward the center of the first opening 50a is formed at the edge of the first opening 50a in the roof main body 50, A flexible tape light 54 having a number of LEDs and wiring processed into a flat tape shape is provided on the inner surface of the rising wall portion 51 at a position above the protruding plate portion 50c.

[0019] According to the invention described in claim 7, the flexible light tape 54 is provided at a position above the protruding plate portion 50c on the inner surface of the rising wall portion 51, so that the flexible light tape 54 functions as indirect lighting. This allows the light of the flexible light tape 54 to be softly poured into the internal space S.

[0020] The invention described in claim 8 is, for example, as shown in Figs. 1, 3 to 7, 10, and 11, in the booth furniture 1 described in claim 1, The present invention is characterized in that it further comprises a shelf 6 that is provided across two of the plurality of pillars 3 (3b, 3c) that are arranged without the support wall 4 being disposed between them.

[0021] According to the invention described in claim 8, the shelf 6 is arranged across two pillars 3 (3b, 3c) that are arranged without a support wall 4 between them, thereby making it possible to secure a place in the internal space S for storing items.

[0022] The invention described in claim 9 provides, for example, as shown in Figs. 1 to 11, a booth furniture 1 according to any one of claims 1 to 8, The bottom plate 2 has a planar shape that conforms to the planar shape of the roof 5, and is formed in a band shape having one end 2a and the other end 2b in a longitudinal direction. The bottom plate 2 is characterized in that a gap is formed between the one end 2a and the other end 2b.

[0023] According to the invention described in claim 9, the bottom plate 2 has a planar shape that follows the planar shape of the roof 5, and is formed in a belt-like shape with one end 2a and the other end 2b in the longitudinal direction, so that the overall shape of the booth furniture 1 can be made close to the planar shape of the roof 5. Furthermore, since the one end 2a and the other end 2b of the bottom plate 2 are spaced apart, an article such as a chair Ch can be slid through the space to move in and out of the booth furniture 1. In other words, the user can recognize the space between the one end 2a and the other end 2b as an entrance between the internal space S of the booth furniture 1 and the outside. Effect of the Invention

[0024] According to the present invention, booth furniture can be provided that allows users to feel a sense of openness, thereby reducing stress and fatigue, and that is easily adapted to today's diverse lifestyles. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0025] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the booth furniture in use. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the booth furniture in use. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a front view of the booth furniture. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the booth furniture. [Diagram 5] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. [Figure 7] 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line CC in FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 1 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the booth furniture, and (b) is an enlarged view of the DD portion of (a). [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a control system that controls each device. [Figure 10] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a variation of booth furniture. [Figure 11]FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a variation of booth furniture. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0026] Hereinafter, the embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, the embodiments described below are subject to various technically preferable limitations for carrying out the present invention, but the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments and illustrated examples.

[0027] (1. Booth furniture overview) The booth furniture 1 of this embodiment is installed on the floor of a room in a building such as a house or an office, and forms a booth for one person or a small number of people to spend time in. In other words, it is possible to have a minimum space in the room. In addition, the booth furniture 1 is movable and is used without being fixed to the floor or wall of a room. In other words, it can be used in any location. However, it may be fixed to the floor or wall as necessary. In short, the booth furniture 1 is not constructed as a part of a building, but is used as a piece of furniture placed on the floor of a room.

[0028] Such booth furniture 1 includes, as its main body, a bottom plate 2, a plurality of posts 3, a support wall 4, a roof 5, and a shelf 6, as shown in Figs. In addition, the space of the booth furniture 1, which is located under the roof 5 and inside the multiple pillars 3 and supporting walls 4, is an internal space S (i.e., the above-mentioned booth) where people can stay. In the internal space S, chairs Ch for people to sit on and tables Ta for placing items are installed. People can spend their time in the internal space S of the booth furniture 1, for example, doing telework or doing whatever they like, while sitting in chairs Ch. It should be noted that the installation of chairs Ch and tables Ta is not essential, and sofas and cushions may be installed, or nothing may be installed at all. In other words, there are no particular limitations on how one spends time in the internal space S (the posture and attitude of the person spending time there).

[0029] Moreover, the booth furniture 1 of this embodiment is formed in a roughly cylindrical shape, as shown in Figs. 1 to 8. The rough overall shape of such booth furniture 1 is due to the planar shape of the roof 5, and the shape of the roof 5 in this embodiment is formed in a circular shape in a plan view. That is, the booth furniture 1 of this embodiment has a shape in which the base plate 2 and the roof 5 are basically circular, and the viewer can easily recognize it as cylindrical. The configuration of the booth furniture 1 will be described in detail below.

[0030] (2. About the bottom plate) 1, 6 and 7, the planar shape of the bottom plate 2 follows the planar shape of the roof 5. The bottom plate 2 is formed in a band shape and has one end 2a and the other end 2b in the longitudinal direction. More specifically, since the roof 5 of this embodiment is formed in a circular shape in plan view as described above and the bottom plate 2 is strip-shaped, the bottom plate 2 of this embodiment is formed in a substantially C-shape in plan view. In other words, the bottom plate 2 is not formed as a disk, but rather the room floor is exposed at the center.

[0031] In the bottom plate 2 thus formed in a band-like shape that is generally C-shaped when viewed from above, a gap is formed between one end 2a and the other end 2b. The gap serves to indicate an entrance between the internal space S of the booth furniture 1 and the outside (the space of the room in which the booth furniture 1 is installed), and people who use the booth furniture 1 pass through the gap. In particular, when a chair Ch is slid to move in and out of the booth furniture 1, the chair Ch passes through the gap.

[0032] In this embodiment, the diameter of the bottom plate 2 is set to about 1600 mm. The thickness of the bottom plate 2 is set to about 30 mm. The width of the end face of the strip-shaped bottom plate 2 is set to about 100 mm, and is set to the same width along the extension direction. The bottom plate 2 is made of wood such as white oak. The type of wood used is not particularly limited, and wood materials such as plywood may be used.

[0033] (3. About multiple supports) As shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 3 and other figures, a plurality of support columns 3 are erected on the bottom plate 2. The multiple pillars 3 in this embodiment include a first pillar 3a having a lower end fixed to one end 2a of the bottom plate 2, a second pillar 3b having a lower end fixed to a portion of the bottom plate 2 located directly opposite the first pillar 3a, and a third pillar 3c having a lower end fixed to a position spaced away from the second pillar 3b toward the other end 2b of the bottom plate 2. The upper ends of the multiple pillars 3 (3a, 3b, 3c) are fixed to the underside of the roof 5.

[0034] That is, the multiple pillars 3 in this embodiment consist of a first pillar 3a, a second pillar 3b, and a third pillar 3c, and these three pillars 3a, 3b, and 3c are arranged at intervals from each other in the extension direction of the bottom plate 2. In addition, the first support pillar 3a is located at one end 2a of the bottom plate 2, the second support pillar 3b is located near the center of the bottom plate 2 in the extending direction, and the third support pillar 3c is located closer to the other end 2b than the second support pillar 3b.

[0035] The plurality of support columns 3 are made of steel, for example, and their length is set to about 2000 mm to 2200 mm. In other words, the length is set to a dimension shorter than the ceiling height of the room in which the booth furniture 1 is installed, and is set to a dimension such that most people of average height will not hit their heads on the roof 5. Also, the diameter of each support column 3 is set to about 30 mm.

[0036] (4. Supporting walls) The support wall 4 is provided upright on the bottom plate 2, as shown in FIGS. The support wall 4 in this embodiment has a lower end fixed to a location located midway between one end 2a where the first support column 3a is erected and the center part in the extension direction where the second support column 3b is erected, of the bottom plate 2. The upper end of the support wall 4 is fixed to the underside of the roof 5. The height of the support wall 4 is set to be approximately equal to the length of the multiple pillars 3. Moreover, the surface of the support wall 4 facing the internal space S is the front surface, and the surface opposite thereto (the exterior side of the booth furniture 1) is the back surface.

[0037] The support wall 4 includes a back panel 4a set to the same curvature as the C-shaped bottom panel 2, and side panels 4b provided on both left and right ends of the back panel. Since the lower end is fixed to the bottom panel 2 and the upper end is fixed to the roof 5, the support wall 4 is formed in a box shape that is open to the internal space S. In other words, the support wall 4 has a storage space defined by the back panel 4a, the left and right side panels 4b, the bottom panel 2, and the roof 5, and the front side is open. Such a support wall 4 has a plurality of functional units on the front side, taking advantage of its box-like shape. That is, the support wall 4 has a plurality of functional units 40, 41, 42 that are provided on the surface facing the internal space S and impart a plurality of predetermined functions to the surface facing the internal space S. In addition, it is assumed that the power required for the operation of the plurality of functional units 40, 41, 42 is supplied from a power source (e.g., a power outlet) not shown. The multiple functional units 40, 41, and 42 will be described later.

[0038] (5. Roof and Curtains) The roof 5 is supported by a plurality of pillars 3 and supporting walls 4, as shown in FIGS. Such a roof 5 has a wooden board-shaped roof body 50 with a first opening 50a formed through it in the center. Since the shape of the roof 5 is circular in plan view as described above, the roof body 50 is also circular in plan view and has the first opening 50a formed in the center, so this roof body 50 is formed in an annular (donut-shaped) shape. The outer diameter of the first opening 50a is set to, for example, about 1000 mm.

[0039] The diameter of the roof main body 50 (the diameter of the roof 5) is set to about 1800 mm, and the outer peripheral edge protrudes outward beyond the outer peripheral edge of the bottom plate 2. In other words, the diameter of the roof main body 50 is set to be longer than the diameter of the bottom plate 2, and the outer peripheral edge of the roof main body 50 protrudes outward beyond the outer peripheral edge of the bottom plate 2 over the entire circumference.

[0040] Also, the visible dimension of the outer peripheral edge of the roof body 50 (the vertical dimension of the outer peripheral end face) is set to about 20 mm. However, this is not limited to this, and the roof body 50 may be made of steel instead of wood to further shorten the visible dimension (for example, about 5 mm to 10 mm), giving a smart impression to people looking at the roof 5.

[0041] As shown in Figures 1, 2, 5, etc., a curtain rail 5a is provided around the entire circumference of the roof 5 on the underside of the outer peripheral edge of the roof 5, which is the part that protrudes outward from the outer peripheral edge of the bottom plate 2, and curtains 5b, 5c are hung from the curtain rail 5a. In this embodiment, two curtain rails 5a are used, each formed to form an arc of approximately 180 degrees. The two curtain rails 5a are provided on the underside of the outer periphery of the roof body 50 with their ends adjacent to each other. As a result, 360-degree circular curtain rails 5a, 5a are provided on the underside of the outer periphery of the roof body 50, and the interior of the booth furniture 1 can be covered with curtains 5b, 5c all around. Each curtain rail 5a is formed with three rails arranged side by side, and can hang three curtains 5b, 5c respectively.

[0042] In this embodiment, different types of curtains 5b, 5c are hung from one curtain rail 5a and the other curtain rail 5a. The first curtain 5b hung from one of the curtain rails 5a is made of felt fabric (natural wool), for example, and has high sound absorption and excellent line of sight blocking properties. In addition, because it is made of felt fabric, it can be highly designed depending on how it is processed. The second curtain 5c hung from the other curtain rail 5a is made of a sheer material such as lace, which is highly decorative and can gently block the view from outside. In other words, rather than completely blocking the view, the view can pass through or be blocked depending on the amount of light, making it easy to sense the presence of people without completely blocking out the outside world. However, the type of curtains 5b and 5c is not limited to this, and can be changed as appropriate within the scope of the present invention. For example, a vertical louver curtain may be used that has multiple vertical louver blades that can be turned in a horizontal rotation direction and that can move along the curtain rail 5a. Since three curtains 5b, 5c can be hung from each curtain rail 5a, when the curtains 5b, 5c are fully opened to open the internal space S to the outside, the three curtains 5b, 5c on each curtain rail 5a are arranged overlapping each other. In addition, since the curtains 5b, 5c are arranged on the rear side of the support wall 4, they are difficult to see from the internal space S side.

[0043] In addition, the roof 5 has a cylindrical rising wall portion 51 that is integrally formed along the edge of the first opening 50a in the roof body 50 and rises upward, and a translucent plate portion 52 that is provided at the upper end of the rising wall portion 51 and closes the upper end opening of the rising wall portion 51. As described above, the roof 5 has a circular roof main body 50, a rising wall portion 51 rising from the edge of the first opening 50a in the roof main body 50, and a translucent plate portion 52 closing the upper end opening of the rising wall portion 51, and is thus formed approximately in a hat shape.

[0044] Second openings 50b having a smaller diameter than the first opening 50a are formed around the first opening 50a in the roof body 50. In this embodiment, two second openings 50b are formed. The diameter of the second openings 50b is set to about 50 mm. Downlights 53 for illuminating the internal space S are fitted and installed in these second openings 50b. The downlight 53 is configured so that the light irradiation angle is adjustable.

[0045] The rising wall portion 51 is cylindrical (ring-shaped) with a rising dimension (vertical dimension) set to about 60 mm from the upper surface of the roof body 50. Since the rising wall portion 51 is a cylinder (or ring) shape, the upper and lower ends are open. On the inner surface of the rising wall portion 51, a flexible tape light 54, which is a lighting fixture in which a large number of LEDs are processed together with wiring into a flat tape shape, is provided. In addition, a protruding plate portion 50c that protrudes toward the center of the first opening 50a is formed on the edge of the central first opening 50a of the roof body 50. Therefore, when looking up at the roof body 50 from below (inside the internal space S), the protruding plate portion 50c makes it difficult to see the flexible tape light 54 from the first opening 50a. That is, the flexible tape light 54 functions as indirect lighting. The projection plate portion 50c is set to have a projection dimension of about 50 mm from the edge of the first opening 50a, and a thickness of about 5 mm. In addition, the lower surface of the protruding plate portion 50c and the lower surface of the roof body 50 are flush with each other. In addition, by wrapping, for example, artificial plants around the protruding plate portion 50c, the flexible light tape 54 may be more reliably shielded while the light from the flexible light tape 54 is more indirectly directed into the internal space S.

[0046] The power required for the operation of the downlight 53 and the flexible tape light 54 is supplied from a power source (for example, a power outlet) not shown.

[0047] The light-transmitting plate portion 52 is a circular plate made of, for example, a milky acrylic plate, which has no transparency but has light-transmitting properties. Since the light-transmitting plate portion 52 is positioned directly above the first opening 50a of the roof body 50, light passing through this light-transmitting plate portion 52 is inserted into the internal space S via the first opening 50a.

[0048] (6. About shelves) As shown in Figs. 1 to 8, the shelves 6 are steel plate members set to the same curvature as the C-shaped bottom plate 2, and four shelves are used in this embodiment. The shelf 6 in this embodiment has a thickness of about 3 mm. The width of the end face is set to about 120 mm or 150 mm, and is set to the same width along the extension direction. The length of the shelf 6 is shorter than the length of the bottom plate 2, and is set to a length equivalent to an angle of about 45 degrees at the bottom plate 2. The width of the end face of the second shelf 6 from the bottom is about 150 mm, and the width of the end faces of the other shelves 6 is about 120 mm.

[0049] Such a shelf 6 is provided across two columns 3 that are arranged without a support wall 4 being disposed between them. That is, in this embodiment, since a support wall 4 is disposed between the first column 3a and the second column 3b, the shelf 6 is not provided across the first column 3a and the second column 3b. On the other hand, no support wall 4 is disposed between the second column 3b and the third column 3c. Therefore, the shelf 6 is provided across the first column 3a and the second column 3b. More specifically, insertion holes are formed at both longitudinal ends of the shelf 6, and the second support 3b is inserted into one of the insertion holes and fixed thereto, and the third support 3c is inserted into the other insertion hole and fixed thereto.

[0050] The four shelves 6 are spaced apart in the length direction (vertical direction) of the second support pillar 3b and the third support pillar 3c, and the upper surface of each shelf 6 functions as an article placement surface on which articles are placed and stored. In this embodiment, a diffuser 6a, which is a device for diffusing a scent, is placed on the article placement surface of the second shelf 6 from the bottom. The diffuser 6a uses air pressure generated by sending air from a built-in pump to suck up the liquid that is the source of the fragrance, such as natural plant extracts and aroma oils, which are set in the diffuser, and then atomizes the liquid and sprays it out using air pressure to diffuse the fragrance. The power required for the operation of the diffuser 6a is supplied from a power source (eg, a power outlet) not shown. The types of natural plant extracts and aromatic oils are not particularly limited.

[0051] In addition, artificial plants 6b stored in containers (not shown) are placed on the article placement surfaces of the shelves 6 other than the shelf 6 on which the diffuser 6a is placed among the four shelves 6. This improves the greenery viewing rate in the internal space S.

[0052] (7. Multiple Functions) The multiple functional sections 40, 41, 42 in the support wall 4 include a monitor storage section 40 in which a monitor 40a on which images are displayed is stored, a planting storage section 41 in which plants or artificial plants 41a are stored, and a decorative wall section 42 whose surface facing the internal space S is a decorative surface, as shown in Figures 1, 3, and 5 to 8. The multiple functional parts 40, 41, and 42 in this embodiment perform multiple predetermined functions for incorporating biophilic design into the interior space S.

[0053] The monitor storage section 40 is a box-shaped storage space formed between the left and right side panels 4b in the vertical center of the support wall 4. In other words, the storage space of the support wall 4, which is surrounded and defined by the back panel 4a, the left and right side panels 4b, the bottom panel 2, and the roof 5, is divided into upper and lower sections by the monitor storage section 40.

[0054] The monitor 40a stored in the monitor storage section 40 is a curved monitor. The curvature of the front surface of the entire support wall 4 is set to be substantially equal to the curvature of the front surface of the monitor 40a. The curvature of the front surface of the curved monitor 40a is set to be smaller than the curvature of the back panel 4a. Therefore, the front surface of the support wall 4 is gently curved compared to the back surface in a plan view, as shown in Figs. 6 and 7.

[0055] The monitor 40a is capable of wireless communication with various information terminals PC (see FIG. 9) including smartphones, tablet terminals, and personal computers, and is capable of outputting image data transmitted from the information terminal PC.

[0056] The storage space in the support wall 4 is divided into upper and lower parts by the monitor storage section 40 as described above, and a plant storage section 41 and a decorative wall section 42 are provided in both the upper and lower spaces of the storage space thus divided. More specifically, in this embodiment, a plant storage section 41 is provided on the left side of the upper space, and a decorative wall section 42 is provided from the center to the right side of the upper space. Also, a plant storage section 41 is provided on the right side of the lower space, and a decorative wall section 42 is provided from the center to the left side of the lower space.

[0057] The plant storage section 41 stores plants or artificial plants, which can contribute to improving the greenery ratio. In this embodiment, artificial plants 41, also called fake greenery, are stored. Unlike plants, artificial plants do not wither, so they can constantly contribute to improving the greenery ratio.

[0058] The decorative wall portion 42 includes a front plate portion 42a having a curvature corresponding to the curvature of the front surface of the monitor 40a, and a plurality of vertical lattices 42b attached to the front surface of the front plate portion 42a. The vertical lattices 42b are arranged at equal intervals, so that the front plate portion 42a can be seen through the gaps between adjacent vertical lattices 42b. Such decorative wall portion 42 has a uniform design with multiple vertical lattices 42b arranged at equal intervals, thereby improving the aesthetic appeal of the front surface of the support wall 4.

[0059] A hollow portion is formed between the front plate portion 42a of the decorative wall portion 42 and the back plate 4a of the support wall 4. In this embodiment, a sound exciter 43 and a blower 44 are disposed in this hollow portion.

[0060] To explain in more detail, a sound exciter 43 is attached to the rear surface of the front panel portion 42a, utilizing the space between the back panel 4a and the front panel portion 42a, as shown in Figs. The sound exciter 43 is a type of speaker (audio output device) that is also simply called an exciter or a vibration speaker, and can be attached to any possible location with a screw, etc. Such a sound exciter 43 is capable of wireless communication with various information terminals PC (see FIG. 9) including smartphones, tablet terminals, personal computers, etc., and is capable of outputting audio data transmitted from the information terminal PC.

[0061] 3 and 5, a blower 44 is attached to the back surface of the front plate portion 42a. A plurality of slits (not shown) for passing air from the blower 44 are formed in the portion of the front plate portion 42a where the blower 44 is attached. When the plants stored in the plant storage section 41 are real plants, wind is an important factor for the growth of the plants. Therefore, by using the blower 44, the growth environment of the plants can be improved. Furthermore, for example, if the interior space S is completely closed with curtains 5b, 5c, the temperature may become high or the air may become stagnant, but by using the blower 44, the air in the interior space S can be agitated, thereby improving the comfort of the interior space S.

[0062] The power required for the operation of the sound exciter 43 and the blower 44 is supplied from a power source (for example, a power outlet) not shown.

[0063] (8. How to spend time in the interior space) Booth furniture 1 incorporates biophilic design. Here, biophilic design refers to the application of the biophilia hypothesis, which posits that being in nature reduces anxiety and stress, improves concentration, and allows people to think clearly. Booth furniture 1 provides people in interior space S with a space that mimics nature, aiming to allow them to experience the above-mentioned effects based on the biophilia hypothesis. The elements necessary to create a space that imitates nature are said to be sound, wind, light, scent, and color, and the booth furniture 1 of this embodiment reproduces these elements within the interior space S to provide a space that imitates nature.

[0064] That is, the booth furniture 1 of this embodiment is equipped with a plurality of devices necessary to provide a space that imitates nature, such as a monitor 40a, a sound exciter 43, a blower 44, a downlight 53, a flexible tape light 54, and a diffuser 6a. Also, the booth furniture 1 is provided with plants or artificial plants 41a, 6b to improve the greenery rate.

[0065] A user of the booth furniture 1 can sit on a chair Ch in the interior space S and experience a space that imitates nature by operating the multiple devices mentioned above. To explain in more detail, first, artificial plants 41a, 6b are provided on the plant storage section 41 of the support wall 4 and on the shelf 6, so that the user can see a color (green) close to nature. In addition, the user can also see a color close to nature by displaying an image of nature such as a forest or a waterside on the monitor 40a.

[0066] Furthermore, by using sounds such as the murmuring of a river, the chirping of birds, and the rustling of leaves as sounds output from the sound exciter 43, the user can hear sounds that are close to nature.

[0067] In addition, the user can experience an air environment close to nature by feeling the wind blown by the fan 44, watching the curtains 5b, 5c flutter in the wind, and watching the leaves of the artificial plant 41a stored in the plant storage section 41 and the artificial plant 6b placed on the shelf 6 flutter.

[0068] Moreover, the light irradiated from the downlight 53 into the internal space S is somewhat strong, while the light irradiated from the flexible tape light 54 is indirect light and weaker than the light irradiated from the downlight 53. Moreover, when the downlight 53 and the flexible tape light 54 are turned off, the light passing through the light-transmitting plate portion 52 is the light outside the booth furniture 1, and is softly poured into the internal space S. Moreover, such light can create shadows in the internal space S by hitting the artificial plants 41a or the vertical lattice 42b of the decorative wall portion 42, allowing the user to experience a lighting environment close to nature. It is preferable that the light emitted from the downlight 53 and the flexible tape light 54 has high color rendering properties.

[0069] Furthermore, by using, for example, a natural plant extract or aroma oil as the scent diffused from the diffuser 6a, the user can smell a less irritating scent that is close to nature.

[0070] By making full use of the above-mentioned multiple devices and artificial plants 41a and 6b, users of the booth furniture 1 can experience a space that mimics nature reproduced within the interior space S. Therefore, users can experience the effects based on the biophilia hypothesis, which posits that being in nature reduces anxiety and stress, improves concentration, and allows people to think clearly.

[0071] As shown in Fig. 9, the multiple devices 40a, 43, 44, 53, 54, and 6a may be capable of communicating with an information terminal PC such as a personal computer through a communication network, and may be set to operate in response to an instruction signal from the information terminal PC. That is, the devices may be set according to the time of day, such as morning, noon, or night, or may be set in consideration of multiple scenes (occasions) that match the user's life. The multiple devices 40a, 43, 44, 53, 54, and 6a may be set to operate automatically according to a program previously stored in the storage unit of the information terminal PC. Although the type of communication network is not particularly limited, it is preferable that the sound exciter 43 and the blower 44 disposed in the hollow portion of the support wall 4 are communicatively connected to the information terminal PC via wireless communication. In this embodiment, it is assumed that all the devices 40a, 43, 44, 53, 54, and 6a are communicatively connected to the information terminal PC via wireless communication.

[0072] In this embodiment, a biophilic design can be incorporated into the booth furniture 1 by arranging a plant or an artificial plant 41 in the internal space S and by appropriately operating the multiple devices 40a, 43, 44, 53, 54, and 6a. However, since the environment that is perceived as easy to telework in or comfortable to spend time in may differ from user to user, the operation of the multiple devices 40a, 43, 44, 53, 54, and 6a can be appropriately changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the atmosphere of the internal space S changes when the curtains 5b, 5c are closed to block the internal space S from being directly seen from the outside, and when the curtains 5b, 5c are opened to allow the internal space S to be directly seen from the outside.

[0073] (9. About the effects) According to this embodiment, the following excellent effects are obtained. That is, the outer peripheral edge of the roof 5 protrudes outward from the outer peripheral edge of the bottom plate 2, a curtain rail 5a is provided on the underside of the outer peripheral edge of the roof 5 around the entire circumference of the roof 5, curtains 5b and 5c are hung from the curtain rail 5a, the multiple posts 3 and support walls 4 are arranged inside the curtain rail 5a and at intervals along the curtain rail 5a, and the space located inside the multiple posts 3 and support walls 4 is the internal space S for people to stay in, so that users of the booth furniture 1 can spend their time teleworking or doing whatever they like for various purposes in the internal space S defined by the multiple posts 3 and support walls 4 under the roof 5 where the booth furniture 1 is placed. Therefore, it is easy to accommodate the diverse lifestyles of today. Furthermore, since the internal space S can be covered with the curtains 5b and 5c, people in the internal space S can block views from outside and block sound and light, allowing them to concentrate when teleworking or doing what they like in the internal space S. Also, by opening the curtains 5b and 5c, the internal space S can be connected to the outside, allowing users of the booth furniture 1 to feel a sense of openness. This can reduce the stress and fatigue of users. Moreover, by incorporating biophilic design into the internal space S of the booth furniture 1, the stress and fatigue of users can be further reduced.

[0074] In addition, the functional parts that provide the surface on the side of the internal space S with a plurality of predetermined functions include a planting storage section 41 in which plants or artificial plants are stored, so that the greenery viewing rate in the internal space S can be improved and natural elements that humans like can be incorporated into the internal space S. Furthermore, the functional parts include a monitor storage section 40 in which a monitor 40a on which images are displayed is stored, and a decorative wall section 42 whose surface on the side of the internal space S is a decorative surface, and a sound exciter 43 is attached to the back surface of the front panel section 42a that constitutes the decorative surface of the decorative wall section 42. By projecting natural images on the monitor 40a or outputting natural sounds from the sound exciter 43, in combination with the plants or artificial plants 41 stored in the planting storage section 41, more natural elements can be incorporated into the internal space S. This makes it easier to reduce stress and fatigue felt by users of the booth furniture 1.

[0075] In addition, since a plurality of slits are formed in the portion of the front panel portion 42a where the blower 44 is attached to allow the wind from the blower 44 to pass through, the wind from the blower 44 can be blown into the internal space S through the plurality of slits from a position that is difficult for users to see. This allows the air in the internal space S to be agitated, improving the comfort of the internal space S. Moreover, if the plants stored in the planting storage portion 41 are real, wind is an important factor for the growth of the plants. However, even if the booth furniture 1 is installed inside a room and the wind does not reach it easily, the blower 44 can be used to create a good growing environment for the plants.

[0076] In addition, since a light-transmitting plate portion 52 that closes the upper end opening of the rising wall portion 51 is provided at the upper end of the rising wall portion 51 that is integrally formed along the edge portion of the first opening portion 50a, external light can be transmitted through the light-transmitting plate portion 52 and poured into the internal space S. In other words, the light outside the booth furniture 1 is not directly irradiated onto the internal space S, but reaches the internal space S through the light-transmitting plate portion 52, so that the external light can be softened by the light-transmitting plate portion 52 and poured softly into the internal space S.

[0077] In addition, a second opening 50b, which is set to have a smaller diameter than the first opening 50a, is formed around the first opening 50a, and a downlight 53 for illuminating the internal space S is fitted and installed in the second opening 50b, so that the internal space S can be brightly illuminated by the light from the downlight 53, making it easier to work remotely in the internal space S. Furthermore, if the light emitted from the downlight 53 has high color rendering, it will be close to what would be seen in natural light, making it easier to incorporate biophilic design into the internal space S.

[0078] In addition, since the flexible light tape 54 is provided at a position above the protruding plate portion 50c on the inner surface of the rising wall portion 51, the flexible light tape 54 functions as indirect lighting. This allows the light of the flexible light tape 54 to be softly poured into the internal space S.

[0079] In addition, since the shelf 6 is installed across two pillars 3 (3b, 3c) that are arranged without a support wall 4 between them, a place for storing items can be secured in the internal space S.

[0080] In addition, the bottom plate 2 has a planar shape that follows the planar shape of the roof 5, and is formed in a band shape with one end 2a and the other end 2b in the longitudinal direction, so that the overall shape of the booth furniture 1 can be made close to the planar shape of the roof 5. Furthermore, since the one end 2a and the other end 2b of the bottom plate 2 are spaced apart, an article such as a chair Ch can be slid through the space to move in and out of the booth furniture 1. In other words, the user can recognize the space between the one end 2a and the other end 2b as an entrance between the internal space S of the booth furniture 1 and the outside.

[0081] In recent years, there has been a demand for the realization of a decarbonized society through the promotion of carbon neutrality, which reduces carbon dioxide emissions to virtually zero, and the achievement of the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). In the construction industry, efforts are being made to build buildings using wood, which has low carbon dioxide emissions. The booth furniture 1 of this embodiment uses a lot of wood, so it can contribute to the realization of a decarbonized society through the promotion of carbon neutrality and the achievement of the SDGs. Furthermore, the ease of teleworking is a factor that leads to job satisfaction and economic growth, and it can also prevent the spread of infectious diseases and reduce people's movements, so it can contribute to the achievement of multiple goals in the SDGs.

[0082] [Modifications] The embodiments to which the present invention can be applied are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be modified as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Modifications are described below. The following modifications may be combined as far as possible. In each of the following modifications, elements common to the above-described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof are omitted or simplified.

[0083] [Variation 1] The booth furniture 1A of this modification includes a bottom plate 2A, a plurality of columns 3A, a support wall 4A, a roof 5A, and a plurality of shelves 6A, as in the above embodiment. The roof 5A is formed in a rectangular shape in a plan view. The bottom plate 2A has a planar shape that follows the planar shape of the roof 5A, as shown in Fig. 10. The bottom plate 2A is formed in a band shape and has one end 2a and the other end 2b in the longitudinal direction.

[0084] As described above, the roof 5A of this modified example is formed in a rectangular shape when viewed from above, and the bottom plate 2A is strip-shaped, so that the bottom plate 2A of this embodiment is formed in a substantially U-shape when viewed from above. In the bottom plate 2A thus formed in a band-like shape that is generally U-shaped when viewed from above, a gap is formed between one end 2a and the other end 2b. The space serves to indicate an entrance between the internal space S of the booth furniture 1 and the outside (the space of the room in which the booth furniture 1 is installed).

[0085] The support wall 4A of this modification is provided at one corner of the bottom plate 2A that is U-shaped in plan view. More specifically, the support wall 4A is provided across one side of the bottom plate 2A that has one end 2a and the other side perpendicular to the one end 2a. Therefore, the support wall 4A is disposed at an angle to the band-shaped side that constitutes the bottom plate 2A in plan view.

[0086] In addition, the support wall 4A in this modification is formed in a trapezoid shape corresponding to the angle between one side and the other side of the bottom plate 2A in a plan view, but is not limited thereto and may be formed in a triangular shape corresponding to the angle between one side and the other side of the bottom plate 2A. By forming it in a trapezoid or triangular shape, it is possible to prevent the corner portion located on the back side of the support wall 4A from protruding farther rearward than the one side and the other side of the bottom plate 2A.

[0087] In addition, the monitor 40a in this modified example is a flat monitor, but is not limited to this, and a curved monitor may be used as in the above embodiment. In that case, the curvature of the front surface of the entire support wall 4A is set to be approximately equal to the curvature of the front surface of the curved monitor.

[0088] As described above, the booth furniture 1A of this modification has a rectangular roof 5A and a U-shaped bottom plate 2A, so that the booth furniture 1A is roughly formed in a square tube shape. In other words, the booth furniture 1A is easily recognized as a square tube shape by people who see it. And, according to the booth furniture 1 of this modified example, since it is formed in a roughly rectangular cylindrical shape, it can be easily placed in a corner of a room, against a wall, or next to other items placed in the room.

[0089] [Modification 2] The booth furniture 1B of this modification includes a bottom plate 2B, a plurality of columns 3B, a support wall 4B, a roof 5B, and a shelf 6B, as in the above embodiment. The roof 5B is formed in a triangular shape in a plan view. The bottom plate 2B has a planar shape that follows the planar shape of the roof 5B, as shown in Fig. 11. The bottom plate 2B is formed in a band shape and has one end 2a and the other end 2b in the longitudinal direction.

[0090] As described above, the roof 5B of this modified example is formed in a triangular shape when viewed from above, and the bottom plate 2B is strip-shaped, so that the bottom plate 2B of this embodiment is formed in a substantially L-shape when viewed from above. In addition, in the bottom plate 2B thus formed in a band-like shape that is generally U-shaped when viewed from above, one end 2a and the other end 2b are spaced apart from each other to form a gap. The space serves to indicate an entrance between the internal space S of the booth furniture 1 and the outside (the space of the room in which the booth furniture 1 is installed).

[0091] The support wall 4B of this modified example is erected on one side, which has one end portion 2a, of a bottom plate 2B which is L-shaped in plan view. More specifically, in this modification, the multiple columns 3B include three columns 3a, 3b, and 3c, where the first column 3a stands at one end 2a, the second column 3b stands at a corner, and the third column 3c stands at the other end 2b. The support wall 4B is disposed between the first column 3a and the second column 3b.

[0092] Moreover, the support wall 4B of this modified example is formed in a rectangular shape in a plan view. In addition, the monitor 40a in this modified example is a flat monitor, but is not limited to this, and a curved monitor may be used as in the above embodiment. In that case, the curvature of the front surface of the entire support wall 4B is set to be approximately equal to the curvature of the front surface of the curved monitor.

[0093] As described above, the booth furniture 1B of this modified example has a triangular roof 5B and a U-shaped bottom plate 2B, so that the booth furniture 1B is roughly triangular tubular. In other words, the booth furniture 1B is easily recognized as triangular tubular by people who see it. And, according to the booth furniture 1B of this modified example, since it is formed roughly in a triangular cylindrical shape, it can be easily placed in a corner of a room or next to other items placed in the room. [Explanation of symbols]

[0094] 1,1A,1B Booth furniture 2,2A,2B Bottom plate 2a One end 2b Other end 3,3A,3B Post 3a First pillar 3b Second pillar 3c Third pillar 4,4A,4B Supporting wall 40 Monitor storage area 40a Monitor 41 Plant storage section 42 Decorative wall 43 Sound Exciter 44 Blower 5,5A,5B Roof 5a Curtain rail 5b First Curtain 5c Second Curtain 50 Roof body 50a First opening 51 Rising wall 52 Translucent plate part 53 Downlight 54 Flexible Tape Light 6,6A,6B shelf 6a Diffuser S Interior Space Ch Chair Ta Table

Claims

1. The bottom plate and A plurality of support columns erected on the bottom plate; A support wall erected on the bottom plate; a roof supported by the plurality of columns and the support wall; A curtain rail is provided on the underside of the outer periphery of the roof around the entire periphery of the roof, and a curtain is hung from the curtain rail; The plurality of posts and the support wall are disposed on the inside of the curtain rail and spaced apart from each other along the curtain rail, This booth furniture is characterized in that the space located inside the plurality of pillars and the support walls is an internal space for people to stay in.

2. 2. The booth furniture of claim 1, The booth furniture is characterized in that the outer peripheral edge of the roof protrudes outward beyond the outer peripheral edge of the bottom panel.

3. 2. The booth furniture of claim 1, the support wall has a plurality of functional portions provided on a surface facing the internal space and imparting a plurality of predetermined functions to the surface facing the internal space, The plurality of functional units include: A monitor storage section for storing a monitor on which images are displayed; A planting storage section in which plants or artificial plants are stored; A decorative wall portion having a decorative surface on the side of the internal space, Booth furniture characterized in that a sound exciter is attached to the rear surface of a front panel portion constituting the decorative surface of the decorative wall portion.

4. 4. The booth furniture according to claim 3, A blower is attached to the rear surface of the front panel portion, The booth furniture is characterized in that a plurality of slits for allowing air from the blower to pass therethrough are formed in the front panel portion at a location where the blower is attached.

5. 2. The booth furniture of claim 1, The roof is A plate-shaped roof body having a first opening formed therethrough at the center; A cylindrical rising wall portion that is integrally formed along an edge portion of the first opening of the roof body and rises upward; and a light-transmitting plate portion provided at an upper end of the rising wall portion for closing an upper end opening of the rising wall portion.

6. 6. The booth furniture according to claim 5, A second opening having a smaller diameter than the first opening is formed through the roof body around the first opening, The booth furniture is characterized in that a downlight for illuminating the internal space is fitted and installed in the second opening.

7. 6. The booth furniture according to claim 5, A protruding plate portion protruding toward the center of the first opening is formed at the edge of the first opening in the roof body, Booth furniture characterized in that a flexible tape light having a large number of LEDs and wiring processed into a flat tape shape is provided at a position above the protruding plate portion on the inner surface of the rising wall portion.

8. 2. The booth furniture of claim 1, The booth furniture further comprises a shelf disposed across two of the plurality of pillars with the support wall not disposed between them.

9. Booth furniture according to any one of claims 1 to 8, the bottom plate has a planar shape conforming to the planar shape of the roof, is formed in a band shape, and has one end and the other end in a longitudinal direction, The booth furniture is characterized in that a gap is formed between the one end and the other end of the bottom plate.

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