Booth
The booth design addresses the inefficiency and safety concerns in booths with limited space by incorporating a second top plate with a partition wall and heating/cooling equipment, enhancing space utilization and user safety.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2023164227
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-09-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-08
AI Technical Summary
In booths with limited indoor space, the effective use of space is hindered when only one top plate is used by users sitting in a chair, leading to inefficient utilization and potential safety issues.
The booth design incorporates a second top plate with a partition wall below, allowing for the installation of heating and cooling equipment and providing a dedicated space for luggage and equipment, while ensuring the second top plate is not used as a workspace or step stool.
This design enhances the effective use of indoor space, prevents accidental use of the second top plate, and ensures safe and efficient operation of equipment, all while maintaining user comfort and accessibility.
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Abstract
Description
[Technical field]
[0001] The present invention relates to a booth. [Background technology]
[0002] Patent Document 1, JP 2022-128610 A, describes a booth equipped with an image forming device that can be used upon reservation. Patent document 1 also describes that the booth has a first opening that enables a person entering the booth to operate the image forming device contained therein, and a second opening that enables a person outside the booth to operate the image forming device contained therein.
[0003] Patent Document 2, JP 2023-55620 A, describes an air conditioner with a chair function in which an air conditioning unit that creates conditioned air is combined with a chair. Patent Document 2 also describes that the air conditioning unit of the above-mentioned air conditioner with chair function is stored inside the chair and is configured to be able to blow conditioned air toward the outside of the chair. Patent Document 2 also describes a booth equipped with the above-mentioned air-conditioning device with a seating function. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]
[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2022-128610 A (Claim 1, Figures 1-3, 7, 8) [Patent Document 2] JP 2023-55620 A (claims 1, 9, figures 1, 11-14) Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]
[0005] The problem that this invention aims to solve is to enable effective use of the interior space of a booth having limited interior space, compared to a booth in which there is only one tabletop for users seated on chairs. [Means for solving the problem]
[0006] The first aspect of the present invention is A booth body having an interior space and an entrance door; A first tabletop is disposed in the interior space with a foot space downwardly provided for the feet of a user sitting on the chair; A second tabletop is disposed in the interior space with a chair installation space between the first tabletop and the second tabletop; It is a booth equipped with:
[0007] A second aspect of the present invention is a booth according to the first aspect, wherein the second top plate does not have the foot space below.
[0008] A third aspect of the present invention is a booth according to the first aspect, wherein the second top plate is provided with a partition wall forming an internal space below.
[0009] A fourth aspect of the present invention is the booth according to the third aspect, wherein equipment is installed in the internal space.
[0010] A fifth aspect of the present invention is the booth according to the fourth aspect, wherein a set of cooling and heating equipment having a heat exchanger is installed as the facility equipment in the internal space.
[0011] A sixth aspect of the present invention is a booth according to the fifth aspect, wherein an evaporator is disposed in the internal space, which atomizes drain water generated from the heat exchanger and discharges the atomized water from the floor of the internal space to the outside.
[0012] A seventh aspect of the present invention is a booth according to the fifth aspect, wherein an outlet is provided at the rear end of the second top plate opposite the front end close to the first top plate, for blowing out the cold air and warm air generated by the heating and cooling equipment into the indoor space.
[0013] The eighth aspect of the present invention is a booth according to the seventh aspect, wherein a sloped portion rising diagonally rearward is provided at the rear end of the second top plate, and the air outlet is provided on the sloped portion.
[0014] A ninth aspect of the present invention is the booth according to the eighth aspect, wherein a remote control device for operating the heating and cooling appliances is installed on a part of the slope so as to face obliquely upward.
[0015] A tenth aspect of the present invention is the booth according to the first aspect, wherein the second top plate is disposed at a position opposite to the first top plate.
[0016] An eleventh aspect of the present invention is the booth according to the first aspect, wherein the first top plate and the second top plate are disposed in contact with opposing inner walls of the interior space.
[0017] A twelfth aspect of the present invention is the booth according to the first aspect, wherein the height of the second top plate from the floor of the interior space is approximately the same as the height of the first top plate from the floor surface.
[0018] A thirteenth aspect of the present invention is a booth according to the first aspect, wherein the second top plate is disposed away from an inner wall of the interior space on which the access door is provided.
[0019] A fourteenth aspect of the present invention is a booth according to the first aspect, wherein the entrance door has a handle and is an automatically locking door, and an operating button for releasing the lock is provided near the handle on an inner wall of the interior space on which the entrance door is provided.
[0020] A fifteenth aspect of the present invention is the booth according to the fourteenth aspect, wherein the entrance door is a sliding door.
[0021] A sixteenth aspect of the present invention is the booth according to the first aspect, further comprising an electrical outlet provided on an inner wall behind the second top panel in the interior space.
[0022] A seventeenth aspect of the present invention is the booth according to the fifth aspect, wherein the partition wall is provided with an outlet for blowing out the cold air and the warm air generated by the cooling and heating equipment.
[0023] An eighteenth aspect of the present invention is a booth according to the first aspect, wherein the second top plate has a divided storage space below. Effect of the Invention
[0024] According to the booth of the first means described above, in a booth having limited interior space, the interior space can be utilized more effectively than in a booth having only one tabletop for users seated in chairs.
[0025] According to the booth of the second means described above, compared to a case where there is a foot space below the second tabletop, it is possible to prevent a user from mistakenly using the second tabletop as the first tabletop.
[0026] According to the booth of the third means described above, compared to a case in which there is no partition wall forming an internal space below the second tabletop, it is possible to prevent users from using the area below the second tabletop and encourage them to use the area above the second tabletop.
[0027] According to the booth of the fourth means described above, even if equipment is installed in the internal space below the second tabletop, the equipment will not be exposed below the second tabletop, and there is no risk of users accidentally coming into contact with the equipment.
[0028] According to the booth of the fifth means described above, no part of the heating and cooling equipment is exposed in the indoor space, compared to when only a part of the heating and cooling equipment set is placed inside the indoor space, and the indoor space can be utilized more effectively. Furthermore, according to the booth of the fifth means described above, there is no need to secure space outside the booth for installing part of the heating and cooling equipment set or for performing maintenance work on that part of the set, compared to when part of the heating and cooling equipment set is placed outside the booth.
[0029] According to the booth of the sixth aspect, the mist of drain water generated by the evaporator is less noticeable to users than when the evaporator is installed outside the internal space of the partition wall or outside the booth.
[0030] According to the booth of the seventh aspect, users can place their baggage on the second top more easily than when an air outlet is provided at the front end of the second top that is closer to the first top.
[0031] According to the booth of the eighth means described above, the air outlet is not blocked by the user's baggage, compared to when the air outlet is provided flush with the second top plate, making it easier to regulate the temperature of the indoor space.
[0032] According to the booth of the ninth aspect, the remote control device is easier for the user to handle than when it is installed on the flat surface of the second tabletop or on the inner wall behind the second tabletop.
[0033] According to the booth of the above-mentioned tenth means, the second tabletop is less likely to hinder the movement of users within the indoor space, making it easier to ensure the user's range of movement and working space, compared to when the second tabletop is positioned directly beside the first tabletop or on the adjacent interior wall.
[0034] According to the booth of the eleventh means mentioned above, compared to a case in which the first and second tabletops are arranged not in contact with opposing interior walls, the indoor space can be utilized more effectively while the positioning of the entrance and exit doors can be adjusted to ensure ease of entry and exit for users to the indoor space.
[0035] According to the booth of the 12th means mentioned above, it becomes easier to place objects on the second tabletop compared to when the second tabletop is higher than the first tabletop, and when a chair with a reclining function is installed, it becomes easier to ensure the desired angle of the backrest. In addition, according to the booth of the 12th means mentioned above, compared to when the second tabletop is lower than the first tabletop, users are more likely to notice the second tabletop and are less likely to come into contact with it, and there is also less risk of the second tabletop being mistakenly used as a step stool or chair.
[0036] According to the booth of the thirteenth means above, compared to when the second tabletop is positioned adjacent to the inner wall on which the access door is located, an open space is secured between the inner wall on which the access door is located and the second tabletop, thereby improving the ease with which users can enter and exit through the opening with the access door open.
[0037] According to the booth of the above-mentioned 14th means, the operation to unlock the entrance door can be performed quickly and without hesitation next to the entrance door, compared to when the operation button is provided in a part of the indoor space away from the handle on the inner wall where the entrance door is installed.
[0038] According to the booth of the fifteenth means described above, the entrance door does not protrude inward or outward when opened, compared to when the entrance door is a sliding door or a folding door, and the entrance door does not narrow the indoor space or areas such as the aisle in front of the entrance door of the booth.
[0039] According to the booth of the sixteenth aspect above, it becomes easier to place and use electrical appliances that get power from an outlet on the second tabletop, compared to a case where there is no outlet on the inner wall behind the second tabletop.
[0040] According to the booth of the above-mentioned 17th means, compared to a case where no air outlet is provided in the partition wall, a portion of the second tabletop is not sacrificed to accommodate the space for the air outlet, and the entire area of the second tabletop can be effectively utilized.
[0041] According to the booth of the 18th means described above, compared to a case in which there is no partitioned storage space below the second top, in addition to placing the user's baggage on the second top, it can also be stored in the storage space, making effective use of the interior space. [Brief description of the drawings]
[0042] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the booth according to the first embodiment. [Diagram 2] This shows the booth in Figure 1 as seen from three directions. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the booth taken along line III-III in FIG. 2. [Figure 4] 3A is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line AA of the booth in FIG. 2, and FIG. 3B is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line BB of the booth in FIG. 2. [Diagram 5] 2A is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the right side of the interior of the booth in FIG. 1, and FIG. 2B is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the left side of the interior of the booth in FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is a schematic perspective view showing the arrangement of a second tabletop in the booth. [Figure 7] (A) is a top view of the second top plate, and (B) is a side view of the storage top plate. [Figure 8] 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing heating and cooling equipment and other facility equipment installed in the internal space below the second top plate. FIG. [Figure 9] 1A is a side view of a portion of the second top plate, and FIG. 1B is a side view of a portion of A from another side direction. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an example of use of the booth of FIG. 1. [Figure 11] 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an example of operation of the facility equipment in the booth of FIG. 1. [Figure 12] 1 in one state when in use, and FIG. 3B is a schematic cross-sectional view showing another state of FIG. 1 (when in use with the chair backs reclined). [Figure 13] FIG. 11 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a booth according to a first modified example. [Figure 14]FIG. 11 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a booth according to a second modified example. [Figure 15] FIG. 11 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a booth according to a second modified example. [Figure 16] 1A is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the rear side of the interior of a comparative booth, and FIG. 1B is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the right side of the interior of the booth of FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0043] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described.
[0044] Embodiment 1 Fig. 1 is a diagram of a booth 1A according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a three-sided view of the booth 1A. Figs. 3 to 5 are diagrams each showing an interior state of the booth 1A. In this specification and the drawings, the same reference numerals are used for substantially the same components. In this specification, duplicated explanations of the same components are omitted. Furthermore, in the drawings, in order to ensure ease of understanding, illustrations other than those necessary for explanation may be omitted.
[0045] (1) Overall booth layout As shown in FIG. 1 and the like, the booth 1A includes an interior space Sr (see FIG. 3 and the like) and a booth body 10 having an entrance door 17. As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the booth 1A includes, in an interior space Sr of the booth body 10, a desk top 3 which is an example of a first top, a storage top 4 which is an example of a second top, and the like.
[0046] The booth 1A is a structure that is provided as a rental service for the indoor space Sr to users who have been permitted to use the space by reservation or the like. This allows a user to enter the interior space Sr of the booth 1A and perform a desired work while optionally using the installed items such as the desk top 3 and the storage top 4.
[0047] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the booth body 10 is a box-shaped structure having a front portion 11, a rear portion 12, a left side portion 13, a right side portion 14, a floor portion 15 and a top portion 16. Front surface 11, rear surface 12, left side surface 13, right side surface 14, floor surface 15 and top surface 16 are all formed as structural parts each having an outer wall and an inner wall using a single member or multiple members. In this specification and the drawings, when indicating each inner wall of the front portion 11, the rear portion 12, etc., the letter "i" is added after each reference numeral.
[0048] The front portion 11 is a wall portion in which a rectangular opening 11a is formed to allow users to enter and exit the indoor space Sr. The entrance door 17 is a door that opens and closes the opening 11a of the front portion 11 to allow users to enter and exit the indoor space Sr.
[0049] A sliding door is applied as the entrance door 17 in the first embodiment. For this reason, a door pocket portion 11b having a space for pulling in the entrance door 17, which is a sliding door, is provided on the right side of the front surface portion 11. A door having a transparent or semi-transparent glass surface 17b in the center of a frame portion 17a is used as the entrance door 17. The entrance door 17 is also provided with handles 17c on the outside and inside (see FIG. 4(A)) of a predetermined vertically elongated portion of the frame portion 17a.
[0050] When opening the sliding entrance door 17, a user grasps the handle 17c and moves it in the direction indicated by the two-dot chain arrow in FIG. 1, so that the door is accommodated within the door pocket 11b. In addition, the entrance door 17 has a locking unit 18 that is automatically locked and unlocked, as illustrated by the dashed line in Fig. 2. The locking unit 18 is composed of, for example, a locking device that operates upon receiving electronic information required for locking and unlocking.
[0051] The booth body 10 is also provided with height-adjustable support legs 19 on the outer surface of the floor surface portion 15. As a result, the booth body 10 is installed with a predetermined height gap from the installation surface 200 of the location where the booth 1A is installed, as shown in Fig. 10 etc. Furthermore, the booth body 10 has a predetermined number of casters 20 attached to the outer surface of the floor surface portion 15. This allows the booth body 10 to be easily moved when necessary. When the booth body 10 is to be set up in a predetermined location without being moved, the casters 20 can be raised above the installation surface 200 by, for example, using the height adjustment function of the support legs 19.
[0052] (2) Desk top configuration The desk top 3 is an example of a first top, and is a work desk on which a user can perform a desired task. As shown in Figs. 3, 4(B), 6, etc., the desk top 3 is disposed with a foot space Sf below it for the feet 105 of a user 100 sitting on the chair 90 to fit therein.
[0053] The desk top 3 in the first embodiment is formed, for example, of a rectangular flat plate. 4(B) and 5(B), a support part 32 that supports the desk top 3 is disposed on the underside of the desk top 3. However, the desk top 3 is not provided with parts such as legs or a drawer. Therefore, the foot space Sf of the desk top 3 is larger than when parts such as legs or a drawer are provided.
[0054] As shown in FIG. 4(B), the desk top 3 is provided so that the height h1 from the floor surface, which becomes the inner wall 15i of the floor surface portion 15, is at a predetermined height position. The height position of the height h1 is set to a practical dimension taking into consideration, for example, ensuring the above-mentioned foot space Sf and ensuring ease of work for the user 100 on the desk.
[0055] Moreover, the desk top 3 has a size consisting of a predetermined width W and depth L, as shown in FIG. 4(A), when viewed from the direction facing the user when working. In the first embodiment, the predetermined width W is set to the same dimension as the distance between the inner wall 11i of the front portion 11 and the inner wall 12i of the back portion 12. The predetermined depth L is set to a dimension as large as possible from the viewpoint of facilitating work, and is set to a dimension slightly smaller than the width of the door pocket portion 11b, for example.
[0056] Furthermore, the desk top 3 is disposed in a state of contact with the inner wall 14i of the right side surface portion 14, as shown in FIG. Specifically, the desk top 3 is installed by being fixed to a support part 32 attached to the inner wall 14i, as exemplified in FIG. 4(B) and FIG. 5(B).
[0057] (3) Structure of the storage top The storage top plate 4 is an example of a second top plate, and is a platform on which at least a part 170B (see FIG. 10) of baggage 170 that the user brings into the indoor space Sr can be placed. 4 and other figures, the storage top board 4 is disposed with an installation space Ei for a chair 90 between it and the desk top board 3. The installation space Ei for the chair 90 is a space between the desk top board 3 and the storage top board 4 that is large enough to install the chair 90 for a user to sit on.
[0058] The storage top plate 4 in the first embodiment is, for example, a rectangular flat plate. As shown in FIG. 7(A) and the like, the storage top plate 4 has a chamfered corner portion 4c near the desk top plate 3 and the entrance door 17. In addition, the storage top board 4 is configured so that there is no foot space Sf below it, unlike the desk top board 3. In other words, there is no space below the storage top board 4 that allows a user sitting on the chair 90 to put his / her feet in.
[0059] Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4(B), the storage top plate 4 is provided below with a partition wall 41 that forms an internal space Sn. The partition wall 41 is installed so as to surround the space below the storage top plate 4, forming an internal space Sn inside the surrounding space. At least a portion of the partition wall 41 is formed as an opening / closing portion that can be opened and closed. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 7(B) and other figures, a corner of the partition wall 41 is formed as a chamfered portion 41c that corresponds to the chamfered portion 17c of the storage top plate 4. The internal space Sn is used as a space for installing equipment 5 used in the booth 1A, for example, as shown in FIG. In addition, in the internal space Sn, things other than the facility equipment 5 may be placed.
[0060] 4 and the like, the storage top board 4 is disposed at a position opposite to the desk top board 3. In this case, the storage top board 4 can be said to be installed on the opposite side of the installation space Ei between the desk top board 3 and the chair 90. In other words, the storage top 4 is not disposed in a position directly beside the desk top 3 or in a position adjacent to the desk top 3. The position adjacent to the desk top 3 is, for example, a position in contact with the inner wall 12i of the back portion 12.
[0061] Further, the storage top plate 4 is disposed in a state of contacting the inner wall 13i of the left side surface portion 13, as shown in FIG. In fact, the storage top plate 4 is installed in a state in which its rear portion is pressed against the inner wall 13i. Therefore, the storage top 4 and the desk top 3 in the first embodiment are arranged in contact with the inner wall 13i of the left side portion 13 and the inner wall 14i of the right side portion 14, respectively, which face each other in the interior space Sr.
[0062] As shown in FIG. 4(B), the storage top plate 4 is provided so that the height h2 from the floor surface, which becomes the inner wall 15i of the floor surface portion 15, is at a predetermined height position. The height h2 of the storage top 4 is set to be approximately the same as the height h1 of the desk top 3. Approximately the same as the height h1 of the desk top 3 is, for example, a height where the difference Δh (=h1-h2) between the height h1 of the desk top 3 and the height h2 of the storage top 4 is within the range of 0±40 mm.
[0063] If the height h2 of the storage top 4 exceeds the above range and becomes higher than the height h1 of the desk top 3, problems may arise such as it becoming difficult to place items on the storage top 4 or to pick up items placed thereon, or if a chair with a reclining function is installed, it becoming difficult to ensure the reclining angle of the backrest. In this case, there may also be problems such as a user sitting in the chair being more likely to hit a part of their body, such as their elbow, against the storage top 4 when they turn around while still seated. On the other hand, if the height h2 of the storage top 4 exceeds the above range and becomes lower than the height h1 of the desk top 3, there is a risk that the user will not notice the storage top 4 and may come into contact with the storage top 4 with their legs or other parts of their body, or that the storage top 4 will be mistakenly used as a step stool or chair.
[0064] Furthermore, as shown in Figs. 4(A), 5(A), 6, etc., the storage top plate 4 is disposed at a predetermined distance J from the inner wall 11i of the front part 11 where the entrance door 17 is provided in the interior space Sr. As a result, in the indoor space Sr, an open space Ef is formed between the inner wall 11i of the front surface portion 11 and the storage top plate 4. Reference numeral 15t in Fig. 6 denotes a step reduction plate provided on the floor surface portion 15 to ensure ease of entry and exit of the indoor space Sr for users.
[0065] (4) Configuration of heating and cooling equipment to be installed in the internal space of the storage shed top As shown in FIG. 3 and other figures, in the booth 1A, a heating and cooling device 51 as an example of facility equipment 5 is installed in an internal space Sn defined by a partition wall 41 in a storage top plate 4.
[0066] The cooling and heating equipment 51 is an equipment having at least a cooling function and a heating mechanism. Note that the cooling and heating equipment 51 may have other functions such as dehumidification and ventilation. As shown in Fig. 8 and Fig. 10, the cooling and heating equipment 51 in the first embodiment is made up of a first unit 52 and a second unit 55. The first unit 52 and the second unit 55 are integrated together.
[0067] 8, the first unit 52 is composed of components such as a heat exchanger 53 that exchanges heat with the air in the indoor space Sr via a refrigerant, and a blower fan 54. The first unit 52 generates warm air and cold air to be supplied to the indoor space Sr. The first unit 52 corresponds, for example, to an indoor unit in a general heating and cooling device.
[0068] As shown in FIG. 8, the second unit 55 is composed of components such as a heat exchanger 56 that exchanges heat with the air outside the booth 1A via a refrigerant, an intake fan 57A, an exhaust fan 57B, and a compressor 58. The second unit 55 roughly corresponds to, for example, an outdoor unit in a general heating and cooling device.
[0069] A compressor 58 for circulating a refrigerant and a refrigerant circulation mechanism 59 are disposed in the first unit 52 and the second unit 55. The compressor 58 and the refrigerant circulation mechanism 59 are connected to both units 52, 55 via heat exchangers 53, 56 between the units 52, 55. As shown in FIG. 8, the air conditioner 51 is installed on a stand 68 placed in the internal space Sn, for example.
[0070] 8, an outside air intake port 15j and an exhaust port 15k are provided in the internal space Sn formed by the partition wall 41, which penetrate to the floor surface portion 15 of the booth body 10. The outside air intake port 15j and the exhaust port 15k are connected to the second unit 55 via a duct or the like (not shown).
[0071] 5(A), 7(B), etc., an air intake 47 is provided on the side surface of the partition wall 41 facing the desk top 3. The air intake 47 is an opening that takes in air Ai (see FIG. 8) from the indoor space Sr into the internal space Sn. The internal space Sn is configured to send air Ai from the indoor space Sr taken in through the air intake 47 to the first unit 52.
[0072] 5, 6, etc., the storage top board 4 is provided with an air outlet 48 at a rear end 4b opposite to a front end 4a close to the desk top board 3. The air outlet 48 is an opening through which the cold air and warm air generated by the air conditioning and heating equipment 51 are blown out into the indoor space Sr. In the first embodiment, as shown in Figs. 6, 8 and the like, a slope 45 that rises obliquely rearward is provided at the rear end 4b of the storage shed top plate 4, and an air outlet 48 is provided in the slope 45. The air outlet 48 is, for example, configured with a perforated plate having a plurality of air holes formed therein. The air outlet 48 may also be provided with a straightening plate for straightening the direction of the air passing through it, or with a movable louver for adjusting the direction of the air.
[0073] Furthermore, in the booth 1A, as shown in FIG. 3 etc., an evaporator 61 as another example of the facility equipment 5 is installed in the internal space Sn formed by the partition wall 41 in the storage top plate 4. The evaporator 61 atomizes drain water generated from the heat exchangers 53, 56 of the first units 52, 56 in the air conditioner 51 and disperses the mist into the atmosphere.
[0074] The evaporator 61 in the first embodiment is configured to atomize the drain water using a method such as ultrasonic atomization. As shown in FIG. 8, the evaporator 61 includes, for example, a housing 65, a tank 62, an ultrasonic vibrator 63, a blower 64, and the like. The tank 62 is a container for temporarily storing the drain water. The ultrasonic vibrator 63 is a device that operates to atomize the drain water stored in the tank 62. The blower 64 is a device that sends the drain water atomized by the ultrasonic vibrator 63 from the tank 62 to the outside.
[0075] As shown in FIG. 8, the evaporator 61 is connected to the drain pan 53d of the heat exchanger 53 and the drain pan 56d of the heat exchanger 56 via water pipes. Furthermore, the evaporator 61 is configured to discharge the mist-like drain water to the outside from the floor surface portion 15 of the indoor space Sr. In the first embodiment, the exhaust port of the evaporator 61 is connected to an exhaust port 15k provided on the floor surface portion 15 by a duct 66 or the like, and the water is discharged to the outside of the booth body 10 through the exhaust port 15k.
[0076] The cooling and heating equipment 51 is provided with a remote control device 67 for operating it. In the booth 1A, as shown in FIG. 7, a portion of the sloped surface 45 of the storage top plate 4 is left without an air outlet 48. The remote control device 67 is installed in a portion 45b that is a portion of the sloped surface 45 that does not have an air outlet 48. In this case, the remote control device 67 is installed in a state in which it is tilted diagonally backward following the inclination of the sloped surface 45, as shown in Fig. 9(B) , since it is installed in the portion 45b of the sloped surface 45.
[0077] (5) Configuration of other equipment In the booth 1A, as shown in any one of FIG. 3 to FIG. 5, other equipment 5 is arranged on an inner wall 14i of the right side portion 14. The other facility devices 5 include a display device 21, an electrical device storage box 22, a motion sensor 23, a security camera 24, a light switch 25, a socket 26, and the like.
[0078] The display device 21 is a device capable of displaying various types of information. The display device 21 is configured, for example, with a display panel (display device) made of a liquid crystal display system or the like. The display device 21 is used, for example, by displaying information output from an information terminal device such as a laptop computer brought in by a user. The electric equipment storage box 22 accommodates electric equipment 27 such as a power supply device and electric communication equipment (not shown) inside the box 22. The electric communication equipment is connected to an electric communication line such as the Internet. Moreover, a lighting device 28 is provided at the bottom of the electric equipment storage box 22. Furthermore, a light shielding plate 29 that blocks and adjusts the range that the light from the lighting device 28 reaches is provided at the bottom of the electric equipment storage box 22. The outlet 26 is, for example, an outlet with lighting and a breaker.
[0079] In addition, in the booth 1A, as shown in FIG. 3 etc., another facility device 5 is arranged on an inner wall 11i of the front portion 11. The other facility devices 5 are an opening button 72 for the entrance door 17, a forced unlocking button 73 for emergencies, etc. The opening button 72 is a switch for executing an operation to unlock a locking part such as an electronic lock on the entrance door 17. The forced unlocking button 73 is, for example, a switch for cutting off the power supply to the electronic lock to disable the lock. 1 and the like, an occupancy confirmation lamp 74, which is another example of another facility device 5, is provided on the outer wall of the door pocket portion 11b of the front portion 11. The occupancy confirmation lamp 74 lights up in response to receiving a detection signal from, for example, the human presence sensor 23 when a user is present in the indoor space Sr.
[0080] 3, the opening button 72 and the forced unlocking button 73 are provided on the inner wall 11i of the front surface 11 near the handle 17c of the entrance door 17. In the first embodiment, the opening button 72 and the forced unlocking button 73 are disposed on the inner wall 11i at a position higher than the upper end of the handle 17c.
[0081] Furthermore, in the booth 1A, as shown in either FIG. 2 or FIG. 3, another piece of equipment 5 is disposed on the top surface 16. The further facility devices 5 include a fire extinguishing device 75, a ventilation fan 76, an external wiring device 77, and the like. The fire extinguishing equipment 75 and the ventilation fan 76 are attached in combination with an equipment hole or a vent hole 79 (see FIG. 3) that penetrates the inner wall 16i of the top surface portion 16. The vent hole 79 may be provided in a part other than the top surface portion 16, such as the right side surface portion 14.
[0082] (6) Use and status of booth The booth 1A having the above-described configuration is installed and used on an installation surface 200 in a predetermined installation location, as shown in Fig. 10. The installation location is not particularly limited, as long as there are no circumstances that would cause inconvenience due to the installation. 10, the booth 1A becomes ready for use when an installer or purchaser installs a desired chair 90 in the chair installation space Ei of the interior space Sr. The type and size of the chair 90 may be any that can be installed and used in the chair installation space Ei.
[0083] Furthermore, the booth 1A is connected to an external service center via, for example, a telecommunications line, making it possible to exchange information necessary for managing and operating the booth 1A. On the other hand, users can use the booth by making a reservation on a reservation site provided by the installer of booth 1A, the service center, or other related parties over a communication network such as the Internet. When making a reservation, necessary information such as the date and time of use is entered, and information necessary for use is received.
[0084] When using the booth 1A, the user takes steps in advance, such as checking reservation information, on his / her own information terminal device or the like in front of the booth 1A. If there are no problems such as discrepancies in the confirmation items of the reservation as a result of the advance measures, the entrance door 17 will be unlocked when the user performs the unlocking operation using an information communication terminal such as a mobile phone at the reserved time.
[0085] Furthermore, the user 100 opens the entrance door 17 and enters the interior space Sr of the booth 1A. At this time, the user 100 moves the entrance door 17, which is a sliding door, to the right to open it. In the booth 1A, a sliding door is used as the entrance door 17, so that at least a part of the entrance door 17 does not protrude inward or outward when the entrance door 17 is opened, as compared to a case in which the entrance door 17 is a swing door or a folding door. More specifically, for example, since it does not protrude into the inside of the booth 1A, the interior space Sr is not narrowed by the entrance door 17. Also, since it does not protrude outward from the booth 1A, it does not narrow the space in front of the entrance door 17 in the booth 1A, such as the passageway, and there is no need to reserve the space for the protrusion in advance.
[0086] Also, when entering the booth 1A, as shown in Figures 4(A), 5(A), etc., there is an open space Ef between the inner wall 11i of the front portion 11, where the entrance door 17 is located, and the storage top plate 4. Therefore, in the booth 1A, the open space Ef makes it easier for the user 100 to enter and exit the indoor space Sr compared to when the storage top plate 4 is disposed in contact with the inner wall 11i of the front portion 11. For example, the user 100 can enter and exit without bumping into the storage top plate 4.
[0087] Then, a user 100 who enters the indoor space Sr can place a portion 170A of the baggage 170 he or she has brought with him or her on the desk top 3, and the remaining portion 170B of the baggage 170 on the storage top 4, as illustrated in FIG. 10. Part of baggage 170A is, for example, things necessary for working on desk top 3. Specifically, it is information terminal equipment such as a laptop computer, documents, books, writing implements, and the like. The remaining baggage 170B is items that are not used at all or are not used temporarily for working on the desk top 3. Specifically, these items include various bags, clothing such as jackets, extra documents, items that are not used temporarily for working on the desk top 3, etc.
[0088] Next, the user 100 can sit on the chair 90 and face the desk top 3 to start a desired task. At this time, since there is a foot space Sf below the desk top 3, the user 100 can freely stretch his / her legs 105, sit on the chair 90 in a preferred posture, and continue working on the desk top 3.
[0089] For the above reasons, in booth 1A, compared to when there is only one desk top 3 used by a user 100 sitting on a chair 90 within the indoor space Sr, it is possible, for example, to place unnecessary items that are not being used for work on the desk top 3 on the storage top 4, eliminating the need to place those unnecessary items on the desk top 3 or on the floor below the desk top 3, etc.
[0090] As a result, the booth 1A allows users to effectively use the indoor space Sr, even though the indoor space Sr is limited. The limited indoor space Sr is, for example, a space of a size sufficient for a private room or a room for a small number of people. Moreover, according to booth 1A, the range of work performed on desk top 3 is less likely to be impaired. To explain further, in booth 1A, the range of work performed on desk top 3 that is in front of the user when seated in chair 90 is less likely to be impaired by unnecessary objects not used for that work being present above or below desk top 3, etc.
[0091] On the other hand, in the booth 1A, there is no foot space Sf below the storage top board 4 like the desk top board 3. As a result, the user 100 sitting on the chair 90 cannot put his / her feet 105 below the storage top board 4. Therefore, in the booth 1A, there is no risk that the user 100 will mistakenly use the storage top 4 as a desk top for work.
[0092] As shown in FIG. 6 and other figures, the lower part of the storage top plate 4 of the booth 1A is covered with a partition wall 41 that forms an internal space Sn. For this reason, in the booth 1A, the user 100 does not expose objects stored or installed in the internal space Sn formed by the partition wall 41 of the storage top board 4 below the storage top board 4. Also, in the booth 1A, the user 100 does not accidentally come into contact with objects stored or installed in the internal space Sn. Furthermore, in the booth 1A, the presence of the partition wall 41 prevents the user 100 sitting on the chair 90 from putting his / her feet 105 below the storage top board 4.
[0093] In addition, in the booth 1A, a storage top board 4 is disposed in a position opposite to the desk top board 3, as shown in FIG. As a result, in the booth 1A, the storage top 4 is less likely to impede the movement of the user 100 than when the storage top 4 is disposed on the inner wall 14i of the right side portion 14 directly beside the desk top 3 or on the inner wall 12i of the adjacent rear portion 12. Also, it becomes easier to ensure a movement range and working space for the user 100 in the indoor space Sr.
[0094] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 3, 4(B), etc., the booth 1A is arranged such that the desk top 3 and the storage top 4 are in contact with the inner walls 13i, 14i of the left side portion 13 and the right side portion 14 that face each other in the indoor space Sr. This allows the booth 1A to utilize the indoor space Sr more effectively than when the desk top 3 and the storage top 4 are arranged not in contact with the opposing inner walls 13i, 14i. Also, by adjusting the position of the entrance door 17, it becomes easier to ensure ease of entry and exit for the user 100 into the indoor space Sr.
[0095] Next, in booth 1A, user 100 can use cooling and heating equipment 51, which is one of facility devices 5, by operating remote control device 67.
[0096] At this time, the remote control device 67 is installed on a part 45b of the sloped portion 45 on the rear side of the storage top board 4 in a state inclined obliquely backward, as shown in FIG. For this reason, in the booth 1A, the user 100 can easily see the operation surface of the remote control device 67 and operate it, compared to when the remote control device 67 is installed on the flat surface on the top board 4 or on the inner wall 13i of the left side part 13 at the rear of the top board 4. As a result, the user 100 can easily handle the remote control device 67.
[0097] The air conditioner 51 is installed in an internal space Sn formed by a partition wall 41 below the storage top plate 4. Therefore, the cooling and heating equipment 51 is not seen by the user 100 and has almost no presence. Moreover, the cooling and heating equipment 51 does not give the user 100 a visual sense of oppression.
[0098] In the booth 1A, when the cooling and heating equipment 51 is operated, cold air Ac or hot air Ah is blown out from the air outlet 48 as shown in FIG.
[0099] At this time, in the air conditioner 51, the first unit 52 and the second unit 55 work together to generate hot air or cold air. 8, the first unit 52 generates warm air or cold air by heat exchange of air Ai from the indoor space Sr taken in through the air intake 47 through a heat exchanger 53 combined with a refrigerant circulation mechanism 59. The first unit 52 sends out the generated warm air Ah or cold air Ac to the indoor space Sr through the outlet 48 by the blower fan 54. In the heat exchanger 53, the warm air or cold air is generated by switching the flow direction of the refrigerant circulated by the refrigerant circulation mechanism 59, for example.
[0100] 8, the second unit 55 exchanges heat with the air As outside the booth 1A taken in from the outside air intake 15j by an intake fan 57A through a heat exchanger 56 combined with a refrigerant circulation mechanism 59. The refrigerant circulation mechanism 59 performs operations such as compressing the refrigerant through a compressor 58.
[0101] In addition, in the booth 1A, the air outlet 48 is located on the rear side of the storage top plate 4. Therefore, in the booth 1A, it is easier for the user 100 to place baggage 170B that is not required for working on the desk top 3 on the storage top 4, compared to when the air outlet 48 is provided on the front end 4a side of the storage top 4. In addition, the air outlet 48 is disposed in a part 45b of the slope portion 45 at the rear of the storage shed top plate 4. Therefore, in booth 1A, compared to when the air outlet 48 is provided flush with the storage top plate 4, the air outlet 48 is not blocked by the baggage 170B placed by the user 100, making it easier to regulate the temperature of the indoor space Sr.
[0102] Furthermore, in the booth 1A, as shown in FIG. 11, cold air Ac or hot air Ah is blown out obliquely upward from an outlet 48 provided in a sloped portion 45 at the rear of the storage top plate 4. At this time, the cold air Ac and the warm air Ah are each blown out so as to proceed toward the upper vicinity of the desk top 3, which is placed in an opposing position to the storage top 4, as illustrated by the dashed line with an arrow or the solid line in Figure 11.
[0103] This allows the cool air Ac and the warm air Ah to reach the user 100 located between the storage top board 4 and the desk top board 3 efficiently via a relatively short route. Of these, the cool air Ac is blown out obliquely upward, and since it is heavier (easier to descend) than the warm air Ah, it gradually moves downward and flows to reach the user 100. Also, since the warm air Ah is lighter (easier to rise) than the cool air Ac, it tends to rise and move forward, but since the warm air Ah is blown out from the outlet 48 at a position lower than the head of the user 100 and closer to the user 100, it flows in a manner that makes it easier to reach the user 100. As a result, according to the booth 1A, the user 100 can satisfactorily receive cool air or warm air from the air-conditioning and heating equipment 51. Also, in the booth 1A, the temperature of the indoor space Sr is satisfactorily regulated by the air-conditioning and heating equipment 51, so that the user 100 can comfortably carry out work or the like in the indoor space Sr.
[0104] In addition, in booth 1A, as shown in FIG. 8 etc., a first unit 52 and a second unit 55 of heating and cooling equipment 51 are arranged in an internal space Sn formed by a partition wall 41 below the storage top plate 4. Therefore, according to the booth 1A, compared to a case where one unit of the cooling and heating equipment 51, for example, the first unit 52, is disposed within the indoor space Sr, the first unit 52 is not exposed within the indoor space Sr. As a result, the booth 1A makes effective use of the indoor space Sr. In addition, the user 100 does not feel a sense of oppression due to the presence of the first unit 52 exposed in the indoor space Sr, and the range of work on the desk top 3 is less likely to be impaired.
[0105] In contrast, when one unit 52X of the cooling and heating equipment is provided as an indoor unit at the upper part (high place) of the inner wall 12i of the rear portion 12, as in the comparative booth 1X illustrated in FIG. 16, the following results are obtained.
[0106] That is, in this case, the cool air Ac is likely to reach the user 100 well because the unit 52X as an indoor unit is located above the user 100, but the warm air Ah tends to have difficulty reaching the user's feet in particular. Reference numeral 521 in Fig. 16(A) denotes the air outlet of the unit 52X. Incidentally, in this comparative booth 1X, one unit 52X of the air conditioning equipment is exposed in the indoor space Sr, so that the presence of the unit 52X tends to make the user feel a sense of oppression. In addition, if the user 100 is a tall person, there is a risk that the user 100 will hit his / her head against the unit 52X serving as an indoor unit.
[0107] In addition, in the comparative booth 1X, as shown in FIG. 16(A), a storage top board 4X that is too low compared to the desk top board 3 is installed. If the storage top plate 4X is installed at a height that is too low, the user 100 may not easily notice the presence of the storage top plate 4X and may accidentally touch it. There is also a risk that the storage top plate 4X may be mistakenly used as a step stool or a chair.
[0108] Furthermore, in booth 1A, compared to a case where one unit of the air conditioning and heating equipment 51, for example, second unit 55, is disposed outside the booth, there is no need to secure space outside booth 1A to install one unit (55) of the air conditioning and heating equipment. In addition, there is no need to secure space for performing maintenance work on that one unit (55). This allows a plurality of booths 1A to be installed close to each other for use, which is advantageous in that a larger number of booths 1A can be installed in a particularly small installation space.
[0109] In contrast to this, when one unit 55X of the cooling and heating equipment is installed as an outdoor unit on the outside of the rear portion 12, as in the comparative booth 1X illustrated in FIG. 16, the following results are obtained.
[0110] That is, outside the booth 1X, for example, behind the rear portion 12, a space must be secured for installing a unit 55X as an outdoor unit. Also, outside the booth 1X, a space must be secured for performing maintenance work on the unit 55X. Furthermore, outside the booth 1X, ancillary parts such as a connecting pipe 551 for connecting the unit 55X as an outdoor unit and the unit 52X as an indoor unit must be provided. For this reason, the booth 1X to be compared cannot be installed close to a plurality of booths 1A on the side where the respective spaces are secured in order to secure the installation space and the maintenance work space.
[0111] Furthermore, in the booth 1A, as shown in FIG. 8 etc., an evaporator 61, which is another example of the facility equipment 5, is installed in the internal space Sn below the storage top plate 4. The evaporator 61 atomizes the drain water generated in the heat exchangers 53, 56 during operation of the air conditioning and heating equipment 51. Thereafter, the evaporator 61 discharges the atomized drain water to the outside of the booth body 10 through the exhaust port 15k in the floor portion 15 of the booth body 10 via a duct 66 or the like as exemplified in Figures 8 and 11. Therefore, according to booth 1A, the mist of the drain water generated by evaporator 61 is diffused outside booth 1A, making it less noticeable to users 100, compared to when evaporator 61 is installed outside partition wall 41 or outside booth body 10.
[0112] Furthermore, in booth 1A, the height h2 of storage top 4 is set to be approximately the same as the height h1 of desk top 3, as shown in FIG. 4(B).
[0113] Therefore, according to booth 1A, user 100 can place baggage 170B on storage top 4 more easily than in a case where storage top 4 is higher than desk top 3.
[0114] Furthermore, in the case where a chair with a reclining function is installed as the chair 90, as shown in FIG. 12, it becomes easier to ensure the reclining angle α of the backrest 92. In other words, when using a chair 90 with a reclining function, when the backrest 92 is tilted toward the storage top 4, the backrest 92 is less likely to collide with the front end 4a of the storage top 4, and can be fully reclined. In Fig. 12, reference numeral 91 denotes the seat portion, and reference numeral 93 denotes the legs. This allows the user 100 to rest in the reclining chair 90 in the interior space Sr. This allows the interior space Sr to be used effectively in the booth 1A.
[0115] Furthermore, in booth 1A, the user 100 can easily notice the storage top 4, and there is less risk of contacting it when moving around, compared to when the storage top 4 is lower than the desk top 3. Also, there is less risk of the storage top 4 being mistakenly used as, for example, a step stool or chair, due to the storage top 4 being too low.
[0116] In addition, in the booth 1A, as shown in FIG. 3, FIG. 4(B), FIG. 5(B), etc., a light shielding plate 29 is installed on the lighting equipment . As illustrated in Fig. 11, the light shielding plate 29 blocks the light emitted from the lighting device 28 by a predetermined light shielding range Es to restrict the range of illumination. The light shielding plate 29 illustrated in Fig. 11 restricts the light Kd at the lower limit of the light shielding range Es to pass, for example, near the end of the desk top 3 closer to the storage top 4. The light shielding plate 29 illustrated in Fig. 11 also restricts the light Ku at the uppermost limit of the light shielding range Es to travel in, for example, a substantially horizontal direction.
[0117] This allows the user 100 sitting on the chair 90 and working on the desk top 3 to work comfortably without being exposed to direct light from the lighting device 28. In addition, when the user 100 stands in the indoor space Sr, the direct light from the lighting device 28 is difficult to see and is not dazzling.
[0118] In addition, in booth 1A, as shown in FIG. 3, an opening button 72 for entrance / exit door 17 and an emergency forced unlock button 73 are provided on the inner wall 11i of front portion 11 near handle 17c of entrance / exit door 17.
[0119] For this reason, with booth 1A, the user 100 can quickly unlock the entrance door 17 without getting lost in the location next to the entrance door 17, compared to when the open button 72 or the forced unlock button 73 is provided in a part of the indoor space Sr away from the handle 17c of the inner wall 11i on which the entrance door 17 is located.
[0120] Variations. The present invention is not limited to the configuration exemplified as the first embodiment, and various modifications, alterations, and combinations are possible without departing from the spirit of the inventions described in the claims. Therefore, the present invention also includes, for example, the following modifications.
[0121] As in a booth 1B of a first modified example illustrated in FIG. 13, an outlet 46 may be provided on an inner wall 13i of the left side surface portion 13 behind the storage top plate 4 in the indoor space Sr. When this outlet 46 is provided, it becomes easier to place and use electrical appliances that draw electricity from the outlet 46 on the storage top plate 4, compared to when there is no outlet 46 on the inner wall 13i behind the storage top plate 4. In this case, electrical appliances include, for example, humidifiers, air purifiers, electronic devices, portable printers, small projectors, auxiliary lighting, etc.
[0122] Also, like a booth 1B of a first modified example illustrated in FIG. 13, an air outlet 49 for blowing out cold air and warm air generated by a cooling and heating device 51 may be provided on a side surface of a partition wall 41 of a storage top plate 4. 13 is provided at the top of the side surface facing the desk top 3, but it may also be provided at the side surface facing the access door 17. When providing the air outlet 49, the position of the air intake 47 is adjusted as necessary. When the air outlet 49 is provided, a part of the storage shed top plate 4 is not sacrificed for the installation space of the air outlet, and the entire upper surface of the storage shed top plate 4 can be effectively utilized, compared to the case where the air outlet 49 is not provided in the partition wall 41. Specifically, it is possible to omit providing the sloped portion 45 in the first embodiment at the rear end of the storage shed top plate 4.
[0123] Furthermore, like a booth 1C of a modified example 2 illustrated in FIG. 14, a storage space Ss may be provided below the storage top plate 4. The storage space Ss shown in FIG. 14 is divided into three storage spaces Ss1, Ss2, and Ss3 by providing one storage shelf 82 and one vertical partition plate 83 to partition the internal space of a box-shaped outer frame 81. When this divided storage space Ss is provided, compared to the case where there is no divided storage space Ss below the storage top 4, baggage 170 (particularly baggage 170B) brought by the user 100 can be stored in the storage space Ss in addition to being placed on the storage top 4. This also makes it possible to utilize the indoor space Sr in the booth 1C. In addition, the range of work on the desk top 3 is not impaired by unnecessary items not used for work being placed on the desk top 3.
[0124] In addition, as in a booth 1D of a third modified example illustrated in FIG. 15, a second display device 78 may be provided on an inner wall 12i of the rear portion 12 of the booth main body . The second display device 78 may be, for example, a device with a screen of the same size as the display device 21 provided on the inner wall 14i of the right side portion 14 of the booth main body 10, or a device with a screen larger than that of the display device 21. If a second display device 78 is provided, for example, when conducting a video conference (web conference) or the like between colleagues, business partners, colleagues, etc., images can be displayed on the large screen of the second display device 78 to exchange information and facilitate communication. This allows the user 100 to more effectively utilize the indoor space Sr in the booth 1D of the modified example 3. Furthermore, in the booth 1D, it becomes easier for the user 100 to perform work in the indoor space Sr.
[0125] The internal space Sn formed by the partition wall 41 below the storage top plate 4 can be configured to accommodate equipment such as a humidifier as the built-in facility equipment 5 instead of the air conditioner 51. The internal space Sn can also be configured to be used as a storage space for storing the baggage 170 of the user 100.
[0126] Cooling and heating equipment 51 is not limited to being configured to start operation when user 100 operates remote control device 67, but may be configured to automatically start a predetermined time before the start of the reserved time. In this configuration, the user 100 can start work or the like in the comfortable temperature-controlled indoor space Sr of the booth immediately after use.
[0127] The planar shape, size, and other configurations of the desk top 3 and the storage top 4 can be changed as appropriate. In addition, for example, the user can use the desk top 3 as a main work top and the storage top 4 as a secondary work top. The type and number of chairs installed in the booths can also be changed as appropriate.
[0128] (Additional Note) (((1))) A booth body having an interior space and an entrance door; A first tabletop is disposed in the interior space with a foot space downwardly provided for the feet of a user sitting on the chair; A second tabletop is disposed in the interior space with a chair installation space between the first tabletop and the second tabletop; A booth equipped with: (((2))) The booth according to (((1))), wherein the second tabletop does not have the foot space below. (((3))) The booth according to ((1))) or (((2))), wherein the second top plate is provided with a partition wall forming an internal space below. (((4))) The booth according to (((3))), in which equipment is installed in the interior space. (((5))) The booth according to (((4))), wherein a set of heating and cooling equipment having a heat exchanger is installed in the internal space as the facility equipment. (((6))) The booth described in (((5))) has an evaporator disposed in the interior space, which turns the drain water generated from the heat exchanger into mist and discharges it to the outside through the floor of the interior space. (((7))) A booth as described in (((5))) has an outlet at a rear end of the second tabletop opposite to a front end close to the first tabletop, for blowing out cold air and warm air generated by the air conditioning and heating equipment into the indoor space. (((8))) The rear end of the second top plate is provided with a slope portion that rises obliquely rearward, The booth according to (((7))), wherein the air outlet is provided on the sloped portion. (((9))) A booth as described in (((8))), in which a remote control device for operating the heating and cooling equipment is installed on a part of the sloped portion so as to face diagonally upward. (((10))) The booth according to any one of ((1)) to (((9))), wherein the second tabletop is disposed in a position opposite the first tabletop. (((11))) The first tabletop and the second tabletop are arranged in contact with opposing inner walls of the indoor space, respectively. (((12))) The booth described in any one of ((1))) to (((11))), wherein the second tabletop has a height from the floor of the indoor space that is approximately the same as the height of the first tabletop from the floor. (((13))) The second top plate is positioned away from an inner wall of the indoor space on which the access door is provided. (((14))) The entrance door has a handle and is an automatically locking door, A booth as described in any one of ((1)) to (((13))), in which an operation button for releasing the lock is provided in a portion of the interior wall of the indoor space on which the entrance door is located, close to the handle. (((15))) A booth as described in any one of ((1))) to (((14))), wherein the entrance door is a sliding door. (((16))) The booth according to any one of ((1)) to ((14)) above, wherein an electrical outlet is provided on an inner wall behind the second tabletop in the indoor space. (((17))) The booth according to (((5))) has an air outlet in the partition wall for blowing out the cold air and warm air generated by the air conditioning and heating equipment. (((18))) The booth according to any one of (((1))) to (((17))), wherein the second tabletop is provided with a partitioned storage space below.
[0129] According to the booth of (((1))), in a booth having limited interior space, the interior space can be utilized more effectively than in a booth that has only one tabletop for use by a user sitting in a chair. According to the booth of (((2))), compared to a case in which there is foot space below the second tabletop, it is possible to prevent users from mistakenly using the second tabletop as the first tabletop. The booth of (((3))) can discourage users from using the area below the second tabletop and encourage them to use the area above the second tabletop, compared to a booth in which there is no partition wall forming an internal space below the second tabletop. According to the booth of (((4))), even if equipment is installed in the internal space below the second tabletop, the equipment is not exposed below the second tabletop, and there is no risk of users accidentally coming into contact with the equipment. With the booth of (((5))), no part of the heating and cooling equipment is exposed within the indoor space, compared to when only part of the heating and cooling equipment set is placed within the indoor space, and the indoor space can be utilized more effectively. Furthermore, with the booth of (((5))), there is no need to secure space outside the booth for installing part of the heating and cooling equipment set, or for performing maintenance work on that part of the set, as compared to when part of the heating and cooling equipment set is placed outside the booth. In the booth of (((6))), the mist of drain water generated by the evaporator is less noticeable to users than in a case where the evaporator is installed outside the internal space of the partition wall or outside the booth. According to the booth of (((7))), it is easier for users to place their baggage on the second top plate than when an air outlet is provided at the front end of the second top plate closer to the first top plate. In the booth of (((8))), the air outlet is not blocked by the user's baggage, compared to when the air outlet is provided flush with the second top plate, making it easier to regulate the temperature in the indoor space. According to the booth of (((9))), it is easier for users to handle the remote control device compared to when the remote control device is installed on the flat surface of the second tabletop or on the inner wall behind the second tabletop. In the booth of (((10))), the second top is less likely to hinder the movement of the user within the indoor space, compared to when the second top is positioned directly beside the first top or on the adjacent interior wall, making it easier to ensure the user's range of movement and working space. With the booth of (((11))), compared to a case in which the first and second tabletops are positioned not adjacent to opposing interior walls, the indoor space can be utilized more effectively while the position of the entrance and exit doors can be adjusted to ensure ease of entry and exit for users to the indoor space. According to the booth of (((12))), it is easier to place objects on the second tabletop compared to when the second tabletop is higher than the first tabletop, and when a chair with a reclining function is installed, it is easier to ensure the desired angle of the backrest. Furthermore, with the booth of (((12))), compared to when the second tabletop is lower than the first tabletop, users are more likely to notice the second tabletop and are less likely to come into contact with it, and there is also less risk of the second tabletop being mistakenly used as a step stool or chair. In the booth of (((13))), an open space is secured between the inner wall on which the access door is located and the second top plate, compared to when the second top plate is positioned adjacent to the inner wall on which the access door is located, making it easier for users to enter and exit through the opening with the access door open. With the booth of (((14))), the operation to unlock the entrance door can be performed quickly and without hesitation next to the entrance door, compared to when the operation button is provided in a part of the indoor space away from the handle on the inner wall to which the entrance door hinges. According to the booth of (((15))), compared to when the entrance door is a sliding door or a folding door, the entrance door does not protrude inward or outward when opened, and the entrance door does not narrow the interior space or areas such as the aisle in front of the entrance door of the booth. According to the booth of (((16))), it becomes easier to place and use electrical appliances that draw power from an outlet on the second tabletop than if there were no outlets on the inner wall behind the second tabletop. According to the booth of (((17))), compared to a case where no air outlet is provided in the partition wall, a portion of the second tabletop is not sacrificed to make space for the air outlet, and the entire area of the second tabletop can be used effectively. According to the booth of (((18))), in comparison with a case where there is no separate storage space below the second tabletop, the user's baggage can be stored in the storage space in addition to being placed on the second tabletop, thereby making effective use of the interior space. [Explanation of symbols]
[0130] 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D...Booth 3...Desk top (example of the first table top) 4...Storage top (example of the second top) 4a…Front end of storage top 4b…Rear end of storage top 5…Equipment 10…Booth body 11i...Front interior wall (an example of an interior wall where an entrance door is installed) 13i, 14i... Inner walls of the left and right side surfaces (examples of opposing inner walls) 15i…Inner wall of the bottom part (an example of the floor surface) 17...Entrance door 17c…Handle 41...Partition wall 45…Slope 45b...Part of the slope 48,49…Air outlet 51... Heating and cooling equipment (an example of facility equipment) 52…First unit 53...Heat exchanger (included in the first unit) 55…Second unit 56...Heat exchanger (included in the second unit) 61...Evaporator (an example of facility equipment) 67...Remote control device 100…user 105...feet 170, 170A, 170B…Baggage Ei…Chair installation space Sf…foot space Sn…Internal space Sr…Indoor space Ss…Containment space
Claims
1. a booth body having an interior space and an entrance door; a first tabletop disposed in the interior space with a foot space downwardly opened for the feet of a user sitting on the chair; a second tabletop disposed in the interior space with a chair installation space between the first tabletop and the second tabletop; A booth equipped with:
2. The booth according to claim 1 , wherein the second top plate does not have the foot space below it.
3. The booth according to claim 1, wherein the second top plate is provided with a partition wall that forms an internal space below.
4. The booth according to claim 3, wherein equipment is installed in the interior space.
5. 5. The booth according to claim 4, wherein a set of heating and cooling equipment having a heat exchanger is installed as the facility equipment in the interior space.
6. 6. The booth according to claim 5, wherein an evaporator is disposed in the interior space, which atomizes the drain water generated from the heat exchanger and discharges it to the outside through the floor of the interior space.
7. The booth described in claim 5, wherein an outlet is provided at the rear end of the second tabletop opposite to the front end close to the first tabletop, for blowing out the cold air and warm air generated by the heating and cooling equipment into the indoor space.
8. a slope portion that rises obliquely rearward is provided at the rear end portion of the second top plate, The booth according to claim 7, wherein the air outlet is provided on the sloped surface.
9. 9. The booth according to claim 8, wherein a remote control device for operating the heating and cooling equipment is installed on a part of the sloped surface so as to face obliquely upward.
10. The booth according to claim 1 , wherein the second top plate is disposed in a position opposite to the first top plate.
11. The booth according to claim 1 , wherein the first tabletop and the second tabletop are disposed in contact with opposing inner walls of the interior space.
12. 2. The booth according to claim 1, wherein the second top plate has a height from the floor of the interior space that is substantially the same as the height of the first top plate from the floor.
13. The booth according to claim 1 , wherein the second top plate is positioned away from an inner wall of the interior space on which the access door is provided.
14. The entrance door has a handle and is an automatically locking door, 2. The booth according to claim 1, wherein an operation button for unlocking the lock is provided on an inner wall of the interior space on which the entrance door is disposed, in a position close to the handle.
15. 15. The booth of claim 14, wherein the access door is a sliding door.
16. The booth according to claim 1, wherein an outlet is provided on an inner wall of the interior space behind the second top panel.
17. The booth according to claim 5, wherein the partition wall is provided with an outlet for blowing out the cold air and the warm air generated by the heating and cooling equipment.
18. The booth according to claim 1 , wherein the second top plate has a partitioned storage space below it.
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