Top plate structure and furniture

Abstract

To provide a top plate structure and furniture in which a decorative part is hard to be scratched.SOLUTION: A top plate structure includes a tabular top plate, and a stile material arranged in a rear side of the top plate. The stile material has: a decorative part provided in an exposed region; and a protrusion located in a lower side and a further rear side than a lower end in the decorative part, the protrusion projecting downward.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a tabletop structure and furniture. [Background technology]

[0002] Ceramic countertops have a high design quality and are widely used as countertops for kitchen counters and bathroom vanities in homes and stores. A reinforcing material may be placed on the underside of the ceramic countertop to reinforce the countertop. The reinforcing material is made of aluminum, for example, and is located on the underside of the countertop.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a countertop structure that improves the design of a counter having a top by decorating the side portion of a frame material that constitutes part of the side of the counter with a ceramic look. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2022-021889 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] For example, when drawers or a dishwasher are installed on a kitchen counter, which is a piece of furniture in the kitchen, there is a problem that cooking utensils or dishes taken out of the drawers or dishwasher come into contact with the frames, easily causing scratches on the decorative surface.

[0006] The present disclosure has been made in consideration of the above points, and aims to provide a tabletop structure and furniture in which scratches are less likely to occur on the decorated surface. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] A first aspect of the present disclosure is a top plate structure comprising a plate-shaped top plate member and a frame material arranged on the back side of the top plate member, the frame material having a decorative portion provided in an exposed area and a convex portion located below and rearward of a lower end of the decorative portion and protruding downward. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a piece of furniture according to a first embodiment. [Diagram 2] Cross section taken along line AA in FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged view of the periphery of the wall portion in FIG. 2. [Figure 4] A cross-sectional view of multiple frames arranged with the front sides of the side wall portions flush with each other. [Diagram 5] Cross-sectional view of the tabletop structure and drawer. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of a top plate structure according to a second embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the tabletop structure and furniture of the present disclosure will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 6. The following embodiment shows one aspect of the present disclosure, does not limit the disclosure, and can be modified as desired within the scope of the technical idea of ​​the present disclosure. In addition, in the following drawings, the scale of each structure is different from the actual structure in order to make each configuration easier to understand.

[0010] In the following embodiment, an example will be described in which the furniture having the tabletop structure of the present disclosure is a kitchen counter 1. Hereinafter, the kitchen counter 1 will simply be referred to as counter 1. In this embodiment, an island-type kitchen counter will be described as an example. The drawings appropriately show the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis. The direction along the Z-axis is the up-down direction. The direction along the X-axis is one of the horizontal directions perpendicular to the up-down direction. The direction along the Y-axis is the horizontal direction perpendicular to the up-down direction that is perpendicular to the X-axis. In the following description, the direction along the X-axis is called the "front-back direction X", the direction along the Y-axis is called the "left-right direction Y", and the direction along the Z-axis is called the "up-down direction Z". The side of the up-down direction Z toward which the arrow of the Z-axis points is the upper side, and the opposite side of the up-down direction Z toward which the arrow of the Z-axis points is the lower side. The side of the up-down direction X toward which the arrow of the X-axis points is the front side, and the opposite side of the up-down direction X toward which the arrow of the X-axis points is the rear side. The side in which the Y-axis arrow points in the left-right direction Y is the right side, and the side opposite to the side in which the Y-axis arrow points in the left-right direction Y is the left side. The left-right direction Y corresponds to a cross direction that crosses the up-down direction Z.

[0011] [First embodiment] 1, the counter 1 of the first embodiment is a member having a generally rectangular parallelepiped shape that is long in the left-right direction Y. The counter 1 includes a furniture main body 2, a tabletop structure 3, a stove 91, and a sink 92. When a user stands facing the stove 91 or the sink 92, the user's side is the front, and the right side as seen by the user is the right side.

[0012] The furniture main body 2 is a roughly rectangular parallelepiped structure placed on the floor. The furniture main body 2 is equipped with a storage section, a dishwasher, etc. inside. The storage section can store items such as kitchen equipment such as a stove 91, a sink 92, a faucet 93, and kitchen utensils such as pots, cooking utensils, and tableware. The storage section is provided with shelves, drawers 22, etc., in an area other than the area where the kitchen equipment is stored.

[0013] The tabletop structure 3 is installed on the upper side of the furniture main body 2. The tabletop structure 3 includes a tabletop member 30 and a frame member 40.

[0014] As shown in FIG. 2, the tabletop member 30 includes a tabletop main body 31, a tabletop support plate 32, and a frame support member 33.

[0015] As shown in FIG. 1, the tabletop body 31 is a flat plate-shaped member. The plate surface of the tabletop body 31 faces the vertical direction Z. The tabletop body 31 is a substantially rectangular member when viewed from the vertical direction Z. The tabletop body 31 is made of ceramic, for example. The tabletop body 31 may be made of stone, glass, or the like. The tabletop body 31 has an opening formed in a portion where the stove 91 and the sink 92 are installed. The stove 91 and the sink 92 are installed in the opening portion of the tabletop body 31. As shown in FIG. 2, an inclined surface 31a is formed on the top and bottom of the edge of the tabletop body 31. The inclined surface 31a makes the tabletop body 31 look slim in appearance. The material for forming the tabletop body 31 can be appropriately set.

[0016] The tabletop support plate 32 is disposed below the tabletop main body 31, for example, in a portion other than the peripheral portion of the tabletop main body 31. The tabletop support plate 32 is in contact with the lower surface 31d of the tabletop main body 31 and is joined to the tabletop main body 31. The tabletop support plate 32 is a flat plate-shaped member. The plate surface of the tabletop support plate 32 faces the vertical direction Z. The tabletop support plate 32 supports the tabletop main body 31 from below. The member supporting the tabletop main body 31 is not limited to the tabletop support plate 32 formed in a flat plate shape, but may be a member formed in a lattice shape, and the shape can be set appropriately.

[0017] The frame support material 33 is disposed on the lower side of the tabletop support plate 32, inside the frame material 40 in a plan view. If the frame material 40 is disposed at the front edge of the tabletop main body 31, the frame support material 33 is disposed at the lower side of the tabletop support plate 32 and the rear side of the frame material 40. If the frame material 40 is disposed at the rear edge of the tabletop main body 31, the frame support material 33 is disposed at the lower side of the tabletop support plate 32 and the front side of the frame material 40. If the frame material 40 is disposed at the left edge of the tabletop main body 31, the frame support material 33 is disposed at the lower side of the tabletop support plate 32 and to the right of the frame material 40. If the frame material 40 is disposed at the right edge of the tabletop main body 31, the frame support material 33 is disposed at the lower side of the tabletop support plate 32 and to the left of the frame material 40.

[0018] The frame support material 33 is a long member extending along the edge of the tabletop support plate 32. The frame support material 33 is joined to the tabletop support plate 32 from below. The frame support material 33 is made of wood, for example. The shape and material of the frame support material 33 can be set as appropriate.

[0019] A front surface 33f of the frame support material 33 is located forward of a front surface 32f of the top board support plate 32. A front surface 33f of the frame support material 33 is located closer to the frame material 40 than a front surface 32f of the top board support plate 32.

[0020] The frame material 40 is disposed below the tabletop main body 31, outside the tabletop support plate 32 and the frame support material 33 in a plan view. The frame material 40 is disposed directly below the edge of the tabletop main body 31. The frame material 40 is fixed to the tabletop main body 31, for example, with an adhesive. The frame material 40 is a long member extending along the edge of the tabletop main body 31. The frame material 40 is located on the back side of the tabletop main body 31. The frame material 40 is made of a metal, such as an aluminum alloy, for example. The material from which the frame material 40 is formed can be set as appropriate.

[0021] The frame 40 has a rectangular cylindrical shape and includes a side wall portion 41, a side wall portion 42, an upper wall portion 43, a lower wall portion 44, a recessed portion 45, and a protruding portion 46.

[0022] The frame material 40 may be a frame material in which the front side, which is the +X side, is the exposed area 41B, a frame material in which the rear side, which is the -X side, is the exposed area 41B, a frame material in which the right side, which is the +Y side, is the exposed area 41B, and a frame material in which the left side, which is the -Y side, is the exposed area 41B. The frame material 40 shown in FIG. 2 is an example of a frame material in which the front side, which is the +X side, is the kitchen side and is the exposed area 41B. Below, the frame material 40 in which the exposed area 41B is the front kitchen side will be representatively described, but the same applies to a frame material in which the rear side is the exposed area 41B, a frame material in which the right side is the exposed area 41B, and a frame material in which the left side is the exposed area 41B.

[0023] The side wall portion 41 is located at the front of the frame material 40 and extends in the vertical direction Z in a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the frame material 40. The side wall portion 41 has a decorative portion 41A on the front surface. The decorative portion 41A is provided in an exposed area 41B of the side wall portion 41. The exposed area 41B is located at the front side of the side wall portion 41. The area of ​​the side wall portion 41 other than the decorative portion 41A is a non-decorated portion. By deliberately providing a non-decorated portion in the side wall portion 41, it is possible to prevent the paint from being discolored even if a cooking utensil or the like comes into contact with it.

[0024] The decorative portion 41A is formed on the surface of the exposed region 41B by, for example, painting or coating. The side wall portion 42 is located on the rear side of the frame material 40 and extends in the up-down direction Z in a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the frame material 40. The side wall portion 42 is supported by the front surface 33f of the frame support material 33 from the rear side.

[0025] The upper wall portion 43 is located on the upper side of the frame material 40 and extends in the front-rear direction X in a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the frame material 40. The frame material 40 is fixed to the lower surface 31d of the top plate body 31 of the top plate member 30 via an adhesive at the upper wall portion 43. The lower wall portion 44 is located on the lower side of the frame material 40 and extends in the front-rear direction X in a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the frame material 40. The intersection of the lower wall portion 44 and the side wall portion 41 is R-chamfered. An arc portion 47 having an arc shape is provided at the intersection of the lower wall portion 44 and the side wall portion 41 in a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the frame material 40. The decorative portion 41A is formed up to the upper end of the arc portion 47, but may be formed across the arc portion 47.

[0026] As shown in Fig. 3, the protrusion 46 is located below and rearward of the lower end of the decorative portion 41A, and protrudes downward. The protrusion 46 protrudes downward locally from the lower wall portion 44. The front surface 46a of the protrusion 46 extends in the up-down direction Z. The front surface 46a is located forward of the rear surface of the side wall portion 41. As the front surface 46a of the protrusion 46 is located forward of the rear surface of the side wall portion 41, the side wall portion 41 and the protrusion 46 partially overlap in the front-to-rear direction.

[0027] The rear surface 46b of the protrusion 46 is inclined in a direction toward the rear as it moves from the bottom to the top. Since the surface 46b is inclined in a direction toward the rear as it moves from the bottom to the top, the dimension of the protrusion 46 in the front-to-rear direction X gradually increases from the bottom to the top. Since the dimension of the protrusion 46 in the front-to-rear direction X gradually increases from the bottom to the top, the impact resistance of the protrusion 46 can be increased.

[0028] The angle θ of a line segment connecting the lower end of the decorative portion 41A and the lower end of the surface 46a of the protrusion 46 with respect to the horizontal is 60° or less.

[0029] As shown in FIG. 2, the recess 45 is provided in the upper wall portion 43. The recess 45 is recessed downward from the upper wall portion 43. The recess 45 is disposed near the side wall portion 41 in the front-rear direction X, and away from the decorative portion 41A to the rear. The recess 45 can accommodate adhesive when the upper wall portion 43 is fixed to the lower surface 31d of the top plate main body 31 via the adhesive. Since the recess 45 can accommodate adhesive, it is possible to prevent the adhesive from leaking out and being exposed in the exposed region 41B when the upper wall portion 43 is fixed to the lower surface 31d of the top plate main body 31 via the adhesive.

[0030] The position of the recess 45 in the front-rear direction X is a range including the position of the protrusion 46 in the front-rear direction X. The recess 45 overlaps with the protrusion 46 in the up-down direction Z. The position of the recess 45 in the front-rear direction corresponds to the protrusion 46, and the depth downward corresponds to the amount of downward protrusion of the protrusion 46. As shown in FIG. 4, before arranging the frame members 40 on the back side of the tabletop member 30 as the tabletop structure 3, when the frame members 40 are stacked side by side with the front surfaces of the sidewall portions 41 flush with each other, the recess 45 fits into the protrusions 46 of the adjacent frame members 40. By fitting the protrusions 46 of the adjacent frame members 40 into the recess 45, the frame members 40 can be stacked side by side in the up-down direction Z.

[0031] For multiple stacked frame members 40 with the front surfaces of the side wall portion 41 flush with each other, a decorative portion 41A can be formed, for example, by painting, in the exposed area 41B of the side wall portion 41. When forming the decorative portion 41A, the multiple frame members 40 may be stacked, for example, in the horizontal direction instead of in the vertical direction Z.

[0032] In the tabletop structure 3 and counter 1 of the embodiment, when the convex portions 46 of adjacent frame members 40 are fitted into the concave portions 45 and positioned, multiple stacked frame members 40 can be painted continuously in the same process with the front faces of the side wall portions 41 flush to form the decorative portion 41A, improving productivity. By stacking and painting the frame members 40, it is possible to paint the decorated and non-decorated surfaces separately without the need for masking procedures.

[0033] As shown in Fig. 5, the drawer 22 has a panel 22A, a storage section 22B, and a dishwasher (not shown). For example, a cooking utensil 22C is stored in the storage section 22B. The cooking utensil 22C is, for example, a long pair of tongs. When the panel 22A is operated to pull out the storage section 22B, the cooking utensil 22C is often removed upward from the storage section 22B with, for example, its tip tilted downward. When the cooking utensil 22C is removed upward from the storage section 22B, it may come into contact with the frame 40 during the movement, causing scratches on the decorative section 41A.

[0034] Similarly, when the tableware is removed from the dishwasher, the tableware may come into contact with the frame 40 during the movement, resulting in scratches on the decorative portion 41A.

[0035] In the tabletop structure 3 and counter 1 of the embodiment, the protrusion 46 is located below and rearward of the lower end of the decorative portion 41A and protrudes downward, so that the cooking utensil 22C taken out upward from the storage portion 22B and the tableware taken out upward from the dishwasher come into contact with the protrusion 46 before coming into contact with the frame 40 during the process of movement. The cooking utensil 22C and the tableware come into contact with the protrusion 46 before coming into contact with the frame 40 during the process of movement, thereby preventing scratches on the decorative portion 41A.

[0036] For example, when cooking utensil 22C is taken out of storage section 22B with its tip tilted downward, it often tilts at an angle of 60 degrees or less with respect to the horizontal. In the tabletop structure 3 and counter 1 of the embodiment, the angle θ of the line segment connecting the lower end of decorative section 41A and the lower end of surface 46a of protrusion 46 intersects with the horizontal at 60 degrees or less, which makes it easier to prevent cooking utensil 22C from coming into contact with protrusion 46 before coming into contact with frame 40 during the process of movement, causing scratches on decorative section 41A.

[0037] In the tabletop structure 3 and counter 1 of the embodiment, the front surface 46a of the convex portion 46 is positioned further forward than the rear surface of the side wall portion 41, so that the convex portion 46 is positioned closer to the exposed area 41B, making it easier for water droplets falling along the exposed area 41B to drain at a position further forward than the drawer 22 when closed.

[0038] In the tabletop structure 3 and counter 1 of the embodiment, the rear surface 46b of the convex portion 46 is inclined toward the rear as it moves from the bottom to the top, so that the dimension of the convex portion 46 in the front-to-rear direction X gradually increases as it moves from the bottom to the top, thereby increasing the impact resistance strength of the convex portion 46.

[0039] In the tabletop structure 3 and counter 1 of the embodiment, the upper wall portion 43 has a recess 45 recessed downward, and is capable of containing adhesive when the upper wall portion 43 is fixed to the underside 31d of the tabletop main body 31 via adhesive, thereby preventing the adhesive from leaking into the exposed area 41B and becoming exposed.

[0040] In the tabletop structure 3 and counter 1 of the embodiment, when multiple frame members 40 are lined up with the recesses 45 flush with the front side of the side wall portion 41, the protrusions 46 of adjacent frame members 40 fit together, allowing multiple frame members 40 to be lined up and stacked, and the decorative portion 41A can be formed by continuously painting them in the same process, improving productivity.

[0041] [Second embodiment] A second embodiment of the tabletop structure 3 and counter 1 will be described with reference to Fig. 6. In this figure, the same elements as those in the first embodiment shown in Figs. 1 to 5 are given the same reference numerals, and their description will be omitted.

[0042] 6, in the tabletop structure 3 of the second embodiment, the protrusion 46 is provided over the entire rear side of the front surface 46a. The other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment.

[0043] In the tabletop structure 3 and counter 1 of the embodiment, in addition to obtaining the same functions and effects as the first embodiment, the convex portion 46 is not localized but is formed to have approximately the same length as the lower wall portion 44 in the front-to-rear direction, thereby making it possible to increase the impact resistance strength of the convex portion 46.

[0044] Although the preferred embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, it goes without saying that the present disclosure is not limited to the examples. The shapes and combinations of the components shown in the above examples are merely examples, and various modifications can be made based on design requirements, etc., without departing from the spirit of the present disclosure.

[0045] For example, in the embodiment, an island-type kitchen counter has been described as an example of furniture, but the furniture is not limited to this. It may be a cabinet in a bathroom, a desk with storage, or the like. It may be a wall-mounted kitchen counter or a peninsula-type kitchen counter.

[0046] The present disclosure includes the following aspects.

[0047] [1] A tabletop structure comprising: a plate-shaped tabletop member; and a frame material arranged on the back side of the tabletop member, the frame material having a decorative portion provided in an exposed area; and a convex portion located below and rearward of a lower end of the decorative portion and protruding downward.

[0048] [2] The frame material has a side wall portion located at the front and a bottom wall portion located at the bottom, the decorative portion is provided at the front of the side wall portion, and the convex portion protrudes locally downward from the bottom wall portion, in the tabletop structure described in [1].

[0049] [3] The tabletop structure described in [2], wherein the frame material has an upper wall portion located on the upper side, and the upper wall portion has a recessed portion on the lower side.

[0050] [4] The tabletop structure described in [3], wherein the recess has a front-to-rear position corresponding to the protrusion and a downward depth corresponding to the amount of downward protrusion of the protrusion.

[0051] [5] The frame member is fixed to the top plate member at the upper wall portion via an adhesive, and the recess is capable of containing the adhesive. The tabletop structure described in [3] or [4] above.

[0052] [6] A top plate structure described in any one of [2] to [5], wherein the front surface of the convex portion is located forward of the rear surface of the side wall portion.

[0053] [7] A tabletop structure described in any one of [1] to [6], wherein the rear surface of the convex portion is inclined in a direction toward the rear as it moves from the bottom to the top.

[0054] [8] A top plate structure described in any one of [1] to [7], wherein the angle at which the line segment connecting the lower end of the decorative portion and the front side of the lower end of the convex portion intersects with the horizontal is 60° or less.

[0055] [9] A piece of furniture, in which the tabletop member and the frame material are provided with a tabletop structure described in any one of [1] to [8]. [Explanation of symbols]

[0056] REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1...kitchen counter, 3...top structure, 30...top member, 40...frame, 41...side wall portion, 41A...decorative portion, 41B...exposed area, 43...upper wall portion, 44...lower wall portion, 45...recess, 46...protruding portion

Claims

1. A plate-shaped top plate member; A frame member disposed on the back side of the top plate member; Equipped with The frame material is A decorative portion provided in the exposed region; A convex portion located lower and rearward of the lower end of the decorative portion and protruding downward; A top plate structure having the above structure.

2. The frame material is A side wall portion located on the front side; A lower wall portion located on the lower side; having The decorative portion is provided on a front side of the side wall portion, The protrusion locally protrudes downward from the lower wall portion. The top plate structure according to claim 1 .

3. The frame has an upper wall portion located on an upper side, The upper wall portion has a recess recessed downward. The top plate structure according to claim 2.

4. The recess has a front-rear position corresponding to the protrusion, and a downward depth corresponding to a downward protrusion amount of the protrusion. The top plate structure according to claim 3.

5. The frame member is fixed to the top plate member at the upper wall portion via an adhesive, The recess is capable of accommodating the adhesive. The top plate structure according to claim 3.

6. A front surface of the protrusion is located forward of a rear surface of the side wall. The top plate structure according to claim 2.

7. The rear surface of the protrusion is inclined in a direction toward the rear as it goes from the lower side to the upper side. The top plate structure according to claim 2.

8. The angle at which a line segment connecting the lower end of the decorative portion and the front side at the lower end of the protrusion intersects with the horizontal is 60° or less. The top plate structure according to claim 1 .

9. A piece of furniture, comprising the tabletop member and the frame member provided with the tabletop structure according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

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