Furniture

The frame-based rod attachment system in the laundry room addresses the need for versatile storage and hanging solutions, improving efficiency and functionality by managing humidity and ventilation.

JP2025129788APending Publication Date: 2025-09-05LIXIL CORP
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JP2024026676
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JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
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Filing Date
2024-02-26
Publication Date
2025-09-05

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Technical Problem

There is a need for efficient and versatile solutions to hang and store items like cooking utensils and laundry on rod-shaped members within a laundry room setting, beyond traditional storage methods.

Method used

The design incorporates a frame with rib members and support structures that allow for the attachment of rod-shaped members, enabling the hanging and storage of items like laundry and cooking utensils, along with features like porous tiles to manage humidity and ventilation.

Benefits of technology

This configuration enhances the functionality of the laundry room by allowing efficient item storage and drying, while maintaining humidity control and ventilation, thus optimizing the workspace for laundry operations.

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Abstract

To provide a technique for disposing a rod-like member.SOLUTION: A piece of furniture may comprise: a frame with a pair of skeleton members arranged with a space from each other; a support member fitted to the frame; and a rod-like member fitted to a fitting place arranged on the support member between the pair of skeleton members.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5
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[Technical Field]

[0001] The technology disclosed in this specification relates to furniture. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a laundry room in which a sink and a washing machine are arranged side by side, and a hanger pipe is arranged. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2023-32583 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Laundry is hung on a rod-shaped member for drying. In addition to laundry, there are cases where it is desired to hang and hold cooking utensils on a rod-shaped member instead of storing them in a drawer, such as in a kitchen.

[0005] Techniques for placing rods are provided herein. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present disclosure relates to furniture, which may include a frame including a pair of rib members spaced apart from each other, a support member attached to the frame, and a rod-shaped member attached to a mounting point on the support member between the pair of rib members. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] 1 shows a perspective view of a laundry room according to the present embodiment. [Figure 2] 1 shows a front view of the laundry room of this embodiment. [Figure 3] 1 shows a plan view of a laundry room according to the present embodiment. [Figure 4] 4 shows a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG. [Figure 5] 1 is a view of the storage shelf of this embodiment as seen from the operating area. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged perspective view of the frame of the storage shelf of the present embodiment. [Figure 7] 7 shows a cross-sectional view taken along line VII-VII in FIG. 5. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] (Laundry Room 2 Configuration) 1, laundry room 2 is located in a building where washing machine WM is installed. In laundry room 2, a sink 20, work tables 30 and 50, a clothes drying fixture 60, and storage shelves 70 and 80 are compactly arranged around a washing machine area WA where washing machine WM is located.

[0009] The laundry room 2 is defined by walls 4, 6, and 10, a floor 8, and a ceiling 3. An entrance to the laundry room 2 is provided at the front end of the laundry room 2, and includes a wall (not shown) and a door installed in an opening in the wall. In a variant, the entrance may be provided in the wall 6.

[0010] Tiles 6a made of a porous material are arranged on the walls 4, 6, and 10. The porous material is, for example, porous ceramics. The porous material has a large number of fine pores of about 1 to 10 nanometers. The tiles 6a absorb and release moisture according to the humidity in the laundry chamber 2. This makes it possible to suppress changes in humidity in the laundry chamber 2.

[0011] In FIG. 1, tiles 6a are shown on a portion of wall surface 6. However, in reality, a plurality of tiles 6a are arranged over the entire surfaces of wall surfaces 4, 6, and 10. Tiles made of a porous material may also be arranged on floor surface 8. At least a portion of wall surfaces 4, 6, and 10 do not have to be made of a porous material. Tiles made of a porous material may also be arranged on top surface 3. Surface materials made of a porous material, such as tiles 6a, may be arranged on at least a portion of the surfaces defining laundry room 2.

[0012] The laundry room 2 includes a washing machine area WA, a sink 20, work tables 30 and 50, storage shelves 70 and 80, and a work area OA. Hereinafter, the front-rear, left-right, and up-down directions are defined as viewed from a user in the work area OA. The washing machine area WA provides a space for placing a washing machine WM. The bottom of the washing machine area WA is defined by the floor 8. The right edge of the washing machine area WA, i.e., the right edge when the user faces the washing machine area WA, is defined by the wall surface that defines the laundry room 2. The top edge of the washing machine area WA is determined by an object placed above the washing machine area WA. In this embodiment, a clothes drying fixture 60 is placed above the washing machine area WA. In a modified example, a work table or the like may also be placed there. The left edge of the washing machine area WA, i.e., the left edge when the user faces the washing machine area WA, is determined by an object placed to the left of the washing machine area WA. In this embodiment, the work table 30 is placed on the left side of the washing machine area WA. The washing machine area WA includes a faucet that supplies water to the washing machine and a drain outlet that drains wastewater from the washing machine into a drain pipe.

[0013] A workbench 30 is disposed adjacent to the washing machine area WA. The workbench 30 includes a frame 32, a top panel 24, and a storage section 34. The frame 32 includes a plurality of support columns 32a extending in the vertical direction and a plurality of beams 32b extending perpendicular to the support columns 32a. Adjacent support columns 32a are connected by beams 32b. The frame 32 has a rectangular parallelepiped outer shape.

[0014] A top plate 24 is placed on the upper end of the frame 32. The top plate 24 is supported by the frame 32. The top plate 24 is fixed to the frame 32 with fastening members such as screws. The top plate 24 is a rectangular flat plate. A storage section 34 is located below the top plate 24. The storage section 34 includes drawers 35 and 36, a shelf 38, and a rod-shaped member 39. The drawer 36 is located directly below the top plate 24 on the right side of the workbench 30. The drawer 36 is attached to the frame 32 so that it can move forward and backward. The drawer 36 has a storage space with an opening at the top. The storage space of the drawer 36 is exposed by moving the drawer 36 toward the front relative to the frame 32.

[0015] Drawer 35 is disposed below drawer 36. Drawer 35 is attached to frame 32 so as to be movable toward the front and rear. Drawer 35 has a storage space with an opening at the top. By moving drawer 35 toward the front relative to frame 32, the storage space of drawer 35 is exposed.

[0016] The shelf 38 is disposed adjacent to the drawer 35. The shelf 38 has a flat shape and is supported by a shelf support piece similar to the shelf support piece 100 described below. The top plate 24 is not surrounded by a plate or the like above the shelf 38. The wall surfaces 4 and 6 are exposed above the shelf 38. In a modified example, the shelf 38 does not have to be disposed. A rod-shaped member 39 is disposed above the shelf 38. The rod-shaped member 39 is attached to the beam 32b disposed on the front side of the workbench 30. Towels and the like can be hung on the rod-shaped member 39.

[0017] The bowl 22 of the washbasin 20 is placed on the back end of the countertop 24. The bowl 22 is supported by the countertop 24 with the lower end surface of the bowl 22 contacting the upper surface of the countertop 24. In addition to the bowl 22 and the countertop 24, the washbasin 20 is also provided with a faucet that dispenses water into the bowl 22 and a handle that adjusts the flow rate and temperature of the water dispensed from the faucet. The bowl 22 is in contact with the wall surface 4.

[0018] A mirror unit 40 is disposed above the sink 20. The mirror unit 40 comprises a support plate 44 attached to the wall surface 4 and a mirror body 42 attached to the surface of the support plate 44. The support plate 44 comprises a plurality of shelves 46 disposed adjacent to the mirror body 42.

[0019] 2 and 3, the workbench 50 is disposed opposite the washbasin 20 and the workbench 30 with the work area OA in between. The workbench 50 includes a frame 52, a top plate 54, and a storage section 55. The frame 52 has a similar configuration to the frame 32. The frame 52 includes a plurality of support columns 52a extending in the vertical direction and a plurality of beam sections 52b extending perpendicular to the plurality of support columns 52a.

[0020] A top plate 54 is placed on the upper end of the frame 52. The top plate 54 is supported by the frame 52. The top plate 54 is fixed to the frame 52 with fastening members such as screws. The top plate 54 has a rectangular flat plate, similar to the top plate 24. The top surface of the top plate 54 is located at the same height as the top surface of the top plate 24.

[0021] A storage section 55 is arranged below the top plate 54. The storage section 55 includes drawers 56, 56 and shelves 58, 58. The drawers 56, 56 are arranged side by side directly below the top plate 54. Each drawer 56 is attached to the frame 52 so as to be movable toward the front and rear. The drawers 56 have a storage space with an opening at the top. The opening of the drawer 56 is covered by the top plate 54. The storage space of the drawer 56 is exposed by moving the drawer 56 toward the front relative to the frame 52.

[0022] Below each drawer 56, a shelf 58 is arranged, leaving a storage space. Each shelf 58 has a flat plate shape and is supported by a shelf support piece similar to the shelf support piece 100 described below. The area above the shelf 58 is not surrounded by a plate or the like up to the drawer 56. Above the shelf 58, the wall surface 10 is exposed.

[0023] As shown in Fig. 1, storage shelves 70, 80 are arranged facing each other above the workbenches 30, 50 near the top surface 3. The distance between the storage shelves 70, 80 is wider than the distance between the workbenches 30, 50. As shown in Figs. 4 and 5, the storage shelf 70 includes a frame 72, shelf boards 74, 74, 74, 74, and rod-shaped members 78, 78. The storage shelf 70 further includes a pair of shelf board support pieces 100 for each shelf board 74.

[0024] As shown in FIG. 6, the frame 72 includes a plurality of vertical frames 72a and a plurality of connecting pieces 72c. The vertical frame 72a is configured by four rectangular tubular members arranged in a rectangular shape. In the storage shelf 70, three vertical frames 72a, 72a, 72a are arranged at equal intervals on the wall surface 4. Adjacent vertical frames 72a, 72a are connected by a pair of connecting pieces 72c, 72c. The pair of connecting pieces 72c, 72c are arranged parallel to each other with a gap in the vertical direction. The pair of connecting pieces 72c, 72c are attached to both ends of the vertical frame 72a.

[0025] Shelf support pieces 100 for supporting the shelf boards 74 are attached to the vertical frames 72a. The vertical frames 72a, which are arranged at both ends of the shelf board 74 in the left-right direction, have shelf support pieces 100 arranged on the side where the vertical frame 72a, which is arranged at the center of the shelf board 74 in the left-right direction, is arranged. The vertical frame 72a, which is arranged at the center of the shelf board 74 in the left-right direction, has shelf support pieces 100 arranged on both left-right sides. As shown in FIG. 5, shelf support pieces 100 are attached to both the top and bottom ends of each vertical frame 72a.

[0026] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the shelf support piece 100 includes a vertical plate 100b and a horizontal plate 100a. The vertical plate 100b and the horizontal plate 100a each have a flat plate shape. The vertical plate 100b and the horizontal plate 100a are arranged perpendicular to each other. The vertical plate 100b, which is arranged at the lower end of the vertical frame 72a, is arranged in contact with the rectangular tubular shape at the lower end of the vertical frame 72a in the front-rear direction. The vertical plate 100b is fixed to the vertical frame 72a, for example, with bolts. The horizontal plate 100a extends from the lower end of the vertical plate 100b toward the adjacent vertical frame 72a. Similarly, the shelf support piece 100 arranged at the upper end of the vertical frame 72a is arranged in contact with the rectangular tubular shape at the upper end of the vertical frame 72a in the front-rear direction. The horizontal plate 100a extends from the lower end of the vertical plate 100b toward the adjacent vertical frame 72a.

[0027] The horizontal board 100a includes a rod-shaped member mounting portion 102 and a shelf mounting portion 104. A shelf board 74 is placed on the upper surface of the horizontal board 100a. The shelf board 74 is supported between adjacent vertical frames 72a by a pair of shelf support pieces 100 arranged on the adjacent vertical frames 72a. Both left and right ends of the shelf board 74 are supported by the pair of shelf support pieces 100. The shelf board mounting portion 104 is a through-hole that passes through the horizontal board 100a. The shelf board 74 has a fixing hole that does not pass through the shelf board 74 at a position that overlaps the shelf mounting portion 104. The shelf board 74 is attached to the shelf support piece 100 by a fixing member that passes through the shelf mounting portion 104 and extends to the fixing hole. Four shelves 74 are arranged in the storage shelf 70. The fixing structure between the shelf boards 74 and the shelf support pieces 100 is not particularly limited. The shelf board 74 and the shelf board support piece 100 do not have to be fixed together. In this case, the shelf board 74 and the shelf board support piece 100 may be configured to come into contact with each other so that the shelf board 74 does not fall off the shelf board support piece 100.

[0028] A rod-shaped member 78 is attached to the lower side of a shelf support piece 100 disposed at the lower end of the vertical frame 72a. The rod-shaped member 78 has a cylindrical shape extending linearly in the left-right direction. The rod-shaped member 78 is curved upward at each of its left and right ends. A fixing hole is disposed at each of its left and right ends. The rod-shaped member mounting portion 102 has a through-hole that penetrates the horizontal plate 100a. At each of its left and right ends, the rod-shaped member 78 is attached to the shelf support piece 100 by a fixing member that penetrates the rod-shaped member mounting portions 102 of the pair of shelf support pieces 100 and extends to the fixing hole in the rod-shaped member 78. The fixing member is, for example, a screw or a fixing pin.

[0029] The number of shelves 74 in the storage shelf 70 can be changed by changing the configuration of the vertical frames 72a and the connecting piece 72c. For example, the single vertical frame 72a on the right side is not placed, and only two vertical frames 72a are placed. The connecting piece 72c is placed between the two vertical frames 72a. This makes it possible to create a storage shelf 70 with one shelf 74 arranged above and one shelf 74 below. For example, another vertical frame 72a is placed to the right of the right vertical frame 72a. The connecting piece 72c is placed between the adjacent vertical frames 72a. This makes it possible to create a storage shelf 70 with three shelves 74 arranged above and below.

[0030] One vertical frame 72a is placed between adjacent shelf boards 74, 74. When increasing the number of adjacent shelf boards 74, the already placed vertical frame 72a can be used. The vertical frame 72a placed between adjacent shelf boards 74, 74 supports both shelf boards 74, 74 placed on both sides. With this configuration, when increasing the number of adjacent shelf boards 74, it is sufficient to add one vertical frame 72a. When increasing the number of adjacent shelf boards 74, it is not necessary to add two vertical frames 72a. Multiple adjacent rod-shaped members 78, 78 can be placed on the same straight line. This improves the design of the storage shelf 70. It also prevents a decrease in workability when hanging items on the rod-shaped members 78.

[0031] The rod-shaped members 78 are attached to the shelf board support pieces 100. With this configuration, it is not necessary to attach the rod-shaped members 78 to the vertical frame 72a.

[0032] As shown in FIG. 2 , the rod-shaped member 78 is spaced a length L from the wall surface 4. The length L is set so that when laundry with a hanger attached is hung on the rod-shaped member 78, the laundry does not come into contact with the wall surface 4. The length L may be any one of 200 mm, 250 mm, 300 mm, 320 mm, and 350 mm or more. In anticipation of hanging an adult's shirt or the like, the length L is preferably 300 mm or more, particularly 320 mm or more. For example, when hanging relatively small laundry such as a child's shirt, the length L may be 200 mm or 250 mm or more. When hanging relatively large laundry, the length L may be 350 mm or more.

[0033] The storage shelf 80 has a similar configuration to the storage shelf 70. The rod-shaped member 39 arranged on the workbench 30 is attached to the frame 32.

[0034] As shown in Fig. 1, a clothes drying fixture 60 is disposed to the right of the storage shelves 70, 80. The clothes drying fixture 60 is located above the washing machine area WA. The clothes drying fixture 60 has one or more clothes drying poles disposed between the wall surface 4 and the wall surface 10. The clothes drying poles are attached to each of the wall surface 4 and the wall surface 10.

[0035] (effect) In laundry room 2, a worker in work area OA performs laundry work. The laundry work can be completed in laundry room 2 by sorting laundry items such as clothes using at least one of work tables 30 and 50, preparing for laundry such as pre-washing using sink 20, loading laundry items into washing machine WM, hanging laundry on clothes drying fixture 60 and multiple rod-shaped members 78 after washing is complete, and folding laundry using at least one of work tables 30 and 50. In laundry room 2, after washing is complete, storing dried laundry items in drawers 35, 36, 56, 56, shelves 38, 58, 58, and storage shelves 70 and 80 can be completed in laundry room 2. This reduces the amount of movement of the worker from the start of washing to the completion of washing.

[0036] The top plate 54 of the workbench 50 is disposed opposite the sink 20. Therefore, the sink 20 can be used while working on the top plate 54. The top plate 24 of the workbench 30 is disposed next to the sink 20. Therefore, the sink 20 can be used while working on the top plate 24. For example, an object that needs to be pre-washed can be selected from the multiple objects placed on the top plates 24, 54, and the sink 20 can be used to pre-wash it.

[0037] By aligning the heights of the top plates 24 and 54, it is not necessary to change the height of the laundry when moving it between the top plates 24 and 54. This makes it easier to move a large number of laundry items together.

[0038] In the laundry room 2, there are arranged clothes drying fixture 60, rod-shaped members 78, 78 of storage shelf 70, and two rod-shaped members of storage shelf 80 to hang laundry. With this configuration, a large amount of laundry can be hung in the laundry room 2. This also makes it possible to prevent laundry from moving out of the laundry room 2 to dry.

[0039] A plurality of tiles 6a are arranged on the walls 4, 6, and 10. The tiles 6a can absorb moisture in the laundry chamber 2 while the laundry is drying. This prevents the humidity in the laundry chamber 2 from becoming too high, accelerating the drying of the laundry. In addition to absorbing moisture, the tiles 6a also have the function of absorbing odors, preventing the laundry from absorbing odors.

[0040] The storage shelves 70, 80 and the work tables 30, 50 are constructed with a frame structure. The wall surfaces 4, 6, 10 can be exposed even where the storage shelves 70, 80 and the work tables 30, 50 are arranged. This allows the tiles 6a to function more effectively. The frame structure of the storage shelves 70, 80 and the work tables 30, 50 improves ventilation within the laundry room 2.

[0041] The width of the work area OA, i.e., the spacing between the work tables 30, 50, is 2000 mm or less, preferably 1500 mm or less. The work tables 30, 50 can be installed in a compact space, while ensuring a space that is easy for workers to work in. The spacing between the work tables 30, 50 is 800 mm or more, 1000 mm or more, preferably 1200 mm or more. This prevents workers from working in a cramped environment. By ensuring a spacing of 1200 mm or more, workers can easily change direction while carrying luggage.

[0042] (Correspondence) Each of the storage shelves 70 and 80 is an example of an "upper storage member" and a "specific storage member." Each of the storage sections 34 and 55 is an example of a "lower storage member" and a "specific storage member." The top plate 24 is an example of a "support plate." That is, the top plate 24 is included in each of the workbench 30 and the sink 20. Each of the storage shelves 70 and 80 is an example of "furniture."

[0043] Aspects of the technology disclosed in this specification are listed below.

[0044] A first aspect relates to a laundry room. The laundry room may include a sink, a work surface, a washing machine area where a washing machine is installed, and an operating area where a user operates, and the sink may be located opposite the work surface across the operating area.

[0045] In a second aspect, in the first aspect, the laundry room may further include a clothes drying fixture.

[0046] In a third aspect, in any one of the first and second aspects, the laundry room may further include an upper storage member arranged above at least one of the sink, the work surface, and the washing machine area.

[0047] In a fourth aspect, in any one of the first to third aspects, the laundry room may further include a drying member attached to the storage shelf below the upper storage member.

[0048] In a fifth aspect, in any one of the first and fourth aspects, the laundry room may further include a lower storage member disposed below the work table.

[0049] In a sixth aspect, in any one of the first and fifth aspects, the laundry room further includes at least one specific storage member selected from the group consisting of an upper storage member arranged above at least one of the sink, the work table, and the washing machine arrangement area, and a lower storage member arranged below the work table, and the specific storage member may include a frame and a shelf placed on the frame.

[0050] In a seventh aspect, in any one of the first and sixth aspects, the laundry chamber may further include a porous material disposed on at least one of a wall surface and a floor surface of the laundry chamber.

[0051] In an eighth aspect, in any one of the first and seventh aspects, the washbasin and the work table may face each other with a gap of 1500 mm or less.

[0052] In a ninth aspect, in any one of the first and eighth aspects, the washbasin may comprise a support plate having a bowl, a support portion that supports the bowl, and a plate portion that extends from the support portion in a direction away from the bowl.

[0053] In a tenth aspect, in any one of the first and ninth aspects, the height of the upper surface of the work table and the height of the upper surface of the support plate may be the same.

[0054] An eleventh aspect relates to furniture. The furniture may include a frame including a pair of rib members spaced apart from each other, a support member attached to the frame, and a rod-shaped member attached to an attachment point on the support member between the pair of rib members.

[0055] A twelfth aspect is the eleventh aspect, wherein the support member comprises a shelf and a pair of shelf support pieces extending from each of the pair of frame members between the pair of frame members, and each of the pair of shelf support pieces may have the mounting point.

[0056] In a thirteenth aspect, in any one of the eleventh and twelfth aspects, the frame may further include a specific bone member that is spaced apart from one of the pair of bone members and positioned on the opposite side of the other of the pair of bone members.

[0057] A fourteenth aspect is the thirteenth aspect, which may further include a specific rod-shaped member attached to an attachment point located on the support member between the one bone member and the specific bone member.

[0058] In a fifteenth aspect, in the fourteenth aspect, the rod-shaped member and the specific rod-shaped member may be arranged on the same straight line.

[0059] A sixteenth aspect is any one of the eleventh and fifteenth aspects, wherein the frame is attached to a wall surface, and the rod-shaped member is positioned 300 mm or more away from the wall surface.

[0060] Specific examples of the technology disclosed in this specification have been described in detail above. These are merely examples and do not limit the scope of the claims. The technology described in the claims includes various modifications and variations of the specific examples exemplified above. Modifications of the above embodiments are listed below.

[0061] (1) The laundry room 2 does not need to have the work table 30 adjacent to the sink 20. In this case, the distance between the sink 20 and the washing machine area WA may be short. This allows the dimensions of the laundry room 2 to be reduced.

[0062] (2) Bowl 22 does not have to be placed on top plate 24. For example, a portion of the lower end of bowl 22 may be inserted into an opening disposed in top plate 24. Bowl 22 may be fixed to wall surface 4. In this case, top plate 24 does not have to support bowl 22. In this case, top plate 24 does not have to be disposed.

[0063] (3) The shelf support piece 100 may be divided into multiple pieces in the front-rear direction. For example, two shelf support pieces 100 may be arranged side by side in the front-rear direction. Each of the two shelf support pieces 100 may support both ends of the shelf 74 in the front-rear direction. The rod-shaped member mounting portion 102 may be arranged on at least one of the multiple shelf support pieces 100.

[0064] (4) The top plate 24 supporting the bowl 22 and the top plate 24 of the workbench 30 may be disposed separately. For example, the support plate supporting the bowl 22 and the top plate 24 of the workbench 30 may be disposed separately from each other.

[0065] (5) The dimensions of laundry room 2 may be changed to fit the available space. Laundry room 2 may include at least one of a work table and a work space other than work tables 30 and 50. Laundry room 2 may also include a clothes drying fixture other than clothes drying fixture 60.

[0066] (6) The rod-shaped member 78 may be attached to something other than the storage shelf 70. For example, a support piece that supports the top panel 24 may be disposed on the workbench 30, and the rod-shaped member may be attached to the support piece. In this modification, the workbench 30 is an example of "furniture."

[0067] (7) The rod-shaped member 78 may be attached to the shelf board 74. In this case, the rod-shaped member 78 may be attached between adjacent vertical frames 72a, 72a. In this modification, the shelf board 74 is an example of a "support member." A dedicated support member for attaching the rod-shaped member 78 may be disposed between adjacent vertical frames 72a, 72a.

[0068] (8) Storage shelf 70 may be placed outside laundry room 2. Storage shelf 70 may be placed in a kitchen, living room, etc. The rod-shaped member may be attached to furniture such as a cupboard or cabinet placed in a kitchen, living room, etc.

[0069] (9) The frame 72 does not have to have four rectangular tubular members arranged in a rectangular shape for the vertical frame 72a. For example, tubular members may be arranged on three sides of the rectangle, with no tubular member on the remaining side. The frame 72 maintains its shape using multiple supports and beams with gaps between them. The storage shelf 70 can have improved breathability compared to a structure using a surface material that covers one side. The storage shelf 70 may be made using both a frame and a surface material. The same applies to the storage shelf 80 and the workbenches 30 and 50.

[0070] The technical elements described in at least one of the specification and drawings exhibit technical utility alone or in various combinations, and are not limited to the combinations described in the claims at the time of filing. The technologies exemplified in at least one of the specification and drawings can achieve multiple objectives simultaneously, and achieving one of those objectives is itself technically useful. [Explanation of symbols]

[0071] 2: Laundry room, 6a: Tile, 20: Sink, 22: Bowl, 24, 54: Countertop, 30, 50: Work table, 32, 52: Frame, 34, 55: Storage section, 35: Storage shelf, 36, 56: Drawer, 38, 58: Shelf, 39: Rod-shaped member, 40: Mirror unit, 42: Mirror body, 44: Support plate, 46: Shelf, 50: Work table, 60: Clothes drying fixture, 70, 80: Storage shelf, 72: Frame, 74: Shelf, 78: Rod-shaped member, 100: Shelf support piece, OA: Work area, WA: Washing machine area

Claims

1. a frame including a pair of bone members spaced apart from one another; a support member attached to the frame; A rod-shaped member attached to an attachment point located on the support member between the pair of rib members.

2. The support member is Shelves and a pair of shelf support pieces extending from each of the pair of rib members to between the pair of rib members; The furniture according to claim 1 , wherein each of a pair of shelf support pieces has the attachment point.

3. 3. The furniture according to claim 1, wherein the frame further comprises a specific bone member that is spaced apart from one of the pair of bone members and positioned on the opposite side of the other of the pair of bone members.

4. 4. The furniture according to claim 3, further comprising a specific rod-shaped member attached to an attachment point disposed on the support member between the one rib member and the specific rib member.

5. The furniture according to claim 4 , wherein the rod-shaped member and the specific rod-shaped member are arranged on the same straight line.

6. The frame is attached to a wall, The furniture according to claim 1 , wherein the rod-shaped member is disposed at a distance of 300 mm or more from the wall surface.

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