Bench

Abstract

To provide a bench capable of not only forming a storage space inside but also mounting a back plate and a support column from the inside, and having excellent shape stability against a load.SOLUTION: A bench B is constructed by fixing a seat plate 1, a backrest plate 2, and a back panel 3 to both sides in a seat width direction and arranging a support leg frame 4 having a grounding portion 41 on the underside, and arranging an intermediate frame 5 that fixes the seat plate 1 and the backrest plate 2 to a middle part in the seat width direction, while the back plate 3 or the support P is fastened and attached to the intermediate frame 5 from the inside, and a cover plate 6 is attached to the top 42 of the support leg frame 4 from the outside in a detachable manner.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a bench for indoor and outdoor use. [Background technology]

[0002] Benches used indoors and outdoors generally have a seat and a backrest attached to the left and right support legs. Box-type benches are also well known as benches with storage compartments inside for items, etc. A well-known example of this type of box-type bench is one that does not have a backrest and uses the seat as a cover for the storage compartment (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] Furthermore, when forming a backrest in a box-type bench with the seat panel as a lid, the backrest panel and rear panel must be fastened to the bench's support legs from the outside, which means that screws and bolts are exposed on the outside of the bench. Also, when fixing the bench to a support pillar or the like, it is necessary to use fixing brackets for the backrest, but if the fixing brackets are exposed, the appearance of the bench is marred.

[0004] On the other hand, in benches with a seat or backrest that spans the left and right support legs, if the width of the seat is large, the seat or backrest may bend and deform due to the weight of sitting on it, or may be damaged by excessive weight. In particular, benches with internal storage compartments require the bench to be stable in shape in order to ensure the storage compartment's capacity. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3199590 DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] The present invention aims to solve the problems of the prior art described above, and in summary, to provide a bench that not only has a storage space inside, but also allows the back panel and support posts to be attached from the inside, and has excellent shape stability against load. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] As a means of solving the above problem, the inventor has constructed bench B by fixing seat panel 1, backrest panel 2 and back panel 3 to both sides of the seat width direction and arranging support leg frames 4 having ground contact portions 41 on the underside, and arranging an intermediate frame 5 that fixes seat panel 1 and backrest panel 2 to the middle part of the seat width direction, while fastening and attaching back panel 3 or support pillar P to intermediate frame 5 from the inside, and attaching cover plate 6 to top 42 of support leg frame 4 from the outside in a removable manner (the effect will be described later).

[0008] Instead of the above configuration, the present invention can also form a bench B by fixing the seat panel 1, backrest panel 2, and back panel 3 to both sides in the seat width direction, and arranging a support leg frame 4 which has side panels 8 on the outside and a ground contact portion 41 on the underside, while fastening and attaching the back panel 3 and support pillar P to the support leg frame 4 from the inside, and attaching a cover plate 6 to the top 42 of the support leg frame 4 from the outside in a manner that allows it to be freely attached and detached (the effects will be described later).

[0009] In the present invention, by positioning the intermediate frame 5 connecting the seat plate 1 and backrest plate 2 at the middle position in the seat width direction of the two plates without touching the ground, it is possible to prevent steps from occurring on the bottom surface of the storage area within bench B, so that long items, large boxes, and similar items can be stored horizontally.

[0010] In the present invention, the support leg frame 4 can be constructed from a curved member having a seat plate mounting portion 43 to which the seat plate 1 is fastened and attached from the inside, a backrest mounting portion 44 extending upward from one end of the seat plate mounting portion 43 and to which the backrest plate 2 is fastened and attached from the inside, a front leg 45 extending downward from the other end of the seat plate mounting portion 43 and connected to the ground contact portion 41, a rear leg 46 rising upward from the ground contact portion 41 behind the front leg 45 and to which the back plate 3 and support column P are fastened and attached from the inside, and a top portion 42 connecting the upper end of the rear leg 46 to the upper end of the backrest mounting portion 44 and on top of which the cover plate 6 is placed, thereby allowing the seat plate 1, backrest plate 2 and back plate 3 to be attached from the inside of the support leg frame 5, and the fixing metal fittings are not exposed to the outside.

[0011] In the present invention, the intermediate frame 5 can be constructed from a curved member having a seat plate mounting portion 51 to which the seat plate 1 is fastened and attached from the inside, a backrest mounting portion 52 extending upward from one end of the seat plate mounting portion 51 and to which the backrest plate 2 is fastened and attached from the inside, a rear mounting portion 54 to which the back plate 6 or support pillar P is fastened and attached from the inside, and a top portion 55 connecting the rear mounting portion 54 and the upper end of the backrest mounting portion 52 and on top of which the cover plate 4 is placed, thereby allowing the seat plate 1, backrest plate 2 and back plate 3 to be attached from the inside of the intermediate frame 5, so that the fixing metal fittings are not exposed to the outside.

[0012] In the present invention, a side plate 8 is attached to the support leg frame 4, and an attachment portion 81 that protrudes toward the inner surface is provided on the outer peripheral edge of the side plate 8, and the attachment portion 81 is fastened to the support leg frame 4 to attach the side plate 8. This allows the side plate 8 to be attached from the inside of the support leg frame 4, so that the fixing metal fittings are not exposed to the outside.

[0013] The present invention provides a front plate 7 that is fastened and attached to the front leg portion 45 of the support leg frame 4 from the inside, and also forms a front mounting portion 53 on the intermediate frame 5 that extends downward from the other end of the seat plate mounting portion 51 and to which the front plate 7 is fastened and attached from the inside, thereby allowing the front plate 7 to be attached from the inside of the support leg frame 4 or the intermediate frame 5. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] The present invention according to claim 1 is a bench having a backrest plate and a rear panel, and is configured with a detachable cover plate disposed on the top of the left and right support leg frames, so that with the cover plate removed, the backrest plate can be attached to the support leg frames and the support leg frames can be attached to the supports from inside the bench by reaching in through the opening on the top. This hides the exposed screws, bolts, and fixing hardware, resulting in a bench with an excellent appearance.

[0015] The present invention according to claim 1 allows for the creation of storage spaces inside the seat, backrest, and rear panels that make up the bench, making it possible to store disaster supplies and the like inside when outdoors, etc. Furthermore, when an intermediate frame is used, the seat, backrest, and rear panels can be connected at the center on the left and right, eliminating the problem of the seat being deformed or damaged by the weight of sitting on it.

[0016] The present invention of claim 2 is a bench having a backrest plate and a rear panel, in which a detachable cover plate is placed on the top of the left and right support leg frames equipped with side panels. With the cover plate removed, the backrest plate can be attached to the support leg frames and the support leg frames can be attached to the supports by inserting a hand through the opening at the top. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] 1A is an overall perspective view of a bench according to a first embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front side, and FIG. 1B is an overall perspective view of a bench as seen from the rear side. [Figure 2] 1A is a front view, a rear view, a top view, a bottom view, and a side view showing a support leg frame on the front left side and the front right side in a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] 1A to 1C are a front view, a rear view, a top view, a bottom view, and a side view showing an intermediate frame according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4]1A is a bottom view, a front view, and a side view of a seat plate, a backrest plate, and a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] 1A is a bottom view, a front view, a side view, and a top view showing a back plate and a cover plate in a first embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is an explanatory perspective view showing the attachment structure of the support leg frame and the side plate in the first embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] "First embodiment" A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figs. 1 to 6. In the drawings, the symbol B indicates a bench, and the symbol P indicates a support post. The symbol 1 indicates the seat plate of the bench, and the symbol 2 indicates the back plate of the bench. The symbol 3 indicates the back plate of the bench, and the symbol 4 indicates the support leg frame. The symbol 5 indicates the intermediate frame, and the symbol 6 indicates the cover plate of the bench. The symbol 7 indicates the front plate of the bench, and the symbol 8 indicates the side plate of the bench.

[0019] "Bench configuration and assembly method" [1] Basic configuration The basic configuration of bench B of this embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 1(a) and 1(b), left and right (L and R) support leg frames 4, each having a contact portion 41 on the underside, are arranged on both sides of the seat panel 1, backrest panel 2, and back panel 3 of bench B in the seat width direction, and the seat panel 1, backrest panel 2, and back panel 3 are fixed to these support leg frames 4. In addition, an intermediate frame 5 that fixes the seat panel 1 and backrest panel 2 to each other is arranged in the middle of the seat width direction. Then, as shown in Figure 1(b), the back panel 3 and support column P are fastened and attached to this intermediate frame 5 from the inside, and a cover plate 6 is detachably attached to the top portion 42 of the support leg frame 4 from the outside.

[0020] With the above-described configuration, after the seat panel 1 and backrest panel 2 are attached to the left and right support leg frames 4, one can insert one's hand through the upper opening formed between the tops 42 of the left and right support leg frames 4 and attach the support leg frames 4 and intermediate frame 5 to the back panel 3 and support columns P from the inside using screws or the like, and after attachment, the upper opening can be closed with the cover plate 6 to form a storage space inside the bench B. Furthermore, when removing the back panel 3 and support columns P from the support leg frames 4 and intermediate frame 5, the cover plate 6 can be removed.

[0021] [2] Support leg frame Next, we will explain each component of the bench B. As shown in Figures 1 and 2(a) and (b), the support leg frame 4 is configured from an annular bending member made of a metal plate, and is shaped to include a seat plate mounting portion 43 to which the seat plate 1 is fastened from the inside, a backrest mounting portion 44 extending upward from one end of the seat plate mounting portion 43 and to which the backrest plate 2 is fastened from the inside, a front leg 45 extending downward from the other end of the seat plate mounting portion 42 and connecting to the ground contact portion 41, a rear leg 46 rising from the ground contact portion 41 behind the front leg 45 and to which the back plate 3 and the support column P are fastened from the inside, and a top portion 42 connecting the upper end of the rear leg 46 to the upper end of the backrest mounting portion 44 and on top of which the cover plate 6 is placed.

[0022] Furthermore, screw insertion holes H1 are formed at predetermined intervals in the seat plate mounting portion 43, backrest mounting portion 44, front legs 45, rear legs 46 and top 42 of the support frame 4, respectively, so that the seat plate 1 can be attached to the seat plate mounting portion 43, the backrest plate 2 to the backrest mounting portion 44, the front plate 7 to the front legs 45, the back plate 3 and the support pillars P to the rear legs 46, and the cover plate 6 to the top 42 with screws. Incidentally, in this embodiment, by fastening and attaching the front plate 7 to the front legs 45 from the inside, the storage space of the bench B can be closed and theft of stored items can be prevented, but the attachment of the front plate 7 is not an essential configuration. In addition, the rear leg portion 46 of the support leg frame 4 has an extension portion 46a formed to extend inward toward the inside of the bench B for attaching the back panel 3, and the extension portion 46a is formed on opposite left and right sides of the support leg frame 4 on the front left (L) and right (R) sides, respectively.

[0023] Metallic materials such as stainless steel, iron, and aluminum, as well as other materials, can be suitably used for the material of the support leg frame 4, and it is preferable to use a material with excellent weather resistance when used outdoors. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the ground contact portion 41 on the lower side of the support leg frame 4 is formed so as to connect the front leg 45 and the rear leg 46, but it can also be formed separately at the lower part of the front leg 45 and the rear leg 46 as long as it has a shape that allows it to stably contact the ground. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the lower part of the rear leg 46 is formed at an angle so as not to interfere with the support P, but the shape can be changed as appropriate depending on the shape of the support P.

[0024] [3] Intermediate frames Next, as for the intermediate frame 5, as shown in Figures 1 and 3, it is composed of a bending member made of a metal plate similar to the support leg frame 4, and is configured with a seat plate mounting portion 51 to which the seat plate 1 is fastened and attached from the inside, a backrest mounting portion 52 extending upward from one end of the seat plate mounting portion 51 and to which the backrest plate 2 is fastened and attached from the inside, a front mounting portion 53 extending downward from the other end of the seat plate mounting portion 51, a rear mounting portion 54 to which the back plate 6 and support pillar P are fastened and attached from the inside, and a top portion 55 connecting the rear mounting portion 54 and the upper end of the backrest mounting portion 52, and on top of which the cover plate 6 is placed.

[0025] Furthermore, screw insertion holes H1 are formed at predetermined intervals in the seat plate mounting portion 51, backrest mounting portion 52, front mounting portion 53, rear mounting portion 54, and top portion 55 of the intermediate frame 5, respectively, so that the seat plate 1 can be attached to the seat plate mounting portion 51, the backrest plate 2 to the backrest mounting portion 52, the front plate 7 to the front mounting portion 53, the rear plate 3 or the support column P to the rear mounting portion 54, and the cover plate 6 to the top portion 55 with screws. Note that, like the support leg frame 4, attachment of the front plate 7 to the intermediate frame 5 is not an essential configuration. Furthermore, extension portions 54a for attaching the rear plate 3 are formed protruding on both the left and right sides of the rear mounting portion 54 of the intermediate frame 5.

[0026] As with the support leg frame 4, the intermediate frame 5 can be made of metal materials such as stainless steel, iron, aluminum, or other materials. For outdoor use, it is preferable to use a material with excellent weather resistance. In this embodiment, the intermediate frame 5 is not provided with a grounding portion on its underside, and is positioned so that it is not grounded, thereby preventing unevenness from forming on the bottom of the storage section of the bench B. This eliminates unevenness at the bottom of the storage section of the bench B due to the grounding portion of the intermediate frame 5, allowing long items, large boxes, and similar items to be stored horizontally. To increase the load-bearing capacity of the bench B, the intermediate frame 5 can also be provided with a grounding portion similar to that of the support leg frame 4. In this embodiment, the lower side of the rear mounting portion 54 is short so as not to interfere with the support column P, but the shape can be modified as needed depending on the shape of the support column P.

[0027] [5] Seat, backrest and front panels [5-1] Deck material In this embodiment, the seat panel 1, backrest panel 2, and front panel 7 are configured as a deck material by arranging multiple plate materials 11, 21, and 71 in the width direction with their lengths aligned, and connecting plates 12, 22, and 72 are placed across the backs of these plate materials 11, 21, and 71 in the width direction. Note that in this embodiment, four plate materials 11 are used for the seat panel 1 as shown in Figure 4(a), and three plate materials 21 and 71 are used for the backrest panel 2 and front panel 7 as shown in Figure 4(b). However, the dimensions, number, and shape of the plate materials 11, 21, and 71 can be changed as needed depending on the shape of the bench B.

[0028] [5-2] Plate material In this embodiment, hollow wood-fiber-containing plastic plates are used for the plates 11, 21, and 71. However, the materials for the plates 11, 21, and 71 are not particularly limited, and solid wood-fiber-free plastic plates, wood (solid wood, laminated wood, plywood, etc.), metal plates, and the like can also be used. Plates 11, 21, and 71 made of different materials can also be combined. Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4( a), a metal pipe is inserted as a core 13 into the hollow portion of the plate 11 of the seat plate 1, which is subjected to a large load, to increase the bending rigidity of the plate 11. However, if the plate 11 alone has sufficient bending rigidity, the core 13 is not essential. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the seat plate 1, backrest plate 2, and front plate 7 are formed by connecting multiple plates 11, 21, and 71. However, the seat plate 1, backrest plate 2, and front plate 7 can also be formed from a single wide plate 11, 21, and 71.

[0029] [5-3]Connection plate In this embodiment, the connecting plates 12, 22, and 72 are made of metal, but any material with sufficient strength may be used. The connecting plates 12, 22, and 72 are positioned to match the positions of the support leg frame 4 and intermediate frame 5 shown in FIG. 1 , and the plates 11, 21, and 71 can be fastened to the support leg frame 4 and intermediate frame 5 with screws through screw insertion holes H1 formed in the connecting plates 12, 22, and 72. The heads C of the screws used to attach the connecting plates 12, 22, and 72 to the plates 11, 21, and 71 are inserted into the window holes H2 in the support leg frame 4 and intermediate frame 5 shown in FIGS. 2( a ), 2 ( b ), and 3 , preventing interference between the screw heads C and the support leg frame 4 and intermediate frame 5.

[0030] [6] Back panel and cover panel [6-1]Deck material, board material, connecting board In this embodiment, the back panel 3 and cover panel 6 are also configured as a deck material by arranging multiple plate materials 31-61 in the width direction with their lengths aligned, and connecting plates 32-62 spanning the back surfaces of these plate materials 31-61 in the width direction, as shown in Figures 5(a) and 5(b). In this embodiment, five plate materials 31 are used for the back panel as shown in Figure 5(a) and two plate materials 61 are used for the cover panel 6 as shown in Figure 5(b). However, the dimensions, number, and shape of the plate materials 31-61 can be changed as appropriate depending on the shape of the bench B. The materials of the plate materials 31-61 and connecting plates 32-62 that make up the deck material are the same as those of the seat panel 1, etc.

[0031] [6-2] Back plate The members constituting the rear panel 3 are divided into two parts with a support post P in between, as shown in Fig. 1. The rear panel 3 shown in Fig. 5(a) is the rear panel 3 placed on the left (L) side of the front, and the rear panel 3 placed on the right side is bilaterally symmetrical. In this divided rear panel 3, connecting plates 32 are attached to both ends of the length of the plate material 31, and the plate material 31 can be fastened with screws to the rear leg portions 46 and 54 (extension portions 46a and 54a) of the support leg frame 4 or the intermediate frame 5 through screw insertion holes H1 provided in the connecting plates 32.

[0032] In this embodiment, the corners of the connecting plate 32 are cut out so as not to interfere with the support column P, but this can be modified as appropriate depending on the shape of the support column P. The heads C of the screws used to attach the connecting plate 32 to the plate material 31 are positioned on the sides of the rear leg portions 46 and 54 (extension portions 46a and 54a) so that the heads C of the screws do not interfere with the support leg frame 4 or the intermediate frame 5. In this embodiment, the back panel 3 is divided into left and right sections, but it may also be undivided and have a shape that connects the left and right support leg frames 4.

[0033] [6-3] Lid plate As for the connecting plate 62 of the cover plate 6, as shown in Figure 5(b), screw insertion holes H1 are provided in the gaps between the plate materials 61. This allows screws to be inserted downward from the outside (top side) of the cover plate 6 into the screw insertion holes H1 and screwed to the support leg frame 4 or the intermediate frame 5 while the cover material 6 is placed on the tops 42 and 55 of the support leg frame 4 or the intermediate frame 5. Furthermore, by inserting heads C of screws used to attach the connecting plate 62 to the plate materials 61 into window holes H2 in the support leg frame 4 or the intermediate frame 5 shown in Figures 2(a) and 2(b) and 3, the screw heads C do not interfere with the support leg frame 4 or the intermediate frame 5.

[0034] [7] Side panels In this embodiment, as shown in Fig. 6, side plates 8 are attached to the inside of the support leg frame 4. This blocks the interior of the support leg frame 4, closing the storage space of the bench B. In this embodiment, the side plates 8 made of metal plates are shaped to fit inside the support leg frame 4, and mounting portions 81 protruding toward the inner surface (storage space side) are formed on the outer periphery of the side plates 8 at positions corresponding to the seat mounting portion 43, backrest mounting portion 44, front leg portion 45, and rear leg portion 46 of the support leg frame 4. These mounting portions 81 are fastened to the support leg frame 4 with screws or the like, so that the side plates 8 can be attached from inside the support leg frame 4. The attachment structure of the side plates 8 may be welding or the like, and is not limited to the structure of this embodiment.

[0035] In this embodiment, the side plates 8 can also be attached using the screw insertion holes H1 in the support leg frame 4 that are used to attach the seat plate 1 and backrest plate 2, but the arrangement and number of attachment portions 81 can be changed as appropriate. Also, in this embodiment, a structure is adopted in which the side plates 8 are attached to the inside of the support leg frame 4, but the side plates 8 can also be configured to be attached to the outside of the support leg frame 4, in which case the side plates 8 can be made larger than the support leg frame 4, or attachment portions for the side plates 8 can be formed on the support leg frame 4 side.

[0036] [8] Example of bench modification (without intermediate frame) In this embodiment, the form of bench B using the intermediate frame 5 is adopted, but it is also possible to adopt a form without the intermediate frame 5. In that case, if the storage space is closed using the side panels 8, it becomes difficult to fasten and attach the back panel 3 to the support leg frames 4 from the inside, but the openings formed between the cover panel 6 and the tops 41 of the left and right support leg frames 4 make it possible to fasten with screws or the like from the inside. [Explanation of symbols]

[0037] 1 Seat board 11 Board material 12 Connecting hardware 13 Core material 2 Backrest plate 21 Board material 22 Connecting fittings 3 Back plate 31 Board material 32 Connecting fittings 4 Support leg frame 41 Grounding part 42 Top 43 Seat plate mounting part 44 Backrest mounting part 45 Front leg 46 Posterior leg 46a Extension 5 Intermediate Frame 51 Seat plate mounting part 52 Backrest mounting part 53 Front mounting part 54 Rear mounting part 54a Extension 55 Top 6 Lid plate 61 Board material 62 Connecting fittings 7 Front panel 71 Board material 72 Connecting fittings 8 Side Panel 81 Mounting part B Bench H1 screw insertion hole H2 window C Screw head

Claims

1. The seat is configured such that a support leg frame having a grounding portion on the underside is arranged on both sides of the seat width direction of the seat board, the backrest board, and the rear panel, which connects them, and an intermediate frame is arranged at the middle part of the seat width direction of the seat board and the backrest board, which connects them, The back panel or support column is fastened and attached to the intermediate frame from the inside, and a cover plate is detachably attached to the top of the support leg frame from the outside.

2. The seat is configured by connecting the seat plate, the backrest plate, and the rear plate on both sides in the seat width direction, and by disposing a support leg frame having a side plate on the outside and a grounding portion on the underside; The back panel and support posts are fastened and attached to the support leg frame from the inside, and a cover plate is detachably attached to the top of the support leg frame from the outside.

3. 3. The bench according to claim 1, wherein an intermediate frame connecting the seat plate and the backrest plate is disposed at a middle portion of the seat plate in the seat width direction so as not to come into contact with the ground.

4. 3. The bench of claim 1, wherein the support leg frame is made of a curved member having: a seat mounting portion to which the seat plate is fastened from the inside; a backrest mounting portion extending upward from one end of the seat mounting portion and to which the backrest plate is fastened from the inside; a front leg extending downward from the other end of the seat mounting portion and connected to the ground; a rear leg rising upward from the ground portion behind the front leg and to which the back plate and support pillar are fastened from the inside; and a top portion connecting the upper end of the rear leg to the upper end of the backrest mounting portion and on which a cover plate is placed.

5. 4. The bench of claim 1, wherein the intermediate frame is made of a curved member having a seat mounting portion to which the seat plate is fastened from the inside, a backrest mounting portion extending upward from one end of the seat mounting portion and to which the backrest plate is fastened from the inside, a rear mounting portion to which the back plate or support is fastened from the inside, and a top portion connecting the rear mounting portion to the upper end of the backrest mounting portion and on which the cover plate is placed.

6. 3. A bench as described in claim 1 or 2, wherein side panels are attached to the outside of the support leg frame, and mounting brackets are provided on the outer peripheral edges of the side panels that protrude toward the inner surface, and the side panels are attached by fastening the mounting brackets to the support leg frame.

7. 4. A bench as described in claim 1 or 3, further comprising a front panel that is fastened and attached to the front leg of the support leg frame from the inside, and a front leg portion that extends downward from the other end of the seat panel mounting portion and to which the front panel is fastened and attached from the inside, formed on the intermediate frame.

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