Furniture system

Abstract

To provide furniture that performs displaying on the basis of input information.SOLUTION: A furniture system has: furniture having a plate-like member for furniture with a built-in light-emitting display as a display member; and a controller that controls the light-emitting display on the basis of input information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a furniture system. [Background technology]

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a desk with a display device attached to the top surface. In such a desk with a display device, by displaying information on the display device, it is possible to provide information to a user working on the top surface, for example. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-45362 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Incidentally, the desk with a display device disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a large opening in the top board through which the display screen of the display device can be seen. The display device is installed so as to be fitted into the opening provided in the center of the top board. Therefore, there is no need to provide information to the user, etc., and even when no information is displayed on the display device, the user and those around can easily see the display device.

[0005] Such display devices are not necessarily designed to be integrated with the furniture such as desks, etc. Therefore, there is a risk that the display device will detract from the exterior design of the furniture, especially when no display is being performed on the display device.

[0006] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a plate-shaped member for fixtures used in fixtures that allows the display content to be easily seen when displaying, and to prevent the display surface from affecting the exterior design when display is not necessary. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The present invention employs the following configuration as a means for solving the above problems.

[0008] The first invention is a fixture system that adopts a configuration including fixtures that have a fixture plate-shaped member as a surface member that incorporates a light-emitting display device, and a control device that controls the light-emitting display device based on input information.

[0009] According to the present invention, it is possible to display information based on input information on a piece of furniture that has, as a surface member, a plate-shaped furniture member incorporating a light-emitting display device.

[0010] The second invention, in the first invention, adopts a configuration in which the control device controls the light-emitting display device in conjunction with event information input from a game console operated by the user of the fixture.

[0011] According to the present invention, a display linked to event information input from a game machine can be displayed on a fixture that has a surface made of a plate-shaped fixture member incorporating a light-emitting display device, thereby enabling a presentation that conveys the realism of the game to those around the fixture.

[0012] The third invention is the first invention, in which the control device controls the light-emitting display device based on fixture reservation information input from a reservation system that manages the reservation status of the fixtures, and the light-transmitting section embeds the through hole and has a light-transmitting embedded section that has a higher light transmittance than the surface material.

[0013] According to the present invention, a display based on the fixture reservation information showing the reservation information of the fixture can be displayed on the fixture that has a surface member made of a fixture plate member with a built-in light-emitting display device, thereby making it possible to provide information to people around the fixture as to whether the fixture is reserved or not.

[0014] The fourth invention, in the first invention, adopts a configuration in which the control device controls the light-emitting display device based on a seating detection signal input from a seating sensor that detects the user of the fixture being seated.

[0015] According to the present invention, a display based on a seating detection signal can be displayed on a piece of furniture that has a surface made of a furniture plate member incorporating a light-emitting display device, making it possible to provide information to people around the furniture whether the furniture is in use or not, even if they are far away.

[0016] A fifth invention is the invention of any one of the first to fourth aspects, in which the fixture is a fixture with a top plate that is provided with a top plate.

[0017] According to the present invention, a fixture system is provided that includes fixtures with tops.

[0018] A sixth invention is the invention of any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the furniture is a chair.

[0019] According to the present invention, a furniture system including chairs is provided. [Effects of the Invention]

[0020] According to the present invention, a display can be performed based on an external input on a piece of furniture that has, as a surface member, a plate-shaped piece of furniture that incorporates a light-emitting display device. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0021] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a tabletop-equipped fixture according to a first embodiment of the present invention, seen from the rear. FIG. [Figure 2] 1 is a perspective view of a fixture with a top plate in a first embodiment of the present invention, seen from the front. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a front view of the fascia provided on the tabletop-equipped fixture in the first embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the rear side of the tabletop-equipped fixture. [Figure 4] 1 is a rear view of a panel provided on a fixture with a top panel in the first embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the front side of the fixture with a top panel. FIG. [Figure 5] 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 3. [Figure 6] 4 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 3 taken along line B-B. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a tabletop-equipped fixture according to a second embodiment of the present invention, seen from the front. [Figure 8] 8 is a cross-sectional view of the top plate corresponding to the CC cross section in FIG. 7. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a fixture system according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] 1 is a perspective view showing the schematic configuration of a chair that employs the plate-shaped member for furniture of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0022] Hereinafter, an embodiment of a plate-shaped member for furniture and furniture according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0023] (First embodiment) FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tabletop-equipped fixture 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention, as seen from the rear. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a tabletop-equipped fixture 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, as seen from the front. The tabletop-equipped fixture 1 of this embodiment is a fixture used as a gaming desk, for example, for e-sports. As shown in these figures, the tabletop-equipped fixture 1 of this embodiment comprises a lifting leg unit 2 (legs), a tabletop 3, a back panel 4 (a plate-shaped member for fixtures), a display stand 5, a display 6, and a controller stand 7.

[0024] For the sake of convenience, the side to which the display surface of the display 6 faces is referred to as the front side, and the rear side is referred to as the rear side. In addition, in the horizontal direction perpendicular to the front-to-rear direction, the right-hand side of the user facing the display surface of the display 6 in front of the tabletop-equipped furniture unit 1 is referred to as the right side, and the left-hand side of the user is referred to as the left side. The vertical direction is referred to as the up-down direction.

[0025] The lifting leg unit 2 is a member that supports the tabletop 3 from below, and includes two leg portions 2a spaced apart in the left-right direction and two tabletop support rods 2b spaced apart in the left-right direction. The lifting leg unit 2 also includes a connecting rod (not shown) that extends in the left-right direction, connects the tabletop support rods 2b together, and is supported from below by the leg portions 2a. In this embodiment, the tabletop 3 is supported from below by the tabletop support rod 2b and the connecting rod (not shown).

[0026] One leg 2a is located below the right end of the tabletop 3, and the other leg 2a is located below the left end of the tabletop 3. Each leg 2a includes a front-rear rod 2c extending in the front-rear direction, an adjuster 2d fixed to the underside of the front-rear rod 2c, and a support 2e erected in the center of the front-rear rod 2c in the front-rear direction. The upper end of each support 2e is connected to a connecting rod (not shown) and is capable of extending and retracting in the vertical direction by a drive unit (not shown). The extension and contraction of these support rods 2e allows the tabletop 3 to be raised and lowered, thereby adjusting the height of the tabletop 3.

[0027] One tabletop support rod 2b is fixed to the underside of the right end of the tabletop, and the other tabletop support rod 2b is fixed to the underside of the left end of the tabletop. These tabletop support rods 2b are fixed to the ends of connecting rods (not shown), and transmit the load received from the tabletop 3 to the leg portion 2a via the connecting rods.

[0028] The top board 3 is a plate-like member whose upper surface serves as a work surface. As described above, the top board 3 is supported from below by the lifting leg units 2, and can be moved up and down while maintaining a horizontal position (a position in which the upper surface is horizontal) by extension and contraction of the support posts 2e of the lifting leg units 2. A hanging support shelf (not shown) capable of storing, for example, the game console body, wiring, etc. is connected to the underside of the top board 3.

[0029] The back panel 4 is a plate-like member arranged to hang down from the rear edge of the table top 3, and prevents the space below the table top 3 from being seen from the rear side of the table top-equipped fixture 1. In other words, the back panel 4 is a surface material that can be seen from outside the table top-equipped fixture 1. Such a back panel 4 is supported by being connected to a back panel holding bracket (not shown) fixed to the underside of the table top 3. Note that the back panel 4 can also be arranged so that its upper end protrudes above the top surface of the table top 3.

[0030] In the following description, the surface of the fascia 4 facing the rear of the tabletop-equipped fixture 1 will be referred to as the front surface, and the surface of the fascia 4 facing the front of the tabletop-equipped fixture 1 will be referred to as the back surface. In other words, in this embodiment, the fascia 4 hangs down from the rear edge of the tabletop 3 with its front surface facing the rear of the tabletop-equipped fixture 1 and its back surface facing the front of the tabletop-equipped fixture 1. The front surface of such a fascia 4 is mainly exposed so as to be visible from outside the tabletop-equipped fixture 1, and its back surface faces the space below the tabletop 3 and is difficult to see from outside due to the tabletop 3 and the lifting leg unit 2.

[0031] In this embodiment, the back panel 4 can display a display on its surface facing rearward. This display includes not only the display of letters and figures, but also displays in which the entire display area or a portion of the display area is illuminated and colored. Note that FIG. 1 shows an example in which the character string "ABCD" is displayed on the surface of the back panel 4. However, the display on the surface of the back panel 4 can be changed as desired.

[0032] Fig. 3 is a front view of the back panel 4 as seen from the rear side of the tabletop-equipped fixture 1, with (a) showing the display in progress and (b) showing the display incomplete. Fig. 4 is a rear view of the back panel 4 as seen from the front side of the tabletop-equipped fixture 1, with (a) showing the state with the back panel 4k (described later) attached and (b) showing the state with the back panel 4k removed. Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in Fig. 3. Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in Fig. 3.

[0033] For example, as shown in Figure 5 or Figure 6, the back panel 4 includes a support frame 4a, a decorative panel 4b (surface material), an edge material 4c, a diffusion plate 4d, a support bracket 4e, an LED board 4f (light-emitting display device), a cover 4g, a fan 4h, a reinforcing beam 4i (reinforcing member), an embedded mounting member 4j, and a back panel 4k.

[0034] The support frame 4a is a frame-shaped reinforcing member with a rectangular opening 4a1 extending through its center in the front-to-back direction, and is a support structure for supporting the LED board 4f and other components. When viewed from the front of the tabletop-equipped fixture 1, the support frame 4a has a rectangular shape with a width greater than a height. The support frame 4a has its end bent toward the rear, forming an edge 4a2 that protrudes toward the rear. The edge 4a2 is provided along the four sides of the rectangular support frame 4a, forming a storage recess 4a3 (storage section) on the rear side of the support frame 4a. The diffuser plate 4d, support bracket 4e, LED board 4f, cover 4g, fan 4h, reinforcing beam 4i, and embedded mounting member 4j are arranged in a stored state in the storage recess 4a3.

[0035] The decorative panel 4b is a plate-shaped member attached to the front surface of the support frame 4a (the rear surface of the tabletop-equipped fixture 1), closing the opening 4a1 and covering the entire front surface of the support frame 4a. This decorative panel 4b is made of, for example, melamine and is, for example, black. This decorative panel 4b is the member located on the outermost side of the back panel 4, and is entirely exposed toward the rear of the tabletop-equipped fixture 1.

[0036] In this embodiment, the decorative panel 4b is provided with a plurality of through holes 4b1 (light-transmitting portions) that penetrate the decorative panel 4b in the front-to-rear direction of the top-mounted fixture 1, as shown in Figures 5 and 6. In this embodiment, the LED board 4f is disposed in an area that overlaps with the opening 4a1 of the support frame 4a when viewed from the rear side of the top-mounted fixture 1, and the area where the opening 4a1 of the back panel 4 is formed is defined as the display area R, as shown in Figure 3. The above-mentioned through holes 4b1 are light-transmitting portions that transmit light emitted from the LED board 4f toward the rear of the top-mounted fixture 1, and a plurality of them are provided in the display area R.

[0037] The opening area of ​​each through hole 4b1 is smaller than the area of ​​an LED element 4f2 (light-emitting element) of the LED substrate 4f, which will be described later, as viewed from the through hole 4b1 side. These through holes 4b1 are arranged, for example, in a grid or staggered pattern. These through holes 4b1 have higher light transmittance than areas of the decorative plate 4b where no through holes 4b1 are provided. In other words, in this embodiment, the decorative plate 4b has multiple through holes 4b1 provided within the light-emitting range of the LED substrate 4f, and the through holes 4b1 have higher light transmittance than the surrounding areas.

[0038] The rim material 4c is attached to the outer surface of the edge portion 4a2 of the support frame 4a (the edge surface of the support frame 4a). The support frame 4a is rectangular when viewed from the rear of the tabletop-equipped fixture 1, and therefore has four edge surfaces: an edge surface facing upward, an edge surface facing downward, an edge surface facing left, and an edge surface facing right. Four rim materials 4c are provided by being attached to each of these edge surfaces. These rim materials 4c are made of, for example, resin, and serve to prevent users and outsiders from touching the support frame 4a, for example.

[0039] 5 and 6, the diffusion plate 4d is disposed in the storage recess 4a3 of the support frame 4a, and is disposed opposite the decorative plate 4b with the support frame 4a in between. The diffusion plate 4d has a front and rear surface area larger than the opening 4a1 of the support frame 4a, and is fixed to the support frame 4a so as to cover the entire opening 4a1.

[0040] In this embodiment, the decorative panel 4b abuts against the area surrounding the opening 4a1 of the support frame 4a from the rear of the top-mounted fixture 1, and the diffusion panel 4d abuts against the area surrounding the opening 4a1 of the support frame 4a from the front of the top-mounted fixture 1. Therefore, a gap equal to the thickness of the area surrounding the opening 4a1 of the support frame 4a is provided between the decorative panel 4b and the diffusion panel 4d.

[0041] The diffusion plate 4d is disposed between the decorative plate 4b and the LED substrate 4f. The diffusion plate 4d diffuses light emitted from the LED substrate 4f toward the decorative plate 4b. The diffusion plate 4d is supported by the support frame 4a. Meanwhile, the LED substrate 4f is supported by a cover 4g, as will be described later. A gap is provided between the diffusion plate 4d and the LED substrate 4f to prevent external load from being transmitted to the LED substrate 4f via the diffusion plate 4d.

[0042] To more reliably prevent contact between the diffuser plate 4d and the LED substrate 4f, a packing 4m is provided between the support bracket 4e, to which the LED substrate 4f is fixed, and the diffuser plate 4d. The packing 4m is arranged to surround the LED substrate 4f, preventing contact between the diffuser plate 4d and the LED substrate 4f and preventing water and foreign matter from entering the LED substrate 4f. The packing 4m also prevents light emitted from the LED substrate 4f from leaking out the sides of the opening 4a1.

[0043] The support bracket 4e is fixed to the inner surface of the cover 4g (the surface facing the front of the back panel 4), and the LED board 4f is attached to it. This support bracket 4e has a fastening portion 4e1 that is fastened to the cover 4g with screws 4n, a board holding portion 4e2 that has a certain gap between it and the cover 4g and to which the LED board 4f is fixed, and a connecting portion 4e3 that connects the fastening portion 4e1 and the board holding portion 4e2. Heat generated by the LED board 4f is transferred to the support bracket 4e and can be dissipated by the airflow described below. The above-mentioned packing 4m is connected to the board holding portion 4e2 of the support bracket 4e.

[0044] The LED board 4f is a device that displays by emitting light and includes a circuit board 4f1 and multiple LED elements 4f2 (light-emitting elements). The circuit board 4f1 has multiple LED elements 4f2 mounted on a surface facing the front side of the back panel 4, and supplies control signals and the like from a control unit (not shown) to the LED elements 4f2.

[0045] Each LED element 4f2 incorporates a light-emitting chip of R (red), G (green), and B (blue), and is capable of emitting full color light under the control of the control unit. These LED elements 4f2 can be individually controlled to be turned on and off. Furthermore, the intensity and chromaticity of these LED elements 4f2 when lit can be changed independently.

[0046] A plurality of LED elements 4f2 are arranged, for example, in a grid pattern on one side of the circuit board 4f1 (the surface facing the front side of the back panel 4). The LED board 4f can independently adjust the intensity and chromaticity of each of these LED elements 4f2 to make the LED elements 4f2 emit light and display an image. In this type of LED board 4f, the surface on which the LED elements 4f2 are arranged serves as the display surface.

[0047] Light emitted from the LED board 4f passes through the diffusion plate 4d and is emitted from the through-hole 4b1 in the decorative panel 4b to the outside of the back panel 4. When a person outside the tabletop-equipped fixture 1 sees the light emitted from the through-hole 4b1, it appears as if a display is being displayed on the front side of the back panel 4.

[0048] The mounting surface of the LED substrate 4f on which the LED elements 4f2 are mounted (i.e., the surface of the circuit substrate 4f1 on which the LED elements 4f2 are mounted) is, for example, the same color as the decorative plate 4b. By making the mounting surface of the circuit substrate 4f1 the same color as the decorative plate 4b, it is possible to prevent the LED substrate 4f from being visible from the outside through the through-hole 4b1.

[0049] The cover 4g is a member that covers the diffuser plate 4d, support bracket 4e, and LED board 4f from the back side of the back panel 4. The cover 4g is box-shaped and opens toward the front side of the back panel 4. Its thickness is such that its back surface is flush with the back surface of the support frame 4a. The cover 4g does not entirely cover the storage recess 4a3 of the support frame 4a, but rather covers the central portion of the storage recess 4a3 where the diffuser plate 4d, support bracket 4e, and LED board 4f are installed. Therefore, the cover 4g is spaced apart from the edge 4a2 of the support frame 4a. The cover 4g is detachably fixed to the support frame 4a with screws 4p. The degree of light diffusion by the diffuser plate 4d can be adjusted according to the required resolution of the content displayed on the back panel 4. For high-resolution displays, a configuration without the diffuser plate 4d is also possible. In such cases, for example, a transparent member such as a glass plate that reduces light diffusion may be installed instead of the diffuser plate 4d.

[0050] The cover 4g is also provided with intake slits 4g1 and exhaust holes 4g2 that connect the outside of the back panel 4 with the internal space of the storage recess 4a3 enclosed by the cover 4g. For example, as shown in FIG. 4(a), a plurality of intake slits 4g1 are provided in the center of the cover 4g, and exhaust holes 4g2 are provided at the right and left ends of the cover 4g, sandwiching the intake slits 4g1 between them. The intake slits 4g1 are openings for taking in outside air into the internal space of the cover 4g when an airflow is formed by the fan 4h. The exhaust holes 4g2 are openings for discharging air from the internal space of the cover 4g to the outside when an airflow is formed by the fan 4h.

[0051] The fans 4h are fixed to the inner surface of the cover 4g and create an airflow inside the cover 4g to cool the LED substrate 4f. In this embodiment, the fans 4h are positioned so as to overlap with the exhaust holes 4g2 when viewed from the rear of the tabletop-equipped fixture 1. These fans 4h pressurize air so that the air inside the cover 4g is exhausted through the exhaust holes 4g2, creating air inside the cover 4g that flows through the intake slits 4g1, the support bracket 4e, and the exhaust holes 4g2 in this order. When the support bracket 4e is exposed to this airflow, heat from the LED substrate 4f is discharged to the outside of the cover 4g.

[0052] The reinforcing beams 4i are reinforcing members disposed between the cover 4g and the edge 4a2 of the support frame 4a in the left-right direction. That is, as shown in FIG. 4(b), in this embodiment, two reinforcing beams 4i are provided, sandwiching the cover 4g between them in the left-right direction. Each reinforcing beam 4i is a member extending in the vertical direction and fixed to the support frame 4a. These reinforcing beams 4i improve the strength of the header 4. Each reinforcing beam 4i is also provided with a plurality of mounting portions 4i1 that are attached to a header holding bracket (not shown) that connects the header 4 to the top panel 3. These mounting portions 4i1 are used to screw in bolts that pass through the header holding bracket.

[0053] As shown in Fig. 4(b), the embedded mounting member 4j is disposed inside the storage recess 4a3 between the reinforcing beam 4i and the cover 4g, and is a member that fills the space between the reinforcing beam 4i and the cover 4g. The embedded mounting member 4j is interposed between the back plate 4k and the support frame 4a when the back plate 4k is attached. The back plate 4k is a sheet metal member that covers the storage recess 4a3, avoiding the area where the cover 4g is installed.

[0054] In such a curtain board 4, the LED elements 4f2 of the LED substrate 4f are selectively illuminated under the control of a control unit not shown, so that the light emitted from the LED substrate 4f is emitted to the outside through the through hole 4b1 of the decorative panel 4b, thereby displaying information visible to outsiders.

[0055] Returning to FIG. 1 , the display stand 5 is fixed to the rear edge of the tabletop 3 and stands upright to support the display 6. In this embodiment, the display stand 5 is capable of supporting two displays 6 side by side. The display 6 is supported by the display stand 5 and is arranged with its display surface facing the front side of the tabletop-equipped furniture 1 of this embodiment. The controller stand 7 is fixed to the rear edge of the tabletop 3 and can support, for example, a controller connected to a game console by wire or wirelessly.

[0056] As described above, the tabletop-equipped fixture 1 of this embodiment employs a configuration including the display stand 5, the display 6, and the controller stand 7. However, the tabletop-equipped fixture 1 does not necessarily have to include all of the display stand 5, the display 6, and the controller stand 7. It is also possible to employ a configuration in which all or some of the display stand 5, the display 6, and the controller stand 7 are omitted.

[0057] In the fixture with a top panel 1 of this embodiment, for example, when a user is using the fixture or when a user is not using the fixture, it is possible to display information on the back panel 4. This makes it possible to notify people outside the fixture with a top panel 1 of the usage status of the fixture with a top panel 1.

[0058] The panel 4 in this embodiment is a planar member for fixtures used as the front material for fixtures. The panel 4 in this embodiment includes a support frame 4a, an LED board 4f fixed to the support frame 4a, and a plate-shaped decorative board 4b arranged opposite the LED board 4f. The decorative board 4b has multiple light-transmitting portions (through holes 4b1 in this embodiment) that are provided within the light-emitting range of the LED board 4f and have a higher light transmittance than the surrounding area.

[0059] In the header panel 4 of this embodiment, the decorative panel 4b having a plurality of light-transmitting portions is disposed opposite the LED substrate 4f, so that when a display is made on the LED substrate 4f, the light emitted from the LED substrate 4f passes through the light-transmitting portions and is emitted to the outside. Therefore, as shown in Fig. 3(a), for example, an outsider can easily see the information displayed on the LED substrate 4f.

[0060] Furthermore, in the back panel 4 of this embodiment, multiple light-transmitting portions are provided within the light-emitting range of the LED substrate 4f. Therefore, each light-transmitting portion has a transmission area smaller than the light-emitting range of the LED substrate 4f. Therefore, since the LED substrate 4f is hidden behind the decorative panel 4b, which has light-transmitting portions with such small transmission areas, the display surface of the LED substrate 4f is difficult to see from the outside when no display is being performed on the LED substrate 4f. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 3(b), for example, it is possible to prevent the display surface from affecting the exterior design when no display is required.

[0061] In this way, the fascia board 4 in this embodiment makes it possible to easily view the display content when displaying, and prevents the display surface from affecting the exterior design when display is not necessary.

[0062] In addition, in the header board 4 of this embodiment, the light-transmitting portion is a through-hole 4b1 that penetrates the decorative board 4b. In the header board 4 of this embodiment, since the light-transmitting portion is a through-hole 4b1 that penetrates the decorative board 4b, it is possible to increase the light transmittance of the light-transmitting portion compared to when a colored film or the like is installed.

[0063] Furthermore, in the header panel 4 of this embodiment, the LED substrate 4f includes multiple LED elements 4f2 and a circuit board 4f1 on which the LED elements 4f2 are mounted, and the opening area of ​​the through-hole 4b1 is smaller than the area of ​​the LED elements 4f2 as viewed from the through-hole 4b1 side. With the header panel 4 of this embodiment, the opening area of ​​the through-hole 4b1 is smaller than the area of ​​the LED elements 4f2, so at least a portion of the LED elements 4f2 can be directly covered by the decorative panel 4b. This makes it possible to make the display surface of the LED substrate 4f less visible from the outside when no display is required.

[0064] Furthermore, in the back panel 4 of this embodiment, the mounting surface of the circuit board 4f1 for the LED elements 4f2 and the decorative panel 4b can be similar in color (including the same color). By making the mounting surface of the circuit board 4f1 for the LED elements 4f2 and the decorative panel 4b similar in color, even if the back side of the decorative panel 4b is visible through the through-hole 4b1, the mounting surface of the board is visible as if it blended in with the decorative panel 4b. This makes it more difficult for outsiders to notice the presence of the through-hole 4b1.

[0065] Furthermore, the back panel 4 of this embodiment includes a diffuser 4d disposed between the decorative panel 4b and the LED substrate 4f, which diffuses the light emitted from the LED substrate 4f. According to the back panel 4 of this embodiment, the light emitted from the LED substrate 4f is diffused by the diffuser. This prevents the light emitted from the LED substrate 4f from directly entering the field of view of outsiders, thereby preventing the outsiders from feeling dazzled. Furthermore, by including the diffuser 4d, even if a through-hole 4b1 is disposed between the LED elements 4f2, for example, the diffused light can be emitted from the through-hole 4b1.

[0066] Furthermore, in the header panel 4 of this embodiment, the support frame 4a has a storage recess 4a3 that stores the LED board 4f, and is equipped with a reinforcing beam 4i that is disposed inside the storage recess 4a3 and fixed to the support frame 4a. With this type of header panel 4 of this embodiment, the reinforcing beam 4i can improve the rigidity of the support frame 4a. This prevents external forces from acting on the LED board 4f, making it suitable for use as a header panel 4.

[0067] Furthermore, the header 4 of this embodiment is provided with a fan 4h that is supported by the support frame 4a and creates an airflow inside the storage recess 4a3. The header 4 of this embodiment makes it possible to prevent heat generated by the operation of the LED board 4f from being trapped inside the storage recess 4a3. This allows the LED board 4f to be driven stably. Furthermore, the position from which heat is discharged to the outside by the airflow can be easily determined, making it possible to prevent the heat from the LED board 4f from being transmitted to the user, for example.

[0068] Furthermore, in the back panel 4 of this embodiment, the decorative panel 4b can be, for example, a melamine decorative panel. Melamine is a material with low thermal conductivity. Therefore, with this back panel 4 of this embodiment, it is possible to prevent the heat from the LED board 4f from being transmitted to a person positioned outside the decorative panel 4b.

[0069] Furthermore, the tabletop-equipped fixture 1 of this embodiment includes a tabletop 3, a back panel 4, and a lifting leg unit 2 that supports the tabletop 3 and the back panel 4. Therefore, the tabletop-equipped fixture 1 of this embodiment is a fixture equipped with a back panel 4 that allows the display content to be easily viewed when a display is being made, and prevents the display surface from affecting the exterior design when a display is not required. This allows displays to be made to users, etc. through the back panel 4, and prevents the appearance of the entire fixture from being affected by the LED board 4f when no display is being made.

[0070] (Second embodiment) Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the description of this embodiment, the same explanation as in the first embodiment will be omitted or simplified.

[0071] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a tabletop-equipped fixture 1A of this embodiment, viewed from the front. The tabletop-equipped fixture 1A of this embodiment is provided with a tabletop 8 (a plate-shaped member for fixtures) that can be displayed on the work surface, instead of the tabletop 3 provided in the tabletop-equipped fixture 1 of the first embodiment. FIG. 7(a) illustrates an example in which the word "RESERVED" is displayed on the tabletop 8. FIG. 7(b) illustrates an example in which the word "AVAILABLE" is displayed on the tabletop 8. Note that the content displayed on the tabletop 8 is not limited to these.

[0072] In the following description, the surface of the tabletop 8 facing upward of the tabletop-equipped fixture 1A is referred to as the front surface, and the surface of the tabletop 8 facing downward of the tabletop-equipped fixture 1A is referred to as the back surface. In other words, in this embodiment, the tabletop 8 is supported with its front surface facing upward of the tabletop-equipped fixture 1A and its back surface facing downward of the tabletop-equipped fixture 1A.

[0073] Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the top plate 8 corresponding to the CC cross section in Fig. 7. As shown in Fig. 8, in this embodiment, the top plate 8 includes a support frame 8a, a decorative plate 8b (surface material), a rim material 8c, a diffusion plate 8d, a support bracket 8e, an LED board 8f (light-emitting display device), a cover 8g, a fan 8h, a base material 8i, a back plate 8j, and a light-transmitting embedded portion 8k.

[0074] The support frame 8a is a frame-shaped reinforcing member with a rectangular opening 8a1 extending vertically through its center, and is a support structure for supporting the LED board 8f and other components. When viewed from above, the support frame 8a has a generally rectangular shape with a width greater than a depth. The end of the support frame 8a is bent toward the rear, forming an edge 8a2 that protrudes toward the rear. The edge 8a2 is provided along the four sides of the rectangular support frame 8a, forming a storage recess 8a3 (storage section) on the rear side of the support frame 8a. The diffuser plate 8d, support bracket 8e, LED board 8f, cover 8g, fan 8h, and base material 8i are arranged in a stored state in the storage recess 8a3.

[0075] The decorative panel 8b is a plate-shaped member attached to the front surface of the support frame 8a (the upper surface of the tabletop-equipped furniture 1A), closing the opening 8a1 and covering the entire front surface of the support frame 8a. This decorative panel 8b is made of, for example, melamine and is, for example, black. Such decorative panel 8b is the member disposed on the outermost side of the tabletop 8, and is entirely exposed toward the top of the tabletop-equipped furniture 1.

[0076] 8, the decorative panel 8b is provided with a plurality of through holes 8b1 (light-transmitting portions) that penetrate the decorative panel 8b in the up-down direction of the top-mounted fixture 1. In this embodiment, the LED substrate 8f is disposed in an area that overlaps with the opening 8a1 of the support frame 8a when viewed from above the top-mounted fixture 1, and a portion of the area of ​​the top panel 8 where the opening 8a1 is formed is made into the display area R. The above-mentioned through holes 8b1 are light-transmitting portions that transmit light emitted from the LED substrate 8f toward the top of the top-mounted fixture 1, and a plurality of the through holes 8b1 are provided in the display area R.

[0077] The opening area of ​​each through hole 8b1 is smaller than the area of ​​an LED element 8f2 (light-emitting element) of the LED substrate 8f, which will be described later, as viewed from the through hole 8b1 side. These through holes 8b1 are arranged, for example, in a grid or staggered pattern. These through holes 8b1 have higher light transmittance than areas of the decorative plate 8b where no through holes 8b1 are provided. In other words, in this embodiment, the decorative plate 8b has multiple through holes 8b1 provided in the light-emitting range of the LED substrate 8f, and the through holes 8b1 have higher light transmittance than the surrounding areas.

[0078] The rim material 8c is attached to the outer surface of the edge portion 8a2 of the support frame 8a (the edge surface of the support frame 8a). The support frame 8a is rectangular when viewed from above the tabletop-equipped fixture 1, and therefore has four edge surfaces: an edge surface facing forward, an edge surface facing backward, an edge surface facing left, and an edge surface facing right. Four rim materials 8c are provided by being attached to each of these edge surfaces. These rim materials 8c are made of, for example, resin, and serve to prevent users and outsiders from touching the support frame 8a, for example.

[0079] As shown in Fig. 7, the diffuser plate 8d is disposed in the storage recess 8a3 of the support frame 8a, with its upper surface abutting the decorative plate 8b. The areas of the front and rear surfaces of the diffuser plate 8d are smaller than the opening 8a1 of the support frame 8a, and the diffuser plate 8d is fixed to the diffuser plate support frame 8m so as to fit within the opening 8a1. The diffuser plate 8d is disposed between the decorative plate 8b and the LED substrate 8f. The diffuser plate 8d diffuses light emitted from the LED substrate 8f toward the decorative plate 8b.

[0080] The diffuser plate 8d is supported on the upper surface of the diffuser plate support frame 8m. Meanwhile, the LED board 8f is supported by the support bracket 8e. A gap is provided between the diffuser plate 8d and the LED board 8f to prevent external load from being transmitted to the LED board 8f via the diffuser plate 8d. The load received by the diffuser plate 8d from above is transmitted to the base material 8i via the diffuser plate support frame 8m.

[0081] The diffuser plate support frame 8m is fixed to the base material 8i, and the diffuser plate 8d is attached to it. The diffuser plate support frame 8m is fastened together with the cover 8g to the base material 8i with screws 8n. The diffuser plate support frame 8m has a fastening portion 8m1 that is fastened to the base material 8i, a diffuser plate holding portion 8m2 that has a certain gap between it and the cover 8g and to which the diffuser plate 8d is fixed, and a connecting portion 8m3 that connects the fastening portion 8m1 and the diffuser plate holding portion 8m2. The diffuser plate holding portion 8m2 has an opening 8m4 that exposes the LED board 8f when viewed from above.

[0082] To prevent contact between the diffuser plate 8d and the LED substrate 8f, a packing 8p is provided between the support bracket 8e, to which the LED substrate 8f is fixed, and the diffuser plate 8d. The packing 8p is arranged to surround the LED substrate 8f, preventing contact between the diffuser plate 8d and the LED substrate 8f and preventing water and foreign matter from entering the LED substrate 8f. The packing 8p also prevents light emitted from the LED substrate 8f from leaking out the sides of the opening 8a1.

[0083] The support bracket 8e is fixed to the inner surface of the cover 8g (the surface facing the front side of the top plate 8), and the LED board 8f is attached to it. This support bracket 8e has a fastening portion 8e1 that is fastened to the cover 8g with a screw 8n, a board holding portion 8e2 that has a certain gap between it and the cover 8g and to which the LED board 8f is fixed, and a connecting portion 8e3 that connects the fastening portion 8e1 and the board holding portion 8e2. Heat generated by the LED board 8f is transferred to the support bracket 8e and can be dissipated by the airflow described below. The above-mentioned packing 8p is connected to the board holding portion 8e2 of the support bracket 8e.

[0084] The LED board 8f includes a circuit board 8f1 and a plurality of LED elements 8f2 (light-emitting elements). The circuit board 8f1 has the plurality of LED elements 8f2 mounted on a surface facing the front side of the top panel 8, and supplies control signals and the like from a control unit (not shown) to the LED elements 8f2.

[0085] Each LED element 8f2 incorporates a light-emitting chip of R (red), G (green), and B (blue), and is capable of emitting full color light under the control of the control unit. These LED elements 8f2 can be individually controlled to be turned on and off. Furthermore, the intensity and chromaticity of these LED elements 8f2 when lit can be changed independently.

[0086] A plurality of LED elements 8f2 are arranged, for example, in a grid pattern on one side of the circuit board 8f1 (the surface facing the front side of the top panel 8). The LED board 8f is capable of making the LED elements 8f2 emit light to perform display by independently adjusting the intensity and chromaticity of each of the LED elements 8f2. In such an LED board 8f, the surface on which the LED elements 8f2 are arranged serves as the display surface.

[0087] Light emitted from LED substrate 8f passes through diffusion plate 8d and is emitted from through-hole 8b1 in decorative panel 8b to the outside of tabletop 8. A person outside tabletop-equipped fixture 1 sees the light emitted from through-hole 8b1 and perceives it as if a display is being displayed on the surface of tabletop 8.

[0088] The mounting surface of the LED substrate 8f on which the LED elements 8f2 are mounted (i.e., the surface of the circuit substrate 8f1 on which the LED elements 8f2 are mounted) is, for example, the same color as the decorative plate 8b. By making the mounting surface of the circuit substrate 8f1 the same color as the decorative plate 8b, it is possible to prevent the LED substrate 8f from being visible from the outside through the through-hole 8b1.

[0089] The cover 8g is a member that covers the diffusion plate 8d, the support bracket 8e, and the LED board 8f from the back side of the top plate 8. The cover 8g is box-shaped and opens toward the front side of the top plate 8, and has a thickness that makes its back surface flush with the back surface of the support frame 8a. Note that the cover 8g does not cover the entire storage recess 8a3 of the support frame 8a, but rather covers a portion of the storage recess 8a3 where the diffusion plate 8d, the support bracket 8e, and the LED board 8f are installed. For this reason, the cover 8g is spaced apart from the edge 8a2 of the support frame 8a. Such a cover 8g is detachably fixed to the base material 8i by screws 8n.

[0090] The cover 8g is also provided with an intake slit and an exhaust hole that connect the outside of the top plate 8 with the internal space of the storage recess 8a3 enclosed by the cover 8g. The intake slit is an opening for taking in outside air into the internal space of the cover when an airflow is formed by the fan 8h. The exhaust hole is an opening for discharging air from the internal space of the cover 8g to the outside when an airflow is formed by the fan 8h.

[0091] The fan 8h is fixed to the inner surface of the cover 8g and creates an airflow inside the cover 8g to cool the LED substrate 8f. The fan 8h pressurizes air so that the air inside the cover 8g is exhausted through the exhaust hole, creating air inside the cover 8g that flows through the intake slit, the support bracket 8e, and the exhaust hole in that order. When the support bracket 8e is exposed to this airflow, heat from the LED substrate 8f is discharged to the outside of the cover 8g.

[0092] The base material 8i is a strength member that fills the storage recess 8a3 of the support frame 8a, excluding the spaces where the diffusion plate 8d, support bracket 8e, LED board 8f, and fan 8h are installed, and bears the load acting on the upper surface of the top plate 8. The back plate 8j is a sheet metal member that covers the storage recess 8a3, avoiding the area where the cover 8g is installed.

[0093] The light-transmitting embedded portion 8k is a member that fills the through-hole 8b1 of the decorative plate 8b and has a higher light transmittance than the decorative plate 8b. Such a light-transmitting embedded portion 8k can be formed, for example, by filling the through-hole 8b1 with resin and then hardening it. Alternatively, it can be formed by fitting a light pipe made of resin into the through-hole 8b1. The upper surface of such a light-transmitting embedded portion 8k is flush with the upper surface of the decorative plate 8b. This makes the upper surface of the top plate 8 a smooth, flat surface.

[0094] In such a tabletop 8, the LED elements 8f2 of the LED substrate 8f are selectively illuminated under the control of a control unit (not shown), and the light emitted from the LED substrate 8f is emitted to the outside through the through-holes 8b1 in the decorative panel 8b, thereby displaying information visible to outsiders. For example, when the tabletop-equipped fixture 1A is reserved, "RESERVED" is displayed on the tabletop 8 as shown in FIG. 7(a). When the tabletop-equipped fixture 1A is available for use, "AVAILABLE" is displayed on the tabletop 8 as shown in FIG. 7(b). In addition, it is also possible to display a message such as "SOCIAL DISTANCE" on the tabletop 8 to encourage people to maintain social distance.

[0095] The tabletop 8 in this embodiment is a plate-shaped member for furniture used as a front member for furniture. The tabletop 8 in this embodiment includes a support frame 8a, an LED board 8f fixed to the support frame 8a, and a plate-shaped decorative board 8b arranged opposite the LED board 8f. The decorative board 8b has a plurality of light-transmitting portions (through holes 8b1 and light-transmitting embedded portions 8k in this embodiment) provided within the light-emitting range of the LED board 8f and having a higher light transmittance than the surrounding area.

[0096] In the tabletop 8 of this embodiment, the decorative plate 8b having a plurality of light-transmitting portions is disposed opposite the LED substrate 8f, so that when a display is made on the LED substrate 8f, the light emitted from the LED substrate 8f passes through the light-transmitting portions and is emitted to the outside. Therefore, as shown in Fig. 7, for example, an outsider can easily view the information displayed on the LED substrate 8f.

[0097] Furthermore, in the top panel 8 of this embodiment, multiple light-transmitting portions are provided within the light-emitting range of the LED substrate 8f. Therefore, each light-transmitting portion has a transmission area smaller than the light-emitting range of the LED substrate 8f. Therefore, by hiding the LED substrate 8f behind the decorative panel 8b, which has light-transmitting portions with such small transmission areas, the display surface of the LED substrate 8f becomes difficult to see from the outside when no display is being performed on the LED substrate 8f. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the display surface from affecting the exterior design when no display is required.

[0098] In this way, the tabletop 8 in this embodiment makes it possible to easily view the displayed content when displaying, and prevents the display surface from affecting the exterior design when display is not required.

[0099] Furthermore, in the table top 8 of this embodiment, the light-transmitting portion has a through-hole 8b1 that penetrates the decorative plate 8b. In the table top 8 of this embodiment, since the light-transmitting portion has a through-hole 8b1 that penetrates the decorative plate 8b, it is possible to increase the light transmittance of the light-transmitting portion compared to when a colored film or the like is installed.

[0100] Furthermore, in the top plate 8 of this embodiment, the LED substrate 8f has multiple LED elements 8f2 and a circuit board 8f1 on which the LED elements 8f2 are mounted, and the opening area of ​​the through hole 8b1 is smaller than the area of ​​the LED elements 8f2 when viewed from the through hole 8b1 side. According to the top plate 8 of this embodiment, since the opening area of ​​the through hole 8b1 is smaller than the area of ​​the LED elements 8f2, at least a portion of the LED elements 8f2 can be directly covered by the decorative plate 8b. This makes it possible to make the display surface of the LED substrate 8f less visible from the outside when no display is required.

[0101] Furthermore, in the top panel 8 of this embodiment, the mounting surface of the circuit board 8f1 for the LED elements 8f2 and the decorative plate 8b can be made to be similar colors (including the same color). By making the mounting surface of the circuit board 8f1 for the LED elements 8f2 and the decorative plate 8b similar colors, even if the back side of the decorative plate 8b is visible through the through-hole 8b1, the mounting surface of the board is visible as if it blended in with the decorative plate 8b. This makes it more difficult for outsiders to notice the presence of the through-hole 8b1.

[0102] Furthermore, the tabletop 8 of this embodiment includes a diffuser 8d disposed between the decorative panel 8b and the LED substrate 8f, which diffuses the light emitted from the LED substrate 8f. According to the tabletop 8 of this embodiment, the light emitted from the LED substrate 8f is diffused by the diffuser. This prevents the light emitted from the LED substrate 8f from directly entering the field of view of an outsider, thereby preventing the outsider from feeling dazzled. Furthermore, by providing the diffuser 8d, even if a through-hole 8b1 is disposed between the LED elements 8f2, for example, the diffused light can be emitted from the through-hole 8b1.

[0103] Furthermore, the top plate 8 of this embodiment is provided with a fan 8h that is supported by the support frame 8a and creates an airflow inside the storage recess 8a3. The top plate 8 of this embodiment makes it possible to prevent heat generated by the operation of the LED substrate 8f from being trapped inside the storage recess 8a3. This allows the LED substrate 8f to be driven stably. Furthermore, the position from which heat is discharged to the outside by the airflow can be easily determined, making it possible to prevent the heat from the LED substrate 8f from being transmitted to the user, for example.

[0104] Furthermore, in the tabletop 8 of this embodiment, the decorative board 8b can be, for example, a melamine decorative board. Melamine is a material with low thermal conductivity. Therefore, with the tabletop 8 of this embodiment, it is possible to prevent the heat from the LED board 8f from being transmitted to a person positioned outside the decorative board 8b.

[0105] Furthermore, the tabletop 8 of this embodiment includes a light-transmitting embedded portion 8k, which is a member that fills the through-hole 8b1 of the decorative plate 8b and has a higher light transmittance than the decorative plate 8b. In the tabletop 8 of this embodiment, the light-transmitting embedded portion 8k allows the through-hole 8b1 to be filled while allowing light to pass through the through-hole 8b1. This allows the outer surface of the decorative plate 8b to be flat. This allows the outer surface of the tabletop 8 to be suitably used as a work surface.

[0106] In addition, in the tabletop 8 of this embodiment, the diffusion plate 8d is in contact with the decorative plate 8b. According to the tabletop 8 of this embodiment, the decorative plate 8b is supported from behind by the diffusion plate, which improves the load-bearing capacity of the decorative plate 8b. Therefore, for example, the outer surface of the decorative plate 8b can be suitably used as a work surface of the tabletop.

[0107] Furthermore, the fixture with a top plate 1A of this embodiment includes a top plate 8 and a lifting leg unit 2 that supports the top plate 8. Therefore, the fixture with a top plate 1A of this embodiment is a fixture equipped with a top plate 8 that allows the display content to be easily viewed when a display is being made, and prevents the display surface from affecting the exterior design when a display is not required. Therefore, it is possible to make a display directed to users, etc. through the top plate 8, and it is possible to prevent the appearance of the entire fixture from being affected by the LED board 8f when no display is being made.

[0108] (Third embodiment) Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. Note that in this embodiment, the description of the same parts as those in the first embodiment will be omitted or simplified.

[0109] 9 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the fixture system 10 of this embodiment. As shown in this figure, the fixture system 10 of this embodiment includes the fixture with a top panel 1 of the first embodiment and a control device 11 that controls the LED board 4f.

[0110] The control device 11 may be installed in the space below the top plate 3 of the tabletop-equipped fixture 1. The control device 11 may also be placed at a location separated from the tabletop-equipped fixture 1. Such a control device 11 may be connected in parallel to the LED boards 4f of multiple tabletop-equipped fixtures 1, and may control each of the multiple LED boards 4f.

[0111] On the LED board 4f, each of the multiple LED elements 4f2 has a control address, and the control device 11 individually controls the light emission timing, light emission intensity, and light emission color of the LED elements 4f2 by specifying these addresses. As shown in FIG. 9, the control device 11 has a transmission unit 12, a storage unit 13, a calculation unit 14, and an external signal input unit 15. The control device 11 is composed of a computer device equipped with an arithmetic processing device and memory. For example, the transmission unit 12, the storage unit 13, the calculation unit 14, and the external signal input unit 15 are embodied as hardware included in the control device 11, or as a combination of this hardware and software.

[0112] The transmitter 12 outputs a control signal to the LED board 4f. The storage unit 13 stores various programs for controlling the LED board 4f and calculation results by the calculation unit 14. The calculation unit 14 performs determination calculations and the like for controlling the LED board 4f based on the programs stored in the storage unit, signals input from the outside, and the like.

[0113] For example, when a seating signal indicating that a user has sat on a chair attached to the tabletop-equipped furniture unit 1 is input, the calculation unit 14 determines that the tabletop-equipped furniture unit 1 is in use. Furthermore, when the calculation unit 14 determines that the tabletop-equipped furniture unit 1 is in use, it generates a control signal for displaying an indication that the tabletop-equipped furniture unit 1 is in use, and causes the transmission unit 12 to output the control signal to the LED board 4f.

[0114] Furthermore, the calculation unit 14 determines that a game is being played when event information is input from a game machine operated by a user of the tabletop-equipped fixture 1. Furthermore, when the calculation unit 14 determines that a game is being played, it generates a control signal for displaying an image linked to the event information based on the event information, and causes the transmission unit 12 to output the control signal to the LED board 4f.

[0115] The event information may include scene change information in the game, action information in the game, volume information in the game, etc. According to the fixture system 10 of this embodiment, for example, it is possible to change the light emission intensity and light emission color of the LED board 4f in conjunction with the output of the low-pitched sounds of the game music.

[0116] Furthermore, when furniture reservation information is input from an external reservation system, the calculation unit 14 determines that a reservation has been made for the tabletop-equipped furniture 1. Furthermore, when a reservation has been made for the tabletop-equipped furniture 1, the calculation unit 14 generates a control signal for causing the tabletop-equipped furniture 1 to display an indication that a reservation has been made, and causes the transmission unit 12 to output the control signal to the LED board 4f.

[0117] The external signal input unit 15 receives signals input from the outside and inputs the received signals to the calculation unit 14 as necessary. In this embodiment, for example, a seating detection signal (a signal indicating that a user has sat down) is input to the external signal input unit 15 from a seating sensor 20 that detects that a user has sat down in a chair. Also, for example, game event information is input to the external signal input unit 15 from the main body or controller of the game machine 21. Also, reservation information for the tabletop-equipped fixture 1 is input to the external signal input unit 15 from a reservation system 22 that manages fixture reservation information.

[0118] According to the fixture system 10 of this embodiment, it is possible to change the display of the fascia board 4 in response to an external input signal. For example, when the display of the fascia board 4 is controlled based on a seating detection signal, it is possible to provide information to people around the fixture with a tabletop 1, even if they are far away, about whether the fixture with a tabletop 1 is in use or not.

[0119] Furthermore, for example, if the display on the panel 4 is changed in conjunction with game event information, it is possible to create an effect that conveys the sense of realism of the game to people around the tabletop-equipped fixture 1. Furthermore, for example, if the display on the panel 4 is changed based on fixture reservation information, it is possible to provide people around the tabletop-equipped fixture 1 with information on whether the tabletop-equipped fixture 1 has been reserved.

[0120] In this embodiment, a furniture system 10 including the furniture with a tabletop 1 of the first embodiment has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is also possible to use a furniture system including the furniture with a tabletop 1A of the second embodiment. In this case, a display can be made on the tabletop 8. Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to any furniture system including furniture that has, as a surface member, a plate-shaped member for furniture that incorporates a light-emitting display device.

[0121] While the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. The shapes and combinations of the components shown in the above-described embodiments are merely examples, and various modifications can be made based on design requirements, etc., without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0122] For example, in the above embodiment, the plate-shaped member for furniture of the present invention is described as a top panel or a top panel of furniture with a top panel. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the side shell 31 provided on the headrest of a chair 30 can also be used as the plate-shaped member for furniture of the present invention. In addition, the back of a chair, the wall of a wagon device, the panel legs of a desk, and the desktop panel can also be used as the plate-shaped member for furniture of the present invention.

[0123] In this way, fixtures that have the plate-shaped fixture member of the present invention as the surface member are fixtures that allow the display content to be easily seen when displaying, and prevent the display surface from affecting the exterior design when display is not necessary.

[0124] In the above embodiment, the through holes provided in the decorative panel are arranged in a rectangular shape as a whole. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The through holes may be arranged based on the shape of a figure, a letter, or the like. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to make figures, letters, or the like visible to outsiders by emitting light from the LED board. Therefore, it becomes possible to make figures, letters, or the like visible without performing complex control. [Explanation of symbols]

[0125] 1...Fixture with top plate, 1A...Fixture with top plate, 2...Lifting leg unit (leg), 3...Top plate, 4...Back panel (plate-shaped member for fixture), 4a...Support frame (support structure), 4a1...Opening, 4a2...Edge, 4a3...Storage recess, 4b...Decorative panel, 4b1...Through hole (translucent portion), 4c...Edge material, 4d...Diffusion plate, 4e...Support bracket, 4f...LED board (light-emitting display device), 4f1...Circuit board, 4f2...LED element, 4g...Cover, 4h...Fan, 4i...Reinforcing beam (reinforcing member), 4j...Buried mounting member, 4k...Back plate, 8...Top plate (plate-shaped member for fixture), 8a...Support frame (support structure) , 8a1...opening, 8a2...edge, 8a3...storage recess, 8b...decorative panel, 8b1...through hole, 8c...edge material, 8d...diffusion panel, 8e...support bracket, 8f...LED board (light-emitting display device), 8f1...circuit board, 8f2...LED element, 8g...cover, 8h...fan, 8i...substrate, 8j...back plate, 8k...transparent embedded part, 8m...diffusion panel support frame, 10...furniture system, 11...control device, 12...transmission unit, 13...memory unit, 14...calculation unit, 15...external signal input unit, 20...seating sensor, 21...game machine, 22...reservation system, 30...chair (furniture), R...display area

Claims

1. A fixture having a plate-shaped fixture member incorporating a light-emitting display device as a surface member; a control device that controls the light-emitting display device based on input information; A fixture system comprising:

2. 2. The fixture system according to claim 1, wherein the control device controls the light-emitting display device in conjunction with event information input from a game console operated by a user of the fixture.

3. The fixture system according to claim 1, characterized in that the control device controls the light-emitting display device based on fixture reservation information input from a reservation system that manages the reservation status of the fixture.

4. The fixture system according to claim 1, characterized in that the control device controls the light-emitting display device based on a seating detection signal input from a seating sensor that detects whether a user of the fixture is seated.

5. The fixture system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the fixture is a fixture with a top plate provided with a top plate.

6. The fixture system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the fixture is a chair.

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