Cubicle type booth

Abstract

To provide a private room type booth capable of improving convenience by getting in and out on the same surface without the need of going up and down a step when moving between the outside and an internal space.SOLUTION: The cubicle-type booth 1 includes a peripheral wall 2 having an opening 2a formed on a side thereof, a door 3 provided on the peripheral wall 2 so as to be capable of opening and closing the opening 2a, a plurality of casters 26, and a plurality of ground contact members 27 whose extension length with respect to a floor surface is adjustable, wherein the cubicle-type booth 1 is capable of being changed between a movable state in which the casters 26 are in contact with the floor surface and an immovable state in which the casters 26 are separated from the floor surface by adjusting the extension length of the ground contact members 27, the lower end of the peripheral wall 2 is formed so that the side of the opening 2a is opened.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This disclosure relates to a private booth equipped with casters and ground contact members. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART A movable individual booth having casters and a ground contact member on the bottom surface has been disclosed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2020-204231 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] According to the technology described in Patent Document 1, when using a private booth, a user must climb up from the floor on which the private booth is placed onto the floorboards inside the private booth. If there is a step between the floor and the floorboard, the user must climb up and down the step when entering or exiting the private booth, which reduces the convenience of the private booth. Therefore, the present disclosure aims to solve the above-mentioned problems. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The private booth according to a first aspect of the present invention comprises a peripheral wall having an opening formed on the side, a door provided on the peripheral wall so as to open and close the opening, a plurality of casters, and a plurality of ground contact members whose extension length from the floor surface is adjustable, and by adjusting the extension length of the ground contact members, the booth can be changed between a movable state in which the casters contact the floor surface and a non-movable state in which the casters are separated from the floor surface, and the insides of the peripheral wall and the door are formed to open downward, and the lower end of the peripheral wall is formed to be open at least on the side of the opening.

[0006] According to the private booth of the first aspect described above, there is no need to climb steps when moving between the outside and the interior space, and entry and exit can be done on the same level, thereby improving convenience.

[0007] A private booth according to a second aspect of the present invention is a private booth according to the first aspect, wherein the peripheral wall comprises a base frame and a plurality of panel bodies fixed to the base frame, and the casters and the ground contact members are provided at the lower end of the base frame.

[0008] According to the private booth according to the second aspect, the peripheral walls can be constructed with a simple structure using a base frame and a plurality of panel bodies.

[0009] A private booth according to a third aspect of the present invention is a private booth according to the second aspect, wherein the base frame comprises a base member that forms the lower end of the base frame, a plurality of pillars erected on the base member, and connecting portions that connect the upper ends of the pillars, and the base member is formed in a U-shape with the side facing the opening open and the other side closed.

[0010] According to the private booth according to the third aspect, the strength of the base frame can be maintained by opening only the opening side of the base member that constitutes the lower end of the base frame.

[0011] A private booth according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the private booth according to the third aspect, wherein the peripheral wall is provided with a reinforcing panel as one of the plurality of panel bodies, the reinforcing panel being provided between the support columns above a portion of the base member, and the reinforcing panel being fixed to at least one of the base member and the support columns.

[0012] According to the private booth according to the fourth aspect, the strength of the peripheral walls can be improved by the reinforcing panels.

[0013] A private booth according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the private booth according to the fourth aspect, wherein the peripheral wall comprises, as the panel body, an outer panel provided on the outside of the reinforcing panel and an inner panel provided on the inside of the reinforcing panel.

[0014] According to the private booth relating to the fifth aspect, the exterior and interior panels can improve the design of the private booth both inside and outside.

[0015] A private booth according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is a private booth according to any one of the third to fifth aspects, wherein the support pillars have a plurality of engagement holes opened along the longitudinal direction, into which engagement members can be engaged.

[0016] According to the private booth according to the sixth aspect, it is possible to attach and detach the engaging member such as the top plate at any height position within the private booth.

[0017] A private booth according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is a private booth according to any one of the third to sixth aspects, wherein a storage space is formed below the base member, a cover member is provided on the inner surface of the base member, and the storage space is covered by the cover member.

[0018] According to the private booth of the seventh aspect, the storage space that stores the wiring and the like is covered with a cover member, thereby preventing the wiring and the like from being exposed inside the private booth.

[0019] A private booth according to an eighth aspect of the present invention is a private booth according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, wherein a ceiling is provided at the upper end of the peripheral wall, and a fire extinguisher is provided on the ceiling, the fire extinguisher having a detection unit that detects the occurrence of a fire and a spray unit that sprays a fire extinguishing agent when the detection unit detects the occurrence of a fire.

[0020] According to the private booth according to the seventh aspect, the ceiling improves sound insulation performance, and in the event of a fire, the fire inside the private booth can be automatically extinguished. [Effects of the Invention]

[0021] The private booth according to the present invention has the following advantages.

[0022] According to the private booth according to the first aspect, it is possible to improve the convenience when moving between the outside and the interior space.

[0023] According to the private booth according to the second aspect, the peripheral walls can be constructed with a simple structure.

[0024] According to the private booth according to the third aspect, the strength of the base frame can be maintained.

[0025] According to the private booth according to the fourth aspect, the strength of the peripheral walls can be improved.

[0026] According to the private booth according to the fifth aspect, the design of the private booth can be improved both inside and outside.

[0027] According to the private booth according to the sixth aspect, the engaging member can be attached and detached at any height position within the private booth.

[0028] According to the private booth according to the seventh aspect, it is possible to prevent wiring and the like from being exposed inside the private booth.

[0029] According to the private booth of the eighth aspect, the ceiling can improve sound insulation performance, and in the event of a fire, the fire inside the private booth can be automatically extinguished. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0030] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a private booth according to one embodiment. [Figure 2] A perspective view showing a private booth with the door open. [Figure 3] Front cross-sectional view showing a private booth. [Figure 4]A plan cross-sectional view showing a private booth. [Figure 5] FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the assembly configuration of the side portion of the peripheral wall. [Figure 7] FIG. [Figure 8] 10A and 10B are cross-sectional views showing the caster and the ground contact member in the immovable state and the movable state, respectively. [Figure 9] 10A is a perspective view showing the lower part of a private booth according to a modified example, and FIG. 10B is a perspective view showing a plate member. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a private booth according to another embodiment. [Figure 11] A perspective view showing a private booth with the door open. [Figure 12] Front cross-sectional view showing a private booth. [Figure 13] A plan cross-sectional view showing a private booth. [Figure 14] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the assembly configuration of the base frame. [Figure 15] FIG. [Figure 16] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the assembly configuration of the side portion of the peripheral wall. [Figure 17] FIG. [Figure 18] 10A and 10B are cross-sectional views showing the caster and the ground contact member in the immovable state and the movable state, respectively. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0031] A private booth 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to Figures 1 to 8. In this embodiment, the direction of the private booth 1 is defined by the arrows in Figure 1. As shown in Figure 1, the private booth 1 according to this embodiment is placed on the floor and is used for indoor use by one person or a small number of people.

[0032] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the private booth 1 according to this embodiment includes a peripheral wall 2 having an opening 2a formed on one side (the front side in this embodiment), a door 3 attached to the peripheral wall 2 so as to open and close the opening 2a, a plurality of casters 26 (four in this embodiment), and a plurality of ground contact members 27 (four in this embodiment) whose extension length from the floor surface is adjustable. A ceiling 51 is attached to the upper end of the peripheral wall 2. As shown in Figure 4, the peripheral wall 2 includes panel bodies on both left and right sides and at the rear. The front opening 2a in the peripheral wall 2 is closed with the door 3, thereby forming an internal space in the private booth 1 that is isolated from the outside.

[0033] The peripheral wall 2 includes a base frame 21 and a plurality of panel bodies fixed to the base frame 21 by screwing, welding, or bonding with an adhesive. The base frame 21 is a frame body formed by combining square metal tubes into a rectangular shape in a plan view. In this embodiment, the base frame is formed by combining a support frame 22, columns 23, a ceiling frame 24, etc., as shown in FIG.

[0034] The support frame 22 is provided at the lower end of the base frame 21. In this embodiment, the support frame 22 is arranged along the front-rear direction on both the left and right sides of the base frame 21. An insertion hole 22a that penetrates the support frame 22 in the up-down direction is opened in the center of the left support frame 22 in the front-rear direction.

[0035] Four support columns 23 are provided upright along the vertical direction at both the front and rear ends of the support frame 22. An auxiliary frame 23a is fixed to each support column 23 on the inside in the front-rear direction along the support column 23. A plurality of engagement holes 23b are opened along the longitudinal direction on both the left and right surfaces of the auxiliary frame 23a.

[0036] The upper ends of the four support columns 23 are connected by four ceiling frames 24. In this embodiment, the ceiling frame 24 disposed on the front side of the base frame 21 and the ceiling frame 24 disposed on the rear side are connected at their midpoints by two reinforcing frames 24a.

[0037] 1 to 4, the panel bodies, which are the outer panel 41, the inner upper panel 42T, the inner middle panel 42M, the inner lower panel 42B, the outer panel 43, the inner upper panel 44T, the inner middle panel 44M, the inner lower panel 44B, and the rear panel body 45, are assembled to the base frame 21. In this way, the private booth 1 according to this embodiment has a peripheral wall 2 formed with a simple configuration using the base frame 21 and a plurality of panel bodies.

[0038] 3 and 6, an outer panel 41, which is a metal plate exposed to the outside of the peripheral wall 2, is attached to the outer surface of the left side of the base frame 21. Furthermore, an inner upper panel 42T, an inner middle panel 42M, and an inner lower panel 42B are attached to the inner surface of the left side of the base frame 21, in this order from top to bottom, and are exposed to the inside of the peripheral wall 2. In this embodiment, a switch 42s is provided at the front end of the inner middle panel 42M.

[0039] 3, an outer panel 43, which is a metal plate exposed to the outside of the peripheral wall 2, is attached to the outer surface of the right side of the base frame 21. An inner upper panel 44T, an inner middle panel 44M, and an inner lower panel 44B are attached to the inner surface of the right side of the base frame 21, in that order from top to bottom, and are exposed to the inside of the peripheral wall 2. In this embodiment, sound-absorbing materials such as nonwoven fabrics are used for the panels 42T, 42M, 42B, 44T, 44M, and 44B provided on the inner surface of the peripheral wall 2.

[0040] 3 and 4, a rear panel body 45 is provided on the rear side of the base frame 21. The rear panel body 45 is composed of a glass frame 45a and a glass panel 45b supported by the glass frame 45a. Note that the panel body provided on the rear side of the base frame 21 may not be a glass panel, but may instead be a metal panel similar to the left and right sides.

[0041] 1, 2, and 4, a door 3 is attached to the front side of the base frame 21 via a hinge H. The door 3 is composed of a door frame 31 and a door panel 32, which is a glass panel supported by the door frame 31. The door 3 is provided with a doorknob 33. In the private booth 1 according to this embodiment, the door 3 is rotatably attached to the base frame 21, so that the opening 2a in the peripheral wall 2 can be opened and closed by the door 3.

[0042] 2 to 4, in the private booth 1 according to this embodiment, the support frame 22 of the base frame 21 is provided with casters 26 and ground contact members 27. In this embodiment, four casters 26 and four ground contact members 27 are provided adjacent to each other. The user can rotate the ground contact members 27 by hand or with a tool, thereby adjusting the extension length of the ground contact members 27 from the underside of the support frame 22 to the floor surface.

[0043] The private booth 1 according to this embodiment can be switched between an immobile state in which the casters 26 are separated from the floor and a movable state in which the casters 26 are in contact with the floor. Specifically, as shown in Fig. 8(a), the immobile state in which the casters 26 are separated from the floor is achieved by adjusting the extension length of the ground contact members 27 from the underside of the support frame 22 to be longer than the extension length of the casters 26. Furthermore, as shown in Fig. 8(b), the movable state in which the casters 26 are in contact with the floor is achieved by adjusting the extension length of the ground contact members 27 from the underside of the support frame 22 to be shorter than the extension length of the casters 26.

[0044] In this embodiment, four casters 26 are provided on the private booth 1, but the number of casters 26 is not limited as long as the private booth 1 can be moved. Similarly, the number of ground contact members 27 is not limited as long as the private booth 1 can be stably installed. However, in order to reliably separate the casters 26 from the floor when the private booth 1 is immobile, it is preferable to provide the same number of casters 26 as the ground contact members 27 and to position the casters 26 near the ground contact members 27.

[0045] In the private booth 1 according to this embodiment, a storage space is formed around the support frame 22 of the base frame 21. Specifically, as shown in Fig. 6, a power strip T is stored in the storage space formed below the support frame 22. The storage space also stores wiring cords and the like (not shown).

[0046] In addition, a cover member 25 is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the lower end of the base frame 21, and this storage space (the power strip T, wiring cords, etc. stored in the storage space) is covered by the cover member 25. In this way, in the private booth 1, by covering the storage space that stores the wiring cords, etc. with the cover member 25, it is possible to prevent the wiring cords, etc. from being exposed inside the private booth 1. It is also possible to use the upper side of the support frame 22 as a storage space.

[0047] 3 and 4, a gap is formed between the outer panel 41 and the inner panels (inner upper panel 42T, inner middle panel 42M, and inner lower panel 42B) in the private booth 1. Then, by opening insertion holes 22a in the support frame 22, this gap is connected to a storage space formed below the support frame 22. In this way, in the private booth 1, wiring cords and the like can be guided from the gap between the outer panel 41 and the inner panel through the insertion holes 22a into the storage space, so that exposure of wiring cords and the like inside the private booth 1 can be prevented.

[0048] 2 and 3, a fire extinguisher 52 and a light 53 are provided on a ceiling 51 of the private booth 1. The light 53 can be turned on or off by a user of the private booth 1 operating a switch 42s provided on an inner panel 42M. The fire extinguisher 52 includes a detection unit 52a that detects the occurrence of a fire, and a spray unit 52c that automatically sprays the extinguishing agent filled in a tank unit 52b when the detection unit 52a detects the occurrence of a fire.

[0049] In this way, in the private booth 1 of this embodiment, the ceiling 51 improves the soundproofing performance of the private booth 1 and makes it possible to automatically extinguish fires inside the private booth 1 in the event of a fire.

[0050] 6 and 7, joints are formed between the support posts 23 that make up the base frame 21 and the inner panels (the inner upper panel 42T, the inner middle panel 42M, and the inner lower panel 42B), and auxiliary frames 23a are provided in these joints. A large number of engagement holes 23b that can engage with engagement members are opened in the longitudinal direction of the auxiliary frames 23a.

[0051] In the private booth 1 according to this embodiment, a top plate 61 and a hook member 62 are employed as engaging members. As shown in Fig. 7, by engaging an engaging portion 61a formed on the top plate 61 and an engaging portion 62a formed on the hook member 62 with the engaging hole 23b, the top plate 61 and the hook member 62, which are engaging members, are assembled to the inner surface on the left side of the peripheral wall 2. In this embodiment, as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, a hook member 62, which is an engaging member, is also assembled to the inner surface on the right side of the peripheral wall 2.

[0052] In this way, in the private booth 1, the engaging members such as the top plate 61 can be attached and detached at any height position inside the private booth 1. In addition to the top plate 61 and hook member 62, it is also possible to use a display stand, lighting equipment, speaker, telephone, etc. as the engaging members.

[0053] In the private booth 1 according to this embodiment, as shown in Figure 2, the inside of the peripheral wall 2 and the door 3 are formed to open downward. By forming the private booth 1 with an open bottom without a floor board as described above, it is possible to ensure a larger effective height within the room relative to the overall height of the booth compared to a booth with a floor board. When mass-producing private booths 1, it is necessary to be able to install them in many spaces, and since there is a limit to how high the overall height of the private booth 1 can be increased, the configuration of this embodiment, which allows the height within the room to be as high as possible, is preferable.

[0054] Furthermore, the lower end of the peripheral wall 2, i.e., the lower end of the base frame 21, is formed open on the side of the opening 2a. Therefore, users do not need to climb up or down steps when entering or exiting the interior of the private booth 1. In this way, the private booth 1 of this embodiment eliminates the step between the outside and inside, making it possible to enter and exit the private booth 1 on the same level, thereby improving the convenience of the private booth 1.

[0055] In the private booth 1 according to this embodiment, the inside of the peripheral wall 2 and the door 3 are formed to open downward, and no floor members are provided below the peripheral wall 2 or the door 3. As a result, when the private booth 1 is in use, the floor members will not deform or emit abnormal noises due to the weight of the user, etc. Furthermore, in this embodiment, there is no need to provide highly rigid floor members to prevent deformation, etc., and therefore the manufacturing costs of the private booth 1 can be reduced.

[0056] In the private booth 1, as in the modified example shown in FIG. 9(a), the lower ends of the base frames 21 on the opening 2a side (the lower ends of the support columns 23) can also be configured to be connected to each other by plate members 71 that are in contact with the floor. As shown in FIG. 9(b), the plate members 71 are plate-shaped members with fixing portions 71b formed on both ends of the plate portion 71a. With the plate portions 71a of the plate member 71 in contact with the floor, the fixing portions 71b are fixed to the support columns 23 on both the left and right sides with fasteners such as screws, thereby assembling the plate member 71 to the peripheral wall 2. In this configuration, the plate member 71 is attached in a state where it is in contact with the floor after adjusting the height of the contact member 27, so that it is always in contact with the floor when the private booth 1 is in use.

[0057] As described above, by assembling the plate members 71 to the base frame 21, the peripheral wall 2 can be reinforced and the stability of the private booth 1 can be improved. In this configuration, it is desirable to keep the height gap between the floor surface and the upper surface of the plate portion 71a to 5mm or less, thereby eliminating any steps, in order to prevent tripping, so it is preferable to make the thickness of the plate portion 71a 5mm or less. Taking into account construction errors, it is even more preferable to make the thickness of the plate portion 71a 3mm or less.

[0058] In this way, even in the private booth 1 of this modified example, by reducing the step between the outside and inside, it is possible to enter and exit the private booth 1 on approximately the same level, thereby improving the convenience of the private booth 1.

[0059] As described above, in this specification, if the base frame 21 is configured to have a plate-like member that is large enough that users do not need to climb up or down or overcome steps when entering or exiting the private booth 1, then "the side of the opening 2a at the lower end of the base frame 21 is in an open state."

[0060] In this modified example, it is also possible to change the shape of the plate portion 71a of the plate member 71. For example, it is possible to configure the front-to-rear width of the plate portion 71a to be expanded forward, backward, or both forward and backward. When the front-to-rear width of the plate portion 71a is expanded backward, it is also possible to position the rear end edge of the plate portion 71a in the middle or rear end portion of the interior space of the private booth 1.

[0061] When the rear edge of the plate portion 71a is positioned at the rear end of the interior space of the private booth 1, the plate portion 71a covers substantially the entire inside of the peripheral wall 2 and the door 3 of the private booth 1. In this way, in a modified version of the private booth 1, it is also possible to configure the inside of the peripheral wall 2 and the door 3 to be open downwards, and to cover the floor surface exposed in the opening with the plate portion 71a of the plate member 71. Even in this case, the plate portion 71a is not a floor member spaced apart from the floor surface, but is arranged in a state where it is in contact with the floor surface so as to overlap it, so that the plate portion 71a does not generate abnormal noises due to creaking, bending, rattle, etc.

[0062] Next, a private booth 101 according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 10 to 18. In this embodiment, the directions of the private booth 101 are defined by arrows in Figure 10.

[0063] As shown in Figures 10 and 11, the private booth 101 according to this embodiment includes a peripheral wall 102 having an opening 102a formed on one side (the front side in this embodiment), a door 103 attached to the peripheral wall 102 so as to open and close the opening 102a, a plurality of casters 126 (four in this embodiment), and a plurality of ground contact members 127 (four in this embodiment) whose extension length from the floor surface is adjustable. A ceiling 151 is attached to the upper end of the peripheral wall 102. As shown in Figure 13, the peripheral wall 102 includes panel bodies on both left and right sides and at the rear. The front opening 102a in the peripheral wall 102 is closed by the door 103, thereby forming an internal space isolated from the outside in the private booth 101.

[0064] The peripheral wall 102 includes a base frame 121 and a plurality of panel bodies fixed to the base frame 121 by screwing, welding, or bonding with an adhesive. The base frame 121 is a frame body formed by combining square metal tubes into a rectangular shape in a plan view. In this embodiment, the base frame 121 is formed by combining a base member 122, a front frame 123, a rear frame 124, connecting members 125, etc., as shown in Figures 14 and 15 .

[0065] The base member 122 forms the lower end of the base frame 121. In this embodiment, the base member 122 is open on the front side, which is the side of the opening 102a, and closed on the other sides, which are the rear side and both left and right sides, forming a U-shape in plan view. As such, according to the private booth 101 of this embodiment, the base member 122 forming the lower end of the base frame 121 is configured so that only the side of the opening 102a is open. This stabilizes the shape of the base frame 121, making it possible to maintain high strength of the private booth 101.

[0066] In the private booth 101 according to this embodiment, as shown in Fig. 11, the insides of the peripheral wall 102 and the door 103 are formed to open downward. Furthermore, the lower end of the peripheral wall 102, i.e., the base member 122 constituting the lower end of the base frame 121, is formed to be open on the side of the opening 102a as described above. Therefore, users do not need to climb up or down steps when entering or exiting the private booth 101. In this way, by eliminating the step between the outside and inside of the private booth 101 according to this embodiment, it is possible to enter and exit the private booth 101 on the same level, thereby improving the convenience of the private booth 101.

[0067] The base member 122 has side portions 122a on both the left and right sides, and the rear ends of the side portions 122a are connected by a rear portion 122b. A front frame support portion 122c is formed at the front end of each side portion 122a. Furthermore, rear frame support portions 122d are formed at both left and right ends of the rear portion 122b.

[0068] A front frame 123 formed in a gate shape when viewed from the front is erected on the front frame support portions 122c of the base member 122. The front frame 123 is formed by connecting the upper ends of two front pillars 123a with a front connecting portion 123b. A plurality of engagement holes 123c that can engage with engagement members are opened along the longitudinal direction on the inner surface of the front pillar 123a.

[0069] A rear frame 124 formed in a gate shape in front view is erected on the rear frame support portions 122d of the base member 122. The rear frame 124 is formed by connecting the upper ends of two rear support columns 124a with a rear connecting portion 124b. A plurality of engagement holes 124c that can engage with engagement members are opened along the longitudinal direction on the inner surface of the rear support column 124a.

[0070] In each of the front frame 123 and the rear frame 124, the upper ends of the adjacent front support columns 123a and rear support columns 124a are connected by connecting members 125. In this manner, the base member 122, the front frame 123, the rear frame 124, and the connecting members 125 are combined to form a highly rigid base frame 121.

[0071] 10 to 13, the panel bodies, which are the reinforcing panel 140, the outer panel 141, the inner upper panel 142T, the inner lower panel 142B, the outer panel 143, the inner upper panel 144T, the inner lower panel 144B, and the rear panel body 145, are assembled to the base frame 121. In this way, the private booth 101 according to this embodiment has a peripheral wall 102 that is simply configured using the base frame 121 and a plurality of panel bodies.

[0072] 12, 13, and 16, reinforcing panels 140 are provided on both the left and right sides of the base frame 121, above the side portions 122a of the base member 122, between the front support columns 123a and the rear support columns 124a. A highly rigid honeycomb panel is used for the reinforcing panels 140. However, other highly rigid panels such as a resin panel or a carbon panel can also be used as the reinforcing panels.

[0073] In the private booth 101 according to this embodiment, by employing a highly rigid reinforcing panel 140 as part of the panel body constituting the peripheral wall 102, the strength of the peripheral wall 102 of the private booth 101 can be maintained at a high level. In particular, by using the reinforcing panel 140 to form the peripheral wall 102, the rigidity of the private booth 101 is increased, and even if the peripheral wall 102 is formed in a U-shape in plan view, deformation of the peripheral wall 102 can be suppressed. Therefore, even in a configuration that does not include the plate member 71 of the first embodiment, the private booth 101 can maintain high stability. Note that the structure that provides rigidity using the reinforcing panel 140 described above is not limited to floorless booths as in the present invention, but is a structure that can be used generally.

[0074] Furthermore, in the private booth 101 according to this embodiment, the reinforcing panel 140 is provided between the front support 123a and the rear support 124a. That is, even if the reinforcing panel 140 is provided, the peripheral wall 102 does not become thicker, and therefore the external dimensions of the private booth 101 do not become larger, and the internal space of the private booth 101 does not become smaller.

[0075] The reinforcing panel 140 is attached to the base frame 121 via a panel support member 129 fixed to the side portion 122a of the base member 122. It is also possible to attach the reinforcing panel 140 to the front support column 123a and the rear support column 124a, or to the side portion 122a, the front support column 123a, and the rear support column 124a. A plurality of magnets 140a are fixed to the inner surface of the reinforcing panel 140 to attract an inner upper panel 142T, an inner lower panel 142B, an inner upper panel 144T, and an inner lower panel 144B (hereinafter collectively referred to as "inner panels").

[0076] 12 and 13, an outer panel 141, which is a metal plate exposed to the outside of the peripheral wall 102, is attached to the outside of the right-side reinforcing panel 140 of the base frame 121. Furthermore, an inner upper panel 142T and an inner lower panel 142B are attached to the inside of the right-side reinforcing panel 140, in this order from top to bottom, via a magnet 140a, and are exposed to the inside of the peripheral wall 102. In this embodiment, a switch 142s is provided at the front end of the inner upper panel 142T.

[0077] 12 and 13, an outer panel 143, which is a metal plate exposed on the outside of the peripheral wall 102, is attached to the outside of the left reinforcing panel 140 of the base frame 121. In addition, an inner upper panel 144T and an inner lower panel 144B are attached to the outside of the left reinforcing panel 140, in this order from top to bottom, via a magnet 140a, and are exposed on the inside of the peripheral wall 102.

[0078] As described above, in the private booth 101 according to this embodiment, the outer panels 141-143 are provided on the outside of the reinforcing panel 140, thereby improving the design of the exterior. Also, in this embodiment, the inner panels are formed by compressing sound-absorbing material such as nonwoven fabric. In this way, by providing the inner panels on the inside of the reinforcing panel 140, the design and sound absorption properties of the interior of the private booth 101 can be improved.

[0079] 12 and 13, a rear panel body 145 is provided on the rear side of the base frame 121. The rear panel body 145 is composed of a glass frame 145a and a glass panel 145b supported by the glass frame 145a. The panel body provided on the rear side of the base frame 121 may not be a glass panel, but may be a metal panel similar to the left and right sides. In this case, a reinforcing panel 140 may also be provided on the rear side of the base frame 121.

[0080] 10, 11, and 13, a door 103 is provided on the front side of the base frame 121 via a hinge H. The door 103 is composed of a door frame 131 and a door panel 132, which is a glass panel supported by the door frame 131. A handle 133 is provided on the door 103. In the private booth 101 according to this embodiment, the door 103 is rotatably attached to the base frame 121, so that the opening 102a in the peripheral wall 102 can be opened and closed by the door 103.

[0081] 11 to 13, in the private booth 101 according to this embodiment, casters 126 and ground contact members 127 are provided on the underside of the base member 122. In this embodiment, four casters 126 and four ground contact members 127 are provided adjacent to each other. The user can rotate the ground contact members 127 by hand or with a tool, thereby adjusting the extension length of the ground contact members 127 from the underside of the base member 122 to the floor surface.

[0082] The private booth 101 according to this embodiment can be switched between an immobile state in which the casters 126 are separated from the floor surface and a movable state in which the casters 126 are in contact with the floor surface. Specifically, as shown in Fig. 18(a), the immobile state in which the casters 126 are separated from the floor surface is achieved by adjusting the extension length of the ground contact members 127 from the underside of the base member 122 to be longer than the extension length of the casters 126. Furthermore, as shown in Fig. 18(b), the movable state in which the casters 126 are in contact with the floor surface is achieved by adjusting the extension length of the ground contact members 127 from the underside of the base member 122 to be shorter than the extension length of the casters 126.

[0083] 18(a) and 18(b), in the private booth 101 according to this embodiment, the grounding member 127 has a grounding cover 127b attached to the underside of the grounding leg 127a with an adhesive such as double-sided tape. The grounding cover 127b is a resin member with a smoothly curved underside.

[0084] In this embodiment, as described above, by providing the ground cover 127b on the underside of the ground member 127, it is possible to improve sliding on the floor surface. Therefore, if an impact such as an earthquake is applied when the private booth 101 is immobilized, the ground member 127 is likely to remain in place without following the displacement of the floor surface. This reduces the possibility of the private booth 101 tipping over when an impact is applied. Furthermore, by making the underside of the ground cover 127b a smoothly curved surface, it is possible to prevent it from getting caught on the floor surface (making it easier to slide on the floor surface), further reducing the possibility of the private booth 101 tipping over.

[0085] It is also possible to use a different configuration from the grounding member 127 according to this embodiment, such as a large plate-like object that grounds the private booth 101 to improve its sliding properties and prevent it from tipping over. However, if the grounding area of ​​the private booth 101 is made too large, the booth may slide and move, for example, when the door is opened or closed or if a person accidentally leans against it, and the process of switching the private booth 101 from an immovable state to a movable state becomes complicated. On the other hand, the grounding member 127 according to this embodiment does not make the grounding area of ​​the private booth 101 too large, so the private booth 101 will not slide and move when a person leans against it. Furthermore, the process of switching the private booth 101 from an immovable state to a movable state can be easily performed.

[0086] Furthermore, the grounding member 127 according to this embodiment is provided with a smooth grounding cover 127b, so that when fine-tuning the installation location of the private booth 101, the private booth 101 can be slid along the floor surface by pushing forcefully against the private booth 101. In other words, this embodiment is preferable as long as the installation location is within the range of fine adjustment, as there is no need to bother to ground the casters 126. Note that the structure that prevents tipping and allows fine adjustment using the grounding cover 127b is not limited to floorless booths as in the present invention, but can be used generally.

[0087] In this embodiment, four casters 126 are provided in the private booth 101, but the number of casters 126 is not limited as long as the private booth 101 can be moved. Similarly, the number of ground contact members 127 is not limited as long as the private booth 101 can be stably installed. However, in order to reliably separate the casters 126 from the floor when the private booth 101 is immobile, it is preferable to have the same number of casters 126 as the ground contact members 127 and to position the casters 126 near the ground contact members 127.

[0088] In the private booth 101 according to this embodiment, the lower side of the base member 122 of the base frame 121 is formed as a storage space. In addition, a cover member 128 is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the base member 122, and the storage space below the base member 122 and the contents therein are covered by the cover member 128. In this way, in the private booth 1, by covering the storage space that stores items such as wiring cords with the cover member 128, it is possible to prevent the wiring cords and the like from being exposed inside the private booth 1.

[0089] 12 and 13, a gap is formed around the magnet 140a between the reinforcing panel 140 and the inner panel in the private booth 101. In this way, in the private booth 101, wiring cords and the like can be stored in the gap between the reinforcing panel 140 and the inner panel, so that the exposure of wiring cords and the like inside the private booth 101 can be prevented.

[0090] 11 and 12, a fire extinguisher 152 and a light 153 are provided on a ceiling 151 of the private booth 101. The light 153 can be turned on or off by a user of the private booth 101 operating a switch 142s provided on an upper interior panel 142T. The fire extinguisher 152 includes a detection unit 152a that detects the occurrence of a fire, and a spray unit 152c that automatically sprays the extinguishing agent filled in a tank unit 152b when the detection unit 152a detects the occurrence of a fire.

[0091] In this way, in the private booth 101 according to this embodiment, the ceiling 151 improves the soundproofing performance of the private booth 101 and also makes it possible to automatically extinguish fires inside the private booth 101 in the event of a fire.

[0092] 17, a plurality of engagement holes 123c and 124c that can engage with engagement members are opened along the longitudinal direction in the front support 123a and the rear support 124a that constitute the base frame 121. In the private booth 101 according to this embodiment, a top plate 161 and a display 173 are used as engagement members. As shown in FIG. 17, the top plate 161, which is the engagement member, is assembled to the inner surface on the right side of the peripheral wall 102 by engaging an engagement portion 161a formed on a bracket for assembling the top plate 161 with the engagement holes 123c and 124c.

[0093] 17, the display 173 is attached to the base frame 121 via a display support frame 171, a locking member 171a, and a display support member 172. Specifically, as shown in Fig. 17, the display support frame 171 and the locking member 171a are attached to the display support member 172 to which the display 173 has been attached. Then, the locking member 171a is engaged with the engagement holes 123c and 124c, whereby the display 173, which is the engaging member, is attached to the inner surface on the right side of the peripheral wall 102.

[0094] In this way, in the private booth 101, engaging members such as the top panel 161 and the display 173 can be attached and detached at any height position inside the private booth 101. In addition to the top panel 161 and the display 173, lighting fixtures, speakers, telephones, etc. can also be used as engaging members.

[0095] In the private booth 101 according to this embodiment, the insides of the peripheral wall 102 and the door 103 are formed to open downward, and no floor members are provided below the peripheral wall 102 or the door 103. As a result, when the private booth 101 is in use, the floor members will not deform or emit abnormal noises due to the weight of the user, etc. Furthermore, in this embodiment, there is no need to provide highly rigid floor members to prevent deformation, etc., and therefore the manufacturing costs of the private booth 101 can be reduced.

[0096] [Other variations] The above embodiment can be modified as appropriate as shown in the other modifications below. Note that each modification described in this specification may be applied in combination with other modifications to the extent that no contradiction occurs.

[0097] The surrounding walls of the private booth do not have to be constructed by assembling a base frame and multiple panel bodies as in this embodiment, but can also be constructed by connecting multiple panel bodies without a base frame.

[0098] The base frame that defines the external shape of the private booth may have a shape other than rectangular in plan view. For example, the base frame may have a circular, triangular, pentagonal, trapezoidal, or other shape in plan view.

[0099] The lower end of the base frame that constitutes the private booth needs to be open at least on the side of the opening where the door is to be installed. In other words, the lower end of the base frame can be configured so that the part other than the opening is closed.

[0100] Furthermore, the materials constituting the panel body and the door are not limited to glass panels or metal panels, but may also be made of wood, resin, etc. Furthermore, the arrangement of these may also be configured in a manner other than that of this embodiment.

[0101] In a private booth, it is also possible to open engagement holes in the support posts to engage the engagement members. It is also possible to configure a private booth without a ceiling. If a private booth has a ceiling, it is also possible to configure it without installing a fire extinguisher or the like on the ceiling. [Explanation of symbols]

[0102] 1 Private booth 2 Surrounding wall 2a Opening 3 Door 21 base frame 22 support frame 22a Insertion hole 23 Support 23a Auxiliary frame (joint) 23b Engagement hole 24 Ceiling frame 25 Cover member 26 Caster 27 Grounding member 31 Door frame 32 Door panel 33 Doorknob 41 Outer panel (panel body) 42T inner upper panel (panel body) 42M inner panel (panel body) 42s Switch 42B Inner lower panel (panel body) 43 Outer panel (panel body) 44T inner upper panel (panel body) 44M inner panel (panel body) 44B Inner lower panel (panel body) 45 Rear panel body (panel body) 45a Glass frame 45b Glass panel 51 Ceiling 52 Fire extinguisher 52a Detector 52b Tank 53 Light 61 top plate (engagement member) 61a engagement portion 62 Hook member (engagement member) 62a Engagement portion 71 plate member 71a plate portion 71b Fixed part 101 Private booth 102 Surrounding wall 102a Opening 103 Door 121 base frame 122 base member 122a Side 122b Rear 122c Front frame support 122d Rear frame support 123 Front frame 123a Front support 123b Front connection part 123c Engagement hole 124 Rear frame 124a Rear support 124b Rear connection part 124c Engagement hole 125 Connecting member 126 Caster 127 grounding member 127a grounding leg 127b Grounding cover 128 Cover member 129 Panel support member 131 Door frame 132 Door panel 133 Handle 140 Reinforcement panel (panel body) 141 Outer panel (panel body) 140a Magnet 142T Inner upper panel (panel body) 142B Inner lower panel (panel body) 142s Switch 143 Outer panel (panel body) 144T inner upper panel (panel body) 144B Inner lower panel (panel body) 145 Rear panel body (panel body) 145a Glass frame 145b Glass panel 151 Ceiling 152 Fire extinguisher 152a Detector 152b Tank 153 Light 161 Top plate (engagement member) 161a Engagement part 171 Display support frame 171a locking member 172 display support member 173 Display (engagement member) H Hinge T Power Strip

Claims

1. a peripheral wall having an opening formed on a side thereof; a ceiling provided at the upper end of the peripheral wall; a door that is provided so as to be able to open and close the opening; a fire extinguisher provided on the ceiling, the fire extinguisher having a tank portion filled with a fire extinguishing agent, a detection portion for detecting the occurrence of a fire, and a spray portion for automatically spraying the fire extinguishing agent when the detection portion detects the occurrence of a fire; A private booth that does not have a floor member in a space surrounded by the peripheral wall and the door, the peripheral wall includes a first wall, a second wall facing the first wall, and a third wall connecting the first wall and the second wall, The peripheral wall and the door form a rectangle in plan view, a top plate is attached along the inside of the first wall; The door has a hinge on the side of the first wall and a handle on the side of the second wall.

2. A private booth as described in claim 1, wherein a display is provided on the first wall.

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