Table

Abstract

To provide a table capable of improving designability by giving a light impression to a user while maintaining stability of the table.SOLUTION: The table 1 includes the top plate 2 and the plurality of leg members supporting the top plate 2 from below, the top plate 2 is formed in a shape having the first direction and the second direction orthogonal to the first direction in a plan view, and the leg members include the columnar main legs 4 and 4 provided on both sides of the top plate 2 in the first direction and the one or more columnar sub-legs 8 provided on at least one side of the top plate 2 in the second direction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This disclosure relates to a table having a top plate supported by a plurality of leg members. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, there is known a table having a top plate having a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction in a plan view, and supported by a plurality of leg members (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-157342 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Patent Document 1 describes a configuration in which thick plate-shaped leg members are provided on both longitudinal sides of the tabletop for support. This configuration gives the user an impression of being heavy and bulky, making it difficult to enhance the design of the table. On the other hand, reducing the weight of the leg members can reduce the stability of the table. Therefore, the present disclosure aims to solve the above-mentioned problems. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] In order to solve the above problem, the present invention provides the following table.

[0006] (1) A table comprising a tabletop and a plurality of leg members supporting the tabletop from below, wherein the tabletop is formed in a shape having a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction in a plan view, and the leg members comprise columnar main legs provided on both sides of the tabletop in the first direction, and one or more columnar sub-legs provided on at least one side of the tabletop in the second direction.

[0007] The configuration (1) allows the table to maintain its stability while giving the user a light and airy impression, enhancing its design. In this configuration, the number of sub-legs can be any number, such as two or three, as long as it is one or more. The shape of the tabletop can also be a triangle, square, trapezoid, rhombus, parallelogram, circle, etc.

[0008] (2) The table according to (1), wherein the first direction is the longitudinal direction of the tabletop, and the second direction is the lateral direction of the tabletop.

[0009] (3) The plurality of leg members are connected at their upper ends by a frame body, The table according to (1), wherein the frame supports the tabletop from below.

[0010] (4) The table according to (1), wherein the main legs are connected to each other by beam members.

[0011] (5) The table according to (4), wherein the main legs are connected by a plurality of the beam members arranged in a line in the vertical direction.

[0012] (6) The table according to (4), wherein the beam member is a hollow cylindrical member.

[0013] (7) The table according to (4), wherein the sub-leg is connected to the beam member.

[0014] (8) A sub-beam member is assembled to the beam member in a direction intersecting the horizontal direction, The table according to (7), wherein the secondary legs are connected to the beam members via the secondary beam members.

[0015] (9) The table according to (1), wherein the tabletop is formed by connecting a plurality of tabletop members, and the sub-legs are arranged at the connecting portions of the tabletop members. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] According to the table of the present invention described above, it is possible to improve the design by simplifying the impression given to the user while maintaining stability. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a table according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view showing a table according to an embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a table according to an embodiment. [Figure 4] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing a connection configuration between a leg member and a beam member. [Figure 5] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a connection configuration of beam members. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the connection configuration of the sub-legs. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a configuration for assembling a frame body to a leg portion. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a configuration for assembling a top plate to a frame body. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a table according to a first modified example. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a table according to a second modified example. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a table according to a third modified example. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a table according to a fourth modified example. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a plan view showing a table according to a fifth modified example. [Figure 14] FIG. 13 is a bottom perspective view showing a table according to a fifth modified example. [Figure 15] FIG. 13 is a plan view showing a table according to a fifth modified example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] First, the schematic configuration of a table 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 8. Table 1 according to this embodiment is configured to include a top plate 2 and legs 3 that support the top plate 2 from below. Table 1 (top plate 2) is formed in a shape having a first direction, which is the longitudinal direction in a plan view, and a second direction, which is the lateral direction perpendicular to the first direction.

[0019] In the table 1 according to this embodiment, metal members such as steel are used for the members other than the table top 2, which is made of a wooden board. Note that, in addition to the above materials, glass members, resin members, carbon members, etc. may also be used as appropriate for the members constituting the table 1.

[0020] In the table 1 according to this embodiment, the table top 2 is made up of four plates (table top members). The table top 2 includes two types of table top members: a rectangular first table top 2A that is placed between the other table top members, and a second table top 2B that is placed at the end of the table 1 and has one side formed in an arc shape. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the table top 2 includes two first table tops 2A and two second table tops 2B.

[0021] The table top 2 is supported from below by legs 3. In the table 1 according to this embodiment, the legs 3 are formed by connecting two main legs 4 / 4, a beam member 5, two sub-legs 8 / 8, and a sub-beam member 9. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the main legs 4 / 4 are provided on both sides of the table top 2 in the longitudinal direction, which is a first direction, and the sub-legs 8 / 8 are provided on both sides of the table top 2 in the lateral direction, which is a second direction. In other words, the table 1 is equipped with, as leg members, columnar main legs 4 / 4 provided on both sides of the table top 2 in the longitudinal direction, and columnar sub-legs 8 / 8 provided on both sides of the table top 2 in the lateral direction.

[0022] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, each of the main legs 4 is formed in a cylindrical shape with its upper sides inclined toward each other. Two adjusters 4a are provided on the bottom surface of each main leg 4. As shown in Figure 4, a groove 41 is formed on the top surface of the main leg 4 for inserting a frame 11 (described later). Two positioning holes 42 are also formed in the main leg 4. A nut 43 is fixed to the inside of a hole on the inner circumferential surface of the main leg 4 that communicates with the outside.

[0023] As shown in Fig. 2, two beam members 5 are attached to each main leg 4 via a bracket 7. Specifically, as shown in Fig. 4, the bracket 7 has a fixed portion 70 on one side and an insertion portion 74 on the other side. Two claw portions 71 protrude from the fixed portion 70 of the bracket 7. In addition, two beam connecting holes 72 pass through the fixed portion 70 and the insertion portion 74, and four leg connecting holes 73 pass through the fixed portion 70.

[0024] The beam member 5 is a hollow rectangular cylindrical member. A seat plate 51 with a hole is welded to the inside of the beam member 5, and a nut 52 is fixed in the hole in the seat plate 51. When assembling the bracket 7 to the beam member 5, with the insertion portion 74 of the bracket 7 inserted into the beam member 5, a bolt is inserted into the beam connecting hole 72 from the fixing portion 70 side and screwed into the nut 52.

[0025] Furthermore, when assembling the bracket 7 to the main landing gear 4, the fixing portion 70 of the bracket 7 is brought into contact with the outer peripheral surface of the main landing gear 4, and the claw portions 71 are inserted into the positioning holes 42. Furthermore, a bolt is inserted into the leg connecting hole 73 from the insertion portion 74 side and screwed into the nut 43. In this way, the beam member 5 is assembled to the main landing gear 4 via the bracket 7.

[0026] The beam member 5 attached to one main landing gear 4 is connected in series to the beam member 5 attached to the opposing main landing gear 4 via a connecting member 6. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, both ends of the connecting member 6 are inserted into the opposing beam members 5·5 and screwed in place. This connects the pair of main landing gears 4·4 via four beam members 5 (upper beam member 5·5 and lower beam member 5·5 arranged vertically). As shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of nuts 53 are fixed to the inner circumferential surface of the beam members 5. The connecting member 6 is inserted into the beam members 5 so as not to interfere with these nuts 53.

[0027] As shown in Figure 5, when connecting a pair of main landing gears 4, 4 with a beam member 5, it is preferable to perform the connecting work with the main landing gear 4 upside down. This makes it possible to perform the connecting work with the main landing gear 4 in a stable position.

[0028] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the sub-legs 8 are provided on both sides of the tabletop 2 in the short direction, which is the second direction. Each of the sub-legs 8 is formed in a cylindrical shape with its upper sides inclined toward each other. Two adjusters 8a are provided on the bottom surface of the sub-leg 8. As shown in Figure 7, a groove 81 is formed on the top surface of the sub-leg 8 for inserting a frame 11, which will be described later. In this embodiment, the main leg 4 and the sub-leg 8 are formed to have the same shape and structure.

[0029] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, two sub-beam members 9 are attached to each sub-leg 8 via brackets 7. The sub-beam members 9 are hollow, rectangular cylindrical members. The structure for connecting the sub-beam members 9 and sub-legs 8 via brackets 7 is similar to the structure for assembling the beam members 5 and main legs 4.

[0030] As shown in Figure 6, a connecting bracket 10 is attached to the end of the sub-beam member 9 opposite the bracket 7. The connecting bracket 10 has a fixed portion 101 on one side and an insertion portion 104 on the other side. The connecting bracket 10 has two sub-beam connecting holes 102 that pass through the fixed portion 101 and the insertion portion 104, and four connecting holes 103 that pass through the fixed portion 101.

[0031] The sub-beam member 9 is a hollow rectangular cylindrical member. A seat plate 91 with a hole is welded to the inside of the sub-beam member 9, and a nut 92 is fixed in the hole of the seat plate 91. When assembling the connecting bracket 10 to the sub-beam member 9, with the insertion portion 104 of the connecting bracket 10 inserted into the sub-beam member 9, a bolt is inserted into the sub-beam connecting hole 102 from the fixing portion 101 side and screwed into the nut 92.

[0032] Furthermore, when assembling the connecting bracket 10 to the beam member 5, the fixing portion 101 of the connecting bracket 10 is brought into contact with the outer peripheral surface of the beam member 5. Furthermore, a bolt is inserted into the connecting hole 103 from the insertion portion 104 side and screwed into the nut 53 (see Figure 5). As a result, the connecting bracket 10 is screwed to the nut fixed to the inner surface of the beam member 5, and the sub-beam member 9 is assembled to the beam member 5 in a direction intersecting the horizontal direction. Furthermore, the sub-legs 8·8 are connected to the beam member 5 via the bracket 7, the sub-beam member 9, and the connecting bracket 10.

[0033] As described above, in the table 1 according to this embodiment, the legs 3 are made up of the main legs 4·4 provided on both sides of the table top 2 in the longitudinal direction, the beam member 5 connecting the main legs 4·4 to each other, the sub-beam member 9 assembled in a direction intersecting the horizontal direction with the beam member 5, and the two sub-legs 8·8 connected to the beam member 5 via the sub-beam member 9.

[0034] In other words, the table 1 according to this embodiment is provided with, as leg members supporting the tabletop 2, columnar main legs 4, 4 provided on both sides of the tabletop 2 in the longitudinal direction, and one or more columnar sub-legs 8 provided on at least one side of the tabletop 2 in the short direction.

[0035] As described above, the table 1 according to this embodiment is configured such that the columnar main legs 4 are provided on both sides in the first direction and the columnar sub-legs 8 are provided on at least one side in the second direction. This simplifies the impression given to the user of the table 1, thereby improving the design of the table 1 and maintaining the stability of the table 1.

[0036] In the table 1 according to the present invention, the number of sub-legs 8 may be two, three, or any number of times as long as it is one or more. Furthermore, in the present invention, the shape of the table top 2 may be a triangle, trapezoid, rhombus, parallelogram, or the like. The shape of the table top 2 may also be a circle or a square. In this case, since the table top 2 does not have a longitudinal direction or a lateral direction, one direction of the table top 2 is a first direction, and the direction perpendicular to the first direction is a second direction.

[0037] In the table 1 according to this embodiment, the multiple leg members made up of the main legs 4·4 and the sub-legs 8·8 are connected at their upper ends by a frame 11. The frame 11 is a member formed into a rectangular shape in a plan view by connecting multiple prismatic members together. When assembling the frame 11 to the main legs 4 and sub-legs 8, the frame 11 is inserted into the grooves 41·81 and fastened with screws from above, as shown in FIG.

[0038] The table top 2 is fixed to the frame 11. Specifically, as shown in Fig. 8, two first table tops 2A and two second table tops 2B are placed on the top surface of the frame 11 and then screwed in place from below. This joins the table tops 2 and legs 3 via the frame 11, and the table 1 is constructed as shown in Figs. 1 to 3.

[0039] As described above, in the table 1 according to this embodiment, the leg members (main leg 4 and sub-leg 8) are connected at their upper ends by the frame body 11, and the frame body 11 is configured to support the table top 2 from below. This allows the table 1 to support the table top 2 more stably.

[0040] It is also possible to configure the table 1 without providing the frame 11. It is also possible to support the table 2 by fixing a rectangular pillar member to the underside of the tabletop 2 and fitting the rectangular pillar member into grooves 41 and 81 provided on the upper surfaces of the leg members (main leg 4 and sub-leg 8). In this case, it is preferable because the tabletop 2 can be stably supported without using the frame 11 even if the tabletop 2 is small in size, such as circular or square.

[0041] In the table 1 according to this embodiment, as shown in Fig. 3, the table top 2 is formed by connecting four table top members, and the sub-legs 8 are arranged at the connecting portions of the table top members (the connecting portions of the first table tops 2A·2A). This makes it possible to reinforce the table top 2 with the sub-legs 8. However, the sub-legs 8 may be arranged at positions other than the connecting portions of the table top members (such as midway along the table top members).

[0042] In the table 1 according to this embodiment, as shown in Fig. 2, the sub-leg 8 is connected to the beam members 5, 5 arranged side by side in the vertical direction via two sub-beam members 9, 9 arranged side by side in the vertical direction. This makes it possible to connect the sub-leg 8 to the beam member 5 more stably.

[0043] In the table 1 according to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, a pair of sub-beam members 9·9 are assembled to the beam member 5 in positions facing each other, and the sub-legs 8·8 are connected to the beam member 5 via the respective sub-beam members 9·9.

[0044] <Variations> Examples to which the ideas of the present disclosure can be applied are not necessarily limited to the above-described embodiments, but can also be applied to the following examples. Note that the examples shown below may be combined and applied to the extent that no contradictions arise. In addition, in the examples shown below, the same components as those in the above-described embodiments are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0045] 9, it is also possible to configure the sub-beam members 9 for connecting the sub-legs 8 to the beam member 5 to have different lengths. As a result, the main legs 4 and the beam member 5 are positioned eccentrically to one side of the short side of the table 1.

[0046] As shown in Figure 10, as a table 1B according to a second modified example, it is also possible to assemble two sub-beam members 9·9 at different positions in the longitudinal direction relative to the beam member 5, and connect the sub-legs 8·8 to the beam member 5 via the respective sub-beam members 9·9.

[0047] As shown in Figure 11, as a table 1C according to a third modified example, it is also possible to configure the table so that a pair of sub-beam members 9·9 are assembled to the same side of the beam member 5, and the sub-legs 8·8 are connected to the beam member 5 via the respective sub-beam members 9·9.

[0048] 12, a configuration is also possible in which a pair of sub-beam members 9-9 are assembled to beam member 5 at different positions on the opposite side, and sub-legs 8-8 are connected to beam member 5 via the respective sub-beam members 9-9. Also, as in table 1D of this modification, table top 12 can be formed into a hexagonal shape by comprising a third table top 2C and a fourth table top 2D that are substantially trapezoidal and supported by a frame body 11D.

[0049] As shown in Figures 13 to 15, as a table 1E according to a fifth modified example, it is also possible to connect three beam members 5 in the longitudinal direction, and to assemble a pair of sub-beam members 9·9 opposite the end beam member 5, with the sub-legs 8·8 being connected to the beam member 5 via the respective sub-beam members 9·9.

[0050] In the table 1E according to this modification, the table top 22 is formed by combining three first table tops 2A and two second table tops 2B, and is supported by a frame 11E. The frame 11E also connects the upper ends of the two main legs 4 and the four sub-legs 8.

[0051] Table 1E according to this modified example is configured using the same components as table 1. That is, depending on the situation, it is possible to change the shape as needed between table 1 with four table top members and table 1E with five table top members.

[0052] As described in the above-described variations, according to the table of the present invention, it is sufficient that one or more sub-legs are provided on at least one side of the tabletop in the second direction, and the location and number of the sub-legs can be changed as appropriate to match the shape of the tabletop. In other words, the configuration of the leg members related to the sub-legs can be flexibly changed depending on the purpose and location of the table. Furthermore, it is also possible to construct the tabletop from a single plate material instead of multiple tabletop members.

[0053] In the table according to the present invention, the short-side direction in plan view may be the first direction and the long-side direction may be the second direction. That is, the table may have a configuration in which main legs are disposed at both ends in the short-side direction and sub-legs are disposed on at least one side in the long-side direction. Furthermore, the first and second directions of the table may have the same length.

[0054] The table according to the present invention may be configured without the beam members and sub-beam members connecting the main legs and sub-legs. The number of beam members and sub-beam members may also be different from that of this embodiment. Furthermore, the table according to the present invention may employ solid pillar members as the beam members and sub-beam members. [Explanation of symbols]

[0055] 1 table Table 1A (first modified example) Table 1B (second modified example) 1C table (third modified example) 1D table (fourth modified example) 1E Table (Fifth Variant) 2 Top plate 2A First top plate 2B Second top plate 2C Third top plate 2D 4th top plate 3 legs 4 Main landing gear (landing member) 4a Adjuster 5 Beam member 6 Connecting member 7 Bracket 8 Sub-leg (leg component) 8a Adjuster 9 Sub-beam member 10 connecting bracket 11 frame 11D Frame (fourth modified example) 11E Frame (fifth modified example) 12 Top plate (fourth modified example) 22 Top plate (fifth modified example) 41 Groove portion 42 Positioning hole 43 Nut 51 Seat plate 52 Nut 53 Nut 70 Fixed part 71 Claw part 72 Beam connection hole 73 Leg connection hole 74 Insertion portion 81 Groove portion 91 Seat plate 92 Nut 101 fixed portion 102 sub-beam connecting hole 103 connecting hole 104 insertion portion

Claims

1. A table comprising a top plate and a plurality of leg members that support the top plate from below, The top plate is formed into a shape having a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction in a plan view, The leg members of the table include columnar main legs provided on both sides of the tabletop in the first direction, and one or more columnar sub-legs provided on at least one side of the tabletop in the second direction.

2. The table according to claim 1 , wherein the first direction is a longitudinal direction of the tabletop, and the second direction is a lateral direction of the tabletop.

3. The plurality of leg members are connected at their upper ends by a frame body, The table according to claim 1 , wherein the frame supports the tabletop from below.

4. The table of claim 1 , wherein the main legs are connected to each other by beam members.

5. 5. The table according to claim 4, wherein the main legs are connected by a plurality of the beam members arranged side by side in the vertical direction.

6. 5. The table of claim 4, wherein the beam member is a hollow tubular member.

7. The table of claim 4 , wherein the secondary legs are connected to the beam members.

8. A sub-beam member is assembled to the beam member in a direction intersecting the horizontal direction, The table of claim 7 , wherein the secondary legs are connected to the beam members via the secondary beam members.

9. The top plate is formed by connecting a plurality of top plate members, The table according to claim 1 , wherein the sub-legs are disposed at connecting portions of the tabletop member.

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