Storage furniture and assembly method for storage furniture

Abstract

Improves design and makes construction easier. [Solution] The device comprises a metal frame (30), a metal support (10) to which the frame (30) is joined, and a shelf (20) that contains the frame (30) and has at least a non-metallic surface. The device also comprises holding means (protrusions (14), receiving portions (33)) that can hold the frame (30) in a predetermined position relative to the support (10) even when the support (10) and frame (30) are not joined, and joining means (protrusions (14), receiving portions (33)) that can join the support (10) and frame (30) at the predetermined position. The shelf (20) has a first decorative panel portion (21) fixed to one side of the frame (30) and a second decorative panel portion (25) fixed to the other side of the frame (30) and that sandwiches the frame (30) together with the first decorative panel portion (21). The first decorative panel portion (21) comprises a first main body plate (22) and a fixed core portion (23) fixed to the back surface of the first main body plate (22). The fixed core portion (23) has a thickness approximately equal to the thickness of the frame (30) and is fixed along the side of the frame (30).

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a storage furniture and a method for assembling the storage furniture. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART Storage furniture that combines metal members such as aluminum or steel with members having at least a wood-grain surface is known (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2). Compared to storage furniture made mostly of wood, this type of storage furniture has a sharp, industrial, and rugged look that is different from wooden furniture, making it highly aesthetically pleasing. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-052466 [Patent Document 2] Utility Model Registration No. 3233329 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] When manufacturing storage furniture by combining metal members and members having at least a non-metallic surface, joining parts may be used to join the metal members and the members having at least a non-metallic surface. However, when metal or resin joining parts are used, the joining parts are of a different type from the members having at least a non-metallic surface that make up the storage furniture, and so the joining part between the metal member and the member having at least a non-metallic surface can inevitably be noticeable.

[0005] The present invention was made in consideration of the above circumstances, and its object is to improve the design of storage furniture that combines metal members and members whose surfaces are at least non-metallic, by making the joints between the metal members and members whose surfaces are at least non-metallic less noticeable, and to facilitate installation. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The invention described in claim 1 is a storage furniture 1, as shown in, for example, Figs. 1, 2 and 6, a metal frame 30; a metal support 10 to which the frame 30 is joined and which supports the frame 30; a shelf board 20 having at least a non-metallic surface, the shelf board 20 being integrally provided with the frame 30 in a state where the frame 30 is enclosed therein; holding means (projections 14, receiving portions 33) that can hold the frame 30 at a predetermined position relative to the support body 10 even when the support body 10 and the frame 30 are not joined together; and a joining means (a protrusion 14, a receiving portion 33) capable of joining the support body 10 and the frame 30 at the predetermined position, The shelf board 20 is a first decorative panel portion 21 fixed to one surface of the frame 30; a second decorative plate portion 25 provided on the other surface of the frame 30 and sandwiching the frame 30 together with the first decorative plate portion 21; The first decorative panel portion 21 is A first main body plate member 22; a fixed core portion 23 fixed to the rear surface of the first main body plate material 22, The fixed core portion 23 is disposed along a side surface of the frame 30 and attached to the frame 30, The thickness of the fixed core portion 23 is set to be approximately equal to the thickness of the frame 30 .

[0007] According to the invention described in claim 1, the structure is provided with a holding means (protrusion 14, receiving portion 33) that can hold the frame 30 in a predetermined position relative to the support body 10 even when the support body 10 and the frame 30 are not joined, and a joining means (protrusion 14, receiving portion 33) that can join the support body 10 and the frame 30 at a predetermined position, thereby reducing the burden on workers to support the components during assembly and joining work, making construction easier.

[0008] Furthermore, by simply fixing the first decorative panel portion 21 to one surface of the frame 30 and providing the second decorative panel portion 25 on the other surface of the frame 30 and sandwiching the frame 30 together with the first decorative panel portion 21, the shelf 20 can be easily formed with the frame 30 enclosed therein. Since the frame 30 can be enclosed in the shelf 20 in this manner, the joint between the frame 30 and the support body 10 can be concealed by the shelf 20. This makes it possible to make the joint between the support body 10, which is a metal member, and the shelf 20, at least the surface of which is a non-metallic member, less noticeable, thereby improving the design of the storage furniture 1 that combines the support body 10, which is a metal member, with the shelf 20, at least the surface of which is a non-metallic member.

[0009] Furthermore, because the thickness of the fixed core 23, which is disposed along the side of the frame 30 and fixed to the frame 30, is set to be approximately equal to the thickness of the frame 30, it is easier to sandwich the frame 30 between the first decorative panel 21 and the second decorative panel 25, compared to when the thicknesses of the fixed core 23 and the frame 30 are different. Furthermore, the overall thickness of the first decorative panel 21 can be kept as small as possible, and the overall thickness of the shelf 20 can also be kept as small as possible to form it thin, giving it a sharp impression and improving the design of the storage furniture 1.

[0010] The invention described in claim 2 is, for example, as shown in Figs. 3 to 6, in the storage furniture 1 described in claim 1, a protrusion 14 provided on the support 10 and protruding toward the frame 30; a receiving portion 33 provided on the frame 30 and capable of receiving the protrusion 14; The frame 30 is The frame 30 is held in the predetermined position relative to the support 10 by receiving the protrusion 14 in the receiving portion 33; The frame 30 and the support body 10 are joined at the predetermined position by joining the protruding portion 14 and the receiving portion 33 together.

[0011] According to the invention described in claim 2, the frame 30 is held in a predetermined position relative to the support body 10 by receiving the protrusion 14 into the receiving portion 33, and the frame 30 and the support body 10 are joined at the predetermined position by joining the protrusion 14 and the receiving portion 33, so that joining can be performed at the position held by the holding means, making construction easier.

[0012] The invention described in claim 3 is the storage furniture 1 described in claim 2, as shown in, for example, Figs. 3 to 6, The frame 30 is The hollow receiving portion 33 is provided at both ends facing the support 10, A first opening 37a communicating with the receiving portion 33 is formed on the end surface facing the support 10, and the protrusion 14 can be received in the receiving portion 33 through the first opening 37a.

[0013] According to the invention described in claim 3, a first opening 37a communicating with a hollow receiving portion 33 is formed on the end face facing the support body 10, and the protrusion 14 can be received in the receiving portion 33 through the first opening 37a, so that the frame 30 and the support body 10 can be attached by sliding them along the protruding direction of the protrusion 14, making installation easier.

[0014] The invention described in claim 4 is the storage furniture 1 described in claim 3, as shown in, for example, Figs. 7 to 11, At least one end of the frame 30 is provided with: A second opening 37b that is continuous with the first opening 37a and communicates with the receiving portion 33 is formed on the peripheral surface adjacent to the end face, and the protrusion 14 can be received in the receiving portion 33 through the second opening 37b.

[0015] According to the invention described in claim 4, a second opening 37b that is continuous with the first opening 37a and communicates with the receiving portion 33 is formed on the peripheral surface adjacent to the end face, and the protrusion 14 can be received in the receiving portion 33 through the second opening 37b.Therefore, when attaching the frame 30 to the support body 10, the frame 30 can be attached while maintaining the distance between opposing support bodies 10, making installation easier.

[0016] The invention described in claim 5 is the storage furniture 1 described in claim 4, as shown in, for example, Figs. 9 to 11, The frame 30 is The second openings 37b are formed at both ends, and the second openings 37b at both ends are open in the same direction.

[0017] According to the invention described in claim 5, second openings 37b are formed at both ends, and the second openings 37b at both ends open in the same direction. Therefore, when attaching the frame 30 to the support body 10, the frame 30 can be attached by sliding it in the direction in which the second openings 37b open while maintaining the distance between the opposing supports 10, making installation easier.

[0018] The invention described in claim 6 is, for example, as shown in Figs. 7 and 8, the storage furniture 1 described in claim 4, The frame 30 is The second opening 37b is characterized in that it opens downward.

[0019] According to the invention described in claim 6, since the second opening 37b opens downward, when attaching the frame 30 to the support body 10, the frame 30 can be attached by moving the end where the second opening 37b is open downward while maintaining the distance between the opposing supports 10, making installation easier.

[0020] The invention described in claim 7 is, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the storage furniture 1 described in claim 2, The holding means is The holding position of the frame 30 relative to the support 10 is adjustable within a predetermined range, The joining means is The support body 10 and the frame 30 can be joined together within the predetermined range.

[0021] According to the invention described in claim 7, the holding means is capable of adjusting the holding position of the frame 30 relative to the support 10 within a predetermined range, and the joining means is capable of joining the support 10 and the frame 30 within a predetermined range, so even if there is component tolerance or design play, this can be tolerated as long as it is within the predetermined range and joining is possible, making construction easier.

[0022] The invention described in claim 8 is, for example, as shown in Figs. 2 and 6, the storage furniture 1 described in claim 1, One of the first decorative plate portion 21 and the second decorative plate portion 25 constitutes a part of a first surface which is a surface on one side of the shelf board 20, The other of the first decorative plate portion 21 and the second decorative plate portion 25 constitutes a second surface opposite to the first surface, a side surface, and another portion of the first surface, The end of the first decorative plate portion 21 and the end of the second decorative plate portion 25 are both located on the first surface side.

[0023] According to the invention described in claim 8, the end of the first decorative panel portion 21 and the end of the second decorative panel portion 25 are both located on the first surface side, so that the other second surface side can be made into a seamless surface, thereby improving the design.

[0024] The invention described in claim 9 is, for example, as shown in Figs. 2 and 6, the storage furniture 1 described in claim 1, The frame 30 is a first frame 31; a second frame 32 disposed opposite to and spaced apart from the first frame 31; A space surrounded by the first decorative panel portion 21, the second decorative panel portion 25, the first frame 31, and the second frame 32 is provided inside the shelf board 20.

[0025] According to the invention described in claim 9, a space surrounded by the first decorative panel portion 21, the second decorative panel portion 25, the first frame 31 and the second frame 32 is provided inside the shelf board 20, so that downlights 80, wiring, etc. can be hidden inside the shelf board 20, improving the design.

[0026] The invention described in claim 10 is, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, the storage furniture 1 described in claim 9, The fixed core portion 23 is a first fixed core portion 23a disposed along a side surface of the first frame 31 and attached to the first frame 31; a second fixed core portion (23b) disposed along a side surface of the second frame (32) and attached to the second frame (32), The first fixed core portion 23a is attached so as to allow a gap to be formed between the first fixed core portion 23a and the first frame 31, The second fixed core portion 23b is characterized in that it is attached so as to leave no gap between itself and the second frame 32.

[0027] According to the invention described in claim 10, the first fixed core portion 23a is attached so as to allow a gap to be formed between it and the first frame 31, and the second fixed core portion 23b is attached so as not to have a gap between it and the second frame 32. This prevents unnecessary force from being applied to the first decorative panel portion 21 and the second decorative panel portion 25, thereby preventing deformation and improving the design.

[0028] The invention described in claim 11 is, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, the storage furniture 1 described in claim 1, A closing member 28 is provided inside the shelf board 20 to close the gap between the support body 10 and the first decorative panel portion 21 and / or the second decorative panel portion 25.

[0029] According to the invention described in claim 11, a closing member 28 is provided inside the shelf board 20 to close the gap between the support body 10 and the first decorative panel portion 21 and / or the second decorative panel portion 25, so that even if a gap occurs due to component tolerances or design considerations, this gap can be closed, thereby improving the design.

[0030] The invention described in claim 12 is, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, the storage furniture 1 described in claim 11, The closure member 28 is The thickness dimension is equal to the thickness dimension of the fixed core portion 23, It is characterized in that it is arranged so as to abut against the first decorative panel portion 21, the second decorative panel portion 25 and the support body 10.

[0031] According to the invention described in claim 12, the closing member 28 has a thickness dimension equal to that of the fixed core portion 23 and is arranged so as to abut against the first decorative panel portion 21, the second decorative panel portion 25 and the support body 10, thereby being able to close gaps and improve the design, and also acting as a core material for the shelf board 20 and increasing the strength of the shelf board 20.

[0032] The invention described in claim 13 is a method for assembling storage furniture 1, as shown in, for example, Figures 1, 2, 6, 8, 9 and 11, a metal frame 30; a metal support 10 to which the frame 30 is joined and which supports the frame 30; a shelf board 20 having at least a non-metallic surface, the shelf board 20 being integrally provided with the frame 30 in a state where the frame 30 is enclosed therein; holding means (projections 14, receiving portions 33) that can hold the frame 30 at a predetermined position relative to the support body 10 even when the support body 10 and the frame 30 are not joined together; and a joining means (a protrusion 14, a receiving portion 33) capable of joining the support body 10 and the frame 30 at the predetermined position, The shelf board 20 is a first decorative panel portion 21 fixed to one surface of the frame 30; a second decorative panel portion (25) provided on the other surface of the frame (30) and sandwiching the frame (30) together with the first decorative panel portion (21), a step of holding the frame 30 fixed to the first decorative plate portion 21 at the predetermined position on the support body 10 by the holding means; a step of joining the frame 30 to the support 10 at the predetermined position by the joining means; The method is characterized by including a step of providing the second decorative panel portion 25 of the shelf board 20 on the other side of the frame 30 and sandwiching the frame 30 together with the first decorative panel portion 21, thereby enclosing the frame 30 within the shelf board 20.

[0033] According to the invention described in claim 13, the method includes a step of holding the frame 30 fixed to the first decorative panel portion 21 at a predetermined position on the support body 10 using a holding means capable of holding the frame 30 at a predetermined position relative to the support body 10 even when the support body 10 and the frame 30 are not joined, and a step of joining the frame 30 to the support body 10 at a predetermined position using a joining means capable of joining the support body 10 and the frame 30 at the predetermined position, thereby reducing the burden on workers of supporting components during assembly and joining work, making construction easier.

[0034] Furthermore, by simply fixing the first decorative panel portion 21 to one surface of the frame 30 and providing the second decorative panel portion 25 on the other surface of the frame 30 and sandwiching the frame 30 together with the first decorative panel portion 21, the shelf 20 can be easily formed with the frame 30 enclosed therein. Since the frame 30 can be enclosed in the shelf 20 in this manner, the joint between the frame 30 and the support body 10 can be concealed by the shelf 20. This makes it possible to make the joint between the support body 10, which is a metal member, and the shelf 20, at least the surface of which is a non-metallic member, less noticeable, thereby improving the design of the storage furniture 1 that combines the support body 10, which is a metal member, with the shelf 20, at least the surface of which is a non-metallic member. [Effects of the Invention]

[0035] According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the design and facilitate the installation. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0036] [Figure 1] FIG. [Figure 2] FIG. 10 is a view from below of the portion of the storage furniture where the lowest shelf board is provided. [Figure 3] FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a frame of the second embodiment. [Figure 8] 10A and 10B are bottom views of a first decorative plate portion in a second embodiment and a view showing a joint portion between the first decorative plate portion and a frame. [Figure 9] FIG. 11 is a view from above of a portion of the storage furniture of the third embodiment where the lowest shelf board is provided. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a frame of the storage furniture of the third embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a view showing a cross section of a shelf board in the storage furniture of the third embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a view showing a cross section of a shelf board in the storage furniture of the fourth embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0037] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, although the embodiments described below are subject to various technically preferable limitations for carrying out the present invention, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments and illustrated examples.

[0038] First Embodiment FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of storage furniture 1 of this embodiment, seen from below. This storage furniture 1 is also known as a hanging shelf (ceiling-suspended shelf), and is used by being fixed to a mounting surface such as a ceiling. This storage furniture 1 comprises a support 10, the upper part of which is attached to a mounting surface such as a ceiling, and shelves 20 supported by the support 10. The support 10 includes a left support 10a located at the left end of the storage furniture 1, a right support 10b located at the right end of the storage furniture 1, and an intermediate support 10c located in the middle of the storage furniture 1. In addition, a downlight 80 is provided on the underside of the lowest shelf 20 to illuminate downward.

[0039] 2 shows a view from below of the portion where the lowest shelf board 20 is provided. Note that the shelf board 20 between the left support body 10a and the middle support body 10c is shown in a state before the second decorative panel portion 25 forming the underside of the shelf board 20 is attached in order to explain the internal structure.

[0040] A frame 30, which is made of a rectangular cylindrical member made of metal such as aluminum or steel, is joined and fixed perpendicularly to the side of the support 10. The support 10 and frame 30 are joined by a joining means described below. The frame 30 is provided to connect a pair of support bodies 10, with a first frame 31 located on the front side and a second frame 32 located on the rear side arranged parallel to each other. The frame 30 forms the framework of the storage furniture 1 and also the framework of the shelf board 20, and is sandwiched between the first decorative panel portion 21 and the second decorative panel portion 25 and is contained within the shelf board 20.

[0041] Fig. 3 shows a left support 10a arranged at the left end of the storage furniture 1, and Fig. 4 shows a middle support 10c arranged at the middle part of the storage furniture 1. Figs. 3(a) and 4(a) are top views, Figs. 3(b) and 4(b) are front views, and Figs. 3(c) and 4(c) are right side views.

[0042] The support 10 is composed of a rectangular cylindrical member made of metal such as aluminum or steel. In this embodiment, each support 10 has a pair of vertical shafts 11 extending vertically and a plurality of (three in this embodiment) horizontal bridges 12 provided horizontally between the pair of vertical shafts 11. The horizontal bridges 12 are provided to bridge between the upper ends, middle parts, and lower ends of the pair of vertical shafts 11.

[0043] The horizontal section 12 provided between the upper ends of the pair of vertical shaft sections 11 is located at the uppermost position of the support body 10 and constitutes the upper end surface of the entire support body 10. This horizontal section 12 has a through-hole 13 that passes through it vertically, as shown in FIGS. 3(a) and 4(a). The support body 10 can be fixed to the mounting surface, such as a ceiling, with the upper end surface of this horizontal section 12 in contact with the mounting surface by a fastener such as a screw passed through the through-hole 13 from below. Note that any fastener that has the function of fixing the support body 10 to the mounting surface may be a plate-like body that protrudes from each of the upper ends of the pair of vertical shaft sections 11, or a plate-like body that is provided spanning between the upper ends of the pair of vertical shaft sections 11.

[0044] As shown in FIG. 1 , the horizontal sections 12 provided between the lower ends and intermediate sections of the pair of vertical shaft sections 11 are provided in positions corresponding to the positions where the shelf boards 20 are provided. The horizontal section 12 provided between the lower ends of the pair of vertical shaft sections 11 is located at the lowest position of the support body 10 and forms the lower end surface of the entire support body 10. Furthermore, the horizontal section 12 provided between the intermediate sections of the pair of vertical shaft sections 11 is provided below the center of the support body 10 in the vertical direction. These horizontal sections 12 can be arranged at any vertical position depending on the arrangement of the shelf boards 20. Furthermore, additional horizontal sections 12 may be provided depending on the number of shelf boards 20.

[0045] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the horizontal section 12, which is provided between the lower ends and middle sections of the pair of vertical shaft sections 11, is provided with a protrusion 14 that protrudes horizontally from the side surface. This protrusion 14 is provided so as to protrude toward the side where the frame 30 is provided, protruding to the right on the left support body 10a shown in Figure 3, and protruding to both the left and right on the middle support body 10c shown in Figure 4. Although not shown, it protrudes to the left on the right support body 10b of the storage furniture 1.

[0046] The protrusion 14 is an L-shaped member made of metal such as aluminum or steel, and is attached to the side of the horizontal section 12 by welding or the like. The protrusion 14 has a front protrusion 14a on the front side and a rear protrusion 14b on the rear side, which are aligned in the horizontal direction, which is the extension direction of the horizontal section 12. The front protrusion 14a is oriented so that its plate surface extends forward and downward from the bent portion, and the rear protrusion 14b is oriented so that its plate surface extends backward and downward from the bent portion. The plate surface extending downward is provided with a through-hole 14c that penetrates in the front-to-rear direction and is formed with an internal thread.

[0047] As shown in Figure 3(c), the horizontal section 12 provided between the lower ends of the pair of vertical shaft sections 11 of the left support body 10a is provided with a wiring hole 15 for passing the wiring of the downlight 80 and a guide hole 16 for guiding the wiring along the bent connection section of the vertical shaft sections 11 and horizontal section 12 during wiring work. The wiring hole 15 and the guide hole 16 are open only on the right side surface of the left support body 10a and are not exposed on the exterior surface of the storage furniture 1. In addition, the shelf board 20 is provided in close contact with the horizontal section 12, so that they are not visible from outside the storage furniture 1. In addition, at the connection section between the horizontal section 12 and the vertical shaft sections 11, the internal spaces of the horizontal section 12 and the vertical shaft sections 11 are connected, allowing wiring to be passed through the internal spaces of the horizontal section 12 and the vertical shaft sections 11. Furthermore, guide holes 16 are provided at both the front and rear connection points of the horizontal section 12 and the vertical shaft section 11, so that wiring can be passed through either the front or rear vertical shaft section 11 depending on the conditions at the construction site.

[0048] The wiring for the downlight 80, which is installed in the center of the shelf board 20, is pre-installed on the back side of the mounting surface, such as a ceiling. As shown in FIG. 3(a), the upper end of the vertical shaft portion 11 opens upward, and a through-hole for passing the wiring is formed in the mounting surface at a position opposite the vertical shaft portion 11. The wiring is guided through this through-hole into the internal space of the vertical shaft portion 11. The wiring passes through the connection between the vertical shaft portion 11 and the horizontal portion 12 and reaches the horizontal portion 12. The provision of the guide hole 16 makes it easy to route the wiring along the internal space, even when it is bent at a right angle. The wiring runs through the wiring hole 15 into the interior of the shelf board 20 and is connected to the downlight 80. This allows the wiring to be hidden from view from the outside, improving the design.

[0049] The right support body 10b (not shown) also has a wiring hole 15 and a guide hole 16 in the horizontal frame portion 12 provided between the lower ends of the pair of vertical shaft portions 11, and these are formed so as to open only on the left side surface. As shown in FIG. 4, the intermediate support body 10c also has a wiring hole 15, but this wiring hole 15 is designed to penetrate from left to right so as to pass wiring toward the left support body 10a or the right support body 10b. For this reason, the intermediate support body 10c does not have a guide hole 16, but a guide hole 16 may be provided so that wiring can be passed through the internal space of the intermediate support body 10c.

[0050] Downlights 80 may also be provided on shelf boards 20 other than the lowest shelf board 20, in which case wiring holes 15 and guide holes 16 are also provided on the corresponding cross frame parts 12. Electrical equipment other than downlights 80, such as outlets and speakers, may also be provided on the shelf boards 20, and in this case too, the wiring is routed inside the support body 10.

[0051] 5 shows a side view of frame 30. Frame 30 is composed of a rectangular cylindrical member made of metal such as aluminum or steel, and has openings on both end faces in the extension direction. These openings form first openings 37a that communicate with the internal space of frame 30. A certain range at each end of frame 30 forms hollow receiving portions 33 that can receive protrusions 14 provided on support body 10 through first openings 37a.

[0052] Joint holes 34 are formed on the side surfaces of the receiving portions 33 at both ends of the frame 30, penetrating from the outer surface of the frame 30 into the internal space. These joint holes 34 are formed at positions corresponding to the through holes 14c formed in the protrusions 14 received in the internal space of the frame 30. This makes it possible to join the support body 10 and the frame 30 by threading a fastener 35, such as a screw, inserted into the joint holes 34 from the outer surface of the frame 30 into the female-threaded through holes 14c of the protrusions 14. Furthermore, the joint holes 34 are elongated holes that are long in the left-right direction, which is the extension direction of the frame 30, and the joint position with the protrusions 14 can be adjusted within the length of these elongated holes.

[0053] Furthermore, through holes 36 that penetrate the frame 30 are formed on the side surfaces of the frame 30. These through holes 36 are for inserting fixing members 24 such as screws that join the frame 30 to a fixed core part 23 (described later) that is disposed adjacent to the frame 30.

[0054] By receiving the protruding portion 14 in the receiving portion 33, the frame 30 is held by the support body 10 even when not joined, and furthermore, joining is possible at the held position, making installation easier. Furthermore, joining is performed with the protruding portion 14 received in the receiving portion 33, so the strength of the joint is high, preventing lateral shaking of the storage furniture 1 and increasing stability. In other words, the receiving portion 33 and the protruding portion 14 form a holding means that can hold the frame 30 in a predetermined position relative to the support body 10 even when the support body 10 and the frame 30 are not joined, and also form a joining means that can join the support body 10 and the frame 30 at the predetermined position held by the holding means.

[0055] 6(a) shows the AA cross section shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 6(b) shows a cross section of the first decorative panel portion 21 to which the frame 30 is attached, and FIG. 6(c) shows a cross section of the second decorative panel portion 25. The shelf board 20 is a hollow panel body and is provided integrally with the frame 30 while enclosing the frame 30. The shelf board 20 has the first decorative panel portion 21 fixed to one surface (the upper surface) of the frame 30, and the second decorative panel portion 25 provided on the other surface (the lower surface) of the frame 30 and sandwiching the frame 30 together with the first decorative panel portion 21. In other words, the frame 30 is sandwiched between the first decorative panel portion 21 and the second decorative panel portion 25 and is contained within the shelf board 20.

[0056] As shown in FIG. 6(b), the first decorative panel portion 21 includes a first main body plate material 22 and a fixed core portion 23 fixed to the back surface of the first main body plate material 22 (the surface facing the hollow portion of the shelf board 20, not the decorative surface). A frame 30 is attached to the first decorative panel portion 21 before it is attached to the support body 10. As shown in FIG. 2, the longitudinal length of the first decorative panel portion 21 is set to be equal to the longitudinal length of the frame 30. As shown in FIG. 6(a), the lateral length of the first decorative panel portion 21 is set to a length that can cover the upper sides of two frames 30.

[0057] The first main body plate 22 of this embodiment is made up of a thin base material and a wood grain pattern sheet (surface decorative material) attached to the surface of the base material (the surface opposite the hollow portion of the shelf board 20) with a printed wood grain. One and other side terminal portions 22a along the length direction of the first main body plate 22 are bent and protrude toward the second decorative plate portion 25 (i.e., downward). In other words, the first main body plate 22 is formed in a U-shape in cross section.

[0058] 2 and 6(b), the fixed core 23 is made of wooden crosspieces, has a length equal to the longitudinal length of the frame 30, and is fixed by being glued to the back surface of the first main plate 22. The fixed core 23 includes a first fixed core 23a that is disposed along the side surface of the first frame 31 and attached to the first frame 31, and a second fixed core 23b that is disposed along the side surface of the second frame 32 and attached to the second frame 32.

[0059] The thickness of the fixed core 23 is set to be approximately equal to the thickness of the frame 30. Therefore, the top surface of the fixed core 23 and the top surface of the frame 30 are flush with each other, and the back surface of the first main body plate 22 is in contact with the top surface of the frame 30. While the thickness of the fixed core 23 and the thickness of the frame 30 are generally set to be equal, slight differences may occur due to manufacturing reasons. Even if such differences exist, they are not a problem as long as they are within the allowable range, and it can be said that the thickness of the fixed core 23 and the thickness of the frame 30 are approximately equal. Furthermore, the fixed core 23 is formed with a groove 23c that opens upward. The groove 23c is formed continuously along the length of the fixed core 23, and the side terminal portion 22a is inserted into this groove.

[0060] The frame 30 is fixed to the fixed core 23 with fixing members 24, such as screws, that are provided from the inner surface of the frame 30, which is the side surface located toward the center of the shelf 20, toward the fixed core 23. In one of the fixed cores 23, the first fixed core 23a, the head of the fixing member 24 is secured in a position away from the inner surface of the first frame 31, and the first fixed core 23a is attached so as to allow a gap to be formed between the first fixed core 23a and the first frame 31. There is a space between the head of the fixing member 24 and the inner surface of the first frame 31, but an elastic member or the like may be sandwiched therebetween. In the other of the fixed cores 23, the second fixed core 23b, the head of the fixing member 24 is secured in a position that contacts the inner surface of the second frame 32, and the second fixed core 23b is attached so as to leave no gap between the second fixed core 23b and the second frame 32.

[0061] Because each component of the storage furniture 1 has gaps due to component tolerances and design considerations, if both fixed cores 23 were completely fixed to the frame 30 without any gaps, the change in the spacing of the frame 30 caused by joining the frame 30 to the support 10 could result in unnecessary force being applied in the front-to-rear direction to the first main body plate 22 that forms the upper surface of the shelf 20 and the second main body plate 26 of the second decorative panel 25 that forms the lower surface of the shelf 20, resulting in deformation such as warping. Therefore, by allowing a gap between one fixed core 23 and the frame 30, unnecessary force is not applied to the first main body plate 22 or the second main body plate 26, preventing deformation and improving design. Note that both fixed cores 23 may be attached so as to allow a gap between them and the frame 30.

[0062] In this embodiment, the heads of the fixing members 24 remain on the inner surface of the frame 30, but the diameter of the through holes 36 may be changed so that they fit within the hollow portion of the frame 30. That is, the through holes 36 on the inner surface of the frame 30 may be set to a size that allows the heads of the fixing members 24 to pass through, and the through holes 36 on the outer surface of the frame 30 may be set to a size that does not allow the heads of the fixing members 24 to pass through.

[0063] The second decorative panel portion 25 includes a second main body plate 26 that forms the underside of the shelf 20. The second main body plate 26 has the same configuration as the first main body plate 22. That is, the second main body plate 26 is made of a thin base material and a wood grain sheet with a wood grain pattern printed on the surface of this base material (the surface opposite to the hollow portion side of the shelf 20). The thickness of the second main body plate 26 is set to be equal to the thickness of the first main body plate 22 in the first decorative panel portion 21.

[0064] The length of the second main body plate 26 in the longitudinal direction is set to be equal to the length of the frame 30 in the longitudinal direction. The length of the second main body plate 26 in the lateral direction is long enough to cover the underside, side, and part of the top surface of the shelf 20. The portions of the second main body plate 26 near both ends in the lateral direction have folds pre-processed so that they can be bent along the outer peripheral surface of the fixed core 23, and the side terminal portions 26a, which are the ends in the lateral direction, can be inserted into the groove portions 23c.

[0065] A downlight 80 is attached to the center of the second decorative panel portion 25 used for the lowest shelf board 20. A reinforcing member 27 for attaching the downlight 80 is attached to the center of the back surface of the second main body plate material 26 (the surface on the hollow portion side of the shelf board 20), and a through-hole is formed that passes vertically through this reinforcing member 27 and the second main body plate material 26, and the downlight 80 is attached to this through-hole so as to illuminate downward.

[0066] The second main body plate 26 is attached so as to cover the frame 30 and the fixed core 23 from below, and is adhered to the frame 30 and the fixed core 23. The side terminal portion 26a inserted into the groove 23c is adhered to the outer surface of the groove 23c, and is adjacent to the side terminal portion 22a of the first main body plate 22. The side terminal portion 22a of the first main body plate 22 and the side terminal portion 26a of the second main body plate 26 may be adhered. A vinyl acetate adhesive is preferably used as the adhesive, but other adhesives may also be used.

[0067] 2 and 6(a), closing members 28 are provided at the left and right ends of the interior of the shelf 20 where they contact the horizontal frame 12 to close the gap between the shelf 20 and the horizontal frame 12. Gaps can occur between the shelf 20 and the horizontal frame 12 due to component tolerances and design considerations. In particular, in the case of a hanging shelf like the present embodiment, users often view the shelf 20 from below, and light from ceiling lighting passes through the gap and is visible from the shadowed underside of the shelf 20, making the gap noticeable and potentially compromising the design. For this reason, closing members 28 are provided to close the gap.

[0068] The closure member 28 is made of a wooden crosspiece and is arranged between the pair of frames 30 so as to contact the horizontal section 12. In this embodiment, it is arranged with a small gap between the pair of frames 30, but it may also be arranged so as to contact the frames 30. The thickness of the closure member 28 is equal to the thickness of the fixed core section 23 or the frames 30, and its upper surface is bonded to the first decorative plate section 21 and its lower surface is bonded to the second decorative plate section 25. Furthermore, the closure member 28 used in the portion opposite the wiring hole 15 of the horizontal section 12 is formed with a wiring hole 28a that penetrates from side to side, allowing wiring to pass through.

[0069] By providing such a closing member 28, it is possible to close the gap and prevent light from passing through, thereby improving the design. It also functions as a core material for the shelf board 20, increasing the strength of the shelf board 20. In particular, the hanging shelf of this embodiment may be used in a kitchen, in which case moisture may cause the first decorative panel portion 21 and the second decorative panel portion 25 to warp and deform, but by adhering the closing member 28, deformation can be prevented. Furthermore, wooden crosspieces similar to the closing member 28 may be provided in locations other than the ends of the shelf board 20. This can further increase the strength of the shelf board 20 and better prevent deformation of the shelf board 20.

[0070] The above-mentioned closing member 28 is structured to be able to close both the gap between the horizontal section 12 and the first decorative panel section 21 and the gap between the horizontal section 12 and the second decorative panel section 25, but it may also be configured to close only one of the gaps. Closing at least one of the gaps prevents light from passing through the shelf board 20, improving the design. Furthermore, the closing member 28 may be any member that can close at least the gap between the shelf board 20 and the horizontal section 12, and may be tape or a sealant provided between the shelf board 20 and the horizontal section 12.

[0071] In the shelf board 20 configured in this manner, the upper surfaces of the first decorative panel portion 21 and the second decorative panel portion 25 that form the upper surface are flush with the upper surface of the horizontal portion 12 of the support body 10. Also, the second decorative panel portion 25 that forms the lower surface of the shelf board 20 is flush with the lower surface of the horizontal portion 12 of the support body 10. In other words, the vertical dimension of the horizontal portion 12 of the support body 10 and the vertical dimension (thickness dimension) of the shelf board 20 are set to be approximately equal.

[0072] Furthermore, first decorative panel portion 21 forms part of the top surface, which is the first surface of shelf 20, and second decorative panel portion 25 forms the bottom surface, which is the second surface of shelf 20, and the side surface, as well as part of the top surface. Therefore, the end of first decorative panel portion 21 and the end of second decorative panel portion 25 are both located on the top surface side. Because storage furniture 1 of this embodiment is a hanging shelf, the underside of shelf 20 is more easily visible to users, and by locating the joint between first decorative panel portion 21 and second decorative panel portion 25 on the top surface of shelf 20, the joint is less visible to users, improving the design.

[0073] Next, we will explain how to assemble the storage furniture 1 configured as above. There are various assembly methods, but here we will explain a first assembly method in which the storage furniture 1 is assembled and then attached to a mounting surface such as a ceiling, and a second assembly method in which the support body 10 is attached to a mounting surface such as a ceiling, and then the shelf boards 20 and the like are assembled.

[0074] In the first assembly method, first, the frame 30 is attached to the support body 10. The frame 30 is attached to the first decorative panel portion 21 in advance, and one side of the first decorative panel portion 21 is placed opposite the side of the support body 10, and the front protrusion 14a is inserted through the first opening 37a in the end surface of the first frame 31, and the rear protrusion 14b is inserted through the first opening 37a in the end surface of the second frame 32. This places the protrusion 14 in a state where it is received in the receiving portion 33. Furthermore, the protrusion 14 of the support body 10 is similarly inserted into the frame 30 on the other side surface of the first decorative panel portion 21.

[0075] By inserting the protrusions 14 into both ends of the frame 30 in this way, the frame 30 is held by the protrusions 14 even when the frame 30 and the protrusions 14 are not joined, and the frame 30 can stand on its own on the floor. This eliminates the need for workers to support the frame 30 during assembly and joining work, making construction easier.

[0076] Next, the frame 30 and the support 10 are joined by joining the receiving portion 33 of the frame 30 to the protruding portion 14 of the support 10 with the fastener 35. When the frame 30 is held by the protruding portion 14, the receiving portion 33 and the protruding portion 14 are already in the joining position, making the joining operation using the fastener 35 easy. Furthermore, because the joining holes 34 of the frame 30 are elongated, even if there is a gap between the pair of supports 10 and the joining holes 34, the pair of supports 10 can be joined as long as the joining holes 34 and the through holes 14c are aligned within a predetermined range, facilitating installation. Furthermore, the first decorative panel portion 21 is attached to at least one of the frames 30 to allow a gap between it and the fixed core 23. Therefore, as long as the gap between the front protruding portion 14a and the rear protruding portion 14b is within this gap, unnecessary force is not applied to the first main body plate 22, preventing deformation and improving design.

[0077] Next, the closure member 28 is attached. The closure member 28 is adhered to the back surface of the first main body plate material 22 so as to be in close contact with the side surface of the cross member 12. By attaching the closure member 28 after the member that constitutes one surface of the shelf board 20 (here, the first decorative panel portion 21) has been attached, the closure member 28 can be positioned to match the gap that actually occurs on site, thereby effectively closing the gap.

[0078] Next, the second decorative panel portion 25 is attached so as to cover the underside of the frame 30. The portions of the second main body plate material 26 near both ends are pre-processed so that they can be folded along the outer peripheral surface of the fixed core portion 23, and are adhered to the fixed core portion 23, frame 30, and closure member 28 while being folded along the folds so as to wrap around the fixed core portion 23, and the side terminal portion 26a is inserted into the groove portion 23c. In addition, the bottom shelf board 20 is not attached at this stage because it is necessary to connect the wiring for the downlight 80.

[0079] As a result, the frame 30 is sandwiched between the first decorative panel portion 21 and the second decorative panel portion 25, and the frame 30 is contained within the shelf board 20, allowing the shelf board 20 to be provided integrally with the frame 30. Furthermore, the holding means and joining means consisting of the protrusions 14 and the receiving portions 33 are also contained within the shelf board 20, making them invisible from the outside and improving the design. The assembly work of the storage furniture 1 up to this step can be carried out on-site or in advance at a factory.

[0080] Next, the support body 10 is attached to a mounting surface such as a ceiling. The upper end surface of the horizontal frame 12 at the top end of the support body 10 is placed in contact with the mounting surface such as a ceiling, and the support body is fixed to the mounting surface with fasteners such as screws passed through the through-holes 13 from below. At this time, the through-hole through which the wiring of the downlight 80 is routed from the back side of the mounting surface such as a ceiling is aligned with the opening of the vertical shaft 11, and the wiring is inserted into the internal space of the vertical shaft 11. The wiring is then routed through the wiring hole 15 in the horizontal frame and the wiring hole 28a in the closure member 28. Then, for the lowest shelf 20, the wiring of the downlight 80 is connected, and the second decorative panel 25 is attached so that it covers the bottom side of the frame 30. This completes the storage furniture 1.

[0081] This first assembly method allows the storage furniture 1 to be assembled on the floor, making construction easier. Furthermore, when joining the supports 10 and the frame 30, the supports 10 are not fixed to the mounting surface, so the spacing between the supports 10 can be easily adjusted, making it possible to reduce the gap between the supports 10 and the shelf boards 20.

[0082] Next, a second assembly method for attaching the support body 10 to a mounting surface such as a ceiling will be described. First, the support body 10 is attached to the mounting surface such as a ceiling. At this time, the through-hole through which the wiring of the downlight 80 is taken out from the back side of the mounting surface such as a ceiling is aligned with the opening of the vertical shaft portion 11, and the wiring is inserted into the internal space of the vertical shaft portion 11. Furthermore, the wiring is taken out from the wiring hole 15 of the horizontal frame portion.

[0083] Next, the frame 30 integrated with the first decorative panel portion 21 is attached to the support body 10. First, one side of the first decorative panel portion 21 is placed opposite the side of the support body 10, and the front protrusion 14a is inserted through the first opening 37a on the end surface of the first frame 31, and the rear protrusion 14b is inserted through the first opening 37a on the end surface of the second frame 32. This results in one end of the frame 30 being held by the support body 10. Because the support body 10 has some play in the left-right direction even when attached to the mounting surface, the protrusion 14 of the support body 10 is inserted into the frame 30 on the other side of the first decorative panel portion 21 in the same manner while pushing the gap between the supports 10 apart. Because one end of the frame 30 is held by the support body 10, the weight that the worker needs to support is small. Furthermore, since both ends of the frame 30 are held by the support body 10, no support is required, making installation easier.

[0084] Thereafter, the frame 30 and the support body 10 are joined by joining the receiving portion 33 of the frame 30 to the protruding portion 14 of the support body 10 with the fasteners 35, and then the closure member 28 and the second decorative panel portion 25 are attached. For the bottom shelf board 20, when the closure member 28 is attached, the wiring is taken out through the wiring hole 28a and connected to the downlight 80, and then the second decorative panel portion 25 is attached so as to cover the underside of the frame 30. With this, the storage furniture 1 is completed.

[0085] Compared to the first assembly method, in which the storage furniture 1 is assembled and then attached to the mounting surface, this second assembly method requires lifting and attaching the components one by one, which reduces the weight that must be supported during the work and makes construction easier. Furthermore, in the second assembly method, the supports 10 are attached to the mounting surface first, making it difficult to adjust the spacing between the supports 10 afterwards. However, since the joining holes 34 of the supports 10 and the frame 30 are elongated holes, they can be joined even with some error. Furthermore, the use of closing members 28 allows for the closing of gaps that occur between the supports 10 and the shelf boards 20.

[0086] The above-described method of assembling the storage furniture 1 is an example and is not limited to this. Any method may be used, such as attaching a portion of the storage furniture 1 assembled to a mounting surface such as a ceiling, and then assembling the remaining portion. For example, first, only the end supports 10 are attached to a mounting surface such as a ceiling, then one end of the first decorative panel portion 21 with the frame 30 attached is attached to the support 10, and then the opposing support 10 is attached to the other end of the first decorative panel portion 21 and attached to the mounting surface such as a ceiling. Thereafter, the attachment of the first decorative panel portion 21 with the frame 30 attached and the support 10 may be repeated as many times as necessary.

[0087] In addition, the frame 30 is pre-attached to the first decorative panel portion 21, and the frame 30 and the first decorative panel portion 21 are attached to the support 10 as a unit. However, the frame 30 alone may be attached to the support 10 first, and then the first decorative panel portion 21 may be attached. In this case, to prevent deformation of the shelf 20, instead of attaching the first frame 31 to the first fixed core portion 23a so as to leave a gap between them, the first frame 31 and the first fixed core portion 23a may be attached by adhesive. In this case, the second frame 32 and the second fixed core portion 23b are first fixed so as to eliminate any gaps, and then the first frame 31 and the first fixed core portion 23a are attached by adhesive. If a gap exists between the first frame 31 and the first fixed core portion 23a, the gap can be left open and filled with adhesive to prevent unnecessary force from being applied to the shelf 20, thereby preventing deformation.

[0088] Furthermore, the first decorative panel portion 21 is formed by joining the first main body plate material 22 and the fixed core portion 23 together in advance, but the first main body plate material 22 and the fixed core portion 23 may be attached separately. That is, the frame 30 may be attached to the support body 10 and the fixed core portion 23 may be attached to the frame 30 first, and then the first main body plate material 22 and the second decorative panel portion 25 may be attached.

[0089] Alternatively, the fixed core 23 and frame 30 may be joined to the second decorative panel 25 in advance, and the second decorative panel 25 may be attached to the support 10 before the first decorative panel 21. If the fixed core 23 and frame 30 are joined to the first decorative panel 21 in advance, the joining work will be carried out from the underside of the shelf 20, and if the fixed core 23 and frame 30 are joined to the second decorative panel 25 in advance, the joining work will be carried out from the top side of the shelf 20. This may be selectable depending on the height at which the storage furniture 1 is to be installed and the assembly method.

[0090] Furthermore, the support body 10 is a frame-like body having a pair of vertical shafts 11 and a plurality of horizontal members 12, but is not limited to this and may be a metal plate or a hollow metal panel. Alternatively, it may be formed as an L-shaped or inverted F-shaped framework and fixed to the ceiling and wall. Furthermore, the support body may be the side of a piece of furniture other than the storage furniture 1 of this embodiment or the wall of a house. In this case, the side of the piece of furniture or the wall of the house may be made of metal.

[0091] Furthermore, the frame 30 is not limited to the above-described shape, and may have any shape as long as it has a receiving portion 33 that receives the protrusion 14. For example, a cylindrical member may be formed into a rectangular frame shape and have a long portion that spans the pair of supports 10 and a short portion that follows the cross member 12. In this case, the ends of the long portion are open on both sides to receive the protrusion 14. With such a shape, the short portion also functions as a closing member 28. Furthermore, since the side ends of the first decorative panel portion 21 and the second decorative panel portion 25 can be adhered to the short portion, deformation such as warping can be prevented.

[0092] Furthermore, although the joining holes 34 at both ends of the frame 30 are elongated holes, it is sufficient that the joining holes 34 at at least one end are elongated holes. Furthermore, although the joining means for joining the support body 10 and the frame 30 is screw-like, other methods such as welding, adhesive bonding, or fitting may also be used. In this case, too, the joining position can be adjusted by the protruding range of the protrusion 14.

[0093] Furthermore, the first main body plate 22 and the second main body plate 26 are made of a thin base material and a wood-grain sheet, but this is not limited to this. The base material may be made of wood or resin. The surface decorative material may be vinyl cloth or veneer. The first main body plate 22 and the second main body plate 26 themselves may be made of natural wood. Furthermore, the support body 10 and the frame 30 are made of metal, and at least the surface of the shelf 20 is made of non-metal, but this is not limited to this, and the support body 10, the frame 30, and the shelf 20 may be made of any material, such as metal, wood material, or resin.

[0094] Although the storage furniture 1 is described as a hanging shelf, it may also be a shelf that is placed on the floor. In this case, the lowest part of the support 10 will be in contact with the floor, but this part may or may not be fixed to the floor. Furthermore, the lowest part of the support 10 may be provided with a means for moving, such as casters.

[0095] Furthermore, the protrusion 14 and the receiving portion 33 that receives the protrusion 14 constitute a holding means that can hold the frame 30 in a predetermined position relative to the support body 10 even when the support body 10 and the frame 30 are not joined, and a joining means that can join the support body 10 and the frame 30 at a predetermined position, but other structures that have similar functions may be used. For example, a configuration in which the protrusion 14 supports the circumferential surface of the frame 30 from below, thereby holding the frame 30 and joining it at that position, may be used. Alternatively, a configuration in which the frame 30 is held and joined at that position by inserting the frame 30 into an opening formed in the support body 10 may be used.

[0096] In addition, although the ends of the first decorative panel portion 21 and the second decorative panel portion 25 are both located on the upper surface of the shelf 20, they may be reversed and both located on the lower surface of the shelf 20. Depending on the height at which the storage furniture 1 is installed, it is preferable to position the ends of the first decorative panel portion 21 and the second decorative panel portion 25 on a surface that is least visible to the user.

[0097] According to this embodiment, the following excellent effects are achieved. That is, by simply fixing the first decorative panel portion 21 to one surface of the frame 30 and providing the second decorative panel portion 25 on the other surface of the frame 30 and sandwiching the frame 30 together with the first decorative panel portion 21, the shelf 20 can be integrally provided with the frame 30 while enclosing the frame 30, and the shelf 20 can be easily formed while enclosing the frame 30. Since the frame 30 can be enclosed within the shelf 20 in this manner, the joint between the frame 30 and the support 10 can be concealed by the shelf 20. This makes the joint between the support 10, which is a metal member, and the shelf 20, at least the surface of which is non-metallic, less noticeable, thereby improving the design of the storage furniture 1 that combines the support 10, which is a metal member, and the shelf 20, which is a non-metallic member.

[0098] Furthermore, because the thickness of the fixed core 23, which is disposed along the side of the frame 30 and fixed to the frame 30, is set to be approximately equal to the thickness of the frame 30, it is easier to sandwich the frame 30 between the first decorative panel 21 and the second decorative panel 25, compared to when the thicknesses of the fixed core 23 and the frame 30 are different. Furthermore, the overall thickness of the first decorative panel 21 can be kept as small as possible, and the overall thickness of the shelf 20 can also be kept as small as possible to form it thin, giving it a sharp impression and improving the design of the storage furniture 1.

[0099] Moreover, one and the other side terminal portions 26a along the length direction of the second main body plate 26 in the second decorative panel portion 25, and one and the other side terminal portions 22a along the length direction of the first main body plate 22 in the first decorative panel portion 21 can be fitted into the groove portions 23c of the fixed core portion 23, thereby improving the design of the storage furniture 1. Furthermore, because the side terminal portions 22a, 26a are not exposed, the first main body plate 22 and the second main body plate 26 are less likely to peel off, which contributes to the storage furniture 1 maintaining its high design quality.

[0100] Furthermore, since the longitudinal length of the frame 30 and the longitudinal length of the shelf board 20 are set equal, when the frame 30 is enclosed within the shelf board 20, the frame 30 can be covered and hidden by the shelf board 20. This makes it possible to prevent the frame 30 joined to the support body 10 from being exposed, thereby improving the design of the storage furniture 1.

[0101] Furthermore, the system is provided with a holding means capable of holding the frame 30 in a predetermined position relative to the support 10 even when the support 10 and the frame 30 are not joined, and a joining means capable of joining the support 10 and the frame 30 at a predetermined position, thereby reducing the burden on workers to support the components during assembly and joining work, making construction easier.

[0102] Furthermore, by attaching at least one of the fixed core portions 23 so as to allow a gap between it and the frame 30, unnecessary force is not applied to the first main body plate 22 or the second main body plate 26, preventing deformation and improving the design. Furthermore, since the ends of the first decorative plate portion 21 and the second decorative plate portion 25 are both located on one side of the shelf board 20, the design of the other side can be improved. Furthermore, since a space is provided inside the shelf board 20, it is possible to arrange components such as downlights 80, improving the design.

[0103] Furthermore, in the method of assembling the storage furniture 1, the frame 30 is held in a predetermined position on the support 10 by a holding means capable of holding the frame 30 in a predetermined position relative to the support 10 even when the support 10 and the frame 30 are not joined, and the frame 30 is joined to the support 10 at a predetermined position by a joining means capable of joining the support 10 and the frame 30 at the predetermined position, thereby reducing the burden on workers to support the components during assembly and joining work and making construction easier.

[0104] Furthermore, in recent years, there has been a demand for the realization of a carbon-neutral society by promoting carbon neutrality, which reduces carbon dioxide emissions to virtually zero, and for the achievement of the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), and the construction industry is also working to build buildings using wood, which reduces carbon dioxide emissions.The storage furniture 1 of this embodiment uses wooden components, so it can contribute to the realization of a carbon-neutral society by promoting carbon neutrality, and to the achievement of the SDGs.

[0105] Second Embodiment Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. For ease of explanation, elements common to the first embodiment will be assigned the same reference numerals and explanations thereof will be omitted or simplified, and the description will focus on components that differ from the first embodiment. The storage furniture 1 of this embodiment differs in the configuration of the frame 30.

[0106] FIG. 7(a) shows a side view of the first frame 31, FIG. 7(b) shows a bottom view of the first frame 31, and FIG. 7(c) shows a side view of the second frame 32. In this embodiment, the receiving portion 33 at one end (the right end in FIGS. 7(a) and 7(b)) of the first frame 31 has no underside and is formed as a second opening 37b that opens downward. This second opening 37b is formed on the circumferential surface (bottom surface) adjacent to the end surface of the frame 30 where the first opening 37a is formed, and is continuous with the first opening 37a and communicates with the receiving portion 33. The width of this second opening 37b along the extension direction of the frame 30 is equal to or greater than the protruding width of the protruding portion 14 from the horizontal portion 12, so that the protruding portion 14 can be received into the receiving portion 33 through this second opening 37b from below, which is a direction intersecting the extension direction. 7(c), the second frame 32 has a joining hole 34 penetrating from the outer surface of the frame 30 to the internal space formed on a surface opposite to the surface on which the joining hole 34 is formed on the first frame 31. Therefore, when viewed from the surface on which the joining hole 34 is formed, the end on which the second opening 37b is formed is opposite to the first frame 31.

[0107] Figure 8(a) shows a bottom view of the first decorative panel portion 21 to which the above-mentioned frame 30 is attached, and Figure 8(b) shows the portion where the first decorative panel portion 21, which is integrated with the frame 30, is attached to the left support body 10a. As shown in Figure 8(a), the frame 30 is attached to the first decorative panel portion 21 so that the second opening 37b is located on one end side of the first decorative panel portion 21. In addition, the frames are attached so that the surfaces on which the joining holes 34 are formed face each other, and as shown in Figure 8(b), a fixing member 35 can be attached from the center side of the shelf board 20.

[0108] The following describes a method for assembling storage furniture 1 equipped with such a frame 30. In both the first and second assembly methods, when attaching first decorative panel portion 21 to which frame 30 is attached to support body 10, first, protrusion 14 is inserted through first opening 37a into receiving portion 33 at one end of frame 30 on the side without opening 37. At this time, the other end is inserted obliquely so as to be positioned above protrusion 14. This results in one end of frame 30 being held by protrusion 14.

[0109] Next, the other end of the frame 30 is rotated downward from above the protruding portion 14, using one end held by the protruding portion 14 as a fulcrum, and the protruding portion 14 is inserted into the receiving portion 33 through the second opening 37b. This results in both ends of the frame 30 being held by the protruding portion 14. Then, the frame 30 and the supporting body 10 are joined by joining the receiving portion 33 of the frame 30 and the protruding portion 14 of the supporting body 10 with the fixing member 35.

[0110] By providing such second opening 37b, in the first assembly method, it is no longer necessary to slide the supports 10 or the frame 30 along the protruding direction of the protruding portions 14 when inserting the protruding portions 14 into the receiving portions 33, and the supports 10 can be attached while maintaining the spacing between them, facilitating installation. Furthermore, in the second assembly method, the frames 30 can be attached without having to widen the spacing between the supports 10 attached to an attachment surface such as a ceiling, and installation is facilitated because the worker only needs to support and operate the first decorative panel portion 21 to which the frame 30 is attached. Note that, because the end portion provided with the second opening 37b also has the first opening 37a, assembly is possible using the first and second assembly methods shown in the first embodiment.

[0111] Furthermore, by providing the second opening 37b, it is also possible to put the fixing material 35 through the second opening 37b and insert the fixing material 35 into the joining hole 34 from the protruding portion 14 side. Therefore, it is also possible to form a female thread in the joining hole 34 at the end where the second opening 37b is formed, and to use the through hole 14c as an elongated hole so that the joining can be achieved by threading a screw passed through the through hole 14c from the protruding portion 14 side.

[0112] Also, second openings 37b that open downward may be provided at both ends of the frame 30. In this case, the first decorative panel portion 21 to which the frame 30 is attached is moved downward from above the protruding portion 14 while keeping the upper surface horizontal, so that the protruding portion 14 can be received in the receiving portion 33.

[0113] <Third embodiment> Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. For ease of explanation, elements common to the first embodiment will be assigned the same reference numerals and explanations will be omitted or simplified, and the description will focus on components that are different from the first embodiment. The storage furniture 1 of this embodiment differs in the method of attaching the shelves 20.

[0114] Fig. 9 shows a view from above of the portion of the storage furniture 1 of this embodiment where the lowest shelf 20 is provided. Note that the shelf 20 between the left support 10a and the middle support 10c is shown without the second decorative panel portion 25 that forms the upper surface of the shelf 20 in order to explain the internal structure. In this embodiment, as will be described later, the first decorative panel portion 21 forms the lower surface of the shelf 20, and the second decorative panel portion 25 forms the upper surface of the shelf 20. Fig. 10(a) shows a side view of the frame 30, and Fig. 10(b) shows a bottom view of the frame 30.

[0115] 10, the frame 30 of this embodiment has second openings 37b that open laterally in the same direction in the receiving portions 33 at both ends. The second openings 37b are formed in the peripheral surface (side surface) adjacent to the end face of the frame 30 where the first openings 37a are formed, and are continuous with the first openings 37a and communicate with the receiving portions 33. The first frame 31 and the second frame 32 both have the same configuration. The width of the second openings 37b along the extension direction of the frame 30 is equal to or greater than the protruding width of the protruding portions 14 from the horizontal portions 12, so that the protruding portions 14 can be received into the hollow internal space through the second openings 37b from the side, which is a direction intersecting the extension direction.

[0116] Furthermore, a joining hole 34 penetrating from the outer surface of the frame 30 to the internal space is formed on the surface of the frame 30 facing the second opening 37b. As in the first embodiment, this joining hole 34 is formed at a position corresponding to the through hole 14c formed in the protruding portion 14, and is an elongated hole that is long in the left-right direction, which is the extension direction.

[0117] 9, the second fixed core 23b, which is disposed along the side surface of the second frame 32 and attached to the second frame 32, has cutouts 23d at the left and right ends thereof that face the second opening 37b. The left-right and front-to-back widths of the cutouts 23d are larger than the left-right and front-to-back widths of the protrusion 14, and form a space adjacent to the second opening 37a of the second frame 32 that can receive the protrusion 14.

[0118] 11(a) shows the cross section BB shown in FIG. 9, FIG. 11(b) shows a cross section of the first decorative panel portion 21, and FIG. 11(c) shows a cross section of the second decorative panel portion 25. As shown in FIG. 11(a), the protrusions 14 of this embodiment, the front protrusion 14a provided on the front side and the rear protrusion 14b provided on the rear side, are both oriented so that the plate surfaces extend rearward and downward from the bent portion. In addition, the plate surface extending downward is provided with a through hole 14c penetrating in the front-to-rear direction for joining to the frame 30 with a fixing member 35.

[0119] The through-hole 14c of the front protrusion 14a is not internally threaded. The fixing member 35a used here is a screw that passes through the through-hole 14c and the joining hole 34 from the center of the shelf board 20 in the first frame 31 and is fixed to the first fixed core 23a, thereby joining the front protrusion 14a and the first frame 31. The through-hole 14c of the rear protrusion 14b is internally threaded. The fixing member 35b used here is a screw that passes through the joining hole 34 from the center of the shelf board 20 in the second frame 32 and is screwed into the through-hole 14c, thereby joining the rear protrusion 14b and the second frame 32.

[0120] As shown in Figure 11(b), the first decorative panel portion 21 of this embodiment forms the underside of the shelf board 20. The first main body plate material 22 has the same configuration as the second main body plate material 26 of the first embodiment, and portions of the first main body plate material 22 near both ends in the short side direction are pre-processed with folds so that it can be folded along the outer peripheral surface of the fixed core portion 23. In addition, side terminal portions 22a, which form the ends in the short side direction, are designed to be able to be inserted into groove portions 23c. In addition, the fixed core portion 23 is pre-adhered to the first main body plate material 22, and the frame 30 is pre-fixed to the fixed core portion 23 with fixing members 24.

[0121] As shown in Figure 11(c), the second decorative panel portion 25 of this embodiment forms the upper surface of the shelf board 20. The second main body plate material 26 has the same configuration as the first main body plate material 22 of the first embodiment, and is formed in a U-shape in cross section. In addition, side terminal portions 26a, which are the ends in the short side direction, are designed to be able to be inserted into the groove portions 23c.

[0122] Next, we will explain how to assemble the storage furniture 1 configured as described above. In both the first and second assembly methods, when attaching the first decorative panel portion 21, to which the frame 30 is attached, to the support 10, first, the first decorative panel portion 21 is brought close from below to the protruding portion 14 to be attached, and the protruding portion 14 is positioned adjacent to the second opening 37b of the receiving portion 33. Because the first frame 31 has a space on the side of the second opening 37b up to the second frame 32, the front protruding portion 14a can be positioned adjacent to the second opening 37b. The second frame 32 has the second fixed core portion 23b on the side of the second opening 37b, but a notch 23d is formed at the position where the second opening 37b is formed. By fitting the rear protruding portion 14b into this notch 23d, the rear protruding portion 14b can be positioned adjacent to the second opening 37b.

[0123] Then, by sliding the first decorative panel portion 21 rearward, the protruding portion 14 is received in the receiving portion 33, and the frame 30 is held by the protruding portion 14. In this state, the protruding portion 14 and the frame 30 are joined and fixed with the fixing material 35, thereby joining and fixing the support body 10 and the frame 30. The wiring for the downlight 80 is also connected to the lowest shelf board 20. Thereafter, the second decorative panel portion 25 is adhesively fixed so as to cover the frame 30 from above.

[0124] With this configuration, even when the support body 10 and the frame 30 are not joined, the frame 30 is held in a predetermined position relative to the support body 10, and the support body 10 and the frame 30 can be joined at this predetermined position, which reduces the burden on workers to support the components during assembly and joining work, making construction easier. In addition, joining of the frame 30 and connection of the wiring for the downlight 80 can be performed with the top side of the shelf board 20 open, making construction easier.

[0125] By providing such second opening 37b, in the first assembly method, it is no longer necessary to slide the supports 10 or the frame 30 along the protruding direction of the protruding portions 14 when inserting the protruding portions 14 into the receiving portions 33, and the supports 10 can be attached while maintaining the spacing between them, facilitating installation. Furthermore, in the second assembly method, the frames 30 can be attached without having to widen the spacing between the supports 10 attached to an attachment surface such as a ceiling, and installation is facilitated because the worker only needs to support and operate the first decorative panel portion 21 to which the frame 30 is attached. Note that, because the end portion provided with the second opening 37b also has the first opening 37a, assembly is possible using the first and second assembly methods shown in the first embodiment.

[0126] In addition, the frame 30 and the fixed core part 23 are attached by fastening screws, which are fixing members 35a that penetrate the front protrusion 14a and the first frame 31 and reach the first fixed core part 23a. Therefore, the first frame 31 and the first fixed core part 23a are fixed without any gaps. For this reason, in this embodiment, when attaching the fixing members 24 that fix the frame 30 and the fixed core part 23, it is possible to attach the fixing members 24 so that there is no gap between the first frame 31 and the first fixed core part 23a, but to allow a gap between the second frame 32 and the second fixed core part 23b.

[0127] Furthermore, the front protrusion 14a and the first frame 31 may be joined by forming a female thread in the joining hole 34 of the first frame 31, and forming the through hole 14c of the front protrusion 14a as an elongated hole. A screw serving as a fixing member 35 is threaded through the joining hole 34 from the front protrusion 14a side. In this case, a portion of the first fixing core 23a adjacent to the receiving portion 33 is formed as a notch, providing a space adjacent to the outer surface of the first frame 31 that can receive the tip of the screw protruding from the first frame 31. Furthermore, wiring for the downlight 80 may be passed through this space. In this case, wiring holes 15 are formed at positions corresponding to the notches in the horizontal section 12, and wiring holes penetrating the first frame 31 are also formed to pass the wiring from the outer surface side to the inner surface side of the first frame 31.

[0128] <Fourth embodiment> Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. For ease of explanation, elements common to the first embodiment will be assigned the same reference numerals and explanations thereof will be omitted or simplified, and the description will focus on components that are different from the first embodiment. The storage furniture 1 of this embodiment has a receiving portion 41 at a position facing the frame of the second decorative panel portion 25.

[0129] The thickness of the fixed core 23 and the thickness of the frame 30 are basically the same, but because the frame 30 is made of metal and is painted, the thickness of the paint film may vary depending on the manufacturing process. Also, because the fixed core 23 is made by processing and shaping a wood material, the thickness may vary depending on the manufacturing process. For these reasons, the thickness of the fixed core 23 and the thickness of the frame 30 may differ slightly.

[0130] The second decorative panel portion 25 is attached so as to be in intimate contact with the peripheral surface of the fixed core portion 23. However, if the thickness of the fixed core portion 23 and the thickness of the frame 30 are equal or if the thickness of the frame 30 is thinner than the thickness of the fixed core portion 23, the second decorative panel portion 25 is arranged horizontally along the underside of the fixed core portion 23, and no problem occurs. On the other hand, if the thickness of the frame 30 is thicker than the thickness of the fixed core portion 23, the frame 30 will protrude beyond the fixed core portion 23, which may cause the second decorative panel portion 25 to warp or bulge at the portion of the frame 30. Therefore, the storage furniture 1 of this embodiment is provided with a receiving portion 41 at a position facing the frame of the second decorative panel portion 25, so that even if the frame 30 protrudes beyond the fixed core portion 23, the protruding portion can be received and the second decorative panel portion 25 will not warp or bulge.

[0131] Fig. 12 shows a cross-section of the storage furniture 1 of this embodiment. Fig. 12(a) shows a cross-section at the same position as line AA shown in Fig. 2, Fig. 12(b) shows an enlarged view of the vicinity of the first frame 31 in Fig. 12(a), Fig. 12(c) shows a cross-section of the first decorative panel portion 21 to which the frame 30 is attached, and Fig. 12(d) shows a cross-section of the second decorative panel portion 25.

[0132] 12(a), (b), and (d), groove-like receiving portions 41 that are recessed and open upward are formed in positions of the second decorative panel portion 25 that face each frame 30. These receiving portions 41 have a front-to-rear width that is slightly wider than the front-to-rear width, which is the width in the short direction of the frame 30. The receiving portions 41 are also formed continuously from one end to the other end in the longitudinal direction of the second decorative panel portion 25. The front-to-rear width of the receiving portions 41 may be the same as the front-to-rear width of the frame 30.

[0133] FIG. 12 shows an example in which the frame 30 is thicker than the fixed core 23, with the difference in thickness being at the upper limit of the tolerance. The upper surfaces of the fixed core 23 and the frame 30 are flush with each other and in contact with the back surface of the first main plate 22, resulting in the lower surface of the frame 30 protruding downward from the lower surface of the fixed core 23. The depth of the receiving portion 41 need only be equal to or greater than the protruding width of the frame 30 in this state. In this example, the depth is set equal to the protruding width of the frame 30 in this state, so that the lower surface of the frame 30 is in contact with the bottom of the receiving portion 41. In this way, the protruding portion of the frame 30 is accommodated in the receiving portion 41, thereby preventing bending or warping of the second decorative panel portion 25 even when the frame 30 is thicker than the fixed core 23.

[0134] As mentioned above, there may be differences in the thickness of the fixed core part 23 and the thickness of the frame 30 due to manufacturing reasons, but within the allowable range, it can be said that the thickness of the fixed core part 23 and the thickness of the frame 30 are approximately equal. Therefore, in the case shown in Figure 12, it can be said that the thickness of the fixed core part 23 and the thickness of the frame 30 are approximately equal.

[0135] The allowable range of the difference in thickness between the fixed core 23 and the frame 30 can be set arbitrarily. In particular, when the frame 30 is thicker than the fixed core 23, the upper limit of the difference in thickness between the fixed core 23 and the frame 30 may be set based on the thickness of the second decorative panel 25. In this case, the difference in thickness between the fixed core 23 and the frame 30 represents the protrusion width of the frame 30 relative to the fixed core 23, and is related to the depth of the receiving portion 41. Because the strength of the second decorative panel 25 decreases as the depth of the receiving portion 41 increases, it is preferable to set the upper limit according to the thickness of the second decorative panel 25. For example, if the upper limit of the difference in thickness between the fixed core 23 and the frame 30 is set to a value that is half the thickness of the second decorative panel 25, the depth of the receiving portion 41 can be set to half the thickness of the second decorative panel 25, thereby ensuring sufficient strength. Of course, the shallower the depth of the receiving portion 41, the stronger the strength of the second decorative panel portion 25 can be ensured, so it is more preferable to set the upper limit value of the depth of the receiving portion 41 to be shallower than 1 / 4 of the thickness of the second decorative panel portion 25, and it is even more preferable to set the upper limit value of the depth of the receiving portion 41 to be shallower than 1 / 8 of the thickness of the second decorative panel portion 25.

[0136] 12, a groove-shaped receiving portion 41 is formed in the second decorative panel portion 25, but it is sufficient if the portion of the second decorative panel portion 25 facing the frame 30 is farther away from the center of the shelf board 20 in the vertical direction than the portion facing the fixed core portion 23. Therefore, it is also possible to attach a member such as a thin plate to the portion facing the fixed core portion 23 without forming a groove in the second decorative panel portion 25. Although the receiving portion 41 is provided on the second decorative plate portion 25, it may be provided on a portion of the first decorative plate portion 21 facing the frame 30, and the frame 30 may be attached so as to be in close contact with the receiving portion 41. Furthermore, the receiving portion 41 may be provided on both the first decorative plate portion 21 and the second decorative plate portion 25. In addition, instead of forming the receiving portion 41, an elastic member may be arranged in the portion of the second decorative panel portion 25 facing the fixed core portion 23 and the frame 30, so that the difference in thickness between the fixed core portion 23 and the frame 30 can be absorbed by deformation of the elastic member. [Explanation of symbols]

[0137] 1. Storage furniture 10 Support 14 Projection 14 (holding means, joining means) 20 shelves 21 First decorative panel section 22 First body plate material 23 Fixed core 23a First fixed core part 23b Second fixed core part 25 Second decorative panel 28 Closure member 30 frames 31 First Frame 32 Second Frame 33 Receiving part (holding means, joining means) 37a First opening 37b Second opening

Claims

1. A metal frame and a metal support member to which the frame is joined and which supports the frame; a shelf board having at least a surface made of a non-metallic material, the shelf board being integrally provided with the frame in a state where the frame is enclosed therein; a holding means capable of holding the frame at a predetermined position relative to the support body even when the support body and the frame are not joined together; a joining means for joining the support body and the frame at the predetermined position; The shelf board is a first decorative panel portion fixed to one surface of the frame; a second decorative plate portion provided on the other surface of the frame and sandwiching the frame together with the first decorative plate portion, The first decorative panel portion is a first body plate; a fixed core portion fixed to the rear surface of the first main body plate, the fixed core is disposed along a side surface of the frame and attached to the frame; The thickness of the fixed core is set to be approximately equal to the thickness of the frame.

2. a protrusion provided on the support body and protruding toward the frame; a receiving portion provided on the frame and capable of receiving the protrusion, The frame is The frame is held in the predetermined position relative to the support by receiving the protrusion into the receiving portion; 2. The storage furniture according to claim 1, wherein the frame and the support body are joined at the predetermined position by joining the protruding portion and the receiving portion.

3. The frame is The receiving portion is hollow at both ends facing the support body, 3. The storage furniture according to claim 2, wherein a first opening communicating with the receiving portion is formed on the end surface facing the support body, and the protrusion can be received in the receiving portion through the first opening.

4. At least one end of the frame is provided with The storage furniture according to claim 3, characterized in that a second opening that is continuous with the first opening and communicates with the receiving portion is formed on the peripheral surface adjacent to the end face, and the protrusion can be received in the receiving portion through the second opening.

5. The frame is 5. The storage furniture according to claim 4, wherein the second openings are formed at both ends, and the second openings at both ends open in the same direction.

6. The frame is 6. The storage furniture according to claim 4, wherein the second opening faces downward.

7. The holding means is The holding position of the frame relative to the support body is adjustable within a predetermined range, The joining means is 3. The storage furniture according to claim 2, wherein the support body and the frame can be joined within the predetermined range.

8. One of the first decorative plate portion and the second decorative plate portion constitutes a part of a first surface which is a surface on one side of the shelf board, The other of the first decorative plate portion and the second decorative plate portion constitutes a second surface opposite to the first surface, a side surface, and another portion of the first surface, 2. The storage furniture according to claim 1, wherein an end of the first decorative panel portion and an end of the second decorative panel portion are both located on the first surface side.

9. The frame is A first frame; a second frame disposed opposite to and spaced apart from the first frame, The storage furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that a space surrounded by the first decorative panel portion, the second decorative panel portion, the first frame, and the second frame is provided inside the shelf board.

10. The fixed core portion is a first fixed core portion disposed along a side surface of the first frame and attached to the first frame; a second fixed core portion disposed along a side surface of the second frame and attached to the second frame, the first fixed core portion is attached to the first frame so as to allow a gap to be formed therebetween, The storage furniture according to claim 9, wherein the second fixed core is attached so that there is no gap between the second fixed core and the second frame.

11. The storage furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that a closing member is provided inside the shelf board to close the gap between the support body and the first decorative panel portion and / or the second decorative panel portion.

12. The closure member is The thickness dimension is equal to the thickness dimension of the fixed core part, 12. The storage furniture according to claim 11, wherein the storage furniture is arranged so as to abut against the first decorative panel portion, the second decorative panel portion, and the support body.

13. A metal frame and a metal support member to which the frame is joined and which supports the frame; a shelf board having at least a surface made of a non-metallic material, the shelf board being integrally provided with the frame in a state where the frame is enclosed therein; a holding means capable of holding the frame at a predetermined position relative to the support body even when the support body and the frame are not joined together; a joining means for joining the support body and the frame at the predetermined position; The shelf board is a first decorative panel portion fixed to one surface of the frame; a second decorative panel portion provided on the other surface of the frame and sandwiching the frame together with the first decorative panel portion, a step of holding the frame fixed to the first decorative panel portion at the predetermined position on the support body by the holding means; joining the frame to the support at the predetermined position by the joining means; a step of providing the second decorative panel portion of the shelf board on the other side of the frame and sandwiching the frame together with the first decorative panel portion, thereby enclosing the frame within the shelf board.

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