Wiring guide members and fixtures

Abstract

To make the wiring status of fixtures easily visible. [Solution] The wiring guide member 100 comprises a rod-shaped body 12, a cover member 30 which forms a wiring accommodation space K between itself and the surface 12a of the rod-shaped body 12 and is positioned along the rod-shaped body 12, a connecting portion which connects the cover member 30 and the rod-shaped body 12, and an interfacing portion which forms a window portion M between the cover member 30 and the surface 12a of the rod-shaped body 12 that allows the wiring accommodation space K to be visually observed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a wiring guide member and furniture.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a wiring duct device that can be attached to a mounted portion such as furniture. The wiring duct device disclosed in Patent Document 1 includes a detachable cover member on a duct body having a housing portion.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the wiring duct device disclosed in Patent Document 1, the wiring is covered by attaching the cover member to the duct body with the wiring accommodated in the housing portion of the duct body. That is, the wiring is covered with the cover member and cannot be visually recognized from the outside. Since dust or the like may adhere to the periphery of the wiring, maintenance such as cleaning is required as necessary. However, if the entire wiring is covered with the cover member as in Patent Document 1, the state of dust adhesion to the wiring cannot be visually recognized from the outside, and it is impossible to easily determine whether maintenance is required.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a wiring guide member and furniture that can easily visually recognize the state of the wiring.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] As means for solving the above problems, the present invention adopts the following configuration.

[0007] A first aspect of the present invention provides a wiring guide member comprising: a rod; a cover member that forms a wiring accommodation space between itself and the surface of the rod and is arranged along the rod; a connecting member that connects the cover member and the rod; and a window-forming member that forms a window between the cover member and the surface of the rod that allows the wiring accommodation space to be visually observed.

[0008] According to a first aspect of the present invention, the wiring housing space located between the rod and the cover member is visible from the outside through the window. Therefore, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the state of dust accumulation on the wiring can be visually confirmed, and the condition of the wiring can be easily inspected. Furthermore, according to the first aspect of the present invention, dust attached to the wiring can be easily removed by passing a cleaning tool through the window.

[0009] A second aspect of the present invention adopts a configuration in which, in the first aspect, the surface of the rod is a curved surface, and the cover member is formed of an elastically deformable flat plate.

[0010] According to a second aspect of the present invention, the cover member can be elastically deformed by attaching it to the rod member with a connecting member. In other words, according to the second aspect of the present invention, it can be curved to conform to the surface of the rod member. Furthermore, the curved cover member will tend to separate from the surface of the rod member due to a restoring force that tries to return it to its flat state. Therefore, according to the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent the window portion from being crushed due to contact between the cover member and the rod member. Moreover, according to the second aspect of the present invention, since the cover member is a flat plate, when transporting only the cover members that are not positioned along the rod member, it is possible to pack a large number of them in a small package. For this reason, according to the second aspect of the present invention, the amount of packaging material for the cover member can be reduced, and transportation efficiency can be increased.

[0011] A third aspect of the present invention adopts a configuration in which, in the first aspect described above, the surface of the rod is a curved surface, and the cover member is formed from a plate material that is curved along the surface.

[0012] According to a third aspect of the present invention, the shape of the cover member is pre-curved to conform to the surface of the rod member. Therefore, when attaching the cover member to the rod member, no restoring force acts on the cover member to return it to a flat state. Consequently, in the third aspect of the present invention, attachment of the cover member to the rod member is easier compared to the case where a flat cover member is curved and attached. Furthermore, according to the third aspect of the present invention, when it becomes necessary to remove the cover member from the rod member, the cover member does not try to return to a flat state, so it can be removed by the worker without requiring any force.

[0013] A fourth aspect of the present invention adopts a configuration in which, in any of the first to third embodiments, the window portion is provided continuously along the entire length of the cover member, avoiding the formation positions of the connecting member and the window portion forming member.

[0014] According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, since windows are provided continuously along the entire length of the cover member, it becomes possible to visually inspect the portion of the wiring covered by the cover member along its entire length.

[0015] A fifth aspect of the present invention adopts a configuration in which, in any of the first to fourth aspects described above, the window portion is formed so as to extend from the surface of the rod to the cover member.

[0016] According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the wiring housing space can be viewed from the outside over a wide area from the surface of the rod to the cover member, without being obstructed by a part of the rod member or a part of the cover member.

[0017] A sixth aspect of the present invention is a configuration in which, in any of the first to fifth aspects described above, the window-forming member is interposed between the rod and the cover member, thereby forming the window in a portion of the rod in its extension direction that is different from the window-forming member.

[0018] According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, a window portion can be formed by sandwiching a window portion forming member between the rod member and the cover member. Therefore, according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the window portion can be easily formed.

[0019] The seventh aspect of the present invention adopts the configuration of including a protruding portion that protrudes from the cover member toward the surface of the rod member in any one of the first to sixth aspects described above.

[0020] According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the movement of the wiring accommodated in the wiring accommodation space in a direction intersecting the extending direction of the wiring can be restricted by the protruding portion. Therefore, according to the seventh aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent the wiring from protruding from the wiring accommodation space.

[0021] The eighth aspect of the present invention adopts the configuration in which, in the seventh aspect, the protruding portions are provided at both ends of the cover member in the direction perpendicular to the extending direction of the rod member among the directions along the surface of the cover member.

[0022] According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the protruding portions are provided on both sides of the wiring accommodated in the wiring accommodation space. Therefore, according to the eighth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to more reliably prevent the wiring from protruding from the wiring accommodation space.

[0023] The ninth aspect of the present invention adopts the configuration in which, in any one of the first to eighth aspects described above, the connecting member includes a hook portion and is provided on the cover member, the rod member is provided with a hole portion into which the hook portion can be inserted, and the cover member is connected to the rod member by inserting the hook portion into the hole portion and hooking it on the rod member.

[0024] According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, it becomes possible to easily attach the cover member to the rod member by hooking the hook portion of the connecting member provided on the cover member on the rod member with respect to the hole portion of the rod member.

[0025] The tenth aspect of the present invention adopts a configuration in which, in any of the first to ninth aspects, the connecting member and the window forming member are integrally provided.

[0026] According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, the structure of the wiring guide member can be simplified as compared with the case where the connecting member and the window forming member are separate.

[0027] The eleventh aspect of the present invention adopts a configuration in which, in any of the first to tenth aspects, a cover member unit including the cover member, the connecting member, and the window forming member is provided.

[0028] According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, as the cover member unit, the cover member, the connecting member, and the window forming member are integrated. Therefore, the attachment and detachment work of the cover member to the frame material is facilitated as compared with the case where the cover member, the connecting member, and the window forming member are separate bodies.

[0029] The twelfth aspect of the present invention is a furniture, and adopts a configuration including the wiring guide member according to any of the first to eleventh aspects.

[0030] According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, the furniture includes the wiring guide member according to the above aspect. Therefore, the state of dust adhesion to the wiring can be visually confirmed, and the state of the wiring can be easily visually recognized.

Effects of the Invention

[0031] According to the present invention, the state of the wiring can be easily visually recognized.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0032] [Figure 1] It is a perspective view schematically showing a schematic configuration of a partition device including a wiring guide member in the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] It is a side view of the wiring guide member in the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3]This is a three-view drawing of a cover member unit provided in the wiring guide member of the first embodiment of the present invention, where (a) is a side view taken from the same direction as in Figure 2, (b) is a bottom view, and (c) is a front view taken from the direction of arrow A in (a). [Figure 4] These are three-view drawings of the connection unit provided in the wiring guide member of the first embodiment of the present invention, where (a) is a side view taken from the same direction as in Figure 3(a) and the same direction as in Figure 2, (b) is a view taken from the direction of arrow B in (a), and (c) is a view taken from the direction of arrow C in (a). [Figure 5] This is a schematic enlarged view of the rod-shaped body of the wiring guide member in the first embodiment of the present invention, where (a) is a front view of the surface facing the cover member 30, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of (a) AA. [Figure 6] This is an external view of the cover member unit of the wiring guide member in the second embodiment of the present invention, where (a) is a side view and (b) is a view from the direction of arrow D in (a). [Figure 7] This is a cross-sectional view of BB in Figure 6(b). [Figure 8] This is an external view of the cover member unit of the wiring guide member in the third embodiment of the present invention, where (a) is a side view and (b) is a view from the direction of arrow E in (a). [Figure 9] This is a cross-sectional view of CC in Figure 8(b). [Figure 10] This is an external view of the cover member unit of the wiring guide member in the fourth embodiment of the present invention, where (a) is a side view and (b) is a view from the direction of arrow G in (a). [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0033] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the wiring guide member and fixture according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the embodiments and modifications described below, corresponding components may be denoted by the same reference numerals and their descriptions omitted. In the following description, expressions indicating relative or absolute arrangements such as "parallel," "orthogonal," "center," and "coaxial" will not only strictly represent such arrangements, but will also represent states in which relative displacements occur with tolerances or angles and distances that allow the same function to be obtained. Furthermore, in this embodiment, "facing each other" is not limited to cases where the orthogonal directions (normal directions) of the two faces coincide with each other, but also includes cases where the orthogonal directions intersect.

[0034] (First Embodiment) Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view showing the general configuration of the partition device 1 (fixture) of this embodiment. For the sake of explanation, in the following description, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, one of the two mutually orthogonal horizontal directions will be referred to as the X direction and the other as the Y direction. The vertical direction perpendicular to the X and Y directions will be referred to as the Z direction.

[0035] The partition device 1 of this embodiment forms an internal space partitioned from the rest of the facility space in various facilities such as offices, public facilities, and commercial facilities. As shown in Figure 1, the partition device 1 of this embodiment comprises a booth 2 and a rod-shaped unit 10.

[0036] Booth 2 is installed in facility space S1 and forms an internal space S2 within a portion of facility space S1. The internal space S2 is a space partitioned from the surrounding facility space S1 and is formed to be large enough for multiple users to work inside, for example. As shown in Figure 1, Booth 2 is formed in a rectangular shape with rounded corners in plan view. However, the plan view shape of Booth 2 in this embodiment is just an example and can be changed.

[0037] In this embodiment, booth 2 comprises a plurality of panels 3. Booth 2 also comprises panel connectors (not shown) that connect these panels 3 to each other. Booth 2 is self-supporting because the plurality of panels 3 are connected by the panel connectors and support each other.

[0038] Each panel 3 is formed in a plate shape that extends vertically, with the thickness direction being the direction intersecting the Z direction. Each panel 3 is formed in a sandwich structure, for example, by sandwiching one panel base material between two panel side materials. For example, the panel base material is formed in a plate shape and includes a core material made from a paper-based material, a resin-based material, a wood-based material, etc., and a frame provided on the outer periphery of the core material. For example, the panel side material includes a cushioning material made from a material that is flexible and elastic, and a surface material that covers the surface of the cushioning material.

[0039] In this embodiment, booth 2 is equipped with seven panels 3. Specifically, booth 2 is equipped with a center panel 21, a first corner panel 22, a second corner panel 23, a first side panel 24, a second side panel 25, a first end panel 26, and a second end panel 27 as panels 3.

[0040] In a plan view, the center panel 21 extends linearly in the X direction, with the Y direction being the thickness direction. This center panel 21 has a side end 3b facing the +X side and a side end 3b facing the -X side.

[0041] The first corner panel 22 comprises a long side portion extending in the X direction, an arc portion extending from the long side portion towards the -X direction and curving toward the -Y direction, and a short side portion extending linearly toward the -Y direction from the end of the arc portion opposite to the long side portion. The first corner panel 22 is positioned alongside the center panel 21 with its side end portion 3b on the long side portion facing the side end portion 3b on the center panel 21 that is oriented toward the -X direction.

[0042] The second corner panel 23 has a shape symmetrical to the first corner panel 22 and is positioned symmetrically with respect to the center panel 21. The second corner panel 23 is positioned alongside the center panel 21 with its long side end portion 3b facing the side end portion 3b of the center panel 21 that is oriented towards the +X side.

[0043] The first side panel 24 extends linearly from the short side of the first corner panel 22 toward the -Y side. This first side panel 24 has a side end 3b facing toward the +Y side and a side end 3b facing toward the -Y side.

[0044] The second side panel 25 has the same shape as the first side panel 24 and extends linearly from the short side of the second corner panel 23 toward the -Y side. Like the first side panel 24, the second side panel 25 also has a side end 3b facing toward the +Y side and a side end 3b facing toward the -Y side.

[0045] These first side panels 24 and second side panels 25 are positioned parallel to each other in the Y direction while facing each other in the X direction. In other words, from the perspective of the first side panel 24, the second side panel 25 is an opposing panel positioned opposite to it with a gap in between. Also, from the perspective of the first side panel 24, the second corner panel 23 and the second end panel 27 are also opposing panels. Also, from the perspective of the second side panel 25, the first side panel 24 is an opposing panel positioned opposite to it with a gap in between. Also, from the perspective of the second side panel 25, the first corner panel 22 and the first end panel 26 are also opposing panels.

[0046] The first end panel 26 has the same shape as the first corner panel 22 and comprises a long side portion extending in the Y direction, an arc portion extending from the long side portion toward the -Y side while curving toward the +X side, and a short side portion extending toward the +X side from the end of the arc portion opposite to the long side portion. The first end panel 26 is arranged alongside the first side panel 24 with the side end portion 3b provided on the long side portion facing the side end portion 3b of the first side panel 24 that is oriented toward the -Y side.

[0047] The second end panel 27 has the same shape as the second corner panel 23 and is arranged symmetrically with the first end panel 26. The second end panel 27 is arranged alongside the second side panel 25 with its long side end portion 3b facing the side end portion 3b of the second side panel 25 that is oriented towards the -Y side.

[0048] Each panel 3 is in contact with the floor surface F via an adjustable mechanism (not shown) that allows it to be raised and lowered. The adjuster is located near each side end 3b of each panel 3. In other words, there are two adjusters for each panel 3.

[0049] In such a booth 2, an entrance / exit 28 is provided between the side end 3b of the first end panel 26 facing the +X side and the side end 3b of the second end panel 27 facing the -X side, connecting the facility space S1 and the internal space S2. In other words, in a plan view, booth 2 is formed in a C shape that is open to the -Y side.

[0050] The rod-shaped unit 10 is provided on the upper part of the partition device 1 of this embodiment. The rod-shaped unit 10 is detachable from the booth 2. The rod-shaped unit 10 prevents light and sound from entering the internal space S2 from the outside and from leaving the internal space S2. The rod-shaped unit 10 may also suspend and support a lighting device. For example, as shown in Figure 2, the rod-shaped unit 10 of this embodiment comprises a cover member unit 11, a rod-shaped body 12 (rod), a reinforcing member 13, and a shielding plate 14.

[0051] As shown in Figure 1, in this embodiment, the rod-shaped unit 10 comprises four cover member units 11 and two rod-shaped bodies 12. Each cover member unit 11 is provided for each end of the rod-shaped body 12. One cover member unit 11 and one end of the rod-shaped body 12 form a wiring guide member 100 that guides the wiring H. In other words, the partition device 1 of this embodiment comprises four wiring guide members 100. However, the number of wiring guide members 100 installed is not limited to this and can be changed.

[0052] More specifically, this embodiment includes a first wiring guide member 101, a second wiring guide member 102, a third wiring guide member 103, and a fourth wiring guide member 104. As shown in Figure 1, the first wiring guide member 101 is connected near the +Y side end 3b of the first side panel 24. The second wiring guide member 102 is connected near the -Y side end 3b of the first side panel 24. The third wiring guide member 103 is connected near the +Y side end 3b of the second side panel 25. The fourth wiring guide member 104 is connected near the -Y side end 3b of the second side panel 25.

[0053] These first wiring guide members 101, second wiring guide member 102, third wiring guide member 103, and fourth wiring guide member 104 are formed in the same shape, although their positions and orientations differ. Therefore, the wiring guide member 100 will be explained with reference to Figures 2 to 5, and detailed explanations of each of the first wiring guide member 101, second wiring guide member 102, third wiring guide member 103, and fourth wiring guide member 104 will be omitted.

[0054] Figure 2 is a side view of the wiring guide member 100. As shown in this figure, the wiring guide member 100 of this embodiment comprises the cover member unit 11 and the rod-shaped body 12. The cover member unit 11 is a member that forms a wiring accommodation space K between itself and the surface 12a of the rod-shaped body 12, and covers the wiring H arranged in the wiring accommodation space K.

[0055] Figure 3 is a three-view drawing of the cover member unit 11, where (a) is a side view taken from the same direction as in Figure 2, (b) is a bottom view, and (c) is a front view taken from the direction of arrow A in (a). As shown in these figures, the cover member unit 11 comprises a cover member 30 and a connecting unit 31.

[0056] In this embodiment, the cover member 30 is a plate material formed in a curved shape along the rod-shaped body 12. In other words, in this embodiment, the cover member 30 is formed such that its shape, when no external force is applied, is a curved shape along the rod-shaped body 12. For example, the cover member 30 can be formed by plastically deforming a flat plate material into a curved state. Alternatively, the cover member may be formed in a curved shape from the beginning using a mold or the like. Such a cover member 30 can be formed from, for example, a metal material. The cover member 30 may also be formed from a resin material or a ceramic material.

[0057] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the width dimension of the cover member 30 (the dimension in the vertical direction of the paper in Figure 3(a)) is approximately the same as the width dimension of the rod-shaped body 12. In addition, the length dimension of the cover member 30 (the dimension in the direction in which the rod-shaped body 12 extends) is formed to a length such that the lower end in a vertical position becomes horizontal at the upper end. As shown in Figure 3, such a cover member 30 is formed in a strip shape in which the length dimension is several times the width dimension.

[0058] As described above, the cover member 30 is provided to extend from one end 30a toward the other end 30b. In this embodiment, the cover member 30 is curved as described above, with one end 30a being the upper end and the other end 30b being the lower end.

[0059] As shown in Figure 2, the cover member 30 is arranged along the rod-shaped body 12, and forms a window portion M between itself and the rod-shaped body 12, allowing the wiring storage space K to be viewed from the outside. The window portion M is an opening for exposing the wiring storage space K. In this embodiment, the window portion M is provided continuously along the entire length of the cover member 30, except for the position where the connection unit 31 is provided.

[0060] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the window portion M is formed to extend from the surface 12a of the rod-shaped body 12 to the cover member 30. In addition, the window portion M is provided on each side of the wiring accommodation space K in the width direction of the cover member 30. In other words, the wiring guide member 100 is provided with two window portions M. Through these window portions M, the wiring accommodation space K can be visually inspected from both sides (both the +Y side and the -Y side).

[0061] The connecting units 31 are provided at each end of the cover member 30 in the extending direction. In other words, two connecting units 31 are provided for each cover member unit 11. These connecting units 31 are the parts that connect the cover member 30 to the rod-shaped body 12. These connecting units 31 are fixed to the surface of the cover member 30 facing the rod-shaped body 12. Note that the connection structure between the connecting units 31 and the rod-shaped body 12 is not limited to the hook portion 42 described later. For example, the connecting units 31 and the rod-shaped body 12 may be connected by screws, rivets, welding, adhesive, etc.

[0062] Figure 4 is a three-view drawing of the connection unit 31, where (a) is a side view taken from the same direction as in Figure 3(a) and the same direction as in Figure 2, (b) is a view taken from the direction of arrow B in (a), and (c) is a view taken from the direction of arrow C in (a).

[0063] As shown in these figures, the connecting unit 31 has a base portion 40, a hook portion support wall 41, a hook portion 42, and an intervening portion 43 (window portion forming member). In other words, in this embodiment, the base portion 40, the hook portion support wall 41, the hook portion 42, and the intervening portion 43 are integrally formed as the connecting unit 31.

[0064] The base portion 40 is a rectangular plate-shaped part that is directly attached to the cover member 30. The base portion 40 is fixed to the cover member 30 by means of screws (not shown) or spot welding.

[0065] The hook support walls 41 are provided so as to protrude from each of the ends (edges corresponding to the short sides) of the base 40 and support each hook portion 42. In other words, two hook support walls 41 are provided for one connecting unit 31. These hook support walls 41 are positioned on one end 30a side of the cover member 30, rather than on the interfacing portion 43.

[0066] Each hook portion 42 is provided for each hook portion support wall 41. In other words, in this embodiment, two hook portions 42 are provided for each connecting unit 31, similar to the hook portion support wall 41. Each hook portion 42 is provided so as to protrude from the hook portion support wall 41 in a direction toward the other end 30b along the curved cover member 30.

[0067] These base portion 40, hook support wall 41, and hook portion 42 form a connecting portion 44 (connecting member). This connecting portion 44 is the part for connecting the cover member 30 and the rod-shaped body 12. In other words, the connecting portion 44 includes the base portion 40, hook support wall 41, and hook portion 42, and is provided integrally with the interfacing portion 43.

[0068] The intervening portion 43 is located on the other end 30b side of the hook support wall 41 and is provided so as to protrude from each of the ends (edges corresponding to the short sides) of the base portion 40. In other words, two intervening portions 43 are provided for one connection unit 31.

[0069] Each interposing portion 43 is located between the base portion 40 and the hook portion 42, and is positioned to form a gap 46 between it and the hook portion 42. The interposing portion 43 is inserted between the surface 12a of the rod-shaped body 12 and the cover member 30 by inserting the peripheral portion 12c (see Figure 5), which surrounds the hole portion 12b of the rod-shaped body 12 (described later), into the gap 46. By being inserted between the surface 12a of the rod-shaped body 12 and the cover member 30, the aforementioned window portion M is formed between the surface 12a of the rod-shaped body 12 and the cover member 30.

[0070] Figure 5 is a schematic enlarged view of the rod-shaped body 12 at the connection position of the connection unit 31, where (a) is a front view of the surface facing the cover member 30, and (b) is a cross-sectional view AA of (a). As shown in Figure 5(b), the rod-shaped body 12 is formed to be hollow. Also, as shown in Figures 5(a) and 5(b), the rod-shaped body 12 is provided with holes 12b into which the hook portion 42 of the connection unit 31 can be inserted. There are two of these holes 12b, corresponding to each of the hook portions 42. In other words, there are two holes 12b for one connection unit 31.

[0071] Each hole 12b is formed to extend along the direction in which the rod-shaped body 12 extends, and is formed to penetrate from the surface 12a of the rod-shaped body 12 to the internal space of the rod-shaped body 12. The two holes 12b into which the hook portion 42 provided on the same connecting unit 31 is inserted are arranged to be parallel to each other.

[0072] In this embodiment, one wiring guide member 100 has two connection units 31 and four hook portions 42. Therefore, one wiring guide member 100 is provided with four holes 12b.

[0073] The hook portion 42 is inserted into each of the holes 12b, and the cover member unit 11 is slid along the rod-shaped body 12 so that the peripheral portion 12c surrounding the holes 12b of the rod-shaped body 12 is inserted into the gap 46. As a result, the hook portion 42 is locked onto the rod-shaped body 12, and the cover member unit 11 is fixed to the rod-shaped body 12.

[0074] Returning to Figure 1, the reinforcing member 13 is a member that connects the two rod-shaped bodies 12, and is formed in a shape that extends linearly along the Y direction. In this embodiment, three reinforcing members 13 are provided. These reinforcing members 13 are arranged parallel to each other, with spaces between them in the X direction.

[0075] Furthermore, any or all of the reinforcing members 13 can support other members or devices. For example, the central reinforcing member 13 among the three reinforcing members 13 arranged in the X direction can support a lighting device.

[0076] The shielding plate 14 is positioned between the reinforcing members 13 and blocks light and sound. The shielding plate 14 is provided to cover the area enclosed by the two reinforcing members 13 and the two rod-shaped bodies 12, and is supported by the reinforcing members 13 and the rod-shaped bodies 12. Such a shielding plate 14 can be made of, for example, fabric or resin.

[0077] In this embodiment of the partition device 1, when connecting wiring H to, for example, a lighting device supported by a reinforcing member 13 from the floor surface F, the wiring H is guided via the wiring guide member 100. When laying the wiring H, the cover member unit 11 is removed from the rod-shaped body 12, the wiring H is placed along the surface 12a of the rod-shaped body 12, and then the cover member unit 11 is attached to the rod-shaped body 12. However, the wiring H may be placed on the removed cover member unit 11, and the cover member unit 11 with the wiring H placed on it may be attached to the rod-shaped body 12. Alternatively, the wiring H can be placed in the wiring accommodation space K with the cover member unit 11 attached to the rod-shaped body 12.

[0078] Each of the wiring guide members 100 can guide the wiring H. However, it is not necessary for the wiring H to be placed in the wiring accommodation space K of all the wiring guide members 100. For example, among the first wiring guide member 101, the second wiring guide member 102, the third wiring guide member 103, and the fourth wiring guide member 104, the wiring H may be placed only in the wiring accommodation space K of the first wiring guide member 101.

[0079] The wiring guide member 100 of the partition device 1 of this embodiment, as described above, comprises a rod-shaped body 12, a cover member 30, a connecting portion 44, and an intervening portion 43. The cover member 30 forms a wiring accommodation space K between itself and the surface 12a of the rod-shaped body 12 and is positioned along the rod-shaped body 12. The connecting portion 44 connects the cover member 30 and the rod-shaped body 12. The intervening portion 43 forms a window portion M between the cover member 30 and the surface 12a of the rod-shaped body 12 that allows the wiring accommodation space K to be visually observed.

[0080] In this embodiment of the wiring guide member 100, the wiring housing space K located between the rod-shaped body 12 and the cover member 30 is visible from the outside through the window M. Therefore, with the wiring guide member 100 in this embodiment, the state of dust accumulation on the wiring H can be visually confirmed, and the condition of the wiring H can be easily inspected. Furthermore, with the wiring guide member 100 in this embodiment, dust attached to the wiring H can be easily removed by passing a cleaning tool through the window M.

[0081] Furthermore, in the wiring guide member 100 of this embodiment, the surface 12a of the rod-shaped body 12 is a curved surface. Also, the cover member 30 is formed from a plate material that has been plastically deformed so as to be curved along the surface 12a.

[0082] In this embodiment of the wiring guide member 100, the shape of the cover member 30 is pre-curved to conform to the surface 12a of the rod-shaped body 12. Therefore, when attaching the cover member 30 to the rod-shaped body 12, no restoring force acts on the cover member 30 to return it to a flat state. Consequently, in this embodiment of the wiring guide member 100, attachment of the cover member 30 to the rod-shaped body 12 is easier compared to the case where a flat cover member 30 is curved and attached. Furthermore, in this embodiment of the wiring guide member 100, when it becomes necessary to remove the cover member 30 from the rod-shaped body 12, the cover member 30 does not try to return to a flat state, so it can be removed by the worker without requiring much force.

[0083] Furthermore, in the wiring guide member 100 of this embodiment, a window portion M is provided continuously along the entire length of the cover member 30, avoiding the position where the connection unit 31 is formed. With this wiring guide member 100 of this embodiment, since the window portion M is provided continuously along the entire length of the cover member 30, except for the position where the connection unit 31 is formed, it becomes possible to visually inspect the portion of the wiring H covered by the cover member 30 along its entire length.

[0084] Furthermore, in the wiring guide member 100 of this embodiment, the window portion M is formed to extend from the surface 12a of the rod-shaped body 12 to the cover member 30. With this wiring guide member 100 of this embodiment, the wiring housing space K can be viewed from the outside over a wide area from the surface 12a of the rod-shaped body 12 to the cover member 30 without being obstructed by a part of the rod-shaped body 12 or a part of the cover member 30.

[0085] Furthermore, in the wiring guide member 100 of this embodiment, the intervening portion 43 is interposed between the rod-shaped body 12 and the cover member 30, thereby forming a window portion M in the extension direction of the rod-shaped body 12 that is different from the intervening portion 43. With the wiring guide member 100 of this embodiment, the window portion M can be formed by sandwiching the intervening portion 43 between the rod-shaped body 12 and the cover member 30. Therefore, with the wiring guide member 100 of this embodiment, the window portion M can be easily formed.

[0086] Furthermore, in the wiring guide member 100 of this embodiment, the connecting portion 44 is provided on the cover member 30 and includes a hook portion 42. The rod-shaped body 12 is provided with a hole portion 12b into which the hook portion 42 can be inserted. The cover member 30 is connected to the rod-shaped body 12 by inserting the hook portion 42 into the hole and hooking it onto the rod-shaped body 12.

[0087] With the wiring guide member 100 in this embodiment, the cover member 30 can be easily attached to the rod-shaped body 12 by hooking the connecting portion 44 provided on the cover member 30 onto the hole portion 12b of the rod-shaped body 12 and the hook portion 42 onto the rod-shaped body 12.

[0088] Furthermore, in the wiring guide member 100 of this embodiment, the connecting portion 44 and the interfacing portion 43 are provided integrally. With this wiring guide member 100 of this embodiment, the structure of the wiring guide member 100 can be simplified compared to the case where the connecting portion 44 and the interfacing portion 43 are separate components.

[0089] Furthermore, the wiring guide member 100 in this embodiment includes a cover member 30 unit that includes a cover member 30, a connecting portion 44, and an interfacing portion 43. With this wiring guide member 100 in this embodiment, the cover member 30, the connecting portion 44, and the interfacing portion 43 are integrated into the cover member 30 unit. Therefore, compared to the case where the cover member 30, the connecting portion 44, and the interfacing portion 43 are separate parts, the operation of attaching and detaching the cover member 30 to the rod-shaped body 12 becomes easier.

[0090] Furthermore, the partition device 1 of this embodiment includes a wiring guide member 100. Because such a partition device 1 includes the wiring guide member 100 described above, the state of dust accumulation on the wiring H can be visually confirmed, and the condition of the wiring H can be easily observed.

[0091] (Second Embodiment) Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 6 and 7. In this description, parts that are the same as those of the first embodiment will be omitted or simplified.

[0092] Figure 6 is an external view of the cover member unit 11A of the wiring guide member of this embodiment, where (a) is a side view and (b) is a view from the direction of arrow D in (a). As shown in these figures, the cover member 30 in the cover member unit 11A is formed of an elastically deformable flat plate material. In other words, in this embodiment, the cover member 30 is formed to be flat when no external force is applied.

[0093] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of BB in Figure 6(b). As shown in Figures 6 and 7, a folded portion 30c is formed at each end of the cover member 30 in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction. The folded portion 30c is formed by folding the end of the plate material and overlapping it with the central part of the plate material, as shown in Figure 7. Such a folded portion 30c is formed, for example, by a so-called hemming bending process.

[0094] The folded portions 30c are continuously provided along the extending direction of the cover member 30. These folded portions 30c increase the rigidity of the cover member 30 and improve the restoring force when the cover member 30 is bent.

[0095] In this embodiment of the wiring guide member, the cover member 30 is attached to the rod-shaped body 12 in a curved state, by having its connecting portion 44 connected to the curved rod-shaped body 12. When attached to the rod-shaped body 12, the cover member 30 constantly tries to return to a flat state due to a restoring force.

[0096] As described above, in the wiring guide member of this embodiment, the surface 12a of the rod-shaped body 12 is a curved surface. The cover member 30 is formed from an elastically deformable flat plate material. In this wiring guide member of this embodiment, the cover member 30 can be elastically deformed by attaching it to the rod-shaped body 12 at the connection part 44. In other words, according to the wiring guide member of this embodiment, it can be curved to follow the surface 12a of the rod-shaped body 12. Furthermore, the curved cover member 30 tends to move away from the surface 12a of the rod-shaped body 12 due to a restoring force that tries to return it to its flat state. Therefore, according to the wiring guide member of this embodiment, it is possible to prevent the window portion M from being crushed by contact between the cover member 30 and the rod-shaped body 12. Moreover, according to the wiring guide member of this embodiment, since the cover member 30 is made of a flat plate material, when transporting only the cover members 30 that are not positioned along the rod-shaped body 12, it is possible to pack a large number of them compactly. For this reason, according to the wiring guide member of this embodiment, the amount of packaging material for the cover member 30 can be reduced, and transportation efficiency can be increased.

[0097] In this embodiment, a configuration in which the folded portion 30c is formed on the cover member 30 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the present invention can also employ a configuration in which the cover member 30 does not have a folded portion 30c.

[0098] (Third embodiment) Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 8 and 9. In this description, parts that are the same as those of the first embodiment will be omitted or simplified.

[0099] Figure 8 is an external view of the cover member unit 11B of the wiring guide member of this embodiment, where (a) is a side view and (b) is a view from the direction of arrow E in (a). Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view of CC in Figure 8(b).

[0100] As shown in these figures, in the wiring guide member of this embodiment, the cover member unit 11B has a flange portion 32 (protruding portion). In this embodiment, the cover member 30 is formed to be flat when no external force is applied.

[0101] The flange portions 32 are provided at each end of the cover member 30 in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the rod-shaped body 12. The flange portions 32 are flat portions that protrude from the cover member 30 toward the rod-shaped body 12 and are integrated with the cover member 30. Each flange portion 32 is arranged so that its front and back surfaces face in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the rod-shaped body 12.

[0102] Such flange portions 32 restrict the movement of wiring H, which is placed in the wiring housing space K, so as not to protrude from the wiring housing space K. As shown in Figures 8 and 9, the flange portions 32 are positioned so as to sandwich the wiring housing space K between them. Therefore, the wiring H placed in the wiring housing space K is restricted from moving so as to protrude from the wiring housing space K because the flange portions 32 are located on both sides.

[0103] The tip of such a flange portion 32 (the end on the rod-shaped body 12 side) does not need to be in contact with the surface 12a of the rod-shaped body 12. Even if the tip of the flange portion 32 is not in contact with the rod-shaped body 12, the flange portion 32 can still restrict the movement of the wiring H. However, the tip of the flange portion 32 may be in contact with the surface 12a of the rod-shaped body 12. In this case, the flange portion 32 can prevent the window portion M from being crushed. Therefore, the connecting unit 31 does not need to have an intervening portion 43. In other words, if the tip of the flange portion 32 is in contact with the surface 12a of the rod-shaped body 12, the flange portion 32 can be used as a window portion forming member.

[0104] As described above, the wiring guide member of this embodiment includes a flange portion 32 that protrudes from the cover member 30 toward the surface 12a of the rod-shaped body 12. With this wiring guide member of this embodiment, the flange portion 32 can restrict the movement of the wiring H housed in the wiring housing space K in a direction intersecting the extension direction. Therefore, with this wiring guide member of this embodiment, it is possible to prevent the wiring H from protruding from the wiring housing space.

[0105] Furthermore, in the wiring guide member of this embodiment, flanges 32 are provided at each end of the cover member 30 in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the rod-shaped body 12, along the surface of the cover member 30. With this wiring guide member of this embodiment, flanges 32 are provided on both sides of the wiring H housed in the wiring housing space K. Therefore, with the wiring guide member of this embodiment, it is possible to more reliably prevent the wiring H from protruding from the wiring housing space.

[0106] In this embodiment, a configuration was described in which a flat flange portion 32 is used as a projection that extends from the cover member 30 toward the surface 12a of the rod-shaped body 12. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The shape of the projection can also be columnar or block-shaped.

[0107] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a configuration has been described in which the cover member 30 is formed to be flat when no external force is applied. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the cover member 30 curves along the rod-shaped body 12 when no external force is applied.

[0108] (Fourth embodiment) Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figure 10. In this description, parts that are the same as those of the first embodiment will be omitted or simplified.

[0109] Figure 10 is an external view of the cover member unit 11C of the wiring guide member of this embodiment, where (a) is a side view and (b) is a view from the direction of arrow G in (a). As shown in these figures, the cover member unit 11C of the wiring guide member of this embodiment has a piece 33 (projection). In this embodiment, the cover member 30 is formed to be flat when no external force is applied.

[0110] In this embodiment, the piece portion 33 is provided in the central part of the cover member 30 in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the rod-shaped body 12. The piece portion 33 is a piece-shaped portion that protrudes from the cover member 30 toward the rod-shaped body 12 and is integrated with the cover member 30. Each piece portion 33 is arranged so that its front and back surfaces face in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the rod-shaped body 12.

[0111] Such a piece 33 restricts the movement of the wiring H, which is placed in the wiring accommodation space K, so as not to protrude from the wiring accommodation space K. The tip of such a piece 33 (the end on the rod-shaped body 12 side) does not need to be in contact with the surface 12a of the rod-shaped body 12. Even if the tip of the piece 33 is not in contact with the rod-shaped body 12, the piece 33 can still restrict the movement of the wiring H. However, the tip of the piece 33 may be in contact with the surface 12a of the rod-shaped body 12. In this case, the piece 33 can prevent the window portion M from being crushed. Therefore, the connecting unit 31 does not need to have an intervening portion 43. In other words, if the tip of the piece 33 is in contact with the surface 12a of the rod-shaped body 12, the piece 33 can be used as a window portion forming member.

[0112] As described above, the wiring guide member of this embodiment includes a piece 33 that protrudes from the cover member 30 toward the surface 12a of the rod-shaped body 12. With this wiring guide member of this embodiment, the movement of the wiring H housed in the wiring housing space K in a direction intersecting the extension direction can be restricted by the piece 33. Therefore, with this wiring guide member of this embodiment, it is possible to prevent the wiring H from protruding from the wiring housing space.

[0113] In this embodiment, a configuration was described in which a piece-shaped portion 33 is used as a projection that extends from the cover member 30 toward the surface 12a of the rod-shaped body 12. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The shape of the projection can also be columnar or block-shaped.

[0114] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a configuration has been described in which the cover member 30 is formed to be flat when no external force is applied. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the cover member 30 curves along the rod-shaped body 12 when no external force is applied.

[0115] Preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the attached drawings, but it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The shapes and combinations of the various components shown in the above embodiments are examples, and can be modified in various ways based on design requirements, etc., without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0116] For example, in the above embodiment, a configuration in which the connection unit 31 is integrated with the cover member 30 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The connection unit 31 may be separate from the cover member 30, or it may be detachable from the cover member 30.

[0117] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, a configuration was described in which the connecting portion 44 and the interfacing portion 43 are integrally provided in the connecting unit 31. However, the connecting portion 44 and the interfacing portion 43 may be formed separately.

[0118] Furthermore, the above embodiment described a configuration in which window portions M are provided on both sides of the wiring accommodation space K. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a window portion M is provided on one side of the wiring accommodation space K, and no window portion M is provided on the other side. In such a case, for example, the cross-sectional shape of the cover member 30 is formed to be L-shaped.

[0119] Furthermore, the above embodiment describes a configuration in which no portion protrudes from the surface 12a of the rod-shaped body 12. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, a portion protruding from the surface 12a of the rod-shaped body 12 may be provided. If such a portion protruding from the surface 12a of the rod-shaped body 12 restricts the movement of the wiring H, it is also possible to adopt a configuration without the flange portion 32 or the piece portion 33 described above.

[0120] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, a configuration in which the portion of the rod-shaped body 12 constituting the wiring guide is curved has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the present invention can also employ a configuration in which the portion of the rod-shaped body 12 constituting the wiring guide extends in a straight line.

[0121] Furthermore, the above embodiment described an example in which the wiring guide member of the present invention is applied to a partition device 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this and can also be applied to other fixtures that guide wiring H.

[0122] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, a configuration in which the window portion M is formed by the intervening portion 43 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, a support portion that supports the cover member 30 may be provided as a window portion forming member, and the window portion M may be formed by the support portion. [Explanation of symbols]

[0123] 1...Partition device (fixture), 10...Rod-shaped unit, 11...Cover member unit, 11A...Cover member unit, 11B...Cover member unit, 11C...Cover member unit, 12...Rod-shaped (rod material), 12a...Surface, 12b...Hole, 12c...Peripheral part, 30...Cover member, 30a...One end, 30b...Other end, 30c...Folded part, 31...Connecting unit, 32...Flange (protruding part), 33...Single part (protruding part), 40...Base, 41...Hook support wall, 42...Hook, 43...Inserting part, 44...Connecting part, 46...Gap, 100...Wiring guide member, H...Wiring, K...Wiring housing space, M...Window part

Claims

1. Rod material and, A wiring storage space is formed between the surface of the rod and a cover member which is arranged along the rod, A connecting member that connects the cover member and the rod member, A window-forming member that forms a window between the cover member and the surface of the rod member, allowing the wiring housing space to be visually inspected, Equipped with A wiring guide member characterized by the following features.

2. The surface of the rod is a curved surface, The cover member is formed from an elastically deformable flat plate material. The wiring guide member according to claim 1, characterized in that it is a feature of the present invention.

3. The surface of the rod is a curved surface, The cover member is formed from a plate material that is curved along the surface. The wiring guide member according to claim 1, characterized in that it is a feature of the present invention.

4. The wiring guide member according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the window portion is provided continuously along the entire length of the cover member, avoiding the formation positions of the connecting member and the window portion forming member.

5. The wiring guide member according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the window portion is formed to extend from the surface of the rod to the cover member.

6. The wiring guide member according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the window-forming member is interposed between the rod and the cover member to form the window in a portion of the rod's extension direction that is different from the window-forming member.

7. The wiring guide member according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it comprises a protrusion that extends from the cover member toward the surface of the rod member.

8. The wiring guide member according to claim 7, characterized in that the protrusions are provided at each end of the cover member in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the rod, among the directions along the surface of the cover member.

9. The connecting member has a hook portion and is provided on the cover member. The rod material is provided with a hole into which the hook portion can be inserted. The cover member is connected to the rod by inserting the hook portion into the hole and hooking it onto the rod. A wiring guide member according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

10. The wiring guide member according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the connecting member and the window forming member are provided integrally.

11. The wiring guide member according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it comprises a cover member unit including the cover member, the connecting member, and the window portion forming member.

12. A fixture characterized by comprising a wiring guide member according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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