Fixture system
The furniture system addresses flexibility and workspace efficiency issues by allowing movable power supply units to be positioned freely relative to a first fixture, ensuring stable placement and maintaining a spacious work area.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2024186519
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-11
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to a furniture system.
Background Art
[0002] Conventionally, there has been known a furniture system in which a piece of furniture with a power supply device incorporated on the side of a table is installed to supply power to a device used on the top plate of the table (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).
Prior Art Documents
Patent Documents
[0003]
Patent Document 1
Patent Document 2
Summary of the Invention
Problems to be Solved by the Invention
[0004] However, the conventional furniture system has had the following problems. That is, in Patent Document 1, a power supply device in which a power supply device is incorporated on the side of a table is provided so as to be able to be arranged, and the wiring of the power supply device is stored inside the device main body. In this case, the installation position of the power supply device is determined by the wiring rising position on the building equipment side. That is, the position of the power supply device is fixed with respect to the table and cannot be changed. Therefore, for example, it has been impossible to correspond to a free address type working style in which fixed seats are not set, and there has been room for improvement in that regard.
[0005] Furthermore, Patent Document 2 describes a configuration in which a battery equipped with a power outlet is built into the table, and power is supplied from the built-in battery, eliminating the need for a power supply from the building's equipment. In this case, a power outlet is provided on the table, and the table's installation position can be arbitrarily set, making it possible to accommodate various working styles. However, there was a problem that the workspace on the desk surface was reduced because the power outlet was exposed on the table.
[0006] Based on the above circumstances, the present invention aims to provide a furniture system that is easy to use by allowing the power supply unit to be moved arbitrarily to suit various work styles, and that can secure a wide and efficient workspace on the tabletop. [Means for solving the problem]
[0007] To solve the above problems, this invention proposes the following means. (1) Embodiment 1 of the furniture system according to the present invention is a furniture system in which a first furniture having a top plate and a second furniture having a power supply unit to which a portable power storage device is attached and detached are provided so as to be movable relative to each other on the floor surface, wherein the second furniture has a support portion on which the power supply unit is supported, and the second furniture has a stopper portion that abuts against the first furniture between the power supply unit and the first furniture.
[0008] According to the fixture system of Embodiment 1, since the power supply unit is supported by a support unit in the second fixture, it is possible to move the second fixture on the floor while the portable power storage device is attached in a stable position. Since the second fixture can be moved with the portable power storage device attached, the first fixture and the second fixture can be placed adjacent to each other at any position. At this time, the second fixture is positioned by bringing the abutment of the second fixture into contact with the first fixture, and the abutment that comes into contact with it is located between the power supply unit and the first fixture. In other words, the position in which the second fixture can come into contact with the first fixture is restricted, so that the power supply unit does not collide with or interfere with the first fixture, and the power supply unit can be placed in the vicinity of the first fixture. Furthermore, since the abutment of the second fixture contacts the first fixture, it prevents, for example, the power supply unit of the second fixture from being tucked under the top plate of the first fixture, making it difficult to use. Therefore, equipment electrically connected to the power supply unit of the second fixture can be used on the top plate of the first fixture for work. In this way, the fixture system according to the present invention offers improved usability by allowing the power supply unit to be moved arbitrarily to suit various work styles. Furthermore, according to the furniture system of Embodiment 1, since power supply units such as power outlets are not located on the top surface of the first furniture, a wide and efficient workspace can be secured on the top surface.
[0009] (2) Aspect 2 of the present invention is the fixture system of Aspect 1, wherein the abutment portion abuts against the edge of the top plate of the first fixture.
[0010] According to the fixture system of Embodiment 2, the position of the abutment that contacts the edge of the top plate is easy to confirm, making it easier to move the first fixture and the second fixture relative to each other and place them adjacent to one another.
[0011] (3) A third aspect of the present invention is a fixture system of aspect 1 or aspect 2, wherein the abutment portions are provided in pairs at positions facing each other in one direction of the second fixture.
[0012] According to the furniture system of Embodiment 3, the second furniture can be selectively positioned adjacent to the first furniture in either direction, and it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the first furniture is positioned on both sides of one direction of the second furniture. Therefore, the power supply unit can be moved arbitrarily to suit various work styles, resulting in improved usability.
[0013] (4) Aspect 4 of the present invention is a furniture system in any one of aspects 1 to 3, wherein a base portion is provided that is movable on the floor surface, the support portion extends upward from the base portion, and the abutment portion is part of the support portion.
[0014] According to the fixture system of Embodiment 4, the second fixture is positioned by bringing a part of the support part supported by the base part into contact with the first fixture, and the part of the support part that comes into contact is positioned between the power supply unit and the first fixture. This restricts the position of the second fixture in close proximity to the first fixture, thereby preventing the power supply unit from colliding with or interfering with the first fixture, and allowing the power supply unit to be positioned in the vicinity of the first fixture.
[0015] (5) Embodiment 5 of the present invention is a furniture system in any one of Embodiments 1 to 4, wherein the lower part of the second furniture is provided with a mounting section on which articles can be placed on its upper surface, and the portable energy storage device can be mounted on the aforementioned mounting section.
[0016] According to the fixture system of Embodiment 5, by placing the portable energy storage device on the mounting section at the bottom of the second fixture, the heavy portable energy storage device can be accommodated at the bottom of the second fixture. Therefore, the second fixture can be moved in a more stable position compared to when the portable energy storage device is placed only on the top of the second fixture.
[0017] (6) Aspect 6 of the present invention is the fixture system of aspect 5, wherein the aforementioned fixture has an inclined portion that slopes upward from the central part in one direction of the second fixture toward both outward sides.
[0018] According to the furniture system according to Embodiment 6, by tilting and placing the portable power storage device on the inclined portion and lowering the position of the center of gravity of the portable power storage device, the portable power storage device can be stably placed. Thereby, compared with the case where the portable power storage device is placed without tilting, the portable power storage device can be stably placed.
[0019] (7) According to Embodiment 7 of the present invention, in the furniture system of Embodiment 6, above the center in the one direction of the placement portion, there is a holding portion for holding the portable power storage device placed on the inclined portion.
[0020] According to the furniture system according to Embodiment 7, since the portable power storage device can be supported by the inclined portion and the holding portion, the fall and drop of the article can be suppressed.
[0021] (8) According to Embodiment 8 of the present invention, in any one of the furniture systems of Embodiments 5 to 7, the upper surface of the placement portion is formed in the shape of the bottom surface of the portable power storage device.
[0022] According to the furniture system according to Embodiment 8, the portable power storage device is placed in a state where the bottom surface of the portable power storage device is fitted and held on the placement portion. Therefore, the accommodation position of the portable power storage device can be positioned, and the displacement and drop of the portable power storage device can be suppressed when the second furniture is moved to the storage position.
[0023] (9) According to Embodiment 9 of the present invention, in any one of the furniture systems of Embodiments 5 to 7, a base portion that is movable on the floor surface and has the placement portion is provided, and the abutting portion is an outer edge portion of the base portion.
[0024] According to the furniture system according to Aspect 9, since the outer edge of the base portion located at the lower part of the second furniture serves as the abutting portion, by abutting the outer edge of the base portion against a portion below the top plate of the first furniture, the second furniture is positioned, and the outer edge of the abutted base portion is at the position between the power supply portion and the first furniture. That is, the position where the second furniture is close to the first furniture is restricted, so that it is possible to prevent the power supply portion from colliding with or interfering with the first furniture, and the power supply portion can be arranged near the first furniture. Furthermore, since the outer edge of the base portion of the second furniture abuts against the first furniture, for example, it is also possible to prevent the power supply portion of the second furniture from getting under the top plate of the first furniture and making the power supply portion difficult to use.
Effect of the Invention
[0025] According to the furniture system of the present invention, by arbitrarily moving the power supply portion according to various work styles, the usability becomes good, and it is possible to provide a furniture system capable of widely and efficiently securing the work space on the top plate.
Brief Explanation of Drawings
[0026] [Figure 1] It is a perspective view showing a mobile furniture on which an article according to the first embodiment is placed. [Figure 2] It is a front view showing the mobile furniture of FIG. 1. [Figure 3] It is a perspective view showing the mobile furniture with the article omitted in FIG. 1. [[ID=,22]] [Figure 4] It is a front view showing the mobile furniture of FIG. 3. [Figure 5] It is a side view showing the mobile furniture of FIG. 3. <, [Figure 6] It is a plan view showing the mobile furniture of FIG. 3. [Figure 7] It is a perspective view showing an example of the arrangement configuration of the furniture system. [Figure 8] It is a front view of the furniture system shown in FIG. 7 as viewed from the front-back direction Y. [Figure 9] It is a perspective view showing another example of the arrangement configuration of the furniture system. [Figure 10]Figure 9 is a front view of the fixture system as seen from the front-to-back direction Y. [Figure 11] This is a front view showing another example of the layout configuration of a furniture system. [Modes for carrying out the invention]
[0027] Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a mobile fixture 100 with an article placed on it according to the embodiment. Figure 2 is a front view showing the mobile fixture 100 of Figure 1. Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the mobile fixture 100 with the article omitted as in Figure 1. Figure 4 is a front view showing the mobile fixture 100 of Figure 3. Figure 5 is a side view showing the mobile fixture 100 of Figure 3. Figure 6 is a top view showing the mobile fixture 100 of Figure 3.
[0028] In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 1, 2, and 3, the X, Y, and Z axes are mutually orthogonal, with the X axis defined as the horizontal left-right direction (width direction X), the Y axis as the horizontal front-back direction (front-back direction Y), and the Z axis as the vertical up-down direction (up-down direction Z).
[0029] The fixture system 1 of this embodiment includes a fixture with a top plate 200 (first fixture) having a top plate as shown in Figures 7 to 11, which will be described later, and a mobile fixture 100 (second fixture) having a power supply unit to which a portable power storage device 60 is attached and detached, which are provided so as to be able to move relative to each other on the floor surface F.
[0030] The mobile fixture 100 comprises a base 10, a handle 20, a holding part 30, an upper shelf 40, and a support part 50.
[0031] As shown in Figure 1, the central axis of the base portion 10 extending in the front-to-back direction Y is defined as central axis O1, and the central axis of the upper shelf 40 extending in the front-to-back direction Y is defined as central axis O2. Furthermore, as shown in Figures 2 and 4, the central axis of the movable fixture 100 extending in the up-to-down direction Z is defined as central axis O3.
[0032] The central axis O1 is the axis that passes through the center of the base section 10 in the width direction X when viewed from the vertical direction Z. The central axis O2 is the axis that passes through the center of the upper shelf 40 in the width direction X when viewed from the vertical direction Z. The central axis O3 is the axis that passes through the center of the mobile fixture 100 in the width direction X when viewed from the front-to-back direction Y.
[0033] In this embodiment, the central axes O1 and O2 pass through the central axis O3. That is, in the width direction X, the position through which the central axis O1 of the base portion 10 passes coincides with the position through which the central axis O2 of the upper shelf 40 passes. In the width direction X, the central axis O1 of the base portion 10 and the central axis O2 of the upper shelf 40 do not need to coincide precisely.
[0034] As shown in Figure 3, in the width direction X, the side approaching the central axis O3 is defined as the inner side (IN), and the side moving away from the central axis O3 is defined as the outer side (OU).
[0035] The base portion 10 comprises a mounting portion 11 and a frame portion 12. In this embodiment, the base portion 10 has a rectangular shape when viewed from above in the vertical direction Z, with the longer side extending along the front-to-back direction Y and the shorter side extending along the width direction X. When viewed from above, the base portion 10 protrudes outward OU in the width direction X from the upper shelf 40.
[0036] The mounting section 11 is a part of the base section 10 on which an article can be placed on its upper surface. By placing an article on the mounting section 11, the user can store an article in the base section 10. The mounting section 11 has a flat section 11A and an inclined section 11B.
[0037] The planar portion 11A is the part of the mounting portion 11 that forms a plane extending horizontally, perpendicular to the vertical direction Z. The planar portion 11A does not need to be a plane that extends strictly horizontally. In this embodiment, the central axis O1 of the base portion 10 passes through the planar portion 11A.
[0038] The inclined portion 11B is a part of the mounting portion 11 that forms an inclined surface that slopes vertically Z along the width direction X. In this embodiment, the outer end 11b of the inclined portion 11B is positioned higher than the inner end 11a of the inclined portion 11B. That is, the inclined portion 11B slopes upward from the inner end 11B towards the outer end 11B.
[0039] In this embodiment, the mounting portion 11 has two inclined portions 11B provided on both outer sides OU of the central axis O1 of the base portion 10. The flat portion 11A connects the two inclined portions 11B in the width direction X. The mounting portion 11 has a shape in which the central part in the width direction X is lower due to the two inclined portions 11B that incline downward as they move inward IN, and the flat portion 11A that connects the inner ends 11a of each of the two inclined portions 11B.
[0040] As shown in Figures 1 and 3, the inclined portion 11B may have a downwardly recessed mounting recess 11c (see Figure 6). The mounting recess 11c has a shape that matches the bottom of the article (portable energy storage device 60 shown in Figure 1) to be placed on the inclined portion 11B. When an article is placed on the inclined portion 11B, the article can be placed stably by, for example, surrounding and holding the lower end of the article with the mounting recess 11c.
[0041] The inclined portion 11B may have a plurality of mounting recesses 11c. In addition, in the two inclined portions 11B provided on both outer sides OU of the flat portion 11A, the mounting recesses 11c may be provided in both inclined portions 11B or in either one of the inclined portions 11B. The mounting recesses 11c may be formed by recessing the upper surface of the inclined portion 11B downwards, or they may be provided in a separate member attached to the upper surface of the inclined portion 11B.
[0042] The frame portion 12 is a frame member that surrounds the periphery of the mounting portion 11 in the width direction X and the front-rear direction Y. The upper end of the frame portion 12 forms a restricting portion 12a that protrudes above the upper surface of the inclined portion 11B. The restricting portion 12a is a member that restricts the movement of the lower end of an article placed on the inclined portion 11B toward the outer OU. By restricting the movement of an article placed on the inclined portion 11B toward the outer OU with the restricting portion 12a, it is possible to prevent the article placed on the inclined portion 11B from sliding off the inclined portion 11B toward the outer OU and from falling toward the outer OU of the base portion 10.
[0043] In this embodiment, the restricting portion 12a is the upper end of the frame portion 12 that protrudes above the inclined portion 11B, but the form of the restricting portion 12a is not limited to this. The restricting portion 12a only needs to be able to restrict the movement of the lower end of the article placed on the inclined portion 11B toward the outside OU, and may be a member provided separately from the frame portion 12.
[0044] The restricting portion 12a does not need to be provided continuously in the front-rear direction Y, but may be provided only partially. Furthermore, the restricting portion 12a may be a member provided on the upper surface of the inclined portion 11B, outside OU of the article placed on the inclined portion 11B and inside IN of the frame portion 12.
[0045] Multiple casters 13 are provided on the underside of the base portion 10. Each caster 13 has a wheel that can rotate around a pivot point that extends parallel to the floor surface F of an office or the like where the mobile furniture 100 is installed. The base portion 10 is supported by the casters 13 that are in contact with the floor surface F. The base portion 10 can move on the floor surface F by the rotation of the wheels of the casters 13. The mobile furniture 100 includes, for example, four casters 13 attached to the underside of the four corners of the base portion 10. For example, a user can easily move the mobile furniture 100 by pushing or pulling the mobile furniture 100 with their hand to rotate the wheels of the casters 13, thereby moving the base portion 10 on the casters 13. The base portion 10 is movable in the front-rear direction Y.
[0046] As shown in Figure 3, the holding portion 30 is provided above the base portion 10. The holding portion 30 comprises a holding portion body 31 and a fixing portion 32. The holding portion 30 is provided, for example, in the central part through which the central axis O3 of the mobile fixture 100 passes, and covers at least a portion of the flat portion 11A from above.
[0047] The holding part body 31 is a member for holding an article placed on the mounting part 11, and is formed of, for example, a cushioning material having a predetermined elasticity. By forming the holding part body 31 of a cushioning material, it is possible to suppress damage to the article held by the holding part body 31 due to contact with the holding part body 31.
[0048] The dimension of the holding part body 31 in the front-rear direction Y is approximately the same as the dimension of the mounting part 11 in the front-rear direction Y. Also, the dimension of the holding part body 31 in the width direction X is approximately the same as the dimension of the flat part 1 in the width direction X.
[0049] At both ends of the holding body 31 in the width direction X, there are inwardly recessed holding recesses 31a. The holding recesses 31a have a shape that matches, for example, the upper end of the article (portable energy storage device 60 shown in Figure 1) held by the holding body 31. The holding body 31 mainly holds the upper end of the article placed on the inclined portion 11B.
[0050] In this embodiment, the retaining recesses 31a are formed at both ends of the retaining body 31 in the width direction X. Multiple retaining recesses 31a may be formed on the retaining body 31. Alternatively, the retaining recesses 31a may be formed on only one side of the retaining body 31 in the width direction X.
[0051] For example, an item placed on the inclined section 11B is tilted inward (IN). By tilting the item on the inclined section 11B, the center of gravity of the item can be lowered, allowing the item to be placed stably.
[0052] The upper end of the article placed on the inclined section 11B is contacted by the holding section 30 from the inside (IN). The holding section body 31 of the holding section 30 holds the article by supporting the upper end of the article, which is inclined inward (IN), from the inside (IN), preventing the article from tipping over inward (IN). As a result, compared to when the article is placed without inclination, the article can be placed stably on the placement section 11, and the article can be supported by both the placement section 11 and the holding section 30, thereby suppressing tipping and falling of the article.
[0053] Furthermore, by holding the article with the inwardly recessed holding recess 31a, the movement of the article in the front-to-back direction Y can be restricted, allowing the article to be held more stably. This makes it possible to more effectively suppress tipping over and falling of the article placed on the inclined section 11B.
[0054] Furthermore, by placing an item on the inclined portion 11B which slopes upward as it approaches the outer OU, the item can be accommodated with its upper end tilted inward IN, thus preventing the item from falling onto the outer OU of the base portion 10.
[0055] The inclination angle θ of the inclined portion 11B is preferably 20°. The inclination angle θ of the inclined portion 11B is the angle between the width direction X and the inclined surface (upper surface) of the inclined portion 11B, which is inclined upward as it moves outward OU, as shown in Figure 4. The inclination angle θ of the inclined portion 11B is not limited to 20°; for example, if the angle is greater than 15°, it is possible to effectively suppress the tipping and falling of items placed on the inclined portion 11B.
[0056] In the front view shown in Figure 4, the inclination angle of the flat section 11A with respect to the width direction X is smaller than the inclination angle θ of the inclined section 11B. Since items can be placed on both the inclined section 11B and the flat section 11A, which has a smaller inclination angle than the inclined section 11B, the user can place the item in the most suitable location between the inclined section 11B and the flat section 11A, taking into consideration the shape and size of the item.
[0057] The fixing part 32 is a member that fixes the holding part body 31 to the support part 50, which will be described later. The fixing part 32 is formed of a hard material such as metal and supports the holding part body 31 from below. As a result, even if the holding part body 31 is made of a material that is easily deformable, such as cushioning material, the fixing part 32 can stably fix the holding part body 31 to the support part 50.
[0058] The upper shelf 40 is provided above the holding portion 30. The upper shelf 40 comprises a mounting portion 41, a frame portion 42, and a shelf support portion 43. In this embodiment, the upper shelf 40 has a rectangular shape when viewed from the vertical direction Z, with the longer side extending along the front-to-back direction Y and the shorter side extending along the width direction X.
[0059] As shown in Figure 3, the mounting portion 41 is a flat plate-shaped member extending horizontally perpendicular to the vertical direction Z. An article can be placed on the upper surface (mounting surface 40a) of the mounting portion 41. The mounting portion 41 is provided with a mounting opening 41a that penetrates the mounting portion 41 in the vertical direction Z. The article placed on the upper surface of the mounting portion 41 can be fixed by inserting a fastening member such as a screw from below the mounting opening 41a and connecting the fastening member to the lower surface of the article placed on the upper surface of the mounting portion 41. In this embodiment, the mounting opening 41a is an elongated hole extending along the central axis O2. The mounting opening 41a may be divided into two parts spaced apart in the front-rear direction Y.
[0060] The frame portion 42 is a frame member that surrounds the mounting portion 41 in the width direction X and the front-to-back direction Y. The upper end of the frame portion 42 protrudes above the upper surface of the mounting portion 41. By making the upper end of the frame portion 42 protrude above the upper surface of the mounting portion 41, it is possible to prevent items placed on the mounting portion 41 from falling outwards OU. The upper shelf 40 is fixed to the support portion 50 by attaching the frame portion 42 to the support portion 50.
[0061] As shown in Figure 5, the shelf support portion 43 is a rod-shaped member extending in the front-rear direction Y from the upper part of the support portion 50, which will be described later. Note that the shelf support portion 43 is shown only in Figure 5 and is omitted in other figures. Two shelf support portions 43 are provided spaced apart in the width direction X. Both ends of the shelf support portion 43 in the longitudinal direction are fixed to the support portion 50. The shelf support portion 43 connects the pair of support portions 50 which are spaced apart from each other in the front-rear direction Y. The two shelf support portions 43, which are spaced apart from each other in the width direction X, are provided on the lower surface of the upper shelf 40 and support both ends of the upper shelf 40 in the width direction X from below. Since both ends of the upper shelf 40 in the width direction X are supported by the pair of shelf support portions 43, the upper shelf 40 is stably fixed to the support portion 50.
[0062] The support portion 50 is a member that supports the holding portion 30 and the upper shelf 40, which are provided above the base portion 10. The support portion 50 is formed by a rod-shaped member extending upward from the base portion 10. The lower end of the support portion 50 is connected, for example, to the mounting portion 11 of the base portion 10. In this embodiment, the lower end of the support portion 50 is connected to the inclined portion 11B, but it may also be connected to the flat portion 11A or to the frame portion 12. The support portions 50 are provided in pairs, spaced apart from each other in the front-rear direction Y.
[0063] The mobile fixture 100 is provided with four support sections 50 that are adjacent to each other at a certain interval in the width direction X and the front-to-back direction Y. The distance between adjacent left and right pairs of support sections 50 in the width direction X corresponds to the length dimension of the upper shelf 40 in the width direction X. The distance between adjacent front and rear pairs of support sections 50 in the front-to-back direction Y corresponds to the length dimension of the upper shelf 40 in the front-to-back direction Y. The left and right pairs of support sections 50 are, for example, positioned slightly outward OU from the flat section 11A on both sides of the flat section 11A in the width direction X. The distance in the width direction X between the left and right pairs of support sections 50 is approximately equal to the width direction X dimension of the flat section 1.
[0064] A pair of front and rear support sections 50, positioned in the front-rear direction Y, are provided integrally with the handle section 20, which will be described later. The integrated shape of the front and rear support sections 50 and the handle section 20 is a roughly U-shape that opens downwards. However, the integrated shape of the front and rear support sections 50 and the handle section 20 is not limited to a roughly U-shape, as long as it can support the holding section 30 and the upper shelf 40.
[0065] The holding portion 30 is fixed to a pair of front and rear support portions 50.
[0066] The handle portion 20 (butt portion) extends in the front-rear direction Y and connects the upper ends of the pair of front and rear support portions 50 in the front-rear direction Y. The handle portion 20 is a rod-shaped member. As described above, the handle portion 20 extending in the front-rear direction Y and the pair of front and rear support portions 50 form a roughly U-shape that opens downwards.
[0067] The left and right pair of handles 20 are provided above the mounting surface 40a of the upper shelf 40. The handles 20 are positioned in the space above the central region (planar section 11A) in the width direction X of the base section 10. The left and right pair of handles 20 are positioned symmetrically with respect to the center in the width direction X.
[0068] The pair of left and right handles 20 have two functions: one for the user to hold when operating the mobile fixture 100 to move it, and the other for positioning the mobile fixture 100 by contacting it with the fixture with a top plate 200 (see Figures 8 to 12), which will be described later. The fixture system 1 that uses these handles 20 as abutments will be described later.
[0069] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, an article space 10s is formed between the base portion 10 and the upper shelf 40 in the vertical direction Z, where articles placed on the mounting portion 11 of the base portion 10 can be placed. The article space 10s communicates with both outer sides OU of the base portion 10 in the width direction X, allowing articles placed on the mounting portion 11 to be moved in and out.
[0070] Since the article space 10s above the base portion 10 is connected to both outer OUs of the base portion 10, allowing articles placed on the mounting portion 11 to be moved in and out, the user can access the articles placed on the base portion 10 from both outer OUs in the width direction X. As a result, the user can move articles in and out on both sides in the width direction X.
[0071] Here, as shown in Figure 3, the mounting portion 11 protrudes outward OU beyond the upper shelf 40. Specifically, at least a part of the inclined portion 11B protrudes outward OU beyond the upper shelf 40. The portion of the mounting portion 11 that protrudes outward OU beyond the upper shelf 40 is referred to as the protruding mounting portion 11a.
[0072] When storing items in the mobile furniture 100, the user can place the items on the lower base 10 and the upper shelf 40. This improves the storage efficiency of the mobile furniture 100.
[0073] When removing an item placed on the lower base section 10, for example, the user removes it from the base section 10 by moving the item held in their hand upwards. By placing at least a portion of the item on the protruding placement section 11a that protrudes outward OU from the upper shelf 40, it is possible to suppress contact between the item and the user's hand, etc., with the upper shelf 40 when the user removes the item, thereby realizing a mobile fixture 100 that makes it easy to remove items placed on the lower base section 10.
[0074] In this embodiment, the mounting section 11 protrudes outward on both sides OU in the width direction X from the upper shelf 40. That is, protruding mounting sections 11a are provided on both sides of the upper shelf 40 in the width direction X. Therefore, the user can easily load and unload items from both sides in the width direction X to the base section 10.
[0075] In this embodiment, the mobile fixture 100 can accommodate items on at least the upper shelf 40 and the two inclined sections 11B. That is, the mobile fixture 100 has at least one row of surface areas on the upper section and two rows on the lower section on which items can be placed. As a result, the mobile fixture 100 can accommodate a sufficient number of items. Items may also be placed on the flat section 11A of the base section 10.
[0076] Furthermore, when viewed from above, the position of the central axis O1 of the base portion 10 and the position of the central axis O2 of the upper shelf 40 are approximately the same. Therefore, the dimensions in the width direction X of the protruding mounting portions 11a provided on both sides in the width direction X can be made equal. This allows the mobile fixture 100 to have a symmetrical shape with respect to the central axis O3, and to support the load applied by the items placed on the mobile fixture 100 in a balanced manner.
[0077] In the mobile fixture 100 shown in Figure 1, a portable power storage device 60 (power supply unit) is placed on the lower base section 10, and the portable power storage device 60 and a converter 70 are placed on the upper shelf 40.
[0078] The portable energy storage device 60 is a portable energy storage device that can be charged and discharged. Portable energy storage devices like the portable energy storage device 60 are also called, for example, mobile batteries. In this embodiment, multiple portable energy storage devices 60 can be placed on the base unit 10 and the upper shelf 40, respectively.
[0079] The portable energy storage device 60 has a shape in which, for example, a gripping portion is provided above a rectangular prism-shaped main body. The gripping portion of the portable energy storage device 60 has a substantially U-shape that opens downwards when the portable energy storage device 60 is placed on a horizontal surface, and each end on both sides of the opening is connected to the upper end of the main body. The user can easily lift the portable energy storage device 60 by gripping the upper part of the gripping portion.
[0080] The portable power storage device 60 has a rechargeable battery (e.g., a lithium battery) built into the main body. The portable power storage device 60 also has multiple types of USB ports (not shown) connected to the battery on its outer surface. The portable power storage device 60 can supply power to external devices via these USB ports.
[0081] The converter 70 is, for example, a DC-AC inverter device. The top surface of the converter 70 is provided with connection terminals (not shown) that can connect the inverter housed inside the converter 70 to external equipment. The side surface of the converter 70 is provided with a plug socket (outlet) (not shown) into which the end plug of a power cord can be inserted.
[0082] The portable energy storage device 60 can be mounted on the top surface of the converter 70. Specifically, the portable energy storage device 60 is mounted on the top surface of the converter 70 such that the connection terminals on the bottom surface of the portable energy storage device 60 and the connection terminals on the top surface of the converter 70 are electrically connected.
[0083] When the portable energy storage device 60 is mounted on the top surface of the converter 70, and the power lines of an external device are connected to the plug socket of the converter 70, the electricity stored in the energy storage device 60 can be supplied to the external device as AC power.
[0084] The portable energy storage device 60 and the converter 70 are examples of items that can be housed in the mobile fixture 100. The items that can be housed in the mobile fixture 100 are not limited to the portable energy storage device 60 and the converter 70.
[0085] Even when placing an item with a height dimension that is larger than its base dimension, such as the portable energy storage device 60, on the mounting section 11, the portable energy storage device 60 can be tilted by placing it on the inclined section 11B of the mounting section 11. This lowers the center of gravity of the portable energy storage device 60, and by supporting the portable energy storage device 60 with the inclined section 11B and the holding section 30, the risk of the portable energy storage device 60 tipping over and falling can be suppressed.
[0086] Furthermore, even when placing an item having a predetermined height, such as the portable energy storage device 60, on the mounting section 11, the height of the portable energy storage device 60 in the vertical direction Z can be suppressed by placing it in an inclined state on the inclined section 11B, and the distance between the base section 10 and the upper shelf 40 in the vertical direction Z can be suppressed, thereby preventing the height of the mobile fixture 100 from becoming too high.
[0087] The portable energy storage device 60 is placed on the inclined section 11B with its inclination inward (IN), and its upper end is held by the holding section 30. Therefore, it rests on the inclined section 11B leaning against the holding section 30 and does not tip over outward (OU). This prevents the portable energy storage device 60 housed in the base section 10 from tipping over or falling.
[0088] The portable energy storage device 60, placed on the mounting section 11, is positioned in the item space 10s formed between the base section 10 and the upper shelf 40. Since the item space 10s is in communication with both outer sides OU of the base section 10 in the width direction X, even when two rows of inclined sections 11B are provided as shown in Figure 4, the user can access the portable energy storage device 60 placed on the inclined section 11B furthest from the user via the item space 10s and take the portable energy storage device 60 in and out.
[0089] At least a portion of the portable energy storage device 60 is placed on a protruding mounting section 11a that extends outward OU beyond the upper shelf 40. Therefore, the user can easily insert and remove the portable energy storage device 60 from the base section 10 without being obstructed by the upper shelf 40.
[0090] Even when multiple items or heavy items are stored in the mobile fixture 100, the user can easily move the mobile fixture 100 by driving it on the casters 13. For example, the user grasps the pair of handles 20 on the left and right sides from one side in the front-to-back direction Y, and pushes the mobile fixture 100 on the other side in the front-to-back direction Y, thereby rotating the wheels of the casters 13 and moving the mobile fixture 100 relative to the floor surface F.
[0091] At this time, the portable energy storage device 60 placed on the inclined section 11B is tilted inward (IN) and rests against the holding section 30, so even if the mobile furniture 100 moving relative to the floor vibrates, it will be transported stably without tipping outward (OU) or in the front-to-back direction (Y).
[0092] Next, we will describe in detail the fixture system 1, which includes a fixture with a top plate 200 (first fixture) and a mobile fixture 100 (second fixture), using Figures 7 to 11. The fixture system 1 allows for appropriate changes to the layout of the fixtures with tops 200 and the mobile fixtures 100, depending on the shape, quantity, and other configurations of the fixtures with tops 200.
[0093] Figure 7 is a perspective view showing an example of the arrangement configuration of the fixture system 1. Figure 8 is a front view of the fixture system 1 shown in Figure 7, viewed from the front-to-back direction Y. Figure 9 is a perspective view showing another example of the arrangement configuration of the fixture system 1. Figure 10 is a front view of the fixture system 1 shown in Figure 9, viewed from the front-to-back direction Y. Figure 11 is a front view showing another example of the arrangement configuration of the fixture system 1.
[0094] As shown in Figures 7 and 8, the first layout R1, which shows the arrangement configuration of the fixture system 1, consists of a pair of fixtures 200 (200A, 200B) with top plates arranged facing each other. The fixtures with a tabletop 200A and 200B comprise a tabletop 21 that is roughly rectangular in plan view, and four legs 22 that extend downward from the four corners of the tabletop 21. A space K is formed beneath the tabletop 21.
[0095] The first layout R1 is a layout in which the long sides of the tops 21 of a pair of top-mounted fixtures 200A and 200B face each other, and a movable fixture 100 is placed between the two top-mounted fixtures 200A and 200B.
[0096] In the first layout R1, the handle portion 20 (butt portion) of the mobile fixture 100 is positioned to contact the edge 21a of the top plate 21 of the fixture with a top plate 200 between the portable power storage device 60, which is a power supply unit placed on the upper shelf 40, and the top plate 21a of the fixture with a top plate 200. That is, the height of the handle portion 20 is approximately the same as the height of the edge 21a of the top plate 21 of the fixture with a top plate 200. At least a portion of the handle portion 20 of the mobile fixture 100 is located within the thickness range of the edge 21a of the top plate 21 when viewed from the side. The handle portions 20 (20A, 20B) are provided in pairs at positions facing each other in one direction (front-rear direction Y) of the mobile fixture 100.
[0097] In the first layout R1, users seated at the respective top-top furniture units 200A and 200B face each other. In this case, the mobile furniture unit 100 is positioned by the handle portion 20 (butt portion) contacting the edge 21a of the top plates 21 of the pair of top-top furniture units 200A and 200B. One handle portion 20A of the mobile furniture unit 100 contacts the edge 21a of the top plate 21 of one top-top furniture unit 200A, and the other handle portion 20B contacts the edge 21a of the top plate 21 of the other top-top furniture unit 200B. Note that if the handle portion 20 is positioned between the portable power storage device 60 and the top-top furniture unit 200, power can be supplied from the portable power storage device 60, so there may be a gap between the handle portion 20 and the top plate 21 as shown in Figure 8.
[0098] In the first layout R1, both ends of the base portion 10 of the mobile fixture 100 in the width direction X fit inside the space between the legs 22 on the long sides of the top-mounted fixtures 200A and 200B. As a result, the mounting surface 40a of the upper shelf 40 of the mobile fixture 100 and the portable power storage device 60 can be placed close to the top plates 21 of the pair of top-mounted fixtures 200A and 200B.
[0099] In the first layout R1, the distance between people is reduced while providing easy access to the power supply unit (portable energy storage device 60) for charging equipment used on the tops 21 of each tabletop furniture unit 200A and 200B. Moreover, since the distance between the person using the tabletop furniture unit 200 and the portable energy storage device 60 is equivalent to the length of the shorter side of the tabletop 21, the portable energy storage device 60 can be accessed even while seated. Furthermore, since the portable energy storage device 60 is positioned close to the top plate 21, it has the advantage that the user M can easily see, for example, the remaining charge of the battery (not shown) of the portable energy storage device 60.
[0100] Furthermore, since the portable power storage equipment 60 is mounted on the mobile furniture 100, a large workspace can be secured on the top plate 21, and there will be fewer objects between the person facing you, thus reducing barriers.
[0101] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 9, the equipment's cable 23 can be routed over the handle portion 20 to the portable power storage device 60, which is the power supply unit, resulting in a neat and aesthetically pleasing appearance on the top surface of the top panel 21.
[0102] As shown in Figures 9 and 10, the second layout R2, which shows the arrangement configuration of the fixture system 1, is obtained by arranging the pair of fixtures 200 (200A, 200B) with tops from the first layout R1 described above side by side. The configuration of fixtures 200A and 200B with tops is the same as in the first layout R1.
[0103] The second layout R2 is a layout in which the short sides of the tops 21 of a pair of top-mounted fixtures 200A and 200B face each other (with the long sides side by side), and a movable fixture 100 is placed between the two top-mounted fixtures 200A and 200B.
[0104] In the second layout R2, the outer edges 10a (butt sections) located on both sides of the width direction X of the base portion 10 of the mobile fixture 100 are positioned to abut the legs 22 between the portable power storage device 60, which is a power supply unit placed on the upper shelf 40, and the edge 21a of the top plate 21 of the fixture with a top plate 200. In other words, the height of the outer edges 10a of the base portion 10 is approximately the same as the height of the outermost part of the legs 22 of the fixture with a top plate 200.
[0105] In the second layout R2, users seated at the respective tabletop furniture units 200A and 200B are positioned side-by-side. In this case, the mobile furniture unit 100 is positioned by the outer edge 10a (butt section) of the base unit 10 contacting the legs 22 of the pair of tabletop furniture units 200A and 200B. Furthermore, if the outer edge 10a of the base unit 10 is positioned between the portable power storage device 60 and the tabletop furniture unit 200, power can be supplied from the portable power storage device 60.
[0106] In the second layout R2, the base portion 10 of the mobile fixture 100 is positioned between the legs 22 of the pair of fixtures with tops 200A and 200B. Therefore, the mounting surface 40a of the upper shelf 40 of the mobile fixture 100 and the portable power storage device 60 can be positioned between the tops 21 of the pair of fixtures with tops 200A and 200B.
[0107] In the second layout R2, the power supply unit (portable power storage device 60) for charging equipment used on the top surface 21 is positioned at a reasonably close distance to the top surface 21 of each top surface unit 200A and 200B, resulting in a layout that allows for easy access to the power supply unit. Furthermore, since the portable energy storage device 60 is positioned close to the top plate 21, it has the advantage that the user M can easily see, for example, the remaining charge of the battery (not shown) of the portable energy storage device 60.
[0108] Furthermore, since the portable power storage equipment 60 is mounted on the mobile furniture 100, a large workspace can be secured on the top plate 21, and there will be fewer objects between the person facing you, thus reducing barriers.
[0109] The layouts showing the arrangement of the fixture system 1 are not limited to the first layout R1 and second layout R2 described above, but may be other layouts. For example, as shown in the third layout R3 in Figure 11, one movable fixture 100 may be placed on the side of the short side of one fixture 200 with a top plate.
[0110] According to the fixture system 1 of this embodiment, the portable power storage device 60 is supported by the support part 50 in the mobile fixture 100, so that the mobile fixture 100 can be moved on the floor surface F while the portable power storage device 60 is attached in a stable position. Since the mobile fixture 100 can be moved with the portable power storage device 60 attached, the fixture with a top plate 200 and the mobile fixture 100 can be placed adjacent to each other at any position. At this time, the mobile fixture 100 is positioned by bringing the handle part 20 (butt part) of the mobile fixture 100 into contact with the fixture with a top plate 200, and the handle part 20 that is in contact is positioned between the portable power storage device 60 and the fixture with a top plate 200. In other words, the proximity of the mobile fixture 100 to the fixture with a top plate 200 is restricted, preventing the portable power storage device 60 from colliding with or interfering with the fixture with a top plate 200, and allowing the portable power storage device 60 to be positioned near the fixture with a top plate 200. Furthermore, since the abutment portion of the mobile fixture 100 contacts the fixture with a top plate 200, it is possible to prevent the portable power storage device 60 of the mobile fixture 100 from getting stuck under the top plate 21 of the fixture with a top plate 200, making the portable power storage device 60 difficult to use. As a result, equipment electrically connected to the portable power storage device 60 of the mobile fixture 100 can be used and operated on the top plate 21 of the fixture with a top plate 200. Thus, in the furniture system 1 according to this embodiment, the portable energy storage device 60 can be moved as needed to suit various work styles, resulting in improved usability. Furthermore, according to the fixture system 1 of this embodiment, since portable power storage devices 60 such as power outlets are not placed on the top plate 21 of the fixture with a top plate 200, a wide and efficient workspace can be secured on the top plate 21.
[0111] The handle portion 20 abuts against the edge 21a of the top plate 21 of the fixture with a top plate 200. Therefore, the position of the handle portion 20 abutting against the edge 21a of the top plate 21 is easy to confirm, making it easier to move the fixture with a top plate 200 and the mobile fixture 100 relative to each other and place them adjacent to one another.
[0112] The handles 20 are provided in pairs at positions facing each other in one direction on the mobile fixture 100. Therefore, the mobile fixture 100 can be selectively positioned adjacent to the fixture with a top plate 200 in either direction, and it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the fixtures with top plates 200 are positioned on both sides of one direction on the mobile fixture 100. As a result, the portable power storage device 60 can be moved arbitrarily to suit various work styles, making it easy to use.
[0113] A movable base portion 10 is provided on the floor surface F. A support portion 50 is provided extending upward from the base portion 10. The handle portion 20 is part of the support portion 50. Therefore, the movable furniture 100 is positioned by bringing the handle portion 20, which is part of the support portion 50 supported by the base portion 10, into contact with the furniture with a top plate 200, and the contacting handle portion 20 is positioned between the portable power storage device 60 and the furniture with a top plate 200. This restricts the position of the movable furniture 100 in close proximity to the furniture with a top plate 200, preventing the portable power storage device 60 from colliding with or interfering with the furniture with a top plate 200, and allowing the portable power storage device 60 to be placed in the vicinity of the furniture with a top plate 200.
[0114] In this embodiment, by placing the portable power storage device 60 on the mounting section 11 at the bottom of the mobile fixture 100, the heavy portable power storage device 60 can be accommodated in the lower part of the mobile fixture 100. Therefore, the mobile fixture 100 can be moved in a more stable position compared to when the portable power storage device 60 is placed only on the upper part of the mobile fixture 100.
[0115] In this embodiment, the mounting section 11 has an inclined section 11B that slopes upward from the center of the mobile fixture 100 in one direction toward both outward directions. Therefore, by tilting the portable energy storage device 60 on the inclined section 11B and lowering the center of gravity of the portable energy storage device 60, the portable energy storage device 60 can be mounted stably. As a result, the portable energy storage device 60 can be mounted more stably compared to when it is mounted without tilting.
[0116] In this embodiment, the mounting section 11 has a holding section 30 located above the center in one direction, which holds the portable energy storage device 60 mounted on the inclined section 11B. Therefore, the portable energy storage device 60 can be supported by the inclined section 11B and the holding section 30, thus preventing the item from tipping over or falling.
[0117] In this embodiment, the upper surface of the mounting section 11 is formed to match the shape of the bottom surface of the portable energy storage device 60. Therefore, the bottom surface of the portable energy storage device 60 is fitted into and held by the mounting section 11 when it is placed on the mounting section 11. As a result, the storage position of the portable energy storage device 60 can be positioned, and displacement or falling of the portable energy storage device 60 can be suppressed when the storage position movable fixture 100 is moved.
[0118] In this embodiment, the outer edge 10a of the base portion 10 located at the bottom of the mobile fixture 100 may serve as a stopper. In this case, the mobile fixture 100 is positioned by bringing the outer edge 10a of the base portion 10 into contact with the portion of the fixture with a top plate 200 below the top plate 21, and the outer edge 10a of the base portion 10 that is in contact with the base portion 10 is positioned between the portable power storage device 60 and the fixture with a top plate 200. That is, the position of the mobile fixture 100 in close proximity to the fixture with a top plate 200 is restricted, which prevents the portable power storage device 60 from colliding with or interfering with the fixture with a top plate 200, and allows the portable power storage device 60 to be placed in the vicinity of the fixture with a top plate 200. Furthermore, since the outer edge 10a of the base portion 10 of the mobile fixture 100 abuts against the fixture with a top plate 200, it is possible to prevent, for example, the portable power storage device 60 of the mobile fixture 100 from getting stuck under the top plate 21 of the fixture with a top plate 200, making the portable power storage device 60 difficult to use.
[0119] Although each embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and design modifications and the like are also included within the scope of the gist of the present invention. Furthermore, the components shown in each of the embodiments described above and the modifications shown below can be combined as appropriate.
[0120] In each of the above embodiments, the mobile fixture 100 is equipped with casters 13, but the form of the mobile fixture 100 is not limited thereto. The mobile fixture does not have to be equipped with casters 13. Furthermore, the mobile fixture may be equipped with a driving mechanism other than casters 13.
[0121] Furthermore, in each of the above embodiments, the mobile fixture 100 is equipped with a holding part 30 that holds the article placed on the inclined part 11B from the inside IN, but the form of the mobile fixture is not limited thereto. The mobile fixture may further be equipped with a member (fall prevention member) that holds the article placed on the inclined part 11B from the outside OU.
[0122] Furthermore, in each of the above embodiments, the mounting portion 11 has a flat portion 11A and an inclined portion 11B that slopes upward toward the outside OU, but the configuration of the mounting portion 11 is not limited thereto. For example, the mounting portion may not have a flat portion 11A, but may have a roughly V-shape in which two inclined portions that slope upward toward the outer OU are connected to each other. Alternatively, the mounting portion may have an inclined portion that slopes downward toward the outer OU. [Explanation of symbols]
[0123] 1. Fixture System 100 Mobile fixtures (second fixture) 10 Base section 10a Outer edge (butt section) 11 Mounting section 11A Flat part 11B Slope 13 Caster 20, 20A, 20B Handle part (butting part) 30 Holding part 40 Upper shelf 50 Support part 60 Portable power storage device (power supply unit) 200, 220A, 200B Display unit with top shelf (First unit) 21 Top plate 21a Edge 22 Legs X Width direction OU outside IN (Inside) Y (forward / backward direction) Z vertical direction
Claims
1. A furniture system comprising a first furniture unit having a top plate and a second furniture unit having a power supply unit to which a portable power storage device is attached and detached, which are arranged to be relatively movable on the floor surface, The second fixture has a support portion on which the power supply unit is supported, The fixture system comprises a second fixture having a protruding part that abuts against the first fixture between the power supply unit and the first fixture.
2. The fixture system according to claim 1, wherein the abutment portion abuts against the edge of the top plate of the first fixture.
3. The fixture system according to claim 1, wherein the abutment portions are provided in pairs at positions facing each other in one direction on the second fixture.
4. A base that can move across the floor surface is provided. The support portion is provided extending upward from the base portion, The fixture system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the abutment portion is part of the support portion.
5. The lower part of the second fixture is provided with a mounting section on which articles can be placed on its upper surface. The fixture system according to claim 1, wherein the portable energy storage device can be mounted on the mounting section.
6. The fixture system according to claim 5, wherein the mounting portion has an inclined portion that slopes upward from the central part in one direction toward both outward directions of the second fixture.
7. The fixture system according to claim 6, wherein the mounting portion has a holding portion above the center in one direction for holding the portable energy storage device mounted on the inclined portion.
8. The fixture system according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein the upper surface of the mounting portion is formed in the shape of the bottom surface of the portable energy storage device.
9. A base portion is provided that is movable on the floor surface and has the aforementioned mounting portion, The fixture system according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein the abutment portion is the outer edge portion of the base portion.