Item support fixtures

Abstract

To provide an item support fixture that can improve the stability of movement. [Solution] An article support fixture according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a base having a pair of upright parts extending vertically when facing each other in the left-right direction, a first article support part provided on the base and supporting a first article, a leg body having casters that contact the installation surface at positions extending on both sides in the front-rear direction relative to the base, and projecting from the lower end of the base to both sides in the front-rear direction, and a second article support part connecting the pair of upright parts in the left-right direction and supporting a second article. The pair of upright parts extend upward from the leg body when facing each other in the front-rear direction and each has a pair of grippable vertical rods.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to an article support device.

Background Art

[0002] As an example of an article support device, there is an electronic device support device that supports an electronic device such as a monitor at a predetermined height in various facilities (offices, public facilities, etc.). As this type of electronic device support device, a configuration including a base body provided with casters, a support frame body extending upward from the base body, and a monitor support body provided in a portion surrounded by the support frame body and supporting the monitor is known (for example, see Patent Documents 1 and 2 below).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] By the way, in the prior art, when moving the electronic device support device, the electronic device support device can be pushed or pulled through the vertical rod portions that are located on both the left and right sides of the monitor support body and extend in the vertical direction in the support frame body. However, in the prior art, there is still room for improvement in terms of improving the movement stability of the electronic device support device.

[0005] [[ID=4**]]The present invention provides an article support device capable of improving movement stability.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the present disclosure has adopted the following aspects. (1) An article support fixture according to one aspect of the present disclosure comprises a base having a pair of upright parts extending vertically when facing each other in the left-right direction, a first article support part provided on the base and supporting a first article, a leg body having casters that make contact with the installation surface at positions extending on both sides in the front-rear direction relative to the base, and projecting from the lower end of the base to both sides in the front-rear direction, and a second article support part connecting the pair of upright parts in the left-right direction and supporting a second article, wherein the pair of upright parts extend upward from the leg body when facing each other in the front-rear direction and each has a pair of grippable vertical rods.

[0007] According to this embodiment, the article support fixture can be moved within the facility while each of the pair of vertical rods is being gripped. In this case, since a load can be applied to the article support fixture in a desired direction, it is easier to move the article support fixture smoothly in the desired direction. As a result, the stability of movement can be improved.

[0008] (2) In the article support fixture according to the embodiment of (1) above, it is preferable that the pair of upright parts connect the pair of vertical rods and each has a horizontal rod that can be gripped. According to this embodiment, the user can move the item support fixture not only by gripping the vertical rod, but also by gripping the horizontal rod. This improves usability.

[0009] (3) In the article support fixture according to the embodiment of (1) or (2) above, it is preferable that the first article is an electronic device, and that the space between the pair of vertical rods forms a first wiring accommodation space in which wiring drawn out from the electronic device is accommodated. According to this embodiment, wiring can be routed vertically while being enclosed on at least both sides in the front-to-back direction. This improves the appearance. In addition, when moving the item support fixture by gripping the vertical rod, the wiring is less likely to get in the way.

[0010] (4) In the article support fixture according to the embodiment of (3) above, it is preferable that the second article is a portable energy storage device that supplies power to the electronic device, and the second article support section is provided with a power supply section for supplying power from the portable energy storage device to the first article. According to this embodiment, power from a portable energy storage device can be supplied to the first item. This allows the first item to be operated without using an external power source installed within the facility. As a result, the installation location of the item support fixture 1 can be determined regardless of the location of the external power source, thereby improving usability. Furthermore, unlike when wiring is connected to an external power source, wiring is less likely to be placed on the installation surface, so the wiring is less likely to obstruct passersby around the item support fixture, and the appearance of the facility can be improved.

[0011] (5) In an article support fixture according to any of the embodiments of (1) to (4) above, it is preferable that the second article support portion is provided integrally with the leg body. According to this embodiment, even when a second item, such as a portable energy storage device, is mounted on the second item support, the center of gravity of the item support fixture can be lowered. This improves the installation stability of the item support fixture.

[0012] (6) In an article support fixture according to any of the embodiments of (1) to (5) above, it is preferable that a second wiring storage space is formed inside the second article support portion. According to this embodiment, wiring from various electronic devices can be accommodated. This improves the usability of the item support fixture and also improves its appearance. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] According to each of the above embodiments, mobility stability can be improved. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0014] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view of an electronic device support fixture according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] In the electronic device support fixture according to the embodiment, it is an exploded perspective view around the leg body. [Figure 3] In the electronic device support fixture according to the embodiment, it is a perspective view around the leg body. [Figure 4] It is a cross-sectional view corresponding to the line IV-IV of FIG. 3. [Figure 5] It is a cross-sectional view corresponding to the line V-V of FIG. 3. [Figure 6] It is a side view of the electronic device support fixture according to the embodiment. [Figure 7] It is a plan view of the electronic device support fixture according to the embodiment.

MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0015] Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. In the embodiments and modifications described below, corresponding configurations may be denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof may be omitted. In the following description, expressions indicating relative or absolute arrangements such as "parallel", "orthogonal", "center", "coaxial", etc. not only strictly represent such arrangements, but also represent states of being relatively displaced with tolerances and angles or distances that can obtain the same function. Further, in the present embodiment, "facing each other" includes not only the case where the orthogonal directions (normal directions) of two surfaces coincide with each other, but also the case where the orthogonal directions intersect each other.

[0016] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the electronic device support fixture 1. The electronic device support fixture 1 shown in FIG. 1 is a so-called monitor stand that can support, for example, a monitor M. The electronic device support fixture 1 is installed in the indoor space of various facilities (such as offices and public facilities). The electronic device support fixture 1 is used for a plurality of users to share information on a large screen in a video conference, a web conference, etc. In the following description, the direction orthogonal to the installation surface F is defined as the vertical direction (arrow UP is the upper side), and the two directions orthogonal to the vertical direction are defined as the front-rear direction (arrow FR is the front side) and the left-right direction (arrow LH is the left side), respectively, for explanation.

[0017] The electronic device support stand 1 includes a stand body 2, an option attachment part 3, and a curtain plate 4.

[0018] <stand body 2> FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view around the leg 10 in the electronic device support stand 1. FIG. 3 is a perspective view around the leg 10 in the electronic device support stand 1. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to the line IV-IV in FIG. 3. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to the line V-V in FIG. 3. As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, the stand body 2 includes legs 10, a base 11, a monitor support part 12, and a power supply part 13.

[0019] <legs 10> As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the legs 10 are the parts of the electronic device support stand 1 that are grounded to the installation surface F, and support the base 11 from below. The legs 10 include leg frames 21, grounding parts 22, and wiring accommodation parts 23.

[0020] The leg frames 21 are formed in a grid shape in plan view by combining a plurality of bars. The leg frames 21 include a pair of front and rear leg bars 25 and a pair of left and right leg bars 26. The front and rear leg bars 25 extend in the front and rear directions in a state facing each other in the left and right directions. The left and right leg bars 26 extend in the left and right directions in a state facing each other in the front and rear directions. The left and right leg bars 26 connect the front parts and the rear parts of the front and rear leg bars 25 to each other in a state separated in the front and rear directions. In the illustrated example, each left and right leg bar 26 connects the parts of the front and rear leg bars 25 that are outside the central part in the front and rear directions and inside both ends in the front and rear directions. However, the left and right leg bars 26 may connect the front and rear ends of the front and rear leg bars 25 to each other.

[0021] The vertical dimension of the left and right leg rods 26 is smaller than the vertical dimension of the front and rear leg rods 25. Of the left and right leg rods 26, the upper end surface is located below the upper end surface of the front and rear leg rods 25, and the lower end surface is located at the same height as the lower end surface of the front and rear leg rods 25. The combination of rod members for the leg frame 21 can be changed as appropriate. The leg frame 21 may also be constructed by combining board materials or the like.

[0022] The contact points 22 are, for example, so-called casters that can roll on the mounting surface F. The contact points 22 are provided at both ends in the front-rear direction of the front and rear leg rods 25. The position of the contact points 22 on the leg frame 21 can be changed as appropriate.

[0023] As shown in Figures 2 to 4, the wiring housing section 23 functions as a connection point between the leg body 10 and the base 11, and also has the function of housing various types of wiring. The wiring housing section 23 surrounds the leg frame 21. Specifically, the wiring housing section 23 comprises a lower housing 45, an inverter holding section 46, and a cover unit 47.

[0024] The lower housing 45 is formed in a box shape that opens upwards, surrounding the leg frame 21 from both sides and below in the front-rear direction. In a plan view, the lower housing 45 is formed in a hexagonal shape with the central part in the left-right direction bulging out on both sides in the front-rear direction relative to the ends. Specifically, the lower housing 45 comprises a bottom member 48 and a peripheral wall member 49.

[0025] The bottom member 48 comprises a central bottom plate 51 and a pair of lateral bottom plates 52. The central base plate 51 covers the portion of the leg frame 21 enclosed by the front and rear leg rods 25 and the left and right leg rods 26 from below. The central base plate 51 is fixed to the underside of the front and rear leg rods 25 and the left and right leg rods 26 by welding or the like. Therefore, the portion of the lower housing 45 located outward in the front-rear direction relative to the left and right leg rods 26 is open downwards. Each lateral bottom plate 52 is provided on both the left and right sides relative to the central bottom plate 51. Each lateral bottom plate 52 protrudes outward in the left and right directions from each of the front and rear leg rods 25. In a plan view, the lateral bottom plate 52 is formed in a stepped shape in which the width in the front and rear direction gradually decreases as it moves outward in the left and right directions. The inner ends of the lateral bottom plate 52 in the left and right directions are fixed to the upper surface of the front and rear leg rods 25 by welding or the like. Therefore, the depth of the portion of the lower housing 45 corresponding to the lateral bottom plate 52 is shallower than the depth of the portion corresponding to the central bottom plate 51.

[0026] The peripheral wall member 49 surrounds the base member 48 and the leg frame 21 from the outside in the front-rear direction. The peripheral wall member 49 has a pair of front-rear symmetrical side plates 53. In the following description, the details of the side plates 53 will be explained using the front-facing side plate 53 as an example.

[0027] The side plate 53 comprises a straight section 53a, an inclined section 53b, and a protruding section 53c. The straight section 53a extends linearly in the left-right direction between the front end faces in the front-rear direction of each front and rear leg rod 25, with the front-rear direction being the thickness direction. Both the left and right ends of the straight section 53a are fixed to the respective front end faces in the front-rear direction of each front and rear leg rod 25. The inclined sections 53b are connected to both ends of the straight section 53a in the left-right direction. Each inclined section 53b extends inward in the front-rear direction as it moves outward in the left-right direction from the straight section 53a. The tip of each inclined section 53b (the outer end in the left-right direction) is fixed to the outer end in the left-right direction of the lateral base plate 52. The protruding portion 53c is connected to the left-right outer end of each inclined portion 53b. Each protruding portion 53c extends linearly outward from each inclined portion 53b in the left-right direction. The base end (inner end in the left-right direction) of each protruding portion 53c is fixed to the left-right outer end of the lateral base plate 52. The tip end (outer end in the left-right direction) of each protruding portion 53c protrudes outward in the left-right direction relative to the lateral base plate 52.

[0028] In this embodiment, the interior of the lower housing 45 constitutes a lower wiring accommodation space S1 capable of accommodating wiring (for example, wiring P1, P2). Specifically, the lower wiring accommodation space S1 is partitioned by a bottom member 48 and a peripheral wall member 49, and is openable upwards. In the illustrated example, the central part of the lower wiring accommodation space S1 in the left-right direction has larger dimensions in the front-rear and up-down directions compared to both ends in the left-right direction. However, the dimensions of the lower wiring accommodation space S1 can be changed as appropriate.

[0029] The inverter holder 46 holds the power supply unit 13 within the lower housing 45. The inverter holder 46 is provided on the central bottom plate 51 in an upright position from the center in the front-rear and left-right directions. That is, the inverter holder 46 divides the left-right central part of the lower wiring storage space S1 into a front space S1a and a rear space S1b in the front-rear direction.

[0030] The inverter holding section 46 comprises a fixing piece 46a, a surrounding wall 46b, and a holding frame 46c. The fixing piece 46a is positioned along the upper surface of the central base plate 51. The fixing piece 46a is fixed to the central base plate 51. The surrounding wall 46b rises upward from both the front and rear edges of the fixing piece 46a. The retaining frame 46c is connected to the upper edge of the surrounding wall 46b. The retaining frame 46c is formed in a rectangular frame shape in plan view.

[0031] The lid unit 47 is provided so as to be able to open and close the upper end opening of the lower wiring storage space S1. In a plan view, the lid unit 47 is formed to conform to the shape of the upper end opening of the lower wiring storage space S1 (lower housing 45). In the closed position, the lid unit 47 covers the entire upper end opening of the lower wiring storage space S1 with a pair of front and rear lid plates 55. The upper surface of the lid unit 47 (leg body 10) also functions as a surface for placing articles. In the following description, the details of the lid plates 55 will be explained using the front lid plate 55 as an example.

[0032] In a plan view, the cover plate 55 is formed in a trapezoidal shape that protrudes forward. In the closed position, the cover plate 55 covers the entire front area of ​​the lower wiring storage space S1 from above. The cover plate 55 is detachably attached to the lower housing 45. In the closed position, the cover plate 55 is supported from below by support pieces 53f and retaining frames 46c provided on the side plates 53. In the left-right central part of the cover plate 55, a relief portion 55a is formed that exposes the inner area of ​​the retaining frame 46c in the closed position. When the cover plate 55 is in the open position, it is removed from the lower housing 45, thereby opening up the entire front area of ​​the lower wiring storage space S1. The cover plate 55 may also be connected to the lower housing 45 via a hinge or the like.

[0033] <Base 11> As shown in Figure 1, the base 11 stands upright from the leg body 10. The base 11 comprises a stand body 31 and a lower shelf 32. The stand body 31, when combined with the leg body 10, forms a rectangular frame shape when viewed from the front. Therefore, the fixture body 2 is open on both sides in the front-to-back direction. The stand body 31 comprises a pair of vertical units 42 and an upper shelf 43.

[0034] Figure 6 is a side view of the electronic equipment support fixture 1. Figure 7 is a top view of the electronic equipment support fixture 1. As shown in Figures 1, 6, and 7, the vertical units 42 extend upward from both the left and right ends of the wiring housing section 41. Each vertical unit 42 has a symmetrical configuration. Therefore, the details of the vertical units 42 will be explained below using the right-hand vertical unit 42 as an example.

[0035] As shown in Figure 2, the vertical unit 42 comprises a connecting base 61 and an upright portion 62. The connecting base 61 is the connecting portion of the vertical unit 42 to the wiring housing section 41. The connecting base 61 comprises a connecting plate 65 and a connecting rod 66.

[0036] In a plan view, the connecting plate 65 has the same shape as the side bottom plate 52. The connecting plate 65 is placed on top of the side bottom plate 52 from above and is fixed to the side bottom plate 52 with screws or the like. Two connecting rods 66 are provided above the connecting plate 65, spaced apart in the front-to-back direction. Each connecting rod 66 extends parallel to each other in the left-to-right direction along the entire length of the connecting plate 65. The lower surface of each connecting rod 66 is fixed to the upper surface of the connecting plate 65 by welding or the like. The cover plate 55 described above is also supported from below by the upper surface of the connecting rods 66 when in the closed position.

[0037] As shown in Figure 1, the upright portion 62 extends upward from the right end (outer end in the left-right direction) of the connecting base 61. The upright portion 62 comprises a pair of vertical rods 71, a closing plate 72, a lower shelf support portion 73, a horizontal rod portion 74, an upper shelf support portion 75, and a monitor connecting piece 76.

[0038] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, each vertical rod portion 71 is provided in pairs, spaced apart in the front-rear direction. The distance between each vertical rod portion 71 in the front-rear direction is set to be within reach of both hands of a single user. Specifically, each vertical rod portion 71 is provided between two opposing projections 53c in the front-rear direction of the peripheral wall member 49. The lower end of each vertical rod portion 71 is fixed to the corresponding projection 53c in the front-rear direction. Furthermore, the lower end of each vertical rod portion 71 is provided on the outside in the left-right direction relative to each connecting rod 66, at a position facing each connecting rod 66 in the left-right direction. The lower end of each vertical rod portion 71 is fixed to the left-right outer end of the corresponding connecting rod 66. As a result, each vertical rod portion 71 extends upward from the left-right outer end of the wiring housing portion 41, with its lower end housed within the lower housing 45.

[0039] Of the leg body 10 described above, at least the portion located between adjacent front and rear leg rods 25 protrudes from the upright portion 62 on both the front and rear sides. In this embodiment, the amount of forward protrusion of the leg body 10 relative to the upright portion 62 is equal to the amount of rearward protrusion of the leg body 10 relative to the upright portion 62. However, the amount of forward protrusion of the leg body 10 relative to the upright portion 62 may be different from the amount of rearward protrusion of the leg body 62. Also, as shown in Figure 7, the ground contact portion 22 is in contact with the installation surface F at the portion of the leg body 10 (front and rear leg rods 25) located on the outer side in the front-rear direction relative to the upright portion 62.

[0040] As shown in Figure 1, each vertical rod 71 functions as a gripping part that can be grasped by the user's hand when moving the electronic equipment support fixture 1 on the installation surface F. In plan view, each vertical rod 71 is formed in an oval shape with the left-right direction as the long axis. However, the plan view shape of each vertical rod 71 can be changed as appropriate, such as a perfect circle, ellipse, polygon, etc., as long as it is thick enough to be grasped.

[0041] The closing plate 72 is provided between the lower ends of each vertical rod portion 71 (the portion that overlaps with the protruding portion 53c in the vertical direction). Specifically, the closing plate 72 has a thickness in the left-right direction and is formed to the same vertical dimensions as the side plate 53. Both ends of the closing plate 72 in the front-rear direction are fixed to the portions of each vertical rod portion 71 that face inward in the front-rear direction. The left-right outer opening of the lower housing 45 (lower wiring storage space S1) is closed along its entire length in the vertical direction by each vertical rod portion 71 and the closing plate 72. An insertion opening 50 (see Figure 3) is formed between the right end of the lid unit 47 in the left-right direction and the closing plate 72, which is always open upward regardless of whether the lid unit 47 is opened or closed. The insertion opening 50 connects the inside and outside of the lower wiring storage space S1.

[0042] As shown in Figure 1, the lower shelf support portion 73 is provided between each of the vertical rod portions 71, in a portion located above the closing plate 72 (wiring housing portion 41). The front-to-back ends of the lower shelf support portion 73 are fixed to the portions of each vertical rod portion 71 that face inward in the front-to-back direction.

[0043] The horizontal rod portion 74 is provided between each vertical rod portion 71, in a portion located above the lower shelf support portion 73. The horizontal rod portion 74 functions as a gripping portion that can be grasped by the user's hand when moving the electronic equipment support fixture 1 on the installation surface F. Both ends of the horizontal rod portion 74 in the front-rear direction are fixed to the portions of each vertical rod portion 71 that face inward in the front-rear direction. The horizontal rod portion 74 is provided at a height that allows for gripping. Furthermore, the horizontal rod portion 74 is formed in a cross-sectional view from the left-right direction, for example, in a circular shape. However, the cross-sectional shape of the horizontal rod portion 74 can be changed as appropriate, such as an oval, elliptical, polygonal, etc., in addition to a circular shape, as long as it is thick enough to be grasped. Also, multiple horizontal rod portions 74 may be provided at intervals in the vertical direction.

[0044] The upper shelf support portion 75 is provided between the upper ends of each vertical rod portion 71 (the portion located above the horizontal rod portion 74). Both ends of the upper shelf support portion 75 in the front-rear direction are fixed to the portions of each vertical rod portion 71 that face inward in the front-rear direction.

[0045] The monitor connecting piece 76 is provided on each vertical rod portion 71, on both sides in the vertical direction relative to the horizontal rod portion 74. The front-to-back ends of the monitor connecting piece 76 are fixed to the portions of each vertical rod portion 71 that face inward in the front-to-back direction.

[0046] The upper shelf 43 spans the upper ends of a pair of vertical units 42. Both ends of the upper shelf 43 in the left-right direction are fixed to the upper shelf support portions 75 of each vertical unit 42. In addition to functioning as a structural member of the stand body 31, the upper shelf 43 also has the function of placing items on its upper surface.

[0047] The lower shelf 32 spans the space between the monitor support section 12 and the wiring storage section 41 of a pair of vertical units 42. The left and right ends of the lower shelf 32 are fixed to the lower shelf support sections 73 of each vertical unit 42. In addition to functioning as a structural member of the stand body 31, the lower shelf 32 also has the function of placing items on its upper surface. Power strips D are provided at both the left and right ends of the lower surface of the lower shelf 32. The power strips D have electrical connection parts such as power plugs and USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector receptacles facing forward.

[0048] <Monitor support section 12> As shown in Figures 1 and 7, the monitor support section 12 supports the monitor M from the rear. The monitor support section 12 is located in the part enclosed by the stand body 31 and above the lower shelf 32. The electronic equipment support fixture 1 supports the monitor M via the monitor support section 12. The monitor support section 12 comprises a pair of horizontal stays 81 and a pair of vertical stays 82.

[0049] The horizontal stays 81 extend parallel to each other in the left-right direction while facing each other in the vertical direction. Each horizontal stay 81 spans between monitor connecting pieces 76 that face each other in the left-right direction. In this embodiment, the horizontal stays 81 are positioned so that they are entirely within the dimensional range of the vertical unit 42 in the front-rear direction and behind the center of the vertical unit 42 in the front-rear direction. However, it is sufficient that the horizontal stays 81 are entirely within the dimensional range of the vertical unit 42 in the front-rear direction. In this case, even if a part of the horizontal stay 81 is located in front of the center in the front-rear direction, the entire horizontal stay 81 may be located in front of the center in the front-rear direction.

[0050] The vertical stays 82 extend parallel to each other in the vertical direction, facing each other in the left-right direction. Each vertical stay 82 spans the space between each horizontal stay 81 at its center in the left-right direction. The vertical stays 82 support the monitor M from the rear. The monitor M is, for example, an LCD monitor or an OLED (electro-luminescence) monitor. Various information is displayed on the display surface of the monitor M, which faces forward. In a plan view from the front-to-back direction, the monitor M is formed in a rectangular shape, with its vertical dimension greater than the dimension between the horizontal stays 81 and its left-right dimension greater than the dimension between the vertical stays 82.

[0051] The rear surface of the monitor M has screw holes formed in a position and size that conforms to the VESA FPMPMI Standard established by VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association). The monitor M is fixed to the vertical stay 82 by screws being tightened through the vertical stay 82. As a result, the monitor M is supported by the monitor support part 12 in the portion enclosed by the stand body 31 and in front of the monitor support part 12. In this embodiment, it is preferable that the center of gravity of the entire electronic equipment support fixture 1 in the front-to-back direction in a plan view with the monitor M supported is located within the front-to-back dimension range of the upright part 62. However, at least a part of the monitor M may be located in front of the upright part 62.

[0052] As shown in Figures 2 to 4, the power supply unit 13 is equipped with a portable energy storage device B and is capable of supplying power from the portable energy storage device B to various electronic devices (monitor M, power strip D, etc.) supported by the electronic device support fixture 1. In this embodiment, the portable energy storage device B is a so-called mobile battery that can be charged and discharged. The portable energy storage device B comprises a main body B1 having a truncated pyramidal shape and a handle B2 provided on the upper part of the main body B1. The main body B1 contains a rechargeable battery such as a lithium battery that can be charged and discharged. Terminals (not shown) connected to the rechargeable battery are provided on the bottom surface of the main body B1. As shown in Figure 7, the center of gravity G in a plan view of the portable energy storage device B coincides with the center in the front-to-back and left-to-right directions of the portable energy storage device B (main body B1).

[0053] As shown in Figures 2 to 4, the power supply unit 13 comprises a case 100, a holder 101 (see Figure 2), and an electrical connection unit 102. The case 100 is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape. The case 100 is housed inside the inverter holding section 46. The case 100 is fixed to the wiring housing section 41 (central bottom plate 51, etc.) by means of screws, for example. That is, the power supply section 13 is provided on the leg body 10 via the central bottom plate 51. An inverter (not shown) and the like are housed inside the case 100. The inverter converts the DC power output from the portable energy storage device B into AC power.

[0054] The holder portion 101 is the part that supports the portable energy storage device B. Multiple holder portions 101 are arranged side by side (for example, two) on the upper surface of the case 100 in the left-right direction. That is, the power supply unit 13 of this embodiment can accommodate two portable energy storage devices B. The holder portion 101 is exposed to the upper surface of the leg body 10 (outside the electronic equipment support fixture 1) through the relief portion 55a of the lid unit 47. The holder portion 101 can accommodate the bottom of the main body portion B1 and hold the portable energy storage device B with the handle B2 facing upward (vertically). The holder portion 101 is provided with connection terminals (not shown). The connection terminals are electrically connected to the terminals of the portable energy storage device B when the portable energy storage device B is held in the holder portion 101. Note that the holder portion 101 may be single or a plurality of three or more.

[0055] The electrical connection portion 102 is exposed on the side surface of the case 100. The electrical connection portion 102 is the part where outlets and USB connectors are plugged in and unplugged, such as outlet plugs and USB connector receptacles, which are provided in the wiring of various electronic devices. In this embodiment, the electrical connection portion 102 is provided on each side surface of the case 100.

[0056] As shown in Figure 3, the monitor M wiring P1 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as monitor wiring P1) is routed outwards in the left-right direction through the rear surface of the monitor M. The monitor wiring P1 is routed downwards through a pair of vertical rods 71 ​​in the right-side upright section 62, for example. After the monitor wiring P1 is drawn into the lower wiring storage space S1 through the insertion opening 50, it is connected to the electrical connection section 102. That is, in each upright section 62, the space between the vertical rods 71 ​​facing each other in the front-rear direction constitutes an upper wiring storage space S2 that extends in the vertical direction. In a plan view, the upper wiring storage space S2 overlaps with the insertion opening 50. At its lower end, the upper wiring storage space S2 communicates with the lower wiring storage space S1 through the insertion opening 50 and is appropriately partitioned in the left-right direction by the horizontal rods 74 and the shelf supports 73, 75, etc.

[0057] The wiring P2 of the power strip D (hereinafter sometimes referred to as tap wiring P2) is pulled out from the rear of the power strip D to the left and right. The tap wiring P2 is then pulled into the upper wiring storage space S2 that is closer to the left and right side, and then guided downwards. The tap wiring P2 is then pulled into the lower wiring storage space S1 through the insertion opening 50, and then connected to the electrical connection part 102.

[0058] As shown in Figure 7, the power supply unit 13 is located in the center of the wiring housing unit 41 in both the left-right and front-rear directions. Specifically, the entire holder unit 101 is positioned (within the front-rear dimensional range) to overlap with the upright unit 62 when viewed from the left-right direction. In the illustrated example, the front-rear center of the holder unit 101 coincides with the front-rear center of the upright unit 62. Therefore, the portable energy storage device B is mounted on the holder unit 101 such that its center of gravity G is positioned to overlap with the upright unit 62 when viewed from the left-right direction. Note that the portable energy storage device B only needs to be positioned so that its center of gravity G overlaps with the upright unit 62 when viewed from the left-right direction, and the center of gravity G may be positioned forward or backward relative to the front-rear center of the upright unit 62. In this case, as long as the center of gravity G is within the front-rear dimensional range of the upright unit 62, a part of the portable energy storage device B may protrude from the upright unit 62 in at least one direction in the front-rear direction.

[0059] As shown in Figure 1, the option mounting section 3 can be used to attach items such as a camera. The option mounting section 3 is L-shaped when viewed from the left and right. The upper end of the option mounting section 3 is attached to the horizontal stay 81 of the monitor support section 12. The option mounting section 3 wraps around the bottom of the monitor M and then extends in front of the monitor M. In addition to a camera, other items such as a tray can be attached to the option mounting section 3.

[0060] The skirting board 4 covers at least a portion of the rear end opening of the stand body 31. The skirting board 4 is supported by the base 11 with its upper end hooked onto the upper shelf 43 and its lower end hooked onto the lower shelf 32. Note that the skirting board 4 is not an essential component.

[0061] In the electronic equipment support unit 1 of this embodiment, with the portable energy storage device B attached to the power supply unit 13, the wiring P1 and P2 of various electronic equipment are connected to the power supply unit 13 as described above, thereby supplying power from the portable energy storage device B to the various electronic equipment. This makes it possible to operate various electronic equipment (monitor M, etc.) without using an external power supply installed in the facility. As a result, the installation location of the electronic equipment support unit 1 can be set regardless of the location of the external power supply, thereby improving usability. Furthermore, unlike when wiring is connected to an external power supply, wiring is less likely to be arranged on the installation surface F, so the wiring is less likely to obstruct passersby around the electronic equipment support unit 1, and the appearance of the facility can be improved.

[0062] Furthermore, when moving the electronic equipment support unit 1 within the facility, the user stands facing the upright section 62 and grasps each of the pair of vertical rods 71. In this position, the entire electronic equipment support unit 1 can be moved forward, backward, or rotated by pushing or pulling it. Alternatively, the user may move the electronic equipment support unit 1 by grasping the horizontal rod 74.

[0063] As described above, the electronic equipment support fixture (article support fixture) 1 of this embodiment includes a base 11 having a pair of upright parts 62 that extend vertically when facing each other in the left-right direction, a monitor support part (first article support part) 12 provided on the base 11 and supporting a monitor (first article) M, a leg body 10 that has grounding parts (casters) 22 that make contact with the installation surface F at positions that extend outwards on both sides in the front-rear direction relative to the base 11, and that protrudes from the lower end of the base 11 on both sides in the front-rear direction, and a wiring housing part 23 that connects the pair of upright parts 62 in the left-right direction and supports a portable energy storage device (second article) B. The pair of upright parts 62 extend upward from the leg body 10 when facing each other in the front-rear direction and each has a pair of grippable vertical rod parts 71. With this configuration, the electronic equipment support fixture 1 can be moved within the facility while each of the pair of vertical rods 71 ​​is being gripped. In this case, a load can be applied to the electronic equipment support fixture 1 in the desired direction, making it easier to move the electronic equipment support fixture 1 smoothly in the desired direction. As a result, the stability of movement can be improved.

[0064] In the electronic equipment support fixture 1 of this embodiment, the pair of upright sections 62 connect the pair of vertical rod sections 71 to each other and each is equipped with a grippable horizontal rod section 74. With this configuration, the user can move the electronic device support fixture 1 not only by gripping the vertical rod portion 71 vertically, but also by gripping the horizontal rod portion 74 horizontally. This improves usability.

[0065] In the electronic equipment support fixture 1 of this embodiment, the space between the pair of vertical rods 71 ​​forms an upper wiring accommodation space (first wiring accommodation space) S2 in which monitor wiring (wiring) P1 is accommodated. This configuration allows the monitor wiring P1 to be routed vertically while being enclosed on at least both sides in the front-to-back direction. This improves the appearance. In addition, when moving the electronic equipment support fixture 1 by gripping the vertical rod portion 71, the monitor wiring P1 is less likely to get in the way.

[0066] In the electronic equipment support fixture 1 of this embodiment, a power supply unit 13 is provided in the wiring housing section 23. With this configuration, power from the portable energy storage device B is supplied to various electronic devices such as the monitor M. This allows various electronic devices (monitor M, etc.) to be operated without using an external power source installed within the facility. As a result, the installation location of the electronic device support unit 1 can be determined regardless of the location of the external power source, thereby improving usability. Furthermore, unlike when wiring is connected to an external power source, wiring is less likely to be placed on the installation surface F, so the wiring is less likely to obstruct passersby around the electronic device support unit 1, and the appearance of the facility can be improved.

[0067] In the electronic equipment support fixture 1 of this embodiment, the wiring housing section 23 is integrally provided with the leg body 10. This configuration allows for a lower center of gravity for the electronic equipment support fixture 1, even when items such as the portable energy storage device B are mounted in the wiring housing section 23. This improves the installation stability of the electronic equipment support fixture 1.

[0068] In the electronic equipment support fixture 1 of this embodiment, a lower wiring accommodation space (second wiring accommodation space) S1 is formed inside the wiring accommodation section 23. This configuration allows for the accommodation of wiring from various electronic devices. This improves the usability of the electronic device support fixture 1 and also enhances its appearance.

[0069] (Other variations) While preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. Additions, omissions, substitutions, and other modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention. The present invention is not limited by the above description, but only by the appended claims. In the embodiments described above, a monitor stand was used as an example of the electronic device support fixture 1, but the configuration is not limited to this. The electronic device support fixture 1 may support various electronic devices other than the monitor M (such as a projector or an electronic display board). Furthermore, embodiments of the present invention are not limited to electronic devices, but may also be articles other than electronic devices. In this case, it is sufficient that two or more articles can be supported by different article support parts. Also, the first article and the second article may be the same article or different articles, as long as they are supported by corresponding article support parts (first article support part, second article support part). In the embodiment described above, a configuration was described in which the monitor support portion 12, which serves as the first article support portion, is spanned between a pair of upright portions 61, but the configuration is not limited to this. The first article support portion can be attached to any position on the base portion 11. In the embodiment described above, the upright portion 62 was described as having a pair of front and rear vertical rod portions 71, but the configuration is not limited to this. The vertical rod portions 71 may be one or three or more. In this case, the vertical rod portions 71 themselves do not have to be grippable, and handles or the like may be provided separately on the vertical rod portions 71.

[0070] In the embodiment described above, the power supply unit 13 was provided on the leg body 10, but the configuration is not limited to this. The power supply unit 13 may be provided on the base 11, as long as it is located below the monitor support unit 12. In the embodiment described above, a configuration in which wiring can be housed within the wiring housing section 41 was described, but the embodiment is not limited to this configuration. In the embodiment described above, a configuration was described in which a power supply unit 13 capable of supplying power from the portable energy storage device B to various electronic devices was provided, but the configuration is not limited to this. The electronic device support fixture 1 may also be equipped with a charging unit for the portable energy storage device B. In the embodiment described above, a configuration was described in which the monitor support portion 12, which serves as the first article support portion, is provided above the wiring housing portion 23, which serves as the second article support portion. However, the configuration is not limited to this. The first article support portion may be provided below the second article support portion.

[0071] In the embodiment described above, a configuration was described in which wiring drawn out from electronic equipment supported by the electronic equipment support fixture 1 is housed in the lower wiring accommodation space S1, but the configuration is not limited to this. Wiring arranged around the electronic equipment support fixture 1 may also be routed into the lower wiring accommodation space S1. In the embodiment described above, a configuration was described in which the wiring housing section 23 is provided as part of the leg body 10, but the configuration is not limited to this. The leg body 10 and the wiring housing section 23 may be provided as separate components.

[0072] Furthermore, without departing from the spirit of the present invention, the components in the embodiments described above can be replaced with well-known components as appropriate, and the modifications described above can be combined as appropriate. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0073] 1: Item support fixtures 10: Leg body 11: Base 12: Monitor support section (first item support section) 13: Power supply section 22: Ground contact area (caster) 23: Wiring housing section (second item support section) 61: Standing part 62: Standing part 71: Vertical rod section 74:Horizontal part B: Portable energy storage device (item 2) F: Installation surface M: Monitor (Item 1) P1: Monitor wiring (wiring) P2: Tap wiring (wiring) S1: Lower wiring space (second wiring space) S2: Upper wiring space (first wiring space)

Claims

1. A base having a pair of upright parts that extend vertically, facing each other from left to right, A first article support portion is provided on the base and supports the first article, The base has casters that make contact with the installation surface at positions that extend outwards on both sides in the front-rear direction, and the base has legs that protrude outwards on both sides in the front-rear direction from the lower end of the base, The device comprises a second article support portion that connects the pair of upright portions in the left-right direction and supports the second article, The pair of upright sections extend upward from the leg body in a front-to-back direction and each is equipped with a pair of grippable vertical rods, making it an article support fixture.

2. The article support fixture according to claim 1, wherein the pair of upright portions connect the pair of vertical rod portions and each is provided with a grippable horizontal rod portion.

3. The first article is an electronic device, The article support fixture according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the space between the pair of vertical rods forms a first wiring accommodation space for accommodating wiring drawn out from the electronic device.

4. The second item is a portable energy storage device that supplies power to the electronic device, The article support fixture according to claim 3, wherein the second article support section is provided with a power supply section for supplying power from the portable power storage device to the first article.

5. The article support fixture according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the second article support portion is integrally provided with the leg body.

6. The article support fixture according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein a second wiring housing space is formed inside the second article support portion.

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