Electronic equipment support fixtures

Abstract

To provide an electronic equipment support fixture that can improve installation stability. [Solution] An electronic device support fixture according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a base extending in the vertical direction, an electronic device support portion provided on the base and supporting an electronic device, a leg body having a grounding portion that contacts the installation surface at a position extending outwards on both sides in the front-rear direction relative to the base, and protruding from the lower end of the base in the front-rear direction on both sides, and a power storage device support portion provided on at least one of the members of the base and the leg body that is located below the electronic device support portion and supports a portable power storage device that supplies power to the electronic device. The power storage device support portion is capable of supporting a portable power storage device such that the center of gravity of the portable power storage device is positioned within the front-rear dimensional range of the base, among at least one of the members.

Description

Technical Field

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

Background Art

[0002] Electronic device support fixtures support electronic devices such as monitors at a predetermined height in various facilities (offices, public facilities, etc.). As this type of electronic device support fixture, a configuration is known that includes 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 (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

[0003] Also, for example, Patent Document 2 below discloses a configuration of an electronic device support fixture provided with an attachment portion to which a portable power storage device (mobile battery) can be attached. In this type of electronic device support fixture, the monitor can be operated by the power stored in the portable power storage device. As a result, the electronic device support fixture can be installed regardless of the position of the external power source, improving usability.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] By the way, in an electronic device support fixture, since a portable power storage device is mounted in addition to the monitor, it is desired to improve installation stability.

[0006] The present invention provides an electronic device support fixture capable of improving installation stability. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To solve the above problems, the present invention employs the following embodiments. (1) An electronic device support fixture according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a base extending in the vertical direction, an electronic device support portion provided on the base and supporting an electronic device, a leg body having a grounding portion that contacts the installation surface at a position extending on both sides in the front-rear direction relative to the base, and protruding on both sides in the front-rear direction from the lower end of the base, and a power storage device support portion provided on at least one of the members of the base and the leg body that is located below the electronic device support portion and supports a portable power storage device that supplies power to the electronic device, wherein the power storage device support portion is capable of supporting the portable power storage device such that the center of gravity of the portable power storage device is positioned within the front-rear dimensional range of the base, among at least one of the members.

[0008] According to this embodiment, even when a portable energy storage device is mounted, the weight balance of the electronic equipment support fixture in the front-to-back direction can be stabilized. This improves the installation stability of the electronic equipment support fixture.

[0009] (2) In the electronic equipment support fixture according to the embodiment of (1) above, it is preferable that the energy storage device support portion is provided on the leg body. According to this embodiment, the center of gravity of the electronic equipment support fixture can be lowered even when a portable energy storage device is mounted on it. This improves the installation stability of the electronic equipment support fixture.

[0010] (3) In the electronic equipment support fixture according to the embodiment of (1) or (2) above, the base is preferably provided with a pair of upright parts that extend in the vertical direction and face each other in the left-right direction, and the energy storage device support part is provided between the pair of upright parts. According to this embodiment, since upright portions are provided on both the left and right sides of the energy storage device support portion, it is possible to avoid, for example, interference between the portable energy storage device and passersby, or interference between the user and the portable energy storage device when the electronic equipment support fixture is moved.

[0011] (4) In an electronic equipment support fixture according to any of the embodiments of (3) above, it is preferable that the base portion is provided with an upper connecting portion that connects the upper ends of the pair of upright portions in the left-right direction, and the leg portion connects the lower ends of the pair of upright portions in the left-right direction. According to this embodiment, the base is formed in a frame shape when viewed from the front, together with the legs. This makes it easier to ensure the strength of the electronic equipment support fixture. Therefore, the installation stability of the electronic equipment support fixture can be improved.

[0012] (5) In an electronic device support fixture according to any of the embodiments described in (1) to (4) above, when the electronic device is supported by the electronic device support, it is preferable that the center of gravity of the electronic device support fixture in the front-to-back direction in a plan view is located within the front-to-back dimensional range of the base. According to this embodiment, the weight balance of the electronic equipment support fixture in the front-to-back direction can be stabilized when electronic equipment is mounted on it. This improves the installation stability of the electronic equipment support fixture even when a portable energy storage device is mounted on it.

[0013] (6) In an electronic equipment support fixture according to any of the embodiments described in (1) to (5) above, the grounding portion is preferably a caster. According to this embodiment, the electronic equipment support fixture can be moved smoothly on the installation surface. This improves usability. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] According to each of the above embodiments, installation stability can be improved. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0015] [Figure 1] It is a perspective view of an electronic device support fixture according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] In the electronic device support fixture according to the first embodiment, it is an exploded perspective view of the periphery of the leg body. [Figure 3] In the electronic device support fixture according to the first embodiment, it is a perspective view of the periphery of 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 first embodiment. [Figure 7] It is a plan view of the electronic device support fixture according to the first embodiment. [Figure 8] It is a perspective view of an electronic device support fixture according to the second embodiment.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0016] Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. In the embodiments and modifications described below, corresponding components may be denoted by the same reference numerals and the 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 in which they are relatively displaced with tolerances and angles or distances that can obtain the same function. Also, in the present embodiment, "opposite" 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.

[0017] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electronic device support fixture 1. The electronic equipment support unit 1 shown in Figure 1 is a so-called monitor stand capable of supporting, for example, a monitor M. The electronic equipment support unit 1 is installed in the indoor space of various facilities (offices, public facilities, etc.). The electronic equipment support unit 1 is used for multiple users to share information on a large screen during video conferencing or web conferencing. In the following description, the direction perpendicular to the installation surface F is referred to as the up-down direction (arrow UP is upward), and the two directions perpendicular to the up-down direction are referred to as the front-back direction (arrow FR is forward) and the left-right direction (arrow LH is left), respectively.

[0018] The electronic equipment support fixture 1 comprises a fixture body 2, an optional mounting section 3, and a decorative panel 4.

[0019] <Fixture body 2> Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the area around the leg body 10 of the electronic equipment support fixture 1. Figure 3 is a perspective view of the area around the leg body 10 of the electronic equipment support fixture 1. Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to line IV-IV in Figure 3. Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to line VV in Figure 3. As shown in Figures 2 to 5, the main unit 2 of the fixture comprises a leg body 10, a base 11, a monitor support 12, and a power supply unit 13.

[0020] <Legs 10> As shown in Figures 2 to 4, the leg body 10 is the part of the electronic equipment support fixture 1 that makes contact with the installation surface F and supports the base 11 from below. The leg body 10 comprises a leg frame 21, a grounding portion 22, and a wiring housing portion 23.

[0021] The leg frame 21 is formed in a grid-like shape in plan view by combining multiple rod members. The leg frame 21 comprises a pair of front and rear leg rods 25 and a pair of left and right leg rods 26. The front and rear leg rods 25 are positioned facing each other in the left-right direction and extend in the front-rear direction. The left and right leg rods 26 face each other in the front-to-back direction and extend in the left-to-right direction. The left and right leg rods 26 connect the front and rear ends of the front and rear leg rods 25, respectively, while being separated in the front-to-back direction. In the illustrated example, each left and right leg rod 26 connects the parts of the front and rear leg rods 25 that are located outside the center in the front-to-back direction and inside the ends in the front-to-back direction. However, the left and right leg rods 26 may also connect the front and rear ends of the front and rear leg rods 25.

[0022] 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.

[0023] 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.

[0024] 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.

[0025] 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.

[0026] 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.

[0027] 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.

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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.

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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 a plan view.

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] <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.

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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.

[0048] 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.

[0049] <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.

[0050] 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.

[0051] 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.

[0052] 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.

[0053] 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).

[0054] 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.

[0055] 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.

[0056] 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.

[0057] 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.

[0058] 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.

[0059] 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.

[0060] 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.

[0061] 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.

[0062] 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.

[0063] 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.

[0064] As described above, the electronic equipment support fixture 1 of this embodiment includes a base 11 extending in the vertical direction, a monitor support section (electronic equipment support section) 12 on which a monitor (electronic equipment) M is supported, a leg body 10 that protrudes from the lower end of the base 11 in the front-rear direction and has a grounding section 22 that contacts the installation surface F at a position that extends outwards on both sides in the front-rear direction relative to the base 11, and a power supply section (power storage device support section) 13 provided in a portion located below the monitor support section 12 and supporting a portable power storage device B that supplies power to the monitor M. The power supply section 13 is capable of supporting the portable power storage device B such that its center of gravity G is positioned within the front-rear dimensional range of the base 11. This configuration allows for stable weight balance in the front-to-back direction of the electronic equipment support fixture 1, even when the portable energy storage device B is installed. This improves the installation stability of the electronic equipment support fixture 1.

[0065] In the electronic equipment support fixture 1 of this embodiment, the power supply unit 13 is provided on the leg body 10. This configuration allows for a lower center of gravity for the electronic equipment support fixture 1, even when the portable energy storage device B is mounted. This improves the installation stability of the electronic equipment support fixture 1.

[0066] In the electronic equipment support fixture 1 of this embodiment, the base 11 is provided with a pair of upright sections 62 that extend vertically and face each other in the left-right direction, and the power supply section 13 is provided between the pair of upright sections 62. With this configuration, since the upright sections 62 are provided on both the left and right sides of the power supply section 13, it is possible to avoid, for example, interference between the portable power storage device B and passersby, or interference between the user and the portable power storage device B when the electronic equipment support fixture 1 is moved.

[0067] In the electronic equipment support fixture 1 of this embodiment, the base 11 is provided with an upper shelf (upper connecting part) 43 that connects the upper ends of a pair of upright parts 62 in the left-right direction. The legs 10 connect the lower ends of a pair of upright parts 62 in the left-right direction. In this configuration, the base 11 is formed in a frame shape when viewed from the front, together with the leg body 10. This makes it easier to ensure the strength of the electronic equipment support fixture 1. Therefore, the installation stability of the electronic equipment support fixture 1 can be improved.

[0068] In the electronic equipment support fixture 1 of this embodiment, when the monitor M is supported by the monitor support part 12, the center of gravity of the entire electronic equipment support fixture 1 in the front-to-back direction in a plan view is located within the front-to-back dimensional range of the upright part 62. This configuration allows for stable weight balance in the front-to-back direction of the electronic equipment support unit 1 when the monitor M is mounted. This improves the installation stability of the electronic equipment support unit 1, even when the portable power storage device B is mounted.

[0069] In the electronic equipment support fixture 1 of this embodiment, the grounding portion 22 is a caster. This configuration allows the electronic equipment support fixture 1 to be moved smoothly on the mounting surface F. This improves usability.

[0070] (Second Embodiment) Figure 8 is a perspective view of the electronic equipment support fixture 1 according to the second embodiment. In the electronic equipment support fixture 1 shown in Figure 8, the stand body 31 of the base 11 comprises a pair of upright parts 62, a lower storage part 200, and an upper connecting part 201.

[0071] Each upright section 62 is equipped with a pair of vertical rods 210 arranged facing each other in the front-rear direction. Each vertical rod 210 is formed in an L-shape in plan view and extends upward from the leg frame 21.

[0072] The lower storage section 200 is formed in a box shape that opens forward. The lower storage section 200 is spanned between the lower ends of each vertical unit 42 and is supported from below by the leg frame 21. The lower storage section 200 is attached to the corresponding upright sections 62 at the side walls 200a located at both ends in the left-right direction. The lower storage section 200 is attached to the leg frame 21 at the bottom wall 200b. The power supply section 13 is embedded in the bottom wall 200b. The power supply section 13 is located in the center of the bottom wall 200b in both the left-right and front-rear directions. A portable energy storage device B can be mounted vertically in the power supply section 13. In this case, the power supply section 13 holds the portable energy storage device B such that the center of gravity of the portable energy storage device B in a plan view is located within the front-rear dimensional range of the upright section 62.

[0073] The upper connecting section 201 connects the upper ends of each upright section 62 in the left-right direction.

[0074] Thus, in the electronic equipment support fixture 1 of the second embodiment, the power supply unit 13 can support the portable energy storage device B such that the center of gravity G of the portable energy storage device B is positioned within the front-to-back dimensional range of the base 11. This configuration allows for stable weight balance in the front-to-back direction of the electronic equipment support fixture 1, regardless of the presence or absence of the portable energy storage device B. This improves the installation stability of the electronic equipment support fixture 1, even when the portable energy storage device B is installed.

[0075] (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 equipment support fixture 1, but the configuration is not limited to this. The electronic equipment support fixture may be a fixture with a tabletop, such as a table or shelf. The electronic equipment support fixture 1 may support various electronic devices other than the monitor M (such as projectors and electronic display boards). In the embodiment described above, the base 11 was configured to have a pair of left and right upright portions 62, but the configuration is not limited to this. There may be only one upright portion 62. In this case, the portable energy storage device B may be mounted at a position adjacent to the single upright portion in the left-right direction, within the front-rear dimensional range of the upright portion. 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.

[0076] 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. Alternatively, the power supply unit 13 may be directly fixed to the leg frame 21. In the embodiments described above, the electronic equipment support fixture 1 was described in a configuration that allows it to move on the installation surface F via casters, but the configuration is not limited to this. The electronic equipment support fixture 1 may also be configured without casters.

[0077] In the embodiment described above, a configuration was described in which the leg body 10 is equipped with a wiring housing section 23, but the embodiment is not limited to this configuration. In the embodiment described above, a configuration was described in which the entire leg body 10 (wiring housing section 23) protrudes from the base 11 on both sides in the front-rear direction, but the configuration is not limited to this. The leg body 10 only needs to have its ground contact section 22 grounded on both sides in the front-rear direction relative to the base 11.

[0078] In the embodiments described above, a configuration comprising a wiring housing section 23 capable of accommodating wiring was described, but the configuration is not limited to this. In the embodiment described above, a configuration was described that includes a power supply unit 13 capable of supplying power from the portable energy storage device B to various electronic devices, but the configuration is not limited to this. In addition to the power supply unit 13, the portable energy storage device B may also be provided with a charging unit. In the embodiment described above, a configuration in which the portable energy storage device B is mounted vertically was explained, but the configuration is not limited to this. The portable energy storage device B may also be mounted horizontally (with its longitudinal direction facing horizontally).

[0079] 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]

[0080] 1: Electronic equipment support fixtures 10: Leg body 11: Base 12: Monitor support section (electronic device support section) 22: Grounding part 43: Upper shelf (upper connecting section) 62: Standing part 201: Upper connection part B: Portable energy storage device F: Installation surface G: Center of gravity M: Monitor (electronic device)

Claims

1. A base that extends in the vertical direction, The base is provided with an electronic device support portion on which the electronic device is supported, The base has a base with ground contact portions that make contact with the installation surface at positions that extend outwards on both sides in the front-rear direction, and the legs protrude from the lower end of the base on both sides in the front-rear direction, The device comprises a power storage device support portion provided on at least one of the base portion and the leg portion, which is located below the electronic equipment support portion, and which supports a portable power storage device that supplies power to the electronic equipment, The aforementioned power storage device support portion is an electronic equipment support fixture capable of supporting the portable power storage device such that the center of gravity of the portable power storage device is positioned within the front-to-back dimensional range of the base portion of at least one of the aforementioned members.

2. The electronic equipment support fixture according to claim 1, wherein the energy storage device support portion is provided on the leg body.

3. The base comprises a pair of upright portions that extend vertically, facing each other in the left-right direction. The electronic equipment support fixture according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the energy storage device support portion is provided between the pair of upright portions.

4. The base portion includes an upper connecting portion that connects the upper ends of the pair of upright portions in the left-right direction, The electronic equipment support fixture according to claim 3, wherein the leg body connects the lower ends of the pair of upright parts in the left-right direction.

5. The electronic device support fixture according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein, in a state in which the electronic device is supported by the electronic device support portion, the center of gravity of the electronic device support fixture in the front-to-back direction in a plan view is located within the front-to-back dimensional range of the base portion.

6. The electronic equipment support fixture according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the grounding portion is a caster.

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