Display fixture with tabletop

Abstract

To provide a furniture unit with a top plate that is resistant to lateral shaking from both the front-to-back and left-to-right directions, while also ensuring ample legroom. [Solution] The tabletop-equipped furniture 1 of the embodiment comprises a tabletop 2 having an upward-facing work surface, and a plurality of legs 3L, 3R arranged on the floor surface and supporting the tabletop 2 from below. The plurality of legs 3L, 3R include a left leg 3L that supports the left side of the tabletop 2 in a plan view, and a right leg 3R that supports the right side of the tabletop 2. Each of the left leg 3L and the right leg 3R has, in a plan view, a first leg portion 31 extending in the front-rear direction, and a second leg portion 32 connected to the first leg portion 31 and extending in the left-right direction, and positioned off-center in either the front-rear direction or the center of the tabletop 2 in the front-rear direction. In a plan view, a lower limb space 41B, 42B capable of accommodating the user's lower limbs is formed between the edge of the tabletop 2 opposite to the side on which the second leg portion 32 is positioned in the front-rear direction, and the second leg portion 32 of each of the left leg 3L and the right leg 3R.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a furniture with a top board.

Background Art

[0002] In workspaces such as offices and public facilities, large furniture with a top board that has a wide work surface and allows multiple users to perform work tasks is known. Also, there is a configuration in which a reinforcing member extending in the left - right direction is provided at the center of a leg panel extending in the front - rear direction to form legs having a T - shape in plan view, making it strong against lateral swaying in both the front - rear and left - right directions (see Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the configuration disclosed in Patent Document 1, since the reinforcing member is arranged at the center of the top board in the front - rear direction, there is a problem that the lower - limb space of the user in the front - rear direction becomes narrow.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a furniture with a top board that is strong against lateral swaying from two directions, namely the front - rear and left - right directions, and can secure a wide lower - limb space.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] (1) A furniture with a tabletop according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a tabletop having an upward-facing work surface, and a plurality of legs arranged on the floor surface and supporting the tabletop from below, wherein the plurality of legs include a left leg that supports the left side of the tabletop and a right leg that supports the right side of the tabletop in a plan view, and each of the left leg and the right leg has, in a plan view, a first leg portion extending in the front-rear direction and a second leg portion connected to the first leg portion and extending in the left-right direction, and positioned at a location offset to either the front-rear or right-rear direction from the center of the tabletop in the front-rear direction, and in a plan view, a leg space capable of accommodating the user's lower limbs is formed between the edge of the tabletop opposite to the side on which the second leg portion is positioned in the front-rear direction and the second leg portion of each of the left leg and the right leg. According to this embodiment, since the combined shape of the first and second legs in each leg extends in both the front-to-back and left-to-right directions, the structure becomes resistant to lateral shaking in both directions. Furthermore, since the second leg is positioned biased to either the front-to-back or left-to-right direction of the tabletop, a wide legroom in the front-to-back direction can be secured for users who are using the tabletop from the side opposite to where the second leg is positioned. Therefore, it is possible to provide a tabletop-equipped furniture that is resistant to lateral shaking from both the front-to-back and left-to-right directions, and that also provides a wide legroom.

[0007] (2) In the embodiment of (1) above, a lower limb space capable of accommodating the user's lower limbs may be formed between the edge of the tabletop on the side where the second leg is positioned in the front-rear direction and the second leg of each of the left leg and the right leg in a plan view. According to this embodiment, since a lower limb space is formed in front of and behind the second leg of each leg, the lower limb space can be used from both sides in the front-to-back direction of the tabletop.

[0008] (3) In the embodiment of (1) or (2) above, the second leg portion of the left leg body may extend to the right from the front or rear end of the first leg portion of the left leg body in the plan view, and the second leg portion of the right leg body may extend to the left from the front or rear end of the first leg portion of the right leg body in the plan view. According to this embodiment, compared to the case where the second leg portion of each leg body extends outward in the left-right direction from the front or rear end of the first leg portion, the load balance is improved and tipping over can be suppressed.

[0009] (4) In the embodiment of (3) above, the second leg portion of the left leg body may extend to the right from the front end of the first leg portion of the left leg body in the plan view and be positioned near the front edge of the top plate, and the second leg portion of the right leg body may extend to the left from the rear end of the first leg portion of the right leg body in the plan view and be positioned near the rear edge of the top plate. According to this embodiment, compared to the case where the second leg portion extends inward in the left-right direction from the same end of the front or rear end of the first leg portion in each leg body (symmetrical arrangement in plan view), the load balance is improved and tipping over can be suppressed.

[0010] (5) In the embodiment of (3) or (4) above, the first leg of the left leg body may be positioned near the left edge of the top plate in the plan view, and the first leg of the right leg body may be positioned near the right edge of the top plate in the plan view. According to this embodiment, by positioning the first legs of each leg body near the left and right edges of the tabletop, tipping over can be suppressed compared to the case where the first legs of each leg body are positioned near the center of the tabletop in the left-right direction.

[0011] (6) In the embodiment of (5) above, the left and right edges of the tabletop include a curved shape that bulges outward in the plan view, and the first leg portions of the left and right leg bodies may include a shape that conforms to the curved shape of the left and right edges in the plan view. According to this embodiment, when the left and right edges of the tabletop have a curved shape in a plan view, the distance between the first leg of each leg and the left and right edges of the tabletop can be kept constant along the curved shape, thereby providing greater stability and preventing tipping.

[0012] (7) In the embodiment of (6) above, the shortest distance from the left edge forming the curved shape to the first leg of the left leg body in the plan view may be less than or equal to the distance in the front-rear direction from the front edge of the tabletop to the second leg of the left leg body. According to this embodiment, the shortest distance from the left edge, which has a curved shape in plan view, to the first leg of the left leg body is longer than the front-to-back distance from the front edge of the tabletop to the second leg of the left leg body, compared to the case where this distance is longer. This provides greater stability and reduces the risk of tipping over.

[0013] (8) In the embodiment of (6) or (7) above, the shortest distance from the right edge forming the curved shape to the first leg of the right leg body in the plan view may be less than or equal to the distance in the front-rear direction from the rear edge of the tabletop to the second leg of the right leg body. According to this embodiment, the shortest distance from the right edge, which has a curved shape in plan view, to the first leg of the right leg body is longer than the front-to-back distance from the rear edge of the tabletop to the second leg of the right leg body, compared to the case where this distance is longer. This provides greater stability and reduces the risk of tipping over.

[0014] (9) In any embodiment of (1) to (8) above, in the plan view, a space may be formed between the left leg and the right leg in the left-right direction that does not partition the space below the top plate in the front-rear direction. According to this embodiment, tall workers with long legs, or workers who wish to sit with their legs extended, can suitably use the lower limb space (including the space connecting the left and right legs in the left-right direction in the front-back direction) to perform their work, and the risk of falling can be suppressed. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] According to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a furniture with a top plate that is resistant to lateral shaking from two directions, front-to-back and left-to-right, and that can secure ample legroom. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0016] [Figure 1] A perspective view of the fixture with a tabletop according to the embodiment. [Figure 2] Top view of the fixture with a tabletop according to the embodiment. [Figure 3] A bottom view of the fixture with a top plate according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] A diagram showing an example of the dimensions of a fixture with a tabletop according to the embodiment. [Figure 5]Bottom view of the ceiling fixture according to the first modification of the embodiment. [Figure 6] Bottom view of the ceiling fixture according to the second modification of the embodiment. [Figure 7] Bottom view of the ceiling fixture according to the third modification of the embodiment. [Figure 8] Bottom view of the ceiling fixture according to the fourth modification of the embodiment. [Figure 9] Bottom view of the ceiling fixture according to the fifth modification of the embodiment. [Figure 10] Bottom view of the ceiling fixture according to the sixth modification of the embodiment. [Figure 11] Bottom view of the ceiling fixture according to the seventh modification of the embodiment. [Figure 12] Bottom view of the ceiling fixture according to the eighth modification of the embodiment.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0017] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, expressions indicating relative or absolute arrangements such as "parallel", "orthogonal", "center", "coaxial", etc. not only strictly mean such arrangements, but also include states where there are tolerances or relative displacements with angles and distances that can obtain the same function. In the drawings used in the following description, in order to make each member recognizable in size, the scale of each member may be changed and shown.

[0018] <Ceiling fixture> FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the ceiling fixture 1 according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a top view of the ceiling fixture 1 according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the ceiling fixture 1 according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the dimensions of the ceiling fixture 1 according to the embodiment. Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4 together, the ceiling fixture 1 is placed on the floor surface F. For example, the ceiling fixture 1 is installed in an office, a public facility, or the like. Note that the installation location of the ceiling fixture 1 is not limited to the above and can be changed as appropriate.

[0019] In the following explanation, the XYZ coordinate system will be shown in each figure as a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system. In the XYZ coordinate system, the Z axis direction is the vertical direction. The vertical direction is the direction perpendicular to the floor surface F on which the fixture with a top plate 1 is placed (corresponding to the up and down direction). The +Z side is the upper side and may be simply referred to as "up" below. The -Z side is the lower side and may be simply referred to as "down" below. The X axis direction is perpendicular to the Z axis direction and is the left-right direction of the fixture with a top plate 1 and may be simply referred to as the "width direction" below. The +X side is the right side of the fixture with a top plate 1 and may be simply referred to as "right side" below. The -X side is the left side of the fixture with a top plate 1 and may be simply referred to as "left side" below. The Y axis direction is perpendicular to the X axis direction and the Z axis direction and is the front-back direction of the fixture with a top plate 1. The +Y side is the rear side of the fixture with a top plate 1 and may be simply referred to as "rear side" below. -The Y side is the front side of the fixture with a top plate 1, and may hereafter be simply referred to as the "front side". Note that the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," and "right" are merely names used to describe the relative positional relationship of each part, and the actual arrangement may differ from the arrangement indicated by these names.

[0020] The furniture with a tabletop 1 is, for example, a desk. The furniture with a tabletop 1 comprises a tabletop 2 having an upward-facing work surface 2a, and a plurality of legs 3L, 3R that are placed on the floor surface F and support the tabletop 2 from below. The plurality of legs 3L, 3R are placed below the tabletop 2 and constitute a lower structure 3 that is placed on the floor surface F.

[0021] <Tabletop> The tabletop 2 is formed in a plate shape that follows the XY plane. In a plan view, the tabletop 2 is longer than its front-to-back dimension and has a left-to-right dimension that allows multiple people to work side by side. In the example shown in the figure, the tabletop 2 is formed in a plan view as a parallelogram with the left-to-right direction being the longer side, with one diagonal corner rounded. The tabletop 2 is connected to the upper part of the lower structure 3, for example, by bolts.

[0022] For example, the front-to-back dimension Ly of the tabletop 2 may be set in the range of 800 mm to 1200 mm. For example, the left-to-right dimension Lx of the tabletop 2 may be set in the range of 2400 mm to 3600 mm. Note that the front-to-back dimension Ly and left-to-right dimension Lx of the tabletop 2 are not limited to the above and can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0023] The tabletop 2, in a plan view, has a front edge 21 and a rear edge 22 that are spaced apart from each other in the front-to-back direction and extend in the left-to-right direction, and a left edge 23 and a right edge 24 that are spaced apart from each other in the left-to-right direction and extend in the front-to-back direction. Each of the front edge 21 and the rear edge 22 extends linearly in the left-to-right direction with dimensions that allow multiple people to work side by side. The linear shape includes not only straight lines but also shapes in which curves or irregularities are formed in part of the linear shape.

[0024] In the example shown in the figure, the front edge 21 and the rear edge 22 extend in a straight line parallel to each other in the left-right direction when viewed from above. The distance between the front edge 21 and the rear edge 22 in the front-rear direction corresponds to the front-rear dimension Ly of the top plate 2.

[0025] In the example shown in the figure, each of the front edge 21 and rear edge 22 has dimensions that allow three workers of the same build to stand side by side. Note that the number of workers who can use the front edge 21 and rear edge 22 is not limited to the above and can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0026] The leading edge 21 and the trailing edge 22 have different positional relationships between their corresponding ends in the left-right direction. In a plan view, the leading edge 21 and the trailing edge 22 are positioned with their corresponding ends offset from each other in the left-right direction. In the example shown in the figure, the lengths (left-right dimensions) of the leading edge 21 and the trailing edge 22 are the same, and their respective ends are offset from each other by the same amount in the left-right direction.

[0027] In the example shown in the figure, the front edge 21 and rear edge 22 are positioned such that, when three workers of the same build use them side by side, the worker using one edge 21(22) does not directly face the worker using the other edge 22(21). In the example shown in the figure, when viewed from the front or back, the head of the worker using one edge 21(22) does not overlap with the head of the worker using the other edge 22(21).

[0028] The left edge 23 and right edge 24 of the top plate 2 include, in plan view, a straight shape extending in the front-to-back direction and a curved shape bulging outward from the top plate 2. Curved edges 25 and 26, which form a curved shape in plan view, are connected to the outer edges in the left-right direction (the portion extending linearly in the front-to-back direction) of the left edge 23 and right edge 24. The curved edges 25 and 26 are positioned on at least one side in the left-right direction. In the example shown in the figure, the curved edges 25 and 26 are positioned on both sides in the left-right direction. The left edge 23 and right edge 24 connect the respective ends of the front edge 21 and rear edge 22.

[0029] Each of the left edge 23 and the right edge 24 extends between the ends of the front and rear edges 21 and 22, with a shorter dimension than the front and rear edges 21 and 22. Each curved edge 25 and 26 forms a space 15 into which at least some people other than the workers performing their duties at the left and right ends can enter. People other than the workers include those who have business with the workers or passersby.

[0030] "At least a part of a person" includes not only the whole or part of one person, but also the whole or part of multiple people. For example, the entire torsos of multiple people may be able to enter space 15, or only a part of the torso of one person may be able to enter. The planar size of space 15 is not limited to the above and can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0031] The outer edges of each left and right edge 23, 24 intersect the front and rear edges 21, 22 at a right or obtuse angle in a plan view. In the example shown in the figure, the outer edges of each left and right edge 23, 24 intersect (orthogonally) with the front and rear edges 21, 22 at a right angle in a plan view and extend linearly in the front-to-back direction. The outer edges of a pair of left and right edges 23, 24 extend linearly in the front-to-back direction parallel to each other in a plan view. In the example shown in the figure, the lengths (front-to-back dimensions) of the outer edges of each left and right edge 23, 24 are the same, and their respective ends are offset by the same amount in the front-to-back direction. The distance between the outer edges of a pair of left and right edges 23, 24 in the left-to-right direction corresponds to the left-to-right dimension Lx of the top plate 2.

[0032] Each curved edge 25, 26, in plan view, includes a curved shape that bulges outward from the top plate 2. In the example shown in the figure, each curved edge 25, 26, in plan view, connects to the end opposite to one front / rear edge 21(22) to which the outer edges of each left / right edge 23, 24 are connected, and to the end of the other front / rear edge 22(21), and curves outward in an arc shape.

[0033] In the example shown in the figure, in a plan view, the tangent lines at one end of each curved edge 25, 26 intersect with the extensions of the outer edges of each left and right edge 23, 24 at an obtuse angle, and the tangent lines at the other end of each curved edge 25, 26 intersect with the extensions of the other front and rear edges 21, 22 at an obtuse angle.

[0034] For example, the length (arc length) of each curved edge 25, 26 may be set within the range of 800 mm to 1000 mm. In the example shown in the figure, the lengths of each curved edge 25, 26 are the same. Note that the lengths of each curved edge 25, 26 are not limited to the above and can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0035] In the example shown in the figure, in a plan view, space 15 is formed by the extensions of the outer edges of each curved edge 25, 26 and each left and right edge 23, 24, and the extension of one front and rear edge 21 (22) that intersects with the extensions of the outer edges of each left and right edge 23, 24. In a plan view, space 15 is formed outside the portion of the top plate 2 where one diagonal corner of a parallelogram with the left-right direction as the longer side is rounded.

[0036] <Leg body> The multiple leg bodies 3L and 3R include a left leg body 3L that supports the left side of the tabletop 2 in a plan view, and a right leg body 3R that supports the right side of the tabletop 2. Since the leg bodies 3L and 3R support the load of the tabletop 2, etc., they should be made of a material with high strength and rigidity. The material used to form the leg bodies 3L and 3R can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0037] The legs 3L and 3R may have skirting boards or the like attached to them. The lower ends of the legs 3L and 3R may be provided with contact members (e.g., adjusters or casters) that come into contact with the floor surface F. In the example shown in the figure, each leg 3L and 3R is formed in a panel shape with a predetermined thickness and a part of it curved when viewed from above. Note that the shape of each leg 3L and 3R when viewed from above is not limited to the above and can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0038] The left leg unit 3L is positioned to the left of the center of the tabletop 2 in the left-right direction when viewed from above. In the example shown in the figure, the entire left leg unit 3L is positioned to the left of the center of the tabletop 2 in the left-right direction when viewed from above. The right leg unit 3R is positioned to the right of the center of the tabletop 2 in the left-right direction when viewed from above. In the example shown in the figure, the entire right leg unit 3R is positioned to the right of the center of the tabletop 2 in the left-right direction when viewed from above.

[0039] Each of the left leg body 3L and the right leg body 3R has, in plan view, a first leg portion 31 extending in the front-to-back direction, and a second leg portion 32 connected to the first leg portion 31 and extending in the left-to-right direction, and positioned off-center in the front-to-back direction from the center of the tabletop 2 in the front-to-back direction. In the example shown in the figure, the second leg portion 32 is positioned off-center to either the front edge 21 or the rear edge 22 from the center of the tabletop 2 in the front-to-back direction. In plan view, a lower limb space 41B, 42B capable of accommodating the user's lower limbs is formed between the edge of the tabletop 2 opposite to the side on which the second leg portion 32 is positioned in the front-to-back direction, and the second leg portion 32 of each of the left leg body 3L and the right leg body 3R.

[0040] In plan view, lower limb spaces 41A and 42A capable of accommodating the user's lower limbs are formed between the edge on the side where the second leg portion 32 is arranged in the front-rear direction of the top plate 2 and the second leg portions 32 of each of the left leg body 3L and the right leg body 3R. In the example of the figure, in plan view, lower limb spaces 41A and 41B capable of accommodating the user's lower limbs are formed between the front edge 21 and the rear edge 22 of the top plate 2 and the second leg portion 32 of the left leg body 3L. The second leg portion 32 of the left leg body 3L extends rightward from the front end portion or the rear end portion of the first leg portion 31 of the left leg body 3L in plan view. In the example of the figure, the second leg portion 32 of the left leg body 3L extends rightward from the front end portion of the first leg portion 31 of the left leg body 3L in plan view. The second leg portion 32 of the left leg body 3L is arranged near the front edge 21 of the top plate 2.

[0041] In plan view, the front-rear dimension S1A on the side of the lower limb space 41A is shorter than the front-rear dimension S1B on the side of the lower limb space 41B (S1A < S1B). The front-rear dimension S1A on the side of the lower limb space 41A corresponds to the front-rear dimension (shortest dimension) from the front edge 21 of the top plate 2 to the second leg portion 32 of the left leg body 3L in plan view. The front-rear dimension S1B on the side of the lower limb space 41B corresponds to the front-rear dimension (shortest dimension) from the rear edge 22 of the top plate 2 to the second leg portion 32 of the left leg body 3L.

[0042] In plan view, lower limb spaces 42A and 42B capable of accommodating the user's lower limbs are formed between the front edge 21 and the rear edge 22 of the top plate 2 and the second leg portion 32 of the right leg body 3R. The second leg portion 32 of the right leg body 3R extends leftward from the front end portion or the rear end portion of the first leg portion 31 of the right leg body 3R in plan view. In the example of the figure, the second leg portion 32 of the right leg body 3R extends leftward from the rear end portion of the first leg portion 31 of the right leg body 3R in plan view. The second leg portion 32 of the right leg body 3R is arranged near the rear edge 22 of the top plate 2.

[0043] In plan view, the front-rear dimension S2A on the side of the lower limb space 42A is shorter than the front-rear dimension S2B on the side of the lower limb space 42B (S2A < S2B). The front-rear dimension S2A on the side of the lower limb space 42A corresponds to the front-rear dimension (shortest dimension) from the rear edge 22 of the top plate 2 to the second leg portion 32 of the right leg body 3R in plan view. The front-rear dimension S​

[0044] In a plan view, a lower limb space 43 capable of accommodating the user's lower limbs is formed between the left edge 23 of the top plate 2 and the first leg portion 31 of the left leg body 3L. The first leg portion 31 of the left leg body 3L is arranged closer to the left edge 23 of the top plate 2 in a plan view.

[0045] In a plan view, the left - right dimension S3 (the left - right dimension on the side of the lower limb space 43) from the left edge 23 of the top plate 2 to the first leg portion 31 of the left leg body 3L is shorter than the front - rear dimension S1B (the front - rear dimension on the side of the lower limb space 41B) from the rear edge 22 of the top plate 2 to the second leg portion 32 of the left leg body 3L (S3 < S1B). The dimension S3 corresponds to the shortest dimension from the left edge 23 of the top plate 2 to the first leg portion 31 of the left leg body 3L in a plan view.

[0046] In a plan view, a lower limb space 44 capable of accommodating the user's lower limbs is formed between the right edge 24 of the top plate 2 and the first leg portion 31 of the right leg body 3R. The first leg portion 31 of the right leg body 3R is arranged closer to the right edge 24 of the top plate 2 in a plan view.

[0047] In a plan view, the left - right dimension S4 (the left - right dimension on the side of the lower limb space 44) from the right edge 24 of the top plate 2 to the first leg portion 31 of the right leg body 3R is shorter than the front - rear dimension S2B (the front - rear dimension on the side of the lower limb space 42B) from the front edge 21 of the top plate 2 to the second leg portion 32 of the right leg body 3R (S4 < S2B). The dimension S4 corresponds to the shortest dimension from the right edge 24 of the top plate 2 to the first leg portion 31 of the right leg body 3R in a plan view.

[0048] The first leg portions 31 of the left leg body 3L and the right leg body 3R include a shape along the curved shapes of the left edge 23 and the right edge 24 in a plan view. The first leg portions 31 of the left leg body 3L and the right leg body 3R include a linear shape extending in the front - rear direction and a curved shape bulging toward the curved edges 25, 26, inside the left edge 23 and the right edge 24 in a plan view.

[0049] In a plan view, the shortest dimension S5 from the curved left edge 25 (corresponding to the left curved edge 25) to the first leg portion 31 of the left leg body 3L is not more than the front - rear dimension S1A from the front edge 21 of the top plate 2 to the second leg portion 32 of the left leg body 3L (S5 ≤ S1A).

[0050] In a plan view, the shortest distance S6 from the curved right edge 26 (corresponding to the right curved edge 26) to the first leg portion 31 of the right leg body 3R is less than or equal to the front-to-back distance S2A from the rear edge 22 of the tabletop 2 to the second leg portion 32 of the right leg body 3R (S6 ≤ S2A).

[0051] In plan view, the left leg body 3L and the right leg body 3R each form a J shape. The J shape includes not only curved J shapes but also shapes in which curves or irregularities are formed on parts of the J shape. In plan view, the shapes of the left leg body 3L and the right leg body 3R are opposite in the left-right direction and are formed to be the same shape as each other. In plan view, the pair of J-shaped leg bodies 3L and 3R are arranged in a point-symmetrical bracket shape.

[0052] In a plan view, a space 11 is formed between the left leg 3L and the right leg 3R in the left-right direction, which does not partition the space 10 below the top plate 2 in the front-rear direction. In other words, a space 11 that communicates in the front-rear direction is formed between the left leg 3L and the right leg 3R in the left-right direction. In the example shown in the figure, the space 11 communicates in the front-rear direction across the space between the right end of the left leg 3L and the left end of the right leg 3R in the left-right direction.

[0053] <Effects and Effects> As described above, the tabletop-equipped furniture 1 of the above embodiment comprises a tabletop 2 having an upward-facing work surface 2a, and a plurality of legs 3L, 3R arranged on the floor surface F and supporting the tabletop 2 from below. The plurality of legs 3L, 3R include a left leg 3L that supports the left side of the tabletop 2 in a plan view, and a right leg 3R that supports the right side of the tabletop 2. Each of the left leg 3L and the right leg 3R has, in a plan view, a first leg portion 31 extending in the front-rear direction, and a second leg portion 32 connected to the first leg portion 31 and extending in the left-right direction, and positioned off-center in either the front-rear direction or the center of the tabletop 2 in the front-rear direction. In a plan view, a lower limb space 41B, 42B capable of accommodating the user's lower limbs is formed between the edge of the tabletop 2 opposite to the side on which the second leg portion 32 is positioned in the front-rear direction, and the second leg portion 32 of each of the left leg 3L and the right leg 3R. With this configuration, the combined shape of the first leg portion 31 and the second leg portion 32 in each leg body 3L, 3R extends in both the front-to-back and left-to-right directions, making it resistant to lateral shaking in both directions. Furthermore, since the second leg portion 32 is positioned biased to either the front-to-back or left-to-right direction of the tabletop 2, a wide legroom 41B, 42B in the front-to-back direction can be secured for users using the tabletop 2 from the side opposite to where the second leg portion 32 is positioned. Therefore, it is possible to provide a tabletop-equipped furniture unit 1 that is resistant to lateral shaking from both the front-to-back and left-to-right directions, and that secures a wide legroom 41B, 42B.

[0054] In the above embodiment, in a plan view, lower limb spaces 41A and 42A capable of accommodating the user's lower limbs are formed between the edge of the tabletop 2 on the side where the second leg portion 32 is positioned in the front-rear direction and the respective second leg portions 32 of the left leg body 3L and the right leg body 3R. With this configuration, lower limb spaces 41A, 41B and 42A, 42B are formed in front of and behind the second leg portion 32 in each leg body 3L, 3R, so that the lower limb spaces 41A, 41B and 42A, 42B can be used from both sides in the front-to-back direction of the top plate 2.

[0055] In the above embodiment, the second leg portion 32 of the left leg body 3L extends to the right from the front or rear end of the first leg portion 31 of the left leg body 3L in a plan view. The second leg portion 32 of the right leg body 3R extends to the left from the front or rear end of the first leg portion 31 of the right leg body 3R in a plan view. With this configuration, compared to the case where the second leg portion 32 in each leg body 3L, 3R extends outward in the left-right direction from the front or rear end of the first leg portion 31, the load balance is improved and tipping over can be suppressed.

[0056] In the above embodiment, the second leg portion 32 of the left leg body 3L extends to the right from the front end of the first leg portion 31 of the left leg body 3L in a plan view and is positioned closer to the front edge 21 of the tabletop 2. The second leg portion 32 of the right leg body 3R extends to the left from the rear end of the first leg portion 31 of the right leg body 3R in a plan view and is positioned closer to the rear edge 22 of the tabletop 2. With this configuration, compared to the case where the second leg portion 32 in each leg body 3L, 3R extends inward in the left-right direction from the same end of the front or rear end of the first leg portion 31 (symmetrical arrangement in plan view), the load balance is improved and tipping over can be suppressed.

[0057] In the above embodiment, the first leg portion 31 of the left leg body 3L is positioned closer to the left edge 23 of the tabletop 2 in a plan view. The first leg portion 31 of the right leg body 3R is positioned closer to the right edge 24 of the tabletop 2 in a plan view. With this configuration, the first legs 31 of each leg 3L, 3R are positioned closer to the left and right edges 24 of the tabletop 2, which helps to suppress tipping compared to the case where the first legs 31 of each leg 3L, 3R are positioned closer to the center of the tabletop 2 in the left-right direction.

[0058] In the above embodiment, the left edge 23 and the right edge 24 of the tabletop 2 include a curved shape that bulges outward from the tabletop 2 in a plan view. The first leg portions 31 of the left leg body 3L and the right leg body 3R include a shape that follows the curved shape of the left edge 23 and the right edge 24 in a plan view. With this configuration, when the left and right edges 24 of the tabletop 2 have a curved shape in a plan view, the distance between the first leg portion 31 of each leg body 3L, 3R and the left and right edges 24 of the tabletop 2 can be kept constant along the curved shape, thus providing greater stability and preventing tipping.

[0059] In the above embodiment, in a plan view, the shortest distance S5 from the curved left edge 25 to the first leg portion 31 of the left leg body 3L is less than or equal to the front-to-back distance S1A from the front edge 21 of the tabletop 2 to the second leg portion 32 of the left leg body 3L (S5 ≤ S1A). With this configuration, the shortest distance S5 from the left edge 25, which has a curved shape in plan view, to the first leg portion 31 of the left leg body 3L is longer than the front-to-back distance S1A from the front edge 21 of the tabletop 2 to the second leg portion 32 of the left leg body 3L, resulting in greater stability and reduced risk of tipping over.

[0060] In the above embodiment, in a plan view, the shortest distance S6 from the curved right edge 26 to the first leg portion 31 of the right leg body 3R is less than or equal to the front-to-back distance S2A from the rear edge 22 of the tabletop 2 to the second leg portion 32 of the right leg body 3R (S6 ≤ S2A). With this configuration, the shortest distance S6 from the right edge 26, which has a curved shape in plan view, to the first leg portion 31 of the right leg body 3R is longer than the front-to-back distance S2A from the rear edge 22 of the tabletop 2 to the second leg portion 32 of the right leg body 3R, resulting in greater stability and reduced risk of tipping over.

[0061] In the above embodiment, in a plan view, a space 11 is formed between the left leg body 3L and the right leg body 3R in the left-right direction, which does not partition the space 10 below the top plate 2 in the front-rear direction. This configuration allows tall workers with long legs or those who wish to sit with their legs extended to work comfortably using the lower limb space (including the space 11 that connects the left leg body 3L and the right leg body 3R in the front-to-back direction) while also preventing falls.

[0062] <Variation> In the above embodiment, the tabletop was described as being formed in a shape where, in plan view, it is a parallelogram with the longer sides in the left-right direction and one diagonal corner rounded, but it is not limited to this. For example, the tabletop may be formed in a circular shape in plan view. The plan view shape of the tabletop can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0063] In the above embodiment, an example was given in which, in a plan view, a lower limb space capable of accommodating the user's lower limbs is formed between the edge of the tabletop on the side where the second legs are located in the front-rear direction and the second legs of the left and right legs, but the embodiment is not limited to this. For example, a skirt board or the like may be provided between the edge of the tabletop on the side where the second legs are located in the front-rear direction and the second legs of the left and right legs, in a plan view. In a plan view, it is sufficient that a lower limb space capable of accommodating the user's lower limbs is formed between the edge of the tabletop on the side opposite to where the second legs are located in the front-rear direction and the second legs of the left and right legs, in a plan view. In a plan view, the manner in which a lower limb space capable of accommodating the user's lower limbs is formed between the edge of the tabletop on the side where the second legs are located in the front-rear direction and the second legs of the left and right legs can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0064] In the above embodiment, the second leg of the left leg body extends to the right from the front or rear end of the first leg of the left leg body in a plan view, and the second leg of the right leg body extends to the left from the front or rear end of the first leg of the right leg body in a plan view. However, the embodiment is not limited to this. For example, in each leg body, the second leg may extend outward in the left-right direction from the front or rear end of the first leg. The manner in which the second leg extends from the first leg can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0065] In the above embodiment, the second leg portion of the left leg body extends to the right from the front end of the first leg portion of the left leg body in a plan view and is positioned near the front edge of the tabletop, and the second leg portion of the right leg body extends to the left from the rear end of the first leg portion of the right leg body in a plan view and is positioned near the rear edge of the tabletop. However, the embodiment is not limited to this. For example, in each leg body, the second leg portion may extend inward in the left-right direction from the same end of the front or rear end of the first leg portion. For example, the left and right leg bodies may be arranged symmetrically in a plan view. The manner in which the second leg portion extends in each leg body can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0066] In the above embodiment, the first leg of the left leg body is positioned near the left edge of the tabletop in a plan view, and the first leg of the right leg body is positioned near the right edge of the tabletop in a plan view. However, the invention is not limited to this example. For example, the first leg of each leg body may be positioned near the center of the tabletop in the left-right direction. The arrangement of the first leg of each leg body relative to the tabletop can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0067] In the above embodiment, the left and right edges of the tabletop include a curved shape that bulges outward in a plan view, and the first legs of the left and right legs include a shape that follows the curved shape of the left and right edges in a plan view. However, the embodiment is not limited to this. For example, the left and right edges of the tabletop may extend linearly and parallel to each other in the front-to-back direction in a plan view. For example, the first legs of the left and right legs may extend linearly and parallel to each other in the front-to-back direction in a plan view. For example, at least one of the left and right edges of the tabletop does not have to include a curved shape in a plan view. For example, at least one of the first legs of the left and right legs does not have to include a shape that follows the curved shape of the left and right edges in a plan view. The plan view shapes of the left and right edges of the tabletop, and the first legs of the left and right legs, can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0068] In the above embodiment, an example was given in which the shortest distance from the curved left edge to the first leg of the left leg in a plan view is less than or equal to the front-to-back distance from the front edge of the tabletop to the second leg of the left leg. However, the embodiment is not limited to this example. For example, the shortest distance from the curved left edge to the first leg of the left leg in a plan view may be longer than the front-to-back distance from the front edge of the tabletop to the second leg of the left leg. The dimensional relationship between the curved left edge to the first leg of the left leg in a plan view and the front edge of the tabletop to the second leg of the left leg can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0069] In the above embodiment, an example was given in which the shortest distance from the curved right edge to the first leg of the right leg in a plan view is less than or equal to the front-to-back distance from the rear edge of the tabletop to the second leg of the right leg. However, the embodiment is not limited to this example. For example, the shortest distance from the curved right edge to the first leg of the right leg in a plan view may be longer than the front-to-back distance from the rear edge of the tabletop to the second leg of the right leg. The dimensional relationship between the curved right edge to the first leg of the right leg and the rear edge of the tabletop to the second leg of the right leg in a plan view can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0070] In the above embodiment, an example was described in which, in a plan view, a space is formed between the left and right leg bodies in the left-right direction, without partitioning the space below the tabletop in the front-rear direction. However, the embodiment is not limited to this. For example, in a plan view, a partition member that partitions the space below the tabletop in the front-rear direction may be provided between the left and right leg bodies in the left-right direction. Alternatively, an auxiliary leg, such as a separate intermediate leg, may be provided between the left and right leg bodies in the left-right direction. The installation method of the partition member or leg bodies can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0071] As shown in Figure 5, the top plate 102 may be formed in a shape where, in plan view, the other diagonal corner (the opposite diagonal to the top plate 2 shown in Figure 3) of a parallelogram with the left-right direction as the longer side is rounded. In plan view, the pair of J-shaped legs 103L and 103R may be arranged in a point-symmetrical bracket shape (a bracket shape opposite to the legs 3L and 3R shown in Figure 3).

[0072] As shown in Figure 6, the top plate 202 may have a shorter left-right dimension in a plan view than the top plate 102 shown in Figure 5. In a plan view, the pair of J-shaped legs 203L and 203R may be arranged in a point-symmetrical bracket shape (a bracket shape with a shorter left-right dimension than the legs 103L and 103R shown in Figure 5). The right end of the left leg 203L and the left end of the right leg 203R may be arranged so as to overlap each other when viewed from the front-to-back direction.

[0073] As shown in Figure 7, the tabletop 302 may be formed in a rectangular shape (in the example shown, a rectangle that is long in the left-right direction) when viewed from above. When viewed from above, the left leg 303L and the right leg 303R may each be L-shaped. The L-shape includes not only a right-angled L, but also shapes in which curves or irregularities are formed on part of the L. When viewed from above, the pair of L-shaped legs 303L and 303R may be arranged in a point-symmetrical bracket shape. As shown in Figure 8, the right end of the left leg body 403L and the left end of the right leg body 403R may be positioned so that they overlap each other when viewed from the front-to-back direction.

[0074] As shown in Figure 9, in each leg 503L, 503R, the second leg portion 32 may extend inward in the left-right direction from the same front or rear end (in the example shown, the front ends) of the first leg portion 31. In a plan view, the pair of L-shaped legs 503L, 503R may be arranged symmetrically with respect to the left-right center line of the rectangular tabletop as the axis of symmetry. As shown in Figure 10, in a plan view, the pair of L-shaped legs 603L and 603R may form a bracket shape with point symmetry and be arranged along one diagonal of the rectangular top plate.

[0075] As shown in Figure 11, each leg body 703L, 703R may further comprise an auxiliary leg portion 733. The auxiliary leg portion 733 may be connected in plan view to at least one of the first leg portion 31 and the second leg portion 32 of each leg body 703L, 703R (in the example shown, both the first leg portion 31 and the second leg portion 32). The auxiliary leg portion 733 may be provided in plan view at the inner ends in the front-rear direction and the inner ends in the left-right direction of the pair of L-shaped leg bodies 703L, 703R.

[0076] As shown in Figure 12, the second leg portion 32 of the left leg body 803L may extend to the right from near the front end of the first leg portion 31 of the left leg body 803L in a plan view. The second leg portion 32 of the right leg body 803L may extend to the left from near the rear end of the first leg portion 31 of the right leg body 803R in a plan view. The portion of the first leg portion 31 of each leg body 803L, 803R that extends outward in the front-rear direction than the second leg portion 32 may function as an auxiliary leg portion. The configuration of each leg is not limited to the above and can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0077] For example, the plan view shape of each leg is not limited to the L-shape or J-shape described above, but may be any other shape. For example, the plan view shape of each leg may be an angular shape with two obtuse angles (a J-shape without a curved shape). For example, in a plan view, each leg may have a first leg portion that extends linearly from one side in the front-rear direction to the other side, and then extends linearly inward in the left-right direction and toward the other side in the front-rear direction, and a second leg portion that is connected to the other end of the first leg portion and extends linearly inward in the left-right direction. For example, in a plan view, each leg may have a first leg portion that extends linearly from one side in the front-rear direction to the other side, and a second leg portion that is connected to the other end of the first leg portion and extends linearly inward in the left-right direction and toward the other side in the front-rear direction, and then extends linearly inward in the left-right direction. The planar shape of each leg is not limited to the above and can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0078] In the above embodiment, the fixture with a top surface was described using the example of a desk, but it is not limited to this. For example, the fixture with a top surface may be a table, counter, shelf, etc. The form of the fixture with a top surface can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0079] Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited thereto, and additions, omissions, substitutions, and other modifications of the configuration are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention, and the above-described modifications can be combined as appropriate. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0080] 1… Display unit with tabletop 2,102,202,302… Tabletop 2a…Work surface 3L,103L,203L,303L,403L,503L,603L,703L,803L...Left leg body 3R,103R,203R,303R,403R,503R,603R,703R,803R…Right leg body 21…Lead edge 22… Trailing edge 23…Left edge 24…Right edge 25…Left-curved edge (left edge with a curved shape) 26...Right-curved edge (right edge with a curved shape) 31...1st leg 32...Second leg 41A, 41B, 42A, 42B…Lower limb space F…Floor surface S1A...The front-to-back dimension from the front edge of the tabletop to the second leg of the left leg body. S2A...The front-to-back dimension from the rear edge of the tabletop to the second leg of the right leg body. S5... The shortest distance from the curved left edge to the first leg of the left leg body. S6... The shortest distance from the curved right edge to the first leg of the right leg body.

Claims

1. A tabletop with an upward-facing work surface, It comprises a plurality of legs positioned on the floor surface and supporting the top plate from below, The aforementioned multiple leg bodies, in plan view, The left leg supports the left side of the aforementioned tabletop, Includes a right leg that supports the right side of the top plate, Each of the left leg and the right leg, in the plan view, A first leg extending in the front-to-back direction, It has a second leg portion that is connected to the first leg portion and extends in the left-right direction, and is positioned at a location that is off-center in either the front-rear direction or the center of the tabletop in the front-rear direction, In the plan view, a lower limb space capable of accommodating the user's lower limbs is formed between the edge of the tabletop opposite to the side on which the second leg is positioned in the front-to-back direction, and the second leg of each of the left and right leg bodies. Display unit with a tabletop.

2. In the plan view, a lower limb space capable of accommodating the user's lower limbs is formed between the edge of the tabletop on the side where the second leg portion is positioned in the front-to-back direction and the second leg portion of each of the left and right leg bodies. The fixture with a tabletop as described in claim 1.

3. The second leg portion of the left leg body extends to the right from the front or rear end of the first leg portion of the left leg body in the plan view. The second leg portion of the right leg body extends to the left from the front or rear end of the first leg portion of the right leg body in the plan view. A fixture with a tabletop according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The second leg portion of the left leg body extends to the right from the front end of the first leg portion of the left leg body in the plan view and is positioned near the front edge of the top plate. The second leg portion of the right leg body extends to the left from the rear end of the first leg portion of the right leg body in the plan view and is positioned near the rear edge of the top plate. The fixture with a tabletop as described in claim 3.

5. The first leg portion of the left leg body is positioned near the left edge of the top plate in the plan view, The first leg portion of the right leg body is positioned towards the right edge of the top plate in the plan view. The fixture with a tabletop as described in claim 3.

6. The left and right edges of the top plate include a curved shape that bulges outward in the plan view of the top plate. The first leg portions of the left and right leg bodies include a shape that conforms to the curved shape of the left and right edges in the plan view. The fixture with a tabletop as described in claim 5.

7. In the aforementioned plan view, the shortest distance from the curved left edge to the first leg of the left leg body is less than or equal to the distance in the front-to-back direction from the front edge of the tabletop to the second leg of the left leg body. The fixture with a tabletop as described in claim 6.

8. In the aforementioned plan view, the shortest distance from the curved right edge to the first leg of the right leg body is less than or equal to the distance in the front-to-back direction from the rear edge of the tabletop to the second leg of the right leg body. The fixture with a tabletop as described in claim 6.

9. In the aforementioned plan view, a space is formed between the left leg and the right leg in the left-right direction, where the space below the top plate is not partitioned in the front-rear direction. A fixture with a tabletop according to claim 1 or 2.

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