Display fixture with tabletop

Abstract

We provide furniture with a tabletop that can accommodate both long hours of focused work and the need to secure space for meetings. [Solution] The furniture with a top plate 1 of the embodiment comprises a top plate 2 and a lower structure 3 positioned below the top plate 2 and on the floor surface. The lower structure 3 comprises a plurality of partition members 31 to 34 that, in a plan view, are spaced apart from each other in the front-to-back direction and partition the space 10 below the top plate 2 in the front-to-back direction, and whose positional relationship in the left-to-right direction differs from each other in at least a portion of the space. The plurality of partition members 31 to 34 include a first partition member 31 positioned in front of the center of the top plate 2 in the front-to-back direction in a plan view, and a second partition member 32 positioned behind the center of the top plate 2 in the front-to-back direction. In a plan view, lower limb spaces 41A, 41B and 42A, 42B capable of accommodating the lower limbs of an office worker are formed between the front-to-back edges 21, 22 of the top plate 2 and the first partition member 31, and between the front-to-back edges 21, 22 of the top plate 2 and the second partition member 32.

Description

Technical Field

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

Background Art

[0002] In office spaces such as offices and public facilities, there is known a large furniture with a top plate that has a wide work surface and allows multiple users to perform work tasks. Such furniture with a top plate may have a top plate that can be used from both sides in the front-rear direction, and may have a curtain plate provided at the center in the front-rear direction below the top plate in order to suppress the exposure of the lower limbs of the workers (see Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] ? In the furniture with a top plate disclosed in Patent Document 1, when another user sits in the front, it may be distracting and difficult to work with concentration for a long time. Also, when shifting from individual work where one person concentrates on work alone to group work where multiple people hold meetings etc., if the furniture with a top plate is full with workers doing individual work, it may not be possible to secure a space where multiple people can work such as for meetings. In such a case, it may be troublesome to move to another meeting space or wait until a seat becomes available.

[0005] <00​​​​​​(1) A piece of furniture with a tabletop according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a tabletop having an upward-facing work surface, and a lower structure positioned below the tabletop and on the floor, wherein the tabletop has dimensions in the left-right direction that allow multiple workers to work side by side in a plan view, and the lower structure comprises a plurality of partition members that are spaced apart from each other in the front-rear direction and partition the space below the tabletop in the front-rear direction, and whose positional relationship in the left-right direction differs from each other in at least a portion thereof, wherein the plurality of partition members include a first partition member positioned in front of the center of the tabletop in the front-rear direction in a plan view, and a second partition member positioned behind the center of the tabletop in the front-rear direction, wherein a lower limb space capable of accommodating the lower limbs of the workers is formed between the front-rear edges of the tabletop and the first partition member, and between the front-rear edges of the tabletop and the second partition member in a plan view. In this embodiment, the first partition member is biased towards the front and the second partition member is biased towards the rear, and a long legroom space and a short legroom space are formed in front of and behind the partition members. In this case, users who wish to perform work for a long period of time are encouraged to work on the side with the long legroom space. On the other hand, it is possible to prevent other workers from coming to the side with the short legroom space. Furthermore, since the positional relationship of the first and second partition members differs from each other in at least a part of the left-right direction, multiple workers are encouraged to work in diagonal positions. This prevents other users from performing individual work for a long time in front of each worker, so that each worker can concentrate on their individual work for a long time. On the other hand, since the seat in front of the worker is encouraged to remain empty, a meeting space can be secured for other users to use when a worker wishes to have a meeting with them. Therefore, it is possible to provide a furniture with a tabletop that can accommodate both long periods of concentrated work and the securing of meeting space.

[0007] (2) In the embodiment of (1) above, the first partition member is positioned to the left of the center of the top plate in the left-right direction in the plan view, the second partition member is positioned to the right of the center of the top plate in the left-right direction in the plan view, and the plurality of partition members further include a third partition member extending backward from the left end of the first partition member, and a fourth partition member extending forward from the right end of the second partition member, and a lower limb space capable of accommodating the user's lower limbs may be formed between the left edge of the top plate and the third partition member, and between the right edge of the top plate and the fourth partition member in the plan view. According to this embodiment, the third partition member can conceal the lower limbs of an office worker who has placed their legs in the lower limb space behind the first partition member from the left side. Furthermore, the fourth partition member can conceal the lower limbs of an office worker who has placed their legs in the lower limb space in front of the second partition member from the right side.

[0008] (3) In the embodiment of (2) above, the left-right dimension from the left edge of the top plate to the third partition member in the plan view may be shorter than the front-rear dimension from the rear edge of the top plate to the first partition member. According to this embodiment, the legroom on the side of the third partition member to the side of the worker is set to be narrow, which helps to discourage other users from staying there for extended periods. In addition, the seat on the side of the third partition member to the side of the worker is encouraged to remain empty, thus securing space for meetings.

[0009] (4) In the embodiment of (2) or (3) above, the left-right dimension from the right edge of the top plate to the fourth partition member in the plan view may be shorter than the front-rear dimension from the front edge of the top plate to the second partition member. According to this embodiment, the legroom on the side of the fourth partition member to the side of the worker is set to be narrow, which helps to discourage other users from staying there for extended periods. In addition, the seat on the side of the fourth partition member to the side of the worker is encouraged to remain empty, thus securing space for meetings.

[0010] (5) In any of the embodiments of (2) to (4) above, at least one of the shapes formed by combining the first partition member and the third partition member, and the shapes formed by combining the second partition member and the fourth partition member, may be J-shaped or L-shaped in a plan view. According to this embodiment, the lower limbs of the worker can be concealed from the front and sides by a combination of a J-shape or L-shape in plan view.

[0011] (6) In any of the embodiments of (1) to (5) above, in the plan view, a space is formed between the first partition member and the second partition member in the left-right direction, which 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 leg space (including the space connecting the left-right space between the first partition member and the second partition member in the front-back direction) to perform their work. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] According to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a furniture unit with a tabletop that can accommodate both long hours of focused work and the provision of space for meetings. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0013] [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] A bottom view of a fixture with a top plate, representing a first modified example of the embodiment. [Figure 6] A bottom view of a fixture with a top plate, representing a second modified example of the embodiment. [Figure 7] A bottom view of a fixture with a top plate, representing a third modified example of the embodiment. [Figure 8] A bottom view of a fixture with a top plate, representing a fourth modified example of the embodiment.

Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0014] 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, for example, "parallel", "orthogonal", "center", "coaxial", etc. not only strictly mean such arrangements, but also include states in which they are relatively displaced with tolerances and angles or 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.

[0015] <Furniture with a top board> FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the furniture 1 with a top board according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a top view of the furniture 1 with a top board according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the furniture 1 with a top board according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the dimensions of the furniture 1 with a top board according to the embodiment. Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4 together, the furniture 1 with a top board is placed on the floor surface F. For example, the furniture 1 with a top board is installed in an office, a public facility, or the like. Note that the installation location of the furniture 1 with a top board is not limited to the above and can be changed as appropriate.

[0016] In the following description, an XYZ coordinate system is shown as a three-dimensional orthogonal coordinate system in each figure as appropriate. 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 ceiling fixture 1 is placed (corresponding to the up and down direction). The +Z side is the upper side, and may be simply referred to as "upper" hereinafter. The -Z side is the lower side, and may be simply referred to as "lower" hereinafter. The X-axis direction is a direction orthogonal to the Z-axis direction, and is the left and right direction of the ceiling fixture 1, and may be referred to as the "width direction" hereinafter. The +X side is the right side of the ceiling fixture 1, and may be simply referred to as "right side" hereinafter. The -X side is the left side of the ceiling fixture 1, and may be simply referred to as "left side" hereinafter. The Y-axis direction is a direction orthogonal to the X-axis direction and the Z-axis direction, and is the front and back direction of the ceiling fixture 1. The +Y side is the rear side of the ceiling fixture 1, and may be simply referred to as "rear side" hereinafter. The -Y side is the front side of the ceiling fixture 1, and may be simply referred to as "front side" hereinafter. Note that upper, lower, front side, rear side, left side, and right side are simply names for explaining the relative positional relationship of each part, and the actual arrangement relationship, etc. may be an arrangement relationship, etc. other than the arrangement relationship, etc. indicated by these names.

[0017] The ceiling fixture 1 is, for example, a desk. The ceiling fixture 1 includes a ceiling 2 having a work surface 2a facing upward, and a lower structure 3 disposed below the ceiling 2 and disposed on the floor surface F.

[0018] <Ceiling> The ceiling 2 is formed in a plate shape along the XY plane. The ceiling 2 has dimensions in the left and right direction that allow a plurality of operators to line up and use it in plan view. In the example of the figure, the dimension of the ceiling 2 in the left and right direction is longer than the dimension of the ceiling 2 in the front and back direction. In the example of the figure, the ceiling 2 is formed in a shape in which one diagonal of a parallelogram having the left and right direction as the long side is rounded in plan view. The ceiling 2 is connected to the upper part of the lower structure 3, for example, by bolts or the like.

[0019] 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.

[0020] The top plate 2 has edges 21 and 22 in the front-to-back direction and edges 23 and 24 in the left-to-right direction. The front-to-back edges 21 and 22 are spaced apart from each other in the front-to-back direction when viewed from above. Each edge 21 and 22 extends linearly in the left-to-right direction, having dimensions that allow multiple workers to sit 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 straight line.

[0021] In the example shown in the figure, the front-to-back edges 21 and 22 extend linearly in the left-to-right direction, parallel to each other, when viewed from above. The distance between the front-to-back edges 21 and 22 corresponds to the front-to-back dimension Ly of the top plate 2.

[0022] In the example shown in the diagram, each edge 21, 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 each edge 21, 22 is not limited to the above and can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0023] The edges 21 and 22 in the front-to-back direction have different positional relationships with their corresponding ends in the left-to-right direction. In a plan view, the front-to-back edges 21 and 22 are positioned with their corresponding ends offset from each other in the left-to-right direction. In the example shown in the figure, the lengths (left-to-right dimensions) of each edge 21 and 22 are the same, and their respective ends are offset from each other by the same amount in the left-to-right direction.

[0024] In the example shown in the diagram, the edges 21 and 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 diagram, 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).

[0025] Curved edges 25 and 26, which form a curved shape in plan view, are connected to the left-right edges 23 and 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-right edges 23 and 24 and the curved edges 25 and 26 connect to each of the ends of the front-back edges 21 and 22.

[0026] Each left and right edge 23, 24 and each curved edge 25, 26 extends between the ends of the front and rear edges 21, 22 by a shorter dimension than the front and rear edges 21, 22. Each curved edge 25, 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.

[0027] "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.

[0028] Each left and right edge 23, 24 intersects the front and rear edges 21, 22 at a right or obtuse angle in a plan view. In the example shown in the figure, each left and right edge 23, 24 intersects (orthogonally) the front and rear edges 21, 22 at a right angle in a plan view and extends linearly in the front-to-back direction. In a plan view, a pair of left and right edges 23, 24 extend linearly in the front-to-back direction parallel to each other. In the example shown in the figure, the lengths (front-to-back dimensions) 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 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.

[0029] 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 each left / right edge 23, 24 is connected, and to the end of the other front / rear edge 22(21), and curves outward in an arc shape.

[0030] In the example shown in the figure, in a plan view, the tangent lines at one end of each curved edge 25, 26 intersect the extensions of the left and right edges 23, 24 at an obtuse angle, and the tangent lines at the other end of each curved edge 25, 26 intersect the extensions of the other front and rear edges 21, 22 at an obtuse angle.

[0031] 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.

[0032] In the example shown in the figure, in a plan view, space 15 is formed by the curved edges 25, 26, the extensions of the left and right edges 23, 24, and the extension of one of the front and rear edges 21 (22) that intersects with the extensions of the left and right edges 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.

[0033] <Lower structure> The lower structure 3 is installed on the floor surface F. The lower structure 3 includes, for example, support legs (support structures) that support loads such as the top plate 2, and a curtain plate or the like. The support structure that constitutes the lower structure 3 may be formed of a material with high strength and rigidity in order to support the load of the top plate 2 and the like. The forming material of the lower structure 3 can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0034] In plan view, the lower structure 3 includes a plurality of partition members 31 to 34 that are spaced apart from each other in the front-rear direction to partition the lower space 10 below the top plate 2 in the front-rear direction, and at least a part of the positional relationship in the left-right direction is different from each other. The partition members 31 to 34 may function as support legs that support loads such as the top plate 2, for example, or may be configured to include a curtain plate or the like in addition to the support legs. A contact member (for example, an adjuster or a caster) that contacts the floor surface F may be provided at the lower end of the support leg.

[0035] In the example of the figure, each of the partition members 31 to 34 is formed in a panel shape having a predetermined thickness and being partially curved in plan view. Note that the plan view shape of each of the partition members 31 to 34 is not limited to the above and can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0036] The plurality of partition members 31 to 34 include a first partition member 31 disposed in front of the center in the front-rear direction of the top plate 2 and a second partition member 32 disposed behind the center in the front-rear direction of the top plate 2 in plan view.

[0037] In plan view, lower limb spaces 41A and 41B capable of accommodating the lower limbs of the operator are formed between the front and rear edges 21 and 2 of the top plate 2 and the first partition member 31. In plan view, the front-rear dimension S1A on the lower limb space 41A side is shorter than the front-rear dimension S1B on the lower limb space 41B side (S1A < S1B). The front-rear dimension S1A on the lower limb space 41A side corresponds to the front-rear dimension (shortest dimension) from the front edge 21 of the top plate 2 to the first partition member 31 in plan view. The front-rear dimension S1B on the lower limb space 41B side corresponds to the front-rear dimension (shortest dimension) from the rear edge 22 of the top plate 2 to the first partition member 31.

[0038] In plan view, between both end edges 21 and 22 in the front-rear direction of the top plate 2 and the second partition member 32, lower limb spaces 42A and 42B capable of accommodating the lower limbs of an operator are formed. In plan view, the front-rear dimension S2A on the lower limb space 42A side is shorter than the front-rear dimension S2B on the lower limb space 42B side (S2A < S2B). The front-rear dimension S2A on the lower limb space 42A side corresponds to the front-rear dimension (the shortest dimension) from the rear end edge 22 of the top plate 2 to the second partition member 32 in plan view. The front-rear dimension S2B on the lower limb space 42B side corresponds to the front-rear dimension (the shortest dimension) from the front end edge 21 of the top plate 2 to the second partition member 32.

[0039] The first partition member 31 is arranged on the left side of the center in the left-right direction of the top plate 2 in plan view. In the example of the figure, the entire first partition member 31 is arranged on the left side of the center in the left-right direction of the top plate 2 in plan view. The second partition member 32 is arranged on the right side of the center in the left-right direction of the top plate 2 in plan view. In the example of the figure, the entire second partition member 32 is arranged on the right side of the center in the left-right direction of the top plate 2 in plan view.

[0040] The plurality of partition members 31 to 34 further include a third partition member 33 extending rearward from the left end portion of the first partition member 31 and a fourth partition member 34 extending forward from the right end portion of the second partition member 32. In plan view, a lower limb space 43 capable of accommodating the lower limbs of a user is formed between the left end edge 23 of the top plate 2 and the third partition member 33. In plan view, a lower limb space 44 capable of accommodating the lower limbs of a user is formed between the right end edge 24 of the top plate 2 and the fourth partition member 34.

[0041] In plan view, the left-right dimension S3 (the left-right dimension on the lower limb space 43 side) from the left end edge 23 of the top plate 2 to the third partition member 33 is shorter than the front-rear dimension S1B (the front-rear dimension on the lower limb space 41B side) from the rear end edge 22 of the top plate 2 to the first partition member 31 (S3 < S1B). The dimension S3 corresponds to the shortest dimension from the left end edge 23 of the top plate 2 to the third partition member 33 in plan view.

[0042] In plan view, the left-right dimension S4 from the right end edge 24 of the top plate 2 to the fourth partition member 34 (the left-right dimension on the lower limb space 44 side) is shorter than the front-back dimension S2B from the front end edge 21 of the top plate 2 to the second partition member 32 (the front-back dimension on the lower limb space 42B side) (S4 < S2B). The dimension S4 corresponds to the shortest dimension from the right end edge 24 of the top plate 2 to the fourth partition member 34 in plan view.

[0043] In plan view, at least one of the shapes formed by combining the first partition member 31 and the third partition member 33, and the shape formed by combining the second partition member 32 and the fourth partition member 34 is J-shaped. The J-shaped includes not only a curved J but also a shape in which curves, concavities and convexities, etc. are formed in a part of the J.

[0044] In the example of the figure, in plan view, both the shape formed by combining the first partition member 31 and the third partition member 33, and the shape formed by combining the second partition member 32 and the fourth partition member 34 are J-shaped. The combined shapes of each pair have opposite left-right directions and are formed in the same shape as each other. In plan view, the pair of J-shaped combined shapes are arranged in a point-symmetric square bracket shape.

[0045] In plan view, a space 11 that does not partition the lower space 10 of the top plate 2 in the front-back direction is formed between the first partition member 31 and the second partition member 32 in the left-right direction. That is, a space 11 that communicates in the front-back direction is formed between the first partition member 31 and the second partition member 32 in the left-right direction. In the example of the figure, the space 11 communicates in the front-back direction across the left-right direction between the right end of the first partition member 31 and the left end of the second partition member 32.

[0046] <Function and effect> As described above, the furniture with a tabletop 1 of the above embodiment comprises a tabletop 2 having an upward-facing work surface 2a, and a lower structure 3 positioned below the tabletop 2 and on the floor surface F. In plan view, the tabletop 2 has dimensions in the left-right direction that allow multiple workers to work side by side. In plan view, the lower structure 3 comprises a plurality of partition members 31 to 34 that are spaced apart from each other in the front-rear direction, partitioning the space 10 below the tabletop 2 in the front-rear direction, and having different positional relationships in the left-right direction for at least a portion of each other. The plurality of partition members 31 to 34 include, in plan view, a first partition member 31 positioned in front of the center of the tabletop 2 in the front-rear direction, and a second partition member 32 positioned behind the center of the tabletop 2 in the front-rear direction. In a plan view, lower limb spaces 41A, 41B and 42A, 42B capable of accommodating the lower limbs of an employee are formed between the front-to-back edges 21, 22 of the top plate 2 and the first partition member 31, and between the front-to-back edges 21, 22 of the top plate 2 and the second partition member 32. In this configuration, the first partition member 31 is biased towards the front and the second partition member 32 is biased towards the rear, and two legroom spaces are formed in front of and behind the partition members 31 and 32: one with a longer front-to-back dimension (41B, 42B) and the other with a shorter front-to-back dimension (41A, 42A). In this case, users who wish to perform work for extended periods are encouraged to work in the legroom space 41B, 42B with the longer front-to-back dimension. On the other hand, it is possible to prevent other workers from coming to the legroom space 41A, 42A with the shorter front-to-back dimension. Furthermore, because the positional relationship of the first partition member 31 and the second partition member 32 differs from each other in at least a portion of the left-to-right direction, multiple workers are encouraged to work in diagonal positions. This prevents other users from performing individual work for extended periods directly in front of each worker, allowing each worker to concentrate on their individual work for longer periods. On the other hand, since the seat directly in front of the worker is encouraged to remain empty, a meeting space can be secured for other users if the worker wishes to hold a meeting with them. Therefore, it is possible to provide a furniture unit with a tabletop that can accommodate both long hours of focused work and the securing of meeting space.

[0047] In the above embodiment, the first partition member 31 is positioned to the left of the center of the top plate 2 in the left-right direction when viewed from above. The second partition member 32 is positioned to the right of the center of the top plate 2 in the left-right direction when viewed from above. The plurality of partition members 31 to 34 further include a third partition member 33 extending backward from the left end of the first partition member 31, and a fourth partition member 34 extending forward from the right end of the second partition member 32. In a plan view, lower limb spaces 43 and 44 capable of accommodating the user's lower limbs are formed between the left edge 23 of the top plate 2 and the third partition member 33, and between the right edge 24 of the top plate 2 and the fourth partition member 34. With this configuration, the third partition member 33 can conceal the lower limbs of an office worker who has placed their legs in the rear leg space relative to the first partition member 31 from the left side. In addition, the fourth partition member 34 can conceal the lower limbs of an office worker who has placed their legs in the front leg space relative to the second partition member 32 from the right side.

[0048] In the above embodiment, in a plan view, the left-right dimension S3 from the left edge 23 of the top plate 2 to the third partition member 33 is shorter than the front-rear dimension S1B from the rear edge 22 of the top plate 2 to the first partition member 31 (S3 <S1B)。 With this configuration, the legroom 43 on the side of the third partition member 33 to the side of the worker is set to be narrow, which helps to discourage other users from staying there for extended periods. In addition, the seats on the side of the third partition member 33 to the side of the worker are encouraged to remain empty, thus securing space for meetings.

[0049] In the above embodiment, in a plan view, the left-right dimension S4 from the right edge 24 of the top plate 2 to the fourth partition member 34 is shorter than the front-rear dimension S2B from the front edge 21 of the top plate 2 to the second partition member 32 (S4 <S2B)。 With this configuration, the legroom 44 on the side of the fourth partition member 34 to the side of the worker is set to be narrow, thus discouraging other users from staying there for extended periods. In addition, the seats on the side of the fourth partition member 34 to the side of the worker are encouraged to remain empty, thus securing space for meetings.

[0050] In the above embodiment, in a plan view, at least one of the shapes formed by combining the first partition member 31 and the third partition member 33, and the shape formed by combining the second partition member 32 and the fourth partition member 34, is J-shaped. This configuration allows the lower limbs of the worker to be concealed from the front and sides by a J-shaped arrangement in plan view. Furthermore, the first partition member 31 and the third partition member 33, as well as the second partition member 32 and the fourth partition member 34, form a J-shaped support structure in plan view that supports the top plate 2, each extending in two directions, the X and Y directions. Therefore, it has higher rigidity as a support structure compared to straight panel legs in plan view.

[0051] In the above embodiment, in a plan view, a space 11 is formed between the first partition member 31 and the second partition member 32 in the left-right direction, which does not partition the space 10 below the top plate 2 in the front-rear direction. With this configuration, tall workers with long legs, or workers who wish to sit with their legs extended, can comfortably use the legroom (including the space 11 that connects the left-right space between the first partition member 31 and the second partition member 32 in the front-back direction) to perform their work.

[0052] <Variation> In the above embodiment, an example was given in which the left-right dimension of the tabletop is longer than the front-to-back dimension, but this is not limited to this example. For example, the left-right dimension of the tabletop may be shorter than or equal to the front-to-back dimension. The dimensional relationship between the left-right and front-to-back dimensions of the tabletop can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0053] 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.

[0054] In the above embodiment, the first partition member is positioned to the left of the center of the tabletop in the left-right direction in a plan view, the second partition member is positioned to the right of the center of the tabletop in the left-right direction in a plan view, and the plurality of partition members further include a third partition member extending backward from the left end of the first partition member and a fourth partition member extending forward from the right end of the second partition member, and in a plan view, a lower limb space capable of accommodating the user's lower limbs is formed between the left edge of the tabletop and the third partition member, and between the right edge of the tabletop and the fourth partition member, but the embodiment is not limited to this. For example, the plurality of partition members may be configured without at least one of the third partition member and the fourth partition member. The configuration of the plurality of partition members can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0055] In the above embodiment, an example was given in which, in a plan view, the left-right dimension from the left edge of the tabletop to the third partition member is shorter than the front-to-back dimension from the rear edge of the tabletop to the first partition member, but the embodiment is not limited to this. For example, in a plan view, the left-right dimension from the left edge of the tabletop to the third partition member may be longer than the front-to-back dimension from the rear edge of the tabletop to the first partition member. The dimensional relationship between the legroom on the first partition member side of the worker and the legroom on the third partition member side of the worker can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0056] In the above embodiment, an example was given in which, in a plan view, the left-right dimension from the right edge of the tabletop to the fourth partition member is shorter than the front-to-back dimension from the front edge of the tabletop to the second partition member, but the embodiment is not limited to this. For example, in a plan view, the left-right dimension from the right edge of the tabletop to the fourth partition member may be longer than the front-to-back dimension from the front edge of the tabletop to the second partition member. The dimensional relationship between the legroom on the side of the second partition member on the worker's side and the legroom on the side of the fourth partition member on the worker's side can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0057] In the above embodiment, an example was given in which, in plan view, at least one of the combined shape of the first partition member and the third partition member, and the combined shape of the second partition member and the fourth partition member, is J-shaped, but the embodiment is not limited to this. For example, in plan view, at least one of the combined shape of the first partition member and the third partition member, and the combined shape of the second partition member and the fourth partition member, may be L-shaped. The L-shape includes not only right-angled L-shapes, but also shapes in which curves, irregularities, etc., are formed on part of the L-shape.

[0058] As shown in Figure 5, in plan view, the combined shape of the first partition member 131 and the third partition member 133, and the combined shape of the second partition member 132 and the fourth partition member 134, may both be L-shaped. In plan view, the combined shape of the first partition member and the third partition member, and the combined shape of the second partition member and the fourth partition member are not limited to those described above and can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0059] In the above embodiment, an example was described in which, in a plan view, a space is formed between the first partition member and the second partition member in the left-right direction, and the space below the top plate is not partitioned in the front-to-back direction. However, the embodiment is not limited to this. For example, in a plan view, a partition member that partitions the space below the top plate in the front-to-back direction may be provided between the first partition member and the second partition member in the left-right direction. The manner in which the partition members are installed can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0060] As shown in Figure 6, the multiple partition members 231, 232 may be configured to partition the space below the top plate in the front-to-back direction, spaced apart from each other in the front-to-back direction, and may consist of two partition members 231, 232 with different positional relationships in the left-to-right direction. Both of the two partition members 231, 232 may have a linear shape extending in the left-to-right direction in a plan view. As shown in Figure 7, in a plan view, the multiple partition members 331, 332 may be arranged to partition the space below the top plate in the front-to-back direction. The right end of the first partition member 331 and the left end of the second partition member 332 may be arranged to overlap each other when viewed from the front-to-back direction. As shown in Figure 8, in a plan view, the combined shape of the multiple partition members 431, 432, 433 may have a crank shape. The right end of the first partition member 431 and the left end of the second partition member 432 may be connected to both ends of a partition member 433 that extends linearly in the front-to-back direction in a plan view. The configuration of the multiple partition members is not limited to the above and can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0061] In the above embodiment, the fixture with a top was described using the example of a desk, but it is not limited to this. For example, the fixture with a top may be a table, counter, shelf, etc. The form of the fixture with a top can be changed according to the design specifications.

[0062] 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]

[0063] 1… Display unit with tabletop 2… Tabletop 2a…Work surface 3…Substructure 21…Front edge 22...Rear edge 23…Left edge 24...Right edge 31,131,231,331,431...First partition member 32,132,232,332,432…Second partition member 33,133...Third partition member 34,134…Fourth partition member 41A, 41B, 42A, 42B, 43, 44...Lower limb space F…Floor surface S1B... Dimension in the front-to-back direction from the rear edge of the top panel to the first partition member. S2B...The front-to-back dimension from the front edge of the top panel to the second partition member. S3...The horizontal dimension from the left edge of the top panel to the third partition member. S4...The horizontal dimension from the right edge of the top panel to the fourth partition member.

Claims

1. A tabletop with an upward-facing work surface, It comprises a lower structure positioned below the top plate and positioned on the floor surface, The aforementioned tabletop, in a plan view, has dimensions in the left-right direction that allow multiple workers to use it side by side. The lower structure comprises, in a plan view, a plurality of partition members spaced apart from each other in the front-to-back direction, dividing the space below the top plate in the front-to-back direction, and having different positional relationships in at least a portion of the left-to-right direction. The aforementioned plurality of partition members, in the plan view, A first partition member positioned in front of the center of the top plate in the front-to-back direction, It includes a second partition member positioned behind the center of the top plate in the front-to-back direction, In the plan view, a lower limb space capable of accommodating the lower limbs of the worker is formed between the front and rear edges of the top plate and the first partition member, and between the front and rear edges of the top plate and the second partition member. Display unit with a tabletop.

2. The first partition member is positioned to the left of the center of the top plate in the left-right direction in the plan view, The second partition member is positioned to the right of the center of the top plate in the left-right direction in the plan view, The aforementioned plurality of partition members are A third partition member extending backward from the left end of the first partition member, The present invention further includes a fourth partition member extending forward from the right end of the second partition member, In the aforementioned plan view, a lower limb space capable of accommodating the user's lower limbs is formed between the left edge of the top plate and the third partition member, and between the right edge of the top plate and the fourth partition member. The fixture with a tabletop as described in claim 1.

3. In the aforementioned plan view, the dimension in the left-right direction from the left edge of the top plate to the third partition member is shorter than the dimension in the front-rear direction from the rear edge of the top plate to the first partition member. The fixture with a tabletop as described in claim 2.

4. In the aforementioned plan view, the left-right dimension from the right edge of the top plate to the fourth partition member is shorter than the front-to-back dimension from the front edge of the top plate to the second partition member. The fixture with a tabletop according to claim 2 or 3.

5. In the plan view, at least one of the combined shapes of the first partition member and the third partition member, and the combined shapes of the second partition member and the fourth partition member, is J-shaped or L-shaped. The fixture with a tabletop according to claim 2 or 3.

6. In the plan view, a space is formed between the first partition member and the second partition member in the left-right direction, where the space below the top plate is not partitioned in the front-rear direction. A fixture with a top plate according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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