Display fixture with tabletop

Abstract

To provide a fixture with a top plate that offers excellent installation stability while minimizing any deterioration in its appearance. [Solution] The fixture with a top plate comprises a top plate having an upward-facing work surface, and support legs provided on the floor surface to support the top plate from below. The support legs are formed in a hollow box shape and have an internal space, and each leg comprises a leg body having an opening on at least one of its upper and lower end surfaces that communicates with the internal space, a weight housed in the internal space of the leg body, and a lid member that closes the opening.

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, furniture with a top board such as desks and tables is arranged for workers to perform work and meetings. Such furniture with a top board includes a top board having a work surface facing upward and support legs that support the top board from below.

[0003] By the way, in order to improve the installation stability of the furniture with a top board, a weight may be provided on the support legs. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration in which a balance weight (weight) is accommodated in a hollow portion of the support leg. In this configuration, in order to accommodate the weight in the hollow portion, an opening communicating with the hollow portion is formed in the panel forming the surface of the support leg, and this opening is opened and closed by an opening / closing portion.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, in the configuration disclosed in Patent Document 1, since the opening / closing portion for opening and closing the opening is exposed on the surface of the support leg, the appearance of the support leg is impaired. An object of the present invention is to provide a furniture with a top board that is excellent in installation stability while suppressing the impairment of the appearance.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following aspects. (1) A fixture with a top plate according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a top plate having an upward-facing work surface, and support legs provided on the floor surface and supporting the top plate from below, wherein the support legs are formed in the shape of a hollow box and have an internal space, and have an opening in at least one of the upper end surface and the lower end surface that communicates with the internal space, a weight housed in the internal space of the support legs, and a lid member that closes the opening. According to this embodiment, the installation stability of the fixture with a top plate can be improved by housing a weight in the internal space of the base. Since an opening communicating with the internal space is provided on at least one of the upper and lower ends of the base, the weight can be housed in the internal space of the base through this opening. Since the opening is provided on at least one of the upper and lower ends of the base, the lid member that closes the opening is also provided on at least one of the upper and lower ends of the base. The top plate overlaps the upper end of the base from above. The lower end of the base faces the floor. Therefore, the lid member is less likely to be exposed around the fixture with a top plate. As a result, it is possible to provide a fixture with a top plate that has excellent installation stability while minimizing damage to its appearance.

[0007] (2) In the fixture with a top plate according to the embodiment of (1) above, it is preferable that the leg body has the opening on the lower end surface, and the lid member covers the opening from below the leg body. According to this embodiment, since the opening is located on the lower end surface of the base body, when inserting or removing weights after assembling the fixture with a top plate, it is not necessary to remove the top plate, making the work easier.

[0008] (3) In a fixture with a top plate according to the embodiment of (1) or (2) above, the stand body is formed in the shape of a panel erected vertically on the floor surface, and the stand body has a frame portion that forms the skeleton of the stand body, a first plate material provided to cover the frame portion from one side in the thickness direction of the stand body, and a second plate material provided to cover the frame portion from the other side in the thickness direction of the stand body, and the frame portion comprises a lower frame material provided at the lower end of the stand body and extending in the extension direction of the stand body intersecting the thickness direction, an upper frame material provided at the upper end of the stand body and extending in the extension direction, and a pair of side frame materials extending vertically at both ends of the extension direction of the stand body and connecting the lower frame material and the upper frame material, and it is preferable that the opening is formed to penetrate vertically through either the upper frame material or the lower frame material. According to this embodiment, the internal space of the screen body is formed by being surrounded by a frame, a first plate material, and a second plate material. Openings can be easily formed as they only need to be formed so as to penetrate the upper or lower frame material of the frame in the vertical direction.

[0009] (4) In the fixture with a top plate according to the embodiment of (3) above, it is preferable that the frame portion is provided in multiple parts spaced apart in the extending direction, and each part comprises a vertical frame member extending vertically between the lower frame member and the upper frame member. In this embodiment, since multiple vertical frame members are provided in the frame section at intervals in the extending direction of the screen body, the internal space of the screen body is divided into multiple sections in the extending direction. By housing the weight in these multiple internal spaces divided in the extending direction, it is possible to suppress the weight from moving too much within the frame section when moving the fixture with a top plate, etc.

[0010] (5) In the fixture with a top plate according to the embodiment of (4) above, it is preferable that the frame portion comprises a horizontal frame member provided between the lower frame member and the upper frame member and extending in the direction of extension. In this embodiment, since horizontal frame members are provided in the frame section, the internal space of the screen body, which is divided into multiple sections by the vertical frame members, is divided vertically by the horizontal frame members. Therefore, when moving the fixture with a top plate, the movement of the weights housed in the internal space can be suppressed more effectively.

[0011] (6) In a fixture with a top plate according to any of the embodiments of (1) to (5) above, it is preferable that the fixture further comprises a bottom plate which is made of a material having a higher specific gravity than the base body and is provided along the lower end surface of the base body. According to this embodiment, by providing a bottom plate made of a material having a higher specific gravity than the main body of the support leg along the lower end surface of the main body of the support leg, this bottom plate also functions as a weight, thereby more effectively increasing the stability of the support leg's installation.

[0012] (7) In the fixture with a top plate according to the embodiment of (6) above, it is preferable that the bottom plate also serves as the lid member. According to this embodiment, the bottom plate also serves as the lid, thereby increasing the installation stability of the fixture with a top plate while suppressing an increase in the number of components constituting the fixture with a top plate.

[0013] (8) In a fixture with a top plate according to the embodiment of (6) or (7) above, it is preferable that the bottom plate is made of a material having higher rigidity than the base body and is provided along at least a part of the outer peripheral edge of the lower end surface of the base body. According to this embodiment, the bottom plate is formed of a material having higher rigidity than the bottom plate along at least a portion of the outer periphery of the lower end surface of the bottom plate. Therefore, if the lower limbs of an employee, a chair, a wagon, etc., collide with the bottom plate while it is separated from the floor by the ground contact member, damage to the bottom plate can be suppressed. As a result, the bottom plate combines the function of a weight and the function of a protective member for the bottom plate. Thus, the functionality of the furniture with a top plate can be enhanced while keeping the number of parts to a minimum. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] According to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a furniture with a top plate that has excellent installation stability while suppressing damage to the appearance.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0015] [Figure 1] It is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of a furniture with a top plate according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] It is a plan view of the above furniture with a top plate. [Figure 3] It is a perspective view showing the support legs of the above furniture with a top plate. [Figure 4] It is a plan view of the above support legs. [Figure 5] It is a perspective view showing the leg body, upper plate, and bottom plate of the above support legs. [Figure 6] It is a perspective view of the above leg body viewed from a direction different from that in FIG. 5. [Figure 7] It is a perspective view showing the above leg body. [Figure 8] It is a perspective view of the above leg body viewed obliquely downward. [Figure 9] It is a cross-sectional view of the above support legs viewed from the extending direction, and is a cross-sectional view taken along the line X-X in FIG. 4. [Figure 10] It is a perspective view showing the bottom plate and adjuster of the above support legs. [Figure 11] It is a plan view showing the support legs of a furniture with a top plate according to a modified example of an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] It is a plan view showing the support legs of a furniture with a top plate according to a modified example of an embodiment of the present invention.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0016] Hereinafter, a mode for implementing a furniture with a top plate according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to only this embodiment.

[0017] (Furniture with a top plate) Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of a fixture with a tabletop 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a plan view of the fixture with a tabletop 1. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the furniture with a tabletop 1 is placed on the floor surface F of a workspace in an office, public facility, etc. The furniture with a tabletop 1 comprises a tabletop 2 and a plurality of support legs 10. In the following description, in absolute coordinates, the direction perpendicular to the floor surface F is called the vertical direction Dv, and the two horizontal directions perpendicular to the vertical direction Dv are called the first direction X and the second direction Y, respectively.

[0018] (Tabletop) The top plate 2 is plate-shaped, extending along a plane that intersects the vertical direction Dv, and has an upward-facing work surface 2f. In this embodiment, the top plate 2, when viewed from above, is a parallelogram shape with the first direction X as the longer side, and one diagonal corner is rounded. The top plate 2 has a first edge 2a, a second edge 2b, a third edge 2c, a fourth edge 2d, and curved edges 2v, 2w. The first edge 2a and the second edge 2b are spaced apart in the second direction Y. Each of the first edge 2a and the second edge 2b extends linearly in the first direction X. Parts of the first edge 2a and the second edge 2b are offset from each other in the first direction X. The third edge 2c and the fourth edge 2d are spaced apart in the first direction X. Each of the third edge 2c and the fourth edge 2d extends in the second direction Y in the horizontal plane. The first edge 2a and the third edge 2c, and the second edge 2b and the fourth edge 2d are perpendicular when viewed from above. The first edge 2a and the fourth edge 2d, and the second edge 2b and the third edge 2c extend in directions perpendicular when viewed from above. The first edge 2a and the fourth edge 2d, and the second edge 2b and the third edge 2c are connected by curved edges 2v and 2w, which are curved in an arc shape when viewed from above.

[0019] (Support leg) Multiple support legs 10 are provided on the floor surface F and support the top plate 2 from below. In this embodiment, for example, two support legs 10 are provided. The number of multiple support legs 10 is not limited to two, but may be three or more. In this embodiment, the multiple support legs 10 are provided point-symmetrically with respect to a position C midway between the first direction X and the second direction Y of the top plate 2. The multiple support legs 10 have the same configuration except for their orientation. For this reason, in the following description, the configuration of one of the multiple support legs 10 will be explained, and components common to multiple support legs 10 will be denoted by the same reference numerals in the figure and their explanation will be omitted.

[0020] Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the support legs 10 of the above-mentioned tabletop-equipped fixture 1. Figure 4 is a plan view of the support legs 10. As shown in Figures 2 to 4, the support leg 10 is formed, for example, in a J-shape (or L-shape) when viewed from above, and integrally comprises a first portion 11 extending in a first direction X and a second portion 12 extending in an arc shape when viewed from above. As shown in Figure 2, the first portion 11 is positioned offset in the second direction Y with respect to the intermediate position C of the top plate 2. As shown in Figures 2 to 4, the first portion 11 extends linearly along the first direction X from one end 11a to the other end 11b. One end 12a of the second portion 12 is connected to the other end 11b of the first portion 11. The second portion 12 gradually curves in the second direction Y from one end 12a to the other end 12b. The other end 12b of the second portion 12 extends in the second direction Y. As shown in Figure 2, the other end 12b of the second portion 12 is positioned on the opposite side of the first portion 11 with respect to the intermediate position C in the second direction Y. Here, the relative coordinates of the support leg 10 in absolute coordinates are defined as follows: The direction in which the first part 11 extends horizontally is called the first extension direction D1, and the direction in which the second part 12 extends horizontally is called the second extension direction D2. The extension direction L is the direction in which the entire J-shaped support leg 10 extends, and which aligns with the first extension direction D1 in the first part 11 and the second extension direction D2 in the second part 12. In addition, in each of the first part 11 and the second part 12, the direction in the horizontal direction that intersects the first extension direction D1 and the second extension direction D2 is called the thickness direction Dt.

[0021] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the support leg 10 mainly comprises a leg body 13, a first surface material 15A, a second surface material 15B, cover members 20A and 20B, an upper plate 30, a bottom plate (lid member) 40, and a weight W.

[0022] (Script) Figure 5 is a perspective view showing the leg body 13, upper plate 30, and bottom plate 40 of the support leg 10. Figure 6 is a perspective view of the leg body 13 from a different direction than in Figure 5. Figure 7 is a perspective view showing the leg body 13. Figure 8 is a perspective view of the leg body 13 from diagonally below. Note that in Figure 5, the leg body 13 is equipped with a first surface material 15A, a second surface material 15B, and an upper plate 30, whereas in Figure 6, the first surface material 15A, the second surface material 15B, and the upper plate 30 have been removed from the leg body 13. In Figure 7, the second plate material 132B has been removed from the leg body 13. As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the slat body 13 is erected on the floor surface F along the vertical direction Dv. As shown in Figures 5 to 8, the slat body 13 is formed in a panel shape with the extension direction L as the longitudinal direction and the thickness direction Dt intersecting the extension direction L as the short direction. The slat body 13 forms the skeleton of the support legs 10 and is formed in a J shape when viewed from above. The slat body 13 is, for example, a hollow wooden box shape and comprises a frame section 131 assembled in a grid pattern, and a first plate material 132A and a second plate material 132B that are provided to cover the frame section 131 and form the outer surface of the slat body 13.

[0023] As shown in Figure 7, the frame section 131 is formed by combining multiple frame members to create the skeleton of the screen body 13. The frame section 131 comprises a lower frame member 133, an upper frame member 134, a pair of side frame members 135A and 135B, a vertical frame member 136, and a horizontal frame member 137. The frame section 131 is sandwiched between a first plate member 132A and a second plate member 132B.

[0024] As shown in Figures 7 and 8, the lower frame member 133 extends in the direction L of the extension of the screen body 13 at the lower end of the screen body 13. The lower frame member 133 is formed in a J shape when viewed from above. The lower frame member 133 is provided between the lower ends of the first plate member 132A and the second plate member 132B. The lower surface of the lower frame member 133 forms the lower end surface 13p of the screen body 13.

[0025] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the upper frame member 134 is provided spaced above the lower frame member 133. The upper frame member 134 extends in the direction L of extension of the screen body 13 at the upper end of the screen body 13. The upper frame member 134, like the lower frame member 133, is formed in a J-shape when viewed from above. The upper frame member 134 is provided between the upper ends of the first plate member 132A and the second plate member 132B. The upper surface of the upper frame member 134 forms the upper end surface 13q of the screen body 13.

[0026] As shown in Figures 5 to 8, a pair of side frame members 135A and 135B are provided at both ends (first end 13a and second end 13b) of the screen body 13 in the extending direction L, and each extends in the vertical direction Dv. The side frame members 135A and 135B are positioned at both ends of the first plate member 132A and the second plate member 132B in the extending direction L. The side frame member 135A is provided at the first end 13a on one side of the extension direction L of the script body 13. An end frame member 138A is provided on one side of the extension direction L relative to the side frame member 135A. When viewed from above, the end frame member 138A extends from the other side of the side frame member 135A in the thickness direction Dt to one side in the extension direction L.

[0027] The side frame member 135B is provided at the second end 13b on the other side of the extension direction L of the script body 13. On the other side of the extension direction L relative to the side frame member 135B, an end frame member 138B is provided. When viewed from above, the end frame member 138B extends from the other side of the thickness direction Dt of the side frame member 135B to the other side of the extension direction L.

[0028] As shown in Figure 7, the vertical frame members 136 and horizontal frame members 137 are provided in the area enclosed by the lower frame member 133, the upper frame member 134, and the pair of side frame members 135A and 135B.

[0029] The horizontal frame members 137 are provided between the lower frame member 133 and the upper frame member 134. In this embodiment, for example, two horizontal frame members 137 are provided. The number of horizontal frame members 137 is not limited to two; it may be one or three or more. Each horizontal frame member 137 has the same shape in plan view as the lower frame member 133 and the upper frame member 134, and extends in the extending direction L.

[0030] Multiple vertical frame members 136 are provided between side frame members 135A and 135B, spaced apart in the extending direction L. Each vertical frame member 136 extends in the vertical direction Dv. Vertical frame members 136 located at both ends in the extending direction L are in contact with the side frame members 135A and 135B. In the upper part of the screen body 13, each vertical frame member 136 is provided between the lower frame member 133 and the horizontal frame member 137. In the middle part of the vertical direction Dv of the screen body 13, each vertical frame member 136 is provided between adjacent horizontal frame members 137 in the vertical direction Dv. In the lower part of the screen body 13, each vertical frame member 136 is provided between the horizontal frame member 137 and the upper frame member 134. The vertical frame members 136 provided in each section are provided at equal pitches in the extending direction L, in positions where they overlap in a plan view. The number and arrangement of the vertical frame members 136 and horizontal frame members 137 are not limited to those described above and can be changed as appropriate.

[0031] As shown in Figures 7 and 8, the first plate material 132A is provided so as to cover the frame portion 131 from one side in the thickness direction Dt of the screen body 13. As shown in Figure 6, the second plate material 132B is provided so as to cover the frame portion 131 from the other side in the thickness direction Dt of the screen body 13.

[0032] As shown in Figure 7, such a screen body 13 has an internal space Sa surrounded by a lower frame member 133, an upper frame member 134, a pair of side frame members 135A and 135B, a first plate member 132A, and a second plate member 132B (see Figure 6). The internal space Sa is divided into several small compartments Sb by vertical frame members 136 and horizontal frame members 137.

[0033] As shown in Figures 7 and 8, the screen body 13 has an opening 139 that communicates with the internal space Sa. In this embodiment, the opening 139 is formed in the lower frame member 133 that forms the lower end surface 13p of the screen body 13. The opening 139 penetrates the lower frame member 133 in the vertical direction Dv. The opening 139 is formed in a rectangular shape, for example, with the extending direction L as the longer side and the thickness direction Dt as the shorter side when viewed from above. In this embodiment, the opening 139 is formed in the lower frame member 133 of the first portion 11 that extends in the extending direction L in the screen body 13. In the first portion 11, the lower frame member 133 extends linearly in the extending direction L, so the opening 139 is formed in a linear (rectangular) shape when viewed from above. In this embodiment, two openings 139 are formed so as to communicate with each of the two lowest sub-compartments Sb provided in the first portion 11. The number and position of the openings 139 can be changed as appropriate. There may be only one opening 139, or there may be two or more.

[0034] As shown in Figures 4 to 6, the screen body 13 has a first surface 13f facing one side in the thickness direction Dt, a second surface 13g facing the other side in the thickness direction Dt, a first end surface 13s facing one side in the extension direction L, and a second end surface 13t facing the other side in the extension direction L. The first end surface 13s and the second end surface 13t extend in the thickness direction Dt from the second surface 13g facing the other side in the thickness direction Dt. The first end surface 13s and the second end surface 13t are formed on a portion of the other side in the thickness direction Dt of the first end surface 13a on one side in the extension direction L and the second end surface 13b on the other side in the extension direction L, respectively. The support legs 10 are provided with their first side surface 13f facing inward towards the top plate 2 and their second side surface 13g facing outward towards the top plate 2.

[0035] (weight) As shown in Figure 7, the weight W is housed in the internal space Sa of the rig 13. The weight W is made of a metal, such as iron, and is made of a material with a higher specific gravity than the rig 13. The weight W is, for example, plate-shaped and is sized to allow insertion through the opening 139 when viewed from above. The weight W is housed in the internal space Sa from the outside of the rig 13 through the opening 139. The weight W is housed in at least one of two small compartments Sb that communicate with the opening 139.

[0036] (Wiring storage groove) As shown in Figures 2 to 5, in this embodiment, the screen body 13 has a first wiring groove 18A and a second wiring groove 18B. The first wiring groove 18A is formed at the first end 13a on one side of the screen body 13 in the extending direction L. The second wiring groove 18B is formed at the second end 13b on the other side of the screen body 13 in the extending direction L. Each of the first wiring groove 18A and the second wiring groove 18B extends in the vertical direction Dv. In this embodiment, each of the first wiring groove 18A and the second wiring groove 18B extends along the entire length of the screen body 13 in the vertical direction Dv.

[0037] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the first wiring groove 18A is formed on one side in the thickness direction Dt at the first end 13a. The first wiring groove 18A is formed on one side in the thickness direction Dt with respect to the first end face 13s. The first wiring groove 18A has a first groove-forming surface 18f that extends from the first side surface 13f to the other side in the thickness direction Dt when viewed from above, and a second groove-forming surface 18g that extends from the first end face 13s to the other side in the extension direction L when viewed from above. As shown in Figures 5 and 8, the first groove-forming surface 18f is the surface facing one side in the extension direction L (one side in the second direction Y) on the side frame member 135A. The second groove-forming surface 18g is the surface facing one side in the thickness direction Dt (one side in the first direction X) on the end frame member 138A. The first wiring groove 18A opens to one side in the thickness direction Dt and to one side in the extension direction L in the horizontal direction. The first wiring groove 18A opens to one side in the first direction X and to one side in the second direction Y.

[0038] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the second wiring groove 18B is formed on one side in the thickness direction Dt at the second end 13b. The second wiring groove 18B is formed on one side in the thickness direction Dt relative to the second end face 13t. The second wiring groove 18B has a first groove-forming surface 18j that extends from the first side surface 13f to the other side in the thickness direction Dt when viewed from above, and a second groove-forming surface 18k that extends from the second end face 13t to one side in the extension direction L when viewed from above. As shown in Figures 5 and 8, the first groove-forming surface 18j is the surface of the side frame member 135B that faces the other side in the extension direction L (one side in the first direction X). The second groove-forming surface 18k is the surface of the end frame member 138B that faces one side in the thickness direction Dt (one side in the second direction Y). The second wiring groove 18B opens to one side in the thickness direction Dt and to the other side in the extension direction L in the horizontal direction. The second wiring groove 18B opens to one side in the second direction Y and to one side in the first direction X.

[0039] (Surface material) Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view of the support leg 10 as seen from the extension direction L, and is a cross-sectional view taken along the XX arrow in Figure 4. As shown in Figures 4 and 9, the first surface material 15A is provided so as to cover at least the first side surface 13f of the script body 13 that faces one side in the thickness direction Dt. In this embodiment, the first surface material 15A is provided so as to cover the entire first side surface 13f. In this embodiment, the first surface material 15A is, for example, a metal plate with a coating applied to its surface. In addition to a metal plate, the first surface material 15A may also be a melamine resin plate, an appropriate cloth material, a resin plate, etc.

[0040] The second surface material 15B is provided so as to cover at least the second side surface 13g of the script body 13 that faces the other side in the thickness direction Dt. In this embodiment, the second surface material 15B is provided so as to cover the entire second side surface 13g. In addition to covering the entire second side surface 13g, the second surface material 15B may also cover at least a portion of the first end surface 13s and the second end surface 13t. In this embodiment, the second surface material 15B is, for example, a melamine resin plate having irregularities on its surface. In addition to a melamine resin plate with irregularities, the second surface material 15B may also be a smooth melamine resin plate, a metal plate, or an appropriate cloth material. Furthermore, the first surface material 15A and the second surface material 15B may be a mesh plate with multiple holes or openings, perforated metal, a sheet with a pattern printed on it, etc. Also, the first surface material 15a and the second surface material 15B may be formed from the same material.

[0041] (Cover component) As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the cover members 20A and 20B are detachably provided on the slat body 13 so as to cover the first wiring groove 18A and the second wiring groove 18B. Cover member 20A is provided on the first end 13a of the slat body 13 so as to cover the first wiring groove 18A. Cover member 20B is provided on the second end 13b of the slat body 13 so as to cover the second wiring groove 18B.

[0042] Each of the cover members 20A and 20B is made of a material having higher rigidity than the material forming the screen body 13, such as metal, and integrally comprises a cover body 21, a first locking portion 22, and a second locking portion 23.

[0043] The cover body 21 covers the first wiring groove 18A. The cover body 21 is a trough-shaped member that is shaped like a quarter-circle arc (or L-shape) in plan view and extends along the entire length of the vertical direction Dv in the main body 13. As shown in Figure 3, the cover body 21 has an upper wiring insertion part 25A and a lower wiring insertion part 25B that penetrate the cover body 21 and connect the inside and outside of the first wiring groove 18A. The upper wiring insertion part 25A is formed to be recessed downward from the upper end of the cover body 21. The lower wiring insertion part 25B is formed to be recessed upward from the lower end of the cover body 21.

[0044] As shown in Figure 4, the first locking portion 22 of the cover member 20A extends from the cover body 21 in the thickness direction Dt and can be locked to the first groove-forming surface 18f by an appropriate locking structure. The second locking portion 23 extends from the cover body 21 in the extension direction L and can be locked to the second groove-forming surface 18g by an appropriate locking structure. The first locking portion 22 of the cover member 20B extends from the cover body 21 in the thickness direction Dt and can be locked to the first groove-forming surface 18j by an appropriate locking structure. The second locking portion 23 extends from the cover body 21 in the extension direction L and can be locked to the second groove-forming surface 18k by an appropriate locking structure.

[0045] As shown in Figure 4, such a cover member 20A is provided so as to overlap the first end 13a of the script body 13 over the entire length of the vertical direction Dv when viewed from the extending direction L (second extending direction D2, first direction X). In other words, the cover member 20A covers the first groove forming surface 18f and the first end surface 13s over the entire length of the vertical direction Dv. The support leg 10 has a wiring accommodation space S1 formed by being surrounded by the cover body 21 of the cover member 20A, a first groove forming surface 18f, and a second groove forming surface 18g. The support leg 10 has an upper end opening 18u at the upper end of the leg body 13 in which the first wiring accommodation groove 18A (wiring accommodation space S1) opens upward, and a lower end opening 18d at the lower end of the leg body 13 in which the second wiring accommodation groove 18B (wiring accommodation space S1) opens downward (see Figure 5).

[0046] The cover member 20B is provided so as to overlap the second end 13b of the script body 13 over the entire length of the vertical direction Dv when viewed from the extending direction L (first extending direction D1, first direction X). In other words, the cover member 20A covers the first groove forming surface 18j and the second end surface 13t over the entire length of the vertical direction Dv. The support leg 10 has a wiring accommodation space S2 formed by being surrounded by the cover body 21 of the cover member 20B, a first groove forming surface 18j, and a second groove forming surface 18k. The support leg 10 has an upper end opening 18u at the upper end of the leg body 13 in which the second wiring accommodation groove 18B (wiring accommodation space S2) opens upward, and a lower end opening 18d at the lower end of the leg body 13 in which the second wiring accommodation groove 18B (wiring accommodation space S2) opens downward (see Figure 5).

[0047] (Top plate) As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the upper plate 30 is provided so as to cover the upper end surface 13q of the slat body 13 from above. The upper plate 30 is connected to the upper end surface 13q of the slat body 13 by means of screws, for example. The upper plate 30 is made of metal, for example. The slat body 13 is connected to the top plate 2 by joining the upper plate 30 to the underside of the top plate 2, or to a bracket attached to the underside of the top plate 2, by bolts, etc. In this manner, with the upper end of the script body 13 connected to the top plate 2, the inside and outside of the wiring storage spaces S1 and S2 are in communication through the space (opening) between the lower surface of the top plate 2 and the upper wiring insertion portion 25A of the cover members 20A and 20B.

[0048] (Bottom plate) As shown in Figures 4 to 6 and Figure 9, the bottom plate 40 is provided along at least a portion of the outer periphery of the lower end surface 13p of the base body 13. The bottom plate 40 is connected to the lower end surface 13p of the base body 13 by, for example, screws. The bottom plate 40 is provided so as to cover the opening 139 (see Figures 7 to 9) from below. In other words, in this embodiment, the bottom plate 40 also serves as a cover member that closes the opening 139. As shown in Figures 4 to 6, in this embodiment, the bottom plate 40 is provided so as to cover the entire lower end surface 13p of the base body 13, the first surface material 15A, and the lower surface of the second surface material 15B from below. As shown in Figure 5, in this embodiment, the bottom plate 40 is provided so as to cover the lower end surface 13p of the base body 13 and the lower end openings 18d of the first wiring groove 18A and the second wiring groove 18B from below. Alternatively, the bottom plate 40 may be provided so as to cover at least a portion of the lower end surface 13p of the base body 13 and the lower end openings 18d of the first wiring groove 18A and the second wiring groove 18B from below. As shown in Figure 3, in this embodiment, the cover members 20A and 20B are provided above the bottom plate 40. That is, the lower end edges of the cover bodies of the cover members 20A and 20B are located on the bottom plate 40. As a result, the inside and outside of the wiring accommodation spaces S1 and S2 are in communication through the space (opening) between the upper surface of the bottom plate 40 and the lower wiring insertion portion 25B of the cover members 20A and 20B.

[0049] The bottom plate 40 is made of a material having a higher specific gravity than the base body 13. Furthermore, the bottom plate 40 is made of a material having higher rigidity than the base body 13. For example, the bottom plate 40 is made of metal such as iron. As shown in Figures 4, 5, and 9, in this embodiment, the bottom plate 40 has outer edges 40a, 40b, 40c, and 40d. The outer edges 40a, 40b, 40c, and 40d extend to complement the outer peripheral edge of the lower end of the base body 13 when the first surface material 15A, second surface material 15B, and cover members 20A and 20B are provided, as viewed from above. When viewed from above, the outer edge 40a protrudes from the first metal surface material 15A to one side in the thickness direction Dt. The outer edge 40b protrudes from the metal cover member 20A to one side in the extension direction L. The outer edge 40c protrudes from the metal cover member 20B to the other side in the extension direction L. Here, the outer edges 40a, 40b, and 40c protrude from the first surface material 15a and cover members 20A and 20B by, for example, about 1 mm to 5 mm. Furthermore, as shown in Figures 4 and 9, the outer edge 40d of the bottom plate 40 protrudes to the other side in the thickness direction Dt relative to the second surface material 15B made of melamine resin, when viewed from above. Here, it is preferable that the amount by which the outer edge 40d protrudes to the other side in the thickness direction Dt relative to the second surface material 15B is greater than the amount by which the outer edges 40a, 40b, and 40c protrude to the first surface material 15A and cover members 20A and 20B, which are made of metal. By increasing the protrusion dimension of the bottom plate 40 on the side of the second surface material 15B made of melamine resin, which has lower rigidity than the first surface material 15A made of metal, damage to the second surface material 15B can be more effectively suppressed. The amount by which the outer edge 40d protrudes to the other side in the thickness direction Dt relative to the second surface material 15B is, for example, about 1 mm to 5 mm. In other words, in the bottom plate 40, the outer edge 40d of the bottom plate 40 protrudes outward toward the top plate 2 in the portion that faces outward toward the top plate 2 when viewed from above.

[0050] Figure 10 is a perspective view showing the bottom plate 40 and adjuster 50 of the support leg 10. As shown in Figures 4, 5, and 10, the bottom plate 40 is provided with female screw portions 48 in the portion that overlaps with the first wiring groove 18A and the second wiring groove 18B (wiring spaces S1 and S2) when viewed from above. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 10, in this embodiment, the bottom plate 40 is provided with female screw portions 48 at multiple locations spaced apart along the extending direction L, in addition to the portion that overlaps with the first wiring groove 18A and the second wiring groove 18B (wiring spaces S1 and S2) when viewed from above. As shown in Figure 9, a recess 13k for accommodating the female screw portions 48 is formed on the lower end surface 13p of the leg body 13 (the lower surface of the lower frame material 133). In this embodiment, the female thread portion 48 is a nut welded to the upper surface of the bottom plate 40. The female thread portion 48 may also be a female threaded hole that penetrates the bottom plate 40 vertically.

[0051] As shown in Figures 3, 5, and 10, the support legs 10 are further equipped with multiple adjusters (grounding members) 50 to adjust the level according to the unevenness of the floor surface F. The multiple adjusters 50 support the leg body 13 and the bottom plate 40 from below, spaced apart from the floor surface F. As shown in Figures 4, 5, and 10, the adjuster 50 has a ground contact portion 51 that contacts the floor surface F and a screw shaft portion 52 that extends upward from the ground contact portion 51. In this embodiment, the adjuster 50 is connected to the bottom plate 40. Each of the multiple adjusters 50 is attached to the bottom plate 40 by screwing the screw shaft portion 52 into the female screw portion 48.

[0052] In a support leg 10 with this configuration, as shown in Figures 1 and 3, wiring 100 connected to electronic equipment used on the work surface 2f of the top plate 2 can be routed along the underside of the top plate 2 and housed in the first wiring housing groove 18A and the second wiring housing groove 18B (wiring housing spaces S1 and S2) through the space between the underside of the top plate 2 and the upper wiring insertion portion 25A of the cover members 20A and 20B. The wiring 100 housed in the first wiring housing groove 18A and the second wiring housing groove 18B is led out horizontally through the space between the lower wiring insertion portion 25B of the cover members 20A and 20B and the upper surface of the bottom plate 40, and can be routed along the floor surface F. When housing the wiring 100 in the first wiring housing groove 18A and the second wiring housing groove 18B (wiring housing spaces S1 and S2), the cover members 20A and 20B can be attached to and detached from the leg body 13, making the wiring housing work easy.

[0053] When assembling the support legs 10 as described above, after assembling the base body 13, the weight W is placed in the small compartment Sb of the internal space Sa of the base body 13 through the opening 139. Next, the bottom plate 40 is attached to the lower end surface 13p of the base body 13 to close the opening 139. The upper plate 30 is also attached to the upper end surface 13q of the base body 13. After that, the support legs 10 are connected to the underside of the top plate 2 to assemble the furniture with top plate 1. When adding or replacing weights W after assembling the top-mounted fixture 1, the fixture 1 is laid on its side or inverted upside down, and the bottom plate 40 is removed from the lower end surface 13p of the leg body 13. This exposes the opening 139, allowing for easy addition or replacement of weights W through the opening 139 without removing the support legs 10 from the top plate 2.

[0054] (Effects and Benefits) Thus, in this embodiment, the structure comprises a top plate 2 having an upward-facing work surface 2f, and support legs 10 provided on the floor surface F and supporting the top plate 2 from below. The support legs 10 are formed in a hollow box shape and have an internal space Sa, and the support legs 13 have an opening 139 at their upper end surface 13q that communicates with the internal space Sa, a weight W housed in the internal space Sa of the support legs 13, and a bottom plate 40 as a lid member that closes the opening 139. This configuration allows for increased installation stability of the top-mounted fixture 1 by housing the weight W in the internal space Sa of the base body 13. An opening 139 communicating with the internal space Sa is provided on the lower end surface 13p of the base body 13, allowing the weight W to be housed in the internal space Sa of the base body 13 through this opening 139. The bottom plate 40 that closes the opening 139 is provided on the lower end surface 13p of the base body 13. Therefore, the bottom plate 40 is less likely to be exposed around the top-mounted fixture 1. As a result, it is possible to provide a top-mounted fixture 1 with excellent installation stability while minimizing damage to its appearance.

[0055] In this embodiment, the screen body 13 has an opening 139 at its lower end surface 13p, and the bottom plate 40, which serves as a lid member, covers the opening 139 from below the screen body 13. With this configuration, since the opening 139 is located on the lower end surface 13p of the base body 13, when inserting or removing the weight W after assembling the top-top fixture 1, it is not necessary to remove the top plate 2, making the work easier.

[0056] In this embodiment, the screen body 13 is formed in the shape of a panel erected vertically Dv on the floor surface F, and the screen body 13 has a frame portion 131 that forms the skeleton of the screen body 13, a first plate material 132A provided to cover the frame portion 131 from one side in the thickness direction Dt of the screen body 13, and a second plate material 132B provided to cover the frame portion 131 from the other side in the thickness direction Dt of the screen body 13, and the frame portion 131 The structure comprises a lower frame member 133 provided at the lower end of the screen body 13 and extending in the extension direction L of the screen body 13 which intersects the thickness direction Dt; an upper frame member 134 provided at the upper end of the screen body 13 and extending in the extension direction L; and a pair of side frame members 135A and 135B that extend in the vertical direction Dv at both ends of the extension direction L of the screen body 13 and connect the lower frame member 133 and the upper frame member 134. The opening 139 is formed to penetrate the lower frame member 133 in the vertical direction Dv. In this configuration, the internal space Sa of the screen body 13 is formed surrounded by the frame portion 131, the first plate material 132A, and the second plate material 132B. The opening 139 can be easily formed because it only needs to be formed so that it penetrates the lower frame material 133 of the frame portion 131 in the vertical direction Dv. Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the opening 139 is formed in the lower frame member 133, when inserting or removing the weight W after assembling the fixture with top plate 1, it is not necessary to remove the top plate 2, making the work easier.

[0057] In this embodiment, the frame portion 131 is provided in multiple locations at intervals in the extending direction L, and each portion is configured to include a vertical frame member 136 that extends in the vertical direction Dv between the lower frame member 133 and the upper frame member 134. In this configuration, multiple vertical frame members 136 are provided on the frame section 131 at intervals in the extending direction L of the script body 13, so that the internal space Sa of the script body 13 is divided into multiple sections in the extending direction L. By housing the weight W in the internal space Sa which is divided into multiple sections in the extending direction L in this way, it is possible to suppress the weight W from moving too much within the frame section 131 when the top-plate fixture 1 is moved, etc.

[0058] In this embodiment, the frame portion 131 is provided between the lower frame member 133 and the upper frame member 134 and includes a horizontal frame member 137 that extends in the extending direction L. With this configuration, since horizontal frame members 137 are provided on the frame portion 131, the internal space Sa of the script body 13, which is divided into multiple sections by the vertical frame members 136, is divided vertically by the horizontal frame members 137. Therefore, when the top-mounted fixture 1 is moved, the movement of the weight W housed in the internal space Sa can be suppressed more effectively. In this embodiment, the weight W is housed in the lowest compartment Sb of the internal space Sa, which is divided vertically by the horizontal frame member 137. This allows for a lower center of gravity for the top-mounted fixture 1, and more effectively enhances the installation stability of the support legs 10.

[0059] In this embodiment, the fixture with a top plate 1 is made of a material having a higher specific gravity than the base body 13, and further comprises a bottom plate 40 provided along the lower end surface 13p of the base body 13. With this configuration, by providing a bottom plate 40 made of a material with a higher specific gravity than the leg body 13 along the lower end surface 13p of the leg body 13, the bottom plate 40 also functions similarly to the weight W, and the installation stability of the support leg 10 can be more effectively enhanced.

[0060] In this embodiment, the bottom plate 40 also serves as a lid. With this configuration, the bottom plate 40 also serves as a lid, which helps to increase the number of components that make up the fixture with a top plate 1 while improving the installation stability of the fixture with a top plate 1.

[0061] In this embodiment, the bottom plate 40 is made of a material having higher rigidity than the screen body 13 and is provided along at least a portion of the outer peripheral edge of the lower end surface 13p of the screen body 13. In this configuration, the bottom plate 40 is formed of a material with higher rigidity than the bottom plate 13, along at least a portion of the outer edge of the lower end surface 13p of the bottom plate 13. Therefore, if the lower limbs of an employee, a chair, a wagon, etc., collide with the bottom plate 40 while it is separated from the floor surface F by the ground contact member, damage to the bottom plate 13 can be suppressed. As a result, the bottom plate 40 combines the function of a weight and the function of a protective member for the bottom plate 13. Thus, the functionality of the top-mounted furniture unit 1 can be enhanced while keeping the number of parts to a minimum.

[0062] (Other embodiments) While preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. Additions, omissions, substitutions, and other modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention. The present invention is not limited by the above description, but only by the appended claims. For example, in the embodiment described above, the support leg 10 is J-shaped when viewed from above, but it is not limited to this. Figure 11 is a plan view showing the support legs 10B of a tabletop-equipped fixture 1 according to a modified embodiment of the present invention. For example, as shown in Figure 11, the support leg 10B may be I-shaped when viewed from above. Figure 12 is a plan view showing the support legs 10C of a tabletop-equipped fixture 1 according to a modified embodiment of the present invention. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 12, for example, the support leg 10C may be approximately arc-shaped when viewed from above.

[0063] In the embodiment described above, the top plate 2 is a parallelogram when viewed from above, but it is not limited to this. For example, the top plate 2 may be a rectangle including a rectangle, a polygon, a circle, an ellipse, etc., when viewed from above.

[0064] In the embodiment described above, a bottom plate 40 is provided as a lid member to close the opening 139, but a lid member may be provided separately from the bottom plate 40. The lid member may be fitted into the opening 139, or it may be made openable and closable with a hinge or the like.

[0065] In the embodiment described above, the configuration of the frame portion 131 of the script body 13 was illustrated, but its configuration can be changed as appropriate. For example, the lower frame member 133, upper frame member 134, pair of side frame members 135A, 135B, vertical frame member 136, and horizontal frame member 137 of the frame portion 131 were formed from rods, but the frame portion 131 may also be constructed from plate material.

[0066] In the embodiment described above, an opening 139 is formed in the lower frame member 133 that forms the lower end surface 13p of the screen body 13, but the embodiment is not limited to this. The opening 139 may also be formed in the upper frame member 134 that forms the upper end surface 13q of the screen body 13. In this case, the top plate 2 may serve as a lid member that closes the opening 139. In other words, the top plate 2 may also serve as a lid member.

[0067] In the embodiment described above, the bottom plate 40 is provided so as to cover the entire lower end surface 13p of the screen body 13 from below, but the bottom plate 40 only needs to be provided along at least a portion of the outer edge of the lower end surface 13p of the screen body 13. Furthermore, if the bottom plate 40 is provided along the outer edge of the lower end surface 13p of the screen body 13, the screw shaft portion 52 of the adjuster 50 may be attached to the lower end surface 13p of the screen body 13.

[0068] In the embodiment described above, the screen body 13 is panel-shaped, but it is not limited to this. The screen body 13 may be hollow box-shaped, or it may be rectangular tube-shaped (box-shaped), cylindrical, etc., extending in the vertical direction Dv. In that case as well, the same effects as in the embodiment described above can be obtained by housing the weight W in the internal space Sa of the screen body 13 through an opening 139 formed on one of the upper end surface 13q and the lower end surface 13p of the screen body 13.

[0069] In the embodiment described above, the outer edges 40a, 40b, 40c, and 40d of the bottom plate 40 are configured to extend outward in the horizontal direction from the outer peripheral edge of the screen body 13 with the first surface material 15A, second surface material 15B, and cover members 20A and 20B attached, but the embodiment is not limited to this. The outer edge of the entire circumference of the bottom plate 40 may be configured to overlap with the outer peripheral edge of the screen body 13 with the first surface material 15A, second surface material 15B, and cover members 20A and 20B attached (so that it is flush with the outer surface of the screen body 13 in a plan view).

[0070] In the embodiment described above, the cover members 20A and 20B that cover the first wiring groove 18A and the second wiring groove 18B are configured to cover the entire first end 13a and second end 13b of the screen body 13 when viewed from the extending direction L, but the embodiment is not limited to this. The first wiring groove 18A and the second wiring groove 18B may be located in parts other than the first end 13a and second end 13b of the screen body 13, and the cover members 20A and 20B are attached to the screen body 13 in the parts where the first end 13a and second end 13b are provided.

[0071] In the embodiment described above, the support leg 10 is provided with a first wiring groove 18A, a second wiring groove 18B, and cover members 20A and 20B at both ends in the extending direction L of the leg body 13, but is not limited to this. The shape and configuration of the first wiring groove 18A, the second wiring groove 18B, and the cover members 20A and 20B can be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, the first wiring groove 18A, the second wiring groove 18B, and the cover members 20A and 20B may be provided only at one end of the extension direction L of the screen body 13. Moreover, the configuration may be one in which the first wiring groove 18A, the second wiring groove 18B, and the cover members 20A and 20B are not provided.

[0072] In the embodiment described above, an upper plate 30 and a bottom plate 40 are provided, but the upper plate 30 and bottom plate 40 may be omitted as appropriate.

[0073] In the embodiment described above, an adjuster 50 is provided, but casters may be provided instead of the adjuster 50.

[0074] In the embodiment described above, the support leg 10 is provided with a first surface material 15A and a second surface material 15B, but it may also be provided with only one of the first surface material 15A and the second surface material 15B, or the first surface material 15A and the second surface material 15B may be omitted. In the embodiment described above, the first surface material 15A and the second surface material 15B are formed from different materials, but the first surface material 15A and the second surface material 15B may be formed from the same material. In this case, by making the overhang dimension of the bottom plate 40 on the first surface material 15A side, which faces inward from the top-mounted furniture 1 and is relatively prone to interference from the user's lower limbs or chair, larger than the overhang dimension of the bottom plate 40 on the second surface material 15B side, damage to the surface material and the leg body 13 can be more effectively suppressed. On the other hand, by making the overhang dimension of the bottom plate 40 on the second surface material 15B side, which faces outward from the top-mounted furniture 1 and is relatively exposed to the outside, smaller than the overhang dimension of the bottom plate 40 on the first surface material 15A side, the appearance can be improved.

[0075] In the embodiment described above, a plurality of support legs 10 having the same configuration are provided. However, as long as at least one of the plurality of support legs 10 has the configuration shown in the embodiment described above, the other support legs may have different configurations or shapes. Furthermore, without departing from the spirit of the present invention, the components in the embodiments described above can be replaced with well-known components as appropriate, and the modifications described above can be combined as appropriate. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0076] 1… Display unit with tabletop 2… Tabletop 2F...Work surface 10, 10B, 10C…Support leg 13…Script 13p…Bottom end surface 13q…Top end surface 40…Bottom plate (lid component) 131... Frame part 133...Bottom frame material 134...Top frame material 135A, 135B…Side frame material 136…Vertical frame material 137…Horizontal frame material 139...Aperture F…Floor surface Sa...interior space W... Weight

Claims

1. A tabletop with an upward-facing work surface, It comprises support legs provided on the floor surface and supporting the top plate from below, The aforementioned support legs are A screen body formed in the shape of a hollow box and having an internal space, and having an opening on at least one of its upper and lower end surfaces that communicates with the internal space, A weight housed in the internal space of the aforementioned screen body, It comprises a lid member that closes the opening. Display unit with a tabletop.

2. The screen body has the opening on its lower end surface, The lid member covers the opening from below the screen body. The fixture with a tabletop as described in claim 1.

3. The screen body is formed in the shape of panels that are erected vertically on the floor surface, The aforementioned screenplay, The frame portion that forms the skeleton of the script body, A first plate material is provided so as to cover the frame portion from one side in the thickness direction of the screen body, The frame portion is provided to cover the other side of the screen body in the thickness direction, The aforementioned frame portion is A lower frame member is provided at the lower end of the screen body and extends in the direction of the screen body's extension, intersecting the thickness direction, An upper frame member provided at the upper end of the script body and extending in the direction of extension, The screen body comprises a pair of side frame members that extend vertically at both ends in the extending direction and connect the lower frame member and the upper frame member, The opening is formed to penetrate either the upper frame member or the lower frame member in the vertical direction. A fixture with a tabletop according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The aforementioned frame portion is Multiple vertical frame members are provided at intervals in the extending direction, each extending vertically between the lower frame member and the upper frame member. The fixture with a tabletop as described in claim 3.

5. The aforementioned frame portion is The system includes a horizontal frame member provided between the lower frame member and the upper frame member, extending in the direction of extension. The fixture with a tabletop as described in claim 4.

6. The device further comprises a bottom plate, which is made of a material having a higher specific gravity than the aforementioned screen body and is provided along the lower end surface of the screen body. A fixture with a tabletop according to claim 1 or 2.

7. The bottom plate also serves as the lid member. The fixture with a tabletop as described in claim 6.

8. The bottom plate is made of a material having higher rigidity than the screen body and is provided along at least a portion of the outer periphery of the lower end surface of the screen body. The fixture with a tabletop as described in claim 6.

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