Fixtures, fixture systems

Abstract

We provide fixtures and fixture systems that prevent damage to the appearance of fixtures, such as scratches, by securing optional components. [Solution] The fixture comprises a fixture body including a pair of support members spaced apart in a first horizontal direction, and a lateral connecting member extending in the first horizontal direction and connecting the pair of support members, and an optional locking member that is attached to the lateral connecting member, at a distance on one side of a second horizontal direction that intersects the first horizontal direction with respect to the lateral connecting member, and having a locking portion to which an optional member can be locked.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to furniture and a furniture system.

Background Art

[0002] In furniture used in work spaces such as offices, research facilities, hospitals, schools, etc., for example, an option member such as a whiteboard or a liquid crystal panel may be locked to the furniture.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses furniture provided with a support frame formed in a frame shape. In such furniture, an option member can be locked to a horizontal frame member extending in the horizontal direction of the support frame through a locking tool such as a hook.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, when an option member is locked to a horizontal frame member through a locking tool such as a hook, the horizontal frame member may be damaged by the locking tool such as a hook, and the appearance may be impaired. An object of the present invention is to provide furniture and a furniture system that suppress damage to the appearance of the furniture due to scratches or the like when an option member is locked.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following aspects. (1) A fixture according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a fixture body including a pair of support members spaced apart in a first horizontal direction, and a lateral connecting member extending in the first horizontal direction and connecting the pair of support members, and an optional locking member attached to the lateral connecting member, located at a distance on one side of a second horizontal direction that intersects the first horizontal direction with respect to the lateral connecting member, extending in the first horizontal direction along the lateral connecting member, and having a locking portion to which an optional member can be locked. According to this embodiment, an optional locking member having a locking portion to which an optional member can be locked is attached to the lateral connecting member. Therefore, by locking the optional member to the locking portion of the optional locking member, the optional member can be locked to the fixture body without directly locking it to the lateral connecting member. Furthermore, since the locking portion is located at a distance from the lateral connecting member in the second horizontal direction, when locking an optional member to the locking portion, the optional member or the hook used to lock the optional member is less likely to interfere with the lateral connecting member. Therefore, by securing the optional components, it is possible to prevent scratches and other damage to the fixtures that could spoil their appearance. Furthermore, since the locking portion extends horizontally in the first direction along the lateral connecting member, the degree of freedom in the position where the optional member is locked to the locking portion is increased.

[0007] (2) In the fixture according to the embodiment of (1) above, it is preferable that the locking portion is formed in a plate shape that extends along a plane intersecting the second horizontal direction, and covers at least a part of the lateral connecting member from one side in the second horizontal direction. According to this embodiment, the locked portion of the optional locking member is formed in a plate shape and covers at least a part of the lateral connecting member from one side in the second horizontal direction, thereby preventing the lateral connecting member of the fixture from being exposed and improving the appearance of the fixture.

[0008] (3) In the fixture according to the embodiment of (2) above, it is preferable that the locking portion has a length in the first horizontal direction longer than the lateral connecting member, and at least one end in the first horizontal direction is provided to cover at least one of the pair of support members from one side in the second horizontal direction. In this embodiment, since the locking portion is provided to cover at least one of the pair of support members from one side in the second horizontal direction, the optional member can be locked in a position that overlaps with at least one of the pair of support members when viewed from the second horizontal direction. Furthermore, by having the locking portion cover at least one of the pair of support members from one side in the second horizontal direction, the exposure of the support members of the fixture can be suppressed, improving the appearance of the fixture.

[0009] (4) In a fixture according to any of the embodiments of (1) to (3) above, the lateral connecting member has a first plate-shaped portion facing upward when viewed from the second horizontal direction, and a second plate-shaped portion extending downward from one end of the first plate-shaped portion in the second horizontal direction, and the optional locking member further comprises a connecting portion connected to the first plate-shaped portion, a first extension portion extending downward from the connecting portion, and a second extension portion below the second plate-shaped portion, extending from the first extension portion to one side of the second horizontal direction beyond the second plate-shaped portion, and the locking portion preferably extends upward from the second extension portion. According to this embodiment, since at least a portion of the connecting portion and the first extension portion are covered by the second plate-like portion, the portion of the optional locking member that is connected to the horizontal frame member is not exposed, and the appearance of the fixture can be improved.

[0010] (5) In a fixture according to any of the embodiments of (1) to (4) above, it is preferable that the lower end of the fixture body is further provided with casters that allow the fixture body to move on the floor surface, and that the locking portion locks the optional member in the second horizontal direction with a gap between the support member and the optional member that allows the support member to be gripped. According to this embodiment, the locking portion locks the optional member to the support member in a second horizontal direction, leaving a gap between the support member and the optional member that allows the support member to be gripped. As a result, the furniture body equipped with casters can be easily moved on the floor surface by gripping the support member.

[0011] (6) A fixture system according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a fixture according to any of the above aspects (1) to (5) and the optional member. According to this embodiment, by securing the optional components, it is possible to prevent scratches or other damage to the fixtures that could impair their appearance.

[0012] (7) In the fixture system according to the embodiment of (6) above, it is preferable that the optional member is formed in a panel shape that extends along the plane intersecting the second horizontal direction. According to this embodiment, by securing the panel-shaped optional member to an optional locking member attached to the lateral connecting member of the fixture body, it is possible to prevent damage to the fixture and spoil its appearance.

[0013] (8) In the fixture system according to the embodiment of (6) or (7) above, it is preferable that the optional member is provided so as to cover at least a part of the support member from one side in the second horizontal direction. According to this embodiment, by providing the optional member so as to cover at least a part of the support member from one side in the second horizontal direction, the exposure of the support member of the fixture can be suppressed, and the appearance of the fixture can be improved.

[0014] (9) In a fixture system according to any of the embodiments described in (6) to (8) above, the optional component is preferably an information display device. According to this embodiment, when attaching the information display device to the fixture body, it is possible to prevent damage to the fixture, such as scratches, that may impair its appearance.

[0015] In the furniture system according to any one of the aspects (6) to (9) above, it is preferable that the optional member is locked to the locked portion via a hook. According to this aspect, the optional member can be easily locked to the locked portion via a hook.

Effect of the Invention

[0016] According to one aspect of the present invention, by locking the optional member, it is possible to suppress damage to the appearance of the furniture due to scratches or the like.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0017] [Figure 1] It is a perspective view of a furniture system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] It is a view of the above furniture system seen from one side in the horizontal second direction. [Figure 3] It is a view of the above furniture system seen from the horizontal first direction. [Figure 4] It is a perspective view of the furniture body of the above furniture system. [Figure 5] It is a perspective view of the furniture of the above furniture system. [Figure 6] It is a cross-sectional view showing a connection portion between an optional locking member and a furniture body in the furniture of the above furniture system. [Figure 7] It is a perspective view showing a portion where an end portion of the locked portion of the above furniture covers a support member. [Figure 8] It is a cross-sectional view showing a connection portion between a support member and a furniture body in the furniture of the above furniture system. [Figure 9] It is a view of the optional member locked to the furniture of the above furniture system seen from the horizontal first direction.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0018] Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, a mode for implementing a furniture and a furniture system according to the present invention will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to only this embodiment.

[0019] <Fixture System> Figure 1 is a perspective view of a fixture system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a view of the fixture system 100 from one side in the second horizontal direction Db. Figure 3 is a view of the fixture system 100 from the first horizontal direction Da. As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the fixture system 100 comprises fixture 1 and optional components 200.

[0020] <Fixtures> The fixture 1 is installed on the floor surface F. The fixture 1 comprises a fixture body 2 and an optional locking member 70. In the following explanation, the direction perpendicular to the floor surface F will be referred to as the vertical direction Dv, and the two directions perpendicular to the vertical direction Dv will be referred to as the first horizontal direction Da and the second horizontal direction Db, respectively.

[0021] (Main fixture) Figure 4 is a perspective view of the fixture body 2 of the fixture system 100 described above. As shown in Figure 4, the main body of the fixture 2 comprises a pair of support members 10, a connecting portion 20 connecting the pair of support members 10, an article storage portion 30 installed between the pair of support members 10 below the connecting portion 20, legs 50 extending in a second horizontal direction Db from the lower ends of each of the pair of support members 10, and casters 60 attached to the legs 50.

[0022] The pair of support members 10 are arranged with a gap between them in the first horizontal direction Da. Each of the pair of support members 10 is provided with a pair of support columns 11 arranged with a gap between them in the second horizontal direction Db. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the support column 11 is formed in an L-shape in plan view and extends in the vertical direction Dv. Multiple through holes 11h are formed in the support column 11 at intervals in the vertical direction Dv. The through holes 11h open in a rectangular shape, for example. The through holes 11h are formed on the surface facing the second horizontal direction Db and the surface facing the first horizontal direction Da with respect to the L-shaped support column 11 in plan view. The upper ends of the pair of support columns 11 are connected to each other by a connecting member 12 extending in the second horizontal direction Db. Furthermore, the intermediate portions of the pair of support columns 11 in the vertical direction Dv are connected to each other by an intermediate connecting member 13 extending in the second horizontal direction Db. Note that the support member 10 is not limited to a gate-type configuration comprising the pair of support columns 11, the connecting member 12, and the intermediate connecting member 13; for example, it may be a single plate.

[0023] The connecting section 20 comprises a pair of lateral connecting members 21. The pair of lateral connecting members 21 are spaced apart in the second horizontal direction Db. Each of the pair of lateral connecting members 21 extends in the first horizontal direction Da and connects the upper ends of opposing support columns 11 in the first horizontal direction Da. Each lateral connecting member 21 is provided between the support columns 11 on both sides in the first horizontal direction Da. Note that the connecting section 20 is not limited to a beam-type configuration comprising a pair of lateral connecting members 21, and may, for example, be a single plate.

[0024] Each of the connecting member 12 and the lateral connecting member 21 is secured to the support column 11 by a locking piece 38 equipped with a hook (not shown) that can be locked into a through hole 11h, or by a screw (not shown) inserted through the through hole 11h. The locking structure of the connecting member 12 and the lateral connecting member 21 to the support column 11 can be modified as appropriate.

[0025] The pair of support members 10 and connecting portion 20 are combined in a rectangular frame shape in plan view, with the shorter length in the second horizontal direction Db and the longer length in the first horizontal direction Da.

[0026] The length of the leg portion 50 in the second horizontal direction Db is longer than the length of the support member 10 in the second horizontal direction Db. The leg portion 50 traverses the support member 10 in the second horizontal direction Db and extends so as to protrude from the support member 10 on both sides of the second horizontal direction Db. The leg portion 50 protrudes from the lower end of the support member 10 by the same or approximately the same length on one side of the second horizontal direction Db and on the other side of the second horizontal direction Db.

[0027] The casters 60 are provided at both ends of the leg portion 50 in the second horizontal direction Db. The casters 60 are rotatable around an axis extending in the vertical direction Dv and around an axis extending in the horizontal direction. The casters 60 allow one or two users to grasp either of the support columns 11 in the first horizontal direction Da, or the support columns 11 on both sides of the first horizontal direction Da, and move the furniture body 2 along the floor surface F by pushing or pulling.

[0028] The article storage section 30 is mounted on the lower ends of a pair of support members 10. The article storage section 30 is formed in a box shape with an opening. In this embodiment, the opening of the article storage section 30 opens toward the other side Db2 in the second horizontal direction Db. However, the opening of the article storage section 30 is not limited to opening toward the other side in the second horizontal direction Db; for example, it may open toward upward.

[0029] The article storage section 30 includes, for example, a top plate 31, a bottom plate 32, a pair of side plates 33, and a skirt plate 34.

[0030] The top plate 31 and the bottom plate 32 are each formed in the shape of a rectangular plate in plan view. The top plate 31 serves as a partition separating the internal space of the item storage section 30 from the space directly above the item storage section 30. In the space of the furniture body 2 enclosed by the support member 10 and the connecting part 20, the space directly above the item storage section 30 can be appropriately provided with shelves, frames for supporting monitor devices, etc. The bottom plate 32 is designed on which items stored in the internal space of the item storage section 30 can be placed. Items can also be placed on the top surface of the top plate 31.

[0031] The side panels 33 are formed in a plate shape with the vertical direction Dv as the longitudinal side and the horizontal second direction Db as the short side. The pair of side panels 33 serve as a partition separating the internal space of the article storage section 30 from the external space of the furniture body 2.

[0032] The apron 34 is provided to block the space between a pair of support columns 11 located on one side Db1 in the second horizontal direction Db. The apron 34 is formed in the shape of a plate with its shorter side in the vertical direction Dv and its longer side in the first horizontal direction Da. The apron 34 blocks the internal space enclosed by the top plate 31, the bottom plate 32, and the pair of side plates 33 from one side Db1 in the second horizontal direction Db, preventing articles stored in the internal space of the article storage section 30 from falling to one side in the second horizontal direction Db.

[0033] Each of the top plate 31, bottom plate 32, pair of side plates 33, and apron 34 is secured to the support column 11 by a locking piece (not shown) equipped with a hook (not shown) that can be locked into a through hole 11h, or by being inserted through the through hole 11h (not shown). The locking structure of each of the top plate 31, bottom plate 32, pair of side plates 33, and apron 34 to the support column 11 can be changed as appropriate.

[0034] (Optional locking member) Figure 5 is a perspective view of the fixture 1 of the fixture system 100. Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the connection between the optional locking member 70 and the fixture body 2 in the fixture 1 of the fixture system 100. As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the optional locking member 70 is attached to one of the pair of lateral connecting members 21, which is located on one side Db1 in the second horizontal direction Db. The lateral connecting member 21 has a first plate-like portion 21a facing upward when viewed from the second horizontal direction Db, and a second plate-like portion 21b extending downward from the end of the first plate-like portion 21a on one side Db1 in the second horizontal direction Db. The lateral connecting member 21 further includes a folded portion 21c that is folded back from the lower end of the second plate-like portion 21b to the other side Db2 in the second horizontal direction Db.

[0035] The optional locking member 70 extends in the first horizontal direction Da. As shown in Figure 6, the optional locking member 70 is formed by bending a metal plate and integrally includes a connecting portion 71, a first extended portion 72, a second extended portion 73, and a locking portion 75.

[0036] The connecting portion 71 extends in the first horizontal direction Da, overlapping the lower surface of the first plate-like portion 21a. In this embodiment, the length of the connecting portion 71 in the first horizontal direction Da is set to be less than or equal to the distance between the pair of support members 10. The connecting portion 71 is connected to the lower surface of the first plate-like portion 21a. Multiple nuts 77 are welded to the lower surface of the connecting portion 71 at intervals in the first horizontal direction Da. Through holes 21h are formed in the first plate-like portion 21a at positions that overlap with each of the multiple nuts 77 in the vertical direction Dv. The connecting portion 71 is fixed to the lateral connecting member 21 by fastening screws 78, which are inserted through the through holes 21h from above the first plate-like portion 21a, to the nuts 77. In other words, the optional locking member 70 is detachably fixed to the lateral connecting member 21.

[0037] The first extension portion 72 extends downward from the connecting portion 71. In the vertical direction Dv, the first extension portion 72 extends below the lower end of the second plate-like portion 21b. In this embodiment, the first extension portion 72 is formed along the entire length of the connecting portion 71. However, the first extension portion 72 may be formed intermittently in a part of the horizontal first direction Da of the connecting portion 71. The second extension portion 73 extends below the second plate-like portion 21b from the lower end of the first extension portion 72 to one side Db1 in the horizontal second direction Db, relative to the second plate-like portion 21b. In this embodiment, the second extension portion 73 is formed along the entire length of the first extension portion 72. However, the second extension portion 73 may be formed intermittently in a part of the horizontal first direction Da of the first extension portion 72.

[0038] The locking portion 75 extends upward from one end Db1 in the horizontal second direction Db of the second extension portion 73. That is, the locking portion 75 is fixed to the lateral connecting member 21 via a fixing piece including the connecting portion 71, the first extension portion 72, and the second extension portion 73. The locking portion 75 extends in the horizontal first direction Da along the lateral connecting member 21, at a position separated from the lateral connecting member 21 on one side Db1 in the horizontal second direction Db.

[0039] Figure 7 is a perspective view showing the portion where the end portion 75s of the locking part 75 of the fixture 1 covers the support member 10. The locking portion 75 is formed in a plate shape that extends along a plane intersecting the second horizontal direction Db. The locking portion 75 is formed in a rectangular shape with the vertical direction Dv as the shorter side and the horizontal first direction Da as the longer side. The locking portion 75 covers at least a part of the lateral connecting member 21 from one side Db1 in the second horizontal direction Db. In this embodiment, the locking portion 75 covers at least the lower part of the lateral connecting member 21 from one side Db1 in the second horizontal direction Db. As shown in Figures 5 and 7, the locking portion 75 has a length in the first horizontal direction Da that is longer than the lateral connecting member 21, and is provided to cover at least one of the pair of support members 10 (support columns 11) from one side Db1 in the second horizontal direction Db. In this embodiment, the locking portion 75 has a length in the first horizontal direction Da that is longer than the lateral connecting member 21, and both ends 75s in the first horizontal direction Da are provided to cover both of the pair of support members 10 (support columns 11) from one side Db1 in the second horizontal direction Db. Note that the locking portion 75 may also have a length in the first horizontal direction Da that is shorter than the lateral connecting member 21. Such a locking portion 75 can be used to lock an optional member 200.

[0040] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view showing the connection between the support member 210 and the fixture body 2 in fixture 1 of the fixture system 100 described above. As shown in Figures 5 and 8, in this embodiment, the fixture 1 further includes a support member 210 that supports the lower end of the optional member 200. The support member 210 is not an essential component and can be omitted as appropriate. The support member 210 is locked to the upper edge 34t of the skirting board 34 of the article storage section 30. As shown in Figure 8, the upper edge 34t of the skirting board 34 is positioned away from the edge 31f of the top plate 31 on one side Db1 in the second horizontal direction Db. The support member 210 has a main body portion 211, a locking claw portion 212, and a receiving member 215.

[0041] The main body 211 is formed in a C-shape in cross-section when viewed from the first horizontal direction Da, and abuts against the fascia board 34 from one side Db1 in the second horizontal direction Db.

[0042] The locking claw portion 212 is bent downward from the upper end of the main body portion 211. The locking claw portion 212 is inserted between the upper edge 34t of the skirting board 34 and the edge 31f of the top plate 31, thereby locking onto the upper edge 34t of the skirting board 34.

[0043] Multiple receiving members 215 are provided on the surface of the main body 211 facing one side Db1 in the second horizontal direction Db, spaced apart in the first horizontal direction Da. Each receiving member 215 is joined to the main body 211 by adhesive, screws, or the like. The receiving members 215 are J-shaped when viewed from the first horizontal direction Da, and can support the lower end of the optional member 200 from below.

[0044] <Optional parts> Figure 9 shows the optional member 200 attached to the fixture 1 of the fixture system 100, viewed from the first horizontal direction Da. As shown in Figures 1-3 and 9, in this embodiment, the optional member 200 is formed in a panel shape that extends along a plane intersecting the second horizontal direction Db. In this embodiment, the optional member 200 is an information display device capable of displaying information, such as a whiteboard or liquid crystal panel. The optional member 200 may also be a cork board or the like on which notices can be posted with pins or the like.

[0045] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, in this embodiment, two optional members 200 are provided side by side on the fixture 1 in the first horizontal direction Da. Each optional member 200 is formed in a rectangular shape, for example, with the vertical direction Dv as the longitudinal direction and the first horizontal direction Da as the short direction. In this embodiment, the optional members 200 are provided so as to cover at least a part of the support member 10 from one side Db1 in the second horizontal direction Db.

[0046] Locking holes 201 are formed at the four corners of each optional member 200, penetrating the optional member 200 in the second horizontal direction Db.

[0047] Each optional member 200 is locked to the locked portion 75 of the optional locking member 70 via a hook 250 inserted through the locking hole 201. The hook 250 integrally comprises, for example, a hook portion 251 that is roughly J-shaped when viewed from the horizontal first direction Da, and a locking claw portion 252 formed by bending downward from the upper end of the hook portion 251. The hook 250 is locked to the locked portion 75 from above by inserting the locking claw portion 252 into the gap between the locked portion 75 and the second plate-shaped portion 21b. In this way, the hook 250 is attached to the locked portion 75. Such a hook 250 can be attached to the locked portion 75 at any position in the horizontal first direction Da. In this case, with the locking claw portion 252 locked to the locked portion 75, the hook 250 can slide along the gap between the locked portion 75 and the second plate-shaped portion 21b in the horizontal first direction Da.

[0048] As shown in Figure 9, each optional member 200 is secured to the lateral connecting member 21 of the fixture 1 via the optional locking member 70 by locking the hook portion 251 of the hook 250 into each locking hole 201. In addition, the lower end of each optional member 200 is supported from below by the receiving member 215 of the support member 210.

[0049] The locking portion 75 and the support member 210 lock the optional member 200 in the second horizontal direction Db, leaving a gap S between the support member 10 and the optional member 200 that allows the support member 10 to be gripped. In other words, the portion of the support column 11 located on one side of the second horizontal direction Db that faces the optional member 200 functions as a gripping portion that can be grasped by the user's hand when moving the furniture system 100 on the floor surface F.

[0050] Thus, in this embodiment, the fixture 1 comprises a fixture body 2 including a pair of support members 10 spaced apart in a first horizontal direction Da, and a lateral connecting member 21 extending in the first horizontal direction Da and connecting the pair of support members 10, and an optional locking member 70 attached to the lateral connecting member 21, located at a position separated from the lateral connecting member 21 on one side Db1 of the second horizontal direction Db which intersects the first horizontal direction Da. The optional locking member 70 extends in the first horizontal direction Da along the lateral connecting member 21 and has a locking portion 75 to which an optional member 200 can be locked. In this configuration, an optional locking member 70, which has a locking portion 75 to which the optional member 200 can be locked, is attached to the lateral connecting member 21. Therefore, by locking the optional member 200 to the locking portion 75 of the optional locking member 70, the optional member 200 can be locked to the fixture body 2 without directly locking the optional member 200 to the lateral connecting member 21. Furthermore, since the locking portion 75 is located at a distance from the lateral connecting member 21 on one side Db1 in the second horizontal direction Db, when locking the optional member 200 to the locking portion 75, the optional member 200 and the hook 250 for locking the optional member 200 are less likely to interfere with the lateral connecting member 21. Therefore, by securing the optional component 200, it is possible to prevent scratches or other damage to the fixture 1 that would impair its appearance. Furthermore, since the locking portion 75 extends horizontally in the first direction Da along the lateral connecting member 21, the degree of freedom in the position where the optional member 200 is locked to the locking portion 75 is increased.

[0051] In this embodiment, the locking portion 75 is formed in a plate shape that extends along a plane intersecting the second horizontal direction Db, and is configured to cover at least a portion of the lateral connecting member 21 from one side Db1 in the second horizontal direction Db. With this configuration, the locked portion 75 of the optional locking member 70 is formed in a plate shape and covers at least a part of the lateral connecting member 21 from one side Db1 in the second horizontal direction Db, thereby preventing the lateral connecting member 21 of the fixture 1 from being exposed and improving the appearance of the fixture 1.

[0052] In this embodiment, the locking portion 75 has a length in the first horizontal direction Da that is longer than the transverse connecting member 21, and at least one end 75s in the first horizontal direction Da is provided to cover at least one of the pair of support members 10 from one side Db1 in the second horizontal direction Db. With this configuration, the locking portion 75 is provided to cover at least one of the pair of support members 10 from one side Db1 in the second horizontal direction Db, so that the optional member 200 can be locked in a position that overlaps with at least one of the pair of support members 10 when viewed from the second horizontal direction Db. Furthermore, the locking portion 75 can cover at least one of the pair of support members 10 from one side Db1 in the second horizontal direction Db. In addition, the optional member 200 can cover the support member 10 from one side Db1 in the second horizontal direction Db. As a result, the exposure of the support members 10 of the fixture 1 is suppressed, and the appearance of the fixture 1 can be improved.

[0053] In this embodiment, the lateral connecting member 21 has a first plate-like portion 21a facing upward when viewed from the second horizontal direction Db, and a second plate-like portion 21b extending downward from the end of the first plate-like portion 21a on one side Db1 in the second horizontal direction Db. The optional locking member 70 further comprises a connecting portion 71 connected to the first plate-like portion 21a, a first extension portion 72 extending downward from the connecting portion 71, and a second extension portion 73 below the second plate-like portion 21b, extending from the first extension portion 72 to one side Db1 in the second horizontal direction Db beyond the second plate-like portion 21b. The locking portion 75 is configured to extend upward from the second extension portion 73. With this configuration, at least a portion of the connecting portion 71 and the first extension portion 72 is covered by the second plate-like portion 21b, thereby preventing the portion of the optional locking member 70 that is connected to the lateral connecting member 21 from being exposed on one side Db1 in the second horizontal direction Db, and improving the appearance of the fixture 1.

[0054] In this embodiment, the fixture 1 is further provided with casters 60 at the lower end of the fixture body 2 to allow the fixture body 2 to move on the floor surface F, and the locking portion 75 is configured to lock the optional member 200 with a gap between the support member 10 and the optional member 200 in the second horizontal direction Db, such that the support member 10 can be gripped. In this configuration, the locking portion 75 locks the optional member 200 to the support member 10 in the second horizontal direction Db, leaving a gap between the support member 10 and the optional member 200 that allows the support member 10 to be gripped. As a result, the furniture body 2 equipped with casters 60 can be easily moved on the floor surface F by gripping the support member 10.

[0055] Thus, in this embodiment, the fixture system 100 is configured to include fixture 1 and optional member 200. With this configuration, securing the optional component 200 prevents scratches and other damage to the fixture 1, thus reducing its appearance.

[0056] In this embodiment, the optional member 200 is configured to be a panel that extends along a plane intersecting the second horizontal direction Db. With this configuration, the panel-shaped optional member 200 can be secured to the optional locking member 70 attached to the lateral connecting member 21 of the fixture body 2, thereby preventing scratches or other damage to the fixture 1 that would impair its appearance.

[0057] In this embodiment, the optional member 200 is configured to cover at least a portion of the support member 10 from one side Db1 in the second horizontal direction Db. With this configuration, by providing the optional member 200 so as to cover at least a part of the support member 10 from one side Db1 in the second horizontal direction Db, the degree of freedom of the locking position of the optional member 200 in the first horizontal direction Da relative to the fixture body 2 is increased.

[0058] In this embodiment, the optional component 200 is configured as an information display device. This configuration makes it possible to prevent damage to the fixture 1, such as scratches, that could impair its appearance when the information display device is attached to the fixture body 2.

[0059] In this embodiment, the optional member 200 is configured to be locked to the locking portion 75 via the hook 250. With this configuration, the optional member 200 can be easily secured to the locking portion 75 via the hook 250.

[0060] (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 optional member 200 is configured to be locked to the locked portion 75 via the hook 250, but the embodiment is not limited to this. For example, the shape of the hook 250 can be changed as appropriate. Also, for example, the optional member 200 may be provided with a locking claw or the like for locking to the locked portion 75. Furthermore, the optional component 200 does not need to be exclusive to the fixture system 100, and commercially available products may be used as appropriate. Also, the size of the optional component 200 can be changed as appropriate, and the width dimension Da in the first horizontal direction may extend beyond the outside of the pair of support members 10. Furthermore, the optional component 200 is not limited to information display devices; its use may be for any purpose.

[0061] In the embodiment described above, the support member 210 that supports the lower end of the optional member 200 is locked to the skirting board 34, but the embodiment is not limited to this. A lateral connecting member is provided at a position that overlaps with the lower end of the optional member 200 in the vertical direction Dv to connect a pair of support members 210, and the same optional locking member 70 as described above is attached to this lateral connecting member.

[0062] Furthermore, while the support member 210 is configured to support the lower end of the optional member 200 from below, it is not limited to this configuration. For example, a suitable spacer may be provided so that the lower end of the optional member 200 does not come close to the fixture body 2, or the support member 210 may be omitted.

[0063] In the embodiment described above, the end portion 75s of the locking portion 75 covers the entire horizontal first direction Da of the support member 10 (support column 11), but it is sufficient if the end portion 75s covers at least a part of the horizontal first direction Da of the support member 10. Furthermore, although the locking portion 75 is designed to cover the support members 10 (support columns 11) on both sides in the first horizontal direction Da, the locking portion 75 may also be designed to cover only the support column 11 on one side in the first horizontal direction Da. Furthermore, the locking portion 75 may not cover the support member 10, but may be provided separately on one side Db1 in the second horizontal direction Db relative to the lateral connecting member 21. In this case as well, the optional member 200 locked to the locking portion 75 may cover the support member 10. Furthermore, the optional member 200 that is locked to the locking portion 75 does not need to cover the support member 10.

[0064] In the embodiment described above, the locking portion 75 was formed in a plate shape, but it is not limited to this. It may be in the shape of a rod or the like, for example, as long as it extends in the first horizontal direction Da along the lateral connecting member 21.

[0065] In the above-described embodiment, the specific shape of the optional locking member 70 was explained as a structure for connecting the locking portion 75 to the lateral connecting member 21. However, the configuration can be modified as appropriate, as long as the locking portion 75 can be provided at a distance from the lateral connecting member 21 on one side Db1 in the second horizontal direction Db. For example, the optional locking member 70 may be fixed to the upper surface of the first plate-shaped portion 21a or the second plate-shaped portion 21b of the lateral connecting member 21.

[0066] In the above-described embodiment, the configuration of the fixture body 2 was explained, but its configuration can be changed as appropriate. For example, the cross-sectional shape of members such as the support columns 11 and the lateral connecting members 21, and the connection structure between members can be changed to other configurations as appropriate. Furthermore, a configuration without casters 60 is also possible. 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]

[0067] 1… Fixtures 2…Main unit of the fixture 10…Support member 12...Connecting material 21…Lateral connecting material 21a...First plate-like portion 21b...Second plate-like portion 60... Caster 70...Optional locking member 71...Connection part 72...First extension part 73…Second extension part 75…Locked part 75s...end 100… Fixture System 200...Optional parts 210...Support member 250... Hook F…Floor surface

Claims

1. A fixture body including a pair of support members spaced apart in a first horizontal direction, and a lateral connecting member extending in the first horizontal direction and connecting the pair of support members, The system includes an optional locking member that is attached to the lateral connecting member, located at a position separated from the lateral connecting member in a second horizontal direction that intersects the first horizontal direction, extending in the first horizontal direction along the lateral connecting member, and having a locking portion to which an optional member can be locked. furniture.

2. The locking portion is formed in a plate shape that extends along a plane intersecting the second horizontal direction, and covers at least a portion of the lateral connecting member from one side in the second horizontal direction. The fixture according to claim 1.

3. The locking portion has a length in the first horizontal direction that is longer than the transverse connecting member, and at least one end in the first horizontal direction is provided to cover at least one of the pair of support members from one side in the second horizontal direction. The fixture according to claim 2.

4. When viewed from the second horizontal direction, the aforementioned lateral connecting member is The first plate-like part facing upwards, It has a second plate-like portion extending downward from one end of the first plate-like portion in the second horizontal direction, The aforementioned optional locking member is A connecting portion connected to the first plate-shaped portion, A first extension portion extending downward from the aforementioned connection portion, Below the second plate-like portion, there is a second extended portion that extends from the first extended portion to one side in the second horizontal direction relative to the second plate-like portion, The locking portion extends upward from the second extension portion. The fixture according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The lower end of the fixture body is further equipped with casters that allow the fixture body to move on the floor surface. The locking portion locks the optional member in the second horizontal direction, leaving a gap between the support member and the optional member that allows the support member to be gripped. The fixture according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

6. A fixture according to any one of claims 1 to 3, A furniture system comprising the aforementioned optional components.

7. The optional member is formed in a panel shape that extends along the plane intersecting the second horizontal direction. The fixture system according to claim 6.

8. The optional member is provided so as to cover at least a portion of the support member from one side in the second horizontal direction. The fixture system according to claim 7.

9. The aforementioned optional component is an information display device. The fixture system according to claim 7.

10. The optional member is locked to the locking portion via a hook. The fixture system according to claim 7.

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