Prefabricated fixtures

Abstract

To provide a lighter and easier-to-assemble modular display fixture that has a roof to protect the people using the fixture and the products displayed by the fixture. [Solution] The modular furniture 1 includes at least four legs 2, at least two top plate holders 3 detachably suspended over the tops of pairs of opposing legs, at least one top plate 4 detachably installed to bridge the at least two top plate holders, at least four support columns 5 detachably connected to the tops of the legs, a support column where two support columns connected to a pair of legs intersect at their top, a beam 6 detachably fixed by passing through the two support columns at one end at the point of intersection and passing through another pair of support columns at the other end at the point of intersection, at least four rod-shaped canopy fixing parts 7 detachably installed and protruding from the surface of the support columns, and a canopy 8 that covers the tops of the beam and is detachably fixed to the canopy fixing parts 7.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a prefabricated furniture.

Background Art

[0002] When an event or the like is held outdoors, it is common for goods such as food and products to be sold at the event venue. When selling such goods, furniture that can be easily installed is often used. Patent Document 1 discloses an invention of such furniture. Patent Document 1 includes a first body part and a second body part which are frame-like members made of hollow pipes, and a third body part made of a lightweight material with a heat insulating material incorporated therein to form a ceiling part. The first body part, the second body part, and the third body part can be fastened with fastening members. Moving members are attached to the bottoms of the first body part and the second body part. Furniture is arranged inside the body. The furniture is made of hollow pipes and has an overall frame-like shape. A plurality of candy containers are arranged on the frame-like furniture. Patent Document 1 discloses an invention of a prefabricated store having such a structure and having an effect of providing a lightweight and easily transportable prefabricated store. [[ID=K19]]

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, the prefabricated store described in Patent Document 1 consists of three main units, A, B, and C, which are made up of multiple hollow pipes, and each unit is relatively large to accommodate air conditioning and merchandise display inside. Furthermore, although it is stated that unit C constitutes the ceiling, the term "ceiling" is used to refer to a lid that closes the upper openings of main units A and B. The prefabricated store described in Patent Document 1 does not have a "roof" to protect from sunlight when installed outdoors. Therefore, for example, if the prefabricated store described in Patent Document 1 is used during seasons with strong sunlight, such as summer, the staff handling the goods will be directly exposed to sunlight, which could cause heatstroke or other illnesses. Consequently, there was a need for a fixture that was easier to assemble while also having a roof to protect those using the fixture. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] As a result of diligent research by the inventors, it was discovered that the above-mentioned problems could be solved by furniture with a specific structure, leading to the present invention. In other words, the present invention is [1] At least four legs, Two opposing legs are considered as a pair, and at least two tabletop holders are detachably suspended over the upper part of the pair of legs, At least one top plate portion is detachably installed so as to bridge the at least two top plate holding portions, At least four support columns detachably connected to the upper part of the leg portion, wherein two support columns connected to the set of legs intersect at their upper parts, A beam portion is detachably fixed to the intersection point where two support columns are intersected at one end, and another set of two support columns are intersected at the other end. At least four rod-shaped tent fixing parts that protrude from the surface of the support column and are detachably installed, A canopy that covers the upper part of the beam and is detachably fixed to the canopy fixing part, Includes, prefabricated fixtures, [2] At the point where the two support columns intersect, a fitting portion is provided which is left open so that the intersecting support columns can fit together, as described in [1], the assembled furniture [3] The top plate portion is provided with at least two projections for engaging the top plate portion with the at least two top plate holders, and the assembled furniture described in [1] is capable of accommodating the disassembled legs, top plate holders, support columns, beams, canopy fixing parts and canopy in the space formed by the projections. [4] The projection of the top plate portion is provided with a recess that is open in the vertical direction thereof, and the portion of the beam portion that penetrates the support column portion is housed in the recess, as described in [3], [5] When the tent fixing part is fixed to the support column, the angle between the tent fixing part and the ground is acute upward when viewed from the ground, as described in [1], and [6] The assembly type furniture described in [1], wherein the axial direction of the leg and the axial direction of the support column connected to the leg are substantially the same. Regarding. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] The present invention provides a lightweight and easy-to-assemble modular display fixture that protects users from sunlight and rain and snow, while also having a roof to prevent the deterioration of displayed goods, such as food, from sunlight. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] (A) A perspective view showing one form of the prefabricated furniture of the present invention, and (B) A perspective view showing a form of prefabricated furniture different from (A). [Figure 2] These are (A) a plan view, (B) a side view, (C) a bottom view, and (D) a front view, each representing a different form of the top panel. [Figure 3] (A) A bottom view of the top panel, different from Figure 2; (B) A front view of the top panel of (A); (C) A bottom view of yet another different top panel; and (D) A front view of (C). [Figure 4]These are (A) a top view, (B) a side view, (C) a bottom view, and (D) a front view of the top panel, which are different from those in Figures 2 and 3. [Figure 5] These are (A) a plan view, (B) a front view, (C) a bottom view, (D) a bottom view, and (E) a side view, representing one form of the support column. [Figure 6] (A) Front view of the beam section, (B) Side view of the beam section, (C) Left side view of the fastener, (D) Front view of the fastener, (E) Right side view of the fastener, (F) Cross section of (A) and (D), and (G) Plan view of the tent fixing section. [Figure 7] This is a schematic diagram showing the assembly method of the prefabricated furniture shown in Figure 1(A). [Figure 8] This is a schematic diagram showing the assembly method of the prefabricated furniture shown in Figure 1(B). [Figure 9] (A) Front view of the connection part, (B) Perspective view from above, (C) Perspective view from below, (D) Cross-sectional view of CD in (B), and (E) Cross-sectional view of CD with the legs, top plate holder and support column inserted into the connection part. [Figure 10] This is a perspective view showing the beam section with the canopy wrapped around it housed in the top panel. [Figure 11] (A) A perspective view showing the state in which members other than the canopy and beam section are housed in the top plate section that houses the beam section to which the canopy is wrapped in Figure 10; (B) A perspective view showing the state in which the top plate section is covered with the reinforcing section; and (C) An enlarged view of the area A in Figure 10. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. It goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments and aspects, and various modifications are possible within the technical scope of the present invention. Furthermore, "up and down," "front and back," and "left and right" in this text refer to the directions shown in each drawing.

[0009] Fig. 1(A) shows a schematic diagram of the prefabricated furniture 1 of the present invention. The prefabricated furniture 1 of the present invention includes at least four legs 2 (in Fig. 1(A), 2', 2'', 2''' and 2''''), with two opposite legs 2 grouped as one set (in Fig. 1(A), 2' and 2'' and 2''' and 2''''), at least two top plate holders 3 (in Fig. 1(A), 3' and 3'') detachably hung over the upper part of the set of legs 2, at least one top plate part 4 detachably installed so as to bridge the at least two top plate holders 3, at least four support columns 5 detachably connected to the upper part of the legs 2, where two support columns 5 connected to the set of legs intersect at their upper parts (in Fig. 1(A), 5', 5'', 5''' and 5''''), a beam part 6 penetrating through two support columns 5 at one end at the intersection point and penetrating through another set of two support columns 5 at the other end at the intersection point and detachably fixed, at least four rod-shaped awning fixing parts 7 protruding from the surface of the support columns 5 and detachably installed, and an awning 8 covering the upper part of the beam part 6 and detachably fixed to the awning fixing parts 7. Hereinafter, after explaining the prefabricated furniture 1 of the present invention for each of its components, its assembly method and disassembly / storage method will be described.

[0010] 1. Configuration of the prefabricated furniture 1 (1) Legs 2 The leg 2 is a member used to support the assembled furniture 1 when installed on the ground. The leg 2 is not particularly limited in terms of its shape and material as long as it has the above function and can be detachably connected to the top plate holding part 3 and the support column part 5 as described later. As such a shape of the leg 2, for example, it may be a rod-shaped member whose cross-sectional shape is a circle including an ellipse, or a rod-shaped member whose cross-sectional shape is a polygon such as a triangle, a quadrilateral, a pentagon, or a hexagon (in FIG. 1(A), the leg 2 is a rod-shaped member with a square cross-sectional shape). Also, as the material of the leg 2, for example, any of wood, plastic materials, glass materials such as tempered glass, rubber materials, or metal materials such as iron, steel, aluminum, or stainless steel may be used, and any one of these may be used alone or a plurality may be combined and used. Note that it is more preferable to use wood because of the good balance between ease of processing and mass and durability. Also, the size of the leg 2, for example, its length, can be appropriately adjusted based on the use and location of the assembled furniture 1, etc.

[0011] As described above, at least four legs 2 are used, but more than four may be used. For example, in FIG. 1(A), 2’ and 2’’, and 2’’’ and 2’’’’ are used as a set of legs respectively as the leg 2, but for example, one or more additional sets of legs may be provided between the two sets of legs.

[0012] (2) Top plate holding part 3 The tabletop holder 3 is a member that detachably rests on the upper part of a pair of opposing legs 2, and detachably holds the tabletop 4, which will be described later. The tabletop holder 3 is not particularly limited in shape or material as long as it has the above function and can be detachably connected to the legs 2 and support column 5 as described later. The shape of such a tabletop holder 3 may be, for example, a rod-shaped member whose cross-section is a circle including an ellipse, or a rod-shaped member whose cross-section is a polygon such as a triangle, square, pentagon, or hexagon (in Figure 1(A), the tabletop holder 3 is a rod-shaped member with a square cross-section). The material of the tabletop holder 3 may be, for example, wood, plastic, glass material such as tempered glass, rubber material, or metal material such as iron, steel, aluminum, or stainless steel, and any one of these may be used individually or in combination. Furthermore, the use of wood is preferable due to its ease of processing and good balance between mass and durability. In addition, the size of the top plate holder 3, such as its length, can be appropriately adjusted based on the intended use and location of the assembled furniture 1.

[0013] At least two tabletop holders 3 are used to detachably attach to the tops of two opposing legs 2, treating them as a pair. However, as mentioned above, if four or more legs 2 are used, more than two tabletop holders 3 may be used. For example, if six legs 2 are used, three tabletop holders 3 are used.

[0014] (3) Top plate section 4 The top plate portion 4 is detachably installed so as to bridge the at least two top plate holding portions 3, and is a component for displaying goods, etc., on its upper surface. The shape and material of the top plate portion 4 are not particularly limited as long as it is a component that has the above-mentioned function.

[0015] For example, a specific example of the form of the top plate section 4 is shown in Figure 2. The top plate section 4 in Figure 2 includes a flat main body 41 and two rod-shaped protrusions 42 (protrusions 42' and 42'' in Figure 2) provided on the left and right ends of the lower surface of the main body 41. The main body 41 provides a space on its upper surface for displaying items. The protrusions 42 are for detachably holding the top plate section 4 to the top plate holding section 3 by engaging the protrusions 42 with the top plate holding section 3, as will be described later. In Figure 2, there is one protrusion 42 on each of the left and right ends of the top plate section 4, but there may be two or more. For example, two rows of protrusions 42 may be provided on each of the left and right ends of the top plate section 4. If two rows of protrusions 42 are provided, for example, a space may be left between them so that the top plate holding section 3 can be fitted into it.

[0016] In Figure 2, the main body 41 is shown as a single flat plate, but as described above, it can be changed to various shapes as long as it can be used to display items on its upper surface. For example, as shown in Figures 3(A) and (B), multiple narrow flat main body 41s (three in Figures 3(A) and (B)) may be combined and each main body 41 may be fixed with rod-shaped protrusions 42.

[0017] Furthermore, in Figure 2, the projections 42 are represented as rectangular rod-shaped members provided on the left and right ends of the lower surface of the main body 41. However, the shape and location of the projections 42 are not particularly limited, as long as the projections 42 can engage with the top plate holding part 3 to detachably hold the top plate part 4 to the top plate holding part 3, as will be described later. As an example of another form of projection 42, for example, as shown in Figures 3(C) and (D), the lower surface of the main body 41 may be provided with a plurality of projections 42 (a total of four in Figures 3(C) and (D), two on the right and two on the left) (in Figures 3(C) and (D), the projections are cylindrical).

[0018] Furthermore, as will be described later, when storing the components of the modular furniture 1 in the space formed on the underside of the top plate 4, it is preferable to provide protrusions not only in the left-right direction but also in the front-back direction of the main body 41 to form storage space. A specific example of this configuration is shown in Figure 4. In the example in Figure 4, rod-shaped protrusions 42 are provided at the left-right ends of the underside of the main body 41. In addition, rod-shaped frame members 43 are provided at the front-back ends of the underside of the main body 41. The height of the protrusions 42 (L1 in Figure 4(D)) is slightly higher than the height of the frame members 43 (L3 in Figure 4(D)). Also, the height of the frame members 43 is approximately the same as or slightly higher than the thickness of each component to be housed in the space formed by the protrusions 42 and the frame members 43. With this structure, each component can be housed in the space formed by the protrusions 42 and the frame members 43, and at the same time, as will be described later, the protrusions 42 can be engaged with the top plate holding part 3 to detachably hold the top plate 4 to the top plate holding part 3.

[0019] Furthermore, when the components of the modular furniture 1 are housed in the top plate portion 4 as described above, the projections 42 of the top plate portion 4 may be provided with recesses in the vertical direction to accommodate the portion of the beam portion 6 that penetrates the support column portion 5, which will be described later. For example, in the example configuration shown in Figure 4, recesses 44 are provided approximately in the center of the front-to-back direction of the left and right projections 42' and 42'' (see Figures 4(C) and (D)). There are no particular restrictions on where the recesses 44 are provided, but for example, by providing the recesses 44 approximately in the center of the projections 42 in the front-to-back direction as shown in Figure 4, the housed beam portion 6 acts as a partition, preventing other housed components from moving violently, thereby reducing the possibility of damage to housed components and the generation of noise during transportation, etc.

[0020] The main body 41, the protrusions 42, and the frame material 43 may be made of any of the following materials: wood, plastic, tempered glass or other glass materials, rubber, or metal materials such as iron, steel, aluminum, or stainless steel. These may be used individually or in combination. Wood is preferable due to its ease of processing and good balance between mass and durability. The size of the top plate 4, such as its length and area, can also be adjusted as appropriate based on the intended use and location of the assembled furniture 1.

[0021] (4) Strut part 5 The support column 5 is a member that holds the beam 6 and the tent fixing part 7, which will be described later. The support column 5 is not particularly limited in shape or material as long as it has the above-mentioned function and can be detachably connected to the upper part of the leg 2 as described later. The shape of such a support column 5 may be, for example, a rod-shaped member whose cross-section is a circle including an ellipse, or a rod-shaped member whose cross-section is a polygon such as a triangle, square, pentagon, or hexagon (in Figure 1, the support column 5 is a rod-shaped member with a square cross-section). The material of the support column 5 may be, for example, wood, plastic, glass material such as tempered glass, rubber material, or metal material such as iron, steel, aluminum, or stainless steel, and any one of these may be used individually or in combination. It is preferable to use wood because it is easy to process and has a good balance between mass and durability. The size of the support column 5, for example, its length, can also be adjusted as appropriate based on the purpose and location of use of the assembled furniture 1.

[0022] When the tent fixing part 7, which will be described later, is held by the support column 5, for example, a hole 51 into which the tent fixing part 7 can be inserted may be made at any point on the support column 5, specifically, at any point on the upper axial side of the support column 5. The hole 51 may or may not penetrate the support column 5. Also, as will be described later, a part of the beam 6 is inserted at the point where the support columns 5 intersect. In this way, an insertion hole 53 is made at the point where the support columns 5 intersect, through which the beam 6 is inserted. The insertion hole 53 is made by drilling through the support column 5.

[0023] Furthermore, as mentioned above, the support column 5 is installed in pairs of two support column sections 5 that intersect at their upper parts. In this case, it is more preferable to provide a fitting portion 52 at the point where the two intersecting support column sections 5 intersect so that the intersecting support column sections 5 fit together. A specific example of a support column 5 with such a fitting portion 52 is shown in Figure 5. In Figure 5, the support column 5 is columnar in shape with a rectangular cross-section. A concave fitting portion 52 is provided on the surface of the support column 5 on the axial upper side. In Figure 5, the fitting portion 52 is a concave notch cut out at an angle to the axial direction of the support column 5, and its width (L3 in Figure 5(A)) is approximately the same as the width of the support column 5 (L4 in Figure 5(E)). The shape, size, and angle of the fitting portion 52 with respect to the axial direction of the support portion 5 can be appropriately adjusted according to the shape and width of the support portion 5 used and the angle at which the two support portions 5 intersect. By providing such a fitting portion 52, the assembly of the modular furniture 1 can be made easier, and its strength can be increased. A through hole 53 is provided approximately in the center of the fitting portion 52, through which the support portion 5 passes.

[0024] (5) Beam part 6 The beam section 6 is a member that is detachably fixed to the support section 5. The beam section 6 is not particularly limited in shape or material as long as it has the function described above and can withstand the mass of the tent 8. The material of such a beam section 6 may be any of the following materials: wood, plastic, glass material such as tempered glass, rubber material, or metal material such as iron, steel, aluminum, or stainless steel. Any one of these materials may be used individually or in combination. However, wood is more preferable because it is easy to process and has a good balance between mass and durability.

[0025] Furthermore, the shape of the beam section 6 may be, for example, a rod-shaped member whose cross-section is a circle including an ellipse, or a rod-shaped member whose cross-section is a polygon such as a triangle, square, pentagon, or hexagon (in Figure 1(A), the beam section 6 is a rod-shaped member with a circular cross-section). Also, the size of the beam section 6, such as its length, can be adjusted as appropriate based on the intended use and location of the modular furniture 1.

[0026] As described above, the beam section 6 is fixed detachably by passing through two support sections 5 at one end at the point of intersection, and through another pair of support sections 5 at the other end at the point of intersection. Therefore, it is preferable that the specific form of the beam section 6 is such that the axial end of the beam section 6 can be inserted into the insertion holes 53 of the support sections 5. Specific examples of such beam section 6 are shown in Figures 6(A) and (B). In Figures 6(A) and (B), the beam section 6 includes a main body 61 which is a rod-shaped member with a circular cross-section, and insertion sections 62 which are thinner than the main body 61 and are provided at both the upper and lower ends of the main body 61. The shape and size of the insertion sections 62 can be appropriately adjusted based on the shape and size of the support sections 5 and the shape and size of the insertion holes 53 made in the support sections 5. Furthermore, it is preferable that the length of the insertion portion 62 (L5 in Figure 6(A)) be such that it is exposed from the overlapping support portions 5 after being inserted through the insertion holes 53 of the two intersecting support portions 5. Alternatively, the surface of the insertion portion 62 may be threaded so that it can be fastened with screws using a bolt or other component.

[0027] Furthermore, if the insertion portion 62 is threaded to allow screw fastening, a fastener 63 as shown in Figures 6(C) to (F) may be used. The fastener 63 has substantially the same cross-sectional shape and cross-sectional area as the main body 61 of the beam portion 6, and is a shorter member than the main body 61 (a cylindrical member in Figure 6). The fastener 63 has a screw hole 631 at one end, and a nut 632 is embedded in one of the screw holes 631 (the end in Figure 6(F)). By using such a fastener 63, the beam portion 6 can be easily attached and detached at the assembly site of the modular furniture 1 without the use of special tools.

[0028] (6) Awning fixing part 7 The tent fixing section 7 is a rod-shaped member that is detachably installed on the support section 5 and is used to fix the tent 8, which will be described later. The shape and material of the tent fixing section 7 are not particularly limited as long as it has the function described above and can fix the tent 8 as described later. The material of such a beam section 6 may be any of the following materials: wood, plastic, tempered glass or other glass materials, rubber, or metal materials such as iron, steel, aluminum, or stainless steel. Any one of these may be used individually or in combination. It is preferable to use a metal material because it is easy to process and can withstand the weight of the tent 8.

[0029] A specific example of the form of the tent fixing part 7 is shown in Figure 6(G). In Figure 6(G), the tent fixing part 7 is a long rod shape, with a ring portion 71 provided at one end in the axial direction. A stopper 72 may also be provided on the opposite side of the ring portion 71 as needed. The stopper 72 is provided so that, for example, when a hole 51 is made in the support portion 5 as a hole 51 passing through the support portion 5, the tent fixing part 7 is held at a certain point by a stopper 72 that is larger than the diameter of the hole 51. For example, a nut can be used as such a stopper 72. For example, the shaft portion of the tent fixing part 7 may be threaded, and the stopper 72 may be fixed to the tent fixing part 7 by screwing a nut into it to hold it at a specific point.

[0030] (7) Tent 8 The canopy 8 is a sheet-like component that serves as the ceiling of the modular fixture 1, protecting the user of the modular fixture 1 and the products displayed by the modular fixture 1 of the present invention, such as food, from sunlight, rain, and snow. The canopy 8 is not particularly limited in shape or material as long as it has the above-mentioned function and can be fixed by the canopy fixing part 7 as described later. Examples of materials for such a canopy 8 include cloth made of natural or synthetic fibers or a sheet made of resin. The planar shape of the canopy 8 can be a circle including an ellipse, or a polygon such as a triangle, square, pentagon, or hexagon (in Figure 1(A), the canopy 8 is a sheet with a square planar shape). In addition, fixing members such as strings may be provided at any point on the canopy 8, and the canopy 8 and the canopy fixing part 7 may be fixed using these fixing members. For example, if the planar shape of the canopy 8 is square as shown in Figure 1(A), strings may be provided at the four corners. Furthermore, if the tent canopy 8 is secured with ropes at the four corners as described above, the tent canopy 8 may be buffeted by the wind and move violently. In such cases, a wind-preventing section 81 may be provided at any point on the tent canopy 8, specifically, if the tent canopy 8 has a rectangular planar shape as described above, at any side, to prevent the tent canopy 8 from being buffeted by the wind and moving violently (in Figure 1, the wind-preventing section 81 is shown as ropes with both ends fixed to any point on the tent canopy 8).

[0031] (8) Reinforcement section 9 The modular furniture unit 1 of the present invention may be provided with a reinforcing part 9 to further increase its strength. A modular furniture unit 1 equipped with such a reinforcing part 9 is shown in Figure 1(B). The modular furniture unit 1 in Figure 1(B) has the same structure as the modular furniture unit 1 in Figure 1(A), except that it is equipped with a reinforcing part 9. The reinforcing part 9 is detachably provided on the front of the front leg portion 2 (leg portions 2' and 2''' in Figure 1(B)). By providing the reinforcing part 9 in such a location, the strength of the modular furniture unit 1 can be further increased without obstructing the view of the user of the modular furniture unit 1. The shape and material of the reinforcing part 9 are not particularly limited as long as it is a member having the above function. As for the material of such a reinforcing part 9, for example, it may be any of the following materials: wood, plastic, glass material such as tempered glass, rubber material, or metal material such as iron, steel, aluminum or stainless steel, and any one of these may be used individually or in combination of several. Furthermore, the use of wood is preferable due to its ease of processing and good balance between mass and durability. Regarding the shape, making the reinforcing part 9 into a plate shape is preferable because it not only further improves the strength of the modular furniture 1, but also allows it to be used as a lid for the space when housing each component of the modular furniture 1 in the space of the top plate 4, as will be described later. However, the shape of the reinforcing part 9 is not limited to the plate shape described above; it may also be a shape that can be stretched between the legs 2 to increase the strength of the modular furniture 1, such as a rod shape.

[0032] 2. Assembly method for modular fixture 1 The assembly method for the prefabricated furniture unit 1 of the present invention will now be described. Figure 7 shows how to assemble the prefabricated furniture unit 1 shown in Figure 1(A). First, as shown in Figure 7(A), two opposing legs 2 (2' and 2'' and 2''' and 2'''') are treated as a pair, and each leg 2 is detachably connected by a top plate holder 3. When connecting the leg 2 and the top plate holder 3, any method used for connecting rod-shaped members, for example, can be used. For example, the leg 2 and the top plate holder 3 may be directly fastened with screws, or they may be connected by screw fastening using a plate-shaped joint fitting.

[0033] Next, the top plate section 4 is detachably bridged to the two sets of top plate holders 3 (Figure 7(B)). Specifically, for example, when using the top plate section 4 shown in Figure 4, the top plate holders 3 and the top plate section 4 are engaged by bringing the outer surface of the top plate holder 3' into contact with the inner surface of the projection 42', and the outer surface of the top plate holder 3'' into contact with the inner surface of the projection 42''. In this case, the top plate section 4 and the top plate holders 3 may be detachably fixed by screw fastening or the like, if necessary. Alternatively, if the top plate section 4 and the top plate holders 3 are not fixed by screw fastening or the like, the top plate section 4 and the top plate holders 3 may be temporarily fastened with clamps or clips until the leg section 2 is stable and self-supporting, and the clamps or clips may be removed after combining the support column section 5 and the beam section 6, as described later. Next, the support column section 5 is detachably connected to the upper part of each leg section 2. Specifically, as shown in Figure 7(C), the support column 5' is connected to the upper part of the leg 2', the support column 5'' is connected to the upper part of the leg 2'', the support column 5'''' is connected to the upper part of the leg 2'''', and the support column 5'''' is connected to the upper part of the leg 2''''. The two support columns 5 (e.g., support columns 5' and 5'') connected to a pair of leg columns 2 (e.g., leg columns 2' and 2'') are connected so as to intersect at their upper parts. When connecting the leg columns 2 and the support columns 5, any method used for connecting rod-shaped members can be used. For example, the leg columns 2 and the support columns 5 may be directly fastened with screws, or they may be connected by screw fastening using a plate-shaped joint fitting.

[0034] Furthermore, when connecting the support column 5 to the leg portion 2, it is preferable that the axial direction of the leg portion 2 and the axial direction of the support column 5 connected to the leg portion 2 are substantially the same. By making the axial direction of the leg portion 2 and the axial direction of the support column 5 substantially the same, the strength of the modular furniture 1 can be further increased. Here, "substantially the same axial direction" includes not only the fact that the axial direction of the leg portion 2 and the axial direction of the support column 5 are exactly the same, but also that the angles of both axial directions are such that they increase the strength of the modular furniture 1.

[0035] Furthermore, when using a support column 5 that has a fitting portion 52 as shown in Figure 5, the fitting portions 52 of the support columns 5 (in Figure 7(C), the fitting portion of support column 5' and the fitting portion of support column 5'') are fitted together. Because of the presence of the fitting portions 52, the support columns 5 can maintain a self-supporting state even in the basic assembly state without penetrating the beam portion 6, making it easier to assemble the modular furniture 1. Also, as will be described later, when the tent fixing portion 7 is inserted into the hole 51 of the support column 5 and fixed, the hole 51 is connected so that it faces outward from the perspective of each support column 5 (in Figure 7(C), the hole 51 of support column 5' faces forward, and the hole 51 of support column 5'' faces backward).

[0036] Next, the insertion portion 62 at one end of the beam portion 6 is passed through the intersection of a pair of support columns 5 (support columns 5' and 5'' in Figure 7(D)), and the other end is passed through the intersection of another pair of support columns 5 (5''' and 5'''' in Figure 7(D)) at the other end, and the beam portion 6 is detachably fixed in place. For example, when using a support column 5 having a fitting portion 52 and an insertion hole 53 as shown in Figure 5, the insertion portion 62 of the beam portion 6 is inserted through the insertion hole 53 that overlaps at the point where the two support columns 5 intersect. As described above, by making the length of the insertion portion 62 longer than the thickness of the two intersecting support columns 5, the insertion portion 62 through which the support columns 5 are inserted is exposed to the outside. The beam portion 6 can be fixed to the support columns 5 by, for example, clipping the insertion portion 62 that is exposed to the outside. Furthermore, if the surface of the insertion portion 62 is threaded as described above, the insertion portion 62 exposed to the outside can be easily fixed by screwing it in place. When screwing it in place, the fastener 63 described above can be suitably used.

[0037] Next, the canopy fixing part 7 is detachably installed so as to protrude from the surface of the support column 5. As described above, if a hole 51 is made in the upper part of the support column 5, the canopy fixing part 7 can be fixed by inserting it into the hole 51. When fixing the canopy fixing part 7, it is preferable to fix it so that when the canopy fixing part 7 is fixed to the support column 5, the angle between the canopy fixing part 7 and the ground forms an acute angle upward when viewed from the ground. By fixing it in this way, a downward load is applied to the support column 5 to which each canopy fixing part 7 is fixed, and this load is applied to the point where the two support column 5 intersect. If the beam portion 6 is provided with an insertion portion 62 and / or a fitting portion 52, the fitting portion 52 interlocks firmly, thereby increasing the strength of the assembled furniture 1.

[0038] Next, the canopy 8 is attached to the upper part of the beam section 6 and detachably fixed to the canopy fixing section 7 (Figure 7(F)). For example, if the planar shape of the canopy 8 is rectangular as described above and strings are attached to its four corners, the canopy is detachably fixed by tying these strings to the canopy fixing section 7, for example, to the ring section 71 of the canopy fixing section 7. Also, if the canopy 8 is provided with a wind-prevention section 81, the wind-prevention section 81 is detachably connected to the support section 5 and / or the beam section 6. In the example in Figure 7, the wind-prevention section 81 and the beam section 6 are connected by hooking the string-like wind-prevention section 81 onto the fastener 63. The modular furniture 1 of the present invention can be assembled more easily and quickly by the simple assembly process described above. When detachably fixing each of the above members, it is preferable to use wing nuts or wing bolts that can be screwed in without using tools, as this allows the modular furniture 1 to be assembled more easily and quickly without using special tools.

[0039] Next, we will explain the assembly process for the modular furniture unit 1 shown in Figure 1(B). First, the legs 2 located at the front (legs 2' and 2''' in Figure 8(A)) are connected by the reinforcing parts 9. Specifically, the legs 2 and the reinforcing parts 9 are fixed together so that they can be attached and detached by screw fastening or the like. Next, the top plate holders 3 and the legs 2 opposite to each of the legs 2 are connected to the legs 2 fixed by the reinforcing parts 9 (Figure 8(B)). By using the reinforcing parts 9 as described above, the legs 2 and top plate holders 3 can stand on their own without support when combined, as shown in Figure 8(B), thus making the assembly of the modular furniture unit 1 easier. The subsequent assembly process is the same as the process from Figure 7(B) onwards.

[0040] In addition, the modular furniture 1 of the present invention may use a connecting part 10 as shown in Figure 9. The connecting part 10 in Figure 9 includes a hollow first region 101 extending horizontally (left-right direction in Figure 9) and a second region 102 connected to the first region 101 at an arbitrary angle. The angle between the first region 101 and the second region 102 (the angle between axis α and axis β in Figure 9(E)) can be appropriately adjusted according to the connection angle between the leg portion 2 and the top plate holder portion 3, which is required based on the size of the space where the modular furniture 1 is to be installed. For example, an angle of about 90 to 115° is envisioned. The first region 101 and the second region 102 are in communication inside each other. A partition may be provided between the first region 101 and the second region 102. A first opening 103 is provided at the end of the first region 101 (the right end in Figure 9(A)). The size and shape of the first opening are such that the top plate holder 3 can be inserted. For example, if the cross-sectional shape of the top plate holder 3 is rectangular, it is preferable that the first opening 103 is a rectangle slightly larger than the top plate holder 3.

[0041] A second opening 104 is provided at the point where the first region 101 and the second region 102 intersect. The size and shape of the second opening 104 are such that the support column 5 can be inserted. For example, if the cross-sectional shape of the support column 5 is rectangular, it is preferable that the second opening 104 be a rectangle slightly larger than the support column 5. A third opening 105 is provided at the lower end of the second region 102. The size and shape of the third opening 105 are such that the leg portion 2 can be inserted. For example, if the cross-sectional shape of the leg portion 2 is rectangular, it is preferable that the third opening 105 be a rectangle slightly larger than the leg portion 2. As shown in Figure 9(E), the center of the second opening 104 and the center of the third opening 105 are located on the same axis. The second opening 104 and the third opening 105 may communicate with each other as shown in Figure 9, or a partition may be provided between them. Screw holes 106 are provided near the right end of the first region 101 and near the lower end of the second region.

[0042] Figure 9(E) shows a schematic diagram of the case where the leg portion 2, the top plate holder portion 3, and the support column portion 5 are connected using the connection portion 10 of Figure 9. As shown in Figure 9(E), the leg portion 2 is inserted into the third opening 105. The leg portion 2 inserted into the third opening 105 is fixed by screw fastening or the like through screw holes 106, 106 drilled near the third opening 105. The top plate holder portion 3 is inserted into the first opening 103. The top plate holder portion 3 inserted into the first opening 103 is fixed by screw fastening or the like through screw holes 106 drilled near the first opening 103. The support column portion 5 is inserted into the second opening 104. After inserting the support column portion 5 into the second opening 104, the support column portion 5 and the connection portion 10 may be fixed detachably by screw fastening, or it may be kept in the inserted state without screw fastening. By using the connecting part 10 described above, the assembly of the modular furniture 1 can be made easier and quicker, and the strength of the modular furniture 1 can be increased. Furthermore, the assembly of the modular furniture 1 can be made even easier by fixing the connecting part 10 to the leg part 2, the top plate holding part 3, or the support part 5 from the beginning and treating them as a single component. For example, if the leg part 2 and the connecting part 10 are fixed in advance to form a single component, the assembly of the leg part 2 and the connecting part 10 can be made easier by providing a third opening 105 not only at the lower end of the second region 102 but also on the right side, as shown in Figure 9.

[0043] 3. Disassembly and storage method of assembly-type fixture 1 After use, the modular furniture unit 1 of the present invention can be disassembled into its individual components. The disassembly process is the reverse of the assembly process. Because each component of the modular furniture unit 1 of the present invention is made of simple components, the size after disassembly becomes very small, minimizing the space required for transportation. Furthermore, when using the top plate section 4 as shown in Figure 4, the disassembled leg section 2, top plate holding section 3, support column section 5, beam section 6, canopy fixing section 7, and canopy 8 can be accommodated in the space formed by the projection 42 and the frame material 43. This method of storage is shown in Figures 10 and 11. First, the beam section 6 is accommodated in the space of the top plate section 4 so that the tip of the insertion section 62 is accommodated in the recess 44 of the projection 42 (see Figures 10 and 11(C)). This arrangement creates a partition in the space, preventing other components housed within the space from moving violently, thus reducing the possibility of damage to individual components and the generation of noise during transportation. The canopy 8 may also be wrapped around the beam section 6. The legs 2, top plate holder 3, support column 5, and canopy fixing section 7 are housed in the space partitioned by the beam section 6 (Figure 11(A)). Furthermore, if a plate-shaped member is used as the reinforcing section 9 as described above, the plate-shaped reinforcing section 9 can be used as a lid for the space (Figure 11(B)). After covering the space with the reinforcing section 9, the top plate section 4 and the reinforcing section 9 are secured with cable ties or the like. By covering the space with the reinforcing section 9 in this way, the other components housed in the space of the top plate section 4 will not scatter during transport, and the disassembled assembly furniture 1 can be transported more safely and easily while avoiding damage to each component. [Industrial applicability]

[0044] The modular display fixture 1 of the present invention makes it easier and more efficient to provide fixtures for selling goods at indoor and outdoor events. The modular display fixture of the present invention has a roof to protect users and the goods displayed in the fixture, and is therefore particularly suitable for use at outdoor events. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0045] 1: Assembly-type fixtures 2: Legs 3: Top plate holding part 4: Top panel, 41: Main body, 42: Protrusion, 43: Frame material, 44: Recess 5: Support column, 51: Hole, 52: Fitting part, 53: Through hole 6: Beam section, 61: Main body, 62: Insertion section, 63: Fastener, 631: Screw hole, 632: Nut 7: Tent fixing part, 71: Ring part, 72: Stopper 8: Tent, 81: Wind movement prevention section 9: Reinforcement 10: Connection part, 101: First area, 102: Second area, 103: First opening, 104: Second opening, 105: Third opening, 106: Screw hole

Claims

1. At least four legs, Two opposing legs are considered as a pair, and at least two tabletop holders are detachably suspended over the upper parts of the pair of legs. At least one top plate portion is detachably installed so as to bridge the at least two top plate holding portions, At least four support columns detachably connected to the upper part of the leg portion, wherein two support columns connected to the set of legs intersect at their upper parts, A beam portion is detachably fixed to the intersection point where two support columns are intersected at one end, and another set of two support columns are intersected at the other end. At least four rod-shaped tent fixing parts that protrude from the surface of the support column and are detachably installed, A canopy that covers the upper part of the beam and is detachably fixed to the canopy fixing part, Prefabricated fixtures, including [specific components].

2. The assembly-type fixture according to claim 1, wherein a fitting portion is provided at the point where the two support columns intersect, such that the intersecting support columns fit together.

3. The assembly furniture according to claim 1, wherein the top plate portion is provided with at least two projections for engaging the top plate portion with the at least two top plate holding portions, and the disassembled legs, top plate holding portions, support columns, beams, canopy fixing portions, and canopy can be accommodated in the space formed by the projections.

4. The assembly-type furniture according to claim 3, wherein the projection of the top plate portion is provided with a recess opening in the vertical direction thereof, and the portion of the beam portion that penetrates the support column portion is housed in the recess.

5. The assembly-type fixture according to claim 1, wherein when the tent fixing part is fixed to the support column, the angle between the tent fixing part and the ground forms an acute angle upward when viewed from the ground.

6. The assembly-type furniture according to claim 1, wherein the axial direction of the leg and the axial direction of the support column connected to the leg are substantially the same.

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