furniture

Abstract

We provide furniture that can be used in accordance with the surrounding environment. [Solution] The furniture 1 in this embodiment includes a rotating shaft 2 that is provided between a first environment E1 and a second environment E2 and extends vertically, a furniture body 4 that has a tank 41 and is rotatable around the rotating shaft 2, and a partition material 3 provided between the first environment E1 and the second environment E2. Inside the rotating shaft 2 are a water supply pipe 81 that supplies water to the tank 41 and a drain pipe 82 that drains the water from the tank 41.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to furniture.

Background Art

[0002] As prior art, Patent Document 1 discloses a multifunctional bed comprising a bathtub, a flush toilet, a waste crushing and pressure feeder, and a seating seat consisting of a backrest portion, a seat portion, leg portions and a foot portion, wherein the seating seat is driven by a telescopic arm and an auxiliary telescopic arm, and a pulley provided on a side portion of the seat portion slides along a slide groove of a rail, thereby deforming the seating seat into a bed mode in which a person can lie down, a chair mode or toilet mode in which a person can take a seated posture, or a bathing mode in which a person can take a crouching posture.

[0003] The technology disclosed in Patent Document 1 assumes that the multifunctional bed is used without being moved from the installed position. For this reason, different operations such as bathing and sleeping are performed in the room where the multifunctional bed is installed. For example, a bathing space generally has the following configurations (1) to (3). (1) A large ventilation fan capable of discharging moisture is installed. (2) Walls, floors and ceilings are formed of materials with high water resistance and moisture resistance. (3) Water stopping treatment (installation of joint materials, sealing) is applied to doors and windows to prevent moisture (steam) from flowing out. However, even if a person sleeps in the bathing space, the configuration of (1) above may cause discomfort due to noise and vibration during sleeping. In addition, due to the configurations of (2) and (3) above, the room is maintained at a relatively high humidity, which may also lead to discomfort during sleeping. Therefore, the bathing space is not suitable for sleeping. As described above, in the technology disclosed in Patent Document 1, there is a concern that the operation using the multifunctional bed is not suitable for the surrounding environment where it is installed. Therefore, furniture that can be used in accordance with the surrounding environment is required.

Prior Art Literature

Patent Literature

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2023-4391 [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0005] Therefore, the present invention was devised in view of the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to provide furniture that can be used in accordance with the surrounding environment. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The furniture according to the present invention is characterized by comprising: a rotating shaft provided between a first environment and a second environment and extending in the vertical direction; a furniture body having a tank and rotatable about the rotating shaft; and a partition material provided between the first environment and the second environment. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, the furniture comprises a rotating shaft provided between a first environment and a second environment and extending vertically, a furniture body having a tank and rotatable around the rotating shaft, and a partition material provided between the first environment and the second environment. As a result, the furniture body can be switched between being positioned in the first environment and being positioned in the second environment by rotating the rotating shaft. Therefore, it can be used according to the surrounding environment. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the furniture in the first embodiment in an exploded state. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a plan view showing the furniture body in the first embodiment with the cover member removed. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a plan view showing the furniture in the first embodiment with the cover member attached to the furniture body. [Figure 4]Figure 4 is a side cross-sectional view showing furniture in the first embodiment. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a plan cross-sectional view showing the furniture in the first embodiment, where Figure 5(a) shows the water supply pipe and drain pipe facing the first environment, and Figure 5(b) shows the water supply pipe and drain pipe facing the second environment. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a side cross-sectional view showing furniture in the second embodiment. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a side cross-sectional view showing furniture in the third embodiment. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a side view showing the furniture in the third embodiment, where Figure 8(a) shows the water supply pipe and drain pipe facing the first environment, and Figure 8(b) shows the water supply pipe and drain pipe facing the second environment. [Figure 9] Figure 9 is a plan view showing the furniture in the fourth embodiment. [Figure 10] Figure 10 is a side cross-sectional view showing furniture in the fourth embodiment. [Figure 11] Figure 11 is a side cross-sectional view showing furniture in the fifth embodiment. [Figure 12] Figure 12 is a plan view showing furniture in the sixth embodiment. [Figure 13] Figure 13 is a plan view showing the furniture in the seventh embodiment. [Figure 14] Figure 14 is a perspective view showing furniture in the eighth embodiment. [Figure 15] Figure 15 is a perspective view showing the furniture in the ninth embodiment. [Figure 16] Figure 16 is a plan view showing furniture in the tenth embodiment. [Figure 17] Figure 17 is a plan view showing furniture in the 11th embodiment.

[0009] The following describes in detail, with reference to the drawings, embodiments for furniture to which the present invention is applied.

[0010] <First Embodiment> As shown in Figure 1, the furniture 1 comprises: a rotation shaft 2 provided between a first environment E1 and a second environment E2 and extending in the vertical direction; a furniture main body 4 having a tank body 41 and being rotatable around the rotation shaft 2; and a partition member 3 provided between the first environment E1 and the second environment E2. The furniture main body 4 is configured to be switchable between a state of being disposed in the first environment E1 and a state of being disposed in the second environment E2 by rotating the rotation shaft 2. The furniture main body 4 includes the tank body 41 and a cover member 5. In the furniture main body 4, for example, the tank body 41 is configured as a bathtub provided in a bathing space. For the bathing space, for example, waterproof treatment is applied to the floor and walls. A shower, a faucet, a ventilation fan and the like may be provided on the walls, ceiling and other parts of the bathing space.

[0011] A first environment E1 and a second environment E2 are formed on both sides separated by the partition member 3. Thereby, the partition member 3 can partition the first environment E1 from the second environment E2. Both the first environment E1 and the second environment E2 are indoors. Examples of the room include a bathing space, a washroom, a living room, a dining room, a bedroom, a kitchen, a Japanese-style room, a children's room, a study and the like. In the illustrated embodiment, for example, the first environment E1 is a bathing space, and the second environment E2 is an environment other than the bathing space, such as a bedroom, a washroom or the like. It should be noted that at least one of the first environment E1 and the second environment E2 is indoor, and the other may be outdoor.

[0012] As shown in Figures 2 to 4, the furniture main body 4 having the tank body 41 is attached to the rotation shaft 2. By rotating the furniture main body 4 by 180° around the rotation shaft 2, the installation position of the furniture main body 4 can be switched between the first environment E1 and the second environment E2. The rotation shaft 2 is attached to a ceiling C and a floor F. The furniture main body 4 may be attached to at least one of the rotation shaft 2 and the partition member 3.

[0013] As shown in Figures 2 to 4, the partition material 3 is formed in a plate shape. The partition material 3 extends horizontally. Both side ends 31 in the direction of extension of the partition material 3 are in contact with the side surface W of the room. The upper end 32 of the partition material 3 is in contact with the ceiling C of the room. The lower end 33 of the partition material 3 is in contact with the floor F of the room. A pivot shaft 2 is attached to the center of the partition material 3 in the direction of extension. Because the partition material 3 is attached to the pivot shaft 2, the partition material 3 rotates when rotated around the pivot shaft 2.

[0014] The length of the partition material 3 in the extending direction is greater than or equal to the length of the furniture body 4 in the longitudinal direction. The height of the partition material 3 is greater than or equal to the height of the furniture body 4. For these reasons, the furniture body 4 installed in the first environment E1 cannot be seen from the second environment E2 side.

[0015] The tank body 41 is adjacent to the partition material 3. The tank body 41 is formed with the extension direction of the partition material 3 as its longitudinal direction. A support portion 411 for supporting the cover member 5 from below is formed on the inner surface of the tank body 41. The support portion 411 is formed to protrude from the inner surface of the tank body 41. The support portion 411 is arranged along the inner surface of the tank body 41. Wheels or the like may be provided at the lower end of the tank body 41. This makes it easier to rotate the furniture body 4 which rotates around the rotation axis 2. The tank body 41 may be attached to at least one of the rotation axis 2 and the partition material 3.

[0016] The furniture body 4 has a flange 42 extending horizontally from the upper end of the tank 41. The flange 42 has a first flange 43 on the partition material 3 side, a second flange 44 on the opposite side of the tank 41 with the first flange 43 in between, and end flanges 45 at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the tank 41. The flange 42 has a bulge portion 421 formed by a part of its width bulging out. The width of the flange 42 refers to the width in the direction toward the outside of the tank 41. That is, the widths of the first flange 43 and the second flange 44 are widths in the direction intersecting the extending direction of the partition material 3, and the width of the end flanges 45 is width in the direction along the extending direction of the partition material 3. The first flange 43 is formed along the partition material 3. The second flange 44 has a bulge portion 421 formed in the center in the direction along the extending direction of the partition material 3 by a part of its width bulging out in a direction away from the partition material 3. The end flange 45 is connected to the first flange 43 and the second flange 44. In this embodiment, the bulge 421 is formed on the second flange 44, but in the present invention, it may be formed on at least one of the first flange 43, the second flange 44, and the end flange 45. Furthermore, the end flange 45 may be configured to allow the attachment and detachment of members such as a headrest.

[0017] The cover member 5 covers, for example, the entire tank body 41. By covering the entire tank body, the cover member 5 can function as a lid for the tank body 41. The cover member 5 is configured to be switchable between a state in which it covers the tank body 41 and a state in which it does not cover the tank body 41. When the cover member 5 covers the tank body 41, the cover member 5 can function as at least one of a bed and the seat of a chair. The cover member 5 is supported by a support portion 411 below the flange 42. The upper surface of the cover member 5 can be positioned flush with the flange 42 at the upper end of the tank body 41. The cover member 5 can be positioned flush with the first flange 43, the second flange 44, and the pair of end flanges 45. The cover member 5 may also be positioned flush with at least one of the first flange 43, the second flange 44, and the pair of end flanges 45.

[0018] The cover member 5 may also cover a portion of the tank body 41.

[0019] The cover member 5 may be attached to the tank body 41 or the partition material 3 via a hinge. In this case, it is possible to easily switch between a state in which the cover member 5 covers the tank body 41 and a state in which it does not cover the tank body 41.

[0020] The tank body 41 has an upright plate 46 on the partition material 3 side. The upright plate 46 is positioned in the center of the longitudinal direction of the tank body 41. By installing the cover member 5 on the tank body 41, the upright plate 46 can function as a chair backrest. The upright plate 46 is attached to the rotating shaft 2.

[0021] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the rotating shaft 2 has a double-tube structure, comprising an outer tube 21 and an inner tube 22. The inner tube 22 is fixed inside the room, and the outer tube 21 can rotate relative to the inner tube 22. This allows the furniture body 4, which is mounted on the outer tube 21, to rotate relative to the rotating shaft 2. The outer tube 21 has an opening 21a formed therein.

[0022] Inside the inner tube 22 of the rotating shaft 2, there is a water supply pipe 81 for supplying water to the tank 41 and a drain pipe 82 for draining the water from the tank 41. A water inlet 811 for the water supply pipe 81 is provided on the side of the tank 41. A drain outlet 821 for the drain pipe 82 is provided on the bottom of the tank 41. In this invention, at least one of the water supply pipe 81 for supplying water to the tank 41 and the drain pipe 82 for draining the water from the tank 41 may be provided inside the inner tube 22 of the rotating shaft 2.

[0023] The water supply pipe 81 has a first pipe section 812 that extends vertically inside the inner pipe 22, a second pipe section 813 having a water inlet 811 at its end, and a connecting mechanism 9 that connects the first pipe section 812 and the second pipe section 813. The first pipe section 812 extends vertically upward from the floor F. The second pipe section 813 is positioned at the opening 21a of the outer pipe 21 and is connected to the tank body 41.

[0024] The drain pipe 82 has a first pipe section 822 that extends vertically inside the inner pipe 22, a second pipe section 823 having a drain port 821 at its end, and a connecting mechanism 9 that connects the first pipe section 822 and the second pipe section 823. The first pipe section 812 extends vertically upward from the floor F. The second pipe section 823 is positioned at the opening 21a of the outer pipe 21 and is connected to the tank body 41.

[0025] The connection mechanism 9 is provided inside the outer tube 21 of the rotating shaft 2. The connection mechanism 9 has a first connection part 91 on the first environment E1 side and a second connection part 92 on the second environment E2 side. The second pipe sections 813 and 823 are configured to be detachably attached to the first connection part 91 and the second connection part 92.

[0026] As shown in Figure 5(a), when the opening 21a is oriented toward the first environment E1, the first connection part 91 is exposed from the opening 21a. Therefore, the second pipe sections 813 and 823 can be connected to the first connection part 91. When the second pipe sections 813 and 823 are connected to the first connection part 91, the second connection part 92 is closed by a lid, valve, etc. provided on the second connection part 92. This allows water to flow through the water supply pipe 81 and the drain pipe 82 to the tank body 41 when it is positioned toward the first environment E1. Also, as shown in Figure 5(b), when the outer pipe 21 is rotated relative to the inner pipe 22 so that the opening 21a is oriented toward the second environment E2, the second connection part 92 is exposed from the opening 21a. Therefore, the second pipe sections 813 and 823 can be connected to the second connection part 92. When the second pipe sections 813 and 823 are connected to the second connection section 92, the first connection section 91 is closed by a lid, valve, etc., provided on the first connection section 91. This allows water to flow through the water supply pipe 81 and the drain pipe 82 to the tank body 41, which is positioned on the second environment E2 side.

[0027] Furthermore, as the connection mechanism 9, for example, the distribution connection structure described in Japanese Patent Publication No. 2018-4060 can also be used.

[0028] Next, an example of how to use the furniture 1 in this embodiment will be described.

[0029] As shown in Figure 2, the bathtub 41 is placed in the bathing space, which is the first environment E1. The user takes a bath in the bathing space. After bathing, the second pipe sections 813 and 823 are removed from the first connection section 91 of the connection mechanism 9, and the first connection section 91 of the connection mechanism 9 is closed.

[0030] Then, the partition material 3 and the tank body 41 are rotated around the rotation axis 2 to position the tank body 41 in the bedroom, which is the second environment E2. A cover member 5 is also provided on the tank body 41 to cover the top of the tank body 41. By installing the cover member 5 on the tank body 41, the cover member 5 can function as at least one of a bed or a chair seat. For example, by placing a mattress or cushion on the cover member 5, the functionality as a bed and chair can be further enhanced.

[0031] For example, suppose the bathroom space, which is the first environment E1, is equipped with drying devices such as a bathroom space dryer and a ventilation fan (not shown). When the furniture body 4 is placed in the second environment E2, the furniture body 4 is not placed in the first environment E1, so the first environment E1 can be used more extensively. Therefore, the user can hang more laundry in the first environment E1, which is equipped with drying devices.

[0032] After rotating the furniture body 4, the second connection part 92 of the connection mechanism 9 may be opened and the second pipe sections 813 and 823 may be connected to the second connection part 92 of the connection mechanism 9.

[0033] According to this embodiment, the furniture comprises a rotating shaft 2 provided between a first environment E1 and a second environment E2 and extending vertically, a furniture body 4 having a tank 41 and rotatable around the rotating shaft 2, and a partition material 3 provided between the first environment E1 and the second environment E2. As a result, the furniture body 4 can be switched between being positioned in the first environment E1 and being positioned in the second environment E2 by rotating the rotating shaft 2. Therefore, it can be used according to the surrounding environment.

[0034] According to this embodiment, the furniture body 4 has a tank 41, and inside the rotating shaft 2 is a water supply pipe 81 for supplying water to the tank 41 and a drain pipe 82 for draining the water from the tank 41. This prevents interference between the partition material 3 and the furniture body 4 and the water supply pipe 81 and the drain pipe 82 when the partition material 3 and the furniture body 4 are rotated around the rotating shaft 2.

[0035] According to this embodiment, the furniture body 4 has a tank 41, and the partition material 3 separates the bathing space from an environment different from the bathing space. As a result, when the tank 41 is placed in the bathing space, bathing is possible, and when the tank 41 is placed in an environment different from the bathing space, the bathing space can be used for purposes other than bathing. Therefore, it can be used in a way that is more in line with the surrounding environment.

[0036] For example, when partition material 3 separates the bathroom space from the washroom, the user can operate drying devices (not shown) such as a bathroom dryer and ventilation fan installed in the bathroom space, which is the first environment E1. When the furniture body 4 is placed in the washroom, which is the second environment E2, the furniture body 4 is not placed in the first environment E1, so the first environment E1 can be used more widely. Therefore, the user can hang more laundry in the first environment E1, for example. Also, when the partition material 3 is rotated and stopped with its side end 31 separated from the side W, the space between the partition material 3 and the side W can be used as a passageway. Through this passageway, laundry can be efficiently transported from the washroom, which is the second environment E2, where the washing was performed, to the bathroom space, which is the first environment E1.

[0037] For example, if the partition material 3 separates the bathroom space from the bedroom, and the bathtub 41 filled with hot water is placed in the bedroom, which is the second environment E2, the cover member 5 can be used to cover the bathtub 41, thereby warming the cover member 5, which functions as a bed or chair seat, with the hot water in the bathtub 41. In this way, the hot water used in the bathtub 41 can be effectively utilized.

[0038] For example, if partition material 3 separates a room without a window from a room with a window, one can bathe or sleep in the windowless room (first environment E1) and then use the light coming through the window in the windowed room (second environment E2) to read or sunbathe. Therefore, it can be used in a way that better suits the surrounding environment.

[0039] According to this embodiment, the furniture body 4 has a cover member 5 that covers at least a part of the tank body 41, and the cover member 5 is configured to be switchable between a state in which it covers the tank body 41 and a state in which it does not cover the tank body 41. As a result, when the tank body 41 is not covered, the tank body 41 can function as a bathtub, for example, while when the tank body 41 is covered, the cover member 5 can function as a bed or a chair seat. Therefore, the functions of the furniture body 4 can be diversified.

[0040] According to this embodiment, the furniture body 4 has a flange 42 extending horizontally from the upper end of the tank body 41, and the flange 42 has a bulge portion 421 formed by a part of its width bulging out. This allows the bulge portion 421 to be used as a footbath seat when the furniture is used as a bathtub, or as a workspace (cooking space) when the furniture is used as a kitchen sink. When using the bulge portion 421 as a seat, the feet can be placed both inside and outside the tank body 41.

[0041] According to this embodiment, the tank body 41 has a cover member 5 that covers at least a part of it, and the cover member 5 is configured to be switchable between a state that covers the tank body 41 and a state that does not cover the tank body. The furniture body 4 has a flange 42 that extends horizontally from the upper end of the tank body 41, and the flange 42 has a bulge portion 421 that is formed by a part of its width bulging out. As a result, when the cover member 5 is installed on the tank body 41 and the furniture body 4 functions as a chair, the user can sit with their legs extended on the bulge portion 421. In the parts other than the bulge portion 421, the user can sit on the cover member 5 with their feet on the outside of the tank body 41. Furthermore, since the bulge portion 421 and the cover member 5 function as a seat, it is possible for multiple people to use it, such as one person sitting near the bulge portion 421 and another sitting on the cover member 5.

[0042] According to this embodiment, the flange 42 has a first flange 43 on the partition material side and a second flange 44 on the opposite side of the first flange 43, with the tank body 41 in between. The second flange 44 has a bulge 421 in the longitudinal center of the tank body 41. As a result, when the cover member 5 is installed on the tank body 41 and the furniture body 4 functions as a chair, the user can sit with their legs extended in the longitudinal center of the tank body 41. At the longitudinal end of the tank body 41, the user can sit on the cover member 5 with their feet outside the tank body 41.

[0043] According to this embodiment, the upper surface of the cover member 5 can be positioned flush with the flange 42 that extends horizontally from the upper end of the tank body 41. As a result, there is no step between the flange 42 and the cover member 5, making it easier for the user to sit or lie down on the cover member 5.

[0044] According to this embodiment, the cover member 5 is attached to the tank body 41 or the partition material 3 via a hinge. In this case, the cover member 5 can be easily opened and closed.

[0045] According to this embodiment, the tank body 41 has an upright plate 46 on the partition material 3 side that rises upward. This allows the upright plate 46 to function as a backrest.

[0046] <Second Embodiment> Next, we will describe the furniture 1 in the second embodiment. Detailed explanations of the configuration, which is the same as in the embodiment described above, will be omitted below.

[0047] As shown in Figure 6, in the furniture 1 of the second embodiment, the partition material 3 has a notch 34 formed by cutting out the furniture body 4 side, and the cover member 5 can be stored in the notch 34. The furniture body 4 omits the upright plate 46.

[0048] According to this embodiment, the partition material 3 has a notch 34 formed by cutting out the furniture body 4 side, and the cover member 5 can be stored in the notch 34. Since the cover member 5 removed from the tank body 41 can be stored in the notch 34, there is no need to place the cover member 5 on the floor F when it is not in use. Therefore, the environment in which the furniture body 4 is installed can be widely utilized.

[0049] <Third Embodiment> As shown in Figures 7, 8(a), and 8(b), in the furniture 1 of the third embodiment, the furniture body 4 can be rotated while the second pipe sections 813 and 823 are connected to the tank body 41.

[0050] In furniture 1, the upper end 32 of the partition material 3 is in contact with the ceiling C, and the lower end 33 of the partition material 3 is separated from the floor F. The upper end of the rotating shaft 2 is in contact with the ceiling C, and the lower end of the rotating shaft 2 is separated from the floor F.

[0051] The water supply pipe 81 and the drain pipe 82 are installed below the lower end of the rotating shaft 2.

[0052] The water supply pipe 81 has a first pipe section 812 that extends vertically below the lower end of the rotating shaft 2, a second pipe section 813 having a water inlet 811 at its end, and a connecting mechanism 9 that connects the first pipe section 812 and the second pipe section 813. The second pipe section 813 is connected to the tank body 41.

[0053] The drain pipe 82 has a first pipe section 822 that extends vertically below the lower end of the rotating shaft 2, a second pipe section 823 having a drain port 821 at its end, and a connecting mechanism 9 that connects the first pipe section 822 and the second pipe section 823. The second pipe section 823 is connected to the tank body 41.

[0054] The connecting mechanism 9 is provided between the lower end of the rotating shaft 2 and the floor F. The connecting mechanism 9 has a rotating connector 95 that rotatably attaches the second pipe sections 813 and 823 to the first pipe sections 812 and 822. For example, a rotary nut coupler is used for the rotating connector 95.

[0055] The furniture body 4 is rotated 180° around the rotation axis 2 to switch the installation position of the furniture body 4 between the first environment E1 and the second environment E2. At this time, as shown in Figures 8(a) and 8(b), the second pipe sections 813 and 823, which are connected to the tank body 41, can be rotated relative to the first pipe sections 812 and 822 via the rotation connection section 95. In other words, the second pipe sections 813 and 823 can be rotated to follow the rotational movement of the tank body 41, which rotates around the rotation axis 2. As a result, water can be passed through the water supply pipe 81 and the drain pipe 82 whether the tank body 41 is positioned on the first environment E1 side or on the second environment E2 side.

[0056] <Fourth Embodiment> As shown in Figures 9 and 10, the furniture 1 in the fourth embodiment is used as a kitchen. A water supply pipe 81 is provided inside the rotating shaft 2 to supply water to the tank 41. The water inlet 811 is provided facing the tank 41.

[0057] The furniture body 4 includes a tank 41, a cabinet 48 located below the tank 41, and a circulating filtration device 84 housed inside the cabinet 48. In the furniture body 4, for example, the tank 41 is configured as a sink. In the furniture body 4, one end flange 45 is wider than the other end flange 45. A heater 47, such as a stove, is provided on the wider end flange 45. The wider end flange 45 can also function as a workspace in the kitchen. The cabinet 48 is attached to at least one of the partition material 3 and the rotating shaft 2. Wheels or the like may be provided at the lower end of the cabinet 48. This makes it easier to rotate the furniture body 4 around the rotating shaft 2.

[0058] The drain pipe 82 connects the tank body 41 to the circulation filtration device 84. The circulation filtration device 84 and the second pipe section 813 of the water supply pipe 81 are connected via the circulation filtration water pipe 83. Water drained from the tank body 41 flows from the drain outlet 821 through the drain pipe 82 to the circulation filtration device 84, where it is filtered. The water filtered in the circulation filtration device 84 is sent to the second pipe section 813 of the water supply pipe 81 via the circulation filtration water pipe 83, and can also be supplied to the tank body 41 from the water inlet 811.

[0059] <Fifth Embodiment> As shown in Figure 11, the furniture 1 in the fifth embodiment is used as a washbasin vanity. A drain pipe 82 for draining water from the basin 41 is provided inside the rotating shaft 2.

[0060] The furniture body 4 includes a tank 41, a cabinet 48 provided below the tank 41, a water storage tank 49 provided above the tank 41, and a mirror 461 provided on the partition material 3 side of the tank 41. In the furniture body 4, for example, the tank 41 is configured as a sink. The cabinet 48 and the water storage tank 49 are provided on at least one of the partition material 3 and the rotating shaft 2.

[0061] The water supply pipe 81 is connected to the water storage tank 49, and a water inlet 811 is provided facing the tank body 41. Water in the water storage tank 49 can be supplied to the tank body 41 via the water supply pipe 81.

[0062] <Sixth Embodiment> As shown in Figure 12, in the sixth embodiment, the furniture 1 has a cover member 5 that covers, for example, a part of the tank body 41. The cover member 5 is configured to be switchable between a state that covers the tank body 41 and a state that does not cover the tank body 41. For example, if the tank body 41 is a bathtub, the user can use it to take a foot bath by sitting on the cover member 5 that covers a part of the tank body 41 while putting their feet in the tank body 41. For example, if the tank body 41 is a sink, the cover member 5 that covers a part of the tank body 41 can be used as a temporary cooking area.

[0063] <Seventh Embodiment> As shown in Figure 13, in the furniture 1 of the seventh embodiment, the cover member 5 has multiple openings 51 formed by arranging rod-shaped members in a grid pattern. For example, if the tank body 41 is a sink, washed dishes can be temporarily placed on the cover member 5 that covers the tank body 41, and the openings 51 can be used to drain the dishes.

[0064] <Eighth Embodiment> As shown in Figure 14, in the eighth embodiment of the furniture 1, a support portion 411 for supporting the cover member 5 is formed on the inner surface of the tank body 41. The support portion 411 is formed to protrude from the inner surface of the tank body 41. The support portion 411 is arranged along the inner surface of the tank body 41. The support portion 411 has projections that protrude in two stages, upper and lower. A guide groove 412 is formed between the upper and lower projections that constitute the support portion 411. The cover member 5 can be slid into the guide groove 412. By sliding the cover member 5 into the guide groove 412, the cover member 5 can cover the tank body 41.

[0065] <Ninth Embodiment> As shown in Figure 15, in the ninth embodiment, the furniture 1 consists of a partition material 3 that is a curtain that can be opened and closed. A curtain rail 35 extending horizontally is provided at the upper end of the rotation axis 2. The curtain rail 35 is provided between the first environment E1 and the second environment E2. The partition material 3 can be opened and closed along the curtain rail 35.

[0066] If the partition material 3 is composed of a curtain that can be opened and closed, for example, by switching between two environments within the same room—one with a window and one without—it is possible to rotate it to the side with a window when a brighter environment is preferred (such as reading) or when ventilation is needed (such as cooking), or to the side without a window when a darker environment is preferred, or when it is preferable to be away from the window for privacy and security reasons (such as sleeping, bathing, or getting dressed), and perform each activity in the preferred environment.

[0067] The curtain rail 35 may be installed independently of the rotation axis 2, such as when it is installed on the ceiling or when it is installed between two opposing walls. In this case, when the partition material 3 is rotated around the rotation axis 2, it is fixed to the ceiling or wall. When the furniture body 4 is rotated around the rotation axis 2 to switch between the first environment E1 and the second environment E2, the partition material 3, which is configured as a curtain, can be left open. After switching between the first environment E1 and the second environment E2, the open partition material 3 can be closed along the curtain rail 35.

[0068] <Tenth Embodiment> As shown in Figure 16, in the tenth embodiment, the furniture 1 includes a furniture body 6 that can rotate around a rotation axis 2 on the opposite side of the partition material 3 from the furniture body 4. In addition, the furniture 1 also includes a furniture body 7 that can rotate around a rotation axis 2 on the opposite side of the partition material 3 from the furniture body 4. For example, the furniture body 6 and the furniture body 7 are attached to at least one of the rotation axis 2 and the partition material 3.

[0069] The main furniture unit 6 may be a bed, chair, desk, vanity, kitchen, etc. The main furniture unit 6 may be a different type of furniture than the main furniture unit 4. For example, if the main furniture unit 4 is a bathtub, the main furniture unit 6 may be a bed, chair, desk, vanity, kitchen, etc. other than a bathtub.

[0070] The main furniture unit 7 may be a bed, chair, desk, vanity, kitchen, etc. The main furniture unit 7 may be a different type of furniture from the main furniture units 4 and 6. For example, if the main furniture unit 4 is a bathtub and the main furniture unit 6 is a bed, the main furniture unit 7 may be a chair, desk, vanity, kitchen, etc.

[0071] Furthermore, the furniture body 6 and furniture body 7 may have the same configuration as furniture body 4. That is, the furniture body 6 and furniture body 7 may have a tank body 41 or the like.

[0072] The furniture body 7 is positioned adjacent to the furniture body 6.

[0073] According to this embodiment, a furniture body 6 is provided on the opposite side of the partition material 3 from the furniture body 4, and is rotatable around a rotation axis 2. This allows the installation positions of the furniture body 4 and the furniture body 6 to be changed between the first environment E1 and the second environment E2 separated by the partition material 3 by rotating the furniture body 4 around the rotation axis 2. Therefore, it can be used according to the surrounding environment. In addition, the two furniture bodies can be used on both sides of the partition material 3.

[0074] In the embodiments described above, a configuration was illustrated in which the furniture body 4, furniture body 6, and furniture body 7 are rotatable around a single rotation axis 2. However, in the present invention, the rotation axis 2 for rotating the furniture body 4, the rotation axis 2 for rotating the furniture body 6, and the rotation axis 2 for rotating the furniture body 7 may each be configured independently.

[0075] <Embodiment 11> As shown in Figure 17, in the furniture 1 of the 11th embodiment, both ends 31 of the partition material 3 in the extending direction are spaced apart from the side surface W of the room.

[0076] In the embodiment described above, the installation position of the furniture body 4 can be switched between the first environment E1 and the second environment E2 by rotating the furniture body 4 180° around the rotation axis 2. In the present invention, the installation position of the furniture body 4 can be switched between environments partitioned by the partition material 3 by rotating the furniture body 4 90° around the rotation axis 2. In this case, the partition material 3 may partition the environment into two or into four environments.

[0077] Although several embodiments of this invention have been described above, these embodiments are presented as examples only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, this invention can be implemented in various novel forms in addition to the embodiments described above. Therefore, the above embodiments can be omitted, replaced, or modified in various ways without departing from the spirit of this invention. Such novel forms and modifications are included in the scope and spirit of this invention, as well as in the claims and equivalents of the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0078] 1: Furniture 2: Rotation axis 21:Outer tube 21a: Opening 22: Inner tube 3: Partition material 31: Side edge 32:Top edge 33: Bottom edge 34: Notch 35: Curtain rail 4: Furniture body 41: Tank body 42: Flange 43: First flange 44: Second flange 45: End flange 46: Standing board 47: Heater 48: Cabinet 49: Water storage tank 411: Support part 412: Guide groove 461 :Mirror 5: Cover component 51 :Aperture 6: Furniture body 7: Furniture body 81: Water supply pipe 811: Water supply port 812: First Section 813: Second Section 82: Drain pipe 821 :Drain port 822: First Section 823: Second Section 83: Circulating filtration water pipe 84: Circulating filtration system 9: Connection mechanism 91: First connection section 92: Second connection section 95: Rotating connection part C:Ceiling E1: 1st environment E2 :Second environment F:Floor W: Side

Claims

1. A rotating shaft is provided between the first environment and the second environment and extends vertically, A furniture body having a tank and being rotatable around the rotation axis, The system comprises a partition material provided between the first environment and the second environment. Furniture characterized by [this feature].

2. The rotating shaft is provided with at least one of the following: a water supply pipe for supplying water to the tank, and a drain pipe for draining water from the tank. The furniture according to claim 1, characterized by the following:

3. The partition material is provided between the first environment, which is a bathing space, and the second environment, which is a different environment from the bathing space. The furniture according to claim 1, characterized by the following:

4. The aforementioned furniture body is, The tank body has a cover member that covers at least a portion of it, The cover member is configured to be switchable between a state in which it covers the tank and a state in which it does not cover the tank. The furniture according to claim 1, characterized by the following:

5. The furniture body has a flange extending horizontally from the upper end of the tank body. The flange has a bulge that is formed by a part of its width bulging out. Furniture according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by the following:

6. The aforementioned flange is It has a first flange on the partition material side and a second flange on the opposite side of the tank body from the first flange, The second flange has the bulge portion in the center in the direction along the extending direction of the partition material. The furniture according to claim 5, characterized by the following:

7. The furniture body has a flange extending horizontally from the upper end of the tank body. The upper surface of the cover member can be positioned flush with the flange. The furniture according to claim 4, characterized by the following:

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