Mobile Workstation

Abstract

To provide a user-friendly multifunctional workstation as a mobile workstation to be installed in an open space such as a street, a park, or a square. [Solution] The workstation 1 has casters 11 and comprises a main body 2 which serves as a partition, a table 12 which is provided on the front side of the main body 2 and can be freely transformed between a horizontally facing usage position and a vertically facing storage position, and a display section 18 which is provided on the rear side of the main body 2 and can store a display board 17 which can be freely inserted and removed for information dissemination, advertising, art exhibitions, etc.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of mobile workstations that are installed in open spaces such as streets, parks, and squares. [Background technology]

[0002] There has long been a demand for easily creating spaces in open spaces such as streets, parks, and squares for the purpose of transmitting information, advertising, exhibiting artwork, communicating, etc. In response to this demand, it has been proposed to move and install a trunk-type workstation with casters, such as that shown in Patent Document 1, into the open space. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-61768 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, the trunk-type workstation in Patent Document 1 is designed to provide a place for one person to do desk work, and has the problem that it is not very user-friendly as a workstation to be installed in open spaces such as streets, parks, and squares for disseminating information, advertising, exhibiting works, communicating, etc., and this is the problem that the present invention aims to solve. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The present invention was created in consideration of the above-mentioned circumstances and with the aim of solving the above-mentioned problems. The invention of claim 1 is a mobile workstation that is installed in an open space, characterized by comprising a main body with casters that serves as a partition, a table that is provided on the front side of the main body and can be freely transformed between a horizontally facing usage position and a vertically facing storage position, and a display unit that is provided on the back side of the main body and can store displayed items in a removable manner. The invention of claim 2 is a mobile workstation characterized in that, in claim 1, the main body has a storage space inside which items can be stored, and the lower space of the storage space can be used as a weight storage space for storing weights. The invention of claim 3 is a mobile workstation according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that an upper space is provided above the main body in which objects for viewing can be placed. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] By using the device of claim 1, it is possible to secure a partitioned space in an open space such as a street, park, or square, and to easily set up a multi-functional workstation where desk work can be done using a table, and information can be transmitted using displayed items stored in the display unit, advertising can be done, art can be exhibited, etc. By using the device of claim 2, items used at the workstation can be stored inside the main body, and by storing weights in the storage space at the bottom, the installed workstation can be prevented from moving unintentionally. By using the device of claim 3, it is possible to place ornaments in the space above the main body that will provide relaxation and enjoyment to people passing through the open space or using the workstation. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1](A), (B), (C), and (D) are front, top, side, and rear views of the workstation. [Figure 2] (A), (B), and (C) are a front view, a plan view, and a side view of the workstation with the table in the usage position. [Figure 3] (A) and (B) are front and rear perspective views of the workstation. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the workstation with a portion thereof omitted. [Figure 5] 1A is a partially enlarged plan view of the workstation, and FIG. 1B is a partially enlarged plan view of the workstation with the lid of the display unit removed. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawing, reference numeral 1 denotes a mobile workstation that is installed in an open space such as a street, park, or square, and is used to create a private space for disseminating information, advertising, exhibiting works, communicating, etc.

[0009] Reference numeral 2 denotes the main body of the workstation 1. The main body 2 is shaped like a rectangular box with an open front. It is framed by a plurality of frames 5 and includes a top panel 6, left and right side panels 7, a bottom panel 8, and a back panel 9. A plurality of casters 11 (four in total in this embodiment) that run along the road surface are attached to the lower portions of the left and right side panels 7 of the main body 2, allowing the workstation 1 to be easily moved and installed in a storage area such as a store or warehouse, or after being unloaded from a transport vehicle. When the workstation 1 is installed, the main body 2 functions as a partition separating the front and rear sides of the main body 2. For ease of explanation, in this embodiment, the side on which a table 12 (described later) is provided is referred to as the front side of the main body 2, and the side on which a display unit 18 is provided is referred to as the rear side.

[0010] A plurality of auxiliary frames 5a are disposed between the horizontal frames 5 disposed at the opening of the main body 2 to increase its strength. A table 12 is provided on the front side of the main body 2, supported by the auxiliary frames 5a via folding shelf supports 12a. The table 12 can be freely transformed between a horizontally facing in-use position and a vertically facing storage position. When storing or moving the workstation 1, the table 12 can be placed in the storage position to avoid interfering with the storage or movement. However, when the workstation 1 is set up, the table 12 can be placed in the usage position to use the table 12 as a work desk or as a partition separating the spaces on the left and right of the table 12. In this embodiment, the table 12 is disposed in the center of the main body 2 in the left-right direction. However, the table 12 can also be disposed across the entire width of the main body 2 in the left-right direction, or it can be positioned offset to either the left or right. In this embodiment, the height of the table 12 is set to a height that is easy for a person to use when sitting on the chair 13, as shown in FIG. 2(A).

[0011] Furthermore, the interior of the main body 2 (the space formed by the top panel 6, left and right side panels 7, bottom panel 8, and back panel 9) is divided into a plurality of sections by a plurality of partition panels 14, and the divided spaces can be used as storage spaces 15 for storing items. In this case, in this embodiment, the partition panel 14 forming the underside of the uppermost storage space 15 among the storage spaces 15 is provided so as to be flush with the table 12 when the table 12 is in the usage position, thereby making it easy to put items in and take them out of the uppermost storage space 15a when the table 12 is in the usage position.

[0012] Furthermore, the lowest storage space 15b of the storage spaces 15 can be used as a weight space for storing weights (for example, water weights) 16. By storing the weights 16 in the lowest storage space 15b, it is possible to reliably prevent the installed workstation 1 from moving unexpectedly.

[0013] Meanwhile, a display unit 18 is provided on the rear side of the back panel 9 of the main body 2, spanning substantially the entire width of the main body 2 in both the vertical and horizontal directions, and houses a display board (corresponding to the display object of the present invention) 17 for easy insertion and removal. A pair of left and right guide rails 19, each with a guide groove 19a that guides the left and right edges of the display board 17 for vertical movement, are disposed on both the left and right sides of the display unit 18, and the top of the display unit 18 is covered by a removable lid 18a. Meanwhile, the rear side of the display unit 18 is open, allowing the display board 17 housed in the display unit 18 to be viewed through the opening, enabling the display board 17 to be used for information dissemination, advertising, displaying art or children's artwork, and so on. The lid 18a is removably attached to the top of the display unit 18 by a bolt 20 that is inserted from the top of the lid 18a and threaded into a screw pocket 19b formed in the guide rail 19.

[0014] Furthermore, an upper space 21 is provided above the main body 2, in which ornamental objects 23 (shown in FIG. 2), such as ornamental plants or artificial plants, can be placed. In this embodiment, the upper space 21 is a box-shaped (concave) space with an open top. The top panel 6 is positioned one step lower than the upper ends of the left and right side panels 7 and the back panel 9, and a front board 22 is provided to cover the front side of the upper space 21. Placing ornamental objects in the upper space 21 can provide relaxation and enjoyment to people passing through the open space or using the workstation 1. In this embodiment, the bottom of the upper space 21 is formed by the top panel 6, which is made of perforated metal. Of course, the upper space 21 can also store items other than ornamental objects (e.g., pamphlets, stationery, etc.). Furthermore, the upper space 21 can be made flush with the cover 18a of the display unit 18.

[0015] In the embodiment of the present invention configured as described above, the workstation 1 is a mobile device installed in an open space such as a street, park, or square. It comprises a main body 2 with casters 11 and serving as a partition; a table 12 mounted on the front side of the main body 2 and capable of being transformed between a horizontally oriented use position and a vertically oriented storage position; and a display unit 18 mounted on the rear side of the main body 2 and housing a display board 17 that can be easily inserted and removed. The casters 11 allow the workstation 1 to be easily moved to a desired installation location, and the main body 2 of the installed workstation 1 can secure a partitioned space. Furthermore, by placing the table 12 in the usage position, desk work can be performed, and communication can be conducted across the main body 2 or the table 12 in the usage position. Furthermore, the display board 17 housed in the display unit 18 on the rear side of the main body 2 can be used for information dissemination, advertising, and exhibitions of art and children's creations. As a result, a partitioned space can be secured in an open space such as a street, park, or square, and a user-friendly, multi-functional workstation 1 can be easily installed.

[0016] Furthermore, in this product, the main body 2 has a storage space 15 inside which items can be stored, and the lowest space of the storage space 15 is configured to be usable as a weight space for storing weights 16. Thus, items used in the workstation 1, such as stationery, games, pamphlets, etc., can be stored inside the main body 2, and storing the weights 16 in the lowest storage space 15 can prevent the installed workstation 1 from moving unexpectedly.

[0017] Moreover, an upper space 21 is provided on the upper part of the main body 2, where an object of appreciation 23 can be placed, and by placing the object of appreciation 23 in the upper space 21, people passing through the open space and people using the workstation 1 can be soothed and entertained. It goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and includes various modifications, and is not necessarily limited to those having all of the configurations described. [Explanation of symbols]

[0018] 1 workstation 2 Main body 11 Caster 12 tables 15 Storage Space 16 weight 17 Display Board 18 Display unit 21 Upper space 23 Objects to admire

Claims

1. A mobile workstation installed in an open space, A main body portion having casters and serving as a partition; a table provided on the front side of the main body and capable of being freely transformed between a horizontally facing use position and a vertically facing storage position; a display unit provided on the rear side of the main body unit and capable of storing display items in a removable manner; A mobile workstation comprising:

2. 2. A mobile workstation according to claim 1, wherein the main body has a storage space inside for storing items, and a lower space of the storage space can be used as a weight space for storing weights.

3. 3. A mobile workstation according to claim 1, wherein an upper space is provided above the main body in which an object for viewing can be placed.

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