Dust chute and work desk

Abstract

To provide a dust shooter and a working table that does not get in the way during work and facilitates disposal of waste into a trash bin.SOLUTION: A shooter part 101 is rod-shaped and has a groove extending from one end to the other end in the longitudinal direction. A retainer 102 fixes the one end of the shooter part 101 to a back side of a top board 11 of a working table 1 and holds the shooter part 101 rotatably at a predetermined angle with respect to the top board 11 using a fixed position as a fulcrum. A magnet 103 restrains and secures the rotation of the shooter part 101 at a position along the top board 11.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a dust chute and a work desk. [Background technology]

[0002] In order to secure employment opportunities for people with disabilities, businesses are encouraged to establish special subsidiaries to promote and stabilize employment for people with disabilities. It is important that special subsidiaries provide a workplace environment that takes into consideration people with disabilities so that they can maximize their abilities. Therefore, there is a strong demand for special subsidiaries to develop various tools to improve the work of employees.

[0003] Among the various tasks performed in a company, there are some that use a work desk. There are many different tasks that use a work desk, but some tasks generate waste on the work desk. For example, a worker may perform a task such as repairing a roller shaft on the work desk. In this task, the worker disassembles the roller shaft on the work desk into parts such as screws, plate-shaped parts, and rollers. After that, the worker discards the old roller, replaces it with a new one, cleans it, and then reassembles the roller shaft. At this time, it is common for the worker to throw away the discarded roller in a trash can under the work desk.

[0004] However, because the trash can is located under the work desk, it may be cumbersome for the worker to throw away the waste in the trash can. In such a case, the worker may leave the waste on the work desk rather than throwing it away immediately. In such a situation, for example, when replacing a roller shaft, if the worker leaves the replaced roller on the work desk, there is a risk that the roller will roll on the work desk and fall under the desk because the roller is round. It is considered that picking up the dropped waste is a difficult action for a person with a disability who has difficulty moving, such as a person with a disability who uses a wheelchair. In addition, when disposing of the roller or the like in the trash can under the desk, the worker must bend down, which is also very inconvenient for a person with a disability who has difficulty moving.

[0005] In order to eliminate the inconvenience of disposing of such garbage, a technology has been proposed in the past that allows desk users to dispose of cigarette butts in a garbage can through a dust chute attached to the desk, rather than putting them directly into the garbage can by hand. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 4-81544 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] However, in conventional desk-attached dust chutes, the dust chutes are fixed to the edge of the desk and extend from near the desk surface toward a trash can, which can be a hindrance for wheelchair-using people with disabilities when they are working, as the wheelchair may come into contact with the dust chutes.

[0008] The disclosed technology has been made in consideration of the above, and aims to provide a dust chute and a work desk that do not get in the way when working and make it easy to dispose of waste in a trash can. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] In one aspect of the dust chute and work desk disclosed in the present application, the chute part is rod-shaped and has a groove extending from one end to the other end in the longitudinal direction. The holding member fixes the one end of the chute part to the underside of the tabletop of the work desk and holds the chute part rotatable at a predetermined angle relative to the tabletop, with the fixed position as a fulcrum. The slide portion is retractably provided on one end side of the surface of the groove provided in the chute portion facing the top plate, is storable within the groove, and has a length that reaches the height of the top plate when the chute portion is pulled out of the groove while forming the specified angle from the top plate. The fixing member fixes the shooter portion at a position along the top plate while preventing the shooter portion from rotating. Effect of the Invention

[0010] In one aspect, the present invention allows for unobtrusive operation and easy disposal of waste in a trash bin. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an outline of a work desk according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the structure of the dust shooter according to the first embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a structure of a dust shooter according to the second embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the structure of a dust shooter according to the third embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a specific example of a holding member according to the third embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the structure of a dust shooter according to the fourth embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the structure of a dust shooter according to the fifth embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the structure of a dust shooter according to the sixth embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the structure of a dust shooter according to the seventh embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0012] Hereinafter, examples of the dust shooter and the work desk disclosed in the present application will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the dust shooter and the work desk disclosed in the present application are not limited to the following examples.

[0013] 1 is a perspective view showing an outline of a work desk according to an embodiment. The work desk 1 according to the embodiment has a top plate 11, four legs 12, and a dust chute 100. A dustbin 2 is placed at the foot of the work desk 1.

[0014] The work desk 1 has a top plate 11 and legs 12 that support the top plate 11. The top plate 11 has a work surface on the side opposite the ground where a worker performs work, and a back surface that faces the ground and is supported by the legs 12. The worker performs work by placing a work object on the work surface of the top plate 11. For example, the worker performs work at the position of the front edge of the top plate 11 in FIG. 1. Here, the work performed by the worker generates waste. For example, the worker performs work to repair a roller shaft on the work surface of the top plate 11. In this work, the old roller before replacement is generated as waste.

[0015] Furthermore, the work desk 1 is provided with a dust chute 100 on the rear surface of the top plate 11. The dust chute 100 has a shooter portion 101 and a holding member .

[0016] One end of the chute unit 101 is fixed to the underside of the tabletop 11 by a holding member 102, and is held rotatably at a predetermined angle relative to the tabletop 11, with the fixed position as a fulcrum. More specifically, the chute unit 101 is fixed to the edge on the side of the worker facing the tabletop 11 when performing work, that is, to the underside of the end of the edge of the front edge of the tabletop 11 in FIG.

[0017] In the following description, the direction from the underside of tabletop 11 toward the ground is referred to as the "downward direction," and the direction from the ground toward the underside of tabletop 11 is referred to as the "upward direction." Additionally, the end of shooter unit 101 that is fixed to tabletop 11 is referred to as the "one end," and the opposite end is referred to as the "other end."

[0018] The chute unit 101 rotates downwards until the other end fits inside the trash can 2, and the rotation stops at a position at a predetermined angle from the top plate 11. The chute unit 101 has openings at both ends that are larger than the waste, and has an internal space that connects the openings at both ends and through which the waste passes. That is, the chute unit 101 according to the embodiment has a cylindrical shape. With the other end of the chute unit 101 fitted inside the trash can 2, the opening on one end protrudes outward from the edge of the top plate 11 and opens upward. Hereinafter, the opening on one end will be referred to as the "opening on the work desk 1 side."

[0019] The worker works at a position on the side of the chute unit 101 where the opening on the work desk 1 side is provided. The worker drops the waste into the opening on the work desk 1 side with one end of the chute unit 101 placed inside the trash can 2. The waste passes through the internal space of the chute unit 101 and is stored in the trash can 2.

[0020] Here, as an example, the shape of chute unit 101 is cylindrical to prevent waste from falling, but chute unit 101 only needs to have the function of transporting waste from work desk 1 to trash can 2, and it need only be a rod-shaped member with a groove extending in the longitudinal direction through which the waste passes. For example, chute unit 101 may be a rod-shaped member with a U-shaped cross section. EXAMPLES

[0021] Fig. 2 is a diagram showing the structure of the dust chute according to Example 1. States 201 and 202 in Fig. 2 both show the states when the work desk 1 is viewed from a direction horizontal to the top board 11 and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the chute part 101. However, the legs 12 of the work desk 1 are omitted.

[0022] The top plate 11 according to this embodiment has a metal layer of a ferromagnetic material such as iron arranged on the back surface. The metal layer may cover the entire back surface of the top plate 11, or may be arranged in a certain area including the position where the magnet 103 provided in the shooter unit 101 comes into contact.

[0023] Holding member 102 has, for example, a hinge structure in which two members open and close. One member of holding member 102 is fixed to one end of shooter unit 101. Furthermore, the other member of holding member 102 is fixed to the rear surface of top plate 11 using, for example, a screw, thereby fixing one end of shooter unit 101 to the rear surface of top plate 11. Here, in this embodiment, the case where holding member 102 is fixed to the rear surface of top plate 11 has been described, but as long as shooter unit 101 can be positioned on the rear surface of top plate 11 and can be held rotatably, the other member of holding member 102 may be fixed to another portion, such as the front surface of top plate 11.

[0024] One end of the chute unit 101 is fixed to the end of the edge of the back surface of the tabletop 11 by a holding member 102. As the holding member 102 performs hinge motion, the chute unit 101 rotates in the vertical direction between a position along the tabletop 11 and a position forming a predetermined angle with the tabletop 11, with the position where it is fixed to the holding member 102 as a fulcrum.

[0025] 2 represents a state in which the shooter unit 101 is located along the top plate 11. A magnet 103 is disposed near the other end of the shooter unit 101. When the shooter unit 101 approaches a position along the top plate 11 as in state 201, the magnet 103 is attracted to a metal layer on the rear surface of the top plate 11, thereby connecting the shooter unit 101 to the top plate 11, and rotation is restricted at the position along the top plate 11, and the shooter unit 101 is fixed to the top plate 11. In this way, rotation of the shooter unit 101 is restricted at the position along the top plate 11, and the shooter unit 101 can be stored away on the rear surface of the top plate 11 when not in use, allowing the worker to perform work without being hindered by the shooter unit 101.

[0026] In addition, when the chute unit 101 is restrained from rotating at a position along the top plate 11 and the magnet 103 is separated from the metal layer on the back surface of the top plate 11 by applying a downward force by the operator, the chute unit 101 rotates downward. Then, the other end of the chute unit 101 fits inside the trash can 2 as in state 202. Here, the chute unit 101 may be configured so that rotation beyond a predetermined angle at which the chute unit 101 fits inside the trash can 2 is restrained, or the chute unit 101 may be configured so that rotation beyond a predetermined angle is restrained by contacting the trash can 2. When the operator drops waste into the opening of the chute unit 101 on the top plate 11 side in state 202 in which the other end of the chute unit 101 fits inside the trash can 2, the waste passes through the internal space of the chute unit 101 and is stored in the trash can 2. In this way, the other end of the chute unit 101 fits inside the trash can 2, allowing the operator to easily dispose of the waste.

[0027] As described above, in the dust shooter 100 according to this embodiment, one end of the shooter section 101 is fixed to be rotatable near the end of the top plate 11, and the dust shooter 100 is fixed at a position along the top plate 11 while being restricted from rotating. When the fixed rotation is released, the dust shooter 100 rotates around the end of the top plate 11 as a fulcrum, and the other end fits into the trash can 2. Since the opening of one end of the shooter section 101 is located near the top plate 11 and the other end fits into the trash can 2, the worker can throw waste into the trash can 2 through the shooter section 101 without making a large movement. This makes it easier for workers who use wheelchairs and workers who have difficulty in moving to throw waste. In addition, since the dust shooter 100 is fixed at a position along the top plate 11, it is possible to prevent the dust shooter 100 from hindering the work or movement of the worker. In particular, it is possible for a worker who uses a wheelchair to avoid contact with the dust shooter 100. Therefore, the dust chute 100 according to this embodiment does not get in the way during work and can facilitate disposal of waste into the trash can 2, improving the working environment for the worker.

[0028] Here, the fixing member for stopping the rotation of shooter unit 101 at a position along top board 11 may be a mechanism other than magnet 103. For example, the fixing member may be a mechanism in which an upward-facing hook is provided on shooter unit 101 and the hook is hooked into a hook hole provided on top board 11 to fix it. Alternatively, the fixing member may be a mechanism in which shooter unit 101 is attached to the underside of top board 11 by a suction cup provided on shooter unit 101.

[0029] (Modification) In the first embodiment, the dust shooter 100 has a fixing member such as a magnet 103 arranged at a position different from the holding member 102 to stop the rotation of the shooter unit 101 at a position along the top plate 11. However, the fixing member may have another configuration, for example, the fixing member may be provided on the holding member 102. In that case, the fixing member stops the hinge operation by interfering with the operation of the holding member 102, thereby suppressing the rotation of the shooter unit 101 at a position along the top plate 11. The fixing member may be, for example, a mechanism for locking the hinge mechanism of the holding member 102. EXAMPLES

[0030] Fig. 3 is a diagram showing the structure of the dust chute according to Example 2. States 211 and 212 in Fig. 3 both show the state of the work desk 1 as viewed from a direction parallel to the top board 11 and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the chute section 101. However, the legs 12 of the work desk 1 are omitted. In the following explanation, the functions of each section similar to those in Example 1 will not be explained.

[0031] The top plate 11 according to this embodiment is provided with a magnet 103 on the back surface thereof in a portion that comes into contact with the shooter portion 101. This magnet 103 may be manufactured integrally with the top plate 11, or may be attached to the back surface of the existing top plate 11 with adhesive or tape, or may be fixed with a fixing device such as a screw.

[0032] Shooter unit 101 has a ferromagnetic metal disposed in a portion that comes into contact with magnet 103 provided on the underside of top plate 11. Shooter unit 101 may be made of a non-magnetic material or a magnetic material except for the portion that comes into contact with magnet 103. However, if shooter unit 101 becomes too heavy, it becomes difficult to fix it with magnet 103, so it is preferable to use a light material such as plastic for the portion of shooter unit 101 other than the portion that comes into contact with magnet 103.

[0033] In the present embodiment, when the shooter unit 101 is aligned along the top plate 11, the metal provided on the side surface and the magnet 103 provided on the underside of the top plate 11 are attracted to each other, so that the shooter unit 101 is prevented from rotating in a position along the top plate 11 as shown in state 211, and is fixed to the top plate 11.

[0034] Furthermore, when a worker applies a downward force to chute unit 101 from a state in which rotation is restricted in a position along top plate 11 and the metal provided on the side is separated from magnet 103, chute unit 101 rotates downward with magnet 103 remaining on the underside of top plate 11. Then, the other end of chute unit 101 fits inside trash can 2, as in state 212.

[0035] As described above, in the dust shooter 100 according to this embodiment, the magnet 103 is disposed on the back surface of the top plate 11, and the shooter unit 101 is provided with a ferromagnetic metal on its side surface. The metal on the side surface of the shooter unit 101 is attracted to the magnet 103 disposed on the back surface of the top plate 11, so that the rotation of the shooter unit 101 is restricted at a position along the top plate 11. By disposing the magnet 103 on the top plate 11 side in this way, it is not necessary to provide a metal layer on the back surface of the top plate 11, and the dust shooter 100 can be easily attached to an existing desk, improving the flexibility of the arrangement of the dust shooter 100. Therefore, the dust shooter 100 according to this embodiment can be easily attached to a desk of the worker's choice, does not get in the way during work, and makes it easy to dispose of waste into the trash can 2, improving the working environment of the worker. EXAMPLES

[0036] Fig. 4 is a diagram showing the structure of a dust chute according to Example 3. States 221 and 222 in Fig. 4 both show states in which the work desk 1 is viewed from a direction parallel to the top board 11 and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the chute unit 101. States 223 and 224 in Fig. 4 both show states in which the work desk 1 is viewed from a position parallel to the top board 11 and from which the opening of the chute unit 101 on the top board 11 side can be seen from the front. However, the legs 12 of the work desk 1 are omitted. In the following explanation, explanations of the functions of each part similar to those in the above examples will be omitted.

[0037] The holding member 102 according to this embodiment is attracted to and fixed to the rear surface of the tabletop 11 by magnetic force. In this case, for example, a metal layer is provided on the rear surface of the tabletop 11. Since the holding member 102 according to this embodiment is fixed to the rear surface of the tabletop 11 by magnetic force, it can be fixed at any position on the rear surface of the tabletop 11 where a metal layer is provided. For example, if the entire rear surface of the tabletop 11 is covered with a metal layer, the holding member 102 can be fixed to any position on the rear surface of the tabletop 11.

[0038] For example, when the worker works on the left side facing the work desk 1, the holding member 102 can be fixed to the right side of the top board 11 as shown in state 223, thereby preventing the work from being hindered by the dust chute 100. Conversely, when the worker works on the right side facing the work desk 1, the holding member 102 can be fixed to the left side of the top board 11 as shown in state 224, thereby preventing the work from being hindered by the dust chute 100.

[0039] No matter where holding member 102 is fixed on the underside of top plate 11, shooter unit 101 can rotate to a predetermined angle from top plate 11, with the position fixed by holding member 102 as the fulcrum. Shooter unit 101 is fixed to top plate 11 by magnet 103 at a position along top plate 11, as in state 221. Shooter unit 101 also rotates with the position fixed by holding member 102 as the fulcrum, and the other end fits inside trash can 2, as in state 222.

[0040] Fig. 5 is a diagram showing a specific example of a holding member according to Example 3. States 225 and 226 in Fig. 5 both show states of the work desk 1 viewed from a direction parallel to the top board 11 and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the shooter unit 101. However, the legs 12 of the top board 11 are omitted. The holding member 102 can be a magnet with a rotating swing hook, as shown at the bottom of the paper in Fig. 5.

[0041] In the case of a magnet with a rotating swing hook, the holding member 102 is fixed by adsorbing the magnet portion to a metal layer provided on the back surface of the tabletop 11. Then, the hook portion of the magnet with a rotating swing hook and the shooter portion 101 are fixed with, for example, a cable tie 104. In this way, the shooter portion 101 is fixed to the back surface of the tabletop 11.

[0042] In this case, the tip of the hook part of the magnet with a rotating swing hook moves close to the rear surface of tabletop 11, so that shooter part 101 is in a state along tabletop 11 as shown in state 225. In this state, since the hook part of the magnet with a rotating swing hook has a certain thickness in the vertical direction, it is preferable that the downward height of magnet 103 from the rear surface of tabletop 11 and the downward height of the hook part from the rear surface are approximately the same height. As a result, magnet 103 is attracted to the metal on the side surface of shooter part 101 at a position where shooter part 101 is in line with tabletop 11, and the rotation of shooter part 101 can be appropriately suppressed.

[0043] Furthermore, when holding member 102 is a magnet with a rotating swing hook, chute unit 101 rotates downward when an operator applies a downward force and magnet 103 separates from the rear surface of top plate 11. Then, as in state 226, one end of chute unit 101 on the top plate 11 side is hung by the hook portion, and the other end fits inside trash can 2.

[0044] As described above, the dust chute 100 according to this embodiment can be fixed at a position on the top plate 11 flexibly according to the working conditions and the convenience of the worker. Therefore, the dust chute 100 according to this embodiment can be attached at a position preferred by the worker, does not get in the way during work, and makes it easy to dispose of waste into the trash can 2, improving the working environment of the worker. EXAMPLES

[0045] Fig. 6 is a diagram showing the structure of a dust chute according to Example 4. States 231 and 232 in Fig. 6 both show states in which the work desk 1 is viewed from a direction parallel to the top board 11 and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the chute section 101. In the following explanation, the functions of each section similar to those in the above examples will not be described.

[0046] In the present embodiment, the chute unit 101 is formed such that, when aligned with the table top 11, the lower end 111 is longer than the upper end at an opening at one end on the table top 11 side, and extends outward from the table top 11. As shown in state 231, the rotation of the chute unit 101 is stopped by magnet 103 at a position along the table top 11, and the chute unit 101 is fixed to the table top 11. At this time, as shown in state 231, the lower end 111 at one end of the chute unit 101 protrudes outward from the table top 11 more than the upper end.

[0047] Furthermore, when the rotation of shooter unit 101 is stopped at a position along top plate 11, and the operator applies a downward force so that magnet 103 separates from the rear surface of top plate 11, shooter unit 101 rotates downward. Then, the other end of shooter unit 101 fits inside trash can 2 as shown in state 232. At this time, the opening of shooter unit 101 on the top plate 11 side is such that the height direction position of end portion 111 reaches the height of top plate 11. As a result, the opening of shooter unit 101 on the top plate 11 side becomes parallel to top plate 11 as shown in FIG. 232.

[0048] As described above, in the dust chute 100 according to this embodiment, when the other end of the chute part 101 is placed inside the trash can 2, the opening on the top plate 11 side becomes parallel to the top plate 11. This makes it easier for the worker to put waste into the dust chute 100, improving the working environment. EXAMPLES

[0049] Fig. 7 is a diagram showing the structure of a dust chute according to Example 5. States 241 and 242 in Fig. 7 both show states in which the work desk 1 is viewed from a direction parallel to the top board 11 and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the chute section 101. However, the legs 12 of the work desk 1 are omitted. In the following explanation, the functions of each section similar to those in the above examples will not be described.

[0050] Shooter unit 101 according to this embodiment is provided with slide unit 105 on the lower side of the opening on the top board 11 side, aligned along top board 11. Slide unit 105 slides outward from the opening on the top board 11 side and protrudes. Slide unit 105 also slides inward from the opening on the top board 11 side and is stored in the internal space of shooter unit 101.

[0051] As shown in state 241, the rotation of shooter unit 101 is restricted by magnet 103 at a position along top plate 11, and shooter unit 101 is fixed to top plate 11. At this time, as shown in state 241, slide unit 105 is slid and stored in the internal space of shooter unit 101, so that the lower end does not protrude beyond the upper end.

[0052] Furthermore, when the rotation of shooter unit 101 is stopped at a position along top plate 11, and the operator applies a downward force so that magnet 103 separates from the rear surface of top plate 11, shooter unit 101 rotates downward. Then, the other end of shooter unit 101 fits inside trash can 2 as shown in state 242. In this state, by sliding slide unit 105 outward from the opening in top plate 11, the position of slide unit 105 in the height direction reaches the height of top plate 11. As a result, the opening formed by slide unit 105 and the opening on the top plate 11 side becomes parallel to top plate 11 as shown in FIG. 242.

[0053] As described above, with the dust shooter 100 according to this embodiment, when the other end of the chute part 101 is fitted inside the trash can 2, the opening formed by the slide part 105 and the opening on the top plate 11 side becomes parallel to the top plate 11. Furthermore, when the chute part 101 is fixed in a position along the top plate 11, the slide part 105 can be housed in the internal space of the chute part 101, so that the chute part 101 does not protrude from the top plate 11. As a result, the dust shooter 100 according to this embodiment does not get in the way during work and makes it easier for waste to be put into the opening, improving the working environment for the worker. EXAMPLES

[0054] Fig. 8 is a diagram showing the structure of a dust chute according to Example 6. States 251 to 253 in Fig. 8 all show states in which the work desk 1 is viewed from a direction parallel to the top board 11 and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the chute section 101. However, the legs 12 of the work desk 1 are omitted. In the following explanation, the functions of each section similar to those in the above examples will not be described.

[0055] As in Example 4, the lower end of the opening on the top plate 11 side of the shooter unit 101 according to the present embodiment is formed longer than the upper end, and with the other end fitted inside the trash can 2, the opening on the top plate 11 side is parallel to the top plate 11. Furthermore, as shown in states 251 to 253, the shooter unit 101 according to the present embodiment has a movable temporary placement plate 106 disposed at a position a predetermined distance from the opening on the top plate 11 side toward the internal space.

[0056] As shown in states 252 and 253, the movable temporary placement plate 106 can be opened and closed with respect to the internal space of the shooter unit 101. When closed, the movable temporary placement plate 106 blocks communication between the openings at both ends of the plate and the internal space of the shooter unit 101, as shown in states 251 and 252.

[0057] Furthermore, as shown in state 252, when the other end of the chute unit 101 fits inside the trash can 2, the movable temporary placement plate 106 becomes parallel to the top plate 11 in the closed state. It is preferable that the movable temporary placement plate 106 has a depth such that the waste 150 does not protrude beyond the opening when the waste 150 is placed on the upper side. When the worker places the waste 150 into the opening of the chute unit 101 with the end of the chute unit 101 fitted inside the trash can 2, the waste 150 is placed on the movable temporary placement plate 106 as shown in state 252.

[0058] Furthermore, when the movable temporary placement plate 106 is pressed with a force from the opening on the top plate 11 side toward the other end, it opens as shown in state 252, connecting the openings at both ends of the chute section 101. For example, the movable temporary placement plate 106 is provided with a spring in the movable section, and when pressed down, it moves to a position along the inner wall of the chute section 101. When the worker pushes open the movable temporary placement plate 106 in state 252, the waste 150 passes through the internal space of the chute section 101 and is stored in the trash can 2.

[0059] As described above, in the dust shooter 100 according to this embodiment, the worker does not immediately put the waste 150 into the trash can 2, but can temporarily place it on the movable temporary placement plate 106. After that, the worker pushes open the movable temporary placement plate 106 and throws the waste 150 into the trash can 2. In this way, the worker can temporarily place multiple pieces of waste 150 on the movable temporary placement plate 106, and then store the waste 150 in the trash can 2 all at once. The worker can visually confirm how much work he or she has done by referring to the temporarily placed waste 150. In addition, by dropping multiple pieces of waste 150 into the trash can 2 all at once, the sound of the waste being discarded becomes louder, and the worker can confirm the amount of work by hearing it. Therefore, the dust shooter 100 according to this embodiment can give the worker a sense of fulfillment for having completed the work, and can improve the working environment of the worker. EXAMPLES

[0060] Fig. 9 is a diagram showing the structure of the dust chute according to Example 7. State 261 in Fig. 9 shows the state when the work desk 1 is viewed from a direction horizontal to the top board 11 and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the chute section 101. However, the legs 12 of the work desk 1 are omitted. In the following explanation, the functions of each section similar to those in the above examples will not be explained.

[0061] As shown in state 261, trash can 2 is divided into first storage section 21 and second storage section 22. Then, trash can 2 is placed so that second storage section 22 is located on the edge side of top plate 11 to which one end of chute section 101 is fixed, and first storage section 21 is located in a position far from the edge of top plate 11 to which one end of chute section 101 is fixed. Hereinafter, the position of first storage section 21 may be referred to as the front side, and the position of second storage section 22 may be referred to as the back side, based on the position where the worker works.

[0062] 9, the internal space of the shooter unit 101 according to this embodiment is divided into two regions, a communication hole 121 and a communication hole 122. In this embodiment, the shooter unit 101 is fixed to the top plate 11 by a holding member 102 so that the communication hole 121 is located on the top plate 11 side and the communication hole 122 is located on the opposite side of the top plate 11 from the communication hole 121. Hereinafter, based on the state in which the shooter unit 101 is aligned with the top plate 11, the position of the communication hole 121 may be referred to as the upper side and the position of the communication hole 122 may be referred to as the lower side.

[0063] Shooter unit 101 rotates downward from a position along top panel 11, so that the other end fits inside trash can 2, as shown in state 261. At this time, as shown in state 261, the opening on the other end side of upper communication hole 121 opens toward first storage section 21 on the rear side, and the opening on the other end side of lower communication hole 122 opens toward second storage section 22 on the front side.

[0064] As described above, in the chute unit 101 according to this embodiment, the opening on the top plate 11 side, the opening on the other end, and the internal space that communicates between them are divided into two upper and lower communication holes 121 and 122. The openings on the other end side of the communication holes 121 and 122 are connected to the different first storage section 21 and second storage section 22 of the trash can 2, respectively. This allows a worker to throw away trash in the first storage section 21 of the trash can 2 by putting the waste in the communication hole 121. Also, a worker can throw away trash in the second storage section 22 of the trash can 2 by putting the waste in the communication hole 122. For example, when separating the waste so that rubber waste is disposed in the first storage section 21 and metal waste is disposed in the second storage section 22, the worker can easily separate the waste by putting rubber waste in the communication hole 121 and metal waste in the communication hole 122. Therefore, the chute unit 101 according to this embodiment can facilitate the separation of waste materials by the worker, and can improve the working environment of the worker.

[0065] Here, in this embodiment, the internal space of the shooter unit 101 is divided into two regions, an upper and lower region, but the division method is not limited to this. The internal space of the shooter unit 101 may be divided into three or more regions. Furthermore, the internal space of the shooter unit 101 may be divided so that multiple divided regions are lined up in the left and right directions of the worker when the worker faces the top board 11. Furthermore, the internal space of the shooter unit 101 may be divided by a combination of the up and down direction and the left and right direction. [Explanation of symbols]

[0066] 1 work desk 2. Trash Can 11 Tabletop 12 legs 21 First storage section 22 Second storage section 100 Dust Shooter 101 Shooter Club 102 Retaining member 103 Magnet 104 Cable Ties 105 Slide section 106 Movable temporary placement board 121, 122 communication holes

Claims

1. A rod-shaped shooter portion having a groove extending from one end to the other end in the longitudinal direction; a holding member that fixes the one end of the chute unit to the underside of a top plate of a work desk and holds the chute unit rotatably at a predetermined angle relative to the top plate with the one end of the chute unit as a fulcrum; a slide section that is provided retractably on the one end side of the surface of the groove provided in the chute section that faces the top plate, that can be stored in the groove, and that has a length that reaches the height of the top plate when the chute section is pulled out of the groove in a state where it forms the predetermined angle with respect to the top plate; a fixing member that fixes the shooter unit at a position along the top plate while suppressing rotation of the shooter unit; A dust shooter comprising:

2. The dust chute according to claim 1 , wherein the chute portion is cylindrical and the groove is covered.

3. 2. The dust chute according to claim 1, wherein the holding member uses a magnetic force to fix the chute section to the metal area of ​​the top plate, the metal area being provided on the back side thereof.

4. The dust chute according to claim 1, characterized in that the fixing member is provided near the other end of the chute portion and connects the top plate and the chute portion to prevent the chute portion from rotating and to fix the chute portion.

5. The dust chute according to claim 4, wherein the fixing member fixes the chute portion to the top plate by using a magnetic force, thereby preventing the chute portion from rotating.

6. 2. The dust chute according to claim 1, wherein the fixing member interferes with the holding member to fix the chute portion at a position along the top plate while restricting rotation of the chute portion.

7. The dust chute according to claim 1, characterized in that the surface of the groove provided in the chute section facing the top plate has a length such that one end reaches the height of the top plate when the chute section is at the specified angle from the top plate.

8. 2. The dust chute according to claim 1, wherein the chute portion has an openable and closable temporary placement plate that blocks the groove near the one end.

9. The dust shooter according to claim 1 , wherein the shooter portion has a plurality of the grooves.

10. The tabletop is supported by legs, a chute portion having a groove extending from one end to the other end in the longitudinal direction and fixed to the underside of the top plate so as to be rotatable at a predetermined angle from the top plate with the one end as a fulcrum; a fixing member that fixes the shooter unit at a position along the top plate while suppressing rotation of the shooter unit; a slide section that is provided retractably on the one end side of the surface of the groove provided in the chute section that faces the top plate, that can be stored in the groove, and that has a length that reaches the height of the top plate when the chute section is pulled out of the groove in a state where it forms the predetermined angle with respect to the top plate; A work desk comprising:

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