Display unit with top

Abstract

To provide furniture with a top plate in which a pair of support is connected by a connecting member, the furniture that can stably support the top plate even if the connecting member is shortened.SOLUTION: Furniture with a top plate includes: the top plate; and a pair of supports 3 oppositely arranged in horizontal left and right directions separately, and supporting the top plate. The supports 3 each include a beam member connection part, a pair of upper arms, and a support leg part 14. The beam member connection part is connected to a beam member 4 for connecting the supports 3 together. The pair of upper arms is extended in the direction separated from the beam member connection part to the other support 3, and is arranged in the horizontal direction being perpendicular to the separation direction of the support 3, and also is separated in the arrangement direction to each other as being separated from the beam member connection part. The support leg part 14 is extended downward from the lower part of each upper arm.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a fixture with a top. [Background technology]

[0002] In work spaces such as offices, public facilities, and schools, furniture with tabletops is commonly used to improve the work efficiency of workers. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a furniture with tabletops that has a rectangular tabletop in plan view and a plurality of legs that support the tabletop. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6541256 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the tabletop-equipped furniture disclosed in Patent Document 1, a pair of legs are connected by multiple beams. In Patent Document 1, these multiple beams are provided between the pair of legs and protrude outward from the legs. As a result, the space below the edge of the tabletop is narrowed by the beams, reducing the space for the worker's legs. On the other hand, if the beams are shortened to increase the space for the legs, the tabletop cannot be stably supported, and the tabletop-equipped furniture may become unstable.

[0005] The present invention was made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to enable a tabletop-equipped fixture in which a pair of supports are connected by a connecting member to stably support the tabletop even if the connecting member is shortened. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present invention employs the following configuration as a means for solving the above problems.

[0007] A first aspect of the present invention is a fixture with a tabletop comprising a tabletop and a pair of supports arranged opposite each other and spaced apart in a horizontal first direction to support the tabletop, the fixture comprising a connecting member connecting the supports to each other, the supports comprising a connection portion connected to the connecting member, a pair of upper arms extending in the first direction from the connection portion so as to be spaced apart from the other support, arranged in a horizontal second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and spaced apart from each other in the second direction as they move away from the connection portion along the first direction, and support legs extending downward from the lower part of each of the upper arms.

[0008] In the first aspect of the present invention, the distance between the pair of upper arms increases as the distance from the connection portion to which the connecting member is connected increases. In other words, the pair of upper arms extend so that they widen as they move away from the connection portion. This ensures a wide gap between the support legs extending downward from the lower portion of each upper arm, thereby stably supporting the load from the tabletop. Furthermore, it is possible to widen the space between the upper arms, thereby increasing the leg space for an office worker who uses the area near the edge of the tabletop from the outside in the first direction. Therefore, according to the first aspect of the present invention, in a tabletop-equipped furniture unit in which a pair of supports are connected by a connecting member, it is possible to stably support the tabletop even if the connecting member is shortened.

[0009] Furthermore, according to the first aspect of the present invention, as described above, the support legs can stably support the load from the tabletop, thereby stably supporting the tabletop. Therefore, the connection portion to which the connecting member is connected can be positioned close to the center of the tabletop in the direction of separation between the support legs. Furthermore, the connecting member connecting two supports can be positioned close to the center of the tabletop in the direction of separation between the support legs. In other words, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the connecting member can be positioned away from the outer edge of the tabletop. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the connecting member from creating a feeling of oppression for workers working near the outer edge of the tabletop.

[0010] A second aspect of the present invention is the same as the first aspect, except that the support leg has an inner wall surface facing the other support, and the inner wall surface is formed as an inclined surface that slopes downward in a direction away from the other support.

[0011] According to the second aspect of the present invention, the inner wall surfaces of the support legs are inclined downward so as to move away from the other support, which makes it possible to increase the space between the supports downward compared to when the inner wall surfaces of the support legs are perpendicular to the underside of the tabletop.

[0012] A third aspect of the present invention is the first or second aspect, wherein the support leg connected to one of the upper arms and the support leg connected to the other of the upper arms extend downward from the upper arms and are inclined overall so as to approach each other as they extend downward.

[0013] According to the third aspect of the present invention, the support legs approach each other as they extend downward, resulting in a shape of the support that narrows downward. This makes it possible to expand the space below the tabletop outside the support legs compared to when the support legs extend vertically downward without being inclined.

[0014] A fourth aspect of the present invention employs a configuration in which, in any one of the first to third inventions, the support body includes a grounding portion that connects the lower ends of the support legs together and can be grounded on a floor surface.

[0015] According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the lower ends of the support legs are connected to each other by the grounding portion, which improves the rigidity of the support body and therefore makes it possible to more stably support the tabletop.

[0016] A fifth aspect of the present invention employs a configuration in which, in any one of the first to fourth inventions, the support leg portion is formed in a plate shape with the first direction as its width direction.

[0017] According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the support legs are formed in a plate shape, the cross-sectional area of the support legs is increased compared to rod-shaped support legs, and the load from the tabletop can be distributed and received. This makes it possible to reduce the load on the support legs. Furthermore, it is possible to form a wide space between the support legs, with the width direction of the support legs as the depth direction. This makes it possible to use the space between the support legs as storage space.

[0018] A sixth aspect of the present invention is any one of the first to fifth aspects, wherein the support body is provided with a removable cover body that closes the gap between one of the support legs and the other of the support legs.

[0019] According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the space between the support legs can be blocked by the cover body, which makes it possible to prevent the opposite side of the support body from being seen by an outsider through the space between the support legs.

[0020] A seventh aspect of the present invention employs a configuration in which, in any one of the first to sixth aspects, the support body is arranged between one of the upper arms and the other of the upper arms and has a support surface portion that supports the top plate from below.

[0021] According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the support surface portion can increase the contact area between the support body and the tabletop, thereby increasing the area that receives the load from the tabletop. This allows the support body to support the tabletop more stably than when, for example, only the upper arm contacts the tabletop.

[0022] The eighth aspect of the present invention adopts a configuration in which, in any one of the first to seventh aspects, the connecting member is a rod-shaped member that extends linearly from the connection portion of one of the supports to the connection portion of the other of the supports and supports the top plate from below.

[0023] According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, a linear rod-shaped member is used as the connecting member that connects the supports together. This allows the supports to be connected over the shortest distance possible, reducing the size of the connecting member and minimizing the amount of material required. This prevents the connecting member from interfering with the work of the worker.

[0024] A ninth aspect of the present invention adopts a configuration in which, in the eighth aspect, the rod-shaped members are provided in pairs, and one of the rod-shaped members and the other of the rod-shaped member are arranged parallel to each other and spaced apart in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

[0025] According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the top plate is supported by a pair of rod-shaped members, so that the top plate can be supported more stably. [Effects of the Invention]

[0026] The present invention provides a tabletop-equipped furniture unit comprising a tabletop and a pair of supports arranged opposite each other and spaced apart in a horizontal first direction to support the tabletop, the tabletop being provided with a connecting member connecting the supports, the supports comprising a connecting portion connected to the connecting member, a pair of upper arms extending in the first direction from the connecting portion to space them apart from the other support, arranged in a horizontal second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and spaced apart from each other in the second direction as they move away from the connecting portion along the first direction, and support legs extending downward from the lower portions of each of the upper arms. Therefore, according to the present invention, in a tabletop-equipped furniture unit in which a pair of supports are connected by a connecting member, the tabletop can be stably supported even if the connecting member is shortened. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0027] [Figure 1] 1 is a plan view showing the schematic configuration of a fixture system including a fixture with a top panel in a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a perspective view of one high table and one low table, which are tabletop-equipped furniture in a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 3] 1A and 1B are overall views of a high table according to a first embodiment of the present invention, in which (a) is a side view and (b) is a front view. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a high table according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the high table according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a support provided on the high table in the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a support member provided in the high table according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] 1 is a plan view of a base portion of a high table according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a side view of a base body included in the high table according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] 1A and 1B are schematic diagrams showing the movable range of a low-position tabletop when the inner wall surface of a support provided in a high table in the first embodiment of the present invention is an inclined surface and when the inner wall surface is a vertical surface. [Figure 11] FIG. 2 is a front view of a base body included in the high table according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a high table according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of a high table according to a second embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0028] Hereinafter, one embodiment of a fixture with a top plate according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0029] (First embodiment) FIG. 1 is a plan view showing the schematic configuration of a furniture system 100 equipped with furniture with tabletops according to this embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of one high table 200 and one low table 300 according to this embodiment. The furniture system 100 is installed in a work space such as an office, public facility, or school, and provides a work surface for workers. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the furniture system 100 is equipped with a high table 200 (furniture with tabletops) and a low table 300 (furniture with tabletops).

[0030] 1 shows a furniture system 100 equipped with two high tables 200 and two low tables 300. However, the number of high tables 200 and low tables 300 can be set arbitrarily, provided that the number is one or more. The furniture system 100 only needs to be equipped with at least one high table 200 and one low table 300.

[0031] The high table 200 is a piece of furniture with a top that has a high-position top 1 (top) that is placed at a higher position than the low-position top 50 (top) of the low table 300. For example, an office worker uses the high table 200 while standing. For this reason, the high-position top 1 of the high table 200 is placed at a height that makes it easy for the office worker to work while standing.

[0032] The low table 300 is a piece of furniture with a top that has a low-position top 50 that is placed at a lower position than the high-position top 1 of the high table 200. For example, an office worker uses the low table 300 while seated. For example, an office worker uses the low table 300 while seated on a chair 400 placed to the side of the low table 300. For this reason, the low-position top 50 of the low table 300 is placed at a height that makes it easy for the office worker to work while seated.

[0033] 1, in the furniture system 100, the high table 200 is arranged so as to straddle a portion of the low table 300. In other words, a portion of the low-position top plate 50 of the low table 300 is accommodated below the high-position top plate 1 of the high table 200. Another portion of the low-position top plate 50 of the low table 300 is positioned away from the high-position top plate 1 of the high table 200 and is exposed upward. In this way, in the furniture system 100, a portion of the low-position top plate 50 is arranged overlapping the high-position top plate 1 in a plan view, and another portion of the low-position top plate 50 is arranged exposed upward.

[0034] Fig. 3 is an overall view of the high table 200 of this embodiment, with (a) being a side view and (b) being a plan view. Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the high table 200 of this embodiment. Fig. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the high table 200 of this embodiment. As shown in these figures, the high table 200 comprises a high-position top plate 1 and a support unit 2.

[0035] The high-position top plate 1 is supported from below by the support unit 2, and the upper surface of the high-position top plate 1 is a top plate that can be used as a work surface. In this embodiment, the lower surface of the high-position top plate 1 is located at a higher position than the upper surface of the low-position top plate 50 of the low table 300.

[0036] 2, in this embodiment, at the portion where the high-position top plate 1 and the low-position top plate 50 overlap in a plan view, the underside of the high-position top plate 1 and the upper surface of the low-position top plate 50 are spaced apart with a space between them. As a result, a storage space S is formed between the high-position top plate 1 and the low-position top plate 50. This storage space S can be used to store, for example, an office worker's bag or to place a small cabinet therein.

[0037] 3(b) and other figures, the high position tabletop 1 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape in a plan view. In the following description, the longitudinal direction of the high position tabletop 1 is defined as the left-right direction (first horizontal direction) of the high table 200, and the lateral direction of the high position tabletop 1 is defined as the front-rear direction (second horizontal direction) of the high table 200.

[0038] The outer edge 1a of the high-position tabletop 1 has four straight sections 1b. Two of these four straight sections 1b extend in the left-right direction, and the remaining two extend in the front-to-back direction. The outer edge 1a of the high-position tabletop 1 also has four arc-shaped curved sections 1c. Each curved section 1c is curved so as to bulge outward from the high-position tabletop 1, connecting two straight sections 1b that extend in different directions.

[0039] The high-position tabletop 1 has rounded corners 1d, each of which has straight sections 1b extending in different directions and arc-shaped curved sections 1c connecting these straight sections 1b. Such corners 1d are provided at each of the four corners of the rectangular high-position tabletop 1. At each corner 1d, the straight sections 1b and the curved sections 1c are smoothly connected without forming any bending portions.

[0040] Since no curved portion is formed at the corner 1d of the high-position tabletop 1, the curved portion does not get in the way of work when working in an area including the corner 1d from the side of the high-position tabletop 1. Therefore, an office worker can work comfortably on the top surface of the high-position tabletop 1 from any direction relative to the corner 1d.

[0041] 3(a), the left-right ends of the high position tabletop 1 are provided so as to protrude outward beyond the supports 3 (described later) of the support unit 2. In this embodiment, the left-right ends of the high position tabletop 1 are provided so as to protrude outward beyond the supports 3 to an extent that the lower legs of the worker can be accommodated even when the worker is in a seated position.

[0042] In this embodiment, the high position tabletop 1 is formed by dividing it into two parts, as shown in Figures 4 and 5. That is, in this embodiment, the high position tabletop 1 is formed by joining two divided parts. It is also possible to form the high position tabletop 1 without dividing it.

[0043] The support unit 2 comes into contact with the floor surface to support the high-position top plate 1 from below and transmits the load received from the high-position top plate 1 to the floor surface. As shown in Fig. 3, for example, this support unit 2 includes a pair of supports 3 and a beam member 4 (rod-shaped member).

[0044] The supports 3 are arranged opposite each other and spaced apart in the left-right direction (i.e., horizontal direction), and are connected to each other by beam members 4. These supports 3 are formed in a symmetrical shape, for example, as shown in FIG. 3(a).

[0045] Fig. 6 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the support body 3. Fig. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the support body 3. As shown in these figures, the support body 3 includes a base body 10, an upper body 20, and a cover body 30. Since the two support bodies 3 have a symmetrical shape, only one of the support bodies 3 will be illustrated and described in Figs. 6 and 7.

[0046] The base body 10 is a rigid member that supports the upper body 20 and the cover body 30. The base body 10 includes a pair of upper arms 11, a connecting rod 12, an intermediate plate 13, a support leg 14, and a ground contact portion 15.

[0047] FIG. 8 is a plan view of the base unit 10. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the upper arm 11 is a portion extending in the left-right direction from a connecting rod 12 extending in the front-rear direction. In this embodiment, two upper arms 11 are provided and arranged in the front-rear direction (a horizontal direction perpendicular to the left-right direction, which is the direction in which the supports are separated). These upper arms 11 extend from the connecting rod 12 in the left-right direction away from the support 3 different from the support 3 on which they are provided (the other support). In other words, the upper arm 11 provided on the support 3 arranged on the left side extends from the connecting rod 12 toward the left side, opposite the support 3 arranged on the right side. Furthermore, the upper arm 11 provided on the support 3 arranged on the right side extends from the connecting rod 12 toward the right side, opposite the support 3 arranged on the left side.

[0048] One of the two upper arms 11 extends from one end of the connecting rod 12. The other of the two upper arms 11 extends from the other end of the connecting rod 12. These upper arms 11 are spaced apart from each other in the front-to-rear direction (i.e., the arrangement direction) as they move away from the connecting rod 12. In other words, these upper arms 11 extend so as to widen as they move away from the connecting rod 12.

[0049] By fixing the upper body 20 to the base body 10, the end of each upper arm 11 connected to the connecting rod 12 in the front-to-rear direction is connected to a beam member connection part 21 (described later) of the upper body 20 in the left-to-right direction. In other words, these upper arms 11 extend from the beam member connection part 21 in a direction away from the support body 3 (the other support body) different from the support body 3 on which they are provided in the left-to-right direction. Furthermore, the upper arms 11 are spaced apart from each other in the front-to-rear direction (i.e., the arrangement direction) as they move away from the beam member connection part 21.

[0050] The connecting rod 12 is a rod-shaped member that connects one upper arm 11 to the other upper arm 11. This connecting rod 12 is provided to extend in the front-to-rear direction. The connecting rod 12, together with the upper arms 11, supports a support plate 22 (described later) of the upper body 20 from below. The intermediate plate portion 13 is disposed between one upper arm 11 and the other upper arm 11, and is a plate-shaped portion connected to the lower part of the connecting rod 12. The intermediate plate portion 13 slopes upward as it moves away from the connecting rod 12. The end of this intermediate plate portion 13 opposite the connecting rod 12 is located at the same height as the connecting rod 12, and together with the connecting rod 12 and upper arms 11, supports a support plate 22 (described later) of the upper body 20 from below.

[0051] Figure 9 is a side view of the base unit 10. As shown in this figure, the support legs 14 are portions that extend downward from the lower part of each upper arm 11. As shown in Figure 9, the support legs 14 are formed so that the amount by which they protrude downward from the upper arm 11 continuously increases as they move away from the connecting rod 12, and remains constant at a maximum amount from approximately the center of the upper arm 11 to the end opposite the connecting rod 12. In other words, as shown in Figure 9, the support legs 14 are formed in a shape that protrudes significantly from approximately the center of the upper arm 11 to the end opposite the connecting rod 12.

[0052] In this embodiment, the support legs 14 extend downward from the lower part of the upper arm 11 so as to be inclined as they move away from the support 3 different from the support 3 on which they are provided (the other support) as they extend downward. That is, the support leg 14 provided on the left support 3 is inclined so as to move leftward as it extends downward. Furthermore, the support leg 14 provided on the right support 3 is inclined so as to move rightward as it extends downward.

[0053] Such support leg 14 has an inner wall surface 14a facing the support 3 (the other support) different from the support 3 on which it is provided. This inner wall surface 14a forms the inner wall surface of the support 3 (the surfaces facing each other of the pair of supports 3). In other words, in this embodiment, the high table 200 includes a pair of supports 3 that are arranged apart in the horizontal direction and support the high-position tabletop 1 with their inner wall surfaces 14a facing each other.

[0054] In this embodiment, the inner wall surface 14a is formed as an inclined surface that slopes downward in a direction away from the other support body 3. That is, the inner wall surface 14a provided on the left support body 3 is formed as an inclined surface that slopes downward in a direction away from the right support body 3. The inner wall surface 14a provided on the right support body 3 is formed as an inclined surface that slopes downward in a direction away from the left support body 3.

[0055] In this way, the inner wall surface 14a is an inclined surface that moves away from the other support body 3 as it goes downward, so that the space between the support bodies 3 expands in the left-right direction as it goes downward. Therefore, the space between the support bodies 3 expands compared to when the inner wall surface 14a is a vertical surface.

[0056] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing the movable range of the low-position tabletop 50 when the inner wall surface 14a is an inclined surface as described above and when the inner wall surface 14a is a vertical surface. In FIG. 10, the inclined inner wall surface 14a is indicated by a solid line, and the vertical inner wall surface 14a is indicated by a virtual line. As shown in this figure, the inclined inner wall surface 14a as described above expands the space inside the inner wall surface 14a at the height position of the low-position tabletop 50. This expanded space increases the range in which the low-position tabletop 50 (i.e., the low table 300) can be placed between the supports 3. Therefore, for example, the angle of the low table 300 relative to the high table 200 in a plan view can be made larger, making it possible to increase the obtuse angle. In other words, in this embodiment, a wide rotation range of the low table 300 relative to the high table 200 in a plan view can be ensured when a portion of the low table 300 is accommodated below the high-position tabletop 1.

[0057] FIG. 11 is a front view of the base unit 10. Note that FIG. 11 is a front view seen from the direction of arrow A in FIG. 9. As shown in this figure, the support leg 14 connected to one upper arm 11 and the support leg 14 connected to the other upper arm 11 are inclined so as to approach each other as they extend downward. More specifically, the support leg 14 located on the front side is inclined so as to approach the rear as it extends downward. Furthermore, the support leg 14 located on the rear side is inclined so as to approach the front as it extends downward. As each support leg 14 is inclined in this way, the two support legs 14 approach each other as they extend downward.

[0058] Because the support legs 14 are inclined as described above, the support body 3 has a shape that tapers downward. Therefore, compared to when the support legs 14 are not inclined and extend vertically downward, the space below the high-position tabletop 1 outside the support legs 14 is wider. This wider space increases the range in which the low-position tabletop 50 (i.e., the low table 300) can be placed between the support bodies 3. Therefore, for example, it is possible to make the angle of the low table 300 relative to the high table 200 in a plan view a larger obtuse angle. In other words, in this embodiment, when a portion of the low table 300 is stored below the high-position tabletop 1, it is possible to ensure a wide rotation range of the low table 300 relative to the high table 200 in a plan view.

[0059] 9, for example, support leg 14 is formed in a plate shape with a width direction perpendicular to the vertical direction (left-right direction in this embodiment) when the vertical direction is the length direction. By forming support leg 14 in a plate shape in this way, the cross-sectional area of support leg 14 is increased compared to a rod-shaped support leg, and it becomes possible to distribute and bear the load received from the high-position tabletop.

[0060] Furthermore, by forming the support leg 14 in a plate shape as described above, it is possible to form a wide space between the support legs 14, with the width direction of the support leg 14 as the depth direction, as shown in Figure 11, for example.

[0061] The grounding portion 15 is a portion that connects the lower ends of the support legs 14 together and can be grounded on the floor surface. In this embodiment, the grounding portion 15 is formed in a plate shape with a width that matches the plate-shaped support legs 14. The grounding portion 15 increases the rigidity of the support body 3 by connecting the support legs 14 together.

[0062] Returning to FIG. 7, the upper body 20 constitutes the upper part of the support body 3 and is a part connected to the base body 10 from above. The upper body 20 is fixed to the base body 10 by screws or the like (not shown). The upper body 20 includes a beam member connecting portion 21, a support plate 22 (support surface portion), and a side cover body 23.

[0063] The beam member connection portion 21 is a portion connected to the beam members 4 that connect the supports 3 together, and has one vertical wall portion 21a and two mounting portions 21b. The vertical wall portion 21a is a wall portion that extends in the front-to-rear direction with its front and back surfaces facing left-to-right, and supports the mounting portion 21b. This vertical wall portion 21a has approximately the same length as the connecting rod 12 of the base portion 10, and abuts against the connecting rod 12 from one side in the left-to-right direction. For example, the vertical wall portion 21a provided on the left support 3 abuts against the connecting rod 12 from the right side. Furthermore, the vertical wall portion 21a provided on the right support 3 abuts against the connecting rod 12 from the left side.

[0064] The mounting portion 21b is a portion to which an end of the beam member 4 is fixed. In this embodiment, two beam members 4 are provided. Therefore, two mounting portions 21b are also provided. Each mounting portion 21b is provided to protrude from the surface of the vertical wall portion 21a opposite to the surface that abuts against the connecting rod 12. One mounting portion 21b protrudes from one end of the vertical wall portion 21a in the front-to-rear direction, and the other mounting portion 21b protrudes from the other end of the vertical wall portion 21a in the front-to-rear direction.

[0065] The support plate 22 is disposed so as to be embedded between one upper arm 11 and the other upper arm 11 in plan view, and is a portion that supports the high position tabletop 1 from below. In this embodiment, the support plate 22 is disposed so as to span the two upper arms 11 by being placed on the two upper arms 11. The upper surface of such a support plate 22 is in surface contact with the lower surface of the high position tabletop 1, and supports the high position tabletop 1 over a wide surface.

[0066] The side cover bodies 23 are connected to each end of the support plate 22 in the front-to-rear direction and are provided so as to hang down from the support plate 22. Each side cover body 23 abuts against the outer wall surface of the support leg 14 and is provided so as to cover the outer wall surface of the support leg 14. Of the two side cover bodies 23, the side cover body 23 located on the front side in the front-to-rear direction covers the support leg 14 located on the front side of the two support legs 14 from the front side. Furthermore, of the two side cover bodies 23, the side cover body 23 located on the rear side in the front-to-rear direction covers the support leg 14 located on the rear side of the two support legs 14 from the rear side.

[0067] The cover body 30 is a member that closes the gap between one support leg 14 and the other support leg 14. In this embodiment, the cover body 30 is fitted into the intermediate plate portion 13, the two support legs 14, and the grounding portion 15 so as to be surrounded by these members. The fitted cover body 30 can be removed by applying force from the space between the two supports 3 toward the outside of the supports 3. In other words, the cover body 30 is detachable.

[0068] Such supports 3 are connected by two beam members 4 arranged in parallel. These beam members 4 are connecting members that connect the supports 3 together. Each beam member 4 extends linearly in the left-right direction from the beam member connection portion 21 of one support 3 to the beam member connection portion 21 of the other support 3, and supports the elevated tabletop 1 from below.

[0069] 3, each beam member 4 is disposed closer to the center in the front-to-rear direction of the high position tabletop 1. More specifically, the beam members 4 are disposed closer to the center of the high position tabletop 1 in the front-to-rear direction than either end of the support body 3. Therefore, in a plan view, the beam members 4 are disposed at a certain distance from the outer edge 1a of the high position tabletop 1. In other words, in this embodiment, the beam members 4 are disposed at a position that is far recessed from the outer edge 1a of the high position tabletop 1 as seen by the worker.

[0070] The end of each beam member 4 is fixed to the mounting portion 21b of the support body 3. That is, as shown in FIG. 3, for example, the beam member 4 is disposed between two support bodies 3, and does not protrude from between the support bodies 3 to the outside of the support bodies 3.

[0071] The support unit 2 formed by these two supports and the beam member 4 is formed in a gate-like shape with the beam member 4 sandwiched between the two supports 3. This type of support unit 2 is strong and can stably support the elevated tabletop 1 even if the beam member 4 between the two supports 3 does not protrude outside the supports 3.

[0072] 2, the low table 300 is provided with a low-position tabletop 50. The low table 300 is also provided with a support unit 2 similar to that of the high table 200. The support unit 2 provided on the low table 300 has the same configuration as that of the support unit 2 provided on the high table 200, except that the support legs 14 of the support body 3 are shorter than those of the high table 200. For this reason, a description of the support unit 2 provided on the low table 300 will be omitted.

[0073] The low-position top plate 50 is supported from below by the support unit 2, and the upper surface thereof can be used as a work surface. The low-position top plate 50 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape in a plan view. In the following description, the longitudinal direction of the low-position top plate 50 is defined as the left-right direction of the low table 300, and the lateral direction of the low-position top plate 50 is defined as the front-rear direction of the low table 300.

[0074] As shown in Figure 2, the outer edge 50a of the low-position tabletop 50 has four straight portions 50b. Two of these four straight portions 50b extend in the left-right direction, and the remaining two extend in the front-to-back direction. The outer edge 50a of the low-position tabletop 50 also has four arc-shaped curved portions 50c. Each curved portion 50c is curved so as to bulge outward from the low-position tabletop 50, and connects two straight portions 50b extending in different directions.

[0075] The low-position top plate 50 has rounded corners 50d each having straight portions 50b extending in different directions and arc-shaped curved portions 50c connecting these straight portions 50b. Such corners 50d are provided at each of the four corners of the rectangular low-position top plate 50. At each corner 50d, the straight portions 50b and the curved portions 50c are smoothly connected without forming a bent portion.

[0076] Since no bent portion is formed at the corner 50d of the low-position top plate 50, the bent portion does not get in the way when working in an area including the corner 50d from the side of the low-position top plate 50. Therefore, an office worker can work comfortably on the top surface of the low-position top plate 50 from any direction relative to the corner 50d.

[0077] Furthermore, the left-right ends of the low-position tabletop 50 are provided so as to protrude outward beyond the support bodies 3 (described later) of the support unit 2. In this embodiment, the left-right ends of the low-position tabletop 50 are provided so as to protrude outward beyond the support bodies 3 to an extent that the lower legs of the worker can be accommodated even when the worker is in a seated position.

[0078] In this furniture system 100, the low table 300 is placed with a portion of it housed below the high-position top plate 1 of the high table 200. In this case, the low table 300 and the high table 200 are not connected. This low table 300 can be rotated in a plan view with a portion of it housed below the high-position top plate 1, within a range that does not interfere with the support unit 2 of the high table 200. Therefore, the angle of the low table 300 relative to the high table 200 can be freely adjusted in a plan view when placed.

[0079] The furniture system 100 as described above comprises a low table 300 and a high table 200. The low table 300 has a low-position top plate 50. The high table 200 has a high-position top plate 1 whose underside is positioned higher than the upper surface of the low-position top plate 50. In addition, in the furniture system 100, in a plan view, a portion of the low-position top plate 50 is arranged overlapping the high-position top plate 1, and another portion of the low-position top plate 50 is arranged exposed upward.

[0080] Such a furniture system 100 includes a low table 300 having a relatively low-height low-position top plate 50, and a high table 200 having a relatively high-height high-position top plate 1. The underside of the high-position top plate 1 is positioned higher than the upper surface of the low-position top plate 50. Therefore, in the furniture system 100, it is possible to position the low table 300 so that part of it is accommodated below the high table 200.

[0081] That is, in the furniture system 100, a portion of the low table 300 can be stored below the high table 200, and the exposed portion of the low-position tabletop 50 can be used as a work surface. In this way, the furniture system 100 makes it possible to lay out the low table 300 and the high table 200 in a partially overlapping state, which increases the degree of freedom in the layout of the tabletop-equipped furniture compared to a case in which the tabletop-equipped furniture cannot be laid out with a partial overlap. Therefore, the furniture system 100 makes it possible to increase the degree of freedom in the layout of the tabletop-equipped furniture in a furniture system 100 having multiple tabletop-equipped furniture.

[0082] In the furniture system 100, the high table 200 is provided with a pair of supports 3 spaced apart in the left-right direction, supporting the high-position top plate 1 and with inner wall surfaces 14a facing each other. A low-position top plate 50 is disposed between one support 3 and the other support 3 of the high table 200.

[0083] According to such furniture system 100, the low-position top board 50 is disposed between the supports 3 of the high table 200, which prevents the low-position top board 50 from protruding from the end of the high-position top board 1 in a plan view. Therefore, according to furniture system 100, the low-position top board 50 is prevented from interfering with the use of the end of the high-position top board 1, and the end of the high-position top board 1 can be used effectively.

[0084] The high table 200 of this embodiment also includes a pair of supports 3. The pair of supports 3 are arranged spaced apart in the horizontal direction, with their inner wall surfaces 14a facing each other to support the high-position tabletop 1. The supports 3 extend downward from the underside of the high-position tabletop 1. The inner wall surface 14a of each support 3 is formed as an inclined surface that slopes downward, moving away from the other support 3.

[0085] According to the high table 200 of this embodiment, the inner wall surface 14a of the support 3 is inclined downward so as to move away from the other support 3. Therefore, compared to when the inner wall surface 14a of the support 3 is perpendicular to the underside of the high-position top board 1, it is possible to make the space between the support 3 wider downward.

[0086] In this way, the space between the supports 3 widens downward, which makes it possible to ensure a wide rotation range of the low table 300 relative to the high table 200 in a plan view when part of the low table 300 is stored below the high-position top plate 1. Note that the lower the height of the low-position top plate 50 relative to the high-position top plate 1, the wider the rotation range of the low table 300 relative to the high table 200 in a plan view. According to the high table 200 of this embodiment, the rotation range of the low table 300 relative to the high table 200 in a plan view is widened, further improving the degree of freedom in the layout of table-top-equipped furniture.

[0087] Furthermore, in the high table 200 of this embodiment, the support body 3 includes a beam member connection portion 21, a pair of upper arms 11, and support legs 14. The beam member connection portion 21 is connected to a beam member 4 that connects the support bodies 3 together. The pair of upper arms 11 extend from the beam member connection portion 21 in a direction away from the other support body 3, and are arranged in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the direction in which the support bodies 3 are separated. Furthermore, the pair of upper arms 11 are spaced apart from each other in the arrangement direction as they move away from the beam member connection portion 21. The support legs 14 extend downward from the lower portion of each upper arm 11.

[0088] According to the high table 200 of this embodiment, the distance between the pair of upper arms 11 increases as the arms move away from the beam member connection portion 21 to which the beam member 4 is connected. In other words, the pair of upper arms 11 extend so that they widen as they move away from the beam member connection portion 21. This ensures a wide gap between the support legs 14 extending downward from the lower portion of each upper arm 11, thereby stably supporting the load from the high-position tabletop 1. Furthermore, it is possible to widen the space between the upper arms 11, thereby increasing the leg space for an office worker who uses the vicinity of the end of the high-position tabletop 1 from the outside in the left and right directions.

[0089] Furthermore, according to the high table 200 of this embodiment, as described above, the support legs 14 can stably bear the load from the high-position tabletop 1, thereby stably supporting the high-position tabletop 1. Therefore, the beam member connection portion 21 to which the beam member 4 is connected can be positioned close to the center of the distance between the support legs 14 of the high-position tabletop 1. Furthermore, the beam member 4 connecting the two supports 3 can be positioned close to the center of the distance between the support legs 14 of the high-position tabletop 1. In other words, according to the high table 200 of this embodiment, the beam member 4 can be positioned away from the outer edge 1a of the high-position tabletop 1. This prevents the beam member 4 from creating a feeling of oppression for workers working near the outer edge 1a of the high-position tabletop 1. Therefore, according to the high table 200 of this embodiment, even if the beam member 4 is shortened, the high-position tabletop 1 can be stably supported.

[0090] Furthermore, in the high table 200 of this embodiment, the low table 300 also has the support unit 2, as described above, in the same way as the high table 200. Therefore, in the low table 300, as in the high table 200, it is possible to position the beam member (not shown) away from the outer edge 50a of the low-position tabletop 50. This makes it possible to prevent the beam member from giving a feeling of oppression to an employee working near the outer edge 50a of the low-position tabletop 50.

[0091] In addition, in the high table 200 of this embodiment, the support legs 14 connected to one upper arm 11 and the support legs 14 connected to the other upper arm 11 are inclined so that they approach each other as they go downward.

[0092] According to the high table 200 of this embodiment, the support legs 14 approach each other as they extend downward, so the support body 3 has a shape that narrows downward. Therefore, it is possible to widen the space below the high tabletop 1 outside the support legs 14 compared to when the support legs 14 extend vertically downward without being inclined.

[0093] By expanding the space below the high-position tabletop 1 outside the support legs 14 in this way, it is possible to ensure a wide rotation range of the low table 300 relative to the high table 200 in a plan view when part of the low table 300 is stored below the high-position tabletop 1. Note that the lower the height of the low-position tabletop 50 relative to the high-position tabletop 1, the wider the rotation range of the low table 300 relative to the high table 200 in a plan view. According to the high table 200 of this embodiment, the rotation range of the low table 300 relative to the high table 200 in a plan view is widened, further improving the degree of freedom in the layout of tabletop-equipped furniture.

[0094] In the high table 200 of this embodiment, the support body 3 includes a grounding portion 15 that connects the lower ends of the support legs 14 together and can be grounded on the floor. According to the high table 200 of this embodiment, the lower ends of the support legs 14 are connected together by the grounding portion 15. This improves the rigidity of the support body 3. This makes it possible to support the high-position tabletop 1 more stably.

[0095] Furthermore, in the high table 200 of this embodiment, the support legs 14 are formed in a plate-like shape with the vertical direction as the length direction and the direction perpendicular to the vertical direction as the width direction. According to the high table 200 of this embodiment, since the support legs 14 are formed in a plate-like shape, the cross-sectional area of the support legs 14 is increased compared to rod-shaped support legs 14, and the load received from the elevated tabletop 1 can be distributed and received. This makes it possible to reduce the load on the support legs 14. Furthermore, it is possible to form a wide space between the support legs 14, with the width direction of the support legs 14 as the depth direction. This makes it possible to use the space between the support legs 14 as storage space.

[0096] Furthermore, in the high table 200 of this embodiment, the support body 3 is provided with a removable cover body 30 that closes the gap between one support leg 14 and the other support leg 14. According to the high table 200 of this embodiment, the cover body 30 can close the gap between the support legs 14. This makes it possible to prevent the opposite side of the support body 3 from being seen by an outside person through the space between the support legs 14.

[0097] Furthermore, in the high table 200 of this embodiment, the support body 3 includes a support plate 22 that is disposed between one upper arm 11 and the other upper arm 11 and supports the high position tabletop 1 from below. According to the high table 200 of this embodiment, the support plate 22 can increase the contact area between the support body 3 and the high position tabletop 1, thereby increasing the area that receives the load from the high position tabletop 1. Therefore, the support body 3 can support the high position tabletop 1 more stably than, for example, when only the upper arm 11 contacts the high position tabletop 1.

[0098] In addition, in the high table 200 of this embodiment, the beam member 4 extends linearly from the beam member connection portion 21 of one support member 3 to the beam member connection portion 21 of the other support member 3 and supports the high-position top plate 1 from below.

[0099] According to the high table 200 of this embodiment, a straight beam member 4 is used as a connecting member that connects the supports 3 together. This allows the supports 3 to be connected together over the shortest distance, making it possible to reduce the size of the connecting member and minimize the amount of material required for its formation. This prevents the connecting member from interfering with the work of an office worker.

[0100] In the low table 300 of this embodiment, the outer edge 50a of the low-position tabletop 50 has two straight portions 50b extending in different directions and an arc-shaped curved portion 50c connecting the straight portions 50b. According to the low table 300 of this embodiment, the outer edge 50a of the low-position tabletop 50 is provided with a corner 50d having the arc-shaped curved portion 50c.

[0101] Such corner portion 50d does not have any bent portion in plan view, so work can be easily performed from any direction. Therefore, with the high table 200 of this embodiment, no matter how the low table 300 is rotated relative to the high table 200 in plan view, work can be easily performed at the corner portion 50d of the low-position tabletop 50. In other words, with the low table 300 of this embodiment, it is possible to further improve the degree of freedom in the layout of tabletop-equipped furniture.

[0102] In the high table 200 of this embodiment, the outer edge 1a of the high position tabletop 1 has two straight portions 1b extending in different directions and an arc-shaped curved portion 1c connecting the straight portions 1b. According to the high table 200 of this embodiment, the outer edge 1a of the high position tabletop 1 is provided with a corner 1d having the arc-shaped curved portion 1c.

[0103] Such corner 1d does not have any bent portion in plan view, so work can be easily performed from any direction. Therefore, with the high table 200 of this embodiment, no matter how the low table 300 is rotated relative to the high table 200 in plan view, work can be easily performed at the corner 1d of the high-position tabletop 1. In other words, with the high table 200 of this embodiment, it is possible to further improve the degree of freedom in the layout of tabletop-equipped furniture.

[0104] Furthermore, in the high table 200 of this embodiment, the underside of the high-position top plate 1 and the upper surface of the low-position top plate 50 are separated by a space. According to the high table 200 of this embodiment, a space is formed between the low-position top plate 50 and the high-position top plate 1. Therefore, the space between the low-position top plate 50 and the high-position top plate 1 can be effectively used as, for example, a storage space S.

[0105] Furthermore, the low table 300 of this embodiment also includes the same support unit 2 as the high table 200, and is therefore able to similarly obtain the advantages of the support unit 2. In other words, the low table 300 of this embodiment can stably support the low-position tabletop 50 even if the beam member 4 is shortened.

[0106] (Second embodiment) Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the description of this embodiment, the description of the same parts as those in the first embodiment will be omitted or simplified.

[0107] Fig. 12 is a side view of the high table 201 of this embodiment. Fig. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the high table 201 of this embodiment. As shown in these figures, in this embodiment, the support unit 2 of the high table 201 is provided with an intermediate support body 5.

[0108] In this embodiment, the high position top plate 1 is formed to have a larger dimension in the left-right direction than the high position top plate 1 of the first embodiment. Therefore, the high position top plate 1 is formed so as to be separable into three parts in the left-right direction.

[0109] The intermediate support member 5 is a support member that supports from below the middle section of the high-position tabletop 1, which can be divided into three sections. The intermediate support member 5 is disposed midway along the beam member 4 that connects one support member 3 to the other support member 3, and is connected to the beam member 4. In other words, in this embodiment, each beam member 4 is divided into two parts, and the intermediate support member 5 is disposed so as to be sandwiched between these parts.

[0110] The intermediate support body 5 has an intermediate beam member connection part 51 and an intermediate support leg part 52. The intermediate beam member connection part 51 supports the high-position tabletop 1 from below and has two protruding attachment parts 51a on each of the left and right sides. These attachment parts 51a are the parts to which the beam members 4 are directly fixed.

[0111] The intermediate support leg 52 is a leg that extends downward from the intermediate beam member connection portion 51 and has a lower end that comes into contact with the floor surface. This intermediate support leg 52 has an intermediate wall surface 52a that faces each support body 3. In other words, the intermediate support leg 52 has an intermediate wall surface 52a that faces one support body 3 and an intermediate wall surface 52a that faces the other support body 3.

[0112] These intermediate wall surfaces 52a are formed as inclined surfaces that slope downwards, away from the opposing support body 3. That is, the intermediate wall surface 52a facing the left support body 3 is formed as an inclined surface that slopes downwards, towards the right, in a direction away from the left support body 3. Furthermore, the intermediate wall surface 52a facing the right support body 3 is formed as an inclined surface that slopes downwards, towards the left, in a direction away from the right support body 3.

[0113] In this way, the intermediate wall surface 52a is an inclined surface facing away from the opposing support body 3, so that the space between the support body 3 and the intermediate support body 5 expands in the left-right direction as it goes downward. Therefore, the space between the support body 3 and the intermediate support body 5 expands compared to when the intermediate wall surface 52a is a vertical surface.

[0114] In the high table 201 of this embodiment, the space between the support body 3 and the intermediate support body 5 widens downward, which makes it possible to ensure a wide rotation range of the low table 300 relative to the high table 200 in a plan view when part of the low table 300 is stored below the high-position top board 1. Note that the lower the height of the low-position top board 50 relative to the high-position top board 1, the wider the rotation range of the low table 300 relative to the high table 200 in a plan view. According to the high table 201 of this embodiment, the rotation range of the low table 300 relative to the high table 200 in a plan view is widened, further improving the degree of freedom in the layout of table-top-equipped furniture.

[0115] Similarly, a configuration including the intermediate support 5 can also be adopted for a low table.

[0116] While the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. The shapes and combinations of the components shown in the above-described embodiments are merely examples, and various modifications can be made based on design requirements, etc., without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0117] For example, in the above embodiment, a configuration has been described in which a portion of the low table 300 is housed between one support member 3 and the other support member 3 of the high table 200. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the low table 300 is housed outside the support members 3 of the high table 200 and below the high-position top board 1.

[0118] In the above embodiment, the surface of the support 3 opposite to the inner wall surface 14a is also inclined in the same manner as the inner wall surface 14a. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the surface of the support 3 opposite to the inner wall surface 14a may be a vertical surface.

[0119] In the above embodiment, a configuration in which two beam members 4 are provided has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a configuration in which one beam member 4 or three or more beam members 4 is provided may also be employed. Furthermore, instead of the linear beam members 4, a configuration in which the supports 3 are connected to each other by connecting members of different shapes may also be employed.

[0120] It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which components are installed in the storage space S between the high-position tabletop 1 and the low-position tabletop 50. For example, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a power strip is installed in the storage space S. Such a power strip can be fixed to the underside of the high-position tabletop 1, for example. [Explanation of symbols]

[0121] 1...High position top plate (top plate), 1a...Outer edge, 1b...Straight section, 1c...Curved section, 1d...Corner section, 2...Support unit, 3...Support body, 4...Beam member (rod-shaped member), 5...Intermediate support body, 10...Base body, 11...Upper arm, 12...Connecting rod, 13...Intermediate plate, 14...Support leg, 14a...Inner wall surface, 15...Grounding section, 20...Upper body, 21...Beam member connection section (connection section), 22...Support plate (support surface section), 23...Side section Cover body, 30... Cover body, 50... Low-position top plate (top plate), 50a... Outer edge, 50b... Straight section, 50c... Curved section, 50d... Corner section, 51... Intermediate beam member connection section, 51a... Mounting section, 52... Intermediate support leg section, 52a... Intermediate wall surface, 100... Furniture system, 200... High table (furniture with top plate), 201... High table (furniture with top plate), 300... Low table (furniture with top plate), 400... Chair, S... Storage space

Claims

1. A tabletop fixture comprising a tabletop and a pair of supports arranged opposite to each other and spaced apart in a horizontal first direction to support the tabletop, a connecting member that connects the supports to each other, The support is a connection portion connected to the connecting member; a pair of upper arms extending in the first direction from the connection portion so as to be spaced apart from the other support body, arranged in a horizontal second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and spaced apart from each other in the second direction as they move away from the connection portion along the first direction; a support leg extending downward from the lower portion of each of the upper arms; Equipped with The support leg connected to one of the upper arms and the support leg connected to the other upper arm extend downward from the upper arm and are inclined as a whole so as to approach each other as they extend downward. A display unit with a top characterized by the above.

2. A tabletop fixture comprising a tabletop and a pair of supports arranged opposite to each other and spaced apart in a horizontal first direction to support the tabletop, a connecting member that connects the supports to each other, The support is a connection portion connected to the connecting member; a pair of upper arms extending in the first direction from the connection portion so as to be spaced apart from the other support body, arranged in a horizontal second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and spaced apart from each other in the second direction as they move away from the connection portion along the first direction; a support leg extending downward from the lower portion of each of the upper arms; Equipped with The support body includes a removable cover body that closes the gap between the one support leg and the other support leg. A display unit with a top characterized by the above.

3. A tabletop fixture comprising a tabletop and a pair of supports arranged opposite to each other and spaced apart in a horizontal first direction to support the tabletop, a connecting member that connects the supports to each other, The support is a connection portion connected to the connecting member; a pair of upper arms extending in the first direction from the connection portion so as to be spaced apart from the other support body, arranged in a horizontal second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and spaced apart from each other in the second direction as they move away from the connection portion along the first direction; a support leg extending downward from the lower portion of each of the upper arms; Equipped with The support body is disposed between the one upper arm and the other upper arm and includes a support surface portion that supports the top plate from below. A display unit with a top characterized by the above.

4. the support leg has an inner wall surface facing the other support body, The inner wall surface is formed as an inclined surface that slopes downward in a direction away from the other support body. A fixture with a top plate according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The display unit with a top plate described in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the support body has a grounding portion that connects the lower ends of the support legs together and can be grounded to the floor surface.

6. A display unit with a top plate as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the support leg portion is formed in a plate shape with the first direction as its width direction.

7. A fixture with a tabletop as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the connecting member is a rod-shaped member that extends linearly from the connection portion of one of the supports to the connection portion of the other of the supports and supports the tabletop from below.

8. The rod-shaped members are provided in pairs, One of the rod-shaped members and the other of the rod-shaped members are arranged parallel to each other and spaced apart in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

8. The fixture with a top plate according to claim 7.

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