Wagon and desk system

Abstract

To provide a wagon for easy loading and unloading of luggage.SOLUTION: A wagon includes a first mounting surface storable under a top plate of a desk, and having an approximate square shape in a plane view, a side face extending vertically upward along adjacent two sides around the first mounting surface, and a second mounting surface supported by the side face, and provided vertically above the first mounting surface.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a wagon and desk system. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, a wagon has been proposed that has a wagon body with one side and top open, and a handle arranged on top of the wagon body and shaped to fit the front, other side, and back of the wagon body (for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] In addition, a wagon device has also been proposed that includes a wagon body having an internal storage space that opens to the side, an item storage section on the top surface, and casters that can roll on the floor, a wall section extending upward from the edge of the item storage section, and an optional member that is engaged with the upper end of the wall section and is detachably attached to the outer surface of the wall section and can hold an object to be held (for example, Patent Document 2). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2020-43953 [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2021-65525 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In offices and other workplaces where a free address system is adopted, where employees are not assigned to specific seats, there is often a lack of space around the seats to store personal belongings. However, placing a bag on the desk or floor can reduce work efficiency and detract from the aesthetic appeal of the office. Meanwhile, since seat users must carry their necessary belongings, these bags tend to be large. Therefore, the present invention aims to provide a cart that makes it easy to load and unload luggage. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The wagon according to the present invention can be stored under a desk top and includes a first mounting surface that is substantially rectangular in plan view, side surfaces extending vertically upward along two adjacent sides around the periphery of the first mounting surface, and a second mounting surface supported by the side surfaces and provided vertically above the first mounting surface. In other words, the wagon may have an opening between the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface other than the side surfaces.

[0007] In this way, the width of the open area on the side periphery of the wagon can be made approximately the same as the diagonal length of the wagon 1 in a plan view. In other words, the area other than the above-mentioned side can be made widely open, making it possible to provide a wagon that is easy to load and unload luggage.

[0008] Furthermore, the first loading surface of the wagon may be a rounded rectangle with rounded corners in a plan view, and both horizontal ends of the side surface may be rounded along the periphery of the first loading surface and wrap around vertically upward to the other two adjacent sides of the first loading surface. Having curved surfaces with rounded corners on the four corners of the side periphery reduces the risk of injury in the event of contact with a user or other object. Furthermore, if both horizontal ends of the side surface wrap around the opening side of the wagon, the strength of the side surface is improved.

[0009] The second loading surface of the wagon may have the same shape as the first loading surface in a plan view. In this way, the center of gravity of the wagon is closer to the center of the wagon, and it is easier to move the wagon, for example. This improves stability when subjected to external forces.

[0010] The first and second loading surfaces of the wagon may be rectangular in plan view, with the second loading surface having an edge extending vertically upward around its periphery, and the height of the first edge extending along the short side of the second loading surface in plan view may be higher than the height of the second edge extending along the long side of the second loading surface. In other words, edges are provided around the loading surfaces to prevent items from falling. The difference in height of the edges is designed to encourage users of the wagon to place their hands on the higher first edge and move the wagon primarily in the direction of the long side. Moving the wagon along the long side in plan view is more stable than moving it along the short side in plan view because it is less likely to lose its center of gravity when subjected to external force.

[0011] Furthermore, the first and second mounting surfaces of the wagon are rectangular in plan view, and the members constituting the side surfaces are vertically symmetrical and may be mounted upside down. This makes it possible to provide a wagon in which the side surfaces can be selected to be mounted on either the left or right side depending on the mounting direction of the members constituting the side surfaces.

[0012] The desk system may also include a desk having a tabletop and flat leg members supporting the tabletop, and the above-mentioned wagon having casters vertically below the first loading surface. By arranging the flat leg members along the opening side of the wagon, it becomes difficult to see items stored in the wagon from outside the desk, improving the appearance and protecting the user's privacy.

[0013] The contents of the means for solving the above problems can be combined as much as possible without departing from the objectives and technical ideas of the present invention. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] According to the present invention, a wagon that allows easy loading and unloading of luggage can be provided. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a wagon according to an embodiment, seen obliquely from above and in front. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the wagon as seen obliquely from above and behind. [Figure 3] Figure 3 shows six views of the wagon. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an example of a desk system including a wagon and a desk. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of how the wagon is used. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of a wagon according to a modified example. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a wagon according to another modified example, seen obliquely from above and in front. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a six-view diagram of a wagon according to another modified example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0017] <Wagon> FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a wagon according to an embodiment, seen obliquely from above the front. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the wagon, seen obliquely from above the rear. FIG. 3 is six-view diagrams of the wagon. Note that, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the directions are referred to as front, back, top, bottom, left and right. That is, FIG. 3(A) is a front view of the wagon, FIG. 3(B) is a right side view of the wagon, FIG. 3(C) is a left side view of the wagon, FIG. 3(D) is a rear view of the wagon, FIG. 3(E) is a plan view of the wagon, and FIG. 3(F) is a bottom view of the wagon.

[0018] The wagon 1 is an under-desk storage unit that can be stored under the top of a typical desk. The wagon 1 is roughly rectangular in shape, and in plan view, the front and back sides correspond to the short sides and the left and right sides correspond to the long sides, forming a rectangle. The wagon 1 also has a first placement surface 11 that corresponds to the lower shelf, side surfaces 12, and a second placement surface 13 that corresponds to the upper shelf.

[0019] The first loading surface 11 has a flat top surface that is a shelf portion. The first loading surface is generally rectangular in plan view, and may be a rounded rectangle as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 . That is, the illustrated first loading surface 11 is rectangular with rounded corners. Side surfaces 12 extend vertically upward along two adjacent sides of the periphery of the first loading surface 11. Two other adjacent sides of the periphery of the first loading surface 11 have edges 111 that protrude slightly vertically upward along the horizontal periphery of the loading surface 11, preventing items from falling. Casters 112 are provided on the bottom surface of the first loading surface 11, allowing the wagon 1 to easily move across the floor. The side periphery of the first loading surface 11 has a predetermined height, which ensures the strength of the first loading surface 11 and makes the casters 112 less visible from the surrounding area. Moreover, on the first placing surface 11, for example, a cushioned plate or mat (not shown) may be laid.

[0020] The side surface 12 is a plate-like member bent in an L-shape along two adjacent sides of the first placing surface 11 in a plan view. In this embodiment, the side surface 12 includes a front side wall surface 121 formed on the front side of the wagon 1 and a right side wall surface 122 formed on the right side of the wagon 1. The first placing surface 11 is rectangular with rounded corners, and a first curved surface 125 that is curved along the periphery of the first placing surface 11 is formed at the boundary between the front side wall surface 121 and the right side wall surface 122. Both horizontal ends of the side surface 12 are each curved along the periphery of the first placing surface 11 and curve slightly vertically upward beyond the other two adjacent sides of the first placing surface 11. Specifically, a second curved surface 126 that is curved along the periphery of the first loading surface 11 is formed on the left side of the front of the wagon 1, and a first end portion 123 that is flat and has a relatively small area is formed on the left side of the wagon 1. A third curved surface 127 that is curved along the periphery of the first loading surface 11 is formed on the right side of the rear of the wagon 1, and a second end portion 124 that is flat and has a relatively small area is formed on the rear of the wagon 1. A hook 1211 that can hang an item may be connected to the upper part of the front side wall 121. The hook 1211 may be attached to a through-hole 1212 (FIG. 3(D)) formed in the front side wall 121 using, for example, a bolt, or may be detachably attached to the front side wall 121 or the right side wall 122 by magnetic force. The front side wall surface 121 and the right side wall surface 122 may be made of, for example, punched metal, and may have a plurality of through holes to which the hooks 1211 can be attached and detached.

[0021] The second loading surface 13 is supported by the side surface 12 and is formed vertically above the first loading surface 11. The second loading surface 13 also has a flat shelf portion on its upper surface, and in this embodiment, has the same shape as the first loading surface 11 in a planar view. That is, the second loading surface 13 is also rectangular with rounded corners in a planar view. The side periphery of the second loading surface 13 has a predetermined height, ensuring the strength of the second loading surface 13. The edges of the second loading surface 13 protrude vertically upward, preventing the load or the like from falling. The edges of the second loading surface 13 include a front edge 131 formed on the front side of the wagon 1, side edge 133 formed on each of the left and right sides of the wagon 1, and a rear edge 135 formed on the rear side of the wagon 1. Here, the front edge 131 and the rear edge 135 are higher than the center of the side edge 133. The side edge 133 includes an inclined portion 132 at the front of its horizontal end, the height of which increases from the rear to the front. Similarly, the side edge 133 includes an inclined portion 134 at the rear of its horizontal end, the height of which increases from the front to the rear. The four corners of the second placement surface 13 in a plan view have radiuses that are the same as those of the first placement surface 11. The front edge 131, the side edge 133, and the back edge 135 are connected by curved corners 136. Note that the second placement surface 13 may also be covered with a board or mat (not shown), for example, as with the first placement surface 11. When the wagon 1 is used as a side desk, the second placement surface 13 may be covered with the same board as the desk top, and in this case, the height of the top surface of the board may be made flush with the height of the side edge 133, for example.

[0022] <Desk system> FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an example of a desk system including a wagon and a desk. The desk system 10 includes the wagon 1 and desk 2 described above. The desk 2 is, for example, a typical office desk, with the top 21 approximately 700 mm to 720 mm above the floor. The legs 22 supporting the top 21 are flat. By stowing the wagon 1 under the desk 2 with the legs 22 aligned along the left side, the contents of the wagon 1 are less visible from the outside of the desk 2. This improves the appearance of the office and protects the user's privacy. Since valuables may be included in the contents of the wagon, it is preferable from a security standpoint to be able to conceal the contents. The wagon 1 does not necessarily need to be combined with the desk 2 shown in FIG. 4; simply aligning the open side of the wagon 1 against a wall or pillar in the office can also help prevent the contents of the wagon 1 from being seen.

[0023] FIG. 5 shows an example of how a cart is used. The cart 1 has openings on all sides except for the left side and back, which correspond to the aforementioned side surface 12. The width of the opening is approximately the same as the diagonal length of the cart 1 in a plan view. In particular, users in offices with a free address system tend to carry large bags because they carry around necessary belongings. The cart 1, however, makes it easier to put items in and take them out of the lower level (first mounting surface 11) than designs with openings only on the side or back. In the example of FIG. 5, a file 3 and a bag 4 are placed on the lower level. Furthermore, especially when the cart 1 is pulled out from under a desk, the upper level (second mounting surface 13) can be used as a side desk. In the example of FIG. 5, a personal computer 6 is placed on the second mounting surface 13. Furthermore, the hook 1211 can be used to hang, for example, a folding umbrella 5 or a shopping bag (not shown). Using such a cart 1 can improve work efficiency compared to placing items on a desk or floor.

[0024] Furthermore, in wagon 1, first loading surface 11 and second loading surface 13 have the same shape in a plan view, and side surface 12 is provided along two adjacent sides of the periphery of wagon 1, which is rectangular in plan view. Therefore, wagon 1 has a center of gravity located in the center of the wagon, rather than when the side surfaces are formed biased to one side, for example, left or right, improving stability when subjected to external force to move wagon 1. Furthermore, since items such as luggage can be stored by leaning them against the two walls (front side wall surface 121 and right side wall surface 122) that are connected almost perpendicularly, even bags made of materials that are relatively prone to deformation can be stored while maintaining their shape.

[0025] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 , the edges of the second placement surface 13, including the front edge 131 and the back edge 135 (also referred to as the “first edge”) extending along the short side in a plan view, are higher than the side edge 133 (also referred to as the “second edge”) extending along the long side in a plan view. That is, the wagon 1 is designed to encourage users to place their hands on the higher first edge and move the wagon 1 primarily in the forward-backward direction. Moving the wagon 1 along the long side in a plan view, i.e., forward-backward, is more stable than moving the wagon 1 along the short side in a plan view, since it is less likely to lose its center of gravity balance when subjected to an external force. Therefore, the difference in height of the edges of the second placement surface 13 described above can prevent the wagon 1 from tipping over when moved.

[0026] The wagon 1 also has curved surfaces at the four corners of its sides, making it less likely to cause injury if it comes into contact with a user. Furthermore, both horizontal ends of the side 12 each curve slightly toward the opening of the wagon 1, improving the strength of the side 12.

[0027] <Variation 1> FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of a wagon according to a modified example. Note that corresponding reference numerals are used to designate components identical to those in the above-described embodiment, and their description will be omitted. The wagon 1 in FIG. 6 has a first mounting surface 11, a side surface 12, and a second mounting surface 13, each made of different components. The first mounting surface 11, the side surface 12, and the second mounting surface 13 can be connected, for example, with bolts (not shown). The side surface 12 is vertically symmetrical. Therefore, the side surface 12 can be assembled with the top and bottom reversed. By attaching the side surface 12 with the top and bottom reversed, the side surface 12 can be provided on the front and left side of the wagon 1. For example, when the wagon 1 is used in combination with a desk 2, as shown in FIG. 4, the wagon 1 has a shape suitable for placing the open right side surface next to the left side of the other leg 22 (not shown). The vertically symmetrical side surface 12 thus allows for a product that can be used on both the left and right sides. It should be noted that through holes 1212 for connecting hooks 1211 may be provided at the top and bottom of the front side wall surface 121. Furthermore, cushioning materials 14, which are plates or mats, may be placed on the first placing surface 11 and the second placing surface 13, respectively. Furthermore, if the first placing surface 11 and the second placing surface 13 have the same shape in a plan view, the cushioning materials 14 placed on both surfaces can be the same. Furthermore, the first placing surface 11 and the second placing surface 13 may have the same shape, and the casters 112 may be detachable.

[0028] <Variation 2> Fig. 7 is a perspective view of a wagon according to another modified example, seen obliquely from above and in front. Fig. 8 is a six-view diagram of a wagon according to another modified example. Fig. 8(A) is a front view of the wagon, Fig. 8(B) is a right side view of the wagon, Fig. 8(C) is a left side view of the wagon, Fig. 8(D) is a rear view of the wagon, Fig. 8(E) is a plan view of the wagon, and Fig. 8(F) is a bottom view of the wagon. Note that the same members as those in the above-described embodiment and modified example 1 are designated by corresponding reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

[0029] The second loading surface 13 in this modified example is a roughly pentagonal shape with the opening side missing from the side periphery of the wagon 1. Specifically, the width of the second loading surface 13 on the rear side is shorter than the width of the front side, and the left end of the rear side of the second loading surface 13 is located to the right of the left end of the rear side of the first loading surface 11. In addition, the left side of the second loading surface 13 is curved from the rear of the inclined portion 132 toward the left end of the rear side. This allows for a larger area for the opening on the side periphery of the wagon 1, making it easier to load and unload items on the lower level. Note that the width of the second end 124 of the side surface 12 may be longer than in the embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 3.

[0030] <Other> The above-described embodiments and modifications can be combined as much as possible without departing from the scope and technical concept of the present invention. The second loading surface 13 may be fixed not to the upper end of the side surface 12 but toward the center in the vertical direction. The wagon 1 may also have three or more loading surfaces (shelf boards). [Explanation of symbols]

[0031] 1: Wagon 11: First mounting surface 111: Edge 112: Caster 12: Side 121: Front side wall 1211: Hook 1212: Through hole 122: Right side wall 123: First end 124: Second end 125~127: Curved surface 13: Second mounting surface 131: Front side edge (first edge) 132, 134: Slope 133: Side edge (second edge) 135: Back side edge (first edge) 136: Corner 2: Desk 21: Top plate 22: Legs 10: Desk System

Claims

1. A wagon that can be stored under a desk top, a first placement surface that is substantially rectangular in plan view; side surfaces extending vertically upward along two adjacent sides of the periphery of the first mounting surface; a second mounting surface supported by the side surface and provided vertically above the first mounting surface; Equipped with the second mounting surface has the same shape as the first mounting surface in a plan view, The portion between the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface is open except for the side surface. wagon.

2. the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface are rectangular in plan view, the second mounting surface has an edge portion extending vertically upward around its periphery, The edge portion has a first edge portion extending on a short side of the second mounting surface in a plan view, the first edge portion being higher in height than a second edge portion extending on a long side of the second mounting surface.

2. The wagon of claim 1.

3. the first placement surface is a rounded rectangle with rounded corners in a plan view, Both ends of the side surface in the horizontal direction are rounded along the periphery of the first mounting surface and wrap around vertically upward to the other two adjacent sides of the first mounting surface.

3. A wagon according to claim 1 or 2.

4. the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface are rectangular in plan view, The members constituting the side surfaces are vertically symmetrical and can be mounted upside down. A wagon according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. a desk including a top plate and flat leg members that support the top plate; The wagon according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising casters provided on a vertically lower side of the first placement surface; A desk system comprising:

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