Conference booths, conference booth sets, and conference booth units

Abstract

To provide a meeting booth that enables multiple users to hold meetings and the like and can improve space efficiency within the booth.SOLUTION: A meeting booth 1 according to the present embodiment includes a booth body 2 formed in a polygonal shape having five or more sides in plan view. The booth body 2 comprises: a peripheral wall 3 including a plurality of panel members; a door 4 that opens and closes an opening continuous with the peripheral wall 3; and a ceiling 5 that closes an upper part of the space enclosed by the peripheral wall 3 and the door 4.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a conference booth surrounded by a peripheral wall and a door, a conference booth set, and a conference booth unit. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, in order to meet the demand for providing a private room without requiring interior construction, private booths surrounded by surrounding walls and doors have been used (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2022-186576 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The private booth described in Patent Document 1 is intended for use by one person or a small number of people, and its size makes it difficult to hold meetings with multiple people. On the other hand, simply enlarging the private booth results in unused space in the corners of the booth, resulting in poor space efficiency within the booth. As such, there is a demand for a conference booth that improves space efficiency when holding meetings with multiple people within a limited floor area. Therefore, the present disclosure aims to solve the above-mentioned problems. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] A conference booth according to a first aspect of the present invention comprises a booth main body formed in a polygonal shape having at least one side and a pentagon in plan view, the booth main body having a peripheral wall having a plurality of panel bodies, a door that can open and close an opening that is continuous with the peripheral wall, and a ceiling that closes an upper part of a space enclosed by the peripheral wall and the door, the inner surfaces of the peripheral wall and the door are formed to be open downward, vertical frame members are provided at corners of the peripheral wall, and the panel bodies are connected to the vertical frame members, the vertical frame members have a pair of inner sides that are arranged on the inner side of the peripheral wall in plan view and to which the panel bodies are connected, and a pair of outer sides that are arranged on the outer surface side of the peripheral wall in plan view, the inner sides and the outer sides are arranged at positions that are perpendicular to each other, and the angle formed by the pair of inner sides is smaller than the angle formed by the pair of outer sides, but The panel bodies are arranged flush with the outer surfaces of the panel bodies. The outer surfaces of the plurality of panel bodies that are arranged horizontally and continuously in a straight line and the outer surfaces of the outer edges arranged on both the left and right sides of the plurality of panel bodies form one outer wall surface that constitutes one side of the polygonal shape. .

[0006] A conference booth according to a second aspect of the present invention is the conference booth according to the first aspect, wherein the plurality of panel bodies are steel panels made of steel and glass panels made of glass.

[0007] A conference booth according to a third aspect of the present invention is the conference booth according to the first aspect, further comprising a plurality of ventilation fans and a plurality of fire extinguishing equipment on the ceiling.

[0008] A conference booth according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the conference booth according to the first aspect, wherein the ceiling has a plurality of top panels.

[0009] The present invention Fifth viewpoint The conference booth according to the present invention is a conference booth according to the first aspect, wherein the door has a door frame and door glass fitted inside the door frame, a door stop frame is provided on the door end side of the door, and a glass door stop panel is further provided adjacent to the door stop frame.

[0010] A conference booth set according to a sixth aspect of the present invention comprises: Any one of the first to fifth aspectsa display provided on the inner surface of the peripheral wall of the conference booth; a table with a top plate provided opposite the display; and a plurality of chairs provided around the table.

[0011] A conference booth unit according to a seventh aspect of the present invention comprises: Any one of the first to fifth aspects A conference booth unit comprising a plurality of the conference booths described above, wherein the plurality of conference booths are arranged so that at least one of the outer wall surfaces of the peripheral walls faces each other and is adjacent to each other. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] The conference booth according to the present invention as described above allows a plurality of users to hold a conference or the like, and also makes it possible to improve the space efficiency within the booth. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing a conference booth according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a conference booth with the ceiling and doors removed. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a frame of a conference booth. [Figure 4] 1A and 1B are plan cross-sectional views showing conference booths according to a first embodiment and a second embodiment, respectively. [Figure 5] 10A and 10B are plan cross-sectional views showing conference booths according to a third embodiment and a fourth embodiment, respectively. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a plan cross-sectional view showing a conference booth according to a fifth embodiment. [Figure 7] Bottom view of a conference booth. [Figure 8] FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. [Figure 10] 10A and 10B are plan views showing conference booths according to a sixth embodiment and a seventh embodiment, respectively. [Figure 11] 1A and 1B are plan views showing a first conference room booth unit and a second conference room booth unit, respectively. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] Below, a conference booth according to each embodiment of the present invention will be described using Figures 1 to 10. In this embodiment, the direction of the conference booth 1 is defined by the arrow in Figure 1. As shown in Figures 1 and 4, the conference booth 1 according to this embodiment is placed on the floor and is used for indoor use by multiple people.

[0015] 1 to 7, the conference booth 1 according to this embodiment includes a booth main body 2 formed in a regular hexagonal shape in a plan view. The booth main body 2 includes a peripheral wall 3, a door 4 that can open and close an opening in the peripheral wall 3, and a ceiling 5 that closes the upper part of the peripheral wall 3, and is formed in a regular hexagonal shape in a horizontal cross section (see FIG. 4). By closing the opening in the peripheral wall 3 with the door 4, an internal space isolated from the outside is formed in the conference booth 1.

[0016] In the conference booth 1 according to this embodiment, as shown in Figure 2, the inner sides of the peripheral wall 3 and door 4 are formed to open downward. By forming the conference booth 1 so that it opens downward without a floor board, it is possible to ensure a greater effective height within the room relative to the overall height of the booth compared to booths that have floor boards. When mass-producing conference booths 1, it is necessary to be able to install them in many spaces, and since there is a limit to how high the overall height of the conference booth 1 can be increased, the configuration of this embodiment, which allows for as high a height within the room as possible, is preferable.

[0017] Furthermore, because the inner sides of the peripheral walls 3 and doors 4 of the conference booth 1 are open downwards, users do not need to climb steps when entering or exiting the interior of the conference booth 1. In this way, by eliminating the step between the outside and inside of the conference booth 1, users can enter and exit on the same level, improving the convenience of the conference booth 1.

[0018] As described above, the conference booth 1 according to this embodiment is configured so that no floor members are provided below the inner surfaces of the peripheral wall 3 and door 4, and therefore the floor members will not deform or emit abnormal noises due to the weight of users, etc., when the conference booth 1 is in use. Furthermore, in this embodiment, there is no need to provide highly rigid floor members to prevent deformation, etc., and therefore the manufacturing costs of the conference booth 1 can be reduced.

[0019] 7, the lower end surface of the peripheral wall 3 of the booth main body 2 is provided with a plurality of casters 74 (eleven in this embodiment) and a plurality of ground contact members 75 (fourteen in this embodiment) that can be rotated by the user with their hands or a tool to adjust the length of extension from the underside of the peripheral wall 3 to the floor. Note that the number of casters 74 is not limited as long as the configuration allows the conference booth 1 to be moved. Similarly, the number of ground contact members 75 is not limited as long as the configuration allows the conference booth 1 to be installed stably.

[0020] The conference booth 1 according to this embodiment can be switched between an immobile state in which the casters 74 are separated from the floor surface and a movable state in which the casters 74 are in contact with the floor surface. Specifically, the immobile state in which the casters 74 are separated from the floor surface is achieved by adjusting the extension length of the contact members 75 from the underside of the peripheral wall 3 to be longer than the extension length of the casters 74. The movable state in which the casters 74 are in contact with the floor surface is achieved by adjusting the extension length of the contact members 75 from the underside of the peripheral wall 3 to be shorter than the extension length of the casters 74.

[0021] As described above, the conference booth 1 of this embodiment is provided with multiple casters 74 and multiple grounding members 75 whose extension length from the floor surface can be adjusted, making it possible to easily move / set up the conference booth 1.

[0022] In the conference booth 1 according to this embodiment, the peripheral walls 3 that make up the booth body 2 are formed by assembling a plurality of panel bodies to a frame body 6. As shown in Figure 3, the frame body 6 is formed by combining a lower frame member 61, vertical frame members 62, an upper frame member 63, and a top frame member 64.

[0023] The lower frame member 61 is a member that constitutes the lower end of the peripheral wall 3, and casters 74 and ground contact members 75 are fixed to its underside. The vertical frame members 62, which are located at the vertices of the regular hexagon formed by the peripheral wall 3, stand upright from the connecting parts of the lower frame member 61. The upper frame members 63, which constitute each side of the regular hexagon formed by the peripheral wall 3, connect the upper ends of the vertical frame members 62. The top frame member 64 is arranged in the shape of an equilateral triangle by connecting the middle parts of the upper frame members 63.

[0024] In the conference booth 1 according to this embodiment, a plurality of panel bodies, including steel panels 31 and glass panels 32, are assembled to the frame 6. As shown in FIG. 9, adjacent panel bodies are connected via vertical frame members 62 and connecting members 65. The steel panels 31 that make up the peripheral wall 3 can also be fitted with sound-absorbing material such as glass wool. Alternatively, sound-absorbing panels can be provided on the inner surfaces of the steel panels 31.

[0025] It is also possible to provide a soundproofing board at the lower end of the peripheral wall 3 to close the gap between the peripheral wall 3 and the floor. In this case, by making it possible to change the height position of the soundproofing board relative to the peripheral wall 3, it becomes possible to adjust the soundproofing of the conference booth 1. Furthermore, if the soundproofing board is placed in contact with the floor, it becomes possible to further improve the soundproofing of the conference booth 1.

[0026] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the door 4 is rotatably attached to the vertical frame member 62 via a hinge H. The door 4 is configured as a glass door with door glass 4b fitted inside a door frame 4a. A handle 4c is provided on the outer surface of the door 4. A door stop frame 41 and a glass door stop panel 42 are arranged on the door tip side of the door 4. In the conference booth 1 according to this embodiment, the door 4 is rotatably attached to the vertical frame member 62, so that the opening in the peripheral wall 3 can be opened and closed by the door 4.

[0027] As shown in Fig. 1, the ceiling 5 of the booth main body 2 includes six first top panels 51 that form the outer periphery of the ceiling 5, and a second top panel 52 that forms the center of the ceiling 5. As shown in Fig. 8, the first top panel 51 is attached to the frame body 6 by sandwiching a top frame member 64 that connects the upper edges of the peripheral wall 3 between an upper plate member 51a and a lower plate member 51b. The second top panel 52 is supported by three top frame members 64. In this way, in the conference booth 1 according to this embodiment, the ceiling 5 is attached to the peripheral wall 3 via the top frame member 64.

[0028] As described above, the conference booth 1 according to this embodiment has the upper part of the peripheral wall 3 closed off by the ceiling 5, thereby improving the sound insulation of the conference booth 1 compared to booths with an open top. Furthermore, the conference booth 1 according to this embodiment has a larger interior space than conventional booths, so it is necessary to ensure a large ceiling 5. However, by configuring the ceiling 5 to be attached to the peripheral wall 3 via the top frame member 64, it is possible to easily assemble the ceiling 5.

[0029] 7, lights 72·72 and ventilation fans 73·73 are provided on the underside of the three first top panels 51. The lights 72 in this embodiment are turned on and off when a human presence sensor (not shown) detects the presence or absence of a user in the conference booth 1.

[0030] Two fire extinguishing systems 71·71 are provided on the underside of the second top panel 52. Specifically, the two fire extinguishing systems 71·71 are fixed to one mounting member provided on the second top panel 52. The fire extinguishing system 71 according to this embodiment includes a tank portion filled with a fire extinguishing agent, a detection portion that detects the occurrence of a fire, and a spraying portion that automatically sprays the fire extinguishing agent when the detection portion detects the occurrence of a fire.

[0031] As shown in FIG. 4(a), the conference booth 1 according to this embodiment is equipped with three chairs 81 inside the booth main body 2. The chairs 81 are provided along the inner wall surface of the booth main body 2 and are made of cushions that allow multiple people to sit on them in a posture similar to standing. The chairs 81 can also be configured with backrests to support the backs of users. In this embodiment, the chairs 81 are attached to the vertical frame member 62 via brackets 81a. By fixing the chairs 81 to the inner wall surface of the booth main body 2 in this way, the configuration of the conference booth 1 can be simplified.

[0032] The conference booth 1 according to this embodiment also includes a table 82 with a top. As shown in Figure 4(a), the table 82 is positioned so that the outer edge of the top is positioned approximately equidistant from the chairs 81 in a plan view. This makes it easier for users sitting in the chairs 81 to use the table 82, thereby improving user convenience.

[0033] 4(a), the conference booth 1 according to this embodiment has a display 83, which is a display member, provided on an inner wall surface different from the inner wall surface on which the chairs 81 are provided. The conference booth 1 allows multiple users to hold a conference or the like while sitting in the chairs 81 and looking at the display 83, which is a display member.

[0034] Furthermore, in the conference booth 1 according to this embodiment, the booth body 2 is formed in a regular hexagonal shape in plan view. This makes it difficult for unused space to be generated in the booth body 2, thereby improving the space efficiency within the booth. In other words, since there is no wasted space at the corners as with a rectangular booth, the space inside the booth can be used effectively.

[0035] 4(a), in the conference booth 1 according to this embodiment, the display 83 is connected to a communication terminal 86. In addition, a camera 84 and a sound-collecting microphone 85 connected to the communication terminal 86 are provided inside the booth main body 2. The communication terminal 86 is capable of communicating with other communication terminals located in other locations.

[0036] A user of the conference booth 1 can transmit image data captured by the camera 84 and audio data collected by the audio collection microphone 85 to another communication terminal via the communication terminal 86. In addition, the image data and audio data received by the communication terminal 86 from another communication terminal can be displayed and output on the display 83. In this way, the conference booth 1 functions as a conference system 100 that allows users to hold web conferences.

[0037] In the conference system 100 according to this embodiment, as shown in Fig. 4(a), the camera 84 is provided on the same side as the display 83. This allows the users of the conference booth 1 to look in the direction of the camera 84. In other words, the users of the conference booth 1 can easily make eye contact with the users of other communication terminals, allowing the web conference to proceed smoothly.

[0038] 4(b), it is also possible to configure the chairs 81A so as not to be fixed to the booth body 2. In the conference booth 1A according to this modification, multiple users can hold a conference or the like while sitting in the chairs 81A and looking at the display 83, which is a display member.

[0039] 5(a) in a third embodiment, it is also possible to radially arrange sofas 81B, which are chairs each having a seat 81b and a backrest 81c, facing the display 83. In this embodiment, by placing a camera 84 on the surface of the display 83, the user of the conference booth 1B faces the remote participants, creating a more realistic conference.

[0040] Furthermore, by arranging sofas 81B radially from camera 84, people do not overlap, and no one sitting anywhere on sofa 81B is too far away from camera 84, allowing remote participants using other communication terminals to check facial expressions, etc. Also, when a meeting is held only with users of conference booth 1B, it is easy to share display 84 and make it easier to meet face to face.

[0041] 5(b) in a fourth embodiment, a conference booth 1C (conference system 100C) may have a whiteboard 87 provided along the inner wall surface of the peripheral wall 3. When chairs 81C are provided along many of the inner wall surfaces of the peripheral wall 3, as in the conference booth 1C, it is also preferable to place a 360-degree camera 88 with a built-in sound-collecting microphone in the center of a table 82C.

[0042] 6, it is also possible to position the table top of table 82D in alignment with the corner of peripheral wall 3. In this embodiment, while creating extra space at the entrance where people can move, the table top can be made wider within the same area than a booth that is rectangular in plan view, and the sofa 81D (seat) can also be made larger. In this embodiment, it is also preferable to provide a display 83 on each of the two inner wall surfaces of peripheral wall 3 (using display 83 as a dual screen).

[0043] As described above, the conference booth 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is formed in a regular hexagonal shape in a plan view. However, the shape of the conference booth according to the present invention is not limited as long as it has a polygonal shape with pentagons or more sides. For example, a regular pentagonal shape is possible, as in the conference booth 1E according to the sixth embodiment shown in FIG. 10(a). A regular octagonal shape is also possible, as in the conference booth 1F according to the seventh embodiment shown in FIG. 10(b). Furthermore, the conference booth can also be formed in a polygonal shape other than a regular polygon (see the conference booth 1G according to the eighth embodiment shown in FIG. 11(b)).

[0044] As shown in Figure 11(a), a conference booth unit 200 can be constructed by combining a plurality of conference booths 1 according to the first embodiment. In the conference booth unit 200 according to this embodiment, three conference booths 1 are arranged so that the outer wall surfaces of the peripheral walls 3 face each other and are close to each other. In this way, by combining a plurality of conference booths 1 to construct the conference booth unit 200, it becomes possible to hold multiple conferences simultaneously.

[0045] Also, as shown in Figure 11(a), in the conference booth unit 200 of this embodiment, an external table To and an external chair Co are arranged in an area (booth area 1V shown by virtual lines in Figure 11(a)) in the external space of the conference booth 1 that is the same shape as the planar shape of the conference booth 1 facing two adjacent outer wall surfaces of consecutive conference booths 1.

[0046] According to the conference booth unit 200 configured as described above, users who leave the conference booth 1 can use the external table To and external chairs Co to take a break or chat, thereby improving convenience for users of the conference booth unit 200. In this case, it is also possible to use the outer wall surface of the conference booth unit 200 as a whiteboard, or to fix a display to the outer wall surface.

[0047] 11(b), a conference booth unit 200A according to the second embodiment can be constructed by combining a plurality of conference booths 1G different from those of the first embodiment. In the conference booth unit 200A according to this embodiment, too, an external table To and external chairs Co can be placed in an area (booth area 1GV shown by imaginary lines in FIG. 11(b)) that is the same shape as the planar shape of the conference booths 1G facing two adjacent outer wall surfaces of consecutive conference booths 1G in the external space of the conference booth 1D.

[0048] [Other variations] The above embodiment can be modified as appropriate as shown in the other modifications below. Note that each modification described in this specification may be applied in combination with other modifications to the extent that no contradiction occurs.

[0049] In a conference booth, the display members provided on the inner wall surfaces of the booth body are not limited to displays, and other members such as whiteboards, projection screens, display panels, etc. can also be used as display members.

[0050] In a conference booth, it is also possible to provide floorboards without openings on the inner side of the peripheral walls and the doors. In this case, tables and chairs may be fixed to the floorboards. It is also possible to have a configuration in which the upper part of the peripheral walls is not provided with a ceiling, but is instead open upward. It is also possible to have a configuration in which the upper part of the peripheral walls is not entirely closed, but is instead partially provided with a ceiling. In this case, it is also possible to have a configuration in which no fire extinguishing equipment is provided on the ceiling. It is also possible to have a conference booth without a table, casters, and / or grounding members.

[0051] The materials that make up the surrounding walls and doors of a conference booth are not limited to steel panels or glass panels, but may also be made of wood, resin, etc. Furthermore, the arrangement of these may also be configured in a manner other than that of this embodiment. [Explanation of symbols]

[0052] 1 Conference booth (first embodiment) 1A Conference booth (second embodiment) 1B Conference booth (third embodiment) 1C Conference booth (fourth embodiment) 1D Conference Booth (Fifth Embodiment) 1E Conference booth (sixth embodiment) 1F Conference booth (seventh embodiment) 1G Conference booth (eighth embodiment) 1V Virtual Booth Area 1DV Virtual Booth Area 2 Booth body 3 Peripheral wall 4 Door 4a Door frame 4b Door glass 4c Handle 5 Ceiling 6 Frame 31 Steel panel 32 Glass panel 41 Doorstop frame 42 Doorstop panel 51 First top panel 51a Upper plate member 51b Lower plate member 52 Second top panel 61 Lower frame material 62 Vertical frame material 63 Upper frame material 64 Top frame material 65 Connecting member 71 Fire extinguishing equipment 72 Light 73 Ventilation fan 74 Caster 75 Grounding member 81 Chair 81a Bracket 81b seat 81c backrest 81A Chair 81B Sofa (chair) 81C Chair 81D Sofa (chair) 82 Table 82D Table 83 Display (display components) 84 Camera 85 Sound collection microphone 86 Communication terminal 87 Whiteboard 88 360-degree camera 100 Conference system (first embodiment) 100A Conference system (second embodiment) 100B Conference system (third embodiment) 100C Conference system (fourth embodiment) 100D Conference system (fifth embodiment) 200 Conference booth unit (first embodiment) 200A Conference Booth Unit (Second Embodiment) H Hinge To External Table Co External Chair

Claims

1. The booth body is formed in a polygonal shape with pentagons or more sides in plan view, The booth body has a peripheral wall having a plurality of panel bodies, a door that can open and close an opening continuous with the peripheral wall, and a ceiling that closes an upper portion of a space enclosed by the peripheral wall and the door, The inner surfaces of the peripheral wall and the door are formed to be open downward, Vertical frame members are provided at the corners of the peripheral wall, and the panel body is connected to the vertical frame members, The vertical frame member has a pair of inner sides arranged on the inner side of the peripheral wall in a plan view and to which the panel body is connected, and a pair of outer sides arranged on the outer side of the peripheral wall in a plan view, the inner side and the outer side are disposed at positions perpendicular to each other, and an angle formed by the pair of inner sides is smaller than an angle formed by the pair of outer sides, The outer side is disposed on the same plane as the outer surfaces of the panel bodies, A conference booth in which the outer surfaces of a plurality of panel bodies arranged horizontally in a straight line and the outer surfaces of the outer edges arranged on both the left and right sides of the plurality of panel bodies form one outer wall surface that constitutes one side of the polygonal shape.

2. 2. The conference booth according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of panel bodies are steel panels made of steel and glass panels made of glass.

3. 2. The conference booth according to claim 1, wherein the ceiling is provided with a plurality of ventilation fans and a plurality of fire extinguishing devices.

4. The conference booth of claim 1 , wherein the ceiling comprises a plurality of top panels.

5. The door has a door frame and a door glass fitted inside the door frame, 2. The conference booth according to claim 1, wherein a door stop frame is provided on the door end side of the door, and a glass door stop panel is further provided adjacent to the door stop frame.

6. A conference booth according to any one of claims 1 to 5; a display provided on the inner surface of the peripheral wall of the conference booth; a table having a top plate disposed in a position facing the display; and a plurality of chairs arranged around the table.

7. A conference booth unit comprising a plurality of conference booths according to any one of claims 1 to 5, The plurality of conference booths are arranged so that at least one of the outer wall surfaces of the peripheral walls faces each other and is adjacent to each other.

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