furniture

Abstract

To provide a panel module, in which option members are attached to a panel, and a store fixture having the panel module allowing strength of attachment of the option members to be enhanced.SOLUTION: A panel module is provided with: a panel 10 having a first face member 11 forming a first main face 10a and a second face member 15 forming a second main face 10b and arranged apart from the first face member 11; a bracket 30 placed on the first main face 10a of the panel 10; and a fastening member 40 pulling the second face member 15 to the first face member 11 side and fixing the first face member 11 and the bracket 30 to each other.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to , tithe a furniture.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, there is furniture that combines a desk with a panel erected on the floor surface. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses furniture including a panel body installed in a standing state on the floor surface and a top plate provided at an intermediate portion of the height of the panel body on the side surface side of the panel body.<X

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] By the way, when attaching optional members such as brackets that support the top plate of the desk, lighting fixtures, etc. to the panel, a high load can be applied only to one side surface of the panel via the optional members. There is a possibility that the attachment strength of the optional members is insufficient. Especially when combining the top plate of the desk with the panel, a relatively large load such as the gravity of the articles placed on the top plate and the weight of the user is applied to the top plate, so it is necessary to sufficiently ensure the attachment strength of the optional members.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to improve the attachment strength of optional members in a panel module in which an optional member is attached to a panel and furniture including the panel module.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] In the present invention The fixture according to the first embodiment comprises a booth having vertically upright side panels and a front panel, a pair of the side panels spaced apart from each other, and the front panel connected to the horizontal ends of the pair of side panels; brackets fixed to the side panels; and a top plate positioned along the inner surface of the booth and supported by the pair of side panels via the brackets, wherein the top plate is smaller than at least one of the pair of side panels in the thickness direction of the front panel. A fixture according to a second aspect of the present invention is a fixture according to the first aspect, wherein the bracket may include a base fixed to the side panel and a support portion that supports the top plate. In a third aspect of the present invention, the fixture according to the first or second aspect described above, the top plate may be smaller than both of the pair of side panels in the thickness direction of the front panel. A fixture according to a fourth aspect of the present invention may further include fastening members that fix the side panel and the bracket to each other and are arranged so as not to protrude outside the booth, in addition to the fixture according to any of the first to third aspects described above. A fixture according to a fifth aspect of the present invention may further include a nut, which is disposed on the inside of the side panel and into which the fastening member is screwed, in addition to the fixture according to the fourth aspect described above. [Effects of the Invention]

[0020] According to the present invention, in a panel module with optional members attached to a panel, and in a fixture equipped with the panel module, the mounting strength of the optional members can be improved. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0021] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing a fixture according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view showing a fixture according to an embodiment. [Figure 3] This is a perspective view showing a part of the panel according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] This is a perspective view showing a part of the panel according to the embodiment. [Figure 5] This is an enlarged perspective view showing a panel module according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] This is an enlarged perspective view showing a panel module according to the embodiment. [Figure 7] Figure 5 shows a cross-sectional view along the line VII-VII. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0022] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, components having the same or similar functions will be denoted by the same reference numerals. Duplication of these components may be omitted. Furthermore, in the following description, the direction normal to the floor surface F on which the furniture 1 is installed will be defined as the vertical direction, and the direction perpendicular to the vertical direction will be defined as the horizontal direction.

[0023] Figures 1 and 2 are perspective views showing a fixture according to an embodiment. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the furniture 1 of this embodiment is installed on the floor surface F of an office or public institution, and has a desk installed in a space partitioned by booths 2 formed by a plurality of panels 10. The furniture 1 mainly comprises booths 2 and a tabletop 3 that forms a desk inside the booth 2.

[0024] Booth 2 is formed by combining multiple (four in this embodiment) panels 10. Each panel 10 is a plate-shaped member that stands upright in the vertical direction relative to the floor surface F, with the horizontal direction being the thickness direction. Each panel 10 has a first main surface 10a and a second main surface 10b. The plan view shape of each panel 10, as seen from the thickness direction, is rectangular, having a pair of sides extending in the vertical direction and a pair of sides extending in the horizontal direction. Multiple panels 10 are formed at the same height. In the following description of the configuration of the panels 10, unless otherwise specified, the configuration common to multiple panels 10 will be described.

[0025] Booth 2 comprises a booth body 4 and an inclined panel 10D. The booth body 4 consists of a front panel 10A, a right side panel 10B, and a left side panel 10C, which are among a plurality of panels 10. The right side panel 10B and the left side panel 10C each form a panel module 5, which will be described later. The booth body 4 is formed in a U-shape when viewed from above. The front panel 10A, the right side panel 10B, and the left side panel 10C are arranged in a line along the three sides of a rectangle when viewed from above. The right side panel 10B and the left side panel 10C are spaced apart from each other, and their respective first main surfaces 10a are facing each other. The right side panel 10B and the left side panel 10C are arranged parallel to each other. The front panel 10A is connected to the horizontal ends of the right side panel 10B and the left side panel 10C so as to extend between them. The front panel 10A is positioned to extend parallel to the thickness direction of the right side panel 10B and the left side panel 10C, respectively. Inside the booth body 4, a booth interior space is formed, enclosed by the front panel 10A, the right side panel 10B, and the left side panel 10C.

[0026] The inclined panel 10D is one of the plurality of panels 10. The inclined panel 10D is connected to the horizontal end of the left side panel 10C on the side opposite to the front panel 10A. The inclined panel 10D is disposed on the right side panel 10B side with respect to the left side panel 10C. The inclined panel 10D is arranged so as to be separated from the front panel 10A as it moves away from the connecting portion with the left side panel 10C. The inclined panel 10D is arranged with a gap between it and the right side panel 10B. Thereby, an entrance / exit of the space inside the booth is formed between the inclined panel 10D and the right side panel 10B.

[0027] Each panel 10 includes a first face material 11 that forms the first main face 10a of the panel 10, and a second face material 15 that forms the second main face 10b of the panel 10 and is disposed at an interval from the first face material 11.

[0028] The first face material 11 is formed of a flat material such as a steel plate. The first face material 11 may be covered with a skin material. The first face material 11 includes a main portion 12 that forms the entire first main face 10a of the panel 10, and a flange portion 13 that rises from the outer edge of the main portion 12. The main portion 12 is formed in a rectangular shape in plan view corresponding to the outer shape of the first main face 10a. The flange portion 13 is formed by bending the flat material with respect to the main portion 12. The flange portion 13 projects a certain distance toward the second main face 10b from the entire outer edge of the main portion 12. The flange portion 13 forms the end face of the panel 10.

[0029] Through holes 12a are formed in the main portion 12 of the first face material 11 in the right side panel 10B and the left side panel 10C. The through holes 12a are formed at a height position corresponding to the top plate 3. The through holes 12a are formed at positions facing each horizontal beam 28 of the second rod group 22 described later.

[0030] The second facing material 15 is formed from a flat plate material such as a steel plate. The second facing material 15 may be covered with a surface material. The second facing material 15 comprises a main portion 16 that forms the entire second main surface 10b of the panel 10, and a flange portion 17 that rises from the outer edge of the main portion 16. The main portion 16 is formed in a rectangular shape in plan view that corresponds to the outer shape of the second main surface 10b. The main portion 16 is formed to be substantially the same shape as the main portion 12 of the first facing material 11 when viewed from the thickness direction of the panel. The main portion 16 is arranged parallel to the main portion 12 of the first facing material 11. The flange portion 17 is formed by bending a flat plate material relative to the main portion 16. The flange portion 17 protrudes a certain distance from the entire outer edge of the main portion 16 toward the first main surface 10a. The flange portion 17, together with the flange portion 13 of the first facing material 11, forms the end face of the panel.

[0031] Figure 3 is a perspective view showing a part of the panel according to the embodiment, showing a first facing material and a member fixedly attached to the first facing material. Figure 4 is a perspective view showing a part of the panel according to the embodiment, showing a second facing material and a member fixedly attached to the second facing material. As shown in Figures 3 and 4, each panel 10 further comprises a plurality of rod members 20 positioned between the first facing material 11 and the second facing material 15, and glass wool 6 (see Figure 7) positioned between the first facing material 11 and the second facing material 15 so as to avoid the plurality of rod members 20. The plurality of rod members 20 are positioned in the space defined by the first facing material 11 and the second facing material 15. Each rod member 20 is formed in a U-shape in cross-section and is joined to the first facing material 11 or the second facing material 15 to form a closed cross-section. For example, in the transverse beam 28 shown in Figure 7, which will be described later, a closed cross-section is formed together with the second facing material 15 to which it is joined by the following configuration. The horizontal beam 28 has vertical walls 28c that are spaced apart from the second face material 15 to which it is joined, and upper walls 28d and lower walls 28e that extend toward the second face material 15 from both side edges of the vertical wall 28c that extend in the direction in which the vertical wall 28c extends. Openings are formed on the opposite side of the upper wall 28d and lower wall 28e of the horizontal beam 28 from the connection with the vertical wall 28c, and these openings are closed by the second face material 15, so that the horizontal beam 28 and the second face material 15 form a closed cross section. The joining method between each rod member 20 and the face materials 11, 15 is preferably a metallurgical joining such as welding in which the joint is continuous. However, mechanical joining such as fastening in which the joint is not continuous is also acceptable. The plurality of rod members 20 comprises a first rod member group 21 joined to the first face material 11 and a second rod member group 22 joined to the second face material 15.

[0032] As shown in Figure 3, the first rod group 21 comprises a pair of vertical rods 24 and a pair of horizontal beams 25. The pair of vertical rods 24 are spaced apart from each other horizontally and each extends vertically. Each vertical rod 24 extends from near the upper corner to near the lower corner of the first facing material 11 when viewed from the thickness direction of the panel 10. Each vertical rod 24 has at least one (three in the illustrated example) engaging portion 24a formed thereon. The engaging portion 24a protrudes from the side of the first facing material 11 opposite to the main portion 12.

[0033] The pair of horizontal beams 25 are spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction and each extends horizontally. The upper horizontal beam 25 extends from near one upper corner to near the other corner of the first panel 11 when viewed from the thickness direction of the panel 10. The lower horizontal beam 25 extends from near one lower corner to near the other corner of the first panel 11 when viewed from the thickness direction of the panel 10. Each horizontal beam 25 protrudes toward the second panel 15 side than the pair of vertical rods 24. Each horizontal beam 25 is positioned close to or in contact with the main portion 16 of the second panel 15. As a result, each horizontal beam 25 is interposed between the first panel 11 and the second panel 15.

[0034] As shown in Figure 4, the second rod group 22 comprises a pair of vertical rods 27 and a pair of horizontal beams 28. The pair of vertical rods 27 are spaced apart horizontally from each other and each extends vertically. Each vertical rod 27 extends from near the upper corner to near the lower corner of the second facing material 15 when viewed from the thickness direction of the panel 10. The entire vertical rod 27 is formed to overlap substantially with the entire vertical rods 24 of the first rod group 21 (see Figure 3) when viewed from the thickness direction of the panel 10. Each vertical rod 27 is positioned close to or in contact with the vertical rods 24 of the first rod group 21. Each vertical rod 27 has an engagement hole 27a into which the engaging portion 24a of the vertical rods 24 of the first rod group 21 engages. The engaging portion 24a is inserted into the engaging hole 27a and engages with the opening edge of the engaging hole 27a from below.

[0035] The pair of horizontal beams 28 are spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction and extend horizontally. The pair of horizontal beams 28 are positioned between the pair of horizontal beams 25 of the first rod group 21 (see Figure 3) when viewed from the thickness direction of the panel 10. Each horizontal beam 28 extends between the pair of vertical rods 27. Each horizontal beam 28 protrudes further toward the first panel 11 than the pair of vertical rods 27. Each horizontal beam 28 is positioned to be in contact with the main part 12 of the first panel 11. As a result, each horizontal beam 28 is interposed between the first panel 11 and the second panel 15.

[0036] Each transverse beam 28 in the right side panel 10B and the left side panel 10C has a through hole 28a. The through holes 28a are formed to overlap with the through holes 12a formed in the first face material 11 when viewed from the thickness direction of the panel 10. Each transverse beam 28 is provided with a female thread 28b for each through hole 28a. In this embodiment, a nut is placed inside the transverse beam 28. The nut is fixed to the inner surface of the transverse beam 28 at a position that overlaps with the through hole 28a. Alternatively, a female thread may be formed on the inner circumferential surface of the through hole 28a. A fastening member 40 (fixing member) inserted through the through hole 28a is screwed into the female thread 28b. The fastening member 40 will be described later.

[0037] Figures 5 and 6 are enlarged perspective views showing a panel module according to an embodiment. As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the panel module 5 described above further comprises, in addition to the panel 10, at least one bracket 30 and fastening members 40 that fix the first facing material 11 and the bracket 30 to each other. The panel module 5 including the right side panel 10B (first panel module) comprises a pair of brackets 30 positioned on the first main surface 10a of the right side panel 10B. The panel module 5 including the left side panel 10C (second panel module) comprises a single bracket 30 positioned on the first main surface 10a of the left side panel 10C. The brackets 30 support the top plate 3. The brackets 30 are fixedly supported by the panel 10. The brackets 30 comprise a base portion 31 fixed to the panel 10 and a support portion 32 that supports the top plate 3.

[0038] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view along the line VII-VII in Figure 5. As shown in Figures 5 and 7, the base portion 31 is formed in a flat plate shape. The base portion 31 is arranged parallel to the first main surface 10a of the panel 10. The base portion 31 is formed in a rectangular shape with the horizontal direction as its longitudinal direction. The base portion 31 is formed to be smaller in the vertical direction than the top plate 3. Through holes 31a are formed in the base portion 31. The through holes 31a are provided in pairs, aligned horizontally. Fastening members 40 are inserted through the through holes 31a. In this embodiment, the fastening members 40 are countersunk screws. Countersunk holes 31a are formed to receive the heads of the fastening members 40. The fastening members 40 are inserted through the through holes 12a of the first surface material 11 and the through holes 28a of the horizontal beam 28. The fastening members 40 are screwed into the female threads 28b of the horizontal beam 28. The fastening members 40 fasten the base portion 31 and the first surface material 11 to the horizontal beam 28. The fastening member 40 connects the base 31, the first panel 11, and the horizontal beam 28 while pulling the second panel 15 toward the first panel 11.

[0039] A pair of support parts 32 are provided. The support parts 32 extend from the base part 31 in the direction normal to the first main surface 10a of the panel 10 (i.e., horizontal direction). The support parts 32 are formed in a flat plate shape with the vertical direction being the thickness direction. The support parts 32 are formed in a rectangular shape with the direction normal to the first main surface 10a of the panel 10 being the longitudinal direction. The support parts 32 are connected to the lower edges at both ends of the base part 31. The support parts 32 are integrally formed from the same material as the base part 31. The support parts 32 are formed by bending the flat plate material at approximately a right angle to the base part 31. The support parts 32 have through holes through which screws for fixing the top plate 3 are inserted. The support parts 32 support the lower surface of the top plate 3 and fix the top plate 3 in place by screws inserted through the through holes.

[0040] The panel 10 is equipped with a pair of horizontal beams 28, each of which has through holes 28a and internal threads 28b. Furthermore, the first face material 11 has through holes 12a corresponding to the pair of horizontal beams 28. As a result, the fastening member 40 can be screwed into both horizontal beams 28. In other words, the panel module 5 allows for adjustment of the mounting height of the bracket 30.

[0041] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the top plate 3 is a flat plate-shaped member with its thickness in the vertical direction. The top plate 3 is formed to conform to the inner surface of the booth body 4 when viewed from above. In this embodiment, the end faces of the top plate 3 are positioned to conform to the first main surfaces 10a of the front panel 10A, the right side panel 10B, and the left side panel 10C, respectively. The top plate 3 is supported from below by the support portions 32 of the brackets 30. The top plate 3 is formed such that its center of gravity is located in the region surrounded by the support portions 32 of the multiple brackets 30 when viewed from above. As a result, the gravity of the top plate 3 acts on all the support portions 32 of the multiple brackets 30.

[0042] As described above, the panel module 5 of this embodiment includes a bracket 30 positioned on the first main surface 10a of the panel 10, and a fastening member 40 that pulls the second facing material 15 toward the first facing material 11 and fixes the first facing material 11 and the bracket 30 to each other. With this configuration, the fastening member 40 pulls the second facing material 15 toward the first facing material 11 while fixing the bracket 30 to the first facing material 11, so the load on the bracket 30 can be distributed not only to the first facing material 11 but also to the second facing material 15 via the fastening member 40. Therefore, the mounting strength of the bracket 30 can be improved compared to a configuration in which the bracket is supported by only one facing material.

[0043] Furthermore, in the assembly process of the panel module 5, the process of fixing the first facing material 11 and the second facing material 15 to each other and the process of fixing the bracket 30 to the first facing material 11 can be performed simultaneously. Moreover, the member that fixes the first facing material 11 and the second facing material 15 to each other and the member that fixes the bracket 30 to the first facing material 11 can serve the same purpose. Therefore, the manufacturing cost of the panel module 5 can be reduced.

[0044] Furthermore, the panel module 5 includes horizontal beams 25 and 28 interposed between the first panel 11 and the second panel 15 and joined to the second panel 15. With this configuration, the horizontal beams 25 and 28 maintain a predetermined distance between the first panel 11 and the second panel 15, while the fastening member 40 pulls the second panel 15 towards the first panel 11. Therefore, compared to a configuration in which there is no interposed member between the first panel 11 and the second panel 15, it is possible to firmly fix the first panel 11 and the second panel 15 to each other.

[0045] Furthermore, the fastening member 40 connects the first panel 11, the bracket 30, and the horizontal beam 28. With this configuration, the connection between the first panel 11 and the horizontal beam 28 allows the load transmitted from the bracket 30 to the first panel 11 to be transferred to the second panel 15 via the horizontal beam 28. This allows the load on the bracket 30 to be transmitted to the second panel 15 more reliably. Therefore, the load on the bracket 30 can be distributed between the first panel 11 and the second panel 15, and the mounting strength of the bracket 30 can be further improved.

[0046] Furthermore, the fastening member 40 is screwed to the horizontal beam 28, fastening the bracket 30 and the first panel 11 to the horizontal beam 28. With this configuration, the second panel 15 can be pulled towards the first panel 11, and the first panel 11 and the bracket 30 can be fixed to each other. Therefore, a panel module 5 that achieves the above-mentioned effects can be provided.

[0047] Furthermore, the transverse beam 28 extends parallel to the second main surface 10b. The transverse beam 28 and the second surface material 15 form a closed cross section. With this configuration, the transverse beam 28 can be provided as a beam member. Therefore, the second surface material 15 can be reinforced by the transverse beam 28. In addition, the load of the bracket 30 can be reliably supported by the transverse beam 28. Thus, the mounting strength of the bracket 30 can be further improved.

[0048] Furthermore, the furniture unit 1 of this embodiment comprises a tabletop 3 supported by brackets 30 of each panel module 5, including the right side panel 10B and the left side panel 10C. With this configuration, since the tabletop 3 is supported by the firmly attached brackets 30, it is possible to provide furniture unit 1 in which a desk with high load-bearing capacity is combined with the panel 10.

[0049] Furthermore, the fixture 1 includes a front panel 10A connected to the right side panel 10B and the left side panel 10C. With this configuration, the tabletop 3 can be supported from both sides horizontally, flanking its center of gravity, by a pair of panel modules 5. Therefore, the tabletop 3 can be stably installed without being supported by the front panel 10A. Thus, compared to a configuration in which the tabletop is supported by all the surrounding panels, the number of steps required to assemble the tabletop 3 to the panels 10 can be reduced, and the structure of the fixture 1 can be simplified.

[0050] Furthermore, the panel module 5 includes multiple horizontal beams 28 to which fastening members 40 can be connected. This configuration allows the mounting height of the bracket 30 to be changed. Therefore, a fixture 1 can be provided in which the height of the top plate 3 can be changed.

[0051] It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above with reference to the drawings, and various modifications are conceivable within its technical scope. For example, in the above embodiment, a bracket 30 that supports the top plate 3 is given as an example of an optional member of the claim, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the present invention may be applied to brackets that support lighting, shelves, seats, etc., or to luggage hooks, etc.

[0052] Furthermore, although the panel module 5 forms a booth 2 in the above embodiment, the use of the panel module 5 is not limited to this. For example, the panel module 5 may be used as a partition to divide a space.

[0053] Furthermore, the fixing member of the claim is not limited to a screw fastening member 40. The fixing member only needs to be able to pull the second face material 15 toward the first face material 11 and fix the first face material 11 and the bracket 30 toward each other, and may be a member that can pull the second face material 15 toward the first face material 11, such as a clip.

[0054] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the fastening member 40 is screwed onto the horizontal beam 28 to pull the second facing material 15 towards the first facing material 11, but for example, the fastening member may be configured to be screwed directly onto the second facing material 15. Alternatively, the fastening member may be formed to be screwed onto the vertical rod 27.

[0055] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the bracket 30 is provided with a pair of support portions 32, but it may also be formed to be provided with a single support portion.

[0056] Furthermore, it is possible to replace the components in the above-described embodiments with well-known components as appropriate, without departing from the spirit of the present invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0057] 1…Fixture 3…Tabletop 5…Panel module 10a…First main surface 10b…Second main surface 10A…Front panel (other panels) 10B…Right side panel (panel) 10C…Left side panel (panel) 11…First facing material 15…Second facing material 25,28…Horizontal beam (spacer) 30…Bracket (optional component) 40…Fastening component (fixing component)

Claims

1. A booth having vertically upright side panels and a front panel, wherein a pair of the side panels are spaced apart from each other, and the front panel is connected to the horizontal ends of the pair of side panels, A bracket fixed to the aforementioned side panel, A top plate is positioned along the inner surface of the booth and supported by the pair of side panels via the brackets, An inclined panel is positioned on the side of one of the pair of side panels relative to the other side panel, connected to the end of the one side panel opposite to the front panel, and positioned to move away from the front panel as it moves away from the connection with the one side panel, One or more fastening members that secure the side panel and the bracket to each other, Equipped with, Inside the booth, a booth interior space is formed, enclosed by the front panel and the pair of side panels. The top panel is smaller than both of the pair of side panels in the thickness direction of the front panel. The other side panel extends horizontally in a first direction from the connection point with the front panel, At least one of the one or more fastening members is attached to the region of the other side panel opposite to the center in the first direction from the front panel, An entrance to the booth interior space is formed between the end of the inclined panel opposite to the one side panel and the end of the other side panel opposite to the front panel. The space enclosed by the top panel, one side panel, and the inclined panel forms a space in which a person can enter. furniture.

2. The aforementioned bracket is A base fixed to the aforementioned side panel, A support part that supports the top plate, Equipped with, The fixture according to claim 1.

3. The fastening member is positioned so as not to protrude outside the booth. The fixture according to claim 1 or claim 2.

4. The fixture according to claim 3, further comprising a nut positioned inside the side panel and into which the fastening member is screwed.

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