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Abstract

To provide article support furniture capable of improving strength of a support structure while improving design.SOLUTION: Article support furniture comprises an upright member being upright from the floor, a support structure including a receiving member connected to an upper end of the upright member via a fixing part, and an article support part including a storage part for storing the receiving member and supporting the article. The receiving member is fixed to the article support part with at least the fixing part stored in the storage part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to table .

Background Art

[0002] Some tables, which are a kind of article support furniture, include a support structure that contacts the floor surface and a tabletop supported from below by the support structure. For example, Patent Documents 1 and 2 below disclose a support structure including a leg member formed by bending a wire (pipe).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, when the leg member is formed of a wire as in conventional article support furniture, there is still room for improvement in terms of improving the design and particularly ensuring the strength in the bending direction (the direction intersecting the extending direction of the leg member).

[0005] The present invention aims to provide <00|| table which can improve the strength of the support structure while improving the design.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] To solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following aspects. An article support fixture according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a support structure having an upright member that rises from the floor and a receiving member connected to the upper end of the upright member via a fixing portion, and an article support portion having a housing portion in which the receiving member is housed and which supports an article, wherein the receiving member is fixed to the article support portion with at least the fixing portion housed within the housing portion.

[0007] In the above embodiment, it is preferable that the lower surface of the receiving member is flush with the lower surface of the article support portion. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to each of the above embodiments, it is possible to improve the strength of the support structure while also improving the aesthetic design. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view of the article support fixture according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a cross-sectional view along the line II-II in Figure 1. [Figure 3] This is a cross-sectional view along line III-III. [Figure 4] This is an exploded perspective view of the support structure. [Figure 5] This is a perspective view of the article support fixture according to the second embodiment, viewed from below. [Figure 6] This is a cross-sectional view of an article support fixture according to the third embodiment. [Figure 7] This is a perspective view of the article support fixture according to the fourth embodiment. [Figure 8] This is a cross-sectional view along the line VIII-VIII in Figure 7. [Figure 9] This is a perspective view of the article support fixture according to the first modified example, seen from below. [Figure 10] This is a cross-sectional view along line XX in Figure 9. [Figure 11] This is a cross-sectional view of an article support fixture according to a second modified example, corresponding to Figure 10. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. In the embodiments and modifications described below, corresponding components may be denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof may be omitted. In the following description, expressions indicating relative or absolute arrangements such as "parallel", "orthogonal", "center", "coaxial", etc. not only strictly represent such arrangements, but also represent states in which they are relatively displaced with tolerances and angles or distances that can obtain the same function. Further, in the present embodiment, "opposite" includes not only the case where the orthogonal directions (normal directions) of two surfaces coincide with each other, but also the case where the orthogonal directions intersect each other. In the following description, the direction orthogonal to the floor surface F on which the article support furniture 1 is installed is defined as the vertical direction (arrow UP is upward), and the directions orthogonal to the vertical direction are defined as the front-rear direction (arrow FR is forward) and the left-right direction (arrow LH is left) respectively.

[0011] (First Embodiment) [Article Support Furniture 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the article support furniture 1. The article support furniture 1 shown in FIG. 1 is a table. The article support furniture 1 is installed in various facilities (for example, offices, public facilities, stores, etc.). The article support furniture 1 includes a support structure 11 and a top plate (article support portion) 12.

[0012] [Support Structure 11] The support structure 11 is grounded on the floor surface F and supports the top plate 12 from below. The support structure 11 has a configuration in which a belt-shaped first leg member 21 and a linear second leg member 22 are combined. In the present embodiment, "belt-shaped" means that in a cross-sectional view orthogonal to the extending direction, the dimensions in the directions orthogonal to each other are different. "Linear" means that in a cross-sectional view orthogonal to the extending direction, the dimensions in the directions orthogonal to each other are equal to each other.

[0013] FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 are cross-sectional views taken along line II-II of FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line III-III. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the first leg member 21 is formed by bending a strip-shaped plate material made of a metal material or the like. The first leg member 21 is formed in an isosceles trapezoidal frame shape when viewed from the left-right direction. In a cross-sectional view, the first leg member 21 has the left-right direction as the width direction (longitudinal direction) and the direction orthogonal to the width direction and the extending direction as the thickness direction. The cross-sectional shape of the first leg member 21 is uniformly formed over the entire length in the extending direction of the first leg member 21.

[0014] The first leg member 21 includes a first grounding portion 31, a front connection portion (first connection portion) 32, a rear connection portion (first connection portion) 33, and a first support portion 34. The first grounding portion 31 extends in the front-rear direction with the up-down direction as the thickness direction. The first grounding portion 31 includes a front grounding piece 31a, a rear grounding piece 31b, and a lower relief portion (relief portion) 31c.

[0015] The front grounding piece 31a constitutes the front portion of the first grounding portion 31. The lower surface of the front grounding piece 31a is grounded to the floor surface F. The rear grounding piece 31b constitutes the rear portion of the first grounding portion 31. The lower surface of the rear grounding piece 31b is grounded to the floor surface F. Note that the dimensions of the front grounding piece 31a and the rear grounding piece 31b in the front-rear direction (extending direction) are the same. The lower relief portion 31c bridges between the rear end edge of the front grounding piece 31a and the front end edge of the rear grounding piece 31b. The lower relief portion 31c is formed by bending the central portion of the first grounding portion 31 in the front-rear direction into an arch shape (trapezoidal shape) convex upward. Therefore, the lower relief portion 31c is recessed upward with respect to each grounding piece 31a, 31b. The lower relief portion 31c extends over the entire region in the left-right direction (width direction) of the first grounding portion 31.

[0016] The front connection portion 32 continues upward from the front end of the first grounding portion 31 (front grounding piece 31a). The rear connection portion 33 continues upward from the rear end of the first grounding portion 31 (rear grounding piece 31b). Each connection portion 32, 33 extends inward in the front-rear direction (toward each other) as it goes upward.

[0017] The first support portion 34 spans the upper ends of the front connecting portion 32 and the rear connecting portion 33 in the front-rear direction. The front-rear dimension of the first support portion 34 is shorter than that of the first ground contact portion 31.

[0018] The first support section 34 includes a front support piece 34a, a rear support piece 34b, and an upper relief section (relief section) 34c. The front support piece 34a constitutes the front part of the first support section 34. The rear support piece 34b constitutes the rear part of the first support section 34. The upper relief portion 34c spans the rear end edge of the front support piece 34a and the front end edge of the rear support piece 34b. The upper relief portion 34c is formed by bending the central part of the first support portion 34 in the front-rear direction into a downwardly convex arch shape. Therefore, the upper relief portion 34c is recessed downward relative to each support piece 34a and 34b. The upper relief portion 34c extends over the entire left-right (width) range of the first support portion 34.

[0019] Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of the support structure 11. As shown in Figure 4, the first leg member 21 described above is constructed by joining two plates (first plate 41 and second plate 42) of the same shape by welding or the like. The first plate 41 constitutes the front part of the first leg member 21. Specifically, the first plate 41 includes a front connecting portion 32, a front ground contact piece 31a, a front lower connecting piece 46, a front support piece 34a, and a front upper connecting piece 47.

[0020] The front grounding piece 31a is bent rearward relative to the front connecting portion 32 at the lower end of the front connecting portion 32. The rear end edge of the front grounding piece 31a extends linearly in the left-right direction at the center of the first grounding portion 31 in the front-rear direction. The front lower connecting piece 46 is integrally connected to the left side of the rear edge of the front grounding piece 31a. The front lower connecting piece 46 is bent upward in a convex arch shape from the rear edge of the front grounding piece 31a. The front support piece 34a is bent rearward relative to the front connecting portion 32 at the upper end of the front connecting portion 32. The rear end edge of the front support piece 34a extends linearly in the left-right direction at the center of the first support portion 34 in the front-rear direction. The front upper connecting piece 47 is integrally connected to the left side of the rear end edge of the front support piece 34a. The front upper connecting piece 47 is bent downward in a convex arch shape from the rear end edge of the front support piece 34a.

[0021] The second plate member 42 constitutes the rear part of the first leg member 21. Specifically, the second plate member 42 includes a rear connecting portion 33, a rear ground contact piece 31b, a rear lower connecting piece 52, a rear support piece 34b, and a rear upper connecting piece 53.

[0022] The rear ground contact piece 31b is bent forward relative to the rear connection portion 33 at the lower end of the rear connection portion 33. The front edge of the rear ground contact piece 31b extends linearly in the left-right direction at the center of the first ground contact portion 31 in the front-rear direction. The rear lower connecting piece 52 is integrally connected to the right side of the front edge of the rear grounding piece 31b. The rear lower connecting piece 52 is bent upward in a convex arch shape from the front edge of the rear grounding piece 31b. The rear support piece 34b is bent forward relative to the rear connection portion 33 at the upper end of the rear connection portion 33. The front edge of the rear support piece 34b extends linearly in the left-right direction from the center of the first support portion 34 in the front-rear direction. The upper relief portion 34c is integrally connected to the front edge of the rear support piece 34b. The rear upper connecting piece 53 is integrally connected to the right side of the front edge of the rear support piece 34b. The rear upper connecting piece 53 is bent downward in a convex arch shape from the front edge of the rear support piece 34b.

[0023] The first plate material 41 and the second plate material 42 are joined to each other by welding or the like at positions corresponding to the central part of the first grounding portion 31 and the central part of the first support portion 34. Specifically, the rear end edge of the front grounding piece 31a and the front end edges of the rear lower joining piece 52 are joined to each other, the front end edge of the rear grounding piece 31b and the rear end edges of the front lower joining piece 46 are joined to each other, and the opposing end faces of the front lower joining piece 46 and the rear lower joining piece 52 are joined to each other by welding or the like. This forms the first grounding portion 31 having a lower relief portion 31c. On the other hand, the rear end edge of the front support piece 34a and the front end edge of the rear support piece 34b are joined together, the rear end edge of the front support piece 34a and the front end edge of the rear upper joining piece 53 are joined together, and the opposing end faces of the front upper joining piece 47 and the rear upper joining piece 53 are joined together by welding or the like. This forms the first support piece 34 having an upper relief portion 34c. The joining locations of each plate material 41, 42 can be changed as appropriate. For example, each plate material 41, 42 may be joined at the top of the relief portions 31c, 34c. Alternatively, the plate materials 41, 42 may be joined at the boundary between the lower relief portion 31c and the front grounding piece 31a or the rear grounding piece 31b, or at the boundary between the upper relief portion 34c and the front support piece 34a or the rear support piece 34b.

[0024] Thus, in this embodiment, the first leg member 21 can be formed by joining two plate materials 41 and 42 of the same shape facing each other in the front-to-back direction. This reduces the manufacturing cost of the first leg member 21. The first leg member 21 may also be formed integrally by, for example, molding.

[0025] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the second leg member 22 is formed by bending a wire made of a metal material or the like. The second leg member 22 is formed, for example, from a hollow round bar. The diameter of the second leg member 22 is shorter than the width dimension of the first leg member 21 and longer than the thickness dimension of the first leg member 21. However, the second leg member 22 may be solid. Also, the cross-sectional shape of the second leg member 22 may be angular.

[0026] The second leg member 22 is formed in a trapezoidal frame shape when viewed from the front or rear direction. The second leg member 22 includes a second ground contact portion 61, a left-side connecting portion (second connecting portion) 62, a right-side connecting portion (second connecting portion) 63, and a second support portion 64. The second grounding portion 61 extends in the left-right direction. The lower end of the second grounding portion 61 is in contact with the floor surface F. In a plan view, the second grounding portion 61 is perpendicular to the first grounding portion 31. Specifically, the central part of the second grounding portion 61 in the left-right direction passes through the lower relief portion 31c in the left-right direction. Therefore, the second grounding portion 61 is surrounded by the lower relief portion 31c on both the front and rear sides and from above. The intersecting portions of the first grounding portion 31 and the second grounding portion 61 that intersect each other (hereinafter referred to as the lower intersecting portion 65) are fixed to each other. In this embodiment, the lower intersecting portion (first intersecting portion) 65 is joined to the inner surface of the lower relief portion 31c (first grounding portion 31) by welding or the like within the lower relief portion 31c of the second grounding portion 61.

[0027] The left-side connection portion 62 extends upward from the left end of the second grounding portion 61, and is inclined to the right as it moves upward. The right-side connector 63 extends upward from the right end of the second grounding portion 61. The inclination angle of the left-side connector 62 relative to the second grounding portion 61 is smaller than the inclination angle of the right-side connector 63 relative to the second grounding portion 61. However, the inclination angles of each connector 62 and 63 can be changed as appropriate.

[0028] The second support portion 64 spans the upper ends of the left connection portion 62 and the right connection portion 63. In a plan view, the second support portion 64 is perpendicular to the first support portion 34. Specifically, the central part of the second support portion 64 in the left-right direction passes through the upper relief portion 34c in the left-right direction. Therefore, the second support portion 64 is surrounded by the upper relief portion 34c from both the front and rear sides and from below. The intersecting portions of the second support portion 64 and the first support portion 34 (hereinafter referred to as the upper intersecting portion 67) are fixed to each other. In this embodiment, the upper intersecting portion (second intersecting portion) 67 is joined to the inner surface of the upper relief portion 34c (first grounding portion 31) by welding or the like within the upper relief portion 34c of the second support portion 64.

[0029] As shown in Figure 4, the second leg member 22 described above is constructed by joining two wires (first wire 71 and second wire 72) by welding or the like. The first wire 71 constitutes the left side of the second leg member 22. Specifically, the first wire 71 includes a left-side connecting portion 62, a left-side grounding piece 75, and a left-side support piece 76.

[0030] The left grounding piece 75 is bent to the right relative to the left connection portion 62 at the lower end of the left connection portion 62. The right end of the left grounding piece 75 is located within the lower relief portion 31c. The left support piece 76 is bent to the right relative to the left connection portion 62 at the upper end of the left connection portion 62. The right end of the left support piece 76 is located within the upper relief portion 34c.

[0031] The second wire 72 includes a right-side connection portion 63, a right-side grounding piece 78, and a right-side support piece 79.

[0032] The right-side grounding piece 78 is bent to the left relative to the right-side connection portion 63 at the lower end of the right-side connection portion 63. The left end of the right-side grounding piece 78 is located within the lower relief portion 31c. Within the lower relief portion 31c, the right-side grounding piece 78 is joined to the lower relief portion 31c together with the left-side grounding piece 75 by welding or the like. This forms the second grounding portion 61. The right-side support piece 79 is bent to the left relative to the right-side connection piece 63 at the upper end of the right-side connection piece 63. The left end of the right-side support piece 79 is located within the upper relief piece 34c. Within the upper relief piece 34c, the right-side support piece 79 is joined to the upper relief piece 34c together with the left-side support piece 76 by welding or the like. This forms the second support piece 64.

[0033] <Top plate 12> The tabletop 12 is formed from a plate material such as metal. The top surface of the tabletop 12 functions as an article support surface for supporting articles. In a plan view, the tabletop 12 consists of a semicircular section 81 located on the right side and a rectangular section 82 located on the left side, which are integrally connected. The length of the rectangular section 82 in the front-to-back direction is equal to the diameter of the semicircular section 81. The length of the rectangular section 82 in the left-to-right direction is longer than the radius of the semicircular section 81. The plan view shape of the tabletop 12 can be changed as appropriate.

[0034] The top plate 12 is supported from below by the first support portion 34 and the second support portion 64 of the support structure 11. Specifically, the upper intersecting portion 67 is located in the center in the front-to-back direction at the boundary between the semicircular portion 81 and the rectangular portion 82. The first support portion 34 extends in the front-to-back direction at the boundary between the semicircular portion 81 and the rectangular portion 82. The second support portion 64 extends in the left-to-right direction, straddling the boundary between the semicircular portion 81 and the rectangular portion 82. The first support portion 34 and the second support portion 64 are joined to the lower surface of the top plate 12 by welding or the like.

[0035] Thus, in this embodiment, the strip-shaped first leg member 21 and the linear second leg member 22 have intersecting portions 65 and 67 that extend across each other, and the first leg member 21 and the second leg member 22 are fixed at the intersecting portions 65 and 67. With this configuration, by intersecting the strip-shaped first leg member 21 and the linear second leg member 22, the length of the intersecting portions 65 and 67 in the extending direction of the second leg member 22 can be secured compared to a configuration in which linear leg members intersect each other. This makes it easier to secure a fixing area between the first leg member 21 and the second leg member 22, and makes it easier for the first leg member 21 to hold the second leg member 22 from a direction intersecting the extending direction of the second leg member 22. As a result, the bending strength of the second leg member 22 in particular can be improved, and the strength of the support structure 11 can be improved. Furthermore, by forming the support structure 11 with a combination of a strip-shaped first leg member 21 and a linear second leg member 22, a novel appearance is achieved, improving the aesthetic appeal. In addition, by improving the strength of the support structure 11 with the intersecting portions 65 and 67, the enlargement of the leg members 21 and 22 themselves can be suppressed. This also contributes to improving the aesthetic appeal.

[0036] In this embodiment, the first grounding portion 31 and the second grounding portion 61 are fixed at the lower crossing portion 65. This configuration allows for improved strength of the portion of the support structure 11 that contacts the floor surface F. Specifically, the support structure formed by a combination of wires and the like is easily positioned so that its outermost end in a plan view is at the contact point. Therefore, the user's lower limbs are more likely to come into contact with the contact point. Therefore, by forming the lower crossing portion 65 with the first grounding portion 31 and the second grounding portion 61, when, for example, a user's leg or the like comes into contact with the support structure 11, the displacement of the first grounding portion 31 and the second grounding portion 61 in a direction that expands or contracts the angle between them can be suppressed.

[0037] In this embodiment, the first support portion 34 and the second support portion 64 are fixed at the upper crossing portion 67. This configuration allows for an improvement in the strength of the support portion of the support structure 11 that supports the top plate 12. This suppresses the need for the support structure 11 to be enlarged in conjunction with the enlargement of the top plate 12, thereby improving the aesthetic design.

[0038] In this embodiment, at the intersections 65 and 67, the first leg member 21 is configured to have relief portions 31c and 34c that accommodate the second leg member 22. With this configuration, the first leg member 21 and the second leg member 22 can be fixed together within the relief portions 31c and 34c, so that, for example, weld marks caused by welding are less likely to be exposed to the outside. Also, since the area around the second leg member 22 is surrounded by the relief portions 31c and 34c, it is easier to secure a fixing area between the first leg member 21 and the second leg member 22. As a result, the strength of the support structure 11 can be ensured while improving the aesthetic appearance.

[0039] In the first embodiment described above, a configuration was described in which a strip-shaped first leg member 21 and a linear second leg member 22 intersect at the support portion or ground contact portion, but the configuration is not limited to this. The first leg member 21 and the second leg member 22 only need to intersect at any position. In addition, multiple first leg members 21 and second leg members 22 may intersect each other. For example, multiple second leg members 22 may intersect one first leg member 21, or multiple first leg members 21 may intersect one second leg member 22. In the first embodiment described above, a configuration was described in which the first leg member 21 and the second leg member 22 intersect by the second leg member 22 passing through the relief portions 31c and 34c of the first leg member 21, but the configuration is not limited to this. As long as the first leg member 21 and the second leg member 22 are fixed to each other at the intersection portion, it may also be a configuration in which the linearly extending first leg member 21 and second leg member 22 are simply superimposed on each other.

[0040] The tolerance angle between the first leg member 21 and the second leg member 22 is not limited to orthogonal; it can be set to any angle. In the first embodiment described above, a configuration was described in which the first leg member 21 and the second leg member 22 are each formed in an annular (endless) shape, but the configuration is not limited to this. At least one of the first leg member 21 and the second leg member 22 may be formed in an end-shaped shape. Each leg member 21, 22 only needs to be fixed to each other with at least their ground contact portions 31, 61 intersecting. In other words, the support portions 34, 64 do not need to intersect with each other, and they may intersect at parts other than the support portions 34, 64. Furthermore, each leg member 21, 22 may be fixed at parts other than the intersections 65, 67, in addition to the intersections 65, 67. In the embodiments described above, a configuration in which the leg members 21 and 22 are fixed by welding was described, but the configuration is not limited to this. The leg members 21 and 22 may also be fixed by adhesive, fastening with screws, locking with claws, etc. Furthermore, the support parts 34 and 64 may also be fixed to the top plate 12 by methods other than welding (such as adhesive bonding, fastening, or locking).

[0041] (Second Embodiment) Figure 5 is a perspective view of the article support fixture 100 according to the second embodiment, viewed from below. In the article support fixture 100 shown in Figure 5, the first support portion 102 of the first leg member 21 has a wider width in the left-right direction (direction perpendicular to the extension direction) compared to the first ground contact portion 31 and the connecting portions 32, 33. Specifically, the right end of the first support portion 102 reaches the left end of the rectangular portion 82. The first support portion 102 is fixed to the underside of the top plate 12 over its entire length in the left-right direction.

[0042] The upper relief portion 102a is formed in the first support portion 102 over its entire length in the left-right direction. A through hole 102b is formed in the bottom of the upper relief portion 102a at a position that overlaps with the boundary between the second support portion 64 and the right-side connecting portion 63 in a plan view. The second leg member 22 is pulled out to the outside of the upper relief portion 102a through the through hole 102b. The dimensions of the relief portion 102a in the left-right and front-back directions can be changed as appropriate.

[0043] In this embodiment, the width of the first support portion 102 along the left-right direction is wider than that of the first ground contact portion 31 and the connecting portions 32 and 33, so that the top plate 12 can be reinforced by the first support portion 102. In particular, in this embodiment, a relief portion 102a is formed along the entire length of the first support portion 102 in the left-right direction. The relief portion 102a functions as a bead that increases the rigidity in the thickness direction (vertical direction) of the first support portion 102. As a result, the top plate 12 can be reliably reinforced by the first support portion 102.

[0044] (Third embodiment) Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the article support fixture 200 according to the third embodiment. The article support fixture 200 shown in Figure 6 differs from the embodiment described above in that the first support part 201 and the second support part 202 are fixed via a top plate support member 203. The top plate support member 203 is formed in the shape of a plate with the vertical direction being the thickness direction. The top plate support member 203 is fastened to the top plate 12 from below with screws or the like.

[0045] The first support section 201 has a front support piece 210 and a rear support piece 211 that are spaced apart in the front-rear direction. The front support piece 210 and the rear support piece 211 are fixed to the lower surface of the top plate receiving member 203 by welding or the like. Therefore, the first support section 201 supports the top plate 12 from below via the top plate receiving member 203. The second support portion 202 passes between the front support piece 210 and the rear support piece 211 in the left-right direction. The second support portion 202 is fixed to the lower surface of the top plate receiving member 203 by welding or the like.

[0046] (Fourth Embodiment) Figure 7 is an exploded perspective view of the article support fixture 300 according to the fourth embodiment. Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view along the line VIII-VIII in Figure 7. This embodiment differs from the above-described embodiment in that the top plate support member 301 is housed within the housing portion 303 of the top plate 302. In the article support fixture 300 shown in Figures 7 and 8, the top plate 302 is formed in a disc shape in plan view. The top plate 302 comprises a base member 310, a decorative member 311, and a base 312. In the following description, the axis passing through the center of the top plate 302 and extending in the vertical direction will be referred to as axis O1. In the following description, in plan view, the direction intersecting axis O1 will be referred to as the radial direction, and the direction revolving around axis O1 will be referred to as the circumferential direction.

[0047] The base member 310 is formed, for example, by metal spinning. Specifically, the base member 310 comprises an upper wall 310a, an inner peripheral wall 310b, and a bottom wall 310c. The upper wall 310a is formed in a disc shape and is arranged coaxially with axis O1. The inner circumferential wall 310b extends downward from the outer edge of the upper wall 310a. The bottom wall 310c forms the underside of the top plate 302. The bottom wall 310c extends radially inward from the lower edge of the inner peripheral wall 310b. The bottom wall 310c is formed in an annular shape and is coaxial with the axis O1 of the top plate 302.

[0048] The inside of the base member 310 (the space enclosed by the upper wall 310a, the inner peripheral wall 310b, and the bottom wall 310c) constitutes the housing section 303. The housing section 303 communicates with the outside of the base member 310 through a communication hole 303a, which is partitioned by the inner peripheral edge of the bottom wall 310c.

[0049] The decorative member 311 is formed, for example, by metal spinning. Specifically, the decorative member 311 comprises a top wall 311a, an outer peripheral wall 311b, and an inner flange 311c. The top wall 311a constitutes the upper surface of the top plate 302. The top wall 311a is formed in a disc shape and is arranged coaxially with axis O1. The top wall 311a is superimposed on the upper wall 310a from above.

[0050] The outer perimeter wall 311b extends downward from the outer edge of the top wall 311a. The outer perimeter wall 311b surrounds the inner perimeter wall 310b. The inner flange 311c extends radially inward from the lower edge of the outer peripheral wall 311b. The inner peripheral edge of the inner flange 311c is fixed to the inner peripheral wall 310b by welding or the like.

[0051] The base 312 is fixed to the lower surface of the upper wall 310a in a portion that overlaps with the communication hole 303a in a plan view. Therefore, the base 312 is positioned in the portion of the housing 303 that is exposed through the communication hole 303a. The base 312 is formed in a C-shape that opens upward. The base 312 is fixed to the lower surface of the upper wall 310a by welding or the like. In the illustrated example, multiple bases 312 are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction. The top plate 302 may also be configured without an upper wall 310a. In this case, the top plate 302 may have an outer shell composed of a base member 310 having an inner circumferential wall 310b and a bottom wall 310c, and a decorative member 311 that closes the upper end opening of the base member 310. In the configuration without an upper wall 310a, the base 312 may be fixed to the lower surface of the decorative member 311 (top wall 311a).

[0052] The top plate receiving member (receiving member) 301 of the support structure 11 is disc-shaped and has an inner diameter less than or equal to the inner diameter of the communication hole 303a. In the top plate receiving member 301, a front insertion hole 330a and a rear insertion hole 330b are formed at positions facing each other in the front-rear direction with the axis O1 in between. The upper end of the front connecting portion 32 passes through the front insertion hole 330a. The front support piece 210 is bent rearward relative to the front connecting portion 32 above the top plate receiving member 301. The front support piece 210 is fixed to the upper surface of the top plate receiving member 301 by welding or the like.

[0053] The upper end of the rear connecting portion 33 passes through the rear insertion hole 330b. The rear support piece 211 is bent forward relative to the rear connecting portion 33 above the top plate receiving member 301. The rear support piece 211 is fixed to the upper surface of the top plate receiving member 301 by welding or the like.

[0054] In the top plate support member 301, a left-side insertion hole 330c and a right-side insertion hole 330d are formed at positions opposite each other in the left-right direction with respect to the axis O1. The upper end of the left-side connecting portion 62 passes through the left-side insertion hole 330c. The upper end of the right-side connecting portion 63 passes through the right-side insertion hole 330d. The second support portion 202 spans the space between the upper ends of the left-side connecting portion 62 and the right-side connecting portion 63 above the top plate support member 301. The second support portion 202 is fixed to the upper surface of the top plate support member 301 by welding or the like.

[0055] In the top plate support member 301, through holes 333 are formed at positions offset in the circumferential direction from each of the insertion holes 330a to 330d.

[0056] The top plate support member 301 is housed within the housing section 303 through the communication hole 303a. Specifically, within the housing section 303, the top plate support member 301 abuts against the base 312 from below. Screws 334 are inserted through the through holes 333 of the top plate support member 301 from below. The screws 334 are fastened to the base 312 through the through holes 333. In this way, the support structure 11 is fixed to the top plate 302 via the top plate support member 301. In this state, the lower surface of the top plate support member 301 is flush with the lower surface of the top plate support member 301 (bottom wall 310c).

[0057] In this embodiment, the first support portion 201 (front support piece 210 and rear support piece 211) and the second support portion 202 are housed within the housing portion 303. Therefore, the fixing portions of the first leg member 21 and the second leg member 22 and the top plate receiving member 301 are arranged within the housing portion 303. In this embodiment, the "fixing portion" refers to the welded portion (welding mark) of the first leg member 21 and the second leg member 22 and the top plate receiving member 301. Also, in this embodiment, the "first leg member 21" and the "second leg member 22" are examples of upright members.

[0058] Thus, in this embodiment, the fixing parts of the first leg member 21, the second leg member 22, and the top plate support member 301 are housed within the housing section 303. This prevents the fixing parts from being exposed to the outside of the article support fixture 300, thereby improving the aesthetic appearance. Furthermore, since the fixing parts of the first leg member 21, the second leg member 22, and the top plate support member 301 are hidden by the top plate 12, the method of fixing the first leg member 21, the second leg member 22, and the top plate support member 301 can be selected without worrying about aesthetics. This improves the work efficiency in fixing the first leg member 21, the second leg member 22, and the top plate support member 301, and also makes it easier to ensure the strength of the support structure 11.

[0059] In this embodiment, the lower surface of the top plate support member 301 is positioned flush with the lower surface of the top plate 302, thereby further improving the aesthetic appearance and making it less likely for users or items to get caught on the item support fixture 400 compared to when there is a step between the top plate support member 301 and the lower surface of the top plate 302.

[0060] In the above-described embodiment, an example was explained in which the inner space of the base member 310 was used as the housing portion 303, but the configuration is not limited to this. For example, in a plate-shaped top plate, a recess that opens downwards may be used as the housing portion. In the embodiment described above, a configuration was described in which the entire top plate support member 301 is arranged inside the housing section 303, but the configuration is not limited to this. That is, as long as at least the fixing portion is arranged inside the housing section 303, the top plate support member 301 may be arranged outside the housing section 303. Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, if the fixing portion is located within the housing portion 303, the fixing portion may also be located on the lower surface of the top plate support member 301. In addition, a portion of the support column 410 may be located within the housing portion 303.

[0061] (First variation) Figure 9 is a perspective view of the article support fixture 400 according to the first modified example, viewed from below. Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view along line XX in Figure 9. In the fourth embodiment described above, a case in which the support structure 11 is formed by a combination of a strip-shaped first leg member 21 and a linear second leg member 22 was explained, but the configuration is not limited to this. As shown in Figures 9 and 10, the article support fixture 400 may employ so-called support legs for the support structure 401. The support structure 401 comprises a support column (upright member) 410 and a top plate receiving member 301.

[0062] The support column 410 extends vertically along the axis O1 of the top plate 302. The lower end of the support column 410 is provided with a leg (not shown) that contacts the floor surface F. The leg may be a multi-branched leg or a disc leg. There may also be multiple support columns 410.

[0063] In the top plate support member 301, an assembly hole 420 is formed in the portion located on the axis O1. The support column 410 is inserted through the assembly hole 420 from below. The support column 410 protrudes upward from the top plate support member 301 through the assembly hole 420 and is fixed to the inner periphery of the assembly hole 420 by welding or the like. Therefore, the fixing portion between the support column 410 and the top plate support member 301 is located within the housing portion 303. In this modified example, the "fixing portion" refers to the welded portion (welding mark) between the support column 410 and the top plate support member 301.

[0064] (Second variation) Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view of the article support fixture 400 according to the second modified example, corresponding to Figure 10. In the first modified example described above, the case in which the support column 410 and the top plate support member 301 are fixed by welding was explained, but the configuration is not limited to this. As shown in the article support fixture 400 in Figure 11, the support column 410 and the top plate support member 301 may be fixed by bolts (fixing parts) 430. Specifically, a fixing plate 431 is provided at the upper end of the support column 410. The fixing plate 431 is positioned to close the upper end opening of the support column 410. A nut 432 is fixed to the lower surface of the fixing plate 431.

[0065] In the top plate support member 301, an assembly hole 435 is formed in the portion located on the axis O1. A bolt 430 is inserted through the assembly hole 435 from above the top plate support member 301. The bolt 430 passes through the fixing plate 431 and is fastened to a nut 432.

[0066] In this modified example, at least a portion of the fixing part between the support column 410 and the top plate support member 301 is located within the housing section 303. Specifically, in this modified example, of the bolt 430, fixing plate 431, and nut 432, the head of the bolt 430 is located within the housing section 303. This allows for the use of a large-diameter bolt 430 when fixing the support column 410 and the top plate support member 301, thereby ensuring the strength of the support structure 401 and improving the efficiency of the fixing work.

[0067] (Other variations) While preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. Additions, omissions, substitutions, and other modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention. The present invention is not limited by the above description, but only by the appended claims. In the embodiments described above, a table was used as an example of an item support fixture, but the configuration is not limited to this. The item support fixture may also be a cart system, an IV stand, a monitor stand, etc. When the item support fixture is used in a cart system, shelves or top plates become the item support parts. When the item support fixture is used in an IV stand, hooks for suspending IV bags become the item support parts. When the item support fixture is used in a monitor stand, the brackets supporting the monitor become the item support parts.

[0068] Some or all of the article support fixtures according to the above embodiment may be described as follows: [Note 1] A support structure having an upright member that rises from the floor surface, and a receiving member connected to the upper end of the upright member via a fixing part, The article support section has a receiving section in which the receiving member is housed and supports an article, The receiving member is an article support fixture in which at least the fixing portion is housed within the housing portion and fixed to the article support portion.

[0069] According to the configuration in [Note 1], the fixed part is less likely to be exposed to the outside of the article support fixture, thereby improving the design. Furthermore, since the fixing point between the upright member and the receiving member is hidden by the item support part, the method of fixing the upright member and the receiving member can be selected without worrying about aesthetics. This improves work efficiency in fixing the upright member and the top plate receiving member, and also makes it easier to ensure the strength of the support structure.

[0070] [Note 2] In the article support fixture described in [Appendix 1] above, The lower surface of the receiving member is an article support fixture that is positioned flush with the lower surface of the article support portion.

[0071] According to the configuration in [Note 2], the design is further improved, and compared to cases where there is a step between the receiving member and the lower surface of the item support part, users and items are less likely to get caught on the item support fixture.

[0072] Furthermore, without departing from the spirit of the present invention, the components in the embodiments described above can be replaced with well-known components as appropriate, and the modifications described above can be combined as appropriate. [Explanation of symbols]

[0073] 1…Item support fixtures 11...Support structure 12…Top plate (item support section) 21...First leg member 22...Second leg member 31...1st grounding part 31c... Lower escape section (escape section) 32...Front connection section (first connection section) 33...Rear connection part (first connection part) 34...First support part 34c... Upper escape section (escape section) 61…Second grounding part 62…Left-side connection section (second connection section) 63...Right-side connection (second connection) 64…Second support part 65…Lower intersection (first intersection) 67... Upper intersection (second intersection) 100... Item support fixtures 102...First support part 102a... Upper escape section (escape section) 200... Item support fixtures 201...First support part 202…Second support part 203... Tabletop support member (support member) 300... Item support fixtures 301... Tabletop support member (support member) 302... Top plate (item support section) 303... Detention Unit 400... Item support fixtures 401...Support structure 410...Support column (upright member) 430... Bolt (fixing part)

Claims

1. A standing member that rises from the floor surface, A receiving member connected to the upper end of the upright member, A top plate having an upper surface for supporting articles and supported from below by the receiving member, The aforementioned top plate is The top wall that constitutes the upper surface, A peripheral wall extending downward from the entire outer edge of the aforementioned top plate, The lower edge of the peripheral wall is provided with a bottom wall that extends inward in a plan view towards the area enclosed by the peripheral wall, The space enclosed by the top wall, the peripheral wall, and the bottom wall of the top plate constitutes a storage section that communicates with the outside through a communication hole opening downwards. The receiving member is a table housed within the housing through the communication hole.

2. The table according to claim 1, wherein the lower surface of the receiving member is arranged flush with the lower surface of the bottom wall.

3. The receiving member is fixed to the top plate by a screw that passes through the receiving member from below the receiving member, The table according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the screws are housed within the housing portion.

4. The bottom wall is provided around the entire lower edge of the peripheral wall, The table according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the communication hole is demarcated by the inner periphery of the bottom wall.

5. The table according to any one of Claims 1 to 4, wherein a plurality of upright members are provided.

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