Wiring fixtures and fixture systems

Abstract

To provide a wiring store fixture and a store fixture system, capable of achieving both workability when connecting wiring and layout property with an adjacent store fixture.SOLUTION: A wiring store fixture is installed adjacently to an adjacent store fixture in a first direction crossing in a vertical direction. The wiring store fixture includes: a body part which has an inclined plane facing to the adjacent store fixture, and extends in a direction separating in the first direction from the adjacent store fixture gradually as approaching to one side in the vertical direction; and a wiring connection part which is arranged on the inclined plane, and to which wiring is connected.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to wiring furniture and a furniture system.

Background Art

[0002] As furniture for supplying power to electronic devices, wiring furniture is known. The wiring furniture is arranged adjacent to furniture such as tables and chairs (hereinafter referred to as adjacent furniture). A user of the adjacent furniture can connect the wiring of an electronic device to a wiring connection part provided in the wiring furniture.

[0003] For example, in the wiring furniture described in Patent Document 1 below, a table tap is provided with the wiring connection part (insertion port) facing upward. Further, for example, the wiring furniture described in Patent Document 2 below includes a pole extending in the vertical direction and a disk-shaped base part provided at the upper end of the pole. A wiring connection part (insertion port) is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the base part facing sideways.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, in the conventional wiring furniture, there is still room for improvement in terms of both the workability when connecting wiring and the layout with adjacent furniture. Specifically, in the configuration of Patent Document 1, since the wiring connection part is provided facing upward, the user needs to perform the wiring connection work in a state of looking into the wiring furniture from above. Furthermore, in the configuration of Patent Document 2, since the wiring connection part is positioned to the side, if the wiring unit and adjacent unit are placed too close together, the wiring connection work becomes cramped. On the other hand, if the wiring unit and adjacent unit are placed too far apart, the layout flexibility may be reduced.

[0006] The present invention provides a wiring fixture and fixture system that can achieve both ease of wiring connection and layout compatibility with adjacent fixtures. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To solve the above problems, the present invention employs the following embodiments. (1) A wiring fixture according to one aspect of the present invention is a wiring fixture installed adjacent to an adjacent fixture in a first direction intersecting the vertical direction, comprising: a main body portion having an inclined surface that faces the adjacent fixture and extends in a direction that moves away from the adjacent fixture in the first direction as it moves toward one side in the vertical direction; and a wiring connection portion arranged on the inclined surface to which wiring is connected.

[0008] According to this embodiment, since the wiring connection points are positioned to intersect in the vertical direction, users of adjacent fixtures do not need to look into the wiring fixture from directly above or below when connecting wiring to the wiring connection points. Therefore, the wiring connection work becomes simpler. Furthermore, compared to cases where the inclined surface faces only to the side, it is easier to maintain distance between the wiring connection point and the adjacent furniture, even when adjacent furniture and wiring furniture are placed close together. Therefore, it is possible to ensure the layout of adjacent furniture and wiring furniture while preventing the wiring connection work from becoming cramped. As a result, it is possible to achieve both ease of wiring connection and good layout compatibility with adjacent furniture.

[0009] (2) In the wiring fixture according to the embodiment of (1) above, it is preferable that the inclined surface extends in a direction that moves away from the adjacent fixture in the first direction as it goes upward. According to this embodiment, the wiring connection point faces diagonally upward, which improves the visibility of the wiring connection point. As a result, wiring connection work can be performed more easily.

[0010] (3) In the wiring fixture according to the embodiment of (2) above, it is preferable that the main body portion has a flat surface that extends linearly downward from the lower edge of the inclined surface. According to this embodiment, by placing adjacent furniture close to or in contact with a flat surface, the wiring connection work can be prevented from being obstructed by the adjacent furniture, while also allowing the adjacent furniture and the wiring furniture to be placed close together. This improves the layoutability between the adjacent furniture and the wiring furniture.

[0011] (4) In a wiring fixture according to any of the embodiments described in (1) to (3) above, the main body is preferably formed in a box shape. According to this embodiment, the grounding stability of the wiring fixture can be improved. Therefore, the risk of the wiring fixture tipping over can be suppressed.

[0012] (5) In the wiring fixture according to the embodiment of (4) above, it is preferable that the wiring extending from the wiring connection part is routed inside the main body. According to this embodiment, by routing the wiring inside the box-shaped section, it is possible to prevent the wiring from being exposed to the outside of the wiring fixture and to improve the appearance of the wiring fixture.

[0013] (6) In the wiring fixture according to the embodiment of (4) or (5) above, it is preferable that the main body has an upper opening that opens upward, and an article storage space for storing articles is formed inside the main body through the upper opening. According to this embodiment, the convenience of the wiring fixture can be improved by housing items within the item storage space.

[0014] (7) In a wiring fixture according to any of the embodiments of (1) to (6) above, it is preferable that the leading surface of the wiring connection portion to which the wiring is connected extends in a direction that moves away from the adjacent fixture in the first direction as it moves toward one side in the vertical direction. According to this embodiment, since the tip surface of the wiring connection part is inclined in the same way as the inclined surface, even when the wiring fixture and the adjacent fixture are placed close together, a gap can be secured between the adjacent fixture and the wiring connection part. As a result, it is possible to prevent the wiring connection work from becoming cramped.

[0015] (8) Preferably, the furniture system according to this embodiment comprises a wiring furniture according to any of the embodiments (1) to (7) above, and adjacent furniture arranged adjacent to the wiring furniture in a first direction that intersects the wiring furniture in the vertical direction. According to this embodiment, since the wiring fixture described above is provided, it is possible to achieve both ease of work when connecting wiring and layout compatibility with adjacent fixtures.

[0016] (9) In the fixture system according to the embodiment of (8) above, it is preferable that the adjacent fixture has a load-bearing surface facing upward, and the wiring connection part is located above the load-bearing surface. According to this embodiment, the visibility of the wiring connection can be improved, and adjacent furniture can be placed closer to the portion of the wiring fixture located below the wiring connection. As a result, the workability when connecting wiring and the layout compatibility with adjacent furniture can be further improved.

[0017] (10) In the fixture system according to the embodiment of (8) or (9) above, it is preferable that the wiring fixture and the adjacent fixture are in contact in the first direction. According to this embodiment, it is possible to suppress the formation of gaps between wiring fixtures and adjacent fixtures. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the pinching of electronic device wiring between wiring fixtures and adjacent fixtures, while improving the overall appearance of the fixture system. [Effects of the Invention]

[0018] According to each of the above aspects, it is possible to achieve both workability when connecting wiring and layout with adjacent fixtures.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0019] [Figure 1] It is a perspective view of a fixture system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] It is a perspective view of a wiring fixture according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] It is a cross-sectional view corresponding to line III-III in FIG. 2. [Figure 4] It is a cross-sectional view corresponding to line IV-IV in FIG. 2. [Figure 5] It is a view seen in the direction of arrow V in FIG. 1. [Figure 6] It is a side view of a fixture system according to the second embodiment. [Figure 7] It is a side view of a fixture system according to a modification. [Figure 8] It is a side view of a fixture system according to a modification. [Figure 9] It is a side view of a fixture system according to a modification. [Figure 10] It is a side view of a fixture system according to a modification.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0020] 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. Also, 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.

[0021] (First Embodiment) [Fixture System 1] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the fixture system 1. The furniture system 1 shown in Figure 1 is installed in offices, public facilities, schools, etc. (hereinafter collectively referred to as "facilities, etc."). The furniture system 1 comprises wiring furniture 10 (first wiring furniture 10A and second wiring furniture 10B), a first furniture unit 11, and a second furniture unit 12. In each figure, the orientation of the furniture system 1 is represented using coordinates. In this case, the direction perpendicular to the floor surface F (up and down direction) is defined as the Z direction (+Z side is upward), and the directions that are mutually orthogonal to each other when viewed from the Z direction are defined as the X direction (first direction) and the Y direction, respectively.

[0022] In the fixture system 1 of this embodiment, the wiring fixtures 10A and 10B are arranged in pairs with an interval in the X direction. The first fixture unit 11 is positioned between the pair of wiring fixtures 10A and 10B. The second fixture unit 12 is positioned on the +X side relative to the first wiring fixture 10A and on the -X side relative to the second wiring fixture 10B. Each wiring fixture 10A and 10B has the same configuration. Therefore, in the following description, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the wiring fixtures 10A and 10B, they will be described together as wiring fixture 10.

[0023] <Wiring fixture 10> Figure 2 is a perspective view of the wiring fixture 10. The wiring unit 10 shown in Figure 2 functions as a so-called planter box and relays power supply between the electronic devices used by the users of each unit 11 and 12 and an external power source. Examples of electronic devices include personal computers, tablet devices, wireless communication routers, desk lamps, desk fans, displays, and chargers.

[0024] The wiring fixture 10 comprises a fixture frame 20 and a power strip 21. The fixture frame 20 constitutes the external appearance of the wiring fixture 10. The fixture frame 20 is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape with the X direction as the short side and the Y direction as the long side. The fixture frame 20 is in contact with the floor surface F via adjusters 22. Therefore, a gap S equal to the height of the adjusters 22 is formed between the lower surface of the fixture frame 20 and the floor surface F.

[0025] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to line III-III in Figure 2. Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to line IV-IV in Figure 2. As shown in Figures 2 to 4, the fixture frame 20 comprises a box-shaped section (main body section) 31, a beam section 32, and a mounting section 33. The box-shaped portion 31 has an upper opening 31a that opens upward. The box-shaped portion 31 comprises a peripheral wall portion 35 and a bottom portion 36.

[0026] The peripheral wall portion 35 is the part of the wiring fixture 10 that is exposed to the outside. The peripheral wall portion 35 is formed in a rectangular tube shape that extends in the Z direction. Specifically, the peripheral wall portion 35 comprises a pair of first wall portions 41 facing each other in the Y direction and a pair of second wall portions 42 facing each other in the X direction. The first wall portions 41 are located at both ends in the Y direction of the peripheral wall portion 35. Each first wall portion 41 extends in the Z direction with the Y direction as the thickness direction. On the lower surface of each first wall portion 41, the adjusters 22 described above are provided at both ends in the X direction.

[0027] As shown in Figure 2, at the upper end of the first wall portion 41, both ends in the X direction form a pair of inclined edges 41a that extend in a direction that approaches each other as they move upward. Therefore, the upper end of the first wall portion 41 is formed in a tapered shape in which the width in the X direction gradually decreases as it moves upward. On the other hand, the portion of the first wall portion 41 located below the upper end has a uniform dimension in the X direction over its entire length in the Z direction. In the illustrated example, each inclined edge 41a is formed symmetrically in the X direction when viewed from the Y direction. However, the angles that each inclined edge 41a makes with respect to the X direction may be different from each other.

[0028] The second wall sections 42 are located at both ends of the peripheral wall section 35 in the X direction. One of the second wall sections 42 (on the +X side) connects the edges of the pair of first wall sections 41 that are located on the +X side. The other of the second wall sections 42 (on the -X side) connects the edges of the pair of first wall sections 41 that are located on the -X side. Since each of the second wall sections 42 has a similar configuration, the following explanation will use one of the second wall sections 42 as an example to describe the details of the second wall section 42.

[0029] As shown in Figures 2 and 4, the second wall section 42 comprises an upright wall 45 and an inclined wall 46. The upright wall 45 extends linearly in the Z direction, with the X direction being the thickness direction. That is, the outer surface of the upright wall 45 faces outward in the X direction (+X side) and forms a flat surface that extends linearly in the Z direction. Both ends of the upright wall 45 in the Y direction are fixed to the portion of each first wall portion 41 that is located below the inclined edge 41a.

[0030] The inclined wall 46 is connected to the upper end of the upright wall 45. The inclined wall 46 extends upward from the upright wall 45, inclined inward in the X direction (-X side). That is, the outer surface of the inclined wall 46 forms an inclined surface that extends towards the -X side as it goes upward (to one side in the vertical direction). In the illustrated example, the angle θ (see Figure 4) that the inclined surface makes with the X direction is preferably set in the range of 45° ± 15°. Both ends of the inclined wall 46 in the Y direction are fixed to the inclined edges 41a of each first wall portion 41.

[0031] The vertical dimension H1 of the inclined wall 46 is smaller than the vertical dimension H2 of the upright wall 45. In this embodiment, the inclined wall 46 is formed along the entire length of the second wall portion 42 in the Y direction, but the configuration is not limited to this. The inclined wall 46 may be formed only on a part of the second wall portion 42 in the Y direction.

[0032] As shown in Figure 3, the bottom portion 36 closes the lower end opening of the peripheral wall portion 35, with the Z direction being the thickness direction. Specifically, the bottom portion 36 is fixed to the lower ends of the first wall portion 41 and the second wall portion 42 inside the peripheral wall portion 35. The bottom portion 36 has through holes 36a that penetrate through the bottom portion 36 in the Z direction. In the illustrated example, the through holes 36a are formed on both sides of the central part of the bottom portion 36 in the Y direction. The inner space of the box-shaped portion 31 communicates with the outside of the wiring fixture 10 through the through holes 36a and the gap S.

[0033] The beam section 32 is provided in the inner space of the box-shaped section 31, in a portion located above the bottom section 36. Multiple beam sections 32 are provided, extending in the X direction and spaced apart in the Y direction. In the illustrated example, the beam section 32 located in the center in the Y direction connects a pair of second wall sections 42. The beam sections 32 located on both sides in the Y direction connect a pair of second wall sections 42 and the corresponding first wall sections 41.

[0034] The mounting portion 33 is located above the beam portion 32 in the inner space of the box-shaped portion 31 and is fixed to the peripheral wall portion 35. The mounting portion 33 is formed in a plate shape with the Z direction as the thickness direction. The mounting portion 33 is formed over the entire area in the X and Y directions within the inner space of the box-shaped portion 31. As a result, the mounting portion 33 partitions the inner space of the box-shaped portion 31 in the Z direction.

[0035] Within the inner space of the box-shaped section 31, the space located above the placement section 33 constitutes the article storage space 31b. The article storage space 31b is open upward through the upper opening 31a, and articles can be placed on the placement section 33. For example, artificial or natural ornamental plants P (see Figure 1) can be placed on the placement section 33. However, in addition to ornamental plants P, various other articles such as books and lighting can be used as articles placed on the placement section 33. On the other hand, within the inner space of the box-shaped portion 31, the space located below the mounting portion 33 constitutes the lower space 31c. The lower space 31c is open downwards through the gaps between adjacent beam portions 32 and through holes 36a.

[0036] As shown in Figures 2 to 4, the mounting portion 33 has a lateral notch 33a and a central hole 33b. The lateral notches 33a are open to the outside in the X direction of the mounting portion 33 and penetrate the mounting portion 33 in the Z direction. In the illustrated example, the lateral notches 33a are formed on both sides of the mounting portion 33 in the X direction, spaced apart in the Y direction. The central hole 33b is located in the center of the mounting portion 33 in the X direction and penetrates the mounting portion 33 in the Z direction. Multiple central holes 33b are formed at intervals in the Y direction. The central holes 33b are formed in positions that do not overlap with the lateral notches 33a when viewed from the X direction.

[0037] Power strips 21 are provided on each inclined wall 46. In this embodiment, each power strip 21 is provided at both ends of each inclined wall 46 in the Y direction. In the following description, the details of the power strip 21 will be explained using one power strip 21 as an example. Note that the position and number of power strips 21 on each inclined wall 46 can be changed as appropriate.

[0038] The power strip 21 comprises a housing 21a and a wiring connection section 21b. The housing 21a is fixed to the inner surface of the inclined wall 46 from the inner space (article storage space 31b) of the peripheral wall 35. The wiring connection section 21b is the part to which the equipment wiring extending from the electronic equipment is connected. Multiple wiring connection sections 21b are provided in the housing 21a, arranged in the Y direction (for example, two). The wiring connection sections 21b protrude diagonally upward when the housing 21a is fixed to the inclined wall 46. Each wiring connection section 21b is individually inserted into an outlet opening 46a (see Figure 4) formed in the inclined wall 46.

[0039] Each wiring connection portion 21b is exposed to the outside of the wiring unit 10 through the outlet opening 46a. The tip surface of the wiring connection portion 21b (the surface to which the wiring is connected) extends parallel to the inclined surface. The tip surface of the wiring connection portion 21b may be flush with the inclined surface, protrude outward from the inclined surface, or be recessed inward, as long as it is exposed to the outside of the wiring unit 10. Furthermore, the angle that the tip surface of the wiring connection portion 21b makes with respect to the X direction may differ from the angle θ of the inclined surface, as long as it is inclined with respect to at least the X direction. For example, the tip surface of the wiring connection portion 21b may be arranged along the Z direction and facing only the X direction.

[0040] A tap wiring (wiring) 21c is routed out from the housing 21a. The tap wiring 21c extends downward from the housing 21a in the inner space of the box-shaped part 31. The tap wiring 21c is routed through the lateral notch 33a and the central hole 33b into the lower space 31c, and then connected to a relay tap 100 provided in the lower space 31c. The relay tap 100 is installed, for example, on the floor surface F in a portion enclosed by the furniture frame 20. The relay tap 100 is connected to an external power supply, for example, through a through hole 36a or a gap S. The relay tap 100 may also be installed, for example, on the bottom 36.

[0041] <First fixture unit 11> Figure 5 is a view from the direction of arrow V in Figure 1. As shown in Figures 1 and 5, the first furniture unit 11 comprises a long table (adjacent furniture) 60 and a number of chairs 61. The long table 60 is equipped with support legs 65 and a tabletop 66. The support legs 65 are erected from the floor surface F. In this embodiment, the support legs 65 are positioned at locations corresponding to each corner of the top plate 66.

[0042] The top plate 66 is formed in a rectangular shape in plan view, with the X direction as the longitudinal direction and the Y direction as the transverse direction. The upper surface of the top plate 66 is formed as a flat surface extending in the XY plane. The top plate 66 is sandwiched between the wiring fixtures 10A and 10B in the X direction. Specifically, the +X side end face of the top plate 66 is close to or in contact with the second wall portion 42 on the -X side of the first wiring fixture 10A. On the other hand, the -X side end face of the top plate 66 is close to or in contact with the second wall portion 42 on the +X side of the second wiring fixture 10B from the +X side. In this embodiment, the upper surface (load-bearing surface) of the top plate 66 is located below the inclined wall 46. Therefore, the end face of the top plate 66 facing the X direction is close to or in contact with the upright wall 45 of the second wall portion 42. In other words, the inclined walls 46 of each wiring unit 10A and 10B protrude upward relative to the top surface of the top plate 66.

[0043] The Y-direction dimension of the top plate 66 is smaller than the Y-direction dimension of each wiring unit 10A, 10B (unit frame 20). Therefore, in the illustrated example, each wiring unit 10A, 10B protrudes from the top plate 66 on both sides in the Y-direction. The aforementioned wiring connection section 21b is located on the portion of the inclined wall 46 of each wiring unit 10A, 10B that protrudes from the top plate 66 on both sides in the Y-direction.

[0044] Chairs 61 are provided in pairs on both sides of the long table 60 in the Y direction, arranged in the X direction. For each chair 61, the wiring connection part 21b of the first wiring unit 10A is located on the +X side of the chair 61 positioned on the +X side. For each chair 61, the wiring connection part 21b of the second wiring unit 10B is located on the -X side of the chair 61 positioned on the -X side.

[0045] <Second fixture unit 12> Each second furniture unit 12 is equipped with a bench (adjacent furniture) 68 and a round table 69. Each second furniture unit 12 has the same configuration. Therefore, the details of the second furniture unit 12 will be explained using as an example a second furniture unit 12 located on the +X side relative to the first wiring furniture 10A.

[0046] The bench 68 is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape with the Y direction as its longitudinal direction. The Y-direction dimension of the bench 68 is equivalent to the Y-direction dimension of the first wiring unit 10A. In the illustrated example, both Y-direction end faces of the bench 68 are flush with the Y-direction end faces (first wall portion 41) of the first wiring unit 10A. However, the bench 68 may protrude outward in the Y-direction relative to the first wiring unit 10A, or it may be recessed inward in the Y-direction.

[0047] The bench 68 comprises a support structure 71 and a seat cushion 72. The support structure 71 is formed in a box shape with the Y direction as its longitudinal direction. The seat cushion 72 is provided on the upper surface of the support structure 71. The seat cushion 72 has a structure in which an elastically deformable cushioning material is covered with a surface material. The upper surface (load-bearing surface) of the seat cushion 72 constitutes a seating surface on which the user can sit.

[0048] The -X-side end face of the bench 68 (at least one of the support structure 71 and the seat cushion 72) is close to or in contact with the second wall portion 42 on the +X side of the first wiring unit 10A in the X direction. In this embodiment, the upper surface of the seat cushion 72 is located below the inclined wall 46 of the first wiring unit 10A. Specifically, the upper surface of the seat cushion 72 is located in the vertical center of the upright wall 45. Therefore, the portion of the upright wall 45 located above the seat cushion 72 functions as a backrest.

[0049] The round table 69 is positioned outward in the X direction relative to the bench 68. Electronic devices can be placed on the top surface of the round table 69.

[0050] [How to use Fixture System 1] Next, as a method for specifying the fixture system 1, we will explain how users of the first fixture unit 11 and the second fixture unit 12 use the wiring fixture 10. First, the user of the first furniture unit 11 places electronic devices on the tabletop 66 while seated in the chair 61.

[0051] In this embodiment, a wiring connection part 21b is positioned on the portion of the wiring unit 10 that protrudes outward in the Y direction relative to the top plate 66 and is located above the top plate 66, with the connection part facing diagonally upward. Therefore, the user of the first furniture unit 11 can connect the wiring (equipment wiring) of electronic devices placed on the top plate 66 to the wiring connection part 21b, which is located outward in the X direction relative to the chair 61. As a result, the user of the first furniture unit 11 can use the electronic devices while power is supplied to them from an external power source via the relay tap 100 and the power tap 21.

[0052] On the other hand, users of the second furniture unit 12 can use electronic devices by placing them on their thighs or on the round table 69 while seated on the bench 68.

[0053] In this embodiment, a wiring connection section 21b facing diagonally upward is positioned above the bench 68. Therefore, the user of the second furniture unit 12 can connect the equipment wiring of electronic devices to the wiring connection section 21b. As a result, the user of the second furniture unit 12 can use the electronic devices while power is supplied to them from an external power source via the relay tap 100 and the power tap 21.

[0054] In this embodiment, the wiring unit 10 comprises a box-shaped section 31 that faces an adjacent unit (first unit 11 or second unit 12) and has an inclined surface that extends upward from the adjacent unit, and a wiring connection section 21b that is arranged on the inclined surface and to which wiring is connected. With this configuration, the wiring connection section 21b is positioned to intersect in the vertical direction, so that users of adjacent fixtures do not need to look into the wiring fixture 10 from directly above or below when connecting wiring to the wiring connection section 21b. Therefore, the wiring connection work becomes simpler. Furthermore, compared to the case where the wiring connection section 21b (inclined surface) is provided facing only to the side, it is easier to secure distance between the wiring connection section 21b and the adjacent furniture, even when the adjacent furniture and the wiring furniture 10 are placed close together. Therefore, it is possible to ensure the layout compatibility between the adjacent furniture and the wiring furniture 10 while preventing the wiring connection work from becoming cramped. As a result, it is possible to achieve both ease of wiring connection and good layout compatibility with adjacent furniture.

[0055] In the wiring fixture 10 of this embodiment, the inclined surface is configured to extend in a direction that moves away from adjacent fixtures as it goes upward. With this configuration, the wiring connection part 21b faces diagonally upward, improving its visibility. As a result, wiring connection work can be performed more easily.

[0056] In the wiring fixture 10 of this embodiment, the fixture frame 20 is configured to have a flat surface that extends linearly downward from the lower edge of the inclined surface. This configuration allows adjacent furniture to be placed close to or in contact with the flat surface, thereby preventing interference with wiring connection work and enabling the adjacent furniture and the wiring furniture 10 to be placed close together. This improves the layout compatibility between the adjacent furniture and the wiring furniture 10.

[0057] The wiring fixture 10 of this embodiment is configured to include a box-shaped section 31 having an inclined surface. This configuration improves the grounding stability of the wiring fixture 10. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the wiring fixture 10 from tipping over or other similar issues.

[0058] In the wiring fixture 10 of this embodiment, tap wiring 21c extending from the wiring connection part 21b is routed inside the box-shaped part 31. With this configuration, by routing the tap wiring 21c inside the box-shaped section 31, the exposure of the tap wiring 21c to the outside of the wiring fixture 10 is suppressed, thereby improving the appearance of the wiring fixture 10.

[0059] In the wiring cabinet 10 of this embodiment, an article storage space 31b is formed inside the box-shaped section 31 through an upper opening 31a, allowing articles to be stored inside. This configuration allows for improved convenience as a wiring fixture 10 by storing items within the item storage space 31b.

[0060] In the wiring fixture 10 of this embodiment, power strips 21 are provided at both ends in the Y direction of the inclined wall 46. With this configuration, the power strips 21 are spaced apart from each other, making it easier for users adjacent to each other in the Y direction to identify which power strip 21 they should use when multiple users are using the wiring fixture 10.

[0061] In the wiring fixture 10 of this embodiment, the tip surface of the wiring connection portion 21b is configured to extend in a direction away from the adjacent fixture as it moves upward. With this configuration, the tip surface of the wiring connection part 21b is inclined in the same way as the inclined surface, so that even when the wiring fixture 10 is placed close to an adjacent fixture, a gap can be secured between the adjacent fixture and the wiring connection part 21b. As a result, the wiring connection work can be made less cramped.

[0062] In this embodiment of the furniture system 1, since it is equipped with the wiring furniture 10 described above, it is possible to achieve both ease of work when connecting wiring and layout compatibility with adjacent furniture.

[0063] In the furniture system 1 of this embodiment, the wiring connection portion 21b is configured to protrude above the load-bearing surface (the upper surface of the tabletop 66 or the upper surface of the seat cushion 72). This configuration improves the visibility of the wiring connection section 21b and allows adjacent furniture to be placed closer to the portion of the wiring fixture 10 located below the wiring connection section 21b. As a result, the workability when connecting wiring and the layout compatibility with adjacent furniture can be further improved.

[0064] In the fixture system 1 of this embodiment, the wiring fixture 10 and the adjacent fixture are in contact in the X direction. This configuration prevents gaps from forming between the wiring unit 10 and adjacent units. Therefore, it is possible to prevent wiring of electronic devices from being pinched between the wiring unit 10 and adjacent units, while also improving the overall appearance of the unit system 1.

[0065] (Second Embodiment) Figure 6 is a side view of the fixture system 1 according to the second embodiment. This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that a counter table 150 is used as an adjacent fixture. As shown in Figure 6, the counter table 150 comprises a pair of support legs 151 and a tabletop 152. The pair of support legs 151 are positioned apart in the Y direction and stand upright from the floor surface F.

[0066] The tabletop 152 is formed in a rectangular shape in plan view, with the X direction as the shorter side and the Y direction as the longer side. The tabletop 152 is spanned between the upper ends of a pair of support legs 151. The Y-direction dimension of the tabletop 152 is equivalent to the Y-direction dimension of the wiring cabinet 10. The +X-side end face of the tabletop 152 is close to or in contact with the upright wall 45 located on the -X side of the wiring cabinet 10. It is preferable to increase the angle θ of the inclined wall 46 (inclined surface) with respect to the X direction as the X-direction dimension of the tabletop 152 increases.

[0067] In this embodiment as well, the same effects and advantages as those of the first embodiment described above can be achieved.

[0068] (modified version) The following describes modified versions of the wiring unit 10 and the unit system 1 using Figures 7 to 10. In the modified versions shown in Figures 7 to 10, the adjacent unit, the unit with a top plate 200, includes, for example, a top plate 201 and support legs 202. In the embodiments described above, a configuration in which each of the second wall sections 42 is provided with an inclined wall 46 was explained, but the configuration is not limited to this. For example, as shown in Figure 7, the inclined wall 46 may be provided only on one of the second wall sections 42 (for example, the +X side). In this case, the second wall section 42 on the -X side of the wiring fixture 10 (fixture frame 20) extends linearly along its entire vertical length.

[0069] In the embodiment described above, a configuration was described in which the entire inclined wall 46 is located above the adjacent furniture, but the configuration is not limited to this. For example, as shown in Figure 8, the inclined wall 46 may protrude on both sides in the vertical direction relative to the top plate 201 of the furniture with a top plate 200. In the embodiments described above, a configuration was described in which the second wall portion 42 includes an upright wall 45 and an inclined wall 46, but the configuration is not limited to this. For example, as shown in Figure 9, one of the pair of second wall portions 42 may include only an inclined wall 46, and the other second wall portion 42 may include only an upright wall 45.

[0070] In the embodiment described above, a configuration was described in which the inclined wall 46 is inclined in a direction that moves away from the top-mounted fixture 200 as it goes upward, but the configuration is not limited to this. For example, as shown in Figure 10, the inclined wall 46 may be inclined in a direction that moves away from the top-mounted fixture 200 as it goes downward. In the example in Figure 10, an upright wall 45 extending linearly upward is connected to the upper edge of the inclined wall 46. The second wall portion 42 may also be configured to have an inclined wall 46 at its lower end that is inclined in a direction that moves closer to the top-mounted fixture 200 as it goes upward, and an inclined wall 46 at its upper end that is inclined in a direction that moves away from the top-mounted fixture 200 as it goes upward.

[0071] (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, the wiring unit 10 was described as being formed in a box shape, but it is not limited to this configuration. The wiring unit 10 may be formed in the shape of a plate, a column, or the like. When the wiring unit 10 is formed in the shape of a plate, for example, a configuration may be adopted in which the side of the inclined wall that faces away from the side in which the wiring connection portion 21b opens is supported by legs. In the embodiments described above, the wiring unit 10 was described in a trapezoidal or triangular shape when viewed from the side, but it is not limited to this configuration. The wiring unit 10 may be formed in a parallelogram shape, with one surface having an inclined surface that slopes upward so as it moves away from the adjacent unit, and the other surface having an inclined surface that slopes downward so as it moves away from the adjacent unit.

[0072] In the embodiments described above, a configuration in which the inclined surface is formed on one surface or a pair of opposing surfaces was explained, but the configuration is not limited to this. The inclined surface may be formed on each surface of the box-shaped portion 31. In addition, the surface of the wiring fixture 10 that faces an adjacent fixture may be formed in an arc shape or the like in a plan view. In the embodiments described above, a configuration was described in which the box-shaped portion 31 of the wiring cabinet 10 has an article storage space 31b, but the configuration is not limited to this. The wiring cabinet 10 may also have a configuration that does not have an article storage space 31b. In the embodiment described above, a configuration in which the wiring connection portion 21b is formed in the inclined wall 46 was described, but the configuration is not limited to this. The wiring connection portion 21b only needs to be open on the inclined surface.

[0073] In the embodiment described above, the wiring connection part 21b was described using the outlet of a power plug as an example, but the configuration is not limited to this. The wiring connection part 21b may be, for example, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector receptacle, a LAN (Local Area Network) connector receptacle, or the like. In the embodiments described above, a configuration in which the adjacent furniture has a load-bearing surface was explained, but the configuration is not limited to this. Various types of furniture can be used as adjacent furniture, as long as they are positioned facing the wiring furniture 10. Furthermore, the adjacent furniture may be movable on the floor surface F, for example, approaching the wiring furniture 10 when not in use and moving away from the wiring furniture 10 when in use. In the embodiment described above, the tap wiring 21c was routed through the internal space of the box-shaped part 31, but the configuration is not limited to this. The tap wiring 21c may also be routed outside the box-shaped part 31. The same applies when the wiring fixture 10 is columnar, as described above. In that case, it is desirable to route the tap wiring 21c downward along the outer surface of the wiring fixture 10 and then shield it with a separate cover member or the like so that the tap wiring 21c does not obstruct the passage of people on the floor surface F.

[0074] 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]

[0075] 1: Fixture System 10: Wiring fixtures 10A: First wiring fixture (wiring fixture) 10B: Second Wiring Fixture (Wiring Fixture) 21b: Wiring connection section 31: Box-shaped part (main body part) 31a: Upper opening 60: Long table (adjacent fixture) 68: Bench

Claims

1. A wiring fixture installed adjacent to an adjacent fixture in a first direction that intersects in the vertical direction, A main body portion having an inclined surface that faces the adjacent furniture and extends in a direction that moves away from the adjacent furniture in the first direction as it moves toward one side in the vertical direction, It comprises a wiring connection section arranged on the inclined surface to which wiring is connected, The main body is formed in a box shape having an upper opening that opens upwards, A wiring fixture having an article storage space formed inside the main body through the upper opening for storing articles.

2. The wiring fixture according to claim 1, wherein the inclined surface extends in a direction that moves away from the adjacent fixture in the first direction as it goes upward.

3. The wiring fixture according to claim 2, wherein the main body portion comprises a flat surface extending linearly downward from the lower edge of the inclined surface.

4. The wiring fixture according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein wiring extending from the wiring connection part is routed inside the main body.

5. The wiring fixture according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the tip surface of the wiring connection portion to which the wiring is connected extends in a direction that moves away from the adjacent fixture in the first direction as it moves toward one side in the vertical direction.

6. A wiring fixture according to any one of claims 1 to 3, A furniture system comprising: adjacent furniture arranged adjacent to the aforementioned wiring furniture in a first direction that intersects the vertical direction;

7. The adjacent fixture is equipped with a load-bearing surface facing upward, The fixture system according to claim 6, wherein the wiring connection portion is located above the load-bearing surface.

8. The fixture system according to claim 6, wherein the wiring fixture and the adjacent fixture are in contact in the first direction.

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