JP2000077864A - Computer desk unit - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a computer desk unit capable of simplifying construction for wiring network cables and wiring work and easily expanding and changing a layout. SOLUTION: A computer desk unit comprises a desk top plate 2 on which a computer 5 is put, a cable storage box 4, and a plurality of legs 3. The cable storage box 4 comprising a U-shaped section cable storage member 4a and an upper cover 14 with its length equaled to the width of the desk top plate 2 to be installed, and the upper cover 14 is installed to the back of the desk top plate 2, so that upper face is on the same level as the upper face of the desk top plate 2. The inside of the cable storage box 4 is divided into two spaces, the first cable storage space 7 and the second cable storage space 9, by a Z-shaped partitioning member, a power cable 6 is set in the first cable storage space 7, and a network cable 8 is stored in the second cable storage space 9.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to the field of school education,
Alternatively, the present invention relates to a computer desk device suitable for a network type system using a computer or the like used in an office or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a conventional computer desk device, and FIG. 9 is an enlarged sectional view showing the inside of a wiring groove provided on a floor of the computer desk device shown in FIG. .

[0003] As shown in FIG. 8, in a conventional computer desk apparatus 101, a network cable 104 is connected to a computer 103 installed on a desk body 102.
Is connected. The network cable 104 is
It is locked to the rear surface or the like of the desk main body 102 by a fixing bracket 105. Further, the network cable 104
Passes through a cable hole 106 formed in the floor 109,
It is wired inside a wiring groove 107 provided under the floor.

[0004] As shown in FIG. 9, a network junction box 108 for connecting to a network cable on the network side is provided inside the wiring groove 107.
In addition to the network cable 104 connected to the computer 103, a network cable connected to another computer is also connected to the network relay box 108. Thereby, a plurality of computers are connected to each other to form a network system.

[0005]

However, in the above-described conventional computer desk device, it is necessary to provide a cable hole or a wiring groove on the floor or under the floor, so that a lot of time and money are required for wiring equipment construction and wiring work. There was such an inconvenience.

Further, for example, when a desk main body is added or when the layout of a computer desk device is changed, a large-scale floor construction such as rebuilding a wiring groove on the floor is required. On the other hand, when the floor work is to be minimized, many restrictions are placed on the layout of the desk body and the computer desk device. For this reason, there has been an inconvenience that it is not possible to flexibly cope with an increase in the number of desk bodies or a change in computer layout.

[0007] The present invention can simplify the work of wiring facilities and wiring work for network cables and the like,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a computer desk device capable of easily adding or changing the layout.

[0008]

A computer desk apparatus according to the present invention comprises: a desk top on which a computer is installed;
A cable storage means is provided in contact with the desk top to store a cable connected to the computer and a cable connection member.

[0009] The cable storage means may be provided so that the upper surface of the cable storage means is at the same height as the upper surface of the desk top plate, and the cable storage means is provided in contact with the rear surface of the desk top plate. The length of the mounting surface of the cable storage means with the desk top plate may be the same as the width of the desk top plate, and the cable storage means may have a side surface orthogonal to the mounting surface of the desk top plate. A cable storage member having a U-shaped cross section with an opening at the top and an upper surface, and an upper cover fitted to an upper portion of the cable storage member may be provided.

An opening for cable penetration is provided in the upper cover of the cable storage means, and a covering material made of an elastic material is provided in the upper cover to cover the opening. A notch for insertion may be provided, and the cable storage member may be provided with a connection fitting for connecting the cable storage member to another cable storage member in the lateral direction.

[0011] The inner surface of the cable storage means is a partition member,
It is preferable that the partition is divided into two spaces, a first cable storage space and a second cable storage space, and the partition member is provided on the inner side wall of the cable storage member.
The section may be a Z-shaped partition member provided with its surface fixed and another vertical surface located in the middle of the cable housing member.

[0012] The common power supply cable may be stored in a first cable storage space, and the common network cable may be stored in a second cable storage space. A network relay box connected to the network cable is provided, and a common network cable on the computer side may be further connected to the network relay box. A common power supply cable is provided in the first cable housing space. A space for accommodating the extra length of the cable and the common network cable may be provided.

An opening for a cable to be connected to a computer is provided on a side surface of the cable housing member in contact with the first cable housing space and the second cable housing space, and the common power supply cable and An opening through which at least one of the common network cables can penetrate may be provided.

This eliminates the need for floor or underfloor wiring work, etc., thereby reducing construction costs and significantly shortening the construction period. Further, it is possible to freely lay out the computer desk in the floor without considering the wiring route under the floor, and it is possible to flexibly cope with the case where the layout is changed. In addition, since the computer and the cable storage means installed on the desk top board are close to each other, the work of wiring various cables to the computer and the arrangement of cables around the computer become easy.

In addition, since the common power supply cable and the common network cable are separately wired inside the cable storage means and the network relay box is provided inside, maintenance of the cable storage means is performed. Workability is improved.

[0016]

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a computer desk device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating an internal structure of the cable storage unit illustrated in FIG. 1.

As shown in FIG. 1, a computer desk device 1 according to the present embodiment is provided on a desk top plate 2 on which a computer 5 is installed and a rear surface side of the desk top plate 2 and accommodates various cables. It has a cable storage box 4 functioning as a cable storage means, and a plurality of legs 3 attached to the lower surface of the desk top plate to support the desk top plate 2.

On the desk top 2, together with the computer 5, a keyboard 5 a connected to the computer 5
Also, a mouse 5b and the like are provided.

The cable storage box 4 is composed of a cable storage member 4a having an open upper and side surfaces and a U-shaped cross section and an upper cover 14, and the length is the same as the width of the desk top plate to be mounted. The cable storage member 4a is attached to the rear surface of the desk top plate 2 by a storage box mounting bracket (not shown) such that the upper surface of the upper cover 14 is flush with the upper surface of the desk top plate 2.

Depending on the purpose of use, the length of the cable storage box 4 may not be the same as the width of the desk top plate to which it is attached, and the side surface may not be open.

As shown in FIG. 2, the inside of the cable storage box 4 is arranged such that one surface is fixed to the side wall of the cable storage member 4a and the other vertical surface is located in the middle of the cable storage member 4a. The Z-shaped partitioning member 4b is divided into two spaces, a first cable storage space 7 and a second cable storage space 9. The first cable storage space 7 stores a power cable 6 for supplying power to a plurality of computers, and the second cable storage space 9 stores a network cable 8 to which a plurality of computers are connected. .

Further, a network relay box 13 to which a network cable 8 from a network is connected is provided in the second cable storage space 9. The network relay box 13 has a network cable 8 connected to each computer.
Is further connected. As a result, a plurality of computers are connected to each other via the network relay box 13, and data can be transmitted and received between the computers.

The cable storage member 4a is provided with openings 4c and 4d for drawing out the cable inside the cable storage box to the outside as necessary or for inserting the external cable into the cable storage box. I have.

Further, the cable storage box 4 is provided with a connection fitting 4e for connecting the cable storage boxes 4 to each other when the desks are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction.

FIG. 3 is a partial sectional view of a computer desk device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a partial sectional view of two computer desk devices arranged to face each other with one cable storage box interposed therebetween. It is.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the cable storage box 4 includes a cable storage member 4a and an upper cover 1.
4, and is attached to the rear surface of the desk top plate 2 by the storage box mounting bracket 10 so that the upper surface of the upper cover 14 is flush with the upper surface of the desk top plate 2.
The upper cover 14 is fixed by being fitted to the cable storage member 4a. As shown in FIG. 2, the upper cover 14 is provided with an opening 14a through which various cables are inserted. In this embodiment, the upper cover 14 is divided by the opening 14a. Although not shown, the opening 14a is provided with a covering material made of an elastic material that covers the opening 14a, and the covering material may be provided with a cut for inserting a cable. The elasticity of the covering material makes it easy to insert the cable and prevents foreign matter from entering the cable storage box 4.

As shown in FIG. 4, when two computer desk devices 1 are used facing each other, the cable storage box 4 is connected to one computer desk device 1.
And the other one can share the cable storage box 4 without providing the cable storage box 4.

Next, the steps of wiring various cables in the computer desk device 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

When wiring various cables to the computer desk device 1, first, the upper cover 14 attached to the cable storage box 4 is removed.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 2, the power supply cable 6 and the power supply tap 11 are arranged in the first cable storage space 7. Further, a network cable 8 and a network relay box 13 are provided in the second cable storage space 9. At this time, since the posture of the network relay box 13 is stabilized, the connection of the network cable 8 to the network relay box 13 is facilitated. As a result, the power supply cable 6 and the network cable 8 are separately routed inside the cable storage box 4, so that the workability when performing maintenance of the cable storage box 4 is improved.

Next, the outlet 12 of the power cable 6 connected to the computer 5 is connected to the power tap 11 of the cable storage box 4. In addition, the computer 5
Is connected to the network relay box 13.

After wiring the cables as described above, the extra lengths of these cables are stored in the respective spaces. When the network cable 8 cannot be stored in the second cable storage space 9, the network cable 8 may be stored in the first cable storage space 7 where there is room. Thereby, the cables in the cable storage box 4 are better arranged.

Finally, the upper cover 14 is fitted into the cable storage box 4 and fixed. If the upper cover 14 is divided by the opening 14a as shown in FIG. 2, the work becomes easier. With the above, the wiring work of various cables in the computer desk device 1 is completed.

FIGS. 5 and 6 are plan views showing a state in which a plurality of computer desk devices of the present embodiment configured as described above are arranged.

As shown in FIG. 5 or FIG. 6, a plurality of computer desk devices 1 of the present embodiment can be arranged side by side in a horizontal direction, or can be installed facing each other. . At this time, a chair 17 is provided in front of each computer desk device 1. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state where the cable storage boxes 4 are connected in the horizontal direction. When the cable storage boxes 4 are arranged side by side in a horizontal direction, as shown in FIG. 7, the connection plate 15 is attached to the connection fittings 4e provided in the cable storage boxes 4 of the respective computer desk devices by fastening members 16 such as screws. It becomes possible to connect by fixing with. Also, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, for example, by arranging desks of various shapes such as a fan shape or a semicircle between the computer desk devices 1, a free desk layout on the office floor can be realized. Become. In this case, when the computer desk devices 1 are installed facing each other, as shown in FIG. 4, the configuration may be such that the cable storage box is attached to only one of the computer desk devices.

As described above, the computer desk device 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with the cable storage box 4 for storing various cables and the network relay box 13 and the like. The computer 5 and the cable storage box 4 installed above are close to each other, so that the cables around the computer 5 can be easily arranged. Furthermore, since each cable is pulled out from the cable storage box 4 provided on the desk top plate 2 and connected to the computer 5 or another computer desk device 1, the workability of wiring and connecting the cables is improved. Also,
If the upper cover 14 of the cable storage box 4 is removed, the network relay box 13 and the like stored in the cable storage box 4 are easily exposed, so that maintenance of the network relay box 13 and the like can be easily performed. .

Further, since wiring work under the floor or under the floor, which is required in the related art, becomes unnecessary, the construction cost can be reduced and the construction period can be significantly shortened. Furthermore, the computer desk in the floor can be freely laid out without considering the wiring path under the floor, and it is possible to flexibly cope with a need to change the layout.

[0038]

As described above, the computer desk apparatus of the present invention comprises a desk top on which a computer is installed and a cable storage means provided in contact with the desk top and having an upper surface at the same height as the desk top. Therefore, there is an effect that wiring work and wiring work for a network cable and the like can be simplified, and an additional computer desk device and layout change can be easily performed.

Further, even when the computer desk devices are connected and arranged, there is no obstacle on the desk top plate.
Mutual communication is maintained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a computer desk device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an internal structure of a cable storage unit shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a partial sectional view of the computer desk device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of two computer desk devices arranged to face each other with one cable storage box interposed therebetween.

FIG. 5 is a plan view of an example showing a state in which a plurality of computer desk devices of the present embodiment are arranged.

FIG. 6 is a plan view of another example in which a plurality of computer desk devices of the present embodiment are arranged.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state where the cable storage boxes are connected in a horizontal direction.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a conventional computer desk device.

9 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing a configuration inside a wiring groove provided on a floor of the computer desk device shown in FIG. 8;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1, 101 Computer desk apparatus 2 Desk top plate 3 Leg part 4 Cable storage box 4a Cable storage member 4b Z-shaped partition member 4c, 4d Opening 4e Connection metal fitting 5, 103 Computer 5a Keyboard 5b Mouse 6 Power supply cable 7 First Cable storage space 8 Network cable 9 Second cable storage space 10 Storage box mounting bracket 11 Power tap 12 Outlet 13, 108 Network relay box 14 Upper cover 14a Opening 15 Connection plate 16 Fastening member 102 Desk body 104 Network Cable 105 Fixture 106 Cable hole 107 Wiring groove 109 Floor

[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] August 27, 1999 (1999.8.2
7)

[Procedure amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] Claims

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[Claims]

2. The cable cover according to claim 2 , wherein said upper cover of said cable storage means is provided with an opening for cable penetration.
2. The computer desk device according to claim 1.

Wherein the coating material on the upper cover made of an elastic material covering the opening is provided, in the coating material cut for inserting the cable is provided, in claim 2 A computer desk device as described.

Wherein the cable storage member has a connecting fitting for connecting the cable storage member to the other of the cable storage member and the transverse direction, the computer desk apparatus as claimed in claim 1.

Wherein said the cable to be accommodated in the cable accommodating means includes a common network cable to the common power supply cable computer is connected to supply power to at least said computer, said common power supply cable The computer desk device according to claim 1 , wherein the cable is stored in the first cable storage space, and the common network cable is stored in the second cable storage space.

To wherein said second cable housing space,
Network relay box that is connected to the common network cable network side is disposed, the common network cable further the computer side to the relay box for the network is connected, according to claim 1 computer Desk equipment.

7. The first cable accommodating space includes:
The space for accommodating an extra length of the cable for the common power supply and the cable for the common network is provided.
2. The computer desk device according to claim 1.

8. opening for the first cable on the side portion of the cable storage member in contact with the cable storage space and the second cable storage space that is connected to a computer is provided, wherein the bottom surface portion The computer desk device according to claim 1 , wherein an opening is provided through which at least one of a common power supply cable and the common network cable can pass.

[Procedure amendment 2]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0009

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[0009] upper surface of the cable storage means, the cable storage means to be the same height as the upper surface of the desk top plate and is disposed, cable storage means is disposed in contact with the rear surface of the desk top panel, the length of the mounting surface with its desk top plate of the cable storage means, Oh the same as the width of the desk top plate
The cable housing means includes a cable housing member having a U-shaped cross section with an open side surface and an upper surface orthogonal to the mounting surface of the desk top plate, and an upper cover fitted to the upper portion of the cable housing member. I have . The inner surface of the cable storage means is partitioned
The first cable storage space and the second cable
It is divided into two spaces, a storage space and
Is fixed on one side of the inner side wall of the cable storage member.
Other vertical surface is in the middle of the cable
The cross section arranged so as to be located in the part is a Z-shaped partition member
is there.

[Procedure amendment 3]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0011

[Correction method] Deleted

Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Kiyomitsu Oba 5-7-1 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo Inside the NEC Corporation (72) Inventor Tamio Chuo 5-7-1 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo NEC Corporation In-company (72) Inventor Yoshihiro Takazawa 3-2-11-201 F-term (reference) 4E352 AA02 AA03 BB08 CC22 DD12 FF09 GG12

Claims (13)

[Claims] 1. A desk top on which a computer is installed, and cable storage means arranged in contact with the desk top to store a cable connected to the computer and a cable connection member. A computer desk device characterized by the above-mentioned. 2. The computer desk apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said cable storage means is disposed such that an upper surface of said cable storage means is at the same height as an upper surface of said desk top plate. 3. The cable storage means is disposed in contact with a rear surface of the desk top plate, and a length of a mounting surface of the cable storage means to the desk top plate is equal to a width of the desk top plate. 3. The computer desk device according to claim 2, wherein: 4. A cable storage member having a U-shaped cross section with a side surface orthogonal to a mounting surface of the desk top plate and an upper surface opened, and an upper portion fitted to an upper portion of the cable storage member. 4. The computer desk device according to claim 1, further comprising a cover. 5. The computer desk device according to claim 4, wherein an opening for cable penetration is provided in said upper cover of said cable storage means. 6. The upper cover according to claim 5, wherein a covering material made of an elastic material is provided to cover the opening, and the covering material is provided with a cut for inserting the cable. A computer desk device as described. 7. The computer desk device according to claim 4, wherein the cable storage member has a connection fitting for connecting the cable storage member to another cable storage member in a lateral direction. 8. The computer desk apparatus according to claim 4, wherein an inner surface of said cable storage means is partitioned by a partition member into two spaces, a first cable storage space and a second cable storage space. . 9. A Z-shaped cross section in which one surface of the partition member is fixed to an inner side wall of the cable housing member and another vertical surface is disposed at an intermediate portion of the cable housing member. 9. The computer desk device according to claim 8, wherein the partition member is a partition member. 10. The common power supply cable includes at least a common power supply cable for supplying power to the computer and a common network cable to which the computer is connected. Is stored in the first cable storage space, and the common network cable is stored in the second cable storage space.
The computer desk device according to claim 8, wherein the computer desk device is stored in the cable storage space. 11. A network relay box connected to the common network cable on the network side is provided in the second cable storage space,
11. The computer desk apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the common network cable on the computer side is further connected to the network relay box. 12. The computer desk apparatus according to claim 10, wherein said first cable accommodation space has a space capable of accommodating an extra length of said common power supply cable and said common network cable. 13. A cable opening to be connected to a computer is provided on a side portion of the cable storage member that is in contact with the first cable storage space and the second cable storage space, and the bottom surface has the cable opening. An opening through which at least one of a common power supply cable and the common network cable is provided is provided,
The computer desk device according to claim 8.