JP2001078846A - Height adjuster for furniture, or the like - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a height adjuster of furniture, or the like/capable of being manufactured at a low cost with excellent productivity, facilitating leveling at the time of attachment and easily and accurately adjusting a height. SOLUTION: This height adjuster is constituted of a base plate 1 to be the reference of height adjustment, an adjuster 2 abutted on a floor surface and a fixing metal fitting 3 for being fixed to the floor surface. The fixing metal fitting 3 is connected to a part of the adjuster 2. A reference surface 12 is formed in a shelf shape one step higher than both side faces 11 and a leg frame 10 is put in from a bottom direction, fitted to an inner side and fixed. In the state of inserting a screw part 21 to an insertion hole 31a, the screw part 21 is screwed to a nut 13. After positioning the leg frame 10, a lower surface 32 is fixed to the floor surface with a wood screw. A leg part 22 is turned, the rough height of the adjuster 2 is decided and it is grounded to the floor surface. A screw driver (not shown in the figure) is fitted to a cross groove and the height of the respective adjusters 2 is adjusted while looking at a level gauge.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a furniture adjuster for adjusting a height of a leg frame of a furniture or the like so as to be horizontal or at a desired inclination when installing indoor accessories such as furniture. It is.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when installing furnishings and the like, it has been common practice to mount adjusters on their leg frames to perform horizontal adjustment. As a typical example, as shown in FIG. 6, a square base 5 is cut out of wood, and a hole (not shown) large enough to insert the screw portion 61 of the adjuster 6 is formed. Fix the nut 53,
For example, there has been a leveling tool that adjusts the height of the leg frame 10 by hitting the leg frame 10 with a clamp-shaped nail 7 and screwing the screw portion 61 of the adjuster 6 to the nut 53.

[0003] However, in such conventional leveling tools, steps such as cutting wood, drilling holes, and fixing nuts are indispensable, resulting in poor productivity. It could not be reflected in the price of furniture, making it difficult to amortize its production costs.

In attaching each base 5 to the leg frame 10, the bases 5 must be evenly attached to the four corners, and these levels must be accurately determined (hereinafter referred to as "leveling"). Required a lot of work, labor and time.

Further, in order to adjust the height after attaching the height adjuster, it is necessary to lift the leg frame 10 in order to rotate the leg portion 62 of the adjuster 6, thereby increasing the operability. However, it was difficult, and accurate pitching was difficult.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and can be manufactured with good productivity and at low cost, and can be easily leveled at the time of mounting, and can be easily and accurately adjusted. The purpose is to provide furniture and other high-end tools.

[0007]

According to the present invention, there is provided a board fixed to a leg frame of furniture or the like, which serves as a reference for adjusting the height of the leg frame, and an adjuster screwed with the board and abutting on a floor surface. And a reference surface located between the side surfaces, the base plate being fixed to the bottom surface of the leg frame, and a metal integrated member such that the reference surface is higher than the side surfaces. And a screw portion with the adjuster is formed substantially at the center of the reference surface.

[0008]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An adjuster according to the present invention comprises a board fixed to the bottom surface of a leg frame of furniture, an adjuster screwed to the board and adjusted between a floor and the adjuster. And a fixing bracket that is connected and fixed to the floor surface. With this configuration, productivity, level adjustment, and operability, which were problems of the conventional fittings, are dramatically improved, the cost of the furniture itself is reduced, and a means for fixing to the floor is added. As a result, it is possible to prevent furniture from falling down and to install furniture with added safety.

That is, the board can be easily manufactured by press working and the like, and can be easily attached to the leg frame. Leveling, which has conventionally been difficult, is automatically performed by simply attaching the board to the leg frame. You. Further, in the adjustment by the adjuster, what has conventionally been performed by relying on the feeling can be surely performed while checking the degree of the adjustment, and the operability is greatly improved. Furthermore, the bottom surface of the furniture is easily fixed by using the fixing bracket together, so that it is not necessary to newly install a tool or the like for preventing tilting. Further, specific examples will be described below.

[0010]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a fitting is fixed to a furniture frame and a floor, and FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a state in which the fitting is fixed to a furniture frame and a floor. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the adjuster, FIGS. 4 and 5 are perspective views showing another embodiment of the adjuster, and FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a prior art adjuster.

First, the configuration of the height adjuster of this embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG.
0, which is fixed to the bottom surface and serves as a reference for height adjustment;
Adjuster 2 which is screwed into this substrate 1 and abuts on the floor surface
And a fixing bracket 3 fixed to the floor and connected to a part of the adjuster 2.

As shown in FIG. 3, the board 1 is fixed to the corner of the leg frame 10 so as to cross the sides obliquely.
On both side surfaces 11, a screw hole 11a for fixing the bottom surface 10a of the leg frame 10 with a wood screw (not shown) is formed. In addition, the reference surface 12 has a shelf shape that is one step higher,
It is fitted inside the leg frame 10. At substantially the center of the reference surface 12, a nut 13 for screwing the adjuster 2 is integrally formed.

The adjuster 2 includes a threaded portion 21 having a male thread and a leg portion 22 connected to a lower portion of the threaded portion 21. The leg portion 22 is made of a soft material such as resin because it is in contact with the floor surface. Is formed. At the top of the screw portion 21, a cross groove 21a is formed for fitting the tip of the driver at the time of adjustment described later.

The fixing bracket 3 is composed of two surfaces having different heights, and an upper surface 31 is provided with an insertion hole 31a, which is provided so that the screw portion 21 of the adjuster 2 can be inserted therethrough. I have. Therefore, by inserting the screw portion 21 into the insertion hole 31a, the upper surface 31 is located on the upper surface of the leg portion 22, and the adjuster 2 and the fixing bracket 3 are connected in a relatively movable state. A screw hole 32a for fixing to the floor surface with a wood screw 4 or the like is formed in the lower surface 32, and a plurality of projections 32b are provided to prevent the fixing bracket 3 from rotating by piercing the floor surface. ing.

Next, attachment of the height adjuster of this embodiment will be described. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the substrate 1 is inserted from the bottom of the leg frame 10, the reference surface 12 is fitted inside the leg frame 10, and fixed with wood screws or nails. This is leg frame 1
The same applies to the other corners of 0. With the screw portion 21 inserted through the insertion hole 31a, the screw portion 21 is
Screw into 3. After the positioning of the leg frame 10, the lower surface 32 is fixed to the floor surface with the wood screw 4. When the wood screws 4 are tightened, the projections 32b pierce the floor surface, and the fixture 3 does not move in the horizontal direction.

After fixing the floor on the four corners of the leg frame 10 in the same manner, the leg frame 1 is fixed using a leveler (not shown).
Perform leveling while checking the level of 0. Turn the leg portion 22, determine the approximate height of the adjuster 2 and touch the floor with the floor, and screw the screw driver (not shown) into the cross groove 21a.
And adjust the height of each adjuster 2 while looking at the leveler. When the leg frame 10 is horizontal and there is no play, the adjustment is finished, and furniture (not shown) is fixed on the leg frame 10.

The bottom surface of the adjuster 2 can be selected depending on the type of the floor surface. For example, a concentric groove as shown in FIG. Conversely, as shown in FIG. 5, it is also possible to form a radial groove to make it difficult to rotate. That is, a concentric groove is used for easy adjustment on a floor with extremely poor slippage, and the adjuster is prevented from rotating by a load on a slippery floor.

Further, if a cross-shaped groove for inserting the tip of a screw driver is provided in advance on the bottom surface of the adjuster as shown in FIG. 5, the work of mounting the adjuster can be greatly improved by using an electric screwdriver.

Further, the fixing fitting 3 is provided with the projection 32b for preventing the rotation in the horizontal direction. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The effect can be obtained.

Further, in the above-described installation example, the leg frame 10 is adjusted so as to be horizontal. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is also possible to lower the wall side to enhance the tilting prevention effect. The inventive tool is useful.

[0021]

According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained. (1) Because of high productivity, it can be manufactured at low cost and does not affect the price of furniture. (2) Leveling can be easily performed and installation is simple, so that labor and time can be reduced. (3) The workability of the setting is good, and accurate setting can be easily performed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a fitting is fixed to a leg frame and a floor surface of furniture.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a state in which the fixture is fixed to a leg frame and a floor of furniture.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration of a height adjuster.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the adjuster.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the adjuster.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a prior art height adjuster.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Board 11 ... Side surface 11a ... Screw hole 12 ... Reference surface 13 ... Nut 2 ... Adjuster 21 ... Screw part 21a ... Cross groove 22 ... Leg part 3 ... ... Fixing bracket 31 ... Upper surface 31a ... Insertion hole 32 ... Lower surface 32a ... Screw hole 32b ... Projection 4 ... Wood screw

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A tongue fixture fixed to a leg frame of furniture or the like, and comprising a substrate serving as a reference for height adjustment of the leg frame, and an adjuster screwed to the substrate and abutting against a floor surface. The board is composed of a side surface fixed to the bottom surface of the leg frame and a reference surface located between the side surfaces, and is integrally formed of metal such that the reference surface is higher than the side surface. A height adjuster for furniture or the like, wherein a threaded portion with the adjuster is formed at the center. 2. The fixture according to claim 1, further comprising a fixing member fixed to the floor and connected to the adjuster, wherein said fixing member is provided with a horizontal rotation preventing means. . 3. A leveling tool for furniture or the like according to claim 1, wherein a groove for fitting a tip of a screw driver is formed at the top of the screw portion of the adjuster screwed to the substrate.