JP2001314242A - Desk with arm rest - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a desk with an arm rest constituted to reduce fatigue by allowing a user to handle a mouse with his or her elbow resting on the desk used for the operation of a personal computer or the like as well as leaning thereon. SOLUTION: A drawer box 13 is provided in a freely put-in/out manner below a lower top plate 1 of this desk, and an arm rest 12 is slidably fitted onto the pulled-out box 13.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a desk having armrests so as to reduce fatigue when operating a personal computer.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 7 shows a concrete example of a conventional personal computer desk. As shown in FIG.
And a lower top plate (b). Upper top plate (a)
Has a computer body (c) and a display (d) mounted on it, and a lower board (b) has a keyboard (e) and a mouse (f). The upper table (a) is the same height as a general office desk table, and the lower table (b) on which the keyboard (e) and the mouse (f) are placed is at a slightly lower position.

[0003] Because it is a personal computer desk, a keyboard
(E) and the mouse (f) are placed slightly lower than the general office desk top for convenient operation, and the lower top
(B) has a slidable structure. The lower tabletop (b) is stored under the upper tabletop (a), and when using a computer, the chair is seated at least as long as the keyboard (e) is placed on it. Has to retreat backwards by that much. If a plurality of computer desks are arranged side by side in the rear, a space that does not hinder moving the chair backwards is required in advance.

[0004] When there is extra space in a large office, a general office desk having the height of an upper tabletop and a personal computer desk having a height of a lower tabletop may be used as a pair. In an ordinary office, it is impossible to spatially use the personal computer desk shown in FIG. 7, and the personal computer operation and office work are performed at the same desk.

[0005] On the other hand, a lower top plate (b) lower than a general desk top plate is provided for easy operation of a personal computer. However, when a mouse required for operating the personal computer is further handled, a desk as shown in FIG. Then the elbow is always in a floating state. Operating with your elbows lifted for a long period of time will add to your fatigue even above the height of the keyboard.

[0006]

As described above, the conventional personal computer desk has the above-mentioned problems. The problem to be solved by the present invention is this problem, and a desk is provided which is configured so as to reduce fatigue even when a personal computer operation is performed for a long time. Of course, the present invention is not limited to a desk dedicated to a personal computer, but also covers a general office desk.

[0007]

The desk of the present invention is provided with armrests at one or both corners on the near side of the top plate, and the mouse can be operated by placing the armrests on the armrests. ing. The armrest of the present invention is not fixed to the top plate, but has a structure in which it can slide along the front side edge of the top plate, so that it can be moved to a position where the mouse can be most easily operated, and the body leans on the armrest. It can be applied to the side of the body so that it can be hung. The armrests may then be removable, hung down, or housed under the top plate so that they are not in the way when not needed.

On the other hand, in the case of a desk dedicated to a personal computer, the armrest is slidably attached to the edge of the lower top plate. This lower top plate is provided at a position lower than the top plate of a general desk, and an upper top plate is slidably attached above the lower top plate at least with an interval larger than the height of the keyboard, and further above the upper top plate. Has a display stand on which a display is placed while leaving a predetermined space. Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0009]

1 to 3 show an embodiment of a personal computer dedicated desk according to the present invention. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a lower top plate, 2 denotes an upper top plate, and 3 denotes a leg. The upper top plate 2 is provided above the lower top plate 1, and the lower top plate 1 is provided with the legs 3 as a part of the desk body. Although fixed to the upper end, the upper table 2 can be slid out. The support legs 4, 4 stand upright at predetermined intervals on the lower top plate 1, and can slide along guides 5, 5 provided on the support legs 4, 4.

A predetermined space 6 is provided between the upper table 2 and the lower table 1, and a display stand 7 is provided above the upper table 2 with a predetermined space 8. The lower top plate 1, the upper top plate 2, and the display base 7 are parallel to each other, a display 9 is placed on the display base 7, and a keyboard 10 is placed on the lower top plate 1.

As is apparent from FIG. 3, the keyboard 10 is placed on the near side of the lower top plate 1, but if the upper top plate 2 is slid and pulled out, it is located above the keyboard 10. Thus, the keyboard 10 is covered. Here, the height of the upper top plate 2 is the same as that of a general office desk, and the height of the lower top plate 1 is a convenient height for operating the keyboard 10.

Therefore, the upper table 2 can be pulled out without moving the keyboard 10, and general office work can be performed using the upper table 2. Of course, it is not necessary to move the chair backward at this time. An appropriate space is provided between the upper table 2 and the display stand 7.
It is possible to store it by pushing it while leaving necessary documents etc.

FIG. 2 shows a state in which the upper table 2 is pulled out. The edge 11 of the upper table 2 is guided so as to slide to the vicinity of the edge of the lower table 1, and the upper table 2 is used. For easy paperwork. In the figure, reference numeral 12 denotes an armrest, and the armrest 12 is
And on the same plate. The armrest 12 can place the elbow when operating the mouse of the personal computer, and is less fatigued than when the operation is performed by lifting the elbow.

The armrest 12 forms the same plane as the lower top plate 1 and can be slid so as to change its position, so that the body can lean not only on the armrest but also on the body. That is, if the user is in close contact with the armpit while sitting on a chair, the body can be leaned on the armrest, and the mouse can be operated by further arming the armrest. .

The armrest 12 is used in the state shown in FIG. 2. When the armrest 12 is not used, the armrest 12 protrudes forward from the lower top plate 1 and may be obstructive. It is possible to adopt a structure that can be freely taken in and out, such as detaching, hanging down, or storing it under the lower top plate 1.

FIG. 4 shows an embodiment in which the armrest 12 is detachable. The drawer box 13 has at least two slide bars 1
The drawer box 13 is attached to the front end of each of the drawers 7 and 17, and the drawer box 13 is housed below the lower top plate 1. As shown in FIG. The armrest 12 is attached to the drawer box 13 as shown in FIG. The drawer box 13 has a certain length in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the drawing, and has slide fittings 14a,
14b. The armrest 12 can move along the slide fittings 14a, 14b by extending the guides 15a, 15b downward on both sides to sandwich the drawer box 13.

Although not shown in FIG. 4, the armrest 12 is provided with a lock device so that it can be fixed so as not to move at a predetermined position. The simplest locking device is that if tooth shapes such as racks are formed on the front side edge 11 of the lower top plate 1 and the rear side edge 16 of the armrest 12, which are to abut each other, these tooth shapes are suitable at appropriate positions. The armrest 12 is locked so as not to move.
Therefore, the body does not lean on the armrest.

FIG. 5 shows a case in which the armrest 12 is hung down so that it can be lifted to the same surface as the lower top plate 1 and placed on the drawer box 13 when used. Sliding hinge 1 on the lower surface of lower top plate 1
The armrest 12, which is attached to a hinge 18 and hangs downward as shown in FIG. 8B, can be swung and lifted as shown by a dotted line in FIG. (a) is a case where the drawer box 13 is pulled out from the lower top plate 1 and the armrest 12 is placed thereon, and the armrest 12 can slide in a direction perpendicular to the paper surface. The hinge 18 is provided with rollers 19, 19 as shown in an enlarged view in FIG. 3C, and is slidable together with the armrest 12 in a direction perpendicular to the paper surface.

Here, the drawer box 13 can be pulled out together with the slide bars 17 and 17 toward the front side of the lower top plate 1 in the same manner as in the embodiment shown in FIG. 12 can be listed. Drawer box 13
The armrest 12 mounted on the drawer box 13 is supported by the slide receiver 21 on the near side, and the rear side is supported directly on the side piece 20 of the drawer box 13. Being slide. Here, the slide receiver 21 is slidable by a slide fitting attached to a side piece of the drawer box 13, and a slide fitting is also provided at an upper end of the rear side piece 20 of the drawer box 13. Also in this case, the armrest 12 has a lock device that stops at a predetermined position and does not move.

FIG. 6 shows still another embodiment. The armrest 12 shown in this embodiment has a structure that can be stored under the lower top plate 1. A box 22 is provided on the lower side of the lower top plate 1, and the box 22 can store the armrest 12 and the receiving bars 23, 23 on which the armrest 12 is mounted on the tip. The box 22 is mounted on slide fittings 24, 24 and is slidable in a direction perpendicular to the paper surface.
At the same time, the armrest 12 and the receiving bars 23, 23 can move.

The box 22 has a U-shaped cross section, and a guide groove as shown in the figure is provided on both sides thereof, and pins 25, 25 are fitted in the guide groove. Pin 25,
Numeral 25 is attached to both receiving bars 23, 23 to which the armrest 12 is attached, protrudes to both sides, and can be fitted and moved in the guide groove. (a) is a case where the armrest 12 is arranged at a predetermined position, and forms the same plane as the lower top plate 1. (b) is a case where the armrest 12 is slightly pulled forward, and a gap is formed between the armrest 12 and the front side edge 11 of the lower top plate 1. The guide groove is formed by a horizontal groove 26 and L-shaped grooves 27, 27 rising upward from the horizontal groove 26.

FIG. 3C shows a case where one of the pins 25 is dropped into the horizontal groove 26, and FIG.
It shows the case where it was dropped to. Armrest 12 in this state
Is pressed, the receiving bars 23, 23 and the armrest 12 are stored in the box 22. If you do not need the armrest 12
It is stored in the box 22 as shown in (e), pulled out as needed as shown in (d), and lifted along the L-shaped grooves 27, 27, pressed and arranged as shown in (a). .

As described above, the desk of the present invention is provided with an armrest, and the armrest is slidable. In the case of a personal computer desk, a lower top plate operated by placing a keyboard and the lower plate are provided. It has an upper tabletop that can be slid and pulled out above the top panel, and further, a table on which a display is mounted is provided on the upper tabletop,
The following effects can be obtained.

[0024]

Since the desk of the present invention has an armrest on the top plate, fatigue can be reduced by leaning the upper body of the body on the armrest while sitting on the chair. In addition, the posture during work can be stabilized. For example, if a mouse operation is performed for a long time while armrests are performed, fatigue is less than in a conventional desk without armrests. The armrest can be slid, can be moved to the side while sitting in a chair, and can be placed at the most suitable position for armrest.

On the other hand, a desk configured exclusively for a personal computer has a lower top board on which a keyboard is placed as a desk body, and is provided so that the upper top plate can slide above the lower top board. The board can be pulled out for office work. At this time, the keyboard placed on the lower top plate remains as it is, and even if the upper top plate is pulled out, the edge thereof is almost the same as the front side edge of the lower top plate, and there is no need to retreat the chair. Therefore, personal computer operation and office work can be performed at one desk, and the office space can be used effectively.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a personal computer desk according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a personal computer dedicated desk of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a personal computer dedicated desk of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a mounting structure of an armrest.

FIG. 5 is a mounting structure of an armrest.

FIG. 6 shows an armrest access structure.

FIG. 7 is a conventional personal computer dedicated desk.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Lower top plate 2 Upper top plate 3 Leg 4 Support leg 5 Guide 6 Space 7 Display stand 8 Space 9 Display 10 Keyboard 11 Edge 12 Armrest 13 Drawer box 14 Slide bracket 15 Guide 16 Edge 17 Slide bar 18 Hinge 19 Roller 20 Side piece 21 Slide holder 22 Box 23 Receiving rail 24 Slide bracket 25 Pin 26 Horizontal groove 27 L-shaped groove

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. An office desk comprising an armrest on one or both sides of a top plate, wherein the armrest is slidable along an edge of the top plate. 2. The desk provided with an armrest according to claim 1, wherein the armrest is slidably mounted on a drawer box which is housed under the top plate and can be taken in and out. 3. A drawer box which is housed under the top plate and can be taken in and out, and an armrest is swingably mounted on a hinge slidably provided below the top plate, and the drawer box is pulled out. An armrest is slidably mounted on the drawer box.
Desk with stated armrests. 4. A box having a U-shaped cross section is slidably provided below the top plate, and a horizontal groove and an L-shaped groove rising from the horizontal groove are formed in the box, and the box is fitted and moved. 2. A desk provided with an armrest according to claim 1, further comprising a receiving bar projecting pins formed on both sides thereof, wherein an armrest is attached to a tip portion of the receiving bar. 5. A desk for operating a personal computer,
It has a lower top plate on which the keyboard is placed at a position lower than the general desk top plate, and an upper top plate is slidably mounted above the lower top plate at least with an interval larger than the height of the keyboard, and further above the upper top plate Provide a display stand on which a display is placed leaving a predetermined space, while having an armrest on one or both sides of the lower top plate, the armrest is slidable along the edge of the lower top plate. Desk with armrests characterized by being.