JP2003019045A - Furniture - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide furniture for effectively utilizing a limited space and simultaneously coping with a plurality of uses. SOLUTION: An integrated furniture includes a structure in which a self- standing first furniture element 1 constituted so as to have at least a function as a partition by the spread of an elevated surface and a self-standing second furniture element 2 constituted so as to provide a specified function by the spread of a plane are crossed in a plan view and one furniture element is movable relative to the other furniture element in a horizontal direction.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention is particularly applicable to SOHO (S
The present invention relates to furniture suitable for use in the mall office home office or at home.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Regarding existing furniture, generally, one piece of furniture is provided with a single purpose, and the shape and use of the piece of furniture are not designed to be freely changed by the user.

[0003]

On the other hand, in places where space is limited, such as SOHO and homes, there is a limit to the number of pieces of furniture that can be placed in order not to hinder activities. It is also empirically known that it is difficult to change the arrangement of furniture frequently in daily life. That is, it has been impossible to achieve both effective utilization of the limited space and fulfilling various demands of human furniture.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, in the production of furniture in which a user can freely change the shape and the mode of use, each member constituting the furniture can be disassembled, and a connection mechanism between the members can be provided. It is conceivable to incorporate a structure that can change the connection position of each member. However, this method causes a new problem of ensuring structural stability to withstand the use as furniture, and at the same time leads to complicated work for the user, resulting in poor usability of furniture. There was a dilemma. In addition, one piece of furniture cannot be used for a plurality of purposes at the same time, and it cannot be said to be a method directly connected to realizing effective use of a limited space.

[0005]

Therefore, in the present invention, a self-supporting first furniture element configured to perform at least a function as an upright by the spread of the elevation, and a specific function by the spread of the plane. And a structure in which one furniture element is horizontally movable relative to the other furniture element by intersecting in plan view with a second furniture element having independence configured to have It is a piece of furniture. By the above means, one furniture can be used for a plurality of purposes at the same time, and the relative slide of the first furniture element and the second furniture element configures the appearance shape of the furniture, in other words, the furniture. The arrangement of the furniture elements can be easily changed, and the function of the second furniture element protruding from the elevation of the first furniture element can be displayed on the one space side partitioned by the function of the first furniture element. When using the function, it is possible to freely set the area in which the function is used in the plane direction and the direction in which the function is used, so that the limited space can be effectively used. Furthermore, it is possible to make each furniture element that constitutes the furniture of the present invention with emphasis on robustness, and it is possible to achieve both the variability of the usage mode of the furniture and the structural stability. .

A caster is a convenient way to provide sliding movement to furniture elements.

With regard to the plan view intersection of both furniture elements, an opening or notch is provided in a part of the elevation of the first furniture element and a part of the plane of the second furniture element is provided with this opening or It is realized by penetrating the notch.

The second furniture element penetrating the above-mentioned opening or notch has a table-like shape, and the portion corresponding to the top plate thereof is passed through the opening or notch.

In order to realize the opening of the first furniture element in a natural manner, at least one grid-like member is included in the component and this grid window is used as the opening.

It can be said that the function of furniture can be broadly classified into either placing an item or storing an item. Therefore, by providing the above-mentioned first furniture element also with the storage function, it is possible to meet the general demand for furniture of the user.

[0011]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The structure shown in FIG. 1 has a structure in which a multifunctional storage 1 as a first furniture element and a table 2 as a second furniture element intersect in a plan view, and the multifunctional storage 1 slides relative to the table 2. 1 is an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the multi-functional storage 1 is provided with a square opening 11, and the top plate portion 21 of the table 2 penetrates this opening 11. A caster 12 is provided at the bottom, and the multifunctional storage 1 can be smoothly slid using the table 21 of the table 2 as a guide.

Of course, the table 2 may be slidable (for example, by equipping casters),
Further, in that case, the multi-functional storage 1 may not slide and move, and the location may be fixed.

As shown in FIG. 4, the multifunctional storage 1
Has two vertical elements 13 and a plurality of boxes 14 as main components. The vertical element 13 has a lattice shape by providing a plurality of square lattice windows 13a. The box 14 has a rectangular parallelepiped outer shape such that the cross section is a square having the same area as the lattice window 13a of the element 13, and has a hollow square pipe shape.
However, the box 14a does not have a side wall surface perpendicular to the slide movement direction of the multi-function storage 1 (it has a pipe shape in a direction parallel to the slide movement).
And a box 14b in which a side wall surface parallel to the sliding movement direction of the multi-function storage 1 does not exist (a pipe shape is formed in a direction perpendicular to the sliding movement). That is, the lattice window 1 of two facing vertical attachment elements 13
A plurality of boxes 14 penetrate through 3a, and the lattice windows 13a of the respective hanging elements 13 and the side walls of the boxes 14 engage with each other to form a structure as the multi-functional storage 1. One of the lattice windows 13a becomes an opening 11 for realizing a horizontal plane intersection with the table 2. At this time, the box 14 serves as a shelf, and the box 14a
Objects can be stored in and taken out from the slide movement direction of the multi-function storage 1 in the inside and the direction perpendicular to the slide movement direction of the multi-function storage 1 in the box 14b. Therefore, when the user goes to the table 2, a box 14b is provided in the lattice window 13a on the front side, and a box 14b is provided in the lattice window 13a on the back side.
It is better to implement a.

It is also possible to arrange an auxiliary table 15 as shown in FIG. 1 in an opening 11 different from the intersection of the multifunctional storage 1 and the table 2 in plan view. The auxiliary table 15 intersects the multifunctional storage 1 in a plan view and can be relatively slid by the casters 12. The auxiliary table 15 also has a hollow shape similar to the box 14b, and can be used not only as an auxiliary table but also as a storage space or a stool.

The furniture configured as described above is one piece of furniture and can be used for a plurality of purposes at the same time. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the furniture is moved by the relative movement of the multifunctional storage 1 and the table 2. The shape of the appearance, in other words, the arrangement of furniture elements that make up the furniture can be easily changed, and on the one space side partitioned by the function as the attachment of the multifunctional storage 1, approaching from the elevation of the multifunctional storage 1 When using the function of the table to put out,
User Us indicates the usage area and usage direction of the function in the plane direction.
er can be set freely (Fig. 5 (A) and Fig. 5
(B)), thus effectively utilizing the limited space.

When used in a SOHO, the table 2 may be dimensioned to accommodate office work, and instead of the multi-function storage 1, a structure having a function as a compartment may be adopted.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, by implementing the furniture composed of the slidably movable multi-function storage 1 and the table 2 intersecting with the multi-function storage 1 in a plan view, it is one piece of furniture. At the same time, it can be used for a plurality of purposes such as a desk, a storage space, and a partition, and the multifunctional storage 1 can be freely slid and moved according to the occasion, thereby effectively utilizing the limited space. Furthermore, even if each of the multifunctional storage 1 and the table 2 is manufactured with an emphasis on ensuring structural stability sufficient to be used independently, the variability of the usage state of furniture can be achieved by that. Is not damaged.

Since the multi-function storage 1 is equipped with casters, it is not necessary to apply a large force when moving the slide, which is convenient for the user.

The opening 1 provided in the multi-function storage 1
By making 1 a structure through which the table 2 penetrates, it is not necessary for the table 2 to have a complicated shape internally, the degree of freedom in design is secured, and a rise in manufacturing cost is prevented.

Further, in the case of adopting a structure in which the top plate portion 21 of the table 2 penetrates the opening 11 of the multi-functional storage 1, the multi-functional storage 1 also serves as a storage space even under the top plate portion 21. Since it is used, it leads to more effective use of space.

The opening 11 of the multi-function storage 1 utilizes the lattice window 13a of the attachment element 13, which is a component of the multi-function storage 1, and can be realized in a natural form, and the member is specially processed. No need.

In addition, the multi-function storage 1 has both a function as a storage and a storage function,
By cooperating with the function of the table 2, it is possible to meet a general demand for furniture of the user.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described in detail above. In particular, by changing the number of furniture elements that are the constituent elements of the furniture, the function of the furniture that each furniture element is responsible for, and the shape of the intersecting portions of the furniture elements in plan view, various types of furniture elements can be obtained. It is considered possible to design furniture.

Further, instead of the opening 11 having a closed peripheral edge,
Multi-functional storage 1
It is provided on the (first furniture element) and the cutout is provided on the table 2
It goes without saying that even if the furniture is configured so that the (second furniture element) penetrates, the effect as described above can be obtained. In addition, the specific configuration of each unit is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0026]

The present invention is carried out in the form described above, and has the following effects. That is, according to the present invention, the first furniture element having self-supporting property configured to perform at least a function as a vertical member by the spread of the elevation surface and the specific furniture function by the spread of the plane surface. By providing a structure in which the second furniture element having independence intersects with each other in plan view and one furniture element can slide horizontally relative to the other furniture element, Although it is a piece of furniture, it can be used for multiple purposes at the same time.
By the relative movement of the furniture element and the second furniture element, it is possible to easily change the shape of the appearance of the furniture, in other words, the arrangement of the furniture elements that make up the furniture, and by the function as the attachment of the first furniture element. When using the function of the second furniture element that protrudes from the elevation of the first furniture element on the one side of the partitioned space, it is possible to freely set the use area in the plane direction and the use direction of the function. This enables the effective use of limited space. Furthermore, it is possible to make each furniture element that constitutes the furniture of the present invention with emphasis on robustness, and it is possible to achieve both the variability of the usage mode of the furniture and the structural stability. .

By equipping casters on the furniture element to be movable, the user can freely slide it without applying a large force.

In realizing the plan view intersection between the first furniture element and the second furniture element, an opening or a notch is provided in a part of the elevation surface of the first furniture element, and If the structure is such that a part of the plane penetrates this opening or notch, it is not necessary to have a complicated shape in the second furniture element, the degree of freedom in design is secured, and the manufacturing cost increases. It will also prevent.

By making the above-mentioned second furniture element into a table shape so that the portion corresponding to the top plate penetrates the opening or the notch, the first furniture element is provided with a space existing immediately below the top plate. Since it can be used in the form, it enables more effective use of space.

Regarding the above first furniture element, by including at least one lattice-like member in the constituent elements and using this lattice window as the opening, the opening is naturally formed without special processing of the member. It can be realized in various forms, which leads to a reduction in manufacturing costs.

It can be said that the function of furniture can be broadly classified into either placing an item or storing an item. Therefore, by providing the above-mentioned first furniture element also with the storage function, it becomes possible to construct furniture that can meet the general demand of the user in cooperation with the function of the second furniture element.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the same embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the same embodiment.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of essential parts of the same embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an image of how the embodiment is carried out.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Multifunctional storage 11 ... Opening 12 ... Caster 13 ... Attached element 13a ... lattice window 14 ... Box 15 ... Auxiliary table 2 ... table 21 ... Top plate

Continued front page    (72) Inventor Yuko Tako             6-1, 1-1 Minami Oimazato, Higashinari-ku, Osaka             Kuyo Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Shinichi Morita             6-1, 1-1 Minami Oimazato, Higashinari-ku, Osaka             Kuyo Co., Ltd. F term (reference) 3B060 AD05                 3B069 CA03

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A self-supporting first structure configured to perform at least a function as a vertical wall by the spread of an elevation surface.
Furniture element and an independent second furniture element configured to have a specific function by the spread of the plane,
Furniture characterized by being combined so as to be relatively movable in the horizontal direction when crossed in a plan view. 2. Furniture according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the furniture elements is provided with casters. 3. An opening or a notch is provided in a part of an upright surface of the first furniture element, and a part of a plane of the second furniture element penetrates the opening or the notch. The furniture according to 1 or 2. 4. A first furniture element in which a second furniture element penetrating the opening or notch has a table-like shape, and a portion corresponding to a table-shaped top plate is provided with the opening or notch. The furniture of claim 3, which penetrates through. 5. The first furniture element provided with the opening includes at least one lattice-shaped member as a constituent element,
Furniture according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the lattice window is used as an opening. 6. The first furniture element has a storage function,
The furniture according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5.