JP2003144239A - Table - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a table which can be selectively used in response to various kinds of using embodiments and is suitable for a meeting or the like. SOLUTION: On both using edges 1a in the longitudinal direction of a top board section 1 of this table T, two first expanded sections 7 and indented sections 8 are provided. In this case, the first expanded sections 7 expand to the outside and are expanded sections. The indented sections 8 are located between the first expanded sections 7 and indent to the inside. In addition, on the using edges 1b in the lateral direction, second expanded sections 9 are provided.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a table which is used by a plurality of people and is particularly suitable for meetings and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, a conference table is provided with a top plate portion having a substantially rectangular shape in plan view and having at least two opposing edges as a use edge, so that attendees of the conference face the use edge. It is known to be used while sitting down.

[0003]

[Means to be Solved by the Invention] By the way, as a meeting, for example, a formal meeting in which a representative of each department in a company or a representative of another company is a participant, or in the same department or group There are various modes such as a meeting in which the persons are attendees.

In the former case, it is desirable that the attendees are separated from each other by a certain distance. On the other hand, in the latter case, the attendees are close to each other so that detailed instructions can be transmitted. It is desirable to be done.

However, in the above-described table, the distance between the edges used is substantially constant, and it is difficult to greatly change the distance between the seated attendees. For example, depending on the mode of each meeting. A plurality of the above-mentioned tables may be combined and arranged so as to be abutted against each other, or used alone. In other words, table transportation work and placement work must be performed at each meeting,
It becomes troublesome.

Therefore, it is conceivable to arrange tables according to various conference modes, but this would increase the cost and occupy the place, making management difficult. In reality, there is a demand for a table that can be selectively used according to the situation.

The table that can be selectively used according to the usage mode is not limited to the table used for the conference, and is the same for the tables used for various purposes.

[0008]

That is, the table of the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and is used by a plurality of persons, and at least two opposing sides are used edges. A top plate portion, and at least one of the edges of the top plate portion has a shape that bulges outward.
One or more bulging portions and a concave portion that is located between the two bulging portions and is concave inward are provided on at least one of the edges of the top plate.

With such a structure, the distance between the used edges varies depending on the bulging portion and the recessed portion, so that it is possible to change the distance between the seated persons facing each other. That is, when a large separation distance is desired, the bulging portion is seated, and when a small distance is desired, the distant portion is seated in the recessed portion. In addition, by providing the bulging portion and the recessed portion in this manner, it becomes possible to change the use area depending on the seating position. That is, in the bulging portion, a range having a large depth can be set as a use area,
In the recessed portion, a range surrounding the recessed portion can be set as a use area. It should be noted that one of the edges used may have any shape, for example, one that is arranged so as to be in contact with the wall in the room in a linear shape.

In addition, bulge outward on both edges of the top plate 2
There is also a mode in which three or more bulging portions and concave portions that are located between the two bulging portions and are concave inward are provided so as to correspond to each other. With such a structure, the distance between the facing edges can be further greatly different between the bulging portions and between the concave portions, so that it can be made more effective.

In order to mainly use the bulging portion of such a table, it is desirable to arrange the bulging portion on the corner side of the table.

In order to improve the appearance and to make it difficult for concentrated stress to act on the top plate portion of the table, the bulging portion and the concave portion are formed in opposite partial plan view arc shapes. It is desirable that the bulged portion and the recessed portion form a continuous wave shape.

In order to further improve the usability, it is desirable that the top plate portion is provided with a second bulge portion that bulges outward on at least one of the other sides. That is,
With such a structure, the distance between the adjacent used edges can be made to be spaced apart from each other when the other edges are also used edges, that is, the seated persons can be appropriately separated from each other. Further, the usage area on the usage edge side of the other side can be increased.

In order to bring out the above effects particularly, it is desirable to apply them to a table used in a conference in which various modes can be considered.

[0015]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

The table T shown in the figure is used by a plurality of persons at the time of a meeting, and the table 1 and the table 1 are used.
A leg element 2 attached directly to the.

The top plate portion 1 has a box-like shape including a top plate portion main body 3 and a glass plate 4 which is a transparent plate provided in an opening 31 that opens the internal space S of the top plate portion main body 3. It is a thing.

The top plate main body 3 is provided with a peripheral horizontal wall 31 forming a peripheral portion of the top plate surface and a peripheral standing wall 32 hanging from a lower surface of the peripheral horizontal wall, and a casting surface is exposed on the outer surface. It is integrally molded by the aluminum die cast.
The peripheral horizontal wall 31 and the peripheral standing wall 32 form a box-shaped frame structure with a depth that penetrates the central portion vertically to surround the internal space S, and the internal space S is provided at the upper end of the top plate body 3. The opening 33 for opening the opening is formed. Further, reinforcing bars 34 and 35 are provided so as to bridge the front and rear direction and the left and right direction of the surrounding standing wall 32. In addition, as a mode of exposing the casting surface of the aluminum die-cast to the outer surface, it is possible to directly expose it, or to make it visible through a transparent film, or indirectly through a thin colored coating. May be exposed to. If you want to show it directly,
For example, after removing the burrs from the parting line after cutting the mold, polishing or scraping the surface of the casting at the necessary parts or the whole in order to equalize the texture and appearance of the polished part and other parts. May be In the case of the colored coating, the thickness of the aluminum die-casting texture and metallic coating having a color close to the color of the aluminum material are included in the above-mentioned thin colored coating mode. Note that the leg element 2 described below also exhibits the aluminum die-cast casting surface similarly to the top plate body 3, but the mode is the same.

The peripheral horizontal wall 31 is provided with a top plate outer peripheral surface 31a which is located at an outer peripheral portion of the glass plate 4 and constitutes a top plate surface together with the upper surface 4a of the glass plate 4.

The surrounding standing wall 32 has a double wall structure composed of an outer wall element 321 and an inner wall element 322, and imparts rigidity to the top plate body 3. The outer wall element 321 hangs down along the peripheral edge of the top plate body 3, and is designed to give strength to the peripheral edge portion of the top plate part 1. The inner wall element 322 is provided to have a length that is approximately three times that of the outer wall element 321, and the inner space S surrounded by the inner wall element 322 is provided.
Is a space with depth.

The front-rear reinforcing bar 34 has a support surface 34a for supporting the glass plate 4 by directly contacting the lower end of the glass plate 4 at the upper end thereof, and is provided at a position where the internal space S is divided into about one third. It has been done.

The reinforcing bars 35 in the left-right direction are formed in a channel shape so that wiring can be performed using the groove 351 opening downward. It was installed in.

In the present embodiment, the top plate body 3 is formed by joining two structures 3a having the same shape to each other for the purpose of simplifying the die-cast molding equipment and molding process. I am trying to do it.

More specifically, the side edges of each structure 3a are shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, joint walls 33 extending in the front-rear direction having side end face shapes that substantially match the side view contour shape of the structure 3a are provided, and the side end faces are joint faces 33a.
Specifically, the joint surface 33a has a shape in which a central portion is thicker in the vertical direction, and both front and rear end portions are vertically thinner than the central portion. Then, the structures 3a are joined together by pressing and bringing the joining surfaces 33a, which are substantially flush with each other in the front-rear and up-down directions, into close contact. Each joint surface 33a has
Pipe knock PK at three or more locations separated from each other
Pin insertion holes 331 are provided, pipe knocks PK for positioning the both structures 3a are respectively arranged, and the bolts V inserted into the respective pipe knocks PK are used for tightening connection.

As shown in FIG. 8, the pipe knock PK comprises a pin insertion hole 331 provided in the joint surface 33a and a pipe knock pin P inserted in the pin insertion hole 331. At T, the pin insertion holes 331 are provided at four positions, one pair facing the outside position and the inside position on the joint surface 33a. Then, it is arranged on the upper side in the outer position to give strength to the lifting force of the top plate 1, and is arranged on the lower side in the outer position to withstand the load from above. I am trying. Note that the pin positions of the pipe knock pins P in the four pin insertion holes 331 may be displaced due to processing errors during assembly, but they are pushed in by utilizing the softness of the material (aluminum).

The glass plate 4 is in the form of a flat plate having an equal thickness and has a light-transmitting property. It is to be noted that the term “having a light-transmitting property” means that it allows light to pass therethrough, and may be semi-transparent. In this glass plate 4, the lower surface of the peripheral edge portion 4b is supported by the upward surface of the step portion 36 provided along the inner edge of the outer peripheral surface 31a of the top plate of the peripheral horizontal wall 31, and the upper surface 4a is the outer peripheral surface of the upper plate. It is attached so as to be flush with the surface 31a. The step portion 36 may be covered with a sheet made of a vibration-proof resin. Further, in the present embodiment, the glass plate 4 is made of Mediterranean Blue or Cote d'Azur Blue so as to produce an effect of relieving excessive tension at the conference. It should be noted that the glass plate 4 may be a blue-based color reminiscent of the sea or the sky in order to obtain such an effect.

The leg element 2 is integrally formed by aluminum die-casting with a casting surface exposed to the outside, and has a hollow columnar leg body 21 and an adjuster 22 attached to the lower surface of the leg body 21. It is attached to the convex portion which is the leg attachment portion 5 provided on the top plate portion 1. The leg body 21 is hollow and opens obliquely rearward (front leg) or obliquely forward (rear leg) to hide the inside from the outside. In this way, by making the leg main body 21 hollow, it is possible to reduce the weight and also to provide wiring inside thereof. Also,
In the present embodiment, the leg body 21 is shaped to imitate the shape of an animal (the shape of a cheetah's leg), and is also aimed at the effect of relaxing excessive tension in a meeting. On the other hand, a concave portion (not shown) having a circular cross section is provided at the upper end of each of the leg elements 2, and is located at a corner of the top plate portion 1 between the outer wall element 321 and the inner wall element 323, specifically, By bending the inner wall element 322 inward of the glass plate 4, the leg mounting portion 5 having a circular cross section projected from the lower surface side of the peripheral horizontal wall 33 portion overlapping the glass plate 4 in a plan view, The leg elements 2 are fixed to the top plate portion 1 by fitting the recessed portions and screwing the portions in a portion deviated from the center at two locations.

Further, in the present embodiment, a light emitting diode L as a light emitting means is arranged in the internal space S of the top plate portion main body 3 which constitutes the top plate portion 1. Specifically, a plurality of light-emitting diode L arrangement portions 352 each having a vertically penetrating hole are provided at a plurality of positions of the reinforcing bar 35, and the light-emitting diode L is detachably attached to the light-emitting diode arrangement portion 352. A control box C, which is a power supply device, is provided at both left and right ends of the reinforcing bar 35, and the control box C is attached to either one of them to control the lighting or extinction of the light emitting diode L.

The light emitting diode L includes a socket portion, a light emitting diode body provided on an upper end portion of the socket portion, a glass or plastic cover portion surrounding and protecting the socket portion, and a wiring portion extending from the lower end portion of the socket portion (above). (Not shown) is a general light emitting diode, which has a transparent cover portion and emits white light in the present embodiment. Then, in the present embodiment, by turning on or off the light at the start of the conference or during the conference, the attendees of the conference are caused to feel a sense of tension due to the change of the light environment in front of the glass plate 4. It is aimed at the effect. Further, the wiring portion is provided with the groove 35 of the reinforcing bar 35 which is a wiring guide path.
I will guide you to 1.

The light emitting diode arrangement portion 352 is provided within a range within a predetermined distance from both ends of the reinforcing bar 35 located at the center in the front-rear direction, and has a first bulging portion 7, a concave portion 8, which will be described later.
When seated on any of the second bulging portions 9, it is positioned at the peripheral portion of the use area.

The control box C is an on / off switch ST (FIG. 3) for instructing turning on and off of the light emitting diode L.
It is equipped with. The reinforcing bars 35 are attached to the control box attachment portion CT which is formed by forming a downward U-shaped bent portion at the left and right ends and opening the inner wall element 322. In this embodiment,
The control box C is for lighting the light emitting diode L,
Although only turning off the light is controlled, the amount of light may be adjusted or the light may be turned on periodically.

In the table T configured as described above, in the present embodiment, two opposing sides in the longitudinal direction of the top plate portion 1 are used edges 1a, and two used edges 1a are bulged outward. The first bulging portion 7 as the protruding portion and the first bulging portion 7
And a concave portion 8 which is located between the bulging portions 7 and which is concave inward. Further, the two opposite sides in the lateral direction are used edges 1b, and the second bulging portions 9 are provided on the both used edges 1b.

The first bulging portion 7 has a partial arcuate shape in a plan view outwardly from the use edge 1a of the peripheral horizontal wall 31 to spread a material during a conference, or a notebook personal computer (hereinafter referred to as a notebook type computer). It is swelled to have a size that can secure a sufficient area for placing a personal computer. Further, in the present embodiment, it is arranged so as to be adjacent to the corner portion 1c which is the corner portion of the top plate portion 1, and is used preferentially over the recessed portion 8.

The corner portion 1c is formed in a partial arc shape concentric with the upper end portion of the leg mounting portion 5, and the first bulging portion has a continuous shape to improve the design. At the same time, strength is imparted to the corner portion 1c of the top plate portion 1.

The recessed portions 8 are used edges 1a at the front and rear in the longitudinal direction.
One for each of the above, and the surrounding horizontal wall 3
1 has a partially arcuate shape in plan view from the use edge 1a, and is recessed so that a seated person can fit in the recessed portion 8 together with the chair. The concave portion 8 has a wave shape continuous with the first bulging portion 7.

The second bulging portion 9 is formed by bulging the peripheral horizontal wall 31 from the use edge 1b into the same shape as the first bulging portion 7, and is adjacent to the front and rear corner portions 1c. There is. Also,
The second bulging portion 9 has a continuous wave shape with the first bulging portion 7 due to the corner portion 1c.

Next, the case of using such a table T will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11. In addition,
The tables T shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 are illustrated as being invisible through the glass plate 4.

In this table T, as shown in FIG. 9, the distance D between the front and rear ends of the bulging portion is larger than the distance d between the front and rear ends of the recessed portion 8. Further, when seated on the first bulging portion 7, it is possible to set a range having a larger depth as indicated by UA in the drawing as a use area than when seated on the recessed portion 8, and on the other hand, in the recessed portion 8. When seated, the recessed portion 8 is surrounded by U in the figure.
The range indicated by B can be set as the used area. Also,
When seated on the second bulging portion 9, the range indicated by UC in the drawing can be set as the use area. That is, it is possible to use the respective differences in accordance with various usage modes.

To give a concrete example of use, for example, when representatives of respective departments or representatives of other companies are set as attendees P1 of a conference and the attendees are to be separated from each other by a certain distance, When a large amount of material F and the like is used and a notebook type personal computer NP or the like is placed in front of the person to proceed, as shown in FIG. 10, the attendee P1 of the conference sits on the first bulge 7. The chairperson P2 of the conference sits on the second bulge 9. Then, the material F, the notebook type personal computer NP, and the like are placed in the respective use areas. In the illustrated example, only one of the second bulging portions 9 is used, but it goes without saying that the other second bulging portion 9 may be used at the same time. In addition, for example, even in a conference where the material is widely spread and viewed, the user is allowed to sit on the first bulging portion having a large depth of use.

On the other hand, in the case of use for a meeting, for example, as shown in FIG. 11, attendee P3 of the meeting.
Sits in the recess 8 so that detailed instructions can be transmitted. At this time, if there are many documents,
These are placed in a region UB surrounding the recessed portion 8 shown in FIG.

As described in detail above, the table T of this embodiment is used.
Is a first bulge portion 7 that is two bulge portions that bulge outward on both use edges 1a in the longitudinal direction that face each other, and a concave portion that is located between these first bulge portions 7 and that is concave inward. Because 8 is provided,
It is possible to change the distance between the attendees depending on whether the attendees of the conference are seated on the first bulging portions 7 facing each other or sitting on the recessed portions 8 facing each other. That is,
It is possible to handle a conference in which attendees are desired to be separated from each other and a conference in which attendees are desired to be close to each other to some extent. In addition, it is possible to deal with the case where the material F or the notebook type personal computer NP needs a depth to be placed on the table.

Further, the first bulging portion 7 and the concave portion 8
Are provided so as to correspond to both used edges 1a,
The distance between the used edges 1a between the facing first bulging portions 7 and between the facing concave portions 8 can be changed to a greater extent to effectively use the first bulging portion 7 and the concave portion 8, respectively.
It also provides a neat sitting position for a meeting.

Further, since the first bulging portion 7 is provided so as to be arranged adjacent to the corner portion 1c of the top plate portion 1, the table T is mainly used for the first bulging portion 7. can do.

Further, the first bulging portion 7 and the recessed portion 8 have partial arcuate shapes which are opposite to each other in a plan view, and the first bulging portion 7 and the recessed portion 8 have a continuous wave shape. Since it is formed, it is possible to improve the appearance and prevent the concentrated stress from acting on the top plate portion 1.

In addition, the top plate portion 1 has a use edge 1b in the lateral direction.
Since the second bulging portion 9 having the same shape as the first bulging portion 7 bulging outward is provided, the use edge 1b in the lateral direction can be effectively used, and for example, the chairperson P2 can be seated. Further, the edge 1b in the lateral direction can also be widely used so that the material F or the notebook personal computer NP can be placed.

Further, since the table T is used for a conference having various usage patterns, the effect of proper use can be effectively exhibited.

The present invention is not limited to this embodiment.

For example, the first bulging portion 7 and the concave portion 8 may be randomly provided on the facing edges 1a, respectively.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, two opposite sides of the top plate portion 11 are used edges 11a, and a table T1 having a bulged portion 17 and a recessed portion 18 only on one of the used edges 11a is used. It may be something like.

Further, in the present embodiment, the table is the conference table T, but it may be a table used in restaurants. In the case of such a case, for example, when the number of plates ordered is large and the use area of the top plate surface is large, the customer should be seated on the bulge portion, while the seating area of the opposite seated person should be set. If you order a pan, etc. for which a smaller separation distance is desired, place it in the recess and use it properly. Further, as shown in the figure, an adult may be seated on the bulge, and a child whose hands are short and who cannot reach the back may be seated on the recess. Of course, it may be applied to a dining table for home use.

In addition, the specific configuration of each part is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0052]

The present invention is carried out in the form as described above, and has the following effects.

That is, the table of the present invention is provided with a top plate portion having use edges of at least two opposite sides, and at least one use edge of the top plate portion has a bulging portion that bulges outward.
Since the recessed portion located between the two bulging portions and recessed inward is provided on at least one of the use edges of the top plate portion, when the user sits on the bulging portion and when the user sits on the recessed portion. Depending on the case, the distance between the users can be changed, and the use area thereof can be changed, so that various usage modes can be dealt with.

[Brief description of drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a front view of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a side view of FIG.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of FIG.

FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a top plate body of the present embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a bottom view showing the top plate body of the present embodiment.

7 is a side view taken along line XX in FIG.

8 is an end view of YY in FIG.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a used area of a table in the present embodiment.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory view showing the same usage example.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of use.

FIG. 12 is a plan view showing another embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1, 11 ... Top plate 1a, 11a ... Used edge 1c ... Corner part (corner part) 7, 17 ... Swelling portion (first swelling portion) 8, 18 ... Recessed part 9 ... second bulge T, T1 ... table

   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued front page    (72) Inventor Haruki Kaito             2-30-22 Jingumae Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Villafu             Resuka 302 Kaito Office (72) Inventor Tatsuyuki Yoshii             1-11-7 Akiya, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture             Love II-202 Racing Co., Ltd.             In Love International F-term (reference) 3B053 NN02 NP01 NP04 RA01

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A top plate part for use by a plurality of persons, comprising a top plate part having at least two opposing sides as a use edge,
At least one of the used edges of the top plate has a bulged portion that bulges outward and a recessed portion that is located between the two bulged portions and is recessed inward. A table characterized by being provided. 2. A top plate part which is used by a plurality of people, and which has at least two opposing edges as a use edge,
Two or more bulging portions that bulge outward and concave portions that are located between the two bulging portions and that dent inward are provided correspondingly to both use edges of the top plate portion. Table to do. 3. The table according to claim 1, wherein a bulge portion is arranged at a position adjacent to a corner portion of the top plate portion. 4. The bulging portion and the recessed portion each have a partially arcuate shape in a reverse plan view, and the bulging portion and the recessed portion form a continuous wave shape. The listed table. 5. The table according to claim 1, wherein the top plate portion is provided with a second bulge portion bulging outward on at least one side of the other sides. 6. The table according to claim 1, which is used for a conference.