JP2004209122A - Furniture - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide furniture comprising compact units that can be easily handled for storage, transport, or carrying-in, that can be integrated to form a tough structure, and that provide excellent appearance and usability in an integrated state. <P>SOLUTION: Upper and lower furniture units 10 and 20 are connected by a connection and support member 30 to be integrated. In a connected state, necessary and sufficient strength can be secured. Before connection, each component part of the furniture, especially in an intermediate part between the upper and the lower furniture units 10 and 20 can be separated into fine pieces. When separated, each member composing the intermediate part can be reduced enough to be favorable for storage, transport, and carrying-in. Workability is excellent. Since no structures exist on both sides of an open space part 50 between the upper and the lower furniture units 10 and 20 in the connected state, the open space part 50 can be more widely used. Effective utilization is possible without interference. Usability as furniture is excellent. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to furniture having an open space portion between a furniture upper portion and a lower portion, such as a work space or a place for installing relatively large articles, and is particularly configured by combining a plurality of furniture units in a stacked state. The present invention relates to furniture that is provided with a wide space that is open on the side at a central portion where the connecting members of the upper and lower furniture units are arranged.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Furniture such as cupboards, which are mainly installed in kitchens and dining rooms, are generally divided up and down to increase convenience during storage and transportation, and to improve workability during loading. . Among them, in the case of a furniture such as a counter rack where a certain empty space (open space) is secured in the middle of the furniture in the vertical direction as a part for accommodating a range or a work space, the upper end of the open space Alternatively, the lower end is often divided into upper and lower division positions.
In general, support members are arranged laterally and rearward of the open space in order to secure strength to withstand a load applied from the upper side of the furniture.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Since the conventional furniture is formed as described above, there is a support member of a fixed structure on both sides and the rear of the open space in order to reliably support the weight of the furniture upper side portion and the stored items, In particular, there is a problem that the support members on both the left and right sides interfere with hands and objects when using the open space as a work space or when installing an article such as a range. Further, since the furniture unit to which the support member around the open space is attached is still large, there is a problem that the storage and transportation costs are high and the carrying-in work is still difficult.
[0004]
The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and when storing, transporting, and carrying in, a compact unit can be easily handled, and when integrated, a strong structure can be obtained. The aim is to provide furniture with excellent aesthetics and ease of use.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
Furniture according to the present invention, in a furniture having a predetermined open space portion between a furniture upper part and a lower part and having a multi-stage structure at least in a vertical direction, an upper furniture unit forming the furniture upper part, and a furniture lower part A lower furniture unit, and one or more are arranged in the middle between the upper furniture unit and the lower furniture unit, and the upper side is fixed to the lower surface of the upper furniture unit and the lower side is fixed to the upper surface of the lower furniture unit. A U-shaped connection support member, at least one of a lower surface of the upper furniture unit and an upper surface of the lower furniture unit, and one or a plurality of makeup members covering the upper side and the lower side of the connection support member; The intermediate region sandwiched from above and below is the open space.
[0006]
As described above, in the present invention, the upper and lower furniture units are connected and integrated by the connection support member, and while ensuring the necessary and sufficient strength in the connected state, before the assembly, each component of the furniture, particularly the intermediate between the upper and lower furniture units. The part can be divided finely, and the volume occupied by each member constituting the intermediate part can be remarkably reduced in the divided state, which is convenient at the time of storage, transportation and loading, excellent in workability, and the load from the upper furniture unit. Can be supported only by the connection support members, there is no structure on both sides of the open space between the upper and lower furniture units in the connected state, the open space can be used more widely and effectively used without interference etc., and it is easy to use as furniture Excellent. Further, the connecting portion between the connecting support member and the upper and lower furniture units is covered with the decorative member and is not exposed to the outside, so that the appearance is not spoiled.
[0007]
Further, the furniture according to the present invention, if necessary, the connection support member is disposed by positioning an intermediate portion between the upper side and the lower side near the furniture back, at least one of the decorative members, An intermediate portion of the connecting support member and an empty portion between the upper furniture unit and the lower furniture unit are covered and hidden from the front side of the furniture at a position of the open space near the furniture back.
As described above, in the present invention, at least one of the decorative members covers the intermediate portion of the connection support member positioned closer to the furniture back from the front side of the furniture, and the connection support member is entirely covered with the decorative member covering the front side of the furniture. As a result, the connection support member becomes invisible to the user, and the sense of unity as the furniture is further exhibited, which enhances the aesthetic appearance. The usability of the open space is hardly changed, and the furniture can be effectively used without interference.
[0008]
In addition, in the furniture according to the present invention, as necessary, the decorative member may include an upper portion that covers a lower surface of the upper furniture unit and an upper edge of the connection support member, and an upper surface of the lower furniture unit and a lower edge of the connection support member. The lower part that covers the middle and the part near the back of the furniture that covers the middle part of the connecting support member are integrated into a substantially U-shaped cross-sectional shape, and between the upper and lower furniture units in a state where they are fixed by the connecting support member. Are inserted from the front side of the furniture to cover and hide the connection support member.
As described above, in the present invention, the decorative member is an integral part having a substantially U-shaped cross-sectional shape, and the decorative member can be inserted between upper and lower furniture units in a connected state from the front side of the furniture and disposed at one time, so that the connection support is achieved. It is easy to obtain the hidden state of the fixing support member fixing surface of the members and the upper and lower furniture units, and it is excellent in assembling workability, and a design with a continuous unified feeling without joints etc. from the beginning of the decorative member Given, can improve the aesthetics.
[0009]
Further, in the furniture according to the present invention, if necessary, the upper furniture unit and the lower furniture unit are arranged side by side in a state of being connected by the connection support member, and the decorative member is arranged side by side. The width of the upper furniture unit and the lower furniture unit is substantially equal to the total width of the open space between the upper furniture unit and the lower furniture unit.
As described above, in the present invention, a plurality of sets of upper and lower furniture units in a connected state are arranged side by side, and the width direction dimension of the decorative member is set to a dimension that extends over all the furniture units arranged side by side, and is arranged side by side. By arranging horizontally long decorative members between the upper and lower furniture units, it is possible to secure a wide space that is continuous in the open space partly by the juxtaposition of the upper and lower furniture units. It can be used to improve usability and design, and propose new ways of using.
[0010]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
(First embodiment of the present invention)
Hereinafter, furniture according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the furniture according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a decorative member in the furniture according to the present embodiment, and FIG. FIGS. 4A and 4B are explanatory diagrams of the connected state of the upper and lower furniture units of the furniture according to the present embodiment.
[0011]
In each of the drawings, the furniture 1 according to the present embodiment includes an upper furniture unit 10 forming an upper part of a furniture, a lower furniture unit 20 forming a lower part of the furniture, and two pieces of furniture between the upper furniture unit 10 and the lower furniture unit 20. An upper U-shaped connection support member 30 having an upper side 31 fixed to the lower surface of the upper furniture unit 10 and a lower side 32 fixed to the upper surface of the lower furniture unit 20 to connect the upper and lower furniture units; It is configured to include a decorative member 40 having a substantially U-shaped cross section that is inserted between the lower furniture unit 20 and the lower furniture unit 20 to cover the connection support member 30.
[0012]
The upper furniture unit 10 and the lower furniture unit 20 are well-known units such as an open shelf unit, a cabinet unit, a drawer unit, etc., which are integrally connected to each other in a vertically stacked state as part of furniture to form furniture. Detailed description is omitted. The furniture as a whole has a three-stage structure in which a decorative member 40 is disposed between the upper furniture unit 10 and the lower furniture unit 20.
[0013]
The connection support member 30 is a substantially U-shaped metal body having an upper side portion 31 and a lower side portion 32, and an intermediate portion 33 connecting the upper side portion 31 and the lower side portion 32. This is a configuration that is located closer to and located between the upper and lower furniture units.
The connecting support member 30 has a cross-sectional shape with increased bending rigidity, and has sufficient strength to prevent bending or buckling due to a load applied from the upper furniture unit 20.
It is desirable that the angle formed by the upper side portion 31 and the intermediate portion 33 be 90.5 °. The cross-sectional shape of the connection support member 30 is not limited to the illustrated shape, and may be any shape as long as sufficient bending rigidity can be ensured. The connection support member 30 has a configuration in which a plurality of holes 34 for passing screws for fixing to the upper and lower furniture units 10 and 20 and the decorative member 40 are formed.
[0014]
The decorative member 40 includes an upper portion 41 that covers the lower surface of the upper furniture unit 10 and the upper side 31 of the connection support member 30, and a lower portion that covers the upper surface of the lower furniture unit 20 and the lower side 32 of the connection support member 30. A substantially U-shape in which a middle part 33 of the connection support member 30 and a part 43 closer to the back of the furniture that covers an empty part between the upper furniture unit 10 and the lower furniture unit 20 with respect to the front side of the furniture are integrated. It is configured to be inserted between the upper and lower furniture units 10 and 20 fixed by the connection support member 30 from the front side of the furniture. An intermediate space surrounded by the upper and lower portions 41 and 42 and the rearward portion 43 of the decorative member 40 is the open space portion 50.
[0015]
Next, a furniture assembling process based on the above configuration will be described. Of the loaded units, first, the lower furniture unit 20 is placed at the installation location and held in a state where it is not easily moved. Then, the two connecting support members 30 are placed on the upper surface of the lower furniture unit 20, and the lower side portion 32 and the upper surface are connected. Is firmly fixed with screws or the like.
[0016]
Subsequently, the upper furniture unit 10 is placed on the fixed connection support member 30, and the lower surface of the upper furniture unit 10 and the upper side 31 are fixed. In a state where the upper and lower furniture units 10 and 20 are integrally connected by the connection support member 30, the decorative member 40 is inserted between the upper and lower furniture units 10 and 20 from the front. A groove 47 is formed in advance in the makeup member 40 at a position corresponding to each connection support member 30, and there is no interference with the connection support member 30.
[0017]
When the decorative member 40 is fully inserted, the decorative member 40 is fixed to each of the upper and lower furniture units 10 and 20 or the connection support member 30, and the members are completely integrated. There is no support such as a pillar in the lateral direction of the open space portion 50 surrounded by the decorative member 40, and a wide empty space is secured.
[0018]
As described above, in the furniture according to the present embodiment, the intermediate part between the upper and lower furniture units 10 and 20 has a structure that can be divided into the connecting support member 30 and the decorative member 40 before the assembly, so that each piece of furniture is formed. Since the volume occupied by the members can be reduced, it is convenient at the time of storage, transportation and carry-in, and is excellent in workability. In addition, the load applied from the upper furniture unit 10 can be supported only by the connection support member 30 in the middle portion, and the upper and lower furniture in the connected state can be supported. Since there is no structure on both sides of the open space 50 between the units 10 and 20, the open space 50 can be used more widely, can be effectively used without interference, etc., and is excellent in usability as furniture. Further, since the decorative member 40 is an integral part having a substantially U-shaped cross-section, and the decorative member 40 can be inserted from the front side of the furniture between the upper and lower furniture units 10 and 20 in the connected state, and can be disposed at a time. In addition to the above, the decorative member 40, which is integral from the beginning, is provided with a seamless and unified design without seams and the like, and the appearance can be improved.
[0019]
In the furniture according to the above-described embodiment, the decorative member 40 is configured as an integral substantially U-shaped cross-sectional member that covers the lower surface of the upper furniture unit 10, the upper surface of the lower furniture unit 20, and the connection support member 30 collectively. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the decorative member 40 may be configured so as to be divided into an upper part, a lower part, and an independent part. At the time of storage or transportation before installation, the space is not excessively occupied during loading. Easy to handle.
[0020]
Further, in the furniture according to the above-described embodiment, two connection support members 30 for connecting the upper and lower furniture units 10 and 20 are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Therefore, the number of the connection support members 30 can be appropriately increased or decreased. For example, as shown in FIG. Are arranged in a sufficient number to support the load from the upper furniture unit 10. In this case, the wide and wide upper furniture unit 10 and / or lower furniture unit 20 may be a plurality of small units connected in advance in the horizontal direction and integrally combined.
[0021]
(Second embodiment of the present invention)
A furniture according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 is a front view of the furniture according to the embodiment, FIG. 7 is a side view of the furniture according to the embodiment, FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the furniture according to the embodiment, and FIG. It is a furniture unit connection state explanatory drawing.
[0022]
In each of the drawings, the furniture 1 according to the present embodiment includes an upper furniture unit 10, a lower furniture unit 20, and a connection support member 30, similarly to the first embodiment, but differs from the first embodiment in that In a state where the furniture units 10 and 20 are connected by the connection support member 30, an upper decorative member 44 covering the lower surface of the upper furniture unit 10 and the upper side 31 of the connection support member 30, and an upper surface of the lower furniture unit 20 and the connection support member A lower decorative member 45 covering the lower side 32 of the furniture 30 is provided, and an intermediate portion between the upper and lower furniture units 10 and 20 is opened in the front-rear direction except for the position of the connecting support member 30. is there.
[0023]
The upper decorative member 44 and the lower decorative member 45 are each formed in a substantially plate-like body, and are each similar to the upper and lower portions 41 and 42 of the decorative member 40 in the first embodiment, respectively. A groove is formed in advance at a position corresponding to the upper side portion 31 or the lower side portion 32, and is arranged along the lower surface of the upper furniture unit 10 or the upper surface of the lower furniture unit 20 without interfering with the connection support member 30. It is a mechanism that can be covered.
[0024]
Next, a furniture assembling process based on the above configuration will be described. As in the first embodiment, when the lower furniture unit 20, the connecting support member 30, and the upper furniture unit 10 are connected and fixed while being stacked in this order, the upper makeup covering the lower surface of the upper furniture unit 10 and the upper side 31 of the connecting support member 30. The member 44 and the lower decorative member 45 that covers the upper surface of the lower furniture unit 20 and the lower side 32 of the connection support member 30 are attached and fixed, respectively, and the members are completely integrated. In the lateral direction of the open space 50 surrounded by the upper decorative member 44 and the lower decorative member 45, as in the first embodiment, there is no support material such as a pillar at all, and a wide empty space is secured. . Further, there is nothing other than the connection support member 30 on the furniture back side of the open space portion 50, and the middle part of the upper and lower furniture units 10 and 20 is open in the front-rear direction, and can be used as a counter rack or the like. Expanded.
[0025]
As described above, in the furniture according to the present embodiment, the upper and lower furniture units 10 and 20 are connected and integrated by the connection support member 30 to secure a necessary and sufficient strength in the connected state, and to secure the necessary and sufficient strength before assembly. The constituent parts, especially the intermediate part between the upper and lower furniture units 10 and 20, are made to be finely divideable, and the volume occupied by each member constituting this intermediate part in the divided state can be significantly reduced, so that it is convenient at the time of storage, transportation and loading. In addition to being excellent in workability, the load from the upper furniture unit 10 can be supported only by the connection support member 20 in the middle portion, and the connection support member 30 is provided around the open space 50 between the upper and lower furniture units 10 and 20 in the connected state. Therefore, the open space 50 can be effectively used for various applications from various positions before and after the furniture, and the convenience as furniture is excellent. Further, the upper decorative member 44 and the lower decorative member 45 cover the connecting portion between the connecting support member 30 and the upper and lower furniture units 10 and 20, and are not exposed to the outside, so that the beauty of the furniture is not spoiled.
[0026]
In the furniture according to each of the first and second embodiments, nothing is arranged on the front side and the rear side of the intermediate portion 33 of the connection support member 30 so that the furniture is exposed. The present invention is not limited thereto, and a decorative member that covers only the front part and / or the rear part of the furniture that is exposed to the public of the connection support member 30 may be provided, and the design of the intermediate part 33 of the connection support member 30 is considered. There is no need, and the cost can be reduced by making the connection support member 30 simpler in structure and appearance.
[0027]
(Third embodiment of the present invention)
A furniture according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a front view of the furniture according to the present embodiment.
In FIG. 10, the furniture 1 according to the present embodiment includes an upper furniture unit 10, a lower furniture unit 20, and a connection support member 30, as in the first embodiment. In a state where the furniture units 10 and 20 are connected by the connection support member 30, a plurality of these sets are arranged side by side and fixed integrally, and all of the sets arranged side by side in an intermediate portion between the upper and lower furniture units 10 and 20. The decorative member 46 having a width dimension across the furniture unit is inserted and arranged collectively.
[0028]
Like the decorative member 40 in the first embodiment, the decorative member 46 has a substantially U-shaped cross-sectional shape in which an upper portion, a lower portion, and a rearward portion are connected and integrated. The width dimension in the direction is set to be the same as the total width of the open space 50 between each of the upper furniture units 10 and the lower furniture units 20 arranged side by side. It is configured to be inserted between the lower furniture unit 20 and the front side of the furniture and to be disposed over the plurality of upper and lower furniture units 10 and 20. Like the decorative member 46, the width of the open space portion 50 is widened by the number of the upper and lower furniture units 10 and 20 arranged in parallel.
[0029]
Next, a furniture assembling process based on the above configuration will be described. The lower furniture unit 20 and the upper furniture unit 10 that are paired up and down among the loaded units are connected and fixed via the connection support members 30 as in the first embodiment.
Subsequently, in a state where the upper and lower furniture units 10 and 20 of each set are integrally connected by the connection support member 30, they are arranged side by side in a horizontal direction, connected and fixed, and integrated. Then, the decorative member 46 is inserted and disposed from the front between the upper and lower furniture units 10 and 20 in the juxtaposed state. A groove is formed in the decorative member 46 in advance at a position corresponding to each connection support member 30, and there is no interference with the connection support member 30.
[0030]
When the decorative member 46 is fully inserted, the decorative member 46 is fixed to the upper and lower furniture units 10 and 20 or the connection support member 30, and the members are completely integrated. As in the first embodiment, there is no support member such as a pillar in the lateral direction of the open space portion 50 surrounded by the decorative member 46, and a wide empty space is secured in the lateral direction.
[0031]
As described above, in the furniture according to the present embodiment, a plurality of sets of the upper and lower furniture units 10 and 20 in the connected state are arranged side by side, and all the furniture units in which the width direction dimensions of the decorative member 46 are arranged side by side. Since the decorative member 46 having a horizontally long shape is collectively disposed between the upper and lower furniture units 10 and 20 arranged side by side, the open space portion 50 has an amount corresponding to the arrangement of the upper and lower furniture units 10 and 20. A wide space can be secured continuously in the horizontal direction, and this space can be used for various purposes, and the usability and design can be improved, and a new usage can be proposed.
[0032]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, the upper and lower furniture units are connected and integrated by the connection support member, and while ensuring the necessary and sufficient strength in the connected state, before the assembly, each component of the furniture, especially between the upper and lower furniture units, The intermediate part of the intermediate part can be divided finely, and the volume occupied by each member constituting the intermediate part in the divided state can be significantly reduced, so that it is convenient at the time of storage, transportation and loading, excellent workability, and from the upper furniture unit. Can be supported only by the connecting support member, there is no structure on both sides of the open space between the upper and lower furniture units in the connected state, the open space can be used more widely and it can be effectively used without interference etc. It has the effect of being easy to use. Further, the connecting portion between the connecting support member and the upper and lower furniture units is covered with the decorative member and is not exposed to the outside, so that the aesthetic appearance is not impaired.
[0033]
Further, according to the present invention, at least one of the decorative members covers the intermediate portion of the connection support member located closer to the furniture back from the front side of the furniture, and the connection support member is entirely covered and covered by the decorative member. As a result, the connection support member becomes invisible to the user, the sense of unity as furniture is more pronounced, the appearance is excellent, and the usability of the open space is hardly changed, and the effect that it can be used effectively without interference etc. Have.
[0034]
Further, according to the present invention, the decorative member is formed as an integral part having a substantially U-shaped cross-sectional shape, and the decorative member can be inserted between upper and lower furniture units in a connected state from the front side of the furniture and disposed at one time, so that connection support can be achieved. It is easy to obtain a state in which the fixing support member fixing surface of the member and the upper and lower furniture units is hidden, and it is excellent in assembling workability, and a design with a continuous unified feeling with no joints etc. from the beginning of the decorative member. And has the effect of improving the appearance.
[0035]
Further, according to the present invention, a plurality of sets of the upper and lower furniture units in a connected state are arranged side by side, and the width direction dimension of the decorative member is set to a dimension that spans all the arranged furniture units, and the decorative members are arranged side by side. By arranging horizontally long decorative members between the upper and lower furniture units, it is possible to secure a wide space that is continuous in the open space partly by the juxtaposition of the upper and lower furniture units. It has the effect of being able to improve usability and design, and to propose new usage.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of furniture according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a decorative member of the furniture according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory view of a state where a connection support member is attached to a lower furniture unit of furniture according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory view of a connected state of upper and lower furniture units of furniture according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of another piece of furniture according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a front view of furniture according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a side view of furniture according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of furniture according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a connected state of upper and lower furniture units of furniture according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a front view of furniture according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Furniture 10 Upper furniture unit 20 Lower furniture unit 30 Connection support member 31 Upper side part 32 Lower side part 33 Intermediate part 34 Hole 40, 46 Decorative member 41 Upper part 42 Lower part 43 Backward part 44 Upper decorative member 45 Lower decorative member 47 Groove 50 Open space

Claims (4)

Furniture that has a predetermined open space part between the furniture upper part and the lower part and has a multi-stage structure at least in the vertical direction,
An upper furniture unit forming the furniture,
A lower furniture unit forming the lower part of the furniture,
A substantially U-shaped connection support member that is disposed at one or more positions between the upper furniture unit and the lower furniture unit, and has an upper side fixed to the lower surface of the upper furniture unit and a lower side fixed to the upper surface of the lower furniture unit. When,
At least one of a lower surface of the upper furniture unit and an upper surface of the lower furniture unit, and one or more decorative members covering the upper side and the lower side of the connection support member,
Furniture, wherein an intermediate region sandwiched between the decorative members from above and below is the open space. The furniture according to claim 1,
The connection support member is disposed with an intermediate portion between the upper side and the lower side positioned near the furniture back,
At least one of the decorative members covers an intermediate portion of the connecting support member and an empty portion between the upper furniture unit and the lower furniture unit at a position near the furniture back of the open space with respect to the furniture front side. Furniture to feature. The furniture according to claim 2,
An upper portion that covers the lower surface of the upper furniture unit and the upper side of the connection support member; a lower portion that covers the upper surface of the lower furniture unit and the lower side of the connection support member; and an intermediate portion of the connection support member. A part of the furniture supporting the rear side of the furniture is integrally formed to have a substantially U-shaped cross-sectional shape, and is disposed between the upper and lower furniture units fixed by the connecting support member from the front side of the furniture to be connected and supported. Furniture characterized by covering up. The furniture according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A plurality of sets of the upper furniture unit and the lower furniture unit are arranged side by side in a state of being connected by the connection support member,
The decorative member has a width substantially equal to a total width of an open space between the upper furniture unit and the lower furniture unit arranged side by side, and is disposed between the plurality of upper and lower furniture units arranged side by side. Furniture characterized by being done.

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