JP2005103021A - Chair - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a chair with a small table facilitating the sitting/standing and allowing a person to do work such as note-taking. <P>SOLUTION: The chair is installed with a side table 5 on a side of a seat 3 at a height position where a sitting person can rest the elbows. The side table 5 is long in the front/rear and so disposed as to overhang to the front side. The sitting person can thus easily take a lateral posture with his/her legs inserted in a space under the seat 3. The upper face of a backrest 4 is a flat surface with a height same as that of the side table 5 and an article such as a bag can be put on the flat surface. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a chair. The chair includes a sofa.

  There are various types of chairs, but the relationship between the seat and the leg is classified into a swivel chair in which the seat is rotatably attached to the leg column and a non-rotating chair in which the seat is fixed to the leg. The The swivel chair is often used as a set with a desk, but it can be said that the non-rotary chair is often installed independently on a floor such as a waiting room or a meeting room.

  By the way, in the past, each staff member had a dedicated desk, but for those who have very little time to use their own seats, such as most salesmen, they are called non-territorials or free addresses that do not have their own seats. The system is spreading.

  In these types of office usage by non-territorial method and free address method, using only a chair as a seat to be used for a meeting at the time of leaving the office, etc., saves space compared to using a table and chair as a set. It can be used effectively.

  However, the staff does not come to the office and simply sit on the chair, and in most cases, it is common to do some work, such as taking notes or operating a notebook computer or form terminal. It is also convenient to be able to place drinks on the side during business meetings and meetings. For this reason, it is convenient to have a small table.

  On the other hand, Patent Document 1 (Design Gazette No. 1028794) discloses a sofa-type chair provided with a small table of a horizontal turning type, and it can be said that using this chair is convenient for writing and the like. .

  In the said patent document 1, the small table is arrange | positioned at the near side of the seat. However, in this case, there is a problem that the table becomes a hindrance when taking and taking a seat and the seat and the seat are troublesome. Further, since the table must be attached to the legs so as to turn horizontally, there is a problem that the structure of the entire chair is complicated.

  This invention makes it a subject to improve such a present condition.

  The chair according to the invention of claim 1 includes a seat fixed to the leg and a backrest provided at the rear part of the seat, and the seated person has an elbow at a position on the left or right side or both sides of the seated person. A side table having a width that can be used for a notebook computer or taking notes is arranged at a height that can be applied.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the side table is long in the front-rear direction, and the rear end extends to the back surface of the backrest, while the upper surface of the backrest is the same or substantially the same height as the upper surface of the side table. Furthermore, the upper surface of the backrest is formed as a flat surface having a hardness and a front / rear width capable of placing the article in a stable state.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect, the side table extends long in the front-rear direction, and the side table is supported by the support means in an overhang shape so as to project forward, so that the seated person can The foot is allowed to enter under the table.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to third aspects, the side table is attached to a main body portion composed of a seat, a back, and a leg so as not to be separated, or the main body portion. Removably attached to.

  According to the present invention, since the side table that can perform various operations and place objects can be used, the space can be used effectively, and the side table can also be used as an elbow rest (or an elbow) The structure can be simplified even though it is a chair with an armrest function.

  Further, since the side table is disposed on the side of the seated person, the side table does not interfere with the person's seating. For this reason, usability is much better.

  If it comprises like Claim 2, since the upper surface of a backrest can be utilized as a mounting space of articles | goods, space can be used still more effectively. Further, since the upper surface of the backrest and the upper surface of the side table are continuously L-shaped in plan view, the design is neat.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the seat occupant has an advantage that the user can easily operate the personal computer or the form terminal because his / her legs can enter the lower side of the side table to easily take a horizontal posture. In addition, when a plurality of chairs are installed side by side to perform negotiations, meetings, etc., it is excellent in that there is no unnaturalness because it can take a posture opposite to the opponent.

  The side table may be fixed to the main body inseparably, or may be detachable. In the case of the detachable type, if the side table is provided with its own leg means so as to be able to stand on the floor, the installation position of the side table can be changed to either the left or right side of the seat, so the convenience can be further improved.

  Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(1). First embodiment (FIGS. 1 to 3)
1 to 3 show the first embodiment. 1 is a perspective view, FIG. 2A is a partially broken side view, FIG. 2B is a partial side sectional view, and FIG. 3 is a partially broken front view.

  The chair includes a leg 2 with casters 1, a square-shaped seat 3 fixed to the leg 2, a backrest 4 disposed at the rear of the seat 3, and a longitudinal longitudinal side disposed above the side of the seat 3. Table 5 is provided. The side table 5 is arranged at a height at which a seated person can put his elbows, and the rear end surface of the side table and the rear end surface of the backrest 4 are aligned so as to form the same surface.

  The front and rear legs 2 are integrally connected by the upper horizontal portion 2a, but may be independent from each other. Needless to say, the leg 2 can adopt various modes. The caster 1 is not necessarily provided.

  The seat 3 is formed in a hollow shape by a synthetic resin or the like, and a cloth is stretched on the surface thereof. The seat 3 may be made of plywood, or a cushion material may be stretched on the upper surface. In the present embodiment, the front portion of the seat 3 is a downward portion 3a inclined forward at a loose angle, and a standing portion 3b inclined backward at a loose angle is integrally provided at the rear portion of the seat 3.

  A support frame 6 made of metal pipe is attached to the standing portion 3 b of the seat 3, and a backrest 4 is attached to the support frame 6. The left and right ends of the support frame 6 extend from the front surface of the upright portion 3b of the seat 3 to the near side, and are horizontally long connecting the first horizontal portion 6a extending in the front-rear direction and the rear ends of the left and right first horizontal portions 6a. And a second horizontal portion 6b.

  The backrest 4 is formed in a hollow shape by a synthetic resin or the like, and a cloth is stretched on the front surface thereof. The backrest 4 is formed in a side face shape with a rearwardly inclined base portion 4a and an upper plate portion 4b extending rearward from the upper end thereof. Therefore, the upper surface of the backrest 4 is placed with an article of a certain size. It has a flat surface.

  Then, the lower surface of the rear end portion of the upper plate portion 4 b in the backrest 4 is attached to the second horizontal portion 6 b of the support frame 6 with a bearing member 6 c. For this reason, the backrest 4 can be flipped up and rotated around the second horizontal portion 6 b of the support frame 6. In addition, various aspects, such as attaching to the 2nd horizontal part 6b of the support frame 6 with a hinge, can be employ | adopted as an attachment structure for flipping up and rotating the backrest 4. FIG.

  In a state where the backrest 4 is tilted forward, the backrest 4 is held in a stable posture by the upper plate portion 4b being supported by the first horizontal portion 6a of the support frame 6. On the other hand, when the backrest 4 is turned up and turned, the rear end of the upper plate portion 4b comes into contact with the upright portion 3b of the seat 3 from above and the upright posture is maintained. The backrest 4 may be made of plywood, or a cushion may be stretched on the front surface of the base portion 4a.

  The rear part and the standing part 3b of the seat 3 are formed so as to open the notch part 8 so as to open rearward with a width smaller than that of the backrest 4 between the upper ends of the left and right standing parts 3b. 7, the front end and the rear end of the net 9 are respectively fixed to the inner surface of the front side of the notch 8 and the bar 7, thereby forming an article storage portion 10 at the rear portion of the seat 3. .

  Accordingly, when the backrest 4 is flipped up and rotated, the article storage unit 10 opens widely, and various articles 11 such as bags and outerwear can be taken in and out. This is convenient. As shown as a modified example in FIG. 2C, the rear end of the net 9 may be attached to the second horizontal portion 6 b of the support frame 6. It is also possible to use cloth instead of the net 9.

  The side table 5 is hollow and has a structure in which a cross is stretched on the surface. The rear part is fixed to the support frame 6 and the part slightly rearward is supported by the seat 3 with a hollow column 12. The support 12 is provided with a connector having a power outlet 13 and a communication connection port 14.

  The side table 5 has a lateral width that allows the laptop computer 15 to be placed on the upper surface. Specifically, it can be said that the side table 5 is preferably about 200 to 300 mm. Further, the upper surface of the side table 5 and the upper surface of the backrest 4 are aligned so as to form the same surface.

  As can be understood from the above description, the side table 5 can be used for various operations such as personal computer operation and writing, or placing documents and drinks on the side table 5. Can be used for applications. Of course, the side table 5 can also be used as an armrest. And since the side table 5 is arrange | positioned on the right-and-left outer side of a seated person, it does not become a hindrance to a person's taking-off and seating at all, and convenience is good.

  Further, since the side table 5 protrudes so as to overhang toward the front side, the seated person can enter his / her foot into the space below the side table 5. For this reason, it is possible to easily take a horizontal posture, and it is possible to perform operations and negotiations with the personal computer 15 with a reasonable posture.

  Furthermore, since the upper surface of the backrest 4 is a wide flat surface, various articles such as bags can be placed, which is extremely convenient. Moreover, since the upper surface of the side table 5 and the backrest 4 is the same surface, an article can be placed in a state straddling both, and this surface is also easy to use.

  Forming the storage portion 10 that is opened and closed by the backrest 4 as in the present embodiment is more convenient because the article can be stored in a hidden state. Further, if the support 12 is provided with a connector such as an outlet 13 or a communication connection port 14, it is convenient to use an electric / electronic product such as a personal computer.

  Note that the connector such as the outlet 13 is not necessarily provided on the support column 12, and is provided on the lower surface or side surface of the side table 5, or on the lower surface or side surface of the seat 3, as indicated by a one-dot chain line in FIG. You may provide in the front surface of the standing part 3b in the seat 3, etc. In any case, it is preferable to arrange the connector such as the outlet 13 in a state hidden by the side table 5 for the sake of aesthetics and plug protection. Further, if the side table 5 is attached to the support frame 6 and the receiving member such as the support so as to be rotatable or detachable, there is an advantage that the plug can be easily inserted and removed.

  Further, when the downward portion 3a is formed at the front end of the seat 3 as in the present embodiment, it is balanced with the upright portion 3b of the seat 3 and is refreshed in design, and a profound feeling like a sofa is created. There are advantages.

(2). Second embodiment (FIGS. 4 to 6)
4 to 6 show a second embodiment. 4 is a perspective view, FIG. 5 is a plan view, and FIG. 6 is a partial perspective view of a modification.

  This embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the side table 5 is arranged so as to protrude outside the seat 3. In this embodiment, the side table 5 is fixed to the seat 3 or the leg 2 via a bracket 17 as an example of a support means. By making the bracket 17 detachable with respect to the seat 3 and the legs 2, the side table 5 can be detachable as a result.

  Various forms of the bracket 15 can be set. The shape may be L-shaped as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, or may be formed in a plate shape as shown in FIG. In the case of FIG. 6, the side table 5 is a plane and partially overlaps the side table 5.

  If the side table 5 is arranged so as to protrude from the outside of the seat 3 as in this embodiment, the seat 3 does not get in the way when a person makes his / her feet enter the lower side of the side table 5, so that it is excellent in terms of usability. I can say that. The corner portion of the seat 3 may be formed in a plane view shape so that a seated person can easily take a horizontal posture.

  As shown in FIG. 4, when a chair with a specification in which the side table 5 is arranged on the left side of the seat 3 and a chair with a specification on the right side are arranged side by side, the two side tables 5 spread in a single plate shape. Therefore, it is particularly convenient for business negotiations and meetings.

(3). Third embodiment (FIGS. 7 to 9)
7 to 9 show a third embodiment. 7 is a front view, FIG. 8 is a partially cutaway side view, and FIG. 9 is a plan sectional view taken along the line IX-IX in FIG.

  In this embodiment, the side table 5 includes a leg device 20 having a pedestal 18 and a base 19 so that the side table 5 can stand on the floor. The pedestal 18 has a forward inclined posture. This is to make it easier for a seated person to put his / her foot under the side table 5.

  A vertically long pin-shaped locking body 22 is arranged at a vertical halfway height position of the leg column 18 with the bracket 21 being distributed to the left and right, while the upper horizontal portion 2a of the leg 2 in the seat 3 The receiving member 23 is provided in which the locking body 22 is fitted by movement from the front side (the receiving member 23 may be provided on the seat 3). As shown by a one-dot chain line in FIG. 9, the locking body 22 can be fixed to the receiving member 23 with a screw-type pressing plate 24.

  At the rear end of the side table 5, a lateral projection 25 on which the upper plate portion 4b of the backrest 4 is placed is provided. You may comprise so that the horizontal protrusion 25 and the upper-plate part 4b of the backrest 4 may fit from an up-down direction. Various other combinations can be adopted as the locking means for engaging and disengaging the side table 5 with the main body of the chair. For example, an upward concave receiving portion may be provided in the main body portion, while a downward locking portion may be provided in the leg device of the side table 5, and the locking portion may be fitted into the receiving portion from above.

  In this embodiment, the side table 5 is detachable with respect to the main body, and since it is self-supporting on the floor, the left and right can be easily replaced. Moreover, since it can also be used independently, the usage aspect of installing between two chairs arrange | positioned facing each other can also be taken, for example.

  In this embodiment, the backrest 4 is attached to the upright portion 3b of the seat 3 with a horizontal shaft 27 via a bracket 26 facing rearward. Although not shown, stopper means for maintaining a stable posture is provided on the standing portion 3 b of the seat 3.

(4). Fourth embodiment (FIG. 10)
In 4th Embodiment shown in FIG. 10, the side table 5 is made into the form completely independent from the main-body part. As shown by the one-dot chain line in FIG. 10, the back panel 28 can be detachably attached to the chair. The back panel 28 can take various forms, for example, a translucent screen is stretched over the frame.

(5). Fourth embodiment (FIG. 11)
In FIG. 11, this is applied to a chair for two people. (A) is a plan view, (B) is a front view, and (C) is a side view. The type is not limited to two seats, and three or more people can sit down. In the case of a chair on which a plurality of people are hung, it is possible to provide a partition 29 as shown by a dashed line in (A).

(6). Fifth embodiment (FIGS. 12 to 14)
FIG. 12 also shows a chair for two people, but in this embodiment, a person is seated on both sides of the side table 5. Further, the height of the backrest 4 is higher than that of the side table 5.

  In this embodiment and other embodiments, the planar shape of the side table 5 may be a simple rectangle as shown in FIG. 14A, or the tip portion is formed in an arc shape as shown in FIG. May be. Of course, other shapes may be used.

The perspective view of 1st Embodiment, (A) is the figure of the state which fell the backrest, (B) is the figure of the state which raised the backrest. (A) is a partially broken side view, (B) is a partial sectional side view. It is a partially broken front view. It is a perspective view of 2nd Embodiment. It is a top view. It is a fragmentary perspective view of a modification. It is a front view of 3rd Embodiment. It is a partially broken side view. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line IX-IX in FIG. 7. It is a perspective view of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows 5th Embodiment. It is a front view of 6th Embodiment. It is a side view of 6th Embodiment. It is a top view of a side table.

Explanation of symbols

2 legs 3 seats 4 backrest 5 side table 6 support frame 10 storage section 12 support

Claims (4)

It is equipped with a seat fixed to the leg and a backrest provided at the rear part of the seat, and at a height at which the seated person can put his elbow on the left or right side or both sides of the seated person. A side table with a horizontal width that allows you to use a computer and take notes, is arranged,
Chair. The side table is long in the front-rear direction, and the rear end extends to the back of the backrest, while the upper surface of the backrest is set to the same or substantially the same height as the upper surface of the side table, and further, the upper surface of the backrest. Is formed on a flat surface having a hardness and a front-rear width capable of placing the article in a stable state.
The chair according to claim 1. The side table extends long in the front-rear direction, and by supporting the side table in an overhanging manner so as to project forward by the support means, it is possible for the seated person to enter his / her feet below the side table. ,
The chair according to claim 1 or claim 2. The side table is detachably attached to a main body portion composed of a seat, a back, and a leg, or is detachably attached to the main body portion.
The chair as described in any one of Claims 1-3.

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