JP2017131573A - Chair unit, furniture device, and intermediate unit - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a novel furniture device suited to intellectual work.SOLUTION: A furniture device is composed of chair units 5 and intermediate units 15. The chair unit 5 has a seat 1, a backrest 2, and an enclosure frame 4, and is trapezoidal as a whole wider toward a user. The enclosure frame 4 has side panels 6 and a back panel 7. On the side panels 6, cut-out parts 8 are formed, and light transparent shield plates 9 are fitted to the cut-out parts 8 so that they can rise and fall. To the intermediate unit 15, a table plate 18 is attached, and a person seated on the chair unit 5 uses the table plate 18 to perform tasks such as notebook computer operation. A plurality of the furniture devices can be laid out in various manners, such as a zigzag shape, by considering open performance and closed performance. Thus, an optimal working environment can be provided.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to a chair unit, a furniture apparatus configured by connecting a plurality of chair units, and an intermediate unit used for the chair unit (and furniture apparatus).

  Conventionally, desks and chairs are generally used as a set of office furniture in the office.For example, there are many styles in which a large number of people work side by side with desks for one or more people arranged side by side. It was. It is also common to place rows of desks back to back. In these traditional working styles, a fixed address system in which a specific person uses a specific seat is common.

  However, in recent years, the working style in the office is changing drastically. For example, there is a free address system (non-territorial system) for working on a favorite seat without having a specific seat, a style of working in a separate seat for one person, or a seat that can be used by multiple people. Group working style.

  One of the backgrounds of these changes in working style is the downsizing of information devices such as notebook computers and tablet terminals as work tools. In other words, since these notebook computers and tablet terminals are portable, there is no need to work at a specific seat, and as a result, the free address system has greatly advanced.

  Another background is the progress made in creating an environment to bring out the creativity of workers. In other words, in order to increase the worker's creativity and increase intellectual productivity, it is necessary to have an environment where people can concentrate on their thoughts, relax, or where they can easily receive intellectual stimulation through discussions with colleagues. There, the independence and grouping of seats are progressing. Therefore, it can be said that it is preferable to be able to select a seat according to the purpose of the work.

  In relation to the concentration and relaxation of workers, a balance between the closedness and openness of the environment surrounding workers is important. For example, in a complete private room, the stimulus from the outside is too thin and there is no sense of tension, and productivity is often reduced. On the other hand, if you are in an overly open environment, such as when you work alone using tables scattered on a large floor, you may be distracted by the movements and conversations of others, or you may be concerned about the eyes of others. This makes it difficult not only to focus on thinking, but also to refrain from other people and to relax (for example, stretching and meditation).

  Therefore, when the eyes are put on the furniture (furniture) that has been actually proposed, there are Patent Documents 1 and 2 as chair units in which panels are enclosed from the left and right and the back to enhance the closeness. In addition, there is a sofa provided with a table so that the user can perform operations such as operating a notebook computer while relaxing. As an example, in Patent Document 3, a horizontally-rotating arm is provided below the seat. The structure which attached the table board to the support | pillar standing at the front-end | tip of an arm is disclosed.

JP2013-94404A Design Registration No. 1482021 JP-A-10-215980

  In Patent Documents 1 and 2, since the chair unit is opened only in front, the closeness is high, but it is not intended for office use, but is a table for work such as operation of a laptop computer. Because it does not have a board, it can be said that it is difficult to divert it for office work.

  On the other hand, Patent Document 3 is excellent in terms of ease of work because the person sitting on the sofa can use the table board in a normal posture, but because the openness is too high, It is difficult to be diverted to the office work where the work is done. Moreover, in patent document 3, since the arm is arrange | positioned along the floor surface, there also exists a troublesome problem that this becomes a person's obstacle.

  In other words, when viewed as a single chair unit, there are currently no products that take into consideration the closeness, openness, and ease of work.

  On the other hand, office furniture such as desks are often arranged side by side. In addition, as for a chair, for example, connecting to the left and right as seen in a pipe chair is widely performed. These traditional furniture connections were originally based on the premise that the user would be facing the same direction, so that all the items lined up on the left and right, whether on a desk or a chair, would face in the same direction. The attitude is aligned.

  However, in the case of office furniture for one person, it is necessary to secure a certain degree of privacy from the viewpoint of enhancing intellectual productivity, and therefore it is preferable to provide some shielding means. As one response to this request, for example, it is conceivable to arrange a partition like a screen between the left and right chair units while arranging the chair units with a table plate as in left and right in the same posture as in Patent Document 3, for example. Since the distance (distance) between people adjacent to each other on the left and right does not change, it can be said that simply providing a partition makes it difficult to achieve a favorable environment where people can concentrate on intellectual labor.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a current situation, and intends to provide office furniture that can contribute to the improvement of intellectual productivity.

  The present invention includes various configurations specified in each claim. Of these, the invention of claim 1 relates to a furniture apparatus in which a plurality of chair units are connected to the left and right, and the chair unit includes a seat and a backrest, and an enclosure frame that surrounds these from the left and right outer sides and the rear side. The enclosure frame has a basic configuration in which left and right side panels and a back panel integrally formed therewith are provided.

  And in the above basic configuration, the interval between the left and right side panels is widened toward the front of the seated person, and as a result, the chair unit as a whole is formed in a trapezoidal shape that widens toward the front in plan view. The adjacent chair units are arranged in a posture in which the opening direction of the surrounding frames is reversed in plan view, and the side panels of the adjacent surrounding frames are arranged in series.

  The height of the enclosure frame is preferably set to such a height that both the side panel and the back panel can hide the entire seated person. If it is too high, the daylighting property will be lowered or the feeling of pressure will be high. Therefore, even if it is high, it can be said that it is preferable to set the height to be about the height of a general adult. The enclosure frame may function as a support leg for the seat and the backrest, or may have only an enclosure function.

  The invention of claim 2 relates to a furniture apparatus in which chair units are connected in the same manner as in claim 1. In the configuration based on the same premise as in claim 1, adjacent chair units are open in the direction of the surrounding frame in plan view. The side panels of adjacent enclosure frames are connected via an intermediate unit. As a development example of claim 2, according to claim 3, a table plate having a size at least capable of placing a notebook computer is attached to the intermediate unit.

  The invention of claim 4 is a development example of claim 2 or 3. That is, in the second or third aspect, the intermediate unit is formed in a trapezoidal shape in plan view so that the lateral width increases toward the front when viewed from a person seated on the chair unit.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to fourth aspects, the enclosure frame is high enough to hide a seated person, and the side panel of the enclosure frame is about the elbow of a seated person. A cut-out portion is formed in a state where a portion above the height is cut forward and upward, and a thin shielding plate for blindfold is attached to the cut-out portion so as to be movable up and down. In this fifth aspect, the shielding plate can be lifted and lowered by an electric motor, or can be manually pulled up and pushed down.

  The invention of claim 6 is an invention relating to a chair unit, and this invention first comprises a seat and a backrest, and an enclosure frame that encloses these from the left, right, and rear three sides, and the enclosure frame is a left and right side panel. And a back panel integrated and continuous with them, and has a basic configuration of a trapezoidal shape as a whole so that the distance between the left and right side panels widens toward the front of the person who is seated. Yes.

  In the above basic configuration, the enclosure frame is high enough to hide a seated person, and on the side panel of the enclosure frame, a portion above the height of the seated person's elbow is placed forward and upward. A cut-out portion in a cut-out state is formed, and a thin shielding plate for blindfold is arranged in the cut-out portion so as to be movable up and down or detachable.

  The invention of claim 7 is directed to an intermediate unit used for a chair unit. That is, an intermediate unit disposed in front of the side panel in the chair unit in which the side panel is disposed beside the seat, and is detachable from the side panel of the chair unit, and has a shape that is long in the front-rear direction in plan view. And at least the upper surface has a lateral width sufficient to allow small items to be placed thereon.

  In the inventions of claims 1 and 2, since the person who is seated is surrounded by the surrounding frame from three sides, it has a closed property partitioned from the surroundings, but because the person sits down toward the opening of the chair unit, It also has openness, making it easy for colleagues to talk to. Therefore, the closeness and the openness are in harmony, and the environment can be concentrated and receive an external stimulus. Thereby, it can contribute to the improvement of intellectual productivity.

  Since the adjacent chair units are arranged with their orientations (postures) changed back and forth, the adjacent persons work in opposite directions, and therefore face the same direction. Compared with the case where it was, the space | interval of the adjacent person can be expanded. This expands the sense of distance between neighboring people and allows them to concentrate on their work. In particular, when the side panels of adjacent chair units are connected via an intermediate unit, the distance between adjacent persons increases, so the independence becomes stronger and the concentration is increased and the work is further improved. It can be said that it can contribute.

  In addition, when a large number of chair units are connected to the left and right, a large number of surrounding frames are connected in a zigzag shape, but in the middle chair unit excluding the chair units at both ends of the row, in front of the user, A space sandwiched between the left and right side panels is formed. For this reason, the working space of each chair unit has a depth. Thereby, it can be said that closedness is improved and it becomes easy to draw out the human concentration.

  The enclosure frame of the chair unit may have a posture in which the left and right side panels are parallel in a plan view. However, when the chair unit is formed in a trapezoidal shape as in claim 1, the space in front of the person sitting on the chair unit Since it spreads to the left and right toward the front, the feeling of opening can be increased (the feeling of pressure can be eliminated). Therefore, it is preferable that a person can work in a relaxed atmosphere.

  Furthermore, when the chair unit is formed in a trapezoidal shape, there is an advantage that even when the table plate is arranged in front of the seat, a space for entering and exiting the chair unit is widened so that the user can easily sit and leave. In other words, by placing the table plate close to the right or left side, a space for entering and exiting can be made in front of the seat, but the left and right side panels are inclined in plan view so as to spread toward the front. Therefore, the space for people to enter and exit expands toward you, which makes it easier to sit and leave and is convenient to use.

In addition, when a plurality of furniture devices are arranged in a zigzag shape, a passage-like space sandwiched between furniture devices adjacent to the left and right is formed in front of the middle furniture device except for both ends of the row. When the unit has a trapezoidal shape, the space between the furniture devices expands toward the front, so that it is easy to enter and exit the furniture device in the middle.
The left and right width of the front end of the seat is preferably about 1.5 times that of a normal chair seat.

  When the chair units adjacent to each other on the left and right are connected via the intermediate unit as in the second aspect, the depth of the partitioned space is deepened, so that the closed property and the privacy ensuring property are further enhanced. In addition, it is handy to be able to place small items on the intermediate unit, and the upper surface of the intermediate unit can be used as an operation surface of a mouse, for example, contributing to the improvement of the work environment. it can. Even when the intermediate unit is provided, since the person is in the posture toward the opening direction of the chair unit, the closeness does not become excessive and communication does not become difficult.

  A table plate is indispensable when used for office work, and in this case, it is possible to install an independent small table in front of the seat, but if a table plate is provided in the intermediate unit as in claim 3, Since an intermediate unit having a partitioning function can be used for mounting the table plate, there is an advantage that the structure is simplified accordingly. In addition, since the table plate is always provided, there is no need to prepare the table, and therefore it is user-friendly and suitable for a free address type working system.

  The intermediate unit may be a plane rectangle or a square whose left and right side surfaces are parallel. However, when the chair unit is formed in a trapezoidal shape as in claim 1, if the intermediate unit is a square or a square, The rear end may easily hit the user's foot. When the whole is thinned, the mounting area of the article is reduced. In this regard, when the intermediate unit is formed in a trapezoidal shape as in claim 4, the intermediate unit can be used by the user while ensuring the flat area as much as possible by arranging the narrow portion on the user side. There is an advantage that can be prevented from getting in the way.

  Now, the table plate is generally rectangular or square, and it is good to place it so that one side is parallel to the inner side of the intermediate unit. In this case, the chair unit is trapezoidal as in claim 1. If the intermediate unit is formed in a rectangular or square shape, the table plate is inclined in a plan view so as to move away from the seat as it moves away from the intermediate unit. There is concern that it will be difficult to use.

  On the other hand, when the intermediate unit is formed into a trapezoid as in claim 4, when the chair unit is formed into a trapezoid, the outer surface of the intermediate unit is aligned with the side panel of the chair unit, Since the inner surface can be aligned in a posture orthogonal to the front surface of the seat in plan view, the front and rear end surfaces of the table plate can also be arranged in a posture parallel to the front surface of the seat. Therefore, it can be improved in appearance and can be easily performed as an operation of a notebook computer.

  The enclosure frame can be formed as a single structure as a whole, but the lower half of the enclosure frame is generally an opaque structure in terms of strength. There is a risk that it will be easy to give the person a feeling of pressure, or that the lighting of indoor lighting will deteriorate.

  In this respect, when the shielding plate is provided on the side panel having the cut-opened portion as in claim 5, the shielding plate is made of, for example, an opaque but translucent resin plate. Can be eliminated or the daylighting can be improved. In addition, since the shielding plate is a liftable type, if it is used independently, the shielding plate is lowered, and when connecting to the left and right, the height is increased to partition the border with the neighbor as necessary. You can use different shielding plates. Therefore, the use value of the chair unit can be improved.

  When the chair unit is configured as in claim 6, the same effect as described in claim 1 is exhibited. Moreover, since the slit part is provided in the side panel and the shielding plate is provided so as to be movable up and down or detachable, the same effect as in the fifth aspect can be obtained.

  If the structure of Claim 7 is employ | adopted, the same effect as described in Claim 3 will be exhibited. Further, if the intermediate unit is formed in a trapezoidal shape in plan view in claim 7, the same effect as described in claim 4 can be enjoyed.

It is a figure which shows 1st Embodiment, (A) is a perspective view, (B) is a top view. (A) is a perspective view showing an example of the mounting structure of the table plate, (B) is a vertical side view showing an example of the connection structure of the intermediate unit and the chair unit, (C) is a flat view showing the lifting guide structure of the shielding plate Sectional drawing and (B) are longitudinal cross-sectional front views of the example which made the shielding plate removable. Each drawing is a perspective view showing a layout example in which a plurality of furniture devices are connected to the left and right. FIG. 3 is a plan view of the layout example shown in FIG. 2. (A) is a perspective view of 2nd Embodiment, (B) is a perspective view of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows 4th Embodiment, (A) is a single-piece | unit perspective view, (B) is a perspective view of the state connected to right and left, (B) is a top view of the state connected to right and left. It is a top view of a 5th embodiment.

  Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present application, front / rear / left / right words are used to specify the direction, and the front / rear / left / right directions are based on the direction of the person who normally sits on the chair unit. The front view is a state seen from the direction opposite to the person who is seated.

(1). Structure of First Embodiment First, the first embodiment shown in FIGS. First, the structure will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 1 (A), the furniture apparatus of this embodiment has a seat 1, a backrest 2 and a headrest 3, and these are enclosed by a surrounding frame 4 from three directions, left and right, and a chair. A unit 5 is configured. Therefore, the surrounding frame 4 includes a side panel 6 disposed on both the left and right sides of the seat 1 and a back panel 7 positioned behind the backrest 2 and the headrest 3.

  The left and right side panels 4 are arranged in a C-shape in plan view so that the gap is widened toward the front, and accordingly, the seat 1 also has a trapezoidal shape in plan view so that the lateral width is widened toward the front. It has become. Accordingly, the chair unit 5 has a symmetrical trapezoidal shape spreading toward the front in a plan view. The enclosure frame 4 is so high that a seated person cannot be seen from the side or the back. Further, the side panel 6 and the back panel 7 are integrally continuous.

  The seat 1 has a structure in which a cushion material is stretched on a seat plate, for example, and is attached to the left and right side panels 6 via stay materials and brackets. The backrest 2 has a structure in which a cushion material is stretched on a back plate, for example, and is attached to the back panel 7. A locking structure in which the backrest 2 tilts backward against the spring means can also be employed. In this case, the seat 1 can be advanced in conjunction with the backward tilting of the backrest 2.

  The side panel 6 and the back panel 7 can employ various structures such as a single-layer board or plywood made of wood, or a laminate in which metal plates are stretched on the front and back of a core material such as a honeycomb structure. For cosmetic purposes, it is possible to put a cloth on the surface.

  The left and right side panels 6 are formed with a cut-out portion 8 in a state where a portion above the elbow height of a seated person is cut forward and upward, and the cut-off portion 8 has a thin shielding for blindfolding. A plate (blindfold plate) 9 is mounted so as to be movable up and down. The shielding plate 9 may be a translucent but opaque resin plate, such as a milky white acrylic plate. Of course, a non-translucent metal plate or resin plate can also be used. A screen-like (film-like) structure can also be adopted.

  The shielding plate 10 can be attached to the side panel 6 so as to be movable up and down. In this case, as shown in FIG. 2C, a hook-shaped guide body 10 that guides the front end edge and the rear end edge of the shielding plate 9 so as to be vertically slidable may be incorporated in the side panel 6. The shielding plate 9 can be moved up and down by a motor by a mechanism similar to a power window of an automobile, and can also be lifted and lowered manually.

  When the shielding plate 9 is moved up and down by a motor, a button (switch) is required, but the button can be provided on a panel 11 provided on the side panel 6 as shown in FIG. If it is desired to prevent contact with the body, it may be provided on the upper surface of the slit 8. When the shield plate 9 is manually raised and lowered, a structure in which the shield plate 9 is raised and lowered by rotation of a handle provided on the inner surface of the side panel 6 or a configuration in which the shield plate 9 is lifted or pushed down against friction can be employed. It is also possible to employ a structure in which an elastic engagement / disengagement mechanism such as a ball catch is provided in the guide portion, and the latch body is engaged / disengaged from the engagement portion against elasticity.

  The shielding plate 9 can be detachable. An example thereof is shown in FIG. That is, in this case, the lower end edge of the shielding plate 9 is fixed to the receiving member 12, and the foot 13 provided on the receiving member 12 is detachably fitted into the hole 14 provided on the side panel 6. . The foot 13 may be plate-shaped or rod-shaped.

  An intermediate unit 15 is disposed in front of one side panel 6 in the chair unit 5. That is, a furniture apparatus composed of the chair unit 5 and the intermediate unit 15 is configured. The intermediate unit 15 has the same height as the lower surface of the slit 8 in the side panel 6. The intermediate unit 15 has a certain lateral width to the extent that small items, writing instruments, documents, etc. can be placed, and is arranged in such a manner that the outer surface is flush with the outer surface of one side panel 6. Yes. Also, the height is such that a seated person can put his wrist on. Therefore, it is possible to operate the mouse.

  Further, the intermediate unit 15 is formed in a trapezoidal shape in plan view in which the lateral width increases toward the front side, but the inner side surface is in plan view with the outer surface being flush with the outer surface of the side panel 6. It is set to be orthogonal to the front end of the seat 1. Therefore, it is a left-right asymmetric trapezoid inclined only at the outer surface at the same angle as the side panel 6.

  A shielding plate 16 is also attached to the intermediate unit 15 so that it can be raised or lowered. The shielding plate 16 of the intermediate unit 15 is arranged so as to extend in a straight line with the shielding plate 9 of the side panel 6 in a plan view. The width is wide enough to allow When the shielding plate 16 is moved up and down by a motor, an operation panel 17 may be provided on the intermediate unit 15 as shown in FIG.

  The intermediate unit 15 is attached with a table plate 14 that is at least large enough to hold a notebook computer. As a structure for attaching the table plate 18, as shown by a one-dot chain line in FIG. 1A, a support column 19 attached to the lower end portion of the intermediate unit 15 so as to be able to rotate back and forth can be used.

  In this case, the lower end of the support column 19 has a rearward-facing portion 19a that can come into contact with the floor surface, and the rear end portion of the rearward-facing portion 19a is connected to the intermediate unit 15 so as to be pivotable by a horizontally long pivot shaft. ing. A bracket (not shown) is fixed to the upper end of the column 18, and the table plate 18 is fixed to the bracket. The support column 19 can be rotated against the friction of the connecting portion, but it is also possible to provide a lock device and rotate after releasing the lock by a button operation or a lever operation.

  FIG. 2A shows another mounting structure. That is, in this example, the slide bracket 21 is slidably mounted on the inner surface of the intermediate unit 15 via the horizontal rail 20, and the table plate 18 is fixed to the slide bracket 21. The table plate 18 can also be attached to the slide bracket 21 so as to be able to rotate back and forth.

  The intermediate unit 15 is connected to the front end portion of the side panel 6. An example of this connection structure is shown in FIG. That is, in this example, an H-shaped connector 22 is used, a rear engagement hole 24 is formed in the front plate provided at the front end of the side panel 6, and the connector 22 is connected to the rear engagement hole 24. While the rear engagement claw 22a is dropped and engaged, a front engagement hole 25 is formed in the rear surface plate 15a of the intermediate unit 15, and the front engagement claw 22b of the coupler 22 is located at the front engagement hole 25. And is engaged from above. A plurality of connecting parts 22 are provided in the vertical direction.

  Instead of using the H-shaped connector 22, a plurality of downward hook-like engagement claws are provided on the rear surface of the intermediate unit 15, and these are fitted in engagement holes formed at the front end of the side panel 6. Can be included. Alternatively, it is also possible to prepare an L-shaped joint fitting in plan view that overlaps the rear surface of the intermediate unit 15 and the inner surface of the side panel 6 and screws the joint fitting to both.

(2) Layout Mode / Summary The chair unit 5 described above can be arranged side by side to form a furniture device. Examples of the layout are shown in FIGS. In the first layout example shown in FIGS. 3 (A) and 4 (A), a plurality of chair units 5 are arranged side by side with the opening direction being changed back and forth. The intermediate unit 15 is connected to the right side panel 6, and the left side panel 6 and the intermediate unit 15 of the adjacent chair units 5 overlap each other on the left and right. In this case, the side panel 6 and the intermediate unit 15 overlapped on the left and right may be connected or simply overlapped.

  In the first layout example, a right-use type chair unit 5 in which the intermediate unit 15 is connected to the right side panel 6 and a left-use type chair unit 5 in which the intermediate unit 15 is connected to the left side panel 6 are: They are arranged alternately on the left and right. In the first layout example, the depth dimension of the furniture device is small. Therefore, it is suitable when there is no room in the space in the front-rear direction or when importance is placed on openness.

  In the second layout example shown in FIG. 3 (B) and FIG. 4 (B), the chair unit 5 is shared with the left and right sides by alternately changing the opening direction back and forth. However, unlike the first layout, the intermediate unit 15 is disposed between the end surfaces of the side panels 6 in the adjacent chair units 5.

  Therefore, the depth of the furniture device is large, and the chair unit 5 located in the middle part except for the chair units 5 at the left and right ends is surrounded by two adjacent furniture devices in front of the user. A large passage-like space 26 is vacant. Further, the interval between adjacent persons is wider than in the case of the first layout example. For this reason, the closed property of the chair unit 5 and the privacy ensuring function are high. This is suitable when there is room in the room or when it is desired to provide an environment where workers can concentrate more easily.

  As an intermediate layout example between the first layout example and the second layout example, the intermediate unit 15 and the side panel 6 can be shifted and overlapped. That is, it is also possible to arrange the left and right chair units 5 so that the front end of the side panel 6 is positioned in the middle part of the intermediate unit 15 in the front and rear direction.

  In the third layout example shown in FIGS. 3 (C) and 4 (C), two chair units 5 arranged in a posture opening in the same direction and chair units 5 arranged so as to open in the front-rear reverse direction are provided. Combined. Accordingly, two chair units 5 facing in the same direction are set as one set, and adjacent sets open in opposite directions.

  In the two left and right chair units 5 opened in the same direction, the side panel 6 and the intermediate unit 15 overlap each other. However, they may be connected by a connector or the like, or simply overlapped. In addition, the chair units 5 that are adjacently opened in the opposite direction are in contact with the front end surfaces of the side panels 6, but these may be connected or simply contacted.

  Since the chair unit 5 is formed in a trapezoidal shape in plan view, even if the two chair units 5 are opened in the same direction and arranged side by side, the direction in which the person faces is not parallel but spreads out. For this reason, the sense of distance has spread. Even if they are arranged side by side in a posture that is open in the same direction, the area of each person is partitioned by the shielding plate 9 provided in the intermediate unit 15, so that work can be done without taking care of the neighbors. Can concentrate on. Moreover, there is also an advantage that communication can be facilitated by lowering the shielding plate 9.

The left and right lateral width of the front end of the seat 1 (or the interval between the front ends of the left and right sant panels 6 is set to about 1.5 times the seat of a normal chair. The table board 18 is left or right of the furniture device. Since the chair unit 4 is formed in a trapezoidal shape and the side panel 6 is shifted outward toward the front, the entrance / exit This makes it easier to sit and leave.
4A and 4B, when a plurality of furniture devices are arranged in a zigzag shape, a passage-like space 26 sandwiched between the left and right chair units 4 is provided in front of the intermediate furniture device. Although it is vacant, the space 26 is widened toward the labor due to the trapezoidal shape of the chair unit 6, so even if the chair unit 4 located in the middle part is in a recessed state, the chair unit 4 enters and exits. There is an advantage that can be done easily.

  Now, for example, a normal one-person chair has a horizontal width that is about the same as the maximum horizontal width of the user. Therefore, if the table plate is provided with the left and right side panels, a person cannot sit or leave unless the table plate is flipped up. However, this is troublesome and unsuitable for office furniture that can be used for a long time.

  On the other hand, in the embodiment of the present application, the seat 1 has a width about 1.5 times that of a normal chair. Therefore, by moving the table board 18 to the right or left, a person can beside the table board 18. You can make room where you can go in and out. Further, there is an interval between the table plate 18 of the seat 1 so that a person can insert his / her feet. Therefore, even if the table plate 18 is not flipped up, a person can easily sit and leave. Therefore, it is possible to stand up or sit down with an article such as a notebook computer placed on the table board 18. For this reason, it is very convenient to use and is also suitable as office furniture.

  In addition, when the chair unit 5 is formed in a trapezoidal shape in plan view as in the present embodiment, the space above the seat 1 is widened forward, so that it is easy for a person to slide into the body when sitting, and to release the body when leaving the seat. It becomes easy. Therefore, the ease of sitting / leaving is further enhanced. In addition, from the visual (psychological) aspect, there is also a strong impression that the chair is easy to use and sit and leave. Note that the side panel 6 can be protruded in front of the seat 1, but in this case, it can be said that the ease of seating and leaving by forming the trapezoidal shape in a plan view appears more remarkably.

  As described above, the chair unit 5 of the present embodiment can be arranged in various layouts to form various types of furniture devices, and therefore, an optimal layout can be realized in consideration of various conditions. Further, even when viewed as a single unit of the chair unit 5, for example, since the distance between the left and right is widening toward the front of the user as a whole, it can be said that there is no feeling of pressure and the operation is easy. Further, since the inner side surface of the intermediate unit 15 is orthogonal to the front end of the seat 1 in a plan view, the intermediate unit 15 can be prevented from hitting the user's foot, and the usability is good. Further, the rectangular or square table plate 18 can be aligned in a posture in which the front and rear edges thereof are parallel to the front end of the seat 1, so that the appearance is also good.

  If a bright environment is desired, a lamp may be arranged as an optional item. In this case, the lamp can be placed on the upper surface of the intermediate unit 15 or fixed to the shielding plates 9 and 16. It is also possible to dispose an organic EL plate on the upper portion of the shielding plate 9 or the like so that the surface emitting lamp is integrally provided on the shielding plates 9 and 16.

  Although not shown, the intermediate unit 15 or the like can be provided with a power outlet, a charging USB port for a mobile phone, a smartphone, or a tablet terminal, or a LAN port. Further, it is possible to incorporate a wireless power transmitter in the upper surface of the side panels 4, 5, the front panel 7, or the table plate 9.

  For example, power outlets can be provided on the upper and rear surfaces of the intermediate unit 15 in the front-rear direction. Then, for example, when two pieces of furniture are arranged facing each other, even if one intermediate unit 15 is arranged between the front and rear furniture, the person who goes to each side can take power from one front panel 7. it can. That is, one front panel 7 can also be used as a power supply means for the person facing.

  When power supply means such as outlets are provided on the left and right sides of the front panel, as shown in FIG. 4 (B), when two furniture are placed in opposite directions while being shifted to the left and right without facing each other, two furniture Even if only one intermediate unit 15 is disposed between the two furniture units, the single intermediate unit 15 can be shared as a means for power supply or the like in two pieces of furniture.

(3). Other Embodiments Next, other embodiments shown in FIG. The second embodiment shown in FIG. 5 (A) is basically the same as the first embodiment. The difference from the first embodiment is that the intermediate unit 15 is configured in a bag structure that is opened to the inside. The bracket 28 is attached to the lower surface of the top plate of the intermediate unit 15 so as to be freely movable forward and backward, and the table plate 18 is fixed to the bracket 28. In this embodiment, the inside of the intermediate unit 15 can be used as a luggage storage unit.

  The third embodiment shown in FIG. 5B is also a modification of the first embodiment. The difference from the first embodiment is that an object is placed on the side panel 6 on the side where the intermediate unit 15 is not provided. A possible base plate 29 is provided. Various items such as mobile phones, smartphones, writing instruments, documents, memos, and watches can be placed on the base plate 29, and can also be used as elbow pads.

  The base plate 29 has a plate-like shape projecting inward from the side panel 6. Therefore, the lower part of the elbow rest 29 on the seat 1 can be used as a luggage storage area. Although omitted in the figure, the shielding plate 9 is also provided on the side panel 6 provided with the base plate 29.

  In 4th Embodiment shown in FIG. 6, the slit part 8 is formed over the perimeter of the side panel 6 and the back panel 7, and the shielding board 9 is formed over the perimeter. Although the shielding plate 9 is continuous over the entire circumference of the surrounding frame 4, for example, as shown by a one-dot chain line in FIG. As the fixed type, the left and right parts can be liftable or detachable.

  In the present embodiment, the left and right side panels 6 have a lateral width that can be used as a small article placement table, and the shielding plate 9 is arranged close to the outside in order to widen the object placement surface as much as possible. doing. The intermediate unit 15 has a rectangular shape in plan view. The layouts shown in (B) and (C) correspond to the layouts of FIGS. 3 (B) and 4 (B) of the first embodiment. In the embodiment of FIG. 6 as well, the chair unit 5 is formed in a trapezoid shape that widens toward the front.

  In the embodiment of FIG. 6, the portion having a large lateral width has been described as the side panel 6 and the back panel 7. However, the side panel 6 and the back panel 7 may be configured by a thick lower portion and a thin upper portion. It is. That is, the side panel and the back panel are regarded as a concept including a shielding plate, and the shielding plate 9 also has a surrounding function. Therefore, it is appropriate to specify the shielding plate 9 as a part of the side panel 6. It can be said that.

  Each of the above embodiments includes the intermediate unit 15, but the fifth embodiment shown in FIG. 7 does not include the intermediate unit 15, and instead, one side panel 6 protrudes in front of the seat 1. A front panel 30 is configured, and a table plate 18 is attached to the front panel 30. As shown by the arrows, the table plate 18 can be attached to the front panel 30 so as to be movable back and forth, or can be attached so as to be able to turn horizontally.

  In the figure, the left side panel 6 is provided with the front panel 30 for left use, but the right side panel 6 may be provided with the front panel 30 for right use. This embodiment can also realize various layouts. In this embodiment, the base plate 29 is provided on the side panel 6.

  Although several embodiments of the present invention have been described, the present invention can be embodied in various ways other than the above. For example, a space between the backrest and the back panel can be used, and this portion can be used for a luggage storage area.

  The present invention can actually be embodied in a furniture device. Therefore, it can be used industrially.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Seat 2 Backrest 4 Enclosure frame 5 Chair unit 6 Side panel 7 Back panel 8 Opening part 9,16 Shield plate 11,17 Lifting operation panel 15 Intermediate unit 16 Shield plate 18 Table plate

Claims (7)

A plurality of chair units connected to the left and right;
The chair unit includes a seat and a backrest, and a surrounding frame that surrounds the left and right outer sides and the rear three sides, and the surrounding frame includes left and right side panels and a back panel that is integrally continuous with the left and right side panels. And the space between the left and right side panels is widened toward the front of the person who is seated.For this reason, the chair unit as a whole is formed in a trapezoidal shape that spreads toward the front in plan view,
The adjacent chair units are arranged in a posture in which the opening direction of the surrounding frame is reversed in plan view, and the side panels of the adjacent surrounding frames are arranged in series.
Furniture equipment. A plurality of chair units connected to the left and right;
The chair unit includes a seat and a backrest, and a surrounding frame that surrounds the left and right outer sides and the rear three sides, and the surrounding frame includes left and right side panels and a back panel that is integrally continuous with the left and right side panels. And
The adjacent chair units are arranged in a posture in which the opening direction of the surrounding frame is reversed in plan view, and the side panels of the adjacent surrounding frames are connected via the intermediate unit.
Furniture equipment. The intermediate unit is attached with a table plate that is at least large enough to hold a notebook computer.
The furniture apparatus according to claim 2. The intermediate unit is formed in a trapezoidal shape in plan view so that the lateral width increases toward the front as seen from the person seated on the chair unit.
The furniture apparatus according to claim 2 or 3. The enclosure frame is high enough to hide a seated person, and a side panel of the enclosure frame is formed with a cut-out portion in a state in which a portion above the height of the seated person's elbow is cut away from the front and above A thin shielding plate for blindfold is attached to the slit portion so as to be movable up and down.
The furniture device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. A seat and a backrest, and an enclosure frame that surrounds these from the left, right, and back, and the enclosure frame includes left and right side panels and a back panel that is integrally connected to the left and right sides. The configuration is a trapezoidal shape in plan view as a whole so that the space between the left and right side panels widens toward the front,
The enclosure frame is high enough to hide a seated person, and a side panel of the enclosure frame is formed with a cut-out portion in a state in which a portion above the height of the seated person's elbow is cut away from the front and above A thin shielding plate for blindfolding is arranged in the slit portion so as to be movable up and down or detachable.
Chair unit. An intermediate unit disposed in front of the side panel in a chair unit in which a side panel is disposed beside the seat,
It is detachable to the side panel of the chair unit, has a shape that is long in the front-rear direction in a plan view, and at least the upper surface has a lateral width that allows small items to be placed on it,
Intermediate unit used for chair units.

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