JP2022053578A - Counter device - Google Patents

Abstract

To enlarge easily a space under a top plate, when wheelchair access is required, in a linked counter device.SOLUTION: An end panel 3 is provided with fitting holes 31, 32 having each different position in the depth direction. A figure 1(a) standard type constitution is acquired by bonding a modesty panel 2 by selecting the fitting hole 31, and by bonding it by selecting the fitting hole 32, a figure 1(b) wheelchair type constitution is acquired. A position of a receiving member 5 of a top plate 1 attached to an intermediate leg 4 is changed according thereto. Thus, type change is facilitated.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a counter device for reception and customer service, and more particularly to a counter device having a structure in which the size of the space under the top plate can be changed according to the application.

Counter devices for reception and customer service include, for example, the following.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-332707 "Wheelchair-adaptive counter" In a counter consisting of a top plate supported by leg members on both the left and right sides and a curtain plate under the top plate, the curtain plate is viewed from a plane under the top plate. It was deployed diagonally so that visitors in wheelchairs could enter deeper in the position of the curtain plate. Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-61137 "Furniture with a top plate equipped with a curtain plate" The curtain plate that divides the space under the top plate is divided into an upper curtain plate member and a lower curtain plate member, and the upper curtain plate member is relatively visited. It was placed closer to the top plate edge (first used edge) on the person side, and the lower curtain plate member was placed closer to the top plate edge (second used edge) on the customer service personnel side. The space near the top plate on the visitor side will be made available for storing goods, and the space will be used effectively. Japanese Patent No. 3473456 "Combination table of multipurpose table and other table" A leg plate can be attached to the lower surfaces of both sides of the top plate, and the position of the curtain plate can be changed to either the front and rear ends or the center part between the two leg plates. A combination table consisting of a combination of an attached multipurpose table and another table is described.

Barrier-free is progressing, and the number of wheelchair users is increasing. In response to this, for example, in places where many people visit and gather, such as highly public municipal offices, agricultural cooperatives, and various financial institutions, the counters for reception and customer service used for the counter operations are used. Also needs consideration. Specifically, it is desirable to widen the effective space under the top plate in consideration of the convenience of wheelchair users so that they can easily reach the counter while in a wheelchair. On the other hand, for general users who do not use wheelchairs, a space as large as a wheelchair user is not essential. In view of these, it is desirable that the counter device has an appropriate configuration.

The wheelchair-compatible counter described in Patent Document 1 can handle both wheelchair users and non-wheelchair users. The reception counter described in Patent Document 2 can accommodate wheelchair users. All of these have the problem that if you are not a wheelchair user, the large space under your feet will be wasted. Moreover, the position of the curtain plate is fixed, and the configuration can be changed according to the installation situation. I can't.

The table device (counter device) described in Patent Document 3 is such that the curtain plate is repositionably attached to any one of the front and rear ends and the center portion between the left and right supports. The size of the space under the top plate can be adjusted by changing the position of the curtain plate according to the situation. However, the technique of Patent Document 3 is intended to facilitate free layout setting of an OA desk having a wiring function and processing of wiring codes, and is not intended to be compatible with a wheelchair. .. Further, although it is described that the tables are arranged closely to the OA desk, it is not described that a plurality of tables are concatenated to form a long table.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and in a counter device having a connection specification that can connect and lengthen a plurality of counter devices, the structure can be easily changed according to the situation, and wheelchair support is required. It is an object of the present invention to provide a structure in which the space under the top plate can be increased and the connection can be easily performed, and the appearance of the connection portion is improved.

The present invention relates to a counter device having a connection specification including a plurality of units composed of a top plate and a curtain plate.
An end panel provided at at least one of the side ends of the counter device and intermediate legs provided at connecting positions of the plurality of units are provided.
The end panel is provided with at least first and second connecting means (mounting screw holes, hooks, slits, etc.) for connecting to the curtain plate.
The first connecting means is provided at a position where the mounting position of the curtain plate is substantially in the middle of the top plate in the depth direction when viewed from the front.
The second connecting means is provided so that the mounting position of the curtain plate is in the depth direction from substantially the middle when viewed from the front.
By selecting either the first coupling means or the second coupling means and coupling the curtain plates, the mounting position of the curtain plates can be changed in the depth direction of the top plate. ..
Further, a top plate receiving member provided at the upper end of the intermediate leg and connected to the top plate is provided, and the connecting portion between the top plates is composed of the intermediate leg and the top plate receiving member fixed to the upper end thereof. ..
The top plate receiving member is configured to be movable in the depth direction of the top plate according to whether the curtain plate is coupled to the first coupling means or the second coupling means. ..

A tapered slit (which may be a Dharma hole, a concave or convex portion of the fitting means) is provided at the side end of the curtain plate, and a plurality of hooks (which may be a screw, a convex or concave portion of the fitting means) are provided on the intermediate leg. Provided (the concave portion and the convex portion may be reversed, for example, a hook on the curtain plate and a slit on the intermediate leg), and the hook is hooked on the tapered slit (the means for inserting the curtain plate and the intermediate leg are inserted into each other). By fitting), it is possible to easily and firmly connect the plurality of curtain plates.
By attaching the top plate receiving member to the intermediate leg in a connected state, the plurality of units are configured to be connectable without being relatively detached.

The cross section of the top plate receiving member has a substantially U-shape, and the open portion of the substantially U-shape faces upward when attached to the intermediate leg.
On the back surface of the top plate, a slit (positioning groove, groove portion) that fits into one of the tips of the substantially U-shaped open portion of the top plate receiving member is provided.
By fitting the slits of the plurality of top plates into the tips of the substantially U-shaped open portions of the top plate receiving member, the fixing positions of the top plate and the top plate receiving member are matched with each other. The units are configured so that they can be easily connected.

According to the present invention, since the curtain plate is coupled to either the first coupling means or the second coupling means, the structure can be easily changed depending on the situation, and when wheelchair support is required. The space under the top plate can be increased.

Further, since the plurality of units are connected by engaging the curtain plate with the concave or convex portion of the fitting means of the intermediate leg, the unit can be assembled firmly while being easy to assemble.

Further, since the slits of the plurality of top plates are fitted into the tips of the substantially U-shaped open portions of the top plate receiving member to connect the plurality of units, assembly is easy. Since the top plate receiving member is provided in the slit of the top plate and is not exposed on the surface, it is possible to take a large space for the lower limbs while improving the appearance of the connecting part, and optional parts such as a clamp to the top plate can be used. It can be installed in any position.

It is an exploded perspective view of (a) the counter device of the standard type (first form) which concerns on embodiment of the invention, and (b) the counter device of the same wheelchair type (second form). It is a rear perspective view of the counter device in a connected state of a standard type (first form). It is a perspective view which shows the connection state of the top plate and the curtain plate and an end panel in a standard type (first form). It is a right side view of FIG. 1 (a). It is a perspective view explaining the connection between the intermediate leg and the top plate receiving member in a standard type (first form). It is a right side view of FIG. 1 (b). It is a perspective view explaining the connection between the intermediate leg and the top plate receiving member in a wheelchair type (second form). It is a rear perspective view explaining the connection between the intermediate leg and the curtain plate (common to the standard type and the wheelchair type). It is a rear perspective view of the state where the intermediate leg is connected to the curtain plate. It is a three-view view of the counter device (hidden line display). It is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA which shows the mounting state of the top plate receiving member. It is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB showing the mounting state of the top plate receiving member. It is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC which shows the mounting state of the top plate receiving member and the top plate mounting tool.

An embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Overview>
FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of (a) a standard type (first form) counter device according to an embodiment of the invention, (b) a wheelchair type (second form) counter device, and FIG. 2 is a standard type. The rear perspective view of the counter device in the connected state of (1st form) is shown.

As shown in FIG. 2, the embodiment of the invention is composed of a unit composed of a top plate 1-1 and a curtain plate 2-1 and a top plate 1-2 and a curtain plate 2-2. It is a counter device with a connection specification equipped with a unit, and can be easily changed to either a standard type (first form) or a wheelchair type (second form) structure depending on the situation. Both types can be selected when assembling the counter device, and the space under the top plate can be increased when wheelchair support is required. FIG. 2 shows two units connected, but the number of connected units is not limited to this.

1 and 2 are explanatory views of a counter device including two or more units, but for convenience of explanation, only one unit is shown in FIG. 1, and the display of the other end panel 3 and the like is omitted. In the following explanation, when there is only one unit in the figure and there is no confusion, it is described as 1, 2, 3, and when there are multiple units and it is necessary to distinguish between them, 1-1, 1-2. , ....

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, end panels 3, 3-1 and 3-2 are provided at the side ends of the counter device. The end panel 3 may be provided on at least one side. Other units (corner units, etc.) can be provided on the other side. An intermediate leg 4 is provided at the connection portion between the top plates 1-1 and 1-2.

The end panel 3 is provided with mounting holes (first and second connecting means, screws, hooks, etc.) 31 and 32 for connecting to the curtain plate 2. The mounting holes 31 and 32 each consist of two mounting holes. Their height positions are the same, but their depth positions are different. The mounting hole 31 is provided at a position where the mounting position of the curtain plate 2 is substantially in the middle of the top plate 1 in the depth direction when viewed from the front. The mounting hole 32 is provided so that the mounting position of the curtain plate 2 is in the depth direction from the substantially middle position when viewed from the front. By selecting the mounting hole 31 and connecting the curtain plate 2 to the end panel 3, the configuration of the standard type (first form) of FIG. 1 (a) is obtained, and by selecting and connecting the mounting hole 32, FIG. 1 ( The wheelchair type (second form) of b) can be configured. By doing so, the space under the top plate can be expanded to accommodate a wheelchair (see reference numeral a in FIG. 4 and reference numeral b in FIG. 6).

The upper end of the intermediate leg 4 is provided with a top plate receiving member 5 to be coupled to the top plate 1. The top plate receiving member 5 also serves as a fixing member for the top plate 1 and the intermediate leg 4. It is necessary to change the position of the intermediate leg according to the difference between the above types, but the position of the top plate 1 does not change (the position of the curtain plate 2 changes). Therefore, the top plate receiving member 5 is configured to be movable in the depth direction according to whether the counter device is of the standard type (first form) or the wheelchair type (second form) (the second form). The relative positional relationship between the intermediate leg 4 and the top plate receiving member 5 differs depending on the type). This specific configuration will be described later.

<Structure / assembly method of standard type (first form)>
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a connected state of the top plate 1 and the curtain plate 2 and the end panel 3 in the standard type (first form). In this figure, for convenience of explanation, the display of the intermediate leg 4 is omitted. FIG. 4 is a right side view of FIG. 1 (a). FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating the connection between the intermediate leg 4 and the top plate receiving member 5 in the standard type (first form).

To make it a standard type, select the standard type mounting hole 31. Insert the mounting screws above the two upper and lower mounting holes 31 and hook them into the daruma holes 21 provided at the ends of the curtain plate 2 to lower the curtain plate 2. Next, another mounting hole (which may be a Daruma hole) 22 and the lower mounting hole 31 are screwed together. The Daruma hole 21 is also firmly screwed. The Daruma hole 21 and the mounting hole 22 are provided at both ends of the curtain plate 2. As can be seen from FIG. 4, the standard type can secure a space under the standard table (the length of the reference numeral a in FIG. 4 is about half that of the top plate 1).

Referring to FIG. 5, two top plate receiving member mounting holes 41 are provided on the upper surface of the intermediate leg 4 at predetermined intervals, and two sets of curtain plate mounting hooks 42 are provided on the front surface. The curtain plate mounting hook 42 consists of three hooks in the left row and three hooks in the right row, which are arranged one above the other. One set of curtain plate mounting hooks 42 (three on the left side of FIG. 5) is for the curtain plate 2-1 and the other (right side of FIG. 5) is for the curtain plate 2-2. The cross section of the top plate receiving member 5 is substantially U-shaped. The top plate receiving member 5 is provided with two sets of mounting holes 51 and 52 according to the distance between the top plate receiving member mounting holes 41. The two 51s are standard type mounting holes and are provided on the front side, and the two 52s are wheelchair type mounting holes and are provided on the back side.

In the standard type, the top plate receiving member mounting hole 41 and the standard type mounting hole 51 are screwed together. The position of the intermediate leg in the depth direction changes between the standard type and the wheelchair type, but since the change is absorbed by the difference in the positions of the mounting holes 51 and 52, the position of the top plate receiving member 5 changes in relation to the end panel 3. not. In other words, the relative positional relationship between the intermediate leg 4 and the top plate receiving member 5 is configured to be movable according to whether the counter device is of the standard type or the wheelchair type.

<Wheelchair type (second form) structure / assembly method>
FIG. 6 is a right side view of FIG. 1 (b). FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating the connection between the intermediate leg 4 and the top plate receiving member 5 in the wheelchair type (second form).

For a wheelchair type, select the wheelchair type mounting hole 32. Insert the mounting screws above the two upper and lower mounting holes 32, hook them into the daruma holes 21 provided at the ends of the curtain plate 2, and lower the curtain plate 2. Next, the other Daruma hole 22 and the lower mounting hole 32 are screwed together. As can be seen from FIG. 6, the wheelchair type can secure a wider lower space than the standard space (reference numeral b in FIG. 6 is longer than reference numeral a in FIG. 4).

Referring to FIG. 7, in the wheelchair type, the top plate receiving member mounting hole 41 and the wheelchair type mounting hole 52 are screwed together. In the wheelchair type, the intermediate leg 4 moves in the depth direction, but the change is absorbed by the positions of the mounting holes 51 and 52.

<Structure / assembly method common to standard type and wheelchair type>
Except for the mounting position of the top plate receiving member 5, the method of mounting the intermediate leg 4 to the curtain plate 2 and the method of mounting the top plate 1 are the same between the standard type and the wheelchair type.

FIG. 8 is a rear perspective view illustrating the connection between the intermediate leg 4 and the curtain plate 2 (common to the standard type and the wheelchair type). FIG. 9 is a rear perspective view showing a state in which the intermediate leg 4 is connected to the curtain plate 2. With the two curtain plates 2-1 and 2-2 abutted against each other, the intermediate leg 4 is applied to the connecting portion between the curtain plates 2-1 and 2-2, and the curtain plate mounting hook 42 is fitted into the slit 23. As a result, the intermediate legs 4 are connected to the curtain plates 2-1 and 2-2, and the curtain plates 2-1 and 2-2 are connected by the intermediate legs 4. Three slits 23 and three curtain plate mounting hooks 42 are provided side by side in the vertical direction, but the number is not limited to three. The slit 23 is provided in a member provided at the end of the curtain plate 2-1 and 2-2 (for example, a slit is provided in the sheet metal by press working, and the slit is bent to form a U-shape in cross section and fixed by welding). The slit 23 is tapered (or Dharma hole, stepped), the upper part is narrower than the lower part, and the wide slit at the lower part of the curtain plate is inserted into the curtain plate mounting hook 42, and then the curtain plate 2 By sliding the hook 42 to the lower part, the hook 42 enters the place where the width of the slit is narrow, and the intermediate leg 4 is firmly connected. After that, by attaching the top plate receiving member 5 to the upper part of the intermediate leg 4, the intermediate leg and the curtain plate cannot be separated. FIG. 9 shows the standard type, but the same applies to the wheelchair type.

FIG. 10 is a three-view view of the counter device, which is a plan view, a front view, and a right side view in order from the top (hidden lines are also displayed in FIG. 10 to show the positional relationship of each element). FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA showing the mounting state of the top plate receiving member. FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB showing the mounting state of the top plate receiving member. FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC showing the mounting state of the top plate receiving member and the top plate mounting tool, the left side shows the joint portion between the top plate 1-1 and the end panel 3-1 and the right side is the top plate 1. The connection points of -1 and 1-2 are shown. 11 to 13 are enlarged and displayed as compared with FIG. 10.

When the top plates 1-1 and 1-2 are placed on the top plate receiving member 5, they are fitted into the positioning groove 12 and do not move. 10 to 13 show this state.

The length of the groove 12 is about the same as or slightly longer than the length of the top plate receiving member 5 (see FIGS. 11 and 13), and the groove 12 of the top plate 1-1 and the groove 12 of the top plate 1-2 in the mounted state. The spacing is about the same as the width of the top plate receiving member 5 (see FIGS. 12 and 13), and the depth (height) of the groove is about the same as or slightly deeper than the top plate receiving member 5 (see FIG. 12). Between the groove 12 of the top plate 1-1 and the groove 12 of the top plate 1-2, there is a recess about the thickness of the top plate receiving member 5. Therefore, the back surface of the top plate is flat (see FIGS. 11 and 12). In this state, screw the top plate 1-1 from the back surface to fix it. In the example of the figure, the top plate receiving member 5 is provided with six screw holes (two sets of three screw holes for the top plates 1-1 and 1-2). An opening 11 for passing a cable or the like is provided in the vicinity of the groove 12.

The method of attaching the top plate 1 and the end panel 3 is as shown on the left side of FIG. The top plate mounting tool 6 is fitted into the groove 13 provided on the back surface of the top plate 1 and screwed, so that the top plate 1 is coupled to the end panel 3. The other end of the top plate fixture 6 is screwed to the end panel 3 (see FIGS. 3 and 4).

The positioning groove 12 of the top plate 1 can be used for mounting either the end panel 3 or the intermediate leg 4. In the example shown in the figure, positioning grooves 12 are provided symmetrically at both ends of the top plate 1 in the same shape. Therefore, the top plate 1 can be used for both the top plates 1-1 and 1-2. Similarly, the curtain plate 2 can be used for both the curtain plate 2-1 and 2-2.

According to the embodiment of the invention, the curtain plate 2 selects and connects either the standard type mounting hole (first coupling means) 31 or the wheelchair type mounting hole (second coupling means) 32 of the end panel 3. The structure can be easily changed according to the situation, and the space under the top plate can be increased when wheelchair support is required. In accordance with this, either the standard type mounting hole 51 or the wheelchair type mounting hole 52 of the top plate receiving member 5 is selected and coupled to the intermediate leg 4.

Further, a plurality of units (a unit composed of the top plate 1 and the curtain plate 2) by engaging the slit 23 of the curtain plate 2 and the curtain plate mounting hook 42 of the intermediate leg 4 (engaging the concave or convex portions of the fitting means). ) Are connected, so assembly is easy. Further, since the width of the slit 23 is wide in the insertion portion and narrow in the fitting portion, the slit 23 is firmly joined without rattling.

Further, since the positioning grooves (slits) 12 of the plurality of top plates 1 are fitted into the substantially U-shaped open portions of the top plate receiving member 5 to connect the plurality of units, the assembly is easy. Since the slit is provided on the back surface of the top plate and is not exposed on the front surface, not only the appearance of the connecting portion is improved, but also the lower limb space can be widened.

The strength of the top plate receiving member 5 can be increased by forming it into a substantially U shape. The positioning groove 12 is formed by engraving the back surface of the top plate 1 according to the shape of the top plate receiving member 5. Positioning can be done simply by placing the top plate 1 at the time of assembly, and it is easy to install.

Since the positioning groove 12 is formed by engraving the back surface of the top plate 1, the back surface of the top plate 1 becomes flat, the back surface is neat, and a clamp or the like can be attached at an arbitrary position.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the invention described in the claims, and these are also included in the scope of the present invention. Needless to say, it is.

1, 1-1, 1-2 Top plate 11 Opening 12 Positioning groove (slit, groove)
2,2-1, 2-2 Curtain plate 21 Daruma hole (upper mounting part of end panel)
22 Mounting hole (bottom mounting part of end panel)
23 Slit (mounting part of intermediate leg, concave or convex part of fitting means)
3,3-1, 3-2 End panel 31 Standard type mounting hole (first coupling means)
32 Wheelchair type mounting hole (second coupling means)
4 Intermediate leg 41 Top plate receiving member mounting hole 42 Curtain plate mounting hook (insertion means convex or concave)
5 Top plate receiving member 51 Standard type mounting hole 52 Wheelchair type mounting hole 6 Top plate mounting tool

Claims (3)

In a counter device with a connection specification that has multiple units consisting of a top plate and a curtain plate
An end panel provided at at least one of the side ends of the counter device and intermediate legs provided at connecting positions of the plurality of units are provided.
The end panel is provided with at least first and second connecting means for connecting to the curtain plate.
The first connecting means is provided at a position where the mounting position of the curtain plate is substantially in the middle of the top plate in the depth direction when viewed from the front.
The second connecting means is provided so that the mounting position of the curtain plate is in the depth direction from substantially the middle when viewed from the front.
By selecting either the first coupling means or the second coupling means and coupling the curtain plates, the mounting position of the curtain plates can be changed in the depth direction of the top plate.
A top plate receiving member provided at the upper end of the intermediate leg and connected to the top plate is provided.
The top plate receiving member is configured to be movable in the depth direction of the top plate according to whether the curtain plate is coupled to the first coupling means or the second coupling means. Counter device. The side end of the curtain plate is provided with a concave or convex portion of the fitting means, the intermediate leg is provided with a plurality of convex or concave portions of the fitting means, and the concave or convex fitting means of the curtain plate and the intermediate leg is provided. By fitting the parts together, the plurality of curtain plates are connected,
The counter device according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of the units can be connected by attaching the top plate receiving member to the intermediate leg in a connected state. The cross section of the top plate receiving member is substantially U-shaped, and the substantially U-shaped open portion faces upward when attached to the intermediate leg.
On the back surface of the top plate, a groove portion in contact with a substantially U-shaped open portion of the top plate receiving member is provided.
Claim 1 or claim 2 is characterized in that the plurality of the units are configured to be connectable by contacting the groove portions of the plurality of top plates with the substantially U-shaped open portions of the top plate receiving member. The counter device described.

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