JP2023135550A - Fixture with top plate - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a fixture with a top plate that comprises an article placement part on which baggage of a worker is placed, and can reduce manufacturing cost.SOLUTION: A fixture 100 with a top plate comprises the top plate 10, a base part 21 supporting the top plate 10, and a supporting structure supporting the base part 21. The supporting structure comprises: a flat plate member 22 comprising a lower surface 22B; and a caster 60 supporting the lower surface 22B, and capable of traveling on a floor surface FL. The flat plate member 22 comprises: a central part supporting the base part 21; and an article placement part located around the central part, and on which an article is placed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

The present invention relates to a fixture with a top plate.

BACKGROUND ART In conference rooms and work spaces in offices, public facilities, schools, residences, etc., fixtures with a top plate having a work surface for an office worker to work are used (for example, Patent Document 1).

In recent work environments, fixtures with tops are moved in accordance with the work content of the day the office worker is working, a change of mood of the office worker, a change in the organization to which the office worker belongs, etc. Increasingly, people are becoming more flexible about where they do their work.

In response to such changes in the work environment, fixtures with a top plate have been proposed in which casters are provided on the underside of the fixture so that an office worker can easily move the fixture with a top plate. According to such a fixture with a top plate, the degree of freedom in the work of the office worker is increased, and it is possible to work efficiently.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2002-085164

When moving fixtures with tops, it is necessary to move not only the items used by the office worker in his work, but also the office worker's luggage, etc. For this reason, it is preferable that the fixture with a top plate has an article placement part on which the baggage is placed. However, when the article placement part is provided on a fixture with a top plate, there is a problem that the structure of the fixture with a top plate becomes complicated, the number of man-hours for manufacturing the fixture with a top plate increases, and the manufacturing cost increases.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a fixture with a top plate that is equipped with an article placement section on which an office worker's luggage is placed and that can reduce manufacturing costs. do.

A fixture with a top plate according to one aspect of the present invention includes: a top plate having a work surface; a base portion that supports the top plate; a flat plate member having an upper surface and a lower surface located on the opposite side of the upper surface; a support structure that supports the base and has casters that can be supported and run on a floor surface, and on the upper surface, the flat plate member has a central portion that supports the base, and a support structure that supports the base; and an article placement section on which articles are placed.

According to the fixture with a top plate according to the above aspect, the support structure includes the flat plate member and the casters, and the article placement part is located around the central part of the flat plate member, so that the article or items used by the office worker for work can be placed on the support structure. An office worker can move the fixture with a top plate while luggage and the like are placed on the article placement section. Therefore, the degree of freedom in the work of the office worker is increased, and the office worker can work efficiently.

Furthermore, there is no need to separately provide an article placement part on the fixture with a top plate, and the function of the article placement part is given to the flat plate member that constitutes a part of the support structure, so the structure of the fixture with a top plate is simplified. Therefore, the number of man-hours for manufacturing fixtures with a top plate does not increase, and manufacturing costs can be suppressed.

In the fixture with a top plate according to one aspect of the present invention, the edge of the top plate may be located outside the edge of the flat plate member when viewed in the vertical direction.
According to the fixture with a top plate according to the above-described aspect, the article placement portion does not protrude outside the edge of the top plate. Moreover, when the fixture with a top plate is moved, the article placement part does not come into contact with obstacles existing around the fixture with a top plate, and safety can be ensured when the fixture with a top plate is moved.

In the fixture with a top plate according to one aspect of the present invention, the flat plate member may have a shape that follows the top plate.
Here, "the flat plate member has a shape that follows the top plate" means that, for example, if the planar shape of the top plate is a polygonal shape with a plurality of corners, the planar shape of the flat plate member is also a polygonal shape. , and means that the number of corners on the top plate is the same as the number of corners on the flat plate member. As an example, the planar shape of the flat plate member may be similar to the planar shape of the top plate. In such a similar relationship, it is preferable that the center of gravity of the flat plate member and the center of gravity of the top plate match when viewed in the Z direction. As an example, when the sides forming the planar shape of the top plate have a curve, the sides forming the planar shape of the flat plate member may also have a curve.

According to the fixture with a top plate according to the above aspect, since the flat plate member has a shape that follows the top plate, the article placement portion does not protrude outside the edge of the top plate. Further, when the fixture with a top plate is moved, the article placement part does not come into contact with obstacles existing around the fixture with a top plate, and safety can be ensured when the fixture with a top plate is moved. Furthermore, since the flat plate member has a shape that follows the top plate, the area of the article placement portion on the flat plate member can be expanded as much as possible.

In the fixture with a top plate according to one aspect of the present invention, the article placement section includes a first article placement section located on both sides of the central portion in a first direction parallel to the flat plate member; and second article placement parts located on both sides of the central part in a second direction parallel to the first direction and perpendicular to the first direction.

In the fixture with a top plate according to one aspect of the present invention, the first article placing part has a first width from an end of the central part to an edge of the flat plate member in the first direction, and The second article placement portion has a second width from an end of the central portion to an edge of the flat plate member in the second direction, and the first width may be different from the second width. good.

According to the fixture with a top plate according to the above-described aspect, the first article placement section and the second article placement section can be formed at different locations on the flat plate member. Furthermore, since the first width is different from the second width, the size of the first article placement section and the size of the second article placement section can be changed. Therefore, in the article placing section having the first article placing section and the second article placing section, articles having various shapes can be placed, and the convenience of the fixture with a top plate can be improved.

In the fixture with a top plate according to one aspect of the present invention, the base may have an article support surface located next to the article placement section.
According to the fixture with a top plate according to the above aspect, when an article is placed on the article placement section, the posture of the article is maintained by contacting the article supporting surface. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the articles from falling on the article placing section. In particular, even if an office worker moves the fixture with a top plate while articles, baggage, etc. are placed on the article placement section, the article support surface can prevent the articles from falling over.

In the fixture with a top plate according to one aspect of the present invention, the article placement section may be covered with a cover member.
According to the fixture with a top plate according to the above aspect, when an article is placed on the article placement section, the cover member is located between the article placement section and the article. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the article from being damaged due to friction generated between the article placement section and the article.

According to the fixture with a top plate according to an aspect of the present invention, it is possible to reduce manufacturing costs while being provided with an article placement section on which an office worker's luggage is placed.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a fixture according to an embodiment of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a fixture according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing members that constitute the fixture. It is a perspective view showing a battery, a discharge part, and wiring in a fixture concerning one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing wiring and a power terminal portion in a fixture according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing the electrical connection relationship between a battery, a power terminal section, a discharge section, wiring, and an electronic device in a fixture according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a side view which shows the modification of the fixture based on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a side view which shows the modification of the fixture based on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a modification of the fixture according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a modification of the fixture according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a modification of the fixture according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a modification of the fixture according to one embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a diagram showing a usage environment of a fixture with a top plate according to an embodiment of the present invention.

A fixture according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
The fixture according to this embodiment is an example of a fixture with a top plate.
In the following description, components having the same or similar functions are given the same reference numerals. Further, redundant explanations of these configurations may be omitted. The drawings are schematic or conceptual, and the relationship between the thickness and width of each part, the size ratio between parts, etc. are not necessarily the same as those in reality.

In this embodiment, an XYZ orthogonal coordinate system is set to explain the positional relationship of the fixture configuration. Among the directions perpendicular to the floor surface on which fixtures are placed, the direction of gravity is referred to as the downward direction (-Z direction), and the direction opposite to the direction of gravity is referred to as the upward direction (+Z direction). When the downward direction and the upward direction are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as the vertical direction (Z direction).

Of the two directions perpendicular to the up-down direction, the longitudinal direction of the top plate is referred to as the left-right direction (Y direction). One of the left and right directions is referred to as the right direction (+Y direction), and the direction opposite to the right direction is referred to as the left direction (-Y direction). The Y direction is an example of the second direction.

Of the two directions perpendicular to the up-down direction, the short direction of the top board is referred to as the depth direction (X direction). One of the depth directions is referred to as the front direction (+X direction), and the direction opposite to the front direction is referred to as the rear direction (-X direction). The X direction is an example of the first direction.

The words "X direction" and "Y direction" are words used to explain the mutual positional relationship of multiple members that make up the fixture, and the shape and structure of each of the multiple members, and do not define the arrangement of the fixture. . A direction parallel to the X direction and the Y direction may be referred to as a "horizontal direction."
Note that when the shape viewed in the Z direction is a square, the direction in which one side extends is referred to as the X direction, and the direction perpendicular to the X direction is referred to as the Y direction.

In this embodiment, ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" are added to avoid confusion in understanding the components of the fixture, and do not limit the quantity of the components.
In this embodiment, the shape viewed from the Z direction may be referred to as a "planar shape."

The meaning of the word "office worker" used in this embodiment is not limited to a person who uses an electronic device while it is placed on the top plate of a fixture. In a work space, a person who places items or luggage on the top plate, base plate, or tray of a fixture, a person who installs a battery in a fixture, or a person who uses a battery installed in a fixture to charge an electronic device. Sometimes referred to as a clerk. Note that since the office worker uses the fixtures, the office worker may also be referred to as the user.

<Fixtures>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a fixture according to this embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the fixture according to this embodiment, and is a diagram showing the members that constitute the fixture. FIG. 1 shows a state in which battery B is installed in discharge section 40. As shown in FIG. In FIG. 2, illustration of battery B is omitted.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the fixture 100 according to the present embodiment includes a top plate 10, a support 21, a base plate 22, a power terminal section 30, a discharge section 40, wiring 50, and casters 60. , and an article tray 70. Note that a battery B, which will be described later, can be attached to and detached from the discharge section 40. The support column 21 is an example of a base. The base plate 22 is an example of a flat plate member.

<Top plate>
The top plate 10 has an upper surface 11 and a lower surface 12 located on the opposite side of the upper surface 11. Upper surface 11 is a single plane. The term "single plane" refers to a single plane that does not have recesses or protrusions such as wiring outlets where power taps for supplying power to electronic devices are placed. In other words, the upper surface 11 has no uneven portions that would interfere with the work of the office worker. The upper surface 11 is a work surface on which an office worker performs work. In other words, the office worker can operate the electronic device while placing the electronic device on the upper surface 11, which is the work surface.

The electronic device can obtain the power output from battery B. The electronic device is not particularly limited. Examples of electronic devices include notebook personal computers, portable tablet terminals, smartphones, wireless communication routers, desk lamps, desk fans, displays, and the like.

In the example shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the planar shape of the top plate 10 is, for example, a substantially rectangular shape. The substantially rectangular shape refers to the overall shape of the top plate when viewed in the Z direction, and does not necessarily mean only a geometrically defined rectangle. The word "approximately" indicating a shape means a shape with chamfered corners, a shape with curved sides extending in the X direction and the Y direction, and a shape that includes manufacturing errors.
In the following description, the same interpretation applies to the word "abbreviation" expressing the shape of a member constituting a fixture.

The top plate 10 has an edge 10E that projects in the X direction and the Y direction. Since the edge portion 10E protrudes further in the X direction and the Y direction than the support column 21, the office worker can easily grip the top plate 10. Therefore, when moving the fixture 100, the user can grasp the edge 10E and perform the work.

The planar shape of the top plate 10 is not limited to a substantially rectangular shape. The planar shape of the top plate 10 may be, for example, substantially triangular, substantially square, substantially parallelogram, substantially rhombus, polygon having five or more corners, substantially circular, substantially oval, or substantially oval. The shape of the top plate of a known fixture used in a general office space may be applied to the top plate 10, or the shape of the top plate of a known table used in entertainment facilities, eating facilities, etc. may be applied to the top plate 10. 10 may be applied. The material of the top plate 10 is not particularly limited, and known materials may be used.

The size of the top plate 10, that is, the area of the upper surface 11, can be changed as appropriate depending on the design.
The height of the fixture 100, that is, the height from the floor FL to the top surface 11, can be changed as appropriate depending on the design. In the case of the fixture 100 shown in FIG. 1, the height is set to, for example, 720 mm.

<Strut>
The support column 21 is a member that supports the top plate 10. The support column 21 includes a top plate connecting portion 23, a first extending portion 24A, a second extending portion 24B, a battery accommodating portion 25A, a unit accommodating portion 25B, and a plate connecting portion 26. A first cover member 27, a second cover member 28, and a base plate 22, which will be described later, are connected to the support column 21.

As shown in FIG. 2, the top plate 10, the pillars 21, the base plate 22, the first cover member 27, the second cover member 28, the discharge section 40, and the article tray 70 can be separated from each other.

Regarding the shape of the support column 21, the support column 21 has a substantially rectangular outer shape (outline) in a cross section parallel to the X direction and the Y direction. The outline of the support column 21 has a shape in which the support column 21 gradually becomes thinner in the +Z direction upward from the floor surface FL. The shape of the support column 21 is not limited to the shape shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. The support column 21 may have a shape in which the outline of the support column 21 does not change in the Z direction, that is, a shape that extends straight from the base plate 22 toward the top plate 10 without being inclined. The support column 21 has a substantially trapezoidal shape when viewed in the X direction.

Regarding the material of the pillar 21, the material of the pillar 21 is appropriately determined in consideration of the strength and weight of the fixture 100. The support column 21 may be made of a resin material or a metal material.
The support column 21 may have an adjustment mechanism that adjusts the height from the floor FL to the top plate 10. In this case, the adjustment mechanism includes, for example, a gas spring.

<Top plate connection>
The top plate connection portion 23 has an upper end portion 23A. The upper end portion 23A is connected to the lower surface 12. In this embodiment, the article tray 70 is arranged between the upper end 23A and the lower surface 12, and the upper end 23A and the lower surface 12 are indirectly connected through a part of the article tray 70. The upper end portion 23A and the lower surface 12 may be directly connected. The connection structure for connecting the lower surface 12 and the top plate connection part 23 is not particularly limited. The lower surface 12 and the top plate connection part 23 may be fixed using a known fixing member such as a screw, or the lower surface 12 and the top plate connection part 23 may be fixed by adhesive.

A power terminal section 30 is provided inside the top plate connection section 23 .
In the Z direction, the power terminal section 30 is arranged between the article tray 70 and the top plate 10. The top plate connection portion 23 has a support opening 23B formed in the surface of the support support 21. The strut openings 23B are formed on the surface of the strut 21 facing the +X direction and the surface facing the −X direction. The pillar opening 23B exposes a plug insertion opening 31 of a power terminal section 30, which will be described later, to the outside of the pillar 21. In other words, the top plate connection section 23 exposes the two power terminal sections 30 to the outside of the support column 21 .

Note that the support opening 23B may be formed on the surface of the support 21 facing the +Y direction, or may be formed on the surface facing the −Y direction. In this case, the power terminal section 30 can be exposed to the outside of the support column 21 in the +Y direction or the -Y direction.

<First extension part, second extension part>
The first extending portion 24A and the second extending portion 24B are arranged in the Y direction. An end of the first extending portion 24A and an end of the second extending portion 24B in the +Z direction are connected to the top plate connecting portion 23. An end of the first extending portion 24A and an end of the second extending portion 24B in the −Z direction are connected to the plate connecting portion 26. The first extending portion 24A and the second extending portion 24B extend from the plate connecting portion 26 toward the top plate connecting portion 23 so as to be inclined with respect to the Z direction.

<Battery compartment>
The battery accommodating portion 25A is provided inside the support column 21. In other words, the phrase "inside the support column 21" means that the battery housing portion 25A is formed at a position inside the contour 21E forming the outer shape of the support column 21 in a projected view of the fixture 100 seen in the -Z direction. It means that.
The battery accommodating portion 25A can accommodate a battery B. In other words, battery B can be accommodated in the space inside the battery accommodating section 25A. In the battery housing section 25A, the battery B can be attached to and detached from the discharge section 40.

<Unit housing section>
The unit housing portion 25B is provided inside the support column 21.
In the Z direction, the unit housing section 25B is located below the battery housing section 25A. The unit housing section 25B can accommodate the discharge section 40. In other words, the discharge section 40 can be accommodated in the space inside the unit accommodating section 25B. The battery housing section 25A and the unit housing section 25B may simply be referred to as the housing section 25.

In the Z direction, the battery housing section 25A is located between the top plate connection section 23 and the base plate 22. In other words, the battery housing section 25A is located between the top plate connection section 23 and the plate connection section 26 in the Z direction.
In the Y direction, the battery accommodating portion 25A is located between the first extending portion 24A and the second extending portion 24B.
When viewed in the X direction, the battery housing section 25A is surrounded by the top plate connection section 23, the first extension section 24A, the second extension section 24B, and the plate connection section 26, and has a substantially O-shape. ing. In other words, the through space penetrating the support column 21 when viewed in the X direction is the battery housing portion 25A.

The office worker can visually check the battery housing section 25A and can confirm whether or not the battery B is housed in the battery housing section 25A. The office worker can extend his/her finger to the battery housing section 25A to take out the battery B housed in the battery housing section 25A from the battery housing section 25A or store the battery B in the battery housing section 25A.

The unit accommodating portion 25B is a space formed inside the plate connecting portion 26 when viewed in the −Z direction. A discharge section 40 is arranged in the unit housing section 25B.

<Plate connection>
The plate connecting portion 26 has two wall portions 26X extending in the X direction and two wall portions 26Y extending in the Y direction. The plate connecting portion 26 forms an internal space surrounded by walls 26X and 26Y. Such an internal space is the unit housing section 25B.

<First cover member, second cover member>
The first cover member 27 and the second cover member 28 are, for example, low-friction members. As the material of the low friction member, for example, felt cloth is adopted.
The first cover member 27 has a shape corresponding to the outer shape of the battery accommodating portion 25A when viewed in the X direction. The first cover member 27 is fixed inside the support column 21 by inserting the first cover member 27 into the battery accommodating portion 25A in the X direction.

The first cover member 27 has two extending cover parts 27A extending in the Y direction. A cover opening 27B located below the first cover member 27 is formed inside the extended cover portion 27A. The cover opening 27B is a part that exposes the mounting surface 44b of the discharge section 40. Specifically, the cover opening 27B exposes the placement surface 44b to the battery accommodating portion 25A.

When the discharge section 40 is disposed inside the plate connection section 26, the two extending cover sections 27A hide the gap between the discharge section 40 and the plate connection section 26 in the X direction. Thereby, the design of the battery accommodating portion 25A can be improved.
By forming the cover opening 27B in the first cover member 27, electrical connection between the battery B and the discharge section 40 is realized while preventing the entire discharge section 40 from being exposed to the battery housing section 25A. ing.

The second cover member 28 has a ring shape. The ring-shaped outer contour corresponds to the base plate 22. The ring-shaped inner contour corresponds to the outer shape of the strut 21. The second cover member 28 is placed on and fixed to the base plate 22.

<Support structure>
The base plate 22 and casters 60 constitute a support structure.
The base plate 22 and casters 60 support the column 21.

<Base plate>
The base plate 22 is located on the opposite side of the support column 21 from the top plate connection part 23 in the Z direction. The base plate 22 is a plate-like member connected to the plate connection part 26. In the example shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the base plate 22 is parallel to the X direction and the Y direction.

The connection structure for connecting the base plate 22 and the plate connection portion 26 is not particularly limited. The base plate 22 and the plate connection part 26 may be fixed using a known fixing member such as a screw, or the base plate 22 and the plate connection part 26 may be fixed by adhesive.
Regarding the material of the base plate 22, the material of the base plate 22 is appropriately determined in consideration of the strength and weight of the fixture 100. For example, the base plate 22 may be made of a resin material or a metal material.

The base plate 22 has a plate upper surface 22A, a plate lower surface 22B, and a plate flange 22F. The plate upper surface 22A is an example of an upper surface. The plate lower surface 22B is an example of a lower surface. The plate flange 22F is an example of an edge of a flat plate member.
The plate upper surface 22A is a surface on which the second cover member 28 is placed. The plate upper surface 22A supports the discharge section 40 disposed inside the plate connection section 26. Casters 60 are connected to the plate lower surface 22B. In this embodiment, four casters 60 are connected to the plate lower surface 22B.

The plate flange 22F is a protrusion that protrudes from the plate upper surface 22A in the +Z direction. The plate flange 22F is provided on the outer periphery of the base plate 22, and is formed to surround the outer periphery of the base plate 22 in the X direction and the Y direction.
The plate flange 22F is a portion that prevents the cargo from falling outward from the base plate 22 when the cargo is placed on the base plate 22.

The edge 10E of the top plate 10 is located outside the plate flange 22F when viewed in the Z direction. In other words, the size of the base plate 22 is smaller than the size of the top plate 10, and the plate flange 22F is located inside the area surrounded by the edge 10E when viewed in the Z direction.

The planar shape of the base plate 22 is a shape that follows the planar shape of the top plate 10.
In the example shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the shape of the base plate 22 follows the shape of the top plate 10, and has a substantially rectangular shape. The shape of the base plate 22 is appropriately selected depending on the shape of the top plate 10. Specifically, the planar shape of the base plate 22 is, for example, approximately triangular, approximately square, approximately parallelogram, approximately rhombus, polygon having five or more corners, approximately circular, approximately elliptical, or approximately oval. Good too. The shape of the base plate 22 is not limited as long as the shape follows the planar shape of the top plate 10 and the posture of the fixture 100 can be stabilized.

On the plate upper surface 22A, the base plate 22 has a central portion 22C that supports the support column 21, and an article placement portion 22D located around the central portion 22C. The article placement section 22D is a part on which articles are placed.

<Central part>
A discharge section 40 located inside the plate connection section 26 is arranged on the central section 22C. The shape of the central portion 22C as viewed in the Z direction, that is, the planar shape of the central portion 22C is the same as the plate connecting portion 26.
In other words, the area between the center portion 22C and the plate flange 22F is the article placement portion 22D. When viewed in the −Z direction, the article placement portion 22D has a ring shape, that is, a substantially O-shape.

<Article placement section>
The article placement section 22D includes a first article placement section 22E and a second article placement section 22S.
The first article placement section 22E is located on both sides of the center section 22C in the X direction. That is, two first article placement parts 22E are provided on the plate upper surface 22A. The second article placement section 22S is located on both sides of the center section 22C in the Y direction. That is, two second article placement parts 22S are provided on the plate upper surface 22A. In other words, two first article placement sections 22E and two second article placement sections 22S are provided on the plate top surface 22A so as to surround the central portion 22C.

The first article mounting portion 22E has a first width W1 from the end portion 22XE of the center portion 22C to the plate flange 22F in the X direction. The second article placement section 22S has a second width W2 from the end 22YE of the center section 22C to the plate flange 22F in the Y direction. The first width W1 is different from the second width W2. In this embodiment, the second width W2 is larger than the first width W1. Note that as long as the base plate 22 has a substantially square shape, the first width W1 and the second width W2 may be the same.

The symbol GP shown in FIG. 1 indicates the position of the center of gravity of the fixture 100. The symbol LY is an imaginary line that is parallel to the Y direction and passes through the center of gravity GP. The symbol LX is a virtual line parallel to the X direction and passing through the center of gravity GP. The two first article placement sections 22E are symmetrical with respect to the virtual line LY. The two second article placement sections 22S are symmetrical with respect to the virtual line LX. The article placement section 22D is covered with a second cover member 28 made of felt fabric.

The angle between the wall portion 26X of the plate connection portion 26 and the second article placement portion 22S is approximately a right angle. The wall portion 26X extends toward the top plate 10 from the plate top surface 22A. Therefore, when an article is placed on the second article placement section 22S, the posture of the article is maintained in the wall portion 26X by the article coming into contact with the wall portion 26X. In other words, the wall portion 26X is an example of an article support surface located next to the second article placement section 22S. The article support surface may be a curved surface.

The angle between the wall portion 26Y of the plate connection portion 26 and the first article placement portion 22E is approximately a right angle. The wall portion 26Y extends toward the top plate 10 from the plate top surface 22A. Therefore, when an article is placed on the first article placement section 22E, the posture of the article is maintained in the wall portion 26Y by the article coming into contact with the wall portion 26Y. In other words, the wall portion 26Y is an example of an article support surface located next to the first article placement section 22E.

<Casters>
The casters 60 have rollers that are in contact with the floor surface FL and are rotatable. The casters 60 can support the plate lower surface 22B and run on the floor surface FL. Casters 60 support fixture 100 while allowing movement of fixture 100 in the X and Y directions. The caster 60 is, for example, a commercially known caster component.

The casters 60 may have a known locking mechanism that stops the rotation of the casters 60. Since the fixture 100 includes the casters 60, the fixture 100 can be freely moved on the floor FL. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the number of casters 60 is four. The number of casters 60 can be changed as appropriate, and the number of casters 60 is not limited as long as it is three or more.

<Goods tray>
The article tray 70 is fixed to the top board connection part 23. The article tray 70 is fixed to the column 21 so as to surround the column 21. The article tray 70 is located inside the area surrounded by the edge 10E of the top plate 10 when viewed in the −Z direction.

On the article tray 70, it is possible to arrange the luggage and accessories of the office worker. Therefore, the article tray 70 may also be referred to as an article placement section. Examples of the office worker's luggage and accessories placed on the article tray 70 include smartphones, handbags, handkerchiefs, cosmetics, newspapers, and books. There are no restrictions on the type of baggage or accessories as long as they are carried by the office worker.

The article tray 70 is located below the lower surface 12 of the top plate 10. In other words, the article tray 70 is located between the lower surface 12 and the battery accommodating portion 25A. The article tray 70 is located on the opposite side of the base plate 22 with respect to the support column 21 in the Z direction.

The article tray 70 includes a plate member 71, a protrusion 72 protruding from the plate member 71 in the +Z direction, and a tray opening 73 formed on the surface of the protrusion 72. A space is formed inside the convex portion 72 . In other words, the article tray 70 has a recess 74 having a shape corresponding to the shape of the protrusion 72 . This is a portion formed on the plate member 71 so as to be recessed toward the +Z direction. The upper end portion 23A of the top plate connecting portion 23 is inserted into the recessed portion 74. The article tray 70 is fixed to the support column 21 with the upper end portion 23A inserted into the recess 74.

When the article tray 70 is fixed to the column 21, the tray opening 73 coincides with the position of the column opening 23B. As a result, the power terminal section 30 is exposed to the outside through the tray opening 73 and the column opening 23B. The tray opening 73 and the column opening 23B are located between the lower surface 12 of the top plate 10 and the article tray 70. In other words, the power terminal section 30 is located between the lower surface 12 of the top plate 10 and the article tray 70.

In this embodiment, the article tray 70 is fixed to the support column 21 by inserting the upper end portion 23A into the recess 74, but the connection structure for connecting the article tray 70 and the support column 21 is not particularly limited. The article tray 70 and the support column 21 may be fixed using a known fixing member such as a screw, or the article tray 70 and the column 21 may be fixed with adhesive.

The plate member 71 of the article tray 70 has a tray top surface 71A and a tray flange 70F. The tray top surface 71A can place not only the worker's items but also the surplus portion of the power cable connected to the electronic device.

Tray flange 70F is located at the edge of article tray 70. The tray flange 70F is a protrusion that projects in the +Z direction from the tray top surface 71A. The tray flange 70F is provided at the outer periphery of the article tray 70 and is formed to surround the outer periphery of the article tray 70 in the X direction and the Y direction.
The tray flange 70F is a portion that prevents the article from falling outward from the article tray 70 when the article is placed on the article tray 70.

In the X direction and the Y direction, the tray flange 70F does not protrude outside the edge 10E of the top plate 10. In other words, when viewed in the -Z direction, the tray flange 70F is located inside the area surrounded by the edge 10E of the top plate 10. That is, in the horizontal direction, the edge 10E of the top plate 10 is located outside the tray flange 70F located at the edge of the article tray 70.

Regarding the material of the article tray 70, the material of the article tray 70 is appropriately determined in consideration of the weight of the articles placed on the article tray 70. For example, the article tray 70 may be made of a resin material or a metal material.
In the example shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the planar shape of the article tray 70 is approximately rectangular. The planar shape of the article tray 70 can be changed depending on the usage pattern of the fixture 100 and the shape of the articles placed on the article tray 70.

<Modified example of article tray>
Although the article tray 70 shown in FIG. 2 includes a convex portion 72 having a tray opening 73, the shape of the article tray 70 is not limited to the shape shown in FIG.
The article tray 70 may have a through hole instead of the protrusion 72. In this case, the through hole has a shape that corresponds to the planar shape of the top plate connecting portion 23 and is formed in the central region of the plate member 71. The position of the through hole in the X direction and the Y direction is the same as that of the convex portion 72.

In such a configuration, the article tray 70 and the top plate connection part 23 are fixed with the top plate connection part 23 inserted into the through hole. In other words, the top plate connecting portion 23 is fitted into the through hole. The connection structure of the top plate connection part 23 to the through hole is not particularly limited. The article tray 70 and the support column 21 may be fixed by adhesive. A flange extending in the Z direction from the peripheral edge of the through hole may be provided, and the flange and the top plate connecting portion 23 may be fixed using a known fixing member such as a screw. In the structure of this modification, it is possible to connect the upper end portion 23A and the lower surface 12 of the top plate 10 without using the article tray 70.

In this modification, the convex portion 72 having the tray opening 73 is not formed on the article tray 70. Therefore, when the article tray 70 is fixed to the pillar 21, the power terminal portion 30 is exposed to the outside through the pillar opening 23B. The column opening 23B is located between the lower surface 12 of the top plate 10 and the article tray 70. In other words, the power terminal section 30 is located between the lower surface 12 of the top plate 10 and the article tray 70.

<Discharge section, wiring, power terminal section, battery>
FIG. 3A is a perspective view showing the battery B, the discharge section 40, and the wiring 50 in the fixture 100 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3B is a perspective view showing the wiring 50 and power terminal section 30 in the fixture 100 according to this embodiment. FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically showing the electrical connection relationship among the power terminal section 30, battery B, discharge section 40, wiring 50, and electronic equipment in the fixture 100 according to the present embodiment. In FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 4, illustration of the above-mentioned support column 21 is omitted. FIG. 3A shows the positional relationship between the discharge section 40 and the cover opening 27B that exposes the mounting surface 44b. FIG. 3B shows only one of the two power supply terminal sections 30. In FIG. 3B, the positional relationship between the pillar opening 23B that exposes the plug insertion opening 31 and the power terminal portion 30 is shown.

<Discharge section>
The discharge section 40 is a unit to which a battery B can be attached. The discharge unit 40 converts the DC power output from the battery B into AC power, and supplies the power to the power terminal unit 30 via the wiring 50. The discharge section 40 includes a case 44a, a mounting surface 44b, and an inverter 44c. Discharge unit 40 receives power output from battery B. Therefore, the discharge section 40 may be referred to as a power receiving section.

Case 44a is a container that supports mounting surface 44b and inverter 44c. This case 44a is placed on the base plate 22 inside the plate connecting portion 26. Note that the case 44a may be fixed to the base plate 22 with adhesive, screws, or the like, or may be placed on the base plate 22 in an unfixed state.

The case 44a has an open end that is opened when the mounting surface 44b is removed. The open end is opened upward and is closed by the mounting surface 44b when the mounting surface 44b is attached to the case 44a from above. Furthermore, the case 44a houses an inverter 44c therein. When viewed in the −Z direction, the case 44a has approximately the same opening shape as the cover opening 27B.

Inverter 44c is a converter that converts DC power output from battery B into AC power. As shown in FIG. 4, the inverter 44c is connected to the power terminal section 30 via wiring 50.

The mounting surface 44b has an attachment recess 44b1 that is detachably attached to the battery B in the Z direction. In this embodiment, the number of attachment recesses 44b1 is two. The number of attachment recesses 44b1 may be one, or three or more. Since the mounting surface 44b has two mounting recesses 44b1, a plurality of batteries B can be mounted to the discharge section 40.

In such a configuration, the office worker can visually determine whether or not the battery B is attached to the attachment recess 44b1. The office worker can install the battery B in the mounting recess 44b1 or remove the battery B from the mounting recess 44b1. In other words, the office worker can easily replace battery B.

The mounting surface 44b has a flange 44F. In the X direction and the Y direction, the size of the flange 44F is larger than the case 44a. That is, when the case 44a is inserted into the cover opening 27B, the flange 44F is not inserted into the cover opening 27B. - Seen in the Z direction, the flange 44F hides the gap between the case 44a and the cover opening 27B.

The shape of the attachment recess 44b1 is, for example, circular. The diameter of the mounting recess 44b1 is larger than the diameter of the lower part of the battery B, and can accommodate the lower part of the battery B. A terminal portion is provided in the mounting recess 44b1. The terminal portion of the mounting recess 44b1 can be connected to each of a negative terminal and a positive terminal provided at the bottom of the battery B when the battery B is installed in the mounting recess 44b1.
Note that the shape of the mounting recess 44b1 is not limited to a circle. A shape other than circular may be adopted for the mounting recess 44b1.

<Wiring>
The wiring 50 is a member that electrically connects the power terminal section 30 and the battery B (discharge section 40). Specifically, one end of the wiring 50 is connected to the power terminal section 30. The other end of the wiring 50 is electrically connected to the discharge section 40. That is, the wiring 50 can be electrically connected to the battery B.

When the battery B is placed in the discharging section 40 when the battery B is accommodated in the battery accommodating section 25A, the inverter 44c of the discharging section 40 and the battery B become energized. In this state, the wiring 50 electrically connects the power terminal section 30 and the battery B, and supplies the power of the battery B to the power terminal section 30.

The wiring 50 is arranged inside the support column 21. In other words, the wiring 50 is arranged inside the plate connection part 26, the second extension part 24B, and the top plate connection part 23 that constitute the support column 21. The wiring 50 extends approximately in the Z direction inside the support 21 . A guide portion for regulating the direction in which the wiring 50 extends may be arranged inside the support 21 .

<Power terminal section>
The power terminal section 30 is a member to which a power cable connected to an office worker's electronic equipment is connected. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the power terminal section 30 is arranged between the lower surface 12 of the top plate 10 and the article tray 70 in the Z direction. The power terminal section 30 is arranged inside the top plate connection section 23 that constitutes a part of the support column 21 .

As shown in FIG. 4, the number of power terminal sections 30 is two. As shown in FIG. 3B, one power terminal section 30 has two plug insertion openings 31. The plug insertion port 31 is connected to the wiring 50. The power terminal section 30 can be referred to as, for example, a power tap, a terminal attachment section, an outlet, or the like. The power terminal section 30 is arranged at the top plate connection section 23 which is a part of the support column 21.

The plug insertion port 31 can output power converted from DC power to AC power by the inverter 44c to the electronic device. That is, at the plug insertion port 31 of the power terminal section 30, AC power similar to that of a general commercial power source can be taken out. When the plug P of the power cable of the electronic device is connected to the plug insertion port 31 of the power terminal section 30, the power terminal section 30 can supply power from the battery B to the electronic device through the wiring 50.

In this embodiment, the number of power terminal sections 30 is two. One power terminal portion 30 is exposed to the outside of the pillar 21 through the pillar opening 23B in the +X direction. The other power terminal portion 30 is exposed to the outside of the pillar 21 through the pillar opening 23B in the −X direction.

The power terminal section 30 may include, for example, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) outlet tap. A USB outlet tap converts AC power into DC power and supplies power to a mobile terminal such as a tablet terminal or a smartphone connected to the USB outlet tap. Further, the power terminal section 30 may include a switch that changes the electrical connection between the power terminal section 30 and the discharge section 40.
Further, the power terminal section 30 may include a wireless LAN terminal or a LAN (Local Area Network) cable connector. The power terminal section 30 may be a contactless power supply device.

<Modified examples of power terminal section and discharge section>
The power terminal section 30 may include a female terminal (female connector) of a USB terminal. In this case, the discharge unit 40 may directly supply the DC power supplied from the battery B to the USB terminal without going through the inverter 44c. Thereby, DC power can be supplied to an electronic device including a male terminal (male connector) of the USB terminal that is connected to a female terminal of the USB terminal.
As the standard of the USB terminal, for example, USB Type-A, USB Type-B, USB Type-C, etc. are used.

According to this modification, power conversion by the inverter 44c is not required, that is, there is no need to convert DC power to AC power. Furthermore, there is no need to convert AC power to DC power. Therefore, efficient power supply can be achieved.

Further, the discharge section may include both a first power supply system that uses the inverter 44c and a second power supply system that does not use the inverter 44c. In this case, the first power supply system has the electrical connection structure shown in FIG. 4. The second power supply system includes a battery B placed on the mounting surface 44B of the mounting tray, a power terminal section 30 including a female terminal of the USB terminal, and wiring connecting the battery B and the power terminal section 30. It has an electrical connection structure consisting of. Note that the second power supply system may include a control circuit. The control circuit of the second power supply system may, for example, control the DC voltage output from the power terminal section 30 to be constant.

<Battery>
Battery B is a portable power storage device that can be charged and discharged, in other words, it is a rechargeable portable battery. The battery B has a main body B1 having a prismatic shape, a handle B2 provided on the top of the main body B1, and a display section B3 provided on the side surface of the main body B1.

The handle B2 extends in the +Z direction and has a curved shape. The office worker can lift the battery B by grasping the upper part of the handle B2. Note that the shape of the handle B2 is not limited to the shape shown in FIG. 3A, but preferably has a shape that can be lifted with one hand.

The main body B1 of the battery B contains a lithium battery or the like that can be charged and discharged. The battery B is provided with a negative terminal and a positive terminal connected to the lithium battery on the bottom surface of the main body B1 of the battery B. The negative terminal and positive terminal of the main body portion B1 can be connected to the terminal portion of the mounting recess 44b1.

Display section B3 displays the remaining charge amount of battery B. The office worker can visually check the information displayed on the display section B3 and can determine whether or not to replace the battery B. The display section B3 is, for example, a liquid crystal display device.

In this embodiment, the number of batteries is two. The number of batteries is not limited. The number of batteries may be one, or three or more. When the number of batteries is two or more, even if the charge amount of one battery becomes zero, as long as the other battery has a sufficient charge amount, the electronic device can be continuously charged. In other words, a battery backup function can be realized.

<Battery, power terminal section, discharge section, wiring, and electrical connection of electronic equipment>
As shown in FIG. 4, in the discharge section 40, a mounting surface 44b having a mounting recess 44b1 is electrically connected to an inverter 44c.
Although not shown in FIG. 4, the discharge section 40 may include a control device. For example, in a state where a plurality of batteries B are attached to the discharge section 40, the control device may select the battery B that consumes power.

Each of the two power supply terminal sections 30 is connected to the discharge section 40 via a wiring 50. In other words, in the fixture 100, two power terminal sections 30 are connected to the discharge section 40. Power can be supplied from a single discharge section 40 to a plurality of power supply terminal sections 30.

In this embodiment, the number of wires 50 is two. One wiring 50 connects the discharge section 40 and one power terminal section 30. Further, the other wiring 50 connects the discharge section 40 and the other power terminal section 30. Since these wires 50 are housed inside the support 21, the wires 50 are not visible from the outside of the fixture 100.

Each of the wires 50 electrically connects the inverter 44c of the discharge section 40 and the plug insertion opening 31 of the power terminal section 30. Specifically, one end of the wiring 50 is connected to the plug insertion port 31. The other end of the wiring 50 is connected to the inverter 44c. Each wiring 50 conducts AC power output from the inverter 44c to the plug insertion port 31.

In such a configuration, the battery B is attached to the attachment recess 44b1 of the discharge section 40, and the plug P of the electronic device D is inserted into the plug insertion opening 31 of the power terminal section 30. The discharge unit 40 converts the DC power output from the battery B into AC power using the inverter 44c. The AC power generated by the inverter 44c is supplied to the power terminal section 30 via the wiring 50, and is supplied to the electronic device D from the plug insertion opening 31 of the power terminal section 30.

Furthermore, when replacing battery B, the office worker first removes battery B, which has been attached to discharge section 40, from discharge section 40 by lifting it upward from mounting recess 44b1. Thereafter, the office worker installs a new battery B into the mounting recess 44b1 from above.

<Center of gravity of fixtures>
The fixture 100 has a shape that is line symmetrical with respect to the virtual line LY, and a shape that is line symmetrical with respect to the virtual line LX.
When viewed in the Z direction, the position of the center of gravity of the top plate 10, the position of the center of gravity of the support column 21, and the position of the center of gravity of the battery B coincide with the center of gravity GP.
Note that a fixture according to a modification described later may have a shape that is line symmetrical with respect to at least one of the virtual lines LY and LX.

<Effect>
According to the fixture 100 according to the present embodiment, the battery accommodating portion 25A that can accommodate the battery B is arranged inside the support 21, so that the space for installing the battery B in the fixture 100 can be minimized. I can do it. Furthermore, since the battery accommodating portion 25A is arranged inside the column 21, the position of the center of gravity of the fixture 100 can be made more stable than in a structure in which the battery accommodating portion 25A for accommodating the battery B is provided outside the column 21. can do.

Specifically, in a structure in which the part that accommodates the battery is located outside the base, the center of gravity of the battery and the center of gravity of the fixture are shifted from each other. In this case, when moving the fixture, the fixture becomes unstable and difficult to move smoothly.

On the other hand, according to the structure of the fixture 100 in which the battery accommodating part 25A is arranged inside the support column 21, when the battery B is stored in the battery accommodating part 25A, the position of the center of gravity of the battery B and the position of the fixture 100 are The positions of the center of gravity become less likely to deviate from each other. Thereby, the position of the center of gravity of the fixture 100 can be stabilized. Therefore, when moving the fixture 100, the fixture 100 is less likely to fall, and the fixture 100 can be moved smoothly.

Further, the fixture 100 according to the present embodiment includes a power terminal section 30 disposed on the support column 21, a wiring 50 that electrically connects the power supply terminal section 30 and the battery accommodating section 25A, and a caster connected to the support column 21. 60. This eliminates the need to connect the fixture 100 to an outlet provided on the wall or floor forming the office space.

Therefore, the office worker using the fixture 100 can move the fixture 100 to any position and use the fixture 100. Since the position where the fixture 100 is used in the office space is not restricted, the convenience of the fixture 100 can be improved.

In the Z direction, the position of the center of gravity of the top plate 10, the position of the center of gravity of the support column 21, and the position of the center of gravity of battery B match, so when battery B is stored in battery storage section 25A, battery B The center of gravity of the fixture 100 will not shift due to its weight. Thereby, the position of the center of gravity of the fixture 100 can be stabilized. Therefore, when moving the fixture 100, the fixture 100 is less likely to fall, and the fixture 100 can be moved smoothly.

The wiring 50 is arranged inside the support column 21. Therefore, the wiring 50 is not exposed to the outside of the pillar 21. In other words, the wiring 50 can be hidden by the pillar 21. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the design from being degraded due to the wiring 50 being exposed to the outside of the support 21, and in other words, it is possible to provide the fixture 100 with excellent design.

The power terminal section 30 is arranged on the support column 21. In other words, the power terminal section 30 is not arranged on the top plate 10. Therefore, the power terminal section 30 is visually less noticeable. Therefore, the fixture 100 with excellent design can be provided.

Since the power terminal section 30 is disposed between the article tray 70 and the top plate 10, a concave or convex portion such as a wiring outlet is formed on the top surface of the top plate 10, in which the power terminal section 30 is disposed. There's no need. Therefore, the upper surface 11 of the top plate 10, which is a work surface, is not narrowed, and a work surface having a wide area can be secured, and the convenience of the fixture 100 can be improved.

Moreover, the upper surface 11 of the top plate 10 is a single plane. Therefore, a work surface having a large area can be secured, and the convenience of the fixture 100 can be improved.
A single plane of the upper surface 11 has no recesses or protrusions such as a wiring outlet. Therefore, liquid does not spill onto the top surface 11 due to, for example, a container containing a liquid such as a drink being caught in a recess or a protrusion. Therefore, the liquid does not wet and spread on the upper surface 11. Further, in such a case, the liquid will not come into contact with the electronic device placed on the top surface 11, and failure of the electronic device can be prevented.

The article tray 70 is located below the lower surface 12 of the top plate 10 and is supported by the pillars 21. Therefore, the office worker can place the articles on the article tray 70. Furthermore, the fixtures 100 can be moved while the articles are placed on the article tray 70. Therefore, the usability of the fixture 100 can be improved.

In the horizontal direction, the edge 10E of the top plate 10 is located outside the tray flange 70F. For this reason, for example, if a container containing a liquid such as a beverage is placed on the top plate 10 and the worker's hand or arm accidentally comes into contact with the container, the liquid may spill from the container. , no liquid reaches the article tray 70. Therefore, the articles placed on the article tray 70 are not wetted by the liquid. Further, when the article placed on the article tray 70 is an electronic device, the electronic device does not come into contact with the liquid, so it is possible to prevent the electronic device from malfunctioning.

The power terminal section 30 is arranged between the lower surface 12 of the top plate 10 and the article tray 70. Therefore, when the office worker uses the electronic device, the plug P of the power cable of the electronic device can be electrically connected to the power terminal section 30. Additionally, excess portions of the power cable can be placed on the article tray 70. Therefore, the usability of the fixture 100 can be improved.

Furthermore, the battery is hidden when viewed in the Y direction. Therefore, when the fixture 100 is viewed from the Y direction, the design can be improved.
Further, the office worker can insert his or her fingers into the battery housing section 25A from each of the +X direction and the -X direction. Therefore, the office worker can grasp the battery B from each of the +X direction and the -X direction, and can remove the battery B from the discharge section 40. Further, the office worker can install battery B in the discharge section 40 from each of the +X direction and the -X direction.

Since the casters 60 are arranged on the lower plate surface 22B of the base plate 22, the office worker can move the fixtures 100 by pushing or pulling the top plate 10 horizontally while holding the top plate 10 with his/her fingers. be able to. The office worker does not necessarily have to hold the top board with his fingers. The fixture 100 can be moved simply by pushing the top plate in the horizontal direction. In particular, the position of the center of gravity of the fixture 100 is stabilized because the position of the center of gravity of the top plate 10, the position of the center of gravity of the support column 21, and the position of the center of gravity of the battery B coincide with the center of gravity GP. Therefore, the fixture 100 is less likely to fall down due to movement of the fixture 100.

On the top surface 22A of the plate, the article placement section 22D is located around the central portion 22C of the base plate 22, so that the article, luggage, etc. used by the office worker can be placed on the article placement section 22D. can move the fixture 100. Therefore, the degree of freedom in the work of the office worker is increased, and the office worker can work efficiently.

In this embodiment, there is no need to separately provide the article placement section 22D on the fixture 100. Since the base plate 22 has the function of the article placement section 22D, the structure of the fixture 100 is simplified. Therefore, the number of man-hours for manufacturing the fixture 100 does not increase, and manufacturing costs can be suppressed.

Since the edge 10E of the top plate 10 is located on the outside of the tray flange 70F in the horizontal direction, the article placement section 22D does not come into contact with obstacles around the fixture 100 when the fixture 100 is moved. Therefore, safety when moving the fixture 100 can be ensured.

Furthermore, even if a container containing a liquid such as a beverage is placed on the top plate 10 and the worker's hand or arm accidentally comes into contact with the container and the liquid spills from the container, the liquid will It does not reach the article placement section 22D. Therefore, the articles placed on the article placement section 22D are not wetted by the liquid. Further, when the article placed on the article placement section 22D is an electronic device, the electronic device does not come into contact with the liquid, so failure of the electronic device can be prevented.

Since the base plate 22 has a shape that follows the top plate 10, the article placement portion 22D does not protrude outside the edge of the top plate 10. Further, when the fixture 100 is moved, the article placement section 22D does not come into contact with obstacles existing around the fixture 100, and safety can be ensured when the fixture 100 is moved. Furthermore, since the base plate 22 has a shape that follows the top plate 10, the area of the article placement section 22D on the base plate 22 can be expanded as much as possible.

The article placement section 22D has two first article placement sections 22E and two second article placement sections 22S. 22S can be formed at separate locations. Furthermore, since the first width W1 is different from the second width W2, the size of the first article placement section 22E and the size of the second article placement section 22S can be changed. Therefore, in the article placing section 22D having the first article placing section 22E and the second article placing section 22S, articles having various shapes can be placed, and the convenience of the fixture 100 can be improved. can.

The base has walls 26X and 26Y that are article support surfaces, so when an article is placed on the article placement section 22D, the article comes into contact with the walls 26X and 26Y, thereby maintaining the posture of the article. Ru. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the articles from falling on the article placement section 22D. In particular, even if the office worker moves the fixture 100 with articles, baggage, etc. placed on the article placement section 22D, the walls 26X and 26Y can prevent the articles from falling over.

The article placement section 22D is covered with a second cover member 28 made of felt fabric. Therefore, when an article is placed on the article placement section 22D, the second cover member 28 is located between the article placement section 22D and the article. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the article from being damaged due to friction generated between the article placement section 22D and the article.

The two first article placement sections 22E are symmetrical with respect to the virtual line LY. The two second article placement sections 22S are symmetrical with respect to the virtual line LX. Therefore, the fixture 100 with excellent design can be provided.

<Modified example>
In the modifications described below, the same members shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted or simplified.

<Modification 1>
In the embodiment described above, the structure in which the power terminal section 30 is arranged inside the top plate connection section 23 that constitutes a part of the support column 21 has been described. The power terminal section 30 may be arranged on the lower surface 12 of the top plate 10. The connection structure for connecting the lower surface 12 and the power supply terminal section 30 is not particularly limited. The lower surface 12 and the power terminal section 30 may be fixed using a known fixing member such as a screw, or the lower surface 12 and the power terminal section 30 may be fixed by adhesive.

A wiring holding portion that holds the wiring 50 may be provided on the lower surface 12. The wire holding section is, for example, a hook. According to such a configuration, the wiring 50 connected to the power terminal section 30 can be held by the wiring holding section.

The lower surface 12 is a part that is difficult to see when viewed from the office worker. Therefore, the power terminal section 30 disposed on the lower surface 12 is not visually noticeable. Therefore, the fixture 100 with excellent design can be provided.

<Modification 2>
FIG. 5A is a side view showing a fixture 101 according to Modification 2. FIG.
In the fixture 101, the height of the battery accommodating portion 25A in the Z direction is greater than the height of the fixture 100 shown in FIG. In other words, in the X direction, the opening area of the battery accommodating part 25A of the fixture 101 is larger than the opening area of the battery accommodating part 25A of the fixture 100. In the fixture 101, a beam member 29 is provided between the first extending portion 24A and the second extending portion 24B. The beam member 29 extends in the Y direction and connects the end of the first extending portion 24A and the second extending portion 24B.

According to the fixture 101, the same effects as the fixture 100 described above can be obtained.
Furthermore, according to the fixture 101, the area of the support column 21 when viewed in the X direction is reduced by increasing the opening area of the battery accommodating portion 25A. Therefore, the fixture 101 has a stylish shape, and the design of the fixture 101 can be improved. Since the beam member 29 is provided between the end of the first extending portion 24A and the second extending portion 24B, it is possible to realize the fixture 101 with excellent strength.

Note that in the fixture 101, the beam member 29 can be easily grasped by the office worker. Therefore, the office worker can push or pull the top plate 10 in the horizontal direction while holding the beam member 29 with his/her fingers. That is, the fixture 100 can be easily moved using the beam member 29.

<Modification 3>
FIG. 5B is a side view showing the fixture 102 according to Modification Example 3.
The height of the fixture 102 in the Z direction, that is, the height from the floor FL to the top surface 11 of the top plate 10 is lower than that of the fixture 100. The height of the fixture 102 is, for example, 600 mm. Furthermore, in the fixture 102, the width of the battery accommodating portion 25A in the Y direction is larger than the width of the fixture 100 shown in FIG.

According to the fixture 102, the same effects as the fixture 100 described above can be obtained.
Furthermore, according to the fixture 102, since the width of the battery accommodating part 25A is increased, the battery B comes into contact with the first extending part 24A and the second extending part 24B during the operation of attaching and detaching the battery B to the battery accommodating part 25A. It becomes difficult to do. Therefore, the office worker can easily attach and detach battery B.

<Modification 4>
FIG. 5C is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the fixture 103 according to Modification Example 4.
FIG. 5C shows the structure of the support column 21 as seen through the top plate 10 when viewed in the −Z direction. In FIG. 5C, the outer shape of the top plate 10 is shown by a dotted line.

In the fixture 103, the support column 21 has a third extending portion 24C. The third extending portion 24C is connected to an end of the first extending portion 24A in the +X direction and an end of the second extending portion 24B in the +X direction. The third extending portion 24C extends from the plate connecting portion 26 toward the top plate connecting portion 23 so as to be inclined with respect to the Z direction. In other words, the support column 21 has a substantially U-shape when viewed in the Z direction.

In the fixture 103, the third extending portion 24C hides the battery accommodating portion 25A in the +X direction. That is, the third extending portion 24 covers the battery accommodating portion 25A so that the battery B is not exposed in the +X direction. An office worker located next to the fixture 103 or away from the fixture 103 in the +X direction will visually see the support column 21 having the third extension portion 24C.

According to the fixture 103, the same effects as the fixture 100 described above can be obtained.
Furthermore, according to the fixture 103, the third extension portion 24C covers the battery accommodating portion 25A, so that the design of the fixture 103 can be improved.
Note that in this modification, a structure in which the third extending portion 24C is provided in the portion of the support 21 located in the +X direction has been described; 24C may be provided.

<Modification 5>
FIG. 5D is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a fixture 104 according to Modification Example 5.
FIG. 5D shows the structure of the support column 21 as seen through the top plate 10 when viewed in the −Z direction. In FIG. 5D, the outer shape of the top plate 10 is shown by a dotted line.
In Modification 5, the same members shown in FIG. 5C are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted or simplified.

The fixture 104, like the fixture 103 described above, has a third extending part 24C that connects the end of the first extending part 24A in the +X direction and the end of the second extending part 24B in the +X direction. Further, the fixture 104 includes a hinge 24D connected to the end of the first extending portion 24A in the −X direction, and a door 24E connected to the hinge 24D.

Door 24E is rotatable around hinge 24D. The distal end portion 24F of the door 24E is provided with an engaging portion that engages with the end portion of the second extending portion 24B in the −X direction. In other words, the door 24E can open and close the battery housing section 25A.

When the door 24E is closed, the door 24E hides the battery housing section 25A in the -X direction. In other words, the door 24E covers the battery accommodating portion 25A so that the battery B is not exposed in the -X direction. In this case, an office worker located next to the fixture 104 or away from the fixture 104 in the -X direction will visually see the door 24E.

When the door 24E is open, the battery B is exposed in the -X direction. In this case, the office worker who is next to the fixture 104 in the -X direction can visually see the battery B and can perform the work of attaching and detaching the battery B.

According to the fixture 104, the same effects as the fixtures 100 and 103 described above can be obtained.
Furthermore, according to the fixture 104, the interior of the battery storage section 25A can be hidden by closing the door 24E. Therefore, it is possible to improve the design of the fixture 104 when viewed from an office worker who is located next to the fixture 104 or away from the fixture 104 in the −X direction. Further, by opening the door 24E, the battery B can be attached and detached.

In this modification, the hinge 24D and the door 24E are provided at the portion of the support 21 located in the -X direction, but the hinge 24D and the door 24E may be provided at a portion of the support 21 located in the +X direction.

<Modification 6>
FIG. 5E is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a fixture 105 according to modification 6.
FIG. 5E shows the structure of the support column 21 as seen through the top plate 10 when viewed in the −Z direction. In FIG. 5E, the outer shape of the top plate 10 is shown by dotted lines.
In Modification 6, the same members shown in FIGS. 5C and 5D are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted or simplified.

The fixture 105 is different from the fixture 104 in the shape of the top plate 10 and the number of batteries B. In this modification, the top plate 10 has a disk shape when viewed in the Z direction. One battery B is located in the center of the disk. The structures of the third extending portion 24C, the hinge 24D, and the door 24E are similar to those of the fixtures 103 and 104.

According to the fixture 105, the same effects as the fixtures 100, 103, and 104 described above can be obtained.
Furthermore, according to the fixture 105, the shape of the top plate 10 is a disk and the number of batteries B is one, so the thickness of the support column 21 can be made small. Therefore, the fixture 105 has a stylish shape, and the design of the fixture 105 can be improved.

<Modification 7>
FIG. 5F is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a fixture 106 according to Modification Example 7.
FIG. 5F shows the structure of the support column 21 as seen through the top plate 10 when viewed in the −Z direction. In FIG. 5F, the outer shape of the top plate 10 is shown by dotted lines.
In Modification 7, the support column 21 does not have the second extending portion 24B but has the first extending portion 24A. In other words, the fixture 106 has a cantilevered structure.

An office worker who is located next to the fixture 106 or away from the fixture 106 in the +Y direction, -X direction, and +X direction can visually see the battery accommodating section 25A arranged in the fixture 106. It is possible to confirm whether or not battery B is accommodated. The office worker can extend his/her finger to the battery housing section 25A to take out the battery B housed in the battery housing section 25A from the battery housing section 25A or store the battery B in the battery housing section 25A. Therefore, the work of attaching and detaching the battery B can be made even easier. Moreover, the battery B can be hidden when viewed in the -Y direction, and the design can be improved.

Note that in Modifications 4 to 6 shown in FIGS. 5C to 5E, the support 21 has a substantially U-shape when viewed in the Z direction, but the support 21 has a substantially C-shape. Good too. Specifically, the combined shape of the first extending portion 24A, the second extending portion 24B, and the third extending portion 24C may have a substantially C-shape when viewed in the Z direction.
Further, in the structure including the door 24E, the combined shape of the first extending portion 24A, the second extending portion 24B, the third extending portion 24C, and the door 24E is approximately O-shaped when viewed in the Z direction. It may have.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a usage environment in which the above-mentioned fixtures are used.
FIG. 6 shows conference rooms and work spaces in offices, public facilities, schools, residences, and the like. Codes H1, H2, H3, and H4 indicate office workers. Symbols D1, D2, D3, and D4 indicate electronic devices. Reference numerals 81, 82, and 83 indicate the luggage of the office worker. The electronic devices D1 and D2 are arranged on the top plate 10 of the fixture 102. The electronic device D3 is placed on the top plate 10 of the fixture 100.

The office worker H1 is operating the electronic device D1 while sitting on the sofa. The office worker H2 is operating the electronic device D2 while sitting on the sofa. The office worker H3 is operating the electronic device D3 while sitting on a chair. The office worker H3 is operating the electronic device D3 at a higher position than the office workers H1 and H2. The office worker H4 is operating the electronic device D4 at a position away from the fixtures 100 and 102 while sitting on the sofa.

The electronic devices D1 and D2 are connected to the power terminal section 30 of the fixture 102 via a power cable (not shown). That is, the electronic devices D1 and D2 are driven using the power supplied from the battery B of the fixture 102. Similarly, the electronic device D3 is connected to the power terminal section 30 of the fixture 100 via a power cable (not shown). In other words, the electronic device D3 is driven using the power supplied from the battery of the fixture 100.
The electronic device D4 is charged with power supplied from the battery B of the fixture 100. Therefore, the electronic device D4 is driven without using a power cable.

The luggage 83 of the office worker H1 and the luggage 82 of the office worker H2 are arranged on the base plate 22 of the fixture 102. Although not shown, the smartphones of the employees H1 and H2 are placed on the article tray 70 of the fixture 102. The luggage 81 of the office worker H3 is arranged on the base plate 22 of the fixture 100. Although not shown, books owned by the office worker H4 are placed on the article tray 70 of the fixture 100.

The office workers H1, H2, H3, and H4 are holding a meeting while surrounding the fixtures 100 and 102 and operating the electronic devices D1, D2, D3, and D4. As shown in FIG. 6, fixtures 100, 102 can also function as meeting tables.

Although preferred embodiments of the invention have been described, it is to be understood that these are illustrative of the invention and are not to be considered limiting. Additions, omissions, substitutions, and other changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention. Accordingly, the invention should not be considered limited by the foregoing description, but rather by the scope of the claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Top plate, 10E... Edge, 11... Top surface, 12... Bottom surface, 21... Pillar (base), 21E... Outline, 22... Base plate (support structure , flat plate member), 22A...Plate top surface, 22B...Plate bottom surface, 22F...Plate flange, 23...Top plate connection part, 23A...Top end part, 23B... Support column opening, 24 ...Third extension part, 24A...First extension part, 24B...Second extension part, 24C...Third extension part, 24D...Hinge, 24E...Door , 24F...Tip part, 25...Accommodation part, 25A...Battery accommodation part, 25B...Unit accommodation part, 26...Plate connection part, 26X, 26Y...Wall part, 27. ...First cover member, 27A...Extended cover portion, 27B...Cover opening, 28...Second cover member, 29...Beam member, 30...Power terminal portion, 31...・Plug insertion port, 40...Discharge part, 44a...Case, 44b...Placement surface, 44b1...Mounting recess, 44c...Inverter, 44F...Flange, 50...Wiring , 60... Caster (support structure), 70... Article tray, 70F... Tray flange, 71... Plate member, 71A... Tray top surface, 72... Convex portion, 73... - Tray opening, 74... recess, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106... fixtures (fixtures with top plate), B... battery, B1... main body, B2... Handle, B3...display section, D, D1, D2, D3, D4...electronic equipment, FL...floor, GP...center of gravity, H1, H2, H3, H3, H4, office worker, LX...Virtual line, LY...Virtual line, P...Plug

Claims (7)

a top plate having a work surface;
a base that supports the top plate;
A support structure that supports the base and includes a flat plate member having an upper surface and a lower surface located on the opposite side of the upper surface, and casters that support the lower surface and can run on a floor surface;
Equipped with
On the upper surface, the flat plate member has a center portion that supports the base portion, and an article placement portion located around the center portion and on which an article is placed.
Fixtures with top plate. The edge of the top plate is located outside the edge of the flat plate member when viewed in the vertical direction;
The fixture with a top plate according to claim 1. The flat plate member has a shape that follows the top plate,
The fixture with a top plate according to claim 2. The article placement section includes:
first article placement parts located on both sides of the central part in a first direction parallel to the flat plate member;
a second article placement section located on both sides of the central portion in a second direction parallel to the flat plate member and orthogonal to the first direction;
has,
A fixture with a top plate according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The first article mounting portion has a first width from an end of the central portion to an edge of the flat plate member in the first direction,
The second article placing portion has a second width from an end of the central portion to an edge of the flat plate member in the second direction,
the first width is different from the second width,
The fixture with a top plate according to claim 4. the base has an article support surface located next to the article placement section;
A fixture with a top plate according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The article placement section is covered with a cover member.
A fixture with a top plate according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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