JP2024038185A - chair unit with panel - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide composite furniture having excellent workability and in which a closed property and an open property are harmonized.SOLUTION: One embodiment of furniture includes: a chair part 3 composed of a seat 1 and a backrest 2; and side panels 4 and 5, and a back panel 6 surrounding the chair part 3. A front panel 7 is disposed in front of one of the side panel 4 and 5, and a table board 9 is attached to the front panel 7 via a longitudinally-rotational column 8 so as to be able to adjust the lengthwise position thereof. The respective panels 4, 5, 6, and 8 include thin shrouds 11 and 12. The table board 9 is configured to adjust the lengthwise position thereof, so that a user can place a notebook computer thereon at an appropriate position according to the posture. While the furniture is surrounded by the shroud 11, the front side of the user is opened so as to provide an environment where the closed property and the open property are harmonized.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to composite office furniture that includes a chair portion and a table board.

Traditionally, desks and chairs are commonly used as a set for office furniture.
For example, in many cases, desks for one person or multiple people were lined up on the left and right, and many people worked in a line. It is also common practice to arrange rows of desks back to back. In these traditional working styles, a fixed address system in which specific people use specific seats is common.

However, in recent years, working styles in offices have been undergoing major changes. For example, there is a free-address method (non-territorial method) where employees work from their favorite seats without having to have a specific seat, a separate seat for one person, or fixed seats that can be used by multiple people. Group working style, etc.

One of the reasons behind these changes in working styles is the miniaturization of information devices such as notebook computers and tablet terminals as work tools. In other words, since these notebook computers and tablet terminals are portable, there is no need to work from a specific seat, and as a result, the free-address system has made great progress.

Another factor behind this is the progress made in creating an environment that brings out the creative abilities of workers. In other words, in order to enhance the creative ability of workers and increase their intellectual productivity, they need an environment where they can concentrate on thinking, where they can relax, or where they can easily receive intellectual stimulation through discussions with colleagues. Therefore, seats are becoming more independent and grouped. Therefore, it is preferable to allow the user to select a seat depending on the purpose.

In relation to a worker's ability to concentrate and relax, it is important to balance the closedness and openness of the environment surrounding the worker. For example, if you are in a completely private room, external stimulation is too weak and you lose your sense of tension, which often leads to a drop in productivity. On the other hand, in an overly open environment, such as when working alone at tables scattered on a large floor, employees may become distracted by other people's movements or conversations, or become concerned about other people's gaze. Because it becomes
Not only is it difficult to concentrate on thinking, but it can also be said that it is difficult to maintain a relaxed posture (such as stretching or meditating) and shying away from others.

Furthermore, the ease of operation of devices such as notebook computers is also closely related to intellectual productivity. In other words, if you have an environment where you can easily handle devices such as laptops like hands and feet, you will be able to work more efficiently, but if the devices are difficult to use, you will not only be distracted by the operation and neglect important thoughts, but also It may also increase the burden on the body (for example, the arms) and promote fatigue.

Therefore, when looking at actual furniture (fixtures), there are, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2 as highly open furniture. That is, in Patent Documents 1 and 2, a foldable table plate is attached to a sofa-type chair, and when the table plate is placed in a horizontal position, a notebook computer can be used.

On the other hand, as office furniture with a high degree of closedness, there is, for example, Patent Document 3. In Patent Document 3, four work spaces are formed by partitioning the space with partitions that are swastika-shaped in plan view, and a top plate is attached to each work space with its back facing the partition wall. ing. Therefore, people work facing the partition wall.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2011-125616 Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2002-58564 CD-ROM of Utility Model Publication No. 05-29368

As mentioned above, in order to increase the intellectual productivity of workers, it is important to balance the closed and open nature of the work environment and to make equipment (particularly notebook computers) easy to operate. 2 is a little more solid than the pipe chair with memo stand, but it is too open, so it is hard to say that it will contribute to improving intellectual productivity even when used for office purposes.

In addition, the table board is attached to the side of the chair, and the entire table is located above the seat, so when you take a seat or leave, you have to flip up the table board and store it on the side of the chair. However, it is cramped and cannot be called user-friendly.

On the other hand, since Patent Document 3 is a type of private room, the closed nature is too high, and there is also a risk that the improvement in intellectual productivity will be insufficient. In addition, Patent Document 3 has a top plate of the same size as a normal desk and is surrounded from three sides by partition walls, so it can be said that it lacks simplicity.

The present invention has been made to improve the current situation, and aims to provide composite furniture with a novel and user-friendly configuration never seen before. Although many novel forms are presented in this application, it may also be an objective to provide these novel and improved composite furniture.

The present invention relates to an improvement of composite furniture with a chair part and a table board, and its basic configuration is as claimed in claim 1.
"Equipped with a chair part having a seat and a backrest, and a table board placed in front of the chair part,
A side panel having a height equal to or higher than the elbow of a person seated is disposed on at least one side of the left and right outer sides of the chair portion, and a front panel that protrudes toward the front side of the chair portion is disposed on the side panel. The table board is attached to the front panel or a member connected thereto so that the front and back positions can be changed by providing panels integrally or separately."
That is what it is.

The present invention can be developed in various ways. Examples are given in each claim. According to a second aspect of the invention, in the first aspect, the table board is in a substantially horizontal position when it is farthest from the chair part, and approaches the chair part while tilting backward with respect to the horizontal. It is set. Note that, unlike claim 2, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the front-rear position and posture of the table board can be adjusted separately.

As a specific example of claim 2, in claim 3, a vertically long column is attached to the inner surface of the front panel so as to rotate back and forth with the lower end thereof as a fulcrum, and the column is attached to the upper end of the column. The table board is attached, and the table board is configured to move back and forth while changing its posture in side view. As a specific example of claim 3, in claim 4, the pivot point of the support is located behind the front end of the table board.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the table plate is attached to the front panel or a member connected thereto so as to be movable back and forth and rotatably.

As a development example of any one of claims 1 to 4, in claim 6, side panels are arranged on both left and right sides of the chair part, and a back panel is arranged behind the chair part. The left and right side panels and the back panel are integrally continuous, and the front panel is attached as a separate member to the front end surface of one of the side panels.

Claim 7 is a development example of claim 6, and in this invention, the side panel, the back panel, and the front panel have a height that is high enough for the elbows of a seated person to rest on, and each panel is provided with a thin shroud plate. is installed upright, and in the left and right side panels and the front panel, the shrouding board is arranged to be shifted toward the left and right outside, and the upper surface of the side panel and front panel is placed inside the shrouding board. The left and right width is set so that there is enough area to rest the elbows of the children.

According to claim 8, in any one of claims 1 to 7, a front curtain board located near the front end of the table board in the state of being disposed closest to the front panel is connected to the front end of the front panel. There is. As a development example of claim 8, in claim 9, a bottom plate that is in contact with the floor is integrally provided at the lower end of the front curtain plate. In claim 8, it is also possible to provide the bottom plate with a foot support on which a person's feet are placed. When a front curtain plate is provided as in claim 8, it is also possible to attach a table plate to the front curtain plate.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to ninth aspects, the side panel has a width in the left and right sides that allows a person's elbow to be placed thereon, and the side panel has an opening toward the chair portion. It forms a cavity for storing items. A cavity for storing articles can also be provided in the front panel.

In claim 11, in any one of claims 1 to 10, the table board is attached to a receiving member that moves toward and away from the chair portion, and the receiving member is arranged in an upward direction for storing articles. It has an open tray shape, and the table plate is rotatably attached to the receiving member so as to open and close the receiving member.

In the present invention, the table board is provided on the front panel protruding in front of the chair section or on another member connected to this, so the table board can be used in the same manner as a normal desk top. Can be done. Therefore, it is suitable for office use. Moreover, since the table board can be adjusted in its front and rear positions, the front and rear positions of the table board can be set according to the user's preferences, working conditions, and the like. This can greatly contribute to improving intellectual productivity.

In addition, since the table board is located in front of the seat, it is easy for the user to leave and sit down again while leaving equipment such as a laptop computer, documents, etc. on the table board. It is friendly and suitable for office use. In addition, since the front panel protrudes in front of the side panel, the front panel acts as a kind of enclosure, and the function of defining a territory to let others know about the individual's private work area is also enhanced. Therefore, it can be said that concentration can be improved.

The table board may have a configuration in which the front and rear positions can be changed without changing the posture, but if a configuration in which the side view posture changes according to the change in the front and rear positions as in claim 2 is adopted, for example, when the body is tilted backward, When the table board is pulled toward you in this situation, it becomes easier to operate the keys of the laptop placed on the table board, and the monitor can also be seen more easily.

In other words, if the user is standing upright, he or she will be looking down on the table board, so if the table board is in a nearly horizontal position, it will be easier to operate a laptop computer or write. On the other hand, if you tilt your body backward, you will be in a position to view the table board from an oblique direction, so it is easier to operate a laptop computer or write when the table board is tilted backwards from the horizontal. When configuration 2 is adopted, the posture of the table board that is easy to use according to the posture of the user is automatically set in conjunction with the adjustment of the front and rear positions.

There are many methods of sequentially changing the back and forth position and posture of the table board as in claim 2.
By using the back-and-forth rotating strut as in claim 3, it is possible to unify the movement with a simple structure. Further, if the height of the pivot point of the support column is different, the ratio of the angle change to the rate of change of the longitudinal position of the table plate is also different, so it is easy to select the relationship between the longitudinal position and the angle.

Now, when working with a laptop placed on a table board, the LCD monitor of the laptop has a characteristic that it is easier to see from the direction perpendicular to the screen. While leaning slightly forward, the laptop monitor is tilted back from the vertical position, but when a person leans their body back, their head moves back and falls downward, making it difficult to keep the line of sight horizontal. The angle formed (elevation angle) becomes smaller, and therefore, simply pulling the table board closer to the person will result in a situation similar to looking up at the monitor from below, making it difficult to see the characters on the monitor. .

On the other hand, in the invention of claim 4, when a person pulls the table board toward the body in accordance with the backward tilt of the body, the table board tilts forward and the posture of the laptop computer monitor also becomes vertical. As a result, the relationship between the monitor and the line of sight can be automatically maintained in an appropriate state, such that the line of sight of a person who leans back is maintained in a state substantially perpendicular to the screen.

Moreover, because the support is long vertically and the pivot point is located behind the front edge of the table board, it is easy to adjust the degree of change in the angle of the monitor to the degree of backward tilt of the body. , it is easy to maintain an appropriate relationship between the line of sight and the monitor screen. From this point of view,
The configuration according to claim 4 is suitable for work using a notebook computer.

If the rotation fulcrum of the support is located behind the front end of the table plate as in claim 4, the table plate will tilt backward without reducing its height much, so even if the front and back position of the table plate changes. , a person can operate a laptop computer with the hand naturally extended without changing the height of the wrist much. Therefore, the operability of the notebook computer is also excellent.

In the structure of claim 5, since the front and rear positions and angles of the table board can be adjusted separately, the state of the table board can be finely adjusted according to the user's preference.

When the structure of claim 6 is adopted, the left and right side panels and the back panel are connected in series, giving a sense of solidity, thereby further improving the territory definition function and creating an environment where the user can concentrate on work. I can contribute. In particular, the height of the side panels and back panel,
If the height is set to such a level that the head of a seated person is hidden, the closedness will be further improved, which is suitable for creating an environment in which the user can concentrate on work.

For example, when the side panels and the back panel have a height that covers or does not cover the head of a seated user, the side panel and the back panel define a work space surrounding the user. The difference with Patent Document 3 is that in Patent Document 3, the user uses furniture (partition device)
In contrast, in the present invention, the table board is located at the opening of the work space, and the user is seated with his/her back facing the opening of the work space. That's what I'm doing.

In this way, while creating a space surrounded by the side panels and back panel, the user is facing the direction of the opening, creating a balance between closedness and openness, creating an appropriate sense of tension. This allows you to concentrate on your work while doing so, which can improve your intellectual productivity.

When the front panel is configured as a separate member from the side panel as in claim 6, a left-handed specification in which the front panel is attached to the left side panel and a right-handed specification in which the front panel is attached to the right side panel are available. Since it can be selected, the flexibility of the member is increased. Additionally, the front panel length and height can be designed separately from the side panels, giving greater freedom of choice. Therefore, there is an advantage that the product lineup can be expanded while sharing parts.

As mentioned above, it is possible to increase the height of the side panels and back panel to make the work space more closed, but in this case, the side panels and back panel function as strength members. Since it is normal to have a certain thickness and not be translucent, simply increasing the height of the side panels and back panel may increase the feeling of oppression.

On the other hand, if the configuration of claim 7 is adopted, the side panel can be used as an elbow rest, increasing the user's convenience, and the thin surrounding plate eliminates the feeling of pressure and ensures an appropriate closed property. It becomes possible to do so. It is particularly preferable to construct the enclosure with a translucent, non-transparent resin plate, such as a frosted glass resin plate, since this can ensure a suitable degree of closedness while eliminating the feeling of pressure.

When the front curtain plate is provided as in claim 8, the ability to concentrate on work can be improved due to the blindfold function. It can be said that it is particularly preferable when used by women. Another advantage is that you can hide bags and other items behind the front curtain. Furthermore, when the front curtain plate is brought into contact with the floor, the front panel and the front curtain plate reinforce each other, increasing stability. Therefore, the chair can stand on its own even without the back panel located at the back of the chair, and therefore the freedom of design can be improved.

By providing a bottom plate as in claim 9, the self-supporting property and stability can be further improved. It's also easy to store your bags. Providing a foot support on the bottom plate has the advantage of improving relaxation.

When the configuration of claim 10 is adopted, the side panel can be used as a storage section for articles.
It's useful. It is also possible to install a power outlet or USB port in the cavity and use it to charge a smartphone. The cavity opens toward the seated person and is blocked by the user, so it is also useful as a place to store valuables.

Adopting the configuration of claim 11 is useful because small items, valuables, power outlets, power cables, etc. can be stored in the receiving member. And since the table board also serves as a lid,
The structure can be simplified accordingly.

It is a figure which shows 1st Embodiment, (A) is a perspective view seen from this side, (B) is an exploded perspective view. (A) is a plan view, (B) and (C) are layout examples in which five pieces of composite furniture are connected, (B) is a perspective view, and (C) is a plan view. This is an example of the layout of two pieces of composite furniture. (A) is a perspective view of an example arranged so that they are used facing each other, (B) is a plan view of (A), and (C) is a left-handed furniture connected to the left and right. (D) is a plan view of (C), (E) is a perspective view of right-handed user and left and right connected, and (F) is a plan view of (E). (A) is a sectional view taken along IVA-IVA in FIG. 2(A), (B) is a sectional view taken along BB in (A), and (C) is a sectional view taken along CC in (A). (A) is a vertical side view showing an example of a usage mode, and (B) is a vertical side view of the second embodiment, which is a modified example of the seat. (A) is a vertical side view of the third embodiment, and (B) is a vertical side view of the fourth embodiment. (A) is a longitudinal cross-sectional side view of the fifth embodiment, and (B) is a perspective view of the sixth embodiment. FIGS. 7A and 7B are diagrams showing the seventh embodiment, in which (A) is an overall perspective view, (B) is a BB sectional view of (A), and (C) is a CC view of (B). (A) is a perspective view of an eighth embodiment, and (B) is a sectional view of a main part of a ninth embodiment. (A) is a perspective view of the tenth embodiment, and (B) is a perspective view of the eleventh embodiment. These are views showing the twelfth embodiment, (A) is a perspective view from the back with the table board advanced, (B) is a perspective view with the chair section omitted, and (C) is a perspective view of the table board. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the vehicle in a retracted state. It is a figure which shows 13th Embodiment, (A) is a perspective view with a table board advanced, and (B) is a top view of a layout example. It is a figure which shows 14th Embodiment, (A) is a perspective view with a table board advanced, (B) (C) is a partially separated perspective view. These are views showing the fourteenth embodiment, (A) is a perspective view with the table board in a horizontal position and retreated, (B) is a perspective view with the table board tilted and retreated, and (C) is a perspective view with the table board tilted and retreated. It is a perspective view with a table board flipped up. It is a figure which shows 15th Embodiment, (A) is a perspective view with the table board advanced, and (B) is a perspective view with the table board retracted. FIGS. 16A and 16B are diagrams showing the 16th embodiment, in which (A) is a perspective view with the table board advanced, (B) is a perspective view with the table board retracted, and (C) is a perspective view with the table board retracted. FIG. It is a figure which looked at 16th Embodiment from below.

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. In this application, the words "front and back" and "left and right" are used to specify the direction, but the "front and back" and "left and right" directions are based on the orientation of a person normally seated on the chair. A front view is a state seen from a direction facing a seated person. Regarding the forward and backward movement of the table board, the movement toward the seated person is called backward, and the movement away from the seated person is called forward movement.

(1). Overview of the first embodiment First, an overview of the first embodiment will be described based on FIGS. 1 and 2(A). The furniture of the first embodiment includes a chair part 3 consisting of a seat 1 and a backrest 2, left and right side panels 4 and 5 located on the left and right outer sides of the chair, and a back panel 6 located behind the chair part 3. It has a front panel 7 arranged in front of the right side panel 5, and a table plate 9 is attached to the front panel 7 via a support 8 so as to be rotatable back and forth. The table board 9 has a size that allows a laptop computer (not shown) to be stably placed on it, and at the rear end there are horizontally long stoppers 10 on the left and right sides to prevent the laptop computer etc. placed thereon from slipping off. has been established.

The left and right side panels 4, 5 and the back panel 6 are integrally connected. Therefore, the side panels 4 and 5 and the back panel 6 form a U-shaped enclosure with a forward opening.
The side panels 4 and 5 have a width (for example, 20 cm) that allows a seated person to rest their elbows stably.
A surrounding plate 11 made of a thin plate material such as a resin plate is erected between the side panels 4 and 5 and the back panel 6.

The shroud 11 located on the side panels 4 and 5 and the shroud 11 located on the back panel 6 are connected in series. Therefore, even if it is a thin plate, it has high stability. Surrounding board 11
For example, a translucent but opaque resin plate, such as a milky white acrylic resin plate, can be used. Of course, it is also possible to use a plate material that is not translucent. A screen-like (membrane-like) material can also be used.

The height of the shroud 11 is set to such an extent that the head of the seated person is hidden, but it may be set to a height that is about the height of the seated person's shoulders, or it may be set to a height that is higher than the seated person's head. It is possible. Also, for example, the height of the side panels 4 and 5 may be made lower than the height of the back panel 6, or the top surface of the side panels 4 and 5 may be sloped so that the height becomes lower toward the front. It is also possible to do so.

Furthermore, the shrouding plate 11 is arranged to be shifted toward the outside of the side panels 4 and 5 and the back panel 6. Therefore, the seated person can stably rest his elbows on the upper surfaces of the side panels 4 and 5. Therefore, the side panels 4 and 5 can be used as elbow rests. Further, on the upper surfaces of the side panels 4 and 5, articles such as writing instruments, booklets, and smartphones can be placed. That is, the side panels 4 and 5 can also be used as an article mounting table.

In this embodiment, the front panel 7 is formed in the shape of a hollow square box, and is set to have substantially the same horizontal width as the side panels 4 and 5. A front partition plate 12 is erected on the top surface so as to be pushed outward so as to be in line with one side of the shroud plate 11 in plan view. Therefore,
The upper surface of the front panel 7 can be used as a table for placing articles, and can also be used as a work surface for mouse operations. Preferably, the front partition plate 12 is made of the same material as the shroud plate 11. Moreover, it is preferable that both are connected by a joint.

Although the front panel 7 has a rectangular shape in plan view, other shapes in plan view may also be adopted, such as a trapezoid that widens at the front or narrows at the front. Moreover, it does not have to be a hollow structure as described in other embodiments, or may have a top plate attached to a support.
In addition, from the point of view of the shielding function, it is preferable to have a panel shape with a wide surface area, but from the point of view of the function of attaching the table board 9, for example, a structure in which a top plate or frame material is provided at the upper end of the column is also acceptable. good. Therefore, it can be said that it is more appropriate to refer to the front member as having at least one of the following functions: a shielding function, a table plate attachment function, and a workbench function, rather than the wording of the front panel.

As clearly shown in FIG. 2(A), the left and right side panels 4 and 5 are inclined toward the front by a slight angle with respect to the front and rear longitudinal center line when viewed from above, so that the left and right side panels 4 and 5 widen toward the front. ing.
Therefore, the furniture main body, which is composed of the chair part 3, the left and right side panels 4, 5, and the back panel 6, has a trapezoidal shape when viewed from above. On the other hand, the front panel 7 is arranged parallel to the longitudinal center line. Therefore, the front panel 7 and the side panels 5 are arranged in a bent posture when viewed from above.

The support column 8 has an L-shape in which a backwardly facing part 8b is provided at the lower end of a vertically longitudinal base 8a, and the rear end of the backwardly facing part 8b is rotatably connected to the inner surface of the front panel 7. . When the base portion 8a of the support column 8 is in a vertical position, the table board 9 is in a substantially horizontal position, and the backward portion 8b is stably rested on the floor surface in the horizontal position. The advantage of rotating around the rear end of the rearward facing portion 8b will be described later.

(2). Layout example of multiple furniture The front panel 7 is separate from the side panels 4 and 5, and the front panel 7 is separate from the side panels 4 and 5.
, 5 can also be connected. Further, although the front panel 7 has left and right side surfaces, the table plate 9 can be attached to either side. Various layouts can be realized by appropriately combining the connection positions of these front panels 7 and the arrangement positions of the table board 9.
Examples are shown in FIGS. 2(B) to 3.

In the layout example shown in FIGS. 2(B) and 2(C), a large number of pieces of furniture are connected to the left and right with the opening directions alternately changed. Therefore, the large number of pieces of furniture form a zigzag pattern in plan view. ing. Therefore, for the furniture at the intermediate position excluding the furniture at both ends, a passage-like space is left open in front of the user. In other words, the furniture at the intermediate position is recessed. For this reason, the closed nature is high. In this layout example, only one front panel 7 is arranged between the furniture arranged in front and behind.

In the layout examples shown in FIGS. 2(B) and 2(C), a right-hand use specification in which the table board 9 is located to the right of the seated person and a left-hand use specification in which the table board 9 is located to the left of the seated person are arranged alternately on the left and right. They are lined up. Therefore, the interval between the left and right adjacent table plates 9 is constant.

In adjacent pieces of furniture, the side panels 4 and 5 and the front panel 7 form the same surface and are lined up in series. Therefore, when the shroud 11 and the front partition plate 12 are provided, a gap is created between the front end of the shroud 11 and the front end of the front partition plate 12. This gap can be actively used for communication with the person next to you, or it can be closed.

To close the gap, either provide a front plate on the front edge of the side panels 4 and 5 and configure the front end of the shroud plate 11 to be L-shaped in plan view, or provide a front plate on the front end of the front panel 7 to close the front edge. The partition plate 12 may be configured to have an L-shape in plan view. It is also possible to attach a removable shielding plate to the shroud 11 or the front partition plate 12. In any case, it is preferable that the front plate or shield plate is made of the same material and height as the shroud plate 11 and the front partition plate 12.

It is also possible to shift adjacent pieces of furniture to the left and right so that the front edge of the shrouding plate 11 on one piece of furniture and the front edge of the front partition plate 12 on the other piece of furniture abut against each other. In this case, there will be no gap.

As mentioned above, there is a passage-like space in front of the middle piece of furniture excluding both ends of the group of furniture.
Since the left and right side panels 4 and 5 form a V-shape, the passage-like space has a wide entrance. This makes it easier for people to come and go. Furthermore, since there is a certain degree of openness, it can also contribute to suppressing the feeling of pressure.

In FIGS. 3A and 3B, two pieces of furniture are placed facing each other in the front and back. Therefore, a substantially C-shaped space is formed by the two pieces of furniture. The table board 9 of the front and rear furniture is
When they are not rotated forward, they are in contact with or close to each other back to back. In this embodiment, two pieces of furniture constitute a space with one doorway. For this reason, the closed nature is high as a whole. Therefore, it is suitable for cases where it is desired to be highly shielded from the outside, such as during business negotiations or highly confidential meetings.

In the layout example shown in FIGS. 3(C) and 3(D), two pieces of furniture each having a front panel 7 are arranged so that the opening directions are shifted from side to side and open in opposite directions. Since there are two front panels 7 at the boundary between adjacent pieces of furniture, the distance between the front and rear pieces of furniture is as shown in Figure 2 (B).
It is longer than in case C).

In the layouts shown in (C) and (D), the table plate 9 is placed to the left side of the user for left-hand use, but in the layout examples shown in FIGS. 3(E) and (F), the table plate 9 is It is designed to be used on the right side of the body. In both the layout examples of (C) and (D) and the layout examples of (E) and (F), it is possible to connect multiple units to the left and right with these as one unit. (B) The layout resembles the layout in (C).

The front panel 7 has a left-hand specification in which a table board 9 is attached to the left side panel 4,
There is a right-hand specification in which the table board 9 is attached to the right side panel 5, but these left-hand specification and right-hand specification may be prepared as exclusive products in advance, or can be made by using one type of front panel 7. This may be achieved by replacing the support columns 8 on the right side and left side.

In the embodiments (C) to (F), a table board 9 is attached to each of the two front panels 7 arranged in front and behind, but one front panel 7 is shared by the front and rear furniture, and table boards are placed on both sides of it. It is also possible to attach 9. In this case as well, a table board 9 attached to both sides may be prepared as a dedicated item, or the front panel 7 may be shared and one
Table plates 9 may be attached to both sides of one front panel 7.

Although not shown in the figure, it is also possible to arrange two pieces of furniture back to back. Moreover, it is also possible to arrange them side by side on the left and right with the openings in the same direction. In each layout example, adjacent pieces of furniture may be connected to each other or simply arranged side by side.

When the chair portion 3 is formed into a trapezoidal shape in plan view as in this embodiment, there is an advantage that seating and leaving are easy whether the furniture is used alone or when a plurality of pieces of furniture are used side by side. especially,
Arranging them facing each other as shown in FIG. 3(A) or arranging them in a zigzag pattern as shown in FIGS. 2(B) and (C) is suitable because it allows a wide space for entry and exit.

Now, for example, a normal single-person chair has a horizontal width that is about the same as the maximum width of the user.
Therefore, if a table board is provided with left and right side panels, a person cannot sit down or leave the table without flipping up the table board.

On the other hand, in the embodiment of the present application, the seat has a width about 1.5 times that of a normal chair, so
By moving the table board to the right or left, a space can be created next to the table board 9 where people can enter and exit. Further, in an initial state in which the support column 8 is not tilted backward, there is a distance between the table board 9 and the seat 1 in the front and back so that a person's feet can be inserted. Therefore, people can sit down and leave the table without making the table board 9 flip up. Therefore, the user can get up or sit down while leaving items such as a notebook computer on the table board 9. Therefore, it is very easy to use.

Furthermore, when the chair portion 3 is formed into a trapezoidal shape in plan view as in this embodiment, the space above the seat 1 expands in front, making it easy for a person to slip their body into the seat when sitting, and also to allow the person to move away from the seat when leaving the seat. It becomes easier. Therefore, the ease of sitting and leaving the seat is further increased. Also, from a visual (psychological) perspective, the chair has a strong impression of being easy to use and easy to sit on and leave. Note that the side panels 4 and 5 can also be made to protrude in front of the seat 1, but in this case, it can be said that the ease of sitting and leaving the seat is even more apparent by forming them into a trapezoidal shape in plan view.

(3).Specific example of structure Next, the structure of each part will be explained mainly with reference to FIG. Each panel 4 of this embodiment
7 has a hollow structure having an outer peripheral plate, an inner peripheral plate, and a top plate. The bottom plate may or may not be provided. The outer peripheral plate and the top plate may be wooden plates or metal plates such as steel plates. A resin molded product can also be used. In any case, it is preferable to cover at least the surface that comes into contact with the human body with a skin material such as cloth. It is also possible to provide a cushioning material on the upper surfaces of the side panels 4 and 5.

The seat 1 has a structure in which a cushion material 16 is stretched over a seat plate 15, and the cushion material 16 is covered with a skin material. The seat plate 15 can be selected from a wooden plate, a metal plate, a resin plate, etc. as required. The seat plate 15 is supported (fixed) by a stay 17 extending between the left and right side panels 4 and 5. The backrest 2 also has a structure in which a cushioning material 19 is stretched over a backboard 18, and the backboard 18 is fixed to the back panel 6. The cushion material 19 of the backrest 2 is also covered with a skin material. The horizontal width of the chair portion 3 is set to be slightly wider than that of a normal chair. Therefore, it can be used in a relaxed manner.

A bracket 20 is fixed to the upper end of the column 8, and a table plate 9 is attached to the bracket 20.
is fixed with screws etc. A laterally elongated rotating shaft 21 is fixed to the rearward facing portion 8b of the support column 8, and the rotating shaft 21 enters the inside of the front panel 7 via a collar 22.
On the other hand, a bearing tube 23 into which the rotating shaft 21 is fitted is arranged inside the front panel 7, and the bearing tube 23 is fixed to the inner and outer plates of the front panel 7 (it may also be fixed to the bottom plate). ).

A slit 24 that opens upward is formed in the middle of the left and right sides of the bearing cylinder 23, and a movable friction plate 25 is fixed to the rotating shaft 21 at the location of the slit 24. and,
Left and right fixed friction plates 26 sandwiching a movable friction plate 25 are fixed to the bearing cylinder 23, and a friction material 27 having a large friction coefficient is pasted on the fixed friction plate 26 and the movable friction plate 25. .

When a certain amount of pulling or pushing force is applied to the table plate 9 from the front and back directions, the friction material 2
The table plate 9 can be rotated back and forth against the friction between the table plates 7 and 7. table board 9
When the user releases the table plate 9, the table plate 9 is held in a state where it does not rotate even when the user operates the notebook computer or performs writing work.

As a means for maintaining the longitudinal position of the table board 9 (attitude of the support column 8), various means can be adopted, such as arranging a friction plate or a coil spring between the collar 22 and the front panel 7. In this embodiment, the front and rear positions of the table board 9 can be adjusted steplessly, but a stepwise adjustment method can also be adopted. It is also possible to employ a locking means that can change between a locked state and an unlocked state by operating a lever, and to provide the lever on the table board 9 or the front panel 7.

As a means for attaching the shroud 11 and the front partition plate 12, as shown in FIG. The foot body 30 is fixed inside the front panel 7 and fitted into the guide member 31. The foot body 30 may be plate-shaped or rod-shaped. The receiver 29 can also be fixed to the outer surface or upper surface of the front panel 7 with screws or the like.

(4).Summary of the first embodiment In this embodiment, the table plate 9 is attached to the front panel 7 that protrudes in front of the chair section 3, so as shown in FIG. It is placed in front of 1.
Therefore, a person can easily sit on and leave the chair section 3 without changing the posture of the table board 9. Therefore, it is easy to use.

Further, since the seated person is surrounded on almost three sides by the enclosure plate 11, an environment is created in which a person can concentrate on work with a moderate degree of closedness. Moreover, since the front of the seated person is open, it provides an open feel, creating an environment where superiors and co-workers can easily talk to each other (from a supervisor's perspective, it is easy to understand the work status). It also has excellent manageability.) It can be said that the balance between closedness and openness creates an environment where concentration and stimulation can be harmonized and intellectual productivity can be increased.

Furthermore, since the position of the table board 9 can be adjusted back and forth, the table board 9 can be set in a position where it is easy for a person to operate a laptop computer etc., for example by changing the front and back position of the table board 9 according to the inclination of the upper body of the seated person. be able to.

For example, when a seated person operates a laptop with their body upright, they should tilt their head forward and move the laptop monitor towards them in relation to the vertical line (
In other words, the monitor is usually tilted down (in a direction away from the person sitting), and the monitor is often set in a position where the person's line of sight is perpendicular to the screen.

On the other hand, when a seated person leans back, the height of the head becomes lower and the position of the eyes becomes lower. Therefore, if the monitor is simply moved parallel to the back without changing its posture, the monitor will not be perpendicular to the screen. There is a risk that the visibility of characters, etc. may deteriorate as the display is viewed from below. In this regard, it may be possible to change the angle of the monitor according to the backward tilt of the body, but it is a hassle to adjust the angle by holding the monitor each time.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the table board 9 is pulled toward the body according to the backward tilt of the body, the table board 9 is tilted backward, so that the monitor of the laptop computer placed on the table board 9 is also aligned with the vertical line. The angle of inclination is reduced, and therefore, the relationship between the monitor and the line of sight is automatically maintained in an appropriate state so that the person's line of sight is held substantially perpendicular to the screen. Therefore,
Be user friendly. As in the embodiment, when the support column 8 is connected to the front panel 7 near the floor, the rotation span of the support column becomes long, and the degree of the backward tilt angle of the body and the support column 8 become longer.
This is particularly suitable because it is easy to follow the degree of the backward inclination angle.

Further, since the pivot point of the support column 8 is located below the table plate 9, the height of the table plate 9 does not become much lower even when the support column 8 rotates. Therefore, a person can operate a notebook computer with his/her hand naturally extended. This point is also one of the major advantages of this embodiment.

In this embodiment, the rear end of the rearward facing part 8b of the support 8 is rotatably connected to the front panel, but as shown in FIG. It is located almost directly below the section. Then, as can be easily understood from FIG. 5(A), when the table plate 9 tilts backward, its front end moves once upwards and then downwards. Therefore, when viewed as a whole, the table board 9 tends to tilt backwards with almost no change in height, and therefore, the table board 9 can be tilted significantly backwards without impairing the operability of the notebook computer.

Note that it is also possible to extend the rearward portion 8b of the support column 8 further back than shown in the figure and connect the rear end to the rear end of the front panel 7. In this case, the table plate 9 can be raised when tilting backward.

In order to locate the pivot point of the support column 8 below the rear end of the table plate 9, the support column 8 does not need to be L-shaped. It may be in a straight line with no horizontal part at the lower end and stand up vertically, or in a straight line and tilted forward. Contrary to the embodiment, it is also possible to form the support column in an L shape having a forward facing portion at the lower end of the base portion 8a, and to arrange the base portion 8a near the rear end of the table board 9. Also in this case, the stability with the base 8a in an upright position is increased. It is also possible to form the support column 8 into a plate shape with a large front-to-back width (for example, form it into a plate shape about half the front-to-back width of the table board 9), and connect the lower end of the rear end to the front panel 7. .

It is also possible to attach the bracket 20 to the upper end of the support column 8 so as to be able to rotate back and forth, so that the table plate 9 can be adjusted to any angle at any desired forward or backward position.

In this embodiment, the upper part of the furniture is open, and the surrounding plate 11 and the front partition plate 1
2 is translucent, so you can work with floor lighting without special lighting, but if you want a brighter environment, you can install a separate lamp. The lamp can be attached to the enclosure plate 11 or the front partition plate 12. It is also possible to provide the surrounding plate 11 and the front partition plate 12 with a surface emitting material such as an organic EL film.

Although not shown, there are power outlets, USB ports for charging mobile phones, smartphones, tablets, etc. on the side panels 4 and 5 and the front panel 7.
It is possible to provide an AN port or the like. Furthermore, it is also possible to incorporate a wireless power transmitter into the upper surfaces of the side panels 4 and 5, the front panel 7, or the table board 9.

It is also possible to provide power outlets and the like symmetrically, for example, on the top surface or side surface of the front panel 7 (on the side surface below 9 of the table board). For example, when two pieces of furniture are placed facing each other as shown in FIGS. Power and the like can be taken from the front panel 7. That is, one front panel 7 can be used also as a power supply means for the person facing the user.

By making the height of the front panel 7 higher than the side panels 4 and 5 to some extent,
If the front and rear upper portions of the front panel 7 are exposed above the side panels 4 and 5, and electrical outlets, LAN ports, USB ports, etc. are provided on the exposed front and rear surfaces, the electrical outlets, LAN ports, etc. are accessible to users. Since it faces toward the side, it is more convenient to use and more user-friendly, and does not reduce the area on which items can be placed. In addition, when one front panel 7 is shared by the front and rear furniture, it is preferable to arrange the table board 9 symmetrically from front to back.

If power supply means such as outlets are provided on the left and right sides of the front panel, Figure 3 (C)
When two pieces of furniture are placed in opposite positions and shifted to the left and right without facing each other, as in (D), (E) and (F), only one front panel 7 is placed between the two pieces of furniture. However, one front panel 7 can be shared by two pieces of furniture as a power supply means.

(4).Second Embodiment FIG. 5(B) shows an example in which the chair portion 3 has a reclining structure (or a rocking structure). In this embodiment, the seat 1 is supported by front and rear longitudinal support rails 33 provided on the left and right side panels 4 and 5, but the seat 1 is divided into front and rear parts so as to be bent around a hinge part 34. The front part 1a and the rear part 1b are supported by a support rail 33 via front and rear sliders 35 and 36, and the part of the support rail 33 to which the front slider 35 is attached is tilted forward. ing.

Therefore, when the seat 1 moves forward, the rear part 1b moves forward without changing its attitude, but the front part 1a changes its attitude downward and moves forward. Then, attach the lower end of the backrest 2 to the rear end of the seat 1 using a hinge 37.
It is connected with. Note that both the seat 1 and the backrest 2 have a structure in which a cushion is stretched over an inner shell made of resin or the like, and the inner shell of the seat 1 is provided with a hinge 3 by forming a slit or the like.
4 is formed.

The sliders 35 and 36 are biased backward by springs, and when a seated person leans against the backrest 2, the backrest 2 tilts backward against the spring and the seat 1 moves forward. In this way, when the reclining structure is adopted for the chair portion 3, the user can operate the notebook computer in a comfortable state, and it can be said that it becomes easier to generate excellent ideas. Since the seated person is surrounded by the enclosure board 11, he or she can recline without worrying about being seen. Therefore, it is also suitable for women.

Needless to say, various reclining structures can be adopted. When the seat 1 is configured to be bent, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the front portion 1a moves forward without changing its posture, and the rear portion 1b tilts backward. Of course, the seat 1 may simply move forward, or only the backrest 2 may be configured to tilt backward.

(5). Third to Sixth Embodiments FIG. 6(A) shows a third embodiment. In this embodiment, first, the support column 8 is of a telescopic type in which an outer cylinder 38 and an inner member 39 fit together, and the inner member 39 is connected to the front panel 7, and the outer cylinder 38 is connected to a table plate 9. is fixed. There is a moderate amount of friction between the outer cylinder 38 and the inner member 39, and the height of the table board 9 can be adjusted by pushing and pulling with a certain amount of force. As long as it is in normal use, the table board 9 will not slide down.

The lower end of the column 8 is rotatably connected to the front panel 7, and the connecting portion is provided with a lock release button 40 that moves left and right in the direction of the rotation axis. When the lock release button 40 is pushed toward the front panel 7 with a foot, the lock is released and the table board 9 can be rotated back and forth. When the user releases the lock release button 40, the column 8 is held in its rotational position. That is, when the lock release button 40 is pressed, the movable lock member and the fixed lock member are disengaged, and when the lock release button 40 is released, the movable lock member is pushed by the spring and engages with the fixed lock member.

If the support 8 is long, there is a concern that the table board 9 will be prone to wobbling. Therefore, in this embodiment, the stability of the table board 9 is also taken into consideration. That is, a guide groove 41 (or guide means such as a guide body) having a radius of curvature centered on the pivot point of the support column 8 is provided on the upper inner surface of the front panel 7, and a guide groove 41 is provided at the upper end of the support column 8. A slider 42 that cannot be removed and is slidably fitted is provided. The outer cylinder 38 is fitted into the slider 42 so as to be movable up and down.

In the fourth embodiment shown in FIG. 6(B), a guide groove 41 (or guide body) curved downward in a concave shape is provided on the upper inner surface of the front panel 7, and a guide groove 41 (or guide body) is provided in the bracket 20 to which the table plate 9 is fixed. A slider 42 is attached to the groove 41 so that it cannot be removed and is slidably fitted. Although the guide groove is formed in an arc shape with a radius of curvature centered on the lower end of the front panel 7, it may be in a straight line shape tilted backward.

In the fifth embodiment shown in FIG. 7(A), a longitudinal longitudinal guide groove 41 (or guide body) is provided in the front panel 7, and a slider 42 is attached to this guide groove 41 so that it can be slid back and forth without being able to be removed. In addition, the bracket 20 is attached to the slider 42 so as to be rotatable back and forth, and the table plate 9 is fixed to the bracket 20. Therefore, the table board 9 can be adjusted in its forward and backward positions, and its angle can be arbitrarily adjusted in either the forward or backward positions.

In the sixth embodiment shown in FIG. 7(B), similarly to the first embodiment, when the bracket 20 is attached to the upper end of the longitudinally rotating support column 8, the table plate 9 is attached to the bracket 20, and the front panel It is attached to the side of 7 so that it can be flipped up. In this embodiment, the front side of the chair section 3 can be largely opened, making it easy for people to enter and exit.

(6).Seventh Embodiment In the first embodiment, the side panels 4, 5 and the front panel 7 were formed into a hollow structure having an inner plate and an outer plate, but in the seventh embodiment shown in FIG. In the form, side panels 4, 5
The front panel 7 is formed into a bag structure in which a top plate is provided at the upper end of an outer plate without an inner plate. The front panel 7 is provided with a front plate 7a to improve stability.

In this embodiment, the inside of the side panels 4 and 5 and the front panel 7 can be used as a place to place luggage, so there is an advantage that the storage capacity of articles is improved. Seat 1 has left and right side panels 4 and 5
Extends to the outside plate. Therefore, luggage such as bags and documents, or clothing such as coats can be placed on the seat 1.

In this embodiment as well, the chair portion 3 can have a reclining structure, but in this case,
It is also possible to configure the entire seat 1 to be movable, and as shown by the dashed line, the backrest 2 can be configured to be movable.
It is also possible to make only the corresponding parts movable. When only the portion corresponding to the backrest 2 is made movable, the seat 1 is naturally divided into three parts on the left and right.

In the seventh embodiment, the table plate 9 is provided with a bracket 2 at the upper end of the support column 8 which is rotatable back and forth.
0 and a spacer 44. The support column 8 is in the form of a plate, and a pin 45 is rotatably connected to the inner surface of the outer plate of the front panel 7. Since the bracket 30 is inserted inside the front panel 7, the table plate 9 is fixed to the bracket 20 via the spacer 44.

A wide part 8c is provided at the upper end of the support column 8, and a guide groove 46 having a radius of curvature centered on the pin 45 is formed in this wide part.
A reinforcing plate 47 that overlaps the wide portion 8c of is fixed, and a guide pin 48 that is irremovably fitted into the guide groove 46 is attached to the reinforcing plate 47. A friction ring 49 located between the support column 8 and the reinforcing plate 47 is fitted into the guide pin 48 . Therefore, the table plate 9 has a friction ring 49
The longitudinal position and posture are maintained by the frictional force.

(7).Eighth to Eleventh Embodiments FIG. 9(A) shows the eighth embodiment. In this embodiment, the side panels 4 and 5 and the front panel 7 are configured in a bag shape similar to that shown in FIG. An article storage section 50 with an upward opening is formed below the container 1.

It is also possible to scoop out the rear portions of the top plates of the side panels 4 and 5 inward, as shown by the dashed line. The table plate 9 can be moved back and forth using the same means as in the case of FIG. in this case,
As shown by the dashed line, the table plate 9 may be configured to be able to flip up and rotate toward the front panel 7 side. Note that the shrouding plates 11 and 12 are omitted in FIGS. 8 and 9.

The ninth embodiment shown in FIG. 9(B) is a modification of the embodiment shown in FIG. The difference from the embodiment shown in FIG. 8 is that the table plate 9 is set at a height that allows it to enter the inside of the front panel 7, and is attached to the bracket 20 so as to be slidable left and right by guide means 51 such as a linear rail. The point is that

FIG. 10(A) shows the tenth embodiment. In this embodiment, first, the side panels 4, 5 and the back panel 6 are inner layers 4', 5', 6' and outer layers 4'', 5'', 6'', respectively.
It has a two-layer structure with a sound-hearing opening on the front and upper sides of the outer layers 4'' and 5'' of the side panels 4 and 5, and a blindfold such as a resin plate is placed in this cutout. A plate 52 is attached.The outer layer of the back panel 6 has a height that surrounds the seated person, and is made of an opaque plate material.

In this embodiment, a wall plate 53 is attached to the outer surface of one side panel 4 so as to be slidable back and forth, and the front part of the wall plate 54 is made to protrude in front of the side panels 4 and 5 to form the front panel 7. There is. In the figure, a table plate 9 is attached to the front panel 7 via a post 8 so as to be movable back and forth. It is also possible to configure the device so that it can be pulled out to the front and then laid down to a horizontal position.

Alternatively, it is also possible to configure the table plate separately from the front panel 7 and make it removable from the front panel 7 by combining engagement holes and engagement claws. Furthermore, it is also possible to use a part of the front panel as a table board by configuring the upper part of the front panel 7 to be folded inward.

The wall plate 53 is at the same height as the side panels 4, 5, and if it is set at the same height as the inner layers 4', 5' of the side panels 4, 5, the openness will be improved. In this case, the table board 9 is attached to the front panel 7 at the front of the wall board 53 so that the table board 9 can be freely changed between a folded and hanging state overlapping the outer surface of the front panel 7 and a horizontal flip-up position located in front of the seat 1. It is also possible to attach it to

In addition, in this embodiment and other embodiments, the table board 9 may be attached to the support column 8 if conditions permit.
It is possible to horizontally turnably connect the upper end of the etc.

FIG. 10(B) shows the eleventh embodiment. In this embodiment, the side panel 4
, 5 and the front panel 7 have a bag structure, and on the side where the table board 9 is not attached, an article storage section 50 with an upward opening is formed in the side panel 4, as shown in FIG. 9(A). . Further, as a feature of this embodiment, the front half of the side panel 4 to which the table board 9 is not attached is cut off above the seat 1. Therefore, a person can easily enter and exit the interior of the furniture from the side.

Further, in this embodiment, the table board 9 is attached to a slide frame 54 having legs 54a, and the slide frame 54 is attached to the front panel 7 so as to be movable back and forth. Since the legs 54a of the slide frame 54 are provided with roller type casters 55, the table board 9 can be moved back and forth in a stable state.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the table plate 9 is rotatably attached to the horizontal portion of the slide frame 54. Therefore, the side view posture can be arbitrarily adjusted at any longitudinal position. The legs 54a of the slide frame 54 protrude to the front of the left side panel 4 located on the opposite side of the front panel 7, but since the left side panel 4 is largely cut off, it is easy for people to get inside the furniture. You can get in and out easily. When a seated person is working, the legs 54a of the slide frame 54 do not get in the way of the person's legs.

(8).12th and 13th embodiments (Figs. 11 and 12)
In the twelfth embodiment shown in FIG. 12, the chair section 3 is a sofa type or bench type independent from the side panel 5, and includes legs 57 separated on the left and right sides. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the right side panel 5 is arranged on the right side of the chair section 3, and the front panel 7 is integrally provided at the front end of the side panel 5. Therefore, the side panel 5 has an integral structure with the front panel 7, and the upper surfaces of both are composed of a single upper plate.

A front curtain plate 58 is integrally provided at the front end of the side panel 5 and is located in front of the seated person in the left and right longitudinal direction, thereby making the panels 5, 7 and the front curtain plate 58 independent. Further, a bottom plate 59 is provided which is connected to the front curtain plate 58 and the front panel 7 and is installed on the floor. The presence of the bottom plate 59 significantly improves the stability of the panels 5, 7 and the front curtain plate 58, and provides a sturdy structure as a whole. The upper surface of the front curtain plate 58 is slightly inclined with respect to the horizontal so that it becomes lower as it moves away from the front panel 7, but it may be formed horizontally. Further, the front curtain plate 58 may be made higher than the table plate 9.

The table plate 9 is attached to the front panel 7 via a plate-shaped rotatable support 8.
The support column 8 can be rotated back and forth by the same means as in the first embodiment, and the movement of the table plate 9 is the same as in the first embodiment. As clearly shown in FIG. 12(B), the upper end of the front curtain plate 58 is located slightly in front of the front end of the table plate 9, but the front and rear positions of both may be aligned.

In this embodiment, the panels 5 and 7, the front curtain plate 58, and the bottom plate 59 constitute a frame-like structure 60 that surrounds the seated person from the right and front and to which the table plate 9 is attached. body 6
0 and an independent chair part (chair) 3 is a combination of furniture. Therefore, by selecting various chair parts, various combinations can be provided. In this way, chair part 3 (chair)
Embodiments in which these are separated are also included in the present invention.

The side panels 5 and the front panel 7 have a width of, for example, about 20 cm, on which a seated person can rest their elbows. You can also write on the top board and operate devices such as smartphones. Of course, you can also place cups, bottles, lunch boxes, etc. As shown by the dashed line in FIG. 1, the cavity 61 (article storage section) can be formed in the side panel 5 even in previous embodiments such as the first embodiment. The cavity 61 can also be formed in the front panel 7.

A cavity 61 opening toward the chair section 3 is formed in the side panel 5. Therefore,
Bags, documents, etc. can be stored in the cavity 61. A rectangular hole 62 is formed in the front of the cavity 61, and a panel equipped with an outlet, a USB port, etc. can be attached to this hole 62. Therefore, it is convenient for charging smartphones, mobile phones, etc. Bottom plate 59
Luggage such as bags can be placed on the front curtain plate 58, which is very convenient.

The thirteenth embodiment shown in FIG. 12 is basically the same as the twelfth embodiment, and the differences are as follows.
The only difference is that the legs 57 of the chair portion 3 are box-shaped. In the layout example shown in FIG. 12(B), when furniture is arranged side by side on the left and right, the front end of the chair portion 3 of the furniture on the right is aligned with the front end of the front panel 7 on the furniture on the left. Therefore, a large number of pieces of furniture are arranged side by side on the left and right with their front and rear positions shifted.

Therefore, the neighboring (left-hand) furniture will not get in the way when entering and exiting the furniture. Additionally, adjacent furniture on the left and right is shifted forward and backward, allowing people to maintain appropriate distance from each other, allowing them to concentrate on their work. As in previous embodiments, it is also possible to provide blinding enclosures at the outer edges of the panels 5, 7.

(9).14th and 15th embodiments (Figs. 13 to 15)
Similarly to the thirteenth embodiment, the fourteenth embodiment shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 also includes a frame-like structure 60 and a chair portion 3 that are independent from each other. The chair section 3 is a sofa type having box-shaped legs 57. The frame-like structure 60 has a side panel 5 and a front panel 7 that are connected together, and a front curtain plate 58 and a bottom plate 59. The front curtain plate 58 is gently curved in a forward protruding shape when viewed from the side. are doing.

A foot support 62 having an inclined surface on which the sole of the side panel 5 rests is arranged on the bottom plate 59. The foot support 62 may be fixed to the bottom plate 59 or may simply be placed thereon.

In this embodiment, the table plate 9 is attached to a receiving member 63 that opens upward, and the receiving member 63 is attached to a circular slide bar 64 provided on the front panel 7 so as to be freely movable forward and backward. The slide bar 64 is horizontal and horizontally elongated, and moves back and forth along an elongated hole 65 formed in the front panel 7. The table plate 9 is connected to the receiving member 63 by a hinge or a pin (none of which are shown) so that the table plate 9 can be flipped up and rotated about its front end. Further, the receiving member 63 is provided with a slide bar 6 such that it can be rotated around its rear part.
It is attached to 4.

As a method for rotating the receiving member 63, the slide bar 64 is configured to be non-rotatable, and
When the receiving member 63 is rotatably attached to the slide bar 64,
4 is rotatably and longitudinally movably attached to the front panel 7, and the receiving member 63 is fixed to the slide bar 64. In any case, the selected posture can be maintained by friction or locking means.

This embodiment is useful because small items and valuables can be stored in the receiving member 63. If the notebook computer is a regular item, the notebook computer can be stored in the receiving member when not in use. Therefore, it is refreshing. In this case, safety can be ensured by providing a locking function.
As shown in FIGS. 13(C) and 14(C), a square hole 63a for attaching an outlet directly or through a panel is formed on the back side of the receiving member 63.
A notch 63b for pulling out the cable is formed at the front end of the cable. Since the excess length of the cable can be placed inside the receiving member 63, work can be done with the cable neatly processed. This point is one of the advantages of this embodiment. It is also possible to provide a LAN port or a USB port on the receiving member.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the table board 9 moves back and forth and rotates in posture separately, so that the back and forth position and angle can be finely adjusted according to the preference of the seated person. Furthermore, since the table plate 9 is attached to the slide bar 64, the position of the table plate 9 will change when a cavity 61 for storing articles is formed in the front panel 7, as shown by the dashed line in FIG. 14(C). Items can be taken in and out easily regardless of the situation.

As shown by the dashed line in FIG.
69 is also possible. The link bodies 68 and 69 are extendable and retractable and rotatable back and forth, and the receiving member 63 is rotatably attached to a horizontal shaft provided at the upper end of the link bodies 68 and 69. Therefore, the front and rear positions, heights, and angles of the table board 9 can be set arbitrarily.

The fifteenth embodiment shown in FIG. A surrounding plate 11 (partition plate) is installed. As with the previous embodiment, the shroud 11 is preferably opaque and translucent. The mounting structure of the table plate 9 is the same as that of the fourteenth embodiment. Further, the chair portion 3 is also the same as in the fourteenth embodiment.

(10). 16th embodiment (Fig. 16)
The sixteenth embodiment shown in FIG. 16 has left and right side panels 4 and 5 and a front curtain plate 58, and the chair portion 3 is supported by the left and right side panels 4 and 5. Therefore, the chair portion 3 is of an integrated type similar to the first embodiment. In this embodiment, a headrest 66 is attached to the backrest 2. Although not shown, the backrest 2 is a locking type, and the backrest 2
When the seat tilts backward, seat 1 moves forward.

In this embodiment, the outer surfaces of the left and right side panels 4, 5 are inclined so that the distance increases toward the front in plan view. This point is similar to the first embodiment. In addition, the right side panel 5 has a hollow structure, but the left side panel 5 has a plate shape, and the left side panel 4 and seat 1
There is a gap between. Therefore, a tray 67 on which articles can be placed is arranged between the left side panel 4 and the seat 1. The tray 67 is approximately at the same height as the seat surface.

Further, in this embodiment, while the left and right side surfaces of the seat 1 are parallel, the right side panel 5
Since the outer surface of the right side panel 5 is inclined, the width of the right side panel 5 increases toward the front. On the other hand, the left-right distance of the front panel 7 narrows toward the front. Therefore, the upper surface of the panel consisting of the right side panel 5 and the front panel 7 has a triangular shape that is long in the front and back direction.

The table plate 9 is attached to the upper end of the rotatable support column 8 similarly to the first embodiment.
Therefore, the front-rear position and the side view posture change simultaneously. In this embodiment, the stopper 10
is plate-shaped and protrudes backward from the rear end of the table board 9, and the rear surface is curved so as to be concave toward the seated person. Therefore, the stopper 10 can be brought close to the seated person's body, and the seated person's arms and wrists can be placed on the stopper. Furthermore, even in the locked state, the keyboard can be easily operated by resting the arms and wrists on the stopper 10. This point is one of the advantages of this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 17, a lever 70 is provided on the lower surface of the front end of the table plate 9 (below the stopper 10) to release the posture holding lock of the support column 8. When this lever 70 is pulled toward the user or raised upward, the lock is released, and it becomes possible to rotate the support column 8 (move the table board 9 back and forth). Such a lever 70 can also be applied to other embodiments.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention can be embodied in various ways other than the above.

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

1 Seat 2 Backrest 3 Chair part 4, 5 Side panel 6 Back panel 7 Front panel 8 Support 9 Table board 11, 12 Surrounding board (blind board)
58 Front curtain plate 59 Bottom plate 60 Frame-shaped structure 61 Hollow part 62 Foot support

The present invention relates to a paneled chair unit ( complex furniture for office use ) that includes a chair portion and a table board.

Traditionally, desks and chairs have been used as a set as office furniture.For example, desks for one person or multiple people are lined up on the left and right, allowing many people to work in a line. There were many. It is also common practice to arrange rows of desks back to back. In these traditional working styles, a fixed address system in which specific people use specific seats is common.

However, in recent years, working styles in offices have been undergoing major changes. For example, there is a free-address method (non-territorial method) where employees work from their favorite seats without having to have a specific seat, a separate seat for one person, or fixed seats that can be used by multiple people. Group working style, etc.

One of the reasons behind these changes in working styles is the miniaturization of information devices such as notebook computers and tablet terminals as work tools. In other words, since these notebook computers and tablet terminals are portable, there is no need to work from a specific seat, and as a result, the free-address system has made great progress.

Another factor behind this is the progress made in creating an environment that brings out the creative abilities of workers. In other words, in order to enhance the creative ability of workers and increase their intellectual productivity, they need an environment where they can concentrate on thinking, where they can relax, or where they can easily receive intellectual stimulation through discussions with colleagues. Therefore, seats are becoming more independent and grouped. Therefore, it is preferable to allow the user to select a seat depending on the purpose.

In relation to a worker's ability to concentrate and relax, it is important to balance the closedness and openness of the environment surrounding the worker. For example, if you are in a completely private room, external stimulation is too weak and you lose your sense of tension, which often leads to a drop in productivity. On the other hand, in an overly open environment, such as when working alone at tables scattered on a large floor, employees may become distracted by other people's movements or conversations, or become concerned about other people's gaze. Because of this, it is not only difficult to concentrate on thinking, but also difficult to maintain a relaxed posture (such as stretching or meditating) without being shy about others.

Furthermore, the ease of operation of devices such as notebook computers is also closely related to intellectual productivity. In other words, if you have an environment where you can easily handle devices such as laptops like hands and feet, you will be able to work more efficiently, but if the devices are difficult to use, you will not only be distracted by the operation and neglect important thoughts, but also It may also increase the burden on the body (for example, the arms) and promote fatigue.

Therefore, when looking at actual furniture (fixtures), there are, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2 as highly open furniture. That is, in Patent Documents 1 and 2, a foldable table plate is attached to a sofa-type chair, and when the table plate is placed in a horizontal position, a notebook computer can be used.

On the other hand, as office furniture with a high degree of closedness, there is, for example, Patent Document 3. In Patent Document 3, four work spaces are formed by partitioning the space with partitions that are swastika-shaped in plan view, and a top plate is attached to each work space with its back facing the partition wall. ing. Therefore, people work facing the partition wall.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2011-125616 Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2002-58564 CD-ROM of Utility Model Publication No. 05-29368

As mentioned above, in order to increase the intellectual productivity of workers, it is important to balance the closed and open nature of the work environment and to make equipment (particularly notebook computers) easy to operate. 2 is a little more solid than the pipe chair with memo stand, but it is too open, so it is hard to say that it will contribute to improving intellectual productivity even when used for office purposes.

In addition, the table board is attached to the side of the chair, and the entire table is located above the seat, so when you take a seat or leave, you have to flip up the table board and store it on the side of the chair. However, it is cramped and cannot be called user-friendly.

On the other hand, since Patent Document 3 is a type of private room, the closed nature is too high and there is a risk that the improvement in intellectual productivity will be insufficient. In addition, Patent Document 3 can be said to lack simplicity because the top plate, which is the same size as a normal desk, is surrounded from three sides by partition walls.

The present invention has been made to improve the current situation, and aims to provide a paneled chair unit ( composite furniture ) with a novel and user-friendly configuration never seen before .

The present invention relates to an improvement of a chair unit with a panel , and the configuration thereof is as claimed in claim 1.
“A chair portion having a seat and a backrest;
side panels arranged on the left and right outer sides of the chair portion;
a back panel disposed behind the chair portion,
The side panels and the back panel surround the seat and backrest, and have upper ends higher than the upper ends of the seat, and have a height on one of the left and right sides of the chair portion. A chair unit with a panel, in which a first high article placing section is disposed, and a second article placing section having a low height is disposed on the other side,
The first article placement section is provided as an article placement table on the left and right side panels, has a height of about the elbow of a seated person, and has a longitudinally longitudinal shape;
The second article placement section is at a height that is approximately the same as or lower than the seat surface, and is provided between the other of the left and right side panels.
That is what it is.

The present invention can be developed in various ways. Examples are given in each claim. Among these, the invention of claim 2 is, in claim 1,
"The chair part is of a reclining type in which the backrest tilts backward."
The structure is as follows.

As a specific example of claim 1 or 2, claim 3:
``Furthermore, the table board, on which a seated person can place a laptop computer, is arranged so that it can be adjusted forward and backward and rotated horizontally.''
The structure is as follows.

In claim 4 , in claim 1 or 2 ,
"The side panel, back panel, and front panel each include a shroud having a height higher than the backrest."
The structure is as follows.

In the invention of claim 3 of the present application , the table board can be used in the same state as a normal desk top. Therefore, it is suitable for office use. Moreover, since the table board can be adjusted in its front and rear positions, the front and rear positions of the table board can be set according to the user's preferences, working conditions, and the like. This can greatly contribute to improving intellectual productivity.

In addition, since the table board is located in front of the seat, it is easy for the user to leave and sit down again while leaving equipment such as a laptop computer, documents, etc. on the table board. It is friendly and suitable for office use.

The table board may have a configuration that allows the front and rear positions to be changed without changing the posture , but if a configuration in which the side view posture changes according to the change in the front and rear positions is adopted, for example, when the table board is tilted backward, the table board can be moved toward you. This makes it easier to operate the keys on a laptop placed on a table when it is pulled up, and also makes it easier to see the monitor.

In other words, if the user is standing upright, he or she will be looking down on the table board, so if the table board is in a nearly horizontal position, it will be easier to operate the laptop or write. On the other hand, if you lean your body backward, you will be looking at the table board from an oblique direction. If the viewing posture is changed , the posture of the table board that is easy to use is automatically set according to the user's posture in conjunction with the adjustment of the front and rear positions.

If a back-and-forth rotating column is used as a means for moving the table board back and forth, the movement can be made into a series with a simple structure. Further, if the height of the pivot point of the support column is different, the ratio of the angle change to the rate of change of the longitudinal position of the table plate is also different, so it is easy to select the relationship between the longitudinal position and the angle.

In the present invention, since the left and right side panels and the back panel are connected in series, the sense of solidity is enhanced, so the territory definition function is further enhanced, contributing to the creation of an environment in which the user can concentrate on work. In particular, when a shroud is provided as in claim 4 , the closed nature is further improved, which is suitable for realizing an environment in which the user can concentrate on work.

For example, when the side panels and the back panel have a height that covers or does not cover the head of a seated user, the side panel and the back panel define a work space surrounding the user. 3 is that in Patent Document 3, the user has his back to the opening of the furniture (partition device), whereas in the present invention, the table board is located at the opening of the work space, and the user This means that the person is seated with his/her back to the back panel and facing the direction of the opening of the workspace.

In this way, while creating a space surrounded by the side panels and back panel, the user is facing the direction of the opening, creating a balance between closedness and openness, creating an appropriate sense of tension. This allows you to concentrate on your work while doing so, which can improve your intellectual productivity.

It is also possible to make the work space more closed by increasing the height of the side panels and back panel, but in this case, the side panels and back panel function as strength members and have a certain thickness. However, since it is normal that there is no translucency, simply increasing the height of the side panels and back panel may increase the feeling of oppression.

On the other hand, if the configuration of claim 4 is adopted, the side panel can be used as an elbow rest, increasing the user's convenience, and the thin surrounding plate eliminates the feeling of pressure and ensures an appropriate closedness. It becomes possible to do so. It is particularly preferable to construct the enclosure with a translucent, non-transparent resin plate, such as a frosted glass resin plate, since this can ensure a suitable degree of closedness while eliminating the feeling of pressure.

The present invention is useful because the side panel can be used as a storage section for articles by forming a hollow portion below the article mounting table . It is also possible to install a power outlet or USB port in the cavity and use it to charge a smartphone. The cavity opens toward the seated person and is blocked by the user, so it is also useful as a place to store valuables.

It is a figure which shows a 1st reference example , (A) is a perspective view seen from this side, (B) is an exploded perspective view. (A) is a plan view, (B) and (C) are layout examples in which five pieces of composite furniture are connected, (B) is a perspective view, and (C) is a plan view. This is an example of the layout of two pieces of composite furniture. (A) is a perspective view of an example arranged so that they are used facing each other, (B) is a plan view of (A), and (C) is a left-handed furniture connected to the left and right. (D) is a plan view of (C), (E) is a perspective view of right-handed user and left and right connected, and (F) is a plan view of (E). (A) is a sectional view taken along IVA-IVA in FIG. 2(A), (B) is a sectional view taken along BB in (A), and (C) is a sectional view taken along CC in (A). (A) is a vertical side view showing an example of a usage mode, and (B) is a vertical side view of a second reference example which is a modified example of the seat. (A) is a perspective view of the first embodiment, and (B) is a sectional view of essential parts of the second embodiment. (A) is a perspective view of a third reference example , and (B) is a perspective view of a third embodiment. These are diagrams showing the fourth embodiment, (A) is a perspective view with the table board advanced, (B) is a perspective view with the table board retracted, and (C) is a perspective view with the table board retracted. FIG. It is a figure which looked at 4th Embodiment from below.

Next, reference examples and embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. In this application, the words "front and back" and "left and right" are used to specify the direction, but the "front and back" and "left and right" directions are based on the orientation of a person normally seated on the chair. A front view is a state seen from a direction facing a seated person. Regarding the forward and backward movement of the table board, the movement toward the seated person is called backward, and the movement away from the seated person is called forward movement.

(1). Outline of the first reference example First, the outline of the first reference example will be explained based on FIG. 1 and FIG. 2(A). The furniture of the first reference example includes a chair part 3 consisting of a seat 1 and a backrest 2, left and right side panels 4 and 5 located on the left and right outer sides of the chair, and a back panel 6 located behind the chair part 3. It has a front panel 7 arranged in front of the right side panel 5, and a table plate 9 is attached to the front panel 7 via a support 8 so as to be rotatable back and forth. The table board 9 has a size that allows a laptop computer (not shown) to be stably placed on it, and at the rear end there are horizontally long stoppers 10 on the left and right sides to prevent the laptop computer etc. placed thereon from slipping off. has been established.

The left and right side panels 4, 5 and the back panel 6 are integrally connected. Therefore, the side panels 4 and 5 and the back panel 6 form a U-shaped enclosure with a forward opening. The side panels 4 and 5 have a width (for example, around 20 cm) that allows a seated person to rest their elbows stably, and the side panels 4 and 5 and the back panel 6 are made of a thin board material such as a resin board. A surrounding board 11 is erected.

The shroud 11 located on the side panels 4 and 5 and the shroud 11 located on the back panel 6 are connected in series. Therefore, even if it is a thin plate, it has high stability. The surrounding plate 11 can be made of a translucent but opaque resin plate, such as a milky white acrylic resin plate. Of course, it is also possible to use a plate material that is not translucent. A screen-like (membrane-like) material can also be used.

The height of the shroud 11 is set to such an extent that the head of the seated person is hidden, but it may be set to a height that is about the height of the seated person's shoulders, or it may be set to a height that is higher than the seated person's head. It is possible. Also, for example, the height of the side panels 4 and 5 may be made lower than the height of the back panel 6, or the top surface of the side panels 4 and 5 may be sloped so that the height becomes lower toward the front. It is also possible to do so.

Moreover, the shroud 11 is arranged to be shifted toward the outside of the side panels 4 and 5 and the back panel 6. Therefore, the seated person can stably rest his elbows on the upper surfaces of the side panels 4 and 5. Therefore, the side panels 4 and 5 can be used as elbow rests. Further, on the upper surfaces of the side panels 4 and 5, articles such as writing instruments, booklets, and smartphones can be placed. That is, the side panels 4 and 5 can also be used as an article placement stand (first article placement section) .

In this reference example , the front panel 7 is formed into a hollow square box shape, and is set to have substantially the same horizontal width as the side panels 4 and 5. A front partition plate 12 is erected on the top surface so as to be pushed outward so as to be in line with one side of the shroud plate 11 in plan view. Therefore, the upper surface of the front panel 7 can be used as a table for placing articles, and can also be used as a work surface for operations such as mouse operation. Preferably, the front partition plate 12 is made of the same material as the shroud plate 11. Moreover, it is preferable that both are connected by a joint.

Although the front panel 7 has a rectangular shape in plan view, other shapes in plan view may also be adopted, such as a trapezoid that widens at the front or narrows at the front. Further , it does not have to be a hollow structure, and furthermore, it may have a structure in which a top plate is attached to a support.
In addition, from the point of view of the shielding function, it is preferable to have a panel shape with a wide surface area, but from the point of view of the function of attaching the table board 9, for example, a structure in which a top plate or frame material is provided at the upper end of the column is also acceptable. good. Therefore, it can be said that it is more appropriate to refer to the front member as having at least one of the following functions: a shielding function, a table plate attachment function, and a workbench function, rather than the wording of the front panel.

As clearly shown in FIG. 2(A), the left and right side panels 4 and 5 are inclined toward the front by a slight angle with respect to the front and rear longitudinal center line when viewed from above, so that the left and right side panels 4 and 5 widen toward the front. ing. Therefore, the furniture main body, which is composed of the chair part 3, the left and right side panels 4, 5, and the back panel 6, has a trapezoidal shape when viewed from above. On the other hand, the front panel 7 is arranged parallel to the longitudinal center line. Therefore, the front panel 7 and the side panels 5 are arranged in a bent posture when viewed from above.

The support column 8 has an L-shape in which a backwardly facing part 8b is provided at the lower end of a vertically longitudinal base 8a, and the rear end of the backwardly facing part 8b is rotatably connected to the inner surface of the front panel 7. . When the base portion 8a of the support column 8 is in a vertical position, the table board 9 is in a substantially horizontal position, and the backward portion 8b is stably rested on the floor surface in the horizontal position. The advantage of rotating around the rear end of the rearward facing portion 8b will be described later.

(2) Layout example of multiple pieces of furniture The front panel 7 is separate from the side panels 4 and 5, and can be connected to either the left or right side panels 4 and 5. Further, although the front panel 7 has left and right side surfaces, the table plate 9 can be attached to either side. Various layouts can be realized by appropriately combining the connection positions of these front panels 7 and the arrangement positions of the table board 9. Examples are shown in FIGS. 2(B) to 3.

In the layout example shown in FIGS. 2(B) and 2(C), a large number of pieces of furniture are connected to the left and right with the opening directions alternately changed. Therefore, the large number of pieces of furniture form a zigzag pattern in plan view. ing. Therefore, for the furniture at the intermediate position excluding the furniture at both ends, a passage-like space is left open in front of the user. In other words, the furniture at the intermediate position is recessed. For this reason, the closed nature is high. In this layout example, only one front panel 7 is arranged between the furniture arranged in front and behind.

In the layout examples shown in FIGS. 2(B) and 2(C), a right-hand use specification in which the table board 9 is located to the right of the seated person and a left-hand use specification in which the table board 9 is located to the left of the seated person are arranged alternately on the left and right. They are lined up. Therefore, the interval between the left and right adjacent table plates 9 is constant.

In adjacent pieces of furniture, the side panels 4 and 5 and the front panel 7 form the same surface and are lined up in series. Therefore, when the shroud 11 and the front partition plate 12 are provided, a gap is created between the front end of the shroud 11 and the front end of the front partition plate 12. This gap can be actively used for communication with the person next to you, or it can be closed.

To close the gap, either provide a front plate on the front edge of the side panels 4 and 5 and configure the front end of the shroud plate 11 to be L-shaped in plan view, or provide a front plate on the front end of the front panel 7 to close the front edge. The partition plate 12 may be configured to have an L-shape in plan view. It is also possible to attach a removable shielding plate to the shroud 11 or the front partition plate 12. In any case, it is preferable that the front plate or shield plate is made of the same material and height as the shroud plate 11 and the front partition plate 12.

It is also possible to shift adjacent pieces of furniture to the left and right so that the front edge of the shrouding plate 11 on one piece of furniture and the front edge of the front partition plate 12 on the other piece of furniture abut against each other. In this case, there will be no gap.

As mentioned above, there is a passage-like space in front of the middle furniture excluding both ends of the furniture group, but since the left and right side panels 4 and 5 form a V-shape, the passage-like space is empty. The space has a wide entrance. This makes it easier for people to come and go. Furthermore, since there is a certain degree of openness, it can also contribute to suppressing the feeling of pressure.

In FIGS. 3A and 3B, two pieces of furniture are placed facing each other in the front and back. Therefore, a substantially C-shaped space is formed by the two pieces of furniture. When the table plates 9 of the front and rear furniture are not rotated toward the front, they are in contact with or close to each other in a back-to-back manner. In this reference example , two pieces of furniture constitute a space with one doorway. For this reason, the closed nature is high as a whole. Therefore, it is suitable for cases where it is desired to be highly shielded from the outside, such as during business negotiations or highly confidential meetings.

In the layout example shown in FIGS. 3(C) and 3(D), two pieces of furniture each having a front panel 7 are arranged so that the opening directions are shifted from side to side and open in opposite directions. Since there are two front panels 7 at the boundary between adjacent pieces of furniture, the distance between the front and rear pieces of furniture is longer than in the case of FIGS. 2(B) and 2(C).

In the layouts shown in (C) and (D), the table board 9 is placed to the left side of the user for left-hand use, but in the layout examples shown in FIGS. It is designed to be used on the right side of the body. In both the layout examples of (C) and (D) and the layout examples of (E) and (F), it is possible to connect multiple units to the left and right with these as one unit. (B) The layout resembles the layout in (C).

The front panel 7 has a left-handed specification in which the table plate 9 is attached to the left side panel 4, and a right-handed specification in which the table plate 9 is attached to the right side panel 5. What are these left-handed specifications and right-handed specifications? , may be prepared in advance as a dedicated item, or may be handled by replacing the support columns 8 on the right side and left side of one type of front panel 7.

In the embodiments (C) to (F), a table board 9 is attached to each of the two front panels 7 arranged in front and behind, but one front panel 7 is shared by the front and rear furniture, and table boards are placed on both sides of it. It is also possible to attach 9. In this case as well, you may prepare a dedicated product with table plates 9 attached to both sides, or you may share the front panel 7 and attach table plates 9 to both sides of one front panel 7. good.

Although not shown in the figure, it is also possible to arrange two pieces of furniture back to back. Moreover, it is also possible to arrange them side by side on the left and right with the openings in the same direction. In each layout example, adjacent pieces of furniture may be connected to each other or simply arranged side by side.

When the chair portion 3 is formed into a trapezoidal shape in plan view as in this reference example , there is an advantage that seating and leaving are easy whether the furniture is used alone or when a plurality of pieces of furniture are used side by side. In particular, it is preferable to arrange them facing each other as shown in FIG. 3(A) or in a zigzag pattern as shown in FIGS.

Now, for example, a normal single-person chair has a horizontal width that is about the same as the maximum width of the user. Therefore, if a table board is provided with left and right side panels, a person cannot sit down or leave the table without flipping up the table board.

In contrast, in this reference example , the seat is about 1.5 times as wide as a normal chair, so by moving the table board to the right or left, people can enter and exit next to the table board 9. You can free up space. Further, in an initial state in which the support column 8 is not tilted backward, there is a distance between the table board 9 and the seat 1 in the front and back so that a person's feet can be inserted. Therefore, people can sit down and leave the table without making the table board 9 flip up. Therefore, the user can get up or sit down while leaving items such as a notebook computer on the table board 9. Therefore, it is very easy to use.

Moreover, when the chair part 3 is formed into a trapezoidal shape in plan view as in this reference example , the space above the seat 1 expands in front, making it easy for a person to slide their body into the seat when sitting down, and also allowing the person to move away from the seat when leaving the seat. It becomes easier. Therefore, the ease of sitting and leaving the seat is further improved. Also, from a visual (psychological) perspective, the chair has a strong impression of being easy to use and easy to sit on and leave. Note that the side panels 4 and 5 can also be made to protrude in front of the seat 1, but in this case, it can be said that the ease of sitting and leaving the seat is even more apparent by forming them into a trapezoidal shape in plan view.

(3).Specific example of structure Next, the structure of each part will be explained mainly with reference to FIG. Each of the panels 4 to 7 in this reference example has a hollow structure including an outer circumferential plate, an inner circumferential plate, and a top plate. The bottom plate may or may not be provided. The outer peripheral plate and the top plate may be wooden plates or metal plates such as steel plates. A resin molded product can also be used. In any case, it is preferable to cover at least the surface that comes into contact with the human body with a skin material such as cloth. It is also possible to provide a cushioning material on the upper surfaces of the side panels 4 and 5.

The seat 1 has a structure in which a cushion material 16 is stretched over a seat plate 15, and the cushion material 16 is covered with a skin material. The seat plate 15 can be selected from a wooden plate, a metal plate, a resin plate, etc. as required. The seat plate 15 is supported (fixed) by a stay 17 extending between the left and right side panels 4 and 5. The backrest 2 also has a structure in which a cushioning material 19 is stretched over a backboard 18, and the backboard 18 is fixed to the back panel 6. The cushion material 19 of the backrest 2 is also covered with a skin material. The horizontal width of the chair portion 3 is set to be slightly wider than that of a normal chair. Therefore, it can be used in a relaxed manner.

A bracket 20 is fixed to the upper end of the support column 8, and a table plate 9 is fixed to the bracket 20 with screws or the like. A laterally elongated rotating shaft 21 is fixed to the rearward facing portion 8b of the support column 8, and the rotating shaft 21 enters the inside of the front panel 7 via a collar 22. On the other hand, a bearing tube 23 into which the rotating shaft 21 is fitted is arranged inside the front panel 7, and the bearing tube 23 is fixed to the inner and outer plates of the front panel 7 (it may also be fixed to the bottom plate). ).

A slit 24 that opens upward is formed in the middle of the left and right sides of the bearing cylinder 23, and a movable friction plate 25 is fixed to the rotating shaft 21 at the location of the slit 24. Further, left and right fixed friction plates 26 are fixed to the bearing cylinder 23 so as to sandwich a movable friction plate 25 therebetween, and a friction material 27 having a large friction coefficient is attached to the fixed friction plate 26 and the movable friction plate 25. ing.

When a certain amount of pulling force or pushing force is applied to the table plate 9 from the front and rear directions, the table plate 9 can be rotated back and forth against the friction between the friction materials 27. When the user releases the table board 9, the table board 9 is held in a state where it does not rotate even when the user operates the notebook computer or performs writing work.

As a means for maintaining the longitudinal position of the table board 9 (attitude of the support column 8), various means can be adopted, such as arranging a friction plate or a coil spring between the collar 22 and the front panel 7. In this reference example , the front and back position of the table board 9 can be adjusted steplessly, but a stepwise adjustment method can also be adopted. It is also possible to employ a locking means that can change between a locked state and an unlocked state by operating a lever, and to provide the lever on the table board 9 or the front panel 7.

As a means for attaching the shroud 11 and the front partition plate 12, as shown in FIG. The foot body 30 is fixed inside the front panel 7 and fitted into the guide member 31. The foot body 30 may be plate-shaped or rod-shaped. The receiver 29 can also be fixed to the outer surface or upper surface of the front panel 7 with screws or the like.

(4).Summary of the first reference example
In this reference example , the table board 9 is attached to the front panel 7 that protrudes in front of the chair section 3, so the table board 9 is placed in front of the seat 1, as clearly shown in FIG. Therefore, a person can easily sit on and leave the chair section 3 without changing the posture of the table board 9. Therefore, it is easy to use.

Further, since the seated person is surrounded on almost three sides by the enclosure plate 11, an environment is created in which a person can concentrate on work with a moderate degree of closedness. Moreover, since the front of the seated person is open, it provides an open feel, creating an environment where superiors and co-workers can easily talk to each other (from a supervisor's perspective, it is easy to understand the work status). It also has excellent manageability.) It can be said that the balance between closedness and openness creates an environment where concentration and stimulation can be harmonized and intellectual productivity can be increased.

Furthermore, since the position of the table board 9 can be adjusted back and forth, the table board 9 can be set in a position where it is easy for a person to operate a laptop computer etc., for example by changing the front and back position of the table board 9 according to the inclination of the upper body of the seated person. be able to.

Now, for example, when a seated person operates a laptop computer with his or her body upright, the person tilts his or her head slightly forward and moves the laptop monitor towards you relative to the vertical line (i.e., The monitor is usually tilted back (away from the person sitting), and the monitor is often set in a position where the person's line of sight is perpendicular to the screen.

On the other hand, when a seated person leans back, the height of the head becomes lower and the position of the eyes becomes lower. Therefore, if the monitor is simply moved parallel to the back without changing its posture, the monitor will not be perpendicular to the screen. There is a risk that the visibility of characters, etc. may deteriorate as the display is viewed from below. In this regard, it may be possible to change the angle of the monitor according to the backward tilt of the body, but it is a hassle to adjust the angle by holding the monitor each time.

On the other hand, in this reference example , when the table board 9 is pulled toward the body in accordance with the backward tilt of the body, the table board 9 tilts backward, so that the monitor of the laptop computer placed on the table board 9 is also aligned with the vertical line. The angle of inclination is reduced, and therefore, the relationship between the monitor and the line of sight is automatically maintained in an appropriate state so that the person's line of sight is held substantially perpendicular to the screen. Therefore, it is user friendly. As in this reference example , when the support column 8 is connected to the front panel 7 near the floor, the rotation span of the support column becomes long, and it follows the degree of the backward tilt angle of the body and the degree of the backward tilt angle of the support column 8. This is particularly suitable because it is easy to use.

Further, since the pivot point of the support column 8 is located below the table plate 9, the height of the table plate 9 does not become much lower even when the support column 8 rotates. Therefore, a person can operate a notebook computer with his/her hand naturally extended. This point is also one of the major advantages of this reference example .

In this reference example , the rear end of the rearward facing part 8b of the support column 8 is rotatably connected to the front panel, but as shown in FIG. It is located almost directly below the section. Then, as can be easily understood from FIG. 5(A), when the table plate 9 tilts backward, its front end moves once upwards and then downwards. Therefore, when viewed as a whole, the table board 9 tends to tilt backwards with almost no change in height, and therefore, the table board 9 can be tilted significantly backwards without impairing the operability of the notebook computer.

Note that it is also possible to extend the rearward portion 8b of the support column 8 further back than shown in the figure and connect the rear end to the rear end of the front panel 7. In this case, the table plate 9 can be raised when tilting backward.

In order to locate the pivot point of the support column 8 below the rear end of the table plate 9, the support column 8 does not need to be L-shaped. It may be in a straight line with no horizontal part at the lower end and stand up vertically, or in a straight line and tilted forward. Contrary to this reference example , it is also possible to form the support column in an L shape with a forward facing portion at the lower end of the base portion 8a, and to arrange the base portion 8a near the rear end of the table board 9. In this case as well, the stability with the base 8a in an upright position is increased. It is also possible to form the support column 8 into a plate shape with a large front-to-back width (for example, form it into a plate shape about half the front-to-back width of the table board 9), and connect the lower end of the rear end to the front panel 7. .

It is also possible to attach the bracket 20 to the upper end of the support column 8 so as to be able to rotate back and forth, so that the table plate 9 can be adjusted to any angle at any desired forward or backward position.

In this reference example , the upper part of the furniture is open, and the shroud 11 and front partition plate 12 are translucent, so work can be done using floor lighting without special lighting. If you want a bright environment, you can install a separate light fixture. The lamp can be attached to the enclosure plate 11 or the front partition plate 12. It is also possible to provide the surrounding plate 11 and the front partition plate 12 with a surface emitting material such as an organic EL film.

Although not shown, it is possible to provide a power outlet, a USB port for charging a mobile phone, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a LAN port, etc. on the side panels 4, 5, front panel 7, etc. . Furthermore, it is also possible to incorporate a wireless power transmitter into the upper surfaces of the side panels 4 and 5, the front panel 7, or the table board 9.

It is also possible to provide power outlets and the like symmetrically, for example, on the top surface or side surface of the front panel 7 (on the side surface below 9 of the table board). For example, when two pieces of furniture are placed facing each other as shown in FIGS. Power and the like can be taken from the front panel 7. That is, one front panel 7 can be used also as a power supply means for the person facing the user.

By making the height of the front panel 7 higher than the side panels 4 and 5 to some extent, the front and rear upper portions of the front panel 7 are exposed above the side panels 4 and 5, and the exposed front and rear surfaces are exposed. When an outlet, LAN port, USB port, etc. are provided, the outlet, LAN port, etc. face the user's side, which improves usability and is user-friendly, and does not reduce the area on which items are placed. In addition, when one front panel 7 is shared by the front and rear furniture, it is preferable to arrange the table board 9 symmetrically from front to back.

If power supply means such as outlets are provided on the left and right sides of the front panel, as shown in Figures 3 (C), (D), (E) and (F), the left and right sides of the two pieces of furniture can be placed in opposite positions without facing each other. In the case where the front panels 7 are arranged offset from each other, even if only one front panel 7 is arranged between the two pieces of furniture, one front panel 7 can be shared between the two pieces of furniture as a means for power supply, etc.

(4).Second reference example
FIG. 5(B) shows a second reference example in which the chair portion 3 has a reclining structure (or a rocking structure). In this reference example , the seat 1 is supported by front and rear longitudinal support rails 33 provided on the left and right side panels 4 and 5, but the seat 1 is divided into front and rear parts so as to be bent around the hinge part 34. The front part 1a and the rear part 1b are supported by a support rail 33 via front and rear sliders 35 and 36, and the part of the support rail 33 to which the front slider 35 is attached is tilted forward. ing.

Therefore, when the seat 1 moves forward, the rear part 1b moves forward without changing its attitude, but the front part 1a changes its attitude downward and moves forward. The lower end of the backrest 2 is connected to the rear end of the seat 1 by a hinge 37. Both the seat 1 and the backrest 2 have a structure in which an inner shell made of resin or the like is covered with a cushion, and a hinge 34 is formed in the inner shell of the seat 1 by, for example, forming a slit.

The sliders 35 and 36 are biased backward by springs, and when a seated person leans against the backrest 2, the backrest 2 tilts backward against the spring and the seat 1 moves forward. In this way, when the reclining structure is adopted for the chair portion 3, the user can operate the notebook computer in a comfortable state, and it can be said that it becomes easier to generate excellent ideas. Since the seated person is surrounded by the enclosure board 11, he or she can recline without worrying about being seen. Therefore, it is also suitable for women.

Needless to say, various reclining structures can be adopted. When the seat 1 is configured to be bent, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the front portion 1a moves forward without changing its posture, and the rear portion 1b tilts backward. Of course, the seat 1 may simply move forward, or only the backrest 2 may be configured to tilt backward.

(5).First and second embodiments
FIG. 6A shows the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the side panels 4 and 5 and the front panel 7 are configured in a bag shape, but the left side panel 4 has an upwardly facing inner plate cut out above the seat 1, and an upwardly facing inner plate below the seat 1. An open article storage section 50 is formed. Therefore, an article storage section 50 as a second article placement section is formed between the left side panel 4 and the chair section 1, and the article placement surface of the article storage section 50 is lower than the seat surface. There is.

It is also possible to scoop out the rear portions of the top plates of the side panels 4 and 5 inward, as shown by the dashed line. The table board 9 is movable back and forth. In this case, the table plate 9 may be configured to be able to flip up and rotate toward the front panel 7 side, as shown by the dashed line. Note that the shrouding plates 11 and 12 are omitted in FIG. 6(A) .

The second embodiment shown in FIG. 6 (B) is a modification of the first embodiment. The difference from the first embodiment is that the table plate 9 is set at a height that allows it to enter the inside of the front panel 7, and is attached to the bracket 20 so as to be slidable from side to side by guide means 51 such as a linear rail. This is the point.

FIG . 7A shows a third reference example . In this reference example , first, the side panels 4, 5 and the back panel 6 have a two-layer structure of inner layers 4', 5', 6' and outer layers 4'', 5'', 6'', respectively. The outer layers 4'' and 5'' of the back panel 6 are provided with a cut-out portion that is wide open toward the front and the upper side, and a blinding plate 52 such as a resin plate is attached to this cut-out portion.The outer layer of the back panel 6 is high enough to enclose the seated person, and is made of opaque board material.

In this reference example , a wall plate 53 is attached to the outer surface of one side panel 4 so as to be slidable back and forth, and the front part of the wall plate 54 is made to protrude in front of the side panels 4 and 5 to constitute the front panel 7. There is. In the figure, a table plate 9 is attached to the front panel 7 via a post 8 so as to be movable back and forth. It is also possible to construct the device so that it can be pulled out to the front and then laid down to a horizontal position.

Alternatively, it is also possible to configure the table plate separately from the front panel 7 and make it removable from the front panel 7 by a combination of engagement holes and engagement claws. Furthermore, it is also possible to use a part of the front panel as a table board by configuring the upper part of the front panel 7 to be folded inward.

The wall plate 53 is at the same height as the side panels 4, 5, and if it is set at the same height as the inner layers 4', 5' of the side panels 4, 5, the openness will be improved. In this case, the table board 9 is attached to the front panel 7 at the front of the wall board 53 so that the table board 9 can be freely changed between a folded and hanging state overlapping the outer surface of the front panel 7 and a horizontal flip-up position located in front of the seat 1. It is also possible to attach it to

Note that in this reference example and other embodiments, the table plate 9 can be horizontally rotatably connected to the upper end of the support column 8, etc., if conditions permit.

FIG. 7 (B) shows a third embodiment. In this embodiment, the side panels 4, 5 and the front panel 7 have a bag structure, and on the side where the table board 9 is not attached, the left side panel 4 and the chair part are similar to FIG. 6 (A). 1, an upwardly opening article storage section 50 is formed. Further, as a feature of this embodiment, the front half of the side panel 4 to which the table board 9 is not attached is cut off above the seat 1. Therefore, a person can easily enter and exit the interior of the furniture from the side.

Further, in this embodiment, the table board 9 is attached to a slide frame 54 having legs 54a, and the slide frame 54 is attached to the front panel 7 so as to be movable back and forth. Since the legs 54a of the slide frame 54 are provided with roller type casters 55, the table board 9 can be moved back and forth in a stable state.

Further, in this embodiment, the table plate 9 is rotatably attached to the horizontal portion of the slide frame 54. Therefore, the side view posture can be arbitrarily adjusted at any longitudinal position. The legs 54a of the slide frame 54 protrude to the front of the left side panel 4 located on the opposite side of the front panel 7, but since the left side panel 4 is largely cut out, it is easy for people to get inside the furniture. You can get in and out easily. When a seated person is working, the legs 54a of the slide frame 54 do not get in the way of the person's legs.

(6 ) . Fourth embodiment (Figs. 8 and 9 )
The fourth embodiment shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 has left and right side panels 4 and 5 and a front curtain plate 58, and the chair portion 3 is supported by the left and right side panels 4 and 5. Therefore, the chair portion 3 is of an integrated type similar to the first reference example . In this embodiment, a headrest 66 is attached to the backrest 2. Although not shown, the backrest 2 is of a reclining type, and when the backrest 2 tilts backward, the seat 1 moves forward.

In this embodiment, the outer surfaces of the left and right side panels 4, 5 are inclined so that the distance increases toward the front in plan view. This point is similar to the first reference example . Further, the right side panel 5 has a hollow structure, but the left side panel 5 has a plate shape, and there is a gap between the left side panel 4 and the seat 1. Therefore, a tray 67 is arranged between the left side panel 4 and the seat 1 as an article storage section on which articles can be placed. The tray 67 is an example of a second article placement section and is approximately at the same height as the seat surface.

Further, in this embodiment, while the left and right side surfaces of the seat 1 are parallel, the outer surface of the right side panel 5 is inclined, so the right side panel 5 widens in left and right width toward the front. . On the other hand, the left-right distance of the front panel 7 narrows toward the front. Therefore, the upper surface of the panel consisting of the right side panel 5 and the front panel 7 has a triangular shape that is long in the front and back direction.

The table plate 9 is attached to the upper end of the rotatable support column 8 similarly to the first reference example . Therefore, the front-rear position and the side view posture change simultaneously. In this embodiment, the stopper 10 is plate-shaped and protrudes backward from the rear end of the table plate 9, and its rear surface is curved so as to be concave toward the seated person. Therefore, the stopper 10 can be brought close to the seated person's body, and the seated person's arms and wrists can be placed on the stopper. Furthermore, even in a reclined state, the user can rest his arms and wrists on the stopper 10 and easily operate the keyboard. This point is one of the advantages of this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 9 , a lever 70 is provided on the lower surface of the front end of the table plate 9 (below the stopper 10) to release the posture holding lock of the support column 8. When this lever 70 is pulled toward the user or raised upward, the lock is released, and it becomes possible to rotate the support column 8 (move the table board 9 back and forth). Such a lever 70 can also be applied to other embodiments.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention can be embodied in various ways other than the above.

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

1 Seat 2 Backrest 3 Chair portion 4, 5 Side panel (article placement stand as the first article placement portion)
6 Back panel 7 Front panel 8 Support 9 Table board 11, 12 Surrounding board (blind board)
50, 67 Article storage section (second article placement section)

Claims (11)

It includes a chair portion having a seat and a backrest, and a table board disposed in front of the chair portion,
A side panel having a height equal to or higher than the elbow of a person seated is disposed on at least one side of the left and right outer sides of the chair portion, and a front panel that protrudes toward the front side of the chair portion is disposed on the side panel. The table plate is attached to the front panel or a member connected thereto so that the front and back positions can be changed by providing panels integrally or separately;
Composite furniture with chair and table board. The table board is set in a substantially horizontal position when it is farthest from the chair part, and approaches the chair part while tilting backward with respect to the horizontal.
The composite furniture with a chair part and a table board according to claim 1. A vertically long column is attached to the inner surface of the front panel so as to rotate back and forth using its lower end as a fulcrum, and the table plate is attached to the upper end of the column, and the table plate is attached to the upper end of the column. is designed to move forward and backward while changing its side view posture.
The composite furniture with a chair part and a table board according to claim 2. The pivot point of the support is located behind the front end of the table plate.
The composite furniture with a chair part and a table board according to claim 3. The table board is attached to the front panel or a member connected thereto so that it can move back and forth and rotate.
The composite furniture with a chair and a table board according to claim 1. Side panels are arranged on both the left and right sides of the chair part, and a back panel is arranged behind the chair part, and these left and right side panels and the back panel are continuous, and one side panel The front panel is attached as a separate member to the front end surface of the
A composite furniture with a chair portion and a table board according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The side panels, the back panel, and the front panel are high enough for the elbows of a seated person to rest on, and each panel has a thin shroud, and the left and right side panels and front panel have , the shrouding board is arranged to be shifted toward the left and right outer sides, and the upper surfaces of the side panels and the front panel are set to have a horizontal width such that there remains an area for a person's elbow to be placed on the inside of the shrouding board. ,
The composite furniture with a chair part and a table board according to claim 6. A front curtain board located near the front end of the table board when it is placed closest to you is connected to the front end of the front panel.
A composite furniture with a chair portion and a table board according to any one of claims 1 to 7. A bottom plate that is grounded to the floor is integrally provided at the lower end of the front curtain plate.
The composite furniture with a chair part and a table board according to claim 8. The side panel has a width in the left and right sides that allows a person's elbow to be placed thereon, and a cavity for storing articles is formed in the side panel and opens toward the chair part.
A composite furniture with a chair portion and a table board according to any one of claims 1 to 9. The table board is attached to a receiving member that moves toward and away from the chair part,
The receiving member is in the shape of a tray with an upward opening that can store articles, and the table plate is
rotatably attached to the receiving member so as to open and close the receiving member;
A composite furniture with a chair portion and a table board according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

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