JP2024055081A - Wiring fixtures and fixture systems - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a wiring store fixture and a store fixture system, capable of achieving both workability when connecting wiring and layout property with an adjacent store fixture.SOLUTION: A wiring store fixture is installed adjacently to an adjacent store fixture in a first direction crossing in a vertical direction. The wiring store fixture includes: a body part which has an inclined plane facing to the adjacent store fixture, and extends in a direction separating in the first direction from the adjacent store fixture gradually as approaching to one side in the vertical direction; and a wiring connection part which is arranged on the inclined plane, and to which wiring is connected.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to wiring fixtures and fixture systems.

Wiring fixtures are known as fixtures that supply power to electronic devices. Wiring fixtures are placed next to fixtures such as tables and chairs (hereinafter referred to as adjacent fixtures). Users of the adjacent fixtures can connect the wiring of their electronic devices to the wiring connection part provided on the wiring fixture.

For example, in the wiring fixture described in Patent Document 1 below, a table tap is provided with the wiring connection portion (socket port) facing upward.
For example, the wiring fixture described in the following Patent Document 2 includes a pole extending in the vertical direction and a disk-shaped base provided at the upper end of the pole. A wiring connection portion (insertion port) is provided on the outer periphery of the base, facing to the side.

Patent No. 4889611 Japanese Patent No. 6839063

However, conventional wiring fixtures still have room for improvement in terms of both the ease of connecting the wiring and the layout flexibility in relation to adjacent fixtures.
Specifically, in the configuration of Patent Document 1, the wiring connection portion is provided facing upward, so the user must perform wiring connection work while looking down at the wiring fixture from above.
In addition, in the configuration of Patent Document 2, since the wiring connection portion is provided facing to the side, if the wiring fixture and the adjacent fixture are placed too close to each other, the wiring connection work becomes cramped. On the other hand, if the wiring fixture and the adjacent fixture are placed too far apart, the layout may be degraded.

The present invention provides a wiring fixture and fixture system that can achieve both ease of work when connecting wiring and layout flexibility with adjacent fixtures.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention employs the following aspects.
(1) A wiring fixture in one embodiment of the present invention is a wiring fixture installed adjacent to an adjacent fixture in a first direction that intersects the vertical direction, and comprises a main body portion facing the adjacent fixture and having an inclined surface that extends in a direction away from the adjacent fixture in the first direction as it moves toward one side in the vertical direction, and a wiring connection portion that is positioned on the inclined surface and to which wiring is connected.

According to this aspect, since the wiring connection portion is provided in a direction intersecting the vertical direction, a user of an adjacent fixture does not need to look directly above or below the wiring fixture when connecting wiring to the wiring connection portion, which simplifies the wiring connection work.
In addition, compared to when the inclined surface is provided facing only to the side, it is easier to ensure the distance between the wiring connection part and the adjacent fixture even when the adjacent fixture and the wiring fixture are brought close to each other. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the wiring connection work from becoming cramped while ensuring the layout of the adjacent fixture and the wiring fixture.
As a result, it is possible to achieve both ease of work when connecting wiring and layout flexibility in relation to adjacent fixtures.

(2) In the wiring fixture of the above aspect (1), it is preferable that the inclined surface extends in a direction away from the adjacent fixture in the first direction as it extends upward.
According to this aspect, since the wiring connection portion faces diagonally upward, the visibility of the wiring connection portion can be improved, and as a result, the wiring connection work can be performed more easily.

(3) In the wiring fixture relating to the above-mentioned (2) aspect, it is preferable that the main body portion has a flat surface extending linearly downward from the lower edge of the inclined surface.
According to this aspect, by bringing adjacent fixtures close to or in contact with the flat surface, it is possible to bring the adjacent fixtures and the wiring fixture close to each other while preventing the wiring connection work from being hindered by the adjacent fixtures. This improves the layout of the adjacent fixtures and the wiring fixture.

(4) In the wiring fixture according to any one of the above aspects (1) to (3), it is preferable that the main body is formed in a box shape.
According to this aspect, the grounding stability of the wiring fixture can be improved, and thus the wiring fixture can be prevented from falling over, etc.

(5) In the wiring fixture according to the above aspect (4), it is preferable that wiring extending from the wiring connection portion is routed inside the main body portion.
According to this aspect, by routing the wiring within the box-shaped portion, the wiring is prevented from being exposed to the outside of the wiring fixture, thereby improving the appearance of the wiring fixture.

(6) In the wiring fixture relating to the above-mentioned (4) or (5) aspect, it is preferable that the main body portion has an upper opening that opens upward, and an item storage space is formed inside the main body portion so that items can be stored through the upper opening.
According to this aspect, by storing items in the item storage space, the convenience of the wiring fixture can be improved.

(7) In a wiring fixture relating to any one of the above aspects (1) to (6), it is preferable that the end surface of the wiring connection portion to which the wiring is connected extends in a direction away from the adjacent fixture in the first direction as it moves toward one side in the vertical direction.
According to this aspect, since the tip surface of the wiring connection part is inclined in the same manner as the inclined surface, even if the wiring fixture and the adjacent fixture are brought close to each other, the distance between the adjacent fixture and the wiring connection part can be secured. As a result, it is possible to prevent the wiring connection work from becoming cramped.

(8) It is preferable that the fixture system of this embodiment includes a wiring fixture of any of the embodiments (1) to (7) above, and an adjacent fixture arranged adjacent to the wiring fixture in a first direction that intersects vertically with respect to the wiring fixture.
According to this aspect, since the wiring fixture of the above aspect is provided, it is possible to achieve both ease of work when connecting wiring and layout flexibility with adjacent fixtures.

(9) In the fixture system relating to the above aspect (8), it is preferable that the adjacent fixture has a load-supporting surface facing upward, and the wiring connection portion is located above the load-supporting surface.
According to this aspect, it is possible to improve the visibility of the wiring connection portion, and to bring adjacent fixtures closer to the portion of the wiring fixture that is located below the wiring connection portion, thereby improving the workability when connecting the wiring and the layout with the adjacent fixtures.

(10) In the fixture system according to the above aspect (8) or (9), it is preferable that the wiring fixture and the adjacent fixture abut in the first direction.
According to this aspect, it is possible to prevent a gap from being formed between the wiring fixture and the adjacent fixture, and therefore it is possible to improve the appearance of the fixture system while preventing the wiring of the electronic device from being caught between the wiring fixture and the adjacent fixture.

The above aspects make it possible to achieve both ease of wiring connection and layout flexibility with adjacent fixtures.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a fixture system according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the wiring fixture according to the first embodiment. 3 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to line III-III in FIG. 2. 4 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to the line IV-IV in FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a view taken along the arrow V in FIG. 1 . FIG. 11 is a side view of the fixture system according to the second embodiment. FIG. 13 is a side view of a fixture system according to a modified example. FIG. 13 is a side view of a fixture system according to a modified example. FIG. 13 is a side view of a fixture system according to a modified example. FIG. 13 is a side view of a fixture system according to a modified example.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the embodiments and modifications described below, the same reference numerals may be used to designate corresponding configurations, and the description may be omitted. In the following description, expressions indicating relative or absolute arrangements, such as "parallel," "orthogonal," "center," and "coaxial," do not only strictly indicate such arrangements, but also indicate a state in which there is a relative displacement with an angle or distance to the extent that a tolerance or the same function is obtained. In this embodiment, "facing" does not only mean that the orthogonal directions (normal directions) of the two surfaces are aligned with each other, but also includes cases in which the orthogonal directions intersect with each other.

First Embodiment
[Furniture system 1]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a fixture system 1.
The furniture system 1 shown in FIG. 1 is installed in an office, a public facility, a school, etc. (hereinafter, collectively referred to as a facility, etc.). The furniture system 1 includes a wiring furniture 10 (a first wiring furniture 10A and a second wiring furniture 10B), a first furniture unit 11, and a second furniture unit 12. In each figure, the orientation of the furniture system 1 is expressed using coordinates. In this case, the direction perpendicular to the floor surface F (the up-down direction) is the Z direction (the +Z side is upward), and the directions perpendicular to each other as viewed from the Z direction are the X direction (first direction) and the Y direction, respectively.

In the fixture system 1 of this embodiment, the wiring fixtures 10A, 10B are arranged in a pair with a gap in the X direction. The first fixture unit 11 is arranged between the pair of wiring fixtures 10A, 10B. The second fixture unit 12 is arranged on the +X side of the first wiring fixture 10A and on the -X side of the second wiring fixture 10B. Both wiring fixtures 10A, 10B have the same configuration. Therefore, in the following explanation, when there is no need to distinguish between the wiring fixtures 10A, 10B, they will be collectively referred to as wiring fixture 10.

<Wiring fixture 10>
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the wiring fixture 10.
2 functions as a so-called planter box and relays the power supply between an external power source and electronic devices used by users of the fixture units 11 and 12. Examples of electronic devices include personal computers, tablet terminals, wireless communication routers, desk lamps, desk fans, displays, chargers, etc.

The wiring fixture 10 comprises a fixture frame 20 and a power tap 21.
The fixture frame 20 constitutes the external appearance of the wiring fixture 10. The fixture frame 20 is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape with the X direction as the short side direction and the Y direction as the long side direction. The fixture frame 20 is grounded to the floor surface F via an adjuster 22. Therefore, a gap S equal to the height of the adjuster 22 is formed between the bottom surface of the fixture frame 20 and the floor surface F.

Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to line III-III in Fig. 2. Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to line IV-IV in Fig. 2.
As shown in Figures 2 to 4, the furniture frame 20 has a box-shaped portion (main body portion) 31, a beam portion 32, and a mounting portion 33.
The box-shaped portion 31 has an upper opening 31a that opens upward. The box-shaped portion 31 includes a peripheral wall portion 35 and a bottom portion 36.

The peripheral wall portion 35 is a portion of the wiring fixture 10 that is exposed to the outer surface. The peripheral wall portion 35 is formed in a rectangular tubular shape extending in the Z direction. Specifically, the peripheral wall portion 35 includes a pair of first wall portions 41 facing each other in the Y direction and a pair of second wall portions 42 facing each other in the X direction.
The first wall portions 41 are located at both ends in the Y direction of the peripheral wall portion 35. Each first wall portion 41 extends in the Z direction with the Y direction as its thickness direction. The above-mentioned adjuster 22 is provided on the underside of each first wall portion 41 at both ends in the X direction.

As shown in FIG. 2, at the upper end of the first wall portion 41, both ends in the X direction form a pair of inclined edges 41a that extend in a direction approaching each other as they extend upward. Therefore, the upper end of the first wall portion 41 is formed in a tapered shape in which the width in the X direction gradually decreases as it extends upward. On the other hand, the portion of the first wall portion 41 located below the upper end is formed with a uniform dimension in the X direction over its entire length in the Z direction. In the illustrated example, each inclined edge 41a is formed symmetrically in the X direction when viewed from the Y direction. However, the angles that each inclined edge 41a makes with the X direction may be different from each other.

The second wall portions 42 are located at both ends of the peripheral wall portion 35 in the X direction. One of the second wall portions 42 (the +X side) connects the edges located on the +X side of the pair of first wall portions 41. The other of the second wall portions 42 (the -X side) connects the edges located on the -X side of the pair of first wall portions 41. Since all of the second wall portions 42 have the same configuration, the following description will explain the details of the second wall portion 42 using one of the second wall portions 42 as an example.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4 , the second wall portion 42 includes an upright wall 45 and an inclined wall 46 .
The standing wall 45 has a thickness direction in the X direction and extends linearly in the Z direction. That is, the outer surface of the standing wall 45 faces outward in the X direction (+X side) and forms a flat surface that extends linearly in the Z direction. Both ends of the standing wall 45 in the Y direction are fixed to portions of each first wall portion 41 that are located below the inclined edges 41a.

The inclined wall 46 is connected to the upper end of the standing wall 45. The inclined wall 46 extends at an inward inclination in the X direction (-X side) as it extends upward from the standing wall 45. That is, the outer surface of the inclined wall 46 forms an inclined surface that extends toward the -X side as it extends upward (to one side in the up-down direction). In the illustrated example, the angle θ (see FIG. 4) that the inclined surface makes with the X direction is preferably set in the range of 45°±15°. Both ends of the inclined wall 46 in the Y direction are fixed to the inclined edges 41a of each first wall portion 41.

The vertical dimension H1 of the inclined wall 46 is smaller than the vertical dimension H2 of the standing wall 45. In this embodiment, the inclined wall 46 is configured to be formed over the entire length of the second wall portion 42 in the Y direction, but is not limited to this configuration. The inclined wall 46 may be formed on only a portion of the second wall portion 42 in the Y direction.

As shown in FIG. 3, the bottom 36 closes the lower end opening of the peripheral wall 35 with the Z direction as the thickness direction. Specifically, the bottom 36 is fixed to the lower ends of the first wall 41 and the second wall 42 inside the peripheral wall 35. The bottom 36 has a through hole 36a that penetrates the bottom 36 in the Z direction. In the illustrated example, the through hole 36a is formed on both sides of the center of the bottom 36 in the Y direction. The inner space of the box-shaped portion 31 is connected to the outside of the wiring fixture 10 through the through hole 36a and the gap S.

The beam portion 32 is provided in a portion of the inner space of the box-shaped portion 31 that is located above the bottom portion 36. The beam portions 32 extend in the X direction and are provided in a plurality of portions spaced apart in the Y direction. In the illustrated example, the beam portion 32 located in the center in the Y direction connects a pair of second wall portions 42 together. The beam portions 32 located on both sides in the Y direction connect a pair of second wall portions 42 together and the corresponding first wall portions 41 together.

The mounting portion 33 is fixed to the peripheral wall portion 35 at a portion located above the beam portion 32 in the inner space of the box-shaped portion 31. The mounting portion 33 is formed in a plate shape with the thickness direction being in the Z direction. The mounting portion 33 is formed throughout the inner space of the box-shaped portion 31 in the X direction and the Y direction. As a result, the mounting portion 33 divides the inner space of the box-shaped portion 31 in the Z direction.

In the inner space of the box-shaped portion 31, the space located above the placement portion 33 constitutes an item storage space 31b. The item storage space 31b is open upward through the upper opening 31a, and items can be placed on the placement portion 33. For example, an artificial or natural ornamental plant P (see FIG. 1) is placed on the placement portion 33. However, in addition to the ornamental plant P, various items such as books and lighting can be used as the item placed on the placement portion 33.
Meanwhile, in the inner space of the box-shaped portion 31, a space located below the mounting portion 33 constitutes a lower space 31c. The lower space 31c is open downward through gaps between adjacent beam portions 32 and through holes 36a.

As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the mounting portion 33 is formed with a side cutout portion 33a and a central hole 33b.
The side cutouts 33a are open to the outside in the X direction of the mounting portion 33 and penetrate the mounting portion 33 in the Z direction. In the illustrated example, the side cutouts 33a are formed on both sides of the mounting portion 33 in the X direction and spaced apart in the Y direction.
The central hole 33b penetrates the mounting portion 33 in the Z direction at the center of the mounting portion 33 in the X direction. A plurality of central holes 33b are formed at intervals in the Y direction. The central holes 33b are formed at positions that do not overlap with the side cutout portions 33a when viewed from the X direction.

The power taps 21 are provided on each inclined wall 46. In this embodiment, each power tap 21 is provided on both ends of each inclined wall 46 in the Y direction. In the following explanation, the details of the power taps 21 are explained using one power tap 21 as an example. Note that the position and number of power taps 21 on each inclined wall 46 can be changed as appropriate.

The power tap 21 includes a housing 21a and a wiring connection portion 21b.
The housing 21 a is fixed to the inner surface of the inclined wall 46 from the inner space (item storage space 31 b ) of the peripheral wall portion 35 .
The wiring connection portion 21b is a portion to which device wiring extending from an electronic device is connected. A plurality of (e.g., two) wiring connection portions 21b are provided in the housing 21a in a line in the Y direction. The wiring connection portions 21b protrude obliquely upward when the housing 21a is fixed to the inclined wall 46. Each wiring connection portion 21b is inserted into a socket opening 46a (see FIG. 4) formed in the inclined wall 46.

Each wiring connection part 21b is exposed to the outside of the wiring fixture 10 through the outlet opening 46a. The tip surface of the wiring connection part 21b (the surface to which the wiring is connected) extends parallel to the inclined surface. Note that, as long as the tip surface of the wiring connection part 21b is exposed to the outside of the wiring fixture 10, it may be flush with the inclined surface, may protrude outward from the inclined surface, or may be recessed inward from the inclined surface. Furthermore, as long as the tip surface of the wiring connection part 21b is inclined at least with respect to the X direction, the angle it forms with the X direction may be different from the angle θ of the inclined surface. For example, the tip surface of the wiring connection part 21b may be arranged along the Z direction and face only in the X direction.

The tap wiring (wiring) 21c is drawn out of the housing 21a. The tap wiring 21c extends downward from the housing 21a in the inner space of the box-shaped portion 31. The tap wiring 21c is routed through the side cutout portion 33a and the central hole 33b into the lower space 31c, and then connected to the relay tap 100 provided in the lower space 31c. The relay tap 100 is installed, for example, on the floor surface F in a portion surrounded by the furniture frame 20. The relay tap 100 is connected to an external power source, for example, through the through hole 36a or the gap S. The relay tap 100 may be installed, for example, on the bottom portion 36.

<First furniture unit 11>
FIG. 5 is a view taken along the arrow V in FIG.
As shown in Figures 1 and 5, the first furniture unit 11 includes a long table (adjacent furniture) 60 and a plurality of chairs 61.
The long table 60 includes support legs 65 and a top plate 66 .
The support legs 65 stand upright from the floor surface F. In this embodiment, the support legs 65 are disposed at positions corresponding to the respective corners of the top plate 66.

The top plate 66 is formed in a rectangular shape in plan view with the X direction as the longitudinal direction and the Y direction as the transverse direction. The top surface of the top plate 66 is formed as a flat surface extending in the XY plane. The top plate 66 is sandwiched in the X direction between each wiring fixture 10A, 10B. Specifically, the +X side end surface of the top plate 66 is close to or abuts the second wall portion 42 on the -X side of the first wiring fixture 10A. On the other hand, the -X side end surface of the top plate 66 is close to or abuts the second wall portion 42 on the +X side of the second wiring fixture 10B from the +X side. In this embodiment, the upper surface (load support surface) of the top plate 66 is located below the inclined wall 46. Therefore, the end surface of the top plate 66 facing the X direction is close to or abuts the standing wall 45 of the second wall portion 42. That is, the inclined walls 46 of each wiring fixture 10A, 10B protrude upward from the upper surface of the top plate 66.

The Y-direction dimension of the top plate 66 is smaller than the Y-direction dimension of each wiring fixture 10A, 10B (furniture frame 20). Therefore, in the illustrated example, each wiring fixture 10A, 10B protrudes on both sides in the Y direction from the top plate 66. The above-mentioned wiring connection part 21b is arranged on the portion of the inclined wall 46 of each wiring fixture 10A, 10B that protrudes on both sides in the Y direction from the top plate 66.

The chairs 61 are arranged in pairs in the X direction on both sides of the long table 60 in the Y direction. The wiring connection part 21b of the first wiring fixture 10A is arranged on the +X side of each chair 61 arranged on the +X side. The wiring connection part 21b of the second wiring fixture 10B is arranged on the -X side of each chair 61 arranged on the -X side of each chair 61 arranged on the -X side.

<Second furniture unit 12>
Each second furniture unit 12 includes a bench (adjacent furniture) 68 and a round table 69. Each second furniture unit 12 has a similar configuration. Therefore, the second furniture unit 12 arranged on the +X side of the first wiring furniture 10A will be used as an example to describe the details of the second furniture unit 12.

The bench 68 is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape with the Y direction as the longitudinal direction. The dimension of the bench 68 in the Y direction is equal to the dimension of the first wiring fixture 10A in the Y direction. In the illustrated example, both end faces of the bench 68 in the Y direction are flush with both end faces (first wall portion 41) in the Y direction of the first wiring fixture 10A. However, the bench 68 may protrude outward in the Y direction relative to the first wiring fixture 10A, or may be recessed inward in the Y direction.

The bench 68 includes a support structure 71 and a seat cushion 72 .
The support structure 71 is formed in a box shape with the Y direction as the longitudinal direction.
The seat cushion 72 is provided on the upper surface of the support structure 71. The seat cushion 72 is configured such that an elastically deformable cushion material is covered with a skin material. The upper surface (load support surface) of the seat cushion 72 forms a seating surface on which a user can sit.

The -X side end surface of the bench 68 (at least one of the support structure 71 and the seat cushion 72) is close to or abuts the second wall portion 42 on the +X side of the first wiring fixture 10A in the X direction. In this embodiment, the upper surface of the seat cushion 72 is located below the inclined wall 46 of the first wiring fixture 10A. Specifically, the upper surface of the seat cushion 72 is located in the vertical center of the standing wall 45. Therefore, the part of the standing wall 45 located above the seat cushion 72 functions as a backrest.

The round table 69 is disposed outside the bench 68 in the X direction. Electronic devices can be placed on the top surface of the round table 69.

[How to use the fixture system 1]
Next, as a method of specification of the fixture system 1, a method for a user of the first fixture unit 11 or the second fixture unit 12 to use the wiring fixture 10 will be described.
First, a user of the first furniture unit 11 places an electronic device on the top plate 66 while seated on the chair 61 .

In this embodiment, a wiring connection portion 21b facing diagonally upward is disposed on a portion of the wiring fixture 10 that protrudes outward in the Y direction relative to the top plate 66 and is located above the top plate 66. Therefore, a user of the first fixture unit 11 can connect the wiring (equipment wiring) of an electronic device disposed on the top plate 66 to the wiring connection portion 21b disposed outside in the X direction relative to the chair 61. This allows a user of the first fixture unit 11 to use the electronic device with power being supplied to the electronic device from an external power source via the relay tap 100 and the power tap 21.

On the other hand, a user of the second furniture unit 12 can use the electronic device by placing it on their thighs or on the round table 69 while seated on the bench 68.

In this embodiment, a wiring connection portion 21b facing diagonally upward is disposed in a portion located above the bench 68. Therefore, a user of the second furniture unit 12 can connect the device wiring of the electronic device to the wiring connection portion 21b. This allows a user of the second furniture unit 12 to use the electronic device with power being supplied to the electronic device from an external power source via the relay tap 100 and the power tap 21.

Here, the wiring fixture 10 of this embodiment is configured to include a box-shaped portion 31 that faces an adjacent fixture (first fixture unit 11 or second fixture unit 12) and has a sloping surface that extends upward from the adjacent fixture, and a wiring connection portion 21b that is positioned on the sloping surface and to which wiring is connected.
According to this configuration, since the wiring connection portion 21b is provided in a direction intersecting the vertical direction, a user of an adjacent fixture does not need to look directly above or below the wiring fixture 10 when connecting wiring to the wiring connection portion 21b. This simplifies the wiring connection work.
Furthermore, compared to a case where wiring connection portion 21b (inclined surface) is provided facing only to the side, it is easier to ensure the distance between wiring connection portion 21b and the adjacent fixture even when the adjacent fixture and wiring fixture 10 are brought close to each other. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the wiring connection work from becoming cramped while ensuring the layout of the adjacent fixture and wiring fixture 10.
As a result, it is possible to achieve both ease of work when connecting wiring and layout flexibility in relation to adjacent fixtures.

In the wiring fixture 10 of this embodiment, the inclined surface extends in a direction away from the adjacent fixture as it extends upward.
According to this configuration, since the wiring connection portion 21b faces diagonally upward, the visibility of the wiring connection portion 21b can be improved, and as a result, the wiring connection work can be performed more easily.

In the wiring fixture 10 of this embodiment, the fixture frame 20 is configured to have a flat surface that extends linearly downward from the lower edge of the inclined surface.
According to this configuration, by bringing adjacent fixtures close to or abutting against the flat surface, it is possible to prevent the adjacent fixtures from interfering with the wiring connection work, and to bring the adjacent fixtures close to the wiring fixture 10. This makes it possible to improve the layout of the adjacent fixtures and the wiring fixture 10.

The wiring fixture 10 of this embodiment is configured to include a box-shaped portion 31 having an inclined surface.
This configuration can improve the grounding stability of the wiring fixture 10. Therefore, the wiring fixture 10 can be prevented from falling over, etc.

In the wiring fixture 10 of this embodiment, the tap wiring 21c extending from the wiring connection portion 21b is routed inside the box-shaped portion 31.
According to this configuration, by routing the tap wiring 21c inside the box-shaped portion 31, the tap wiring 21c is prevented from being exposed to the outside of the wiring fixture 10, thereby improving the appearance of the wiring fixture 10.

In the wiring fixture 10 of this embodiment, an article storage space 31b capable of storing articles is formed inside the box-shaped portion 31 through the upper opening 31a.
According to this configuration, by storing items in the item storage space 31b, the convenience of the wiring fixture 10 can be improved.

In the wiring fixture 10 of this embodiment, a power tap 21 is provided at both ends of the inclined wall 46 in the Y direction.
According to this configuration, the power taps 21 are positioned at a distance from each other, so that when multiple users use the wiring fixture 10, adjacent users in the Y direction can easily identify the power tap 21 they should use.

In the wiring fixture 10 of this embodiment, the tip surface of the wiring connection portion 21b is configured to extend upwardly away from the adjacent fixture.
According to this configuration, since the tip surface of the wiring connection portion 21b is inclined in the same manner as the inclined surface, even if the wiring fixture 10 and the adjacent fixture are brought close to each other, the distance between the adjacent fixture and the wiring connection portion 21b can be secured. As a result, it is possible to prevent the wiring connection work from becoming cramped.

The fixture system 1 of this embodiment is equipped with the wiring fixture 10 described above, so it is possible to achieve both ease of work when connecting wiring and layout flexibility with adjacent fixtures.

In the furniture system 1 of this embodiment, the wiring connection portion 21b is configured to protrude above the load supporting surface (the upper surface of the tabletop 66 or the upper surface of the seat cushion 72).
This configuration improves the visibility of the wiring connection portion 21b, and allows adjacent fixtures to be placed closer to the portion of the wiring fixture 10 that is located below the wiring connection portion 21b. As a result, the workability when connecting the wiring and the layout of the adjacent fixtures can be improved.

In the fixture system 1 of this embodiment, the wiring fixture 10 and the adjacent fixture are configured to abut in the X direction.
This configuration can prevent gaps from being formed between the wiring fixture 10 and an adjacent fixture. Therefore, it is possible to improve the appearance of the fixture system 1 while preventing the wiring of the electronic device from being caught between the wiring fixture 10 and an adjacent fixture.

Second Embodiment
6 is a side view of the fixture system 1 according to the second embodiment. This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that a counter table 150 is used as the adjacent fixture.
As shown in FIG. 6 , the counter table 150 includes a pair of support legs 151 and a top plate 152 .
The pair of support legs 151 stand upright from the floor surface F and are spaced apart in the Y direction.

The top plate 152 is formed in a rectangular shape in a plan view with the X direction as the short side direction and the Y direction as the long side direction. The top plate 152 is spanned between the upper ends of a pair of support legs 151. The Y direction dimension of the top plate 152 is equal to the Y direction dimension of the wiring fixture 10. The +X side end face of the top plate 152 is close to or abuts the upright wall 45 located on the -X side of the wiring fixture 10. Note that, the larger the X direction dimension of the top plate 152, the larger the angle θ of the inclined wall 46 (inclined surface) relative to the X direction is preferably.

This embodiment also provides the same effects as the first embodiment described above.

(Modification)
Modified examples of the wiring fixture 10 and the fixture system 1 will be described below with reference to Figures 7 to 10. In the modified examples shown in Figures 7 to 10, a fixture with a top 200 as an adjacent fixture includes, for example, a top 201 and support legs 202.
In the above-described embodiments, the second wall portions 42 each have an inclined wall 46, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, as shown in Fig. 7, the inclined wall 46 may be provided only on one (e.g., +X side) second wall portion 42. In this case, the second wall portion 42 on the -X side of the wiring fixture 10 (furniture frame 20) extends linearly over the entire length in the vertical direction.

In the above embodiment, the configuration in which the entire inclined wall 46 is located above the adjacent fixtures has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, as shown in Fig. 8, the inclined wall 46 may protrude on both sides in the up-down direction with respect to the top plate 201 of the fixture 200 with a top plate.
In the above embodiment, the second wall portion 42 includes the upright wall 45 and the inclined wall 46, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, as shown in Fig. 9, one of the pair of second wall portions 42 may include only the inclined wall 46, and the other second wall portion 42 may include only the upright wall 45.

In the above embodiment, the inclined wall 46 is inclined in a direction away from the tabletop-equipped fixture 200 as it goes upward, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the inclined wall 46 may be inclined in a direction away from the tabletop-equipped fixture 200 as it goes downward. In the example of FIG. 10, the upper edge of the inclined wall 46 is connected to a standing wall 45 that extends linearly upward. The second wall portion 42 may be configured to have an inclined wall 46 that is inclined at the lower end toward the tabletop-equipped fixture 200 as it goes upward, and an inclined wall 46 that is inclined at the upper end toward the tabletop-equipped fixture 200 as it goes upward.

(Other Modifications)
Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. Addition, omission, substitution, and other modifications of the configuration are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention. The present invention is not limited by the above description, but is limited only by the scope of the attached claims.
In the above embodiment, the wiring fixture 10 is configured to be box-shaped, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. The wiring fixture 10 may be configured to be plate-shaped, column-shaped, or the like. When the wiring fixture 10 is configured to be plate-shaped, for example, a configuration may be adopted in which the surface of the inclined wall facing the opposite side to the surface where the wiring connection portion 21b is open is supported by legs.
In the above embodiment, the wiring fixture 10 is formed in a trapezoid or triangular shape in a side view, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. The wiring fixture 10 may be formed in a parallelogram shape having one surface that slopes upward and away from the adjacent fixture, and the other surface that slopes downward and away from the adjacent fixture.

In the above-described embodiment, a configuration in which the inclined surface is formed on one surface or a pair of opposing surfaces has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. An inclined surface may be formed on each surface of the box-shaped portion 31. In addition, the surface of the wiring fixture 10 that faces an adjacent fixture may be formed in an arc shape or the like in a plan view.
In the above embodiment, the box-shaped portion 31 of the wiring fixture 10 is provided with the item storage space 31b, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. The wiring fixture 10 may be configured not to include the item storage space 31b.
In the above embodiment, the wiring connection portion 21b is formed on the inclined wall 46, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. The wiring connection portion 21b may be opened on the inclined surface.

In the above embodiment, the wiring connection portion 21b is described as an outlet plug socket, but is not limited to this configuration. The wiring connection portion 21b may be, for example, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector receptacle, a Local Area Network (LAN) connector receptacle, or the like.
In the above embodiment, a configuration in which the adjacent fixture has a load support surface has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. Various types of fixtures can be used as the adjacent fixture as long as they are arranged facing the wiring fixture 10. In addition, the adjacent fixture may be movable on the floor surface F, and may be, for example, one that approaches the wiring fixture 10 when not in use and moves away from the wiring fixture 10 when in use.
In the above embodiment, the configuration in which the tap wiring 21c is routed through the internal space of the box-shaped portion 31 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. The tap wiring 21c may be routed outside the box-shaped portion 31. The same applies to the above-mentioned case in which the wiring fixture 10 is pillar-shaped. In that case, it is desirable to route the tap wiring 21c downward along the outer circumferential surface of the wiring fixture 10 and then shield it with a separate cover member or the like so that the tap wiring 21c does not obstruct the passage of people on the floor surface F.

In addition, the components in the above-described embodiment may be replaced with well-known components as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and the above-described modified examples may be combined as appropriate.

1: Fixture system 10: Wiring fixture 10A: First wiring fixture (wiring fixture)
10B: Second wiring fixture (wiring fixture)
21b: Wiring connection portion 31: Box-shaped portion (main body portion)
31a: Upper opening 60: Long table (adjacent furniture)
68: Bench

Claims (10)

A wiring fixture that is installed adjacent to an adjacent fixture in a first direction that intersects with the vertical direction,
A main body portion having an inclined surface facing the adjacent fixture and extending in a direction away from the adjacent fixture in the first direction as it moves toward one side in the vertical direction;
A wiring fixture comprising: a wiring connection portion that is arranged on the inclined surface and to which wiring is connected. The wiring fixture according to claim 1, wherein the inclined surface extends in a direction away from the adjacent fixture in the first direction as it extends upward. The wiring fixture according to claim 2, wherein the main body has a flat surface that extends linearly downward from the lower edge of the inclined surface. The wiring fixture according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the main body is formed in a box shape. The wiring fixture according to claim 4, wherein wiring extending from the wiring connection part is routed inside the main body part. The main body portion has an upper opening portion that opens upward,
The wiring fixture according to claim 4 , wherein an article storage space is formed inside the main body portion and capable of storing articles through the upper opening. The wiring fixture according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the end surface of the wiring connection portion to which the wiring is connected extends in a direction away from the adjacent fixture in the first direction as it moves toward one side in the vertical direction. The wiring fixture according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A fixture system comprising: an adjacent fixture arranged adjacent to the wiring fixture in a first direction that intersects vertically with the wiring fixture. The adjacent fixture has an upwardly facing load-bearing surface;
The fixture system according to claim 8 , wherein the wiring connection portion is located above the load support surface. The fixture system according to claim 8, wherein the wiring fixture and the adjacent fixture abut in the first direction.

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