JP3108779B2 - Sofa with table - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a sofa with a backrest used in a resident office or the like provided as a satellite.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, the number of companies having small offices for sales representatives has been gradually increasing. In other words, a sales representative who has traveled from the headquarters office stops at the nearest small office where he or she is on the go and performs relatively simple data entry such as reports,
It is convenient when waiting for a meeting or taking a nap.

[0003] Incidentally, such a temporary office is used by various people in place of each other, and is not of a nature in which a specific person sits for a long time to perform work. Therefore, it is sufficient to place furniture such as a sofa or a table in the room, and in many cases it is better not to place a desk for office work and the like as much as possible in order not to reduce the mobility of the office.

[0004]

However, there has been no conventional combination of a sofa and a table from such a viewpoint. Therefore, if you actually sit on the sofa, pull the table around and try to do simple computer input work, etc., the height will be completely misplaced, or the legs will be in the way, and the table will be enough for the sofa. In many cases, the situation is not inconvenient if it cannot be approached. Furthermore, since the sofa and the table are separate bodies, there is a problem that their movement is troublesome and takes up space. In addition, if casters are used in consideration of the flexibility of arrangement in this type of table, the table may unexpectedly move when a load is applied to the table, making it difficult to perform the work. Not only that, a problem such as a drop of an article on the table easily occurs.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention relates to a novel innovative sofa with a table in which a table is provided integrally with a sofa body. The table is supported so that it can be moved horizontally in a substantially parallel direction along the opposite backrest side of the main body, and the table itself is located beside the seat, and its use edge is substantially opposite to the backrest. The table can be placed at various positions with respect to the sofa body, while emphasizing mobility, by supporting the table so that it can be turned horizontally between a use position having a certain angle with respect to the backrest. It is intended to be excellent.

[0006]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention relates to a sofa body having a leg, a rectangular seat in plan view supported by the leg, and a backrest provided along one long side of the seat. , A sofa with a table integrally provided with a table, the base end of which is pivotally supported near substantially the center of the long side of the backrest of the seat, and the pivot end extends toward the long side of the back of the seat. Arm and a table supported on the pivotal end of the arm. The table is located beside the seat, and its use edge is substantially opposite to the backrest. The use edge can be horizontally turned between a use position having a fixed angle with respect to the backrest. The sofa with table according to the present invention is
This includes those intended to be used alone, for example, those in which the long side and the short side of the seat are made substantially equal.

[0007] In order to support the table so that it can be turned horizontally and to increase the amount of overhang above the seat without difficulty, a support is erected at the pivotal end of the arm, and this support is attached to the center of the table. A structure that supports a position that is eccentric from the center so as to be able to rotate horizontally, or a support that is bent or bent upward at the rotation end of the arm is rotatably erected, and the table is supported by this support. Structure.

In order to make the rotation of the arm smooth and not to apply a load for supporting the table on the arm, the lower end of the support is supported by a sliding body slidable on the floor surface. Is desirable. As a specific and simple embodiment of this sliding body, a caster that rolls on the floor surface can be considered.

[0009] While reasonably increasing the strength of the sofa body,
In order to keep the appearance good and pivot the arm, arrange the legs near the center of the long side of the back of the seat,
It is preferable that the base end of the arm be pivotally supported at the lower part of the leg. In order to move the sofa body freely on the floor, it is preferable to provide a caster at the lower end of each leg.

In order to allow the user to take a more relaxed posture when the user sits on the seat with his / her legs extended sideways, it is necessary to assist the user along one or both of the short sides of the seat. Those with a backrest are preferred. In order to solve the problem that it is difficult to fix the table because the rotation of the table is too light, it is conceivable to provide a click stop mechanism for rotating the table stepwise.

In order to reduce the possibility of the user turning the table more than necessary, for example, when the user turns the table to stand up, and to drop articles on the table, it is necessary to set the table to a predetermined position. It is desirable that a stopper be provided so as to rotate only within an angle.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. The sofa with a table according to the present embodiment is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 1, a leg 12, a seat 13 supported by the leg 12 and having a rectangular shape in a plan view, a backrest 14 provided along one long side 13 b of the seat 13, and a backrest 14 provided along one short side 13 c are provided. Sofa body 1 with auxiliary backrest 14A provided
And a table 2 provided integrally therewith.

Each part will be described specifically.
As shown in FIG. 6 to FIG. 6, a seat 15 having a rectangular shape in a plan view, for example, comprising a metal pipe frame 151 and a metal plate base 152 fixed thereon, And a cushion portion 16 mounted on the base member. Leg 12
As shown in FIG. 1, is formed of, for example, a cylindrical metal pipe member, and has casters 11 rotatably provided at the lower ends thereof. As shown in FIG. 5, the positions of the legs 12 are set at five positions near the four corners of the seat 13 and the center of the long side 13b on the backrest side. Of these five legs 12, the long side 13 of the seat 13 on the backrest side
b and the four wires arranged on one short side 13c have a backrest 1
The upper end extends above the seat 13 in order to also support the backrest 4 and the auxiliary backrest 14A.

Backrest 14 and auxiliary backrest 14A
Has a cushioning property, for example, supported by the four legs 12 described above. More specifically, a rear plate 17 as shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, for example, is attached to the upper portions of these four legs 12 so as to lie on them. A backrest 14 is attached to a portion of the back plate 17 disposed along the long side 13b on the backrest side of the seat 13, and a portion disposed along one short side 13c of the seat 13 is assisted. The backrest 14A is attached.

As shown in FIGS. 2 to 6, Table 2
A support body 5 is attached to a pivoting end 4b of an arm 4 pivotally supported on the sofa body 1, and is supported by the support body 5 so as to be able to turn horizontally. Specifically, this arm 4
Is formed by, for example, a metal square pipe member. Then, the base end 4a is pivotally supported at a lower portion of the leg 12 disposed near the center of the long side 13b on the backrest side of the seat 13, and the rotating end 4b is extended to a position beyond the long side 13a on the opposite backrest side of the seat 13. Let me out. In other words, the arm length is increased, and the rotating end 4b is positioned on the long side 1 opposite to the backrest of the seat 13.
The horizontal movement is made substantially parallel (in the direction A in FIG. 2) along 3a.

The support body 5 is integrally attached to the rotating end 4b of the arm 4 by welding or the like, and is formed of, for example, a cylindrical metal pipe member that stands upright. A metal plate 51 is integrally fixed to the lower end of the metal plate 51, and casters 11 are arranged on the lower surfaces of the distal ends of the metal plate 51 so as to be in rolling contact with the floor. Table 2
As shown in FIG. 2, for example, the shape is changed to the use edge 2a.
And a concave curved surface which is gentle in a plan view, and is horizontally rotatably supported by a support body 5 at a support portion 3 provided on the lower surface. That is, this table 2
In this figure, the table 2 can be horizontally moved in the direction A in accordance with the rotation of the table 2, and the table 2 itself can be horizontally rotated in the direction B around the support portion 3. The support part 3 of the table 2 by the support body 5 is, for example, the use edge 2a from the center of the table 2.
The position is set to a position deviated leftward in FIG. That is, when the use edge 2 a is directly opposed to the sofa body 1, the use edge 2 a
so that it is located approximately vertically above
The table 2 is positioned above the seat 13 so as to cover the seat 13 when the table 2 is rotated 90 ° counterclockwise in plan view about the center of the support portion 3. For example, during use of the table 2, a force that naturally moves the table 2 toward the non-user side acts. By setting the resistance required for the rotation of the table 2 to such an extent that the table 2 does not rotate around the support portion 3 due to such a force, the table 2 can be used during use unless intentionally moved. The table 2 is prevented from rotating.

An example of the usage of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, when the user normally uses the stool table 2 on the sofa body 1,
For example, the use edge 2a of the table 2 is directly opposed to the sofa body 1, and the table 2 is moved to the position suitable for the use in the direction A and used. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, when the user sits sideways on the seat 13 and uses it with the leg extended, for example, the table 2 is rotated approximately 90 ° counterclockwise in plan view. Thus, the table 2 is used with the use edge 2a of the table 2 facing the user.
Needless to say, even at this time, the position of the table 2 can be adjusted by moving the table 2 in the direction A as indicated by the imaginary line in FIG.

That is, the sofa with a table according to the present embodiment has the convenience of being able to move the table 2 and the sofa main body 1 integrally at the time of rearrangement and the like, and does not take up space. Therefore, it can be suitably used particularly in a small satellite office. In addition, since the table 2 can be appropriately arranged at various positions with respect to the sofa body 1 which have been conventionally difficult, the user can use the table 2 in various postures such as being able to use the table 2 even in a relaxed posture as shown in FIG. Can be used with Further, the table 2 is connected to the sofa body 1
Since the table 2 is horizontally moved substantially along the side of the backrest, the table 2 does not move in the direction of the backrest, and the rotation of the table 2 does not occur unless the table 2 is intentionally moved. That is, the position of the table 2 set by the user is
Since it is hard to change during use, the workability is improved, and there is an effect that the usability is extremely excellent.

Since the mechanism for moving the table 2 in the direction A is made simple by pivotally supporting the arm 4 supporting the table near the center of the long side 13b of the seat 13 on the backrest side. It can also contribute to simplification and reduction of manufacturing costs. In addition, this mechanism includes a base end 4 of the arm 4.
There is a feature that the distance from “a” to the table 2 is not changed by the movement of the table 2. Taking advantage of this feature, for example, if wiring is performed along the arm 4 and the support body 5 so as to reach the table 2, the wiring length does not change due to the movement of the table 2, and electric equipment such as a personal computer is mounted on the table 2. When placed, it is possible to reduce the possibility of the electric device being moved or dropped by being dragged by the wiring.

In particular, since the support body 5 is erected on the rotating end 4b of the arm 4 and the support body 5 is supported at a position eccentric from the center of the table 2, the table 2 is directed upward of the seat 13. When it is rotated, the amount of overhang can be increased without difficulty, and the table 2 can be used properly at the use position in FIG. Such an operation can be obtained similarly when the table 2 is fixed to the support 5 and the support 5 is rotatably supported by the rotating end 4 b of the arm 4.

Further, since the caster 11 which is in contact with the floor surface is provided at the lower end of the support body 5, the table 2 can be smoothly moved horizontally with the rotation of the arm 4 and acts on the arm 4. The load for supporting the table 2 can be reduced. Since the pivot portion of the arm 4 is provided at the lower portion of the leg 12, the pivot portion does not become conspicuous, and the appearance can be kept good. And legs 12
Increases the supporting strength of the sofa body 1 without difficulty.

Further, the auxiliary backrest 14A is provided along one short side 13c of the seat 13, so that the user can
This auxiliary backrest 14A such as leaning against the auxiliary backrest 14A when sitting on the seat 13 with the legs stretched sideways.
You can take a more relaxed posture by using. Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications are possible.

For example, as another configuration for overhanging a large portion above the seat through the horizontal turning operation of the table, a supporting body which is bent or bent upward at the turning end of the arm can be turned. It may be erected and the table may be supported by this support. By doing so, the support position of the table is naturally brought from the side of the seat to the upper side of the seat by the rotation of the support body itself, so that the same operation and effect as in the above embodiment can be obtained.

Another configuration corresponding to a user's need such that the table is too light to turn the table so that it is difficult to fix the table is provided with a click stop mechanism for rotating the table in a stepwise manner. It is conceivable to provide it in a part or the like. Although not shown, this click stop mechanism may be generally known, and may be a mechanism that is used for the purpose of causing rotation in a stepwise manner.

Furthermore, in order to reduce the possibility that the table is rotated more than necessary and the articles on the table are dropped, for example, when the user tries to turn the table to stand up, the table may be rotated. It is also conceivable that a stopper mechanism is provided so as to rotate only within a predetermined angle. Although not shown, for example, the extension member extends horizontally from the upper part of the support body, and a projection is provided on the lower surface of the table. When the table is turned in the direction of the backrest, the projection is extended. A mechanism for contacting the output member and suppressing this rotation is conceivable.

The effect of the present invention can be similarly obtained even if the auxiliary backrest is disposed along the other short side of the seat or along both short sides. Of course, at the lower end of the support, not only the casters but also a sliding body such as a slider that slidably contacts the floor surface may be provided. In addition, the configuration of each unit is not limited to the illustrated example, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0027]

According to the present invention described in detail above, the table can be moved integrally with the sofa body, which is convenient and takes up little space when rearranging. Therefore, it can be particularly suitably used in a small office like a satellite. In addition, since the table can be appropriately arranged at various positions with respect to the sofa main body, which has been conventionally difficult, the degree of freedom of the posture in which the table is used can be increased, for example, the table can be used even in a relaxed posture. Especially because the table is supported along the opposite backrest side of the sofa body so that it can move horizontally in parallel and the table does not move in the opposite backrest direction, even if you work while sitting with the backrest back, The table does not escape in the direction of the backrest, which contributes to improved workability. Furthermore, if you wire to the table along the arm and the support,
The wiring length does not change with the movement of the table,
When the electric device is placed on the table, an additional effect that the possibility of the electric device being moved or dropped by being dragged by the wiring can be reduced is also exerted.

A support body is erected at the pivotal end of the arm so that the supporter can horizontally support a position eccentric from the center of the table, or bends or bends upward at the pivotal end of the arm. When the support is rotatably erected and the table is supported by the support, the amount of overhang when the table rotates above the seat can be increased without difficulty.

If the lower end of the support is supported by a sliding body that is slidable with respect to the floor surface, the rotation of the arm can be made smooth and the load for supporting the table acting on the arm can be reduced. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the arm strength and reduce the weight. In particular, if the sliding body is a caster, the mechanism for sliding on the floor is simple.

If a leg is disposed near the center of the long side of the backrest of the seat and the base of the arm is pivotally supported at the lower part of the leg, the strength of the sofa body can be increased without difficulty. In addition, the arm can be pivotally supported while maintaining good external appearance. If a caster is provided at the lower end of each leg, the movement is particularly easy, and the flexibility of arrangement can be further improved.

If an auxiliary back is provided along one or both of the short sides of the seat, the user can
You can work in a more relaxed position, such as leaning against this backrest when stretching your legs sideways on the seat. If a click stop mechanism for rotating the table in a stepwise manner is provided, it is possible to meet user needs such that the rotation of the table is too light and it is difficult to fix the table.

If the table is provided with a stopper so as to rotate only within a predetermined angle, the table may be rotated more than necessary, for example, when the user turns the table to stand up. It is possible to reduce the possibility of dropping an article on the table.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view of the sofa with a table in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the sofa with a table in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a schematic left side view of the sofa with a table in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a schematic bottom view of the sofa with a table in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a schematic rear view of the sofa with a table in FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a use state of the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a use state of the present embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Sofa main body 11 ... Sliding body (caster) 12 ... Leg 13 ... Seat 13a ... Long side of the back side of the seat 13b ... Long side of the seat back side (one side) 13c ... one short side of the seat 14 ... backrest 14A ... auxiliary backrest 2 ... table 3 ... support part 4 ... arm 4a ... base end 4b of arm ... Rotating end of arm 5 ... Support

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Claims (10)

(57) [Claims] A table is integrally provided on a sofa body including a leg, a seat having a rectangular shape in plan view supported by the leg, and a backrest disposed along one long side of the seat. A sofa with a table, an arm having a base end pivotally supported substantially near the center of the long side of the backrest of the seat and a pivot end extending toward the long side of the backside of the seat, and an arm of the arm. A table supported by a rotating end, wherein the table is located beside the seat and its use edge is substantially opposite to the backrest, and the table is above the seat and its use edge is opposite to the backrest. A sofa with a table, characterized in that it can be turned horizontally between use positions having a certain angle. 2. A sofa with a table according to claim 1, wherein a supporting body is erected at the rotating end of the arm, and the supporting body is supported at a position eccentric from the center of the table so as to be horizontally rotatable. 3. A sofa with a table according to claim 1, wherein a supporting body which is bent or bent upward is rotatably erected at the rotating end of the arm, and the table is supported by the supporting body. . 4. The sofa with a table according to claim 1, wherein the lower end of the support is supported by a sliding body slidable on the floor surface. 5. The sofa with a table according to claim 4, wherein the sliding body is a caster that rolls on the floor. 6. A seat according to claim 1, wherein a leg is provided near a center of a long side of the backrest of the seat, and a base end of the arm is pivotally supported at a lower portion of the leg. Sofa with table. 7. The sofa with a table according to claim 1, wherein a caster is provided at a lower end of each leg. 8. An auxiliary backrest is provided along one or both of the short sides of the seat.
The sofa with a table according to 5, 6, or 7. 9. A system according to claim 1, further comprising a click stop mechanism for rotating the table stepwise.
The sofa with a table according to 6, 7, or 8. 10. A system according to claim 1, wherein a stopper is provided so that the table turns only within a predetermined angle.
A sofa with a table according to 7, 8, or 9.