JP6510214B2 - Desktop frame, cover device, and desk system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to the technology of a desktop frame, a cover device, and a desk system.

  There is a technology to attach a desk top panel to a top plate and to partition work space. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a desk panel which is attached to a desk on which a desk top panel is erected at the rear end of the top board to define a work space with the desk top panel, and a horizontal portion mounted on the top board And a vertical portion extending to the floor surface of the passage, and the rear end portion of the horizontal portion is locked to the desk panel by the upper locking member and the lower locking member, and the horizontal portion and the vertical portion It is disclosed to clamp and connect the corner portion of the to the front edge of the top plate. Moreover, the technique which connects a desk is proposed (patent documents 2 to 4).

JP, 2010-125015, A JP, 2013-94275, A JP, 2013-94276, A JP, 2013-111134, A

  Techniques for connecting desks are known. Moreover, when connecting a desk, in order to divide a work space, there also exists a technique which provides a desk top panel etc. in a desk. Examples of the group of desks (also referred to as "connected desks") in which the desks are connected include a mode in which the desks are connected in the left and right (width) direction and a mode in which the desks are connected in the front and back (depth) direction. In addition, the assembly of the desks can be formed into an L shape or a C shape by combining the above-described modes.

  In the case of dividing the work space in the group of desks, it is desirable that a member (for example, a desktop frame) connected to the desktop can be easily connected according to various aspects of the group of desks. In addition, it is preferable that various optional devices such as a plate, a shelf, and a display can be connected to a member connected to the desktop. Therefore, it is preferable that the member connected to the desktop can connect various optional devices, and in particular, has sufficient strength.

  The present invention, in view of the above problems, relates to a desktop frame connected to a collection of desks, which can be easily connected according to various aspects of the collection of desks and has sufficient strength. The task is to provide technology.

  In the present invention, in order to solve the problems described above, in the desktop frame connectable to the desk assembly, adjacent ones of the columns constituting the desktop frame are straddled over the edge of the upper end portion of at least one column. Connection with other support columns.

In particular, the present invention is a desktop frame connectable to a group of desks that can be connected to each other, connected to the upper part of the desks and connected to the vertically extending post, and the post. A beam extending in a direction, and a connecting member for connecting the one pillar to another pillar across the edge of the upper end of the at least one pillar, and the adjacent pillars.

  In the desktop frame according to the present invention, the supporting columns can be connected at the upper end of the supporting columns using the connecting member. Since the upper end is open, the columns can be easily connected to each other. Also, by connecting at the upper end, stability is improved, and the strength of the entire desktop frame can be improved. In addition, the desktop frame according to the present invention can connect struts of different lengths. In the case where the lengths of adjacent posts are equal, the connecting member can connect across the edges of the upper ends of both posts. On the other hand, when the lengths of adjacent posts are different, the connecting member can be connected to the side face of another post across the edge of the upper end of one post. As a result, the supports can be easily connected to each other according to various aspects of the assembly of the desk.

  Here, the edge of the upper end portion of the support post projects upward from the upper end surface of the support post, and the connecting member has a first end connected to the upper end surface of the one support post, and the first end The arm portion may be continuous with the portion, and may include an arm portion straddling an edge of the upper end portion of the one column, and a second end portion connected to the arm portion and connected to the upper end surface of the other column.

  According to the connecting member having the second end, it is possible to connect adjacent posts of equal length. The length of the arm portion can be appropriately designed in accordance with the cross-sectional shape of the support, the direction of the adjacent support, and the like. By preparing a plurality of patterns of connection members having different lengths of arm portions in advance, the supports can be easily connected to each other according to various aspects of the assembly of the desk.

  Further, the edge of the upper end portion of the support post protrudes upward from the upper end surface of the support post, and the connection member is a first end connected to the upper end surface of the one support post, and the first end And an arm portion straddling the edge of the upper end portion of the one support post, and a third end portion connected to the arm portion and connected to a hole formed on the side surface of the other support post .

  According to the connecting member having the third end, adjacent posts having different lengths can be easily connected to each other.

  In addition, by making an arm part contact | abut on the side surface of an edge, adjacent support | pillars can be stuck more closely and can be connected and fixing force can be improved. On the other hand, by separating the arm portion from the side surface of the edge, it is possible to absorb shaking and the like by the arm portion, and it becomes easier to connect as compared with the case of close contact, and the workability can be improved. Further, by bringing the arm portion into contact with the upper end surface of the edge, the fixing force can be improved as compared with the case where the arm portion does not contact with the upper end surface of the edge.

  In addition, the desktop frame according to the present invention may further include an auxiliary post extending from a floor that is used when there is no oppositely connected desk among the group of desks. As a result, even if there are no desks connected facing each other, a group of desks can ensure sufficient strength of the desktop frame.

Here, the present invention can be specified as a cover device used for a desktop frame. Specifically, the present invention is a cover device used for a desktop frame and covering at least a part between columns, wherein the beam is a groove extending in a horizontal direction at least on the lower surface, the opening and the opening The cover device is a hanging device which is suspended from the groove and includes an upper connecting portion provided at an upper portion and connected to the groove, and a lower portion having a groove portion including a semi-closed space communicating with the opening portion. A lifting device having a lower connecting portion provided and connected to the cover; and a cover connected to the lower connecting portion of the lifting device, the upper portion being openable / closable with the lower connecting portion as a pivot shaft; Have.

  According to the cover device, it is possible to block the line of sight of the user of the opposite desk, and the work space can be partitioned. Further, according to the cover device, among the optional devices, the wiring in the case of installing the electronic device such as the display on the desktop frame can be covered, and the appearance can be improved. Moreover, the cover apparatus which concerns on this invention can make it possible to open and close the upper part of a cover by providing a lifting apparatus. By making the upper part of the cover openable, it becomes easier to open than opening and closing the lower part of the cover, and it becomes easy to access the inside of the cover, and usability can be improved.

  The present invention can also be specified as a desk system including the top frame described above. For example, the present invention comprises a set of desks connected to each other and a desktop frame connectable to the set of desks, wherein the desktop frame is connected to the top of the desk and extends in the vertical direction A support member, a horizontally extending beam connected to the support member, and a connecting member for connecting the one support member and the other support member across the edge of the upper end of at least one support support member and the adjacent support support members; , Is a desk system.

  According to the present invention, there is provided a technology related to a desktop frame connected to a collection of desks, which can be easily connected according to various aspects of the collection of desks and has sufficient strength. be able to.

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a desk system according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 shows an exploded perspective view of the desk system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3A shows a cross-sectional view around the cross beam member in the desk system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3B is a perspective view of the first intermediate support member as viewed from above. FIG. 3C is a perspective view of the first intermediate receiving member as viewed from below. FIG. 4 shows a state in which the support post is erected on the first intermediate receiving member. FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of the intermediate leg according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6A shows a perspective view of the pole according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6B is an exploded perspective view of a portion of the support according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6C shows a cross-sectional view of the upper end portion of the pillar according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6D shows a cross-sectional view of the lower end portion of the support according to the first embodiment. FIG. 7 shows the upper end portion of the support post and the connecting member according to the first embodiment. FIG. 8A shows a plan view of a connection pattern according to a modification using the first connection member. FIG. 8B shows a plan view of a connection pattern according to a modification using the second connection member. FIG. 9 shows a cross-sectional view of the beam according to the first embodiment. FIG. 10 shows a cross-sectional view of the cover device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 11A shows a perspective view of the lifting device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 11B shows a plan view and a cross-sectional view of the lifting device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 12A shows a perspective view of the back side of the cover according to the first embodiment. FIG. 12B is a perspective view of the front side of the cover according to the first embodiment. FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the cover and the lifting device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 14 shows a perspective view of a desk system according to a second embodiment. FIG. 15A shows a one-stage post according to a second embodiment. FIG. 15B shows a column for three stages according to a second embodiment. FIG. 16A shows a plan view of a third connecting member according to the second embodiment. FIG. 16B shows a side view of the third connecting member according to the second embodiment. FIG. 16C is a perspective view of the upper end portion of the column according to the second embodiment and the third connecting member. FIG. 17A shows a perspective view of the desk system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 17B is an exploded perspective view of the support post in the desk system according to the first embodiment.

  Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. Note that the embodiments described below are examples for carrying out the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below.

First Embodiment
<Overall configuration>
FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a desk system according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 shows an exploded perspective view of the desk system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3A shows a cross-sectional view around the cross beam member in the desk system according to the first embodiment. The desk system 100 includes a connection desk 101 and a desktop frame 102. The connection desk 101 corresponds to the assembly of the desk of the present invention, and can be configured by connecting the desk 1 in the left and right (width) direction and the front and back (depth) direction. The connection desk 101 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 shows an example of a collective desk in which another desk 1 is connected to the desk 1 in the back and forth (depth) direction among the connection desks 101. In addition, a display 5 and a cover device 6 are connected to the top frame 102 as an example of the option device.

<Connection desk>
The desk 1 constituting the connecting desk 101 includes a top 11, an end leg 12, an intermediate leg 13, and a cross beam member 16. The top 11 is formed of a rectangular plate used as a desk surface, and its left and right ends are placed on the end legs 12. In the first embodiment, the drawer 111 is provided on the lower surface of the top plate 11. The drawer 111 may be omitted, and the desk 1 may have a simpler configuration.

  The end leg 12 is formed of a substantially square plate and is connected to the lower surface of the end portion in the left-right direction of the top plate 11 to support the top plate 11. The end leg 12 and the top plate 11 can be connected using a fixing member such as an L-shaped metal fitting (not shown) in the side view or a screw. A plurality of support mounting holes 125 for mounting the support 28 are provided on the upper end surface on the back side of the end leg 12. Further, on the lower end surface of the end leg 12, a plurality of adjusters 123 for adjusting the height position of the top plate 11 are provided.

The cross beam member 16 is connected to the top of the end leg 12 on the back side and the lower side of the top 11 along the longitudinal direction of the top 11 and functions as a structural member of the desk 1. The cross beam member 16 and the end leg 12 can be connected by a fixing member such as a screw. The cross beam member 16 is a vertically-long rectangular in a vertical cross-sectional view, and in order to improve the strength, a first back recess 164 is provided along the longitudinal direction. In the case where the desks 1 are connected to both sides, the case member is formed by bridging the tray member 27 in the first back concave portion 164 or the second back concave portion 165 of the cross beam member 16 opposed to each other. The wiring cover 20 covers the top of the case way. The tray member 27 has a length in the depth direction of the saucer portion 271 on which a cable or the like is placed is substantially the same as that between the cross beam members 16 of the desk 1 connected on both sides. Further, the tray member 27 has, at both ends in the depth direction of the tray portion 271, stepped ridges 272 for bridging the first back concave portion 164 or the second back concave portion 165 of the cross beam 16. The first intermediate member 17 is connected to the upper surface of the cross beam member 16.

  The first intermediate receiving member 17 is sandwiched between the cross beam member 16 and the top plate 11 and combines the cross beam member 16 and the top plate 11 to improve the strength of the desk 1. In addition, the first intermediate receiving member 17 can have a column 28 for connecting the optional device erected thereon or the auxiliary intermediate leg 14 can be disposed below it. When the desk 1 is connected to both sides, the facing first intermediate receiving members 17 are connected by bolts or the like. Further, in the case where the desk 1 is disposed on one side, the first intermediate receiving member 17 can be connected to, for example, a curtain on the back side.

  Here, FIG. 3B shows a perspective view of the first intermediate receiving member as viewed from above. FIG. 3C is a perspective view of the first intermediate receiving member as viewed from below. The first intermediate receiving member 17 according to the first embodiment has a substantially C shape whose lower side is open in a cross sectional view. A portion of the back surface is provided with a continuous wall bent from the upper surface, and the wall is formed by using, for example, a bolt to form the first intermediate receiving members 17 or the first intermediate receiving member 17 and the curtain plate. And a connection hole (not shown) for connecting the two. In addition, a top plate connection hole 172 for connecting to the top plate 11 using a fixing member such as a screw, for example, and a support 28 for connecting an optional device above the desk 1 are provided on the upper surface of the first intermediate receiving member 17. A post connection hole 173 for erecting and a cover connection hole 174 for connecting the cover of the case way via the cover connecting member 19 are provided. FIG. 4 shows a state where the support 28 is erected on the first intermediate receiving member 17.

  In the first embodiment, two top panel connection holes 172 are provided on the top surface of the first intermediate receiving member 17 near the center in the width direction on the front side. Further, six post connection holes 173 are provided near the center in the width direction on the rear side in the upper surface of the first intermediate receiving member 17. Further, ten cover connection holes 174 are provided in the vicinity of both ends in the width direction on the rear side of the upper surface of the first intermediate receiving member 17. The side surface of the first intermediate receiving member 17 is provided with a fitting recess 175 which can be fitted from above the cross beam 16 so as to sandwich both ends in the thickness direction. Further, in the vicinity of the center in the depth direction of the fitting concave portion 175, a convex portion 1751 to be inserted into the first intermediate receiving hole 161 of the cross beam member 16 is provided. Further, the thickness between the wall portion 1752 and the wall portion 1753 corresponding to both ends in the depth direction of the fitting recess 175 is approximately the thickness of the cross beam member 16, and the cross beam member 16 is sandwiched and fixed. The first intermediate receiving member 17 according to the present embodiment can be coupled onto the cross beam member 16 without using a screw or the like, and is easy to assemble. Further, the first intermediate receiving member 17 is fixed in the horizontal direction with respect to the cross beam member 16 by the convex portion 1751, the wall portion 1752, and the wall portion 1753. Further, an auxiliary leg connecting hole 176 connected to the auxiliary intermediate leg 14 via the auxiliary leg connecting member 25 is provided on the side surface of the first intermediate receiving member 17. By connecting the auxiliary intermediate legs 14, the strength of the first intermediate receiving member 17 can be improved. A reinforcing member holding groove 177 is provided along the depth direction so that the upper surface of the first intermediate receiving member 17 is convex upward in a front view. The strength of the first intermediate receiving member 17 can also be improved by inserting the reinforcing member 24 into the reinforcing member holding groove 177. Further, an end portion on the bottom surface side of the side surface of the first intermediate receiving member 17 is bent 90 degrees to form a bottom surface piece. The strength of the first intermediate receiving member 17 is also improved by the bottom piece. As described above, the first intermediate receiving member 17 according to the present embodiment is configured to support the optional device installed on the upper portion of the desk 1 by erecting the support. And in order to support the weight of various optional instruments, the first intermediate receiving member 17 is configured to be held between the top plate 11 and the cross beam member 16, and the first intermediate receiving member 17 and the cross beam member The load resistance can be changed in stages according to the presence or absence of the reinforcing member 24 inserted between 16 and the presence or absence of the auxiliary intermediate leg provided between the first intermediate receiving member 17 and the floor surface. .

FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of the intermediate leg according to the first embodiment. The intermediate leg 13 has a columnar horizontal member 13a which extends in the horizontal direction and directly supports the top plate 11, and a plurality of vertical members 13b which extend in the vertical direction and hold the horizontal member at a predetermined height. The intermediate leg 13 also has a top plate mounting hole 131 for connecting the top plate 11 with a fixing member such as a screw, and a screw hole 132 for connecting the top plate connecting member 26. Further, an adjuster mounting hole 134 for mounting the adjuster 133 is provided at the lower end of the intermediate leg 13. Then, on the back side of the upper end of the intermediate leg 13, a plurality of support mounting holes 135 for mounting a support are provided. Further, among the side surfaces of the intermediate leg 13, there are provided mounting holes 136 for mounting a leg mounting member for the upper side on the back side, both sides, or a leg mounting member for one side. When the desk 1 is connected to both sides, the two opposing middle legs 13 can be connected by the both-side leg attachment member. In addition, a cross beam attachment hole 137 is provided on the side of the intermediate leg 13 on the front side of the above-described leg attachment member.

<Desktop frame>
The desktop frame 102 includes a support 28, a beam 30, and a frame connecting member 4. The beam 30 of the desktop frame 102 can be connected with optional devices such as the display 5 and the cover device 6.

<< Strut >>
FIG. 6A shows a perspective view of the pole according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6B is an exploded perspective view of a portion of the support according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6C shows a cross-sectional view of the upper end portion of the pillar according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6D shows a cross-sectional view of the lower end portion of the support according to the first embodiment. Moreover, FIG. 7 shows the upper end part of the support | pillar which concerns on 1st Embodiment, and a connection member.

  The support 28 is connected to the rear side of the upper end of the end leg 12 or to the first intermediate member 11. The post 28 includes a main body 281 of the post, a reinforcement 282 of the post, an upper cover 283 of the post, a lower cover 284 of the post, an upper end 285 of the post, and a lower end 286 of the post. The column 28 is a rectangular column having a space inside, and the side surfaces 28a and 28a of the column are formed with straight grooves 28a1 extending in the vertical direction to improve the strength and the appearance of the column 28. There is. Further, a plurality of rectangular holes (not shown) are formed in the linear grooves 28a1 at intervals. It is possible to connect optional devices such as a shelf board to the plurality of square holes via fixing members that can be fixed to the square holes.

  Further, a straight recess 288 extending in the vertical direction is formed on the inner side surface 28b of the support. The inner side surface 28b of the column refers to the side to which the beam 30 is connected, and the outer surface 28c of the column refers to the side opposite to the surface to which the beam 30 is connected. Further, in order to connect the two beams 30 at intervals, the column 28 has two beam holes 287 for connecting the beams 30 in the linear recess 288 (hereinafter referred to as The beam 28 which can connect two beams 30 is also referred to as a support 28 for two stages). The length of the support 28 can be appropriately changed according to the number of beams 30 to be connected.

  The main body 281 of the column is connected to the outer side surface 281c of the vertically long rectangular column main body and both horizontal end portions of the outer side surface 281c of the column main body, and is perpendicular to the outer side surface 281c of the column main body A side surface 281a, 281a of a vertically extending rectangular column body narrower than the width is provided, and an opening 281b of the column body is formed on the opposite surface of the outer side surface 281c of the column body. The side surfaces 281a and 281a of the column main body are bent so that the end portions opposite to the outer side surface 281c of the column main body are opposed to the outer side surface 281c of the column main body. The end portions of the bent side surfaces 281a and 281a of the column main body form one side wall of the linear groove 28a1 provided on the side surface 281a of the column main body. Further, by bending the end of the outer side surface 281c of the column main body, the width of the opening 281b of the column main body is formed narrower than the width of the outer side surface 281c of the column main body.

Strut stiffeners 282 are arranged to stiffen the upper side of the struts 28, in other words the area to which the beam 30 is connected. The reinforcements 282 of the columns are continuous with the horizontally long rectangular lid surface 282b covering the opening 281b of the column main body and the lid surface 282b, and are wider than the lid surface 282b orthogonal to the lid surface 282b. The side surface 282a of the reinforcement which consists of a narrow elongate rectangle of, and 282a. The side surfaces 282a, 282a of the reinforcing material are connected to the inside of the side surfaces 281a, 281a of the column main body. Therefore, the side surfaces 282a and 282a of the reinforcing material are bent in accordance with the shapes of the side surfaces 281a and 281a of the column main body.

  The upper cover 283 of the column is continuous with the inner side 283b of the column upper cover made of a vertically long rectangle and both ends of the inner side 283b of the column upper cover and is perpendicular to the inner side 283b of the column upper cover. It has a side face 283a, 283a of a pillar upper cover made of a vertically long rectangle narrower than the side face 283b. The inner side surface 283b of the pillar upper cover is formed with the above-described linear recess 288 connecting the beams 30. The linear recess 288 is designed to the width of the beam 30. Further, in the linear concave portion 288, two beam hole groups 287 for connecting the beam 30 are formed. The beam holes 287 consist of four beam holes formed in the vertical direction. Two holes are formed in the horizontal direction so as to be orthogonal to the beam holes 287. The lid surface 283b of the reinforcing member 282 of the above-described column is also provided with holes at positions corresponding to the beam holes and the two holes. By passing the bolts through the two holes in a state in which the holes are stacked, it is possible to connect the reinforcement 282 of the support and the upper cover 283 of the support. Further, the side surfaces 283a and 283a of the pillar upper cover are bent so that the end portion opposite to the inner side surface 283b of the pillar upper cover faces the inner side surface 283b of the pillar upper cover. The end portions of the bent side surfaces 283a and 283a of the column upper cover form the other side wall of the linear groove 28a1 provided on the side surface 28a of the column main body.

  The lower column cover 284 of the column is connected to the inner side surface 284b of the column lower cover made of a vertically long rectangle and both ends of the inner side surface 284b of the column lower cover and is perpendicular to the inner side surface 284b of the column lower cover It has the side surface 284a, 284a of a pillar lower side cover which consists of a longitudinal rectangle which is narrower than the inner side surface 284b of the lower side cover. Further, at the lower end of the inner side surface 284b of the column lower cover, a flap (not shown) folded back to the main body 281 side of the column is provided, and this flap is provided at the lower end portion 286 of the column described later. A tongue piece hole is provided in which the tongue piece 286c at the lower end of the pillar is inserted. In addition, the side surfaces 284a and 284a of the column lower cover are bent so that the end opposite to the inner surface 284b of the column lower cover faces the inner surface 284b of the column lower cover. The end portions of the bent side surfaces 284a and 284a of the column lower cover form the other side wall of the linear groove 28a1 provided on the side surfaces 281a and 281a of the column main body.

  The upper end portion 285 of the support includes an upper end surface 2851 formed in accordance with the cross-sectional shape of the support 28, and a side wall 2852 of the upper end portion raised on the outer periphery of the upper end surface 2851. The upper end surface 2851 is provided at a position lower than the upper end of the support 28 and a hole of a connecting member for fixing a connecting member 7 described later connecting the support 28 with each other is between the inner surface 28 b and the outer surface 28 b of the support. Locations (a first hole 285a, a second hole 285b, and a third hole 285c) are provided. The side wall 2852 at the upper end portion is connected to the inside of the upper end of the outer side surface 281 c of the column main body, the side surfaces 281 a and 281 a of the column main body, the lid surface 282 b of the reinforcing material, and the side surfaces 282 a and 282 a of the reinforcing material.

  The lower end portion 286 of the support includes a bottom 2861 surface formed in accordance with the cross-sectional shape of the support 28, and a side wall 2862 of the lower end raised to the outer periphery of the bottom surface 2861. The bottom surface 2861 is provided at the same position as the lower end of the support column 28 and is provided with holes 286a and 286b on the bottom surface for connection with the first intermediate member 11 or the back side of the upper end of the end leg 12 by a fixing member such as a screw. It is done. The bottom side wall 2862 is connected to the outer side surface 281 c of the column body and the inside of the lower ends of the side surfaces 281 a and 281 a of the column body.

<< Supporting member of support column >>
As shown in FIG. 7, the first connecting member 71 is connected to a first end 711 of a square in a plan view connected to the upper end surface 2851 of one post 28 and the first end 711. In order to straddle the edge of the upper end portion, a C-shaped arm portion 712 expanded upward and a second end portion of a square in plan view connected to the upper end surface 2851 of the adjacent other support 28 which is continuous with the arm portion 712 And 713. Further, the second connecting member 72 is continuous with the first end 721 of a square in a plan view connected to the upper end surface 2851 of one post 28 and the first end 721, and the edge of the upper end of one post 28 is In order to straddle, it has an arm portion 722 of C-shape in a side view expanding upward, and a second end portion 723 of a square in plan view connected to the arm portion 722 and connected to the upper end surface 2851 of another adjacent support 28. . Screw holes are formed in the first end portions 711 and 721 and the second end portions 713 and 723. The first connecting member 71 and the second connecting member 72 have a hat shape as a whole, and the lengths of the arm portions 712 and 722 are different from each other.

  The arm portion 712 of the first connection member 71 is formed shorter than the arm portion 722 of the second connection member 72. The first connecting member 71 connects the left rear support 28 and the left front support 28. For example, in the first connection member 71, the screw hole of the first end portion 711 is located in the second hole 285b of the support 28 on the left front, and the screw hole of the second end 713 is the second hole of the support 28 on the right front It fixes by the fixing members, such as a screw, in the state located in 285b, and connects adjacent support | pillars 28 and 28 comrades to the left-right direction. At this time, the arm portion 712 of the first connecting member 71 straddles the upper end edge of the outer side surface of the left front support 28 and the upper end edge of the outer side surface of the right front support 28.

  The second connecting member 72 connects the columns 28, 28 adjacent in the front-rear direction. For example, in the second connection member 72, the screw hole of the first end 721 is located in the first hole 285a of the support 28 on the left front, and the screw hole of the second end 723 is the first hole of the support 28 on the left rear It is fixed by a fixing member such as a screw in a state of being positioned at 285a, and the left front support 28 and the left rear support 28 are connected in the front-rear direction. At that time, the arm portion 722 of the second connecting member 72 straddles the upper end edge of the side surface of the left front support 28 and the upper end edge of the side surface of the left rear support 28. The second connecting member 72 similarly connects the right front support 28 and the right rear support 28.

  Here, FIG. 8A shows a plan view of a connection pattern according to a modification using the second connection member 72. FIG. In the connection pattern according to the modification shown in FIG. 8A, a first connection member 71 is used instead of the second connection member 72 shown in FIG. As a result, in the connection pattern according to the modification shown in FIG. 8A, the columns 28 adjacent in the front-rear direction and the columns 28 adjacent in the left-right direction are connected by the first connection member 71 alone. Further, in the connection pattern according to the modification shown in FIG. 8B, the fixed position of the second connection member 72 on the left side shown in FIG. 7 is shifted to the front side, and the use of the first connection member 71 is omitted. As a result, in the connection pattern according to the modification shown in FIG. 8B, the columns 28 adjacent in the front-rear direction are connected by the second connection member 72 only.

<< Beam >>
FIG. 9 shows a cross-sectional view of the beam according to the first embodiment. The beam 30 is configured by connecting the first beam 31 and the second beam 32 in the vertical direction by the central portions 311 and 321 of the first beam 31 and the second beam 32. Partition walls 312 and 322 radially extend in the four directions from central portions 311 and 321 of the first beam 31 and the second beam 32, respectively, to form apexes P of squares in the cross sections of the first beam 31 and the second beam 32. Of the side surfaces of the first beam 31 and the second beam 32, when the first beam 31 is described as an example, the wall surface 313 extends from one vertex P toward the vertex P adjacent in the vertical direction. The wall surface 313 extending in the vertical direction from one vertex P and the wall surface 313 extending in the vertical direction from the other vertically adjacent vertex P extend up to the middle of the two vertices P, and the two are not in contact with each other. Therefore, the side opening 314 of the beam is formed between the opposing vertically extending wall surfaces 313, 313 (hereinafter also referred to as a pair of vertically extending wall surfaces 313, 313). Further, a side surface groove portion 315 of the beam whose width is gradually narrowed toward the central portion 311 is formed by the pair of wall surfaces 313 and 313 extending in the vertical direction, the partition wall 312 and the central portion 311. The side openings 314 of the beams and the side grooves 315 of the beams extend axially over the entire length of the side of the first beam 31. The second beam 32 is also formed in the same manner.

  In the upper surface of the first beam 31 and the lower surface of the second beam 32, when the lower surface of the second beam 32 is described as an example, in the horizontal direction from one vertex P toward the adjacent vertex P in the horizontal direction Extending wall surfaces 326 extend. The wall surface 326 extending in the horizontal direction from one vertex P and the wall surface 326 extending in the horizontal direction from the other horizontally adjacent vertex P extend up to the middle of the two vertices P, and the two do not contact. Therefore, the lower surface opening 327 of the beam is formed between the opposing horizontally extending wall surfaces 326, 326 (hereinafter also referred to as a pair of horizontally extending wall surfaces 326, 326). Further, on the horizontally extending wall surfaces 326, 326 opposite to each other, a return portion 328 rising toward the central portion 321 is formed. Further, the partition 322 is bent so that the tip end side (apex P side) is parallel to the wall surface 326 extending in the horizontal direction, and a space is formed between the tip of the partition 322 and the wall surface 326 extending in the horizontal direction. It is done. A lower surface groove portion 329 of the beam whose width is gradually narrowed toward the central portion 321 is formed by the pair of horizontally extending wall surfaces 326, 326, the partition 322 with a curved tip, and the central portion 321. The lower surface opening 327 of the beam and the lower surface groove 329 of the beam extend in the axial direction along the entire length of the upper surface or the lower surface of the second beam 32. The first beam 31 is also formed in the same manner.

  A wiring opening 34 is formed between the vertically extending wall surface 313 including the apex P on the lower side of the first beam and the vertically extending wall 323 including the apex P on the upper side of the second beam. ing. Connecting by the vertically extending wall surface 313 including the apex P on the side lower side of the first beam and the vertically extending wall 323 including the apex P on the upper side of the side surface of the second beam, the partition walls 312 and 322, and the connecting plate 33 A wiring groove 35 is formed toward the plate 33, the width of which gradually widens. The wiring groove 35 can accommodate power cables and signal cables of optional devices such as a display connected to the desktop frame 102. In order to further improve the appearance, the wiring groove cover may be provided so as to cover the wiring groove 35.

  In each of the central portions 311 and 321, screw holes in the central portion are formed, and the screw holes in the central portion are aligned with the beam holes constituting the beam hole group 287, and the beam 30 is supported It is fixed at 28.

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FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the cover device according to the first embodiment in the open / close state. The left side shows the state in which the cover is open, and the right side shows the state in which the cover is closed. FIG. 11A shows a perspective view of the lifting device according to the first embodiment. The upper side shows the state before fixing, and the lower side shows the state after fixing. FIG. 11B shows a plan view and a cross-sectional view of the lifting device according to the first embodiment. The upper side shows the state before fixing, and the lower side shows the state after fixing. FIG. 12A shows a perspective view of the back side of the cover according to the first embodiment. FIG. 12B is a perspective view of the front side of the cover according to the first embodiment. FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the cover and the lifting device according to the first embodiment. The cover device 6 according to the fourth embodiment includes a lifting device 61 and a cover 62.

The lifting device 61 includes a body portion 611 of the lifting device, an upper connecting portion 612 of the lifting device provided above the body portion 611 of the lifting device and connected to the lower surface groove portion 329 of the beam, and a lower portion of the body portion 611 of the lifting device. And a lower connecting portion 613 of the lifting device connected to the cover 62. The upper connection portion 612 of the lifting device includes a plug 612a inserted into the lower surface opening 327 of the beam, a lifting device bolt 612b, and a lifting device flat nut 612c inserted into the lower surface groove 329 of the beam. The plug 612a includes a protrusion 612a1 and flanges 612a2 connected to both edges of the protrusion 612a1, and has a hat shape in cross section as a whole. In the protruding portion 612a1, bolt holes for inserting the lifting device bolts 612b at predetermined intervals are formed. The width of the protrusion 612a1 is designed to fit the width of the lower surface opening 327 of the beam so as to fit in the lower surface opening 327 of the beam. A flange portion 612a2 is provided on the projecting portion 612a1, and the flange portion 612a2 is in contact with opposite horizontally extending wall surfaces 326, 326 of the beam 30.

  The lifting apparatus flat nut 612c is a parallelogram having rounded corners, and is designed to be smaller in width than the lower surface opening 327 of the beam so that it can be inserted from the lower surface opening 327 of the beam. On the other hand, when the longitudinal axis of the flat unit nut 612c for the lifting unit is along the axial direction of the beam 30 and inserted from the lower opening 327 of the beam and rotating the bolt 612b for lifting unit, the flat unit nut 612c for lifting unit It rotates in the space between the tips of the bulkheads 322, 322 and the horizontally extending wall surfaces 326, 326. As shown in FIG. 11B, when the acute point apex Q of the lifting device flat nut 612c comes in contact with the vicinity of the tip of the partition 322 constituting the lower surface groove portion 329 of the beam, further rotation is restricted. The longitudinal length of the lifting device flat nut 612c is designed to be longer than the width of the lower surface opening 327 of the beam. Therefore, the lower surface of the lifting device flat nut 612c contacts the tips of the return portions 328, 328 raised from the opposing horizontally extending wall surfaces 326, 326, and the falling of the lifting device 61 is restricted.

  The main body portion 611 of the suspension device has a box-like shape, has a thickness substantially the same as the width of the ridge portion 612a1, and has a length in the left-right direction (the axial length of the beam) shorter than that of the plug 612a, The height is designed to cover the height of the cover 62, ie the space between the beams 30 in the vertical direction. Screw holes 612 into which anchor screws 622 for maintaining the closed state of the cover 62 are inserted are formed on the front and rear surfaces of the main body portion 611 of the suspension device. The screw hole 612 is formed in a mortar shape in order to facilitate insertion of the anchor screw 622. Moreover, the lower connection part 613 connected with the cover 62 is provided in the lower part of the main-body part 611 of a suspension apparatus.

  The lower connection portion 613 is a tongue piece 613 pointing obliquely upward from the lower edge of the front surface of the main body portion 611 of the hanging device to the front side, and a tongue pointing obliquely upward from the lower edge of the rear surface of the main portion 611 of the hanging device And 613. The tongue piece 613 is inserted into the tongue piece hole 621 of the cover provided at the lower part of the cover 62. The proximal end of the tongue 613 functions as a pivot of the cover 62.

  As shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, the cover 62 blocks the line of sight of the user of the opposing desk, defines a work space, and covers the wiring accommodated in the beam 30. The cover 62 is formed of a horizontally long rectangular plate, the length in the left-right direction is designed according to the distance between the columns 28 in the left-right direction, and the height is designed according to the distance between the beams 30 in the vertical direction. ing. At the lower portion near both end portions in the left and right direction of the cover 62, tongue piece holes 621 of the cover are provided. Further, two slack holes 623 for fixing the anchor screws 622 are provided on the upper side of the tongue piece holes 621 of the cover, that is, in the upper portions near both end portions in the left-right direction of the cover 62.

The large hole 623a of the barrel hole 623 has a larger diameter than the head 622a of the anchor screw 622, and the small hole 623b of the barrel hole 623 has a smaller diameter than the head 622a of the anchor screw 622. The anchor screw 622 has a head 622a, a shaft 622b connected to the head 622a, and a large diameter portion 622c formed at the tip of the shaft 622b. The large diameter portion 622 c is formed to be gradually tapered toward the tip. In addition, a cut passing through the axial center is formed from the large diameter portion 622c to the middle of the shaft portion 622b, and the shaft portion 622b is bifurcated. When the anchor screw 622 is inserted into the screw hole 612, the distance between the two branches narrows, and when the anchor screw 622 is completely inserted, the distance between the two branches widens, making it difficult for the anchor screw 622 to come out of the screw hole 612. The cover 62 can be commonly used on the front surface and the back surface of the cover device 6 by appropriately changing the position of the spiral hole 623 for fixing the anchor screw 622.

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In the connecting desk 101 according to the first embodiment described above, the desktop frame 102 connects the columns 28 at the upper end of the column using the connecting member 7 (the first connecting member 71, the second connecting member 72). be able to. Since the upper end is open, the columns 28 can be easily connected to each other. Moreover, by connecting at the upper end, stability is improved, and the strength of the entire desktop frame 102 can be improved.

  Further, according to the cover device 6, the line of sight of the user of the opposing desk 1 can be blocked, and the work space can be partitioned. Further, according to the cover device 6, the desktop frame 102 can be covered with the wiring in the case of installing an electronic device such as a display, and the appearance can be improved. In addition, the cover device 6 can open and close the upper side of the cover 62 by providing the lifting device 61. Opening and closing the lower side of the cover 62 is easier to open, and allows access to the inside of the cover 62 to be easier to use.

Second Embodiment
FIG. 14 shows a perspective view of a desk system according to a second embodiment. FIG. 15A shows a one-stage post according to a second embodiment. FIG. 15B shows a column for three stages according to a second embodiment. FIG. 16A shows a plan view of a third connecting member according to the second embodiment. FIG. 16B shows a side view of the third connecting member according to the second embodiment. FIG. 16C is a perspective view of the upper end portion of the column according to the second embodiment and the third connecting member.

  The desk system 200 according to the second embodiment is different from the desk system 200 according to the first embodiment in that the desktop frame 102a is configured by the beam 30 in one stage on the left side and the beam 30 in three stages on the right side. Hereinafter, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described. About the same composition as a 1st embodiment already explained, the same numerals are attached and explanation is omitted.

  In the desktop frame 102 a according to the second embodiment, two types of supports, which are different from the supports 28 of the first embodiment, are used. One of the columns 28a (hereinafter also referred to as a column 28a for one stage) according to the second embodiment is for connecting the beam 30 only in one stage, and a beam hole group 287 is provided at one upper position. The other support 28b according to the second embodiment (hereinafter, also referred to as support b for three stages) connects the beams 30 in three stages, and the beam hole group 287 is at three places in the upper, middle and lower parts. It is provided. Also, two horizontally elongated connecting holes 28b1 for connecting the third connecting member 7 according to the second embodiment are provided on the outer side surface of the column 28b for three stages. The upper connection hole 28b1 is for connecting with the support 28 for two stages, and is provided at a position corresponding to the upper end of the support 28 for two stages. Further, the lower connecting hole 28b1 is for connecting to the support 28 for the first stage, and is provided at a position corresponding to the upper end of the support 28 for the first stage.

As shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, the third connecting member 73 is a first end of a square in a plan view connected to the upper end 285 of the one-step column 28a having a lower height among the adjacent columns. An arm portion 732 consisting of a rising portion 732a and a horizontal portion 732b straddling the edge of the upper end portion 285 of the one stage support 28a is continuous with the arm portion 732 and the horizontal portion 732b of the arm portion 732. And a third end 733 inserted into the connecting hole 28b1 of the adjacent three-tiered support column 28b having a high height. The third end 733 is inserted into the connecting hole 28b1, contacts the inner wall surface of the outer surface 28c of the support, and the first end 731 is fixed by a fixing member such as a screw, whereby the support for the first stage on the left side 28a and the right-handed three-stage support 28b are connected.

  In the connecting desk 101 according to the second embodiment, the supporting members 28a and 28b having different heights can be easily connected to each other by the connecting member 73 according to the second embodiment.

Third Embodiment
FIG. 17A shows a perspective view of the desk system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 17B is an exploded perspective view of the support post in the desk system according to the first embodiment. Unlike the first embodiment, in the desk system 300 according to the third embodiment, the connecting desk 101b is configured only by the desk 1 on the back side, and in other words, there are no desks connected facing each other. Therefore, a curtain 15 is provided on the desk 1. Further, the support 28 connected to the desk 1 is connected to an auxiliary support 28 c extending vertically from the floor.

  Since the upper end of the auxiliary support 28c and the upper end of the second stage support 28 are the same, the first connecting member 71 and the second connecting member 72 form the auxiliary support 28c and the second stage support as in the first embodiment. Connection with 28 is possible.

  In the desk system 300 according to the third embodiment, sufficient strength of the desktop frame 102b can be secured even when there is no desk connected to the connecting desk 101b facing each other. In addition, the stability of the connecting desk 101b can be improved.

  The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, but the desk system, desktop frame, and cover device according to the present invention are not limited to these, and may include combinations of these as much as possible.

  In the embodiment described above, the aspect in which the desk 1 is connected in the back and forth (depth) direction is mainly described, but the desk 1 can also be connected in the left and right (width) direction. Also, the connecting desk 101 can be L-shaped or C-shaped by appropriately combining the mode in which the desk 1 is connected in the back and forth (depth) direction and the mode in which the desk 1 is connected in the left and right (width) direction. is there.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Desk 5 ... Display 6 ... Cover apparatus 11 ... Top plate 12 ... End leg 13 ... Intermediate leg 15 ... Curtain plate 16 ... Horizontal beam part 17 ... First intermediate receiving member 28 ... post 30 ... beam 100 ... desk system

Claims (5)

A desktop frame that can be connected to a collection of desks that can be connected to each other,
A vertically extending post connected to the top of the desk;
A horizontally extending beam connected to the column;
And a connecting member for connecting the one pillar and the other pillars across the edge of the upper end of the at least one pillar and the adjacent pillars .
The edge of the upper end portion of the column projects upward from the upper end surface of the column,
The connecting member is connected to a first end connected to the upper end surface of the one column, an arm connected to the first end and straddling the edge of the upper end of the one column, and connected to the arm And a second end connected to the upper end surface of the other support column,
Desktop frame. A desktop frame that can be connected to a collection of desks that can be connected to each other,
A vertically extending post connected to the top of the desk;
A horizontally extending beam connected to the column;
And a connecting member for connecting the one pillar and the other pillars across the edge of the upper end of the at least one pillar and the adjacent pillars .
The edge of the upper end portion of the column projects upward from the upper end surface of the column,
The connecting member is connected to a first end connected to the upper end surface of the one column, an arm connected to the first end and straddling the edge of the upper end of the one column, and connected to the arm And a third end connected to the hole formed on the side surface of the other support,
Desktop frame. A desktop frame that can be connected to a collection of desks that can be connected to each other,
A vertically extending post connected to the top of the desk;
A horizontally extending beam connected to the column;
A connecting member for connecting the one pillar to another pillar across the edge of the upper end of the at least one pillar, and the adjacent pillars;
An auxiliary post extending from a floor used when there is no oppositely connected desk among the group of desks;
The auxiliary support is connected to the support so as to follow the support in the desktop frame
Desktop frame. A cover device for use in a desktop frame according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and covering at least a part between pillars,
The beam has, at least on the lower surface, a groove extending in the horizontal direction, the groove including an opening and a semi-closed space communicating with the opening.
The cover device is
Wherein a hanging device is suspended from the groove, an upper connecting portion to be connected to the provided in an upper portion the groove, and the hanging device and a lower connecting portion to be connected to the Luca bar provided at the lower part,
A cover device connected to the lower connection portion of the lifting device, the lower connection portion serving as a pivot, and a cover whose upper portion can be opened and closed. A collection of desks connected to each other,
A desk system , comprising: the desktop frame according to any one of claims 1 to 3 ; and a desktop frame connectable to the group of desks.

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