JPH04128630U - Horizontal beam attachment device for assembly desks, etc. - Google Patents

Horizontal beam attachment device for assembly desks, etc.

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JPH04128630U
JPH04128630U JP4327891U JP4327891U JPH04128630U JP H04128630 U JPH04128630 U JP H04128630U JP 4327891 U JP4327891 U JP 4327891U JP 4327891 U JP4327891 U JP 4327891U JP H04128630 U JPH04128630 U JP H04128630U
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道晴 田崎
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(57)【要約】 【構成】 組立て机等において、左右の脚部1b又は袖
部に横桟2aに対応するように係止部7を前後に設け、
該係止部7に係合する位置において、前記横桟2aに係
合孔9を適宜箇所に設け、該係止部7に係合孔9を係合
させて、ストッパ6を装着すると共に、前記横桟2aに
天板4取り付けた組立て机等における横桟取付装置。 【効果】 左右の脚部の上面に係止部を設け、この係止
部と横桟との間隙にストッパ部材を挿入連結するだけ
で、脚部と横桟との連結が完了するので取付作業が極め
て簡易になり、作業時間も短縮できる実用的効果があ
る。
(57) [Summary] [Structure] In an assembly desk, etc., locking parts 7 are provided on the left and right legs 1b or sleeves at the front and rear so as to correspond to the horizontal bars 2a,
At the position where the locking part 7 is engaged, an engagement hole 9 is provided at an appropriate location on the horizontal bar 2a, and the stopper 6 is mounted by engaging the engagement hole 9 with the locking part 7. A horizontal beam attachment device for an assembly desk or the like in which a top plate 4 is attached to the horizontal beam 2a. [Effect] By simply providing a locking part on the upper surface of the left and right legs, and inserting and connecting the stopper member into the gap between the locking part and the horizontal crosspiece, the connection between the legs and the horizontal crosspiece is completed, so the installation work is easy. This has the practical effect of making it extremely simple and reducing work time.

Description

【考案の詳細な説明】[Detailed explanation of the idea]

【0001】0001

【産業上の利用分野】[Industrial application field]

本考案は、組立て家具、特に机、カウンター等における天板を取り付けるため の横桟の取付装置に関するものである。 This invention is for attaching the top plate of assembled furniture, especially desks, counters, etc. This invention relates to a mounting device for a horizontal crosspiece.

【0002】0002

【従来の技術】[Conventional technology]

この種、机の天板の取付手段としては、適宜の固着手段を用いて天板と脚部又 は袖部とを固着する方式のもの、脚部又は袖部の上部に設けた係合手段と天板側 に設けた係合手段とを係合して取付ける方式のもの等、極めて多種の具体的手段 が知られている(例えば、実開昭55−16722号公報、実開昭60−103 334号公報、実公昭57−25625号公報参照)。 To attach the top plate of this type of desk, use an appropriate fixing means to connect the top plate and the legs. is a method that fixes the sleeve part, and the engagement means provided on the upper part of the leg or sleeve part and the top plate side. There are a wide variety of specific means, such as those that are attached by engaging with the engaging means provided in the are known (for example, Utility Model Application Publication No. 55-16722, Utility Model Application Publication No. 60-103) (See Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 334 and Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 57-25625).

【0003】0003

【考案が解決しようとする課題】[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

しかしながら、これらの従来の取付手段は、その構造が複雑であったり、ある いは取付作業が面倒であったり、双方満足できるものはなかなか見当たらなかっ た。 本考案は、以上の事情に鑑み、取付作業が簡易で、しかも構成が簡素な組立て 机等における天板を取り付けるための横桟の取付装置を提供することにその目的 がある。 However, these conventional mounting means have complicated structures or Or the installation work is troublesome, or it is difficult to find something that satisfies both parties. Ta. In view of the above-mentioned circumstances, this invention is an assembly method that is easy to install and has a simple configuration. Its purpose is to provide a mounting device for a horizontal rail for mounting a top plate on a desk, etc. There is.

【0004】0004

【課題を解決するための手段】[Means to solve the problem]

本考案は、前記の課題を解決するため、組立て机等における横桟取付装置にお いて、左右の脚部又は袖部と、該左右の脚部又は袖部間に横架し得るように、こ れら脚部又は袖部の上部に固着可能に構成された横桟と、該横桟上を覆う天板と を備えた組立て机において、前記左右の脚部又は袖部に前記横桟に対応するよう に係止部を前後に設け、該係止部に係合する位置において、前記横桟に係合孔を 適宜箇所に設け、該係止部に係合孔を係合させて、ストッパを装着すると共に、 前記横桟に前記天板を取り付けるという技術的手段を採用した。 In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention has been developed for horizontal rail mounting devices on assembly desks, etc. and the left and right legs or sleeves, so that it can be hung horizontally between the left and right legs or sleeves. A horizontal bar configured to be able to be fixed to the upper part of the legs or sleeves, and a top plate that covers the horizontal bar. In an assembly desk equipped with A locking portion is provided at the front and rear of the holder, and an engaging hole is formed in the horizontal bar at a position where the locking portion is engaged with the locking portion. Provided at an appropriate location, engage the engagement hole with the locking portion, and attach the stopper, A technical measure was adopted in which the top plate was attached to the horizontal rail.

【0005】[0005]

【作用】[Effect]

本考案は、以上の技術的手段の採用により、天板を取り付けるための横桟の取 付作業は、左右の脚部又は袖部の上部に設けた係止部に横桟の下面に設けた係合 孔とを係合し、この係合した係止部と横桟との間隙にクサビ作用を持ったストッ パを挿入固定することにより簡単に取付作業が行える。さらに、該天板の重量を 左右の脚部又は袖部で支えた状態において、先ず天板の後方部分の係止部と係合 孔とを係合し、その状態で手前側を押下するだけで済み、ビス等の取付用部品は 一切使用しないので、その取付作業が極めて簡易になり、作業時間も大幅に短縮 できる。 By adopting the above-mentioned technical means, the present invention enables the installation of horizontal bars for attaching the top plate. Attachment work involves attaching the locking parts on the left and right legs or the upper part of the sleeves to the engagement parts on the bottom of the horizontal crosspiece. A stock with a wedge action is inserted into the gap between the engaged locking part and the horizontal bar. Installation work can be easily done by inserting and fixing the pad. Furthermore, the weight of the top plate While supported by the left and right legs or sleeves, first engage the locking part on the rear part of the top plate. All you have to do is engage the hole and press down the front side in that state, and there are no installation parts such as screws. Since it is not used at all, the installation work is extremely simple and the work time is greatly reduced. can.

【0006】[0006]

【実施例】【Example】

次に、本考案の実施例に関して説明する。 図1は、本考案の実施例に係る組立て机全体の分解斜視図で、図中1a及び1 bは左右の脚部、2a及び2bは前記左右の脚部1a及び1bの上面に固着され 、かつこれら両者間に横架される横桟、3はセンター引出し部、4は天板、5は 幕板をそれぞれ示し、これらが主要素となって組立て机を構成している。また、 図中6は前記脚部1bと横桟2bとを連結固定するストッパ、このストッパ6は 、例えば図5に示すように合成樹脂製で一体成形したり、金属等で製作したり、 略断面L字形で補強用のリブ14をクサビ作用を持つように傾斜させて設けたも のである。7は左右の脚部1a,1b又は袖部1cの上部に設けた係止部で、こ れは別体で製作したもの、あるいは脚部、袖部の上部を切り欠き立ち上げたもの でも良いことはいうまでもない。9は横桟2a,2bの下面に設けた係合孔で、 この係止部7と、係合孔9とを係合させて横桟2a,2bの内下面と係止部7の 係止片15との間隙に、前記ストッパ6を挿入して、左右の脚部1a,1b又は 袖部1cとを連結固定するものである。前記センター引出し部3を前記横桟2a 又は2bに固定するための固定具、前記幕板5を前記左右の脚部1a又は1bに 装着する場合に該幕板5の下部を支持するための支持具を有していることはいう までもない。8はケースウエイカバーを示す。前記センター引出し部3は、前記 横桟2a又は2bに取付けられる取付用枠体と、該取付用枠体に固着された引出 し用レールと、該引出し用レールにより出し入れ自在に支持案内された引出し本 体とから構成されている。本実施例の場合、前記天板4の取付けに先だって、前 記センター引出し3及び幕板5の取付けが行われる。また、本実施例では脚部1 aと脚部1bとの組合せを採用した場合を示したが、図2にも示したように、こ の態様に限らず、袖部と脚部の組合せや袖部と袖部の組合せでも良い。また、代 表として組立て机について説明したが、脚部に天板を取り付ける家具類に種々応 用できることはいうまでもない。 Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of the entire assembly desk according to an embodiment of the present invention. b is the left and right legs, and 2a and 2b are fixed to the upper surfaces of the left and right legs 1a and 1b. , and a horizontal beam suspended horizontally between the two, 3 is a center drawer part, 4 is a top plate, and 5 is a horizontal bar. Each curtain board is shown, and these are the main elements that make up the assembly desk. Also, In the figure, 6 is a stopper that connects and fixes the leg portion 1b and the horizontal beam 2b. For example, as shown in Figure 5, it may be integrally molded from synthetic resin or made from metal, etc. It is approximately L-shaped in cross section and the reinforcing ribs 14 are provided at an angle so as to have a wedge effect. It is. 7 is a locking part provided at the upper part of the left and right legs 1a, 1b or the sleeve part 1c; These are made separately, or the upper parts of the legs and sleeves are cut out and raised. But it goes without saying that it's a good thing. 9 is an engagement hole provided on the lower surface of the horizontal bars 2a, 2b; This locking portion 7 is engaged with the engagement hole 9, so that the inner and lower surfaces of the horizontal bars 2a, 2b and the locking portion 7 are engaged with each other. The stopper 6 is inserted into the gap between the locking piece 15 and the left and right legs 1a, 1b or It connects and fixes the sleeve portion 1c. The center drawer part 3 is connected to the horizontal bar 2a. or a fixture for fixing the curtain plate 5 to the left and right legs 1a or 1b. This means that it has a support for supporting the lower part of the curtain plate 5 when it is installed. Not even. 8 indicates a caseway cover. The center drawer part 3 is A mounting frame attached to the horizontal beam 2a or 2b, and a drawer fixed to the mounting frame A drawer rail and a drawer book that is supported and guided by the drawer rail so that it can be taken in and out. It is composed of the body. In the case of this embodiment, prior to installing the top plate 4, The center drawer 3 and curtain plate 5 are installed. In addition, in this embodiment, the leg 1 Although the case where a combination of a and leg portion 1b is adopted is shown, as shown in FIG. The present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and may be a combination of sleeve portions and leg portions or a combination of sleeve portions and sleeve portions. Also, Although we have explained the assembly desk as a table, there are various types of furniture that have top plates attached to the legs. Needless to say, it can be used.

【0007】 図2は、前記横桟2a及び2bの組付けに関する説明図で、以下にその手順の 一例を示す。 先ず袖部1cの上面に複数設けられた、逆L字型に向い合うように切り欠き立 ち上げた係止部7と、これに対応するように前記横桟2a又は2bに設けた係合 孔9との係合挿入により、横桟2a及び2bを前記袖部1cに係合し、これをク サビ状部を備えたストッパ6で固着する。次に、袖部1cに設けられたと同じく 、脚部1a,1bの上面に複数設けられた逆L字型に向い合うように切り欠き立 ち上げた係止部7を設け、この係止部7に対応するように設けた、前記横桟2a ,2bの係合孔9に係合挿入し、横桟2a,2bの内下面と係止部7の係止片1 5との間隙にクサビ状部を備えたストッパ6を挿入固着して組付作業を終了する 。なお、係止部7は別体で製作して固着しても良いことはいうまでもない。[0007] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for assembling the horizontal bars 2a and 2b, and the procedure is explained below. An example is shown. First, a plurality of notches are provided on the upper surface of the sleeve portion 1c so as to face each other in an inverted L shape. The raised locking portion 7 and the corresponding engagement provided on the horizontal bar 2a or 2b By engaging and inserting into the hole 9, the horizontal bars 2a and 2b are engaged with the sleeve portion 1c and clicked. It is fixed by a stopper 6 having a rust-like part. Next, the same as that provided on the sleeve portion 1c. , a plurality of cutout stands facing each other in an inverted L shape are provided on the upper surface of the legs 1a and 1b. The horizontal bar 2a is provided with a raised locking portion 7, and is provided so as to correspond to the locking portion 7. , 2b and the inner and lower surfaces of the horizontal bars 2a, 2b and the locking piece 1 of the locking portion 7. Insert and secure the stopper 6 with a wedge-shaped part into the gap with 5 to complete the assembly work. . Note that it goes without saying that the locking portion 7 may be manufactured separately and fixed.

【0008】 次に、図3〜図5を用いて前記天板4の取付けに関して説明する。 この天板4の取付作業は、図2で説明したように、左右の脚部1a,1b又は 袖部1cの前後に係止部7を設け、この係止部7と、横桟2a,2bの係合孔9 とを係合し、その間隙にクサビ状部を備えたストッパ6を挿入して固着したもの である。先ず該天板4の下面後部に設けた係止部7と係合孔9とで連結固着した 後、前記天板4の手前側を押し下げ、前記天板4の下面に設けた係合用部材10 を手前の横桟2aに係合させて天板4の前方への移動を規制すると同時に、天板 4の下面前部に設けた係止孔等よりなる前部取付用係止部13を、前記横桟2a の適宜箇所に装備された係止用部材12に係止させるという手順で行われる。前 記係止用部材12は、この種係止用部材と同様、バネ11等により突出する方向 に付勢されると共に、図示しないストッパ手段によりその突出量が規制されるよ うに構成されている。 なお、前記天板4下面前部、袖部1c又は横桟2aの係止用部材12近傍には 、図示は省略するが、該係止用部材12と前記前部取付用係止部13との係合を 外す場合に、ドライバ等の工具を挿入するための開口部が形成されている。 また、前記横桟の本数及びその具体的な固着手段や、前記係合孔とフック部材 とを逆にしたり、前記各係合手段に関する具体的構造等は適宜選定される設計的 事項である。[0008] Next, attachment of the top plate 4 will be explained using FIGS. 3 to 5. As explained in FIG. A locking portion 7 is provided at the front and rear of the sleeve portion 1c, and the locking portion 7 and the engagement holes 9 of the horizontal bars 2a, 2b are connected to each other. A stopper 6 with a wedge-shaped part is inserted into the gap and fixed. It is. First, the top plate 4 was connected and fixed by the locking part 7 and the engagement hole 9 provided at the rear of the lower surface. After that, the front side of the top plate 4 is pushed down, and the engagement member 10 provided on the lower surface of the top plate 4 is pressed down. is engaged with the front horizontal bar 2a to restrict the forward movement of the top plate 4, and at the same time 4, the front mounting locking part 13 consisting of a locking hole etc. provided in the front part of the lower surface of the horizontal bar 2a This is done by locking the locking member 12 provided at an appropriate location. Before Similar to this type of locking member, the locking member 12 has a direction in which it is projected by a spring 11 or the like. At the same time, the amount of protrusion is regulated by a stopper means (not shown). It is composed of In addition, in the vicinity of the locking member 12 of the lower front part of the top plate 4, the sleeve part 1c or the horizontal bar 2a, Although not shown, the engagement between the locking member 12 and the front mounting locking portion 13 is explained. An opening is formed for inserting a tool such as a screwdriver when removing the cover. In addition, the number of the horizontal bars and their specific fixing means, the engagement hole and the hook member, and the specific structure of each of the above-mentioned engagement means may be selected as appropriate due to design considerations. It is a matter.

【0009】[0009]

【考案の効果】[Effect of the idea]

本考案は、以上の構成に基いて次の効果を得ることができる。 (1)左右の脚部又は袖部の上面に逆L字型の向き合った状態の係止部を設け、 この係止部に対応するように、横桟の適宜箇所に係合孔を設け、これらを係合さ せ、この係止部と横桟との間隙にクサビ状部を備えたストッパ部材を挿入連結す るだけで、左右の脚部又は袖部と横桟との連結が完了するので、その取付作業が 極めて簡易になり、作業時間を大幅に短縮できる。 (2)天板の取付作業は、ビス等の取付用部品は一切使用しないで、単に天板を 後方へずらして後部を係合させ、その状態で手前側を押下して前部を係止するだ けで完了するので、その取付作業が極めて簡易になり、作業時間を大幅に短縮で きる。 (3)また、前記左右の脚部又は袖部の連結支持用の横桟自体とにより、天板の 位置決めやズレ防止用部材として利用したので、構成の簡素化が図れ、部品点数 の低減にも資する。 The present invention can obtain the following effects based on the above configuration. (1) Providing locking parts facing each other in an inverted L shape on the upper surfaces of the left and right legs or sleeves, Engagement holes are provided at appropriate locations on the horizontal crosspiece to correspond to this engagement part, and these are engaged. Insert and connect a stopper member with a wedge-shaped part into the gap between this locking part and the horizontal bar. This will complete the connection between the left and right legs or sleeves and the horizontal crosspiece, making the installation work easier. It is extremely simple and can significantly reduce work time. (2) When installing the top plate, do not use any mounting parts such as screws; simply attach the top plate. Slide it backwards to engage the rear part, then press down on the front side to lock the front part. Since it can be completed in just one step, the installation work is extremely simple and the work time can be greatly reduced. Wear. (3) In addition, the top plate can be attached to the horizontal crosspiece itself for connecting and supporting the left and right legs or sleeves. Since it is used as a positioning and misalignment prevention member, the configuration can be simplified and the number of parts can be reduced. It also contributes to the reduction of

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief explanation of drawings]

【図1】本考案の実施例における組立て机全体の分解斜
視図である。
FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of an entire assembly machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

【図2】本考案の実施例における横桟の組付けに関する
説明図である。
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram regarding the assembly of horizontal bars in the embodiment of the present invention.

【図3】本考案の実施例における天板の前部の取付状態
を示す断面図である。
FIG. 3 is a sectional view showing how the front part of the top plate is attached in the embodiment of the present invention.

【図4】本考案の実施例における天板の後部の取付状態
を示す一部破断説明図である。
FIG. 4 is a partially cutaway explanatory view showing how the rear part of the top plate is attached in the embodiment of the present invention.

【図5】本考案のクサビ状部を備えたストッパの一実施
例の斜視図である。
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a stopper with a wedge-shaped portion of the present invention.

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

1a,1b‥‥脚部 2a,2b‥‥
横桟 3‥‥センター引出し部 4‥‥天板 5‥‥幕板 6‥‥ストッパ 7‥‥係止部 8‥‥ケースウ
エイカバー 9‥‥係合孔 10‥‥係合用部
材 11‥‥バネ 12‥‥係止用
部材 13‥‥前部取付用係止部 14‥‥ストッ
パの補強用リブ 15‥‥係止片
1a, 1b... Legs 2a, 2b...
Horizontal bar 3... Center drawer part 4... Top plate 5... Curtain plate 6... Stopper 7... Locking part 8... Case way cover 9... Engaging hole 10... Engaging member 11... Spring 12: Locking member 13: Locking portion for front mounting 14: Reinforcing rib for stopper 15: Locking piece

Claims (1)

【実用新案登録請求の範囲】[Scope of utility model registration request] 【請求項1】 左右の脚部1a,1b又は袖部1cと、
該左右の脚部1a,1b又は袖部1c間に横架し得るよ
うに、これら脚部1a,1b又は袖部1cの上部に固着
可能に構成された横桟2a,2bと、該横桟2a,2b
上を覆う天板4とを備えた組立て机等において、前記左
右の脚部1a,1b又は袖部1cに前記横桟2a,2b
に対応するように係止部7を前後に設け、該係止部7に
係合する位置において、前記横桟2a,2bに係合孔9
を適宜箇所に設け、該係止部7に係合孔9を係合させ
て、ストッパ6を装着すると共に、前記横桟2a,2b
に前記天板4を取り付けたことを特徴とする組立て机等
における横桟取付装置。
[Claim 1] Left and right leg portions 1a, 1b or sleeve portions 1c;
Horizontal bars 2a, 2b configured to be able to be fixed to the upper portions of these leg portions 1a, 1b or sleeve portion 1c so as to be horizontally mounted between the left and right leg portions 1a, 1b or sleeve portion 1c; 2a, 2b
In an assembly desk etc. equipped with a top plate 4 covering the top, the horizontal bars 2a, 2b are attached to the left and right legs 1a, 1b or the sleeve portions 1c.
Locking portions 7 are provided in the front and rear to correspond to the locking portions 7, and engagement holes 9 are provided in the horizontal bars 2a, 2b at the positions where the locking portions 7 are engaged.
are provided at appropriate locations, the engaging hole 9 is engaged with the locking portion 7, the stopper 6 is attached, and the horizontal bars 2a, 2b are attached.
A horizontal rail attachment device for an assembly desk, etc., characterized in that the top plate 4 is attached to the top plate 4.
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