JPH1033285A - Furniture device and slide seat device used for the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily house a seat surface under a work stand at the time of standing work and to easily pull out the seat surface to the positional relation of the work stand and the seat surface optimum for a worker also at the time of the work while being seated again by providing a rail device made slidable in back and forth directions to the work stand and the seat surface supported by a column whose side face is almost U-shaped attached to the rail device for enabling the work while being seated. SOLUTION: This device is provided with the rail device 6 and the column 9 attached to the rail device 6 slidably in the back and forth directions to the work stand 7 and the seat surface 10 provided with a height adjustment mechanism is installed to the column 9. Further, a mounting plate 19 for placing the feet of the worker is provided under the work stand. By the constitution, the seat surface 10 is housed under the work stand 7 at the time of standing position work and the work is performed without being in an instable posture since a space for placing the feet is provided even when the seat surface 10 is raised so as to easily perform the work at the time of the work while being seated.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a furniture apparatus having a work table and a chair for working, and more particularly to a kitchen apparatus and a vanity table.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, this kind of furniture apparatus (especially a kitchen apparatus and a vanity stand) has been designed on the basis of a standing operation, but in recent years it has been designed to be more convenient to use and to reduce the work load on the worker. In addition, the thing which can work sitting on a chair is devised. FIG. 11 shows an example, in which the cabinet 2 is installed below the work table 1 so that the front surface is retracted from the work table front edge 3, and the worker's leg 4 is placed in the space 5 created by the above-described configuration. It is configured to be able to enter and sit on a chair to perform a cooking operation. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the work load on the feet and hips by sitting.

[0003]

However, since the cooking operation involves various operations such as preparation, heating, serving, and washing, it cannot be performed while sitting from the beginning to the end. Need to be repeated. When standing work, the chairs must be moved, of course, but it is difficult to keep the chairs in a small kitchen space in Japan, and the positional relationship between the chairs and the work table when sitting again Has to be readjusted to an optimal one for the operator, and there is a problem that usability is poor. Furthermore, the posture of sitting and working compared to the standing work, the elbow height of the worker is lowered with respect to the work surface, so that kitchen knife work performed on the work surface is less likely to receive power, and water is used to wash the elbow during washing work. There is a significant disadvantage. The problem can be solved to some extent by increasing the height of the seating surface. However, if the height of the seating surface is increased, the problem arises that the foot does not land on the floor, resulting in an unstable posture.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a rail device installed near a floor of a worktable,
A seat surface supported by a column attached to the rail device so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction toward the work table, and a seat surface enabling a sitting operation; and, if necessary, the seat surface. Has a height adjusting mechanism, and is provided with a mounting plate for placing a foot on one or both of a lower portion and a support of the work table.

According to the above-mentioned invention, the seat surface can be easily stored under the work table at the time of standing work, and the optimum work table and seat for the worker can be easily obtained at the time of sitting again. The seating surface can be drawn out according to the positional relationship between the surfaces. In addition, if the seating surface can be adjusted higher, the position of the elbow with respect to the work table does not lower and it is easy to work, and if the feet can be placed on the mounting plate, Work can be performed without being in a posture.

[0006]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention relates to a rail device installed near the floor of a work table, and a substantially L-shaped side column mounted on the rail device so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction toward the work table. And a seating surface that enables a sitting operation.

[0007] With such a configuration, the seating surface can be easily stored below the work table when standing work, and the work table and seat optimal for the worker can be easily obtained even when sitting again. The seating surface can be drawn out according to the positional relationship between the surfaces.

[0008] Further, a seat height adjusting mechanism is provided. With this configuration, when storing the seat under the worktable, it not only fits compactly, but also properly adjusts for the optimal seat height difference due to individual differences in the physique of the worker when sitting and working. Can respond.

Further, in a worktable having a cabinet, the front surface of the cabinet is retracted from a front edge of the worktable.

[0010] With this configuration, even in the case of a furniture device having a cabinet, when a standing operation is performed without using a seat surface,
Not only a space for accommodating the seating surface can be secured, but also a space in which the legs of the worker can enter when working while sitting can be provided.

Further, a brake device or a lock device is provided so that the rail device does not slide back and forth when the worker sits on the seat and works on the work table.

With this device, the seating surface does not move during the sitting operation, so that the device is safe and easy to use.

[0013] Further, there is provided an electric means for sliding the rail device, and a switch means for controlling the supply of electric energy to the electric means. By making the sliding energy electric, the effort for putting the seat in and out can be reduced.

Further, when the seat is stored below the work table, the seat is stored at a position for supporting the legs of the worker when the worker stands, so that the worker can lean forward. It is characterized by comprising.

[0015] This allows the worker to be supported by the seat in which the legs are accommodated during the standing work, and to support the weight of the worker himself by supporting the feet downward with the feet and forward with the legs. And the burden on the operator's feet is reduced.

Further, a placing plate for placing a foot on a lower portion of the working table, on one of the columns, or on both of them is provided.

With this configuration, even if the seating surface is set high, the worker's feet can land on the mounting plate and secure a stable posture.

A rail device installed near the floor, and a support slidably mounted on the rail device;
This is a unit having a seat surface that enables a sitting operation.

With this configuration, the slide sheet device can be developed for various uses without being affected by the worktable or the cabinet.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. (Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a furniture apparatus and a slide sheet apparatus used therein according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a side cross-sectional view of the slide seat device in a state where a seat surface is pulled out. FIG. 3 is a side sectional view showing a state where the seat chair is stored below the worktable. FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional side view of the brake device below the column. FIG. 5 is a partial front sectional view below the seating surface.

In the figure, reference numeral 6 denotes a rail device, which is installed on a floor 8 below a work table 7 so that a column described later can be slid in the front-rear direction toward the work table 7. Reference numeral 9 denotes a column slidably attached to the rail device 6, which has a substantially L-shaped side surface and holds a seat surface 10 which enables a sitting operation.

The rail device 6 and the support column 9 are configured as a pair, and support a seat surface 10 which is long in a direction parallel to the work surface 7 at both ends inside. A space is provided between the two rail devices 6 so that the drain pipe 11 can be raised from the floor 8. The seating surface 10 has a cushioned soft material sealed inside, and the sponge 12 or cotton 13 is preferable as the material. A seat height adjusting mechanism 14 is provided below the seat 10 in the support 9, and the L of the support 9 is adjusted.
The caster 15 is located below the vicinity of the bent portion in the shape of a letter.
Is provided via a spring 16 so that a fulcrum of rotation can be moved up and down. Also caster 1
5 is provided with a brake device or a lock device 18 in this embodiment. In this embodiment, rubber or cork is provided so that the fulcrum of the caster 15 is located below the lowest point 17 of the disk when the fulcrum is at the top. The stopper 18 is made of an elastic body. Reference numeral 19 denotes a mounting plate on which the feet are placed in the vicinity of the floor 8 below the work table 7 and is provided on the support 9.
Also, a motor 20 serving as an electric means for enabling the rail device 6 to move electrically is installed near the floor 8,
A switch means 21 for controlling electric energy to the motor 20 is provided on the support 9 below the seating surface 10.

Next, the operation and operation will be described. The seat 9 is supported by a column 9 slidable in the front-rear direction toward the work table 7 and has a seating surface 10 which enables a sitting cooking operation. The seating surface 10 can be easily stored below the worktable 7 during the cooking operation at the same time, and the worktable 7 and the seating surface 10 that are most suitable for the operator can be easily stored at the time of the cooking operation while sitting again. The seating surface 10 can be pulled out in a positional relationship. Also, since the seating surface 10 is long in the direction parallel to the working surface 7, when the worker sits down and performs cooking work, the worker has to move a little sideways to take out cooking utensils and seasonings. Cheap.

Further, since the seat height adjusting mechanism 14 is provided, when the seat 10 is stored under the work table 7, it is not only compact but also the physique of the worker when sitting and cooking. It is possible to appropriately cope with the difference in the optimal seat height due to the individual difference.

Further, the worker sits on the seating surface 10 and
In the use state where the work is performed, the casters 15 are immersed against the springs 16 and the stoppers 18 are in contact with the floor 8, so that the columns 9 do not slide back and forth, so that the seat 10 is Cooking work can be performed safely without moving, and usability is improved. further,
By making the sliding of the rail device 6 electric, the seat surface 10
The labor of putting in and out can be reduced.

On the other hand, when the seat 22 is stored below the work table 7 and the worker 22
The seat 22 is stored at a position supporting the second leg 23 so that the worker 22 can lean forward. The seating surface 10 is made of a soft material having a cushioning property, preferably a sponge 12 or cotton 13. Therefore, the weight of the worker 22 can be supported by the lower support by the feet 24 and the forward support by the legs 23, and the burden on the feet of the worker 22 can be reduced.

In addition, during the cooking operation while sitting, the mounting plate 19 for placing the foot on the floor 8 near the floor 8 below the work table 7 is provided on the support 9, so that the cooking surface can be easily performed. Even if 10 is set high, the worker's feet 24 can land on the mounting plate 19 and secure a stable posture. further,
By standing on the mounting plate 19, the worker can easily reach the storage items in the cabinets such as kitchen equipment, so that it is easy to put in and out the storage items at a high place, or it is necessary to put out a stepladder and put on the stepladder. Disappears.

(Embodiment 2) FIG. 6 is an external perspective view of a furniture apparatus and a slide sheet apparatus used in the furniture apparatus according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

The difference from the first embodiment is that the rail device 6 and the support 9 are formed as a pair, and the seat surface 25 is substantially circular in plan.

The components having the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment have the same structure, and the description is omitted. This configuration can be similarly implemented.

(Embodiment 3) FIG. 7 is an external perspective view of a furniture apparatus and a slide sheet apparatus used therein according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

The difference from the first embodiment is that a column 27 is erected on a substantially U-shaped member 26 which is open toward the work table 7, and a seat 28 is placed above the column 26. Is a point.

This configuration can be similarly implemented. (Embodiment 4) FIG. 8 is an external perspective view of a furniture apparatus according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention and a slide sheet apparatus used therein.

The difference from the first embodiment is that the member 30 supporting the column 29 and attaching the rail device 6 is formed in a box shape.

This configuration can be similarly implemented. (Embodiment 5) FIG. 9 is an external perspective view of a furniture device and a slide sheet device used therefor according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a side sectional view of the furniture apparatus according to the second embodiment.

The difference from the first embodiment is that a cabinet 31 is provided below the worktable 7 and the front surface 32 of the cabinet is retracted from the front edge 33 of the worktable. The rail device 34 is attached to the bottom plate 3 of the cabinet 31.
5 Also, a mounting plate 37 on which the worker 36 places his or her feet during the cooking operation while sitting is mounted on the cabinet 3.
1 and a lower side 38 of the cabinet 31 of the cabinet 31 so that the legs 39 of the operator 36 do not interfere with each other.
a. Further, the bottom plate 35 of the cabinet 31 is provided with an inspection port cover 40 for inspecting and managing the rail device 34.

The components having the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment have the same structure, and the description is omitted. Next, a description will be given of the operation and the operation. Even in a kitchen apparatus having the cabinet 31, not only a space for accommodating the seat surface 10 can be secured at the time of cooking work in a standing position without using the seat surface 10, It is possible to provide a space in which the leg 39 of the worker 36 can enter when cooking while sitting.

In the above embodiment, the rail device 34 is mounted on the bottom plate 35 of the cabinet 31. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the rail device 34 can be mounted on the side plate 41 of the cabinet 31. .

In the first to fifth embodiments, a kitchen apparatus such as a sink having a water tank has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be similarly applied to a vanity table.

[0040]

According to the present invention, a rail device which is slidable in the front-rear direction toward a worktable, and which is supported by a substantially L-shaped column attached to the rail device so as to be able to sit and work. It has a seating surface to be closed, so that the seating surface can be easily stored under the work table when standing work, and the worktable and seating surface optimal for the worker can be easily obtained when sitting again. The seating surface can be drawn out according to the positional relationship.

In addition, if the seating surface is elongated in the direction parallel to the working surface, the worker may have to move a little in order to take out cooking utensils and seasonings during the cooking operation while sitting. It is easy to move and easy to use.

Further, the apparatus having the seat height adjusting mechanism not only fits down compactly when the seat is stored below the work table, but also varies in the physical size of the worker when sitting and working. Can properly respond to the difference in the optimal seating height.

Further, in a use state in which an operator sits on a seat and works on a worktable, a brake device or the like is provided below a support post so that the rail device does not slide back and forth.
The work can be performed safely without moving the chair during the work, and the usability is improved.

Further, the electric device that slides the rail device can reduce the labor for putting the seat in and out.

Further, when the seat surface accommodated below the worktable is accommodated in a position for supporting the leg portion during the standing operation, and the operator is leaned forward, You can share the support of your weight with the downward support by the feet and the forward support by the legs,
The burden on the operator's feet and hips is reduced.

Further, in the case where the mounting plate for mounting the foot near the floor below the work table is provided, even if the seating surface is set high so that the work can be easily performed, the foot of the worker can be mounted on the mounting plate. Landing and stable posture can be ensured. Furthermore, since the worker stands on the mounting plate, it becomes easy to reach the storage items of the cabinets such as kitchen equipment, so that the storage items can be easily taken in and out of a high place, or a stepladder can be put on the floor. Eliminates the need.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a furniture device and a slide sheet device used therein according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the slide seat device in a state where a seating surface is pulled out.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the slide seat device in a state where a seating surface is stored.

FIG. 4 is a side sectional view of a brake device portion of the slide seat device.

FIG. 5 is a front sectional view of a seat portion of the slide seat device.

FIG. 6 is an external perspective view of a furniture device and a slide sheet device used therefor in a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an external perspective view of a furniture device and a slide sheet device used therein according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an external perspective view of a furniture device and a slide sheet device used therefor in a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an external perspective view of a furniture device and a slide sheet device used therefor in a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a side cross-sectional view of the slide seat device in a state where a seat surface is pulled out.

FIG. 11 is an external view of a conventional furniture device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 6 rail device 7 work table 9 support column 10 seat surface 14 seat surface height adjustment mechanism 18 brake device (stopper) 19 mounting plate

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A worktable, a rail device installed near a floor below the worktable, and a column supported on the rail device so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction toward the worktable. Furniture device having a seating surface that enables the work of (1). 2. The furniture apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a seat height adjusting mechanism. 3. The furniture apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a cabinet is provided on the workbench, and a front surface of the cabinet is retracted from a front edge of the workbench. 4. A brake device or a lock device according to claim 1, wherein said rail device does not slide back and forth in a use state where an operator sits on a seat and works on a work table. The furniture device according to claim 1. 5. The furniture apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an electric means for sliding the rail device, and a switch means for controlling supply of electric energy to the electric means. 6. The seat supports the leg of the worker when the worker is standing while the seat is stored below the worktable.
The furniture device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the furniture device is configured to be leaned forward. 7. The furniture apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a mounting plate on which a foot is placed under the work table, on one of the columns, or on both of the columns. 8. A slide seat device comprising: a rail device installed near a floor; and a seat surface supported by a support slidably mounted on the rail device and enabling a sitting operation.