JPH1189639A - Free address type desk - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a free address tye desk having a wiring function which can compactly and collectively house OA apparatuses such as a personal computer and a printer and a wiring cable (an excess part) of an electric system such as a desk lamp under top plates and can cope precisely and flexibly with a complicated and diversified OA environment and can also cope with a movement of the appratuses and maintenance of wiring properly and flexibly. SOLUTION: A hollow center duct is formed in the lengthwise direction of top plates 1 and 1 so as to communicate with a free duct 3, and a wiring partition device 10 is slidingly arranged in it. the center duct has a base frame 9a extendedly arranged in the lengthwise direction so as to be installed between support leg members 2 and 2 and end rails 9b and 9b installed on lengthwise directional both side surfaces of the base frame 9a so as to be freely mountable/ demountable. The wiring partition device 10 also has a horizontally arranged locking member 10a slidingly installed between rail-shaped projections 9c and 9c in the center duct and a partition member 10b suspended in the width directional center of the locking member 10a so that the lower end is seated on a wiring receiver 9d, and is desirably arranged to be displaced in the hollow center duct so as to be mountable/demountable and freely slidable.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is intended to realize a so-called free-formation office which can save office space and improve work efficiency and can flexibly cope with frequent organizational changes. More specifically, the present invention relates to a free-address-type desk which has a wiring function capable of accurately and flexibly responding to a complicated and diversified OA environment and can create a comfortable workstation.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as such a free address type desk, for example, a desk disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. Hei 11-12486 is already known as a conventional example. In this conventional free address type desk, two unit top plates are opposed to each other in the depth direction, and side connection plates are buried and fixed to connection portions on both side ends of the two opposed top plates. Thereby, a depth direction connecting top plate in which two top plates are connected and fixed in the depth direction is formed, and two or more sets of the connecting top plates in the depth direction are arranged in the length direction of the top plate, and each top plate is arranged. By tightening both outer ends of the connecting rod penetrating the inside with a nut member, the depth-direction connecting top plates are formed into vertical and horizontal connecting top plates tightly connected in the length direction, while the connecting beam member On the upper surface, the connection top plate is mounted at a connection portion in the depth direction, and the connection top plate and the connection beam member are formed into a panel shape or the like on the spiral portion of each connection rod at both outer ends thereof. Secure the legs and also connect them in the middle It is clamped fixed by fitting a depth connecting plate and the beam member of the top plate in.

[0003]

However, in the free address type desk disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. Hei 11-12486, the connecting top plate is fixedly supported not only at the side end but also at the intermediate part. Therefore, although it has the advantage that an extremely high rigidity can be realized as a whole, a personal computer (hereinafter simply referred to as a personal computer) placed on a top plate because the groove of the beam member is narrow,
Wiring cables for electrical systems such as office automation equipment such as printers or desk lamps are difficult to fit in. In addition, excessive wiring cables of some models are forcibly thrown in. However, it has been difficult to cope with the movement of personal computer devices and the maintenance of wiring.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of such conventional problems, and OA equipment such as a personal computer and a printer, and a wiring cable (excess part) of an electric system such as a desk lamp are compactly provided under a top plate. To provide a free-addressable desk with a wiring function that can cope with complicated and diversified OA environments accurately and flexibly, such as being able to cope with equipment movement and wiring maintenance well. It is intended.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the conventional problems as described above and to achieve the intended object, the gist of the present invention is to provide a top plate having a predetermined size and a top plate formed on the top plate. A desk having a slit hole for wiring and a support leg member disposed below the top plate, a wiring partitioning device communicating with the slit hole is provided below the top plate. I'm at a free address desk.

It is preferable that the top plate is formed by assembling at least one or more unit top plates in a plane, and a slit hole for wiring is extended in a center position in a width direction and in a longitudinal direction.

Further, it is preferable that the wiring partitioning device is slidably disposed in a hollow center duct disposed below the top plate so as to communicate with the slit hole for wiring.

The center duct includes a hollow base frame extending in the longitudinal direction of the lower surface of the top plate, a curtain plate detachably mounted on both longitudinal side surfaces of the base frame, It is preferable to include a rail-shaped projection formed on the inside of the plate and opposed to each other, and a wiring receiver disposed below the rail-shaped projection.

The wiring partitioning device further comprises a horizontally arranged locking member slidably mounted between the rail-shaped projections in the center duct, and the locking member having a lower end seated on a lower wiring receiver. And a partition member vertically suspended at the center in the width direction.

[0010] The free-address type desk of the present invention configured as described above has a wiring partitioning device that communicates with the slit hole provided below the top plate. In addition to being able to easily store cables in the wiring partitioning device, especially at the desk of the face-to-face specification, the cables on the other side of the opposition do not get tangled,
In addition, even a myriad of wiring cables are locally collected.

[0011] Further, the top plate is formed by assembling at least one or more unit top plates and / or end top plates in a plane.
If a slit hole for wiring is extended in the center position in the width direction and in the longitudinal direction, cables and the like can be discharged from under any position of the top plate under the top plate through the slit hole. It can be used as a face-to-face (dual) desk that can be used freely on the top plate without any restrictions on the installation location.

Further, the wiring partitioning device is slidably provided in a hollow center duct provided below the top plate so as to communicate with the slit holes, so that wiring can be made inconspicuous from an external appearance. In addition, it is possible to maintain cables and partitions in accordance with the installation location and movement of the OA equipment and smooth wiring.

A hollow base frame extending in the longitudinal direction of the lower surface of the top plate; a curtain plate detachably mounted on both longitudinal sides of the base frame; By providing opposed rail-shaped projections formed on the inside of the board and wiring receivers disposed below the rail-shaped projections, maintenance of wiring from below the desk can be performed simply by removing the curtain plate. It can be done easily.

Further, the wiring partitioning device has a horizontally disposed locking member slidably mounted between rail-shaped projections in a center duct, and the locking member has a lower end to be seated in a lower wiring receiver. By being equipped with a partition member vertically suspended at the center of the width direction, it can be attached very easily under the top plate and can be displaced and moved arbitrarily according to the installation position of the OA equipment,
The distribution cables and the like can be sorted at the optimal condition position.

[0015]

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the figure, A is a free-address type desk according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1 or 2, the free-address type desk A includes a top plate 1 having a predetermined size and 1 are provided with support leg members 2 and 2 (see FIG. 2) vertically provided at both ends in the longitudinal direction, and a soft free duct 3 for covering a later-described wiring slit hole so as to be freely opened and closed.

The top plates 1 and 1 are made of, for example, a post-foam hollow steel plate in which a synthetic resin material such as urethane is injected and foamed, and a decorative melanin plate is adhered on the surface.
The two top plates 1 and 1 are connected to each other in the same plane via a fitting 4 (see FIG. 6) so as to mutually oppose each other in the width direction, and to hold a slit hole S having a predetermined width between the opposing surfaces. A mounting frame 5 for a duct cover is mounted in the slit hole S.

Also, connecting holes 1a, 1a ... penetrating in the longitudinal direction are formed in the vicinity of both ends in the width direction of each of the top plates 1, 1 ..., and connected to align the connecting holes 1a, 1a ... (See FIG. 6) and by connecting the rods 6, 6 ... (see FIG. 6) integrally, a neat space without legs can be realized.

On the other hand, the free duct 3 is made of a soft synthetic resin material such as PVC between the duct covers 7 and 7 so that cords and cables can be inserted without interruption. It extends to the joining edge (longitudinal edge).

The duct covers 7, 7 are made of a hard synthetic resin material such as PVC, and are detachably mounted in a pair of slit holes S, S (see FIG. 5) opened in the mounting frame 5.

The duct cover 7 is always mounted in the slit hole S to close the surface of the top plate 1 or 1 flat except when cables are stored in a center duct 9 described later. The wiring caps 8, 8,... Are formed to be openable and closable so that the wiring such as a cable can be reliably taken out from any position even when the slits S are closed.

The wiring caps 8, 8,... Are made of, for example, an appropriate synthetic resin material such as an ABS resin, and can be attached with a desk outlet (CZA-800) if necessary.

On the other hand, a hollow center duct 9 is formed below the top plates 1 and 1 in the longitudinal direction of the top plates 1 and 1 so as to communicate with the slit holes S as shown in FIG. A wiring partitioning device 10 described later is slidably disposed therein.

The center duct 9 is provided with the support leg members 2 and
2, a hollow box-shaped base frame 9a (see FIG. 6) extending in the longitudinal direction so as to be erected between them, and curtain plates 9b detachably mounted on both longitudinal side surfaces of the base frame 9a, 9b.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the center duct 9 is a rail-shaped opposing rail mounted and supported under the top plates 1, 1 so as to protrude inside the curtain plates 9b, 9b. The protrusions 9c, 9c (see FIG. 5) and the rail-shaped protrusion 9
c, 9c, tray-like wiring receivers 9d,
9d.

Further, the wiring partitioning device 10 is shown in FIGS.
As shown in FIG.
a locking member 10a laid slidably between the members 9c and 9c, and a partition member 10b whose lower end is suspended from the center of the locking member 9a in the width direction so as to be seated on the wiring receiver 9d. And is disposed so as to be slidably displaced in the hollow center duct 9.

As shown in FIG. 6, the free-address type desk A of the present invention constructed as described above has the top plates 1, 1.
Longitudinal connecting holes 1 formed in the vicinity of both edges in the width direction
By simply connecting the connecting rods 6, 6... to the a and 1a and connecting them together, a desk of a desired size capable of realizing a neat space without feet at the feet is completed. , End plates 1 on both sides in the longitudinal direction
If they are connected via 1, 11, a more robust and beautiful assembly can be achieved.

Moreover, since the rail-shaped projections 9c, 9c and the like are provided inside the hollow center duct 9 below the top plate 1, 1, the wiring partitioning device 10 can be moved below the top plate 1 as necessary. Can be easily and smoothly mounted, and when unnecessary, it can be easily removed from under the top plate 1.

Further, since the wiring partitioning device 10 is slidably provided via the center duct 9 which communicates with the wiring slit hole S, the cables can be connected to the free duct 3 without being noticeable from the outside. Top plate 1,1 directly from between 3
In addition to being easily housed in the lower center duct 9, the interior of the duct 9 is divided into two parts by the interposition of the wiring partitioning device 10, so that it is at the desk of the face-to-face specification and entangled with the cables on the other side. In addition, even innumerable wiring cables are roughly classified and locally collected, so that cables can be partitioned and smooth wiring maintenance can be performed according to the installation location and movement of the OA equipment.

Also, cables such as cables of OA equipment, telephones, desk lamps and the like can be placed on the top plate 1 and 1 through the slit holes S (or between the free ducts 3) from any position on the desk. OA equipment and the like can be freely used on the top plates 1 and 1 without any restriction on the installation location of the OA equipment and the like, and the curtain plates 9b and 9
By simply removing b, wiring maintenance can be easily performed from under the desk, which is convenient. In the drawing, 12 is a drawer, 13 is a duct connection fitting, 14 is a wiring cover, and 15 is an adjuster.

The free-address desk of the present invention comprises:
The present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and can be freely changed within the scope of the present invention, and the present invention includes all of them. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the top plate 1 can perform a variety of desk formations by combining a plurality of unit top plates 1A, 1A... And end top plates 11, 11, and the like. The invention embraces all of these.

The “free formation office” referred to in the present specification is a space activation system for the purpose of versatile use of office space and the theme of multiple use of area. This is a general term for offices that allow office layouts (formations) that freely meet the purpose.

Further, the "free address system" is a system in which a desk and chair dedicated to an individual are shared and the occupants can use the vacant seats effectively, in other words, the office users are free (free). It is a method of selecting a location (address), which is a general method of sharing a desk and chair dedicated to individuals, which is common in ordinary offices, and enabling the occupants to effectively use available seats It is.

[0033]

According to the present invention, a wiring partitioning device communicating with the slit hole is provided below the top plate, and the wiring partition device directly below the top plate is provided from the slit hole. In addition to being able to easily store cables in the device, especially at the desk of the face-to-face specification, it can be wired without tangling with the cables of the opposing partner, and the infinite number of wiring cables can be securely bundled, so equipment In this case, it is possible to properly and flexibly cope with a complicated and diversified OA environment, for example, by being able to cope well with the movement of wiring and maintenance of wiring.

Further, if the top plate is formed by assembling at least one or more unit top plates in a plane, and a slit hole for wiring is extended in the center position in the width direction and in the longitudinal direction, It can be used as a face-to-face (dual) desk that can be used freely on the top plate without any restrictions on the installation location of the OA equipment because cables can be released under the top plate through the slit hole from any position It has the effect of being able to do so.

Further, the wiring partitioning device is slidably disposed in a hollow center duct provided below the top plate so as to communicate with the slit hole, so that wiring can be made inconspicuous in appearance. In addition, there is an effect that the partitioning of the cables and the maintenance of the wiring can be performed according to the mounting place and the movement of the OA equipment.

Further, the center duct has a hollow base frame extending in the longitudinal direction of the lower surface of the top plate, a curtain plate detachably mounted on both longitudinal side surfaces of the base frame, By providing opposed rail-shaped projections formed on the inside of the board and wiring receivers disposed below the rail-shaped projections, maintenance of wiring from below the desk can be performed simply by removing the curtain plate. This has the effect of being easily performed.

Further, the wiring partition device has a horizontally disposed locking member slidably mounted between the rail-shaped projections in the center duct, and the locking member has a lower end to be seated in a lower wiring receiver. By having a partition member vertically suspended at the center in the width direction, it can be mounted very easily under the top plate, and can be displaced and moved arbitrarily according to the installation position of the OA equipment,
This has the effect that the wiring cables and the like can be sorted at the optimal condition positions.

As described above, in the free address type desk of the present invention, the wiring partitioning device can be easily and smoothly mounted under the top plate. In particular, the desk of the face-to-face type is entangled with the cables on the opposite side. In addition to a wiring function that can respond accurately and flexibly to the increasingly complex and diversified OA environment, such as the ability to sort and wire without any problems, a comfortable workstation can be created, and the configuration is simple. Therefore, the practical value of implementing the present invention is enormous, for example, it can be supplied to consumers at a low price suitable for mass production.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a first embodiment of a free address desk according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the free address desk.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line II of the free address desk.

4 (a) is a plan view of a wiring partitioning device used in the present embodiment, FIG. 4 (b) is a side view thereof, and FIG. 4 (c) is a bottom view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a partially cut-away enlarged sectional view showing a main part of the free address desk.

FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of assembling the free address desk.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a layout example of the free address desk.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Top plate 1a Connection hole 2 Support leg member 3 Free duct 4 Connection metal fitting 5 Mounting frame 6 Duct cover 7 Connection rod 8 Wiring cap 9 Center duct 9a Base frame 9b Curtain plate 9c Rail-shaped protrusion 9d Wiring receiver 10 Wiring partitioning device 10a Stop member 10b Partition member 11 End top plate 12 Drawer 13 Duct connection bracket 14 Wiring cover 15 Adjuster S Slit hole

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A desk comprising a top plate of a predetermined size, a slit hole for wiring formed in the top plate, and a support leg member disposed below the top plate. A free-address type desk, wherein a wiring partitioning device communicating with the slit hole is provided below the plate. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the top plate is formed by assembling at least one or more unit top plates in a planar shape, and has a slit hole for wiring extending in a center position in a width direction and in a longitudinal direction. The free-address desk according to claim 1, wherein: 3. The wiring partitioning device according to claim 1, wherein the wiring partitioning device is slidably disposed in a hollow center duct disposed below the top plate so as to communicate with the wiring slit hole. The free-address desk according to 1. 4. The center duct includes a hollow base frame extending in the longitudinal direction of the lower surface of the top plate, a curtain plate detachably mounted on both longitudinal side surfaces of the base frame, and a curtain. 4. The free-address desk according to claim 3, further comprising a rail-shaped projection formed on the inner side of the plate and opposed to the rail-shaped projection, and a wiring receiver disposed below the rail-shaped projection. 5. A wiring partitioning device comprising: a locking member slidably mounted between rail-shaped projections in a center duct; and a width direction of the locking member such that a lower end thereof is seated on a lower wiring receiver. The free-address type desk according to claim 1, further comprising a partition member vertically suspended at a center.