JP4177646B2

JP4177646B2 - Panel member mounting structure, chair

Info

Publication number: JP4177646B2
Application number: JP2002334973A
Authority: JP
Inventors: 晃之木村; 彰清水
Original assignee: Kokuyo Co Ltd
Current assignee: Kokuyo Co Ltd
Priority date: 2002-11-19
Filing date: 2002-11-19
Publication date: 2008-11-05
Anticipated expiration: 2022-11-19
Also published as: JP2004166874A; HK1063275A1; CN1259877C; CN1502285A

Description

【０００１】
【発明の属する技術分野】
本発明は、椅子等の構造物の支持体に、パネル部材を取り付けるパネル部材の取付構造、及び当該パネル部材の取付構造を採用してなる椅子に関するものである。
【０００２】
【従来の技術】
従来、劇場等に用いられる椅子として、床体に複数の支持体を固定して設け、座や背の側端部をこの支持体間に支持させる構成のものが考えられている（例えば特許文献１参照）。そして、このような椅子の各支持体を、例えば、一対の側板部材を所定間隔を隔てて平行に配置することにより構成し、その間に少なくとも前方及び上方に開口する空間を設け、当該空間にメモ台を収納し得るようにしているものがある（例えば特許文献２参照）。また、メモ台を取り付けていない仕様の支持体は、前方の開口を被覆するために、側板部材同士を接続するように前面に前板部材を配置してなるものが考えられる。そして、側板部材及び前板部材の表面に印刷や塗装を施すことによって良好な外観を形成するようにしている。
【０００３】
【特許文献１】
特開平７−１９４４６３号公報（第３頁、第１図、第２図）
【特許文献２】
特開平１１−４６９２３号公報（第３頁、第１図、第２図、第５図）
【０００４】
【発明が解決しようとする課題】
ところが、このようなものは、各支持体を全て同じ部材を用いて構成しているため、購入者の好みや椅子の設置場所等に合わせて、各部材の構成や組み合わせを選択したり、または、いずれか１の部材を用いて支持体を構成することは構成上不可能である。そこで、例えば、支持体として支柱を用いるとともに、前記前板部材や側板部材を、支柱の前方及び側方を被覆するパネル部材として用いる態様も考えられる。しかしながら、この場合、パネル部材の構成や組み合わせは、ある程度規格化されているものが通例であり、購入者のニーズ等に応じてパネル部材の構成等を変更することにより、種々の外観を形成することは想定されていない。そのため、購入者の要望に柔軟に対応できないという不具合を生じる。また、前記各パネル部材はそれぞれ屈曲または湾曲不能の平板状のものであるため、例えば、支柱の前方及び側方を被覆する場合には、前板部材の両側端に一対の側板部材を一体的に取り付けなければならず、製作工程が必然的に増加するとともに、取付作業が煩雑になるという不具合を生じる。
【０００５】
本発明は、このような課題に着目してなされたものであって、その主たる目的は、支持体を被覆するパネル部材の構成や組み合わせを、複数パターンのうちから選択できるようにカスタマイズ化し、購入者の好みや設置場所或いはコストに応じて、様々な外観化粧を形成することができるパネルの取付構造を提供することにある。
【０００６】
【課題を解決するための手段】
すなわち、本発明のパネル部材の取付構造は、起立させて設けた間欠的に設けた３以上の支持体と、相隣接する支持体に両側端を支持させた被支持体とを具備する構造物において、前記支持体を被覆するパネル部材を起立姿勢で前記支持体に取り付ける際に適用されるパネル部材の取付構造であって、３以上の前記支持体のうち両端に位置する支持体を被覆する前記パネル部材が、前記支持体の前方及び前記被支持体が位置しない一側方を被覆する第１パネル部材と、前記支持体の被支持体が位置する他側方を被覆する単一の第２パネル部材とを用いてなるものであり、３以上の前記支持体のうち両端以外に位置する支持体を被覆するパネル部材が、主として前記支持体の前方を被覆する第１パネル部材と、主として前記支持体の両側方をそれぞれ被覆する一対の第２パネル部材とを用いてなるものであり、少なくとも前記各第１パネル部材が、所定箇所に形成したスリットを利用して屈曲または湾曲可能に設定された一枚の板状の部材であり、且つ前記支持体たる支柱のうち支柱本体と略同じ高さ寸法を有するものであり、前記各第２パネルが支柱本体よりも小さい高さ寸法を有するものであり、これら第１パネル部材及び前記第２パネル部材の何れか一方または両方を前記支持体に選択的に取り付けることを特徴とする。
【０００７】
このようなものであれば、パネル部材の構成を、第１パネル部材又は第２パネル部材の何れか一方のみからなるパターン、又は両方を組み合わせてなるパターンの少なくとも３パターンから選択できるようにカスタマイズ化しているため、設置する場所やコスト、購入者・使用者の嗜好等に応じてパネル部材を所望のパターンで支持体に取り付けることができ、様々な要望に応え得る外観を形成することができる。しかも、第１パネル部材及び第２パネル部材の表面化粧を工夫することによって、統一感や高級感、またはレトロ感のある外観等、バリエーション豊かな外観を容易に形成することができ、実用性の高いものとすることができる。また、第１パネル部材が屈曲または湾曲可能に設定された一枚の部材であるので、支持体の前方及び、少なくとも前方側の側縁を１枚の第１パネル部材を用いて被覆することが可能となり、さらに、第１パネル部材の形状を適宜変更することによって、支持体の前方及び側方を被覆することも可能となり、３枚の板状の部材を組み合わせて支柱の前方及び側方を被覆する前例の場合と比較して、製作工程の簡素化及びコストの削減を有効に図ることができる。
【０００８】
また、第１パネル部材が、主として前記支持体の前方及び一側方を被覆するものであり、前記第２部材が、主として前記支持体の他側方を被覆するものであれば、外観がさほど気にならない支持体の後方以外の表面を上記各パネル部材を１枚ずつ用いて被覆することができ、１枚の第１パネル部材と、２枚の第２パネル部材の計３枚の組み合わせて取り付ける場合と比較して、部品点数の削減を有効に図るとともに、取付作業を簡便に行うことができる。
【０００９】
特に、前記第１パネル部材が、前記スリットを利用して屈曲または湾曲した状態において、内向面側に位置する芯材と、外向面側に位置する化粧材とを一体的に具備するものであり、前記スリットが、前記芯材の所定箇所に高さ方向に沿って形成され、その開口寸法を前記内向面に向かって漸次大きくなるように設定したものであるものが好ましい。このようにすれば、芯材にスリットを形成するという極めて簡単な作業によって、前記第１パネル部材をスリットが存在する箇所で屈曲又は湾曲可能なものとすることができる。また、芯材と化粧材からなる二重構造を採用することによって、化粧材で外向面を保護することができ、スリットを設けた場合に芯材が分裂し得るという不具合を効果的に解消できるとともに、第１パネル部材自体の強度を高めることができ、好適に使用することができる。さらに、前記スリットの開口寸法を前記内面に向かって漸次大きくなるように設定していれば、開口縁同士を相近付けるようにすることにより、有効な折り曲げ角度を実現することができる。また、例えば、前記化粧材がある程度柔軟性のあるものであれば、屈曲または湾曲作業をよりスムーズに行うことができ、使い勝手に優れたものとなる。加えて、化粧材に印刷、塗装を施すことで所望の外観を具現することが可能となる。
【００１０】
特に、前記スリットが、平断面視略三角形状のいわゆるＶ溝であれば、対向する開口縁同士を隙間なく略密接させることができ、折り曲げた部位の強度を有効に高めることができる。また、例えば、前記略三角形状の頂点の角度、すなわち対向する開口縁が交叉する角度を略９０度に設定すれば、当該スリットを利用して略直角に折り曲げることができる。また、対向する開口縁が交叉する角度を任意に変更することによって、折り曲げ角度を所望の角度に調節することができる。
【００１１】
一方、前記スリットが、平断面視略台形状のものであり、当該スリットの頂辺に対応する前記芯材の領域に、複数の凹凸からなる平面視鋸歯形状の鋸歯部を高さ方向に沿って連続して形成しているものであれば、当該スリットを利用して第１パネル部材を折り曲げようとした場合、前記鋸歯部を構成する相隣接する各凹凸が互いに密接し、対向する開口縁の一部が当たることになる。その結果、第１パネル部材の鋸歯部に相当する部位が外観上湾曲状になり、当該部位の外観をより好適なものとすることができる。また、このように湾曲するものは特に安全性に優れ、より実用的なものである。
【００１２】
また、前記第１パネル部材を、前記支持体の前方に持ち出した位置に取り付けているものであれば、支持体の側面視形状に依存することなく、構造物の外観をある程度自由に形成することができる。例えば、支持体の側面視巾寸法を比較的小さく設定した場合であっても、第１パネル部材の側面視巾寸法を大きく設定すれば外観上の安定感や高級感を容易に醸し出すことができる。このように、第１パネル部材の形状を適宜設定することによって、構造物の外観を良好なものとすることができる。また、支持体に、その外観を考慮することなく、支持強度を高めるための構造を採用することができるため、実質的な安定性を損なうことなく支持体本来の機能を付与することができる。
【００１３】
具体的な実施態様としては、前記第１パネル部材が、所定の２箇所に形成した前記スリットを利用して折り曲げ可能に設定したものであり、当該第１パネル部材を折り曲げることにより内向面側に形成される空間に、前記支持体に取り付けた取付状態において前記支持体に当たる当たり部を設けた保形部材を配設し、前記当たり部を前記支持体に当てるようにして第１パネル部材を前記支持体に取り付けるものが考えられる。このようにすれば、前述の効果を担保しつつ、保形部材によって第１パネル部材の折り曲げた状態を維持することができるとともに、第１パネル部材に、外部から衝撃等を受けた場合であっても簡単に変形し難い適度な強度を付与することができる。また、当該保形部材の当たり部を支持体に当てることによって、保形部材及び第１パネル部材と支持体との取付状態を良好なものとすることができる。
【００１４】
第１パネル部材及び第２パネル部材の両部材を支持体に取り付けた場合に、両部材間に生じ得る隙間を隠蔽し、好適な外観を形成するためには、両部材の接ぎ目に目地材を配置すればよい。
【００１５】
特に、前記目地材が、第１パネル部材又は第２パネル部材の一端部に一体的に設けたものであれば、両部材を接合する作業により、目地材を両部材間に位置させることができ、目地材の取付作業を簡単に行うことができ、使い勝手に優れたものとなる。
【００１６】
具体的には、前記被支持体が座であるとともに、前記構造物が椅子であるものが好ましい。
【００１７】
また、本発明に係る椅子は、上記のパネル部材の取付構造を利用したものであって、起立させて設けた一対の支持体と、当該支持体間に支持された座とを具備する椅子であり、主として前記支持体の前面側を被覆する第１パネル部材、及び主として前記支持体の側面を被覆する第２パネル部材の何れか一方又は両方を前記支持体に選択的に取り付けてなること特徴とする。
【００１８】
このようなものであれば、使用者の嗜好やコスト面等に合わせて、複数のパターンから選択して所望の外観を形成することができる。また、各パネル部材の表面に印刷等を施すことにより適宜の質感を有する外観とすることができ、実用的な椅子とすることができる。
【００１９】
また、劇場等に配置され好適に使用することができる椅子としては、前記支持体を間欠的に複数設けるとともに、前記座を起き上がり可能に各支持体間に支持させてなるものであり、両端に位置する支持体に、主として前記支持体の前方及び一側方を被覆する第１パネル部材、及び主として前記支持体の他側方を被覆する第２パネル部材を取り付けているものが挙げられる。このようにすれば、並列に複数の椅子を設置することができ、支持体の配置箇所に応じて、部品点数の削減を有効に図ることができる。
【００２０】
【発明の実施の形態】
以下、本発明の一実施形態に係るパネル部材の取付構造、並びにパネル部材の取付構造を採用した椅子Ｃについて図面を参照して説明する。
【００２１】
先ず、上記取付構造を採用する椅子Ｃについて説明する。
【００２２】
この椅子Ｃは、図１、図２に示すように、劇場等で好適に用いられるものであり、主として、間欠的に起立させて複数設けた本発明の支持体たる支柱１と、相隣接する支柱１に両側端を支持させた座２と、座２と同様に相隣接する支柱１に両側端を支持させた背３とから構成される。なお、以下の説明において、椅子Ｃに着座した着座姿勢における正視方向を前方とする。
【００２３】
支柱１は、図３に示すように、例えばアルミダイキャスト製の角パイプ状を有する支柱本体１１と、床体Ｆの上面Ｆ１に接地する接地部１２と、前記座２を支持する座支持部１３とを備えている。支柱本体１１は、ねじ孔１１ａを側面の上端部に一対設けるとともに、ねじ孔１１ｂを側面の略中央部に１箇所設けている。また、前面１ａ側の下端部内面に板ナット１１ｃを備えている。さらに、上端部の内空に肘掛け固定部材Ｅを、その上面を支柱本体１１の上端と面一になるように適宜の手段で取り付けている。接地部１２は、支柱本体１１の下端に位置し、所定の肉厚を有する平面視略小判形状のものであり、前後両端部近傍に肉厚方向に貫通する貫通孔１２ａを設けている。この接地部１２の平面視略中央部に前記支柱本体１１を起立させて溶接等して固定している。座支持部１３は、支柱本体１１の両側面の高さ方向中央部より若干下端側に設けたものであり、側面視略Ｌ字形状の係合鈎部１３ａと、側面視略下向きコ字形状に折り曲げ成形し、係合鈎部１３ａを上方及び前後方から被覆する被覆部１３ｂとを溶接等して一体的に備えたものである。この座支持部１３は、所定箇所に溶接等を施すことにより支柱本体１１に固定している。また、両端に位置する支柱１は、座支持部１３を内向面側にのみ設けている。なお、両端の支柱１において、座２が位置する側方を内向面側、座２が位置しない側方を外向面側とする。
【００２４】
座２は、図１、図２に示すように、着座者が着座し得る座面２１ａを有し、底面側に開口する中空の例えばウレタン素材等からなる座本体２１と、前記開口を被覆する薄板状の座裏部材２２と、座本体２１の後端部の両側面から側方に突出させ、前記座支持部１３の係合鈎部１３ａに取付可能に設けた一対の取付軸２３とを具備する。
【００２５】
背３は、図１、図２に図示するように、着座姿勢おいて着座者の背が当たり得る例えばウレタン素材等からなる背本体３１と、背本体３１の背面側に起立姿勢で取り付けられる例えば中質繊維材からなる背合板３２とを一体的に備えたものである。なお、背本体３１及び前記座本体２１の表面には例えば同じ色調の化粧クロスを縫着している。また、背合板３２と座裏部材２２の表面は同基調のシートを貼り付けている。
【００２６】
次に、これら各部材を用いて椅子Ｃを組み立てる方法を、図１〜図４等を参照して簡単に説明する。なお、図４及び後述する図８は、説明の便宜上、座２を省略するとともに、背３を想像線で示している。
【００２７】
先ず、各支柱１を、座２及び背３の巾寸法に対応させて所定距離離間して床体Ｆの上面Ｆ１に固定する。具体的には、接地部１２に形成した貫通孔１２ａと、床体Ｆに設けた図示しないアンカのねじ孔とを重合し、ボルト（図示省略）を貫通孔１２ａに挿通し、前記ねじ孔にねじ合わせすることにより、支柱１を床体Ｆに固定するようにしている。そして、このように設置した支柱１の側面に形成した座支持部１３の係合鈎部１３ａに、座２の取付軸２３を支持させるようにして支柱１と座２とを一体的に取り付ける。この取付状態において、座２を取付軸２３を中心に回動させることにより、座面２１ａが上向きをなす使用位置Ｏと、座面２１ａが後向きをなす収納位置Ｐとの間でライジング動作を行えるように構成している。一方、背本体３１を一体的に設けた背合板３２の両側端部を背取付部材Ｄに適宜の手段で固定し、この背取付部材Ｄを、支柱本体１１に設けたねじ孔１１ａ、１１ｂにボルトＢ２を締着して支柱１に固定することにより、背３と支柱１とを一体的に取り付ける。
【００２８】
しかして、本実施形態においては、主として支柱１の前方を被覆する第１パネル部材４、及び主として支柱１の側方を被覆する第２パネル部材５を支柱１に取り付けている。
【００２９】
第１パネル部材４は、図５、図６等に示すように、前記支柱本体１の前面の巾寸法に略対応するように離間して形成した一対のスリットＳを利用して、図５（ａ）における矢印の方向に折り曲げ可能に設定した一枚の板状の部材である。この第１パネル部材４は、支柱本体１１と略同じ高さ寸法を有するものであり、折り曲げた状態（同図（ｂ））において、内向面側に位置する例えば中質繊維材からなる芯材４１と、外向面側に位置し、柔軟性を有する例えばＰＥＰシート（登録商標）からなる化粧材４２とから構成されている。そして、支柱１の前方を被覆し得る前方被覆部４３と、前方被覆部４３の両端から連続する一対の側方被覆部４４とを有するものである。
【００３０】
スリットＳは、芯材４１の高さ方向に沿って形成され、その開口寸法を前記内向面に向かって漸次大きくなるように設定した平面視略三角形状をなす、いわゆるＶ溝である（同図（ａ）参照）。また、対向する一対の開口縁Ｓ１が交叉する角度Ａを略９０度に設定している。このように設定することにより、各開口縁Ｓ１を密着させるようにして第１パネル部材４を折り曲げた場合、その折り曲げ角度が直角となる。また、第１パネル部材４を折り曲げることにより内向面側に形成される空間に、第１パネル部材４の平面視略コ字形状の折り曲げ状態を保形する保形部材６を設けている（図６参照）。
【００３１】
保形部材６は、図４、図６及び図７等に示すように、第１パネル部材４の高さ寸法より小さい高さ寸法を有し、略四角柱状の例えばナラ材からなるものであり、背面６ｂの下端部に、他の背面６ｂの領域より後方に突出し、支柱１に取り付けた場合に支柱本体１１の前面１ａに当たる当たり部６１を設けている。保形部材６と第１パネル部材４との取り付けは、保形部材６の上端を第１パネル部材４の上端に略一致させ、保形部材６の前面６ａに前方被覆部４３を密着させるとともに、保形部材６の両側面６ｃに側方被覆部４４を略密着させるように適宜箇所を接着等して行う。また、第１パネル部材４及び保形部材６の下端部に、第１パネル部材４及び保形部材６の当たり部６１を前後方向に貫通するねじ挿通孔４６を形成している（図６参照）。なお、第１パネル部材４の前面にボルトＢ１の頭部を突出させないために、ねじ挿通孔４６の周囲には、前方へ開口しボルトＢ１の頭部を収容し得るザグリ穴を形成している。また、第１パネル部材４及び保形部材６の上端に例えばナラ材からなる肘掛け７を適宜の手段で一体的に取り付けている。
【００３２】
第２パネル部材５は、第１パネル部材４と同様に、例えば中質繊維材からなる芯材と、柔軟性を有する例えばＰＥＰシート（登録商標）からなる化粧材とを具備する一枚の板状の部材であり、側面視略台形状をなすものである（図４参照）。第２パネル部材５は、支柱本体１１の上端から座支持部１３の上面までの高さ寸法より若干小さい高さ寸法を有するものであり、上端近傍にねじ挿通孔５１を形成している。また、前縁の略全域に亘って目地材５２を一体的に設けている。この目地材５２は、図７に図示するように、例えばゴム等の弾性素材からなる平面視略I字形状のものであり、対向する一対の狭持壁５２ａによって第１パネル部材４の側方被覆部４４の後縁近傍を狭持し得るように設定してなるものである。
【００３３】
次に、第１パネル部材４及び第２パネル部材５の支柱１への取付手順について説明する。なお、本実施形態においては、両端に位置する支柱１と、中央に位置する支柱１とでは、用いるパネル部材及びその取付方法が多少異なる。そこで、先ず、中央に位置する支柱１への各パネル部材の取付手順から図４及び図７を参照して説明する。
【００３４】
予め、床体Ｆに固定した支柱１の前方に、保形部材６及び肘掛け７を一体的に備えた第１パネル部材４を持ち来し、肘掛け７を保形部材６及び支柱本体１１の上面に載置するとともに、第１パネル部材４の下端を接地部１２の上面に載置する。そして、支柱本体１１の前面１ａに、保形部材６の当たり部６１を押し当て、第１パネル部材４の前方からねじ挿通孔４６に挿入したボルトＢ１を、支柱本体１１に設けた板ナット１１ｃに締着することによって、第１パネル部材４及び保形部材６を支柱１に取り付けるようにしている。なお、ボルトＢ１の頭部を隠蔽するために、キャップＫを取り付けている。また、肘掛け固定部材Ｅを介して肘掛け７を支柱１に対して相対移動を規制するように固定する。次いで、第２パネル部材５を、支柱１の一方の側方に持ち来する。そして、第１パネル部材４の側方被覆部４４の後縁部近傍を目地材５２の狭持壁５２ａによって狭持させるようにして、第２パネル部材５を第１パネル部材４に密着させ、側方からねじ挿通孔５１に挿入したボルトＢ２を、支柱本体１１に設けたねじ孔１１ａに締着することによって、第２パネル部材５を支柱１に取り付けるようにしている。支柱１の他方の側方にも、上記と同じ手順で第２パネル部材５を取り付ける。
【００３５】
次に、両端に位置する支柱１への各パネル部材の取付手順について図８及び図９を参照して説明する。
【００３６】
両端に位置する支柱１の前方及び外面側の側方には、前記第１パネル部材４を若干変形させたパネル部材８を取り付けてなる。
【００３７】
この第１パネル部材８は、図９に図示するように、スリットＳを利用して折り曲げた状態において、側面被覆部８４によって支柱１の外向面側の側方を被覆し得るように、一方の側方被覆部８４の巾寸法を他方の側方被覆部８４の巾寸法より大きく設定してなるものである。その他の構成は前記第１パネル部材４とほぼ同様のものである。また、折り曲げた空間に前記保形部材６を設けるとともに、前記側方被覆部８４の略中央部から後端に亘る領域に第２保形部材９を接着等して一体的に設けている。この第２保形部材９は、背面９ａを、上端部から下端部に向かって漸次前方に傾斜するように設定し、下端部に、前方に開口する空間９Ｓを形成している。この第１パネル部材８を支柱１に取り付ける手順は、前記第１パネル部材４の取り付け手順とほぼ同様であり、以下の点のみ異なる。すなわち、第１パネル部材８に一体的に取り付けた第２保形部材９を、支柱１に固定されている背取付部材Ｄに近付けて、側方から背取付部材Ｄのねじ挿通孔Ｄ１に挿入したボルトＢ３を、第２保形部材９に設けた図示しない板ナットに締着することによって、第１パネル部材８を支柱１に取り付けるようにしている。なお、この支柱１の内面側の側方には、第２パネル部材５を、前記中央に位置する支柱１への取付手順と同様の手順で取り付けている。なお、本実施形態においては、第１パネル部材４、８の化粧材４２、８２の基調を、背合板３２と座裏部材２２の表面に貼付したシートと同じ基調のものとしている。
【００３８】
以上のように、本実施形態に係るパネル部材の取付構造は、主として支柱１の前方を被覆する第１パネル部材４、主として支柱１の前方及び側方を被覆する第１パネル部材８、及び主として支柱１の側方を被覆する第２パネル部材５を選択的に組み合わせて、支柱に取り付けるようにしているため、設置する場所やコスト、購入者・使用者の嗜好等に応じて所望のパターンでパネル部材を支柱に取り付けることができ、様々な要望に応え得る外観を形成することができ、実用性の高いものとすることができる。また、第１パネル部材４又は８が、所定箇所に形成したスリットＳを利用して屈曲可能に設定された一枚の板状の部材であるため、３枚の板を組み合わせて支柱１の前方を被覆していた従来のパネル部材と比較して、製作工程の簡素化及びコストの削減を有効に図ることができる。
【００３９】
特に、前記第１パネル部材８が、主として前記支柱の前方及び一側方を被覆するものであり、前記第２部材５が、主として前記支柱の他側方を被覆するものであるので、外観がさほど気にならない支柱１の後方以外の外面を被覆する場合には、各部材８、５を１枚ずつ支柱へ取り付けるだけでよいため、部品点数の削減を有効に図ることができるとともに、取付作業を簡便に行うことができる。
【００４０】
特に、前記第１パネル部材４又は８が、スリットＳを利用して屈曲した状態において、内向面側に位置する芯材４１又は８１と、外向面側に位置する化粧材４２又は８２とを一体的に具備するものであるため、芯材４１又は８１にスリットＳを形成するという極めて簡単な作業によって、第１パネル部材４又は８をスリットＳが存在する箇所で屈曲可能なものとすることができる。また、芯材４１又は８１と化粧材４２又は８２とからなる二重構造を採用しているため、化粧材４２又は８２で外向面を保護することができ、スリットＳを設けた場合に芯材４１又は８１が分裂し得るという不具合を効果的に解消できるとともに、第１パネル部材４又は８自体の強度を有効に高めることができ、好適に使用することができる。また、スリットＳが、芯材４１又は８１の所定箇所に高さ方向に沿って形成され、その開口寸法を前記内向面に向かって漸次大きくなるように設定したものであるため、開口縁Ｓ１同士を相近付けるようにすることにより、有効な折り曲げ角度を実現することができる。また、化粧材４２又は８２がある程度柔軟性のある素材により成形されたものであるため、屈曲作業をよりスムーズに行うことができ、使い勝手に優れたものとなる。加えて、化粧材４１又は８１に印刷、塗装を施すことで、例えば、統一感や高級感、またはレトロ感のある外観等、所望の外観を容易に具現することができ、バリエーション豊かな外観を容易に形成することができる。
【００４１】
特に、スリットＳが、平断面視略三角形状の、いわゆるＶ溝であるため、対向する開口縁Ｓ１同士を隙間なく略密接させることができ、折り曲げた部位の強度を有効に高めることができる。また、本実施形態においては、前記略三角形状の頂点の角度Ａ、すなわち対向する開口縁Ｓ１が交叉する角度Ａを略９０度に設定しているため、当該スリットＳを利用して第１パネル部材４又は８を略直角に折り曲げることができる。
【００４２】
また、第１パネル部材４又は８を、保形部材６を介して支柱１の前方に持ち出した位置に取り付けているため、支柱１の側面視巾寸法を比較的小さく設定した場合であっても、第１パネル部材の側面視巾寸法を大きく設定すれば外観上の安定感や高級感を容易に醸し出すことができる。すなわち、支柱１の側面視形状に依存することなく、外観をある程度自由に形成することが可能となる。
【００４３】
さらに、第１パネル部材４又は８を折り曲げることにより内向面側に形成される空間に、支柱１に当たる当たり部６１を設けた保形部材６を配設し、当たり部６１を支柱１に当てるようにして第１パネル部材４又は８を支柱１に取り付けているため、保形部材６によって第１パネル部材４又は８の折り曲げた状態を好適に維持することができるとともに、第１パネル部材４又は８に適度な強度を付与することができる。また、当たり部６１を支柱１に当てることによって、保形部材６及び第１パネル部材４又は８と支柱１との取付状態を良好なものとすることができる。
【００４４】
特に、第２パネル部材５の前端部に目地材５２を一体的に設けているので、第１パネル部材４又は８に第２パネル部材５を接合するという簡単な作業により、両部材間に目地材５２を位置させることができ、両部材間に生じ得る隙間を隠蔽し、好適な外観を形成することができる。
【００４５】
また、本実施形態に係る椅子Ｃは、上記のパネル部材の取付構造を利用したものであって、間欠的に起立させて設けた３つの支柱１と、各支柱１間に支持されライジング可能に構成された２つの座２とを具備したものであり、両端に位置する支柱１に、前方及び外向面側の側方を被覆する第１パネル部材８、及び内向面側の側方を被覆する第２パネル部材５を取り付け、一方、他の支柱１に、前方を被覆する第１パネル部材４、及び各側方を被覆する第２パネル部材５を取り付けているものである。そのため、座３に干渉しないようにすることができるとともに、支柱１１の配置箇所に応じて、部品点数の削減を有効に図ることができる。
【００４６】
なお、本発明は上述した実施形態に限られるものではなく、各部の形状や具体的構成については、本発明の趣旨を逸脱しない範囲で種々変形が可能である。
【００４８】
また、例えば、図１０に示すように、スリット１０Ｓが、平面視略台形状のものであり、スリット１０Ｓの頂辺に対応する芯材１０４１の領域に、複数の凹凸からなる平面視鋸歯形状の鋸歯部１０Ｓ２を高さ方向に沿って連続して形成しているものであってもよい。このようなスリット１０Ｓを利用して同図中の矢印の方向に折り曲げようとした場合、鋸歯部１０Ｓ２を構成する相隣接する各凹凸が次々と互いに密接するとともに、対向する開口縁１０Ｓ１の一部が当たることになる。その結果、鋸歯部１０Ｓ２に相当する部位が外観上湾曲状になり、当該部位の外観をより好適なものとすることができる。また、このように湾曲するものは特に安全性に優れたものであり、より実用的である。
【００４９】
また、目地材５２は、第１パネル部材４又は８に一体的に設けたものであってもよい。さらには、何れの部材にも付帯せず、別個独立の一部材として用いられるものであっても構わない。
【００５０】
また、スリットの対向する開口縁が交叉する角度を変更することによって、所望の屈曲角度または曲がり具合を具現することができ、被覆される対象物の形状に対応させることができる。
【００５１】
本実施形態における支柱や座等は、設置場所やコストに合わせてその個数を適宜増減して組み立てることができるのは勿論である。
【００５２】
また、支柱に支持される天板または棚板を有する机やラックにも、本実施形態に係るパネル部材の取付構造をすることも可能である。
【００５３】
その他、本発明の趣旨を損ねない範囲で種々に変更してよい。
【００５４】
【発明の効果】
以上説明したように本発明によれば、パネル部材の構成を、第１パネル部材又は第２パネル部材の何れか一方を取り付けるパターン、又は両方を取り付けるパターンの少なくとも３パターンから選択できるようにカスタマイズ化しているため、設置する場所やコスト、購入者・使用者の嗜好等に応じてパネル部材を所望のパターンで支持体に取り付けることができ、様々な要望に応え得る外観を形成することができる。しかも、第１パネル部材及び第２パネル部材の表面化粧を工夫することによって、統一感や高級感、またはレトロ感のある外観等、バリエーション豊かな外観を容易に形成することができ、実用性の高いものとすることができる。また、第１パネル部材が屈曲または湾曲可能に設定された一枚の部材であるので、支持体の前方及び、前方側の側縁を１枚の第１パネル部材を用いて被覆することが可能となり、３枚の板状の部材を組み合わせて支柱の前方及び側方を被覆する場合と比較して、製作工程の簡素化及びコストの削減を有効に図ることができる。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図１】本発明の一実施形態に係る椅子を示す斜視図。
【図２】同正面図。
【図３】同実施形態における支柱の側面図。
【図４】図１におけるＱ方向から見た一部を省略して示す側面図。
【図５】同実施形態における第１パネル部材の構成説明図。
【図６】図実施形態における第１パネル部材等の側面図。
【図７】同４におけるｘ−ｘ線を一部省略して模式的に示す端面図。
【図８】図１におけるＲ方向から見た一部を省略して示す側面図。
【図９】同８におけるｙ−ｙ線を一部省略して模式的に示す端面図。
【図１０】同実施形態にパネル部材の変形例を示す図。
【符号の説明】
１…支持体（支柱）
２…座
４、８…第１パネル部材
４１、８１…芯材
４２、８２…化粧材
５…第２パネル部材
５２…目地材
６１…当たり部
６…保形部材
１０Ｓ２…鋸歯部
Ｃ…椅子
Ｓ…スリット[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a panel member mounting structure for mounting a panel member on a support for a structure such as a chair, and a chair that employs the panel member mounting structure.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, as a chair used in a theater or the like, a structure in which a plurality of support bodies are fixed to a floor body and a side end portion of a seat or a back is supported between the support bodies has been considered (for example, Patent Documents). 1). And each support body of such a chair is comprised by arrange | positioning a pair of side-plate member in parallel at predetermined intervals, for example, The space which opens at least ahead and upwards is provided among them, and a memo is provided in the said space. There is one that can accommodate a table (for example, see Patent Document 2). Moreover, the support body of the specification which has not attached the memo stand can consider what has arrange | positioned the front board member in the front surface so that side board members may be connected in order to coat | cover front opening. A good appearance is formed by printing or painting the surfaces of the side plate member and the front plate member.
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-194463 (page 3, FIGS. 1 and 2)
[Patent Document 2]
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-46923 (page 3, FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 5)
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in such a case, since each support is configured using the same member, the configuration and combination of each member is selected according to the preference of the purchaser, the installation location of the chair, or the like. It is impossible to construct a support using any one member. Thus, for example, a mode in which a support is used as a support and the front plate member and the side plate member are used as a panel member that covers the front and sides of the support is also conceivable. However, in this case, the configuration and combination of the panel members are usually standardized to some extent, and various appearances are formed by changing the configuration of the panel members according to the needs of the purchaser. This is not expected. For this reason, there arises a problem that the request of the purchaser cannot be flexibly handled. In addition, since each of the panel members has a flat plate shape that cannot be bent or bent, for example, when covering the front and sides of the support column, a pair of side plate members are integrated with both side ends of the front plate member. The manufacturing process inevitably increases, and the mounting work becomes complicated.
[0005]
The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and its main purpose is to customize and purchase the configuration and combination of panel members covering the support so that they can be selected from a plurality of patterns. An object of the present invention is to provide a panel mounting structure capable of forming various appearance decorations according to the preference, installation location, or cost of a person.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
That is, the panel member mounting structure of the present invention is provided upright. 3 or more provided intermittently A support of Adjacent to each other In a structure comprising a supported body whose both ends are supported by a support body, a panel member mounting structure applied when the panel member covering the support body is mounted on the support body in a standing posture. , Covering the supports located at both ends of the three or more supports The panel member is in front of the support And one side where the supported body is not located 1st panel member which coats When Of the support Others where the support is located Covering the sides single Second panel member When It is made using Among the three or more supports, a panel member that covers a support located at a position other than both ends includes a first panel member that mainly covers the front of the support, and a pair that mainly covers both sides of the support. A second panel member, and At least said each The first panel member is a single plate-like member set so as to be bent or bent using a slit formed at a predetermined location, And it has a height dimension substantially the same as a support | pillar main body among the support | pillars which are the said support body, Each said 2nd panel has a height dimension smaller than a support | pillar main body, These One or both of the first panel member and the second panel member are selectively attached to the support.
[0007]
If this is the case, the configuration of the panel member can be customized so that it can be selected from at least three patterns of a pattern consisting of only one of the first panel member and the second panel member, or a combination of both. Therefore, the panel member can be attached to the support in a desired pattern according to the installation location, cost, purchaser / user's preference, and the like, and an appearance that can meet various demands can be formed. In addition, by devising the surface makeup of the first panel member and the second panel member, it is possible to easily form a variety of appearances such as a unity feeling, a high-class feeling, or a retro-looking appearance. Can be expensive. Further, since the first panel member is a single member set to be bent or curved, it is possible to cover the front side of the support body and at least the side edge on the front side using the single first panel member. Further, by appropriately changing the shape of the first panel member, it is possible to cover the front and side of the support, and the front and side of the column can be combined by combining three plate-like members. Compared to the case of the previous example of covering, the manufacturing process can be simplified and the cost can be reduced effectively.
[0008]
In addition, if the first panel member mainly covers the front side and one side of the support, and the second member mainly covers the other side of the support, the appearance is moderate. The surface other than the back of the support that does not matter can be covered with each of the above panel members one by one, combining a total of three sheets of one first panel member and two second panel members. Compared to the case of attachment, the number of parts can be effectively reduced, and attachment work can be easily performed.
[0009]
In particular, the first panel member integrally includes a core material positioned on the inward surface side and a decorative material positioned on the outward surface side in a state where the first panel member is bent or curved using the slit. It is preferable that the slit is formed in a predetermined position of the core member along the height direction, and the opening dimension thereof is set to gradually increase toward the inward surface. If it does in this way, the 1st panel member can be made to be bendable or bendable in the location where a slit exists by the very simple operation | work which forms a slit in a core material. In addition, by adopting a double structure consisting of a core material and a decorative material, the outward surface can be protected by the decorative material, and the problem that the core material can be divided when a slit is provided can be effectively eliminated. At the same time, the strength of the first panel member itself can be increased and it can be suitably used. Furthermore, if the opening size of the slit is set so as to gradually increase toward the inner surface, an effective bending angle can be realized by bringing the opening edges close to each other. Further, for example, if the decorative material is flexible to some extent, the bending or bending operation can be performed more smoothly, and the usability is excellent. In addition, a desired appearance can be realized by printing and painting the decorative material.
[0010]
In particular, if the slit is a so-called V-groove having a substantially triangular shape in a plan view, the opposing opening edges can be brought into close contact with each other without any gap, and the strength of the bent portion can be effectively increased. Further, for example, if the angle of the apex of the substantially triangular shape, that is, the angle at which the opposing opening edges intersect is set to approximately 90 degrees, the slit can be bent at a substantially right angle. Further, the bending angle can be adjusted to a desired angle by arbitrarily changing the angle at which the opposed opening edges intersect.
[0011]
On the other hand, the slit has a substantially trapezoidal shape in a plan view, and a sawtooth portion having a sawtooth shape in plan view composed of a plurality of irregularities is provided in the height direction in the core material region corresponding to the top side of the slit. If the first panel member is to be bent using the slit, the adjacent concavities and convexities constituting the sawtooth portion are in close contact with each other, and the opening edges facing each other are formed. A part of will be hit. As a result, a portion corresponding to the sawtooth portion of the first panel member is curved in appearance, and the appearance of the portion can be made more suitable. In addition, those which are curved in this way are particularly safe and more practical.
[0012]
Further, if the first panel member is attached to a position taken forward of the support body, the appearance of the structure can be freely formed to some extent without depending on the side view shape of the support body. Can do. For example, even when the side width dimension of the support is set to be relatively small, if the side width dimension of the first panel member is set to be large, a sense of stability and a high-class appearance can be easily created. . Thus, the appearance of the structure can be improved by appropriately setting the shape of the first panel member. In addition, since the structure for increasing the support strength can be adopted without considering the appearance of the support, the original function of the support can be imparted without impairing the substantial stability.
[0013]
As a specific embodiment, the first panel member is set to be foldable by using the slits formed at two predetermined locations, and the first panel member is bent toward the inward surface side by bending. In the formed space, a shape-retaining member provided with a contact portion that contacts the support in the mounted state attached to the support is disposed, and the first panel member is disposed so that the contact is applied to the support. What is attached to a support body can be considered. In this way, the first panel member can be kept bent by the shape-retaining member while ensuring the above-described effects, and the first panel member is subjected to an impact or the like from the outside. However, it is possible to impart an appropriate strength that is not easily deformed. Moreover, the attachment state of a shape-retaining member, the 1st panel member, and a support body can be made favorable by applying the contact part of the said shape-retaining member to a support body.
[0014]
When both the first panel member and the second panel member are attached to the support, in order to conceal the gap that may be generated between the two members and form a suitable appearance, a joint material is formed at the joint of both members. May be arranged.
[0015]
In particular, if the joint material is provided integrally at one end of the first panel member or the second panel member, the joint material can be positioned between the two members by the operation of joining the two members. The jointing work of the joint material can be easily performed, and it is excellent in usability.
[0016]
Specifically, it is preferable that the supported body is a seat and the structure is a chair.
[0017]
Moreover, the chair which concerns on this invention is a chair which utilized the attachment structure of said panel member, Comprising: A pair of support body provided by standing and the seat supported between the said support bodies are provided. Yes, one or both of a first panel member mainly covering the front side of the support and a second panel member mainly covering the side of the support are selectively attached to the support. And
[0018]
If it is such, it can select from a some pattern according to a user's preference, a cost surface, etc., and can form a desired external appearance. Moreover, it can be set as the external appearance which has a suitable texture by printing on the surface of each panel member, and can be set as a practical chair.
[0019]
Further, as a chair that can be used preferably in a theater or the like, a plurality of the support bodies are provided intermittently, and the seat is supported between the support bodies so as to be able to get up. Examples of the support include a first panel member that mainly covers the front and one side of the support, and a second panel member that mainly covers the other side of the support. In this way, a plurality of chairs can be installed in parallel, and the number of parts can be effectively reduced according to the location of the support.
[0020]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, a panel member mounting structure and a chair C employing the panel member mounting structure according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0021]
First, the chair C that employs the mounting structure will be described.
[0022]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the chair C is preferably used in a theater or the like, and is mainly adjacent to the support column 1 according to the present invention, which is provided in a plurality of intermittently standing positions. It comprises a seat 2 that supports both ends of the column 1 and a back 3 that supports both ends of the column 1 adjacent to each other like the seat 2. In the following description, the normal viewing direction in the sitting posture seated on the chair C is defined as the front.
[0023]
As shown in FIG. 3, the column 1 includes a column main body 11 having a square pipe shape made of, for example, aluminum die cast, a grounding unit 12 that contacts the upper surface F <b> 1 of the floor body F, and a seat support unit that supports the seat 2. 13. The column main body 11 is provided with a pair of screw holes 11a at the upper end portion of the side surface, and one screw hole 11b is provided at a substantially central portion of the side surface. Further, a plate nut 11c is provided on the inner surface of the lower end portion on the front surface 1a side. Furthermore, the armrest fixing member E is attached to the inner space of the upper end by an appropriate means so that the upper surface thereof is flush with the upper end of the column main body 11. The grounding portion 12 is positioned at the lower end of the column main body 11 and has a substantially oval shape in plan view having a predetermined thickness, and has through holes 12a penetrating in the thickness direction in the vicinity of both front and rear end portions. The column main body 11 is erected and fixed by welding or the like at a substantially central portion in plan view of the grounding portion 12. The seat support portion 13 is provided slightly on the lower end side from the center in the height direction on both side surfaces of the column main body 11, and has a substantially L-shaped engagement collar portion 13 a in side view and a substantially downward U-shape in side view. And a cover portion 13b that covers the engaging flange 13a from above and from the front and rear, and is integrally provided by welding or the like. The seat support portion 13 is fixed to the column main body 11 by welding or the like at a predetermined location. Moreover, the support | pillar 1 located in both ends provides the seat support part 13 only in the inward surface side. In addition, in the support | pillar 1 of both ends, let the side where the seat 2 is located be an inward surface side, and let the side where the seat 2 is not located be an outward surface side.
[0024]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the seat 2 has a seat surface 21a on which a seated person can sit, and covers a seat body 21 made of, for example, a hollow urethane material that opens to the bottom surface side, and the opening. A thin plate-like seat back member 22 and a pair of mounting shafts 23 that protrude laterally from both side surfaces of the rear end portion of the seat main body 21 and that can be attached to the engagement flange portion 13a of the seat support portion 13 are provided. It has.
[0025]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the spine 3 is attached in a standing posture on the back side of the back body 31, for example, a back body 31 made of, for example, urethane material that can be touched by the seated person in the sitting position. A back plywood 32 made of a medium fiber material is integrally provided. For example, a decorative cloth having the same color is sewn on the surfaces of the back body 31 and the seat body 21. The back ply board 32 and the seat back member 22 have the same tone on their surfaces.
[0026]
Next, a method for assembling the chair C using these members will be briefly described with reference to FIGS. 4 and FIG. 8 to be described later, for convenience of explanation, the seat 2 is omitted and the spine 3 is indicated by an imaginary line.
[0027]
First, each column 1 is fixed to the upper surface F <b> 1 of the floor body F at a predetermined distance in accordance with the width dimension of the seat 2 and the back 3. Specifically, the through hole 12a formed in the grounding portion 12 and the anchor screw hole (not shown) provided in the floor body F are overlapped, and a bolt (not shown) is inserted into the through hole 12a. The support column 1 is fixed to the floor body F by screwing together. And the support | pillar 1 and the seat 2 are attached integrally to the engagement collar part 13a of the seat support part 13 formed in the side surface of the support | pillar 1 installed in this way so that the attachment shaft 23 of the seat 2 may be supported. In this mounting state, by rotating the seat 2 about the mounting shaft 23, a rising operation can be performed between the use position O where the seat surface 21a faces upward and the storage position P where the seat surface 21a faces rearward. It is configured as follows. On the other hand, both side ends of the back ply board 32 integrally provided with the back main body 31 are fixed to the back mounting member D by an appropriate means, and the back mounting member D is fixed to the screw holes 11a and 11b provided in the column main body 11. The back 3 and the column 1 are integrally attached by fastening the bolt B2 and fixing it to the column 1.
[0028]
Thus, in the present embodiment, the first panel member 4 that mainly covers the front of the column 1 and the second panel member 5 that mainly covers the side of the column 1 are attached to the column 1.
[0029]
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the first panel member 4 uses a pair of slits S formed so as to be approximately corresponding to the width dimension of the front surface of the column main body 1. It is a single plate-like member set so as to be bendable in the direction of the arrow in a). The first panel member 4 has substantially the same height as the column main body 11 and is a core material made of, for example, a medium fiber material located on the inward surface side in a bent state (FIG. 5B). 41 and a decorative material 42 made of, for example, a PEP sheet (registered trademark) that is located on the outward face side and has flexibility. And it has the front coating | coated part 43 which can coat | cover the front of the support | pillar 1, and a pair of side coating | coated part 44 which continues from the both ends of the front coating | coated part 43. FIG.
[0030]
The slit S is a so-called V-shaped groove formed along the height direction of the core member 41 and having a substantially triangular shape in a plan view in which the opening size is set so as to gradually increase toward the inward surface. (See (a)). Further, the angle A at which the pair of opposed opening edges S1 intersect is set to approximately 90 degrees. By setting in this way, when the first panel member 4 is bent so that the respective opening edges S1 are in close contact, the bending angle becomes a right angle. Further, a shape-retaining member 6 is provided in a space formed on the inward surface side by bending the first panel member 4 so as to retain the bent state of the first panel member 4 in a substantially U shape in plan view (see FIG. 6).
[0031]
As shown in FIGS. 4, 6, and 7, the shape retaining member 6 has a height dimension smaller than the height dimension of the first panel member 4 and is made of, for example, oak material having a substantially square pillar shape. A contact portion 61 that protrudes rearward from the region of the other back surface 6b and hits the front surface 1a of the column main body 11 when attached to the column 1 is provided at the lower end of the back surface 6b. When the shape retaining member 6 and the first panel member 4 are attached, the upper end of the shape retaining member 6 is substantially aligned with the upper end of the first panel member 4, and the front covering portion 43 is brought into close contact with the front surface 6a of the shape retaining member 6. The portions are appropriately bonded or the like so that the side cover portions 44 are substantially in close contact with both side surfaces 6c of the shape retaining member 6. Moreover, the screw insertion hole 46 which penetrates the contact part 61 of the 1st panel member 4 and the shape-retaining member 6 in the front-back direction is formed in the lower end part of the 1st panel member 4 and the shape-retaining member 6 (refer FIG. 6). ). In order to prevent the head of the bolt B1 from projecting to the front surface of the first panel member 4, a counterbore hole that opens forward and accommodates the head of the bolt B1 is formed around the screw insertion hole 46. . Further, armrests 7 made of, for example, oak are integrally attached to the upper ends of the first panel member 4 and the shape retaining member 6 by appropriate means.
[0032]
Similarly to the first panel member 4, the second panel member 5 is a single plate comprising a core material made of, for example, a medium fiber material and a decorative material made of, for example, a PEP sheet (registered trademark) having flexibility. It is a shape-like member and makes a substantially trapezoidal shape in a side view (see FIG. 4). The second panel member 5 has a height dimension slightly smaller than the height dimension from the upper end of the column main body 11 to the upper surface of the seat support portion 13, and has a screw insertion hole 51 in the vicinity of the upper end. Further, the joint material 52 is integrally provided over substantially the entire front edge. As shown in FIG. 7, the joint material 52 is substantially I-shaped in a plan view made of an elastic material such as rubber, for example, and is formed on the side of the first panel member 4 by a pair of opposing holding walls 52a. It is set so that the vicinity of the rear edge of the covering portion 44 can be held.
[0033]
Next, the attachment procedure to the support | pillar 1 of the 1st panel member 4 and the 2nd panel member 5 is demonstrated. In the present embodiment, the panel member used at the both ends and the column 1 positioned at the center are slightly different in the panel member to be used and the mounting method. First, the procedure for attaching each panel member to the column 1 positioned at the center will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0034]
The first panel member 4 integrally provided with the shape retaining member 6 and the armrest 7 is brought in front of the column 1 fixed to the floor F in advance, and the armrest 7 is attached to the upper surface of the shape retaining member 6 and the column main body 11. And the lower end of the first panel member 4 is placed on the upper surface of the grounding portion 12. Then, a plate nut 11c provided on the column main body 11 is pressed against the front surface 1a of the column main body 11 by pressing the contact portion 61 of the shape retaining member 6 and inserting the bolt B1 inserted into the screw insertion hole 46 from the front of the first panel member 4. The first panel member 4 and the shape-retaining member 6 are attached to the column 1 by being fastened to each other. A cap K is attached to conceal the head of the bolt B1. Further, the armrest 7 is fixed to the support column 1 via the armrest fixing member E so as to restrict relative movement. Next, the second panel member 5 is brought to one side of the column 1. Then, the second panel member 5 is brought into close contact with the first panel member 4 so that the vicinity of the rear edge portion of the side covering portion 44 of the first panel member 4 is sandwiched by the sandwiching wall 52a of the joint material 52, The second panel member 5 is attached to the column 1 by fastening the bolt B2 inserted into the screw insertion hole 51 from the side into the screw hole 11a provided in the column body 11. The second panel member 5 is attached to the other side of the column 1 in the same procedure as described above.
[0035]
Next, the attachment procedure of each panel member to the support | pillar 1 located in both ends is demonstrated with reference to FIG.8 and FIG.9.
[0036]
Panel members 8 in which the first panel member 4 is slightly deformed are attached to the front and lateral sides of the support column 1 located at both ends.
[0037]
As shown in FIG. 9, the first panel member 8 has one side so as to be able to cover the lateral side of the support column 1 with the side surface covering portion 84 in a state where the first panel member 8 is bent using the slit S. The width dimension of the side covering portion 84 is set larger than the width dimension of the other side covering portion 84. Other configurations are substantially the same as those of the first panel member 4. The shape-retaining member 6 is provided in the bent space, and the second shape-retaining member 9 is integrally provided in a region extending from the substantially central portion to the rear end of the side covering portion 84 by adhesion or the like. The second shape-retaining member 9 is configured such that the back surface 9a is gradually inclined forward from the upper end portion toward the lower end portion, and a space 9S opening forward is formed at the lower end portion. The procedure for attaching the first panel member 8 to the support column 1 is substantially the same as the procedure for attaching the first panel member 4, and only the following points are different. That is, the second shape-retaining member 9 integrally attached to the first panel member 8 is brought close to the back mounting member D fixed to the support column 1 and inserted into the screw insertion hole D1 of the back mounting member D from the side. The first panel member 8 is attached to the column 1 by tightening the bolt B3, which is not shown, provided on the second shape retaining member 9. In addition, the 2nd panel member 5 is attached to the side of the inner surface side of this support | pillar 1 in the procedure similar to the attachment procedure to the support | pillar 1 located in the said center. In the present embodiment, the basic tone of the decorative materials 42 and 82 of the first panel members 4 and 8 is the same as that of the sheet affixed to the surfaces of the back ply board 32 and the seat back member 22.
[0038]
As described above, the panel member mounting structure according to the present embodiment mainly includes the first panel member 4 that covers the front of the column 1, the first panel member 8 that mainly covers the front and sides of the column 1, and mainly Since the second panel member 5 that covers the side of the support column 1 is selectively combined and attached to the support column, it can be installed in a desired pattern according to the installation location, cost, purchaser / user preference, etc. A panel member can be attached to a support | pillar, the external appearance which can respond to various requests | requirements can be formed, and it can be made highly practical. Moreover, since the 1st panel member 4 or 8 is one plate-shaped member set so that bending is possible using the slit S formed in the predetermined location, it is the front of the support | pillar 1 combining three plates. Compared with the conventional panel member which coat | covered, the simplification of a manufacturing process and the reduction of cost can be aimed at effectively.
[0039]
In particular, the first panel member 8 mainly covers the front and one side of the column, and the second member 5 mainly covers the other side of the column. When covering the outer surface other than the rear side of the support column 1 which is not so worrisome, it is only necessary to attach the members 8 and 5 to the support column one by one. Can be performed easily.
[0040]
In particular, when the first panel member 4 or 8 is bent using the slit S, the core material 41 or 81 located on the inward surface side and the decorative material 42 or 82 located on the outward surface side are integrated. Therefore, the first panel member 4 or 8 may be bent at a position where the slit S exists by an extremely simple operation of forming the slit S in the core member 41 or 81. it can. Moreover, since the double structure which consists of the core material 41 or 81 and the decorative material 42 or 82 is employ | adopted, an outward surface can be protected by the decorative material 42 or 82, and when a slit S is provided, a core material is provided. The problem that 41 or 81 can be split can be effectively eliminated, and the strength of the first panel member 4 or 8 itself can be effectively increased, which can be suitably used. Moreover, since the slit S is formed along the height direction at a predetermined location of the core material 41 or 81, and the opening dimension is set so as to gradually increase toward the inward surface, the opening edges S1 By making them close to each other, an effective bending angle can be realized. In addition, since the decorative material 42 or 82 is formed of a material that is flexible to some extent, the bending work can be performed more smoothly, and it is excellent in usability. In addition, by applying printing or painting to the decorative material 41 or 81, for example, it is possible to easily realize a desired appearance such as a unity feeling, a high-class feeling, or a retro-looking appearance. It can be formed easily.
[0041]
In particular, since the slit S is a so-called V-shaped groove having a substantially triangular shape in plan view, the opposing opening edges S1 can be brought into close contact with each other without any gap, and the strength of the bent portion can be effectively increased. Further, in the present embodiment, the angle A of the substantially triangular apex, that is, the angle A at which the opposed opening edges S1 intersect is set to approximately 90 degrees. The member 4 or 8 can be bent at a substantially right angle.
[0042]
In addition, since the first panel member 4 or 8 is attached to the position where the first panel member 4 or 8 is taken out forward of the support column 1 via the shape-retaining member 6, even when the side width dimension of the support column 1 is set to be relatively small. If the side width dimension of the first panel member is set to be large, it is possible to easily bring out a sense of stability and luxury in appearance. That is, the appearance can be freely formed to some extent without depending on the side view shape of the column 1.
[0043]
Furthermore, the shape-retaining member 6 provided with the contact portion 61 that contacts the support column 1 is disposed in a space formed on the inward surface side by bending the first panel member 4 or 8, and the contact portion 61 is applied to the support column 1. Since the first panel member 4 or 8 is attached to the support column 1, the bent shape of the first panel member 4 or 8 can be suitably maintained by the shape retaining member 6, and the first panel member 4 or 8 Appropriate strength can be imparted to 8. Moreover, by attaching the contact portion 61 to the support column 1, it is possible to improve the attachment state of the shape retaining member 6 and the first panel member 4 or 8 and the support column 1.
[0044]
In particular, since the joint material 52 is integrally provided at the front end portion of the second panel member 5, the joint between the two members can be obtained by a simple operation of joining the second panel member 5 to the first panel member 4 or 8. The material 52 can be positioned, the gap which may arise between both members can be concealed, and a suitable external appearance can be formed.
[0045]
In addition, the chair C according to the present embodiment uses the above-described panel member mounting structure, and is supported between the three support columns 1 that are provided to stand up intermittently, and can be raised. It comprises two seats 2 configured, and covers the first panel member 8 that covers the front and lateral sides of the support 1 positioned at both ends, and the lateral side of the inward plane. The second panel member 5 is attached, while the other panel 1 is attached with a first panel member 4 covering the front and a second panel member 5 covering each side. Therefore, it is possible not to interfere with the seat 3, and it is possible to effectively reduce the number of parts depending on the arrangement place of the support column 11.
[0046]
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made to the shape and specific configuration of each part without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
[0048]
For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the slit 10S has a substantially trapezoidal shape in plan view, and has a sawtooth shape in plan view made up of a plurality of irregularities in the region of the core member 1041 corresponding to the top side of the slit 10S. The sawtooth portion 10S2 may be formed continuously along the height direction. When such a slit 10S is used to bend in the direction of the arrow in the figure, adjacent concavities and convexities constituting the sawtooth portion 10S2 are in close contact with each other and a part of the opening edge 10S1 facing each other. Will win. As a result, the portion corresponding to the sawtooth portion 10S2 is curved in appearance, and the appearance of the portion can be made more suitable. In addition, such a curve is particularly excellent in safety and is more practical.
[0049]
The joint material 52 may be provided integrally with the first panel member 4 or 8. Furthermore, it does not attach to any member and may be used as a separate and independent member.
[0050]
Further, by changing the angle at which the opening edges of the slits intersect each other, a desired bending angle or bending state can be realized, and it can be made to correspond to the shape of the object to be covered.
[0051]
It goes without saying that the columns, seats, and the like in the present embodiment can be assembled by appropriately increasing or decreasing the number according to the installation location and cost.
[0052]
In addition, the panel member mounting structure according to the present embodiment can also be provided on a desk or rack having a top plate or a shelf plate supported by a support column.
[0053]
In addition, various changes may be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
[0054]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, the configuration of the panel member is customized so that it can be selected from at least three patterns of a pattern for mounting either the first panel member or the second panel member, or a pattern for mounting both. Therefore, the panel member can be attached to the support in a desired pattern according to the installation location, cost, purchaser / user preference, and the like, and an appearance that can meet various demands can be formed. In addition, by devising the surface makeup of the first panel member and the second panel member, it is possible to easily form a variety of appearances such as a unity feeling, a high-class feeling, or a retro-looking appearance. Can be expensive. Further, since the first panel member is a single member set to be bent or bent, it is possible to cover the front side and the front side edge of the support body using a single first panel member. As compared with the case where the front and sides of the support are covered by combining three plate-like members, the manufacturing process can be simplified and the cost can be effectively reduced.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a chair according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the same.
FIG. 3 is a side view of a support in the embodiment.
4 is a side view showing a part omitted from the Q direction in FIG. 1; FIG.
FIG. 5 is a configuration explanatory view of a first panel member in the embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a side view of the first panel member and the like in the embodiment.
FIG. 7 is an end view schematically showing a part of the xx line with partly omitted.
8 is a side view showing a part omitted from the R direction in FIG. 1; FIG.
9 is an end view schematically showing a part of the y-y line in FIG.
FIG. 10 is a view showing a modification of the panel member in the embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 ... Support (support)
2 ... za
4, 8 ... 1st panel member
41, 81 ... core material
42, 82 ... Cosmetics
5 ... Second panel member
52. Joint material
61 ... Hits
6 ... Shape retaining material
10S2 ... Sawtooth part
C ... Chair
S ... Slit

Claims

In a structure comprising three or more supports that are raised and provided intermittently, and a supported body that is supported on both side ends by adjacent struts, the panel member that covers the support is raised in a standing posture. A panel member mounting structure applied when mounting to a support,
Panel member that covers the support at both ends of the at least three of said support, and a first panel member that covers the one side of the front and the supported member of the support is not located, of the support are those obtained by using a single second panel member covering the other side of the supported body is located,
Among the three or more supports, a panel member covering a support located at a position other than both ends includes a first panel member covering the front of the support and a pair of second members covering both sides of the support, respectively. It is made using a panel member,
At least each of the first panel members is a single plate-like member set so as to be bent or curved using a slit formed at a predetermined location, and is substantially the same as the column main body among the columns as the support. It has a height dimension,
Each said 2nd panel has a height dimension smaller than a support | pillar main body,
Mounting structure of a panel member characterized by attaching them first panel member and the second panel member to the support.

In the state where the first panel member is bent or curved using the slit, the core member located on the inward surface side and the decorative material located on the outward surface side are integrally provided,
The said slit is formed along the height direction in the predetermined location of the said core material, The opening dimension is set so that it may become large gradually toward the said inward surface. Panel member mounting structure.

The panel member mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein the slit has a substantially triangular shape in a plan view.

The slit has a substantially trapezoidal shape in a plan view, and a sawtooth portion having a planar view sawtooth shape composed of a plurality of irregularities is continuously provided along the height direction in the core material region corresponding to the top side of the slit. The panel member mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein the panel member mounting structure is formed as described above.

5. The panel member mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein the first panel member is mounted at a position taken forward of the support.

The first panel member is set to be bent or bent using the slits formed at two predetermined positions, and is formed on the inward surface side by bending or bending the first panel member. A shape-retaining member provided with a contact portion that contacts the support in an attached state attached to the support is disposed in the space, and the first panel member is attached to the support so that the contact is applied to the support The panel member mounting structure according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5.

The joint material is arranged in the joint of both panel members in the state which attached both the said 1st panel member and the 2nd panel member to the said support body, The 1, 2, 4, 5 characterized by the above-mentioned. Or the attachment structure of the panel member of 6.

The panel member mounting structure according to claim 7, wherein the joint material is integrally provided at one end of the first panel member or the second panel member.

The panel member mounting structure according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8, wherein the supported body is a seat and the structure is a chair.

The panel member mounting structure according to claim 1, comprising three or more supports provided intermittently by being erected and a seat supported between adjacent supports. A chair characterized by that.

10. Chair according to the characterized in that by supported between support adjacent phase to be rising the seat.