JP7566583B2 - Booth Equipment - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a booth device.

The following Patent Document 1 discloses a booth that includes a partially cylindrical screen with an entrance formed between opposing upright edges, and a top plate that is attached to the inside of the screen in a manner that allows the attachment position to be changed in the circumferential direction.

JP 2018-84032 A

The above-mentioned booths form individual work spaces with a partially cylindrical screen that rises in the vertical direction. In order to increase the concentration of workers in such booths, the screen needs to be made taller. However, making the screen taller can compress the office space in which the booth is installed, making other workers working outside the booth feel cramped or stuffy, and the screen can be easily visible, which can reduce the concentration of workers outside the booth.

The present invention was made in consideration of the above circumstances, and aims to provide a booth device that can reduce the sense of oppression that occurs when the device is installed in an office space.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention employs the following aspects.
A booth apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a shielding section including a first panel section that shields the rear side of a depth direction of an office space and a second panel section that shields the upper side of the height direction of the office space, and a lifting section that raises and lowers the shielding section in the height direction.

According to this aspect, the shielding section includes a first panel section that shields the back side of the office space in the depth direction, as well as a second panel section that shields the upper side of the office space in the height direction, so that the shielding section can provide a sense of enclosure to workers working in the office space and increase their concentration without making the shielding section too high. By raising and lowering the shielding section with the lifting section, the shielding section can be moved to a height that does not create a sense of oppression for other workers when the booth device is not in use. This reduces the sense of oppression that occurs when the booth device is installed in an office space.

In the booth apparatus of the above aspect, the shielding portion may further include a third panel portion that shields at least one side in a width direction of the office space.
According to this aspect, the third panel portion also shields the width of the office space, thereby further increasing the concentration of workers working in the office space.

In the booth apparatus according to the above aspect, the third panel portion may be provided in a pair on both sides in a width direction of the office space.
According to this aspect, since the third panel portions are disposed on both sides in the width direction of the office space, the shielding portion has a gate shape when viewed from the front, thereby forming a moderately closed office space.

In the booth apparatus according to the above aspect, both ends in the width direction of the second panel portion may be connected to the third panel portion provided as a pair.
According to this aspect, since the second panel portion and the pair of third panel portions are connected to form a gate shape when viewed from the front, even if the pair of third panel portions are long in the height direction, it is possible to suppress the movement of the upper ends of the third panel portions. Therefore, the structure of the shielding portion is stable, and the booth apparatus can withstand long-term use.

In the booth device of one aspect described above, at least a portion of the end portion on the front side in the depth direction of the third panel portion may be positioned further back in the depth direction than the end portion on the front side in the depth direction of the second panel portion.
According to this aspect, the end of the third panel section on the near side in the depth direction is hollowed out toward the back side relative to the end of the second panel section on the near side in the depth direction, so that the second panel section shields the upper side of the office space in the height direction, giving the worker a sense of enclosure, while the third panel section can brighten the office space by letting in light from the outside in the width direction. This makes it unnecessary to install lighting within the shielding section.

In the booth apparatus according to the above aspect, the second panel portion may be inclined so that an end portion on a front side in the depth direction is higher than an end portion on a rear side in the depth direction.
According to this aspect, lighting can be obtained in the office space surrounded by the shielding portion from indoor lights installed on the ceiling of the office space.

The booth apparatus according to the above aspect may further include a top plate disposed in the work space.
According to this aspect, by disposing the tabletop in the work space, writing work or computer work can be performed in the work space, resulting in a more user-friendly booth apparatus.

In the booth apparatus of the above-mentioned embodiment, the lifting section may include a pair of telescopic legs spaced apart in the width direction and extendable in the height direction, and a support section supported by the pair of telescopic legs and extending in the depth direction to support the shielding section.
According to this aspect, the shielding portion is supported by a support portion extending in the depth direction from a pair of telescopic legs, so that the shielding portion can be separated from the pair of telescopic legs, thereby expanding the office space formed by the shielding portion.

In the booth apparatus of the above aspect, the support portion may include a top plate arranged in the office space, and the shielding portion may be supported on the top plate.
According to this aspect, the pair of extendable legs support the top plate, and the shielding portion is supported by the top plate, so that the support structure for the top plate and the shielding portion is shared, simplifying the structure of the booth apparatus.

In the booth apparatus of one aspect described above, the top plate may include a tiltable top plate arranged at the front side in the depth direction, and the end portion at the front side in the depth direction of the second panel portion may extend directly above the tiltable top plate.
According to this aspect, the tilting tabletop located on the front side of the tabletop in the depth direction can provide a sense of closure to the worker who is performing writing tasks or computer work. Also, by extending the end of the second panel part on the front side in the depth direction to the front side of the tabletop in the depth direction, the center of gravity of the shielding part moves to the front side in the depth direction, and the risk of the shielding part tipping over to the back side in the depth direction can be avoided.

In the booth apparatus according to the above aspect, the lifting/lowering unit may include a drive unit that electrically performs a lifting/lowering operation.
According to this aspect, the shielding section, including the second panel section that shields the upper vertical side of the office space, is raised and lowered electrically, so that the booth equipment can be operated more safely than when the shielding section is raised and lowered manually.

The above aspects can reduce the sense of oppression that occurs when the device is installed in an office space.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a booth apparatus according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a lifting section according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a lifting unit in a state where a tiltable top plate is tilted according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a lifting section according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view of a lifting section according to one embodiment. FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the lifting section according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a left side view of the lifting section according to the embodiment. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VIII-VIII in FIG. 6. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a shielding portion according to one embodiment. 1 is a perspective view of a mounting portion of a lifting part to which a shielding part is attached according to one embodiment, as viewed from the bottom side. FIG. FIG. 2 is a left side view of the booth apparatus according to the embodiment. FIG. 13 is a left side view of the booth apparatus according to one modified example. FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a booth apparatus according to a modified example.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a booth apparatus 1 according to an embodiment.
The booth apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes a shielding section 1A that shields at least a part of an office space 100 from the outside, and a lifting section 1B that lifts and lowers the shielding section 1A.
First, the configuration of the lifting section 1B will be described.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the lifting unit 1B according to one embodiment.
2 includes a pair of telescopic legs 2, a support structure 3, and a top plate 4. The top plate 4 includes a fixed top plate 4A that cannot tilt with respect to the support structure 3, and a tilting top plate 4B that can tilt with respect to the support structure 3.

The pair of telescopic legs 2 are spaced apart from each other. Hereinafter, the direction in which the pair of telescopic legs 2 are spaced apart is referred to as the width direction (arrow LH indicates the left side). The direction in which the pair of telescopic legs 2 extend and retract is referred to as the height direction (arrow UP indicates the upper side). The direction perpendicular to the width direction and height direction is referred to as the depth direction (arrow FR indicates the front side). The support structure 3 and the top plate 4 are supported by the pair of telescopic legs 2 and extend in the depth direction to form a support section that supports the shielding section 1A.

The pair of telescopic legs 2 are configured to be extendable in the height direction. The pair of telescopic legs 2 are made up of multiple nested cylinders (telescopic shape) and house a telescopic mechanism (e.g., a cylinder mechanism, a rack and pinion mechanism, a ball screw mechanism, etc.) inside. A grounding portion 21 is provided at the lower end of the pair of telescopic legs 2.

The grounding portion 21 extends from the lower end of the telescopic leg 2 on both sides in the depth direction. The grounding portion 21 has a first end 21a that is grounded on the floor surface on the front side of the telescopic leg 2 in the depth direction, and a second end 21b that is grounded on the floor surface on the back side of the telescopic leg 2 in the depth direction. The first end 21a and the second end 21b are pads with adjusters whose height can be adjusted by a screw (not shown).

A support structure 3 is supported on the upper ends 2a of the pair of telescopic legs 2. A fixed top plate 4A and a tilting top plate 4B are supported on the support structure 3. The fixed top plate 4A has a first portion 41 that is positioned on the rear side of the tilting top plate 4B in the depth direction with a gap between them, and a second portion 42 that extends from the first portion 41 to the front side in the depth direction and is positioned on one side (right side) of the width direction of the tilting top plate 4B with a gap between them.

The tabletop 4, including the fixed tabletop 4A and the tilting tabletop 4B, is formed in a rectangular shape in plan view that extends in the width direction as a whole. The tilting tabletop 4B is formed in a rectangular shape in plan view and is disposed on the near side in the depth direction of the tabletop 4 and on the other side (left side) in the width direction. The fixed tabletop 4A is formed in an L-shape in plan view so as to surround the far side in the depth direction and the right side in the width direction of the tilting tabletop 4B.

For example, a laptop computer can be placed on the tilting top 4B. For example, a bookshelf or a potted plant can be placed on the first part 41 of the fixed top 4A. For example, a drink, a notepad, writing implements, a mobile phone, etc. can be placed on the second part 42 of the fixed top 4A.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the lifting unit 1B in a state in which a tiltable top plate 4B according to one embodiment is tilted.
As shown in Figure 3, only the tilting top 4B of the table top 4 tilts partially, so when an item such as a drink or lighting fixture is placed on the fixed top 4A, there is no need to reposition the item placed on the fixed top 4A in accordance with the tilting of the tilting top 4B.

Fig. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the lifting/lowering unit 1B according to an embodiment. Fig. 5 is a front view of the lifting/lowering unit 1B according to an embodiment. Fig. 6 is a bottom view of the lifting/lowering unit 1B according to an embodiment. Fig. 7 is a left side view of the lifting/lowering unit 1B according to an embodiment. Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VIII-VIII shown in Fig. 6.
As shown in FIG. 4, the support structure 3 includes a first support portion 30A to which a fixed top plate 4A is attached so as not to be able to tilt, and a second support portion 30B to which a tiltable top plate 4B is attached so as to be able to tilt.

The support structure 3 is formed into a rectangular frame shape in a plan view. The support structure 3 includes tabletop support members 31 provided at the upper ends 2a of each of a pair of telescopic legs 2, and connecting members 32 that connect the tabletop support members 31. The tabletop support members 31 extend in the depth direction and are provided in a pair with a gap in the width direction. The connecting members 32 extend in the width direction and are provided in a pair with a gap in the depth direction.

The tabletop support members 31 extend on both sides in the depth direction from the upper ends 2a of the telescopic legs 2. The connecting members 32 connect the front ends of the pair of tabletop support members 31 in the depth direction in the width direction, and also connect the rear ends of the pair of tabletop support members 31 in the depth direction in the width direction. In other words, the tabletop support members 31 (first support parts 30A) extend on both sides in the depth direction from the telescopic legs 2, and the connecting members 32 are connected to the same position in the depth direction in each tabletop support member 31.

The tabletop support member 31 has a lower portion 31a disposed directly above the upper end 2a of the telescopic leg 2, and an upper portion 31b that overlaps the inner region of the lower portion 31a in the width direction in a plan view and extends on both sides in the depth direction. In the region of the lower portion 31a and the upper portion 31b that overlaps with the upper end 2a of the telescopic leg 2 in a plan view, a plurality of first fixing holes 31c are formed for fixing to the upper end 2a of the telescopic leg 2.

A pair of second fixing holes 31d for fixing the fixed top 4A are formed at both ends in the depth direction of the upper part 31b of the top support member 31. The fixed top 4A is attached to the second fixing holes 31d so that it cannot be tilted. In other words, the top support member 31 forms the first support part 30A. Note that in this embodiment, the second fixing hole 31d located at the end on the near side in the depth direction of the top support member 31 located on the left side in the width direction is not used because it is overlapped by the tilting top 4B.

The fixed top plate 4A is supported by the end on the far side in the depth direction of the top plate support member 31 located on the left side in the width direction, the connecting member 32 located on the far side in the depth direction, the top plate support member 31 located on the right side in the width direction, and the end on the right side in the width direction of the connecting member 32 located on the near side in the depth direction.

The tilting top 4B overlaps in a horizontal state (initial position) with the top support member 31 located on the left side in the width direction, except for the end on the far side in the depth direction, and is tiltably attached to multiple second support parts 30B of the connecting member 32 located on the near side in the depth direction. This tilting top 4B can be displaced into a position where it overlaps with the upper end 2a on one side (the left side) of the pair of telescopic legs 2.

As shown in FIG. 5, the first support portion 30A has a space 31f that is spaced apart from the underside of the tilting top plate 4B in at least the outer widthwise region of the region where the tilting top plate 4B overlaps with the upper end portion 2a. The space 31f is a space formed by the step between the lower portion 31a and the upper portion 31b of the top plate support member 31 described above.

The space 31f prevents a user's fingers from getting pinched when they place their hand on the left end of the tilting top 4B in the width direction. The upper part 31b of the top support member 31 may be positioned, for example, about 60 mm inward from the left end of the tilting top 4B in the width direction. The lower part 31a of the top support member 31 may be positioned, for example, about 25 mm below the underside of the tilting top 4B.

As shown in FIG. 4, the second support portion 30B is disposed at a position different from the first support portion 30A (top plate support member 31) in the width direction. Specifically, the second support portion 30B is disposed between the first support portions 30A (top plate support members 31) in the width direction. The second support portion 30B is provided at a position spaced apart from the first support portion 30A in the connecting member 32. The second support portion 30B only needs to be separated from the first support portion 30A, and does not directly receive loads, etc. from the first support portion 30A when, for example, even a slight misalignment occurs in the height or inclination between the telescopic legs 2. In other words, the second support portion 30B may be in contact with the first support portion 30A as long as it is separated from the first support portion 30A. Furthermore, the second support portion 30B may be disposed on the outside in the width direction with respect to the upper end portion 2a of the pair of telescopic legs 2. The second support part 30B includes a front support part 33 that extends from the connecting member 32 to the front side in the depth direction and is attached to the tilting top plate 4B, and a rear support part 34 that extends from the connecting member 32 to the rear side in the depth direction and is attached to the tilting top plate 4B.

The front support parts 33 are provided in a pair with a gap in the width direction on the surface of the connecting member 32 facing the front side in the depth direction. The back support part 34 is provided on the surface of the connecting member 32 facing the back side in the depth direction, at the middle part of the pair of front support parts 33 in the width direction. The front support part 33 is located closer to the front in the depth direction than the pair of telescopic legs 2, and supports the front side of the middle part in the depth direction of the tilting top 4B.

The front support section 33 includes an arm body 33a fixed to the surface of the connecting member 32 facing the front side in the depth direction, and an arm tip 33b attached so as to be tiltable around an axis extending in the width direction relative to the arm body 33a. The arm body 33a has a plurality of body-side fixing holes 33c formed therein for fixing to the connecting member 32. The arm body 33a extends from the connecting member 32 to the front side in the depth direction.

As shown in FIG. 6, the arm tip 33b has a plurality of tip fixing holes 33d for fixing to the underside of the tilting top 4B. As shown in FIG. 8, the arm tip 33b is connected to a pivot 33e provided on the arm body 33a so as to be tiltable downward from a horizontal position. The pivot 33e extends from the arm body 33a on both sides in the width direction. The arm tip 33b has a pair of bearing holes that engage with the pivot 33e extending on both sides in the width direction.

The pivot 33e is located closer to the front in the depth direction than the pair of telescopic legs 2, and pivotally supports the front side of the tilting top 4B in the depth direction so that it can tilt. The front support part 33 extends like an arm closer to the front side in the depth direction than the pair of telescopic legs 2. The ground contact part 21 has a first end 21a located closer to the front in the depth direction than the arm tip 33b of the front support part 33 to prevent the lifting part 1B from tipping over. The ground contact part 21 also has a second end 21b located further back than the rear end of the tilting top 4B in the depth direction.

The rear support section 34 is equipped with a gas spring 34c (expandable section) that expands and contracts in response to the tilting of the tilting top 4B around the pivot 33e. The gas spring 34c pushes the rear side of the tilting top 4B upward, assisting the tilting of the tilting top 4B. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the rear support section 34 is equipped with a tension spring 34d (expandable section) that expands in response to the expansion of the gas spring 34c. The tension spring 34d urges the rear side of the tilting top 4B downward, preventing vibration of the tilting top 4B when tilting, and assisting its return to a horizontal position.

The rear support portion 34 has a first fixing portion 34a fixed to the surface of the connecting member 32 facing the rear side in the depth direction, and a second fixing portion 34b fixed to the tilting top plate 4B. The first fixing portion 34a has a plurality of fixing holes 34e formed therein for fixing to the connecting member 32. The second fixing portion 34b has a plurality of fixing holes 34f formed therein for fixing to the tilting top plate 4B.

The first fixed part 34a supports one end of the gas spring 34c in the longitudinal direction so that it can rotate around an axis extending in the width direction. The second fixed part 34b supports the other end of the gas spring 34c in the longitudinal direction so that it can rotate around an axis extending in the width direction. The tension spring 34d is installed between the first fixed part 34a and the second fixed part 34b and extends parallel to the gas spring 34c.

As shown in FIG. 6, an electrical system support member 5 is provided on the underside of the fixed top plate 4A. The electrical system support member 5 supports a control unit 6 that controls a drive unit 22 (such as a motor) for electrically raising and lowering the pair of telescopic legs 2, as well as various cables connected to the control unit 6. The electrical system support members 5 are provided in pairs on the underside of the fixed top plate 4A with a gap between them in the width direction.

The electrical system support member 5 is located on the underside of the fixed top plate 4A, further back in the depth direction than the pair of telescopic legs 2 and the connecting member 32, which is located on the back side in the depth direction. The electrical system support member 5 is attached to the first part 41 of the fixed top plate 4A. As shown in FIG. 8, there is a gap between the tilting top plate 4B and the first part 41, but only the connecting member 32 is visible through the gap, and the electrical system support member 5 is not visible.

As shown in Fig. 7, the electrical system support member 5 has a rear opening 50 that opens toward the rear in the depth direction on the underside of the fixed top plate 4A. As shown in Fig. 8, the electrical system support member 5 is bent in a crank shape and has a connected part 51 connected to the underside of the top plate 4, a hanging part 52 hanging from the connected part, and an extension part 53 that extends from the hanging part 52 to the rear in the depth direction.

As shown in FIG. 6, the connected portion 51 has a plurality of connecting holes 51a for connecting to the fixed top plate 4A. As shown in FIG. 8, the vertical portion 52 extends below the lower end of the connecting member 32. The extended portion 53 has a protrusion 53a extending in the width direction and a tip portion 53b that is curved obliquely upward toward the underside of the fixed top plate 4A.

As shown in FIG. 6, both sides of the electrical system support member 5 in the width direction are open, allowing cables and the like to extend out. The cables extending from the control unit 6 extend from both sides of the electrical system support member 5 in the width direction, pass through cable guide grooves 31i formed on the underside of the tabletop support member 31, enter the interior from the upper end 2a of the telescopic leg 2, and are connected to the drive unit 22 inside the telescopic leg 2.

An operation section 61 for operating the control unit 6 is disposed at the front end in the depth direction on the underside of the fixed top 4A. The operation section 61 may be connected to the control unit 6 wirelessly or by wire. The operation section 61 may be provided with a button for unlocking the gas spring 34c. The button for unlocking the gas spring 34c may be provided on the handle section 43 disposed at the front end in the depth direction on the underside of the tilting top 4B.
Next, the configuration of the shielding portion 1A will be described.

Fig. 9 is an exploded perspective view of the shielding unit 1A according to one embodiment. Fig. 10 is a perspective view of a mounting portion of the lifting unit 1B to which the shielding unit 1A according to one embodiment is attached, as viewed from the bottom side. Fig. 11 is a left side view of the booth apparatus 1 according to one embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 9, the shielding section 1A includes a pair of side panels 71, 72 (third panel section), a back panel 73 (first panel section), and a roof panel 74 (second panel section).

The pair of side panels 71, 72, the back panel 73, and the roof panel 74 are combined in a gate shape as shown in FIG. 1 to form a booth section 7 that encloses at least a portion of the office space 100. The office space 100 includes the space directly above the tabletop 4 and the space on the front side of the tabletop 4 in the depth direction where the worker stands. The booth section 7 is attached to the first part 41 of the fixed tabletop 4A. The booth section 7 encloses at least both widthwise sides of the first part 41, the rear depthwise side of the first part 41, and the upper heightwise side of the first part 41.

The side panel 71 is disposed on the left side of the tabletop 4 in the width direction, and shields one side (left side) in the width direction of the office space 100. The side panel 71 has a side wall portion 71a extending in the height direction, and a bent portion 71b that bends from the upper end of the side wall portion 71a to the other side (right side) in the width direction. As shown in FIG. 11, the lower end 71B of the side wall portion 71a of the side panel 71 is inclined downward toward the front in the depth direction so as to be approximately parallel to the tilting tabletop 4B when the tilting tabletop 4B is tilted (when in the state shown by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 11). This enhances the design of the side of the booth device 1.

The end 71A of the side panel 71 on the front side in the depth direction has a shape that is hollowed out toward the rear in the depth direction, as shown in FIG. 11. At least a portion (hollowed out portion) of the end 71A on the front side in the depth direction of the side panel 71 is disposed on the rear side in the depth direction than the end 74A on the front side in the depth direction of the roof panel 74. The end 71A of the side panel 71 is formed with a first portion 71A1, a second portion 71A2, and a third portion 71A3. The first portion 71A1, the second portion 71A2, and the third portion 71A3 are connected together in the height direction.

The first portion 71A1 extends in the depth direction to approximately the same position as the end 74A of the roof panel 74 on the near side in the depth direction, and is connected to the end 74A. The second portion 71A2 is inclined diagonally downward from the lower end of the first portion 71A1 toward the far side in the depth direction. The third portion 71A3 hangs down from the lower end of the second portion 71A2 toward the lower side in the height direction and is located on the outside in the width direction of the tilting top plate 4B. The third portion 71A3 is preferably located about 300 mm to 400 mm on the far side in the depth direction from the end on the near side in the depth direction of the top plate 4 (tilting top plate 4B) in order to block the line of sight from others and to allow light from the outside in the width direction. Note that the entire end 71A of the side panel 71 may be located on the far side in the depth direction from the end 74A of the roof panel 74.

As shown in FIG. 9, the other side panel 72 has the same configuration as the side panel 71 described above. That is, the side panel 72 is disposed on the right side of the tabletop 4 in the width direction, and shields the other side (right side) in the width direction of the office space 100. The side panel 72 has a side wall portion 72a extending in the height direction, and a bent portion 72b that is bent from the upper end of the side wall portion 72a to one side (left side) in the width direction. The lower end 72B of the side wall portion 72a of the side panel 72 is inclined downward as it approaches the front side in the depth direction.

The end 72A on the front side of the depth direction of the side panel 72 has a shape that is hollowed out toward the rear in the depth direction. At least a portion (hollowed out portion) of the end 72A on the front side of the depth direction of the side panel 72 is disposed further toward the rear in the depth direction than the end 74A on the front side of the depth direction of the roof panel 74. Specifically, the end 72A of the side panel 72 is formed with a first portion 72A1, a second portion 72A2, and a third portion 72A3, similar to the end 71A of the side panel 71.

The roof panel 74 is formed in a rectangular plate shape extending in the width direction. To allow for lighting, the roof panel 74 is inclined so that the end 74A at the front in the depth direction is higher than the end 74B at the rear in the depth direction. The end 74A at the front in the depth direction of the roof panel 74 extends to directly above the tilting top plate 4B. As shown in FIG. 9, a pair of strength members 75 are provided penetrating the roof panel 74 in the width direction. The pair of strength members 75 are, for example, metal materials having a U-shape in cross section. At both ends in the width direction of the roof panel 74, protrusions 75a, 75b are formed from which the pair of strength members 75 protrude.

The bent portion 72b of the side panel 72 has a recess 72d into which the protrusion 75a of the roof panel 74 can be inserted in order to connect the roof panel 74. The upper surface of the bent portion 72b has a fixing hole 72c into which a bolt can be inserted to fix the protrusion 75a inserted into the recess 72d. The bent portion 71b of the side panel 71 has a recess 71d into which the protrusion 75b of the roof panel 74 can be inserted in order to connect the roof panel 74. The upper surface of the bent portion 71b has a fixing hole 71c into which a bolt can be inserted to fix the protrusion 75b inserted into the recess 71d. The fixing hole 71c and the fixing hole 72c may be formed on the lower surface of the bent portion 71b and the bent portion 72b, respectively.

A plurality of grooves 73a extending in the height direction are formed at intervals in the width direction on the back panel 73. The back panel 73 is provided with a mounting plate 73b below the grooves 73a.
The side panels 71, 72 are attached to first attachment members 81 attached to both widthwise ends of the fixed top plate 4A. The back panel 73 is attached to a second attachment member 82 attached to the rear end of the fixed top plate 4A in the depth direction.

10, the first mounting member 81 includes a fixing portion 81a fixed to the lower surface of the fixed top plate 4A and a connecting portion 81b connected to the side panel 71 (side panel 72). A plurality of connecting holes 81c are formed in the connecting portion 81b at intervals in the height direction.
In this way, the side panels 71, 72 and the back panel 73 constituting the shielding unit 1A are supported by the pair of extendable legs 2 via the support structure 3 and the top plate 4 supported by the support structure 3, and are thereby able to be raised and lowered in the height direction relative to the floor surface. In other words, the support structure 3 and the top plate 4 function as a support section that supports the shielding unit 1A so that it can be raised and lowered.

The second mounting member 82 has a fixing portion 82a fixed to the underside of the fixed top plate 4A and a connecting portion 81b connected to the side panel 71 (side panel 72). The connecting portion 81b has a plurality of connecting holes 81c formed at intervals in the height direction. The fixing portion 82a of the second mounting member 82 has a longer length in contact with the underside of the fixed top plate 4A than the fixing portion 81a of the first mounting member 81.

According to the above configuration, the height of the booth section 7 can be adjusted by raising and lowering the lifting section 1B. A gap may be provided between the back panel 73 and the roof panel 74 to allow external light to enter the booth section 7. The side panels 71 and 72 may be separated from the back panel 73, and the upper end of the back panel 73 may be connected to the lower end of the roof panel 74. The side panels 71 and 72, the back panel 73, and the roof panel 74 may all be connected.

As shown in FIG. 1, according to the booth device 1 configured as above, the shielding section 1A includes a back panel 73 that shields the back side of the office space 100 in the depth direction, as well as a roof panel 74 that shields the upper side of the office space 100 in the height direction. This allows the workers working in the office space 100 to feel a sense of enclosure and increase their concentration without having to make the shielding section 1A too high. By raising and lowering the shielding section 1A with the lifting section 1B, the shielding section 1A can be moved to a height (e.g., a height of 1.5 m or less) that does not give a sense of oppression to other workers when the booth device 1 is not in use. This reduces the sense of oppression that occurs when the booth device 1 is installed in an office space.

In this way, the booth device 1 of this embodiment is configured to include a shielding section 1A including a back panel 73 that shields the back side of the depth direction of the office space 100 and a roof panel 74 that shields the upper side of the height direction of the office space 100, and a lifting section 1B that raises and lowers the shielding section 1A in the height direction, thereby reducing the feeling of oppression that occurs when the booth device is installed in an office space.

In addition, in this embodiment, the shielding portion 1A further includes side panels 71, 72 that shield at least one side in the width direction of the office space 100. With this configuration, the side panels 71, 72 also shield the width direction of the office space 100, which can further increase the concentration of workers working in the office space 100.

In addition, in this embodiment, the side panels 71, 72 are provided in pairs on both sides of the width of the office space 100. With this configuration, the side panels 71, 72 are arranged on both sides of the width of the office space 100, so the shielding portion 1A has a gate shape when viewed from the front. Therefore, a suitably closed office space 100 can be formed.

In addition, in this embodiment, both ends of the roof panel 74 in the width direction are connected to a pair of side panels 71, 72. With this configuration, the roof panel 74 and the pair of side panels 71, 72 are connected to form a gate shape when viewed from the front, so even if the pair of side panels 71, 72 are long in the height direction, loose movement at the upper ends can be suppressed. Therefore, the structure of the shielding section 1A is stable, resulting in a booth apparatus 1 that can withstand long-term use.

In addition, in this embodiment, at least a portion of the front end portions 71A, 72A of the side panels 71, 72 are positioned further back in the depth direction than the front end portion 74A of the roof panel 74. With this configuration, the front end portions 71A, 72A of the side panels 71, 72 are recessed toward the back side relative to the front end portion 74A of the roof panel 74. This allows the roof panel 74 to shield the upper height of the office space 100, giving the worker a sense of enclosure, while allowing light in from the outside width direction of the side panels 71, 72 to brighten the office space 100. This eliminates the need to install lighting within the shielding portion 1A.

In addition, in this embodiment, the roof panel 74 is inclined so that the end 74A on the front side in the depth direction is higher than the end 74B on the rear side in the depth direction. With this configuration, the office space 100 surrounded by the shielding portion 1A can receive light from indoor lights installed on the ceiling of the office space.

In addition, in this embodiment, a top plate 4 is provided, which is placed in the office space 100. With this configuration, by placing the top plate 4 in the office space 100, writing work and computer work can be performed in the office space 100. This makes the booth device 1 easier to use.

In addition, in this embodiment, the lifting section 1B is equipped with a pair of telescopic legs 2 that are spaced apart in the width direction and can be extended or contracted in the height direction, and a support section (support structure 3, tabletop 4) that is supported by the pair of telescopic legs 2 and extends in the depth direction to support the shielding section. With this configuration, the shielding section 1A is supported by the support section that extends in the depth direction from the pair of telescopic legs 2, so that the shielding section A can be separated from the pair of telescopic legs 2, and the office space 100 formed by the shielding section 1A can be expanded.

In addition, in this embodiment, the support portion includes a top plate 4 arranged in the office space 100, and the shielding portion 1A is supported on the top plate 4. With this configuration, the pair of telescopic legs 2 support the top plate 4, and the shielding portion 1A is supported on the top plate 4, so that the support structure of the top plate 4 and the shielding portion 1A is shared, and the structure of the booth apparatus 1 is simplified.

In addition, in this embodiment, the tabletop 4 is equipped with a tilting tabletop 4B arranged at the front in the depth direction, and the end 74A on the front side of the depth direction of the roof panel 74 extends to directly above the tilting tabletop 4B, as shown in FIG. 11. This configuration provides a sense of enclosure to workers who write or work on a computer on the tilting tabletop 4B arranged at the front side of the depth direction of the tabletop 4. In addition, by extending the end 74A on the front side of the depth direction of the roof panel 74 to the front side of the depth direction of the tabletop 4, the center of gravity of the shielding section 1A can be moved to the front side in the depth direction, and the risk of the shielding section 1A collapsing to the back side in the depth direction can be avoided.

In this embodiment, the lifting unit 1B includes a drive unit 22 (see the drawing) that electrically lifts and lowers the lifting unit 1B. According to this configuration, the shielding unit 1A including the roof panel 74 that shields the upper side of the office space 100 in the height direction is electrically lifted and lowered, so that the booth apparatus 1 can be operated more safely than when the shielding unit 1A is manually lifted and lowered.

Although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. The shapes and combinations of the components shown in the above embodiment are merely examples, and various modifications can be made based on design requirements, etc., without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

For example, modified examples such as those shown in Figures 12 and 13 can be used. In the following description, the same or equivalent configurations as those in the above-described embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be simplified or omitted.

FIG. 12 is a left side view of the booth apparatus 1 according to one modified example.
The booth device 1 shown in FIG. 12 includes a shielding section 1A in which a back panel 73 and a roof panel 74 are integrated. The shielding section 1A shown in FIG. 12 does not include the above-mentioned side panels 71 and 72. Even in this configuration, the shielding section 1A includes a back panel 73 that shields the back side of the office space 100 in the depth direction, as well as a roof panel 74 that shields the upper side of the office space 100 in the height direction. Therefore, even if the shielding section 1A is not made very high, it is possible to give a sense of closure to the workers working in the office space 100 and increase the concentration level. By raising and lowering the shielding section 1A using the lifting section 1B, the shielding section 1A can be moved to a height that does not give a sense of oppression to other workers when the booth device 1 is not in use. Note that the shielding section 1A shown in FIG. 12 may be configured to include either one of the above-mentioned side panels 71 and 72. In this modified example, the support structure 3 and the top plate 4 also function as a support section that supports the shielding section 1A so that it can be raised and lowered.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the booth apparatus 1 according to one modified example.
The booth device 1 shown in FIG. 13 includes a shielding section 1A in which the side panels 71 and 72, the back panel 73, and the roof panel 74 are integrated. The shielding section 1A shown in FIG. 13 is attached to a bracket 90 included in the lifting section 1B. The lifting section 1B does not include the above-mentioned top plate 4, and supports a bracket 90 that is U-shaped in plan view with a pair of telescopic legs 2. The bracket 90 includes a fixing piece 91 that fixes the side panels 71 and 72, and a fixing piece 92 that fixes the back panel 73. In this modified example, the bracket 90 including the fixing piece 91 and the fixing piece 92 functions as a support part that supports the shielding section 1A so that it can be raised and lowered. Even with this configuration, it is possible to give a feeling of closure to the worker working in the work space 100 and increase the concentration level. By raising and lowering the shielding section 1A using the lifting section 1B, it is possible to move the shielding section 1A to a height that does not give a feeling of oppression to other workers when the booth device 1 is not in use. It should be noted that furniture and fixtures can be freely arranged in the office space 100. For example, desks with non-liftable tops may be arranged in the office space 100.

For example, the fixed top 4A may have a pair of second portions 42 arranged on both sides of the width of the tilting top 4B. In other words, the fixed top 4A may be formed in a U-shape in a plan view. This configuration increases convenience by allowing items to be placed on both sides of the width of the tilting top 4B.

1 Booth device 1A Shielding section 1B Lifting section 4 Top plate 4A Fixed top plate 4B Tilting top plate 7 Booth section 22 Drive section 71 Side panel (third panel section)
71A End 72 Side panel (third panel portion)
72A End 73 Back panel (first panel portion)
74 Roof panel (second panel part)
74A End 74B End 100 Office space

Claims (11)

A shielding unit including a first panel unit that shields a rear side of the office space in a depth direction and a second panel unit that shields an upper side of the office space in a height direction;
A lifting unit that lifts and lowers the shielding unit in a height direction;
A tabletop disposed in the office space ;
The tabletop includes a tiltable tabletop disposed on the front side in the depth direction,
A booth apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a front end of the second panel portion in the depth direction extends to directly above the tiltable top plate . A shielding unit including a first panel unit that shields a rear side of the office space in a depth direction and a second panel unit that shields an upper side of the office space in a height direction;
A lifting unit that lifts and lowers the shielding unit in a height direction,
The lifting unit is
A pair of telescopic legs that are spaced apart in the width direction and are extendable and retractable in the height direction;
a support portion supported by the pair of telescopic legs and extending in a depth direction to support the shielding portion,
The support portion includes a top plate disposed in the work space,
The shielding portion is supported on the top plate,
The tabletop includes a tiltable tabletop disposed on the front side in the depth direction,
A booth apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a front end of the second panel portion in the depth direction extends to directly above the tiltable top plate. 3. The booth apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the shielding portion further includes a third panel portion that shields at least one side in a width direction of the work space. The booth apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the third panel portion is provided in a pair on both sides in a width direction of the work space. 5. The booth apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein both widthwise ends of the second panel portion are connected to the third panel portions provided as a pair. A shielding section including a first panel section that shields the back side of the depth direction of the office space, a second panel section that shields the upper side of the height direction of the office space, and a pair of third panel sections that are connected to both ends of the second panel section in the width direction and shield both sides of the width direction of the office space;
A lifting unit that lifts and lowers the shielding unit in a height direction,
The lifting unit is
A pair of telescopic legs that are spaced apart in the width direction and are extendable and retractable in the height direction;
a support portion supported by the pair of telescopic legs and extending in a depth direction to support the shielding portion,
The support portion is
A tabletop arranged in the office space;
A first attachment member attached to both ends of the top plate in a width direction;
A second mounting member attached to an end portion of the top plate on a rear side in a depth direction,
The first panel portion is attached to the second mounting member,
The booth apparatus, wherein the third panel portion is attached to the first mounting member. The booth apparatus according to any one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that at least a portion of the end portion on the front side in the depth direction of the third panel portion is positioned further back in the depth direction than the end portion on the front side in the depth direction of the second panel portion . The booth apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7 , characterized in that the second panel portion is inclined so that the end portion on the front side in the depth direction is higher than the end portion on the rear side in the depth direction. 2. The booth apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the shielding portion is supported on the top plate. The tabletop includes a tiltable tabletop disposed on the front side in the depth direction,
7. The booth apparatus according to claim 6 , wherein a front end of the second panel portion in the depth direction extends to directly above the tiltable top plate. The booth device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the lifting unit is equipped with a drive unit that electrically performs the lifting operation.

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