JPH02195909A - Furniture - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To obtain a furniture having visual gracefulness, practicability, and multiple-purpose functions for eating and drinking and gaming by providing a top plate with the curved shape of a grand piano in a plane view, an article storage section provided below the top plate, and a support member provided downward from the inside of the top plate. CONSTITUTION:A furniture is constituted of a top plate 10 and an article storage section 20 provided below it, and it has a grand piano-like shape as a whole. The rear section of the article storage section 20 constitutes a counter section A for eating and drinking and gaming together with the top plate 10, and the front section of the article storage section 20 constitutes a service section B for operating audio apparatuses and musical instruments. The top plate 10 of the counter section A is formed with a single thick plate and has the curved large roof shape of the grand piano in a plane view. A side wall 23a is extended downward along the curved shape from the position at the somewhat rear of the curved section end of the top plate 10 with a bulged section left on the top plate 10. This side wall 23a functions as a support member supporting the top plate.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to furniture that can be used for bar counters, dining tables, play tables, and the like.

[Conventional technology] Conventionally, as furniture with multiple functions,
9428 and Utility Model Publication No. 48-85115 are known.

All of these are storage furniture or desks that incorporate musical instruments such as organs.

However, these storage furniture and desks simply incorporated Hoiwa musical instruments, and did not have both visual elegance and practicality. In addition, with the diversification of consumer needs in recent years, there has been a desire for furniture that combines visual elegance and practicality, as well as multi-functionality that allows for eating, drinking, and playing. It was not sufficient to meet the needs.

[Problem B to be Solved by the Invention] The purpose of the present invention is to provide furniture that is both visually elegant and practical, and has even more diverse and complex functions that allow for eating, drinking, and playing. .

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the first characteristic configuration of the present invention is to provide a top plate having the shape of a curved part of a grand piano in plan view, and a top plate below the top plate. The present invention includes an article storage section provided on the side, and a support member provided downward from the inside of the top plate.

Preferably, the second feature of the present invention is that the article storage section is provided with an audio device.

Furthermore, desirably, a third feature of the present invention is that a keyboard instrument is provided in the article storage section.

[Operations and Effects] According to the above characteristic configuration, since the support member is provided downward from the inside of the top plate shaped like a curved part of a grand piano, the overall shape is like that of a grand piano. Therefore, when using it, you can enjoy the musical and graceful image of a grand piano. In addition, it is fully equipped with the functions of a counter for eating, drinking, and playing games, and the article storage section can also be used as everyday storage furniture, which can provide a sense of surprise to those who use it.

In addition, if an audio device is installed in the article storage section, the speaker vibration of the audio device will be transmitted to the article storage section shaped like the curved part of a grand piano, and the grand piano will be able to respond to a wide range of sounds from bass to treble. Demonstrates a rich resonance effect unique to

On the other hand, the vibration of the speaker is simultaneously transmitted to the top plate,
Demonstrates excellent resonance effect. Therefore, the music emitted from the speakers of the audio equipment directly reaches the ears of the people gathered around the top plate, and the halo of the top plate and the storage area
Since it can also be experienced as sound, it becomes possible to enjoy eating, drinking, and playing games with excellent acoustic effects. Furthermore, if a keyboard instrument is installed, the same acoustic effect can be obtained by playing, so while listening to a live performance with a warm feeling,
It becomes possible to enjoy eating, drinking and playing games comfortably.

(Embodiments) Next, embodiments of the present invention are shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 [21].

The furniture of the present invention consists of a top plate (10) and an article storage section (20) provided below the top plate, and has a grand piano-like shape as a whole. The rear part of the three-item storage section (20) constitutes a part of the counter (A) for eating, drinking, and playing together with the top plate (lIl), and the front part of the three-item storage section (20) constitutes the counter part (A) for eating, drinking, and playing.
It! It constitutes a service department (B) that operates equipment and real stories.

The top plate (10) of the counter part (A) is composed of a single plate with a thickness of about 20 mm to 50 mm, and has the shape of a large curved roof of a grand piano when viewed from above.

A side wall (23a) extends downward from a position slightly deeper than the curved end of the top plate (10), leaving an overhang on the top plate (10) and following the curved shape. ing. This side wall (23a) functions as a support member that supports the top plate. A similarly curved footrest (24) is provided at the lower part of the side wall (23a). With this configuration, the counter part (A) has basic functions as a food and drink counter and a game table.

Around the upper part of the side wall (23a) of the counter part (A),
A decorative portion (with approximately the same outline as the top plate (10) in plan view)
23ti) is fixed. The top plate (1o) is pivoted to the left straight part (decoration part <23d in IOcl) so as to be openable and closable, and has a middle plate (23c) inside the side wall (23a).
A third storage portion (23e) is formed in an internal space surrounded by the middle plate (23c) and the side wall (23a).

With this configuration, a large volume within the side wall <23a) can be utilized as a storage space.

The service part (B) is composed of a partition & (27) connected to the counter part (A), a lil I plate (26), and a key part (29), and is generally located on the keyboard part side of the grand piano. It has the shape of There are holes (27a) at the lower left and right sides of the partition plate (27) that penetrate to a part of the counter (A).
A speaker box (34) containing a built-in speaker (30) as a sound IF device is fixed with the diaphragm facing the counter part (A) side. Furthermore, a first storage section (27b) for storing a CD player (31) with a built-in amplifier, which is an audio device, and a monitor television (33) is provided at the upper center of the partition plate (27). . Top plate, (], ON,: 1.t, top W (1
0>)? -h space part (B) fll'lfQ Since the linear lid (28) is pivoted in a state where it can be opened and closed, the sound I
PI! It is configured so that the external appearance is not impaired by closing the a-container (31) except when it is being operated. In the center of the first board section (29), there are m-board instruments (32) such as electronic pianos.
) is stored, and a lid part (292
L) is provided.

@! i! (23a) and the partition plate (27) form a resonance box (21) by surrounding the space. The lower part of this resonance box (21) is closed by a bottom plate (23b), so that the resonance box (21) is not adversely affected by the sound absorption effect of a car vent or the like.

When the audio device (31) plays music, the speaker (30) is driven to vibrate. Since the speaker box (34) containing this speaker (30) is firmly fixed to the partition plate (27), this vibration is efficiently transmitted to the top plate (10) and the resonance box (21). This resonance box (21) has a side wall (2) shaped like a curved part of the grand piano that extends downward from the top plate (10).
3&) and the partition plate (27), it exhibits a rich resonance effect unique to grand pianos. That is, the vertical distance between the side wall (23a) and the partition plate (27) surface is different for each part, and due to the difference in these vertical distances, different natural frequencies are widely distributed for each part in the resonance box (21). are doing. As a result, the vibrations emitted from the speaker (30) resonate sufficiently in the resonance box (21) from bass to treble, and the top plate (lO
) It is experienced as a resonant sound by those eating and drinking in the vicinity. Also,
The top plate (10) is made of a thick single plate, and is shaped like the large roof of a grand piano with a wide area, so it exhibits an excellent effect as an acoustic board, and the top plate (
10) People gathered around can experience the vibrations emitted from the speaker (30) from the top plate (lO).0 For example, when playing jazz music, low tones such as the sound of the bass and the impact of the bass drum are heard. You can experience the vibrations intensely. Therefore, the music emitted from the speaker (30) directly reaches the ears of those gathered around the top plate (10), and is also experienced as a resonance sound from the top plate (10) and the 'S box (2+). This makes it possible to eat, drink, and play games in a very comfortable manner with excellent acoustics. keyboard instruments (
32), a similar acoustic effect can be obtained when a performance is performed, so that the user can comfortably enjoy eating, drinking, and playing games while listening to the realistic live performance. In this way, the sidewall (
A third storage section (23a) is provided in all the internal spaces surrounded by the third storage section (23a).
e), and this internal space is made into a resonance box (21
).

Note that if a sound absorber such as a carpet is not present on the floor surface, the bottom plate (23b) may not be provided at the lower part of the side wall (23a), and the floor surface functions as the bottom plate (23b). In addition, although the top plate (10) is not fixed to the It%iM (21), due to the weight of the top plate (lO), the resonance box (21)
Since it is pressed against the surface, it is possible to sufficiently transmit vibrations.

A hot plate (29b) for heating coffee, etc. is provided on the top surface of the keyboard section (29) of the service section (B), and a hot plate (29b) for heating coffee, etc. is provided on the top surface of the keyboard section (29), and the above-mentioned first storage section (27b ) is provided with a second storage section (27c) for storing glasses and the like. In addition, a refrigerator (29c) for storing food and drinks is provided below the keyboard part (29), and drawers 29d) for storing small items are provided on both sleeves of the keyboard part (29). It is provided. Since these items are provided in the service department (B), those located on the service department (B) side can efficiently serve the people gathered at the counter part (A). In addition, a wine cooler (10a) is installed in the center of the top plate (10).
, so that those who gather at the counter part (A) can have their alcoholic beverages cooled in front of them.

In this way, the furniture of this example can be used as a counter for eating and drinking! Although it is used as a single unit on a daily basis, it has the shape of a grand piano, so when you use it, you can enjoy the musical and graceful image of a grand piano. In particular, the side wall that supports the top plate (10) (
23a) extends downward from the bottom surface of the top plate (lO) to near the floor surface, so there is no corner where your foot might hit the foot of the counter, and moreover, the top plate (]0)
The peripheral part of the side ! protrudes more toward the outer periphery than the side wall (23a), so the side! Make <23a) less noticeable. That is, a person looking at the entire counter part (A) does not notice the existence of the lower part of the side wall (23a), which is not provided in a normal grand piano. Therefore, even though it has sufficient counter functions, it does not visually detract from the elegance of a grand piano. In addition, while having a shape that does not give off everyday odors, a part of the internal space surrounded by the side wall (23a), which occupies a large volume, is effectively used as the third storage part (23e), making it suitable for everyday use. Since it can also be used as storage furniture, it can provide a sense of surprise to the person using it.

[Another example] Next, another example will be described.

(1) The speaker (30) is mounted on the side wall (23a) of the resonance box.
According to such a configuration, the space inside the resonance box (21) itself can be effectively used as a part of the speaker box, and a more effective resonance effect can be obtained. Can be done.

In this case, a duct can be provided on the side wall (23a) to create a bass reflex type speaker, or a backroad phone type speaker can be created by utilizing the space inside the resonance box (21).

(2) The side wall (23a) does not need to extend from the bottom surface of the top plate (lO), and if a member for transmitting vibrations is provided between the side wall (23a) and the top plate (10), Even if they are spaced apart, the resonance effect of the top plate (10) can be sufficiently obtained.

(3) The audio equipment may be provided with not only a speaker but also a vibrating element that transmits bass vibrations at the same position as the speaker. In particular, the footrest may be provided with a vibrating element that extends to the part (24). In some cases, you can feel the vibrations unique to powerful bass sounds from under your feet.

(4) A hole is made through the partition plate (27) at a position corresponding to the refrigerator, so that the refrigerator can be moved to the part (B) side of the counter to ensure space for the feet when playing a keyboard instrument (32). Alternatively, the speaker (30) may be provided in another position and the refrigerator (29c) may be moved to the side.Also, the refrigerator (29c) may be used to cool the wine cooler (10λ). A refrigerant may be used.

(5) The whole furniture, part of the counter (^) and the service department (
B) If it can be freely divided into 2 parts, it will be convenient for transportation. Also, if you attach casters for movement to the bottom of either side, you can move the counter part (A) and the service part (B).
) and can be used separately. According to this configuration, the service section (B) can be accessed without opening the top plate (10).
Items can be taken in and out of the third storage section <23e) from the side.

Note that although reference numerals are written in the claims section for convenient comparison with the drawings, the present invention is not limited to the structure of the attached drawings by the annotation marks.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway rear view of the furniture, and FIG. 3 is a partially cutaway bottom view of the furniture. (10) Top plate, (20)・Goods storage section, (23
a) Support member.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A top plate (10) having the shape of a curved part of a grand piano in plan view, an article storage section (20) provided under the top plate (10), and the top plate (10), Furniture comprising a support member (23a) provided downward from the inside of the board (10). 2. Audio equipment (30), (3
The furniture according to claim 1, further comprising: 1). 3. The furniture according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the article storage section (20) is provided with a keyboard instrument (32).