JP7515651B1 - Desk work support system and desk work support method - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention makes it possible to perform tasks that require operating an input device associated with an electronic device while also ensuring an appropriate amount of exercise.
[Solution] The deskwork support system is a deskwork support system that supports the performance of work other than exercise, which requires the operation of an input device attached to an electronic device, and is equipped with a movable floor that can adjust the exercise load for the worker walking or running, a desk including a top plate on which an input device attached to an electronic device can be placed, and a height adjustment unit configured to adjust the height of the top plate, the desk height adjustment unit having an adjustment range for the height of the desk top plate that includes at least the range from waist height to chest height of a worker in a standing position on the movable floor, and after the height of the desk top plate is adjusted to a desired height suitable for operating the input device, the desk top plate is supported at the adjusted height, allowing the worker to operate the input device while walking or running.
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Description

The present invention relates to a deskwork support system and a deskwork support method.

A lot of desk work (office work) and a lack of exercise can lead to health problems caused by lack of exercise. In order to promote health and achieve well-being, it is necessary to habitually perform an appropriate amount of exercise. In recent years, desk work often includes work that involves operating input devices such as keyboards and mice that are attached to electronic devices such as personal computers. As a result, there is a tendency for people to spend longer hours working in a sitting position.
In addition, imbalances in posture during work can lead to health problems. For example, when performing desk work in a sitting position using a chair or balance ball, or when performing work in a standing position, the longer one maintains each posture, the greater the impact on health caused by imbalances in posture during work.
Meanwhile, there is known a technology relating to a fitness device for a remote conference (for example, see Patent Document 1). The fitness device for a remote conference in Patent Document 1 includes a display unit that displays first information related to the remote conference, and fitness equipment that can be used by users participating in the remote conference.

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However, Patent Document 1 does not disclose any work that involves manually operating an input device attached to an electronic device. Even with reference to Patent Document 1, it was sometimes difficult to balance work that involves operating an input device attached to an electronic device with exercise.

The problem that this invention aims to solve is to provide a deskwork support system and a deskwork support method that enable a person to perform tasks that involve operating an input device associated with an electronic device while also ensuring an appropriate amount of exercise.

(1) A deskwork support system according to one aspect of the present invention is a deskwork support system that supports the performance of work other than exercise, which requires the operation of an input device associated with an electronic device, and includes a movable floor capable of adjusting the exercise load for the worker walking or running, a desk including a top plate on which an input device associated with an electronic device can be placed, and a height adjustment unit configured to adjust the height of the top plate, and the desk height adjustment unit adjusts the height of the desk top plate to include at least the range from waist height to chest height of a worker in a standing position on the movable floor, and after the height of the desk top plate is adjusted to a desired height suitable for operating the input device, the desk top plate is supported at the adjusted height, thereby enabling the worker to operate the input device while walking or running.

(2) In the deskwork support system of one embodiment described above, the electronic device includes, within a housing, a part or all of the input device, a display unit that displays information, and a camera that can capture an image in the direction in which the display unit is pointed, the desk top has a depth that allows the electronic device to be positioned, and the electronic device is positioned within the depth range of the desk top so that the electronic device is oriented so that the camera can capture an image of the face of the worker during exercise.

(3) In the deskwork support system of the above embodiment, the electronic device includes a camera capable of capturing an image in the direction in which the display unit is pointed, the first tabletop of the desk has a depth in which an input device associated with the electronic device can be placed, and the second tabletop of the desk has a depth in which the electronic device can be placed in a direction in which the camera can capture an image of the face of the worker during the exercise.

(4) In the deskwork support system of the above embodiment, a part or all of the area of the room in which the movable floor is arranged is formed with a double floor separated by floor panels, a stand is provided on the floor slab of the area in which the double floor is formed that does not have the floor panel, the movable floor is placed on the stand that is placed on the floor slab of the area in which the double floor is formed, and the height of the upper surface of the stand is lower than the floor surface of the floor panel.

(5) In the deskwork support system of the above embodiment, the height of the top surface of the stand is set higher on the side in the direction of travel of the movable floor and lower on the side opposite the direction of travel of the movable floor.

(6) A deskwork support method according to one aspect of the present invention is a deskwork support method that supports the performance of work other than exercise, which requires the operation of an input device associated with an electronic device, by using a movable floor capable of adjusting the exercise load for the walking or running of a worker, a desk including a top plate on which an input device associated with an electronic device can be placed, and a height adjustment unit configured to adjust the height of the top plate. In the deskwork support method, the adjustment range of the height of the desk top plate includes at least the range from waist height to chest height of a worker in a standing position on the movable floor, and after the height of the desk top plate is adjusted to a desired height suitable for the operation of the input device, the desk top plate is supported at the adjusted height, thereby enabling the operation of the input device while the worker is walking or running.

The present invention provides a deskwork support system and a deskwork support method that enable users to perform tasks that involve operating an input device associated with an electronic device while also ensuring an appropriate amount of exercise.

1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a deskwork support system according to an embodiment. 1 is a configuration diagram of a deskwork support system according to a first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a configuration diagram of a deskwork support system according to a second embodiment. FIG. 13 is a configuration diagram of a desk work support system according to a third embodiment. FIG. 13 is a configuration diagram of a deskwork support system according to a fourth embodiment.

The deskwork support system and deskwork support method of the embodiment will be described with reference to the figures.

First, an overview of the deskwork support system according to the embodiment will be described.
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a deskwork support system 1 according to an embodiment.

The deskwork support system 1 supports the performance of tasks that require the operation of an input device associated with an electronic device. The electronic device of the embodiment may include a personal computer, a smartphone, etc. The input device associated with the electronic device may include a keyboard, a mouse, etc. The input device may be built into the electronic device or may be configured separately.

This deskwork support system 1 includes, for example, a movable floor 2 and a desk 3.

The movable floor 2 is an example of exercise equipment used for walking or running indoors. The movable floor 2 is sometimes called a treadmill, walking machine, running machine, etc. The movable floor 2 is configured to be able to adjust the exercise load for the worker's walking or running.

For example, the movable floor 2 includes a frame 21 arranged substantially along the floor surface, a movable belt 22, a pair of rollers (not shown), and an electric motor (not shown).

The frame 21 of the movable floor 2 also serves as the housing of the movable floor 2 and supports each part of the movable floor 2. For example, the frame 21 (movable floor 2) is arranged along the floor surface.

The movable belt 22 of the movable floor 2 is supported by a pair of rollers or the like provided at the front and rear of the frame 21 of the movable floor 2, and rolls with the rotation of the pair of rollers. For example, the shaft of one of the pair of rollers is connected to the shaft of an electric motor (not shown), and the movable belt 22 of the movable floor 2 can be rolled at a desired speed by driving the electric motor. The speed at which the movable belt 22 of the movable floor 2 rolls can be adjusted by adjusting the speed of this electric motor.
The configuration for rolling the movable belt 22 of the movable floor 2 is not limited to the above, and may be another known configuration.

The desk 3 includes, for example, a top plate 31 and legs 33 .
The top plate 31 of the desk 3 has a desk surface 31F large enough to accommodate, for example, the electronic device 4 or an input device 41 associated with the electronic device 4, and has sufficient strength to accommodate the electronic device 4 or the input device 41 thereon. The desk surface 31F has an area large enough to accommodate devices necessary for work, such as a personal computer, a smartphone, and a display.

The legs 33 of the desk 3 support the top board 31 from below. The legs 33 may include a height adjustment unit 34 configured to adjust the height of the top board 31, or the legs 33 and the height adjustment unit 34 may be configured separately. For example, when the legs 33 include the height adjustment unit 34, the legs 33 configured in two or three stages may have a retractable sliding structure that can be adjusted to a desired length, and the height adjustment unit 34 may be configured to maintain that length.
The power used to adjust the height by the height adjustment unit 34 may be either manual or electric, and any type is acceptable. It is preferable that the height of the desk 3 can be easily and safely adjusted.

The height adjustment unit 34 of the desk 3 is preferably configured to adjust the height of the top plate 31 of the desk 3 so that the adjustment range of the height of the top plate 31 of the desk 3 includes at least the range from waist height to chest height of a worker in a standing position on the movable floor 2.
The height adjustment unit 34 of the desk 3 supports the top plate 31 of the desk 3 at the adjusted height after the height of the top plate 31 of the desk 3 is adjusted to the desired height suitable for operating the input device 41, thereby enabling the worker to operate the input device 41 while walking or running.
The electronic device 4 may be brought by the worker and used by the worker, or may be installed in advance. The worker may use earphones, a microphone, etc. as an audio interface for the electronic device 4 as necessary.

Incidentally, in the case of typical offices in relatively large buildings, the office areas are often constructed with double floors to reduce the burden of maintaining and managing the building and facilities. Each of the embodiments shown below can be applied to offices (areas) constructed with double floors.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of the deskwork support system 1 of the first embodiment.
The movable floor 2 is disposed on a floor (floor panel). When disposed in this manner, it is advantageous that the movable floor 2 can be easily disposed at any position. If necessary, the strength of the floor panel may be reinforced.

The frame 21 of the movable floor 2 has a predetermined thickness. A movable belt 22, a pair of rollers, an electric motor (not shown), etc. are arranged within the cross section of the frame 21. Therefore, a worker standing on the movable floor 2 stands at a position higher by the thickness of the movable floor 2 than when standing on the floor (floor panel).

The desk 3 is placed on the floor (floor panel).
In the present embodiment, the height of the tabletop 31 of the desk 3 and the height of the worker's hands may not match due to differences in height among workers and the fact that the worker stands at a higher position by the thickness of the movable floor 2. Therefore, it is necessary to match the height of the tabletop 31 of the desk 3 with the height of the worker's hands. In this case, the height of the tabletop 31 of the desk 3 is adjusted using the height adjustment unit 34.

The desk 3 is in a state where the height of the top board 31 is adjusted by the height adjustment part 34.
The height of the tabletop 31 can be determined according to the preference of the worker. For example, if the height of the tabletop 31 is set to about the height of the elbows or waist of the worker standing on the movable floor 2, the input device 41 such as a keyboard can be operated without lifting the elbows.

In addition, in the case of a meeting where conversation is the main focus or listening to a web seminar, the frequency of operation of the input device 41 tends to be low. In such a case, even if the height of the tabletop 31 is set high, it can be considered that there is little effect on the operation of the input device 41. For example, if the height of the tabletop 31 is set to about the height of the face of a worker standing on the movable floor 2, it becomes possible to place the display unit and camera of the information device in front of the face.
To realize the above-described usage of the desk 3, it is preferable that the height adjustment unit 34 is provided with an adjustment range so that the height of the tabletop 31 can be adjusted from waist height to chest height of the worker.

To give an example of more specific values, assuming that the thickness of the frame 21 of the movable floor 2 is approximately 20 cm and taking into consideration the variations in height and build of workers, it is advisable to provide an adjustment range for the height of the tabletop 31 by the height adjustment unit 34 so that the height of the tabletop 31 can be adjusted within a range from approximately 80 cm to approximately 170 cm.

By configuring the desk 3 and the movable floor 2 separately, the degree of freedom of the relative positional relationship between the desk 3 and the movable floor 2 can be increased. For example, by making the spacing between the legs 33 of the desk 3 wider than the width of the frame 21 of the movable floor 2, the legs 33 of the desk 3 can be positioned to straddle the frame 21 of the movable floor 2. This allows the top plate 31 of the desk 3 to be positioned to cover part of the movable floor 2.

The operating unit (not shown) of the movable floor 2 may be disposed on a post (not shown) connected to the frame 21, or may be configured separately from the frame 21. In the latter case, the operating unit of the movable floor 2 may be disposed on the top plate 31 of the desk 3, or attached to the legs 33.

According to the above embodiment, the deskwork support system 1 supports the performance of a task other than exercise, which requires the operation of an input device 41 associated with an electronic device 4. The movable floor 2 of the deskwork support system 1 is formed so as to be able to adjust the exercise load for the worker's walking or running.
The desk 3 of the desk work support system 1 includes a top plate 31 on which an input device 41 associated with the electronic device 4 can be placed, and a height adjustment unit 34 configured to adjust the height of the top plate 31.

The height adjustment unit 34 of the desk 3 is configured so that the adjustment range of the height of the tabletop 31 of the desk 3 includes at least the range from waist height to chest height of a worker in a standing position on the movable floor 2. After the height of the tabletop 31 of the desk 3 is adjusted to a desired height suitable for operating the input device 41, the tabletop 31 of the desk 3 is supported at the adjusted height, thereby enabling the worker to operate the input device 41 while walking or running.

The electronic device 4 is a personal computer that includes within its housing a part or all of the input device 41, a display unit that displays information, and a camera that can capture an image in the direction in which the display unit is pointed.
The top plate 31 of the desk 3 has a depth that allows the electronic device 4 to be placed thereon.
As shown in FIG. 2, the electronic device 4 is preferably placed within the depth range of the top plate 31 of the desk 3 so that the electronic device 4 is oriented in such a way that the built-in camera can capture an image of the face of the worker during exercise.

Second Embodiment
The deskwork support system 1 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 3. Fig. 3 is a configuration diagram of the deskwork support system 1 of the second embodiment.
As described above, a double floor is formed by dividing a part or the entire area of the room in which the movable floor 2 is arranged by floor panels. The platform 5 is provided in the area in which the double floor is formed where there are no floor panels, or on the floor slab at a position corresponding to the opening of the floor panel. The movable floor 2 is placed on the platform 5 that is placed on the floor slab. The height of the upper surface of the platform 5 in this embodiment is set lower than the floor surface of the floor panel.

For example, when the movable floor 2 is arranged as shown in FIG. 3, the platform 5 may be secured to the floor slab with an anchor or the like so as not to move on the floor slab.
Incidentally, a shock-absorbing elastic body may be provided on a part or the whole of the upper surface of the base 5, and the movable floor 2 may be placed on the elastic body. This reduces the magnitude of vibrations that occur on the movable floor 2 when walking and are transmitted to the base 5 and the floor slab.

According to the deskwork support system 1 of this embodiment, the height of the movable floor 2 can be made lower than that of the first embodiment described above.

(Modification of the second embodiment)
When the height of the movable floor 2 is set lower than the floor surface of the floor panel and the opening of the floor panel is closed with the floor panel, the floor surface closed with the floor panel becomes flat. This prevents the movable floor 2 from becoming an obstacle when the movable floor 2 is not in use, and allows this area to be used for other purposes.

Third Embodiment
The deskwork support system 1 of the third embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 4. Fig. 4 is a configuration diagram of the deskwork support system 1 of the third embodiment.
The movable floor 2 is disposed on a platform, as in the second embodiment. However, the platform 5A can be set to different heights at the front and rear in the walking direction of the worker. This is what makes it different from the platform 5 in the second embodiment.
For example, if the height of the upper surface of the platform 5A is set higher on the moving direction side of the movable floor 2 and lower on the opposite side to the moving direction of the movable floor 2, an uphill slope will be simulated.

(Modification of the third embodiment)
The height of the upper surface of the pedestal 5A may be adjustable. The structure for adjusting the height of the pedestal 5A may be either manual or electric, and any method is acceptable. For example, the mechanism for adjusting the height may be a structure similar to a table lift (lifting platform), or a structure for adjusting the height depending on the presence or absence of a pillow member for adjusting the height. Since the worker exercises on the movable floor 2 placed on the pedestal 5A, it is preferable to configure the height adjustment mechanism of the pedestal 5A to ensure reliability.
Such height adjustment may be effected, for example, by fixing the height of the front side and making the height of the rear side adjustable.

When adjusting by lowering the height of the rear side, the inclination of the simulated slope will be similar compared to adjusting by raising the height of the front side. However, the higher the height of the front side of the movable floor 2, the greater the adjustment range of the height of the table top 31 of the desk 3 will need to be. From this perspective, it may be acceptable to adjust by lowering the height of the rear side.

Fourth Embodiment
The deskwork support system 1 of the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 5. Fig. 5 is a configuration diagram of the deskwork support system 1 of the fourth embodiment.
The movable floor 2 can be arranged in any of the arrangement methods shown in the first to third embodiments. The desk 3 of this embodiment has a different number of tabletops from the above-mentioned desk 3. For example, this desk 3 has two tabletops arranged in two stages.

The first tabletop 31A has a depth that allows the input device 42 associated with the electronic device 4 to be placed, and is placed at the same height as the tabletop 31 described above. The second tabletop 32A is the same size as the tabletop 31 described above, and has a depth that allows the electronic device 4 to be placed. The second tabletop 32A has a depth that allows the electronic device 4 to be placed in a direction that allows the camera to capture an image of the worker's face while exercising. The second tabletop 32A is placed at a higher position than the first tabletop 31A and the tabletop 31 described above. In this embodiment, the worker can work by referring to the display unit of the electronic device 4 while operating the input device 42. When the worker participates in a remote conference, an image showing the face from the front can be delivered.

In this way, the deskwork support system 1 of this embodiment is a deskwork support system 1 that supports the performance of work other than exercise, which requires the operation of an input device associated with an electronic device, and includes a movable floor 2 that can adjust the exercise load for the worker walking or running, a top plate 31 on which an input device 41 associated with an electronic device 4 can be placed, and a desk 3 including a height adjustment unit 34 configured to adjust the height of the top plate 31. The height adjustment unit 34 of the desk 3 includes in its adjustment range of the height of the top plate of the desk 3 at least the range from waist height to chest height of a worker in a standing position on the movable floor 2, and after the height of the top plate 31 of the desk 3 is adjusted to a desired height suitable for the operation of the input device, the top plate 31 of the desk 3 is supported at the adjusted height, thereby enabling the worker to operate the input device 41 while walking or running.

Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the above. For example, the methods exemplified in each embodiment and its modified examples may be combined in a combination other than the exemplified combination. In addition, the embodiment of the present invention may be a modification of the above embodiment as follows.
For example, the output magnitude and type of the lighting fixtures exemplified here are merely examples and may be changed as appropriate.

The electronic device in this embodiment is used, for example, when registering information whose main purpose is work other than exercising and getting fit. Information whose main purpose is exercising and getting fit includes information for controlling a movable floor, which will be described later, but the electronic device does not need to handle such information. The deskwork support system supports exercise without affecting the performance of the main work. This makes it possible to perform work that requires the operation of the input device while walking or running to increase the amount of exercise. In addition, exercising increases blood flow throughout the body. This is expected to have the effect of increasing alertness and productivity.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 Desk work support system 2 Movable floor 3 Desk 31 Top plate 31A First top plate 32A Second top plate 33 Legs 34 Height adjustment unit 4 Electronic devices 41, 42 Input devices 5, 5A Stand

Claims (8)

A deskwork support system that supports the performance of a task other than exercise that requires the operation of an input device associated with an electronic device,
a movable floor device including a movable floor capable of adjusting the exercise load for walking or running of a worker, a drive unit for driving the movable floor, and a frame for accommodating the movable floor and the drive unit;
A desk including a top plate on which an input device associated with an electronic device can be placed, a height adjustment unit configured to adjust the height of the top plate, and legs supporting the top plate;
an operation unit that receives an operation input for controlling the operation of the movable floor device;
Equipped with
The desk height adjustment unit is
The height of the tabletop of the desk can be adjusted within a range from waist height to chest height of a worker standing on the movable floor,
After the height of the desk top is adjusted to a desired height suitable for operation of the input device, the desk top is supported at the adjusted height, thereby enabling the operator to operate the input device while walking or running;
A part or the whole area of the room in which the movable floor device is arranged is formed with a double floor partitioned by floor panels constituting the floor of the room,
The legs of the desk and the frame of the movable floor device are configured separately,
The legs of the desk are placed on a floor surface formed by the floor panels,
The movable floor device is disposed on the floor surface, or in an area where the floor panel is not present, or in a position corresponding to an opening in the floor panel ,
The operation unit is disposed on the leg of the desk.
Desk work support system. the electronic device includes, in a housing, a part or all of the input device, a display unit that displays information, and a camera that can capture an image in a direction in which the display unit is pointed;
the desk top has a depth that allows the electronic device to be placed thereon,
The deskwork support system according to claim 1 , wherein the electronic device is disposed within a depth range of the desk top so that the electronic device is oriented in such a way that the camera can capture an image of the face of the worker during exercise. the electronic device includes a camera capable of capturing an image in a direction in which the display unit is pointed;
the first tabletop of the desk has a depth capable of arranging an input device associated with the electronic device;
The deskwork support system according to claim 1 , wherein the second tabletop of the desk has a depth that allows the electronic device to be placed in a direction that allows the camera to capture an image of the face of the worker during exercise. A frame is provided on a floor slab in an area where the double floor is formed and where the floor panel is not present,
The movable floor device is disposed on a platform that is disposed on a floor slab in an area where the double floor is formed,
The desk work support system according to claim 1 , wherein a height of an upper surface of the stand is lower than a floor surface of the floor panel. The desk work support system according to claim 4 , wherein the height of the upper surface of the platform is set higher on a side in the moving direction of the movable floor and lower on a side opposite to the moving direction of the movable floor. Work other than exercise that requires the operation of input devices attached to electronic devices is
a movable floor device including a movable floor capable of adjusting the exercise load for walking or running of a worker, a drive unit for driving the movable floor, and a frame for accommodating the movable floor and the drive unit;
A desk including a top plate on which an input device associated with an electronic device can be placed and a height adjustment unit configured to adjust the height of the top plate;
an operation unit that receives an operation input for controlling the operation of the movable floor device;
A deskwork support method for supporting a user to perform deskwork using a computer, comprising:
The range of adjustment of the height of the tabletop of the desk includes at least a range from waist height to chest height of a worker in a standing position on the movable floor,
After the height of the desk top is adjusted to a desired height suitable for operation of the input device, the desk top is supported at the adjusted height, thereby enabling the operator to operate the input device while walking or running;
A part or the whole area of the room in which the movable floor device is arranged is formed with a double floor partitioned by floor panels constituting the floor of the room,
The legs of the desk and the frame of the movable floor device are configured separately,
The legs of the desk are placed on a floor surface formed by the floor panels,
The movable floor device is disposed on the floor surface or in an area where the floor panel is not present or in a position corresponding to an opening in the floor panel;
The operation unit is disposed on the leg of the desk.
How to support desk work. A rack is disposed in an area where the double floor is formed where the floor panel is not present, or in a position corresponding to an opening of the floor panel,
The movable floor is disposed above the platform.
The deskwork support method according to claim 6. When the desk is used for work while the worker is walking or running, a support part for supporting the frame of the movable floor is provided between the frame of the movable floor and the platform behind the worker who is walking or running, and the angle of the running surface of the movable floor can be adjusted by adjusting the height of the support part,
The deskwork support method according to claim 7, wherein the movable floor is used as an uphill slope by lowering a height at which the support parts support the frame of the movable floor compared to when the running surface is used horizontally.

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