JP2001354192A - Floating body facility - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a resting facility (a floating body facility) capable of easily being installed in a park or other spaces without causing any load on the environment, and providing a fine amenity to users. SOLUTION: This resting facility 1 comprises a floating body 3, generally circular in a plan view, floating on a water area 2, and a rotating mechanism 6 fixed on a ground G side surrounding the floating body 3 and rotating the floating body 3 about a specified vertical shaft while regulating the horizontal displacement of the floating body 3. An upper surface 3c of the floating body 3 is used as a resting place R, and the inside of the floating body 3 is used as an underwater restaurant 7. On an outer peripheral surface 3a of the floating body 3, windows 8, 8, etc., for enjoying an underwater view from the underwater restaurant 7 are provided.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to entertainment facilities, eating and drinking facilities, etc., installed in parks and other spaces.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Such a facility is used in a park or the like.
It is generally installed in a fixed form on the ground.

[0003]

However, the construction of such a facility in a park or the like involves cutting down trees and cultivating land, and particularly, large-scale facilities and various functions are added. Since the construction work of such a facility requires a long period of time, there was a problem in the preservation and protection of the natural environment when installing the facility. In addition, if the facility is a temporary structure with a limited installation period, it is necessary to facilitate the withdrawal work and the restoration of the natural environment after the withdrawal.

[0004] The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and when installed outdoors, can be easily installed without imposing a load on the natural environment, and is provided with excellent amenities for users. It is an object to provide a facility capable of providing the information.

[0005]

Means for Solving the Problems To solve the above problems, the present invention employs the following means. That is,
The invention according to claim 1 is a floating body having a substantially circular shape in plan view floating on a water surface, and fixed to a ground side surrounding the water surface, and the floating body is fixed to a predetermined position while restricting horizontal displacement of the floating body. And a rotating mechanism for rotating around a vertical axis.

[0006] Because of such a configuration, a facility can be set up without accompanying land development, tree cutting and the like. In this case, the view from the facility can be constantly changed by rotating the floating body.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the floating body facility according to the first aspect, wherein the inside of the floating body is formed in a hollow, and a window on the outer peripheral surface of the floating body for viewing the water from inside the floating body. Is provided.

[0008] With such a configuration, it is possible to realize a rotating underwater view from inside the floating body.

The invention described in claim 3 is the first or second invention.
In the floating body facility according to the above, an opening for communicating between the inside of the floating body and the outside is provided on the upper surface of the floating body, and a top light is formed on a roof provided to cover the opening. It is characterized by having.

[0010] With this configuration, sunlight can be taken into the interior of the floating body to provide a space with a sense of openness.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the floating body facility according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the ground below the water surface pivots about a central portion when the floating body is viewed in plan. It is characterized in that a rotatable shaft for supporting it is provided.

[0012] Due to such a configuration, the floating body can be favorably rotatably supported.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the floating body facility according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the rotating mechanism comprises:
A disk-shaped power transmission body disposed horizontally, and a drive unit that drives the power transmission body to rotate around its central axis, and the power transmission body is provided on an outer peripheral surface of the floating body. A guide portion is provided for guiding and transmitting the rotational force of the power transmission body to the floating body side in contact with the outer peripheral surface of the power transmission body.

With such a configuration, the floating body can be easily rotated by a simple mechanism.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the floating body facility according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the rotating mechanism comprises:
The floating body is configured to have a secondary conductor functioning as a linear motor together with a stator provided on the outer peripheral surface of the floating body, and the floating body is rotated by a thrust acting between the secondary conductor and the stator. It is characterized by:

With such a configuration, the floating body can be easily rotated by a simple mechanism, and the starting and stopping thereof can be easily controlled.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided the floating body facility according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein the rotation of the floating body is positioned symmetrically with respect to the center of the floating body with respect to the rotating mechanism. A holding portion for restricting horizontal displacement while allowing movement is provided, and the turning mechanism and the holding portion are shaped to simulate natural scenery.

With such a configuration, it is possible to satisfactorily restrict the horizontal displacement of the floating body, and it is possible to apply a natural integrated landscape to the rotating mechanism and the holding portion.

[0019]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIGS. 1 to 4 are diagrams schematically showing a rest facility (floating facility) 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a schematic plan view of the rest facility 1, and FIG.
FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line II of FIG. 2, and FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line II-II of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1, the rest facility 1 has a water area 2
(A lake, a pond, etc.), and is formed in a disk shape, and is provided on a floating body 3 floating on the water surface of the water area 2 and on a ground G surrounding the water area 2, and an outer peripheral surface of the floating body 3 In addition to the contact portion 3a, the holding portion 5 and the rotation mechanism 6 for restricting the horizontal displacement of the floating body 3 are provided. When viewed in a plan view, the holding portion 5 and the rotating mechanism 6
The floating body 3 is provided at a position symmetrical with respect to the central portion 3b.

The floating body 3 is made of concrete, steel, or the like. The upper surface 3c is formed as a resting place R, and the inside thereof is formed hollow to serve as an underwater restaurant (resting place) 7. ing. The underwater restaurant 7 is provided with windows 8, 8,... Located on the outer peripheral surface 3a of the floating body 3, and through the window 8,
The underwater in the water area 2 can be viewed.

As shown in FIG. 2 to FIG.
In the central portion 3b, an opening 9 communicating the underwater restaurant 7 inside the floating body 3 and the outside is provided. A spiral staircase 10 for a facility user to go up and down between the resting place R and the underwater restaurant 7 is provided in the opening 9, and an entrance house 11 is provided above the opening 9. Is provided. This entrance house 1
1 has a configuration in which a top light 12 is provided on its roof 11a, and sunlight can be taken into the underwater restaurant 7 through the top light 12.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, the floating body 3 is supported at the center of the lower surface 3d thereof by an anchor (rotating shaft) 13 provided so as to protrude from the bottom surface of the water area 2. . Here, the anchor 13 is configured such that its head is housed in a hole H formed in the lower surface 3 d of the floating body 3, whereby the anchor 13 has the anchor 13 of the floating body 3 as a central axis. The structure is such that the floating body 3 is supported so as to allow rotation. In this case, the depth dimension of the hole H is set with a certain margin, and the head of the anchor 13 is positioned at the center of the hole H when the water level of the water area 2 is normal. And slides inside the hole H in accordance with the vertical displacement of the floating body 3.
Thereby, even if the position of the floating body 3 moves up and down in response to the water level fluctuation, the state where the head of the anchor 13 is fitted in the hole H is maintained. The anchor 13
May have a pile structure in order to have a necessary horizontal resistance.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of the rotating mechanism 6. The turning mechanism 6 is formed in a peninsula-shaped part which is also used as a communication passage between the resting place R of the floating body 3 and the underwater restaurant 7 formed inside and the shore 14 side. The rotating mechanism 6 has a configuration in which a simulated natural landscape is imposed by the artificial rock 15 and the like, and a planting or the like is applied to an upper portion of the rotating mechanism 6, thereby forming the surrounding landscape. It is formed to harmonize with.

The rotation mechanism 6 has a drive unit 16 and a pinion gear (power transmission body) for rotating by the rotation force from the drive unit 16 and transmitting the rotation force to the floating body 3. 17 are provided. That is, as shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8A, the rotating mechanism 6 horizontally arranges the disc-shaped pinion gears 17 and guides the pinion gears 17 on the outer peripheral surface 3a of the floating body 3. 6 with respect to the rack gear 19 in the section 18.
(B) as shown in FIG.
7, the floating body 3 is rotated about the anchor 13 (see FIGS. 2 and 5) as a central axis.

The holding portion 5 installed at a position symmetrical to the rotation mechanism 6 is also formed by simulating a natural scenery such as artificial rock. If the holding unit 5 cannot be provided on the shore due to topographical restrictions, the water area 2
It is also possible to install a fixed object in the inside, and provide the holding portion 5 there. Further, the fixed object may have a pile structure. Further, the guide portion 18 and the rack gear 19 of the rotating mechanism 6 are provided.
May have the same plane cross-sectional shape and extend a predetermined dimension in the vertical direction. Thus, even when the floating body 3 fluctuates in the vertical direction due to the fluctuation of the water level in the water area 1, the state in which the pinion gear 17 and the rack gear 19 are fitted can be maintained.

In the above-mentioned rest facility 1, the upper surface 3c of the floating body 3 formed in a substantially circular shape in plan view floating on the water surface of the water area 1 is used as the rest area R, so that land creation, tree cutting, etc. are not performed. A rest area can be set up in the area to contribute to the preservation of the natural environment. Moreover, by rotating the entire floating body 3 by the rotating mechanism 6, the rest area R, which tends to be monotonous,
It is possible to always change the view from the outside, thereby providing good amenities to the user.

In the rest facility 1 described above, the inside of the floating body 3 is used as an underwater restaurant 7 and windows 8 on the outer peripheral surface 3a of the floating body 3 which allow the underwater restaurant 7 to view the water. Because of the provision of 8, ..., the drama creation of dramatic underwater space changes for users,
Providing fun and fun by extraordinary space production,
If the water area 2 is a highly transparent lake or the like, it is possible to provide a very high level of underwater scenery. Further, in this case, the entire floating body 3 can be rotated by the rotating mechanism 6, so that a rotating underwater view can be realized in the underwater restaurant 7, and a highly value-added commercial space can be realized.

The above-mentioned rest facility 1 has an opening 9 on the upper surface 3c of the floating body 3 for communicating the inside of the floating body 3 with the outside.
Is provided, and the roof 11a of the entrance house 11 provided so as to cover the opening 9 has a configuration in which the top light 12 is formed. The feeling of closure is alleviated, thereby making the underwater restaurant 7 a space with an open feeling and improving its amenities.

Further, in the rest facility 1 described above, since the anchor 13 for rotatably supporting the central portion 3b of the floating body 3 is installed on the ground below the water body 2, the floating body 3
Of the underwater restaurant 7 can be ensured.

Further, in the rest facility 1 described above, the rotating mechanism 6 is configured to include a disc-shaped pinion gear 17 and a drive unit 13 for driving the pinion gear 17 to rotate. Pinion gear 17 through a rack gear 16 in a guide portion 15 provided on the outer peripheral surface 3a of the
Is transmitted to the floating body 3,
The floating body 3 can be easily rotated by a simple mechanism. In addition, since the rotating mechanism 6 has such a configuration,
The rotating mechanism 6 can be formed flat, and there is no fear that the rotating mechanism 6 hinders the landscape around the rest facility 1.

In the rest facility 1 described above, since the holding portion 5 is provided at a position symmetrical with respect to the central portion 3b of the floating body 3 with respect to the rotating mechanism 6, the horizontal displacement of the floating body 3 is reduced. By restricting, it is possible to maintain the stability of the floating body 3 well. In addition, since the rotating mechanism 6 and the holding unit 5 are modeled to simulate a natural scenery, a landscape integrated with the natural scenery can be provided. In particular, the rest facility 1 is installed in a natural park. This is advantageous when

In the above embodiment, another configuration may be adopted without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in the above embodiment, the floating body 2
Although the inside is formed as the underwater restaurant 7, the present invention is not limited to this, and the inside of the floating body 2 may be used for other purposes such as an aquarium.

The structure of the rotating mechanism 6 is not limited to the one shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, but instead of the pinion gear 17 like the rotating mechanism 21 shown in FIGS. 9 (a) and 9 (b). Tire 2
2 and the tire 22 is fitted to a guide rail 23 provided on the outer peripheral surface 3 a of the floating body 3.
May be transmitted.

10, a stator 26 provided on the outer peripheral surface 3a of the floating body 3 and a secondary conductor 27 provided on the shore 14 in opposition to the stator 26, like a rotating mechanism 25 shown in FIG. To form a linear motor, and the floating body 3 may be rotated by a thrust acting between the secondary conductor 27 and the stator 26. In this case, smoothness and high controllability in operations such as starting and stopping the floating body 3 can be realized.

In order to maintain the vertical position of the floating body 3,
Instead of using only buoyancy, a gantry provided with an electromagnet may be installed below the floating body 3 to use the magnetic levitation mechanism in an auxiliary manner.

Further, in the above embodiment, the shore 14 side and the floating body 3 are moved along with the vertical movement of the floating body 3 due to the fluctuation of the water level in the water area 1.
If there is a step between the floating body 3 and the shore 14, a crossover path that can follow such a vertical movement and does not restrict the floating body 3 may be provided. Good.

[0038]

As described above, the invention according to claim 1 has a structure including a floating body which is formed in a substantially circular shape in plan view and floats on the water surface. It is possible to set up an entertainment facility or the like without performing the above, and it is possible to contribute to the conservation of the natural environment. In addition, by rotating the entire floating body by the rotating mechanism, the view from the facility, which tends to be monotonous, can always be changed, thereby providing good amenities to the user.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the inside of the floating body is formed hollow, and a window is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the floating body so that the water can be viewed from the inside of the floating body. On the other hand, by providing a drama of dramatic changes in space underwater and by providing extraordinary space effects, it provides fun and fun, and if the water area is a highly transparent lake, etc., provides an extremely high level of underwater scenery It is possible to do. Further, in this case, since the entire floating body can be rotated by the rotating mechanism, a view of the rotating underwater from inside the floating body can be realized, and a commercial space with a very high added value can be realized.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, an opening for communicating between the inside and the outside of the floating body is provided on the upper surface of the floating body, and a top light is formed on a roof provided so as to cover the opening. Therefore, the inside of the floating body can be illuminated, and the feeling of closure in water can be reduced, whereby the interior of the floating body can be made a space with an open feeling and the amenities can be improved.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the rotating shaft for rotatably supporting the center of the floating body is installed on the ground below the water area, the floating body is prevented from wobbling, and the rest area Livability can be secured.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the rotating mechanism includes a disk-shaped power transmission body and a drive unit for rotating the power transmission body, and further includes an outer peripheral surface of the floating body. Since the rotational force of the power transmission body is transmitted to the guide portion provided in the, the floating body can be easily rotated by a simple mechanism. In addition, since the rotation mechanism is configured as described above, the rotation mechanism can be formed flat, and there is no fear that the rotation mechanism obstructs the landscape around the facility.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, since the stator provided on the outer peripheral surface of the floating body and the secondary conductor provided on the rotating mechanism constitute a linear motor, the secondary conductor and the stator are provided. The floating body can be rotated by the thrust acting between them, and smoothness and high controllability in operations such as starting and stopping can be realized.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, since the holding portion is provided at a position symmetrical with respect to the center of the floating body with respect to the rotating mechanism, the displacement of the floating body in the horizontal direction is restricted.
The stability of the floating body can be kept good. In addition, since the rotating mechanism and the holding unit are modeled to simulate the natural scenery, a landscape integrated with the natural scenery can be provided, which is particularly advantageous when a facility is installed in a natural park. Becomes

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a rest facility schematically showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an elevational sectional view of the same.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along the line II in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line II-II in FIG.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of the anchor shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is an enlarged sectional view showing a rotary mechanism installed on the outdoor stage shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is an enlarged sectional view showing a portion where the rotary mechanism and the floating body are engaged with each other in a further enlarged manner.

FIG. 8 is an enlarged view showing a fitting portion between a pinion gear of a rotating mechanism and a guide portion provided on a floating body,
(A) is an elevation view thereof, and (b) is a perspective view showing a state where a pinion gear and a rack gear in a guide portion are fitted to each other.

FIG. 9 is a view showing another example of the rotating mechanism,
(A) is an elevation view thereof, and (b) is a perspective view showing a state where a tire and a guide rail are fitted.

FIG. 10 is an elevation view showing still another example of the rotating mechanism.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 rest facility (floating facility) 2 body of water (pond, lake, etc.) 3 floating body 3a outer peripheral surface 3b central portion 3c upper surface 3d lower surface 5 holding portion 6, 21, 25 rotating mechanism 8 window 9 opening 12 top light 13 anchor (rotation) Shaft) 15 artificial rock 16 drive unit 17 pinion gear (power transmission body) 18 guide unit 22 tire 23 guide rail 26 stator 27 secondary conductor G ground R resting place

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A floating body having a substantially circular shape in plan view floating on a water surface, and fixed to a ground side surrounding the water surface, wherein the floating body is fixed to a predetermined vertical axis while restricting horizontal displacement of the floating body. A floating facility comprising a rotating mechanism for rotating the center. 2. The floating body facility according to claim 1, wherein the inside of the floating body is formed in a hollow, and a window for viewing the water from inside the floating body is provided on an outer peripheral surface of the floating body. A floating body facility characterized by the following. 3. The floating facility according to claim 1, wherein an opening for communicating between the inside and the outside of the floating body is provided on the upper surface of the floating body, and provided to cover the opening. A floating facility characterized by a top light formed on the roof. 4. The floating body facility according to claim 1, wherein the ground below the water surface rotatably supports a central portion of the floating body when viewed in a plan view. Floating facility characterized by the installation. 5. The floating body facility according to claim 1, wherein the rotating mechanism includes a disk-shaped power transmission body disposed horizontally and a center axis of the power transmission body. A driving unit for driving the floating body to rotate around the floating body. The floating body guides the power transmission body and contacts the outer peripheral surface of the power transmission body to rotate the power transmission body. A floating body facility, which is provided with a guide portion for transmitting to a side. 6. The floating facility according to claim 1, wherein the rotating mechanism includes a secondary conductor functioning as a linear motor together with a stator provided on an outer peripheral surface of the floating body. A floating body facility, wherein the floating body is rotated by a thrust acting between the secondary conductor and the stator. 7. The floating facility according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the floating mechanism is horizontally positioned with respect to the rotation mechanism at a position symmetrical with respect to a center portion of the floating body. A floating facility provided with a holding portion for restricting displacement, wherein the rotating mechanism and the holding portion are shaped to simulate a natural scenery.