JP2002089912A - Imitation window - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an imitation window wherein a blocked and closed feeling and a sense of oppression are reduced, and openness, refreshing, and a feeling of presence are presented in a space without an intrinsic window. SOLUTION: An imitation window comprises a window-shaped frame 2, a transparent structure 3 disposed on a window section of the window-shaped frame 2, an image panel 4 disposed behind the transparent structure 3, a light source 5 disposed behind the image panel 4, an air passage 8 constructed integrally with the window-shaped frame 2, and an air fan 7 for feeding air to the air passage 8.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to an artificial window simulating a genuine window. More specifically, closed toilets,
The present invention relates to an artificial window that reduces a feeling of blockage and oppression, and gives a sense of openness and exhilaration in a residential space such as a bathroom unit or a basement, particularly in a space without a genuine window connected to the outside.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a residential space such as a general house or an apartment,
Particularly, in a space where there is no window connected to the outside, a genuine window cannot be provided due to design. Conventionally, it has not been considered to provide a window (artificial window) in such a space, and it has been left without a window. However, when there is no window, there is a feeling of blockage and oppression. Therefore, recently, in order to reduce this as much as possible, only "artificial windows", also called "simulated windows", "virtual windows", etc., or some lighting fixtures (FIG. 3) for them have been proposed. (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-3601, etc.).

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention reduces the feeling of obstruction and pressure in a space without a true window, and provides a feeling of openness.
It is an object to actively provide artificial windows that give a sense of exhilaration and realism.

[0004]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention has the following arrangement. That is, the present invention provides a window-shaped frame 2, a transparent body 3 disposed on a window of the window-shaped frame 2, and an image panel 4 disposed behind the transparent body 3.
A light source 5 disposed behind the image panel 4, a ventilation passage 8 integrally formed with the window frame 2, and a ventilation passage 8
And an air blower 7 for sending wind to the artificial window.

[0005] In the ventilation passage 8 of the artificial window, a negative ion generating means is preferably further provided. The negative ion generating means includes a negative ion generating member 10 and a negative ion generator.

Further, an acoustic device can be incorporated in the artificial window. Further, a timer can be provided, and the brightness of the light source 5 can be changed according to the set time of the timer.

A person detecting sensor 1 for detecting a bather
1, the operation / stop of the light source 5, the blower 7, the negative ion generating means, the ultraviolet lamp 9, the acoustic device, and the like can be controlled in accordance with the signal obtained from the sensor.

[0008]

Since the artificial window of the present invention can blow air (air containing negative ions when a negative ion generating means is provided in the air passage), it gives a refreshing feeling even in a room without windows. be able to. Further, when an ultraviolet lamp is provided, various bacteria in the air can be killed. In addition, when an acoustic device is provided, the mood is relaxed through hearing. Further, if a timer is provided and the illuminance of the light source is changed according to the set time, a more realistic feeling is provided.

[0009]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below more specifically with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of an artificial window according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view thereof. The artificial window includes a window frame 2, a transparent body 3 disposed on a window of the window frame 2, and an image panel 4 disposed behind the transparent body 3.
And a light source 5 disposed behind the image panel 4 and a window-like frame 2
The transparent body 3 is disposed on the front surface (inside of the room) of the window frame 2. Further, a negative ion generating means and an ultraviolet lamp 9 are arranged in the air passage 8.

Here, as the window frame 2, an aluminum sash window frame, a window frame obtained by molding with a vinyl chloride resin extruded material or the like can be used.

As the transparent body 3, a transparent or translucent plate-like material such as glass or an acrylic resin molded plate can be used. The window frame 2 may be fixed (fitted) so as not to move, or may be opened and closed like a sliding window.

Image panel 4 arranged behind transparent body 3
Is a transparent or translucent panel such as an acrylic resin or PET (polyethylene terephthalate) (a sheet or a plate, which may be a film as long as it has self-supporting property. The thickness is generally about 0.5 mm to 10 mm). To
For example, natural landscapes such as mountains, rivers, forests or seasides,
A pattern or the like is drawn.

The drawing may be printing suitable for mass production. As an ink for printing, an ink having a light transmitting property is preferable. When printing is performed only on the panel surface near the transparent body 3, the color of the panel base is preferably white. When the base material of the panel is transparent or translucent, white ink may be printed on the surface opposite to the surface on which landscape or the like is printed, or a white paint may be applied. This is for uniformly dispersing the light from the light source 5. When printing on the back of the panel, after printing, further print or apply white ink or white paint,
It is preferable to achieve uniform light distribution. Further, in order to further enhance the three-dimensional effect and the sense of depth, drawing (printing) may be performed on the front surface and the rear surface of the panel. Also in this case, it is preferable to print or apply white ink or white paint after drawing (printing) on the back surface of the panel.

The image panel 4 can be easily replaced.
The window-shaped frame 2 may be provided with a groove in which the image panel 4 can be removed and attached by sliding. In addition, a support frame made of hard plastic or the like is attached to the four circumferences of the image panel 4 so that the image panel 4 can have strength.

The panel light source 5 disposed behind the image panel 4 may be a fluorescent lamp or an incandescent lamp. Light sources other than white may be used. Further, the number and position of the artificial windows are appropriately changed depending on the size of the artificial window, the brightness of the image panel 4, and the like.

The air passage 8 need not necessarily extend over the entire width of the artificial window. This is to save a storage space for the acoustic device, the timer, the illuminance control unit, and the like. In FIG. 2, in order to simplify the components, the light source reflector 6 is also used as a component of the air passage 8, and the suction port is provided below the window-like frame,
The discharge port is provided above the window frame. In addition, the ventilation passage 8 is not limited to the back of the light source reflection plate 6,
It may be provided on either side.

The blower 7 is preferably provided near a corner of the window frame 2. This is because it can be made compact. The blower is not limited to an elongated cross flow fan as shown in FIG. 2, but a propeller fan can be made compact by using a thin type.

The negative ion generating means negatively ionizes a part of the air passing through the air passage 8. Examples of such a thing include a powder of tourmaline (approximately about 10 μm to 1 mm) applied to the inner wall of the air passage, or a film, plate, or cloth containing the powder of the tourmaline in the air passage. Some are attached to the inner wall. As another example, there is a negative ion generator using an electric circuit.For example, when a negative high voltage is generated in an electric circuit and an electrode to which this negative high voltage is applied is arranged in a ventilation passage, air passing therethrough is applied to the electrode. Touch and become negatively ionized.

In addition to the negative ion generating means, an ultraviolet lamp 9 for killing various bacteria can be arranged in the air passage. It is suitable when an artificial window is installed in a toilet.

An audio apparatus usually includes a reproducing section for reproducing a recording medium (tape, compact disk, etc.), an amplifying section for amplifying a signal obtained from the reproducing section, and a speaker. It is preferable to store the reproducing unit, the amplifying unit, and the speaker in an empty space beside the ventilation passage 8.

Sounds suitable for the image panel 4 such as birdsong, babbling babble, beach surf, and sounds for relaxing people are recorded on the recording medium.

A timer may be incorporated in the artificial window, and a light source whose brightness changes according to the set time of the timer may be provided. All of the arranged light sources may be controlled, or a part of them may be controlled. The setting of the timer is set at the start of use. For example, as the time elapses, the brightness is gradually increased from the level of the sunrise to the level of the sunset. As an example of a method of varying the illuminance, a power control semiconductor such as a thyristor or a triac can be used to perform power control and vary the illuminance of the panel light source 5. The electric circuit of these timers and the electric circuit of illuminance variable control of the light source 5 can be formed on an electronic circuit board.

The artificial window further incorporates a human detection sensor (attached to the window-like frame 2 in FIG. 2), and according to a signal obtained from the sensor, a light source, a blower, a negative ion generating means, or an acoustic device. Operation / stop can be controlled. As a method of detecting a person, for example, there is a method of detecting infrared rays radiated from a human body when a person approaches an artificial window. When a person approaches the artificial window,
The signal from the human sensor 11 is transmitted to the control unit 12,
At least one of the light source 5, the blower 7, the negative ion generator, the ultraviolet lamp 9, and the sound device connected to the control unit 12 is operated, and the operation is stopped when a person leaves. That is, when the person is absent, the operation of the device is stopped to save power. Of course, depending on installation conditions or the like, the blower 7 may be operated regardless of the presence or absence of a person, and at least one of the negative ion generator and the ultraviolet lamp 9 may be operated.

[0024]

If the artificial window of the present invention is installed in a space without a genuine window (bathroom unit, toilet, basement, etc.), a feeling of oppression or blockage to a person is reduced. If air sterilized by an ultraviolet lamp or air containing negative ions is blown by a blower, a person can feel more refreshed and fresh. In addition, if the illuminance of the light source is changed by the timer or a relaxation sound is emitted from the audio device, it is possible to make a person feel more realistic. Furthermore, if the devices are operated only when a person is detected by the human detection sensor, and are stopped at other times, this contributes to power saving.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of an artificial window according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the artificial window corresponding to FIG.

FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of a conventional window-type lighting device.

[Explanation of symbols]

1. Artificial window 2. Frame 3. Transparent body 4. Image panel 5. Light source 6. Light source reflector 7. 7. Blower 8. Ventilation passage UV lamp 10. Negative ion generating member 11. 11. Human detection sensor Control unit

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A window-like frame, a transparent body provided at a window of the window-like frame, an image panel provided behind the transparent body, a light source provided behind the image panel, An artificial window comprising: a blower passage formed integrally with the window-shaped frame; and a blower for blowing air to the blower passage. 2. The artificial window according to claim 1, wherein a negative ion generating means or an ultraviolet lamp is disposed in the ventilation passage. 3. The artificial window according to claim 1, further comprising an acoustic device. 4. A human sensing sensor is further incorporated, and a signal obtained from the sensor is used to operate / operate a light source, a blower, a negative ion generating means, an ultraviolet lamp or an acoustic device.
The artificial window according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the stop is controlled.