JP2010062786A - Intercom unit - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance crime prevention when receiving a visit, relating to an intercom unit which is installed at an entrance of a house for use. <P>SOLUTION: The intercom unit 1 has an intercom cover 7 on a body 2, and a crime prevention mirror 9 having a convex mirror 9c is provided to the body 2. Because of this, a visitor can easily observe and recognize whether a suspicious person is present or not behind himself/herself using the crime prevention mirror 9. Therefore, the safety of a visitor and a dweller is assured and household belongings are prevented from being robbed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an intercom unit suitable for installation and use at the entrance of a detached house or apartment house.

Conventionally, an interphone unit of this type has been proposed that incorporates a camera for the purpose of monitoring, crime prevention, and visitor correspondence (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2005-236671 A (paragraph [0001] column)

  However, in this case, the resident can only see the visitor using the camera function, and the visitor cannot know the state behind him. Therefore, for example, when a resident confirms the visitor and unlocks the entrance door, a suspicious person behind the visitor attacks the visitor and faints, and then illegally enters the residence, There was a risk of crimes such as attacking or snatching household assets. In today's world, where crime is increasingly diversified and sophisticated, there is a strong social demand to prevent such crimes from occurring.

  In view of such circumstances, it is an object of the present invention to provide an interphone unit with high crime prevention properties that can ensure the safety of visitors and residents and prevent the seizure of household assets.

  In order to achieve such an object, the invention described in claim 1 is an interphone unit in which an interphone cover is provided on a main body, and an interphone unit in which a security mirror provided with a convex mirror member is provided on the main body. It is characterized by that.

  The invention described in claim 2 is characterized in that, in addition to the configuration described in claim 1, the convex mirror member has a horizontally long rectangular shape in front view.

  The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that, in addition to the configuration according to claim 1, the convex mirror member is circular in a front view.

  The invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that, in addition to the configuration according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the security mirror is located above the main body.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the structure according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the main body is provided with a newspaper tray.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration according to the fifth aspect, the main body is provided with a decorative cover that is spaced apart from the main body to form the newspaper tray.

  The invention according to claim 7 is characterized in that, in addition to the structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, the main body is provided with a lead hook for temporarily holding the pet.

  The invention described in claim 8 is characterized in that, in addition to the configuration described in any one of claims 1 to 7, an alarm device is provided in the main body.

  According to the invention described in claim 1, since the visitor can easily see whether or not there is a suspicious person behind him / her by a security mirror, Can be prevented.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the above-described effects, it is possible to cover a wide area in the horizontal direction where it is highly necessary to confirm the rear, and thus it is possible to further improve the crime prevention of the intercom unit. It becomes.

  According to the invention described in claim 3, in addition to the above-described effects, it is possible to cover a wide area not only in the horizontal direction but also in the vertical direction, so that it is possible to further increase the crime prevention of the intercom unit. Become.

  According to invention of Claim 4, in addition to the effect mentioned above, the visitor can fully visually recognize the mode of the back with a crime prevention mirror.

  According to the invention described in claim 5, in addition to the above-described effects, newspaper can be received by a newspaper tray, which is convenient.

  According to the invention described in claim 6, in addition to the effects described above, a newspaper receiving function can be provided without increasing the number of parts, which is economical.

  According to the seventh aspect of the invention, in addition to the effects described above, the resident can temporarily hold the pet on the lead hook, which is convenient.

  According to invention of Claim 8, in addition to the effect mentioned above, the alarm device can further enhance the crime prevention property of the intercom unit.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below.
Embodiment 1 of the Invention

  1 to 3 show a first embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the configuration will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the intercom unit 1 includes a stainless steel body 2 formed in a vertically long rectangular shape having a predetermined width W1 (for example, W1 = 140 mm) and a height H1 (for example, H1 = 800 mm). ing. The main body 2 has four decorative covers 3 made of a colorless and transparent acrylic resin formed in a vertically long rectangular shape having a predetermined width W2 (for example, W2 = 150 mm) and a height H2 (for example, H2 = 745 mm). It is fixed by four decorative screws 6 so as to cover almost the entire surface of the main body 2 in the form of forming the newspaper receiver 8 by being separated from the main body 2 by a predetermined distance L1 (for example, L1 = 35 mm) by the spacer 5. ing. An interphone cover 7 is attached to the decorative cover 3 at the center and slightly above, and a security mirror 9 is attached above the intercom cover 7. The intercom cover 7 may be provided integrally with the decorative cover 3 or may be provided separately.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the security mirror 9 includes a pair of rectangular plate-like support plates 9a and 9b installed at a predetermined distance from each other. The support plates 9a and 9b include 2 (b) and 2 (d), a convex mirror member 9c formed in a spherical shape having a predetermined radius of curvature R1 (for example, R1 = 138 mm) is attached. As shown in FIG. 2A, the convex mirror member 9c is formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape having a predetermined width W3 (for example, W3 = 125 mm) and a height H3 (for example, H3 = 50 mm) as viewed from the front. .

  A lead hook 10 for temporarily holding a pet such as a dog is attached to the lower portion of the main body 2 as shown in FIG.

  Next, the operation will be described.

  Since the intercom unit 1 has the above-described configuration, when the intercom unit 1 is used at the entrance of a house (whether it is a detached house or an apartment house), as shown in FIG. In addition, after the intercom 13 is assembled to the back side of the intercom cover 7, the intercom unit 1 is installed beside the entrance. A visitor of this house uses the intercom 13 to inform the resident of his intention.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 3, the visitor can see the situation behind him on the convex mirror member 9 c of the security mirror 9, so whether or not there is a suspicious person behind him without having to turn around the back. Can be easily recognized. Therefore, the visitor can avoid the situation where he / she is attacked from behind and faints, and can secure his / her safety. In addition, since the resident is prevented from illegal intrusion into the house, it is possible to secure personal safety and prevent the seizure of household assets.

  In addition, since the convex mirror member 9c of the security mirror 9 is a convex mirror, the convex mirror member 9c can cover a wide-angle region as compared with a plane mirror, and has a horizontally long rectangular shape when viewed from the front. A wide area can be covered in a high horizontal direction. As a result, the crime prevention property of the intercom unit 1 can be further enhanced.

  Furthermore, since the security mirror 9 is located above the intercom cover 7, a visitor can fully see the state behind the security mirror 9. In other words, the interphone unit 1 is usually installed so that the interphone cover 7 matches the height of the visitor's head in consideration of the convenience of the interphone user (visitor). If the security mirror 9 is located at the same height as the interphone cover 7 or below the interphone cover 7, the visitor himself / herself is reflected in a part of the convex mirror member 9 c of the security mirror 9. There is a risk that the head and torso of the camera will be in the way, causing the inconvenience that the state of the back view becomes insufficient. On the other hand, if the security mirror 9 is positioned above the intercom cover 7, the visitor himself / herself will not be reflected on the convex mirror member 9c of the security mirror 9, so that the visitor can fully see the situation behind him / her. It can be visually recognized.

  Since the newspaper receiver 8 is formed in the intercom unit 1, the newspaper 12 delivered by the newspaper delivery person is attached to the main body 2 and the decorative cover 3 as shown by imaginary lines in FIGS. This is convenient because it can be received by the newspaper tray 8 while being supported by the makeup screw 6 while being sandwiched between the two. Moreover, since the newspaper receiver 8 is composed of existing parts (the main body 2, the decorative cover 3, and the decorative screw 6), the interphone unit 1 can be provided with a newspaper receiving function without increasing the number of parts. Economical.

  Furthermore, since the intercom unit 1 is provided with the lead hook 10, a resident can temporarily hold a pet such as a dog on the lead hook 10, which is convenient.

Moreover, since the decorative cover 3 is attached to the intercom unit 1 with the decorative screw 6 so as to cover almost the entire surface of the main body 2, the intercom unit 1 has a good appearance and is excellent in design.
[Embodiment 2 of the Invention]

  FIG. 4 shows a second embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the configuration will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the intercom unit 1 includes a stainless steel body 2 formed in a vertically long rectangular shape having a predetermined width W4 (for example, W4 = 150 mm) and a height H4 (for example, H4 = 900 mm). The main body 2 has five base plates 4 (first base plate 4A, second base plate 4B, third base plate 4C, fourth base plate 4D, and fifth base plate 4E) stacked one above the other.

  Here, a security mirror 9 is attached to the first base plate 4A located at the uppermost part of the main body 2, and the security mirror 9 has a predetermined radius of curvature R2 as shown in FIGS. 4B and 4C. A convex mirror member 9c formed in a spherical shape (for example, R2 = 120 mm) is provided. As shown in FIG. 4A, the convex mirror member 9c is formed in a circular shape having a predetermined diameter D1 (for example, D1 = 93 mm) in a front view.

  In addition, the second base plate 4B located immediately below the first base plate 4A and the third base plate 4C located directly below the second base plate 4B are provided with a number plate (not shown) indicating a residence number and a guest room number. It can be replaced and attached.

  An intercom cover 7 is attached to the fourth base plate 4D located immediately below the third base plate 4C. The intercom cover 7 may be provided integrally with the third base plate 4C or may be provided separately.

  Furthermore, a newspaper receiver 8 is attached to the fifth base plate 4E located at the lowest part of the main body 2 (directly below the fourth base plate 4D). The newspaper receiver 8 includes a U-shaped bracket 8a and the U-shaped bracket. It is comprised with the combination with the cylindrical metal fitting 8b located in the center part downward of 8a.

  Next, the operation will be described.

  Since the intercom unit 1 has the above-described configuration, the back side of the intercom cover 7 is used when the intercom unit 1 is used at the entrance of a house (whether it is a detached house or an apartment house). After assembling the intercom, the intercom unit 1 is installed beside the entrance. And the visitor of this house notifies a resident using the said intercom.

  At this time, the visitor can easily see whether or not there is a suspicious person behind him without having to turn around the back because the situation behind him is reflected in the security mirror 9. Therefore, the visitor can avoid the situation where he / she is attacked from behind and faints, and can secure his / her safety. In addition, since the resident is prevented from illegal intrusion into the house, it is possible to secure personal safety and prevent the seizure of household assets.

  Moreover, since the convex mirror member 9c of the security mirror 9 is a convex mirror, the convex mirror member 9c can cover a wide-angle region as compared with the plane mirror, and is also circular in front view, so that it is not only in the horizontal direction but also in the vertical direction. Can also cover a wide area. As a result, the crime prevention property of the intercom unit 1 can be further enhanced.

  Furthermore, since the security mirror 9 is located above the intercom cover 7, the visitor can fully see the state behind the security mirror 9 for the same reason as in the first embodiment.

  Further, since the newspaper receiver 8 is formed in the intercom unit 1, as shown by imaginary lines in FIGS. 4 (a) and 4 (c), the newspaper 12 delivered by the newspaper delivery person is supported by the cylindrical metal fitting 8b. This is convenient because it can be received by the newspaper tray 8 while being held by the bracket 8a.

Furthermore, if the number plate is replaced and attached to the second base plate 4B or the third base plate 4C, it becomes possible to improve the easiness of identifying a residence or a guest room.
Embodiment 3 of the Invention

  FIG. 5 shows a third embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the intercom unit 1 according to the third embodiment is basically the same as the above-described second embodiment (FIG. 4) except that a security buzzer 15 is built in the main body 2. It has a configuration. In FIG. 5, only the first base plate 4 </ b> A is illustrated, not the entire intercom unit 1.

  That is, in this intercom unit 1, as shown in FIG. 5, the security mirror 9 is movable in the front-rear direction (in the directions of arrows M and N in FIG. 5B) on the first base plate 4A located at the top of the main body 2. Is attached. Here, the security mirror 9 includes a convex mirror member 9c formed in a spherical shape, and a square flange portion 9d is integrally formed on the convex mirror member 9c. In the security mirror 9, the flange portion 9d is always urged forward (in the direction of arrow M in FIG. 5B) by an elastic member (not shown) such as a spring.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a security buzzer 15 is attached to the first base plate 4A as an alarm device below the security mirror 9, and a buzzer drive circuit 17 for driving the security buzzer 15 is mounted. Has been. The buzzer drive circuit 17 incorporates a battery (not shown). Furthermore, an ON / OFF switch 16 for turning ON / OFF the energization from the buzzer driving circuit 17 to the security buzzer 15 is attached to the first base plate 4A in the vicinity of the security buzzer 15.

  Therefore, in addition to the same operational effects as the second embodiment described above, the intercom unit 1 provides the crime prevention property of the interphone unit 1 by an alarm from the crime prevention buzzer 15 if the ON / OFF switch 16 is turned on. It can be further increased.

  That is, when a visitor confirms the presence of a suspicious person via the security mirror 9, the visitor pushes the security mirror 9 in the direction of arrow M. Then, since the buzzer drive circuit 17 receives a signal indicating that the security mirror 9 has been pressed, the buzzer drive circuit 17 energizes the security buzzer 15. As a result, the security buzzer 15 sounds and alerts the surroundings that there is a suspicious person. Therefore, the crime prevention property of the intercom unit 1 can be further improved.

Thereafter, when the suspicious person escapes and the situation is collected, the visitor turns off the ON / OFF switch 16. Then, energization from the buzzer drive circuit 17 to the security buzzer 15 is stopped, so that the security buzzer 15 stops ringing.
[Other Embodiments of the Invention]

  In the first embodiment, the interphone unit 1 having the stainless steel main body 2 and the acrylic resin decorative cover 3 has been described. However, the material of the main body 2 and the decorative cover 3 is not particularly limited. . For example, a glass decorative cover 3 can be combined with the wooden main body 2.

  Furthermore, in Embodiment 1 mentioned above, the intercom unit 1 provided with the newspaper receiver 8 and the lead hook 10 was demonstrated. However, depending on the environment in which the intercom unit 1 is installed and the hobbies / preferences of the residents, these newspaper trays 8 and lead hooks 10 may be omitted. Other parts may be added.

  For example, the convenience at night can be improved by attaching illumination means (not shown) such as an LED (light emitting diode) for illuminating the main body 2 to the main body 2. Moreover, it is also possible to protect the intercom unit 1 from sunlight and rain water by attaching a bag (not shown) to the upper part of the main body 2. Furthermore, a mail box (not shown) may be attached to the main body 2 so that mail can be received by the intercom unit 1.

  In the second embodiment described above, the interphone unit 1 is described in which the newspaper receiver 8 is configured by combining one U-shaped bracket 8a with the cylindrical bracket 8b. The newspaper tray 8 may be configured by arranging the brackets 8a in a plurality of upper and lower stages (for example, two stages on the upper and lower sides).

  In the third embodiment described above, the intercom unit 1 that sounds the security buzzer 15 by pressing the security mirror 9 has been described. However, in order to sound the security buzzer 15, it is not always necessary to press the security mirror 9. For example, by installing a touch-type switch mechanism in the security mirror 9, the security buzzer 15 can be configured to sound only by touching the security mirror 9. In this case, the security buzzer 15 can be reliably sounded even by powerless elderly people, children, and women, so that usability is improved.

  Furthermore, in the above-described third embodiment, the intercom unit 1 including the security buzzer 15 as an alarm device has been described. However, an alarm device other than the security buzzer 15 can be substituted.

  Moreover, in Embodiment 1-3 mentioned above, the crime prevention mirror 9 provided with the convex mirror member 9c of horizontally long rectangular shape or circular shape by the front view was demonstrated. However, the front-view shape of the convex mirror member 9c of the security mirror 9 is not limited to a horizontally long rectangular shape or a circular shape, but various shapes (for example, a vertically long rectangular shape, a square shape, an oval shape) according to the design of the intercom unit 1 as a whole. Shape, heart shape, etc.) can be employed.

  Moreover, although Embodiment 1-3 mentioned above demonstrated the crime prevention mirror 9 provided with the spherical convex mirror member 9c, the security mirror 9 provided with the aspherical convex mirror member 9c can be substituted.

  In the first to third embodiments described above, the intercom unit 1 provided with only one security mirror 9 has been described. However, the number of security mirrors 9 may be plural (two or more).

  Moreover, although Embodiment 1-3 mentioned above demonstrated the case where the intercom unit 1 was used by the entrance of a house, it can of course be used at the entrance of the guest room of a hotel or a hotel.

  The present invention can be widely applied not only to the entrance of a house such as a detached house or an apartment house, but also to an intercom unit installed at a hotel, an inn of a guesthouse or other places.

It is a figure which shows the intercom unit which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention, Comprising: (a) is the front view, (b) is the top view, (c) is the right view. It is a figure which shows the security mirror which concerns on the same Embodiment 1, Comprising: (a) is the front view, (b) is the top view, (c) is the back view, (d) is D- of (a). It is sectional drawing by D line. FIG. 3 is a usage diagram of the intercom unit according to Embodiment 1; It is a figure which shows the intercom unit which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention, Comprising: (a) is the front view, (b) is the top view, (c) is the right view. It is a figure which shows the principal part of the intercom unit which concerns on Embodiment 3 of this invention, Comprising: (a) is the front view, (b) is the right view.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Intercom unit 2 ... Body 3 ... Cosmetic cover 4 ... Base plate 5 ... Spacer 6 ... Cosmetic screw 7 ... Intercom cover 8 ... Newspaper holder 8a ... U-shaped bracket 8b ... Cylindrical bracket 9 …… Security mirror 9a, 9b …… Support plate 9c …… Convex mirror member 9d …… Flange part 10 …… Lead hook 12 …… Newspaper 13 …… Interphone 15 …… Security buzzer (alarm device)
16 …… ON / OFF switch 17 …… Buzzer drive circuit

Claims (8)

An intercom unit with an intercom cover provided on the main body,
An intercom unit characterized in that a security mirror provided with a convex mirror member is provided on the main body.   The interphone unit according to claim 1, wherein the convex mirror member has a horizontally long rectangular shape when viewed from the front.   The interphone unit according to claim 1, wherein the convex mirror member has a circular shape when viewed from the front.   The intercom unit according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the security mirror is located above the main body.   The intercom unit according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the main body is provided with a newspaper tray.   The intercom unit according to claim 5, wherein a decorative cover is provided on the main body so as to form the newspaper tray while being separated from the main body.   The intercom unit according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the main body is provided with a lead hook for temporarily holding a pet.   The intercom unit according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein an alarm device is provided in the main body.

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