JP3057832U - A dome for astronomical observation that can be disassembled and assembled - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Problem] To provide a full-scale astronomical observation dome capable of opening and closing a dome opening so as to be disassembled and assembled, and to simplify the structure so that disassembly / assembly work can be simplified. A dome for observing an astronomical object having a substantially circular planar shape, a lower cylindrical shape and an upper spherical shape is provided with a frame assembly 1A, 1 of the same type as the left and right.
B, so that the whole can be easily divided along the vertical direction, the type of component parts can be reduced to reduce the cost, and the frame assemblies 1A, 1B , The main frame 10 and a plurality of sub-frames 11, 12 and 13 each having a tip attached to the main frame 10, so that the main frame 10 is foldable and can be compactly folded when not in use.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to an astronomical observation dome that can be disassembled and assembled, and more particularly to an astronomical observation dome that can be stably used at all times like a fixed structure and can be disassembled compactly when not in use.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 As is well known, when observing astronomical objects, a dome for astronomical observation is used to protect the telescopes and observers used from wind and rain. The above dome for astronomical observation is generally formed by forming a substantially spherical roof on a cylindrical main body.

A dome opening is formed in the spherical roof portion, and an observer in the dome for astronomical observation performs astronomical observation through the dome opening. In the dome for astronomical observation configured as described above, if the dome opening is always open, it is troublesome to take a nap inside the dome or start raining until the observation is started. Parts can be opened and closed as needed.

As described above, a full-scale astronomical observation dome having a dome opening for astronomical observation and a movable roof that opens and closes the dome opening as necessary is almost fixed. It was constructed as a simple structure, and could not be disassembled and assembled in most cases.

In addition, the astronomical observation dome having a full-scale configuration in which the dome opening can be opened and closed as described above has a large number of components even when it is configured to be disassembled. In addition, various complicated operations are required to perform disassembly / assembly, and there is a problem that it takes much time for disassembly / assembly.

In view of the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a dome for astronomical observation having a strict structure capable of opening and closing the dome opening as necessary, so that the dome can be disassembled and assembled. An object of the present invention is to facilitate assembly work.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The astronomical observation dome which can be disassembled and assembled according to the present invention has a substantially circular planar shape, a cylindrical lower side and a spherical upper side. Opening 9 formed by arranging the left and right frame assemblies 1A and 1B, which form substantially half of the frame structure forming the dome, and the left and right frame assemblies 1A and 1B at a predetermined interval. And a portion corresponding to the upper spherical portion in the dome opening 9 and the left and right frame assemblies 1A and 1B. Curtain rails 2 respectively mounted along a main frame 10 constituting an end surface of the main frame 10 and the curtain rail 2 described above. The dome body fabrics 5A and 5B are attached to the left and right frame assemblies 1A and 1B, respectively, with the ends sandwiched between the dome opening 2 and the curtains provided on both sides of the dome opening 9. The frame assembly is attached to the rail 2 via a slide member, and is moved along the curtain rail 2 via the slide member to open and close the dome opening 9. 1A and 1B are composed of the main frame 10 and a plurality of sub-frames 11, 12, and 13 each having a leading end attached to the main frame 10, and the main frame 10 has a central portion. By pivoting the main frame hinge 15 disposed on the , The plurality of sub-frames 11, 12, and 13 are configured to be foldable, and the curtain rail 2 is configured to be split into a plurality of sub-frames. The portion corresponding to the frame 3 is characterized in that it is suspended in an openable manner at the opening of the door frame 3 to form a door-opening fabric 51.

Another feature of the present invention is that the main frame 10 and a plurality of sub-frames 11, 12, and 13 are fixed to lower ends of the sub-frames at right angles to the center. It is characterized in that casters 16 are attached.

Another feature of the present invention is that the main frame 10, the upper opening / closing frame 18 for restricting the plurality of sub-frames 11, 12 and 13 from rotating unexpectedly, and A lower opening / closing frame 19 is provided so as to be inscribed in each of the sub-frames 11 to 13.

[0010]

[Action]

 Since the present invention comprises the above technical means, the dome for observing an astronomical object having a substantially circular planar shape and a cylindrical lower portion and a spherical upper portion is formed into a frame assembly 1A, 1B having the same shape as the left and right sides. Since the components are used, they can be easily divided along the vertical direction, and the number of types of components can be reduced to reduce costs. The frame assemblies 1A and 1B are composed of a main frame 10 and a plurality of sub-frames 11, 12 and 13 each having a tip attached to the main frame 10. Since it is configured to be foldable with the center as the folding center, it can be folded compactly when not in use, and can be easily transported and stored.

Further, since the dome body cloths 5A and 5B constituting the outer wall are fixed to the left and right frame assemblies 1A and 1B via the curtain rail 2, the time required for disassembly and assembly can be shortened. Appearance can be greatly improved.

Further, the curtain rail 2 is disposed in the dome opening 9 formed between the left and right frame assemblies 1A and 1B, and the slit fabric 6 is slidably disposed along the curtain rail 2. By opening and closing the dome opening 9 smoothly over 180 degrees, an opening having a desired size can be obtained.

[0013]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Next, an embodiment of the dome for astronomical observation that can be disassembled and assembled according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a frame structure of a dome for observing an astronomical object that can be disassembled and assembled according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the frame structure of the dome for astronomical observation that can be disassembled and assembled according to the present embodiment is roughly divided into a pair of left and right frame assemblies 1A and 1B, a flexible curtain rail 2, It is composed of a door frame 3 and the like.

In the present embodiment, the frame assemblies 1A and 1B are configured to have the same shape, so that the number of types of components can be reduced and manufacturing can be simplified.

The frame assemblies 1A and 1B are composed of a main frame 10 and five sub-frames. The main frame 10 is made of aluminum L material, and has a main frame hinge 15 attached to both sides of a first sub-frame attachment member 14 provided at the center thereof. The main frame hinge 15 is pivotable about the main frame hinge 15 so that it can be folded in two.

The five sub-frames are arranged on a first sub-frame 11 having an upper end fixed to the first sub-frame mounting member 14, and on both sides of the first sub-frame 11. Two second sub-frames 12 and two third sub-frames 13 arranged on both sides of the two second sub-frames 12. The distal ends of the frame 12 and the third sub-frame 13 are connected to the main frame 10 so as to be able to move up and down.

That is, as shown in the frame mounting explanatory view of FIG. 11, the second sub-frame 12 and the third sub-frame are attached to the main frame 10 via bolting springs 17. The reference numeral 13 is relatively movable with respect to the main frame 10.

An upper opening / closing frame 18 and a lower opening / closing frame 19 are attached to the first to third sub-frames 11, 12, and 13 so as to be inscribed therein. Both ends of the upper and lower opening / closing frames 18 and 19 are attached to the main frame 10 by using the springs 17 for bolting. The center portion is connected via a connection spring 20. When the frame assemblies 1A and 1B are folded, the connection spring 20 is lifted up from the first sub-frame 11 and removed. It has been made possible to split.

In order to fix the upper and lower opening / closing frames 18 and 19 to the respective frames 11, 12 and 13, the first to third sub-frames 11, 12 and 13 are provided with hooks 21 projecting therefrom. Have been. A hook hole 22 for hooking with the hook 21 is formed in the upper and lower open / close frames 18 and 19 at portions corresponding to the second sub-frame 12 and the third sub-frame 13. As shown in FIG. 12, a hook 21 projecting from the second sub-frame 12 and the third sub-frame 13 is hooked in the hook hole 22. .

In the first sub-frame 11, as shown in FIG. 13, the hooks 21 hold the connection springs 20 connecting the upper and lower opening / closing frames 18 and 19. I'm involved.

At the lower ends of the main frame 10 and the first to third sub-frames 11, 12, and 13, casters 16 are provided, respectively. When the main frame 10 is folded, each of the frames 10 to 13 can move smoothly. Further, in the present embodiment, each caster 16 is fixed at a right angle to the center of rotation so that the rotation can be performed smoothly.

Below the left and right frame assemblies 1A and 1B, the door frame 3 is rotatably mounted on one side via a door hinge 24. Door and frame fixing brackets 23 are attached to the other side of the frame assemblies 1A and 1B at two predetermined positions at a predetermined interval. Further, a latch fitting 26 is attached to the door / frame fixing fitting 23 so as to fix and hold the door frame 3 to the door / frame fixing fitting 23.

Thus, in the assembled state, the left and right frame assemblies 1A and 1B are integrally formed by fixing the door frame 3 to the door / frame fixing bracket 23 by the latch bracket 26. It is composed of When the main frame 10 is folded, the door frame 3 can be rotated as shown by an arrow 25 in FIG. 1 to be folded on the frame.

Next, a procedure of disassembling and folding the frames 10 to 13 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3 are top views of the frame structure. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the dome for astronomical observation that can be disassembled and assembled according to the present embodiment has a predetermined space between the left and right frame assemblies 1A and 1B. The opening 9 is configured. The door frame 3 is disposed below the dome opening 9.

The frame structure of the dome for astronomical observation that can be disassembled and assembled according to the embodiment of the present invention has a structure in which the door frame 3 is closed by the latch metal 26 when the door frame 3 is closed. Is fixed to the door / frame fixing bracket 23 to form an integral structure. In addition, since the dome fabric is integrally mounted on the frames 10 to 13, it is possible to effectively prevent rain and wind during use.

Then, when disassembling, by removing all four latch fittings 26, the left and right frame assemblies 1A and 1B can be separated as shown in FIG. Next, the upper and lower open / close frames 18 and 19 are each folded into two via a connection spring 20 connecting the upper and lower open / close frames 18 and 19, and are detached from the hook 21.

Since the fixed frames 10 to 13 can be folded, the dome body cloth 5 is stored so as to be inserted between the frames.

As described above, since the upper and lower open / close frames 18 and 19 are connected to the main frame 10 via the bolting springs 17 at the ends, even if the engagement with the sub-frame is released. It does not come off from the main frame 10 and is held flexibly. As a result, it was oriented in the horizontal direction (horizontal direction) during assembly, but can be oriented in the vertical direction during disassembly.

When the upper opening / closing frame 18 and the lower opening / closing frame 19 are folded, the frame assemblies 1A and 1B can be folded around the main frame hinge 15 as a center of rotation. As shown, it can be folded about the first sub-frame mounting member 14.

When folded as described above, the left and right frame assemblies 1A and 1B composed of a plurality of frames can be folded flat as shown in FIGS. 4, 5A and 5B. Since the dimensions when folded flat in this way are about 1,000 mm × 200 mm, transportation and storage can be easily performed.

Next, the dome fabric integrally attached to the frame structure will be described. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a storage bag 4 also serving as a ground sheet for installing the dome body.

The storage bag 4 is formed in a size of, for example, about 3,000 mm × 3,000 mm, and includes a frame assembly 1A, 1B and an area 40 in which a later-described dome fabric is arranged. A rising rope 41 is attached on the peripheral surface. In addition, a plurality of straps 42 are arranged vertically and horizontally on the back surface of the storage bag 4, so that the folded frame structure can be easily stored.

As shown in FIG. 7, the dome fabric, which is integrally attached to the frame structure configured as described above and forms the outer wall of the dome, includes two dome body fabrics 5A and 5B and a dome fabric for slits. Dough 6 is roughly divided.

The dome body fabrics 5A and 5B are fabrics that are integrally covered with and attached to the left and right frame assemblies 1A and 1B. In this case, since the left and right frames have the same shape, the types of parts can be reduced to reduce costs. At the same time, assembly is easy.

A portion of the dome body cloths 5A and 5B corresponding to the door frame 3 is opened and formed as an entrance / exit 50, and the entrance / exit is hanged from the entrance / exit 50 in a noren manner. Cloth 51 for opening and closing is integrally formed.

The doorway 50 and the doorway opening / closing cloth 51 are formed in a rectangular shape, and the above-mentioned doorway opening / closing cloth 51 has pole holes 52 formed on both left and right sides of the tip end thereof. As shown in FIG. 10, the pole 7 is inserted into the pole hole 52, and the pole 7 is pulled by the thin pull 71, so that the opening / closing opening / closing land 51 can be developed in an eaves shape. ing.

Three tongue pieces are attached to the intermediate portions on the outside of the dome body cloths 5A and 5B, and a hole for a runner 53 is formed in the tongue pieces. A horizontal portion having a predetermined width is provided at the lower end of the dome body cloths 5A and 5B, and six peg holes 54 are formed at equal intervals in the horizontal portion.

The ends of the dome body fabrics 5 A and 5 B are bent over a predetermined width as a holding portion 55, and the holding portion 55 is sandwiched between the main frame 10 and the flexible curtain rail 2. By sandwiching, the dome body fabrics 5A and 5B can be securely fixed and held to the frame assemblies 1A and 1B.

Both ends of the slit fabric 6 are formed as runner attaching portions 61 which are bent along the longitudinal direction and attach a curtain rail runner (not shown). By attaching the slit fabric 6 to the flexible curtain rail 2 via the curtain rail runner attached to the runner attaching portion 61, the slit fabric 6 can be easily and securely attached. At the same time, the opening 9 can be freely opened and closed. A rubber cord is sewn into the outer edge in the longitudinal direction that comes into contact with the dome body fabrics 5A and 5B, so as to increase the degree of sealing and take measures against rain.

Further, a planar fastener 8 is disposed at an end of the dome body cloths 5A and 5B, the cloth for slit 6 and the cloth for opening and closing the entrance 51, etc., so that rain can be surely controlled. To ensure that

FIG. 8 is a top view of the dome for astronomical observation that can be disassembled and assembled according to the present embodiment configured as described above, and FIG. 9 is a front view. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the dome for astronomical observation that can be disassembled and assembled according to the present embodiment has the dome body fabrics 5A and 5B integrally attached to the frame structure in the assembled state. Thus, the user 70 can use the astronomical observation dome configured as a fixed structure in a stable manner.

Further, since the slit cloth 6 is slidably disposed in the dome opening 9, the slit cloth 6 is shifted by 180 degrees as shown by an arrow 100 in FIG. Can be freely opened and closed over the range of.

As described above, the dome for disassembling and assembling the astronomical object according to the present invention can be divided in the vertical direction by using the left and right same frame assemblies 1A and 1B, thereby reducing the number of parts. Cost can be reduced.

Further, since the dome body cloths 5A and 5B are fixed to the frame assemblies 1A and 1B, the assembling and disassembling operations can be facilitated to shorten the operation time, and the appearance can be greatly improved. it can.

Further, the flexible curtain rail 2 is disposed in the dome opening 9 formed between the left and right frame assemblies 1 A and 1 B, and the slit cloth 6 is slidably attached along the flexible curtain rail 2. Therefore, the dome opening 9 can be smoothly opened and closed to a desired size over 180 degrees.

When assembling the dome for astronomical observation according to the present embodiment, the assembling can be easily performed by performing the operation in the reverse order of the disassembling procedure described above. Therefore, the dome for astronomical observation that can be disassembled and assembled according to the present embodiment can easily perform assembling and withdrawal operations. For example, a dome of 2 m class can be assembled or disassembled in about 5 minutes. Can be.

Further, when used, since rain can be surely prevented and a draft can be reliably prevented, the device is excellent in usability and can take a nap in the dome sufficiently. In addition, since it can be folded compactly, it can be easily transported and stored.

[0049]

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, in the present invention, a dome for observing an astronomical object having a substantially circular planar shape, a cylindrical shape on the lower side, and a spherical shape on the upper side is a frame assembly of the same type on the left and right. Since it is configured using 1A and 1B, it can be easily divided along the vertical direction, and the cost can be reduced by reducing the types of component parts. The frame assemblies 1A and 1B are not used because they are composed of a main frame 10 and a plurality of sub-frames 11, 12, and 13 each having a tip attached to the main frame 10, and are configured to be foldable. Sometimes it can be folded compactly and can be easily transported and stored.

Further, since the dome body fabrics 5A and 5B constituting the outer wall are fixed to the frame assemblies 1A and 1B, the disassembling and assembling time can be shortened, and the appearance is greatly improved. Can be.

Further, the curtain rail 2 is disposed in the dome opening 9 formed between the left and right frame assemblies 1A and 1B, and the slit fabric 6 is slidably attached along the flexible curtain rail 2. In addition, the dome opening 9 can be smoothly opened and closed to any size over 180 degrees, and a dome for astronomical observation that is easy to use and can be disassembled and assembled can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a frame structure of a dome for astronomical observation that can be disassembled and assembled according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a top view showing a frame structure of the dome for astronomical observation according to the embodiment;

FIG. 3 is a top view showing a state in which the dome for astronomical observation according to the embodiment is disassembled.

FIG. 4 is a side view showing a state in which the dome for astronomical observation according to the embodiment is disassembled.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a state where the frame structure of the dome for astronomical observation according to the embodiment is folded.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a storage bag that also serves as a ground sheet.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the fabric of the dome for astronomical observation according to the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a top view of the dome for astronomical observation according to the embodiment;

FIG. 9 is a front view of the dome for astronomical observation according to the embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a side view of the dome for astronomical observation according to the embodiment;

FIG. 11 is a view showing a state where the sub-frame is attached to the main frame via a bolt fixing spring.

FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view showing details of how the opening / closing frame is engaged with the sub-frame.

FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view showing details of how the connection spring is engaged with the sub-frame.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 frame assembly 2 flexible curtain rail 3 door frame 4 storage back 5 dome body cloth 6 slit cloth 7 pole 8 planar fastener 9 dome cloth 10 main frame 11 first sub-frame 12 second sub-frame 13 Third Sub Frame 14 First Sub Frame Mounting Member 15 Main Frame Hinge 16 Casters 17 Bolt Spring 18 Upper Open / Close Frame 19 Lower Open / Close Frame 20 Connection Spring 21 Hook 22 Hook Hole 23 Door Frame Fixing bracket 24 Door hinge

Claims (3)

[Utility model registration claims] An astronomical observation dome having a substantially circular planar shape, a lower cylindrical shape and an upper spherical shape, wherein substantially half of a frame structure constituting the astronomical observation dome. Left and right frame assemblies 1A and 1B forming
A door frame 3 rotatably disposed in a lower cylindrical portion of the dome opening 9 formed by arranging the left and right frame assemblies 1A and 1B to face each other at a predetermined interval. A curtain rail 2 which is a portion corresponding to the upper spherical portion of the dome opening 9 and which is attached along a main frame 10 which constitutes an end face of the left and right frame assemblies 1A and 1B, Dome body cloths 5A and 5B attached to the left and right frame assemblies 1A and 1B, respectively, with the ends sandwiched between the main frame 10 and the curtain rails 2, and the dome opening 9 The slide members are attached to the curtain rails 2 arranged on both sides via slide members. And a slit cloth 6 for opening and closing the dome opening 9 by moving along the curtain rail 2 through the frame assembly. The frame assemblies 1A and 1B are attached to the main frame 10 and the main frame 10, respectively. A plurality of sub-frames 11, 12, 1 with attached tips
3 and the main frame 1
0 is a mainframe hinge 1 disposed at the center thereof
By rotating the sub-frame 5 about a folding center in a horizontal plane, the sub-frames 11, 12, and 13 can be folded inside, and the curtain rail 2 can be divided into a plurality. And a portion corresponding to the door frame 3 in the dome body fabrics 5A and 5B is configured as a door opening / closing fabric 51 hanging in the shape of a curtain that can open and close the opening of the door frame 3. A dome for astronomical observation that can be disassembled and assembled. 2. A caster 16 fixed to a lower end portion of the main frame 10 and the plurality of sub-frames 11, 12, and 13 in a direction perpendicular to a center thereof. The dome for astronomical observation which can be disassembled and assembled according to claim 1. 3. An upper opening / closing frame 18 and a lower opening / closing frame 19 for restricting unexpected rotation of the main frame 10, the plurality of sub-frames 11, 12, and 13 are provided in each of the sub-frames 11 to 11. The dome for disassembling and assembling an astronomical object according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the dome is provided so as to be inscribed in each of the dome.