JP4397831B2 - Equipment model - Google Patents

Description

The present invention is furniture to be installed in a building, while with the outer portion or edge portion having a shape corresponding to the fixtures of the outer surface shape such as electrical products, life-size equipment model type outer shape portion is a hollow It is related.

In general, if you are going to purchase furniture or electrical equipment or furniture, first of all, based on the photos and dimensions of the equipment listed in the advertisements, catalogs, etc. In many cases, it is judged whether it fits in the place or whether it matches the atmosphere or pattern of the room. However, it is difficult to accurately grasp the state in which the equipment is arranged in the room only by using photographs and dimensions. Therefore, the catalog in which the plan view of the furniture is described at a predetermined reduction ratio, the outline frame of the room is described at the same reduction ratio as the furniture, and the outline frame is divided into cells of a predetermined size. A furniture occupancy space recognition device has been proposed (see Patent Document 1) that includes a sheet and overlaps the sheet with the catalog so that the space occupied by the furniture is recognized.
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-7281 ([Claim 1], FIG. 1)

  However, even in the furniture occupied space recognition device store disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is difficult to accurately determine whether the equipment is arranged in the room or whether the equipment matches the atmosphere or pattern of the room. There is a problem such as.

  Also, when you go to the store and select the equipment to be purchased by looking at the actual product, whether the equipment you want fits in the place where it should be placed, or whether it matches the atmosphere or pattern of the room. There is a problem that I do not understand well. In particular, in the case of large-sized equipment such as a large electric refrigerator or clothes dance, it may not be clear whether this can be carried into the house or room without any problem.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described conventional problems. When purchasing fixtures such as furniture and electrical appliances, the fixture to be purchased is placed in the room, and the fixture is in the room. It is an object to be solved to provide a means that makes it possible to accurately determine whether an atmosphere or a pattern is matched or whether it can be carried in.

The equipment model according to the first aspect of the present invention, which has been made to solve the above-described problems, is (i) a large-scale furniture to be installed in a building, an electric product, or the like that the dealer intends to sell to a purchase applicant. while comprising outer portion having a shape corresponding to the outer contour of Bei article (i.e. contours), the outer shape portion is not a hollow, have a much as possible small thickness to the extent that the outer shape portion is not deformed by its own weight a fixture model life-size (i.e. full size) it is, (ii) outline part, their respective cardboard or Rannahli, coupling and release of the connecting cross (i.e. disassembly) are possible, And (iii) the appearance of the fixture on the surface of the thin plate member that is exposed to the outside in the connected state. Kara exhibiting Image is formed, (iv) coupling of the cross of the thin plate member, in the vicinity or inside of the building by the purchaser, Velcro (or Velcro: registered trademark) attached to each thin plate members engage (or bond and it is characterized in that) is adapted to divide by Rigyo to.

In this equipment model, some or all of the thin plate member, and one capable of releasing the bending and the bending at a given site, the thin plate member, in the connected state, so that the bent shape corresponding to the outer portion It may be.

The fixture model according to the second aspect of the present invention includes (i) an outer shape portion having a shape corresponding to the outer surface shape of furniture, electrical products, and other fixtures to be provided in a building, and the inside of the outer shape portion is hollow. (Ii) a frame body (i.e., a frame) made of paper or plastic, and a shaft member (e.g., paper or plastic) that is rotatably attached to the frame body (i.e., an outer part). Roller) and a belt-shaped member made of paper, cloth or plastic and capable of being pulled out from the shaft member and wound up onto the shaft member. (Iii) The strip-shaped member is exposed to the outside in a state of being pulled out from the shaft member. An image showing the appearance of the fixture is formed on the surface.

  According to the present invention, when purchasing fixtures or furniture such as furniture and electrical appliances, the fixtures to be purchased are arranged in the room, whether the fixtures match the atmosphere or pattern of the room, or carry-in. Whether it is possible or not can be judged accurately. Therefore, there is an advantage that the purchaser can easily select the equipment, and the seller has an advantage that the sale of the equipment is promoted.

(Embodiment 1)
Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1, a full-sized fixture model 1 of an electric refrigerator according to the present invention includes an outer portion 2 (contour portion) having a shape corresponding to the outer surface shape of the electric refrigerator. The inside of the outer shape portion 2 is a cavity.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the outer shape portion 2 is formed by bending the central thin plate member 3, the upper thin plate member 4, and the lower thin plate member 5 into predetermined shapes by connecting them to each other and connecting them together. ing. Each of the thin plate members 3 to 5 is made of relatively thick paper, for example, cardboard, cardboard, corrugated cardboard, etc., and the thickness is a range in which the outer portion 2 is not deformed by its own weight in order to reduce the weight of the equipment model 1. It is set to be as thin as possible. In addition, when using the equipment model 1 repeatedly many times, you may form the outer shape part 2 thru | or the thin-plate members 3-5 with durable plastic.

  The thin plate members 3 to 5 are connected by engaging or coupling the surface fasteners 6 attached at appropriate positions of the thin plate members 3 to 5. Since the surface fasteners 6 can be easily engaged or coupled with each other by simply pressing lightly, the connection of the thin plate members 3 to 5, that is, the assembly of the outer shape portion 2 can be performed very easily. In addition, since the engaged or coupled surface fasteners 6 can be easily separated, the connection of the thin plate members 3 to 5, that is, the disassembly of the outer portion 2 can be performed very easily. . In addition, the connection means of each thin plate member 3-5 is not limited to the hook-and-loop fastener 6, and what kind of thing may be used if a connection and its cancellation | release are easy. For example, you may make it connect by protruding the protrusion part (insertion part) provided in the certain thin plate members 3-5 by inserting in the slit part provided in the other thin plate members 3-5.

  And the color image which exhibits the external appearance of an electric refrigerator is formed in the surface (henceforth an "outer surface") exposed to the exterior at the time of connection of each thin plate member 3-5. This image can be formed by directly printing or drawing an image of the appearance of the electric refrigerator on the surface of each of the thin plate members 3 to 5 or by sticking a thin paper on which the image of the appearance of the electric refrigerator is printed or drawn. it can. Therefore, the equipment model 1 has substantially the same (or the same) outer shape (size) as the actual electric refrigerator, and has the substantially same (or the same) appearance. However, this equipment model 1 does not have small unevenness present on the outer surface of a real electric refrigerator. If necessary, the thin plate members 3 to 5 may be waterproofed.

  In this equipment model 1, if the hook and loop fasteners 6 connecting the thin plate members 3 to 5 are disengaged (separated) and the separated thin plate members 3 to 5 are folded together to form a plane, The shape is flat or flat, and it is lightweight, so it can be easily carried.

  The equipment model 1 can be used as follows, for example. The electric product distributor is a person who wants to purchase an electric refrigerator (hereinafter referred to as “purchase applicant”), and the thin plate members 3 to 5 of the equipment model 1 corresponding to the electric refrigerator that the purchase applicant intends to purchase. Are provided (lent) in a state of being folded into a flat or flat plate. The purchaser wishes to bring the thin plate members 3 to 5 home, connect them in the vicinity of the home or in the home, and assemble the fixture model 1 having substantially the same shape and appearance as a real electric refrigerator.

  Then, the person who wants to purchase can bring the equipment model 1 into the home or kitchen (or any other room) or place it in the kitchen, and bring the actual electric refrigerator into the home or kitchen without any trouble. Whether the electric refrigerator matches the atmosphere or pattern of the kitchen. Since the equipment model 1 has substantially the same external shape and appearance as a real electric refrigerator, the purchase applicant matches the atmosphere or pattern of the kitchen with the electric refrigerator placed in the kitchen. Whether or not it can be carried in can be determined accurately and easily. Thereafter, the purchase applicant dismantles the equipment model 1 and returns the thin plate members 3 to 5 together to the electrical product store. In addition, when it is not necessary to return, since each thin plate member 3-5 is formed with the paper, what is necessary is just to dispose or discard like a normal paper product.

  Further, since the equipment model 1 or the thin plate members 3 to 5 are made of paper, the electrical product distributor can manufacture or obtain them at low cost. Moreover, if this equipment model 1 is used, the purchase applicant will not purchase a product against the expectation, the return of the product will be reduced, and the sale of the product will be promoted.

  In the equipment model 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the thin plate members 3 to 5 are bent into a predetermined shape when connected. However, some or all of the plurality of thin plate members may be connected without being bent. Moreover, in the equipment model 1 which concerns on said embodiment, each thin plate member 3-5 is flat form. However, some or all of the plurality of thin plate members may be curved (for example, spherical or cylindrical).

  In the equipment model 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the outer shape portion 2 is composed of a plurality of thin plate members 3 to 5. However, you may comprise the external part 2 of the equipment model 1 by one thin plate member. In this case, the thin plate member may be formed in the shape of the development model of the equipment model, the predetermined part is bent, and the predetermined part is connected by a hook-and-loop fastener or the like.

  In the said embodiment, it has demonstrated taking the example of the fixture model 1 of a household electric refrigerator. However, the equipment model 1 according to the present invention is not limited to an electric refrigerator, but can of course be applied to various equipment such as electric products and furniture. Needless to say, the present invention is not limited to household equipment, and can be applied to equipment used in the workplace, for example.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the equipment model 1 according to the present invention can also be applied to a television. In the example shown in FIG. 3, a television equipment model 1 and a television stand equipment model 7 are combined. Thus, a plurality of equipment models according to the present invention may be used in combination. In the case of the TV equipment model 1, it is preferable that the image on the front side is a state in which video is displayed on the TV.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the equipment model 1 according to the present invention can also be applied to clothes dance. In general, the size (especially the height) of a wardrobe is so large that it may be difficult to judge whether it can be carried into a house or room without hindrance. However, if the equipment model 1 according to the present invention is used, this determination can be made accurately and easily.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the equipment model 1 according to the present invention can also be applied to a shelf (book shelf, display shelf, cupboard, cupboard, etc.). In general, when a shelf is to be purchased, it may be difficult to determine whether a book, display, tableware, or the like that is to be stored in the shelf enters the space between the shelves. However, if the equipment model 1 according to the present invention is used, this judgment can be made accurately and easily by bringing the book, display item, tableware or the like that is actually stored in front of the corresponding part of the equipment model 1. It can be carried out. In addition, if books, displays, tableware, etc. of typical shapes (sizes) are drawn on the shelf image, it is not necessary to actually bring books, displays, tableware, etc. in front of the equipment model 1. A determination can be made as to whether these enter the space between each shelf.

(Embodiment 2)
The second embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described below.
As shown in FIG. 6, in the electric refrigerator fixture model 10 according to the second embodiment, the outer shape portion 11 is formed by a frame 12 (frame body), a roller 13 (shaft member), and a belt-like member 14. ing.

  Although not shown in detail, the frame 12 projects in a plurality of (12) cylindrical pipes made of cardboard and branches in three directions perpendicular to each other, and the pipes can be inserted into the respective projecting portions. And a plurality of (8) connecting members made of paper. By connecting these pipes and connecting tools in the form shown in FIG. 6 (inserting the pipes into the connecting tools), the frame 12 can be easily assembled. Further, the assembled frame 12 can be easily disassembled by releasing the connection between the pipe and the connection tool (withdrawing the pipe from the connection tool).

  A cylindrical roller 13 (shaft member) made of cardboard is rotatably attached to each of the four upper sides (four pipes) of the frame 12. Each roller 13 is wound with a belt-like member 14 made of thin paper and capable of being drawn out (rolled out) from the roller 13 and wound up onto the roller 13. That is, the roller 13 and the belt-like member 14 are in the form of a scroll.

  Here, on the surface of each belt-like member 14 exposed to the outside in the state pulled out from the roller 13, a color image exhibiting the appearance of an electric refrigerator is formed. Therefore, if each belt-like member 14 is pulled out from the roller 13 until its tip reaches the lower side of the frame 12, and is connected to the lower side by a hook-and-loop fastener or the like, it is substantially the same as a real electric refrigerator. A fixture model 10 having an outer shape and an outer appearance is obtained. However, since the upper surface (ceiling surface) of the equipment model 10 is in an open state (that is, a blown-out state), an upper lid with an image of the upper surface of the electric refrigerator may be placed on this portion if necessary.

  Moreover, if each belt-like member 14 is wound up on the roller 13, each pipe and the connection tool are separated, the roller 13 is detached from the pipe, and these are put together, it becomes a very compact form and can be easily carried. Can do. Therefore, the equipment model 10 according to the second embodiment basically has the same operations and effects as the equipment model 1 according to the first embodiment.

(Embodiment 3)
The third embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described below.
As shown in FIG. 7, the equipment replication sheet 16 according to the third embodiment has a spread surface having the same shape as the full-size outline in a state where the electric refrigerator is viewed from the front, and has a thickness that can be easily deformed. It is formed of paper (for example, poster paper). A full-size color image in a state where the electric refrigerator is viewed from the front is formed on the front side spreading surface. The color image forming method is the same as that in the first embodiment.

  This equipment replication sheet 16 can be used as follows, for example. The electrical product distributor provides (gives or sells) the equipment replication sheet 16 corresponding to the electrical refrigerator that the purchase applicant intends to purchase, for example, in a state of being wrapped with a rubber band, to the purchaser of the electrical refrigerator. . The purchase applicant takes this equipment replication sheet 16 home, and widens the upper end portion (the portion corresponding to the upper end portion of the image of the electric refrigerator) with the hand. If the equipment replication sheet 16 does not spread out at all, a slightly heavy clip or the like may be attached to the lower end (the part corresponding to the lower end of the image of the electric refrigerator). Then, the equipment copying sheet 16 is moved around by hand, and it is determined whether the actual electric refrigerator can be carried into the home or kitchen without any trouble, or whether the electric refrigerator matches the atmosphere or pattern of the kitchen.

  Although the equipment copying sheet 16 is planar, it has substantially the same outline and appearance as the front surface of a real electric refrigerator, so that the purchase requester is in a state where the electric refrigerator is placed in the kitchen. It can be accurately and easily determined whether or not it matches the atmosphere or pattern of the kitchen, or whether it can be carried in. Thereafter, the purchase applicant may dispose or discard the equipment replication sheet 16 in the same manner as an ordinary paper product. Note that the equipment replication sheet 16 may be returned to the electrical product distributor. Since the equipment copying sheet 16 is a simple piece of paper similar to, for example, a poster or the like, an electrical product distributor can manufacture or obtain it at a very low cost.

  In the modification of the third embodiment shown in FIG. 8, the lower end portion of the equipment replication sheet 16 is coupled (fixed) to a cylindrical shaft 17, and the equipment replication sheet is wound around the shaft 17. In this case, when not in use, the equipment replication sheet 16 is wound around the shaft 17 to form a scroll, and when used, it is expanded and used as a hanging shaft. A string 18 for holding the equipment replication sheet 16 is attached to the upper end portion of the equipment replication sheet 16. In the third embodiment, an electric refrigerator is described as an example. However, it is needless to say that the method of the third embodiment can be applied to various equipment other than the electric refrigerator.

(Embodiment 4)
Embodiment 4 of the present invention will be specifically described below.
As shown in FIG. 9, the equipment replication plate 19 according to the fourth embodiment is a self-supporting thick paper (for example, corrugated cardboard) having a spreading surface having the same shape as a full-size outline when the electric refrigerator is viewed from the front. ). A full-size color image in a state where the electric refrigerator is viewed from the front is formed on the front side spreading surface. A foot portion 20 (bending portion) formed by bending the equipment replication plate 19 is provided at the lower end portion of the equipment replication plate 19. Here, if the foot 20 is placed on the floor, the equipment replication plate 19 is self-supporting. If not necessary, the foot 20 may not be provided.

  This equipment replication plate 19 can be used as follows, for example. The electric product distributor provides (rents, gives, or sells) the equipment replication plate 19 corresponding to the electric refrigerator that the purchase applicant desires to purchase to the purchaser of the electric refrigerator. Those who wish to purchase take this equipment replication plate 19 home, move the equipment replication plate 19 by hand, or place the foot 20 on the floor to make the equipment replication plate 19 stand alone, and use a real electric refrigerator. It is judged whether it can be carried into the home or the kitchen without any problem, or whether this electric refrigerator matches the atmosphere or pattern of the kitchen.

  Although the equipment replication plate 19 is planar, it has substantially the same outline and appearance as the front surface of a real electric refrigerator, so that the purchase requester is in a state where the electric refrigerator is disposed in the kitchen. It can be accurately and easily determined whether or not it matches the atmosphere or pattern of the kitchen, or whether it can be carried in. Thereafter, the purchase applicant may dispose or discard the equipment replication plate 19 in the same manner as an ordinary paper product. In addition, you may return the equipment replication plate 19 to an electric appliance dealer. Since the equipment replication plate 19 is simply a piece of thick paper, it can be manufactured or obtained by an electrical product distributor at a very low cost.

  As described above, according to the equipment model, the equipment copying sheet or the equipment copying plate according to the present invention, when purchasing equipment or furniture such as furniture and electrical products, the equipment to be purchased is arranged in the room, equipment. It can be accurately and easily determined whether or not it matches the atmosphere or pattern of the room, or whether it can be carried in.

It is a front view of the equipment model (electric refrigerator) concerning Embodiment 1 of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the equipment model shown in FIG. It is a front view of the equipment model (television) which concerns on the modification of Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a front view of the equipment model (clothes dance) which concerns on the modification of Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a front view of the equipment model (shelf) which concerns on the modification of Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a perspective view of the equipment model (electric refrigerator) which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a front view of the equipment replication sheet (electric refrigerator) which concerns on Embodiment 3 of this invention. It is a perspective view of the equipment replication sheet (electric refrigerator) which concerns on the modification of Embodiment 3 of this invention. It is a perspective view of the equipment replication plate (electric refrigerator) which concerns on Embodiment 4 of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Fixture model, 2 Outer part, 3 Central thin plate member, 4 Upper thin plate member, 5 Lower thin plate member, 6 Surface fastener, 7 Fixture model, 10 Fixture model, 11 External shape part, 12 Frame, 13 Roller, 14 Strip member 16 Equipment replication sheet, 17 axes, 18 strings, 19 equipment replication plate, 20 feet.

Claims (3)

While the dealer has an outer shape having a shape corresponding to the outer shape of a large-sized furniture, electrical product or other equipment to be installed in a building to be sold to a purchase applicant, the inside of the outer shape is hollow. , A full-scale equipment model having a thickness as thin as possible within a range in which the outer shape does not deform due to its own weight,
Formed by the outer part, respectively consist of cardboard, but may be released connection and the connection of each other and linked together a plurality of thin plate members that can be summarized in tabular when the connection is released And
On the surface of the thin plate member exposed to the outside in a connected state, a color image that exhibits the appearance of the fixture is formed,
Fixtures interconnection of the thin plate member, by the buyer in the vicinity or inside of the building, characterized in that it adapted to divide Rigyo by the engagement of the attached fastener on each thin plate member model.   At least a part of the thin plate member can be bent at a predetermined portion and can be released, and the thin plate member is bent into a shape corresponding to the outer shape portion in a connected state. The equipment model according to claim 1. A full-scale fixture model that has a shape corresponding to the outer shape of furniture, electrical appliances and other fixtures to be installed in the building, while the outer shape is hollow.
A frame body made of paper or plastic, a shaft member made of paper or plastic rotatably attached to the frame body, a drawer made of paper, cloth or plastic, and a drawer from the shaft member and the shaft member Formed by a belt-like member that can be rolled up,
An equipment model in which an image showing the appearance of the equipment is formed on a surface of the belt-shaped member exposed to the outside in a state of being pulled out from the shaft member.

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