JP7408239B2 - vertical blinds - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to vertical blinds.

As a conventional vertical blind, there is one shown in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-186960 (Patent Document 1). In the vertical blind disclosed in this document, a plurality of louver units are arranged vertically via a connecting member, and the vertically adjacent ends of the vertically adjacent louver units are removably connected to the connecting member. ing.

According to such a vertical blind, since the louver unit is detachably connected to the connecting member, the combination of the louver units can be changed, and the louver can be freely configured.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2007-186960

However, in the conventional vertical blind as disclosed in Patent Document 1, diagonal notches are formed in each connecting member, and the notches are passed through the bag-like portions formed at the vertically adjacent ends of the louver unit. , the louver unit and the connecting member are connected. However, depending on conditions such as the type, material, thickness, weight, etc. of the louver, a gap may occur at the connecting portion between the upper and lower louvers, and there is a problem that light may leak from the gap.

The present invention has been made in view of the problems of the above-mentioned background art, and its purpose is to provide a vertical blind that can prevent the generation of gaps between the upper and lower portions of the louvers.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a vertical blind in which a plurality of louvers are arranged one above the other, and the upper and lower adjacent ends of the louvers are connected in a state where they are shielded from each other. A vertical blind is provided which is characterized in that:

According to this configuration, by connecting the louvers vertically and removably with the upper and lower adjacent ends of the louvers shielded, even when different types of louvers are connected above and below, the upper and lower ends of the louvers can be easily connected. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of gaps between the two.

Various applications of the present invention can be considered. For example, a connecting member may be provided that connects the upper and lower adjacent ends of the louver. By providing the connecting member, the upper and lower adjacent ends of the louvers can be stably connected.

Further, the connecting member may be provided with a accommodating portion capable of accommodating upper and lower adjacent end portions of the louver. By providing an accommodating portion in the connecting member and accommodating the upper and lower adjacent end portions of the louvers, more stable connection can be achieved.

Further, the connecting member may be provided with a cover portion that covers upper and lower adjacent end portions of the louver. By providing the cover portion, the exposed portion of the connecting member can be reduced and the design can be improved.

Further, the connecting member may include connecting pieces provided at upper and lower adjacent ends of the louver, and the connecting pieces may be connected to each other. Depending on the shape of the connecting pieces and the connecting method, for example, the connecting pieces can be connected so as to overlap in the front-back direction, or connected in the vertical direction, thereby making it possible to reduce the size of the connecting member. Therefore, the design quality can be improved.

Further, locking portions may be provided at upper and lower adjacent end portions of the louver, and the locking portions may be locked on both sides of the connecting member or the upper and lower surfaces of the accommodating portion. When hanging the louvers, the louvers can be arranged in parallel.

Furthermore, a bag-like portion may be formed at the upper and lower adjacent ends of the louver, and a member disposed within the bag-like portion may function as the locking portion. The locking part can be easily connected to the end of the louver without falling off, improving ease of assembly.

Further, the connecting member or the locking portion may be provided with a height adjusting means that can adjust the height of at least one of the upper and lower louvers. The hanging height of the louver can be changed.

According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent a gap between upper and lower louvers from occurring in a vertical blind. Other effects of the present invention will also be explained in the detailed description below.

FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall configuration of a vertical blind 100 according to a first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view showing a state in which the upper louver 120 and the lower louver 130 are closed. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the structure of the vertically adjacent ends of the upper louver 120 and the lower louver 130 and the connecting member 140, in which (a) is a perspective view of the connected state, and (b) is an exploded state. FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a process of connecting the upper and lower adjacent ends of the upper louver 120 and the lower louver 130, in which (a) is a front view showing a state before being connected, and (b) is a front view showing a connected state. It is. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a process of connecting the upper and lower adjacent ends of the upper louver 120 and the lower louver 130, in which (a) is a perspective view showing the state before the cover part 144 is attached, and (b) is a perspective view showing the state before the cover part 144 is attached. FIG. 3 is a front view showing the attached state. 5(a) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 5(b). FIG. 5(b) is a sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 5(b). FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a vertical blind 200 according to a second embodiment, in which (a) is a perspective view of the vicinity of the vertically adjacent ends of an upper louver 220 and a lower louver 230, and (b) is a perspective view of the upper louver 220 and the lower louver. 230 is a perspective view showing a state before being connected, and (c) is a perspective view showing a state before a side cap 246 is attached. FIG. 4 is a front view of the vicinity of vertically adjacent ends of the upper louver 220 and the lower louver 230. 9 is a sectional view taken along line CC in FIG. 8. FIG. 9 is a sectional view taken along line DD in FIG. 9. FIG. It is a figure which shows the vertical blind 300 of 3rd Embodiment, (a) is a perspective view of upper and lower adjacent ends of the upper louver 320 and the lower louver 330, and (b) is an exploded perspective view. (c) is a perspective view showing the state before the cover part 344 is attached. These are views of the vicinity of the vertically adjacent ends of the upper louver 320 and the lower louver 330, in which (a) is a front view showing the state with the cover part 344 attached, and (b) is a front view showing the state before the cover part 344 is attached. FIG. FIG. 12A is a sectional view taken along line EE in FIG. 12(a). It is a figure which shows the vertical blind 400 of 4th Embodiment, (a) is a front view which shows the locking parts 422 and 432, (b) is a front view which shows the state before height adjustment, (c) is a front view showing the state after height adjustment. It is a figure which shows the vertical blind 500 of 5th Embodiment, (a) is a perspective view which shows the height adjustment hand member 546, (b) is an exploded perspective view of the connection member 540, 15(a) is a sectional view taken along line GG in FIG. 15(b), and FIG. 15(b) is a diagram illustrating a state in which a position adjustment member 546 is attached to a base portion 543. FIG. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a connecting member 540, in which (a) is a view showing the front side, and (b) is a view showing the back side. 5 is a perspective view showing a state in which vertically adjacent end portions of an upper louver 520 and a lower louver 530 are connected by a connecting member 540. FIG. 5A and 5B are diagrams showing a state in which the height of the lower louver 530 is adjusted, in which (a) is a front view showing the state before the height adjustment, and (b) is a front view showing the state after the height adjustment. It is a figure which shows the vertical blind 600 of 6th Embodiment, (a) is a front view of the disassembled state, (b) is a front view which shows the state before height adjustment, (c) FIG. 3 is a front view showing the state after height adjustment. It is a figure which shows the vertical blind 700 of 7th Embodiment, (a) is a front view, (b) is HH sectional drawing of (a). It is a figure which shows the vertical blind 800 of 8th Embodiment, (a) is a front view, (b) is FF sectional drawing of (a).

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that, in this specification and the drawings, components having substantially the same functional configurations are designated by the same reference numerals and redundant explanation will be omitted.

(First embodiment)
The configuration of the vertical blind 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall configuration of a vertical blind 100 of this embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view showing a state in which the upper louver 120 and the lower louver 130 are closed. The vertical blind 100 has an upper louver 120 and a lower louver 130 arranged vertically as shown in FIG. It is constructed by connecting them in the same state.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the vertical blind 100 includes a head rail 110 that is fixed to a window frame (not shown) or the like. Inside the head rail 110, there is a rotating shaft 112 provided over almost the entire length in the width direction (longitudinal direction), an operating cord 150 arranged in a loop over the entire length within the head rail, and a rotating shaft 112 that is arranged in a loop along the entire length of the head rail. A plurality of carriers 114 that slide in the longitudinal direction within the head rail 110, are connected to the rotation shaft 112, and the rotation of the rotation shaft 112 is transmitted, and a spacer link 116 that movably connects the adjacent carriers 114. is provided.

An upper louver 120 and a lower louver 130 are suspended below the head rail 110 from each carrier 114 via a suspension shaft 118. Vertically adjacent ends of the upper louver 120 and the lower louver 130 are connected by a connecting member 140. A balance weight 134 is connected to the lower end of the lower louver 130.

The upper louver 120 and the lower louver 130 are opened and closed by an operating cord 150 and rotated by an operating rod 160. The configuration in which the upper louver 120 and the lower louver 130 are opened and closed by the operation cord 150 and the configuration in which the upper louver 120 and the lower louver 130 are rotated by the operation rod 160 can be similar to a general vertical blind.

The configuration of the vertical blind 100 has been schematically explained above. Hereinafter, a configuration in which the upper louver 120 and the lower louver 130 are connected by a connecting member 140, which is a characteristic configuration of this embodiment, will be described with reference to FIG. 3. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the upper and lower adjacent ends of the upper louver 120 and the lower louver 130 and the connecting member 140.

The vertically adjacent ends of the upper louver 120 and the lower louver 130 are connected by a connecting member 140, as shown in FIG. 3(a). The configuration of each part will be explained in detail below.

(Upper louver 120, lower louver 130)
As shown in FIG. 3(b), an upper bag-shaped portion 120a is formed at the lower end of the upper louver 120 over the entire length. A rod-shaped upper locking portion 122 is disposed within the upper bag-shaped portion 120a. Further, at the upper end of the lower louver 130, as shown in FIG. 3(b), a lower bag-shaped portion 130a is formed over the entire length. A rod-shaped lower locking portion 132 is arranged within the lower bag-shaped portion 130a. Although the configurations of the upper pouch-like part 120a and the lower pouch-like part 130a are the same in this embodiment, they may be different. Furthermore, although the configurations of the upper locking portion 122 and the lower locking portion 132 are the same in this embodiment, they may be different.

At the ends of the upper locking part 122 and the lower locking part 132, an upper protruding part 122a and a lower protruding part 132a are formed to protrude in the front-rear direction. The upper protruding part 122a and the lower protruding part 132a may be formed at one end of the upper locking part 122 and the lower locking part 132, or may be formed at both ends. When the upper locking portion 122 is placed in the upper bag-like portion 120a of the upper louver 120, the upper protruding portion 122a locks on the end of the upper bag-like portion 120a to restrict movement of the upper locking portion 122. . Further, when the lower locking portion 132 is arranged in the lower bag-like portion 130a of the lower louver 130, the lower protruding portion 132a locks on the end of the lower bag-like portion 130a, preventing movement of the lower locking portion 132. regulate.

(Connecting member 140)
The connecting member 140 connects the vertically adjacent ends of the upper louver 120 and the lower louver 130. The connecting member 140 is composed of a base portion 142 and a cover portion 144, as shown in FIG. 3(b). The base portion 142 is formed with an upper accommodating portion 142b and a lower accommodating portion 142c with a rib 142a in between. The upper locking part 122 is housed in the upper housing part 142b, and the lower locking part 132 is housed in the lower housing part 142c. Upper protrusions 142d that protrude inward are formed at both end portions of the upper housing portion 142b. Lower protrusions 142e that protrude inward are formed at both end portions of the lower accommodating portion 142c.

The cover part 144 covers the vertically adjacent ends of the upper louver 120 and the lower louver 130. Connecting pieces 144a for connecting to the base portion 142 are provided on both sides of the cover portion 144, as shown in FIG. 3(b).

The process of connecting the vertically adjacent ends of the upper louver 120 and the lower louver 130 using the connecting member 140 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6. 4 and 5 are diagrams showing a process of connecting the upper and lower adjacent ends of the upper louver 120 and the lower louver 130. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a state in which the upper and lower louver 120 and the lower louver 130 have vertically adjacent end portions connected to the base portion 142 and a cover portion 144 is attached.

As shown in FIG. 4A, the upper louver 120, the base portion 142, and the lower louver 130 are arranged in this order in the vertical direction. As shown in FIG. 4B, the upper locking portion 122 of the upper louver 120 is accommodated in the upper housing portion 142b of the base portion 142, and both ends of the upper locking portion 122 are locked to the upper protrusion 142d. Further, the lower locking portion 132 of the lower louver 130 is accommodated in the lower housing portion 142c of the base portion 142, and both ends of the lower locking portion 132 are locked to the lower protrusion 142e.

Next, as shown in FIG. 5(a), the cover part 144 is arranged so that the connecting piece 144a faces the base part 142. Then, as shown in FIG. 5(b), the connecting piece 144a is connected to the base part 142, and the cover part 144 is attached to the base part 142.

When the cover part 144 is attached to the base part 142, an upper opening 140a and a lower opening 140b are formed between the base part 142 and the cover part 144, as shown in FIG. The upper louver 120 is inserted into the upper opening 140a, and the lower louver part 130 is inserted into the lower opening 140b.

As shown in FIG. 6, the upper louver 120 has an end portion of the upper locking portion 122 disposed in the upper bag-shaped portion 120a formed between the upper housing portion 142b of the base portion 142 and the cover portion 144. stored in space. The upper louver 120 is led out from the upper opening 140a. The end portion of the upper locking portion 122 is locked to the upper projection 142d to restrict upward movement.

As shown in FIG. 6, the lower louver 130 has an end portion of the lower locking portion 132 disposed in the lower bag-shaped portion 130a formed between the lower housing portion 142c of the base portion 142 and the cover portion 144. stored in space. The lower louver 130 is led out from the lower opening 140b. An end portion of the lower locking portion 132 is locked to a lower protrusion 142e to restrict downward movement.

(Effects of the first embodiment)
As explained above, according to the present embodiment, the upper and lower louvers 120 and the lower louvers 130 are connected in a state where their adjacent ends are shielded, so that when different types of louvers are connected above and below, However, it is possible to prevent a gap from forming between the top and bottom of the louver. By making at least one of the cover part 144 and the base part 142 a non-transparent material, light-shielding properties can be improved.

Further, by providing the connecting member 140, the vertically adjacent ends of the upper louver 120 and the lower louver 130 can be stably connected.

Moreover, by providing the upper housing part 142b and the lower housing part 142c in the connecting member 140 and housing the vertically adjacent ends of the upper louver 120 and the lower louver 130, more stable connection can be achieved.

Further, by providing the cover portion 144, the exposed portion of the connecting member 140 can be reduced, and the design can be improved.

Further, an upper locking portion 122 and a lower locking portion 132 are provided at the vertically adjacent ends of the upper louver 120 and the lower louver 130, and the upper locking portion 122 and the lower locking portion 132 are connected to the connecting member 140. Locked on both sides. Therefore, when the upper louver 120 and the lower louver 130 are suspended, the upper louver 120 and the lower louver 130 can be arranged in parallel.

Furthermore, since the upper locking portion 122 and the lower locking portion 132 are disposed within the upper bag-shaped portion 120a and the lower bag-shaped portion 130a formed in the upper louver 120 and the lower louver 130, the upper louver 120 and the lower louver 130 are The upper locking part 122 and the lower locking part 132 can be easily connected to the end portions without falling off, improving ease of assembly.

(Second embodiment)
The configuration of the vertical blind 200 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. FIG. 7 is a diagram of the vertical blind 200 of this embodiment. FIG. 8 is a front view of the vicinity of the vertically adjacent ends of the upper louver 220 and the lower louver 230. This embodiment differs from the first embodiment described above mainly in the configuration of the connecting member 240, and in this embodiment, the points that are different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

The upper louver 220, lower louver 230, upper locking part 222, and lower locking part 232 of this embodiment are different from the upper louver 120, lower louver 130, upper locking part 122, and lower locking part 132 of the first embodiment. It can be configured substantially the same as.

In the vertical blind 200, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the lower end of the upper louver 220 and the upper end of the lower louver 230 are connected by a connecting member 240. Similar to the upper louver 120 and the lower louver 130 of the first embodiment, the lower end of the upper louver 220 and the upper end of the lower louver 230 are formed with an upper bag-shaped part 220a and a lower bag-shaped part 230a, and the upper locking part 222 and a lower locking portion 232 are arranged.

The connecting member 240 includes a base portion 242 and side caps 246 attached to both sides of the base portion 242. The base portion 242 is an elongated rectangular parallelepiped, and has an upper accommodating portion 242b and a lower accommodating portion 242c formed therein. An upper communication hole 242f narrower in width than the upper housing part 242b is formed from the upper housing part 242b to the upper end of the base part 242. Further, a lower communication hole 242g having a width narrower than the lower housing part 242c is formed from the lower housing part 242c to the lower end of the base part 242.

As shown in FIG. 7, the side cap 246 has a plate shape corresponding to the side portions of the base portion 242. An upper protrusion 246a having a shape corresponding to the upper housing part 242b and the upper communication hole 242f, and a lower protrusion 246b having a shape corresponding to the lower housing part 242c and the lower communication hole 242g are formed from one surface of the side cap 246. There is. The upper protrusion 246a is inserted into the upper accommodating part 242b and the upper communication hole 242f, and the lower protrusion 246b is inserted into the lower accommodating part 242c and the lower communication hole 242g.

A configuration in which the upper louver 220 and the lower louver 230 are connected by a connecting member 240 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. FIG. 9 is a sectional view taken along line CC in FIG. FIG. 10 is a sectional view taken along line DD in FIG.

The upper locking part 222 of the upper louver 220 and the lower locking part 232 of the lower louver 230 are inserted into the upper housing part 242b and the lower housing part 242c from the sides of the base part 242, respectively. The upper locking part 222 is locked to the upper end of the upper housing part 242b, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10. Further, the lower locking portion 232 is locked to the lower end of the lower housing portion 242c. The upper louver 220 is inserted through the upper communication hole 242f and led out above the connecting member 240. Further, the lower louver 230 is inserted through the lower communication hole 242g and led out below the connecting member 240. The upper locking part 222 and the lower locking part 232 are locked at the upper and lower surfaces of the upper housing part 242b and the lower housing part 242c of the connecting member 240.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10, side caps 246 are fitted to both sides of the base portion 242. Then, the upper protrusion 246a is inserted into the upper accommodation part 242b and the upper communication hole 242f, and the lower protrusion 246b is inserted into the lower accommodation part 242c and the lower communication hole 242g. Therefore, since both sides of the upper housing part 242b and the lower housing part 242c are closed by the side caps 246, movement of the upper locking part 222 and the lower locking part 232 is restricted. In this way, the upper louver 220 and the lower louver 230 are connected by the connecting member 240.

(Effects of the second embodiment)
As explained above, according to the present embodiment, the upper locking part 222 and the lower locking part 232 are locked on the upper and lower surfaces of the upper housing part 242b and the lower housing part 242c of the connecting member 240. When the upper louver 220 and the lower louver 230 are suspended, the upper louver 220 and the lower louver 230 can be arranged in parallel.

(Third embodiment)
The configuration of the vertical blind 300 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13. FIG. 11 is a diagram of a vertical blind 300 according to the third embodiment. FIG. 12 is a diagram of the vicinity of the vertically adjacent ends of the upper louver 320 and the lower louver 330. FIG. 13 is a sectional view taken along line EE in FIG. 12(a). This embodiment differs from the first embodiment described above mainly in the configuration of the connecting member 340, and in this embodiment, the points that are different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

The upper louver 320 and the lower louver 330 of this embodiment can be configured substantially the same as the upper louver 120 and the lower louver 130 of the first embodiment.

In the vertical blind 300, as shown in FIGS. 11(a) and 12(a), the lower end of the upper louver 320 and the upper end of the lower louver 330 are connected by a connecting member 340. As shown in FIG. 11(b), the lower end of the upper louver 320 and the upper end of the lower louver 330 are connected to the upper bag-shaped portion 320a and the lower bag-shaped portion, similarly to the upper louver 120 and the lower louver 130 of the first embodiment. A portion 330a is formed, and an upper locking portion 322 and a lower locking portion 332 are arranged. Semicircular notches 320b and 330b are formed at the longitudinal center of the upper bag-like part 320a and the lower bag-like part 330a.

As shown in FIGS. 11(b) and 13, the upper locking portion 322 has an upper locking hole 322a formed at the center in the longitudinal direction. Further, a lower locking hole 332a is also formed in the lower locking portion 332 at the center in the longitudinal direction. The upper locking hole 322a is exposed from the notch 320b of the upper bag-shaped portion 320a, as shown in FIG. 11(c). Further, the lower locking hole 332a is exposed from the cutout portion 330b of the lower bag-shaped portion 330a.

The connecting member 340 is composed of a base portion 342 and a cover portion 344, as shown in FIG. 11(b). As shown in FIG. 12(b), the base portion 342 is an elongated rectangular parallelepiped, and is slightly wider than the upper louver 320 and the lower louver 330. Two upper protrusions 342a and two lower protrusions 342b are formed in the longitudinal direction of the base portion 342 in the vertical direction. The upper protrusion 342a can be inserted into the upper locking hole 322a of the upper locking part 322, as shown in FIGS. 11(c) and 13. Further, the lower protrusion 342b can be inserted into the lower locking hole 332a of the lower locking portion 332.

As shown in FIGS. 11(b) and 13, the cover part 344 has a shape corresponding to the base part 342, and has a frame part 344a formed around it. A housing portion 344b is formed inside the frame portion 344a. The housing portion 344b accommodates an upper pouch-shaped portion 320a and a lower pouch-shaped portion 330a in which an upper locking portion 322 and a lower locking portion 332 are arranged. Two upper fitting holes 344c and two lower fitting holes 344d are formed in the longitudinal direction of the cover part 344 in the vertical direction. The upper protrusion 342a fits into the upper fitting hole 344c. Furthermore, the lower protrusion 342b fits into the lower fitting hole 344d. In this way, the lower end of the upper louver 320 and the upper end of the lower louver 330 are connected by the connecting member 340.

(Effects of the third embodiment)
As explained above, according to the present embodiment, the upper and lower louvers 320 and the lower louvers 330 are connected in a state where their adjacent ends are shielded, so that when different types of louvers are connected above and below, However, it is possible to prevent a gap from forming between the top and bottom of the louver.

(Fourth embodiment)
The configuration of the vertical blind 400 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 14. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a vertical blind 400 of this embodiment. In this embodiment, the hanging height of the upper louver 420 and the lower louver 430 can be changed, and differs from the first embodiment mainly in the configuration of the upper locking part 422 and the lower locking part 432. In this embodiment, the differences from the first embodiment will be mainly explained.

The upper louver 420, the lower louver 430, and the connecting member 440 of this embodiment can be configured in substantially the same manner as the upper louver 120, the lower louver 130, and the connecting member 140 of the first embodiment.

The upper locking part 422 and the lower locking part 432 have the same shape as shown in FIG. 14(a). The upper locking part 422 and the lower locking part 432 have an upper elongated part 422a, a lower elongated part 432a, and an upper height adjustment member that protrudes from both ends of the upper elongated part 422a and the lower elongated part 432a. 422b (height adjustment means) and a lower height adjustment portion (height adjustment means) 432b.

As shown in FIG. 14(b), the upper locking part 422 has an upper elongated part 422a protruding into the upper pouch-like part 420a, and an upper height adjusting part 422b protruding from both ends of the upper pouch-like part 420a. It is arranged like this. The lower locking part 432 is arranged such that the lower elongated part 432a is inside the lower pouch-like part 430a, and the lower height adjusting part 432b protrudes from both ends of the lower pouch-like part 430a.

When the upper height adjustment part 422b and the lower height adjustment part 432b are placed in contact with the upper protrusion 442d and the lower protrusion 442e of the connecting member 440, as shown in FIG. Lower louver 430 is placed closest.

The height of the upper louver 420 and the lower louver 430 can be adjusted. An example of adjusting the height of the lower louver 430 will be described with reference to FIG. 14(c). When adjusting the height of the lower louver 430, the lower locking part 432 is arranged so that the lower height adjusting part 432b faces upward. When the lower elongated portion 432a of the lower locking portion 432 is placed in contact with the lower protrusion 442e, the lower louver 430 is lowered as shown by arrow a. The lower louver 430 is arranged downward by the length of the lower height adjustment part 432b, as shown by arrow b. When the height of the upper louver 420 is adjusted, the upper louver 420 is arranged upward by the length of the upper height adjustment part 422b.

(Effects of the fourth embodiment)
As explained above, by providing the upper height adjustment part 422b and the lower height adjustment part 432b in the upper locking part 422 and the lower locking part 432, the suspended height of the upper louver 420 and the lower louver 430 can be adjusted. can be changed.

(Fifth embodiment)
The configuration of the vertical blind 500 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 17. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a vertical blind 500 of this embodiment. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating the connecting member 540. FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the connecting member 540. This embodiment differs from the first embodiment described above mainly in the configuration of the connecting member 540, and in this embodiment, the points that are different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

The upper louver 520, lower louver 530, upper locking part 522, and lower locking part 532 of this embodiment are different from the upper louver 120, lower louver 130, upper locking part 122, and lower locking part 132 of the first embodiment. It can be configured substantially the same as.

As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the connecting member 540 includes a base portion 542, a cover portion 544, and a position adjustment member (height adjustment means) 546. Between the upper protrusion 542d and the rib 542a of the base portion 542, two upper connecting holes 542f for connecting the position adjusting member 546 are formed in the vertical direction. Further, two lower connecting holes 542g for connecting the position adjusting member 546 are formed in the vertical direction between the lower protrusion 542e and the rib 542a of the base portion 542. Other configurations of the base portion 542 are similar to the base portion 142 of the first embodiment. Further, the cover section 544 has the same configuration as the cover section 144 of the first embodiment.

The position adjustment member 546 has a substantially L-shape as shown in FIG. 15(a). As shown in FIGS. 16(b) and 17, the position adjusting member 546 is connected to the base portion 542 by fitting one side of a substantially L-shape into the upper connecting hole 542f and the lower connecting hole 542g.

A process of connecting the upper louver 520 and the lower louver 530 with the connecting member 540 using the adjustment member 546 will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19. FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing a state in which the vertically adjacent ends of the upper louver 520 and the lower louver 530 are connected by a connecting member 540. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a state in which the height of the lower louver 530 is adjusted.

As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19(a), a position adjustment member 546 is connected above the upper connection hole 542f of the connection member 540 and below the lower connection hole 542g. Both ends of the upper locking portion 522 and the lower locking portion 532 are locked to the position adjustment member 546, respectively. When connected in this manner, the lower end of the upper louver 520 and the upper end of the lower louver 530 can be brought close to each other and connected.

When lowering the position of the lower louver 530 for height adjustment, as shown in FIG. 19(b), a position adjusting member 546 is connected above the lower connecting hole 542g. Then, by locking the lower locking portion 532 with the lower protrusion 542e, the lower louver 530 is lowered as shown by arrow c. Therefore, the lower louver 530 is arranged below by the thickness of the position adjustment member 546, as shown by the arrow d. When the height of the upper louver 520 is adjusted, the upper louver 520 is arranged above the thickness of the position adjustment member 546.

(Effects of the fifth embodiment)
As described above, the hanging heights of the upper louver 520 and the lower louver 530 can be changed by the position adjustment member 546 and the upper connection hole 542f and the lower connection hole 542g of the connection member 540.

(Sixth embodiment)
The configuration of the vertical blind 600 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 20. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a vertical blind 600 of this embodiment. This embodiment differs from the first embodiment described above mainly in the configuration of the connecting member 640, and in this embodiment, the points that are different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

The upper louver 620, lower louver 630, upper locking part 622, and lower locking part 632 of this embodiment are different from the upper louver 120, lower louver 130, upper locking part 122, and lower locking part 132 of the first embodiment. It can be configured substantially the same as.

As shown in FIG. 20(a), the connecting member 640 is provided with height adjustment means 642a on both sides of a base portion 642. The height adjusting means 642a is three recesses 642a-1, 642a-2, and 642a-3 formed continuously in the vertical direction of the housing portion 642b. As shown in FIG. 20(b), both ends of the upper locking portion 622 and the lower locking portion 632 are accommodated in any of the recesses 642a-1, 642a-2, and 642a-3 of the height adjustment means 642a. Accordingly, the upper locking portion 622 and the lower locking portion 632 can be supported. The cover portion of the connecting member 640 may be the same as or different from the cover portion 144 of the first embodiment.

For example, when changing the position of the lower louver 630 while fixing the position of the upper louver 620, the upper louver 620 is placed in the uppermost recess 642a-1 of the height adjustment means 642a, as shown in FIG. 20(b). . By arranging the lower louver 630 in the central recess 642a-2, the height of the lower louver 630 can be increased.

When lowering the position of the lower louver 630 for height adjustment, as shown in FIG. 20(c), by placing the lower louver 630 in the lowest recess 642a-3, , the lower louver 630 is lowered. Therefore, the lower louver 630 is arranged below the height of the recess 642a-2, as shown by the arrow f.

Furthermore, when the position of the lower louver 630 is fixed and the position of the upper louver 620 is changed, the lower louver 630 is placed in the lowest recess 642a-3. Then, the arrangement of the upper louver 620 is switched between the uppermost recess 642a-1 and the center recess 642a-2.

(Effects of the sixth embodiment)
As explained above, by providing the height adjusting means 642a in the connecting member 640, the hanging heights of the upper louver 620 and the lower louver 630 can be changed.

(Seventh embodiment)
The configuration of the vertical blind 700 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 21. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a vertical blind 700 of this embodiment. This embodiment differs from the first embodiment mainly in that the upper louver 720 and the lower louver 730 are connected to the upper locking part 722 and the lower locking part 732 without forming a bag-like part. In this embodiment, the differences from the first embodiment will be mainly explained.

As shown in FIG. 21(a), the lower end of the upper louver 720 and the upper end of the lower louver 730 are directly connected to the upper locking portion 722 and the lower locking portion 732 without forming a bag-shaped portion. The upper locking portion 722 and the lower locking portion 732 may have similar configurations.

As shown in FIG. 21(b), the upper locking portion 722 and the lower locking portion 732 have grooves 722a and 732a formed in the center in the front-rear direction. The lower end of the upper louver 720 is inserted into and connected to the groove 722a. Furthermore, the upper end of the lower louver 730 is inserted into and connected to the groove 732a.

The connecting member 740 is not provided with something like the rib 142a of the first embodiment on the base portion 742, but has one accommodating portion 742a. Further, an upper protrusion 742d and a lower protrusion 742e are provided at the upper and lower ends of the accommodating portion 742a. The cover portion 744 can have a similar configuration to the cover portion 144 of the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 21(b), the upper locking part 722 is accommodated in the housing part 742a of the base part 742, and both ends are locked with the upper protrusion 742d. Further, the lower locking portion 732 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 742a of the base portion 742, and both ends are locked to the lower protrusion 742e. Finally, the base portion 742 and cover portion 744 are connected. Therefore, the upper louver 720 and the lower louver 730 are connected by the connecting member 740.

(Effects of the seventh embodiment)
As explained above, by directly connecting the upper locking part 722 and the lower locking part 732 to the upper louver 720 and the lower louver 730 without forming a bag-like part, the front and rear widths are reduced, and the connecting member 740 can be made thinner.

(Eighth embodiment)
The configuration of the vertical blind 800 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 22. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a vertical blind 800 of this embodiment. This embodiment differs from the seventh embodiment mainly in the structure in which the upper connecting piece 822 and the lower connecting piece 832 are directly connected without using a connecting member. The explanation will focus on the points that are different from the embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 22(a), an upper connecting piece 822 and a lower connecting piece 832 are directly connected to the lower end of the upper louver 820 and the upper end of the lower louver 830. The connection between the lower end of the upper louver 820 and the upper connection piece 822 and the connection between the upper end of the lower louver 830 and the lower connection piece 832 are made by the upper locking part 722 and the lower part of the upper louver 720 and the lower louver 730 of the seventh embodiment. It can be configured in the same way as the connection with the locking part 732. In this embodiment, the upper connecting piece 822 and the lower connecting piece 832 constitute a connecting member.

As shown in FIG. 22(b), the upper connecting piece 822 and the lower connecting piece 832 have grooves 822a and 832a formed in the center in the front-rear direction. The lower end of the upper louver 820 is inserted into and connected to the groove 822a. Further, the upper end of the lower louver 830 is inserted into and connected to the groove 832a.

As shown in FIG. 22(b), the upper connecting piece 822 has a thin part 822c formed below the groove 822a with a recessed rear surface and approximately half the thickness. A convex portion 822b projects rearward from the thin portion 822c. The lower connecting piece 832 has a thin part 832c formed above the groove 832a, the front surface of which is recessed and the thickness reduced by about half, and the convex part 822b fits into this thin part 832c. A matching recess 832b is formed.

When the convex portion 822b and the fitting recess 832b are fitted, the thin portion 822c of the upper connecting piece 822 and the thin portion 832c of the lower connecting piece 832 are connected so as to overlap in the front-back direction. Therefore, the thickness of the connected portion can be reduced. Furthermore, since the thickness of the thin portions 822c and 832c is about half the thickness of the portion where the grooves 822a and 832a are formed, even if the thin portions 822c and 832c are overlapped, the portion where the grooves 822a and 832a are formed is not the same. It will be about the same thickness. Therefore, the front and rear surfaces of the upper connecting piece 822 and the lower connecting piece 832 are substantially flush, giving a good appearance.

(Effects of the eighth embodiment)
As explained above, by connecting the upper connecting piece 822 and the lower connecting piece 832 so as to overlap in the front-back direction, the thickness of the connected portion can be reduced, and the connecting member can be made smaller. By directly connecting the upper connecting piece 822 and the lower connecting piece 832, there is no gap between the upper louver 820 and the lower louver 830, and if the upper connecting piece 822 and the lower connecting piece 832 are made of non-transparent material, light can be removed. Occurrence of leakage can be prevented.

Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to such examples. It is clear that those skilled in the art can come up with various changes or modifications within the scope of the claims, and these naturally fall within the technical scope of the present invention. Understood.

For example, in the first embodiment, the configuration includes the connecting member 140 that connects the vertically adjacent ends of the upper louver 120 and the lower louver 130, but the present invention is not limited to this example. Any configuration can be used as long as the upper and lower adjacent end portions of the louver can be connected in a shielded state. For example, a cover may be provided around the upper and lower adjacent ends of the louver. The same applies to the second to eighth embodiments.

Further, in the first embodiment, the connecting member 140 is provided with an upper housing part 142b and a lower housing part 142c that can accommodate the vertically adjacent ends of the upper louver 120 and the lower louver 130. The invention is not limited to this example. The connecting member may have any configuration as long as it can connect the vertically adjacent ends of the upper louver and the lower louver. The same applies to the second to seventh embodiments.

Further, in the first embodiment, the connecting member 140 is provided with a cover portion 144 that covers the vertically adjacent ends of the upper louver 120 and the lower louver 130, but the present invention is not limited to this example. Any configuration can be used as long as the exposed portion of the connecting member can be reduced. The same applies to the third to seventh embodiments.

Further, in the eighth embodiment, the upper connecting piece 822 and the lower connecting piece 832, which are connecting members, are provided at the vertically adjacent ends of the upper louver 820 and the lower louver 830, and the upper connecting piece 822 and the lower connecting piece Although the pieces 832 are configured to overlap and connect in the front-rear direction, the present invention is not limited to this example. Any configuration can be used as long as the connecting member can be made smaller. For example, the connecting pieces may be connected in the vertical direction.

Further, in the above embodiment, the upper and lower locking parts are provided at the upper and lower adjacent ends of the upper and lower louvers, and the upper and lower locking parts are provided on both sides of the connecting member. Alternatively, although the structure is such that the upper and lower housing parts are locked at the upper and lower surfaces thereof, the present invention is not limited to this example. Any configuration can be used as long as the louvers can be arranged in parallel when suspended.

Further, in the first embodiment, the upper bag-like part 120a and the lower bag-like part 130a are formed at the vertically adjacent ends of the upper louver 120 and the lower louver 130, and the upper bag-like part 120a and the lower bag-like part 130a Although the structure is such that the member disposed inside functions as a locking portion, the present invention is not limited to this example. Any configuration can be used as long as the locking part can be easily connected to the end of the louver without falling off. For example, the locking portion may be glued or welded to the end of the louver. The same applies to the second to sixth embodiments.

Further, in the fourth to sixth embodiments described above, the connecting member or the locking portion is provided with a height adjusting means that can adjust the height of at least one of the upper and lower louvers. but not limited to. Any configuration can be used as long as the hanging height of the louver can be changed.

The contents of the embodiment, modification example, and application example described above can be implemented in appropriate combinations.

100, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700 Vertical blind 110 Head rail 120, 220, 320, 420, 520, 620, 720, 820 Upper louver 120a, 220a, 320a, 420a, 520a, 620a Upper bag-shaped part 122 , 222, 322, 422, 522, 622, 722 Upper locking portion 130, 230, 330, 430, 530, 630, 730, 830 Lower louver 130a, 230a, 330a, 430a, 530a, 630a Lower bag-shaped portion 132, 232, 332, 432, 532, 632, 732 Lower locking part 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, 640, 740 Connection member 142, 242, 342, 542, 642, 742 Base part 142b, 242b Upper housing part 142c , 242c Lower storage section 144, 344, 544, 744 Cover section 246 Side cap 344b, 642b, 742a Storage section 422b Upper height adjustment section (height adjustment means)
432b Lower height adjustment section (height adjustment means)
546 Position adjustment member (height adjustment means)
642a Height adjustment means 822 Upper connecting piece 832 Lower connecting piece

Claims (5)

A vertical blind with multiple louvers arranged vertically,
comprising a connecting member that connects the upper and lower adjacent ends of the louver,
The connecting member includes a base portion that connects the upper and lower adjacent ends of the louver in a state where the upper and lower adjacent ends of the louver are shielded , and a base portion that connects the upper and lower adjacent ends of the louver that are connected to the base portion. a cover part that covers the part;
Equipped with
The vertical blind is characterized in that the base portion includes a housing portion that accommodates and locks upper and lower adjacent end portions of the louver . Locking portions are provided at upper and lower adjacent ends of the louver, and the locking portions are locked on both sides of the connecting member or on the upper and lower surfaces of the accommodating portion. , A vertical blind according to claim 1 . bag-shaped portions are formed at upper and lower adjacent ends of the louver;
The vertical blind according to claim 2 , wherein a member disposed within the bag-shaped portion functions as the locking portion. 4. The vertical blind according to claim 2 , wherein the connecting member or the locking part is provided with a height adjusting means that can adjust the height of at least one of the upper and lower louvers. A vertical blind with multiple louvers arranged vertically,
comprising a connecting member that connects the upper and lower adjacent ends of the louver,
The connecting member is composed of connecting pieces provided at upper and lower adjacent ends of the louver in a direction extending from the louver , and is connected so that the tips of the connecting pieces overlap each other , thereby connecting the upper and lower adjacent ends of the louver. A vertical blind characterized in that the mating ends can be connected in a shielded state .