JP7492875B2 - Wall structure - Google Patents

Description

This disclosure relates to a wall structure.

Traditionally, movable wall materials such as partition doors in homes and partitions in offices have been used to easily change the size and layout of rooms in buildings.

Conventional movable wall structures have rails embedded in the ceiling of a building, and the walls can be moved along these rails, so the positions where the walls divide the rooms are predetermined. This means that it is not possible to freely change the layout.

Patent Document 1 discloses a wall structure that is not attached to a building and can be freely moved indoors and outdoors. According to the wall structure described in Patent Document 1, multiple free-standing walls are rotatably connected to each other, and the interior can be freely partitioned by rotating the walls.

JP 2009-270295 A

However, the wall structure described in Patent Document 1 is made up of multiple connected self-supporting walls, and so compared to partitions that are installed in buildings, such as doors and partitions, the walls are thicker and require a lot of storage space when not in use. Also, if the wall structure is tall enough to partition a room from floor to ceiling, it becomes heavy, making it difficult to easily change the partition position.

The present disclosure provides a wall structure having a wall material that is rotatably fixed to the framework of a building via a fixing portion.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a wall structure according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a wall structure according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the rotational movement of a wall structure according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure. 13A to 13C are diagrams illustrating the rotational movement of a wall structure according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a wall structure according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a wall structure according to a fifth embodiment of the present disclosure. A diagram showing a vertical cross section at a window opening position of a wall structure of the fifth embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a wall structure according to a sixth embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a wall structure according to a seventh embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the configuration of a wall structure according to the seventh embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing how the wall structure can be used as a desk. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the wall structure in a folded state.

First Embodiment
As shown in FIG. 1, the wall structure 10 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure is composed of one wall material 11 and a fixing part 12 that rotatably fixes the wall material 11 to the building frame. The fixing part 12 fixes the wall material 11 to the building by supporting the wall material 11 on the ceiling or floor surface, or both, with a rotating shaft member. In this embodiment, the wall material 11 is attached to the ceiling or floor surface, but the attachment location is not particularly limited as long as it is the building frame. The wall material 11 may be attached to the wall surface W via a fixing device, or may be attached outdoors. The material constituting the wall material 11 is not particularly limited. For example, wood may be used from the viewpoint of design, or an aluminum molded body may be used from the viewpoint of weight reduction.

The wall material 11 functions as a partition by rotating around the fixed portion 12. In FIG. 1, the position of the wall material 11 when rotated approximately 90° from a direction parallel to the wall surface W of the building is shown by a two-dot chain line. This allows the wall material 11 to partition a room. The rotation angle is not limited to 90° and may be freely changed depending on the application. The wall material 11 further has a stopper (not shown) attached near the floor surface to fix the rotation angle. Casters may also be attached to the bottom end of the wall material.

The wall material 11 may further be capable of attaching functional components such as decorative materials or hooks to at least one surface. This allows it to be used not only as a partition, but also as an interior component to change the design of a space, and can provide functionality to the wall surface W of a building. These functions are exerted even when the material is folded up and not being used as a partition, so it is essentially possible to impart functionality to the wall surface W of a building.

The above describes the wall structure 10 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. The wall structure 10 provides the following advantages.

The wall structure 10 according to the first embodiment has a wall material 11 that is rotatably fixed to the framework of a building via a fixing part 12. This makes it easy to partition a space at a desired angle, and by adding a design or function to the surface of the wall material 11, it can be used not only as a partition but also as an interior component.

Second Embodiment
The wall structure 20 according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure differs from the wall structure 10 according to the first embodiment in that it has two wall materials. The wall structure 20 has one end of one wall material 21 attached to the building frame by a fixing part 22, and the other end has a connecting part that is rotatably connected to the other wall material 21.

As shown in FIG. 2, the two connected wall materials 21 are folded so that they overlap along the wall surface W of the building. From this state, the two wall materials can be rotated around the fixing part 22 and the connecting part as an axis, and deployed, for example, to a position as shown by the two-dot chain line. This makes it possible to form a section inside the building that is surrounded by the wall surface W of the building and the two wall materials.

Figure 3 shows an example of how the wall structure 20 is deployed. However, the deployment method and wall arrangement shown in Figure 3 are only examples, and the structure may be deployed freely for use. The two wall materials 21 folded over one another as shown in Figure 3(a) rotate 90° around the fixed part 22 to the wall W of the building as shown in Figure 3(b). In this state, the wall material 21 not fixed to the building rotates 90° around the connecting part as shown in Figure 3(b). This causes the structure to deploy to the position shown by the two-dot chain line in Figure 2.

The two wall panels 21 can be rotated in either direction by using a double-hinged hinge at the connection. This allows for greater freedom in the placement of the partition, improving user convenience. Also, the second wall panel that is not fixed to the building may be rotated for use.

Third Embodiment
The wall structure 30 according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure differs from the wall structure 20 according to the second embodiment in that it has three wall materials. In the wall structure 30, one end of one wall material 31 is attached to the building frame by a fixing part 32, and the other end has a connecting part that is rotatably connected to the second wall material 31. The second wall material 31 and the third wall material 31 also have a connecting part therebetween and are rotatably connected to each other.

Figure 4 shows an example of how the wall structure 30 can be unfolded. However, the unfolding method and wall arrangement shown in Figure 4 are merely examples, and the structure can be unfolded and used freely. The three wall materials 31 folded over one another as shown in Figure 4(a) are rotated 90° from the fixed portion 22 to the wall W of the building as shown in Figure 4(b). In this state, the second wall material 31 can be rotated 90° as shown in Figure 4(c), or 270° as shown in Figure 4(f).

When the second wall material 31 is rotated 90° as shown in FIG. 4(c), the third wall material 31 can be rotated 270° as shown in FIG. 4(d) to abut against the same wall surface W as the fixed part 32 and form a partitioned space. Alternatively, when rotated 90° as shown in FIG. 4(e), it can be rotated against another wall surface perpendicular to the wall surface W on which the fixed part 32 is arranged and form a partitioned space.

When the second wall material 31 is rotated 270° as shown in FIG. 4(f), the third wall material 31 can be rotated 270° as shown in FIG. 4(d) to abut against the same wall surface W as the fixed portion 32, forming a partitioned space.

In this way, having multiple wall materials 31 that are rotatably connected to each other allows greater freedom in arranging the partitions, improving user convenience.

The wall structures 20 and 30 according to the second and third embodiments have been described above. The wall structures 20 and 30 provide the following advantages.

The wall structures 20, 30 have multiple wall materials 21, 31, and the multiple wall materials 21, 31 are rotatably connected to each other at the connecting parts. This allows for greater freedom in arranging the partitions, improving user convenience.

Fourth Embodiment
The wall structure 40 according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure is different from the wall structure 10 according to the first embodiment in that the wall material has a lattice window 43. As shown in FIG. 5, the wall structure 40 is configured such that a part of the wall material 41 has a lattice window 43. The size and shape of the lattice window 43 are not particularly limited. For example, the lattice window 43 may be configured to be freely opened and closed, or the lattice may be configured to be removable. This improves the design of the partitioned space. In addition, since ventilation can be performed through the lattice window 43, even if one of the partitioned spaces does not have an air conditioning device, the partitioned space can be used comfortably by ventilating the other side.

Fifth Embodiment
A wall structure 50 according to a fifth embodiment of the present disclosure differs from the wall structure 10 according to the first embodiment in that a wall material has an opening 53, and the opening 53 is formed corresponding to a window opening 1 of a building. In the wall structure 50, the opening 53 is formed in a part of a wall material 51 as shown in Fig. 6. The opening 53 is formed corresponding to the position of the window opening 1 in a wall surface W of a building.

The wall material 51 has an opening 53, which allows it to separate two spaces while still ensuring the continuity of the spaces. In addition, because ventilation can be achieved through the lattice window 43, even if one of the partitioned spaces does not have an air conditioner, the partitioned space can be ventilated with the other space, allowing the partitioned space to be used comfortably.

The wall material 51 may be capable of assembling a surface material (not shown) to the opening 53. This allows the wall material 51 to adjust the blocking of the space by selecting the surface material to be attached. That is, for example, by placing a thick board material in the opening 53, sound and light are less likely to be transmitted through the opening 53, improving the blocking of the space. Also, for example, by placing a translucent cloth in the opening 53, it is possible to take in light from the adjacent space.

Furthermore, since the wall material 51 is positioned corresponding to the window opening position of the building, it is possible to adjust the light blocking and light gathering from the window opening by placing a surface material or the like at the opening 53. For example, if a thick wooden board or the like is used for the opening 53, the insulation from the outdoors through the window opening 1 is improved compared to curtains or the like. Note that if a wall material without an opening 53, for example, according to the first to third embodiments, is placed at the window opening position 1, the same light blocking and insulation properties are achieved, and the light gathering and heat gathering can be adjusted by opening and closing the wall material.

The wall material 51 is configured so that the opening 53 and the window opening 1 have approximately the same shape. That is, the opening 53 is formed in a rectangular shape, and the upper and lower opening ends of the opening 53 and the window opening 1 are formed at approximately the same height, as shown in FIG. 7. Here, by utilizing the thickness of the wall material 51 and the wall surface W of the building, a counter 54 can be installed to bridge the lower end portion of the opening 53 and the window opening 1.

The counter 54 may have a fixing means for stably fixing it to the wall material 51 and the wall surface W of the building. For example, the counter 54 may have a recess on the underside that allows the wall material 51 and the wall surface W of the building to be fitted together, or a fastener may be attached separately. In addition, the counter 54 may be usable by removing a portion of the wall material 51, or may be housed inside the wall material 51.

Sixth Embodiment
A wall structure 60 according to a sixth embodiment of the present disclosure differs from the wall structure 10 according to the first embodiment in that the wall structure 60 is formed to correspond to a window opening 1 of a building, and the wall material is formed at the window height. The wall structure 60 is formed so as to cover the window opening 1 when the wall material 1 is folded as shown in Fig. 8. This makes it possible to adjust the amount of light coming in from the window opening 1. The wall structure 60 does not necessarily have to be equal to the height from the floor to the ceiling.

The wall structures 40, 50, and 60 according to the fourth to sixth embodiments have been described above. The wall structures 40, 50, and 60 provide the following advantages.

At least a portion of the wall material 51 is attached to the window opening position 1 of the building. This makes it possible to adjust the light blocking and heat blocking properties from the outdoors.

At least a portion of the wall material 51 has a wall opening 53 at the window opening position 1, which is the wall structure described in claim 3. This allows a counter 54 to be formed at the lower end positions of the window opening 1 and the wall opening 53 by utilizing the thickness of the wall material 51 and the wall surface W of the building. In addition, light can be let in from the window opening 1 through the wall opening 53, and the light blocking properties can be adjusted by placing a surface material or the like at the wall opening 53.

Seventh Embodiment
A wall structure 70 according to a seventh embodiment of the present disclosure differs from the wall structure 10 according to the first embodiment in that four wall materials are connected to each other and formed to correspond to a window opening 1 of a building, and one surface of one wall material is attached to a wall surface W of the building to form a fixed portion 721. The wall structure 70 is configured to have four wall materials 71, 71, 72, and 74 as shown in FIG.

One surface of the wall material 72 is fixed to the wall surface W of the building, and three wall materials 71, 71, 74 are connected to one end. In other words, the wall material 72 forms the fixed part. The wall material 72 is configured with a surface material 721 and a fascia board 722 inside the frame body. There are no particular limitations on the means for fixing the wall material 72 to the wall surface W of the building. For example, plywood may be placed on the wall surface W side of the building and fixed with screws, etc.

As shown in Figures 9 and 10, one end of a first wall material 71 having an opening 73 is rotatably connected to one end of wall material 72 by a single hinge 2. One end of a second wall material 71 is rotatably connected to the other end of wall material 71 by a double hinge 3. One end of wall material 74 is rotatably connected to the other end of second wall material 71 by a double hinge 3.

The surface material 721 is a surface material that is placed parallel to the wall surface W of the building, and various surface materials can be used depending on the purpose. For example, by using a wooden board, parts such as hooks can be attached by inserting thumb tacks, or holes can be formed in the surface of the board and shelves can be attached by inserting support members. Alternatively, a blackboard can be used to create a wall surface on which letters and pictures can be written and erased freely.

The back panel 722 is configured to be removable from the wall material 72, and can be used as a desk in combination with the support member 75 described below. The back panel 722 has a fitting hole formed therein, and can be fixed by fitting into a protrusion formed on the support member 75.

The bottom surface of the opening 73 of the first wall material 71 can be used as a horizontal space for placing benches or objects by utilizing its depth. When the first wall material 71 is aligned with the wall material 72 along the wall surface W of the building, the opening 73 is formed in the same position and size as the window opening 1, which is configured to be waist-high. In other words, the bottom surface of the opening 73 of the wall material 71 is on the same plane as the bottom surface of the window opening 1. This allows light to be let in from the window opening 1, and because the bottom surface of the opening 73 of the wall material 71 is on the same plane as the bottom surface of the window opening 1, the horizontal space can be utilized in a deeper depth, improving the freedom of use of the horizontal space.

In addition, the vertical frame of the window opening 1 and the inner surface of the opening 73 of the wall material 71 are also on approximately the same plane. This allows the opening to be used to its full potential without being partially blocked.

The wall material 71 has a back panel 712 that can be used as a desk top, similar to the back panel 722 of the wall material 72. The back panel 712 is configured to be removable from the wall material 71, and can be used as a desk in combination with a support member 75, which will be described later. A fitting hole is formed in the back panel 712, and it can be fixed by fitting into a protrusion formed on the support member 75.

Although not shown in FIG. 9, the window opening 1 may have a sash on the side opposite the wall structure 70. Casters are provided at the bottom ends of the first and second wall materials 71 and 74. In a wall structure 70 that has a high degree of freedom in deployment, by providing casters at the bottom ends of multiple movable wall materials, the user can easily move the wall materials 71 and 74 in response to various ways of deployment.

The wall material 71 has multiple holes on the inside of the frame that forms the outer periphery of the opening 73. Both ends of the support member 75 described below can be inserted and fixed into these holes, and by placing and fixing a back panel 712 on the support member 75, it can be used as a desk as shown in Figure 11.

The second wall material 71 has the same size and shape as the first wall material 71. Therefore, when the two wall materials 71 are folded and stacked, the two openings 73 overlap without any gaps and become one. Therefore, a larger planar space is formed than when only the opening 73 of the first wall material 71 is aligned with the window opening 1 as shown in Figure 9, and the freedom of use of the planar space is further improved.

The wall material 74 has a decorative material 741 and a back panel 742, and is configured to be the same size as the wall material 72. In Figures 9 and 10, the decorative material 741 is illustrated as a vertical bar with a wave-shaped design, but the decorative material 741 is not limited to this and may be configured with various designs according to the consumer's preferences. The back panel 742 is removable like the back panels 712 and 722, and can be used as a desk top.

The support member 75 has a long and narrow plate shape and has multiple convex shapes on one long side. The support member 75 is removably installed by fitting these convex parts into holes formed on the side of the wall material 71, wall material 72, or wall material 74. When used as a support member to support the skirting boards 712, 722, and 742 that form the table top as described above, it is removed from the wall material 71, wall material 72, or wall material 74, and both ends are inserted into holes formed on the outer periphery of the opening 73 of the wall material 71 so that the side having the convex shape is on top. After the support member 75 is attached to the wall material 71, each skirting board is placed on the support member 75, and the convex parts are fitted into the holes of each skirting board to fix each skirting board, and it can be used as a table top. Each skirting board has a different size, and the size can be selected according to the purpose.

The space can be partitioned by always keeping the wall material 72 fixed and by rotating the other three wall materials. The rotation angle between the wall materials can be fixed by stoppers (not shown) that the wall materials have. This allows for a high degree of freedom in partitioning the space, and by always keeping the wall material 72 fixed to the wall W of the building without rotating, it provides design and functionality.

Of the four wall materials, wall material 72 and wall material 74 are the same size, and the two wall materials 71 are the same size. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 12, when the two wall materials of the same size are folded so that they overlap, they can be stored in an attractive manner. In this state, the openings 73 of the two wall materials 71 are aligned with the window opening 1, so that the light from the window opening is not blocked when folded. Furthermore, because the wall material 74 having the decorative material 741 is exposed to the space side, the design of the space can be improved even when folded and not used as a partition.

The wall structure 70 according to the seventh embodiment has been described above. The wall structures 40, 50, and 60 provide the following advantages.

One of the multiple wall materials has one surface fixed to the building's wall W. This allows for a high degree of freedom in partitioning the space, and the wall material 72 does not rotate and is always fixed to the building's wall W, providing design and functionality.

The rotation angle of multiple wall panels at the joints can be fixed. This makes the partition created by the wall panels stable and improves user convenience.

Although the embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above, the present disclosure is not limited to these. Appropriate improvements and modifications of the above embodiments are also included in the present disclosure.

W...building wall, 1...window opening, 2...single hinge, 3...double hinge, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70...wall structure, 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61, 71, 74...wall material, 12, 22, 32, 42, 52, 62, 72...fixing part, 43, 53, 73...wall opening, 54...counter, 712, 722, 742...skirt board, 721...surface material, 741...decorative material, 75...support member

Claims (4)

The wall member is rotatably fixed to a building frame via a fixing portion,
At least a portion of the wall material is attached to a window opening position of the building,
At least a portion of the wall material has a wall opening at the window opening position,
The wall opening is formed inside a frame disposed along the periphery of the wall material or a frame-shaped portion formed on the wall material . The wall structure according to claim 1 , comprising a plurality of the wall materials, the plurality of wall materials being rotatably connected to each other at a connecting portion. The wall structure according to claim 2 , wherein one of the plurality of wall materials has one surface fixed to a wall surface of the building. The wall structure according to claim 2 or 3 , wherein the wall material is capable of fixing a rotation angle at the fixing portion or the connecting portion.

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