JPH04347224A - Outdoor terrace floor structure - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To save manpower for construction work and, at the same time, to make it possible to correspond flexibly to a condition of a construction site, to promote designing flexibility to enjoy variations in the designing, to execute arrangement or withdrawal easily and, at the same time, to incorporate an added value such as a housing function, etc., in outdoor terrace floor construction. CONSTITUTION:Frame body units 10 having three or more sides and provided with step dropping section 11 and 12 on up and down end edge sections of the sides are arranged in a state to confront the flanks of a required number of frame body units each other and, at the same time, the same kind of frame body units for required portions of steps are piled up on the surfaces of the arranged frame body units 10 in a state to fit the step dropping sections to each other. The surfaces of the frame body units 10 positioned on the highest step are covered with cover-shaped floor panels 20 in a state to interlock with the step dropping section 11.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

[Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a floor structure for a terrace installed outdoors in a garden or the like, and in particular, it is capable of saving labor in the installation work and can be flexibly adapted to the conditions of the installation site. related to things.

0002

[Prior Art] In general, outdoor terrace floor structures include:
■As schematically shown in FIG. 18A, a structural frame 101 is assembled with pillars and crosspieces made of metal such as aluminum, and a fixed size unit (600 mm) is assembled on this structural frame 101.
As schematically shown in FIG. 18B, floor panels 105 made of preservative-treated wood are laid on the ground in units of fixed dimensions. Three types are known: 1) those laid directly on the floor, and 1) those laid by wet construction at the installation site, such as laying cement blocks or plastering tiles, as schematically shown in Figure 18C. ing.

0003

[Problem to be solved by the invention] However, the above ■
With this type, once the size of the structural frame 101 is set, there is no flexibility, and it is impossible to make detailed adjustments according to the ground conditions of the installation location, and in particular, it is difficult to make design changes in the height direction. It is not possible to attach the floor panel 102 or rearrange the position of the floor panel 102 depending on usage conditions, etc., and the degree of freedom in design is not very high. In addition, with the above type (■), although it is possible to expand the plane in the width direction and depth direction by installing the floor panels 105 side by side, it is not possible to change the design in the height direction. However, there is also a drawback that the floor panel 105 is easily corroded. Furthermore, although the above type ■ has a high degree of design freedom,
Construction work such as tiling work is time-consuming, and
Once installed, it is difficult to rearrange it according to usage conditions, and removal work is also time-consuming. In any of the above-mentioned types, no special consideration is given to adding value such as a storage function to the terrace floor.

[0004] In view of these points, the present invention can save labor in the installation work, can flexibly respond to the conditions of the installation site, has a high degree of design freedom, allows you to enjoy changing the design, and can be easily rearranged or removed. To provide an outdoor terrace floor structure which can be easily constructed and which can also incorporate added value such as a storage function.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the outdoor terrace floor structure according to the present invention is a frame-like body having three or more sides, and has an inner wall on one of its upper and lower edges. A required number of frame units each having a facing section and an outward facing section are arranged side by side with their sides facing each other, and when they are arranged side by side. The same type of frame units are stacked in a required number of stages on the upper surface side of a part or all of the frame units with their partitions interfitting with each other, and the upper surface of the frame unit located in the uppermost stage A lid-like floor panel covering the opening of the frame unit is placed on the side and engaged with the stepped portion.

[0006] In the outdoor terrace floor structure according to the present invention, the frame unit is made of concrete foam or the like as a frame-like body having three or more sides, and the side surfaces of each side are Preferably, it is perpendicular to the aperture surface (horizontal surface). In this case, the cross-sectional external shape of the frame unit is selected from rectangles (squares, rectangles), triangles (equilateral triangles, isosceles triangles, etc.), trapezoids, parallelograms, stars, and polygons (regular hexagons, etc.). One or more types can be arbitrarily selected. When the cross-sectional outline of the frame unit is a square or an isosceles triangle, one side is 500 mm.
-1000 mm and a height of about 100 to 200 mm is preferable from the viewpoint of handling and design.

[0007]Furthermore, the floor panel is manufactured from vinyl chloride or concrete in accordance with the shape and dimensions of the frame unit, but its structure is such that the entire part fits into the frame unit and becomes a row. One is of the type that is locked to the frame unit, and the other is of the type where the peripheral edge covers the upper end surface of each side of the frame unit and is exposed, and the part other than the peripheral edge fits into the frame unit and engages with the stepped part. Either of the types that can be stopped may be used, and both are removable from the frame unit and can be easily opened and closed.

Furthermore, a space is formed within the frame unit in which the storage box is placed, and the storage box can be covered with a floor panel while being locked to the section.

[0009]

[Function] In the outdoor terrace floor structure according to the present invention configured as described above, by arranging frame units of standard dimensions in parallel, planar development in the width direction and depth direction is possible, and By stacking the frame units, you can change the design in the height direction.
It becomes possible to respond flexibly to the conditions of the installation site, etc.
The degree of freedom in design also increases. In addition, the frame units can be installed side by side by having their sides facing each other, and stacking can be achieved by simply fitting the sections into sections, which does not require much effort and saves labor during installation work. is planned.

Furthermore, since it is a unit type and is assembled using a dry construction method, and does not use a complete fixing method using nails, screws, etc., it can be easily reassembled or removed, improving usability and making it possible to change the design. You can enjoy it. In addition, the space inside the frame unit can be used as a storage space, and by combining multiple types of frame units and floor panels, it is also possible to expand the scope of site adaptation and spatial design.

[0011]

Embodiments Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a frame unit used in an embodiment of an outdoor terrace floor structure according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 shows a floor panel used in this embodiment. In Figure 1,
The frame unit 10 has a length of about 900 mm and a height of about 2 mm.
It is a frame-like body with a square cross-sectional outline having four sides of about 0.00 mm, and an inward stepped section 11 is provided at its upper edge, and an outward stepped section 11 is provided at its lower edge. A drop portion 12 is provided. This frame unit 10 is integrally molded from concrete foam, preferably foamed concrete mixed with reinforcing material such as fibers, and the side surfaces of each side are formed on the upper and lower opening surfaces (horizontal surfaces). It is considered to be a flat surface perpendicular to the surface. The material for the frame unit 10 may be foamed concrete, synthetic resin, wood, plywood, metal such as aluminum, etc., and these may be integrally molded or assembled into a frame of standard dimensions. can.

On the other hand, the floor panel 20 shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B
consists of a surface layer 21 whose side length is equal to the side of the frame unit 10, and a convex portion 22 that projects downward from the surface layer 21 and fits into the stepped portion 11 of the frame unit 10. It is a lid-like body, and the surface layer 21 has a pattern that looks like a piece of elongated plate joined together. The floor panel 20 is integrally molded using synthetic resin such as vinyl chloride, but other than synthetic resin, concrete, wood, plywood, metal such as aluminum, etc. can also be used as the material. .

Frame unit 1 having the configuration as described above
0 and the floor panel 20, as shown in FIGS.
The floor panels 20 can be stacked together by fitting them together, and the convex portions 22 of the floor panel 20 can be fitted into the stepped portions 11 on the top side of the frame unit 10, so that the floor panels 20 can be stacked on the frame unit 10.
By covering the entire upper surface of the frame unit 10 with the floor panel 20, the frame unit 1
0 and the frame unit 10 and the floor panel 20 can be easily separated and opened and closed by lifting them upward, but since they are fitted to each other at the stepped portions 11 and 12 and the convex portion 22, the lateral behavior is Definitely blocked.

When laying a terrace floor using such frame units 10 and floor panels 20, as shown in FIG. 5, a required number of frame units 10 are placed with their sides facing each other. At the same time, the frame units 10 of the same type are arranged in parallel on the upper surface side of some (or all) of the frame units 10 arranged in parallel as sections 11, 12.
are stacked in the required number of stages (maximum 2 stages in this example) by fitting them into each other, and then, as shown in FIG. A lid-like floor panel 20 covering the openings of the frame units 10 is placed on the upper surface of the unit 10 with its convex portion 22 engaged with the stepped portion 11 as shown in FIG.

The terrace floor laid in this manner has the side surfaces of the frame unit 10 being vertical and flat surfaces, so that the frame units 10 and the floor panel 20 are connected to each other, and the frame unit 10 and the floor panel 20, There is no gap between the floor panels 20 and the floor panels 20, and as shown in FIG. 7, they are in close contact with each other. For example, as shown in FIG. It is used as a terrace floor 50 installed in a shape.

In the outdoor terrace floor structure of this embodiment configured as described above, by arranging the frame units 10 of standard dimensions in parallel, it becomes possible to expand the planar structure in the width direction and the depth direction. By stacking the frame units 10, it is possible to change the design in the height direction, so it is possible to flexibly respond to the conditions of the installation site, and the degree of freedom in design is increased. Moreover, the frame unit 10
The side-by-side arrangement of the frame units 10 and the installation of the floor panel 20 on the frame unit 10 are achieved by placing the frame units 10 side by side with each other and the floor panel 20 being placed side by side with each other and between the stepped parts 11 and 12 and between the stepped parts 11 and the floor. Each of these can be achieved by simply fitting the convex portions 22 of the panel 20, so it does not take much effort and labor-saving installation work can be achieved.

Furthermore, since it is a unit type and is assembled using a dry construction method and does not use a complete fixing method using nails, screws, etc., it can be easily reassembled or removed, improving usability and making it possible to change the design. You can enjoy it. FIG. 9 shows a storage box 30 arranged within the frame unit 10 in order to utilize the space within the frame unit 10 as a storage space. In this case, storage box 30
is, for example, integrally molded from a synthetic resin such as vinyl chloride in accordance with the dimensions of each part of the frame unit 10,
A locking edge 31 having an L-shaped cross section is provided at its upper end, and this locking edge 31 is locked to the inward stepped portion 11 of the frame unit 10, as shown in FIG. The floor panel 20 has a storage box 30 inside the frame unit 10.
is placed so as to cover the top opening of the storage box 30, and is fitted into the stepped portion 11 via the locking edge 31, so that the storage box 30 can be easily opened and closed. .

By arranging the storage box 30 within the frame unit 10 in this way, the space within the terrace floor can be used effectively. 11 and 12 show a frame unit 15 whose cross-sectional outline is an isosceles triangle formed by dividing the frame unit 10 diagonally, and a floor formed in correspondence with this frame unit 15. A combination of panels 25 is shown. The frame unit 15 is provided with inward and outward stepped sections 16 and 17 (see FIG. 13) on the upper and lower edges thereof, like the frame unit 10 described above, and the floor panel 25 is Similar to the floor panel 20 described above, the surface layer 26
and a convex portion 27 (see FIG. 13), and the surface layer portion 26 has a pattern similar to the floor panel 20, which looks like a piece of elongated plate joined together.

Such frame unit 15 and floor panel 25
As shown in FIG. 12, the above-mentioned frame unit 10
It can also be used in combination with the floor panel 20. That is, the frame unit 10 and the frame unit 15 are arranged side by side with their sides of equal length facing each other, and the frame unit 10 and the frame unit 15 are provided with floor panels 20 and 25, respectively. It covers it.

In this way, a plurality of types of frame units (10
, 15) and the floor panels (20, 25), as illustrated in FIGS. 14A, B, C, and D,
The site adaptability is improved, and there is an advantage that various variations (terrace floors 52, 53, 54, 55, etc.) can be developed depending on the usage environment. In addition, in the above-mentioned example, the floor panels 20, 25 have their peripheral edges covered and exposed on the upper end surfaces of the respective sides of the frame units 10, 15, and the parts other than the peripheral edges (convex parts 12, 17).
Although a type in which the frame unit 10, 15 fits into the frame unit 10, 15 and is locked to the stepped portions 11, 16 is used, it is not limited thereto; for example, as shown in FIGS.
, 17, the entire floor panels 40, 45 are fitted into the frame units 10, 15, and the floor panels 40, 45 are completely fitted into the frame units 10, 15.
, 45 and the convex portions 42, 47 may be configured to engage with the stepped portion 11.

[0021]

[Effects of the Invention] As is clear from the above explanation, the outdoor terrace floor structure according to the present invention can save labor in the installation work, can flexibly respond to the conditions of the installation site, and has a high degree of freedom in design. A variety of effects can be obtained, such as being able to enjoy changes in design due to the high quality of the product, being easy to rearrange and remove, and being able to incorporate added value such as a storage function.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a frame unit used in an embodiment of an outdoor terrace floor structure according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a floor panel used in an embodiment of the outdoor terrace floor structure according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view for explaining how to assemble the frame unit and floor panel shown in FIGS. 1 and 2;

FIG. 4 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the assembled frame unit and floor panel shown in FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view for explaining the installation procedure of an embodiment of the outdoor terrace floor structure according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an installed state of an embodiment of the outdoor terrace floor structure according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along line VII-VII in FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing an example of how the outdoor terrace floor structure according to the present invention is installed.

FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view showing a combination of a frame unit, a floor panel, and a storage box in the outdoor terrace floor structure according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the assembled state of FIG. 9;

FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view showing a combination of a frame unit and a floor panel used in another embodiment of the outdoor terrace floor structure according to the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing the installed state of another embodiment of the outdoor terrace floor structure according to the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a sectional view of the outdoor terrace floor structure shown in FIG. 12.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view illustrating a variation of the outdoor terrace floor structure according to the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing a combination of a frame unit and a floor panel used in a modified example of the outdoor terrace floor structure according to the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing the installed state of a modified example of the outdoor terrace floor structure according to the present invention.

17 is a sectional view of the outdoor terrace floor structure shown in FIG. 16.

FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining a conventional outdoor terrace floor structure.

[Explanation of symbols]

10, 15-Frame unit 11, 12, 16, 17-paragraph section 20, 25, 40, 45 - floor panel 21, 26, 41, 46-surface layer part 22, 27, 42, 47 - Convex portion 30-Storage box

Claims (4)

[Claims] Claim 1: A frame-like body having three or more sides, the upper and lower edges of which are provided with an inwardly facing stepped portion on one side and an outwardly facing stepped portion on the other side. The required number of units are arranged side by side with their sides facing each other, and the same type of frame unit is placed in a row on the upper surface side of some or all of the frame units arranged in parallel. are stacked in the required number of stages in a state where they are fitted together, and on the top side of the frame unit located at the top stage,
An outdoor terrace floor structure characterized in that a lid-shaped floor panel covering the opening of the frame unit is placed over the stepped section in a state of engagement. 2. The frame unit according to claim 1, wherein the frame unit has a cross-sectional shape of any one of a rectangle, a triangle, a trapezoid, a parallelogram, a star, and a regular polygon. outdoor terrace floor structure. 3. A first frame unit having a square cross-sectional outline; and a second frame unit having an isosceles triangular cross-sectional outline formed by dividing the first frame unit diagonally. 2. The outdoor terrace floor structure according to claim 1, wherein the terrace floor structure is arranged in parallel with the sides of equal length facing each other. 4. The outdoor terrace floor structure according to claim 1, wherein a storage box is arranged within the frame unit.