JPH07222526A - Sunshine shielding apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To obtain a sunshine shielding apparatus consisting of a potted plant blind, capable of partially freeing the shielding function as necessary e.g. in the case of cloudy weather or noon recess of an office and effective for preventing the leak of sunshine through leaves to improve the comfortableness in the room. CONSTITUTION:This sunshine shielding apparatus is composed of a potted plant blind consisting of potted plants 1 arranged at the opening part 2 of a building such as window. The potted plant blind face 6 is liftably suspended from a lifting apparatus 8 placed above the opening part 2.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a solar shading device provided in an opening such as a window of a general building or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In general, in a window or the like of a building, a solar shading device such as a blind, a louver, a screen or a curtain is used for the purpose of preventing glare due to solar radiation and reducing the ingress of solar heat into the room. Is attached.

Another example of such a solar shading device is a planting blind in which a potted plant is placed in a window for appreciation and cooling. This uses a foliage plant with many leaves for the plant,
It reflects the incident solar radiation on the leaf surface and humidifies the room with the moisture that evaporates from the leaf surface by the energy of the solar heat, thereby making the potted plant function as a planting blind.

[0004]

When potting plants are used to form planting blinds, conventional pots are fixedly installed on the window, so that there is no need for sunshading on cloudy days or during lunch breaks in the office. Even if it is time, the window will block the solar radiation, so there is no feeling of openness and lack of comfort. Moreover, since the plants planted in the pots are grown in a state close to nature, the density of growth may be thin depending on the location, such as the area around the leaves that have grown, and the sunlight through the trees may enter from this area. , The solar radiation shielding function is insufficient.

The object of the present invention is to eliminate the disadvantages of the conventional example, and when constructing a solar shading device with a planting blind, the shading is partially released if necessary, such as on a cloudy day or during lunch breaks in the office. Another object of the present invention is to provide a solar shading device capable of preventing sunlight leakage and improving indoor comfort.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a solar shading device in which a planting blind of a potted plant is arranged in an opening such as a window, and a lifting device arranged above the opening. From the planting blind to be lifted up and down, and the potted plant, a plurality of this is arranged, a plurality of potted plants can be raised and lowered at the same time, and
A plurality of potted plants are arranged, and the plurality of potted plants are individually moved up and down, and in a solar shading device in which a planting blind by the potted plant is arranged in an opening such as a window, above the opening. Hanging the planting blind vertically and rotatably from the lifting device arranged in, and the potted plant was entwined with the pillars standing from the pot,
And, the potted plant, hanging the plant from the pot, and the potted plant, while entwining the plant to the pillars standing upright from the pot, hanging the plant from the pot,
Further, the gist of the invention is to install a solar cell and the lifting device uses this solar cell as a power source.

[0007]

According to the present invention, when the lifting device is operated to raise the potted plant with respect to the opening such as the window, the planting blind is removed from the lower part of the opening. The part is opened. On the contrary, when the potted plant is lowered, the planting blind is removed from the upper part of the opening and this part is opened. Therefore, solar radiation can be taken into the room from the open part and the view can be secured.

According to the present invention as set forth in claims 2 and 3, in addition to the above-mentioned action, a plurality of pots constituting the planting blind are simultaneously moved up or down individually or individually, so that fine control of solar radiation can be performed.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the above action, the planting blind not only moves up and down but also rotates. Therefore, in the case of a plant of a type in which it is difficult to form a flat blind surface, the incident direction It can be effectively shielded and released by rotating in response to.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the above-mentioned action, when the ceiling space is sufficient depending on the place where the opening is formed, a potted plant in which a plant is entwined with a pillar standing upright from the pot is used. It is effective to do.

According to the present invention of claim 6, when the width under the window is sufficient due to the place where the opening is formed in addition to the above action, a potted plant obtained by hanging a plant from the pot can be used. It is valid.

According to the present invention as set forth in claim 7, in addition to the above-mentioned action, by growing plants in both directions above and below the pot to form a blind surface, the length of planting extending from the pot can be increased. It can be shortened and stability is improved.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the above operation, the lifting device uses a solar cell as a power source,
In addition to saving energy, the planting blinds are moved up and down to the "closed" state when sunlight is inserted, and the power is cut off when there is no light (the springs etc. are used).
It is also possible to use the solar cell as a means of automatic control, such as by returning to.

[0014]

Embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing a first embodiment of the solar shading device according to the present invention. The solar shading device according to the present invention is a planting blind in which a plurality of potted plants 1 are adjacent to each other and arranged side by side in an opening 2 such as a window. Constitute.

The potted plant 1 is composed of, for example, a vine-type ornamental plant 4 planted in a pot 3, and a substantially rectangular plant blind in which leaves and vines are entangled in a vertically long rectangular frame 5 standing in the pot 3. Surface 6 was formed.

On the other hand, an elevating device 8 operated by a drive source such as a motor is installed above the opening 2, for example, on the ceiling 7, and the lower end of the cord 9 wound around the elevating device 8 so that it can be drawn out freely is used as the pot 3
Then, the potted plant 1 is suspended by the elevating device 8. In this case, the lifting device 8 is provided corresponding to each pot 3 of the potted plant 1, and all the lifting devices 8 are configured to operate in synchronization.

In the figure, 10a is the upper part of the opening 2 and the ceiling 7.
And 10b is a wall surface between the lower part of the opening 2 and the floor.

Next, the usage and operation will be described. In order to cover the opening 2 with the planting blind surface 6 and shield the solar radiation, the pot 3 is positioned below the opening 2 as shown in FIG. 1 and the pot 3 is suspended from the lifting device 8 by the rope 9. .

From this state, in order to open the lower part of the opening 2, a plurality of lifting devices 8 are simultaneously operated to wind up the cords 9 in synchronism, and the pot 3 is pulled up and planted. The blind surface 6 moves upward, the planting blind surface 6 is removed from the lower portion of the opening 2, and this portion is opened, so that the solar radiation can be taken into the room and the view can be secured.

When the planting blind surface 6 is moved upward as described above, it is effective when the height of the wall surface 10a is large and there is a sufficient ceiling space.

On the other hand, in order to open the upper part of the opening 2 from the state shown in FIG. 1 contrary to the above, if a plurality of elevating devices 8 are simultaneously actuated and the cords 9 are paid out synchronously, the bowl 3 Is pulled down and the planting blind surface 6 moves downward,
The planting blind surface 6 is removed from the upper portion of the opening 2, and this portion is opened, so that the solar radiation can be taken into the room and the view can be secured.

When the planting blind surface 6 is moved downward in this way, it is effective when the height of the wall surface 10b is large and the width under the window between the floor surface and the opening 2 is sufficient. Is.

A lifting device 8 provided for each potted plant 1
Is not limited to those that operate in synchronization as described above, but it is also possible to configure it to operate individually as a second embodiment as shown in FIG.

In this case, by individually moving each of the pots 3 by a desired height, it is possible to partially select the solar shading or the opening in a narrow range, so that it is possible to partially adjust the sunbeams. Therefore, it becomes possible to finely control the solar radiation shielding. Furthermore, for example, by raising and lowering the individual bowls 3 individually in accordance with music, it is possible to produce an effect on the window surface.

FIGS. 5 and 6 show a third embodiment in which the cord 9 for suspending and supporting the potted plant 1 is configured to be rotatable, and the pot 3 is vertically movable and horizontally rotatable. This allows
Even if the type of foliage plant 4 is difficult to form a flat planting blind surface 6, rotating the planting blind surface 6 in accordance with the incident direction enables effective solar shading and release, for example, even through sunbeams. Can be prevented.

FIG. 7 shows a fourth embodiment. When the width under the window is sufficient, the potted plant 1 to the foliage plant 4 are used as the potted plant 1.
It is effective to use the type in which the stems and leaves are hung down. Also in this case, fix the lower end of the cord 9 to the pot 3,
The rope 9 moves the pot 3, that is, the planting blind surface 6 up and down by the elevating device 8 installed on the ceiling 7 to control the solar shading.

Also in the case of the fourth embodiment, it is possible to raise and lower the plurality of pots 3 simultaneously or individually.

FIG. 8 shows a fifth embodiment, which is a type in which the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment are combined.
At the same time, the support 5 was erected to entangle the leaves and stems of the foliage plant 4, and at the same time, the leaves and stems of the foliage plant 4 were hung from the pot 3. The configuration for moving the potted plant 1 up and down by the lifting device 8 is the same as that of the above-mentioned embodiment, but in the case of this fifth embodiment, since the planting blind surface 6 is formed in the up-down direction of the pot 3, The length of each plant extending from the pot 3 is short, and the stability is good.

FIG. 9 shows a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
For example, a solar cell 11 is placed on the upper surface of a plant 14 on which the bowl 3 is placed
The solar battery 11 is used as a power source for the motor of the lifting device 8 for lifting the pot 3.

A charge / discharge control device 12 is interposed between the solar cell 10 and the motor, and the charge / discharge control device is also provided.
Connect the battery 13 to 12.

When there is solar radiation, the solar cell 11 generates electricity and drives the lifting device 8. Then, when the solar radiation is inserted, the planting blinds are operated in the “closed” state, and when the light is not lit, the power is cut off. The solar cell 11 is automatically controlled by returning to the original state (using a spring etc.). It can also be used as a means.

When the solar radiation is strong, surplus power is charged by the solar cell 11 and stored in the battery 13,
It is supplied as a power source for manual operation at night.

When the solar radiation fluctuates drastically, such as on a cloudy day, it is advisable to perform the operation control for a fixed time after the operation is performed once by the timer so that the opening / closing operation of the blind does not become frequent.

The cells of the solar cell 10 may be placed in a window frame other than the upper surface of the plant 14 or installed outside the roof or the like.

[0035]

As described above, when the solar shading device of the present invention constitutes a solar shading device with a planting blind, the solar shading device can be partially shielded as necessary, such as on a cloudy day or during lunch breaks in the office. It is possible to release it and also to prevent the generation of sunbeams to improve the comfort of the room.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a first embodiment of a solar shading device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing a first embodiment of the solar shading device of the present invention in a state where a planting blind is raised.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing a first embodiment of the solar shading device of the present invention with a planting blind lowered.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing a second embodiment of the solar radiation shielding device according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing a third embodiment of the solar radiation shielding device according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a third embodiment of the solar shading device of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a front view showing a fourth embodiment of the solar radiation shielding device according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a front view showing a fifth embodiment of the solar shading device of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a fifth embodiment of the solar radiation shielding device according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... potted plant 2 ... opening 3 ... pot 4 ... houseplant 5 ... frame 6 ... planting blind surface 7 ... ceiling 8 ... elevating device 9 ... line 10a, 10b ... wall surface 11 ... solar cell 12 ... charging / discharging Controller 13… Battery 14… Printemps

 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page (72) Takeshi Kono 1-2-7 Moto-Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo Kashima Construction Co., Ltd. (72) Shin-ichi Hiromoto 1-2-2 Moto-Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo No. 7 Kashima Construction Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Minoru Inuma No. 19-1 Tobita, Chofu-shi, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Technology Kashima Construction Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Zen Kudo No. 19 Tobita, Chofu-shi, Tokyo No. 1 Kashima Construction Co., Ltd. Technical Research Center

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A solar shading device in which a planting blind made of a potted plant is arranged in an opening such as a window, wherein the planting blind is suspended from an elevating device arranged above the opening. Solar shading device. 2. The solar shading device according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of potted plants are arranged, and the plurality of potted plants move up and down at the same time. 3. The solar shading device according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of potted plants are arranged, and the plurality of potted plants are individually moved up and down. 4. A solar shading device in which a planting blind made of a potted plant is arranged in an opening such as a window, in which the planting blind is suspended from an elevating device arranged above the opening so as to be lifted and rotatably supported. A characteristic solar shading device. 5. The solar shading device according to claim 1, wherein the potted plant has a plant entwined with a pillar standing upright from the pot. 6. The solar shading device according to claim 1, wherein the potted plant is obtained by hanging a plant from a pot. 7. The solar shading device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the potted plant is obtained by entwining the plant with a pillar standing upright from the pot and hanging the plant from the pot. 8. The solar shading device according to claim 1, wherein a solar cell is installed, and the lifting device uses the solar cell as a power source.