JPH10108769A - Mirror structure - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To simply and speedily switch a mirror surface to a use state or a non-use state. SOLUTION: In this mirror structure, the mirror surface 11 and a liquid crystal panel 20 are attached to a frame body 30 by overlapping them so that the panel 20 may be on a front surface side, and a display selection switching means for selectively switching the display of the panel 20 to a transparent state or an opaque state is provided. Then the mirror surface 11 is visible through the panel 20 in the transparent state at the time of using and the mirror surface 11 is made invisible by the panel 20 in the opaque state at the time of not using.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mirror structure capable of easily and quickly switching a mirror surface between a used state and a non-used state.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Mirror surfaces are used in various fields and their purposes and methods of use are various. However, the mirror structure is generally classified into two types: one that keeps the mirror surface constantly visible so that the mirror surface is always visible, and one that covers the mirror surface by some means when not in use. Can be different.
That is, for example, the mirror surface provided for the washstand is the former, and for example, the mirror surface provided for the three-sided mirror stand is the latter. Therefore, in addition to the original purpose of using the mirror surface in an exposed state, it also has a unique property that there is a kind of sensory request to prevent dirt and scratches on the mirror surface and to blindfold the original purpose except during use.

[0003]

By the way, the conventional mirror structure which covers the mirror surface when not in use is constructed so that it can be opened and closed with a double door or a drapery, so that it can be switched between use and non-use. There is a drawback that it is troublesome and easy to increase in size.

Further, in recent years, there is a strong demand for diversification and individualization, and it is not possible to meet a demand for satisfying new and hobby feelings. For example, if the existence of the mirror structure itself is not known in appearance, and if a person who knows it can provide a structure in which the mirror surface can be temporarily exposed and used (visually viewed), the spread of the mirror structure should be further expanded. It is.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a mirror structure which can easily and quickly switch a mirror surface between a use state and a non-use state and which is easy to handle.

[0006]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a mirror surface and a liquid crystal panel are mounted on a frame so that the liquid crystal panel is on the front side, and the display of the liquid crystal panel can be made in either a transparent state or an opaque state. Display selection switching means for selectively switching between the crab and the mirror surface is formed so that the mirror surface can be viewed through the liquid crystal panel in a transparent state when in use and the mirror surface is invisible in an opaque state when not in use.

In this invention, when not in use, the display on the front liquid crystal panel is selectively switched to an opaque state using the display selection switching means. Then, since the mirror surface on the rear side can be made invisible, the existence of the mirror structure itself can be made unknown, and it is smaller (thinner) than a conventional double door, and is embedded in, for example, a wall surface. You can also.

In use, the display on the liquid crystal panel is selectively switched to a transparent state using the display selection switching means. Since the switching can be performed at an electronic speed, the switching from the non-use state to the use state of the mirror surface can be performed quickly and easily, and handling is extremely easy. After use, for example, a person who does not know its existence can immediately return to a non-use state in which it is illusioned as a frosted glass window in relation to the frame.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the transparent plate is superposed further on the front side than the liquid crystal panel, attached to the frame, and a pattern is drawn on the front and / or back surface of the transparent plate. It is characterized by.

In this invention, the pattern is drawn on the front surface and / or the back surface of the transparent plate material on the front side of the liquid crystal panel. For example, a picture is drawn on a transparent plate glass (transparent plate material) by etching.

Therefore, the same operation and effect as those of the first aspect of the invention can be obtained, and further, when not in use, it can be used as a painting or interior.

[0012]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. (First Embodiment) As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a mirror structure 1 of the present mirror structure 1 is mounted on a frame body 30 by overlapping a mirror surface 11 and a liquid crystal panel 20 such that the liquid crystal panel 20 is on the front side. A display selection switching means 50 for selectively switching the display 20 between a transparent state and an opaque state is provided, and the mirror surface 11 can be viewed through the liquid crystal panel 20 in a transparent state when in use and the liquid crystal panel 20 in an opaque state when not in use. The mirror surface 11 is formed to be invisible.

In FIG. 1, a frame 30 has a front frame 31 (mounting recess 32, opening 33) which can be integrally fixed by a screw and a window frame, and a rear frame 35 (mounting recess 3).
6), and can be attached to a wall surface or the like by using a hook (not shown) on the rear frame 35 side.

The head plate 10 is mounted on a rear frame 35 (36) with the mirror surface 11 facing left in FIG. The end plate 10 itself is made of a glass plate material, but the material is not limited.

The liquid crystal panel 20 is placed on the front side (left side in FIG. 1) of the mirror surface 11 via the spacer 19, mounted on the front frame 31 (32), and integrated with the rear frame 35. The appearance is as shown in FIG.

The liquid crystal panel (LCD) 20 is a display utilizing the properties of liquid crystal, and is formed so that the display on the entire surface can be switched between an opaque state and a transparent state by applying and not applying a voltage. . More specifically, it is composed of a polarizing plate, a transparent electrode, a liquid crystal, a transparent electrode, and a polarizing plate from the surface 21 side, and each transparent electrode is connected to a corresponding pole of a driver (voltage applying circuit) 51 shown in FIG. .

The liquid crystal voltage application method can be implemented by selecting any of a simple matrix method, an active matrix method, and the like. Also, the twist angle of the liquid crystal molecules may be appropriately selected and determined. For example, TN (TNT), STN, NTN, and the like.

The display selection switching means 50 comprises a driver 51 and a changeover switch 52 shown in FIG. 2. When the changeover switch 52 is turned on, the display on the liquid crystal panel 20 is selectively switched to an opaque state and turned off. In this case, the state can be switched to the transparent state. The changeover switch 5 is provided on the lower right side of the frame 30 in FIG. 2, but may be provided at a remote position.

In the first embodiment having such a configuration, when not in use, the display of the liquid crystal panel 20 on the front side is selectively switched to an opaque state using the display selection switching means 50. Then, since the mirror surface 11 on the rear side can be made invisible, the presence of the mirror structure 1 itself can be made unknown, and it is smaller (thinner) and buried in the wall surface as compared with a conventional double door. You can also.

In use, the display of the liquid crystal panel 20 is selectively switched to a transparent state using the display selection switching means 50.
Since the switching can be performed at an electronic speed, the switching from the non-use state to the use state of the mirror surface 11 can be performed quickly and easily, and the handling is extremely easy. After use, for example, a person who does not know its existence can immediately return to the non-use state in which the illusion of a frosted glass window due to the relationship with the frame 30. Therefore, it is also effective for diagnosis in a medical office or the like.

According to the first embodiment,
The mirror surface 11 and the liquid crystal panel 20 are superimposed on each other so that the liquid crystal panel 20 is on the front side, and attached to the frame 30.
Display switching means 50 for selectively switching the display between the transparent state and the opaque state. The mirror surface 11 can be seen through the liquid crystal panel 20 in the transparent state when in use, and the mirror surface by the liquid crystal panel 20 in the opaque state when not in use. 11
Is invisible, so that the mirror surface 11 can be easily and quickly switched between the use state and the non-use state, and is easy to handle.

Further, since the frame 30 has a window frame shape, it is possible to satisfy a hobby feeling as a kind of window when not in use.

Further, since the changeover switch 52 which forms a part of the display selection changeover means 50 is attached to the frame 30, the liquid crystal panel 20 can be more easily and quickly changed from one of the transparent state and the opaque state to the other. Is switched to

(Second Embodiment) This embodiment is different from the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 in that the frame 30 has a frame shape as shown in FIGS. And a transparent plate material (4
0) is attached and a pattern 49 is drawn on the front surface 41 (and / or the back surface 42) of the transparent plate member (40).

In this embodiment, the transparent plate is a transparent plate glass 40, and a pattern 49 shown in FIG. 4 is drawn by etching. In the opaque state of the liquid crystal panel 20, the same effect as that of a picture with a picture frame (frame 30) is obtained. In the transparent state, the pattern 49 does not impair the original function of the mirror surface 11 and the pattern 49 is as if a hologram image. This is to make it look thin and embossed. However, the processing (drawing) method of the pattern 49 itself is not limited, and may be, for example, a painting method, a pasting method, or the like.

However, in the second embodiment, the first
In addition to having the same effect as the embodiment, the opaque state (when not in use) can be used as a picture with a picture frame or the interior of a wall or a ceiling, and the transparent state (when in use) hinders the intended purpose. It can also have a fantastic atmosphere.

[0027]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the mirror surface and the liquid crystal panel are overlapped with each other so that the liquid crystal panel is on the front side and mounted on the frame, and the display of the liquid crystal panel is set to one of a transparent state and an opaque state. A display selection switching means for selectively switching is provided, so that the mirror surface can be seen through the transparent liquid crystal panel when in use and the mirror surface is made invisible by the opaque liquid crystal panel when not in use. It can be switched between a use state and a non-use state and is easy to handle.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the transparent plate is further superposed on the front side than the liquid crystal panel and attached to the frame, and the pattern is drawn on the front surface and / or the back surface of the transparent plate. In addition to providing the same effects as in the case of the invention of claim 1, it can be used as a painting or interior when not in use.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded side view showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is also an external perspective view.

FIG. 3 is an exploded side view showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is also an external perspective view.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 mirror structure 10 mirror plate 11 mirror surface 19 spacer 20 liquid crystal panel 21 front surface 29 spacer 30 frame body 31 front frame 32 mounting recess 33 opening 35 rear frame 36 mounting recess 40 transparent glass plate (transparent plate material) 41 front surface 42 back surface 49 pattern 50 display Selection switching means 51 Driver 52 Changeover switch

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A display selection switching means for selectively switching a display of a liquid crystal panel between a transparent state and an opaque state by mounting a mirror surface and a liquid crystal panel on a frame so that the liquid crystal panel is on the front side. A mirror structure, wherein the mirror surface is formed so that the mirror surface can be seen through the liquid crystal panel in a transparent state when used, and the mirror surface is made invisible by an opaque liquid crystal panel when not in use. 2. A transparent plate material is further stacked on the front side than the liquid crystal panel, attached to the frame, and a pattern is drawn on a front surface and / or a back surface of the transparent plate material. The mirror structure as described.