JPS6140835Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] This invention relates to a flower box that can be used both indoors and outdoors, and more specifically, to a flower box that can be used both indoors and outdoors by a simple rotation operation.

In recent years, with economic development and the expansion of housing policies, housing construction, which had previously been focused only on filling shortages, has begun to focus on improving the quality of housing. Many so-called ``interior'' or ``exterior'' facilities have also been developed. In particular, flower boxes - large flower boxes filled with flowers, etc. - have a luxurious appearance and are widely used.

This idea was made into a flower box like this,
The object is to provide a device that can be used both as interior equipment and exterior equipment at the same time by a simple rotation operation.

Next, an embodiment of this invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In FIGS. 1 and 2, reference numeral 1 denotes a partition wall separating indoor A and outdoor B, and a window frame 2 is fitted around the periphery of a substantially rectangular opening bored therein. As is clear from FIGS. 1 and 2, the cross section of the window frame 2 is surrounded by a central plane part 22 with an appropriate width, and sloped parts 21 are formed on the indoor side and the outdoor side of the window frame 2.
is extending.

In the opening of the window frame 2, a flower box main body 3 having an approximately semicircular flower storage section 32 is attached to the partition wall 1.
It is rotatably provided in a horizontal plane that is substantially perpendicular to .

This flower box main body 3 includes a partition wall portion 30 having a size that can close the opening of the partition wall 1, and a flower storage portion 3 formed on one side of the partition wall portion 30.
2, and an indoor bracket 6 for mounting an illumination light fixed to the other surface of the partition wall portion 30. And this flower box main body 3 is
The central part of the partition wall 30 is supported by a rotating shaft 4 vertically provided through the window frame 2 in the partition wall 1 so as to be horizontally rotatable. The opening of the window frame 2 can be closed by the partition wall part 30 in the closed state.

The surface 33 of the flower box main body 3 opposite to the flower storage section 32 is normally formed to be flush with the partition wall 1, and a bracket 6 for both indoor and outdoor use is provided here, with a waterproof structure that can also be used as an outdoor light. It is possible to install lighting lamps that are of high quality and have an aesthetic appearance suitable for interior use.

The cross-sectional shape of the flower box main body 3 taken along the line in FIG. 1 is approximately rectangular as shown in FIG.
It is selected to be slightly smaller than the rectangle enclosing section 2. The periphery of the flower box main body 3 corresponding to the central plane part 22 of the window frame 2 is made of synthetic rubber, for example, which has excellent abrasion resistance and weather resistance.
Seal packing 5 made of synthetic resin etc.
is fitted. The outer circumferential surface 51 of the seal gasket 5 is formed to be slightly convex outward as shown in the enlarged view in FIG. This is to prevent water from entering the room.

A locking pin 7 is provided on the partition wall 1 so as to be slidable up and down by a support bracket 70 fixed to the surface of the partition wall 1 on the indoor A side. This is inserted into a locking hole 31 formed in the flower box main body 3, and serves to lock the above-mentioned rotational movement. Similarly, reference numeral 34 designates a locking hole on the side of the flower storage section 32, and a locking mechanism K is constituted by the locking pin 7, the support bracket 70, and the locking holes 31 and 34.

Next, we will explain how to use the flower box of this invention. Flower storage section 32 of flower box main body 3
Add appropriate flowers 8 to the container. This may be planted by filling the flower storage section 32 with soil in advance, or
Occasionally, a flower arrangement such as a flower arrangement may be used. Further, a suitable lighting lamp designed for both indoor and outdoor use is attached to the bracket 6 on the indoor A side of the flower box main body 3. Incidentally, the wiring 10 may be provided near the shaft hole of the rotating shaft 4 as illustrated in FIG. 6.

If the flower box main body 3 is arranged after such equipment as shown in FIG. 1 or 2, the flower box main body 3 is for exterior use, that is, for outdoor use. For example, if you have a visitor and want to show the flowers to them, move the locking pin 7 downward to release the locking state, and then move the flower box body 3 around the rotating shaft 4 as shown in Fig. 1 or 2. It is only necessary to rotate the locking pin 7 to the position shown by the broken line and insert the locking pin 7 into the locking hole 34 to fix it. In this way, the flower storage section 32 of the flower box main body 3 will be on the side A of the room, so that it can be fully appreciated. In addition, since the indoor/outdoor bracket 6 is exposed outside B at this time, there is no problem at all even in windy and rainy weather.

In addition, since the opening can be closed by the partition wall 30 of the flower box 3 when the flower storage section 32 is placed in the room A, it is possible to prevent direct sunlight on windy and rainy days, cold days, or in the summer. On a strong day, the flower storage part 32 can be placed in the room A to protect the flowers 8 from wind, rain, cold, and direct sunlight. Moreover, at this time, the seal gasket 5 prevents wind and rain from entering the room A, and the locking pin 7 of the locking mechanism K locks the flower box main body 3. In addition, by directing about half of the flower box 3 toward the indoor A and the remaining half toward the outdoor B, ventilation can be achieved through the opening in the window frame 2, and the flowers 8 exposed to sunlight can be admired from the indoor A. It has the effect of giving a noble ornamental effect. At this time, since ventilation is possible through the flowers waving in the wind, the ventilation effect is further enhanced in combination with the ornamental effect of looking at the flowers 8 waving in the wind during hot seasons such as during the summer afternoon.

FIG. 5 shows another example of the rotation locking mechanism K of the flower box main body 3. As shown in FIG. That is, a ball chamber 91 is formed in at least one location around the seal packing 9, and a locking ball 93 is provided in the ball chamber 91 so as to be elastically projected outward by a leaf spring 92. Of course, a hole with a diameter smaller than the diameter of the locking ball 93 is provided in the ball chamber 91 so that the locking ball 93 does not fall out. Thus, the locking ball 93 projected by the leaf spring 92 engages with the recess 23 provided at the corresponding position in the central plane portion 22 of the window frame 2, thereby locking the rotation of the flower box body 3. . This rotational locking mechanism has the advantage of not having to manually operate the locking pin each time, but it is of course inferior to the locking pin method in terms of the magnitude and reliability of the locking force.

As mentioned above, with this invention, a single flower box can be used both indoors and outdoors, allowing you to enjoy both depending on your mood and needs. In addition, the seal gasket ensures that the interior and exterior of the room remain liquid-tight, and prevents rainwater from entering.

In addition, since the opening of the partition wall can be closed with the partition wall part of the flower box when the flower storage part is indoors, it can be used on windy, rainy or cold days.
Alternatively, on days when direct sunlight is strong, such as in the summer, flowers placed indoors in the flower storage section can be protected from wind, rain, cold, and direct sunlight. Moreover, at this time, the seal gasket prevents wind and rain from entering the room, and the locking mechanism locks the flower box main body. In addition, by directing about half of the flower boxes indoors and the other half facing outdoors, ventilation can be achieved through the opening in the window frame, and flowers that are bathed in sunlight can be admired indoors, creating a sophisticated ornamental effect. There is an effect that can be done. In addition, in this case, since ventilation is possible through the flowers waving in the wind, the ventilation effect is further enhanced during hot seasons such as midday in summer.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Figures 1 and 2 are a partially sectional plan view and a side view of an embodiment of this invention, Figure 3 is a partial sectional view taken along the - line in Figure 1, and Figure 4 is a seal. FIG. 5 is a side sectional view showing a modified example of the rotation locking mechanism, and FIG. 6 is a simplified sectional view showing the wiring position. 1... Bulkhead, A... Indoors, B... Outdoors, 3...
Flower box body, 4...rotating shaft, 5...seal packing, K...locking mechanism, 30...partition wall section, 32...flower storage section, 6...bracket for both indoor and outdoor use.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A partition wall portion having a size that can close the opening formed in the partition wall separating the indoor and outdoor areas;
A flower box is supported by the partition wall and includes a flower storage area formed on one side of the partition wall, and an indoor/outdoor bracket for mounting a lighting lamp fixed to the other side of the partition wall. The flower box is horizontally rotatable by a rotating shaft that supports the central part of the partition wall, and the opening is supported to open and close, and a sealing pad is provided around the outer periphery of the partition wall of the flower box. The flower box for both indoor and outdoor use is characterized in that the flower box or the partition wall is provided with a locking mechanism for preventing rotation of the flower box whose opening is closed by the partition wall.