KR102040480B1 - Multi functional louver assembly installed on ceiling - Google Patents

Abstract

Ceiling-mounted multi-function louver assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first frame and a second frame spaced apart from each other to the ceiling; A plurality of louver slits having one end and the other end rotatably coupled to the first frame and the second frame; A driving unit disposed in the first frame or the second frame to rotate the plurality of louver slits; A rain gutter disposed under the at least one of the first frame and the second frame to receive rain water falling on the ceiling; And a drainage path for discharging the rainwater received in the rain gutter to the outside, wherein the louver slit is coupled to the first frame and the second frame to be inclined in one direction based on a horizontal plane.

Description

MULTI FUNCTIONAL LOUVER ASSEMBLY INSTALLED ON CEILING}

The present invention relates to a louver assembly, and more particularly, to a multifunctional louver assembly installed on a ceiling.

The building is equipped with sunshades for the purpose of protecting the visual environment of the occupants by blocking the solar radiation and protecting the privacy of the occupants. In particular, the recent use of solar energy as internal lighting has been emphasized with the emphasis on energy efficiency and renewable energy. The market for green lighting is growing.

Recently, a screen louver is installed on a ceiling of a large space such as a hall or a museum to produce soft lighting or to secure a wide field of view. There is a problem that it is difficult to control the amount of light incident to the sunlight.

On the other hand, the following prior art document discloses only the contents of the ceiling louver including a clip movably coupled to the support pipe fixed to the ceiling slab structure, and a louver panel movably coupled to the clip, It does not disclose the technical gist of the present invention.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2014-0014758

Ceiling-mounted multifunction louver assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention aims to solve the above problems.

By being rotatably installed on the ceiling, it is possible to provide a ceiling-mounted louver assembly that is normally open to allow natural light and ventilation, and to prevent rain from entering the building by closing in the rain.

In addition, by providing a removable cover to perform a variety of functions on the louver slit, to provide a ceiling-mounted louver assembly capable of producing hot water and power.

The problems of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

Ceiling-mounted multi-function louver assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first frame and a second frame spaced apart from each other to the ceiling; A plurality of louver slits having one end and the other end rotatably coupled to the first frame and the second frame; A driving unit disposed in the first frame or the second frame to rotate the plurality of louver slits; A rain gutter disposed under the at least one of the first frame and the second frame to receive rain water falling on the ceiling; And a drainage path for discharging the rainwater received in the rain gutter to the outside, wherein the louver slit is coupled to the first frame and the second frame to be inclined in one direction based on a horizontal plane.

A sensor unit detecting environmental information including at least one of illuminance of the structure under the ceiling, rain falling on the ceiling, and wind blowing into the ceiling; And a control unit controlling the driving unit based on the environmental information detected by the sensor unit.

The louver slit may include a louver slit body in which a hollow is formed in a longitudinal direction, and in which the rotation shaft is fixedly inserted to transmit the rotational force of the driving unit. And a first coupling part and a second coupling part which are respectively formed on one side and the other side of the louver slit main body, and are formed to be coupled to another louver slit. The first coupling part and the second coupling part include: Preferably, the lower portion of the first coupling portion of one of the louver slit bodies is formed to be coupled to the upper portion of the second coupling portion of the other louver slit body.

A coupling groove is formed at any one of the lower portion of the first coupling portion and the upper portion of the second coupling portion, and an airtight member is disposed at the other of the lower portion of the first coupling portion and the upper portion of the second coupling portion, and the first coupling portion is disposed. When the part and the second coupling part are coupled, the airtight member is preferably inserted into the coupling groove.

The louver slit body is preferably formed to be detachable from the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion.

Preferably, the louver slit further includes a cover disposed on the louver slit main body and formed to be detachable from the louver slit main body.

The cover is preferably formed to be inclined downward in one direction and the other direction of the longitudinal direction relative to the center.

The cover is preferably formed of a heat collecting plate or a transparent plate for collecting solar heat on an outer surface thereof, and having an intake pipe through which cold water is introduced and a discharge pipe through which hot water is discharged.

The cover is preferably provided with a plurality of solar cells for producing electric power using solar energy on the outer surface.

A hollow is formed in the rotation shaft, and the rotation shaft and the louver slit main body are preferably formed so that the rain water can move to the rain gutter through the hollow when rain water falls on the louver slit main body.

It is preferable to further include a rainwater penetration prevention member provided between at least one of the first frame and the second frame and the louver slit to prevent rainwater from entering the building when the rain falls down.

The rainwater penetration prevention member is formed to be deployable, and when the louver slit is opened, the rainwater penetration prevention member is kept in a folded state, and when the louver slit is closed, the rainwater penetration prevention member is maintained in a deployed state. It is preferable.

The ceiling-mounted multifunction louver assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed to be rotatable on the ceiling, and when opened, irradiates sunlight into the building and enables ventilation at the same time. It is effective to prevent the inflow of the building.

In addition, by installing the louver slit inclined in one direction based on the horizontal plane, and provided with a separate rain gutter and drainage, there is an effect that the rain water can easily flow to the outside during rainfall.

In addition, by allowing the louver slit to attach a cover capable of performing functions such as solar power generation or hot water production, it is possible to expect the effect of simultaneously performing other functions as well as light and ventilation functions.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

1 is a side view of a ceiling mounted multifunction louver assembly in one embodiment of the invention.
2 and 3 are cross-sectional views showing the structure according to the opening and closing of each louver slit in the configuration of the ceiling-mounted multifunction louver assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view showing an embodiment of the connection between the louver slit body and the coupling portion in the ceiling-mounted multifunction louver assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a cross-sectional view showing the attachment state of the louver slit body and the cover in the ceiling-mounted multifunction louver assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 to 8 illustrate various embodiments of a louver slit body and a removable cover in a ceiling mounted multifunction louver assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a view showing an embodiment of the structure for the outflow of rainwater in the ceiling-mounted multifunction louver assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a view illustrating an embodiment of a structure for blocking rain from entering a building when rain falls down in a ceiling-mounted multifunction louver assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, and the same or similar components will be given the same reference numerals regardless of the reference numerals and redundant description thereof will be omitted.

In addition, in describing the present invention, when it is determined that the detailed description of the related known technology may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, it should be noted that the accompanying drawings are only for easily understanding the spirit of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the spirit of the present invention by the accompanying drawings.

Hereinafter, a solar tracking apparatus having natural light and photovoltaic power generation functions according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 9.

1 is a side view of a ceiling mounted multifunction louver assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are diagrams illustrating opening and closing of respective louver slits in a configuration of a ceiling mounted multifunction louver assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure, Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view showing an embodiment of the connection between the louver slit body and the coupling portion in the ceiling-mounted multifunction louver assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 is the present invention In the ceiling-mounted multifunction louver assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention, a cross-sectional view showing the attachment state of the louver slit body and the cover, and FIGS. 6 to 8 are louver slit bodies in the ceiling-mounted multifunction louver assembly according to the embodiment of the present invention. 9 is a view illustrating various embodiments of a removable cover, and FIG. 9 is a view of rainwater in a ceiling-mounted multifunction louver assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. 10 is a view showing an embodiment of the structure for the secondary outflow, Figure 10 is a structure for preventing the inflow of rainwater into the building when the rain is inclined downward in the ceiling-mounted multifunction louver assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention A diagram illustrating one embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1, the ceiling-mounted multifunction louver assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a frame 100, a plurality of louver slits 200, a driving unit 300, a rain gutter 400, and a drain channel 500. It is configured to include.

The frame 100 is installed on the ceiling to support a plurality of louver slits 200 to be described later, and is composed of a first frame 110 and a second frame 120 spaced apart from each other.

The plurality of louver slits 200 are coupled between the first frame 110 and the second frame 120, and specifically, one end and the other end of the louver slit 200 are connected to the first frame 110 and the second frame ( Each rotatably coupled to 120.

On the other hand, the louver slit 200 is coupled with the first frame 110 and the second frame 120 to incline in one direction based on a horizontal plane so that rain water flows in one direction of the louver slit 200 when it rains. It is preferable that the details, such as various embodiments of the louver slit 200 will be described later.

The driver 300 performs a function of rotating the louver slit 200, through which a plurality of louver slits 200 are opened and closed.

A motor may be generally used as the driving unit 300, and may be disposed on the first frame 110 or the second frame 120 or may be embedded in the frame 100.

The rain gutter 400 serves to receive rainwater flowing down one side along the longitudinal direction of the louver slit 200 when it rains, and the drainage passage 500 discharges the rainwater received in the rain gutter 400 to the outside. Perform the function.

Meanwhile, the ceiling mounted multifunction louver assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a sensor unit and a controller in addition to the above-described components.

The sensor unit detects environmental information inside and outside the structure in which the multifunctional louver assembly is installed, for example, illumination of the structure under the ceiling, rain falling to the ceiling, and wind blowing into the ceiling.

The control unit controls the rotation of the louver slit 200 by controlling the driving unit based on the environmental information detected by the sensor unit.

For example, when the sensor unit is an illuminance sensor, when the illuminance sensor detects the illuminance of the structure under the ceiling and the control unit determines that the detected illuminance is smaller than a preset value, the control unit controls the driving unit 300 to control the louver slit 200. ) To be as open as possible.

In addition, when the sensor unit is a rainfall sensor, when the rainfall sensor detects rain outside the building, the controller controls the driving unit 300 to allow the louver slit 200 to be completely closed.

Through this, even if the manager does not sense the absence of the situation, or changes in the environment inside and outside the building, the control unit can automatically control the opening and closing of the louver slit 200.

Hereinafter, the louver slit 200 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 2 to 9 in the configuration of the ceiling-mounted multifunction louver assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The ceiling-mounted multifunction louver assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention has a plurality of louver slits 200 as described above, and each of these louver slits 200 is louver as shown in FIGS. 2 to 4. The slit body 210, the first coupling portion 221, and the second coupling portion 222 may be subdivided.

The louver slit body 210 has a hollow 211 in the longitudinal direction so that the rotation shaft for transmitting the rotational force of the drive unit 300 is fixedly inserted.

The coupling part includes a first coupling part 221 and a second coupling part 222 respectively formed on one side and the other side of the louver slit body 210, and the first coupling part 221 and the second coupling part. The portion 222 is formed to be engageable with another neighboring louver slit 200.

More specifically with respect to the neighboring louver slit 200, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the lower portion of the first coupling portion 221 of any one louver slit 200 Preferably, the coupling portion is formed to engage with the upper portion of the second coupling portion 222 of the other louver slit.

2 and 3, the coupling portion is preferably formed of a material having elasticity to enable the rotation of the louver slit body 210.

In particular, the coupling groove 240 may be formed in one of the lower portion of the first coupling portion 221 and the upper portion of the second coupling portion 222, and the airtight member 230 may be disposed in the other coupling portion. The airtight member 230 may be inserted into the coupling groove 240 while the coupling portion 221 and the second coupling portion 222 are coupled to each other.

Therefore, when closing the louver slit 200 as shown in Figure 3 by the rain, the airtight member 230 is inserted into the coupling groove 240, the coupling between the adjacent louver slit 200 can be secured. And, it is possible to prevent the rain flowing into the interior through the coupling boundary between the louver slit (200).

In addition, although the first coupling part 221 and the second coupling part 222 may be formed integrally with the louver slit main body 210, as shown in FIG. 4, the louver slit main body 210 may be the first coupling part. 221 and the second coupling portion 222 may be formed to be detachable.

Through this, not only the louver slit main body 210 having various widths can be freely installed, but also when any one louver slit main body 210 is broken, only the broken louver slit main body 210 is separated from the coupling part. It has the advantage of being replaceable.

On the other hand, the louver slit 200 of the ceiling-mounted multifunction louver assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention has a cover 212 that can be detachably coupled with the upper portion of the louver slit body 210 as shown in FIG. It may be further included, hereinafter will be described with respect to various embodiments of the cover 212 with reference to FIGS.

First, referring to an embodiment of the cover 212 illustrated in FIG. 6, the cover 212 may be formed to be inclined downward in one direction and the other direction of the longitudinal direction with respect to the center, respectively, in case of rain. The louver slit 200 can be flowed to one side and the other side of the cover 212 without being stuck.

In addition, referring to the embodiment of the cover 212 illustrated in FIG. 7, the louver slit 200 is provided by providing a plurality of solar cells on the outer surface of the cover 212 for generating power using solar energy. It is also possible to perform the power generation function through.

Furthermore, referring to the embodiment of the cover 212 shown in FIG. 8, the outer surface of the cover 212 is formed of a heat collecting plate capable of collecting solar heat or a transparent plate, and cold water is introduced therein. The cover 212 may be configured to include a pipe 212a and a water discharge pipe 212b through which hot water is discharged.

That is, after the cold water introduced through the water inlet pipe 212a is heated by solar heat and discharged back into the building through the water outlet pipe 212b, the ceiling-mounted multifunction louver according to an embodiment of the present invention without a separate heating device. The assembly can be used to produce hot water.

In addition, in the case of the ceiling-mounted multifunction louver assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention, as described above, the plurality of louver slits 200 are rotated by the driving unit 300, and the rotary power of the driving unit 300 is transmitted. The rotating shaft 213 is inserted into the hollow 211 of the louver slit 200. The rotating shaft 213 may be formed in a pipe structure through which fluid can flow, as shown in FIG.

When the rain falls, the rain water falling to the louver slit 200 is introduced into the interior of the rotary shaft formed in a pipe structure, the rain water introduced into the rotary shaft 213 via the rain gutter 400, the drainage path 500 Will be discharged to the outside.

Meanwhile, in the above-described louver assembly structure of FIG. 1, when the rain falls, the plurality of louver slits 200 are closed, and the rainwater flows through the rain gutter 400 through the rain gutter 400 due to the inclination of the louver slits 200. By smoothly draining rainwater can be prevented from entering the building, when the rain is inclined in the diagonal direction, the rain can fall directly to the rain gutter 400 through the space between the frame 100 and the louver slit 200.

In this case, while rain hits the bottom surface of the rain gutter 400, there is a problem that a portion may flow into the building beyond the side wall of the rain gutter 400.

In order to prevent this problem, the ceiling-mounted multifunction louver assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include a rainwater penetration prevention member 600 as shown in FIG.

Specifically, between the at least one of the first frame 110 and the second frame 120 and the louver slit 200 is provided with a rainwater penetration prevention member 600 in order to block the inflow of rainwater into the building when the rain falls down. The rainwater penetration preventing member 600 may be disposed on the frame 100 or at least one end of the louver slit 200, that is, one end and the other end of the louver slit body 210 as shown in FIG. 10. The rotating shaft 213 may be spaced apart from one surface.

In particular, the rainwater penetration prevention member 600 is preferably formed to be foldable so that it can be folded or deployed as needed.

Through this, when opening the louver slit 200 in a rain-free environment, the rainwater penetration prevention member 600 is maintained in a folded state, it is possible to increase the light and ventilation efficiency.

On the contrary, when the louver slit 200 is closed under a rainy environment, the rainwater penetration preventing member 600 is maintained in a deployed state, and when rain is inclined downward, rainwater can be prevented from entering the building.

The embodiments described in the present specification and the accompanying drawings merely illustrate some of the technical ideas included in the present invention. Therefore, since the embodiments disclosed in the present specification are not intended to limit the technical spirit of the present invention but to explain, it is obvious that the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. Modifications and specific embodiments that can be easily inferred by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technical spirit included in the specification and drawings of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention. It should be interpreted.

100: frame
110: first frame
120: second frame
200: louver slit
210: louver slit body
212: cover
221: first coupling portion
222: second coupling portion
230: airtight member
240: coupling groove
300: drive unit
400: rain gutter
500: drainage
600: rainwater penetration prevention member

Claims (12)

A first frame and a second frame spaced apart from each other to face the ceiling;
A plurality of louver slits having one end and the other end rotatably coupled to the first frame and the second frame;
A driving unit disposed in the first frame or the second frame to rotate the plurality of louver slits; And
A rain gutter arranged at a lower side of at least one of the first frame and the second frame to receive rain water falling from one end or the other end of the louver slit;
Including,
The louver slit may include a louver slit body in which a hollow is formed in a longitudinal direction, and in which the rotation shaft is fixedly inserted to transmit the rotational force of the driving unit. First and second coupling parts respectively formed on one side and the other side of the louver slit main body and configured to be coupled to another adjacent louver slit; And a rainwater penetration prevention member disposed on at least one surface of one end and the other end of the louver slit body spaced apart from the rotation shaft.
The first coupling portion and the second coupling portion are formed such that the lower portion of the first coupling portion of one louver slit is coupled to the upper portion of the second coupling portion of another adjacent louver slit in an airtight structure,
The rainwater penetration prevention member is formed so that a plurality of plates can be folded or developed, and the rainwater penetration prevention member is kept folded when the louver slit is opened, and the rainwater penetration prevention member when the louver slit is closed. The ceiling-mounted multifunction louver assembly remains unfolded.
The method of claim 1,
A sensor unit detecting environmental information including at least one of illuminance of the structure under the ceiling, rain falling on the ceiling, and wind blowing into the ceiling; And
A control unit controlling the driving unit based on the environmental information detected by the sensor unit;
Ceiling-mounted multifunction louver assembly further comprising.
delete The method of claim 1,
A coupling groove is formed in any one of the lower portion of the first coupling portion and the upper portion of the second coupling portion,
An airtight member is disposed at the other of the lower portion of the first coupling portion and the upper portion of the second coupling portion,
And the airtight member is inserted into the coupling groove when the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion are coupled to each other.
The method of claim 1,
The louver slit body is a ceiling-mounted multi-function louver assembly is formed to be detachable with the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion.
The method of claim 1, wherein the louver slit,
A cover disposed on the louver slit main body and formed to be detachable from the louver slit main body;
Ceiling-mounted multifunction louver assembly further comprising.
The method of claim 6, wherein the cover,
Ceiling-mounted multifunction louver assembly formed to be inclined downward in one direction and the other direction of the longitudinal direction with respect to the center.
The method of claim 6, wherein the cover,
The outer surface is formed of a heat collecting plate or a transparent plate for collecting solar heat, the ceiling-mounted multi-function louver assembly having an inlet pipe through which cold water is introduced and an outlet pipe through which hot water is discharged.
The method of claim 6, wherein the cover,
A ceiling mounted multifunctional louver assembly having a plurality of solar cells on the outer side for generating power using solar energy.
The method of claim 1,
Hollow is formed in the rotating shaft,
And the rotatable shaft and the louver slit body are configured to move the rainwater to the rain gutter through the hollow when rainwater falls on the louver slit body. delete delete

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