JP2732026B2 - Solar shading device - Google Patents

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 at an opening such as a window of a general building.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In general, solar radiation shielding devices such as blinds, louvers, screens, curtains, and the like are provided at openings such as windows of buildings for the purpose of preventing glare caused by solar radiation and reducing the penetration of solar radiation into a room. Is attached.

As another example of such a solar shading device, there is a planting blind in which a potted plant is placed in a window for viewing and cooling. This uses a houseplant that has many leaves,
It reflects incident solar radiation on the leaf surface and humidifies the room with moisture evaporating from the leaf surface by the energy of solar radiation heat, thereby allowing the potted plant to function as a planting blind.

[0004]

When a planting blind is formed with a potted plant, the conventional pot is fixedly installed in a window, so that it is cloudy on the day without the need for solar shading, or lunch break in an office or the like. Even when it is time, the windows will block out the sun, so there is no feeling of freedom and lack of comfort. In addition, plants planted in pots grow in a state close to nature, so the density of growth in some places, for example, around the area of grown leaves, becomes lighter, and sunlight leaks from this part into the room. Insufficient solar shading function.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned disadvantages of the prior art and, when a solar shading device is constituted by planting blinds, the shading is released as necessary and partially, such as on a cloudy day or during a lunch break in an office. It is another object of the present invention to provide a solar shading device capable of preventing the occurrence of a tree leakage day and improving indoor comfort.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to achieve the above object, the present invention firstly provides a solar shading device in which a planting blind in which a plurality of potted plants are juxtaposed is arranged in an opening such as a window. An elevating device is provided above the opening so as to correspond to each pot of the potted plant, and a lower end of a rope that can be extended from the elevating device is fixed to the pot of the potted plant, and the potted plant is lifted. Second, a plurality of potted plants can be raised and lowered simultaneously; third, a plurality of potted plants can be individually raised and lowered; and fourth, planting blinds can be raised and lowered. Fifth, the potted plant entangles the plant with a column erected from the pot, sixth, the potted plant hangs the plant from the pot, seventh, the potted plant Plants can be entangled with props standing from pots , The drawn hanging plants from pots, eighth, established a solar cell, the lifting device is intended to be required to the power of the solar cell.

[0007]

According to the first aspect of 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 portion of the opening. Part is opened. Conversely, when the potted plant is lowered, the planting blind is removed from the upper part of the opening, and this part is opened. Therefore, the solar radiation can be taken into the room from the opened portion, and the view can be secured.

According to the second and third aspects of the present invention, in addition to the above-described functions, a plurality of pots constituting the planting blind are simultaneously moved up or down individually or individually, so that fine solar shading control can be performed.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the above operation, the planting blind not only moves up and down but also rotates, so that in the case of a plant of a type that is difficult to form a flat blind surface, the incident direction is increased. By rotating in accordance with, effective solar shading and release can be achieved.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the above-mentioned function, when the ceiling is sufficient due to the location of the opening, a potted plant is used in which the plant is entangled with a support standing upright from a pot. It is effective to do.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, when the width under the window is sufficient due to the location of the opening in addition to the above function, a potted plant having a plant hanging from a pot may be used. It is valid.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, in addition to the above-mentioned action, by growing plants in both directions above and below the pot and forming a blind surface, the length of planting extending from the pot is reduced. It can be shortened to improve stability.

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 raised and lowered to the "closed" state when sunlight is intruding, and the power is cut off when light stops illuminating (using a spring etc.)
It is also possible to use the solar cell as a means for automatic control, such as returning to the above.

[0014]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing a first embodiment of the solar shading apparatus of the present invention. The solar shading apparatus of the present invention is a planting blind in which a plurality of potted plants 1 are arranged adjacent to an opening 2 such as a window so as to be adjacent to each other. Configure.

The potted plant 1 is composed of, for example, a vine-type houseplant 4 planted in a pot 3, and a leaf-shaped or vine is entangled with a vertically long rectangular frame 5 erected in the pot 3 to form a substantially flat planting blind. Surface 6 was formed.

On the other hand, an elevating device 8 operated by a drive source such as a motor is installed on the ceiling 7 above the opening 2, for example, and the lower end of the rope 9 wound around the elevating device 8 so as to be able to be freely fed is attached to the pot 3
And the potted plant 1 is suspended by the lifting device 8. In this case, the lifting device 8 is provided for each pot 3 of the potted plant 1 so as to correspond thereto, 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
10b indicates a wall surface between the lower part of the opening 2 and the floor.

Next, 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. .

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

It is effective to move the planting blind surface 6 upward as described above when the height of the wall surface 10a is large and the ceiling has sufficient space.

On the other hand, in order to open the upper part of the opening 2 from the state shown in FIG. Is lowered and the planting blind surface 6 moves downward,
The planting blind surface 6 is removed from the upper part of the opening 2 and this part is opened, so that solar radiation can be taken into the room and the view can be secured.

When the planting blind surface 6 is moved downward as described above, it is effective when the height of the wall surface 10b is large and the width below the window between the floor surface and the opening 2 is sufficient. It is.

Further, a lifting device 8 provided for each potted plant 1
Are not limited to those that operate in synchronization as described above, and may be configured to operate individually as a second embodiment as shown in FIG.

In this case, by individually moving each pot 3 by a desired height, it is possible to partially select or block the solar radiation in a narrow range, so that it is possible to partially adjust the sunshine. In addition, fine solar shading control becomes possible. Further, for example, by individually raising and lowering the individual pots 3 according to the music, it is possible to produce an effect on the window surface.

FIGS. 5 and 6 show a third embodiment, in which a rope 9 for suspending the potted plant 1 is configured to be rotatable, and the pot 3 is movable up and down and horizontally rotatable. This allows
Even when the type of the houseplant 4 is difficult to form the flat planting blind surface 6, it is possible to effectively block and release the solar radiation by rotating the planting blind surface 6 in accordance with the incident direction. Can be prevented.

FIG. 7 shows a fourth embodiment. When the width under the window is sufficient, the potted plant 1 is replaced by the foliage plant 4 as the potted plant 1.
It is effective to use a type in which the stems and leaves are hung. Also in this case, the lower end of the cord 9 is fixed to the pot 3,
The ropes 9 move 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 solar shading.

Also in the case of the fourth embodiment, the plurality of pots 3 can be moved up and down simultaneously or individually.

FIG. 8 shows a fifth embodiment, which is a type combining the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment.
And the leaves and stems of the houseplant 4 were entangled with this, and the leaves and stems of the houseplant 4 were hung down from the pot 3. The structure of moving the potted plant 1 up and down by the lifting device 8 is the same as that of the above-described embodiment. However, in the case of the fifth embodiment, the planting blind surface 6 is formed in the vertical direction of the pot 3, The length of each plant extending from the pot 3 is short, and the stability is improved.

FIG. 9 shows a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
For example, the solar cell 11
The motor of the elevating device 8 for raising and lowering the pot 3 uses the solar cell 11 as a power source.

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

When there is solar radiation, the solar cell 11 generates power and drives the lifting / lowering device 8. And, when the solar radiation is inserted, the planting blinds are operated in the "closed" state, and when the light stops hitting, the power is cut off (using a spring etc.).
The solar cell 11 can also be used as a means for automatic control, such as returning to the above.

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 such as at night.

When the sunshine fluctuates greatly, such as on a cloudy day, it is preferable to perform operation control for a certain period of time after the operation is once performed by the timer so that the opening and closing operation of the blind does not become frequent.

The cells of the solar cell 10 may be provided on a window frame other than the upper surface of the print tank 14, or may be installed outside such as a rooftop.

[0035]

As described above, when the solar shading device of the present invention is constituted by planting blinds, the shading device can be partially and optionally shielded on a cloudy day or during a lunch break in an office. It can be released, and the occurrence of tree leakage can be prevented, so that the indoor comfort can be improved.

[Brief description of the 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 of the solar shading apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention, in which a planting blind is raised.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the solar shading apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention, in which a planting blind is lowered.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing a second embodiment of the solar shading device of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing a third embodiment of the solar shading device of 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 shading apparatus of 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 shading device of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Potted plant 2 ... Opening 3 ... Pot 4 ... Houseplant 5 ... Frame 6 ... Planting blind surface 7 ... Ceiling 8 ... Elevating device 9 ... Cables 10a, 10b ... Wall surface 11 ... Solar cell 12 ... Charge / discharge Control device 13… Battery 14… Plantan

 ────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Takeshi Kono 1-2-7 Moto-Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo Kashima Construction Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Shinichi Hiromoto 1-2-7 Moto-Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo No. Kashima Construction Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Minoru Inuma 2-9-1-1, Tobita-Ki, Chofu-shi, Tokyo Kashima Construction Co., Ltd. No. Kashima Construction Co., Ltd. Technical Research Institute (56) References JP-A-1-192986 (JP, A) JP-A-3-217576 (JP, A) JP-A-3-224987 (JP, A) 59-83327 (JP, U) Japanese Utility Model 63-101056 (JP, U)

Claims (8)

(57) [Claims] 1. A solar shading device in which a planting blind in which a plurality of potted plants are juxtaposed is arranged in an opening such as a window, an elevating device is provided above the opening for each pot of the potted plant. A solar shading device characterized in that a lower end of a rope that can be extended from the elevating device is fixed to a pot of the potted plant and the potted plant is hung up and down by the elevating device. 2. The solar shading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of potted plants move up and down at the same time. 3. The solar shading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of potted plants rise and fall individually. 4. The solar shading device according to claim 1, wherein the planting blind is vertically movable and rotatable. 5. The solar shading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the potted plant is formed such that the plant is entangled with a support standing upright from the pot. 6. The solar shading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the potted plant is obtained by hanging a plant from a pot. 7. The solar shading device according to claim 1, wherein the potted plant is formed by entanglement of the plant with a support standing upright from the pot and hanging the plant from the pot. 8. The solar shading device according to claim 1, further comprising a solar cell, wherein the lifting device uses the solar cell as a power source.