False window

Abstract

To provide a false window which can perform as if soft sunlight is coming in.SOLUTION: A false window 20 includes: a window frame 30 for forming an opening part 31 at a first wall member 21 which partitions a living space 10; a semi-transparent material 40 for closing the opening part 31 of the window frame 30; a second wall member 42 installed on the depth side of the semi-transparent material 40 so that a gap is formed between the first wall member 21 and the semi-transparent material 40; and a lighting device 47 installed outside of the opening part 31 of the window frame 30 and between the first wall member 21 and the second wall member 42.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a pseudo window. [Background technology]

[0002] For example, in an environment where it is difficult to install a window through which the outdoor scenery can be seen, such as a factory or a basement, a pseudo window may be installed. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a pseudo window that uses an image display device. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2021-50473 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in the case of a pseudo window using an image display device, it has been difficult to create the illusion of soft sunlight shining through the pseudo window. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The pseudo window that solves the above-mentioned problems comprises a window frame having an opening surrounded by a first wall member that forms a wall that divides a living space, a translucent material that covers the opening of the window frame, a second wall member that is installed with a gap on the rear side of the translucent material, and a lighting device that is installed between the first wall member and the second wall member and around the opening of the window frame. Effect of the Invention

[0006] According to the present invention, it is possible to create a pseudo window with soft sunlight shining through it. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1]FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a typical example of a living space in which an embodiment of a pseudo window is installed. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a schematic structure of a pseudo window when viewed from the front. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a central portion of a pseudo window in the up-down direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0008] An embodiment of the pseudo window will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 1, the pseudo window 20 is installed in a living space 10 where it is difficult to install a window through which one can see the outdoor scenery, for example. The pseudo window 20 is installed in a wall 11 that partitions the living space 10. The wall 11 is formed by a first wall member 21 (see FIG. 2) described below and the like. The pseudo window 20 reduces the sense of claustrophobia felt by users in the living space 10. When viewed from the front, the pseudo window 20 is formed in a rectangular shape with gently curved corners.

[0009] As shown in FIG. 2, the pseudo window 20 has a window frame 30 and a translucent material 40 . The window frame 30 has an opening 31 surrounded by the first wall member 21. The window frame 30 is formed of, for example, LGS (Light Gauge Steel) or the like. The window frame 30 has a pair of vertical members 32, a pair of runners 33, and a pair of horizontal members 34.

[0010] The pair of vertical members 32 are provided at a predetermined interval in the left-right direction. The vertical members 32 extend in the up-down direction along the end surface 21a of the first wall member 21. The vertical members 32 and the end surface 21a of the first wall member 21 are connected by screws or the like (not shown).

[0011] The pair of runners 33 are provided at a predetermined interval in the up-down direction. The runners 33 extend in the left-right direction along the end surface 21b of the first wall member 21. Each end of the runner 33 is connected to the vertical members 32, and the runners 33 are provided so as to connect the pair of vertical members 32.

[0012] The horizontal members 34 extend in the left-right direction along the inside of the pair of runners 33. The horizontal members 34 are provided to connect the vertical members 32. The horizontal members 34 are connected to the end surface 21b of the first wall member 21 and the runners 33 by screws (not shown) or the like. The vertical members 32 and the horizontal members 34 are connected to the corners formed by the vertical members 32 and the horizontal members 34 by mounting brackets 35 having an L-shaped cross section. The mounting brackets 35 are, for example, angle members. The opening 31 is formed by the vertical members 32 and the horizontal members 34.

[0013] The inner surface of the opening 31, except for the corners formed by the vertical members 32 and the horizontal members 34, is covered with a non-combustible layer 36 formed of a non-combustible material such as one or multiple stacked sheets of gypsum board.

[0014] A curved wooden material 37 is disposed at the corner formed by the vertical material 32 and the horizontal material 34 so as to cover the mounting metal fittings 35. The curved material 37 is formed to the same thickness as the non-combustible layer 36 so as to be flush with the non-combustible layer 36. The non-combustible layer 36 and the curved material 37 are covered with a finishing material 38 such as vinyl cloth. As shown in FIG. 3, the non-combustible layer 36 and the finishing material 38 cover not only the opening 31 of the window frame 30 but also the first wall member 21 from the living space 10 side.

[0015] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the central portion of the pseudo window 20 in the vertical direction. 3, the semi-transparent material 40 is provided so as to cover the opening 31 from the rear side. The semi-transparent material 40 is connected to the vertical member 32 and the horizontal member 34. The semi-transparent material 40 is made of a resin such as acrylic. As a result, a recess is formed in the first wall member 21 with the semi-transparent material 40 as the bottom surface.

[0016] The pseudo window 20 has a second wall member 42, an outer frame portion 43, and a lighting device 47. The second wall member 42 is installed on the rear side of the first wall member 21 and the translucent material 40 so as to cover the opening 31 of the window frame 30. The second wall member 42 is installed so as to form a gap between the first wall member 21 and the translucent material 40.

[0017] The outer frame portion 43 is provided so as to close the gap between the first wall member 21 and the second wall member 42 on the outside of the opening 31 of the window frame 30. The outer frame portion 43 is connected to the second wall member 42. The inner surfaces of the second wall member 42 and the outer frame portion 43 are covered with a non-combustible layer 44 formed of a non-combustible material such as one sheet or multiple stacked sheets of gypsum board. The non-combustible layer 44 is covered with a finishing material 45 such as vinyl cloth. This finishing material 45 is preferably made of the same material as the finishing material 38.

[0018] The lighting device 47 is installed between the first wall member 21 and the second wall member 42, around the opening 31 of the window frame 30. The lighting device 47 is installed so as to surround the opening 31 of the window frame 30. The lighting device 47 is also installed between the window frame 30 and the outer frame portion 43. The lighting device 47 is attached to the outer frame portion 43. The wall 50 located at the rear side of the second wall member 42 indicates the outer wall.

[0019] (action) As shown by the arrow in FIG. 3, in the pseudo window 20, the translucent material 40 is illuminated by indirect light from the lighting device 47, so that the living space 10 becomes a space as if a window were installed.

[0020] The effects of this embodiment will be described. (1) In the pseudo window 20, the translucent material 40 is illuminated by indirect light from the lighting device 47. This reduces the glare felt by the users of the living space 10 through the pseudo window 20 when the lighting device 47 is turned on. As a result, the pseudo window 20 appears as if soft sunlight is streaming in.

[0021] (2) The window frame 30 has a portion that protrudes from the first wall member 21 toward the second wall member 42. The translucent material 40 is provided at the end of the window frame 30 on the second wall member 42 side. This causes a recess with the translucent material 40 as its bottom surface to be formed in the first wall member 21, thereby imparting a three-dimensional appearance to the pseudo window 20.

[0022] (3) The artificial window 20 has an outer frame portion 43 that closes the gap between the first wall member 21 and the second wall member 42 outside the lighting device 47. As a result, the illumination from the lighting device 47 is reflected by the outer frame portion 43, so that the translucent material 40 can be effectively illuminated by indirect light from the lighting device 47.

[0023] (4) The lighting device 47 is installed between the window frame 30 and the outer frame portion 43. This allows the translucent material 40 to be illuminated only by indirect light from the lighting device 47, effectively reducing the glare felt by users of the living space 10 through the artificial window 20.

[0024] (5) The inner surfaces of the second wall member 42 and the outer frame portion 43 are covered with the non-combustible layer 44. As a result, even if the translucent material 40 melts during a fire, the back side of the first wall member 21, in addition to the second wall member 42 and the outer frame portion 43, is less likely to be affected by the fire.

[0025] This embodiment can be modified as follows: This embodiment and the following modifications can be combined with each other to the extent that there is no technical contradiction. The pseudo window 20 only needs to have the translucent material 40 illuminated by indirect light from the lighting device 47. Therefore, the pseudo window 20 only needs to have the window frame 30 and the second wall member 42 in addition to the translucent material 40 and the lighting device 47. Therefore, the outer frame portion 43 that closes the gap between the first wall member 21 and the second wall member 42 outside the lighting device 47 is not an essential component.

[0026] In the pseudo window 20 , a part of the translucent material 40 may be illuminated by direct light from the lighting device 47 . [Explanation of symbols]

[0027] 10...living space, 11...wall, 20...pseudo window, 21...first wall component, 21a, 21b...edge, 30...window frame, 31...opening, 32...vertical member, 33...runner, 34...horizontal member, 35...mounting hardware, 36...non-combustible layer, 37...curved member, 38...finishing material, 40...translucent material, 42...second wall component, 43...outer frame, 44...non-combustible layer, 45...finishing material, 47...lighting device, 50...wall.

Claims

1. a window frame having an opening surrounded by a first wall member forming a wall that divides a living space; A translucent material that closes the opening of the window frame; A second wall member is installed on the rear side of the translucent material with a gap therebetween; a lighting device disposed between the first wall member and the second wall member around an opening of the window frame. Pseudo window.

2. the window frame has a portion protruding from the first wall member toward the second wall member, The translucent material is provided at an end of the protruding portion on the second wall member side. The pseudo window according to claim 1 .

3. An outer frame portion that closes a gap between the first wall member and the second wall member on the outside of the lighting device. The pseudo window according to claim 2 .

4. The lighting device is installed between the window frame and the outer frame portion. The pseudo window according to claim 3.

5. The second wall member and the inner surface of the outer frame portion are covered with a non-combustible layer. The pseudo window according to claim 4.

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