Arrangement structure of boundary fence and building

The boundary wall design with a rectangular through opening, horizontal seat, and lockable opening mechanism addresses the challenge of enabling communication between outdoor regions while ensuring security and privacy, by clearly defining the boundary and providing a secure communication space.

JP2025062870AActive Publication Date: 2025-04-15SEKISUI HOUSE KK
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Application Number
JP2023172222
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-10-03
Publication Date
2025-04-15
Estimated Expiration
2043-10-03

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Technical Problem

Existing boundary walls that incorporate seating areas for communication between two outdoor regions often compromise security and privacy, as they either restrict communication or fail to clearly define the boundary between the regions.

Method used

A boundary wall design featuring a rectangular through opening at an intermediate height with a horizontal seat portion at its lower edge, combined with a horizontally continuous linear top end and an opening and closing mechanism that can be locked, addresses the need for communication while maintaining security and privacy.

Benefits of technology

This design allows for effective communication between two outdoor areas while clearly defining the boundary and maintaining privacy, with the added security benefit of a lockable opening and closing mechanism.

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Abstract

To provide a boundary fence capable of allowing communication between two areas while serving to separate two different outdoor areas, and to provide an arrangement structure of the boundary fence and a building.SOLUTION: A boundary fence 1 separates two different outdoor areas, and has a rectangular through opening 12 at the midpoint in a height direction, and a horizontal, flat seat portion 13 extending in one or both out-of-plane directions is formed at a lower edge of the through opening 12.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2
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Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a boundary fence that is placed outdoors and separates two different outdoor areas, and to an arrangement structure between the boundary fence and a building. [Background technology]

[0002] Traditionally, buildings such as houses have been provided with verandas where residents can sit and relax while feeling the outdoors, and they have also been used as communication spaces with neighbors. However, if you try to create a veranda and place a garden on the outdoor side of the veranda, a fairly large space is required, and it is difficult to create such a veranda if there is not enough land.

[0003] Meanwhile, for example, fences and walls are installed on the boundary between houses and neighboring properties to block views from outside and to prevent intruders from entering. Some of these walls have been proposed with an additional function, where a flat seating surface protrudes outward from the side of the wall to provide a bench on which people can sit (see, for example, Patent Document 1). It has also been proposed to make a part or the whole of a block wall low and use the top edge as a seating surface on which people can sit (see Patent Document 2).

[0004] These fence-based benches can be installed in spaces that do not require the space of a veranda, providing residents with a space-efficient place to sit and relax outdoors. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] JP 2012-162961 A [Patent Document 2] JP 2011-220101 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] By the way, if a seat is protruding from the side of a fence, it is possible to sit down and rest, but since there is a fence behind the seat, it is not possible for people on the side with the seat to communicate with each other.

[0007] On the other hand, if the wall is made low and the top of it is made into a seating surface, people on both sides of the wall can communicate with each other, but since the wall can be easily climbed over, the boundary between the two areas becomes unclear, which poses problems of crime prevention and privacy.

[0008] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a boundary wall that serves to separate two different outdoor areas while also allowing communication between the two areas, and an arrangement structure of the boundary wall and a building. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] The first boundary wall of the present invention is a boundary wall which separates two different outdoor areas, and is characterized in that it has a rectangular through opening at the midpoint in the height direction, and a horizontal, flat seat portion is formed at the lower edge of the through opening and extends in one or both out-of-plane directions.

[0010] The second boundary wall of the present invention has, in addition to the features of the first boundary wall, a feature in that the upper end is formed into a horizontally continuous straight line.

[0011] A third boundary wall of the present invention is characterized in that, in addition to the features of the second boundary wall, it further comprises an opening / closing part that is capable of opening and closing the through opening.

[0012] A fourth boundary wall of the present invention is characterized in that, in addition to the features of the third boundary wall, the opening and closing part is formed to be lockable.

[0013] The first boundary wall and building arrangement structure of the present invention comprises a private area adjacent to a public area in which a building having a window opening is provided, and any one of first to fourth boundary fences provided between the private area and the public area, wherein a garden is formed between the building and the boundary wall, and the window opening and the through opening of the boundary wall are parallel to each other and are formed in a position where they overlap on either side of the garden.

[0014] The second boundary wall and building arrangement structure of the present invention comprises a private area adjacent to a public area in which a building having a window opening is provided, and any one of first to fourth boundary fences provided between the private area and the public area, wherein a garden is formed between the building and the boundary wall, and the window opening and the through opening of the boundary wall are parallel to each other and are arranged in positions so as not to overlap in the out-of-plane direction. Effect of the Invention

[0015] According to the first boundary wall of the present invention, a rectangular through opening is provided, and a seat portion extending in one or both outward directions is formed on the lower edge of the through opening, so that a person in one of the two outdoor areas can sit on the seat portion and communicate with a person in the other outdoor area. Moreover, since the through opening is rectangular, the upper side of the through opening is closed, and compared to a case in which the upper side of the through opening is open to the sky, the two outdoor areas are more easily recognized as separated areas, and the regionality of the boundary is clearer. In addition, since the line of sight is blocked above the through opening, privacy is relatively easily maintained. In addition, since the seat portion is formed on the lower edge of the through opening, the seat portion is installed by utilizing the thickness of the boundary wall, and space can be saved.

[0016] According to the second boundary wall of the present invention, in addition to the effects of the first boundary wall, the upper end is formed in a horizontally continuous straight line, which enhances the impression that the two areas are separated by the wall. Also, by giving the impression that the wall is connected in a straight line, the wall can have a unified design overall, resulting in excellent design.

[0017] According to the third boundary wall of the present invention, in addition to the effects of the second boundary wall, it further comprises an opening / closing section that can open and close the through opening, so that when communication is required on both sides of the boundary wall, the through opening can be opened to enable communication, and privacy can be protected by closing the through opening.

[0018] According to the fourth boundary wall of the present invention, in addition to the effects of the third boundary wall, the opening and closing part is formed to be lockable, so that by closing and locking the through opening, crime prevention can also be improved.

[0019] According to the first boundary wall and building arrangement structure of the present invention, a garden is formed between the building on the private area side and the boundary wall, and the window opening of the building and the through opening of the boundary wall are parallel to each other and are formed at a position overlapping with the garden in between, so that the through opening of the boundary wall connects the private "garden" with the public "town" and can be used as a place for communication with neighboring residents, and the overlapping of the window opening and the through opening gives the impression that the indoor side of the building is connected to the public "town". And, by providing a garden between the building and the boundary wall, the garden can function as a buffer zone, and a moderate distance can be created between the indoor of the private building and the public area. The through opening is a rectangular opening with the upper side closed, so there is no unnecessary line of sight, there is a sense of security in terms of privacy, and it is easy to concentrate on communication by sitting on the seat part.

[0020] According to the second boundary wall and building layout structure of the present invention, like the first boundary wall and building layout structure described above, the garden between the building and boundary wall can act as a buffer zone, creating an appropriate distance between private and public. Also, by arranging the window opening and the through opening in a position where they do not overlap each other in the out-of-plane direction, it is possible to reduce the line of sight into the interior of the building, resulting in a layout structure that protects privacy and allows for a sense of security regarding privacy while promoting communication with neighboring residents. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0021] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the external configuration of the boundary wall. [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the arrangement of a boundary wall and a building. [Diagram 3] A vertical cross-sectional view illustrating the dimensions of the boundary wall. [Figure 4] Front view explaining the dimensions of the boundary wall. [Diagram 5] FIG. 13 is a vertical cross-sectional view illustrating a boundary wall in which the seat portion extends to only one side. [Figure 6] A vertical cross-sectional view illustrating a boundary wall in which the seat portion extends toward the garden and is supported by legs. [Figure 7] FIG. 13 is a perspective view illustrating a boundary wall provided with a sheet-like opening / closing portion that covers a through opening. [Figure 8] 1 is a perspective view illustrating a boundary wall having a door-shaped opening / closing portion covering a through opening, the through opening being in an open state. FIG. [Figure 9] 1 is a perspective view illustrating a boundary wall having a door-shaped opening for covering a through opening, the boundary wall being in a closed state. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0022] Hereinafter, the boundary fence 1 and the layout structure 3 of the boundary fence and the building of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, the boundary fence 1 is erected on the boundary between the site 5 of the building 2 and the adjacent front road 4, and is the boundary fence 1 that separates the site 5 and the front road 4. Although the location where the boundary fence 1 is installed is not limited to this, the boundary fence 1 is a fence that separates two different outdoor areas, and is preferably erected between the public area and the private area. Note that the building 2 is, for example, a house, but is not limited to this, and the building 2 may be an apartment building, various facilities, etc. Note that the "private area" in this embodiment is the site 5 of the house, but is not limited to this. The private area refers to an outdoor area where only specific people, such as residents of the house and users of the facility, are allowed to enter. Also, the "public area" in this embodiment is the front road 4, but is not limited to this. For example, the public area may be an outdoor area where unspecified people are allowed to enter, such as a park. Note that the private area and the public area are shown as relative concepts to explain the two outdoor areas separated by a boundary fence 1, and the public area does not necessarily refer to an area that is open to everyone, but rather an area that is permitted to be entered by a wider range of people compared to the private area, and the private area is an area that is permitted to be entered by a limited number of people compared to the public area. For example, if a boundary fence 1 is installed between the private and common areas of an apartment building, the private area is the private area and the common area is the public area. Also, if a boundary fence 1 is installed between the common areas of an apartment building and the road outside the apartment building's site, the common area is the private area and the road is the public area.

[0023] As shown in FIG. 1, the boundary fence 1 has a foundation 10 buried in the ground and a fence body 11 erected on the foundation 10. The boundary fence 1 has a rectangular through opening 12 formed at the middle of its height. A seat 13 is formed at the lower edge of the through opening 12, extending in both directions outward from the surface of the boundary fence 1. The boundary fence 1 has an upper end formed in a horizontally continuous straight line. If the upper end of the boundary fence 1 is straight, the fence maintains a sense of unity in design even when the boundary fence 1 has a through opening 12. However, the design of the upper end of the boundary fence 1 is not limited to a straight line, and the fence may have a non-straight upper end design, such as an uneven pattern or a tile-shaped coping.

[0024] As shown in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4, the boundary wall 1 is made of reinforced concrete with a thickness of about 150 mm to 180 mm, and is formed to a height of 1700 mm or more from the front road 4 to the top end. The through opening 12 is formed at a height of h 1 is formed to a length of about 300 mm to 700 mm, and the through opening 12 has a height h 2 and width h 3 is formed through a 1000 mm square. At the lower edge of the boundary wall 1, a horizontal, flat bearing surface 13 is formed from reinforced concrete. Bearing surface 13 is formed so as to protrude on both sides in the outward direction of the boundary wall 1. Bearing surface 13 protrudes from the boundary wall 1 by 75 mm or more on each side.

[0025] The boundary wall 1 is not limited to being made of reinforced concrete. For example, the area around the through opening 12 may be made of a rectangular precast concrete frame, with the remaining area being made by stacking concrete blocks. The material of the boundary wall 1 is not limited to ceramic materials such as concrete, and it may be made partially or entirely of materials such as metal, wood, or resin.

[0026] Moreover, the dimensions of the boundary fence 1 are not limited to those described above. For example, the through opening 12 is not limited to a square shape, and may be formed, for example, in a rectangular shape that is long in the horizontal direction. As shown in FIG. 2, the through opening 12 is preferably at a height such that the head of a seated person α does not hit the upper edge of the through opening 12 when sitting on the seat portion 13. On the other hand, it is preferable that the upper edge of the through opening 12 is not visible to pedestrians β passing by the road in front 4 as much as possible, and the height of the upper edge of the through opening 12 is preferably, for example, 1400 mm or less from the road in front 4. One through opening 12 is provided in the boundary fence 1, but two or more through openings 12 may be provided in a boundary fence 1 that is long in the width direction.

[0027] In this embodiment, the seating surface 13 is formed to extend the same length on both sides in the outward direction of the boundary fence 1, but the seating surface 13 of the present invention is not limited to this. As shown in FIG. 5, the seating surface 13 may be formed to extend only on the front road 4 side, which is a public area formed on one side of the boundary fence 1. In this case, a neighbor on the front road 4 side can sit on the seating surface 13 and communicate with a resident on the garden 6 side of the site 5, which is a private area. Conversely, the seating surface 13 may be formed to extend only on the garden 6 side, which is a private area. In this case, a resident on the garden 6 side can sit on the seating surface 13 and communicate with a neighbor on the front road 4 side.

[0028] 6, the seating portion 13 may be formed so that it extends short on one side and long on the other side in the outward direction of the boundary fence 1. For example, if the seating portion 13 is formed long on the side of the garden 6 as a private area, the resident can use it as a deck provided in the garden 6.

[0029] In this embodiment, the seat portion 13 protrudes from the through opening 12 towards the garden 6 and towards the front road 4, with each protruding end being an unsupported cantilever, but this is not limited to this, and depending on the strength and protruding length of the seat portion 13, legs 14 extending from the ground may be formed below the protruding end of the seat portion 13 as necessary.

[0030] The height of the ground of the garden 6 is equal to or higher than the front road 4. The vertical length from the ground of the garden 6 to the lower edge of the through opening 12 is set to about 0 mm to 700 mm.

[0031] As shown in FIG. 7, the boundary fence 1 may further include opening / closing parts 7a and 7b capable of opening and closing the through opening 12. For example, the opening / closing part 7a is made of waterproof and flexible cloth and is formed in a rectangular sheet shape capable of covering the through opening 12. The material of the opening / closing part 7a is not limited to cloth, and may be a resin sheet or the like. Hooks 70 are disposed at both corners of the upper edge of the through opening 12. A cylindrical horizontal bar 71 that can be installed on the hooks 70 is provided on the upper side of the opening / closing part 7a. In addition, an operating string 73 is provided on one side of the opening / closing part 7a, and by operating the operating string 73, the sheet-like opening / closing part 7a can be rolled up to open the through opening 12. In addition, by operating the operating string 73, the rolled up opening / closing part 7a can be pulled down to close the through opening 12. By covering the through opening 12 with the opening / closing part 7a, it is possible to prevent the front road 4 side from looking into the garden 6 side through the through opening 12, thereby protecting privacy.

[0032] The opening and closing parts 7a and 7b are not limited to the sheet-like ones as described above. The opening and closing part 7b may be, for example, a wooden door panel having a size that can cover the through opening 12, as shown in Figs. 8 and 9. Guide rails 72 are provided at the upper and lower edges of the through opening 12, respectively, and the opening and closing part 7b moves along the guide rails 72. The opening and closing part 7b can move from a position disposed beside the through opening 12 as shown in Fig. 8 to a position covering the through opening 12 as shown in Fig. 9, thereby opening and closing the through opening 12. Preferably, the opening and closing part 7b is formed so that it can be locked by operating it from the garden 6 side while covering the through opening 12. By locking the opening and closing part 7b, the through opening 12 cannot be opened from the front road 4 side, and crime prevention can be improved.

[0033] In the boundary fence and building arrangement structure 3, a garden 6 is formed between the building 2 and the boundary fence 1, and the window opening 20 of the building 2 and the through opening 12 of the boundary fence 1 are arranged so that they are parallel to each other and overlap with the garden 6 in the outward direction of each other. When arranged in this way, the through opening 12 of the boundary fence 1 connects the private garden 6 to the public front road 4, making it possible to provide a place for communication with neighboring residents. And, by overlapping the window opening 20 and the through opening 12, it is possible to give the impression that the indoor side of the building 2 is connected to the public front road 4, and it is possible to make the building 2 feel connected to the local community. And, by providing the garden 6 between the building 2 and the boundary fence 1, the garden 6 can function as a buffer zone, and a moderate distance can be created between the interior of the private building 2 and the public front road 4. In addition, "the window opening 20 and the through opening 12 of the building overlap" does not mean limited to the window opening 20 and the through opening 12 completely overlapping when projected orthogonally, but also includes the case where they partially overlap while shifting vertically or horizontally when projected or the case where one of the window opening 20 and the through opening 12 is completely contained within the frame of the other.

[0034] The layout structure 3 of the boundary fence and the building is not limited to the above. The layout structure 3 of the boundary fence and the building may be one in which a garden 6 is formed between the building 2 and the boundary fence 1, and the window opening 20 of the building 2 and the through opening 12 of the boundary fence 1 are arranged in a position that is parallel to each other and does not overlap in the out-of-plane direction. When arranged in this way, the through opening 12 of the boundary fence 1 connects the private garden 6 with the public front road 4, making it possible to provide a place for communication with neighboring residents, and by arranging the window opening 20 and the through opening 12 in a shifted position, it is possible to reduce the line of sight from the front road 4 side to the interior of the building 2, resulting in a layout structure 3 that protects privacy, and allows for a layout that provides a sense of security regarding privacy while promoting communication with neighboring residents.

[0035] The layout structure 3 between the boundary fence and the building is not limited to the above two examples. The window opening 20 of the building 2 and the through opening 12 of the boundary fence 1 may be arranged so as to overlap partially. Depending on the extent to which the window opening 20 and the through opening 12 overlap, the sense of connection between the front road 4 and the interior of the building 2 can be adjusted, and the connection between public and private can be appropriately maintained according to the use and purpose of the building 2.

[0036] It goes without saying that the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and can be modified as appropriate without departing from the scope of the concept of the present invention.

[0037] <First feature> The first boundary wall of this embodiment is a boundary wall that separates two different outdoor areas, and is characterized in that it has a rectangular through opening at the midpoint in the height direction, and a horizontal, flat seat portion is formed at the lower edge of the through opening, extending in one or both out-of-plane directions.

[0038] According to this, a rectangular through opening is provided, and a seat portion extending in one or both outward directions is formed on the lower edge of the through opening, so that a person in one of the two outdoor areas can sit on the seat portion and communicate with a person in the other outdoor area. Moreover, since the through opening is rectangular, the upper side of the through opening is closed, and compared to a case in which the upper side of the through opening is open to the sky, the two outdoor areas are more easily recognized as separate areas, and the boundary between them is more clearly defined. In addition, since the line of sight is blocked from the upper side of the through opening, privacy is relatively easily maintained. In addition, since the seat portion is formed on the lower edge of the through opening, the seat portion is installed by utilizing the thickness of the boundary fence, and space can be saved.

[0039] <Second feature> The second boundary wall of this embodiment has the same features as the first boundary wall, but is also characterized in that its upper end is formed as a horizontally continuous straight line.

[0040] According to this, by forming the top end in a continuous horizontal line, it is possible to enhance the impression that the two areas are separated by a wall. Also, by making the wall appear to be connected in a straight line, it is possible to give the wall a unified design overall, which is excellent in terms of design.

[0041] <Third feature> The third boundary wall of this embodiment is characterized in that, in addition to the features of the first or second boundary wall, it further comprises an opening / closing part that is capable of opening and closing the through opening.

[0042] According to this, since it further includes an opening / closing section that can open and close the through opening, when communicating on both sides of the boundary wall, the through opening can be opened to enable communication, and privacy can be protected by closing the through opening.

[0043] <Fourth feature> A fourth boundary wall of this embodiment is characterized in that, in addition to the features of any one of the first to third boundary walls, the opening and closing part is formed to be lockable.

[0044] According to this, since the opening and closing portion is formed to be lockable, the through opening can be closed and locked to improve crime prevention.

[0045] <Fifth feature> The arrangement structure of the first boundary wall and building in this embodiment comprises a private area adjacent to a public area in which a building with a window opening is provided, and any one of the first to fourth boundary fences provided between the private area and the public area, wherein a garden is formed between the building and the boundary wall, and the window opening and the through opening of the boundary wall are parallel to each other and are formed in a position where they overlap on either side of the garden.

[0046] According to this, a garden is formed between the building on the private side and the boundary wall, and the window opening of the building and the through opening of the boundary wall are parallel to each other and are formed in a position where they overlap with the garden in between, so that the through opening of the boundary wall connects the private "garden" with the public "town" and can be used as a place for communication with neighboring residents, and the overlapping of the window opening and the through opening gives the impression that the indoor side of the building is connected to the public "town". And by providing a garden between the building and the boundary wall, the garden can function as a buffer zone, and a moderate sense of distance can be created between the indoors of the private building and the public public area. The through opening is a rectangular opening with the upper side closed, so there is no unnecessary line of sight, there is a sense of security in terms of privacy, and it is easy to concentrate on communication by sitting on the seat.

[0047] <Sixth feature> The arrangement structure of the second boundary wall and building in this embodiment is characterized in that it comprises a private area adjacent to a public area in which a building with a window opening is provided, and any of the first to fourth boundary fences provided between the private area and the public area, a garden is formed between the building and the boundary wall, and the window opening and the through opening of the boundary wall are parallel to each other and are positioned so as not to overlap in the out-of-plane direction.

[0048] According to this, like the first boundary wall and building arrangement structure described above, the garden between the building and boundary wall can act as a buffer zone, creating an appropriate distance between private and public. Also, by arranging the window opening and the through opening in a position where they do not overlap each other in the out-of-plane direction, it is possible to reduce the line of sight into the interior of the building, resulting in an arrangement structure that protects privacy and allows for a sense of security regarding privacy while promoting communication with neighboring residents. [Industrial Applicability]

[0049] The boundary wall and the arrangement of the boundary wall and the building of the present invention are suitable, for example, as a boundary wall and an arrangement of the boundary wall and the building provided between the site of a house and the front road. [Explanation of symbols]

[0050] 1. Boundary wall 2. Building 3. Layout of boundary wall and building 4 Front road (public area) 5. Property (Private Area) 6. Garden 7a,7b Opening / closing part 12 Through hole 13 Seat part

Claims

1. A boundary wall separating two different outdoor areas, A rectangular through opening is provided at the middle of the height direction, A horizontal flat seat portion extending in one or both out-of-plane directions is formed at the lower edge of the through opening, A boundary wall characterized by:

2. 2. The boundary wall according to claim 1, wherein the upper end is formed as a horizontally continuous straight line.

3. The boundary wall according to claim 2, further comprising an opening / closing portion capable of opening and closing the through opening.

4. The boundary wall according to claim 3, wherein the opening and closing part is formed to be lockable.

5. a private area adjacent to the public area and provided with a building having a window opening; The boundary fence according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which is provided between the private area and the public area; Equipped with A garden is formed between the building and the boundary wall, An arrangement structure of a boundary wall and a building, characterized in that the window opening and the through opening of the boundary wall are parallel to each other and are formed in a position where they overlap with the garden in between.

6. a private area adjacent to the public area and provided with a building having a window opening; The boundary fence according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which is provided between the private area and the public area; Equipped with A garden is formed between the building and the boundary wall, An arrangement structure of a boundary wall and a building, characterized in that the window opening and the through opening of the boundary wall are parallel to each other and are positioned so as not to overlap in the out-of-plane direction.

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