Structure unit

Abstract

To provide a structure unit which has expandability and which facilitates transport and transfer.SOLUTION: A structure unit UN includes a plurality of structures 2 which has a top wall 2a, a bottom wall 2b, and a peripheral wall 2c and which is movable, and a space SP is provided inside each structure 2. Furthermore, the structure unit UN includes a joint housing 20 arranged between two structures 2 and for connecting the two structures 2. The joint housing 20 includes: a housing body 22 whose shape in a plan view is a square aligned with short sides of the structure 2; and an opening part 24 which is formed at a peripheral wall 22c of the housing body 22 and which is a regulated size. The structure unit UN is constituted in such a manner that a person can move between the space SP of the structures 2 adjacent to each other via the opening part 24.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a structural unit that can be easily moved and installed as a power supply source in unelectrified areas or areas affected by disasters, and that can be joined together according to purpose and use to realize free layout. [Background technology]

[0002] As a source of power supply in unelectrified areas or areas affected by disasters, there are independent power supply devices equipped with solar power generation devices, wind power generation devices, etc. that can be easily transported and installed (for example, Patent Document 1). In the device of Patent Document 1, solar panels, wind turbines, generators, storage batteries, etc. are housed in a container for transportation, and the solar panels, wind turbines, etc. are installed in the container at a desired location. However, since containers equipped with conventional mobile independent power supply devices are transportable housings, there are size limitations.

[0003] In view of this, there are structural units constructed by connecting multiple containers (for example, Patent Document 2). According to the structural unit of Patent Document 2, while preventing the containers from becoming too large and ensuring transportability, convenience is improved by connecting multiple containers to make the structural unit larger. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2020-169637 A [Patent Document 2] JP 2023-010287 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, the technology of Patent Document 2 requires that the final shape of the structural unit be planned in advance, and it is not expandable to existing containers and also difficult to relocate the structural unit.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to provide a structural unit that is expandable and easy to transport and relocate. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The structural unit according to the present invention includes a plurality of structural bodies having a top wall, a bottom wall, and a peripheral wall, and configured to be movable, and a space is provided inside each structural body. The structural body unit further includes a joint housing disposed between two of the structural bodies and connecting the two structural bodies. The joint housing includes a housing body connected to the peripheral wall of the structural body, an opening of a specified size formed in the peripheral wall of the housing body, and a cover member covering the connecting part. The structural body unit is configured so that a person can move between the spaces of the adjacent structural bodies through the opening. At least one of the structural bodies is equipped with a power generation device that generates electricity for an electric device provided in the structural body. The power generation device is at least one of a wind power generation device, a solar power generation device, and a hydroelectric power generation device. Here, the specified size is, for example, the same size as a sash. In addition, the "sash" refers to a building material used as a door frame, or a sash door (door) that is a fixture using a door frame.

[0008] According to this configuration, the use of the joint housing allows for free layout of multiple structures, improving the expandability of the structure unit consisting of multiple structures. In addition, by connecting the structures using the joint housing, it is possible to prevent the structure from becoming large, making it easier to transport and relocate the structure unit.

[0009] In the present invention, the covering member may be made of a material having heat insulating or heat shielding properties. With this configuration, the device can be used without losing heat insulating properties even when the opening is open.

[0010] In the present invention, the covering member may be made of a flexible material. With this configuration, by bending the covering member of the connecting portion, even if the structure, the joint housing, or the like is displaced due to an earthquake or the like, the covering member can flexibly follow and continue to be used.

[0011] In the present invention, the structure and the joint housing may be connected by a fastener. In this case, a seal member may be provided to seal a gap between the fastener and the structure. According to this configuration, the fastener (so-called snap lock) is used to connect the structure and the joint housing, so that they can be easily connected and disconnected without tools.

[0012] In the present invention, the plurality of structures may be electrically connected via the joint housing. With this configuration, a power generation device mounted on any one of the structures can cover the power of the other structures.

[0013] In the present invention, the structural body and the joint housing may be connected by using a waterproof fastener. With this configuration, a connecting structure can be realized more simply and at lower cost. Effect of the Invention

[0014] According to the structural unit of the present invention, the structural unit is expandable and made up of a plurality of structures, and is easy to transport and relocate. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is an elevational view showing a structural unit according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 13 is an elevational view showing another example of the joint housing of the structural unit. [Diagram 3] FIG. 13 is a plan view showing a modified example of the structural unit. [Figure 4] FIG. 11 is a plan view showing another modified example of the structural unit. [Diagram 5]FIG. 4 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a connecting portion of the structural unit. [Figure 6] 6 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing a portion VI in FIG. 5. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a portion VII in FIG. 5. [Figure 8] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a modification of FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0016] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, "above" and "below" refer to "above" and "below" in a state where the structure is installed on the ground.

[0017] 1 is an elevational view showing a state in which a structural unit UN according to a first embodiment of the present invention is installed. The structural unit UN of the present invention has a mobile independent power supply device that can be easily moved and installed as a power supply source in unelectrified areas, disaster-stricken areas, etc.

[0018] The structural unit UN comprises a plurality of movable box-shaped structural bodies 2 each having a top wall 2a, a bottom wall 2b, and four peripheral walls 2c. A space SP is provided inside each structural body 2. In this internal space SP, tools such as electrical equipment can be placed, and people can be active in the internal space SP.

[0019] In the example of Fig. 1, the structural unit UN includes two structural bodies 2. In the modified example of Fig. 3, the structural unit UN includes four structural bodies 2, and in another modified example of Fig. 4, the structural unit UN includes five or more structural bodies 2, specifically ten structural bodies 2. Figs. 3 and 4 are plan views of the structural unit UN, showing the state in which the top wall 2a has been removed.

[0020] The structure 2 in this embodiment is a rectangular box. Of the four peripheral walls 2c of the structure 2, two are substantially square, and the remaining two are rectangular with their longitudinal directions extending horizontally. The structure 2 may be, for example, a shipping container of standard dimensions. The structure 2 may also be a container narrower than the standard dimensions so that it can be transported by a general 4-ton truck.

[0021] In the following description, of the four peripheral walls 2c of the structure 2, two of the substantially square peripheral walls 2c1 are referred to as first peripheral walls 2c1, and two of the rectangular peripheral walls 2c2 are referred to as second peripheral walls 2c2. In addition, in the plan view of Fig. 3, two longitudinal sides of the rectangular second peripheral wall 2c2 are referred to as long sides s1, and two sides perpendicular to the long sides s1 are referred to as short sides s2.

[0022] A power generation device 4 that generates electricity for electrical devices provided in the structural unit UN is mounted on the structural unit 2. The power generation device 4 is, for example, a wind power generation device 6, a solar power generation device 8, a hydroelectric power generation device (not shown), or the like.

[0023] As shown in FIG. 1, the wind power generation device 6 has a windmill 6a and a generator (not shown) that generates power by the rotation of the windmill 6a, and the windmill 6a is fixed to the peripheral wall 2c of the structure 2 together with the generator. In this embodiment, the windmill 6a is fixed to the first peripheral wall 2c1. The windmill 2 in this embodiment is a vertical type windmill whose rotation axis extends in the vertical direction. However, the type of the windmill 2 is not limited to this. The wind power generation device 6 further has a storage battery 6b and a control panel 6c housed in the internal space SP of the structure 2 shown in FIG. 2.

[0024] 1, the solar power generation device 8 has a solar panel 8a and a generator (not shown) that generates electricity using the light energy of the solar panel 8a, and the solar panel 8a and the generator are fixed to the top wall 2a of the structure 2. Furthermore, the solar power generation device 8 has a storage battery 8b and a control panel 8c housed in the internal space SP of the structure 2 shown in FIG.

[0025] In the example of Fig. 1, each of the two structures 2 is equipped with both a wind power generation device 6 and a solar power generation device 8. In the example of Fig. 3, of the four structures 2, two structures 2 are equipped with both a wind power generation device 6 and a solar power generation device 8, and the remaining two structures 2 are equipped with only a solar power generation device 8. In the example of Fig. 4, of the ten structures 2, two structures 2 are equipped with both a wind power generation device 6 and a solar power generation device 8, and the remaining eight structures 2 are equipped with only a solar power generation device 8.

[0026] The combination of the power generation devices 4 mounted on the structures 2 is not limited to the examples in Figs. 1, 3, and 4. Specifically, it is sufficient that the power generation device 4 is mounted on at least one of the multiple structures 2 constituting the structure unit UN. In this case, the power generation device 4 may be at least one of a wind power generation device 6, a solar power generation device 8, and a hydroelectric power generation device. This power generation device 4 constitutes the independent power supply device described above.

[0027] An entrance 10 through which people can enter and exit the internal space SP from the outside of the structure 2 is provided in the peripheral wall 2c of the structure 2. The entrance 10 is provided in at least one of the two first peripheral walls 2c1. The entrance 10 may be provided in both first peripheral walls 2c1, or may be provided in the second peripheral wall 2c2 as necessary. A door 12 may also be provided at the entrance 10. The door 12 may be a sliding door, a sliding door, a hinged door, or the like. In the following description, the door 12 is referred to as a sash door 12.

[0028] In the example of Fig. 1, an entrance 10 is provided in the first peripheral wall 2c1 on the side to which the wind turbine 6a is not fixed among the two first peripheral walls 2c1 of each structure 2. An entrance 10 is also provided in the second peripheral wall 2c2 of each structure 2, and a sash door 12 consisting of a hinged door is attached to this entrance 10.

[0029] In the example of Fig. 3, an entrance 10 is provided in one of the two first peripheral walls 2c1 of each structure 2, and a sash door 12 consisting of a double sliding door is attached to this entrance 10. In addition, an entrance 10 is also provided in one of the two second peripheral walls 2c2 of each structure 2, and a sash door 12 consisting of a double sliding door is attached to this entrance 10.

[0030] In the example of Fig. 4, of the ten structures 2, two structures 2 on which wind power generation devices 6 are mounted are provided with an entrance 10 in one of the two first peripheral walls 2c1 of each structure 2, and a sash door 12 consisting of a double sliding door is attached to this entrance 10. In addition, an entrance 10 is also provided in one of the second peripheral walls 2c2 of each structure 2, and a sash door 12 consisting of a double sliding door is attached to this entrance 10.

[0031] For the remaining eight structures 2 in Fig. 4, entrances 10 are provided in both of the two first peripheral walls 2c1 of each structure 2, and sash doors 12 consisting of double sliding doors are attached to these entrances 10. In addition, an entrance 10 is also provided in one of the two second peripheral walls 2c2 of each structure 2, and a sash door 12 consisting of a hinged door is attached to this entrance 10.

[0032] The combination of the entrance 10 and the sash door 12 provided in the structure 2 is not limited to the example in Figures 1, 3, and 4. For example, the sash door 12 in the second peripheral wall 2c2 in Figures 1 and 4 may be a sliding door, and the entrance 10 in the second peripheral wall 2c2 in Figures 1 and 4 may not be present.

[0033] The structure unit UN further includes a joint housing 20 that is disposed between two adjacent structures 2 and connects these two structures 2. The joint housing 20 has a box-shaped housing body 22 that is composed of a top wall 22a, a bottom wall 22b, and four peripheral walls 22c. In this embodiment, the housing body 22 has a square shape in plan view in FIG. 3 that matches the short side s2 of the structures 2. A space SP1 in which people can move is provided inside this housing body 22. In this embodiment, a solar panel 8a is also installed on the top wall 22a of the joint housing 20. However, the solar panel 8a is not necessary.

[0034] An opening 24 of a specified size is formed in the peripheral wall 22c of the housing body 22. Here, the specified size is a size that allows a person to move freely, for example, the same size as a sash. "Sash" refers to a building material used as a door frame, or a sash door 12 that is a fixture using a door frame.

[0035] A person can move between the internal space SP1 of the joint housing 20 and the space SP of the structure 2 connected thereto through this opening 24. In other words, a person can move between the spaces SP of adjacent structures 2 through the joint housing 20.

[0036] The openings 24 may be formed in at least two of the four peripheral walls 22c of the housing body 22. If there are two openings 24, a structural body unit UN can be configured in which two structural bodies 2 are connected by one joint housing 20, as in the example of FIG.

[0037] However, the openings 24 may be formed in three of the peripheral walls 22c, or may be formed in all of the four peripheral walls 22c. If there are four openings 24, a structural body unit UN can be configured in which four structural bodies 2 are connected to one joint housing 20, as in the example of FIG.

[0038] Furthermore, as in the example of Figure 4, by providing entrance / exit 10 in both of the two first peripheral walls 2c1 of the structure 2 and combining it with multiple joint housings 20, a structure unit UN can be constructed by connecting five or more structures 2.

[0039] The joint housing 20 further has a cover 26 that is detachably attached to the housing body 22 and closes the opening 24. The cover 26 is attached to the housing body 22 to close the opening 24 when the opening 24 is not in use.

[0040] Here, "when the opening 24 is used" means that the opening 24 is used (passed through) when a person moves between the internal space SP1 of the joint housing 20 and the space SP of the structure 2 connected thereto. In other words, "when the opening 24 is not used" means that the opening 24 is not passed through when a person moves between the internal space SP1 of the joint housing 20 and the space SP of the structure 2 connected thereto.

[0041] By preparing such a cover 26 and attaching it to the housing body 22 when the openings 24 are not used, it is possible to form four openings 24 in all joint housings 20. In other words, the joint housings 20 are standardized, and the number of types of parts can be reduced. Also, the cover 26 may be a sash door such as a sliding door, a hinged door, or the like.

[0042] 1 shows an example in which a double sliding door 26 is attached to an unused opening 24. That is, in the example of FIG. 1, the double sliding door 26 constitutes a cover 26 that closes the unused opening 24.

[0043] 2 shows an example in which a blanking plate 26 is detachably attached to the housing body 22 to close unused openings 24. That is, in the example of FIG. 2, the blanking plate 26 constitutes a cover 26 that closes unused openings 24.

[0044] With the above configuration, there is no need to plan in advance, and the structure 2 can be expanded according to the use or purpose after the structure 2 is installed. In addition, since the joint housing 20 can be easily separated from the structure 2, it is easy to move or relocate it to a disaster-stricken area in the event of a disaster.

[0045] The structural unit UN may be a combination of a structural unit 2 equipped with an independent power supply unit 4 and a structural unit 2 intended for space expansion but not equipped with a power supply unit 4. When structural units 2 equipped with independent power supplies 4 are connected to each other by a joint housing 20, they can also be electrically connected. "Electrically connected" means that power can be supplied between the connected structural units 2.

[0046] When electrically connected, it is possible to interchange the electric power stored in each structure 2. Therefore, even if the power consumption of one is large and the power consumption of the other is small, it is possible to use the electric power in a balanced manner without unevenness in the amount of stored electric power.

[0047] The sash door 12 provided at the entrance 10 at the connecting portion with the joint housing 20 in the structure 2 can be a sliding door, a sliding door, a hinged door, or the like. By making the sash door 12 a double-leaf sliding door, the sash door 12 can be used in either the open or closed state after connecting with the joint housing 20, making it easy to use. If easier access is given priority, the sash door 12 can be removed to make the entrance 10 larger.

[0048] Next, the details of the connection structure between the structure 2 and the joint housing 20 will be described with reference to Fig. 5 to Fig. 8. Fig. 5 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing the connection portion between the structure 2 and the joint housing 20, and Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 show enlarged views of parts VI and VII in Fig. 5, respectively.

[0049] The joint housing 20 has a square shape with the same length as the short side s2 of the structure 2 in a plan view (FIG. 3), and is installed adjacent to the first peripheral wall 2c1 of the structure 2. A first frame body 31 that forms part of the passage is attached to the structure 2. Similarly, a second frame body 32 that forms part of the passage is attached to the joint housing 20.

[0050] The first and second frames 31, 32 are annular metal members, and are attached to the structure 2 and the joint housing 20, respectively, by fixing means such as welding or bolt connection. The hollow portions of the annular first and second frames 31, 32 communicate with the entrance 10 of the structure 2 and the opening 24 of the joint housing 20, respectively.

[0051] As shown in Fig. 6, the first frame 31 has a U-shaped vertical cross section that opens to the outside of the passage. In detail, the first frame 31 has two standing wall portions 31a extending outward (upward in Fig. 6) and an inner wall portion 31b connecting the base ends of these standing wall portions 31a. One of the two standing wall portions 31a (the right side in Fig. 6) is fixed to the first peripheral wall 2c1 of the structure 2.

[0052] Similarly, the second frame 32 has a U-shaped vertical cross section that opens to the outside of the passage, and has two upright wall portions 32a extending outward (upward in FIG. 6) and an inner wall portion 32b connecting the base ends of these upright wall portions 32a. One of the two upright wall portions 32a (the left side in FIG. 6) is fixed to the joint housing 20.

[0053] In this way, a passageway through which people pass is formed by the entrance 10 of the structure 2, the hollow portion of the first frame 31, the hollow portion of the second frame 31, and the opening 24 of the joint housing 20. In the following description, the direction in which people pass (move) through this passageway (left-right direction in FIG. 6) is referred to as the passageway direction D1. In addition, in the direction perpendicular to this passageway, the direction toward the inside of the passageway (lower side in FIG. 6) is referred to as the inside, and the direction away from the passageway (upper side in FIG. 6) is referred to as the outside.

[0054] That is, the two standing wall portions 31a of the first frame body 31 are formed at both ends of the inner wall portion 31b in the passage direction D1, and the two standing wall portions 32a of the second frame body 32 are formed at both ends of the inner wall portion 32b in the passage direction D1. The standing wall portion 31a of the first frame body 31 extends from the inner wall portion 31b to the outside of the passage, and the standing wall portion 32a of the second frame body 32 extends from the inner wall portion 32b to the outside of the passage.

[0055] The structural body 2 and the joint housing 20 are connected via a connecting mechanism 30. A first frame body 31 of the structural body 2 and a second frame body 32 of the joint housing 20 are connected via the connecting mechanism 30. The connecting mechanism 30 will be described in detail below.

[0056] A first locking rod 34 is attached to the inner surface of the inner wall portion 31b of the first frame 31 of the structure 2 (the lower surface of the inner wall portion 31b in FIG. 6). A plurality of first locking rods 34 are provided lined up in the circumferential direction. The first locking rod 34 extends along the inner surface of the inner wall portion 31b, and is bent inward (toward the lower side in FIG. 6) on the side opposite to the first circumferential wall 2c1 to form a locking portion 34a. The first locking rod 34 is a metal rod material, and is fixed to the inner surface of the inner wall portion 31b by, for example, welding. However, the method of attaching the first locking rod 34 is not limited to this.

[0057] Similarly, a second locking rod 36 is attached to the inner surface of the inner wall portion 32b of the second frame 32 of the joint housing 20 (the lower surface of the inner wall portion 32b in FIG. 6). A plurality of second locking rods 36 are provided lined up in the circumferential direction. The second locking rod 36 extends along the lower surface of the inner wall portion 32b, and is bent inward (toward the lower side in FIG. 6) on the side opposite the joint housing 20 to form a locking portion 36a. The second locking rod 36 is a metal rod material, and is fixed to the inner surface of the inner wall portion 32b by, for example, welding. However, the method of attaching the second locking rod 36 is not limited to this.

[0058] These first and second locking rods 34, 36 constitute a part of the connecting mechanism 30. The first locking rod 34 and the second locking rod 36 are connected by a connecting unit 38. In other words, the first locking rod 34, the second locking rod 36 and the connecting unit 38 constitute the connecting mechanism 30.

[0059] The connection unit 38 has a pair of third frames 40 that form part of the passage. The third frames 40, 40 are annular metal members, and the two third frames 40, 40 are arranged side by side in the passage direction D1 with a first gap G1 between them.

[0060] The hollow portion of one of the third frames 40 communicates with the hollow portion of the first frame 31 via the second gap G2, and the hollow portion of the other third frame 40 communicates with the hollow portion of the second frame 32 via the second gap G2. In other words, the hollow portions of the third frames 40, 40 also form part of the "passageway through which people pass."

[0061] In detail, in the passage direction D1, from the structure 2 toward the joint housing, the first frame body 31, the second gap G2, the third frame body 40, the first gap G1, the third frame body 40, the second gap G2, and the second frame body 32 are arranged in this order. If necessary, as shown in Fig. 7, a bridge plate 28 corresponding to the size of the first and second gaps G1 and G2 may be fitted to close the gaps G1 and G2.

[0062] 6, the third frame 40 has a substantially L-shaped vertical cross section. In detail, the third frame 40 has an annular wall 40a extending in the passage direction D1 and a flange 40b extending from the annular wall 40a to the outside of the passage. The flange 40b extends outward from an end of the annular wall 40a opposite the first gap G1 in the passage direction D1.

[0063] The flange portion 40b has a tip side bent in the passage direction D1, specifically, bent in the opposite direction to the first gap G1 in the passage direction D1, and further bent inwardly of the passage. In other words, the flange portion 40b has a first bent portion 40ba bent in the opposite direction to the first gap G1 in the passage direction D1, and a second bent portion 40bb bent from the tip of the first bent portion 40ba inwardly of the passage.

[0064] That is, an annular seal receiving portion 42 that opens inward is formed at the tip of the flange portion 40b. An annular seal member 44 is fitted into the seal receiving portion 42. The seal member 44 is, for example, a rubber packing having elasticity. The material of the seal member 44 is, for example, EPDM (ethylene propylene rubber), natural rubber, silicone rubber, fluororubber, etc. However, the material of the seal member 44 is not limited to these.

[0065] The connecting unit 38 has a cover member 46 that covers the first gap G1 from the outside of the passage. The cover member 46 is fixed to the outer surface of the passage in the annular wall portion 40a of the pair of third frame bodies 40. The cover member 46 is a waterproof cloth that covers the first gap G1 to prevent the intrusion of wind, rain, sand, dust, etc., and one end is fixed to the outer surface of one annular wall portion 40a and the other end is fixed to the outer surface of the other annular wall portion 40a. In other words, the cover member 46 is provided so as to close the first gap G1 across the pair of third frame bodies 40. In this embodiment, the cover member 46 covers the outside of the first gap G1 from the entire circumference.

[0066] In this embodiment, the covering member 46 is fixed to the third frame 40 by, for example, adhesion, a band, or the like. However, the fixing method of the covering member 46 is not limited to this. The covering member 46 may be made of a material having heat insulating or heat shielding properties. The covering member 46 may also be made of a material having flexibility. In that case, as shown in FIG. 6, the covering member 46 may be bent so as to be convex toward the outside of the passage. The covering member 46 is made of, for example, a resin-impregnated sheet, a rubber plate, or the like. However, the material of the covering member 46 is not limited to these.

[0067] The connecting unit 38 further has a fastener 48 connected to the structural body 2 or the joint housing 20. In detail, one third frame body 40 has a fastener 48 connected to the structural body 2, and the other third frame body 40 has a fastener 48 connected to the joint housing 20. That is, in this embodiment, the structural body 2 and the joint housing 20 are connected by the fastener 48.

[0068] The fastener fastener 48 is, for example, a so-called "snap lock" and has a mechanism that allows connection without tools by hooking one end of the lever 48a onto a protrusion or the like and tilting the lever 48. The fastener fastener 48 may also be provided with a spring element to obtain a strong fastening force.

[0069] The fastener fastener 48 is fixed to the inner surface (the lower surface in FIG. 6) of the third frame body 40. The fastener fastener 48 is fixed to the third frame body 40 using a fastening member such as a bolt. However, the method for fixing the fastener fastener 48 is not limited to this. A plurality of fastener fasteners 48 are provided lined up in the circumferential direction. The number of fastener fasteners 48 is the same as the number of first and second locking rods 34, 36. The third frame body 40, the seal member 44, the cover member 46 and the fastener fastener 48 constitute the connecting unit 38.

[0070] The procedure for connecting the structural body 2 and the joint housing 20 with the connecting unit 38 will be described below. One end of the lever 48a of the fastener fastener 48 provided on one of the third frames 40 is hooked onto the locking portion 34a of the first locking rod 34 provided on the first frame 31 of the structural body 2, and the lever 48 is pulled down. This connects the first frame 31 and the third frame 40.

[0071] At this time, the seal member 44 is located outside the second gap G2, and is sandwiched and compressed between the standing wall 31a of the first frame body 31 and the flange-shaped wall 40b of the third frame body 40 by the fastening force of the fastener fastener 48. As a result, the second gap G2 is sealed by the seal member 44.

[0072] Similarly, one end of a lever 48a of a fastener fastener 48 provided on the other third frame body 40 is hooked onto the locking portion 36a of the second locking rod 36 provided on the second frame body 32 of the joint housing 20, and the lever 48 is pulled down. This connects the second frame body 32 and the third frame body 40.

[0073] At this time, the seal member 44 is located outside the second gap G2, and is sandwiched and compressed between the standing wall 32a of the second frame body 32 and the flange-shaped wall 40b of the third frame body 40 by the fastening force of the fastener fastener 48. As a result, the second gap G2 is sealed by the seal member 44.

[0074] As a result of the above, the structural body 2 and the joint housing 20 are connected via the connecting mechanism 30 in an airtight manner and in a manner that allows people to move between both spaces SP, SP1.

[0075] In this way, the structural body 2 and the joint housing 20 are connected using the fastener 48, so that they can be easily connected and disconnected without special tools. In addition, the second gap G2 between the structural body 2 and the connecting unit 38 and between the joint housing 20 and the connecting unit 38 is sealed with the seal member 44, so that it is possible to prevent the intrusion of water, etc.

[0076] By using a material having heat insulating properties or a material having heat shielding properties for the covering member 46, the insulating properties can be maintained even when the sash is left open. In addition, by using a flexible covering member 46 and installing the covering member 46 while bending it, the covering member 46 can flexibly follow the structure 2 or the joint housing 20 even if it is displaced due to an earthquake or the like. As a result, it is possible to continue using the structure without any problems even after a disaster.

[0077] 8 shows a modified example of the connecting mechanism 30. In FIG. 8, a waterproof fastener 50 is used as the connecting mechanism 30. That is, the structural body 2 and the joint housing 20 are connected using the waterproof fastener 50. The waterproof fastener 50 is a type of fastener fastener, and is disposed between the first frame body 31 of the structural body 2 and the second frame body 32 of the joint housing 20.

[0078] The waterproof fastener 50 has a waterproof part 52 consisting of a highly airtight main body, and a fastener part 54 that closes the gap between the structure 2 and the joint housing 20 without the use of tools. In other words, the fastener part 54 constitutes a fastener fastener that is connected to the structure 2, and the waterproof part 52 constitutes a seal member that seals the gap with the structure 2.

[0079] 8, in this embodiment, the fastener portion 54 is disposed so as to protrude outward from the passage. This prevents water from pooling in the fastener portion 54, and further strengthens the watertightness from the fastener portion 54.

[0080] 8, the connecting mechanism 30 also has a covering member 46. The covering member 46 is fixed to the outer surface of the first frame 31 of the structure 2 and the outer surface of the second frame 32 of the joint housing 20, and is disposed so as to cover the outside of the waterproof fastener 50. The material, etc. of the covering member 46 is the same as that of the example of FIG. 6. This makes it possible to prevent the intrusion of wind, rain, sand, dust, etc. into the waterproof fastener 50.

[0081] As described above, in the modified example of FIG. 8 as well, the structure 2 and the joint housing 20 are connected via the connecting mechanism 30 in an airtight manner and so that people can move between both spaces SP, SP1.

[0082] According to the above configuration, by using the joint housing 20 shown in Fig. 1 to connect the structures 2, it becomes possible to freely lay out the multiple structures 2, improving the expandability of the structure unit UN made up of multiple structures 2. In addition, by connecting the structures 2 using the joint housing 20, it is possible to prevent the structures 2 from becoming large, making it easier to transport and relocate the structure unit UN.

[0083] In this embodiment, the covering member 46 shown in Fig. 6 is made of a material having heat insulating or heat shielding properties. With this configuration, the covering member 46 can be used without losing heat insulating properties even when the opening 10 is open, i.e., the sash is left open.

[0084] In this embodiment, the covering member 46 is made of a flexible material. With this configuration, by bending the covering member 46, even if the structure 2 or the joint housing 20 is displaced due to an earthquake or the like, the covering member 46 can flexibly follow the displacement and can be used continuously without any problems when restarting.

[0085] In this embodiment, the structure 2 and the joint housing 20 are connected by a fastener 48. According to this configuration, by using a fastener (a so-called snap lock) to connect the structure 2 and the joint housing 20, they can be easily connected and disconnected without tools.

[0086] In this embodiment, as shown in Fig. 1, at least one structure 20 is equipped with a power generation device 4 that generates electricity for the electrical devices provided in the structure unit UN. The power generation device 4 is at least one of a wind power generation device 6, a solar power generation device 8, and a hydroelectric power generation device. With this configuration, an independent power source is used, so that power shortages can be prevented by improving energy saving performance.

[0087] Furthermore, a plurality of structures 2 can be electrically connected via the joint housing 20. According to this configuration, the power generation device 4 mounted on any structure 2 can cover the power of the other structures 2.

[0088] In this embodiment, as shown in Fig. 8, the structure 2 and the joint housing 20 may be connected using a waterproof fastener 50. According to this configuration, a connection structure can be realized with a simpler structure and at low cost.

[0089] In this embodiment, an example in which the structure and the joint housing are connected by the connecting mechanism 30 has been shown, but the structures 2, 2 may be connected to each other using the connecting mechanism 30 of this embodiment. In this case, too, by using a fastener 48 (a so-called snap lock), connection and disconnection can be easily performed without tools. As a result, the structure unit UN consisting of multiple structures 2 has expandability and is easy to transport and relocate.

[0090] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various additions, modifications, and deletions are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, such modifications are also included in the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0091] 2 structure 2a Ceiling wall 2b Bottom wall 2c Peripheral wall 4. Power generation equipment 6. Wind power generation equipment 8. Solar power generation equipment 10 Entrance / Exit (Opening) 20 Joint housing 22 Main unit 22c Peripheral wall of the housing body 24 Opening 26 Cover 30 Connection mechanism 44,52 Seal material 46 Covering material 48,54 Zipper closure 50 Water-resistant zipper Space inside the SP structure UN Structure Unit

Claims

1. A structural unit including a plurality of movable structures each having a top wall, a bottom wall, and a peripheral wall, and each structure having a space therein, Further, a joint housing is disposed between adjacent structures to connect the adjacent structures, The joint housing includes: A housing body connected to a peripheral wall of the structure; An opening of a specified size formed in a peripheral wall of the housing body; A cover member for covering a connection portion with the structure; having A person is configured to be able to move between the spaces of the adjacent structures through the opening, At least one of the structures is equipped with a power generation device that generates electricity for an electrical device provided in the structure unit, The power generation device is a structural unit that is at least one of a wind power generation device, a solar power generation device, and a hydroelectric power generation device.

2. 2. The structural unit according to claim 1, wherein the covering member is made of a material having heat insulating or heat shielding properties.

3. 3. The structural unit according to claim 1, wherein the covering member is made of a flexible material.

4. 3. The structural unit according to claim 1, wherein the structural body and the joint housing are connected by a fastener.

5. The structural unit according to claim 4, further comprising a seal member for sealing a gap between the fastener fastener and the structural body.

6. 3. The structure unit according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of said structures are electrically connectable via said joint housing.

7. 3. The structural unit according to claim 1, wherein the structural body and the joint housing are connected to each other using a waterproof fastener.

Images