Connection structure of vehicle and building

Abstract

To provide a connection structure of a vehicle and a building capable of connecting the inside of the cabin of the vehicle and the inside of the building even when floor levels of the vehicle and the building are different.SOLUTION: A connection structure 10A of a vehicle 30 and a building 20 is provided with: a building opening 24 which allows a person to go inside 20A and outside OUT of the building 20; and a connection 40 which can be deployed and stored from the vicinity of the building opening 24 and when a vehicle opening 32, which allows a person to go to inside-a-vehicle 30A of the vehicle 30 and outside-a-vehicle OUT, and the building opening 24 are disposed in close proximity to each other, connects the building opening 24 and the vehicle opening 32 and has a tip end abutting on a floor 34 of the inside-a-vehicle 30A from the upper side in the vertical direction of the building 20.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a connection structure between a vehicle and a building. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a connection structure between a building body and a vehicle, which allows easy movement between a room for a vehicle parked in a garage of a building and a room in the building body by connecting the two rooms with a connecting member. In the connection structure described in Patent Document 1, as shown in Fig. 9, for example, a support device 136 is provided that extends downward from a lower portion near a tire 134 of the vehicle 130 to adjust the floor level between a floor 130A of the room of the vehicle 130 and a floor 120A of the room of the building body 120. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2010-203177 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] As shown in Fig. 9, the connection member 110 used in the connection structure of the building main body 120 and the vehicle 130 described in Patent Document 1 is structured on the premise that the floor levels of the floor 130A of the room of the vehicle 130 and the floor 130A of the room of the building main body 120 are the same, and is designed to be deployed horizontally in the lateral direction (X direction). For this reason, for example, when the floor 120A of the room of the building main body 120 is lower than the floor 130A of the room of the vehicle 130, it is difficult to deploy the connection member 110. In addition, since the floor level is only supposed to be adjusted in the direction of raising the floor level on the vehicle 130 side (Y direction), it is difficult to adjust the floor level when the floor 120A of the room of the building main body 120 is lower than the floor 130A of the room of the vehicle 130.

[0005] In consideration of the above-mentioned facts, the present invention aims to provide a vehicle-to-building connection structure that can connect the passenger compartment of a vehicle to the interior of a building even if the floor levels of the vehicle and the building are different. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The vehicle-to-building connection structure of the first aspect comprises a building opening, which allows movement between the indoors and outdoors of the building, and a connection part that can be deployed and stored from near the building opening, and that connects the building opening and the vehicle opening when the building opening and a vehicle opening, which allows movement between the interior and exterior of the vehicle, are positioned close to each other, and whose tip part abuts against the floor inside the vehicle cabin from the upper side in the vertical direction of the building.

[0007] In the connection structure between a vehicle and a building according to the first aspect, when the building opening and the vehicle opening are disposed close to each other, the connection part that connects the building opening and the vehicle opening is configured to be deployable and retractable from the vicinity of the building opening, and the tip part abuts against the vehicle interior floor from above the building. In this way, since the tip part of the connection part abuts against the vehicle interior floor from above in the vertical direction of the building, it is possible to connect the vehicle interior and the interior of the building even if the floor levels of the vehicle interior and the interior of the building are different.

[0008] The vehicle-to-building connection structure of the second aspect is the same as the first aspect, in which the building connection portion is provided with a rotation mechanism that rotates around a rotation axis in the horizontal direction along the opening.

[0009] In the second aspect of the vehicle-building connection structure, the connection part is provided with a rotation mechanism that rotates around a horizontal axis along the building opening, so that the tip part can be brought into contact with the vehicle interior floor from above in the vertical direction of the building by the rotation mechanism. Therefore, for example, whether the building floor is higher than the vehicle floor, lower than the vehicle floor, or at the same height, the connection part can be brought into contact with the upper surface of the vehicle floor.

[0010] The vehicle-to-building connection structure of the third aspect is the first or second aspect, in which the connection part is equipped with an extension mechanism that extends and retracts between the building opening and the vehicle opening.

[0011] In the third aspect of the vehicle-building connection structure, the connection part has a telescopic function that allows it to expand and contract between the building opening and the vehicle opening, making it possible to adjust the length. This makes it possible to widen the allowable range of vehicle stopping positions when locating the vehicle opening near the building opening.

[0012] A connection structure between a vehicle and a building according to a fourth aspect is any one of the first to third aspects, in which the connection portion is deployed outward from an exterior wall in the vicinity of the building opening.

[0013] In the vehicle-building connection structure according to the fourth aspect, the connection part is deployed outward from the exterior wall near the building opening, so that the connection part can be stored near the exterior wall when stored. This makes it possible to reduce the consumption of outdoor space when storing the connection part.

[0014] The vehicle-to-building connection structure of the fifth aspect is any one of the first to third aspects, in which the connection portion is formed so as to become integrated with a veranda provided in the vicinity of the building opening when stored, and extends from the veranda toward the floor when deployed.

[0015] In the vehicle-to-building connection structure of the fifth aspect, the connection part is formed so as to become integrated with the veranda provided near the building opening when stored, so that no outdoor space is consumed when the connection part is stored.

[0016] A connection structure between a vehicle and a building according to a sixth aspect is any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the connection portion also serves as a sash provided in the opening portion of the building.

[0017] In the connection structure between a vehicle and a building according to the sixth aspect, the connection portion also serves as the sash, so there is no need to install a new member on the building.

[0018] A seventh aspect of the connection structure between a vehicle and a building is the sixth aspect, wherein the sash includes a frame member and a transparent member provided within the frame of the frame member.

[0019] In the vehicle-to-building connection structure of the seventh aspect, the sash comprises a frame member and a transparent member provided within the frame of the frame member, so that when the sash functions as a sash, the transparent member allows the outside to be seen.

[0020] The connection structure between a vehicle and a building in the eighth aspect is, in the first aspect, provided with a pair of elongated support members or frame-shaped support members whose tip portions abut against the floor inside the vehicle compartment from the upper side in the vertical direction of the building when the connection portion is folded toward the vehicle, and a screen portion that is arranged to be storable and deployable between the pair of support members or within the frame of the frame-shaped support members.

[0021] In the vehicle-to-building connection structure according to the eighth aspect, when the pair of long support members or frame-shaped support members of the connection part are collapsed toward the vehicle, their tips abut against the floor inside the vehicle cabin from the upper side in the vertical direction of the building, and the screen part is provided between the pair of support members or within the frame of the frame-shaped support member so as to be able to be stored and deployed. Therefore, by abutting the tips of the support members against the floor and setting the screen part to a deployed state, it is possible to pass over the screen part. In addition, by setting the screen part to a stored state when the connection part is stored, it is possible to see the outdoors through the bay window. Effect of the Invention

[0022] As described above, the vehicle-to-building connection structure of the present invention has the excellent effect of being able to connect the interior of a vehicle to the interior of a building even if the floor levels of the vehicle and the building are different. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0023] [Figure 1] 1 is a side view showing a schematic diagram of a connection structure between a vehicle and a building according to a first embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 2] FIG. 6 is a side view showing a schematic diagram of a connection structure between a vehicle and a building according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] FIG. 11 is a side view showing a schematic diagram of a connection structure between a vehicle and a building according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 11 is a side view showing a schematic diagram of a connection structure between a vehicle and a building relating to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 5] FIG. 13 is a side view showing a schematic diagram of a connection structure between a vehicle and a building according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a front view showing a schematic view of the connection portion of FIG. 5. [Figure 7] FIG. 13 is a side view showing a schematic diagram of a connection structure between a vehicle and a building relating to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a front view showing a schematic view of the connection portion of FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 1 is a side view diagrammatically illustrating a conventional connection structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0024] First Embodiment Hereinafter, a connection structure 10 between a vehicle 30 and a building 20 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 1. Fig. 1 is a side view that shows a schematic diagram of a connection structure 10 between a vehicle 30 and a building 20 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Note that in Fig. 1, the dimensions and shapes of various members may differ from the actual ones for the sake of convenience of explanation.

[0025] The vehicle 30 in this embodiment is a passenger car as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the vehicle may be of any type as long as the vehicle interior 30A has a floor 34 that is reachable from a vehicle opening 32 that allows movement between the interior 30A of the vehicle 30 and the exterior OUT of the vehicle 30.

[0026] In this embodiment, the building 20 is a detached house as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto and may be, for example, an apartment building with two or more floors. In this case, an opening such as a window or a front door installed on the first floor is the building opening of the present invention. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the building 20 has an exterior wall 22 and a bay window 24 provided in the exterior wall 22 as an example of a building opening that allows access between the indoor 20A and the outdoor OUT of the building 20. The lower end of the bay window 24 is located at approximately the same height as the floor 20B of the indoor 20A.

[0027] Also, a veranda 26 is provided on the exterior wall 22 on the outdoor OUT side near the sweep-out window 24. The veranda 26 extends substantially horizontally from the exterior wall 22 toward the outdoor OUT side, and its upper surface is located at substantially the same height as the floor (floor) 20B of the indoors 20A. The veranda 26 has a notch 26A cut out from the outdoor OUT side toward the exterior wall 22 in a part near the center in the direction along the sweep-out window 24. The notch 26A is formed in a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from above, and in a right-angled triangular shape when viewed from the side, with the right angle portion positioned at the upper end of the veranda 26 on the outdoor OUT side.

[0028] In addition, the veranda 26 is provided with a connecting portion 28 having a rotation function. The connecting portion 28 is formed in a shape substantially similar to the above-mentioned cutout portion 26A, and is rotatable in the direction of the arrow M1 around the rotation axis 12 extending horizontally along the sweep window 24. That is, when the connecting portion 28 is stored, as shown by the dotted line in FIG. 1, the connecting portion 28 is rotated clockwise (rightward) in the drawing of the arrow M1 and stored in the cutout portion 26A, and is integrated with the veranda 26. On the other hand, when the connecting portion 28 is deployed, as shown by the solid line in FIG. 1, the connecting portion 28 is rotated counterclockwise (leftward) in the drawing of the arrow M1 and comes out of the cutout portion 26A. At this time, when the vehicle opening 32 of the vehicle 30 is disposed close to the sweep window 24 via the veranda 26, the tip of the surface 28A of the connecting portion 28 facing the slope abuts against the floor 34 of the vehicle interior 30A from the upper side of the building 20.

[0029] The height H1 of the rotation axis 12 of the connection part 28 from the ground surface G is set to be 400 mm or more. Specifically, the height H1 is set so that the step generated between the uppermost surface of the connection part 28 and the upper surface of the floor 34 of the vehicle 30 is minimized when the connection part 28 is unfolded. The rotation of the connection part 28 about the rotation axis 12 may be configured to be automatically operated by, for example, a motor (not shown) or may be configured to be manually operated.

[0030] In this embodiment, the connection structure 10 between the vehicle 30 and the building 20 includes a bay window 24, a veranda 26, a connection part 28, and a rotating shaft 12. The material of the connection part 28 is not particularly limited, but it must be strong enough to allow people to pass over the top surface of the connection part 40 when deployed, and in this embodiment, it is made of the same material as the veranda 26, as an example.

[0031] Next, the operation and effects of the first embodiment will be described.

[0032] In the connection structure 10 between the vehicle 30 and the building 20 according to the first embodiment, when the sweep window 24 and the vehicle opening 32 are disposed close to each other via the veranda 26, the connection part 28 is configured to be deployable and retractable from the vicinity of the veranda 26, and the tip part abuts against the floor 34 of the vehicle interior 30A from above the building 20. In this way, since the tip part of the connection part 28 abuts against the floor 34 of the vehicle interior 30A from above, the vehicle interior 30A of the vehicle 30 and the interior 20A of the building 20 can be connected even if the floor levels of the vehicle interior 30A of the vehicle 30 and the interior 20A of the building 20 are different.

[0033] Furthermore, in the connection structure 10 between the vehicle 30 and the building 20 according to the first embodiment, the connection part 28 is provided with a rotation mechanism that rotates about the horizontal direction along the sweep window 24 as the rotation axis 12, so that the tip of the connection part 28 can be brought into contact with the floor 34 of the vehicle compartment 30A from above by the rotation mechanism. Therefore, for example, regardless of whether the floor 20B of the building 20 is higher than the floor 34 of the vehicle 30, lower than the floor 34 of the vehicle 30, or at the same height, the connection part 28 can be brought into contact with the upper surface of the floor 34 of the vehicle 30.

[0034] Furthermore, in the connection structure 10 between the vehicle 30 and the building 20 in the first embodiment, the connection part 28 is formed so as to become integrated with the veranda 26 provided in the vicinity of the sliding window 24 when stored, so that outdoor OUT space is not consumed when the connection part 28 is stored.

[0035] Furthermore, in most vehicles 30, the height H2 from the ground surface G to the floor 34 (or the steps to the floor 34) is generally less than 400 mm. In the connection structure 10 for connecting a vehicle 30 and a building 20 according to the first embodiment, the height H1 of the rotation axis 12 of the connection part 28 from the ground surface G is set to 400 mm or more. This makes it possible to make the connection part with the floor 34 of the vehicle 30 a downward slope, allowing smooth movement from the indoors 20A to the passenger compartment 30A of the vehicle 30.

[0036] In addition, the height H1 is set so that when the connection part 28 is unfolded, the step between the top surface of the connection part 28 and the upper surface of the floor 34 of the vehicle 30 is smaller, thereby making it possible to move more smoothly between the indoors 20A and the passenger compartment 30A of the vehicle 30.

[0037] <Second embodiment> Hereinafter, a connection structure 10A between a vehicle 30 and a building 20 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Fig. 2 is a side view showing a connection structure 10A between a vehicle 30 and a building 20 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In Fig. 2, the dimensions and shapes of various members may differ from the actual ones for the sake of convenience of explanation. In this embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment are indicated by the same reference numerals, and detailed explanations thereof will be omitted here.

[0038] While the building 20 in the first embodiment is provided with a veranda 26, the building 20 in this embodiment does not have a veranda 26. In the connection structure 10A between the vehicle 30 and the building 20 in this embodiment, a connection part 40 is provided on the outer wall 22 in the vicinity of the sweep window 24.

[0039] The connecting part 40 is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape with its long sides positioned horizontally along the sweep-out window 24, and is rotatable in the direction of arrow M2 about the rotating shaft 12. The rotating shaft 12 is disposed so as to be located lower than the lower end of the sweep-out window 24.

[0040] 2, the connection part 40 is rotated clockwise (rightward) in the drawing of the arrow M2 so that the long side becomes vertical in side view and abuts against the outer wall 22. Note that the outer wall 22 may be provided with a fastener (not shown) for fixing the connection part 40 when it is stored.

[0041] On the other hand, when the connection part 40 is deployed, as shown by the solid line in Fig. 2, the connection part 28 is rotated counterclockwise (left) in the drawing of the arrow M2, and the long side becomes horizontal in a side view. Here, the connection part 40 of this embodiment is provided with an extension mechanism that extends and retracts between the sweep window 24 and the vehicle opening 32. Specifically, the connection part 40 has a space inside, and in this space, a second connection part 42 smaller than the connection part 40, a third connection part 44 smaller than the second connection part 42, and a fourth connection part smaller than the third connection part 44 are provided. The second to fourth connection parts 42, 44, and 46 each have a space inside, and the connection part 40 and the second to fourth connection parts 42, 44, and 46 are configured in a nested shape, thereby being able to extend and retract.

[0042] In this embodiment, a nested structure is applied as the telescopic function, but the telescopic function of the present invention is not particularly limited and a known structure can be used. Also, the telescopic function may be automatically telescopic or manually telescopic.

[0043] In this embodiment, when the vehicle opening 32 of the vehicle 30 is positioned close to the French window 24, the connection part 40 is extended by the above-mentioned telescopic function before the connection part 40 abuts against the floor 34 of the vehicle interior 30A, and the tip of the extended connection part 40 is abutted against the floor 34 of the vehicle interior 30A from the upper side of the building 20.

[0044] In this embodiment, the connection structure 10A between the vehicle 30 and the building 20 includes the sweep window 24, the connection part 40, and the rotating shaft 12. The material of the connection part 40 is not particularly limited, but it is assumed that the material has at least a strength that allows people to pass over the upper surface of the connection part 40 when deployed.

[0045] Next, the operation and effects of the second embodiment will be described.

[0046] In the connection structure 10A for the vehicle 30 and the building 20 according to the second embodiment, the connection part 40 has an extension function for extending and contracting between the sweep window 24 and the vehicle opening 32, making it possible to adjust the length. This makes it possible to widen the allowable range of the stopping position of the vehicle 30 when arranging the vehicle opening 32 near the sweep window 24.

[0047] In addition, in the connection structure 10A between the vehicle 30 and the building 20 according to the second embodiment, the connection part 40 is deployed outward from the exterior wall 22 near the sweep window 24, so that the connection part 40 can be stored near the exterior wall 22 when stored. This makes it possible to suppress consumption of outdoor OUT space when storing the connection part 40.

[0048] <Third embodiment> Hereinafter, a connection structure 10B between a vehicle 30 and a building 20 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 3. Fig. 3 is a side view that shows a schematic diagram of a connection structure 10B between a vehicle 30 and a building 20 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. In Fig. 3, the dimensions and shapes of various members may differ from the actual ones for the sake of convenience of explanation. In addition, in this embodiment, the same components as those in the second embodiment are indicated by the same reference numerals, and detailed explanations thereof will be omitted here.

[0049] While the connection part 40 in the second embodiment has a nested configuration, the connection part 50 in this embodiment is configured to be rolled up and stored when stored. The connection part 50 is formed of a material such as vinyl, for example. In this embodiment, the connection part 50 is configured to be deployed outward (toward the vehicle 30) from the outer wall 22 near the sweep window 24 when deployed. Specifically, the connection part 50 is configured in a bag shape that is filled with air when deployed, and is configured to be able to fill with air from an end 52 connected to the rotating shaft 12. That is, the connection part 50 is capable of letting air in and out from the end 52.

[0050] When deployed, the connection part 50 is deployed into a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape by filling air from the end 52, for example, by a compressor (not shown). That is, when air is filled into the connection part 50, the connection part 50 gradually deploys in a counterclockwise direction (leftward) as shown by the arrow M3 in the figure. Then, in the deployed state, the tip of the connection part 50 is rotated from the upper side of the building 20 in the direction of the arrow M4 to abut against the floor 34 of the vehicle interior 30A.

[0051] On the other hand, when air is released from the end 52, the connection part 50 is gradually rolled up in a clockwise direction (right direction) as indicated by the arrow M3 in the drawing and stored. Note that the outer wall 22 may be provided with a fastener (not shown) for fixing the connection part 50 in the stored state.

[0052] Next, the operation and effects of the third embodiment will be described.

[0053] In the connection structure 10B for connecting a vehicle 30 and a building 20 according to the third embodiment, the connection part 50 is deployed outward from the exterior wall 22 near the sweep window 24, so that the connection part 50 can be stored near the exterior wall 22 during storage. This makes it possible to suppress consumption of outdoor OUT space when storing the connection part 50.

[0054] Furthermore, in the connection structure 10B between the vehicle 30 and the building 20 according to the third embodiment, the connection part 50 is provided with a rotation mechanism that rotates about the horizontal direction along the sweep window 24 as the rotation axis 12, so that the tip of the connection part 50 can be abutted against the floor 34 of the vehicle compartment 30A from above by the rotation mechanism. Therefore, for example, even if the floor 20B of the building 20 is higher than the floor 34 of the vehicle 30, lower than the floor 34 of the vehicle 30, or at the same height, the connection part 50 can abut against the upper surface of the floor 34 of the vehicle 30.

[0055] <Fourth embodiment> Hereinafter, a connection structure 10C between a vehicle 30 and a building 20 according to the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 4. Fig. 4 is a side view that shows a schematic diagram of a connection structure 10C between a vehicle 30 and a building 20 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. In Fig. 4, the dimensions and shapes of various members may differ from the actual ones for the sake of convenience of explanation. In addition, in this embodiment, the same components as those in the second embodiment are indicated by the same reference numerals, and detailed explanations thereof will be omitted here.

[0056] While the connection part 40 in the second embodiment has a nested configuration, the connection part 60 in this embodiment is configured to be folded and stored when stored. As an example, the connection part 60 is formed of a plate member and is formed in a bellows shape. In this embodiment, the connection part 60 is configured to be deployed outward (toward the vehicle 30) from the outer wall 22 near the sweep window 24 when deployed.

[0057] When deployed, the connection part 60 is extended leftward in the direction of the arrow A1 to form a single plate. In this state, the tip of the connection part 60 is rotated in the direction of the arrow M5 from above the building 20 to abut against the floor 34 of the vehicle interior 30A.

[0058] On the other hand, when the connection part 60 is stored, it is folded rightward in the direction of the arrow A1. Note that the outer wall 22 may be provided with a fastener (not shown) for fixing the connection part 60 in the stored state.

[0059] Next, the operation and effects of the fourth embodiment will be described.

[0060] In the connection structure 10C for connecting a vehicle 30 and a building 20 according to the fourth embodiment, the connection part 60 is deployed outward from the exterior wall 22 near the sweep window 24, so that the connection part 60 can be stored near the exterior wall 22 during storage. This makes it possible to suppress consumption of outdoor OUT space when storing the connection part 60.

[0061] Furthermore, in the connection structure 10C between the vehicle 30 and the building 20 according to the fourth embodiment, the connection part 60 is provided with a rotation mechanism that rotates about the horizontal direction along the sweep window 24 as the rotation axis 12, so that the tip of the connection part 60 can be brought into contact with the floor 34 of the vehicle interior 30A from above by the rotation mechanism. Therefore, for example, even if the floor 20B of the building 20 is higher than the floor 34 of the vehicle 30, lower than the floor 34 of the vehicle 30, or at the same height, the connection part 60 can be brought into contact with the upper surface of the floor 34 of the vehicle 30.

[0062] <Fifth embodiment> Hereinafter, a connection structure 10D between a vehicle 30 and a building 20 according to the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 5 and 6. Fig. 5 is a side view that typically illustrates the connection structure 10D between a vehicle 30 and a building 20 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 6 is a front view that typically illustrates the connection portion 70 in Fig. 5. Note that in Figs. 5 and 6, the dimensions and shapes of various members may differ from the actual ones for the sake of convenience of explanation. In this embodiment, the same components as those in the second embodiment are indicated by the same reference numerals, and detailed explanations thereof will be omitted here.

[0063] The connection portion 70 of this embodiment is also used as a sash provided in the building opening 25, and as shown in Fig. 6, includes a frame member 72 and a transparent member 74 provided within the frame of the frame member 72. The transparent member 74 is formed of tempered glass or the like, as an example, and is fixed to the frame member 72. Note that the material of the transparent member 74 is not limited to tempered glass, but is at least strong enough to allow people to pass over the upper surface of the transparent member 74 when unfolded.

[0064] When stored, the connection part 70 is rotated clockwise (right) as indicated by the arrow M6 in the drawing to become vertical, and is fixed to the exterior wall 22 by a fastener (not shown) so as to cover the building opening 25. On the other hand, when deployed, the connection part 70 is rotated counterclockwise (left) as indicated by the arrow M6 about the rotation axis 12, and falls outward (towards the vehicle 30). That is, the tip of the connection part 70 abuts against the floor 34 of the vehicle interior 30A from above the building 20.

[0065] In this embodiment, the connection structure 10D between the vehicle 30 and the building 20 includes a building opening 25, a connection portion 70, and a rotation axis 12.

[0066] Next, the operation and effects of the fifth embodiment will be described.

[0067] In the connection structure 10D for connecting the vehicle 30 and the building 20 according to the fifth embodiment, the connection portion 70 also serves as a sash, so that there is no need to provide a new member to the building 20.

[0068] In addition, in the connection structure 10D between a vehicle 30 and a building 20 in the fifth embodiment, the connection portion 70 serving as a sash comprises a frame member 72 and a transparent member 74 provided within the frame of the frame member 72, so that when the connection portion 70 functions as a sash, i.e., when it is stored, the outside OUT can be seen through the transparent member 74.

[0069] Sixth embodiment Hereinafter, a connection structure 10E between a vehicle 30 and a building 20 according to the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 7 and 8. Fig. 7 is a side view that typically illustrates a connection structure 10E between a vehicle 30 and a building 20 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 8 is a front view that typically illustrates a connection portion 80 in Fig. 7. Note that in Figs. 7 and 8, the dimensions and shapes of various members may differ from the actual ones for the sake of convenience of explanation. In addition, in this embodiment, the same components as those in the second embodiment are indicated by the same reference numerals, and detailed explanations thereof will be omitted here.

[0070] 7, the connection portion 80 of this embodiment includes a pair of elongated support members 82 whose tip portions come into contact with the floor 34 of the vehicle interior 30A from above the building 20 when the connection portion 80 is fallen toward the vehicle 30 (outdoors OUT) side, i.e., when the connection portion 80 is rotated counterclockwise (left) as indicated by an arrow M7 in FIG. 7. The pair of support members 82 have ends opposite to the tip portions rotatably connected to the rotation shaft 12.

[0071] As shown in Fig. 8, the connection part 80 includes a screen part 84 that is provided between a pair of support members 82 so as to be capable of being stored and deployed. Specifically, when the connection part 80 is deployed, the cloth-like screen part 84 wrapped around one support member 82A (the left side of Fig. 8 in this embodiment) of the pair of support members 82 is deployed in the direction of arrow A2 toward the other support member 82B (the right side of Fig. 8 in this embodiment) by rotation of the one support member 82A. Then, a tip 84A of the screen part 84 is fixed to the other support member 82B.

[0072] When storing the connection part 80, the other support member 82B is released from the lock, and the one support member 82A is rotated, whereby the screen part 84 is stored in the direction opposite to the arrow A2 and wound up around the one support member 82A. Note that the unfolding and storage of the screen part 84, i.e., the rotation of the one support member 82A, may be performed automatically by a motor (not shown) or the like, or may be performed manually.

[0073] In addition, the screen section 84 can be deployed and stored in a state where the pair of support members 82 are tilted toward the vehicle 30 (outdoor OUT) with their tips abutting the floor 34 of the vehicle interior 30A from the upper side of the building 20, or in a state where they are stored vertically along the sliding window 24.

[0074] In this embodiment, the stored state of the connection part 80 refers to a state in which the pair of support members 82 are stored vertically along the sweep window 24 with the screen part 84 stored. The deployed state of the connection part 80 refers to a state in which the pair of support members 82 are tilted toward the vehicle 30 (outdoor OUT) with their leading ends abutting the floor 34 of the vehicle interior 30A from above the building 20 with the screen part 84 deployed.

[0075] The material of the screen portion 84 is not particularly limited, but must be strong enough to allow people to pass over the top surface of the screen portion 84 when it is unfolded.

[0076] In this embodiment, the connection structure 10E between the vehicle 30 and the building 20 includes a sweep window 24, a connection portion 80, and a rotating shaft 12.

[0077] Next, the operation and effects of the seventh embodiment will be described.

[0078] In the connection structure 10E between the vehicle 30 and the building 20 according to the seventh embodiment, when the connection part 80 is collapsed toward the vehicle 30, the leading ends of the pair of long support members 82 of the connection part 80 come into contact with the floor 34 of the vehicle interior 30A from the upper side of the building 20, and the screen part 84 is provided so as to be storable and deployable between the pair of support members 82. Therefore, by bringing the leading ends of the support members 82 into contact with the floor 34 and putting the screen part 84 into a deployed state, it is possible to pass over the screen part 84. In addition, by putting the screen part 84 into a stored state when the connection part 80 is stored, the outdoor OUT can be seen from the sweep window 24.

[0079] (Supplementary information regarding this embodiment) In the first embodiment, the upper surface of the veranda 26 is located at substantially the same height as the floor 20B of the indoor space 20A, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the upper surface of the veranda 26 may be formed at a lower or higher position than the floor 20B of the indoor space 20A.

[0080] In the first embodiment, the connection portion 28 is formed to be integrated with the edge side 26 when stored, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the connection portion 28 may be provided on either one of the two horizontal end faces of the edge side 26 along the sweep window 24, or on the upper surface of the edge side 26.

[0081] In addition, in the first embodiment, the connection portion 28 is provided on the veranda 26, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the connection portion 28 may be provided on a wooden deck, a terrace, or the like.

[0082] In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the bay window 24 has been described as an example of the building opening, but the building opening is not limited to the bay window 24. The building opening may be, for example, a vertical sliding window, a full-open folding window, a door, or the like.

[0083] In the sixth embodiment, the support member 82 is frame-shaped, but the present invention is not limited to this. The support member 82 may be frame-shaped. In this case, the screen unit 84 is stored and deployed within the frame along the rotation shaft 12.

[0084] An example of an embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the above, and one embodiment and various modified examples may be used in appropriate combination, and it is of course possible to implement the present invention in various forms without departing from the gist of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0085] 10, 10A~10E Vehicle-building connection structure 12 Rotating shaft (rotating mechanism) 20 Building 20A Indoor 20B Indoor Floor 22 Exterior Wall 24. Sweeping window (building opening) 25 Building Openings 26 Veranda 28 Connection 30 Vehicles 30A inside the vehicle 32 Vehicle opening 34 Vehicle interior floor 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 Connection 72 Frame members 74 Transparent Materials 82 Support member OUT Outdoors, outside the vehicle

Claims

1. A building opening that allows movement between the inside and outside of the building; a connection portion that can be deployed and stored from the vicinity of the building opening, that connects the building opening and the vehicle opening when a vehicle opening that allows movement between the interior and exterior of the vehicle and the building opening are disposed in close proximity to each other, and whose tip portion abuts against a floor in the vehicle interior from above in the vertical direction of the building; A vehicle-building connection structure comprising:

2. 2. The vehicle-building connection structure according to claim 1, wherein the connection portion is provided with a rotation mechanism that rotates about a rotation axis in the horizontal direction along the building opening.

3. 2. The vehicle-building connection structure according to claim 1, wherein the connection portion is provided with an extension mechanism for extending and contracting between the building opening and the vehicle opening.

4. The vehicle-building connection structure according to claim 1 , wherein the connection portion is deployed outward from an exterior wall in the vicinity of the building opening.

5. 2. The vehicle-building connection structure according to claim 1, wherein the connection portion is formed so as to be integrated with a veranda provided near the building opening when stored, and extends from the veranda toward the floor when deployed.

6. 2. The structure for connecting a vehicle and a building according to claim 1, wherein the connecting portion is also used as a sash provided in the opening of the building.

7. 7. The structure for connecting a vehicle and a building according to claim 6, wherein the sash comprises a frame member and a transparent member provided within the frame of the frame member.

8. The vehicle-to-building connection structure as described in claim 1, wherein the connection portion comprises a pair of elongated support members or frame-shaped support members whose tip portions abut against the floor inside the vehicle compartment from the upper side in the vertical direction of the building when the connection portion falls toward the vehicle, and a screen portion that is capable of being stored and deployed between the pair of support members or within the frame of the frame-shaped support members.

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