Fitting

Abstract

To provide fittings capable of further preventing water from dripping from a sash to a second space side.SOLUTION: The fittings 10 are provided on a wall partitioning the outside and the inside of a room, and have a frame body 12 fixed to an opening part and a sash 14 supported by the frame body 12 with one side as a hanging base and the other side as a door end, arranged on the inner peripheral side of the frame body 12 in a closed state and opened to the inside of the room in an opened state. In a closed state, the width faces of the lower frame 26 of the frame body 12 and the bottom rail 16 of the sash 14 abut on each other to form a first water cut-off part 44. The sash 14 is provided with a water receiver 50 so as to be along the hanging side from the door end side at a position for receiving water from the 16h of the throating piece on the outdoor side on the lower side of the first water cutoff part 44.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a fitting to be installed in an opening in a wall that separates a first space from a second space.

[0002] A fitting equipped with an openable shoji screen is installed on a wall that separates a first space, such as the outdoors or a bathroom, which is prone to water damage, from a second space, such as an indoor space, which is rarely exposed to water. The shoji screen of the fitting shown in Patent Document 1 is supported by a hanging point on either the left or right side, and is positioned on the inner periphery of the frame when closed, and opens toward the second space when open. Because the first space side of the shoji screen is prone to water damage, the fitting in Patent Document 1 has a water receiver at the bottom of the shoji screen that collects water and directs it toward the first space, preventing it from dripping into the second space. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 5-25975 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the fittings described in Patent Document 1, when the shoji screen is closed, the water tray is exposed to the first space and is subject to water. Therefore, when the shoji screen is opened to the second space, the water tray itself is wet, which raises concerns that water may drip from it.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a fitting that can further prevent water from dripping from the shoji screen into the second space. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the objectives, the fixture of the present invention is a fixture installed in an opening in a wall separating a first space from a second space, and comprises a frame body fixed to the opening, and a shoji screen supported by the frame body with one of the left and right sides as a hanging point and the other as a door edge, and which is positioned on the inner periphery of the frame body when closed and opens toward the second space when open, and is characterized in that in the closed state, the bottom frame of the frame body and the lower part of the shoji screen form a first water-stopping section, and the shoji screen is provided with a water tray below the first water-stopping section. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, the water receiver is located below the first water blocking portion and is not exposed to water, which further prevents water from dripping into the second space. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram of a fitting according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the inside of a room. [Figure 2] This is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a part of the shoji screen, the lower frame, and the shoji support device installed between them. [Figure 3] FIG. [Figure 4] A vertical cross-sectional view of the lower part of the building fixture. [Figure 5] This is a schematic diagram of the lower part of a shoji screen door as seen from the outside of the room. [Figure 6] This is a diagram showing the water tray, the door front end and the cap, where (a) is a vertical cross-sectional view, (b) is a view from inside the room, and (c) is a plan view. [Figure 7] This is a cross-sectional view of the fittings when the shoji screen is half-open. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VIII-VIII in FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IX-IX in FIG. [Figure 10] This is a vertical cross-sectional view of the lower part of the fitting including the bottom frame of the first modified example when the shoji screen is in the closed state. [Figure 11]This is a vertical cross-sectional view of the lower part of the hanging side of the fitting including the bottom frame of the first modified example when the shoji screen is in a half-open state. [Figure 12] A vertical cross-sectional view of the lower part of the fitting including the bottom frame of the second modified example when the shoji screen is in the closed state. [Figure 13] This is a vertical cross-sectional view of the lower part of the hanging side of the fitting including the bottom frame of the second modified example when the shoji screen is in a half-open state. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the fittings according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings, however, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment.

[0010] For convenience, the terms "visible direction" and "visible wall" may be used below. The visible direction (the direction indicated by arrow Z in the figure) is the indoor / outdoor direction along the depth of the fitting 10. Surfaces and walls along the visible direction may be referred to as "visible surface" or "visible wall." The visible direction is the direction perpendicular to the visible direction (the direction indicated by arrow Y in the figure) for elements that extend horizontally, such as upper frames, lower frames, upper stiles, and lower stiles, and is the direction perpendicular to the visible direction (the direction indicated by arrow X in the figure) for elements that extend vertically, such as vertical frames and vertical stiles. Surfaces and walls along the visible direction may be referred to as "visible surface" or "visible wall."

[0011] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a fitting 10 embodying the present invention, viewed from the inside of a room. The fitting 10 has a frame 12 fixed to an opening in the wall of a building, and a shoji screen 14 attached to the inner periphery of the frame 12. The wall of the building separates the outside (first space), which is prone to water exposure, from the inside (second space), which is almost never exposed to water. However, since water exposure due to condensation and the like can occur even indoors, the difference in the amount of water exposure is relative.

[0012] The fixture 10 is an inward-opening window, and the shoji screen 14 is supported by the frame 12 with one of the left and right sides (the left side of Figure 1 in this embodiment) serving as a hinge and the other (the right side of Figure 1 in this embodiment) as a door edge.When closed, the shoji screen is positioned on the inner periphery of the frame 12, and when open, it opens toward the room.

[0013] The shoji screen 14 is constructed by disposing a panel 24 inside a frame body 22, which is constructed by assembling a lower frame 16, an upper frame 18, and left and right vertical frames 20 around the entire perimeter. In this embodiment, the panel 24 is double-glazed. The frame body 12 is constructed by assembling a lower frame 26, an upper frame 28, and left and right vertical frames 30 around the entire perimeter. Each frame and frame material is an extruded material made of metal such as aluminum alloy or resin, or a composite material thereof, and is constructed so that each has a substantially uniform cross-sectional shape along its entire length. In Figure 1, an opening and closing handle 32 is provided at approximately the middle height on the right side of the shoji screen 14.

[0014] Figure 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a part of the shoji screen 14, the lower frame 26, and the shoji support device 34 provided between them. The shoji screen 14 is shown in phantom lines in Figure 2. The shoji support device 34 is also provided between the shoji screen 14 and the upper frame 28 (see also Figures 1 and 4).

[0015] The shoji support device 34 is located near the left end of the shoji 14 and supports the shoji 14 so that it can be opened and closed relative to the frame 12. The shoji support device 34 also functions as a full-half-open restriction device, and can restrict the shoji 14 to a predetermined half-open state. Figure 2 shows the half-open state. In the half-open state, the shoji 14 is opened to a degree sufficient for ventilation at the door tip, but does not allow people to pass through. The shoji support device 34 normally restricts the opening of the shoji 14 to the half-open state, but by performing a predetermined operation, the restriction can be released and the shoji 14 can be opened to its full open state. A detailed explanation of the structure of the shoji support device 34 will be omitted. The shoji 14 may be supported relative to the frame 12 by a hinge or the like. The full-half-open restriction device may be separate from the shoji support device 34. Hereinafter, the shoji support device 34 is omitted from all figures except for Figure 4 to avoid complication.

[0016] Fig. 3 is a horizontal cross-sectional view of the fitting 10. Fig. 4 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the lower part of the fitting 10. Figs. 3 and 4 show the shoji screen 14 in a closed state.

[0017] The lower frame 16 has a central hollow section 16a, which is slightly elongated in the projection direction. It also has a facing section 16b, which protrudes downward on the interior side, a small outer hollow section 16c on the exterior side, and an upper hollow section 16d at the top of the exterior side. The central hollow section 16a supports the underside of the panel 24. A pocket 16e is provided in the center of the underside of the central hollow section 16a. A shoji support device 34 is attached to the pocket 16e. The facing section 16b is composed of two vertically elongated hollow sections. At its lower end, there is a small pocket 16g that opens to the exterior side, and an airtight material 36a is provided in this pocket 16g. The airtight material 36a and the airtight materials 36b, 36c, and 36d described below are, for example, waterproof materials. In this application, "airtight" includes watertightness. A ledge 38 is provided at the top of the facing section 16b, supporting the lower end of the panel 24 on the interior side.

[0018] The outer hollow section 16c is a small, vertically elongated section, approximately the same height as the central hollow section 16a, and is adjacent to the outer side of the central hollow section 16a. The upper hollow section 16d is an irregular pentagon, and its indoor facing surface supports the lower outdoor end of the panel 24. The upper wall of the outer hollow section 16c is horizontal. The outdoor facing wall of the outer hollow section 16c is vertical and continues with the outer hollow section 16c to form the outdoor facing surface 16f of the lower frame 16. The lower end of the outdoor facing surface 16f forms a drip piece (drip section) 16h that protrudes slightly downward. The outdoor upper part of the outer hollow section 16c is an inclined wall. When the shoji screen 14 is in the half-open state, water that falls on the outside of the screen 14 flows from the upper surface and inclined surface of the upper hollow section 16d to the outside visible surface 16f, as shown by arrow W1 (see Figure 8), and drips down from the dripping piece 16h, preventing water from reaching the underside of the outer hollow section 16c and the central hollow section 16a.

[0019] The lower frame 26 has six hollow sections 26a to 26f. Of these, hollow sections 26a to 26e are approximately L-shaped. Hollow sections 26a, 26b, and 26c are arranged in a row from bottom to top. The upper part of hollow section 26a and the hollow sections 26b and 26c are continuous with the outdoor-side wall. Hollow section 26b has a narrower visibility width than hollow sections 26a and 26c.

[0020] The hollow sections 26f, 26a, 26d, and 26e are arranged side by side from the outside toward the inside of the room, and their lower walls are nearly continuous. The outermost hollow section 26f is lower than the hollow section 26a, and a drain valve 40 is provided on its exterior wall. The hollow section 26d is vertically long and slightly higher than the hollow section 26a, but does not reach the upper wall of the hollow section 26b. The innermost hollow section 26e is slightly vertically long and is tall enough to reach the upper wall of the hollow section 26b. The hollow section 26e has a suitable projection width, and a shoji screen support device 34 is provided on its upper surface. The hollow section 26e and the central hollow section 16a are spaced apart in the viewing direction enough to accommodate the shoji screen support device 34. The hollow section 26e forms the interior viewing surface 26g. Fixing pieces 26h and 26i protrude from the lower end of the hollow section 26e toward the interior and downward. The fixing pieces 26h and 26i are for fixing to the building frame. A small groove 26j is formed on the top surface of the hollow portion 26e at the location closest to the room.

[0021] A drain groove 42 is formed in the lower frame 26 along the entire longitudinal length of the lower frame 26. The drain groove 42 is composed of an approximately 150-degree arc portion 42a recessed at the indoor lower end of hollow portion 26c and approximately the indoor upper half of hollow portion 26b, a sloping portion 42b on the upper wall of hollow portion 26d that gradually slopes downward toward the outdoor side, and a short vertical portion 42c at the outdoor upper portion of hollow portion 26e. The arc portion 42a and the sloping portion 42b are smoothly connected. The drain groove 42 has a moderately wide projection width. The projection widths of the drain groove 42 and hollow portion 26e are approximately the same. As will be described later, water drips from a water pan 50 into the drain groove 42. Water in the drain groove 42 collects from the inclined portion 42b to the arc portion 42a, passes through holes at both ends (not shown), passes through hollow portions 26b, 26a, and 26f, and is discharged outside the room via the drain valve 40 (see arrow W2 in Figure 8).

[0022] A small pocket 26k that opens to the interior side is located at the upper end of the hollow portion 26c on the interior side, and an airtight material 36b is provided in the pocket 26k. The pocket 26k protrudes slightly from the interior wall of the hollow portion 26c. When the shoji screen 14 is closed, the pocket 26k at the top of the lower frame 26 and the exterior facing surface 16f of the lower stile 16 at the bottom of the shoji screen 14 abut against each other via the airtight material 36b, forming a first watertight portion 44. Although not shown, a watertight portion similar to the first watertight portion 44 is also formed between the upper frame 28 and the upper stile 18.

[0023] When the shoji screen 14 is closed, the interior facing surface 26g of the bottom frame 26 and the pocket 16g of the bottom stile 16 at the bottom of the shoji screen 14 abut against each other via the airtight material 36a, forming a second water-stopping section 46. The second water-stopping section 46 is located on the interior side of the room than the first water-stopping section 44. The bottom stile 16 and bottom frame 26 at the bottom of the shoji screen 14 form a water-stopping space 48 that is watertight by the first water-stopping section 44 and the second water-stopping section 46. The drain groove 42 is formed on the exterior side of the underside of the water-stopping space 48. The shoji screen support device 34 is located inside the water-stopping space 48.

[0024] When the door is closed, water that gets on the outside of the shoji screen 14 flows from the upper surface and inclined surface of the upper hollow portion 16d to the outside visible surface 16f, as shown by arrow W3, and moves to the lower frame 26 side via the first water stop portion 44, so water does not enter the water stop space 48. The water stop space 48 is not exposed to water from outside or inside the room.

[0025] A water pan 50 is provided on the lower frame 16, running from the door edge to the hanging point. The water pan 50 is fixed by screws 54 via spacers 52 (see Figure 5) to the underside of the central hollow portion 16a at a location outside the pocket 16e. Multiple screws 54 are provided on the water pan 50 along its longitudinal direction. As is clear from Figure 4, when the shoji screen 14 is closed, the water pan 50 is located within the water stop space 48 below the first water stop portion 44 and is not exposed to water. The shoji screen support device 34 is also not exposed to water when closed.

[0026] The water tray 50 is preferably made of an extruded profile using a metal such as an aluminum alloy, but may also be made of a resin material if it satisfies certain requirements, such as strength. The water tray 50 has approximately the same thickness throughout and may be formed using press processing or other methods. The water tray 50 is composed of a fixed piece 50a, a stepped portion 50b, an inclined portion 50c, a vertical wall 50d, and a return portion 50e. The fixed piece 50a is a horizontal portion that is fixed to the bottom frame 16 on the indoor side with screws 54. The stepped portion 50b protrudes slightly downward from the outdoor end of the fixed piece 50a and is on the extension of the outdoor wall 16aa of the central hollow portion 16a below the outer hollow portion 16c.

[0027] The inclined portion 50c protrudes from the end of the stepped portion 50b toward the exterior and gradually decreases in size toward the exterior. When the shoji screen 14 is open (see FIG. 8), the inclined portion 50c is positioned to receive water dripping from the drip-water-receiving portion 16h on the exterior side of the lower frame 16. Specifically, the approximate center of the projection direction is directly below the drip-water-receiving portion 16h. In other words, the inclined portion 50c protrudes further toward the exterior than the exterior-facing surface 16f of the lower frame 16, which forms the first water-stopping portion 44. The inclined portion 50c has a projection dimension appropriate for receiving water dripping from the drip-water-receiving portion 16h, approximately 15 mm in this embodiment. The inclined portion 50c is located directly above the inclined portion 42b of the drain groove 42, and has a slightly smaller projection dimension and approximately the same inclination angle. The distance between the drip edge 16h and the inclined portion 50c is set small enough to prevent water from splashing. As will be described later, the drip edge 50 is inclined, and in this embodiment the distance between the drip edge 16h and the inclined portion 50c is approximately 8 mm on the hanging side and approximately 4 mm on the door edge side. The inclined portion 50c is located relatively high within the water-stopping space 48, at approximately the same height as the upper end of the shoji support device 34.

[0028] The standing wall 50d is a small portion that rises upward from the outdoor end of the inclined portion 50c. Water that flows down the inclined portion 50c to the outdoor side collects at the intersection with the standing wall 50d. The return portion 50e is a small portion that protrudes indoors from the upper end of the standing wall 50d, and has the function of preventing water splashing and improving strength. The return portion 50e is located slightly lower than the fixed piece 50a. The inclined portion 50c, the standing wall 50d, and the return portion 50e form a square J-shape.

[0029] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the lower part of the shoji screen 14 of the fitting 10, viewed from the outside. The inclination of the water catch 50 in Figure 5 is exaggerated. The spacer 52 is basically installed along the entire length of the water catch 50 and is composed of a hard portion 52a on the hanging side and a sponge 52b on the other side. The spacer 52 is airtight. The hard portion 52a is, for example, wedge-shaped when viewed from the front. The hard portion 52a is harder than the sponge 52b, but may have some elasticity, such as made of resin or rubber. A spacer 52 configured in this way can be used regardless of the width of the shoji screen 14. The water catch 50 is positioned slightly lower than the bottom frame 16 on the hanging side due to the presence of the hard portion 52a, and is positioned almost in contact with the bottom frame 16 on the door edge side by compressing the sponge 52b. Therefore, the water pan 50 is inclined downward from the door tip side toward the hanging side, so that water dripping into the water pan 50 flows from the door tip side toward the hanging side. Also, since the inclined portion 50c of the water pan 50 is inclined downward from the indoor side toward the outdoor side, the drainage point 50f (see Figure 7) from the water pan 50 is ultimately the outdoor-most part of the inclined portion 50c at the hanging side end. When the shoji screen 14 is closed (see Figure 4), the drainage point 50f is above the drain groove 42.

[0030] Figure 6 shows the leading edge of the drip tray 50 and the cap 56. (a) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view, (b) is a view from the interior side, and (c) is a plan view. As shown in Figures 5 and 6, a cap 56 is provided at the leading edge of the drip tray 50 to stop water. The cap 56 is made of a resin elastic material such as rubber and has a flange 56a that covers the edge of the drip tray 50 and a protruding portion 56b that protrudes from the flange 56a and abuts against the sloped portion 50c, the vertical wall 50d, and the return portion 50e to provide a watertight seal. The cap 56 can be of any shape as long as it provides a watertight seal at the end of the drip tray 50. Because the drip tray 50 slopes downward toward the hanging point, there is almost no water leakage from the leading edge, but the cap 56 further prevents leakage due to splashing or other factors. Furthermore, when the cap 56 is provided, the drip tray 50 may be installed horizontally. In this case, the drip tray 50 and the lower frame 16 may be formed as a single, integral member.

[0031] Returning to Figure 3, the vertical frame 30 of the frame body 12 has a small pocket 30a that opens to the interior side, and an airtight material 36c is provided in the pocket 30a. The vertical frame 30 has the same shape as the lower frame 26, and the pocket 30a corresponds to pocket 26k. When the shoji screen 14 is closed, the pocket 30a of the vertical frame 30 and the vertical stile 20 of the shoji screen 14 abut against each other at their facing surfaces via the airtight material 36c, forming a vertical water-stopping section 58. The water tray 50 is provided so that it protrudes further outside the frame than the left and right vertical water-stopping sections 58 in a plan view. In other words, the water tray 50 is located below the surface exposed to the outside and receiving water between the left and right vertical water-stopping sections 58, preventing water leakage. At a point on the interior side of the vertical water-stopping section 58, the vertical frame 30 and the vertical stile 20 form a vertical water-stopping section 59 via the airtight material 36d. The vertical water stopping portion 58 is continuous with the first water stopping portion 44 , and the vertical water stopping portion 59 is continuous with the second water stopping portion 46 .

[0032] The frame body 12 and the shoji screen 14 are waterproofed all around by the first water stopping portion 44, the second water stopping portion 46, and the left and right vertical water stopping portions 58, 59. The facing surfaces of the frame body 12 and the shoji screen 14 that form each water stopping portion do not need to be strictly vertical, and may be slightly inclined as long as it does not affect the water stopping function. The airtight materials 36a to 36d that form each water stopping portion may be provided on either the frame body 12 or the shoji screen 14.

[0033] FIG. 7 is a horizontal cross-sectional view of the fitting 10 when the shoji screen 14 is in a half-open state. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along lines VIII-VIII in FIG. 7. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along lines IX-IX in FIG. 7. That is, FIG. 8 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the hanging side, and FIG. 9 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the door tip side. As shown in FIG. 8, in a half-open state, the drainage point 50f of the water pan 50 is located above the drain groove 42. That is, the drainage point 50f is always above the drain groove 42 from the closed state to the half-open state, so that water from the water pan 50 drips appropriately into the drain groove 42 and is drained reliably and quickly. However, since water in the sill 26 is ultimately drained to the outside, even if the drainage point 50f is slightly misaligned from the drain groove 42, a suitable effect can be obtained as long as it is above the sill 26.

[0034] Incidentally, when the shoji screen 14 is closed, the water pan 50 is positioned in the water-stopping space 48, so it is not generally exposed to water. In other words, when the shoji screen 14 is half-open, water from the outside of the panel 24 drips onto the upper surface of the inclined portion 50c of the water pan 50 and is guided into the drain groove 42, but the underside of the inclined portion 50c and the exterior surface of the vertical wall 50d are not wet, so water does not drip from the water pan 50 itself into the room. This further prevents water from dripping into the room from the shoji screen 14, including the water pan 50. Since the water pan 50 is not exposed to water from the outside when the shoji screen 14 is closed as long as it is located below the first water-stopping portion 44, the second water-stopping portion 46 may be omitted depending on the conditions. By providing the second water-stopping portion 46, it is possible to further prevent the water pan 50 from being exposed to water such as condensation on the indoor side.

[0035] Next, we will explain the lower frame 16A according to a first modified example of the above-mentioned lower frame 16, and the lower frame 16B according to a second modified example. In each modified example, the same components as those in the lower frame 16 are given the same reference numerals, and detailed explanations thereof will be omitted.

[0036] Fig. 10 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the lower part of the fitting 10 including the stile 16A when the shoji screen 14 is closed. Fig. 11 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the lower part of the hanging side of the fitting 10 including the stile 16A when the shoji screen 14 is half-open. Figs. 10 and 11 correspond to Figs. 4 and 8 of the stile 16 of the above embodiment.

[0037] The lower frame 16A has a hollow section 60 added to the lower frame 16 on the outdoor side. The hollow section 60 is a trapezoid that is convex toward the outdoor side and is symmetrical from top to bottom, and the upper inclined surface 60a is continuous with the inclined surface diagonally upward of the upper hollow section 16d. The hollow section 60 protrudes to the outdoor side by the same amount as the water tray 50, or slightly longer. In this embodiment, the angle between the upper inclined surface 60a and the outdoor facing surface 60b of the hollow section 60, and the angle between the outdoor facing surface 60b and the lower inclined surface 60c, are approximately 120 degrees. The outdoor facing surface 60b is short.

[0038] In the closed state (see FIG. 10), water that falls on the outside of the shoji screen 14 flows, as indicated by arrow W3, along the upper surface and inclined surface of the upper hollow section 16d, and then along the upper inclined surface 60a, exterior facing surface 60b, and lower inclined surface 60c of the hollow section 60, before moving to the lower frame 26 via the first water-stopping section 44. In the open state (see FIG. 11), water that falls on the outside of the shoji screen 14 flows, as indicated by arrow W1, along the upper surface and inclined surface of the upper hollow section 16d, and then along the upper inclined surface, exterior surface, and lower inclined surface of the hollow section 60, along the exterior facing surface 16f, and drips from the dripping piece 16h. In other words, the dripping surface is not necessarily continuous with the exterior facing surface 60b, and this depends on the shape of the lower frame, the surface roughness, etc. The hollow portion 60 is provided so as to cover the upper part of the drainer 50, which is preferable in terms of design and can also protect the drainer 50 in the event that something is dropped from above.

[0039] Fig. 12 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the lower part of the fitting 10 including the stile 16B when the shoji screen 14 is closed. Fig. 13 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the lower part of the hanging side of the fitting 10 including the stile 16B when the shoji screen 14 is half-open. Figs. 12 and 13 correspond to Figs. 4 and 8 of the stile 16 of the above embodiment.

[0040] The lower frame 16B replaces the outer hollow portion 16c of the above-mentioned lower frame 16 with an outer hollow portion 62, and the water tray 64 with a water tray 64. The outer hollow portion 62, together with the upper hollow portion 16d, forms the outdoor facing surface 16f. The underside of the outer hollow portion 62 is a downwardly inclined surface 62a. The angle between the outdoor facing surface 16f and the downwardly inclined surface 62a is approximately 120 degrees. The indoor end of the downwardly inclined surface 62a and the underside of the central hollow portion 16a intersect at the same point. The lower frame 16B does not have the above-mentioned water drip piece 16h.

[0041] The water tray 64 is composed of a fixed piece 64a, a step portion 64b, an inclined portion 64c, a standing wall 64d, and a return portion 64e. The fixed piece 64a, the step portion 64b, the standing wall 64d, and the return portion 64e are the same as the fixed piece 50a, the step portion 50b, the standing wall 50d, and the return portion 50e described above. The inclined portion 64c is shorter than the inclined portion 50c. The outer hollow portion 62 protrudes to the outside of the room to the same extent as the water tray 64, or protrudes slightly longer. Like the hollow portion 60 described above, the outer hollow portion 62 has a design function of covering the water tray 64 and a protective function.

[0042] In the closed state (see FIG. 12), water that falls on the exterior side of the shoji screen 14 flows from the upper surface and inclined surface of the upper hollow section 16d along the exterior facing surface 16f, as indicated by arrow W3, and then moves to the lower frame 26 via the first water stop 44. In the open state (see FIG. 13), water that falls on the exterior side of the shoji screen 14 flows from the upper surface and inclined surface of the upper hollow section 16d along the exterior facing surface 16f, as indicated by arrow W1, and then flows down the lower inclined surface 62a into the water pan 64. Thus, although the lower frame 16B does not have a downwardly protruding drip piece 16h, the lower end of the lower inclined surface 62a essentially serves as the drip pan. In this embodiment, water received by the water pan 64 does not drip, but flows down the surface of the lower frame 16B. In other words, the drip pan in this application is the point where water flows away from the door body to which the drip pan is attached toward the drip pan.

[0043] The fittings of the present invention can also be applied to areas separating a bathroom (first space) from a dressing room (second space). The above-mentioned shoji screen 14 is not limited to those having a frame body 22, but may be a flush panel constructed by disposing a surface material on each side of a frame assembled all around. The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and can, of course, be freely modified within the scope of the gist of the present invention.

[0044] The fitting 10 in this embodiment is a fitting installed in an opening in a wall separating a first space from a second space, and comprises a frame body fixed to the opening, and a shoji screen supported by the frame body with one of the left and right sides as a hanging point and the other as a door edge, and positioned on the inner periphery of the frame body when closed and opening toward the second space when open, characterized in that when closed, the bottom frame of the frame body and the lower part of the shoji screen form a first water-stopping section, and the shoji screen is provided with a water tray below the first water-stopping section.

[0045] When the shoji screen is closed, the water receiver is located below the first water stop section and is not exposed to water, which further prevents water from dripping from the shoji screen into the second space when the screen is open.

[0046] The opening state of the shoji screen may be restricted to a predetermined opening angle, and the drainage point closest to the hanging point of the water tray may be positioned above the lower frame from the closed state to the open state of the predetermined opening angle. In the open state of the predetermined angle, it is easy to position the drainage point above the lower frame, which is preferable.

[0047] The lower frame may have a drain groove formed along the longitudinal direction of the frame material, and the drain point may be located above the drain groove. Water dripping into the drain groove is easily drained.

[0048] In the closed state, the bottom frame of the frame body and the lower part of the shoji screen abut against each other at their facing surfaces on the second space side of the first water stopping part, forming a second water stopping part, and the lower part of the shoji screen and the bottom frame form a water stopping space that is watertight by the first water stopping part and the second water stopping part, and the water receiver may be provided in the water stopping space. This prevents the water receiver from being wetted by water from the second space side.

[0049] The first waterproofing portion may be provided with an airtight material.

[0050] If the water tray is inclined downward from the door edge toward the hinged side, drainage can be more reliably achieved.

[0051] If the bottom wall of the water receiver is inclined downward from the first space toward the second space, water will collect and be more reliably drained.

[0052] If a cap to stop water is provided at the end of the water tray, water leakage can be further prevented.

[0053] In the closed state, the vertical frame of the frame body and part of the shoji screen abut against each other at their visible surfaces to form a vertical water-stopping section, and if the water receiver protrudes further outside the frame than the vertical water-stopping section, it can receive water that falls on the entire surface outside the room.

[0054] If the water tray protrudes toward the first space beyond the visible surface of the shoji screen that forms the first water stopping portion, it is easier to catch dripping water.

[0055] The shoji screen may be constructed by a panel held by a frame, and the water tray may be fixed to the underside of the bottom frame of the frame. [Explanation of symbols]

[0056] 10 fittings, 12 frame body, 14 shoji screen, 16, 16A, 16B bottom frame, 16f exterior facing surface, 16h water dripping piece (water dripping section), 26 bottom frame, 34 shoji screen support device, 36a, 36b, 36c, 36d airtight material, 42 drain groove, 44 first water stop section, 46 second water stop section, 48 water stop space, 50, 64 water tray, 50f drainage point, 52 spacer, 56 cap, 58 vertical water stop section

Claims

1. A fixture installed in an opening in a wall separating a first space and a second space, a frame fixed to the opening; A shoji screen is supported by the frame body with one of the left and right sides as a hanging point and the other as a door tip, and is arranged on the inner periphery of the frame body when closed, and opens toward the second space when open; and In a closed state, the lower frame of the frame body and the lower part of the shoji screen form a first water stopping part, The shoji screen has a water receiver below the first water stop portion. A fixture characterized by:

2. The opening state of the shoji screen is restricted to a predetermined opening degree, From the closed state to the open state of the predetermined opening, the drainage point on the hanging side of the water receiver is disposed above the lower frame. The fixture according to claim 1 .

3. The lower frame has a drainage groove formed along the longitudinal direction of the frame material, The drainage point is disposed above the drainage groove.

3. The fitting according to claim 2.

4. In a closed state, the lower frame of the frame body and the lower part of the shoji screen are in contact with each other at the second space side of the first water stop portion to form a second water stop portion, The lower part of the shoji screen and the lower frame form a watertight space that is watertight by the first watertight portion and the second watertight portion, The water receiver is provided in the water stopping space. The fixture according to claim 1 .

5. In the closed state, the vertical frame of the frame body and a part of the shoji screen abut on their facing surfaces to form a vertical water stop portion, The water receiver protrudes further outward from the frame than the vertical water stopping portion. The fixture according to claim 1 .

6. The water receiver protrudes toward the first space beyond the visible surface of the shoji screen that forms the first water stopping portion. The fixture according to claim 1 .

7. The shoji screen is configured by a frame body and a panel held thereon, The water tray is fixed to the underside of the lower frame of the frame. The fixture according to claim 1 .

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