Impact-resistant mirror structure

Abstract

The mirror structure is designed to be resistant to cracking from impact and to absorb shock easily. [Solution] The mirror structure 100 comprises a mirror plate 20 having a mirror surface on its front side, a cushioning material 30 placed on the back side of the mirror plate 20, and a fixing member 40 for attaching the mirror plate 20 to the wall surface 10 with the cushioning material 30 interposed between the wall surface 10 and the mirror plate 20.

Description

Technical Field

[0003] ,

[0001] The present invention relates to a mirror structure having impact resistance.

Background Art

[0002] So far, the applicant of the present application has provided many digital art works that project images by a projector in an indoor space whose wall surface is covered with mirrors (for example, Patent Document 1). Audience can enter this mirror-covered space, and therein they can experience a sense of unity and immersion with the art work. Further, among the art works provided by the applicant of the present application, there are some in which mirrors are attached to the wall surface so as to be mirror-matched, and in that case, the audience can visually enjoy the expansion of the space.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Incidentally, many of the applicant's artworks have mirrors installed across the entire wall surface of an interior space, and in such works, the boundary between the real space and the virtual space reflected in the mirror becomes blurred. In such cases, there is a concern that spectators may unintentionally collide with the mirrors on the wall while walking. In particular, in order to project images into an interior space using a projector, it is necessary to dim the lights in the room and make it dark, which increases the likelihood of spectators colliding with the mirrors on the wall. If the mirrors break or are damaged when spectators collide with the wall in this way, there is a risk that spectators may be injured by the fragments of the mirror, so measures are needed to prevent such incidents. Furthermore, if the mirrors themselves are physically hard, even if the mirrors do not break, there is a risk that spectators may be injured by the impact when they collide with them.

[0005] In this regard, Patent Document 2 proposes an impact-absorbing wall surface for a structure that is excellent in cushioning against impact and is resistant to damage. This impact-absorbing wall surface structure 1 has an impact-absorbing layer provided on the wall frame and a protective layer provided on the surface of this impact-absorbing layer 2. However, Patent Document 2 explains that this protective layer is formed by arranging multiple scratch-resistant sheets side by side on the surface of the impact-absorbing layer, and does not mention or consider the protection of mirrors.

[0006] Therefore, the main objective of the present invention is to provide a mirror structure that is resistant to cracking when subjected to impact and that can easily absorb impact. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The inventors of this invention diligently considered means to solve the problems of the prior art described above, and as a result, they found that by attaching the mirror plate to the wall with a cushioning material interposed between the wall surface and the mirror plate, the mirror plate becomes less prone to cracking and more able to absorb impact. Based on this finding, the inventors realized that the problems of the prior art could be solved, and thus completed the present invention.

[0008] The present invention relates to a mirror structure 100. The mirror structure 100 according to the present invention comprises a mirror plate 20, a cushioning material 30, and a fixing member 40. The mirror plate 20 has a mirror surface on its front side. The cushioning material 30 is arranged on the back side of the mirror plate 20. The fixing member 40 is a member for attaching the mirror plate 20 to the wall surface 10 with the cushioning material 30 interposed between the wall surface 10 and the mirror plate 20. Although the mirror structure 100 basically does not include the wall surface 10 as part of its components, the wall surface 10 may also be part of the components of the mirror structure 100. In this way, by interposing the cushioning material 30 between the mirror plate 20 and the wall surface 10, the mirror plate 20 can be made less likely to break even if it is subjected to an impact. Furthermore, even if, for example, a spectator collides with the mirror plate 20, the cushioning material 30 absorbs the impact of the collision, making it less likely for the spectator to be injured.

[0009] The mirror structure 100 according to the present invention may further include a reinforcing member 50 fixed to the back side of the mirror plate 20. Furthermore, the cushioning material 30 may have through-holes 31 extending through in the thickness direction. In this case, the mirror plate 20 is attached to the wall surface 10 with the reinforcing member 50 embedded in the through-holes 31 of the cushioning material 30. If the cushioning material 30 is placed between the mirror plate 20 and the wall surface 10, there is a concern that the mirror plate 20 will bend, causing distortion of the mirrored image. Therefore, by fixing the reinforcing member 50 to the back side of the mirror plate 20, the bending of the mirror plate 20 can be suppressed. Thus, the reinforcing member 50 is preferably a member with greater bending rigidity than the mirror plate 20 in order to suppress the bending of the mirror plate 20. Also, if the reinforcing member 50 is placed on the back side of the mirror plate 20, the mirror plate 20 and the cushioning material 30 will not be able to make contact. Therefore, it is preferable to provide through-holes 31 in the cushioning material 30 and embed the reinforcing member 50 in these through-holes 31.

[0010] The mirror structure 100 according to the present invention may further include a sheet-like first connecting member 61 and a sheet-like second connecting member 62. The first connecting member 61 is fixed to the back side of the mirror plate 20. The second connecting member 62 is fixed to the front side of the cushioning material 30. When the mirror plate 20 is attached to the wall surface 10, the first connecting member 61 and the second connecting member 62 are detachably connected to each other. For example, magnetic sheets or hook-and-loop fasteners can be used as the first connecting member 61 and the second connecting member 62. In this way, the back side of the mirror plate 20 and the front side of the cushioning material 30 are connected by the first connecting member 61 and the second connecting member 62. This makes it possible to suppress the bending of the mirror plate 20 that occurs when the mirror plate 20 is attached to the wall surface 10.

[0011] In the mirror structure 100 according to the present invention, the fixing member 40 is preferably a member for attaching the mirror plate 20 and the cushioning material 30 to the wall surface 10 by both a pressing edge type and a sliding type, or either one of them. The pressing edge type is a method of attaching the mirror plate 20 to the wall surface 10 by pressing the edge of the mirror plate 20 from the front side. The sliding type is a method of attaching the mirror plate 20 to the wall surface 10 by fitting it into the upper and lower frame members. It is also possible to fix the left and right edges of the mirror plate 20 by the pressing edge type and the upper and lower edges of the mirror plate 20 by the sliding type. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a mirror structure that is resistant to cracking when subjected to impact and that can easily absorb impact. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0013] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view showing the mirror structure according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a schematic exploded perspective view showing the mirror structure according to the second embodiment. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a mirror structure according to the second embodiment. [Figure 4]FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view schematically showing a mirror structure according to the third embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the mirror structure according to the third embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view schematically showing a mirror structure according to the fourth embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the mirror structure according to the fourth embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 shows an example of the arrangement of the coupling members in the fourth embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a perspective view schematically showing a mirror structure according to the fifth embodiment.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0014] Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below, and also includes those appropriately modified by those skilled in the art within the obvious scope from the following embodiments.

[0015] [1. First Embodiment] FIG. 1 shows a mirror structure 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the mirror structure 100 according to the present invention has a basic configuration including a wall surface 10, a mirror plate 20, a buffer material 30, and a fixing member 40. Note that the wall surface 10 may not be included in the components of the mirror structure 100. The mirror structure 100 has a configuration in which a buffer material 30 also formed in a plate shape is disposed on the back side of the mirror plate 20 formed in a plate shape, and the buffer material 30 is interposed between the mirror plate 20 and the wall surface 10. Further, the fixing member 40 is used to maintain the state in which these mirror plates 20 and the buffer material 30 are attached to the wall surface 10. In the present specification, the "back side" means the side facing the wall surface 10, and the "front side" means the side opposite to the back side, that is, the side not facing the wall surface 10.

[0016] The wall surface 10 can utilize existing equipment that requires the attachment of the mirror plate 20. The wall surface 10 may be an indoor or outdoor wall. Furthermore, the wall surface 10 may be a building or a fixed structure attached to a building, or a movable structure not attached to such a structure. Examples of wall surfaces 10 include gypsum board, concrete, wood, metal plate, and plastic plate, but walls made of various other materials can also be used. The shape of the wall surface 10 is preferably a flat surface perpendicular to the floor, as shown in Figure 1, but it may also be a flat surface inclined to the floor. In addition, although not shown in the illustration, the shape of the wall surface 10 can take various forms, such as curved surfaces or irregular shapes with bumps and ridges.

[0017] The mirror plate 20 is a plate-shaped member whose front surface is at least composed of a mirror surface. In this embodiment, the mirror plate 20 is formed into a rectangular shape when viewed from the front. However, the shape of the mirror plate 20 is not limited to a rectangular shape; it can also be circular, triangular, or other polygonal. Known materials can be used as such a mirror plate 20. Examples of mirror plates 20 include metal mirrors such as aluminum mirrors, acrylic mirrors, glass mirrors, and polycarbonate mirrors. The material of the mirror plate 20 can be selected according to its application and installation environment. Among these, aluminum mirrors are suitable for places where safety is required because they have little warping, are resistant to cracking, and have good reflectivity. Acrylic mirrors are lightweight and resistant to cracking. For this reason, when mirroring the walls of an indoor space that can be entered by spectators, it is preferable to use either an aluminum mirror or an acrylic mirror. For example, an aluminum mirror generally includes a base layer, a reflective layer, and a protective layer. The base layer is composed of an aluminum alloy plate, which is the main structure of the aluminum mirror. The reflective layer is formed by chemically or electrochemically treating the surface of the base layer and polishing it to a high degree. This treatment makes the aluminum surface itself a mirror-like surface that reflects light. The protective layer is a thin, transparent layer applied on top of the reflective layer, and is usually anodized to protect the aluminum surface from oxidation and corrosion. Acrylic mirrors generally include a base layer, a reflective layer, and a protective layer. The base layer is made of a plate of acrylic resin (polymethyl methacrylate), which is the main structure of the acrylic mirror. The reflective layer is formed by depositing a metal such as aluminum or silver onto one side of the base layer using a vacuum deposition method, and this reflective layer acts as a mirror-like surface that reflects light. The protective layer is a thin, transparent layer applied on top of the reflective layer, and is coated with epoxy resin or a special paint to protect the reflective layer from oxidation and corrosion. Other types of mirrors, such as glass mirrors and polycarbonate mirrors, have base layers made of glass plates or polycarbonate plates, respectively. The thickness of the mirror plate 20 is not particularly limited, but it is preferably 3 mm or more, 5 mm or more, and 20 mm or less, or 15 mm or less.In addition, the height and width of the mirror plate 20 can be appropriately designed according to its use and installation environment.

[0018] The buffer material 30 is disposed on the back side of the mirror plate 20 and is a member for absorbing the impact applied to the mirror plate 20 and making the mirror plate 20 less likely to break. In the present embodiment, the buffer material 30 is plate-shaped like the mirror plate 20 and is formed into a square shape when viewed from the front side. As the buffer material 30, a known one can be adopted. Examples of the buffer material 30 are urethane sheets, foamed polyethylene sheets, silicone rubber sheets, rubber sheets, felts, non-woven fabrics, and foamed styrene plates. Among them, the urethane sheet is particularly useful as the buffer material 30 because it has excellent impact absorption performance and light weight, good workability, excellent durability, and is economical. Note that the buffer material 30 does not necessarily have to be composed of a single material, and it is also possible to combine a plurality of materials to form a layered structure. The thickness of the buffer material 30 is preferably larger than the thickness of the mirror plate 20 in order to exhibit sufficient impact resistance. For example, the thickness of the buffer material 30 is preferably 5 mm or more or 10 mm or more, and 30 mm or less or 20 mm or less. The buffer material 30 preferably has a shape and area that can substantially completely cover the back side of the mirror plate 20. The buffer material 30 is basically formed in accordance with the shape of the mirror plate 20, but does not necessarily have to be completely identical to the mirror plate 20. For example, the area of the buffer material 30 may be made larger than that of the mirror plate 20 to avoid the direct contact between the mirror plate 20 and the wall surface 10. For example, when the area of the mirror plate 20 is taken as 100%, the area of the buffer material 30 is preferably 90% or 105% or more, and 150% or 130% or less.

[0019] In addition, the buffer material 30 may be fixed to the back side of the mirror plate 20. The fixing method is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a method of fixing with an adhesive, a method of fixing with a double-sided tape, or a mechanical fixing method such as bolting.

[0020] The fixing member 40 is a means used to attach the mirror plate 20 and the cushioning material 30 to the wall surface 10, and includes one or more members. In the first embodiment, the fixing member 40 fixes the mirror plate 20 and the like to the wall surface 10 in a so-called sliding manner. Specifically, in this embodiment, the fixing member 40 has an upper frame member 41 and a lower frame member 42. As shown in Figure 1, the upper frame member 41 has a U-shaped cross-section and is fixed to the wall surface 10 with grooves facing downwards into which the upper edges of the mirror plate 20 and the cushioning material 30 can be fitted. Similarly, the lower frame member 42 also has a U-shaped cross-section and is fixed to the wall surface 10 with grooves facing upwards into which the lower edges of the mirror plate 20 and the cushioning material 30 can be fitted. The grooves of the upper frame member 41 and the lower frame member 42 extend linearly along the upper and lower edges of the mirror plate 20 and the like, respectively. Furthermore, these upper frame members 41 and lower frame members 42 are fixed to the wall surface 10 by a strong method such as bolting.

[0021] When attaching the mirror plate 20 and cushioning material 30 to the wall surface 10, first, the fixing members 40, namely the upper frame member 41 and the lower frame member 42, are fixed to the wall surface 10 according to the height of the mirror plate 20, etc. The lower frame member 42 may be fixed at the lowest height position in contact with the floor surface, or at a height slightly above the floor surface. Then, the upper edges of the mirror plate 20 and cushioning material 30 are fitted into the grooves of the upper frame member 41. After that, the lower edges of the mirror plate 20 and cushioning material 30 are placed into the grooves of the lower frame member 42, and the mirror plate 20, etc. are dropped into the grooves of the lower frame member 42. Note that the height of the front side of the groove of the lower frame member 42 is lower than the height of the back side of the groove to make it easier to place the mirror plate 20, etc. into the groove of the lower frame member 42. With the sliding fixing members 40, the mirror plate 20 and cushioning material 30 can be attached to the wall surface 10 relatively easily using this procedure.

[0022] [2. Second Embodiment] Next, a second embodiment of the mirror structure 100 will be described with reference to Figures 2 and 3. For the second embodiment, explanations of elements identical to those in the first embodiment will be omitted, and the explanation will focus on elements that differ from the first embodiment. As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the second embodiment shares commonalities with the first embodiment in that the wall surface 10, mirror plate 20, cushioning material 30, and fixing member 40 are the basic components. However, in the second embodiment, the configuration of the fixing member 40 differs from that of the first embodiment.

[0023] In the second embodiment, the fixing member 40 is configured to attach the mirror plate 20 to the wall surface 10 using a mortise-edge type. As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the fixing member 40 of this embodiment includes a fixing frame member 43, a left column member 44, a right column member 45, a left retaining member 46, and a right retaining member 47. The fixing frame member 43 is a rectangular frame member consisting of an upper side, a lower side, a right side, and a left side, and is fixed to the back side of the mirror plate 20 along the edges of all four sides of the mirror plate 20. A plate-shaped cushioning material 30 can be fitted into the frame of the fixing frame member 43. The left column member 44 and the right column member 45 are each rectangular prism-shaped members and are attached to the left and right sides of the mirror plate 20 and the fixing frame member 43, respectively. These fixing frame members 43, the left column member 44, and the right column member 45 are fixed to the wall surface 10 by fixing methods such as adhesive, double-sided tape, or bolting. Furthermore, the left retaining member 46 and the right retaining member 47 are thin, L-shaped plate-like members that are fixed to the left column member 44 and the right column member 45, respectively, while simultaneously pressing down on the left and right side edges of the mirror plate 20 from the front. As shown in the cross-sectional view of Figure 3, the left edge of the mirror plate 20 is sandwiched between the left side of the fixing frame member 43 and the left retaining member 46. Similarly, the right edge of the mirror plate 20 is sandwiched between the right side of the fixing frame member 43 and the right retaining member 47. In this way, with the cushioning material 30 interposed between the mirror plate 20 and the wall surface 10, the mirror plate 20 is attached to the wall surface 10 by the respective members 43 to 47 included in the fixing member 40. Note that the fixing frame member 43, the left column member 44, the right column member 45, the left retaining member 46, and the right retaining member 47 can each be appropriately made from known materials such as wood, metal, or plastic.

[0024] In this embodiment, the cushioning material 30 may be fixed to the back side of the mirror plate 20 by the aforementioned fixing method such as adhesive. Alternatively, the cushioning material 30 can also be fixed to the front side of the wall surface 10 by the fixing method such as adhesive. Furthermore, regarding the method of fixing the left retaining member 46 and the right retaining member 47 to the left column member 44 and the right column member 45, for example, as shown in the cross-sectional view of Figure 3, projections (studs) can be provided on the inner surfaces of the left retaining member 46 and the right retaining member 47, and these projections can be inserted into the receiving grooves of the left column member 44 and the right column member 45 to fit them together. In addition, it is also possible to fix the left retaining member 46 to the left column member 44 and the right retaining member 47 to the right column member 45 by the fixing method such as adhesive.

[0025] [3. Third Embodiment] Next, a third embodiment of the mirror structure 100 will be described with reference to Figures 4 and 5. For the third embodiment, the same elements as the second embodiment will be omitted from the description, and the explanation will focus on the elements that differ from the second embodiment. As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the third embodiment is similar to the second embodiment in that the wall surface 10, mirror plate 20, cushioning material 30, and fixing member 40 are the basic components. However, the mirror structure 100 of the third embodiment differs from the second embodiment in that it further includes a reinforcing member 50.

[0026] The reinforcing member 50 is used to suppress deflection that occurs in the mirror plate 20 when the mirror plate 20 is attached to the wall surface 10. In this embodiment, the reinforcing member 50 is a rectangular frame material consisting of an upper side, lower side, right side, and left side, and is fixed to the back side of the mirror plate 20 together with the fixing frame material 43. The reinforcing member 50 is smaller in size than the fixing frame material 43 and can be placed within the frame of the fixing frame material 43. The reinforcing member 50 has greater bending rigidity than the mirror plate 20, either materially or structurally. As shown in Figure 4, the bending rigidity is structurally increased by making the reinforcing member 50 a rectangular frame material. In addition, the bending rigidity of the reinforcing member 50 is structurally increased by making the thickness of the reinforcing member 50 greater than the thickness of the mirror plate 20. Furthermore, by forming the reinforcing member 50 from wood or metal, the bending rigidity of the reinforcing member 50 can be materially increased compared to the mirror plate 20, which is, for example, an aluminum mirror or an acrylic mirror. In this way, by fixing the reinforcing member 50, which has high bending rigidity, to the back side of the mirror plate 20, the deflection of the mirror plate 20 is suppressed.

[0027] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 4, the cushioning material 30 has through holes 31 formed in the portion that comes into contact with the reinforcing member 50 when the mirror plate 20 is attached to the wall surface 10. These through holes 31 are formed from the front to the back surface of the cushioning material 30. The shape of these through holes 31 corresponds to the shape of the cushioning material 30, and in this embodiment, the through holes 31 are in the shape of a rectangular frame consisting of an upper side, a lower side, a right side, and a left side. As a result, the reinforcing member 50 is embedded in the through holes 31 of the cushioning material 30. Consequently, interference between the reinforcing member 50 and the cushioning material 30, which would make it difficult for the mirror plate 20 to adhere closely to the cushioning material 30, can be avoided.

[0028] The reinforcing member 50 may be fixed to the back side of the mirror plate 20 with adhesive, etc., and also fixed to the front side of the wall surface 10 with adhesive, etc. By fixing the reinforcing member 50 to both the mirror plate 20 and the wall surface 10, the mounting state of the mirror plate 20 to the wall surface 10 is stabilized, and the deflection of the mirror plate 20 can be further suppressed.

[0029] [4. Fourth Embodiment] Next, a fourth embodiment of the mirror structure 100 will be described with reference to Figures 6 to 8. For the fourth embodiment, the same elements as the second embodiment will be omitted from the description, and the description will focus on the elements that differ from the second embodiment. As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the fourth embodiment is similar to the second embodiment in that the wall surface 10, mirror plate 20, cushioning material 30, and fixing member 40 are the basic components. However, the mirror structure 100 of the fourth embodiment differs from the second embodiment in that it further includes a first connecting member 61 and a second connecting member 62.

[0030] The first and second connecting members 61 and 62 are sheet-like members that can be detachably connected to each other. Examples of the first and second connecting members 61 and 62 are magnetic sheets and hook-and-loop fasteners. When the first and second connecting members 61 and 62 are magnetic sheets, these members are attracted to each other by magnetic force. Magnetic sheets are generally constructed by arranging linear magnets alternately with north and south poles. Therefore, magnetic sheets attract each other regardless of their polarity. Hook-and-loop fasteners are generally composed of a member with a hook side and a member with a loop side, and when these hook sides and loop sides come into contact with each other, the hook side catches on the loop side and the two engage. Either magnetic sheets or hook-and-loop fasteners can be used as the first and second connecting members 61 and 62. However, from the viewpoint of making installation easier when attaching the mirror plate 20 to the wall surface 10, it is preferable to use magnetic sheets as the first and second connecting members 61 and 62.

[0031] As shown in Figure 6, the first connecting member 61 is fixed to the back side of the mirror plate 20, and the second connecting member 62 is fixed to the front side of the cushioning material 30. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 7, the first and second connecting members 61 and 62 are positioned to connect with each other when the mirror plate 20 is attached to the wall surface 10. By connecting the first connecting member 61 and the second connecting member 62 in this way, the entire mirror plate 20 can be more easily brought into close contact with the cushioning material 30. If the mirror plate 20 separates from the cushioning material 30 (i.e., if the gap between the mirror plate 20 and the cushioning material 30 becomes large), the mirror plate 20 is more likely to bend. Therefore, by bringing the mirror plate 20 and the cushioning material 30 into close contact via the first and second connecting members 61 and 62, the bending that occurs in the mirror plate 20 can be suppressed.

[0032] In the example shown in Figure 6, the first connecting member 61 and the second connecting member 62 are each formed into a rectangular surface shape and are attached to the central part of the back side of the mirror plate 20 and the central part of the front side of the cushioning material 30, respectively. Since the deflection of the mirror plate 20 is assumed to be greatest in its central part, it is effective to attach the rectangular surface-shaped first connecting member 61 to the central part of the mirror plate 20 in this manner. On the other hand, Figure 7 shows another example of the shape of the first connecting member 61 attached to the back side of the mirror plate 20. For example, in the example shown in Figure 7(a), each first connecting member 61 is a straight line extending in the lateral direction (left-right direction) of the mirror plate 20, and multiple first connecting members 61 of this shape are attached at intervals in the height direction (up-down direction). Furthermore, in the example shown in Figure 7(b), the first connecting member 61 is H-shaped and consists of two linear portions extending in the height direction along the left and right side edges of the mirror plate 20, and one linear portion extending horizontally near the center of the mirror plate 20 so as to connect these two linear portions. In the example shown in Figure 7(c), the first connecting member 61 is formed in the shape of a rectangular frame. In the example shown in Figure 7(d), the first connecting member 61 is figure-eight shaped and consists of two linear portions extending in the height direction along the left and right side edges of the mirror plate 20, and three linear portions extending horizontally near the center of the mirror plate 20 so as to connect these two linear portions. Note that the shape and arrangement of the first connecting member 61 attached to the mirror plate 20 are not limited to those listed here, and the first connecting member 61 should be placed mainly around the areas where the deflection of the mirror plate 20 is large. Although not shown in the diagram, the shape and arrangement of the second connecting member 62 attached to the cushioning material 30 basically correspond to the shape and arrangement of the first connecting member 61 shown in Figure 8, etc.

[0033] [5. Fifth Embodiment] Next, with reference to Figure 9, a fifth embodiment of the mirror structure 100 will be described. The fifth embodiment employs both the sliding-type fixing members 40 (41, 42) shown in Figure 1 and the trim-type fixing members 40 (43-47) shown in Figure 2, etc. That is, as shown in Figure 9, in the fifth embodiment, the upper and lower edges of the mirror plate 20 are fixed by the sliding-type fixing members 40, namely the upper frame member 41 and the lower frame member 42, respectively. In addition, the left and right side edges of the mirror plate 20 are fixed by the trim-type fixing members 40, namely the fixing frame member 43 (not shown in Figure 9, see Figure 2), the left column member 44, the right column member 45, the left retaining member 46, and the right retaining member 47. Thus, the sliding-type fixing members 40 (41, 42) and the trim-type fixing members 40 (43-47) are not mutually exclusive, and it is possible to use both in combination.

[0034] In this specification, embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings in order to express the content of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and includes modifications and improvements that are obvious to those skilled in the art based on the matters described in this specification. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0035] 10...Wall surface 20...Mirror panel 30...Buffer material 31...Through hole 40…Fixing member 41…Upper frame member 42…Bottom frame material 43…Fixed frame material 44...Left pillar 45...Right pillar 46...Left retaining material 47...Right retaining material 50…Reinforcement member 61…First connecting member 62...Second connecting member 100...Mirror structure

Claims

1. A mirror plate with a mirrored surface on the front side, A cushioning material placed on the back side of the mirror plate, The system includes a fixing member for attaching the mirror plate to the wall surface, with the cushioning material interposed between the wall surface and the mirror plate. Mirror structure.

2. The mirror plate further comprises a reinforcing member fixed to the back side, The cushioning material has through holes that penetrate in the thickness direction, The mirror plate is attached to the wall surface with the reinforcing member embedded in the through hole of the cushioning material. The mirror structure according to claim 1.

3. A sheet-like first connecting member fixed to the back side of the mirror plate, The cushioning material further comprises a sheet-like second connecting member fixed to the front side, With the mirror plate attached to the wall surface, the first connecting member and the second connecting member are detachably connected to each other. The mirror structure according to claim 1.

4. The first and second connecting members are magnetic sheets or hook-and-loop fasteners. The mirror structure according to claim 3.

5. The aforementioned fixing member is a member for attaching the mirror plate and the cushioning material to the wall surface using either a sash-type or a sliding-type method, or either one of them. The mirror structure according to claim 1.

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