Ceiling louvers

Abstract

The aim is to resolve or mitigate the challenge of difficulty in increasing the diversity of the various areas formed by low partitions. [Solution] A ceiling louver W is installed on a low partition that divides a space to form a required area, and a functional element mounting section 12 is provided on the part corresponding to the area to which different types of functional elements 4, 5, and 6 can be selectively attached. Examples of functional elements 4, 5, and 6 that can be selectively attached to the functional element mounting section 12 include curtain rails, line rails that can connect lighting fixtures etc. in a fixed position changeable, and hook rails that can hang small items.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to a ceiling louver that is preferably used when forming a semi-closed area in an office space or the like.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, in offices and the like, various areas have been formed by partitioning a large space using louvers (see, for example, Non-Patent Document 1).

[0003] However, in recent offices, with the changing work styles, the roles of various areas have become extremely diverse, and it has been pointed out that simply changing the specifications of the louvers themselves cannot cope with all aspects.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Non-Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] An object of the present invention is to eliminate or alleviate the problem that it is difficult to further enhance the diversity of various areas formed by louvers.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The ceiling louver according to the invention described in claim 1 is disposed on a louver partition that partitions a space to form a required area, and is provided with a functional element attachment portion capable of selectively attaching different types of functional elements to a portion corresponding to the area.

[0007] The ceiling louver according to claim 2 is based on the configuration described in claim 1, and the functional element mounting section is configured to allow the selective attachment of at least two of the following: a line rail to which lighting fixtures and outlets can be connected in a fixed position that can be changed, a hanging rail to which small items can be hung, and a curtain rail to which curtains can be supported.

[0008] The ceiling louver according to claim 3 is based on the configuration described in claim 1, Multiple beams are combined in a grid pattern, and the functional element attachment points are provided on some or all of the beams.

[0009] The ceiling louver according to claim 4 is based on the configuration described in claim 3, The beam is a hollow body with a downward recess on its bottom surface, and the functional element mounting portion is formed within the downward recess.

[0010] The ceiling louver according to claim 5 is based on the configuration described in claim 4, The aforementioned beam has an upward recess on its upper surface, and a wiring duct is formed within this upward recess. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a ceiling louver that can further enhance the diversity of various areas formed by low partitions. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0012] [Figure 1] A schematic perspective view showing one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] A schematic plan view of the same embodiment. [Figure 3] A schematic front view of the same embodiment. [Figure 4] A plan view showing the low partition portion of the same embodiment. [Figure 5]Plan view showing an extract of the ceiling louver part of the same embodiment. [Figure 6] Enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line A-A in FIG. 2. [Figure 7] Enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line B-B in FIG. 2. [Figure 8] Enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line C-C in FIG. 2. [Figure 9] Enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line D-D in FIG. 2. [Figure 10] Enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line E-E in FIG. 2. [Figure 11] Enlarged view showing an enlarged view of part P in FIG. 4. [Figure 12] Enlarged view showing an enlarged view of part Q in FIG. 4. [Figure 13] Enlarged view showing an enlarged view of part R in FIG. 4. [Figure 14] Perspective view showing an enlarged view of a part of the ceiling louver of the same embodiment. [Figure 15] Explanatory drawing showing an example of the use of a beam in the same embodiment. [Figure 16] Explanatory drawing showing an example of the use of a beam in the same embodiment. [Figure 17] Shows an example of a functional element attached to the beam of the same embodiment, (a) is a schematic cross-sectional view, and (b) is a perspective view. [Figure 18] Shows another example of a functional element attached to the beam of the same embodiment, (a) is a schematic cross-sectional view, and (b) is a perspective view. [Figure 19] Shows still another example of a functional element attached to the beam of the same embodiment, (a) is a schematic cross-sectional view, and (b) is a perspective view.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0013] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 19.

[0014] The ceiling louver W according to this embodiment is installed on low partitions X, Y, and Z that divide a space to form required regions S and T, and is equipped with functional element mounting parts 12 and 22 that allow different types of functional elements 4, 5, and 6 to be selectively attached to the parts corresponding to the regions S and T.

[0015] To explain in more detail, the illustrated example, as schematically shown in Figure 1, uses three sets of low partitions X, Y, and Z to form, for example, a meeting area S, a refreshment area T, and a brainstorming area U. Specifically, a semi-closed meeting area S is formed between the first low partition X and the second low partition Y, a semi-closed refreshment area T is formed between the second low partition Y and the third low partition Z, and an open brainstorming area U is formed outside the third low partition Z. The ceiling louvers W according to the present invention are provided so as to cover the two semi-closed areas S and T.

[0016] The first low partition X, as shown in Figures 4 and 11, encloses one half of a region S that is approximately quadrilateral in plan view, and comprises a plurality of support columns a intermittently arranged along the outer edge of the region S, and a plurality of panels b1 supported between these support columns a. The panels b1 in this embodiment are of a transparent type, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, for example, with a transparent plate portion f such as glass held inside the upper frame portion c, lower frame portion d, and side frame portion e, and only the panel b1 corresponding to the inner corner portion of the region S is curved in a partial arc in plan view. The side frame portion e of each panel b1 is engaged with the support column a via claws or the like (not shown), and the upper frame portions c of adjacent panels b1 are connected via the support column a by connecting fittings j. By screwing the connecting fittings j to the support column a, adjacent panels b1 are strongly connected to the support column a. Adjusters k that make contact with the floor surface are provided at the lower end of each support column a.

[0017] The second low partition Y, as shown in Figures 4 and 12, encloses the other half of the aforementioned region S and comprises a plurality of support columns a intermittently arranged along the outer edge of region S, and a plurality of panels b1 and b2 supported between these support columns a. In this embodiment, the low partition Y is, for example, formed by orthogonally connecting the aforementioned transparent type panel b1 and opaque type panel b2. The opaque type panel b2 has a conventional configuration that is well known. In general terms, as shown in Figure 12, this panel b2 has face plates g2 that sandwich a core material g1 from both sides, an upper frame portion c is formed between the upper ends of the two face plates g2, a lower frame portion d is formed between the lower ends of the two face plates g2, and side frame portions e that engage with the support columns a are formed between both sides of the two face plates g2.

[0018] As shown in Figures 4 and 13, the third low partition Z works in cooperation with the second low partition Y to form a refresh area T that forms a quadrilateral in plan view, and comprises a plurality of support columns a and a plurality of panels b2, b3 supported between these support columns a. In this embodiment, for example, a vertical grid type panel b3 and an opaque type panel b2 are connected orthogonally. The vertical grid type panel b3 has an upper frame portion c, a lower frame portion d, and a side frame portion e, and a grid portion h is provided between the upper frame portion c and the lower frame portion d, with a plurality of vertical frame members h1 arranged at intervals. The opaque type panel b2 has the same or a similar configuration as panel b2 of the second low partition Y.

[0019] The upper frame c and side frame e of the panels b1, b2, and b3 used in these first, second, and third low partitions X, Y, and Z have basically the same or similar dimensions and shapes, and each panel b1, b2, and b3 is connected via support columns a by the same principle.

[0020] The ceiling louvers W are constructed by combining large vertical beams 1, small vertical beams 2, and horizontal beams 3 perpendicular to these beams 1 and 2 in a grid pattern, and are equipped with functional element mounting sections 12 and 22 that allow for the selective attachment of different types of functional elements 4, 5, and 6 to areas corresponding to regions S and T formed below.

[0021] As shown in Figures 6, 14, and 15, the large vertical beam 1 is hollow and has a downward recessed portion 11 on its bottom surface, within which a functional element mounting portion 12 is formed. It also has an upward recessed portion 13 on its top surface, within which a wiring duct 14 is formed.

[0022] To explain in more detail, as shown in Figure 6, this large vertical beam 1 is a rectangular pipe-shaped structure with a bottom wall 16, an intermediate wall 17, and an upper wall 18 installed between a pair of side walls 15, and is extruded using an aluminum alloy or the like. The middle section of the bottom wall 16 is shifted upward, and a downward-opening recessed section 11 is formed in the corresponding part of the middle section. In addition, an opening 18a continuous in the longitudinal direction is formed in the middle section of the upper wall 18, and the presence of this opening 18a forms an upward-opening recessed section 13. The aforementioned functional element mounting section 12 is, for example, formed by creating a thickened section 12a in the center of the bottom wall 16, and providing female screw holes 12c in this thickened section 12a for attaching the functional elements 4, 5, and 6. That is, the female screw holes 12c are formed to correspond to the positions of the mounting screws 12b of the assumed functional elements 4, 5, and 6.

[0023] As shown in Figures 7, 14, and 16, the small vertical beam 2 is hollow and has a downward recessed portion 21 on its bottom surface, within which a functional element mounting portion 22 is formed. It also has an upward recessed portion 23 on its top surface, within which a wiring duct 24 is formed.

[0024] To explain in more detail, as shown in Figure 7, this small vertical beam 2 is a rectangular pipe-shaped structure with a bottom wall 26, an intermediate wall 27, and an upper wall 28 installed between a pair of side walls 25, and is extruded using an aluminum alloy or the like. The bottom wall 26 is positioned above the lower end of the side walls 25, and a downward-opening recessed portion 21 is formed by the bottom wall 26 and the lower end of the side walls 25. The upper wall 28 is positioned below the upper end of the side walls 25, and an upward-opening recessed portion 23 is formed by the upper wall 28 and the upper end of the side walls 25. This small vertical beam 2 has a smaller width dimension compared to the large vertical beam 1, but its height dimension is set to be approximately the same. 29 is a lid that is detachably attached to the upward-opening recessed portion 23. The aforementioned functional element mounting section 22 is formed, for example, by creating a longitudinally continuous opening 22a in the center of the bottom wall 26, and forming longitudinally continuous protrusions 22b on the upper surface of the bottom wall 26 so as to sandwich the opening 22a. A plate nut 22c, to which screws 22d for attaching the functional elements 4, 5, and 6 can be screwed, can be positioned between these two protrusions 22b.

[0025] As shown in Figures 8 and 14, the horizontal beam 3 is installed between the large vertical beam 1 and the small vertical beam 2, and between adjacent small vertical beams 2. As shown in Figure 8, it is a rectangular pipe-shaped structure with a bottom wall 34 and an intermediate wall 35 installed between a pair of side walls 33, and is extruded using an aluminum alloy or the like. The intermediate wall 35 connects the vertical central parts of the side walls 33, and the intermediate wall 35 and the upper half of the side walls 33 form an upwardly open recessed portion 31. 36 is a lid that is detachably attached to the upward recessed portion.

[0026] The horizontal beam 3 is fastened to the side of the small vertical beam 2 via a sheet metal bracket V2, as shown in Figure 10, for example. The bracket V2 has one end V2a screwed to the intermediate wall 35 of the horizontal beam 3 and the other end V2b screwed to the upper wall 28 of the small vertical beam 2, and is configured to bypass the upper end portion of the side wall 25 of the small vertical beam 2. The attachment of the horizontal beam 3 to the large vertical beam 1 is similar, and a detailed explanation is omitted.

[0027] The large vertical beam 1 and the small vertical beam 2 are fastened at their ends to the upper frame c of panels b1 and b2 of the low partitions X, Y, and Z, or to connecting fittings j that connect the upper frame c of panels b1 and b2 to each other, via brackets V1. Figure 9 shows an example of this, where the end of the small vertical beam 2 is connected via bracket V1 to a connecting fitting j that connects the upper frame c of panels b2 constituting the low partition Z. This bracket V1 has one end V1a screwed to the upper wall 28 of the small vertical beam 2, and the other end V1b screwed to the connecting fitting j that connects the upper frame c of panels b2 constituting the low partition Z, and is configured to bypass the upper frame c of panel b2. The other beams 1 and 2 are attached to the low partitions X, Y, and Z in the same or a similar configuration.

[0028] However, in this embodiment of the ceiling louver W, a curtain rail is used as functional element 4 to support the curtain 7 so that it can be opened and closed, a line rail is used as functional element 5 to hold lighting fixtures such as lamps 8 and electrical outlets so that their fixed positions can be changed, and a hook rail is used as functional element 6 to which small items can be hung. As shown in Figure 15, any of these functional elements 4, 5, and 6 can be selectively attached to the functional element mounting section 12 of the large vertical beam 1. Figures 1 and 6 show the state in which the functional element 4 that supports the curtain 7 is attached to the functional element mounting section 12.

[0029] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 16, the functional element mounting section 22 of the small vertical beam 2 can be selectively fitted with any of these functional elements 4, 5, or 6. Figures 1 and 7 show the functional element mounting section 22 with a functional element 5 attached that supports a lamp 8 or the like in a fixed position that can be changed.

[0030] Functional element 4, as shown in Figures 17(a) and 17(b), consists of a rail body 41 on which multiple sliders 42, each having a curtain hook, are slidably supported. For example, TOSO's "New Delac" (product name) can be used. Figure 1 schematically shows an example in which a curtain 7 for opening and closing the entrance Ta of a meeting area T is supported by this functional element 4.

[0031] Functional element 5, as shown in Figures 18(a) and 18(b), has electrodes 52 arranged inside the rail body 51. For example, Panasonic's line rail (product name) can be used. Figure 1 schematically shows an example in which this functional element 5 supports lamps 8 that are placed on the ceiling of a meeting area S and a refreshment area T.

[0032] Functional element 6, as shown in Figures 19(a) and 19(b), consists of multiple sliders 62, each with a hook for securing it, slidably supported on the rail body 61. For example, TOSO's "Picture Rail" (product name) can be used. Functional elements 4, 5, and 6 are standard, so detailed explanations are omitted.

[0033] In this configuration, the ceiling louvers W according to the present invention are positioned on the ceiling portion of the regions S and T formed by the first, second, and third low partitions X, Y, and Z, and functional element mounting sections 12 and 22 are arranged at the required locations on these ceiling louvers W. Therefore, by selectively attaching desired functional elements 4, 5, and 6 to the functional element mounting sections 12 and 22, the atmosphere and function within the regions S and T can be greatly changed. Thus, the diversity of the various regions S and T formed by the low partitions X, Y, and Z can be further enhanced.

[0034] Furthermore, since this ceiling louver W is made by combining multiple types of beams 1, 2, and 3 in a grid pattern, it is easy to reduce its weight and also has good light transmission, making it easy to bring lighting from the building ceiling into areas S and T.

[0035] Furthermore, the aforementioned beams 1 and 2 have downward recessed portions 11 and 21, and functional element mounting portions 12 and 22 are provided within these recessed portions 11 and 21. As a result, the functional element mounting portions 12 and 22 are not conspicuous, and if functional elements 4, 5, and 6 are attached to the functional element mounting portions 12 and 22, it is possible to prevent or suppress the significant exposure of these functional elements 4, 5, and 6 within the regions S and T.

[0036] Furthermore, each beam 1, 2, and 3 constituting the ceiling louvers W has upward recessed portions 13, 23, and 31, respectively, and wiring ducts 14, 24, and 32 are formed within each of these upward recessed portions 13, 23, and 31. This prevents wiring from being exposed to the outside in a messy manner, and allows for a more aesthetically pleasing power supply to functional elements such as line rails 5.

[0037] It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications are possible without departing from its spirit.

[0038] In the illustrated embodiment, a case was described in which ceiling louvers are arranged for two regions formed by three independent low partitions, but the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. There may be one or three or more regions, and the type of low partition is not limited to that of the embodiment described above.

[0039] Furthermore, the applications of the domain are not limited to those shown in the illustrated embodiment, and Regarding functional elements, a variety of types should be prepared to suit the anticipated range of applications. Of course, this is not limited to the three types exemplified. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0040] S... Area for meetings T... Area for refreshing U... Area for brainstorming X...First low partition Y...Second low partition Z... Third low partition W... Ceiling louvers 1…Large vertical beam 12…Mounting section for functional elements 2…Small vertical beam 22…Functional element mounting section 3… Horizontal beams 4… Functional elements 5… Functional elements 6… Functional elements

Claims

1. A ceiling louver installed on a low partition that divides space and forms a required area, A ceiling louver equipped with a functional element mounting section that allows for the selective attachment of different types of functional elements to the portion corresponding to the aforementioned region.

2. The ceiling louver according to claim 1, wherein the functional element mounting section is configured to selectively attach at least two of the following: a line rail to which lighting fixtures and electrical outlets can be connected in a fixed position that can be changed; a hanging rail to which small items can be hung; and a curtain rail to which curtains can be supported.

3. The ceiling louver according to claim 1, wherein multiple beams are arranged in a grid pattern, and the functional element mounting portion is provided on part or all of the beams.

4. The ceiling louver according to claim 3, wherein the beam is hollow and has a downward recess on its bottom surface, and the functional element mounting portion is formed within the downward recess.

5. The ceiling louver according to claim 4, wherein the upper surface of the beam has an upward recess, and a wiring duct is formed within the upward recess.

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