A piping support frame, piping including the support frame, and a water tap and / or water outlet unit including the piping.

Abstract

To make on-site piping work easier. [Solution] The present invention relates to a piping support frame, piping including the support frame, and a water tap and / or water outlet unit including the piping. The support frame 1 of the present invention has rod-shaped bodies 13 protruding from at least one surface of the columns 11 and beams 12 that constitute the support frame 1, A support fixing part 14 is held by the rod-shaped body 13, is movable in the axial direction of the rod-shaped body 13, and can be fixed at any point, and The support mechanism 16 includes a support member 15 that is detachably fixed to the support member fixing part 14 and is used to support the piping, which will be described later, on the support member fixing part 14.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an invention of a pipe support, a pipe including the support, and a water supply faucet and / or a water outlet unit including the pipe.

Background Art

[0002] In some cases, a water outlet for supplying water to the fire-fighting equipment inside is provided near a building or a tunnel. When a fire breaks out inside the building or the tunnel, a hose extending from a water supply means such as a pump truck is connected to the water outlet, and water is supplied from the water supply means to the water outlet. The water outlet is connected to a water supply faucet provided inside the building or the tunnel, and fire-fighting activities are carried out by discharging the water supplied to the water outlet from a hose or the like connected to the water supply faucet.

[0003] Technologies for installing such a water outlet in a building or a tunnel have been studied. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a water outlet for introducing fire-fighting water supplied from the outside through a water supply pipe to a connecting water supply pipe installed inside a building. The water outlet includes a tubular main body portion having an opening for inserting the water supply pipe, which communicates with the connecting water supply pipe, an annular member disposed at the periphery of the opening, an annular holding member attachable to the main body portion for holding the annular member between the main body portion, a lid detachably attached to the opening, and a connecting string connecting the lid and the annular member. Patent Document 1 states that according to the above invention, since the opening of the main body portion can be closed by the lid during non-use, foreign matters such as dust from the outside can be prevented from entering the connecting water supply pipe, and blockage of the connecting water supply pipe by foreign matters can be prevented.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

[0005] Installing water inlets in the walls of buildings and tunnels requires relatively complex construction work. This problem is particularly pronounced when water taps are installed alongside the water inlets to allow for firefighting operations in the area where the inlets are located.

[0006] Figure 18 shows a schematic diagram of the installation of piping equipped with a water inlet and a water tap as described above. The piping 100 shown in Figure 18 includes a pipe 101 equipped with a water inlet, a pipe 102 equipped with a water tap, and a flange 103 used to fix the pipe 100 to a flange 201, which will be described later. The piping 100 is a branched type of piping in which pipes 101 and 102 are connected at their bases. On the other hand, at the location where the piping 100 is installed, a foundation BA made of concrete or the like is provided, and the outlet branch section 200 of the connecting water supply pipe that supplies water to fire extinguishing facilities inside the building is exposed from the upper surface of the foundation BA, and the outlet branch section 200 is equipped with a connecting flange 201. When installing the piping 100, first the flange 103 and the flange 201 of the outlet branch section 200 are connected with bolts or the like (see Figure 18(A)), and then the piping 101 and piping 102 are connected (see Figure 18(B)). However, when burying the connected water supply pipes during civil engineering work, the angle of the flange 201 is not constant, and it is common for the angle to vary depending on the installation location. In such cases, the angle of the flange 201 and the required length must be measured in advance, and the piping 100, including the flange 103 with the angle and length adjusted at a factory, must be manufactured with high precision, which reduces the manufacturing efficiency of the piping 100.

[0007] Furthermore, after connecting flange 103 and flange 201, the piping 100 is covered by a storage box 300 having an opening 301, and the piping 100 is fixed inside the storage box 300 so that the outlets of piping 101 and piping 102 are exposed through the opening 301 (see Figure 18(C)). After fixing the storage box 300 and the piping 100, the storage box 300 is fixed to the foundation BA with bolts or the like, and a water inlet and a water tap are attached to piping 101 and piping 102. However, the angle of the foundation BA is rarely always horizontal, and is rather varied, so unless the position and angle of the opening 301 of the storage box 300 and the outlet portion of piping 100 are adjusted, it will be impossible to attach the water tap and water inlet to the piping. As mentioned above, in piping installation work, it is necessary to manufacture piping and other components with high precision in the factory, resulting in poor manufacturing efficiency. Furthermore, the installation of the manufactured piping requires a complex assembly process at the site, which reduces work efficiency. Patent Document 1 does not disclose any technology that can solve these problems, and there has been a demand for such a technology. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] As a result of diligent research by the inventors, the aforementioned problems can be solved by using a frame with a specific structure, leading to the present invention. In other words, the present invention is [1] A support frame for piping, A rod-shaped body protruding from at least one surface of the columns and beams constituting the frame, A support fixing part that is held by the rod-shaped body, is movable in the axial direction of the rod-shaped body and can be fixed at any point, and A support that is detachably fixed to the support fixing part and is used to support the piping on the support fixing part, A frame including a support mechanism, [2] The frame described in [1], wherein, when viewed from the front, the support mechanism is provided at least at a location for moving the support fixing part in the vertical direction and at a location for moving the support fixing part in the front-rear direction, [3] Equipped with a water tap and / or water outlet, and supported by a frame as described in [1] or [2], A water tap and / or water outlet unit comprising the piping described in [4][3], a water tap and / or water outlet attached to the piping, and a storage box covering the piping, wherein the frame of the piping and the storage box are fixed together, [5] The unit described in [4], wherein the front of the storage box is provided with an opening for a water tap and / or water outlet to pass through, and the opening is covered from the outside by a plate fixed to the water tap and / or water outlet, and [6] The unit described in [4], wherein a hook is provided on the top surface of the storage box. Regarding. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] The support frame of the present invention makes it possible to construct a unit consisting of piping and a storage box as described above. The unit can be shipped in an assembled state at the factory, eliminating the need for on-site assembly work. Furthermore, the support frame makes it easy to adjust the position and angle of the piping while it remains supported by the storage box. Therefore, even if the piping is manufactured with the same high precision as before at the factory, its position and angle can be adjusted on-site without removing it from the storage box, allowing for more efficient piping installation. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing one embodiment of the support structure of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 1 shows (A) a front view and (B) a rear view of the frame. [Figure 3] This is a perspective view showing specific examples of column and / or beam forms. [Figure 4](A) Perspective view showing one form of the saddle band, (B) Perspective view showing a form of the saddle band different from (A), (C) Front view showing one form of the U-bolt, and (D) Bottom view of the U-bolt of (C). [Figure 5] Perspective view showing an example of a combination of columns and beams. [Figure 6] Cross-sectional view showing the connection relationship of the beam, rod-shaped body, support fixture fixing part, and support fixture when the saddle band is used as the support fixture. [Figure 7] Cross-sectional view showing the connection relationship of the beam, rod-shaped body, support fixture fixing part, and support fixture when the U-bolt is used as the support fixture. [Figure 8] Perspective view of the pipe fixed by the pedestal of the present invention. [Figure 9] Cross-sectional view explaining the pipe fixing method when the saddle band is used as the support fixture. [Figure 10] Cross-sectional view explaining the pipe fixing method when the U-bolt is used as the support fixture. [Figure 11] Side view explaining the position adjustment function of the pedestal with the pipe fixed. [Figure 12] Perspective view of the storage box. [Figure 13] (A) Perspective view of the storage box with the front panel removed and (B) Perspective view of the storage box with the front panel attached. [Figure 14] Perspective view showing the unit of the pipe and the storage box in a state where the front panel is removed. [Figure 15] (A) Front view, (B) Rear view, and (C) Plan view of the water inlet and faucet equipped with a plate. [Figure 16] Perspective view of the unit of the present invention. [Figure 17] Drawing showing the installation process of the unit of the present invention. [Figure 18] Drawing explaining the conventional pipe work.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0011] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. It goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments and aspects, and various modifications are possible within the technical scope of the present invention. Furthermore, "up and down," "front and back," and "left and right" in this text refer to the directions shown in each drawing.

[0012] 1. Stand 1 Figures 1 and 2 show the frame 1 of the present invention. As described above, the frame 1 of the present invention has rod-shaped bodies 13 protruding from at least one surface of the columns 11 and beams 12 that constitute the frame 1. A support fixing part 14 is held by the rod-shaped body 13, is movable in the axial direction of the rod-shaped body 13, and can be fixed at any point, and The support mechanism 16 includes a support member 15 that is detachably fixed to the support member fixing part 14 and is used to support the piping, which will be described later, on the support member fixing part 14. After describing each component below, the specific structure of the frame 1 will be described.

[0013] (1) Column 11 and beam 12 Columns 11 and beams 12 are constituent members of the frame structure. Columns 11 and beams 12 can be made from materials used in fire hydrant systems, etc., without any particular restrictions. Specific examples of shapes that can be used for columns 11 and beams 12 are shown in Figure 3. Specific examples of shapes include flat plates as shown in Figure 3(A). Furthermore, to improve strength, L-shaped shapes as shown in Figure 3(B), T-shaped shapes as shown in Figure 3(C), and H-shaped shapes as shown in Figure 3(D) are also acceptable. Additionally, the cross-sectional shape may be a U-shape as shown in Figure 3(E). Moreover, pipe-shaped cross-sections including ellipses (see Figure 3(F)), cylindrical shapes (not shown), and cylindrical shapes with polygonal cross-sections such as triangles and squares (see Figure 3(G)).

[0014] Regarding the materials constituting the columns 11 and beams 12, as described later, any materials used in fire hydrant equipment, etc., can be used without particular restriction, provided that they can withstand the mass of the piping when the piping is supported on the frame 1. Specific examples of such materials include metal materials such as iron, steel, and aluminum, resin materials, and glass materials such as tempered glass. Furthermore, when fixing the rod-shaped body 13, described later, holes may be drilled at any point in the columns 11 and / or beams 12, penetrating the columns 11 and / or beams 12.

[0015] (2) Rod-shaped body 13 As described above, the rod-shaped body 13 protrudes from at least one surface of the column 11 and beam 12 and is a member that fixes the support fixing part 14, which will be described later, at any point. The shape and material of the rod-shaped body 13 can be appropriately selected, provided that it can fix the support fixing part 14 at any point as described above and can withstand the mass when the piping is supported by the support mechanism 16. A specific example of such a form is a bolt. By using a bolt, the position of the support fixing part 14 can be adjusted with a nut, and then the support fixing part 14 can be fixed at any point on the bolt by screwing it in by sandwiching it with another nut. In addition to bolts with heads that are commonly used, bolts without heads can also be used. Specific examples of materials for the rod-shaped body 13 include metal materials such as iron, steel and aluminum, resin materials, and glass materials such as tempered glass.

[0016] (3) Support fixing part 14 The support fixing part 14 is a member that is held by the rod-shaped body 13, is movable in the axial direction of the rod-shaped body 13, and can be fixed at any point. The shape and material of the support fixing part 14 can be appropriately selected, provided that it can be fixed at any point on the rod-shaped body 13 as described above, and can withstand the mass when the piping is supported by the support mechanism 16. As for the specific form of the support fixing part 14, for example, as shown in Figure 3, a shape that can be used as a column 11 and a beam 12 can be selected without particular restriction while adjusting its length. Specific examples of materials for the support fixing part 14 include metal materials such as iron, steel, and aluminum, resin materials, and glass materials such as tempered glass. When inserting and fixing the rod-shaped body 13 through the support fixing part 14, one or more holes may be drilled at any point in the support fixing part 14 as needed. Furthermore, one or more holes may be drilled at any point in the support fixing part 14 in order to detachably fix the support 15 described later.

[0017] (4) Support 15 As described above, the support member 15 is a member that is detachably fixed to the support member fixing part 14 and is used to support the piping, which will be described later, on the support member fixing part 14. The shape and material of the support member 15 can be appropriately selected, provided that it can be detachably fixed to the support member fixing part 14 as described above and can withstand the mass when the piping is supported by the support mechanism 16. Specific examples of materials for the support member 15 include metal materials such as iron, steel, and aluminum, resin materials, and glass materials such as tempered glass. Examples of specific shapes for the support member 15 include saddle bands and U-bolts. Specific examples of saddle band shapes are shown in Figures 4(A) and (B). The saddle band as the support member 15 in Figure 4(A) has a fixing part 151 for detachably fixing the support member 15 to the support member fixing part 14. The fixing part 151 has a hole 152 used when fixing the support member 15 to the support member fixing part 14. Furthermore, an arch-shaped support portion 153 extends from one end of the fixing portion 151, and a fixing portion 151 with a hole 152 is provided at the end of the arch. The size and angle of the arch can be adjusted as appropriate according to the diameter of the pipe to be fixed. In Figure 4(A), two fixing portions 151 are provided as described above, but depending on the shape, size, and mass of the pipe to be supported, a saddle band with only one fixing portion 151 may be used as shown in Figure 4(B).

[0018] Furthermore, specific examples of U-shaped bolts are shown in Figures 4(C) and (D). A U-shaped bolt is, as the name suggests, a bolt whose shape when viewed from the front is U-shaped, and includes a curved support portion 154 and threaded portions 155 provided at the base of both ends of the support portion 154. Although the U-shaped bolt shown in Figure 5 has threaded portions 155 at both ends, it is also possible to use a U-shaped bolt with threaded portions 155 at only one end.

[0019] (5) Examples of specific forms of the frame 1 Figures 1 and 2 show specific examples of the frame 1. In the frame 1 shown in Figure 1, L-shaped steel members are used as columns 11 and beams 12. On the underside, a rectangular foundation is constructed from four beams 12, and a U-shaped beam 12' is placed across the approximate center of the beams 12 that form the long side. Two columns 11 extend from one end of the beams 12 that form the long side, and beams 12 are placed across the upper ends of these two columns 11. The columns 11, beams 12, and beams 12' are fixed together at the points where they meet by adhesive bonding, welding, or bolting.

[0020] The combination of columns 11 and beams 12 can be appropriately changed based on the required strength of the frame 1 and the size and mass of the piping supported by the frame 1. For example, in the example configuration shown in Figure 1, columns 11, 11 are provided only in the rear direction of the rectangular foundation. However, in order to make the structure of the frame 1 stronger, the columns 11 and beams 12 may be combined to form a cube or rectangular prism, as shown in Figure 5(A). Alternatively, as shown in Figure 5(B), columns 11, 11, 11, 11 may be erected vertically, and their upper ends may be connected by beams 12, 12, 12, 12.

[0021] A rod-shaped body 13 protrudes from the surface of the column 11 and beam 12 at predetermined locations. In the example of the form in Figure 1, as described above, the bolt, which serves as the rod-shaped body 13, protrudes from the surface of the column 11 and beam 12 by passing a hole through it. However, the bolt, which serves as the rod-shaped body 13, may also be made to protrude by bonding it to the surface of the column 11 and beam 12 using adhesive or welding. In the example of the form in Figure 1, a headless bolt 131 is used as the rod-shaped body 13. The headless bolt 131 is inserted into a hole drilled in the column 11 or beam 12, and the rod-shaped body 13 is fixed to the column 11 or beam 12 by screwing a nut 132 so as to sandwich the column 11 or beam 12. This will be explained in detail with reference to the figures. Figure 6 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of part A in Figure 1. As shown in Figure 6, a hole 121 is drilled in the beam 12. A headless bolt 131 is inserted into the hole 121. A nut 132 is screwed onto the front of the headless bolt 131 until it contacts the front surface of the beam 12. On the other hand, a nut 132' is screwed onto the rear of the headless bolt 131 until it contacts the rear surface of the beam 12. Therefore, the headless bolt 131 is fixed to the beam 12 by screwing nuts 132 and 132' together so that they sandwich the beam 12.

[0022] One rod-shaped body 13 may be used to fix one support fixing part 14, or, as shown in Figure 1, two or more rod-shaped bodies 13 may be placed close together so that one support fixing part 14 can be fixed with two or more rod-shaped bodies 13. It is more preferable to use two or more rod-shaped bodies 13 for one support fixing part 14 in order to fix the support fixing part 14 more stably.

[0023] Each rod-shaped body 13 has a support fixing part 14 fixed to it at any point so as to be movable in the axial direction of the rod-shaped body 13. In the example in Figure 1, the support fixing part 14 is fixed in the same way as the method for fixing a headless bolt 131 to a column 11 or beam 12. Specifically, as shown in Figure 6, a hole 141 is made in the support fixing part 14 and the headless bolt 131 is inserted through the hole 141. The headless bolt 131 is screwed from the rear side until a nut 142 contacts the rear surface of the support fixing part 14. On the other hand, the headless bolt 131 is screwed from the front side until a nut 142' contacts the front surface of the support fixing part 14. Therefore, the support fixing part 14 is fixed to the headless bolt 131 by screwing nuts 142 and 142' together so as to sandwich the support fixing part 14. By fixing it as described above, the support fixing part 14 can be moved in the axial direction of the headless bolt 131 by loosening nuts 142 and 142', and the support fixing part 14 can be fixed to the desired location by fastening the screws at the predetermined location.

[0024] The support members 15 are detachably fixed to each support member fixing part 14. Figure 6 shows the case where a saddle band is used as the support member 15. As shown in Figure 6, the hole 143 drilled in the support member fixing part 14 and the hole 152 drilled in the fixing part 151 of the support member 15 are aligned, and a headed bolt 156 is inserted through the aligned holes. The headed bolt 156 is secured by screwing in a nut 157 from the rear side until it contacts the rear surface of the support member fixing part 14. By fixing it in the manner described above, the support member 15 can be easily attached and detached on site by attaching and detaching the nut 157. When using a saddle band as the support member 15, the support member fixing part 14 should have a shape that has at least a flat surface on its upper surface (for example, the shape shown in Figures 3(A) to (E) and (G)) to more firmly secure the fixing part 151 of the saddle band.

[0025] Figure 7, like Figure 6, is an enlarged cross-sectional view of section A in Figure 1, illustrating the case where a U-bolt is used as the support 15. As shown in Figure 7, the threaded portion 155 of the U-bolt is inserted through the hole 143 drilled in the support fixing portion 14. The support is then secured by screwing a nut 157 from the rear of the threaded portion 155 until it contacts the rear surface of the support fixing portion 14. This method of securing allows for easy attachment and detachment of the support 15 on-site by simply attaching and detaching the nut 157. When using a U-bolt as the support 15, the support fixing portion 14 may be of any shape, such as that shown in Figure 3, without any particular restrictions.

[0026] As described above, the support mechanism 16, which is a combination of the rod-shaped body 13, the support fixing part 14, and the support 15, can be provided at least at one location on either the column 11 or 12 of the frame 1. However, as will be described later, from the viewpoint of making it easier to adjust the position of the piping supported by the frame 1, it is more preferable that the support mechanism 16 is provided at least at a location where the support fixing part 14 moves in the vertical direction and at a location where the support fixing part 14 moves in the front-rear direction when the frame 1 is viewed from the front. By providing the support mechanism 16 at a location where it moves not only in the vertical direction but also in the front-rear direction, the position and angle of the piping can be adjusted more flexibly.

[0027] 2. Piping including frame 1 Figure 8 shows a specific example of the configuration of the piping 2 fixed by the support frame 1 in Figure 1. In Figure 8, a branched type of piping is fixed by the support frame 1, in which a water inlet pipe 21 and a water tap pipe 22 are connected via a pipe including a connecting section 23 and a flange 24. The piping fixed by the support frame 1 may be a branched type of piping as described above, or it may be a single-pipe type piping equipped with either a water inlet or a water tap. In the piping 2, as shown in Figure 8, the water inlet pipe 21, the water tap pipe 22 and the connecting section 23 are supported by a support mechanism 16 that can move in the front-rear and up-down directions at any point on the beams 12 and 12'. An example of a specific method of supporting the piping with the support mechanism 16 is shown in Figure 9. Figure 9 is an enlarged section B of Figure 8 and is a cross-sectional view to explain the method of supporting the water tap pipe 22. The pipe of the water tap pipe 22 is positioned approximately in the center between the holes 143, 143 drilled in the support fixing section 14 (see Figure 9(A)). Next, the arch-shaped support portion 153 of the support 15 surrounds the pipe of the water tap piping 22, and the support 15 is positioned so that the holes 143, 143 of the support fixing portion 14 and the holes 152, 152 of the support 15 overlap (see Figure 9(B)). Finally, the pipe is fixed to the support fixing portion 14 by inserting the headed bolts 156, 156 through the overlapping holes 143, 143 of the support fixing portion 14 and the holes 152, 152 of the support 15 and fastening them with nuts 157, 157, thereby supporting the water tap piping 22 on the frame 1 (see Figure 9(C)). The water inlet piping 21 is also supported on the frame 1 in the same manner as the water tap piping 22.

[0028] Figure 10 also illustrates a case where the water supply piping 22 is supported using a U-bolt as a support 15 in part B of Figure 8. Specifically, as shown in Figure 10, the pipe of the water supply piping 22 is positioned approximately in the center between the holes 143, 143 drilled in the support fixing part 14 (see Figure 10(A)). Next, the pipe of the water supply piping 22 is surrounded by the support part 154 of the U-bolt, and the threaded parts 155, 155 are inserted through the holes 143, 143 of the support fixing part 14 (see Figure 10(B)). Finally, the pipe is fixed to the support fixing part 14 by screw fastening the threaded parts 155, 155 with nuts 157, 157 from the rear side, thereby supporting the water supply piping 22 by the frame 1 (see Figure 10(C)). The water inlet piping 21 is also supported by the frame 1 in the same manner as the water supply piping 22. When using saddle bands, it is preferable to adjust the shape and size of the arch of the support part 153 to be approximately the same as the shape and diameter of the pipe in order to more firmly secure the piping. On the other hand, when using U-bolts, even if the shape and size of the support part 154 differ slightly from the shape of the pipe, it is preferable to use U-bolts because they have the advantage of being able to firmly tighten the pipe between the apex of the support part 154 and the upper surface of the support fixing part 14.

[0029] The following effects are achieved by fixing the piping using the support frame 1 of the present invention. The support frame 1 of the present invention has a support fixing part 14 that is movable along the axial direction of the rod-shaped body 13 and can be fixed at any point. Therefore, by adjusting the position and angle of the support fixing part 14, the position and angle of the piping can be adjusted more easily while it remains supported on the support frame 1. Specifically, for example, when piping including a water inlet pipe 21 and a water tap pipe 22 is fixed using the support frame 1 of Figure 1, the piping can be fixed in a state where the support fixing part 14 is movable not only in the front-to-back direction but also in the up-and-down direction, as shown in Figure 11. Therefore, while the piping remains supported on the support fixing part 14, the piping can be easily moved in the direction of the dotted line, as shown in Figure 11, by adjusting the fastening position of the nuts 142 and 142' that are screw-fastened to the rod-shaped body 13. Furthermore, by providing two or more support mechanisms 16, the angle adjustment of the piping becomes even easier. Furthermore, when the piping fixed by the support frame 1 deteriorates and needs to be replaced, it can be easily replaced with new parts by releasing the screw fastening between the nut 157 and the headed bolt 156 and removing the support frame 15.

[0030] 3. Water tap and / or water outlet unit 4 including the piping 2 and storage box 3. (1) Storage box 3 Figures 12 and 13 show examples of the form of the storage box 3 used in the water tap and / or water outlet unit 4 of the present invention. The storage box 3 includes a main body 31 with an open bottom and front, and a front panel 32 that is detachably fixed to close the front opening. The front of the main body 31 is provided with an opening 33 formed by the gap between the front panel 32 and the main body 31, for exposing the end (inlet / outlet) of the water outlet piping 21 and / or water tap piping 22.

[0031] A hook 34 may be provided on the upper surface of the main body 31 of the storage box 3, if necessary. As described later, when the storage box 3 and the piping 2 are fixed together to form a unit 4, its mass becomes very heavy, making it very difficult to move. By using the aforementioned hook 34, it becomes easier to move the unit 4 by suspending it using, for example, a crane.

[0032] (2) Unit 4 of piping 2 and storage box 3 The piping 2, including the support frame 1, is housed inside the main body 31 of the storage box 3, and the support frame 1 is fixed to the main body 31 at the points where the columns 11 and / or beams 12 of the support frame 1 come into contact with the main body 31, for example by fastening screws (see Figure 14). After fixing the support frame 1 to the main body 31, the front panel 32 is fixed to the open front of the main body 31. At this point, the position of the support fixing part 14 of the support mechanism 16 can be adjusted so that the ends (inlets and outlets) of the water inlet pipe 21 and the water tap pipe 22 of the piping 2 are exposed through the opening 33 of the front panel 32.

[0033] A water inlet and / or tap are fixed to the ends (inlet / outlet) of the water inlet piping 21 and the water tap piping 22 exposed through the opening 33. A plate 35 having a larger area than the opening 33 may be fixed to the water inlet and / or tap so as to cover the opening 33 with the plate 35 while fixing the water inlet and / or tap to the piping. A specific example of the form of a water inlet 5 and tap 6 with the plate 35 fixed is shown in Figure 15. In the example in Figure 15, threads are cut at predetermined locations near the outlets of the water inlet 5 and tap 6 so that they can be fastened with nuts 51 and 61. The plate 35, which has a larger area than the opening 33, has holes to allow the outlets of the water inlet 5 and tap 6 to pass through. The plate 35 can be fixed to the water inlet 5 and the water tap 6 by passing the outlets of the water inlet 5 and the water tap 6 through the holes and fastening them with nuts 51 and 61 (see Figure 16). By using the plate 35 as described above, even if the positions of the ends (inlet and outlet) of the water inlet piping 21 and the water tap piping 22 are slightly misaligned with the opening 33, the opening 33 will be reliably covered by the plate 35, eliminating the need for precise on-site alignment and thus improving work efficiency.

[0034] 4. Installation method for Unit 4 Before manufacturing unit 4, the angles and distances of the foundation BA and flange FR at the installation site may be measured as needed. If measurements are taken, unit 4 can be assembled at the factory based on the measurement results and shipped to the site by truck or the like. At the site, first, the water inlet 5 and water tap 6 to which the front panel 32 and plate 35 of unit 4 are attached are removed, and the flange 24 of the piping 2 and the flange FR provided at the end of the branch piping BR exposed from the foundation BA constructed at the site are connected using bolts or the like (see Figures 17(A) and (B)). Alternatively, instead of providing flanges 24 and FR, necessary processing such as grooving, shouldering, or ringing may be performed on the end of the piping, and a gasket may be installed where the piping 2 and the branch piping BR come into contact as needed, and the piping 2 and the branch piping BR may be connected using a housing joint (for example, a Victaulic joint manufactured by Victaulic Japan Ltd.) (not shown). As described above, by appropriately adjusting the position of the support fixing part 14 of the support mechanism 16, the position and angle of flange 24 and flange FR can be easily adjusted without removing the piping 2 from the unit 4. Also, by adjusting the position of the support fixing part 14 as described above, the position of the piping outlet can be easily aligned with the opening 33 of the front panel 32. Once the adjustment of position and angle is complete, the front panel 32 is attached to the front opening of the main body 31, and then the water inlet 5 and water tap 6 with the plate 35 attached are attached to the piping 21 and 22 through the opening 33 of the front panel 32, so that the opening 33 is covered by the plate 35 (see Figure 17(C)). Note that in Figure 17, the water inlet 5 is on the left side and the water tap 6 is on the right side, but the left-right relationship between them may be reversed. [Industrial applicability]

[0035] By using the stand of the present invention, the work efficiency when installing water inlets and / or water taps can be greatly improved, thus greatly contributing to the widespread adoption of these fire extinguishing systems. [Explanation of symbols]

[0036] 1: Frame, 11: Column, 12: Beam, 121: Hole, 13: Rod-shaped body, 131: Headless bolt, 132: Nut, 14: Support fixing part, 141: Hole, 142: Nut, 143: Hole, 15: Support, 151: Fixing part, 152: Hole, 153: Support part, 154: Support part, 155: Threaded part, 156: Headed bolt, 157: Nut, 16: Support mechanism 2: Piping, 21: Piping for water inlet, 22: Piping for water tap, 23: Connection part, 24: Flange 3: Storage box, 31: Main body, 32: Front panel, 33: Opening, 34: Hook, 35: Plate 4: Unit 5: Water outlet, 51: Nut 6: Water tap, 61: Nut BR: Exit branch FR: Flange BA: Basic

Claims

1. A support frame for piping, A rod-shaped body protruding from at least one surface of the columns and beams constituting the frame, A support fixing part that is held by the rod-shaped body, is movable in the axial direction of the rod-shaped body and can be fixed at any point, and A support that is detachably fixed to the support fixing part and is used to support the piping on the support fixing part, A frame including a support mechanism.

2. The frame according to claim 1, wherein, when the frame is viewed from the front, the support mechanism is provided at least at a location for moving the support fixing portion in the vertical direction and at a location for moving the support fixing portion in the front-rear direction.

3. Piping supported by a frame as described in claim 1 or 2.

4. A water tap and / or water outlet unit comprising the piping described in claim 3, a water tap and / or water outlet attached to the piping, and a storage box covering the piping, wherein the frame for the piping and the storage box are fixed to each other.

5. The unit according to claim 4, wherein the front of the storage box is provided with an opening for a water tap and / or water outlet, and the opening is covered from the outside by a plate fixed to the water tap and / or water outlet.

6. The unit according to claim 4, wherein a hook is provided on the upper surface of the storage box.

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