Walk-through closet

Abstract

We provide walk-through closets that are large-capacity, multifunctional, and provide multiple, efficient traffic lines for easy movement. [Solution] A walk-through closet 11 is disposed between a first living room 19 along a corridor 17 and a second living room 23 along a living-dining room 21, and has openings 47 that open an inner space 45 in three directions: the first living room 19, the second living room 23, and the corridor 17. Each opening 47 is provided with an opening / closing body 49. The inner space 45 is provided with an isolation door that partitions a portion of the inner space 45 as a private room 53, a storage section for the first living room 19, and a storage section for the second living room 23. The storage section is provided with a hanger rail 71, a fixed shelf 73, and a movable shelf 75. The private room 53 is equipped with the hanger rail 71, the fixed shelf 73, and a folding counter 63, and is also used as a storage section.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a walk-through closet. [Background technology]

[0002] A building is known in which it is not necessary to carry clothes to be changed after a bath from the master bedroom to the dressing room, and it is also not necessary to change clothes in the bedroom (see Patent Document 1). In this building, a closet is provided between the dressing room and the bedroom, and this closet has two entrances, one on the dressing room side and the other on the bedroom side, so that it is possible to carry clothes to be changed from the closet to the dressing room through the entrance on the dressing room side, and it is not necessary to carry clothes to be changed from the bedroom to the dressing room. Also, if it is not necessary to carry clothes to be changed to the dressing room, after a bath, a person can put on a bathrobe and towel, enter the closet through the entrance on the dressing room side, change there, and then enter the bedroom through the entrance on the bedroom side, so it is not necessary to change clothes in the bedroom, and it is possible to be considerate of spouses and others who are in the bedroom. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2005-336869 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, the closet in the building mentioned above is a two-way type with two entrances, one on the dressing room side and one on the bedroom side, so it can store clothes to change into when taking a bath, but is not suitable for storing clothes to wear going out, bags, bedding, etc. Also, since the only traffic line that is created is connecting the dressing room and the bedroom, it is difficult to store clothes to wear going out, and the storage capacity tends to be small. And if a separate closet is installed for going out clothes, the total storage volume will increase, but the traffic lines for storage, changing clothes, and getting ready to go out will be scattered, which will require effort to move around and will be inefficient.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above situation, and its purpose is to provide a walk-through closet that is large-capacity, multifunctional, and has multiple, easy-to-move-in and efficient traffic lines. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] Next, means for solving the above problems will be described with reference to the drawings corresponding to the embodiments. The walk-through closet 11 described in claim 1 of the present invention is disposed between a first living room 19 along a corridor 17 and a second living room 23 along a living-dining room 21, and has an opening 47 that opens an internal space 45 in three directions, that is, the first living room 19, the second living room 23, and the corridor 17. Each of the openings 47 is provided with an opening / closing body 49, The inner space 45 is An isolation door 55 that partitions a part of the inner space 45 as a private room 53; A storage section of the first living room 19; A storage section of the second room 23, The storage section is provided with a hanger pipe 71, a fixed shelf 73, and a movable shelf 75. The individual room 53 is characterized by being equipped with the hanger pipe 71, the fixed shelf 73, and a folding counter 63, and is also used as the storage section.

[0007] In this walk-through closet 11, an internal space 45 is disposed between a first living room 19 and a second living room 23 that are lined up along a corridor 17. Walk-through closet 11 is provided with openings 47 that open in three directions, to first living room 19, second living room 23, and corridor 17, and each of these openings is provided with an opening / closing body 49. In other words, walk-through closet 11 ensures a three-way flow of traffic, allowing entry and exit from first living room 19, second living room 23, and corridor 17. Whereas conventional closets only connect the dressing room and the bedroom, creating a linear flow of movement, the walk-through closet 11 makes it possible to change clothes in the first living room 19 or the second living room 23 before going out. Conversely, it is also possible to enter the first living room 19, the second living room 23, or the living / dining room 21 after changing clothes when returning home. This allows for more efficient movement without unnecessary movements, compared to when the closet for going-out clothes is located in a different place. Because walk-through closet 11 is placed between first living room 19 and second living room 23, it is relatively easy to secure a large space in the plan layout compared to conventional closets where one side is used for a sanitary area, etc. As a result, walk-through closet 11 creates inner space 45 that makes it possible to check one's outfit and get ready when going out. The walk-through closet 11 helps children get into the habit of "putting things back in their proper place" as soon as they get home. Clothes and bags are put away at the same time as they get changed, so the living room and entrance 15 are always neat. There is no need to "put it away later," and parents can put things away before they get cluttered, reducing the amount of work they have to do. The walk-through closet 11 has a large capacity, so the laundry for the whole family can be put away in one space. This eliminates the need to wander around the house with laundry that needs to be put away in the closets in each room, as would be the case if the storage were dispersed. The fixed shelf 73 of a typical closet is too shallow to store a futon with a depth of 85 cm, but the walk-through closet 11 has a fixed shelf 73 with a depth of 85 cm, which is 30 cm deeper, making it easy to store futons. Clothes can be stored both "hanging" and "folded", and large volumes can be easily stored in a variety of ways. This reduces the effort of unnecessary movement and gives you more time. Furthermore, the inner space 45 is provided with a private room 53 separated by an isolation door 55, and the private room 53 is equipped with a hanger rail 71, a fixed shelf 73, a movable shelf 75, and a folding counter 63, so that it can also be used as a storage area. In the walk-through closet 11, the private room 53 is created in the inner space 45 by closing the isolation door 55 with a lock, so that each person can securely maintain their own space. This protects the privacy of adolescent family members, and they no longer have to worry about other family members coming and going.

[0008] The walk-through closet 11 according to claim 2 of the present invention is the walk-through closet 11 according to claim 1, A lighting fixture 77 that can be turned on and off depending on entry and exit of people by a motion sensor is installed on the ceiling of the inner space 45.

[0009] In this walk-through closet 11, lighting fixtures 77 are installed that can be turned on and off by a motion sensor when someone enters or leaves the room, so there is no need to search for the switch in the dark while carrying laundry, and no need to use your hands. The lights turn off automatically after a certain amount of time has passed since you left the room, so you can prevent forgetting to turn them off and save energy.

[0010] The walk-through closet 11 according to claim 3 of the present invention is the walk-through closet 11 according to claim 1 or claim 2, A mirror 79 is provided at least on the inner space side of the opening / closing body 49 on the corridor side.

[0011] In this walk-through closet 11, a mirror 79 is installed on the inside of the door on the hallway side, so you can check your outfit and appearance within the storage space without having to secure space for a full-length mirror. If you open the door and point the mirror 79 toward the entrance, you can do a perfect final check just before going out. Effect of the Invention

[0012] According to the walk-through closet described in claim 1 of the present invention, it is large-capacity, multi-functional, and provides multiple, efficient traffic lines that are easy to move around in.

[0013] According to the walk-through closet described in claim 2 of the present invention, even if your hands are full, the interior space suddenly becomes bright, allowing you to store and retrieve clothes and other items with peace of mind.

[0014] According to the walk-through closet described in claim 3 of the present invention, while being a storage space, it is possible to provide the function of allowing a person to check their appearance before going out without having to reserve space for a full-length mirror. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a floor plan view of a building equipped with a walk-through closet according to the present invention. [Diagram 2] This is a perspective view showing a portion of a walk-through closet. [Diagram 3] This is a plan view of a walk-through closet. [Figure 4] 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. [Diagram 5] BB cross-sectional view of FIG. 3. [Figure 6] 3C is a cross-sectional view taken along line CC of FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line D-D of FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0016] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a floor plan view of a building equipped with a walk-through closet 11 according to the present invention. The walk-through closet 11 according to this embodiment can be suitably used in an apartment building or a detached house. For example, in an apartment building, a front door 15 is provided facing an exterior corridor 13. The front door 15 is connected to a corridor 17 inside the house. The walk-through closet 11 is disposed between a first living room 19 along the corridor 17 and a second living room 23 along a living / dining room 21. The first living room 19 can be, for example, a parent's room, and the second living room 23 can be a child's room. The corridor 17 leads to the living / dining room 21 on the opposite side to the front door 15. In other words, the front door 15 and the living / dining room 21 are connected by a straight corridor 17. On the opposite side of the first living room 19 across the corridor 17, water-related facilities such as a bathroom 25, a toilet 27, and a washroom 29 are disposed.

[0017] On the opposite side of the walk-through closet 11 across the corridor 17, the kitchen 31 and other areas of the living / dining room 21 are located. The kitchen 31 can be, for example, a counter 37 with a gas range 33 and a sink 35 lined up. The counter 37 is connected to a dining table 39 that extends toward the living / dining room 21. The living / dining room 21 has an entrance door 41 located slightly closer to the entrance than the counter 37. In other words, the entrance door 41 is located at the end of the corridor 17, opposite the entrance 15. The second room 23 is separated from the living / dining room 21 by a movable partition 43, multiple sliding doors, or the like.

[0018] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a portion of the walk-through closet 11. As shown in FIG. Walk-through closet 11 has openings 47 that open inner space 45 in three directions, i.e., first living room 19, second living room 23, and hallway 17. Walk-through closet 11 is provided with opening / closing bodies 49 at each of openings 47. The opening / closing bodies 49 provided at opening 47 between first living room 19 and walk-through closet 11 and the opening between walk-through closet 11 and second living room 23 are sliding doors. On the other hand, opening / closing body 49 provided at opening 47 between walk-through closet 11 and hallway 17 is a swing door that is supported by the vertical frame of opening 47 with hinges 51 (see FIG. 7) at its hanging point.

[0019] Walk-through closet 11 has an isolation door 55 (see FIG. 3) that partitions a portion of inner space 45 as a private room 53. In addition, inner space 45 has a storage section (first room closet 57) for first room 19 and a storage section (second room closet 59) for second room 23. In addition, inner space 45 has a shared storage section (shared closet 61). These storage sections are provided with a hanger rail, fixed shelves, and movable shelves, which will be described later.

[0020] The private room 53 includes a hanger rail, a fixed shelf, a movable shelf, and a folding counter 63. The private room 53 can also be used as a storage area for the first room 19 and the second room 23.

[0021] FIG. 3 is a plan view of walk-through closet 11. A partition wall 65 is provided in the inner space 45 of the walk-through closet 11. The above-mentioned isolation door 55, which is a sliding door, is provided on an imaginary line extending from the partition wall 65. The partition wall 65 and the isolation door 55 can divide the inner space 45 into a first space 67 on the first living room side and a second space 69 on the second living room side. A storage section on the first living room side is provided in the first space 67, and a storage section on the second living room side is provided in the second space 69. The isolation door 55 moves back and forth on the above-mentioned imaginary line. The isolation door 55 moves forward and backward to the right in FIG. 3 to close the opening 47 of the private room section 53, and moves backward to the left in FIG. 3 to open the opening 47 of the private room section 53 and divide the inner space 45 into the first space 67 and the second space 69.

[0022] Each storage section is provided with a hanger rail 71, a fixed shelf 73, and a movable shelf 75. The private room section 53 is provided with a hanger rail 71, a fixed shelf 73, a movable shelf 75, and a folding counter 63.

[0023] Walk-through closet 11 has lighting fixture 77 installed on the ceiling of interior space 45. This lighting fixture 77 can be turned on and off by a motion sensor in response to entry and exit. In other words, lighting fixture 77 installed on the ceiling of walk-through closet 11 is of an automatic type that turns on automatically without the need to operate a hand switch regardless of which opening 47 is used for entry from first living room 19, second living room 23, or hallway 17.

[0024] Further, in the walk-through closet 11, a mirror 79 (see FIG. 6) is provided at least on the inner space side of the opening / closing body 49 on the corridor side.

[0025] Walk-through closet 11 has three routes of movement that allow access from first living room 19, second living room 23, and corridor 17. That is, as shown by the white arrows in Figure 3, there is a first round-trip route 81 between first living room 19 and inner space 45, a second round-trip route 83 between second living room 23 and inner space 45, and a third round-trip route 85 between inner space 45 and corridor 17. Furthermore, by combining these routes, a fourth round-trip route 87 between first living room 19 and corridor 17, a fifth round-trip route 89 between first living room 19 and second living room 23, a sixth round-trip route 91 between second living room 23 and corridor 17, etc. are obtained.

[0026] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. Partition 65 divides inner space 45 into a storage section for first room 19 (first room closet 57) and a storage section for second room 23 (second room closet 59). First room closet 57 is provided with a fixed shelf 73 and a hanger rail 71. Second room closet 59 is provided with a fixed shelf 73, hanger rail 71, and movable shelf 75. Hanger rail 71 can be adjusted in height by providing multiple hanger rail receivers 93 (see FIG. 5). This makes it possible to accommodate storage that adapts to a child's growth.

[0027] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. In addition to the first living room closet 57, the first space 67 is provided with a shared closet 61. The shared closet 61 is provided with a movable shelf 75, an electrical outlet 95, and a clothes hanger pipe 71. That is, the first space 67 is provided with the first living room closet 57 and the shared closet 61, while the second space 69 is provided with the second living room closet 59 and the private room 53. The shared closet 61 can also be used as a space for displaying indirect lighting, photographs, paintings, etc., by using the opening / closing body 49 and the electrical outlet 95. The electrical outlet 95 in the shared closet 61 can also be used to charge a cordless vacuum cleaner while it is stored away.

[0028] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line CC of FIG. A swing door, which is an opening / closing body 49 that allows access to the corridor 17, is provided in the first space 67. The swing door is a fixture that opens 90 degrees. A mirror 79 is attached to the inner space side of this swing door. The swing door is hung on the right side in FIG. 6. Therefore, when the swing door is opened to the corridor 17, the mirror 79 faces the front door 15. In this way, when the swing door is in the open state, it also serves as a full-length mirror that reflects the entire body from the front door 15. In other words, the outfit can be checked from both the corridor 17 and the front door 15 beyond.

[0029] A folding counter 63 is attached to the wall of the private room 53. A connector panel 97 for a LAN including an electrical outlet is also provided on the wall. The private room 53 can be turned into a workspace by placing a chair and a computer on the folding counter 63. The private room 53 can be turned into an isolated space by closing the isolation door 55. In other words, it can be used when privacy is desired. A locking device can be provided on the isolation door 55. The private room 53 can be locked with the lock provided on the isolation door 55 to prevent children from entering during a remote conference.

[0030] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line DD of FIG. A private room light is provided on the ceiling of the private room 53. A light switch 99 for the private room light is provided on the wall of the private room 53. This allows the inside of the private room to be brightly lit even when the isolation door 55 is closed and the private room 53 is isolated.

[0031] When the isolation door 55 of the private room section 53 of the walk-through closet 11 is opened, the isolation door 55 separates the first space 67 from the second space 69. This opens the private room section 53 to the first space 67, and the first space 67 expands to a space that includes the private room space. In other words, the storage area of ​​the first space 67 can be expanded to the first living room closet 57, the shared closet 61, and the private room space. Therefore, the private room section 53 can be said to be a reversible space between a workspace and a storage space.

[0032] Next, the operation of the above-mentioned configuration will be described.

[0033] In walk-through closet 11 according to this embodiment, an inner space 45 is disposed between first living room 19 and second living room 23 that are lined up along corridor 17. Walk-through closet 11 is provided with openings 47 that open in three directions, to first living room 19, second living room 23, and corridor 17, and each has an opening / closing body 49. In other words, walk-through closet 11 ensures a three-way traffic line that allows entry and exit from first living room 19, second living room 23, and corridor 17. This creates a circulation line and makes it easier for family members to cross paths as there are no dead ends.

[0034] Whereas a conventional closet only creates a route connecting the dressing room and the bedroom, the walk-through closet 11 makes it possible to change clothes in the first living room 19 or the second living room 23 before going out. Conversely, it is also possible to enter the first living room 19, the second living room 23, or the living / dining room 21 after changing clothes when returning home. This eliminates unnecessary movement and enables more efficient operation than when the closet for going out clothes is located in a different place.

[0035] Also, because walk-through closet 11 is placed between first living room 19 and second living room 23, a large space can be secured relatively easily in the floor plan layout compared to conventional closets where one side is used for a sanitary area, etc. As a result, walk-through closet 11 creates a spacious interior space 45 that makes it possible to check one's outfit and get ready when going out.

[0036] In addition, the walk-through closet 11 helps children develop the habit of "putting things back in their proper place" as soon as they get home. Since clothes and bags are put away at the same time as changing clothes, the living room and entrance 15 can always be kept neat. There is no need to "put it away later," and parents can put things away before they get cluttered, reducing the amount of work they have to do.

[0037] And because the walk-through closet 11 is a large-capacity space, the laundry for the whole family can be put away in one space. Therefore, unlike when storage is dispersed, there is no need to walk around the house with laundry to put away in the closets in each room. This reduces the effort of unnecessary movement and creates more time.

[0038] In the walk-through closet 11, for example, the first living room 19 can be a parent's room and the second living room 23 can be a child's room. In this case, the closet 59 for the child's second living room and the closet 57 for the adult's first living room are in close proximity (the same space), so the child can change clothes in peace, helping the child to become independent. Also, adults can change clothes while keeping an eye on the child.

[0039] The fixed shelf 73 of a typical closet is too shallow to store a futon with a depth of 85 cm, but the walk-through closet 11 has a fixed shelf 73 with a depth of 85 cm, which is 30 cm deeper, making it easy to store futons. Clothes can be stored both "hanging" and "folded", allowing large volumes of clothes to be easily stored in a variety of ways. Off-season bedding and bedding for guests can be neatly stored. This reduces the effort of unnecessary movement and gives you more time.

[0040] Furthermore, the inner space 45 is provided with a private room 53 separated by an isolation door 55, and the private room 53 is equipped with a hanger rail 71, a fixed shelf 73, a movable shelf 75, and a folding counter 63, so that it can also be used as a storage area. In the walk-through closet 11, the private room 53 is created in the inner space 45 by closing the isolation door 55 with a lock, so that each person can securely maintain their own space. This protects the privacy of adolescent family members, and they no longer have to worry about other family members coming and going.

[0041] For these reasons, Walk-Through Closet 11 can also be called a "connected cloakroom," providing a new storage space that brings greater freedom of time, space, and lifestyle.

[0042] In addition, this walk-through closet 11 is equipped with lighting fixtures 77 that can be turned on or off by a motion sensor depending on whether someone enters or leaves the room, eliminating the need to search for a switch in the dark while carrying laundry. The lights turn off automatically after a certain amount of time has passed since you left the room, preventing you from forgetting to turn them off and saving energy. As a result, even if your hands are full, the light suddenly comes on as soon as you enter the inner space 45, so you can safely store and retrieve your clothes.

[0043] Furthermore, in this walk-through closet 11, a mirror 79 is installed on the inside of the door on the hallway side, so you can check your outfit and appearance within the storage space without having to secure space for a full-length mirror. By opening the door and pointing the mirror 79 toward the entrance, you can perform a perfect final check just before heading out. As a result, even though it is a storage space, it is possible to add the function of being able to check your appearance before going out without having to secure space for a full-length mirror.

[0044] Therefore, the walk-through closet 11 according to this embodiment is large-capacity, multifunctional, and provides multiple, efficient traffic lines that are easy to move around in. [Explanation of symbols]

[0045] 11. Walk-through closet 17…Corridor 19…First room 21...Living and dining area 23…Second living room 45…Inner space 47…Opening 49…Opening and closing body 53…Private room 55…Isolation door 57…First room closet (storage area) 59…Second room closet (storage area) 61…Shared closet (storage area) 63…Folding counter 71...Hanger pipe 73…Fixed shelf 75…Movable shelf 77…Lighting equipment 79...Mirror

Claims

1. A walk-through closet is located between a first room along a corridor and a second room along a living / dining room, and has an opening that opens the inner space in three directions: the first room, the second room, and the corridor. Each of the openings is provided with an opening / closing body, The inner space is: An isolation door that divides a part of this inner space into a private room; A storage section of the first living room; A storage section in the second living room, The storage section is provided with a hanger rail, a fixed shelf, and a movable shelf, A walk-through closet characterized in that the private room is equipped with the hanger pipe and fixed shelf, as well as a folding counter, and is also used as the storage area.

2. A walk-through closet as described in claim 1, characterized in that a lighting fixture that can be turned on and off depending on entry and exit by a human sensor is installed on the ceiling of the inner space.

3. 3. The walk-through closet according to claim 1, wherein a mirror is provided at least on the inner space side of the opening and closing body on the corridor side.

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