Structures

Abstract

To provide a structural body which can be installed easily.SOLUTION: A structure includes a structural body 1 and door columns 61, wherein the structural body 1 has a structural body cover 3 including a rear face part 32 covering a part of a rear face of the structural body 1 and a side part 31 covering a side face of the structural body 1, and the door columns 61 can be freely attached on a side or a rear face of the structural body cover 3.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a structure having a structural body such as a gatepost having a door post. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art There have been conventional structures having structural elements such as gate roofs and functional gateposts, and there has been a demand for structures that can be easily installed. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] An object of the present invention is to provide a structure that can be easily installed.

[0004] The present invention includes a structure and a door post, the structure having a rear portion that covers a part of the rear surface of the structure and a structure cover having a side portion that covers a side surface of the structure, and the door post is Face and Back The door can be attached to either the side or back of the structure cover. The aforementioned problem was solved by making it a structure. Effect of the Invention

[0005] Depending on the surrounding conditions of the door pillar and the structure, the door pillar can be attached to the side or back of the structure, making it easier to install the structure. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0006] [Figure 1] 1A is a front view of the gate post (structure), (B) is a rear view of the gate post (structure), and (C) is a side view of the gate post (structure). [Diagram 2] FIG. 2(A) is a front view of a gatepost (structural body), and FIG. 2(B) is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 2(A). [Diagram 3]1A and 1B are explanatory views of a manner in which a door support is attached to a rear surface of a structure cover, and FIG. 1B is an explanatory view of a manner in which a door support is attached to a side surface of a structure cover. [Figure 4] This is an explanatory diagram of a door post attached to the back of a structural body cover. (A-1) to (C-1) are plan views, and (A-2) to (C-2) are front views. The smaller the number at the end of the drawing, the higher the gate post (structural body). [Diagram 5] This is an explanatory diagram of a door post attached to the side of a structural body cover. (A-1) to (C-1) are plan views, and (A-2) to (C-2) are front views. The smaller the number at the end of the drawing, the higher the gate post (structural body). [Figure 6] A cross-sectional view of the delivery box section. [Figure 7] A vertical cross-sectional view of the delivery box section. [Figure 8] 1 is an explanatory diagram of the opening and closing of the front door, rear door, and front cover of the delivery box. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0007] (Example) The following explanation will be given using drawings, but the drawings are created for explanatory purposes, and in order to make the explanation easier to understand, some components not necessary for the explanation may not be shown intentionally. Also, some components may be shown intentionally large or small for the explanation, and the drawings are not drawn to an accurate scale. In the following description, the same reference numerals in different drawings indicate parts having the same functions, and duplicated descriptions in each drawing will be omitted as appropriate.

[0008] The structure in the present invention may be any structure that is provided at a location where a door such as a gate is to be attached. For example, it may be a fence or a wall. In the embodiment, the structure is a gatepost.

[0009] [Front structure of gatepost (structural body)] Figure 1 is an external view of a gate post (structural body) 1. Figure 1(A) is a front view of the gate post (structural body) 1. As shown in Figure 1(A) when viewed from the front, the gate post (structural body) 1 is supported by gate post supports 15 consisting of a pair of extruded members on the left and right. The gate post supports 15 are driven into the foundation 2 and support the gate post (structural body 1). Between a pair of gatepost supports 15, functional sections 1A are stacked from below, and comprise a delivery box section 11, a mailbox section 12, an intercom section 13, and a spare section 14.

[0010] A front cover 4 is attached directly or indirectly to the gatepost support 15 on the front of each functional unit 1A. The front cover 4 has different features depending on the function of the functional unit 1A. The front cover 4 of the intercom unit 13 has an intercom 133 fitted in it, and a nameplate 134 and the like attached. The front cover 4 of the mailbox section 12 is provided with a mail slot 123 .

[0011] The spare part 14 is a functional part 1A that can be used for any purpose, and can be used to attach a gatepost light, or to store cleaning tools such as buckets. The front cover 4 is adapted to the purpose. For example, if it is used for storage purposes, the front cover 4 is attached so that it can be opened and closed. Also, if a gatepost light is to be attached, a lighting device is attached to the top of the front cover 4 or the spare part 14. The front cover 4 is fixed so that it cannot be opened or closed.

[0012] The front cover 4 of the delivery box section 11 can be opened and closed freely. When the front cover 4 is opened, the door of the delivery box (equipment unit) 112 can be seen. The delivery box (equipment unit) 112 may be a commercially available one. The delivery box (equipment unit) 112 is equipped with an opening and closing door for dropping off the parcel, a receipt issuing mechanism for printing out and issuing a receipt certificate that proves receipt, and a security lock release mechanism for allowing the resident to take out the parcel. The delivery box section 11 of the gatepost (structural body) 1 can be equipped with any model of delivery box (equipment unit) 112 from any manufacturer as long as the size is appropriate. Of course, the customer can also select a delivery box (equipment unit) 112 specifically for the gatepost (structural body) 1.

[0013] Front cover 4 of delivery box section 11 hides commercially available delivery boxes (equipment units) 112, which come in a variety of designs, and serves to improve the appearance of gatepost (structural body) 1. It also serves to protect the front of delivery box (equipment unit) 112 from wind. Because front cover 4 of delivery box section 11 hides delivery box (equipment unit) 112, it is preferable that a mark or letter be clearly displayed to indicate to the delivery company that delivery box (equipment unit) 112 is present.

[0014] [Back and side view of gatepost (structure)] FIG. 1(B) is a rear view of the gate post (structural body) 1, and FIG. 1(C) is a side view of the gate post (structural body) 1. As shown in FIG. 1(C), the gate post (structural body) 1 of the embodiment has a short depth dimension. Part of the side and back of the gate post (structural body) 1 are covered with a structural body cover 3. There are two structural body covers 3, which cover the left side and right side of the gate post (structural body) 1 when viewed from the front. If each structural body cover 3 is called the left structural body cover 3 and the right structural body cover 3, the left structural body cover 3 is composed of a side part 31 that covers the left side and a back part 32 that covers part of the back (the left end part of the back when viewed from the front). The right structural body cover 3 has basically the same structure as the left structural body cover 3, except that it has a symmetrical shape. The left and right structural body covers 3 are fixed to the gatepost supports 15.

[0015] 1(C), the delivery box (facility unit) 112 protrudes significantly from the back surface of the gatepost (structural body) 1. The gatepost (structural body) 1 of the embodiment allows for easy installation of the delivery box (facility unit) 112 even if it is deep.

[0016] The mailbox 12 of the embodiment is not a commercially available product, but is designed to fit exactly within the width of the gatepost (structural body) 1. When viewed from the back, a combination lock 121 is provided above the mailbox 12. By unlocking the combination lock 121, the resident can open the door and take out mail and newspapers in the mailbox 12 from the back of the gatepost (structural body) 1. In addition, when using a commercially available mailbox, since the mailbox is hidden by the front cover 4, it is preferable that when the front cover 4 is opened, a mark or letter indicating the presence of the mailbox is clearly displayed to the delivery person.

[0017] The rear of the spare unit 14 and the interphone unit 13 is closed by a rear cover 5, and wiring for the interphone 133 is stored inside the unit. The rear cover 5 protects the internal electrical equipment from wind and rain. When using the spare part 14 as a storage part, the rear cover 5 may be removed and a large-capacity storage part (not shown) such as a delivery box (equipment unit) 112 may be attached as the spare part 14. In that case, the storage part will protrude significantly from the rear of the gatepost (structural body) 1. In the storage part, appropriate items such as a hose or gardening tools can be stored.

[0018] The order of the functional units 1A can be changed as appropriate. The interphone unit 13 is preferably located at a position where it is easy for visitors to talk. Also, the spare unit 14 can be located at the bottom.

[0019] [Structural cover] Fig. 2 is an explanatory diagram of the structure cover 3. Fig. 2(A) is a front view of the gate post (structure) 1, and Fig. 2(B) is a cross-sectional view between AA in Fig. 2(A), showing a cross-section of the spare part 14. The structure cover 3 is composed of a back part 32 that covers part of the back of the gate post (structure) 1, and a side part 31 that covers the side of the gate post (structure) 1. There is a pair of structure covers 3 on the left and right of the gate post (structure 1), and each is fixed to a gate post support 15. The gate post support 15 is reinforced with a reinforcing member 151 and supports the gate post (structure) 1. The rear cover 5 covers the area of ​​the rear of the gatepost (structure) 1 that is not covered by the structure cover 3. The front cover 4 has a front cover frame 41 provided inside to prevent it from bending. The spare part 14 shown in Fig. 2 is designed so that the front cover 4 cannot be opened or closed. Therefore, the front cover 4 is fastened to the gatepost support 15.

[0020] [Door post installation example 1] Fig. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a mounting mode of the door support post 61. Fig. 3(A) is an explanatory diagram of a mode of mounting the door support post 61 to the back surface of the structure cover 3. The door support post 61 in the embodiment is mounted to the back surface of the structure cover 3, i.e., the back surface portion 32. The back surface portion 32 in the embodiment is narrower than the door support post 61, and when viewed from the front cover 4 side, the door support post 61 protrudes from the gate post (structure) 1. As a modified example, the door support post 61 can be hidden behind the gate post (structure) 1 by making the back surface portion 32 wide enough to accommodate the entire door support post 61.

[0021] [Door post installation example 2] 3(B) is an explanatory diagram of a mode in which the door support 61 is attached to the side surface of the structure cover 3. The door support 61 in the embodiment is attached to the side surface of the structure cover 3, i.e., the side surface portion 31. Since the door support 61 is attached to the side surface portion 31 of the structure cover 3, the door support 61 and the side surface portion 31 are in close contact with each other and no gap is left. If there is even a small gap, light will spill out from the gap and the sense of unity will be lost, but since there is no gap, a sense of unity is created between the gate post (structure) 1 and the door support 61. As described above, the door post 61 of the embodiment can be freely attached to the side or back of the structure cover 3. In both the back and side attachment modes, the door post 61 is attached to the structure cover 3 fixed to the gate post support 15, which contributes to improving the strength of the door section 6.

[0022] [Select door post position] In both Fig. 4 and Fig. 5, (A-1) to (C-1) are plan views, and (A-2) to (C-2) are front views. The smaller the number at the end of the drawing, the higher the gatepost (structural body) 1. Fig. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a door support post 61 attached to the back surface of the structural body cover 3. Fig. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a door support post 61 attached to the side surface of the structural body cover 3. The door post 61 has hinges 62 attached to two points, top and bottom. The hinges 62 pivotally support the door 63, allowing the door 63 to be opened and closed freely. It is also possible to select the height of the gate post (structural body) 1 according to the vertical dimensions of the door 63 selected by the customer. The customer can choose either the above-mentioned door post installation example 1 or door post installation example 2. The customer can also choose the installation position of the door post relative to the structural body cover 3 depending on the situation around the door post and the gate post (structural body) 1. The customer can also choose either installation method in consideration of the overall balance of the house, etc. Regardless of the height of the gate post (structural body) 1, the planar view of the gate post (structural body) 1 does not change, as shown in Figures 4(A-1) to (C-1), and the planar view of the gate post (structural body) 1 does not change, as shown in Figures 5(A-1) to (C-1).

[0023] [Height and location of each functional part] As shown in FIGS. 4(A-2) to (C-2) and 5(A-2) to (C-2), the height of each functional portion 1A can be changed as appropriate. For example, the vertical dimension of the interphone unit 13 in Fig. 4(A-2) is smaller than those in Fig. 4(B-2) and Fig. 4(C-2). The vertical dimension of the spare unit 14 is larger in Fig. 4(A-2), followed by Fig. 4(B-2), and Fig. 4(C-2) shows a mode in which the spare unit 14 does not exist. Also, the interphone unit 13 in Fig. 5(B-2) has the largest vertical dimension in Fig. 5. In Fig. 5(B-2) and Fig. 5(C-2), there is no spare unit 14. Fig. 5(A-2) has an interphone unit 13 that is smaller than Fig. 5(B-2) and Fig. 5(C-2), but has a spare unit 14, making it the tallest gatepost (structural body) 1 in Fig. 5.

[0024] In the embodiment, gatepost supports 15 of various lengths and front covers 4, back covers 5, and structure covers 3 of various heights are prepared. In the embodiment, the customer can freely select the delivery box (equipment unit) 112, including products from other companies. To achieve this, the embodiment can create a functional section 1A with vertical dimensions according to the customer's request. For example, the delivery box section 11 can be made by dividing the top and bottom according to the height of a commercially available delivery box (equipment unit) 112 desired by the customer. Then, by selecting a front cover 4 that matches the vertical dimensions of the delivery box section 11, the customer's request can be met. 1(C), delivery box (facility unit) 112 protrudes significantly behind gatepost (structural body) 1. This allows delivery box (facility unit) 112 of any depth desired by the customer to be attached to gatepost (structural body) 1. Delivery box (facility unit) 112 can be stored in delivery box section 11 regardless of the depth dimension of delivery box (facility unit) 112.

[0025] In addition, the vertical dimensions of the spare part 14 and whether or not it is included can be changed to the appropriate specifications according to the customer's order. For example, if a customer requests a storage section for a broom or the like, the height can be determined according to the length of the broom.

[0026] As described above, the gatepost (structure) 1 of the embodiment has a large degree of freedom in changing the vertical dimensions of each functional part 1A and the height of the gatepost (structure) 1. Furthermore, the gatepost (structure) 1 of the embodiment can store a functional box such as a commercially available delivery box (equipment unit) 112 separately in the functional part 1A, eliminating the need to worry about the depth dimension.

[0027] [Installation of delivery box (equipment unit)] The embodiment of the present invention is configured so that a commercially available delivery box (equipment unit) 112 or storage box of the customer's choice can be attached. In this way, a box-shaped unit that is attached separately from the gatepost (structural body) 1 is called an equipment unit. In the embodiment, the delivery box (equipment unit) 112 will be described as an example of an equipment unit. Needless to say, the delivery box (equipment unit) 112 is merely one example of an equipment unit.

[0028] The delivery box (facility unit) 112 is heavy and must be firmly attached. The side of the gatepost (structural body) 1 in the embodiment has a short depth dimension as shown in Fig. 1(C). The delivery box (facility unit) 112, which has a deep dimension, is installed so as to protrude largely from the gatepost (structural body) 1 as shown in Fig. 1(C).

[0029] Fig. 6 is a horizontal cross-sectional view of delivery box unit 11. Fig. 7 is a vertical cross-sectional view of delivery box unit 11. Delivery boxes 112 that can be put into delivery box unit 11 come in a variety of volumes, and first a type with a long depth dimension will be described.

[0030] [Installation of parcel boxes with long depth dimensions] The delivery box unit 11 is provided at its lower part with horizontal rails 114 that are fixed between a pair of left and right gatepost supports 15. The bottom surface 112E of the delivery box (equipment unit) 112 is placed on the horizontal rails 114, and the front bottom surface 112E of the delivery box (equipment unit) 112 rests on the horizontal rails 114. There may also be a pair of left and right support metal fittings 113. The front end of the support metal fittings 113 is fixed onto the horizontal rails 114, and the rear end protrudes significantly from the horizontal rails 114 to the rear side. In the embodiment, the support metal fittings 113 are fixed to the horizontal rails 114, but they may also be fixed to the gatepost supports 15.

[0031] As shown in Fig. 7, bottom surface 112E of delivery box (equipment unit) 112 is concave. Support metal fittings 113 are bent to conform to the shape of bottom surface 112E of delivery box 112 in order to support delivery box (equipment unit) 112. Bottom surface 112E of the portion of delivery box (equipment unit) 112 that protrudes from cross rail 114 abuts against bent support metal fittings 113 and is supported. If necessary, the abutting portion of support metal fittings 113 and bottom surface 112E may be fixed with a fastener. It goes without saying that if bottom surface 112E of delivery box (equipment unit) 112 is flat and not concave, support metal fittings 113 do not need to be bent.

[0032] Delivery boxes (facility units) 112 come in a variety of width dimensions. The width between the pair of left and right gate post supports 15 of the gate post (structural body) 1 of the embodiment is relatively wide so that a variety of delivery boxes (facility units) 112 can be stored in the delivery box section 11. Therefore, depending on the delivery box (facility unit) 112 selected by the customer, the width dimension may be shorter than the width dimension of the opening of the delivery box section 11. The delivery box (facility unit) 112 is pushed into the delivery box section 11, and the bottom surface 112E is placed on the horizontal rail 114.

[0033] Thereafter, the delivery box (facility unit) 112 is moved toward either the left or right gatepost support 15 until it abuts against one of the left and right gatepost supports 15, and is fixed to the delivery box (facility unit) 112. The fixing part is fixed to the gatepost support 15 from the inside by fixing part 115 using a screw or the like. 6, the other side of delivery box (equipment unit) 112 is spaced apart from gatepost support 15 and is not fixed to gatepost support 15, forming a gap X. Even if delivery box (equipment unit) 112 has a width dimension significantly smaller than the dimension between the pair of left and right gatepost supports 15, it can be attached to delivery box section 11 without any problems by using the attachment method described above.

[0034] [Installation of parcel boxes with short depth dimensions] In the case of delivery box (facility unit) 112 with a short depth dimension, delivery box (facility unit) 112 can be supported by simply placing it on cross beam 114 without using support metal fittings 113. Cross beam 114 and bottom surface 112E may be fastened at the portion where they come into contact. Then, the delivery box (facility unit) 112 is moved toward either the left or right gatepost support 15 until it abuts against the gatepost support 15, and is fixed to the gatepost support 15. The interior of delivery box (facility unit) 112 is fixed toward gatepost support 15 by fixing portion 115. The other side of delivery box (facility unit) 112 is spaced from gatepost support 15 and is not fixed.

[0035] [Opening and closing the front and back doors of the delivery box and the front cover] 8 is an explanatory diagram of the opening and closing of front door 112A, rear door 112C, and front cover 4 of delivery box (facility unit) 112. Front cover 4 of intercom unit 13 is fixed and cannot be opened or closed. On the other hand, front cover 4 attached to delivery box unit 11 of gatepost (structural body) 1 has front cover hinge 42 attached thereto so that it can be opened and closed in order to place parcels in delivery box (facility unit) 112.

[0036] When the front cover 4 is opened, a front door 112A of the delivery box (facility unit) 112 appears. The front door 112A is supported by a front door hinge 112B so as to be freely opened and closed, and the delivery company opens the front door 112A of the delivery box (facility unit) 112 and stores the package inside. When the delivery company then closes the front door 112A, the front door 112A is locked and will not open unless the resident unlocks it.

[0037] The delivery box (facility unit) 112 of the embodiment has a back door 112C, which can be opened and closed on a back door hinge 112D. The resident can open the back door 112C by unlocking the back door lock 112F, and can take out the stored parcels.

[0038] [When installing a storage box (equipment unit) in the spare section] In the embodiment, the delivery box (facility unit) 112 is taken as an example, but a storage box (facility unit) not shown can be attached to the spare unit 14. The spare part 14 of the embodiment can be used as a storage part by opening and closing the front cover 4 freely, but as shown in Fig. 1(C), the depth dimension is short and the storage volume is small, making it difficult to use as a storage part. Therefore, in the same way as the delivery box (equipment unit) 112 is installed in the delivery box part 11, a separate storage box (which may be a commercially available one) with a long depth dimension is arranged in the spare part 14, so that the storage volume can be increased. It can also be installed using the cross rail 114, as explained in [Installation of a delivery box with a long depth dimension].

[0039] Furthermore, the above-described embodiments and modified aspects can be combined by utilizing each other's technologies, so long as there are no particular contradictions or problems in the purpose, configuration, or the like. [Explanation of symbols]

[0040] 1 Gate post (structure) 1A Functional section 11 Delivery Box Section 112 Delivery Box 112A Front door 112B Front door hinge 112C Back door 112D Rear door hinge 112E Bottom 112F Back door lock 113 Support hardware 114 Crosspiece 115 Fixed part 12 Mailbox section 121 Combination Lock 123 Inlet 13 Intercom Section 133 Intercom 14 Spare Part 15 Gatepost Support 151 Reinforcement 2 Foundation part 3 Structure cover 31 Side part 32 Rear part 4 Front cover 41 Front cover frame 42 Front cover hinge 5 Rear cover 6 Door section 61 Door Post 62 Hinge 63 Door X Gap

Claims

[Claim 1] A structure and a door post are provided, The structure has a structure cover including a rear portion that covers a part of a rear portion of the structure and a side portion that covers a side surface of the structure, The door post can be attached to either the side or back of the structure cover, and the structure has the door post attached to either the side or back of the structure cover.

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