Pseudo-window device

Abstract

To provide a pseudo window device that is thinner than conventional ones and can let in light as a pseudo window.SOLUTION: A planar light emitting panel having a light emitting surface and a back surface, a base member, a rail member, and a frame member. The base member covers the planar light emitting panel from the back side. The rail member covers the planar light emitting panel from a light emitting surface side. The rail member has a rail main body that surrounds the light emitting surface of the planar light emitting panel when the light emitting surface is viewed from above. The frame member is attached to the base member or the rail member and surrounds the outside of the rail main body when the light emitting surface is viewed from above.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a pseudo-window device that functions as a pseudo-window even in a room without a window.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, in general houses and office buildings, windows are provided on the walls to introduce sunlight into the indoor space.

[0003] When providing a window, an opening is formed in the wall, so the arrangement, size, etc. must be designed taking into account airtightness and heat insulation. In large office buildings with a large number of rooms, the surfaces where windows can be provided are limited, and there are rooms where windows cannot be installed. In general houses, the directions where windows can be installed may be limited to the west and north due to the site conditions. When providing a west-facing window, the afternoon sun enters the room from the afternoon to evening, and sunlight enters during the time when the temperature is highest during the day. There may be cases where the afternoon sun is not desired to enter the room. When providing a north-facing window, there is a problem of poor sunlight and low lighting efficiency. Therefore, in general houses, west-facing and north-facing windows tend to be avoided.

[0004] Therefore, the artificial window of Patent Document 1 includes a window-shaped frame, a transparent body disposed in the window portion of the window-shaped frame, an image panel disposed behind the transparent body and depicting natural landscapes or patterns such as mountains, rivers, forests, woods, and seashores, and a light source disposed behind the image panel. According to the artificial window of Patent Document 1, in a space without a real window connected to the outside, it is said that the sense of closure and oppression can be reduced, and a sense of openness and refreshment can be felt.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0005]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

[0006] However, the artificial window described in Patent Document 1 uses fluorescent or incandescent lamps as light sources, which generate high temperatures, thus requiring a space between the fluorescent or incandescent lamps and the image panel. Therefore, the artificial window described in Patent Document 1 has the problem of being thick, and when installed on a wall, it protrudes significantly from the wall.

[0007] Therefore, the present invention aims to provide a pseudo-window device that is thinner than conventional devices and can provide natural light as a pseudo-window. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] One aspect of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is a pseudo-window device comprising a planar light-emitting panel having a light-emitting surface and a back surface, a base member, a frame member, and a frame member, wherein the base member covers the planar light-emitting panel from the back surface side, the frame member covers the planar light-emitting panel from the light-emitting surface side, the frame member has a frame body portion that surrounds the light-emitting surface of the planar light-emitting panel when the light-emitting surface is viewed from above, and the frame member is attached to the base member or the frame member and surrounds the outside of the frame body portion when the light-emitting surface is viewed from above.

[0009] According to this model, since a surface-emitting panel that emits light in a planar manner is used as the light source, heat generation can be suppressed and the thickness can be reduced compared to when fluorescent lamps or incandescent lamps are used as the light source. According to this design, the surface-emitting panel is sandwiched between the base member and the frame member, thus preventing misalignment of the surface-emitting panel. In this configuration, the frame body surrounds the light-emitting surface of the planar light-emitting panel, and the frame member further surrounds the outside of the frame body, resulting in a window-like appearance. When lit, it gives the user the impression that sunlight is streaming in through a window.

[0010] A preferred configuration is one in which the base member is attached to a mounting surface provided with a fixing claw portion, the base member having a back-side cover portion that covers the entire back surface of the planar light-emitting panel and a mounting portion that can engage with the fixing claw portion, the mounting portion having a mounting through hole or mounting notch, the fixing claw portion being inserted through the mounting through hole or mounting notch and engaging with the fixing claw portion, and the back-side cover portion having a recess to avoid the fixing claw portion when the fixing claw portion is inserted through the mounting through hole or mounting notch and attached to the mounting surface.

[0011] In this context, "mounted surface" refers to the surface to which the part is attached, such as the ceiling, walls, floor, or other walls and fixtures that make up the interior space of a fixed structure.

[0012] According to this design, a recess is formed to avoid the fixing claw portion, making it less likely for the back side cover portion to come into contact with the fixing claw portion, and making it easier to engage the fixing claw portion with the mounting through hole or mounting notch portion.

[0013] A more preferable configuration is that the recess is a groove extending in a predetermined direction, and the mounting portion is plate-shaped and extends in a direction perpendicular to the predetermined direction.

[0014] According to this design, the mounting portion extends in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the recess, making it less prone to distortion.

[0015] A preferred configuration is having at least two planar light-emitting panels, the two planar light-emitting panels being arranged planarly, and the frame member having a boundary cover portion that covers the boundary portion of the two planar light-emitting panels when the light-emitting surface is viewed from above, and extending along the direction of extension of the boundary portion.

[0016] In this configuration, the boundary between the two planar light-emitting panels is hidden by the boundary cover, making it difficult to see the boundary between the two planar light-emitting panels.

[0017] A more preferred aspect is that it has a light-transmitting plate, and the light-transmitting plate is disposed between the two planar light-emitting panels and the frame member and covers across the light-emitting surfaces of the two planar light-emitting panels.

[0018] According to this aspect, since the light-transmitting plate is provided across the light-emitting surfaces of the two planar light-emitting panels, each planar light-emitting panel is less likely to be damaged by trauma.

[0019] A further preferred aspect is that the planar light-emitting panel has a panel body having a light-emitting region and a light-scattering sheet, and the light-scattering sheet is disposed between the light-emitting region of the panel body and the light-transmitting plate.

[0020] According to this aspect, since the light emitted from the panel body is scattered by the light-scattering sheet and then passes through the light-transmitting plate, an impression closer to a window can be given to the user.

[0021] A more preferred aspect is that it has a buffer member having elasticity, and the buffer member is disposed between the end faces of the two planar light-emitting panels.

[0022] According to this aspect, since the buffer member is disposed between the end faces of the planar light-emitting panel, the planar light-emitting panel is less likely to be displaced.

[0023] A preferred aspect is that the base member is attached to the mounting surface, the frame member is provided across the mounting surface from the base member or the frame member, and is supported in a cantilevered manner by the base member or the frame member.

[0024] According to this aspect, since the frame member is cut off from the mounting surface, it can be easily removed from the mounting surface.

Advantages of the Invention

[0025] According to the pseudo-window device of the present invention, it can be used for daylighting as a pseudo window.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0026] [Figure 1] This is a conceptual perspective view showing the installation status of the pseudo-window device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view showing the pseudo-window device removed from the mounting surface in Figure 1. [Figure 3] This is a cross-sectional view AA in Figure 1. [Figure 4] Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the pseudo-window device. [Figure 5] Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of the main body. [Figure 6] Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view of the base member. [Figure 7] Figure 6 is an exploded perspective view of the base body. [Figure 8] Figure 5 is an explanatory diagram of the planar light-emitting panel, where (a) is a perspective view of the planar light-emitting panel, (b) is a cross-sectional view AA of (a), and (c) is a cross-sectional view B-B of (a). [Figure 9] Figure 5 is a perspective view of the planar light-emitting panel, showing the light-scattering sheet in the rolled-up state. [Figure 10] Figure 1 is an explanatory diagram for attaching the pseudo-window device to the mounting surface, where (a) is a cross-sectional view before the main body is attached to the mounting surface, and (b) is a cross-sectional view with the main body attached to the mounting surface. [Figure 11] Figure 1 is an explanatory diagram for attaching the pseudo-window device to the mounting surface, and is a perspective view of the frame member being attached to the main body. [Figure 12] Figure 1 is an explanatory diagram for attaching the pseudo-window device to the mounting surface, and is a cross-sectional view showing the main body with the frame member attached. [Figure 13] This is a cross-sectional view of the main part of a pseudo-window device according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0027] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below.

[0028] The pseudo-window device 1 of the first embodiment of the present invention is attached to the mounting surface 201 of the interior space 201 by hooking onto a fixing claw portion 205 fixed to the mounting surface 200, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, and irradiates light similar to sunlight, like that of a window, into the interior space 201. As shown in Figure 4, the pseudo-window device 1 comprises a main body 2 and a frame member 3. The main body 2 is a rectangular plate-like member, and as shown in Figure 5, it comprises a base member 10, one or more planar light-emitting panels 11 (11a to 11h), a light-transmitting plate 12, a frame member 13, a cushioning member 15, and a first fastening member 16.

[0029] (Base member 10) As shown in Figure 6, the base member 10 comprises a base body 20, control boards 21a and 21b, connection wiring 22, and heat dissipation members 23a to 23c. As shown in Figure 7, the base body 20 comprises a first base portion 25, second base portions 26a and 26b (mounting portions), and a second fastening member 27.

[0030] The first base portion 25 is formed by processing a single sheet of material and includes a back-side covering portion 30 and end-side covering portions 31 and 32. The rear side covering portion 30 is the part that covers the rear side of the surface light-emitting panel 11. The rear side cover portion 30 includes support portions 33a to 33c, a plurality of storage recesses 35a and 35b, and outer recesses 36a and 36b, as shown in Figures 3 and 7.

[0031] As shown in Figure 7, the support portions 33a to 33c are parts that support the back surface of the planar light-emitting panel 11, and are raised portions that are elevated on the planar light-emitting panel 11 side relative to the other parts. The storage recesses 35a and 35b are recesses that are recessed toward the mounting surface 200 side relative to the support portions 33a to 33c, and are grooves that extend in the lateral direction X (a predetermined direction). The storage recesses 35a and 35b are capable of housing the control boards 21a and 21b. The storage recesses 35a and 35b are equipped with wiring insertion holes 42a and 42b at their bottoms. The wiring insertion holes 42a and 42b are through-holes that penetrate the bottom of the storage recesses 35a and 35b in the thickness direction, allowing external wiring 202 (see Figure 2) to be inserted.

[0032] The outer recesses 36a and 36b are recesses that are recessed toward the mounting surface 200 side relative to the support portions 33a to 33c, and are grooves that extend in the lateral direction X (a predetermined direction). The outer recesses 36a and 36b are provided with bottom fastening holes 37a and 37a at the bottom near one end in the lateral direction X, and with bottom fastening holes 37b and 37b at the bottom near the other end in the lateral direction X. The bottom fastening holes 37a, 37a, 37b, 37b are holes that can be fastened to the shaft portion of the second fastening member 27, and are through holes that penetrate the bottom of the outer recesses 36a, 36b in the thickness direction.

[0033] Furthermore, when viewed from the back, the back-side covering portion 30 is provided with back-side recesses 38a to 38c in the areas corresponding to the support portions 33a to 33c, as shown in Figures 3 and 7. The recesses 38a to 38c on the back side correspond to the support portions 33a to 33c and are recesses that are recessed from the mounting surface 200 side toward the planar light-emitting panel 11 side, and are recesses for forming a raised portion on the planar light-emitting panel 11 side. The rear recesses 38a and 38c, located on the outer side in the vertical direction Y, are recesses that avoid the fixing claw portion 205 and are grooves that extend in the horizontal direction X. The storage recesses 35a and 35b, the outer recesses 36a and 36b, and the back recesses 38a and 38c are located at different positions in the thickness direction and are staggered in the vertical direction Y.

[0034] As shown in Figure 7, the end face coverings 31 and 32 are vertical walls that rise from the end of the back face covering 30 in the vertical direction Y toward the front side (the side of the planar light-emitting panel 11). The end face coverings 31 and 32 are provided with end face fastening holes 40a and 40b. The end face fastening holes 40a and 40b are holes that can be fastened to the first fastening member 16, and are through holes that penetrate the end face cover portions 31 and 32 in the thickness direction.

[0035] The second base portions 26a and 26b are mounting portions that engage with fixing claw portions 205 provided on the mounting surface 200, as shown in Figures 3 and 7, to attach the pseudo-window device 1 to the mounting surface 200. The second base portions 26a and 26b are plate-shaped and are provided with through holes 48a and 48b and mounting through holes 49a and 49b. As shown in Figure 3, the through holes 48a and 48b are through holes through which the shaft portion of the second fastening member 27 can be inserted. The mounting through holes 49a and 49b are locking holes into which the fixing claw portion 205, which is fixed to the mounting surface 200, is inserted and locked to the mounting surface 200 by the fixing claw portion 205.

[0036] The second fastening member 27 is a member that attaches the second base portions 26a and 26b to the first base portion 25, and specifically is a fastening element having a head portion and a shaft portion.

[0037] The control boards 21a and 21b are power supply boards that supply power to and control each of the planar light-emitting panels 11a to 11h. As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the control boards 21a and 21b are equipped with power supply sections 45a to 45h corresponding to each of the planar light-emitting panels 11a to 11h, and connection connector sections 46a and 46b that can be connected to the connection wiring 22. As shown in Figure 6, the control board 21a is further equipped with a wiring connector section 47 to which external wiring 202 can be connected. In control board 21a, power supply units 45a to 45d are electrically connected in series via internal wiring, and in control board 21b, power supply units 45e to 45h are electrically connected in series via internal wiring. The control boards 21a and 21b are electrically connected in series via connection wiring 22, allowing each planar light-emitting panel 11 to be electrically connected in series.

[0038] The connection wiring 22 is the wiring that connects the connector parts 46a and 46b of the control boards 21a and 21b to each other.

[0039] As shown in Figure 3, the heat dissipation members 23a and 23c are placed on the support parts 33a to 33c and are in contact with the back surfaces of the planar light-emitting panels 11a to 11h. They are plate-shaped members that evenly distribute and dissipate the heat generated by the planar light-emitting panels 11a to 11h. The heat dissipation member 23b is placed on the control boards 21a and 21b and is in contact with the back surface of the planar light-emitting panels 11a to 11h. It is a plate-shaped member that evenly distributes and dissipates the heat generated by the planar light-emitting panels 11a to 11h.

[0040] (Surface-type light-emitting panel 11) The planar light-emitting panel 11 is a plate-shaped panel capable of emitting diffused light that spreads in a planar manner, as shown in Figures 8 and 9, and is specifically an organic EL panel. The surface-emitting panel 11 has a light-emitting surface and a back surface as its two main surfaces, and emits light from the light-emitting surface. As shown in Figure 9, the planar light-emitting panel 11 comprises a panel body 50 and a light-scattering sheet 51. The panel body 50 has an anode layer, a light-emitting functional layer including an organic light-emitting layer, and a cathode layer superimposed to form a light-emitting region 52 that emits light. The light scattering sheet 51 is a sheet that scatters light emitted from the light emission region 52 of the panel body 50.

[0041] (Transparent plate 12) The light-transmitting plate 12 is a transparent plate that allows light to pass through, and as shown in Figure 5, it is a protective member that protects the light-emitting surface of the planar light-emitting panel 11. The light-transmitting plate 12 has greater rigidity than the planar light-emitting panel 11 and also serves as a reinforcing plate that reinforces the rigidity of the planar light-emitting panel 11.

[0042] (Stile member 13) As shown in Figure 5, the frame member 13 comprises a frame body 60 composed of vertical frames 61a, 61b and horizontal frames 62a, 62b, as well as vertical slats 63a to 63c (boundary coverings) and horizontal slats 64 (boundary coverings). The frame member 13 is divided vertically and horizontally in a grid pattern by the frame body 60 and the crossbars 63a to 63c and 64, forming multiple openings 65.

[0043] The frame body portion 60 is a rectangular ring-shaped part that surrounds the light-emitting surfaces of all the planar light-emitting panels 11. The vertical frames 61a and 61b are parts that extend in the vertical direction Y, and include a front covering portion 70 and a side covering portion 71. The front covering portion 70 covers the main surface of the light-transmitting plate 12 on the front side (opposite to the mounting surface 200) and extends along the edge of the light-transmitting plate 12. The side covering portion 71 covers the main surface on the front side (opposite to the mounting surface 200) of the light-transmitting plate 12 and extends along the edge of the light-transmitting plate 12.

[0044] As shown in Figure 5, the horizontal frames 62a and 62b are parts that extend in the lateral direction X, and each has a front cover portion 72 and a side cover portion 73. The front covering portion 72 covers the main surface of the light-transmitting plate 12 on the front side (opposite to the mounting surface 200) and extends along the edge of the light-transmitting plate 12. The side covering portion 73 covers the end face of the light-transmitting plate 12 and extends along the edge of the light-transmitting plate 12, and is provided with an insertion hole 75. The insertion hole 75 is a through hole that penetrates the side cover portion 73 in the thickness direction, allowing the shaft portion of the first fastening member 16 to be inserted through it.

[0045] As shown in Figure 5, the vertical slats 63a to 63c are plate-like members that extend in the vertical direction Y and connect the intermediate parts of the front covering portions 72, 72 of the horizontal frames 62a, 62b. The vertical bars 63a to 63c are provided at the boundary between adjacent planar light-emitting panels 11, 11 in the lateral direction X when viewed from the front, and are boundary coverings that cover the boundary between adjacent planar light-emitting panels 11, 11 in the lateral direction X.

[0046] The horizontal bar 64 extends in the horizontal direction X and is a plate-like member that connects the intermediate parts of the front covering portions 70, 70 of the vertical frames 61a, 61b. The horizontal bar 64 is provided at the boundary portion of adjacent planar light-emitting panels 11, 11 in the vertical direction Y when viewed from the front, and is a boundary covering portion that covers the boundary portion of adjacent planar light-emitting panels 11, 11 in the vertical direction Y.

[0047] (cushioning member 15) As shown in Figure 8, the cushioning member 15 comprises a first cushioning portion 80, a second cushioning portion 81, and a third cushioning portion 82. The first buffer section 80 connects adjacent planar light-emitting panels 11, 11 in the lateral direction X and protects the respective end faces of the planar light-emitting panels 11, 11. As shown in Figure 8(b), the first buffer portion 80 has an "h" shaped cross-section and includes a front protective portion 85, a back protective portion 86, and an end protective portion 87. The front protective portion 85 and the back protective portion 86 are positioned opposite each other with a gap in the thickness direction, and the end of the front protective portion 85 and the middle portion of the back protective portion 86 are connected by the end face protective portion 87.

[0048] The second buffer section 81 connects adjacent planar light-emitting panels 11, 11 in the vertical direction Y and protects the end faces of the planar light-emitting panels 11. As shown in Figure 8(c), the second buffer portion 81 has an inverted "T" shape in cross-section and includes a back side protective portion 90 and an end face side protective portion 91.

[0049] The third buffer portion 82 is provided at the end of the planar light-emitting panel 11 and is a portion that protects the outer end surface of the planar light-emitting panel 11. The third buffer portion 82 has a "U" shaped cross-section and includes a front protective portion 95, a back protective portion 96, and an end protective portion 97. The front protective portion 95 and the back protective portion 96 are positioned opposite each other with a gap in the thickness direction, and the ends of the front protective portion 95 and the ends of the back protective portion 96 are connected by the end face protective portion 97.

[0050] (First fastening member 16) The first fastening member 16, as shown in Figure 5, is a member that attaches the frame member 13 to the base member 10, and specifically, it is a fastening element having a head and a shaft.

[0051] (Frame member 3) As shown in Figure 4, frame member 3 is a rectangular ring-shaped frame member, specifically made by cutting and processing a molding, making it appear to the user as a window frame. The frame member 3 is preferably made of wood, resin, or metal, and is formed from a different material than the frame member 13. The frame member 3 comprises vertical frame sections 100a, 100b and horizontal frame sections 101a, 101b. The vertical frame sections 100a and 100b are frame sections that extend in the vertical direction Y, and extend parallel to the vertical stiles 61a and 61b. The horizontal frame sections 101a and 101b are frame sections that extend in the horizontal direction X, and extend parallel to the horizontal stiles 62a and 62b.

[0052] (Fixed claw part 205) As shown in Figure 2, the fixing claw portion 205 is a locking piece that secures the pseudo-window device 1 and is a support portion that supports the pseudo-window device 1. The fixing claw portion 205 comprises a fixing portion 210, a locking portion 211, and a connecting portion 212. The fixing portion 210 and the locking portion 211 have a step difference and are continuous in a stepped manner via the connecting portion 212. The fixing portion 210 is a plate-shaped part that is fixed to the mounting surface 200. The locking portion 211 is a plate-shaped part that can engage with the pseudo-window device 1, and is positioned opposite the mounting surface 200 with a gap between them. The locking portion 211 extends vertically upward. The connecting portion 212 is a plate-shaped part that connects the end of the fixing portion 210 and the end of the locking portion 211.

[0053] Next, the positional relationships of each part of the pseudo-window device 1 of this embodiment will be described.

[0054] As shown in Figure 3, the pseudo-window device 1 has a frame member 3 that is bonded to the side covering portions 71 and 73 of the frame member 13 of the main body 2 by adhesive means 102a such as adhesive or double-sided tape. The pseudo-window device 1 has a frame member 3 that is thicker than the main body 2, and the frame member 3 protrudes from the main body 2 in the thickness direction.

[0055] As shown in Figure 5, the main body 2 has planar light-emitting panels 11a to 11h arranged side by side in the horizontal direction X and the vertical direction Y. In the main body 2, the base member 10 covers the surface light-emitting panel 11 from the back side, and the frame member 13 covers the surface light-emitting panel 11 from the light-emitting surface side, sandwiching the light-transmitting plate 12. In the main body 2, the light-transmitting plate 12 is positioned between each planar light-emitting panel 11a to 11h and the frame member 13, and covers the light-emitting surface of the adjacent planar light-emitting panel 11. In the planar light-emitting panel 11, a light-scattering sheet 51 is placed between the light-emitting region 52 of the panel body 50 and the light-transmitting plate 12.

[0056] As shown in Figure 3, the main body 2 has control boards 21a and 21b and heat dissipation member 23b housed in storage recesses 35a and 35b, with the heat dissipation member 23b sandwiched and in contact with the control boards 21a and 21b and the planar light-emitting panel 11. In the main body 2, the heat dissipation members 23a and 23c are sandwiched and in contact with the support parts 33a to 33c and the planar light-emitting panel 11.

[0057] The control board 21a has the surface light-emitting panels 11a to 11d connected to the power supply units 45a to 45d, and each surface light-emitting panel 11a to 11d is connected in series. The control board 21b has the planar light-emitting panels 11e to 11h connected to the power supply units 45e to 45h, and each of the planar light-emitting panels 11e to 11h is connected in series. The control boards 21a and 21b are electrically connected in series, with connection wiring 22 connected to the connection connectors 46a and 46b. In this manner, the main unit 2 has each planar light-emitting panel 11a to 11h electrically connected in series via control boards 21a and 21b, and power can be supplied to each planar light-emitting panel 11a to 11h from the external wiring 202 via the wiring connector section 47.

[0058] As shown in Figure 3, the main body 2 has through holes 75, 75 in the side covers 71, 73 and end-face fastening holes 40a, 40b in the end covers 31, 32 that form a communication hole, and the shaft portion of the first fastening member 16 is inserted into this communication hole and fastened to the end-face fastening holes 40a, 40b. The main body portion 2 has connecting holes 37a, 37b on the bottom side of the outer recesses 36a, 36b and through holes 48a, 48b on the second base portion 26a, 26b, forming a communication hole. The shaft portion of the second fastening member 27 is inserted into this communication hole and fastened to the bottom side fastening holes 37a, 37a.

[0059] Next, the recommended procedure for attaching the pseudo-window device 1 of this embodiment to the mounting surface 200 will be described.

[0060] First, as shown in Figure 10, the fixing claw portion 205, which has been fixed to the mounting surface 200 in advance by fastening elements, is inserted from below into the mounting through holes 49a and 49b of the main body portion 2, and the main body portion 2 is moved downward to lock the main body portion 2 with the fixing claw portion 205.

[0061] In this case, the base member 10 has recesses 35a, 35b, 36a, and 36b of the first base portion 25 that extend in the left-right direction (horizontal direction X), and the second base portions 26a and 26b that extend in the up-down direction (vertical direction Y). In other words, the extension directions of the recesses 35a, 35b, 36a, and 36b of the first base portion 25 and the extension directions of the second base portions 26a and 26b intersect (are perpendicular).

[0062] Next, as shown in Figures 11 and 12, the frame portions 100a, 100b, 101a, and 101b of the frame member 3 are attached to each side of the main body 2 using adhesive means 102a and 102b such as adhesive or double-sided tape.

[0063] In this case, as shown in Figure 12, the frame member 3 of the pseudo-window device 1 is bonded to the side covering portions 71 and 73 of the frame member 13 of the main body 2 by adhesive means 102a such as adhesive or double-sided tape, so that the main body 2 and the frame member 3 become an inseparable whole. In addition, the frame member 3 of the pseudo-window device 1 is bonded to the mounting surface 200 by adhesive means 102b such as adhesive or double-sided tape, so that the frame member 3 and the mounting surface 200 become an inseparable whole. Therefore, the position of the main body 2 relative to the mounting surface 200 is fixed by the frame member 3.

[0064] According to the pseudo-window device 1 of this embodiment, since an organic EL panel, which is a surface light-emitting panel 11, is used as the light source, heat generation can be suppressed and the thickness can be reduced compared to when fluorescent lamps or incandescent lamps are used as the light source. According to the pseudo-window device 1 of this embodiment, the planar light-emitting panel 11 is sandwiched between the base member 10 and the frame member 13, thus preventing misalignment of the planar light-emitting panel 11. According to the pseudo-window device 1 of this embodiment, the frame body 60 surrounds the light-emitting surface of the planar light-emitting panel 11, and the frame member 3 further surrounds the outside of the frame body 60, thus creating a window-like appearance and giving the user the impression that sunlight is shining in through a window when the light is on.

[0065] According to the pseudo-window device 1 of this embodiment, since the back side recesses 38a and 38c are formed to avoid the fixing claw portion 205, the back side cover portion 30 is less likely to come into contact with the fixing claw portion 205, and the fixing claw portion 205 is easier to engage with the mounting through holes 49a and 49b.

[0066] According to the pseudo-window device 1 of this embodiment, the base member 10 is less prone to distortion because the second base portions 26a and 26b extend in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the recesses 35a, 35b, 36a, and 36b of the first base portion 25.

[0067] According to the pseudo-window device 1 of this embodiment, the boundary between two adjacent planar light-emitting panels 11, 11 is hidden by the rails 63a~63c, 64, making it difficult to see the boundary between the planar light-emitting panels 11, 11.

[0068] According to the pseudo-window device 1 of this embodiment, since the light-transmitting plate 12 is provided across the light-emitting surface of each planar light-emitting panel 11, each planar light-emitting panel 11 is less likely to be damaged by external forces.

[0069] According to the pseudo-window device 1 of this embodiment, the light emitted from the panel body 50 is scattered by the light scattering sheet 51 and then transmitted through the light-transmitting plate 12, thus giving the user an impression that is closer to that of a window.

[0070] According to the pseudo-window device 1 of this embodiment, since the buffer portions 80-82 of the buffer member 15 are arranged between the end faces of the planar light-emitting panel 11, the planar light-emitting panel 11 is less likely to shift position.

[0071] According to the pseudo-window device 1 of this embodiment, since an organic EL panel is used as the light source, it can be constructed without using a large heat sink, and the overall structure can be made thin. As a result, even scrap materials found at the construction site, such as moldings, can be used to create a frame member 3 of just the right height for the outer perimeter of the planar light-emitting panel 11.

[0072] According to the pseudo-window device 1 of this embodiment, even if the main body 2 is a single model, the frame member 3 can be made from the building materials used for the interior, allowing it to be installed with a design that matches the interior of the room.

[0073] In the above-described embodiment, the main body 2 was integrally attached to the mounting surface 200 via the frame member 3 by adhesive means 102a and 102b, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, as shown in Figure 13, only adhesive means 102a may be provided without adhesive means 102b. In this case, the frame member 3 is provided spanning from the frame member 13 to the mounting surface 200 and is cantilevered by the frame member 13. That is, since the frame member 3 is separated from the mounting surface 200, it can be easily removed from the mounting surface 200.

[0074] In the embodiment described above, the frame member 3 was bonded to the frame member 13 by adhesive means 102a, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, if the relationship between the side covering portion 73 of the frame member 13 and the end covering portions 31, 32 of the base member 10 is reversed inside and out, or if the frame member 3 is not provided, it may be bonded to the base member 10 by adhesive means 102a.

[0075] In the above-described embodiment, light was emitted from the light-emitting surface of the planar light-emitting panel 11 through the light-transmitting plate 12, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Light may be emitted directly from the light-emitting surface of the planar light-emitting panel 11 without providing the light-transmitting plate 12.

[0076] In the embodiment described above, mounting through holes 49a and 49b were provided in the second base portions 26a and 26b, and the fixing claw portion 205 was engaged with the mounting through holes 49a and 49b. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, mounting notches may be provided in the second base portions 26a and 26b instead of through holes, and the fixing claw portion 205 may be engaged with the mounting notches.

[0077] In the embodiment described above, the fixing claw portion 205 had a locking portion 211 extending vertically upward and supported the weight of the pseudo-window device 1, but the present invention is not limited thereto. As long as the fixing claw portion 205 can engage with the pseudo-window device 1, the direction of extension of the locking portion 211 is not particularly limited. For example, the fixing claw portion 205 may have a locking portion 211 extending in the left-right direction (lateral direction).

[0078] In the embodiments described above, the components can be freely substituted or added between each embodiment, as long as they fall within the technical scope of the present invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0079] 1. Pseudo-window device 3 Frame members 10 Base member 11,11a~11h Surface-type light-emitting panel 12 Translucent plate 13 Frame parts 15. Cushioning material 26a, 26b Second base section (mounting section) 30 Backside cover 38a, 38b Recessed area on the back side (recess) 49a, 49b Mounting through holes 50 Panel Unit 51 Light scattering sheet 52 Light emission area 60 Frame body part 63a~63c Vertical beam (boundary covering part) 64. Horizontal bars (boundary covering) 200 Mounting surface 205 Fixed claw part

Claims

1. It comprises a surface-emitting panel having an emitting surface and a back surface, a base member, a frame member, and a frame member. The base member covers the surface light-emitting panel from the back side, The frame member covers the planar light-emitting panel from the light-emitting surface side, The frame member has a frame body portion that surrounds the light-emitting surface of the planar light-emitting panel when the light-emitting surface is viewed from above. The frame member is attached to the base member or the frame member, and when the light-emitting surface is viewed from above, it surrounds the outside of the frame body. It is attached to a mounting surface that has a fixing claw portion. The base member has a back-side cover portion that covers the entire back surface of the planar light-emitting panel, and a mounting portion that can engage with the fixing claw portion. The mounting portion has a mounting through hole or a mounting notch, and the fixing claw portion can be inserted through the mounting through hole or the mounting notch and engaged with the fixing claw portion. The aforementioned rear-side cover portion is a pseudo-window device having a recess that avoids the fixing claw portion when the fixing claw portion is inserted through the mounting through hole or the mounting notch and attached to the mounting surface.

2. The recess is a groove extending in a predetermined direction, The pseudo-window device according to claim 1, wherein the mounting portion is plate-shaped and extends in a direction perpendicular to the predetermined direction.

3. A planar light-emitting panel having at least two surface light-emitting panels having a light-emitting surface and a back surface, a base member, a frame member, and a frame member, The base member covers the surface light-emitting panel from the back side, The frame member covers the planar light-emitting panel from the light-emitting surface side, The frame member has a frame body portion that surrounds the light-emitting surface of the planar light-emitting panel when the light-emitting surface is viewed from above. The frame member is attached to the base member or the frame member, and when the light-emitting surface is viewed from above, it surrounds the outside of the frame body. The two planar light-emitting panels are arranged in a planar manner, The frame member is a pseudo-window device that covers the boundary portion of the two planar light-emitting panels when the light-emitting surface is viewed from above, and includes a boundary covering portion that extends along the direction of extension of the boundary portion.

4. It has a light-transmitting plate, The pseudo-window device according to claim 3, wherein the light-transmitting plate is disposed between the two planar light-emitting panels and the frame member, and covers the light-emitting surfaces of the two planar light-emitting panels.

5. The aforementioned planar light-emitting panel comprises a panel body having a light-emitting region and a light-scattering sheet. The pseudo-window device according to claim 4, wherein the light scattering sheet is disposed between the light emission region of the panel body and the light-transmitting plate.

6. It has an elastic cushioning member, The pseudo-window device according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the buffer member is disposed between the end faces of the two planar light-emitting panels.

7. A planar light-emitting panel having a light-emitting surface and a back surface, a base member, a frame member, and a frame member, The base member covers the surface light-emitting panel from the back side, The frame member covers the planar light-emitting panel from the light-emitting surface side, The frame member has a frame body portion that surrounds the light-emitting surface of the planar light-emitting panel when the light-emitting surface is viewed from above. The frame member is attached to the base member or the frame member, and when the light-emitting surface is viewed from above, it surrounds the outside of the frame body. The base member is attached to the mounting surface, The frame member is provided extending from the base member or the frame member across the mounting surface and is cantilevered by the base member or the frame member, in a pseudo-window device.

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