JP7720745B2 - Building materials - Google Patents

Description

This disclosure relates to building materials.

Conventionally, building fixtures such as entrance doors have been known that include a frame and a door body that is openably and closably mounted inside the frame. One proposed door has a door surface with an opening, and a ventilation door that is openably mounted in the opening, so that ventilation can be allowed in even when the door body is closed. Opening and closing the ventilation door allows air to pass between indoors and outdoors (see Patent Document 1 below).

Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open Publication No. 5-89775

Some doors have glass ventilation doors to allow in both light and air, but the problem is that they are not very secure.

This disclosure was made in consideration of the above circumstances and provides building materials with excellent security features.

A fitting according to one aspect of the present disclosure is a fitting comprising a fitting body that is openably and closably mounted in an opening formed in a frame body, the fitting body comprising a fitting panel portion having a ventilation opening penetrating from indoors to outdoors, and a ventilation fitting portion that is openably mounted in the ventilation opening, the ventilation fitting portion having a metal portion with at least the outdoor surface formed from a metal material, and a wrapping finish portion provided on the outdoor and indoor surfaces of the metal portion .

FIG. 2 is a front view of the fittings according to the first embodiment as seen from the indoor side. FIG. 2 is a front view of the fitting according to the first embodiment as seen from the outdoor side. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG. 2; 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG. 2; FIG. 10 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a fitting according to a second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a fixture according to a second embodiment.

(First embodiment)
A fitting according to a first embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the fitting 100 according to this embodiment comprises a frame 1 fixed to an opening W formed in a building, and a door body 2 that is openably and closably mounted within the frame body 1. The fitting 100 is installed, for example, at the entrance of a building, but the installation location is not limited thereto. The frame body 1 has a four-sided or three-sided jamb shape, and has a substantially rectangular frame opening (opening) 1s that is elongated in the vertical direction formed therein. A door body (fitting body) 2 is mounted in the frame opening 1s of the frame body 1.

In the following description, the direction connecting the outdoor side and the indoor side will be referred to as the indoor-outdoor direction. The direction perpendicular to the indoor-outdoor direction and running along the horizontal plane will be referred to as the width direction.

The door body 2 is a roughly rectangular plate that is long in the vertical direction. The door body 2 has a door panel portion (door panel portion) 20 and a ventilation door portion (ventilation door portion) 30.

The door panel 20 has a panel main body 21. The panel main body 21 is a roughly rectangular plate that is long in the vertical direction. The thickness of the panel main body 21 faces the indoor/outdoor direction.

As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the panel main body 21 has an outdoor panel surface material 22, an indoor panel surface material 23, and a panel insulation material 24. The outdoor panel surface material 22 and the indoor panel surface material 23 are thin, approximately rectangular plates that are long in the vertical direction. The thickness direction of the outdoor panel surface material 22 and the thickness direction of the indoor panel surface material 23 face the indoor-outdoor direction. The outdoor panel surface material 22 and the indoor panel surface material 23 are made of steel plate. The outdoor panel surface material 22 is positioned opposite the outdoor side of the indoor panel surface material 23.

The panel insulation material 24 is provided between the outdoor panel surface material 22 and the indoor panel surface material 23. The panel insulation material 24 is made of a foam material such as expanded polystyrene. The panel main body 21 may be made of aluminum extrusion, and the configuration of the panel main body 21 can be set as appropriate.

As shown in Figure 1, the panel main body 21 has a mounting hole 26 that penetrates from indoors to outdoors. When viewed from indoors to outdoors, the mounting hole 26 has a generally rectangular shape that is long in the vertical direction. A ventilation frame 27 is provided around the periphery of the mounting hole 26.

The ventilation frame 27 is formed in the shape of a four-sided frame when viewed from the indoor/outdoor direction. A ventilation opening 28 that penetrates from the indoor/outdoor direction is formed inside the ventilation frame 27. The ventilation opening 28 has a roughly rectangular shape that is long in the vertical direction when viewed from the indoor/outdoor direction.

As shown in FIG. 2, vertical bars 29a are provided on the outdoor side of the ventilation opening 28. Two vertical bars 29a are provided with a gap in the width direction. Horizontal bars 29b are provided between the vertically extending portion 27a of the ventilation frame 27 and the vertical bars 29a, and between the two vertical bars 29a. The horizontal bars 29b are provided approximately in the vertical center of the door panel portion 20. When viewed from the outdoor side, the outdoor ventilation panel surface material 32 of the metal ventilation door portion 31, described below, can be seen between the vertically extending portion 27a of the ventilation frame 27 and the vertical bars 29a, and between the two vertical bars 29a.

As shown in Figure 1, the ventilation door section 30 is attached to the ventilation frame body 27 via an opening/closing mechanism (not shown). The ventilation door section 30 is openably and closably provided at the ventilation opening 28 inside the ventilation frame body 27. As shown in Figure 4, the ventilation door section 30 is located on the indoor side of the ventilation opening 28.

The ventilation door section 30 has a metal ventilation door section (metal section) 31 and upper and lower cover sections (covering materials) 38 (see Figure 3).

As shown in Figure 4, the metal ventilation door section 31 is formed from an aluminum profile, which is a metal material. The metal ventilation door section 31 has a metal ventilation door outer section 31a and a rib 35.

The metal ventilation door outer portion 31a has an outdoor ventilation panel surface material 32, an indoor ventilation panel surface material 33, and a pair of end surface materials 34.

The outdoor ventilation panel surface material 32 and the indoor ventilation panel surface material 33 are thin, approximately rectangular plates that are long in the vertical direction. The thickness direction of the outdoor ventilation panel surface material 32 and the thickness direction of the indoor ventilation panel surface material 33 face the indoor-outdoor direction. The end surface material 34 connects the widthwise end of the outdoor ventilation panel surface material 32 and the widthwise end of the indoor ventilation panel surface material 33.

The exterior ventilation panel surface material 32, the interior ventilation panel surface material 33, and a pair of end panel materials 34 form the roughly rectangular parallelepiped exterior shape of the metal ventilation door section 31.

The surface of the outdoor ventilation panel surface material 32 facing the outdoors (outdoor surface) is provided with a wrapping finish 32a with a decorative sheet attached. The surface of the indoor ventilation panel surface material 33 facing the indoors (indoor surface) is provided with a wrapping finish 33a with a decorative sheet attached. The surface of the end surface material 34 facing outward in the width direction is provided with a wrapping finish 34a with a decorative sheet attached.

The ribs 35 are arranged inside the metal ventilation door outer portion 31a. The ribs 35 connect the outdoor ventilation panel surface material 32 and the indoor ventilation panel surface material 33. In this embodiment, two ribs 35 are arranged with a gap in the width direction, but the number of ribs 35 can be set as appropriate.

A hollow 36 is formed between the end panel 34 and the rib 35, and between two ribs 35. As shown in Figure 3, the hollow 36 extends in the vertical direction.

The upper and lower cover materials 38 are provided at the upper and lower ends of the metal ventilation door section 31. The upper and lower cover materials 38 are attached by being fitted into the metal ventilation door section 31, for example. The upper and lower cover materials 38 have end surface portions 39 that lie along a substantially horizontal plane. The hollow 36 of the metal ventilation door section 31 is closed by the end surface portions 39. The upper and lower cover materials 38 are made of a resin material or a metal material.

As shown by the two-dot chain line in Figure 4, the ventilation door section 30 opens so that one end panel 34 faces outdoors and the other end panel 34 faces indoors. When the ventilation door section 30 is open, as shown by the two-dot chain arrow, the indoors and outdoors are connected, allowing ventilation to be let in.

When the fitting 100 is configured in this manner and viewed from the outdoors with the ventilation door section 30 closed, the outdoor ventilation panel surface material 32 of the metal ventilation door section 31, made of a metal material, is visible. As a result, indoor lighting, human figures, etc. are blocked by the outdoor ventilation panel surface material 32 when viewed from the outdoors, and metal materials are stronger than glass, providing good security.

In the building fixture 100, the metal ventilation door section 31 is formed from an aluminum profile. This allows for mass production of the metal ventilation door section 31, making it easy to manufacture.

In the fitting 100, a hollow 36 is formed inside the metal ventilation door section 31. This allows the ventilation door section 30 to be lightweight.

In the fitting 100, the upper and lower ends of the hollow aluminum section 36 are closed with upper and lower cover materials 38. This gives the upper and lower ends of the ventilation door section 30 a good appearance.

In the fitting 100, the exterior ventilation panel surface material 32 of the metal ventilation door section 31 is provided with a wrapping finish 32a, and the interior ventilation panel surface material 33 is provided with a wrapping finish 33a. This provides good design quality to both the exterior and interior surfaces of the metal ventilation door section 31.

Second Embodiment
Next, a fitting according to a second embodiment will be described mainly with reference to Figures 5 and 6. In the description of the embodiment shown below, the same members as those described above are given the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in Figures 5 and 6, in the fitting 100A, the ventilation door section 30A of the door body 2A has a metal ventilation door section (metal section) 31A, a core section 43, and a ventilation panel insulation material (insulation material) 44. The metal ventilation door section 31A has an outdoor ventilation panel surface material (metal panel section) 41 and an indoor ventilation panel surface material (metal panel section) 42.

The outdoor ventilation panel surface material 41 and the indoor ventilation panel surface material 42 are thin, approximately rectangular plates that are long in the vertical direction. The thickness direction of the outdoor ventilation panel surface material 41 and the thickness direction of the indoor ventilation panel surface material 42 face the indoor-outdoor direction. The outdoor ventilation panel surface material 41 and the indoor ventilation panel surface material 42 are made of steel plate. The outdoor ventilation panel surface material 41 is positioned opposite the outdoor side of the indoor ventilation panel surface material 42.

The surface of the outdoor ventilation panel surface material 41 facing the outdoors (outdoor surface) is provided with a wrapping finish 41a with a decorative sheet attached. The surface of the indoor ventilation panel surface material 42 facing the indoors (indoor surface) is provided with a wrapping finish 42a with a decorative sheet attached.

The core material portion 43 is provided between the outdoor ventilation panel surface material 41 and the indoor ventilation panel surface material 42. As shown in Figure 5, the core material portion 43 is provided at the upper and lower ends between the outdoor ventilation panel surface material 41 and the indoor ventilation panel surface material 42, extending in the width direction. As shown in Figure 6, the core material portion 43 is provided at both ends in the width direction between the outdoor ventilation panel surface material 41 and the indoor ventilation panel surface material 42, extending in the vertical direction. The core material portion 43 is made of a metal material.

The ventilation panel insulation material 44 is provided between the outdoor panel surface material 22 and the indoor panel surface material 23. The ventilation panel insulation material 44 is made of a foam material such as expanded polystyrene.

When the fitting 100A configured in this manner is viewed from the outdoors with the ventilation door section 30A closed, the outdoor ventilation panel surface material 41 of the metal ventilation door section 31A, which is made of a metal material, is visible. As a result, indoor lighting, human shadows, etc. are blocked by the outdoor ventilation panel surface material 41 when viewed from the outdoors, and metal materials are stronger than glass, providing good security.

In the fitting 100A, a ventilation panel insulation material 44 is provided between the outdoor ventilation panel surface material 41 and the indoor ventilation panel surface material 42. This provides good insulation for the ventilation door section 30A.

The shapes and combinations of the components shown in the above-described embodiments are merely examples, and various modifications can be made based on design requirements, etc., without departing from the spirit of this disclosure.

For example, in the embodiment shown above, the outdoor ventilation panel surface material 32, the indoor ventilation panel surface material 33, and the pair of end surface materials 34 are all made of metal material, but this is not limited to this. It is sufficient that at least the outdoor ventilation panel surface material 32, which is the surface facing the outdoors (outdoor surface), is made of metal material.

In the embodiment shown above, the hollow 36 is formed to extend in the vertical direction, but this is not limited to this. The hollow may also be formed to extend in the width direction.

In the embodiment shown above, the upper and lower ends of the hollow 36 are closed by the upper and lower cover materials 38, but this is not limited to this. The upper and lower ends of the hollow 36 do not have to be closed.

In the embodiment shown above, the metal ventilation door section 31 is provided with wrapping finish sections 32a, 33a, and 34a with decorative sheets attached, but this is not limited to this. The finish of the metal ventilation door section 31 may also be painted, printed, or otherwise.

1...frame body 1s...frame opening (opening)
2, 2A...Door body (fitting body)
20...Door panel section (door panel section)
28... Ventilation opening 30, 30A... Ventilation door section (ventilation fitting section)
31, 31A...Metal ventilation door part (metal part)
32a, 33a, 34a... wrapping finishing portion 36... hollow 38... upper and lower cover portions (cover material)
41...Outdoor ventilation panel surface material (metal panel part)
42...Indoor ventilation panel surface material (metal panel part)
41a, 42a... Wrapping finishing section 44... Ventilation panel insulation material (heat insulation material)
100, 100A... Fittings

Claims (5)

A fitting comprising a fitting body that can be opened and closed in an opening formed in a frame body,
The building fixture body is
A fitting panel portion having a ventilation opening portion formed therein that penetrates in an indoor/outdoor direction;
A ventilation fitting part that is provided in the ventilation opening so as to be able to open and close,
The ventilation fitting portion has a metal portion whose outdoor surface is made of a metal material,
The metal part has a wrapping finish on its exterior and interior surfaces . The fitting according to claim 1, wherein the metal part is formed from an aluminum profile. The fitting according to claim 2, wherein a hollow is formed inside the metal part. The hollow is formed to extend in the vertical direction,
The fitting according to claim 3, wherein the ventilation fitting section has a cover material that closes the upper and lower ends of the hollow of the aluminum profile. The metal part is
a pair of metal panel portions arranged with a gap in the indoor/outdoor direction;
The ventilation fitting section is
3. The fitting according to claim 1 , further comprising a heat insulating material provided between the pair of metal panel portions.