JPH0118962Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a hori-kotatsu of a type in which a turret is placed on a hearth box installed under the floor.

(Prior art) This type of Horikotatsu, as shown in Figure 6,
A rectangular frame-shaped stile 2 provided along the upper edge of the furnace box 1
A leg 32 connected to the lower frame 31 is supported. In the case of the conventional Hori Kotatsu, as clearly shown in the drawing, if the stile 2 is in the shape of a square frame, the turret 3 and its lower frame 31 are also configured in the shape of a square frame, and if the stile 2 is in the shape of a rectangular frame, the turret is 3 and its lower frame 31 were also configured in a rectangular frame shape.
are fitted into the frame 2 in such a manner that they correspond to the four corner portions 211 of the frame 2, respectively.
In other words, the legs 32 of the turret 3 were supported by the four corners 211 of the stile 2.

However, the turret 3 has each corner part 311 of the lower frame 31.
Since the upper frame 33 is supported by legs 32 erected on each side, in normal use, the legs 32 get in the way when sitting at the corner portion 311 of the lower frame 31. I can't.
Therefore, for example, if you want to watch a television set in one place while sitting on a hori-kotatsu, only two or three people should sit on each side 312 of the lower frame 31, unless the hori-kotatsu is very large. The rest of the audience is either unable to watch it or is forced to watch it in an awkward position, such as turning their head diagonally behind them. However, in real life, there are many occasions when two or three or more people would like to comfortably watch television programs in one place while sitting at the hori kotatsu.

(Problem that this invention attempts to solve) The problem that this invention attempts to solve is that two or three or more people can use a hori-kotatsu while holding a TV set, etc. The purpose is to make it easier to view the kotatsu, and to make it possible to make such modifications easily and inexpensively without replacing the hori kotatsu's hearth box or frame.

(Means for Solving the Problem) A means for solving the above problem is to provide support parts for the legs on both sides sandwiching the corner of the stile, and connect these support parts to the sides of the stile. A surrounding part communicating with the inside of the furnace box is formed between the corner part and a closing lid is provided in this surrounding part.

(Function) According to the above means, the turret can be made into a hexagonal shape, other polygonal shape, or circular shape, which means that the number of people who can sit at the Horikotatsu increases compared to the conventional case where such a shape was not possible. This means that two or three or more people can watch a television program in one place without having to sit in an awkward position. In addition, since the cover is installed in the enclosure that leads to the inside of the hearth box, it is difficult for the person who sits on the cover to use the Horikotatsu.
It has the advantage of warming not only the feet but also the buttocks.

(Example) In the Horikotatsu illustrated in Fig. 1, the frame 2 is provided along the upper edge of the hearth box 1, and the frame itself has the same structure as that used in the conventional Horikotatsu. are doing. That is, as shown in detail in FIG. 2, a rectangular annular stepped portion 21 is provided on the inside thereof. Incidentally, the furnace box 1 is installed under the floor, a heat source such as a heater is arranged inside the furnace box 1, and the outer surface is covered with a heat insulating material 4. In contrast, the frame 2 in the illustrated example
is supported by the floorboard 6 so as to be flush with the tatami mat 5.

Next, the lower frame 31 of the tower 3 illustrated in FIG. 1 has a regular hexagonal frame shape, and each corner portion 311 of this lower frame 31
An upper frame 33 is supported by legs 32 erected. When the legs 32 of the turret 3 are fitted into the frame 2 together with the lower frame 31, only the specific pair of parallel sides 312a, 312a of the lower frame 31 extend over the entire length of the stepped part 2 of the frame 2. The remaining four sides 312 are supported by the corner part 2 of the stile 2.
The stepped portions 21, 21 on both sides of this corner portion 211 are bridged over each other in a state where they are opposed to each other. In other words, the six legs 32 of the tower 3
are all supported by the four sides of stile 2. Therefore, as clearly shown in FIG. 1, when the stile 2 is fitted, a triangular enclosure leading to the inside of the furnace box 1 is formed between the corner part 211 of the stile 2 and the supporting parts of the legs 32 on both sides of this corner part 211. A section 7 is formed. A cover 8 shown in FIG. 2 can be fitted into and removed from the surrounding portion 7. As shown in FIG. In this case, as is clear from the same figure, the surrounding part 7 (see FIG. It is desirable to support the closing lid 8 fitted into the (see). In this way, even though the cover 8 is removable, the outer end of the cover 8 can be securely and securely secured by the side 312 of the lower frame 31 and the stepped part 21 of the frame 2 in the fitted state. It has the advantage of being strongly supported. Note that the receiving frame 9 and the closing lid 8 may be integrated and fitted into the surrounding portion 7.

According to the Hori Kotatsu described above, around the regular hexagonal lower frame 31 of the turret 3, the six sides 31
Since people can sit and touch the hori kotatsu at point 2 without being obstructed by the legs 32, the number of people who can touch the hori kotatsu will increase compared to the conventional case, and when watching a television set placed in one place. However, 2 or 3 or more people, for example 5 people, can watch it without having to pose in an unreasonable manner. Further, the person sitting on the cover 8 has the advantage that the warmth is transmitted not only to the feet placed inside the furnace box 1 but also to the buttocks, so that the person can stay comfortably warm.

On the other hand, it is also possible to remove the turret 3 and the closing lid 8 explained in FIGS. 1 and 2 and install the turret 8 equipped with the rectangular frame-shaped lower frame 31 explained in FIG. Compatibility between the two is ensured. Therefore, there is an advantage that by simply using the hearth box 1 and frame 2 of the conventional horikotatsu and replacing the tower 3, it is possible to easily and inexpensively modify the horikotatsu into a horikotatsu that can accommodate many people at the same time.

(Other Examples) Although the lower frame 31 of the turret 3 of the hori kotatsu described above is configured in the shape of a regular hexagonal frame, the shape of the lower frame 31 is not limited to this.

For example, as illustrated in FIG. 3, the lower frame 31 may have an irregular hexagonal frame shape in which a pair of parallel sides 312 have different lengths. According to this, even if one person hits the short side, two people hit the long side at a time, so many people can hit the ball at the same time.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 4, the lower frame 31 is constructed in the shape of a regular octagon. According to this, lower frame 3
A total of 8 people can hit the ball at the same time, one on each side 312 of 1. Furthermore, as illustrated in FIG. 5, the lower frame 31 may be configured to have a nearly circular frame shape. This also allows eight people to participate at the same time. Furthermore, a recess for holding the turret leg in an internally fitted manner may be provided on the side of the stile, and this may be used as a support part for the leg. In this case, there is no need for a lower frame to connect all the legs.

Regarding the hori kotatsu shown in Figures 3 to 5, matters other than the above are shown in Figures 1 and 2.
Since it is the same as the embodiment described with reference to the figures, the same elements are given the same reference numerals and detailed explanations of their configurations and effects will be omitted.

(Effect of the invention) As is clear from the above, according to the Hori Kotatsu of the present invention, the shape of the turret can be polygonal, such as hexagonal or octagonal, or circular, and the legs of the turret can be erected at the corners of the stile. This allows many people to use the horikotatsu at the same time without being hindered by the legs of the turret. Therefore, two or three or more people can sit on the hori kotatsu and watch a television set or the like placed in one place at the same time without having to take an awkward posture. Furthermore, when a conventional hori kotatsu is modified to enable such a function, the furnace box and stile can be used as they are without being replaced, so there is an advantage that the modification can be done easily and inexpensively. Furthermore, for those who sit on the cover and use the Horikotatsu, not only the feet but also the buttocks are warmed, so there is the advantage that the person can stay comfortably warm. Such an effect can be achieved by forming an enclosing part between at least one corner of the stile and the supporting parts on both sides of the corner, and providing a cover for this, as in the above embodiment. Furthermore, it is not necessarily necessary to form surrounding portions corresponding to all the corner portions of the stile and to provide closing lids around these portions.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is an overall perspective view showing a hori kotatsu according to an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a cutaway perspective view showing an enlarged main part of the kotatsu, and Figs. A plan view showing an example, and FIG. 6 is an overall perspective view showing a conventional hori kotatsu. 1... hearth box, 2... stile, 3... turret, 7... surrounding area, 8... closing lid.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] In a hori kotatsu, which has a rectangular frame-shaped stile installed along the upper edge of the hearth box and a turret with legs supported by this stile, the above-mentioned Support parts for each leg are provided, a surrounding part communicating with the inside of the furnace box is formed between these support parts and the corner part of the stile, and a closing lid is provided in the surrounding part. The Hori Kotatsu is characterized by