JPH0649832Y2 - Connection structure of window blinds - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (a) Field of Industrial Application The present invention relates to a structure for connecting window blinds used for suspending a window blind.

(B) Prior Art Conventionally, as a connection structure of the above-mentioned bay window blind, for example, when a bay window blind is installed over a bay window as shown in FIG. Since the window blinds are bent and fixed in the horizontal direction, there is a structure in which a plurality of head boxes each having a length corresponding to each window surface of the window are rotatably connected only in the horizontal direction.

(C) Problems to be solved by the invention However, when the above-mentioned window blinds are to be mounted by a single worker, for example, for each of the plurality of brackets fixed to the upper part of the window frame of the bay window, for example, the central part If you try to attach the headboxes first, the left and right headboxes will rotate horizontally toward each window surface and collide with the window glass, and the impact at the time of this collision may damage the window glass or scratch the window glass. However, there is a problem in that it is technically difficult for one worker to perform the mounting work.

In addition, in order to prevent damage to the above-mentioned window glass, until the work of attaching the head box at the center is completed,
The assistant operator must hold it by hand so that the left and right headboxes do not rotate freely, and not only is it time-consuming to install the window blinds, but also the work of two or more people. There is also a problem that the installation cost will be increased due to the need for personnel and labor costs and repair of window glass.

Furthermore, when the left and right headboxes are supported horizontally by the connecting members fixed to the central headbox, the lever principle causes the small weight to be applied to the swing-side end of each headbox. There is also a problem that a large weight is applied to the connecting members, and each connecting member is damaged or comes off during the mounting operation.

The purpose of the present invention is to connect a window blind to a headbox to a bay window, so that even one operator can easily and easily carry out the work, reducing the labor cost required for the mounting work and reducing the installation cost. It is in the provision of structure.

(D) Means for Solving the Problems The present invention is a window window blind in which each head box divided into a plurality of parts is rotatably connected by a connecting member, and the connecting member is a female member and a male member. It consists of a shaped member,
Between the end portion of each of the female member and the male member that is connected to each head box, and the end portion of each head box on the connecting side,
A shaft hole is formed on one side and a bearing hole is formed on the other side, and these are fitted to support the female member and the male member and each head box so as to be vertically rotatable, and the female member and the male member. Two support plates are formed in parallel with each other on the connection side with the shape member at a predetermined interval, and the support plates of the female member and the male member are superposed to support one of the superposed parts. A single shaft is opened on the plate, and a shaft hole for fitting the single shaft is opened on the other support plate,
It is characterized in that it is a connection structure of a window blind in which these are fitted to each other and the female member and the male member are connected so as to be horizontally rotatable.

(E) Action The present invention rotates each connecting member fixed to the connecting side end of each head box to vertically hang down the head box connected to the left or right or one side of the horizontally held head box by its own weight. With that state, fix the horizontally held head box to the upper part of the window frame of the bay window with a bracket or the like.

Next, rotate the left and right or one side of the hanging head box vertically until it becomes horizontal to the head box that was previously fixed, and then rotate this horizontally in the horizontal direction facing the window frame. It is fixed to the upper part of the frame via a bracket.

(F) Effect of the device According to this device, the left and right or one side of the headbox is first hung down, and the horizontally held headbox is attached to the bay window. Without rotating to the surface side, it is possible to reliably prevent the window glass from being scratched or damaged, and there is no need for any auxiliary work or assistance to hold these by hand, and the prescribed installation It is possible to sequentially fix each of the plurality of head boxes according to the procedure.

As a result, even a single worker can easily and easily attach the window window blind to the bay window, reduce the labor cost required for the installation task, reduce the installation cost, and improve the work efficiency. .

Moreover, by vertically hanging the left and right or one side of the head box, the lever principle does not work, the weight given to the connecting member does not exceed the total weight of the hanging side head box, and the head box is connected during installation work. It is possible to prevent the member from being damaged or falling off.

Since both the vertical rotation and the horizontal rotation described above are obtained by the shaft and the shaft hole, even if there is a sudden rotation in the forward and reverse directions, it is possible to smoothly and smoothly handle the rotation, and The good work as described above can be surely executed without dropping or damage.

(G) Embodiment of the Invention One embodiment of the invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

The drawing shows the connection structure of the window blinds used for hanging the blinds. In FIG. 5, the window blind 1 is composed of three window surfaces R, S, and L of each of the window windows 2. A plurality of head boxes 6, 7, 8 each having a length corresponding to the window frames 3, 4, 5 and a plurality of connecting members 9 configured to be rotatable in a vertical direction and a horizontal direction. After being respectively connected by means of, the head boxes 6, 7, 8 are engaged and fixed to the brackets 10 ... Fixed to the upper portions of the window frames 3, 4, 5, respectively.

Each of the head boxes 6, 7, 8 described above has a window surface R,
Blinds 11, 12, and 13 formed to have lateral widths and drooping dimensions corresponding to S and L are suspended so that they can be opened and closed, respectively.

In addition, each of the blinds 11, 12, and 13 can be individually opened and closed, or one connected rotating shaft (not shown).
Thus, the blinds 11, 12, and 13 may be opened and closed in conjunction with each other.

The connecting member 9 described above, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG.
A female-shaped member 14 and a male-shaped member 15 which constitute this connecting member 9.
And the pair of mounting members 16 and 16 are made of synthetic resin.

Two supporting plates 14a, 14a are formed parallel to each other on the connecting side front surface of the above-mentioned female member 14 in a horizontal direction facing a male member 15 to be described later with a predetermined interval between the upper and lower sides. At the central portion of the upper and lower support plates 14a, 14a, a small-diameter shaft hole 14b is opened in the central portion of the upper support plate 14a, and the central portion of the lower support plate 14a communicates with the axial hole 14b in the vertical direction. A large-diameter shaft hole 14c is opened at.

On the other hand, on the rear surface portion of the above-mentioned female member 14, a cylindrical shaft portion 17 penetrating in the axial direction is provided in a protruding manner, and on the peripheral surface of the tip end portion of the shaft portion 17, the respective locking projections 17a are arranged at symmetrical positions. 17a are projected respectively.

The above-mentioned female member is attached to the front surface of the male member 15 on the connecting side.
Two support plates 15a, 15a are formed in parallel with each other in the horizontal direction facing 14 and at a slightly wider interval than the support plates 14a, 14a formed on the female member 14, and the upper and lower support plates 15a, 15a are formed in parallel with each other. Support plate 1
At the center of the plane of 5a, 15a, a small diameter short shaft 15b is provided at the center of the upper surface of the upper support plate 15a, and a large diameter short shaft is provided at the center of the lower surface of the lower support plate 15a on the same vertical axis. It projects 15c.

On the other hand, a cylindrical shaft portion 18 penetrating in the axial direction is projectingly provided on the rear surface portion of the male member 15 described above, and the locking projections 18a at the left and right symmetrical positions are provided on the peripheral surface of the tip end portion of the shaft portion 18. 18a are projected respectively.

The short shafts 15b and 15c described above correspond to the support plates 1 of the female member 14 described above.
Each tapered guide surface 15d, 15d is formed to have a shaft diameter that can be inserted into each shaft hole 14b, 14c opened in 4a, 14a, and the upper part of each short shaft 15b, 15c is inclined in the connecting direction. Are formed respectively.

On the other hand, in correspondence with the guide surfaces 15d, 15d of the short shafts 15b, 15c described above, the tapered guides inclined in the connecting direction are formed on the inner surfaces of the distal end portions of the support plates 14a, 14a of the female members 14 described above. Face 14d, 14
forming d respectively.

The above-mentioned mounting members 16 and 16 are forcibly fitted and fixed to the end portions on the coupling side of the head boxes 6, 7 and 8, respectively, and the engaging members formed in the central portions of the lower surfaces of the mounting members 16 and 16 respectively. Stop 16a, 16a
Are engaged with the respective locking holes 6a, 7a, 8a formed in the central portion of the lower surface of the respective head boxes 6, 7, 8 to prevent the head boxes from being pulled out.

On the other hand, in the central portion on the front surface side of each of the above-mentioned mounting members 16 and 16,
The bearing holes 16b and 16b are opened to have hole diameters into which the shaft portions 17 and 18 of the female member 14 and the male member 15 can be inserted, respectively, and the bearing holes 16b and 16b are projected on the peripheral surfaces of the tip portions of the shaft portions 17 and 18, respectively. Corresponding to the respective locking projections 17a, 17a and the respective locking projections 18a, 18a, each tapered guide surface 16c inclined to the inner peripheral surface of each bearing hole 16b, 16b in the insertion direction,
16c are formed respectively.

As shown in FIG. 4, the bracket 10 is a locking member for locking the front-side upper edge of each head box 6, 7, 8 to the lower end of the bracket main body 19 formed of a metal member. The portion 19a is formed so as to face inward.

On the other hand, a locking member 20 made of synthetic resin is rotatably supported on the lower portion of the base end portion of the bracket body 19 described above, and the lower surface of the locking member 20 has rear surfaces of the head boxes 6, 7, 8 respectively. An engaging portion 20a for engaging with the upper side edge is formed, and a leaf spring portion 20b formed on the upper surface of the engaging member 20 is attached to the bracket body 1
9 is pressed against the inner surface of the base end portion of 9, and the locking portion 20a of the locking member 20 is locked by the elastic force of the plate spring portion 20b.
Rotational force is applied to the upper edge of the rear side of 7,8.

Further, a release member 21 made of a synthetic resin for rotating the locking member 20 in the locking direction or the unlocking direction is attached to the inner surface of the front end portion of the bracket body 19 so as to be slidable back and forth.

The illustrated embodiment is configured as described above, and the method of mounting the window blind 1 to the window 2 will be described below.

First, as shown in FIG. 1, each head box 6, 7, 8
After the mounting members 16 are forcibly fitted and fixed to the end portions on the connection side of the, the male members are respectively inserted into the bearing holes 16b and 16b of the mounting members 16 and 16 fixed to the central head box 7. The shaft portions 18, 18 of 15, 15 are forcibly inserted, and the locking protrusions 18a, 18a protruding from the shaft portions 18, 18 are provided on the inner peripheral edge of the bearing holes 16b, 16b.
Lock and lock.

On the other hand, in the respective bearing holes 16b, 16b of the mounting members 16, 16 fixed to the left and right head boxes 6, 8, by forcibly inserting the shaft portions 17, 17 of the female members 14, 14, respectively, At the inner peripheral edge of each bearing hole 16b, 16b, each locking projection 17a, 17a protruding from each shaft 17, 17 is formed.
When locked and locked, each female member 14 and each male member 15 are pivotally supported so as to be vertically rotatable with respect to each mounting member 16 fixed to each head box 6, 7, 8. It

Next, the guide surfaces 14d and 14d formed on the support plates 14a and 14a of the female members 14 ... and the guide surfaces 15d and 15d formed on the short shafts 15b and 15c of the male members 15 ... Slidably contact each female member 1
The support plates 14a, 14a of 4 ... are expanded and the support plates 15a, 15a of the male members 15 ... are forcibly pressed into the support plates 14a, 14a of the female members 14 ... After engaging the short shafts 15b and 15c projecting from the support plates 15a and 15a of the male members 15 with the shaft holes 14b and 14c, respectively, as shown in FIG. Axis 15b,
By screwing the screws 23, 23 into the central portion of the shaft of the shaft 15c via the flat washers 22, 22, respectively, the female members 14 axially supported by the central head box 7 and the left and right heads. Each of the male members 15 supported on the boxes 6 and 8 is connected to be horizontally rotatable.

When the window blind 1 connected as described above is installed above the window 2 on the indoor side, as shown in FIG. 3, the central head box 7 to be fixed first is held in a horizontal state,
On the other hand, with the left and right head boxes 6 and 8 hanging vertically by their own weight, the central head box 7 is engaged with the brackets 10 fixed to the upper part of the window frame 4 of the bay window 2. Fix it.

For example, as shown in FIG. 4, after engaging the front side upper edge portion 7b of the head box 7 with the locking portion 19a formed on the tip end side of the bracket 10, the head box 7 is pointed with this as a fulcrum. Locking member 20 which pivots in the direction and pivotally supports the upper edge 7b of the rear face side of the head box 7 to the base end side of each bracket 10.
The engaging portion 20a is forcibly fitted and fixed by engaging against the elastic force of the leaf spring portion 20b.

Next, as shown by the phantom line in FIG. 3, after vertically rotating the hanging left head box 6 in the direction of the arrow to the imaginary line position which is horizontal with the head box 7 fixed to the window frame 4, the right side Horizontally in the direction of the arrow facing the window frame 3 of
The brackets 10 fixed to the upper portion of the window frame 3 are engaged and fixed.

On the other hand, after the hanging right head box 6 is vertically rotated in the arrow direction, it is horizontally rotated in the arrow direction opposite to the right window frame 5 to fix the brackets 10 fixed to the upper portion of the window frame 5.
As shown in FIG. 5, the work of attaching the window blind 1 to the window 2 is completed by engaging and fixing the window blind 1 in FIG.

In this way, the left and right head boxes 6 and 8 are vertically suspended, and the central head box 7 is attached to the upper portion of the window frame 4 first.
It is possible to reliably prevent the window glass attached to each of the window surfaces R, S, and L from being scratched or damaged without the 6 and 8 horizontally rotating freely.

Moreover, auxiliary work for holding each of the head boxes 6, 7, and 8 in a horizontal state and the help of other workers are unnecessary, and the plurality of connected head boxes 6, 7, and 8 can be provided in a predetermined manner. It can be fixed sequentially according to the mounting procedure, and even one worker can easily and easily mount the window blind 1 to the bay window 2, reducing the labor cost required for the mounting work and reducing the installation cost. Work efficiency can be improved.

Further, by vertically hanging the left and right head boxes 6, 7, and 8, the lever principle does not work at all, and the weight applied to each connecting member 9 ...
The total weight of 8 is not exceeded, the load on each connecting member 9 is reduced compared to the conventional rail connecting structure, and it is possible to prevent each connecting member 9 from being broken or dropped during installation work. .

The present invention is not limited to the configuration of the above-described embodiment.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, both the female member 14 and the male member 15 constituting the connecting member 9 are pivotally supported vertically with respect to the end portions on the connecting side of each head box 6, 7, 8. However, either one of the female member 14 and the male member 15 may be pivotally supported so as to be vertically rotatable.

Corresponding to the window frame shape of the bay window 2, each of the two head boxes 6 and 7 is coupled by one coupling member 9 to configure the bay window blind 1, or four or five blinds. The window box blind 1 may be configured by connecting the head boxes 6, 7, and 8.

[Brief description of drawings]

The drawing shows one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1 is an enlarged vertical side view of a connecting portion of a window blind, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a connecting member, and FIG. 3 is a rotatable direction of the window blind. FIG. 4 is an enlarged vertical cross-sectional side view of the bracket, and FIG. 5 is a front perspective view of a bay window in which a window window blind is installed. 1 ... Blind for bay window, 2 ... bay window 3,4,5 ... window frame, 6,7,8 ... head box 9 ... connecting member, 14 ... female member 15 ... male member, 16 ...... Mounting members

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A window window blind in which each head box divided into a plurality of parts is rotatably connected by a connecting member, wherein the connecting member is composed of a female member and a male member. Between the end portion of the member and the male member that is connected to each head box, and the end portion on the connection side of each head box,
A shaft hole is formed on one side and a bearing hole is formed on the other side, and these are fitted to support the female member and the male member and each head box so as to be vertically rotatable, and at the same time, the female member and the male member. Forming two support plates in parallel at predetermined intervals on each of the connection sides with the shaped member,
The supporting plates of the female member and the male member are superposed, and one supporting plate of the superposed section is formed with a single shaft, and the other supporting plate is formed with a shaft hole for fitting the single shaft, and these are fitted. In addition, a bayonet blind connection structure in which a female member and a male member are connected so as to be horizontally rotatable.