JP2640204B2 - Windbreak device - Google Patents
Windbreak deviceInfo
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- JP2640204B2 JP2640204B2 JP4311400A JP31140092A JP2640204B2 JP 2640204 B2 JP2640204 B2 JP 2640204B2 JP 4311400 A JP4311400 A JP 4311400A JP 31140092 A JP31140092 A JP 31140092A JP 2640204 B2 JP2640204 B2 JP 2640204B2
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Description
【0001】[0001]
【産業上の利用分野】本発明は、主に、防風、防砂、防
雪、防災等に利用される防風ネットや、防風柵やその他
の適宜防風体を確実に且つ安定的に支持できる防風装置
に関する。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention mainly relates to a windproof net used for windproofing, sandproofing, snowproofing, disaster prevention and the like, and a windproofing device capable of reliably and stably supporting a windproof fence and other appropriate windproofing bodies. .
【0002】[0002]
【従来の技術】従来、この種の防風装置にあっては、略
鉛直状態に立設せしめられる支柱の上部と、支柱の後方
に略斜状態に立設せしめられる控柱の上端部分とを、こ
れらを貫通するボルト、ナットによって、或いは、適宜
溶接手段によって直接的に連結し、更に、支柱の中央部
と控柱の中央部とを、これらを貫通するボルト、ナット
によって固定される適宜補強材を介して、或いは、適宜
溶接手段によって固着される適宜補強材を介して連結す
るようにして構成されたものが多くあった。しかも、支
柱や控柱は、その強度及び耐蝕性等を考慮して、適宜鋼
管の内外表面に亜鉛層等を設けると共に、この上に適宜
樹脂層を設けて構成されたものが用いられている。ま
た、略鉛直状態に立設せしめられる合成樹脂製の支柱の
中央部と、支柱の後方に略斜状態に立設せしめられる合
成樹脂製の控柱の上端部分とを、二つの孔を備えた結合
片を介して連結し、支柱の下部と控柱の中央下部とを、
二つの孔を備えた支持片を介して連結したものが提案さ
れている(実公昭50−11747号)。2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a windbreak device of this type, an upper portion of a column which is erected substantially vertically and an upper end portion of a pillar which is erected substantially obliquely behind the column, They are directly connected by bolts and nuts penetrating them or by welding means as appropriate, and furthermore, the center part of the support and the center part of the stay are fixed appropriately by bolts and nuts penetrating them. In many cases, the connection is made via an appropriate reinforcing material fixed by welding means. In addition, the pillars and posts are provided by appropriately providing a zinc layer or the like on the inner and outer surfaces of the steel pipe in consideration of the strength and corrosion resistance thereof, and by appropriately providing a resin layer thereon. . Further, two holes are provided for a central portion of a synthetic resin column which is erected in a substantially vertical state and an upper end portion of a synthetic resin column which is erected in a substantially inclined state behind the column. Connected via a connecting piece, the lower part of the support and the lower part of the center of the post,
One connected via a support piece having two holes has been proposed (Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 50-11747).
【0003】[0003]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】ところが、前述の防風
装置に於いて、支柱や控柱に、これらを連結するための
ボルト挿通孔が多数穿設してあるときは、このボルト挿
通孔部分に応力が集中し易くなって、支柱や控柱の強度
が著しく低下し、この部分から損傷し易くなる難点があ
った。特に、支柱にはかなり大きな力が加わるため、よ
り損傷し易くなっている。しかも、ボルト挿通孔部分
や、溶接部分からは、錆が発生し易く、この錆の発生に
より強度が低下すると共に、著しく美観を損う等の難点
もあった。また、合成樹脂製の支柱と合成樹脂製の控柱
とを、二つの孔を備えた結合片や支持片を介して連結し
たものは、支柱と控柱が結合片や支持片の孔に夫々挿通
されると共に、接着剤を介して接着されるので、経年変
化等によって接着材の接着力が劣化したときには大きな
外力に耐えられない虞れがあり、耐久性が劣る難点等が
あった。However, in the above-mentioned windproof device, when a large number of bolt insertion holes are formed in the support or the support post to connect them, the bolt insertion hole portion is formed. The stress tends to concentrate, and the strength of the columns and stays is significantly reduced, and there is a problem that the portions are easily damaged. In particular, the struts are subject to considerable forces, making them more susceptible to damage. Moreover, rust is easily generated from the bolt insertion hole portion and the welded portion, and the generation of the rust causes a decrease in strength, and also has a problem that the appearance is significantly impaired. Further, in the case of connecting a synthetic resin support and a synthetic resin support post via a connecting piece or a support piece having two holes, the support and the support post are respectively provided in the holes of the connection piece and the support piece. Since it is inserted and bonded via an adhesive, when the adhesive strength of the adhesive is deteriorated due to aging or the like, there is a possibility that it may not be able to withstand a large external force, and there is a drawback that durability is poor.
【0004】[0004]
【課題を解決するための手段】そこで、本発明は、従来
存した前述の如き課題等を解消し、十分な強度及び耐久
性を備えたものとし、更に、錆によって強度や美観を損
うことがないように、錆の発生を確実に且つ長期に亙っ
て防止できるようにし、しかも、その組立てが容易で、
取扱い易く、構成が簡素で、経済性、安全性に優れた防
風装置を廉価に提供すべく創出されたもので、請求項1
記載の防風装置Sは、下端部分が基礎部Cに埋設され
て、所定間隔に略鉛直状態で立設せしめられる複数の支
柱Aと、下端部分が基礎部Cに埋設されると共に、支柱
Aの後方に略斜状態に立設せしめられる複数の控柱B
と、支柱A上部と控柱B上端部分とを夫々連結する上部
連結具Dと、隣設する支柱A間に横架連結される横架材
10とを備え、この横架材10と支柱Aとに防風体15
を装着できるよう構成する。そして、上部連結具Dを、
鈑材を折曲形成してなる基鈑20と、この基鈑20に夫
々穿設したボルト挿通孔21,24に挿通されるボルト
22,25、ナット23,26と、基鈑20に穿設した
ボルト挿通孔28に雌ネジ孔が合致するように基鈑20
に固着される固定ナット27と、この固定ナット27に
螺着されると共に、基鈑20のボルト挿通孔28を介し
て支柱Aに穿設されたボルト挿通係止孔1に係止される
係止ボルト29とで構成する手段を採用した。SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems and the like existing in the prior art, provide sufficient strength and durability, and further impair the strength and aesthetic appearance by rust. Rust can be prevented reliably and for a long period of time, and the assembly is easy.
Claim 1 was created in order to provide an inexpensive windbreak device which is easy to handle, has a simple structure, and is excellent in economy and safety.
The windbreak device S described has a plurality of struts A whose lower end portions are buried in the base portion C and are erected in a substantially vertical state at a predetermined interval, and the lower end portions are buried in the base portion C. A plurality of pillars B that are erected substantially obliquely rearward
And an upper connecting member D for connecting the upper portion of the column A and the upper end portion of the stay B, and a horizontal member 10 horizontally connected between the adjacent columns A, and the horizontal member 10 and the column A Windproof body 15
Is configured to be able to be mounted. Then, the upper connecting tool D is
A base plate 20 formed by bending a plate material, bolts 22 and 25, nuts 23 and 26 inserted into bolt insertion holes 21 and 24 formed in the base plate 20, and a base plate 20 is formed. So that the female screw hole matches the bolt insertion hole 28
A fixing nut 27 fixed to the support nut A and screwed to the fixing nut 27 and locked in a bolt insertion locking hole 1 drilled in the column A through a bolt insertion hole 28 of the base plate 20. Means composed of the stop bolt 29 is employed.
【0005】また、請求項2記載の防風装置Sは、下端
部分が基礎部Cに埋設されて、所定間隔に略鉛直状態で
立設せしめられる複数の支柱Aと、下端部分が基礎部C
に埋設されると共に、支柱Aの後方に略斜状態に立設せ
しめられる複数の控柱Bと、支柱A上部と控柱B上端部
分とを夫々連結する上部連結具Dと、隣設する支柱A間
に横架連結される横架材10とを備え、この横架材10
と支柱Aとに防風体15を装着できるよう構成する。そ
して、上部連結具Dを、鈑材を折曲形成してなる基鈑2
0と、この基鈑20に夫々穿設したボルト挿通孔21,
24に挿通されるボルト22,25、ナット23,26
と、基鈑20に穿設したボルト挿通孔28に雌ネジ孔が
合致するように基鈑20に固着される固定ナット27
と、この固定ナット27に螺着されて、基鈑20のボル
ト挿通孔28を介して支柱Aに穿設されたボルト挿通係
止孔1に係止されると共に、その先端部分が支柱A内周
面に圧接される圧着ボルト30とで構成する手段を採用
した。In the windproof device S according to the second aspect, a plurality of columns A whose lower end portions are buried in the base portion C and are erected in a substantially vertical state at a predetermined interval, and the lower end portion is the base portion C
And a plurality of pillars B erected in a substantially oblique state behind the pillar A, an upper connecting member D for respectively connecting the upper part of the pillar A and the upper end of the pillar B, and an adjacent pillar. A and a transverse member 10 that is transversely connected between A
The windshield 15 can be mounted on the support A and the support A. Then, the upper connecting member D is formed by bending a plate material to a base plate 2.
0 and bolt insertion holes 21,
24, nuts 23, 26
And a fixing nut 27 fixed to the base plate 20 so that the female screw hole matches the bolt insertion hole 28 formed in the base plate 20.
Is screwed to the fixing nut 27, is locked in the bolt insertion locking hole 1 formed in the column A through the bolt insertion hole 28 of the base plate 20, and the distal end portion is inside the column A. A means comprising a pressure bolt 30 pressed against the peripheral surface is employed.
【0006】[0006]
【作用】しかして、請求項1記載の防風装置Sにあって
は、支柱Aは、下端部分が基礎部Cに埋設されて、所定
間隔に略鉛直状態で立設せしめられ、控柱Bは、下端部
分が基礎部Cに埋設されて、支柱Aの後方に略斜状態に
立設せしめられ、支柱A上部と控柱B上端部分とは、上
部連結具Dによって連結され、支柱Aと控柱Bと基礎部
Cとで略直角三角枠形状を呈するようになる。そして、
隣設する支柱A間には、横架材10が横架連結され、防
風体15は、横架材10と支柱Aとに装着される。しか
も、上部連結具Dの基鈑20に夫々穿設したボルト挿通
孔21,24には、ボルト22,25が挿通され、基鈑
20に穿設したボルト挿通孔28には、その雌ネジ孔が
合致するように固定ナット27が基鈑20に固着され、
この固定ナット27に螺着される係止ボルト29は、基
鈑20のボルト挿通孔28を介して支柱Aに穿設された
ボルト挿通係止孔1に係止されて、支柱Aと上部連結具
Dとを確実に連結状態とする。Thus, in the windproof device S according to the first aspect, the column A is erected in a substantially vertical state at a predetermined interval with the lower end portion buried in the base portion C. The lower end portion is buried in the base portion C and is erected in a substantially inclined state behind the column A. The upper portion of the column A and the upper end portion of the column B are connected by an upper connecting member D, and the column A is The column B and the base C have a substantially right-angled triangular frame shape. And
The horizontal members 10 are connected to each other between the adjacent columns A, and the windproof body 15 is mounted on the horizontal members 10 and the columns A. In addition, bolts 22 and 25 are inserted through bolt insertion holes 21 and 24 formed in the base plate 20 of the upper connecting tool D, and female screw holes are inserted into the bolt insertion holes 28 formed in the base plate 20. The fixing nut 27 is fixed to the base plate 20 so that
The locking bolt 29 screwed to the fixing nut 27 is locked in the bolt insertion locking hole 1 formed in the column A through the bolt insertion hole 28 of the base plate 20, and is connected to the column A in the upper part. The tool D is securely connected.
【0007】また、請求項2記載の防風装置Sにあって
は、支柱Aは、下端部分が基礎部Cに埋設されて、所定
間隔に略鉛直状態で立設せしめられ、控柱Bは、下端部
分が基礎部Cに埋設されて、支柱Aの後方に略斜状態に
立設せしめられ、支柱A上部と控柱B上端部分とは、上
部連結具Dによって連結され、支柱Aと控柱Bと基礎部
Cとで略直角三角枠形状を呈するようになる。そして、
隣設する支柱A間には、横架材10が横架連結され、防
風体15は、横架材10と支柱Aとに装着される。しか
も、上部連結具Dの基鈑20に夫々穿設したボルト挿通
孔21,24には、ボルト22,25、が挿通され、基
鈑20に穿設したボルト挿通孔28には、その雌ネジ孔
が合致するように固定ナット27が基鈑20に固着さ
れ、この固定ナット27に螺着される圧着ボルト30
は、基鈑20のボルト挿通孔28を介して支柱Aに穿設
されたボルト挿通係止孔1に係止され、しかも、その先
端部分が支柱A内周面に圧接されて、上部連結具Dと支
柱Aとの固定状態をより確実なものとする。Further, in the windproof device S according to the second aspect, the support A is erected in a substantially vertical state at a predetermined interval with the lower end portion buried in the base portion C. The lower end portion is buried in the base portion C, and is erected in a substantially inclined state behind the column A. The upper portion of the column A and the upper end portion of the column B are connected by an upper coupler D, and the column A and the column are attached. B and the base portion C have a substantially right-angled triangular frame shape. And
The horizontal members 10 are connected to each other between the adjacent columns A, and the windproof body 15 is mounted on the horizontal members 10 and the columns A. In addition, bolts 22 and 25 are inserted into the bolt insertion holes 21 and 24 formed in the base plate 20 of the upper connector D, respectively, and the female screw is inserted into the bolt insertion hole 28 formed in the base plate 20. A fixing nut 27 is fixed to the base plate 20 so that the holes are aligned with each other.
Is locked in the bolt insertion hole 1 drilled in the column A via the bolt insertion hole 28 of the base plate 20, and the tip portion thereof is pressed against the inner peripheral surface of the column A to form The fixing state between D and the column A is more reliable.
【0008】[0008]
【実施例】以下、本発明を図示例について説明する。図
中Sは、本発明の防風装置を示し、この防風装置Sは、
土中等の適宜基礎部C(例えば、基礎コンクリート等)
にその下端部分が埋設されて、所定間隔に略鉛直状態で
立設せしめられる複数の支柱Aと、基礎部C(例えば、
基礎コンクリート等)にその下端部分が埋設されると共
に、支柱Aの後方に略斜状態に立設せしめられる控柱B
と、支柱Aの上部と控柱Bの上端部分とを夫々連結する
上部連結具Dと、隣設する支柱A間に横架連結される横
架材10とを備え、横架材10と支柱Aとに防風体15
(例えば、防風ネットや、防風柵や、その他の適宜防風
体)を装着できるよう構成したものである。BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. In the figure, S indicates a windproof device of the present invention.
Appropriate foundation C such as underground (for example, foundation concrete)
A plurality of pillars A whose lower end portions are buried and are erected in a substantially vertical state at predetermined intervals, and a base portion C (for example,
The lower end portion is buried in the base concrete, etc., and the post B which is erected substantially obliquely behind the post A.
And an upper connecting member D for connecting the upper part of the column A and the upper end of the stay B, respectively, and a horizontal member 10 horizontally connected between the adjacent columns A, and the horizontal member 10 and the column A and windproof body 15
(For example, a windproof net, a windproof fence, and other appropriate windproof bodies).
【0009】支柱Aや控柱Bは、例えば、アルミパイプ
の如き耐蝕性に優れた金属パイプや、適宜鋼管の内外表
面に亜鉛層等を設けると共にこの上に適宜樹脂層を設け
て構成されたものや、適宜断面形状の型材の外表面に亜
鉛層等を設けると共にこの上に適宜樹脂層を設けて構成
されたものや、その他の適宜構成のものを採用すること
ができる。The support A and the support B are formed, for example, by providing a metal pipe such as an aluminum pipe having excellent corrosion resistance, or by appropriately providing a zinc layer on the inner and outer surfaces of a steel pipe and appropriately providing a resin layer thereon. It is also possible to employ a structure in which a zinc layer or the like is provided on the outer surface of a mold material having an appropriate cross-sectional shape and a resin layer is appropriately provided thereon, or any other appropriate structure.
【0010】図3及び図4に示す上部連結具Dは、適宜
帯状鈑材を平面略U字状に折曲形成してなる基鈑20
と、この基鈑20に夫々穿設したボルト挿通孔21,2
4に挿通されるボルト22,25、ナット23,26
と、基鈑20に穿設したボルト挿通孔28に雌ネジ孔が
合致するように基鈑20に固着される固定ナット27
と、この固定ナット27に螺着されると共に、基鈑20
のボルト挿通孔28を介して支柱Aに穿設されたボルト
挿通係止孔1に係止される係止ボルト29とで構成され
ている。そして、支柱Aを抱持する基鈑20の湾曲部
と、この湾曲部寄りのボルト挿通孔21に挿通されるボ
ルト23とで支柱Aを囲繞できるよう形成されている。
また、基鈑20の開放部寄りのボルト挿通孔24に挿通
されるボルト25が、控柱Bに穿設したボルト挿通孔5
に挿通されるよう構成されている。すなわち、上部連結
具Dは、かなり大きな外力が付与される支柱Aの強度が
大きく損われることがないように、しかも、支柱Aとの
確実なる固定状態が得られるよう構成されると共に、支
柱Aに比較してそれ程大きな外力が付与されない控柱B
の上端部分へは、ボルト23を貫通せしめることで確実
なる固定状態が得られるよう構成されている。尚、固定
ナット27の具体的取付位置は、図示例に限定されるこ
となく適宜自由に設定できるものである。The upper connecting member D shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 is a base plate 20 which is formed by appropriately bending a band-shaped plate material into a substantially U-shaped plane.
And bolt insertion holes 21, 21 formed in the base plate 20, respectively.
4 and nuts 23 and 26
And a fixing nut 27 fixed to the base plate 20 so that the female screw hole matches the bolt insertion hole 28 formed in the base plate 20.
And the base plate 20
And a locking bolt 29 locked in the bolt insertion locking hole 1 drilled in the column A through the bolt insertion hole 28. The bent portion of the base plate 20 holding the column A and the bolt 23 inserted into the bolt insertion hole 21 near the bent portion are formed so as to surround the column A.
The bolt 25 inserted into the bolt insertion hole 24 near the opening of the base plate 20 is connected to the bolt insertion hole 5
It is configured to be inserted through. That is, the upper connecting member D is configured so that the strength of the column A to which a considerably large external force is applied is not significantly impaired, and that a reliable fixing state with the column A is obtained. Pillar B to which no great external force is applied compared to
The bolts 23 are made to penetrate to the upper end portion of the base member so that a secure fixed state can be obtained. The specific mounting position of the fixing nut 27 can be freely set as appropriate without being limited to the illustrated example.
【0011】ところで、上部連結具Dの基鈑20は、湾
曲部寄りのボルト23、ナット24を締付けることによ
り、湾曲部で支柱Aをより多く抱持するように弾性変形
し、この弾性変形により支柱Aをしっくりと且つ強固に
抱持できるようになると共に、この弾性力でボルト2
3、ナット24の緩みを防止できるようになる。By the way, the base plate 20 of the upper connecting member D is elastically deformed by tightening the bolts 23 and nuts 24 near the curved portion so as to more support the column A in the curved portion. The support A can be held tightly and firmly, and the elasticity of the bolt 2
3. The nut 24 can be prevented from loosening.
【0012】図5に示す上部連結具Dは、適宜帯状鈑材
を平面略U字状に折曲形成してなる基鈑20と、この基
鈑20に夫々穿設したボルト挿通孔21,24に挿通さ
れるボルト22,25、ナット23,26と、基鈑20
に穿設したボルト挿通孔28に雌ネジ孔が合致するよう
に基鈑20に固着される固定ナット27と、この固定ナ
ット27に螺着されて、基鈑20のボルト挿通孔28を
介して支柱Aに穿設されたボルト挿通係止孔1に係止さ
れると共に、その先端部分が支柱A内周面に圧接される
圧着ボルト30とで構成されている。すなわち、この上
部連結具Dは、支柱Aとのより確実なる固定状態が得ら
れるよう構成されたものである。An upper connecting member D shown in FIG. 5 has a base plate 20 formed by bending a band-shaped plate material into a substantially U-shape in a plane, and bolt insertion holes 21 and 24 formed in the base plate 20, respectively. Bolts 22 and 25, nuts 23 and 26, and base plate 20
A fixing nut 27 fixed to the base plate 20 so that a female screw hole matches a bolt insertion hole 28 formed in the base plate 20. The fixing nut 27 is screwed to the fixing nut 27 and is inserted through the bolt insertion hole 28 of the base plate 20. The crimping bolt 30 is locked by a bolt insertion locking hole 1 formed in the column A, and has a tip portion formed by a crimp bolt 30 pressed against the inner peripheral surface of the column A. That is, the upper connecting tool D is configured to obtain a more secure fixing state with the column A.
【0013】ところで、本発明の防風装置Sには、支柱
Aの中央部と控柱Bの中央部とを連結する中央部連結具
Eを設けて、全体の強度及び剛性が増すようにしても良
い。例えば、図7に示す中央部連結具Eは、適宜帯状鈑
材を平面略U字状に折曲形成してなる基鈑43からなる
一対の連結体42と、この一対の連結体42夫々を連結
する連結杆40と、連結杆40や基鈑43に夫々穿設し
たボルト挿通孔41,44に挿通されるボルト45、ナ
ット46とからなる。そして、支柱Aや控柱Bを抱持す
る基鈑43の湾曲部と、この湾曲部寄りのボルト挿通孔
44に挿通されるボルト45とで支柱Aや控柱Bを囲繞
できるよう形成されている。また、基鈑43の開放部寄
りのボルト挿通孔44に挿通されるボルト45が、連結
杆40に穿設したボルト挿通孔41に挿通されるよう構
成されている。すなわち、中央部連結具Eは、かなり大
きな外力が付与される支柱Aの強度が損われることがな
いように、ボルト45を貫通するためのボルト挿通孔を
穿設せずとも支柱Aへの固定状態が得られるよう構成さ
れると共に、比較的大きな外力が付与される控柱Bの中
央部分の強度が損われることがないように、ボルト45
を貫通するためのボルト挿通孔を穿設せずとも控柱Bへ
の固定状態が得られるよう構成されている。By the way, the windproof device S of the present invention is provided with a central connecting member E for connecting the central portion of the column A and the central portion of the stay B to increase the overall strength and rigidity. good. For example, the central connecting member E shown in FIG. 7 includes a pair of connecting members 42 each formed of a base plate 43 formed by appropriately bending a band-shaped plate material into a substantially U-shaped plane, and each of the pair of connecting members 42. It comprises a connecting rod 40 to be connected, a bolt 45 and a nut 46 inserted into bolt insertion holes 41 and 44 formed in the connecting rod 40 and the base plate 43, respectively. The support A and the support B are formed so as to surround the support A and the support B with a curved portion of the base plate 43 holding the support A and the support B and the bolt 45 inserted into the bolt insertion hole 44 near the support. I have. Further, the bolt 45 inserted into the bolt insertion hole 44 near the opening of the base plate 43 is configured to be inserted into the bolt insertion hole 41 formed in the connecting rod 40. That is, the central connecting member E is fixed to the column A without forming a bolt insertion hole for penetrating the bolt 45 so that the column A to which a considerably large external force is applied is not damaged. The bolts 45 are arranged so as to obtain a state, and so that the strength of the central portion of the pillar B to which a relatively large external force is applied is not impaired.
It is configured such that a fixed state to the pillar B can be obtained without drilling a bolt insertion hole for penetrating through.
【0014】更に、中央部連結具Eの連結体42の基鈑
43は、前記上部連結具Dの上部連結具Dと同様に、湾
曲部寄りのボルト45、ナット46を締付けることによ
り、湾曲部で支柱Aや控柱Bをより多く抱持するように
弾性変形し、この弾性変形により支柱Aや控柱Bをしっ
くりと且つ強固に抱持できるようになると共に、この弾
性力でボルト45、ナット46の緩みを防止できるよう
になる。Further, similarly to the upper connector D of the upper connector D, the base plate 43 of the connecting member 42 of the central connector E is tightened with a bolt 45 and a nut 46 close to the curved portion. In this way, the column A and the column B are elastically deformed so as to hold more, and the column A and the column B can be held tightly and firmly by this elastic deformation. The loosening of the nut 46 can be prevented.
【0015】尚、図中2,6は、支柱Aや控柱Bを基礎
部Cに確実に埋設すべく、支柱A下部や控柱B下部に貫
通させて基礎部Cに埋設される固定用突起である。尚、
パイプ状の支柱Aや控柱B内に雨水等が入り込まないよ
うにすると共に、危険防止のために、支柱Aや控柱Bの
上端部分に適宜合成樹脂製のキャップを嵌着しておいて
も良い。In the figures, reference numerals 2 and 6 denote fixing members which are pierced in the lower part of the support A and the lower part of the support B so as to be buried in the base C in order to securely bury the support A and the support B in the base C. It is a protrusion. still,
In order to prevent rainwater or the like from entering into the pipe-shaped column A or the column B, a synthetic resin cap is fitted to the upper end portion of the column A or the column B to prevent danger. Is also good.
【0016】複数の支柱A間に横架配設される横架材1
0は、適宜横架材連結金具11を介して支柱Aに固定さ
れる。更に、防風体15は、防風、防砂、防雪、防災等
に利用され、図中16は、防風体15を防風装置S前方
がわに押え付けるようにして取付けるための防風体押え
である。[0016] A horizontal member 1 horizontally disposed between a plurality of columns A
Numeral 0 is fixed to the column A via the connecting member 11 as appropriate. Further, the windproof body 15 is used for windproofing, sandproofing, snowproofing, disaster prevention, and the like, and 16 in the figure is a windproofing body press for attaching the windproofing body 15 so that the front side of the windproofing device S is pressed against an alligator.
【0017】ところで、防風装置Sの具体的構成、形
状、寸法、支柱Aの具体的構成、形状、寸法、材質、
数、配設間隔、控柱Bの具体的構成、形状、寸法、材
質、数、配設間隔、基礎部Cの具体的構成、形状、材
質、上部連結具Dの具体的構成、形状、寸法、材質、中
央部連結具Eの具体的構成、形状、寸法、材質、数、配
設間隔、その他の構成部材の具体的構成、形状、寸法、
材質、上部連結具Dや中央部連結具Eへの取付け位置、
取付け数等は、図示例等に限定されることなく適宜自由
に設定できるものである。Incidentally, the specific configuration, shape, dimensions of the windbreak device S, the specific configuration, shape, dimensions, material,
Number, arrangement interval, specific configuration, shape, dimensions and material of the post B, number, arrangement interval, specific configuration, shape, material of the base part C, specific configuration, shape, and dimensions of the upper coupler D , Material, specific configuration, shape, dimensions, material, number, arrangement interval, and other specific configuration, shape, dimensions,
Material, mounting position to upper connecting tool D and center connecting tool E,
The number of attachments and the like can be freely set as appropriate without being limited to the illustrated examples.
【0018】尚、本発明の上部連結具Dや中央部連結具
Eの基鈑20,43は、支柱Aや控柱Bの形状に応じて
適宜形状に折曲形成され、また、上部連結具Dや中央部
連結具E自体は、例えば、耐蝕性に優れたアルミ等の金
属や、適宜合成樹脂や、鉄や、その他の適宜材料を利用
して構成することができるものである。The base plates 20 and 43 of the upper connector D and the central connector E of the present invention are formed to have an appropriate shape according to the shape of the column A and the stay B, respectively. The D and the center connecting member E itself can be formed using, for example, metal such as aluminum having excellent corrosion resistance, synthetic resin, iron, or other appropriate material.
【0019】[0019]
【発明の効果】従って、請求項1記載の防風装置Sは、
下端部分が基礎部Cに埋設されて、所定間隔に略鉛直状
態で立設せしめられる複数の支柱Aと、下端部分が基礎
部Cに埋設されると共に、支柱Aの後方に略斜状態に立
設せしめられる複数の控柱Bと、支柱A上部と控柱B上
端部分とを夫々連結する上部連結具Dと、隣設する支柱
A間に横架連結される横架材10とを備え、この横架材
10と支柱Aとに防風体15を装着できるよう構成し、
上部連結具Dを、鈑材を折曲形成してなる基鈑20と、
この基鈑20に夫々穿設したボルト挿通孔21,24に
挿通されるボルト22,25、ナット23,26と、基
鈑20に穿設したボルト挿通孔28に雌ネジ孔が合致す
るように基鈑20に固着される固定ナット27と、この
固定ナット27に螺着されると共に、基鈑20のボルト
挿通孔28を介して支柱Aに穿設されたボルト挿通係止
孔1に係止される係止ボルト29とで構成したので、支
柱Aと控柱Bとをその上部で確実且つ強固に連結でき、
かなり強力な外力を受ける防風装置Sとして全体的に十
分な強度を発揮でき、防風ネット等の防風体15を長期
に亙って安定的に支持できるようになる。しかも、防風
装置Sの構成が非常に簡素で、十分な強度及び耐久性を
備え、その組立てが容易で、取扱い易く、低廉に提供で
き、経済性、安全性に優れた支持装置Sとなる。更に、
支柱Aからは、錆が発生し難く、錆の発生による強度の
低下や、美観を損う虞れのないものとなる。Therefore, the windbreak device S according to claim 1 is
A plurality of pillars A whose lower end portions are buried in the base portion C and are erected in a substantially vertical state at predetermined intervals, and a lower end portion is buried in the base portion C and stands substantially obliquely behind the pillar A. A plurality of pillars B to be provided, an upper connecting member D for respectively connecting the upper part of the pillar A and the upper end part of the pillar B, and a horizontal member 10 horizontally connected between the adjacent pillars A, It is configured so that the windproof body 15 can be attached to the horizontal member 10 and the column A,
An upper connector D, a base plate 20 formed by bending a plate material;
The female screw holes are aligned with the bolts 22 and 25 and the nuts 23 and 26 inserted into the bolt insertion holes 21 and 24 respectively drilled in the base plate 20 and the bolt insertion holes 28 drilled in the base plate 20. A fixing nut 27 fixed to the base plate 20, and is screwed to the fixing nut 27 and locked in the bolt insertion locking hole 1 formed in the column A through the bolt insertion hole 28 of the base plate 20. And the supporting bolt A can be securely and firmly connected at the upper part thereof.
The windproof device S which receives a considerably strong external force can exhibit sufficient strength as a whole, and can stably support the windproof body 15 such as a windproof net for a long period of time. Moreover, the structure of the windbreak device S is very simple, has sufficient strength and durability, is easy to assemble, is easy to handle, can be provided at low cost, and is a support device S excellent in economy and safety. Furthermore,
Rust does not easily occur from the pillar A, and there is no fear that the strength is reduced due to the generation of rust or the appearance is impaired.
【0020】特に、上部連結具Dを、鈑材を折曲形成し
てなる基鈑20と、この基鈑20に夫々穿設したボルト
挿通孔21,24に挿通されるボルト22,25、ナッ
ト23,26と、基鈑20に穿設したボルト挿通孔28
に雌ネジ孔が合致するように基鈑20に固着される固定
ナット27と、この固定ナット27に螺着されると共
に、基鈑20のボルト挿通孔28を介して支柱Aに穿設
されたボルト挿通係止孔1に係止される係止ボルト29
とで構成したので、かなり大きな外力が付与される支柱
Aの強度が大きく損われることがないように、支柱Aに
穿設される孔を極力少なくでき、しかも、固定ナット2
7に螺着される係止ボルト29が、支柱Aのボルト挿通
係止孔1に確実に係止され、支柱Aと上部連結具Dとの
より確実なる固定状態が得られるものとなる。すなわ
ち、上部連結具Dが支柱Aに対して上下に移動したり、
水平に回転したりする虞れが全くなく、経年変化するこ
ともなく、耐久性の優れたものとなる。尚、上部連結具
Dの基鈑20は、湾曲部寄りのボルト22、ナット23
の締付けによって、支柱Aを湾曲部でより多く抱持する
ように弾性変形でき、この弾性変形によって支柱Aをし
っくりと且つ強固に抱持できるようになると共に、この
弾性力でボルト22、ナット23の緩みを防止できるよ
うにもなる。In particular, the upper connecting member D is formed by bending a plate material into a base plate 20, bolts 22 and 25 inserted into bolt insertion holes 21 and 24 formed in the base plate 20, and a nut. 23, 26 and bolt insertion holes 28 drilled in the base plate 20
And a fixing nut 27 fixed to the base plate 20 so that the female screw hole matches the female screw hole. The fixing nut 27 is screwed to the fixing nut 27 and drilled in the column A through the bolt insertion hole 28 of the base plate 20. Locking bolt 29 locked in bolt insertion locking hole 1
Therefore, the number of holes formed in the column A can be reduced as much as possible so that the strength of the column A to which a considerably large external force is applied is not significantly impaired.
The locking bolt 29 screwed to the bolt 7 is securely locked in the bolt insertion locking hole 1 of the column A, so that a more secure fixing state between the column A and the upper connector D is obtained. That is, the upper connecting tool D moves up and down with respect to the support A,
There is no danger of horizontal rotation, and there is no aging, resulting in excellent durability. In addition, the base plate 20 of the upper connecting tool D includes a bolt 22 and a nut 23 near the curved portion.
Can be elastically deformed so as to hold the column A more at the curved portion, and the column A can be held tightly and firmly by the elastic deformation. Can be prevented from loosening.
【0021】また、請求項2記載の防風装置Sは、下端
部分が基礎部Cに埋設されて、所定間隔に略鉛直状態で
立設せしめられる複数の支柱Aと、下端部分が基礎部C
に埋設されると共に、支柱Aの後方に略斜状態に立設せ
しめられる複数の控柱Bと、支柱A上部と控柱B上端部
分とを夫々連結する上部連結具Dと、隣設する支柱A間
に横架連結される横架材10とを備え、この横架材10
と支柱Aとに防風体15を装着できるよう構成し、上部
連結具Dを、鈑材を折曲形成してなる基鈑20と、この
基鈑20に夫々穿設したボルト挿通孔21,24に挿通
されるボルト22,25、ナット23,26と、基鈑2
0に穿設したボルト挿通孔28に雌ネジ孔が合致するよ
うに基鈑20に固着される固定ナット27と、この固定
ナット27に螺着されて、基鈑20のボルト挿通孔28
を介して支柱Aに穿設されたボルト挿通係止孔1に係止
されると共に、その先端部分が支柱A内周面に圧接され
る圧着ボルト30とで構成したので、支柱Aと控柱Bと
をその上部で確実且つ強固に連結でき、かなり強力な外
力を受ける防風装置Sとして全体的に十分な強度を発揮
でき、防風ネット等の防風体15を長期に亙って安定的
に支持できるようになる。しかも、防風装置Sの構成が
非常に簡素で、十分な強度及び耐久性を備え、その組立
てが容易で、取扱い易く、低廉に提供でき、経済性、安
全性に優れた支持装置Sとなる。更に、支柱Aからは、
錆が発生し難く、錆の発生による強度の低下や、美観を
損う虞れのないものとなる。In the windproof device S according to the second aspect, the lower end portion is buried in the base portion C, and the plurality of columns A are erected in a substantially vertical state at a predetermined interval, and the lower end portion is the base portion C.
And a plurality of pillars B erected in a substantially oblique state behind the pillar A, an upper connecting member D for respectively connecting the upper part of the pillar A and the upper end of the pillar B, and an adjacent pillar. A and a transverse member 10 that is transversely connected between A
The windshield 15 is mounted on the support A and the support A, and the upper connecting member D is formed by bending a plate material into a base plate 20 and bolt insertion holes 21 and 24 formed in the base plate 20 respectively. 22, 25, nuts 23, 26 and base plate 2
The fixing nut 27 is fixed to the base plate 20 so that the female screw hole is aligned with the bolt insertion hole 28 formed in the base plate 20.
Is fixed to the bolt insertion locking hole 1 formed in the column A through the support member A, and the front end portion is constituted by the crimping bolt 30 pressed against the inner peripheral surface of the column A. B can be securely and firmly connected at its upper part, and can exhibit sufficient strength as a whole as a windproof device S which receives a considerably strong external force, and stably supports the windproof body 15 such as a windproof net for a long period of time. become able to. Moreover, the structure of the windbreak device S is very simple, has sufficient strength and durability, is easy to assemble, is easy to handle, can be provided at low cost, and is a support device S excellent in economy and safety. Furthermore, from column A,
Rust does not easily occur, and there is no danger of deterioration in strength due to the occurrence of rust or impairment of aesthetic appearance.
【0022】特に、上部連結具Dを、鈑材を折曲形成し
てなる基鈑20と、この基鈑20に夫々穿設したボルト
挿通孔21,24に挿通されるボルト22,25、ナッ
ト23,26と、基鈑20に穿設したボルト挿通孔28
に雌ネジ孔が合致するように基鈑20に固着される固定
ナット27と、この固定ナット27に螺着されて、基鈑
20のボルト挿通孔28を介して支柱Aに穿設されたボ
ルト挿通係止孔1に係止されると共に、その先端部分が
支柱A内周面に圧接される圧着ボルト30とで構成した
ので、かなり大きな外力が付与される支柱Aの強度が大
きく損われることがないように、支柱Aに穿設される孔
を極力少なくでき、しかも、固定ナット27に螺着され
る圧着ボルト30が、支柱Aのボルト挿通係止孔1に係
止されると供に、その先端部分が支柱A内周面に圧接さ
れのため、上部連結具Dと支柱Aとのより確実、強固な
固定状態が得られるようになる。すなわち、上部連結具
Dが支柱Aに対して上下に移動したり、水平に回転した
りする虞れが全くなく、経年変化することもなく、耐久
性の優れたものとなる。尚、上部連結具Dの基鈑20
は、湾曲部寄りのボルト22、ナット23の締付けによ
って、支柱Aを湾曲部でより多く抱持するように弾性変
形でき、この弾性変形によって支柱Aをしっくりと且つ
強固に抱持できるようになると共に、この弾性力でボル
ト22、ナット23の緩みを防止できるようにもなる。In particular, the upper connecting member D is formed by bending a plate material into a base plate 20, bolts 22 and 25 inserted into bolt insertion holes 21 and 24 formed in the base plate 20, and a nut. 23, 26 and bolt insertion holes 28 drilled in the base plate 20
A fixing nut 27 fixed to the base plate 20 so that the female screw hole is aligned with the fixing nut 27, and a bolt which is screwed to the fixing nut 27 and drilled in the column A through a bolt insertion hole 28 of the base plate 20. Since the front end portion is locked by the insertion locking hole 1 and the crimp bolt 30 is pressed against the inner peripheral surface of the column A, the strength of the column A to which a considerably large external force is applied is greatly impaired. The hole formed in the column A can be reduced as much as possible so that the crimping bolt 30 screwed to the fixing nut 27 is locked in the bolt insertion locking hole 1 of the column A. Since the tip portion is pressed against the inner peripheral surface of the column A, a more secure and strong fixing state between the upper connecting member D and the column A can be obtained. That is, there is no danger that the upper connecting tool D moves up and down with respect to the column A or rotates horizontally, there is no aging, and the durability is excellent. The base plate 20 of the upper connecting tool D
Can be elastically deformed by tightening the bolts 22 and nuts 23 near the curved portion so that the column A can be held more by the curved portion, and the elastic deformation allows the column A to be held tightly and firmly. At the same time, the looseness of the bolt 22 and the nut 23 can be prevented by this elastic force.
【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of the drawings]
【図1】防風装置の側面図である。FIG. 1 is a side view of a windbreak device.
【図2】防風装置の正面図である。FIG. 2 is a front view of the windbreak device.
【図3】上部連結具部分の側面図である。FIG. 3 is a side view of an upper coupler.
【図4】上部連結具部分の平断面図である。FIG. 4 is a plan cross-sectional view of an upper connecting part.
【図5】他の実施例に於ける上部連結具部分の平断面図
である。FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional plan view of an upper connector according to another embodiment.
【図6】中央部連結具部分の平断面図である。FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional plan view of a central connecting part.
S 防風装置 A 支柱 1 ボル
ト挿通係止孔 2 固定用突起 B 控柱 5 ボル
ト挿通孔 6 固定用突起 C 基礎部 10 横架材 11 横架
材連結金具 15 防風体 16 防風
体押え D 上部連結具 20 基鈑 21 ボルト挿通孔 22 ボル
ト 23 ナット 24 ボル
ト挿通孔 25 ボルト 26 ナッ
ト 27 固定ナット 28 ボル
ト挿通孔 29 係止ボルト 30 圧着
ボルト E 中央部連結具 40 連結
杆 41 ボルト挿通孔 42 連結
体 43 基鈑 44 ボル
ト挿通孔 45 ボルト 46 ナッ
トS Windproof device A Prop 1 Bolt insertion and locking hole 2 Fixing projection B Standing post 5 Bolt insertion hole 6 Fixing projection C Base 10 Horizontal member 11 Horizontal connecting member 15 Windproof body 16 Windproof body retainer D Upper connector Reference Signs List 20 Base plate 21 Bolt insertion hole 22 Bolt 23 Nut 24 Bolt insertion hole 25 Bolt 26 Nut 27 Fixed nut 28 Bolt insertion hole 29 Locking bolt 30 Crimping bolt E Central connector 40 Connecting rod 41 Bolt insertion hole 42 Connector 43 base Plate 44 Bolt insertion hole 45 Bolt 46 Nut
Claims (2)
隔に略鉛直状態で立設せしめられる複数の支柱と、下端
部分が基礎部に埋設されると共に、支柱の後方に略斜状
態に立設せしめられる複数の控柱と、支柱上部と控柱上
端部分とを夫々連結する上部連結具と、隣設する支柱間
に横架連結される横架材とを備え、この横架材と支柱と
に防風体を装着できるよう構成し、上部連結具を、鈑材
を折曲形成してなる基鈑と、この基鈑に夫々穿設したボ
ルト挿通孔に挿通されるボルト、ナットと、基鈑に穿設
したボルト挿通孔に雌ネジ孔が合致するように基鈑に固
着される固定ナットと、この固定ナットに螺着されると
共に、基鈑のボルト挿通孔を介して支柱に穿設されたボ
ルト挿通係止孔に係止される係止ボルトとで構成したこ
とを特徴とする防風装置。1. A plurality of struts whose lower end portions are buried in a base portion and are erected in a substantially vertical state at a predetermined interval, and a lower end portion is buried in the base portion and substantially obliquely behind the struts. A plurality of uprights to be erected, an upper connecting tool that connects the upper portion of the support and the upper portion of the upright, respectively, and a horizontal member that is horizontally connected between the adjacent columns, and It is configured so that the windproof body can be attached to the support and the upper connecting tool is
Base plate formed by bending the base plate,
Bolts and nuts to be inserted through the bolt insertion holes and drilled in the base plate
Bolt on the base plate so that the female screw hole matches the bolt insertion hole
When the screw is screwed to the fixed nut
In both cases, the bolts drilled on the pillars through the bolt insertion holes in the base plate
A windproof device comprising: a locking bolt that is locked in a bolt insertion locking hole .
隔に略鉛直状態で立設せしめられる複数の支柱と、下端
部分が基礎部に埋設されると共に、支柱の後方に略斜状
態に立設せしめられる複数の控柱と、支柱上部と控柱上
端部分とを夫々連結する上部連結具と、隣設する支柱間
に横架連結される横架材とを備え、この横架材と支柱と
に防風体を装着できるよう構成し、上部連結具を、鈑材
を折曲形成してなる基鈑と、この基鈑に夫々穿設したボ
ルト挿通孔に挿通されるボルト、ナットと、基鈑に穿設
したボルト挿通孔に雌ネジ孔が合致するように基鈑に固
着される固定ナットと、この固定ナットに螺着されて、
基鈑のボルト挿通孔を介して支柱に穿設されたボルト挿
通係止孔に係止されると共に、その先端部分が支柱内周
面に圧接される圧着ボルトとで構成したことを特徴とす
る防風装置。2. A plurality of struts whose lower end portions are buried in the base portion and are erected in a substantially vertical state at a predetermined interval, and the lower end portions are buried in the base portion and are substantially inclined behind the struts. A plurality of uprights to be erected, an upper connecting tool that connects the upper portion of the support and the upper portion of the upright, respectively, and a horizontal member that is horizontally connected between the adjacent columns, and It is configured so that the windproof body can be attached to the support and the upper connecting tool is
Base plate formed by bending the base plate,
Bolts and nuts to be inserted through the bolt insertion holes and drilled in the base plate
Bolt on the base plate so that the female screw hole matches the bolt insertion hole
A fixed nut to be worn, and screwed to this fixed nut,
Bolts are drilled in the column through bolt holes in the base plate
It is locked in the through-locking hole and its tip is
A windbreak device comprising: a pressure bolt which is pressed against a surface.
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