JPH09111952A - Prop - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) 【Abstract】 PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To propose a column having structural strength, good workability, easy maintenance, and visually excellent. SOLUTION: An outer surface 5 is an inward ridge 7 of an arc-shaped square pole 2.
The true cylinder 10 is integrally formed in each of the above.
Further, the quadrangular prism 2 and the true cylinder 10 are hollow pillars having hollow insides 6 and 11, and are extruded profiles made of aluminum alloy.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pillar that can be applied as a structural member for various purposes, or a pillar that can be variously used for fences, walls, and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, columns having a square, rectangular or circular cross section are known. When these pillars are used, for example, as an accessory for roads, an accessory for outdoor plazas, or an accessory for an indoor open space, connect the pillars with the pillars via a connecting member or connect the pillars with other accessories. For this purpose, a mounting member such as a band or a bracket and a fixing means such as a bolt, a nut or welding have been used.

[0003]

However, these conventional columns having a square, rectangular, circular, or other cross-sectional shape are mounted by tightening bolts and nuts so that the columns are clamped by mounting brackets, or by mounting holes in the columns. Since the metal fitting or the connecting member is directly attached via a screw or the connecting member is directly fixed to the column by welding, the structural strength is lacking in reliability, and the mounting angle, mounting height, etc. are limited. Even when the pillars are connected to each other and the connecting member is attached between them, the connection between the pillars is complicated and there is a problem in workability. In addition, the fixing means may be loosened, fallen off, corroded or the like, which is not satisfactory in terms of maintenance. Furthermore, the mounting appearance was not so good.

In addition, in order to respond to various needs in the road space and public space, a new sense, design,
In addition, there is a demand for visually superior stanchions with a unified design within a certain space.

An object of the present invention was made in view of these problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a column which is structurally strong, has good workability, is easy to maintain, and is visually excellent. .

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is one in which a small cylinder is integrally formed on each of the edges of a polygonal prism having a concave outer surface. The one in which a small cylinder is integrally formed on the ridge of a polygonal prism having an outer concave surface has structurally the same strength in directionality and is excellent in workability as a pillar.

Further, in the above pillar, the outer surface of the polygonal column is arcuate. If the outer surface of the polygonal column is arcuate, in addition to the function of the above-mentioned column, the shape is simple and the space for attaching the joints to the small cylinder is increased, thus increasing the degree of freedom of the attachment angle. Further, when the arc-shaped outer surface of the polygonal column is used as a sign, a sign, a guide, etc., the visibility for a moving viewer is good and the visual is excellent.

Further, in any of the above-mentioned columns, the small cylinder is a true cylinder. If the small cylinder is a true cylinder,
In addition to the action of any of the above-mentioned columns, the shape of the joints attached to the small cylinder can be simplified and easily attached, the columns can be easily connected, and the columns cannot easily come off.

Further, in any one of the above-mentioned columns, the polygonal column is a square column. If the polygonal prism is a square prism,
In addition to the function of any of the above-mentioned columns, the shape is relatively simple and can be used for various purposes, and the columns themselves are easy to use.

Further, in any one of the above columns, the polygonal column and the small column are hollow columns having a hollow inside. In the case where the inside of the polygonal column and the small column is a hollow column, in addition to the function of any of the above-mentioned columns, the material used to form the columns can be saved and structural strength can be obtained. It is available.

In any one of the above columns, the column is an extruded profile made of aluminum alloy. In addition to the function of any of the above-mentioned columns, the columns with extruded sections made of aluminum alloy expand the degree of freedom of the cross-section design of the columns, and can be easily manufactured by extrusion molding, lightweight and corrosion resistant, and maintainable. Is easy.

[0012]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

The number of edges in the polygonal prism of the present invention depends on the outer shape of the column, but is practically selected in the range of 3 to 6.

FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing an embodiment of a support column according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the support column shown in FIG. The pillar 1 of the present embodiment is a solid body in which an outer surface 5 is a quadrangular prism 2 having a concave arc shape, and a true cylinder 10 which is a small cylinder is integrally formed on each of four edges 7 of the quadrangular prism 2. Is. Therefore, the quadrangular prism 2 has four arcuate outer surfaces 5, and each ridge 7 has one true cylinder 10. The true cylinder 10 is formed to have a smaller cross-sectional size than the square pillar 2. In this embodiment,
Although the cross-sectional shape of the small cylinder is a perfect circle, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be an elliptical or irregularly shaped circle, that is, the outer surface is convex, preferably a smooth convex circle. Just go.

In the pillar 1 of this embodiment, the quadrangular prism 2 and the true cylinder 10 are integrally formed. When the main pillar 1 is formed, the square pillar 2 and the true cylinder 10 are simultaneously formed. There is no joint between the square pole 2 and the true cylinder 10. Therefore, as a forming method, it can be formed by extrusion molding, pultrusion molding, roll molding, forging or the like depending on its size. In FIG. 1, the corner portion 13 is formed in a stepped shape, but the corner portion 13 is formed in a smooth arc shape like the corner portion 13 in FIG. Above all preferred.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view showing another embodiment of the support column according to the present invention. The pillar 1 of the present embodiment is similar to the pillar in FIGS. 1 and 2, and has a quadrangular prism 2 whose outer surface 5 is arcuate and a true cylinder 10 which is a small cylinder at four ridges 7 of the quadrangular prism 2. And are integrally formed. Furthermore, square pole 2
The true column 10 is a so-called hollow column having hollow portions 8 and 12 on the inner sides 6 and 11. In other parts, the same structure and function as those in FIGS. 1 and 2 are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted, but the overall weight can be reduced.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing still another embodiment similar to FIG. The pillar 1 of this embodiment has an outer surface 5
Is an arc-shaped concave hexagonal column 3 and a true column 10 that is a small column are integrally formed on six ridges 7 of the hexagonal column 3. In addition, the hexagonal column 3 and the true column 10 have inner sides 6, 1
1 is a hollow column having hollow portions 8 and 12. In other parts, the same structures and operating parts as those in FIGS.

In FIGS. 3 and 4, all of the quadrangular column 2, the hexagonal column 3 and the true column 10 are hollow columns.
The present invention is not limited to this, and only the square column 2 or the hexagonal column 3 may be a hollow column or the true column 10 may be a hollow column, and the other parts may be solid bodies.

The support column 1 of the present embodiment having the above configuration
Works as follows. That is, the one in which the true cylinder 10 is integrally formed on each of the ridges 7 of the quadrangular prism 2 or the hexagonal prism 3 whose outer surface 5 has an arc shape has no directional structural strength and is excellent in workability as a pillar. By making the outer surface 5 of the quadrangular prism 2 or the hexagonal prism 3 into an arcuate shape that is recessed inward, the shape is simple and the space for fitting the fittings to the true cylinder 10 is widened for easy mounting, and the degree of freedom of the mounting angle in the horizontal plane is high. Spread. or,
If the arcuate outer surface of the square pole 2 or the hexagonal pole 3 is used as a sign, a sign, a guide, etc., the visibility for a moving viewer is good and the visual sense is excellent.

Further, by using the small cylinder as the true cylinder 10, there is no edge portion when used as a fence and it is safe for pedestrians, and the shape of the fittings attached to the small cylinder can be made simple. It is easy to install and connect the columns to each other. If the joint is formed in a shape that holds the true cylinder 10, it will not come off easily. The square pole 2 has a relatively simple shape and can be used for various purposes, and the pillar itself is easy to use.

Further, the quadrangular prism 2, the hexagonal prism 3, and the true cylinder 10
By using hollow pillars on the inner sides 6 and 11 of the pillars, it is possible to save the material used to form the columns and to have structural strength, and to use the space portions of the inner sides 6 and 11 for electrical wiring, ducts and other applications. It is possible to use.

By using the extruded shape member made of aluminum alloy for the support column 1, the degree of freedom in the cross-sectional design of the support column 1 is increased, and it can be easily manufactured by extrusion molding, is lightweight, has corrosion resistance, and is easy to maintain. is there. An extrusion method is suitable for molding the pillar 1 having a hollow section having a hollow portion. According to this molding method, the molding is simple and the cost is low. Furthermore,
The pillar 1 formed of an aluminum alloy has strength and has a beautiful surface. The material of the aluminum alloy is generally A6063S-T5 (JIS H4100 (198
8)) material is used, but depending on the application and usage conditions, A6
061S-T6 and A6N01S-T5 (JIS H41
00 (1988)) and other high-strength aluminum alloys. By subjecting the surface to rust-proofing treatment such as alumite treatment or painting, it can have corrosion resistance and the surface becomes beautiful. In addition, it requires almost no maintenance or inspection. Also, depending on the application, this strut is, for example, 50 cm in length.
The outer diameter is about 5 to 5 m and the outer diameter is about 150 to 300 mm.

FIG. 5 shows an application example of the pillar according to the present invention as a short member, (A) is a bollard and a car stop, and (B) is.
Shows a perspective view of a fence, and FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of a fence body to which an illumination lamp and a sign board are attached as an example of a long material. As shown in FIG. 5 (A), the pillar 1 of the present embodiment can be used as a car stop 15 together with a bollard 14 and a chain 15a as a single body. A cap 17 is provided on the upper end of the pillar. Further, as shown in FIG.
It can be used as a fence 18 by connecting to the support 1 via 6. By attaching the reflection tape 20 or the reflection plate 21 to the pillar 1, the functionality as the fence 18 is expanded.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, by using the pillar 1 using the square pillar 2, the fence 18 having a corner is formed.
Can also be easily installed. An illumination lamp 22 can be attached to the upper end of the pillar 1 of a normal fence or an illumination lamp 23 can be attached to the upper end of the tall pillar 1. It can also be used as a road sign by attaching the sign plate 24.

[0025]

EFFECTS OF THE INVENTION The pillar of the present invention has structural strength, is simple in shape, has good workability, and is lightweight when made into a solid body. It is added, easy to maintain, and visually superior.

Furthermore, the degree of freedom in the cross-sectional design of the column is expanded, and if it is a solid body, the material used to form the column can be saved, which is economical.

Further, by selecting the outer shape and the length of the pillar, it can be applied to various purposes and can be applied as a horizontal board in some cases, and can be a versatile basic material.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing an embodiment of a column according to the present invention.

2 is a perspective view of the column of FIG. 1. FIG.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of a column according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing still another embodiment similar to FIG.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a pillar according to the present invention, in which (A) is a bollard and a car stop, and (B) is a fence.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a fence to which an illumination lamp and a sign plate similar to those in FIG. 5 are attached.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Support 2 Square prism (Polygonal prism) 3 Hexagonal prism (Polygonal prism) 5 Outer surface 6 Inside 7 Ridge 8 Hollow part 10 True cylinder (small cylinder) 11 Inside 12 Hollow part

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Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A column, wherein a small column is integrally formed on each of the edges of a polygonal column having a concave outer surface. 2. The pillar according to claim 1, wherein an outer surface of the polygonal prism is arcuate. 3. The column according to claim 1, wherein the small cylinder is a true cylinder. 4. The column according to claim 1, wherein the polygonal prism is a quadrangular prism. 5. The column according to claim 1, wherein the polygonal column and the small column are hollow columns having a hollow inside. 6. The column according to claim 1, wherein the column is an extruded shape member made of an aluminum alloy.