JP3799310B2 - Foldable mobile connection panel - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is at least two connection panels that are suspended from a ceiling rail and used as a moving wall, a moving partition, and the like. A connecting panel formed so that the panels can be folded and unfolded in a state of being folded and stored in a state in which the surfaces of the panel bodies are overlapped in a direction perpendicular to the rails, for example, when not in use. About.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, in order to partition a large indoor space, a large number of panel bodies are suspended in a movable manner on rails arranged on the ceiling side (hereinafter referred to as ceiling rails), and in use, each panel body is closely connected in series along the rails. There is known a device called a moving wall or moving partition (hereinafter simply referred to as “moving partition”) in a form in which the panel is assembled and stored in a storage place when not in use. .
[0003]
The panel body constituting the above moving partition wall is an independent type for each panel body suspended from the ceiling rail by at least two suspension vehicles (also referred to as trolleys) for each panel body, and at least two sheets. There is a connection type in which the panel bodies are connected by hinge members, and each panel body is suspended from the ceiling rail by one suspension vehicle at the center on the upper side. In addition, the connection type panel body targeted by the present invention includes those in which the center part of the lower side of the panel body is supported by a rail-like guide body laid on the floor coaxially with the suspension rail of the ceiling rail. And
[0004]
Since the panel body for moving partition of the above-mentioned connection type is connected to each other with a hinge member, it can be moved in the unit of the connected panel body at the time of moving deployment and folding storage, Less time is required for unfolding and storage operations, and only one ceiling rail is required because it is a single-point suspension in the center of the panel body, and there is no need for a right-angle branch rail or T-shaped branch rail at the storage location. From the standpoint of the durability and durability of the suspension vehicle, superiority to the independent type panel body of at least two-point suspension is recognized.
[0005]
However, there is also a problem with the connection type panel body. That is, because the panel bodies are connected to each other via a hinge member, the hinge member used exposes it to the panel wall surface when deployed, or when the panel body is deployed, the finger is placed on the side where the hinge member is provided. There is a problem that it is easy to pinch (so-called finger padding is likely to occur).
[0006]
Among the above problems, the former can be solved relatively easily by using a so-called concealed hinge for the hinge, but as long as the hinge is used, the finger-filling problem is not solved even with the concealed hinge.
[0007]
Since the finger padding problem is a conventionally known problem in hinged doors and folding doors, techniques for solving the problem have been proposed as, for example, Japanese Patent No. 2869044, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-10737, and the like. However, since these proposed technologies are intended for doors and folding doors provided at entrances and the like having a certain opening width, it is not possible to apply them to movable folding and unfoldable connection panels targeted by the present invention. Can not. By the way, as countermeasures against the finger padding problem of the current connection panel body, indirect protection measures such as sticking a “Warning!” Seal on the part of the panel body that causes finger padding are limited.
[0008]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the present invention, at least two panel bodies can be connected and moved as a moving partition, and can be folded and expanded because they are connected via a hinge member. It is an object to provide a connection panel that solves the above.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
Configuration of the connecting panel was made in order to solve the above problems, with each panel member to the ceiling rail is suspended from the movable suspension point, contact side end between the opposing panel member abuts, and, In a connection panel in which at least two panel bodies are folded and connected to each other through a hinge member at the side end, at least one component member of the hinge member attached to the opposite side end surface of the panel body is the panel. When each panel body is deployed 180 degrees on the hinge member, the side end surface of one panel body and the opposite side end surface of the other panel body are relative to each other by the slide of the hinge member. by varying Kreis Rukoto, clearance of a predetermined distance is formed between the opposed side edge face of the panel body, and a feature that it has to be able to close the gap Is shall.
[0010]
The hinge member of the connection panel according to the present invention is configured such that at least two hinge members are concealed within the thickness of the panel body on the upper and lower sides of the opposite side surfaces of each panel body so that the hinge member is exposed on the surface side of each panel body. Not formed.
[0011]
In addition, the attachment portion of the hinge member on the opposite end surface of the panel body has at least one attachment portion of the hinge member sliding parallel to the panel surface to form a gap between the opposite end surfaces of the panel body. The gap is provided so that it can be closed. With this sliding operation, when two connected panel bodies are deployed on the hinge member, if there is a foreign object such as a finger between the opposing side end faces of the panel body, the panel body slides and the side end faces Since it escapes without pinching the said foreign material in between, a finger filling problem does not arise. In addition, you may provide the sliding function of a hinge member attaching part to the attaching part of the opposing both-ends surface. In order to return the slid position to the original position, a return pressing spring may be interposed between the attachment portion and the panel body.
[0012]
In the connection panel of the present invention, in order to force the sliding operation of the hinge member regardless of the presence or absence of foreign matter such as a finger, a slide operation member such as a roller latch may be provided between the side end surfaces of the opposing panel bodies. . This sliding operation member can function as a guide for pushing operation to close (return) the distance between the side end surfaces of the two panel bodies opened by sliding the hinge member.
[0013]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Next, embodiments of the connection panel of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 is a partially cutaway front view showing an outline of an example of the connection panel of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an enlarged plan view of a portion provided with a hinge member in a state where the connection panel of FIG. 1 is expanded, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view of FIG. 3, FIG. 5 is a side sectional view of one side of the hinge member of FIG. 4, and FIG. 6 is a side view of the hinge member of FIG. FIG. 7 is a plan view schematically showing the panel of the present invention from the folded state to the completion of deployment, in which the panel of the present invention slides and protrudes from the side end surface of the panel body. b) is a state where it is unfolded 180 degrees, (c) is a plan view showing when the unfolding is completed, and FIG. 8 is a schematic view of the conventional connecting panel corresponding to the connecting panel of the present invention shown in FIG. It is a plan view shown, (a) during deployment, (b) is a state showing the finger position when deployed 180 degrees, (c) is deployed FIG. 9 is a front view of the connection panel of the present invention in FIG. 7 (b), FIG. 10 is a front view of the conventional connection panel in FIG. 8 (c), and FIG. 11 illustrates another example of the connection panel of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a schematic plan view for the purpose of: (a) during development, (b) when deployed 180 degrees, (c) is a plan view after completion of 180 degrees, and FIG. It is a typical top view for explaining an example.
[0014]
In FIG. 1, reference numerals 1 and 2 denote two panel bodies that form the connection panel of the present invention. The suspension wheels 3 and 4 are suspended and supported by the so-called single-point suspension on the ceiling rail CR, and both panel bodies 1 and 2 are supported and guided by the rail CR and are movable. The panel bodies 1 and 2 may be of a type in which a substantially central part of the lower side of the panel bodies 1 and 2 is supported coaxially with the suspension wheels 3 and 4 by a rail or the like laid on the floor F. It can also be applied to this type of connection panel.
[0015]
In the illustrated example, the two panel bodies 1 and 2 have upper and lower half portions on the left and right side end sides 1b and 2b (hereinafter also referred to as side end faces 1b and 2b for convenience of explanation). As an example, overlapping folding in the direction perpendicular to the ceiling rail CR is made possible by the fact that the intermediate members are connected by hinge members 5 and 6 (hereinafter referred to as hinges 5 and 6) and the one-point suspension structure by the suspension wheels 3 and 4. From a tatami (0 degree) state to a straight line unfolding (180 degrees) having the same locus as the ceiling rail CR, it can be folded and unfolded while suspended from the ceiling rail CR.
[0016]
The above-mentioned two panel bodies 1 and 2 are supported by the suspension rails 3 and 4 on the ceiling rail CR by the suspension wheels 3 and 4, and the opposite side edges 1b and 2b are pivotally connected by hinges 5 and 6. An example of the connection panel JP to which the present invention is applied is formed. It is sufficient that the number of connected panel bodies to which the present invention is applied is at least two. Therefore, the present invention can of course be applied to a connection panel of three or more panel bodies.
[0017]
In the connection panel JP of FIG. 1, an adjustment side wing piece 1c ′ is provided on the right side of the panel body 1 on the end side (right side of FIG. 1). In addition, an adjuster member Aj that protrudes and protrudes to fix the panel body 1 to the floor F surface is provided on the lower side 1d. On the other hand, in the vicinity of the lower side 2d of the other panel body 2, a presser is provided via a link mechanism Lm2 so as to prevent the panel body 2 from swinging by filling a gap between the lower side 2d of the panel body 2 and the floor F. A pad member Pd is provided. It should be noted that whether or not each of the attached mechanisms 1c ′, Aj, Pd, Lm1, and Lm2 is provided in each panel body 1 and 2 and the specific structure in the case of providing them are not limited to the above example.
[0018]
2 to 6, hinges 5 and 6 that pivotally connect the two panel bodies 1 and 2 at two places above and below the opposite side edges 1b and 2b are so-called hidden hinges of a commercial type. 2 is completely hidden within the thickness of the panel bodies 1 and 2 when deployed at 180 degrees, and is not visible from the outside, but is visible from outside at folding angles other than 180 degrees (see FIGS. 2 and 3). Since the hinges 5 and 6 used in this embodiment are the same, the hinge 5 will be described below.
[0019]
The hinge 5 is provided behind the two base plates 5a and 5b attached to the side end faces 1b and 2b of the two panel bodies 1 and 2 and both the plates 5a and 5b. It is formed by arm housings 5e and 5f that hold 5c and 5d so as to be able to advance and retreat, and a vertical hinge shaft 5g that connects the arms 5c and 5d held by both housings 5e and 5f at the tip ends of both arms 5c and 5d. ing. Reference numeral 5h denotes screws for attaching the base plates 5a and 5b to the side end faces 1a and 2b of the panel bodies 1 and 2. Further, the members forming the hinge 6 correspond to the respective members from the base plate 5a to the hinge shaft 5g of the hinge 5, and the details are omitted.
[0020]
In the illustrated example of the hinge 5, the base plate 5 a side is attached to the side end surface 2 b of the panel body 2 via a mounting base 51 in a normal mounting manner (see FIG. 5). In FIG. 5, reference numeral 52 denotes a fixing screw for the mounting base 51. 2 and 3, in the hinge 5, the base plate 5b and the arm housing 5f are fixed and attached to the panel body 1 in the same manner as the other plates 5a and 5e. A configuration example in which constituent members such as the base plate 5b and the housing 5f are slidably attached will be described below with reference to FIGS.
[0021]
On the other hand, on the side of the base plate 5b in the hinge 5, tongue-like slide guides 53 and 54 are provided at positions where the housing 5f is sandwiched above and below the plate 5b, as illustrated in FIGS. 53 and 54 are attached to the upper and lower holding pieces 55a and 55b so as to be able to move forward and backward (see FIG. 6). Further, the arm housing 5f of FIG. 6 is provided with a positioning recess 5i on its side surface, and this recess 5i is pushed later by an internal spring (not shown) of the ball plunger 7 in the retracted position (normal position). The small ball 7a falls and is positioned so that its retracted position is positioned, but when a small force is applied to the base plate 5b to pull it out from the side end face 1b, the ball 7a is detached from the recess 5i, and the base plate The entire components including the housing 5f attached to 5b slide by slide guides 53 and 54 guided by the holding pieces 55a and 55b of the guide base 55, and advance from the side end face 1b. The amount of advance may be appropriate, but here it is about 25 to 35 mm in order to prevent finger filling. Since the configuration of the above point is exactly the same for the hinge 6, the description thereof is omitted.
[0022]
As described above, in the connection panel of the present invention, of the hinges 5 and 6 attached to the opposing side end faces 1b and 2b of the two panels 1 and 2, in this example, the base plate 5b attached to the side end face 1b of the panel 1 is used. Since the hinge component on the side is provided so as to be able to advance from the side end face 1b by the slide mechanism SM formed by the slide guides 53 and 54 and the guide base 55, two panel bodies are provided for the ceiling rail CR. When 1 and 2 are folded and overlapped, even if the two panel bodies are opened and moved so as to expand 180 degrees, the sliding mechanism SM causes a finger jamming accident. It can be prevented beforehand. This point will be described while comparing FIGS. 7A to 7C schematically showing the connection panel of the present invention with FIGS. 8A to 8C schematically showing the conventional panel. In FIG. 8, 1 'and 2' are panel bodies, 1b 'and 2b' are opposing side end surfaces, and 5 'and 6' are hinges.
[0023]
Among the two panel bodies 1 and 2 (1 ', 2') that are folded in duplicate in FIGS. 7 (a) to (c) and FIGS. 8 (a) to (c), the panel When the left and right sides 1b, 1c (1b ', 1c') of the body 1 are supported and opened with both hands (see FIGS. 7 (a) and 8 (a)), both sides 1b, 1b of the panel body 1 (1 ') If both panels 1, 2 (1 ', 2') are opened 180 degrees with 1c (1b ', 1c') supported by both hands (see Figs. 7 (b) and 8 (b)) The finger Lf of the left hand of the person M is fixedly provided between the opposite end faces 1b 'and 2b' of the panel bodies 1 'and 2' in the conventional connection panels 1 'and 2' shown in FIG. Therefore, a typical finger jamming accident is caused in that it is sandwiched between the side surfaces 1b 'and 2b' that are in close contact with each other (see FIG. 8 (c)).
[0024]
However, in the connection panel JP of the present invention, when both the panel bodies 1 and 2 are expanded 180 degrees while supporting the left and right sides of the panel body 1 with both hands, the panel bodies 1 and 2 are disposed between the opposing end surfaces 1b and 2b. In appearance, the finger Lf of the left hand is pinched. However, if such foreign matter is present, the ball of the ball plunger 7 is removed from the recess 5i, and the slide mechanism SM is immediately activated, and the panel body 1 of the hinges 5 and 6 is moved. Since the hinge member attached to the side end face 1b protrudes from the end face 1b, the left hand finger Lf is prevented from being pinched between the side end faces 1b and 2b (see FIG. 7B). ).
[0025]
As described above, in the connection panel JP of the present invention, when there is a finger or other foreign matter in the connection portion facing the connection panel bodies 1 and 2 when deployed at 180 degrees, the slide mechanism SM of the hinges 5 and 6 operates. Thus, since the gap G is formed between the two panel bodies 1 and 2, problems such as finger stuffing do not occur. When the slide mechanism SM is operated for the above-described reason, the gap G generated between the connecting facing surfaces 1b and 2b of the panels 1 and 2 brings the panel body 1 or 2 closer to each other. If pushed to the side, the gap G can be expanded 180 degrees in a close contact state in the state of FIG. 7C by the return operation (origin return) of the slide mechanism SM.
[0026]
In the connection panel JP of the present invention, the hinges 5 and 6 connecting the panel bodies 1 and 2 have a sliding function. As a secondary effect, as shown by the arrows in FIG. Since there is a degree of freedom in the connection via 5 and 6, the panel body 1 ′ at the time of connection by the fixed hinge, such as the panel bodies 1 ′ and 2 ′ using the conventional fixed hinges 5 ′ and 6 ′ shown in FIG. 10. , 2's height is exactly matched, and it is not necessary to attach hinges 5 'and 6' after aligning the surfaces of both panel bodies 1 'and 2' to the same surface. Sex can be obtained.
[0027]
In the connection panel JP of the present invention, when the folded panel bodies 1 and 2 are unfolded 180 degrees, the slide mechanism SM of the hinges 5 and 6 is forcibly actuated so that the panel body 1 regardless of the presence or absence of foreign matters such as fingers. An example of a method of forming the gap G between the two opposing side end faces 1b, 2b will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0028]
In the connection panel JP ′ of the present invention shown in FIGS. 11 (a) to 11 (c), a roller latch RL in which a roller 8a is provided on a pin 8 protruding from the surface 2b is provided on a side end face 2b of the panel body 2, and folded. When the folded panel bodies 1 and 2 are to be unfolded 180 degrees, the latch roller 8a abuts against the side end surface 1b of the other panel 1 at an intermediate angle, whereby the slide mechanism SM of the hinges 5 and 6 is obtained. Is configured to operate on the advance side. As a result, when the panel bodies 1 and 2 are expanded 180 degrees, a gap G is inevitably formed between the side end faces 1b and 2b as shown in FIG. . Further, the roller latch RL acts as a guide mechanism when the panel bodies 1 and 2 are brought together so that the guide groove 9 formed in the end surface 1b of the opposing panel 1 closes the gap G.
[0029]
Moreover, in this connection panel JP, JP ', since the clearance gap G formed between the panel bodies 1 and 2 is closed by the advance operation | movement of the sliding mechanism SM of the hinges 5 and 6, both panel bodies 1 are carried out manually in the said example. , 2 are brought into contact with each other, but in the present invention, as shown in FIG. In some cases, the opposing surfaces 1b and 2b are provided with springs 10 that act on the side that draws them.
[0030]
【The invention's effect】
The connection panel of the present invention is as described above, and in order to provide a connection panel that solves the problems such as the stuffing of the connection panel that can be folded and unfolded, the connection panel is connected to each panel body with a hinge member. When the panel body is expanded 180 degrees, a side end face of one panel body and a facing side end face of the other panel body are connected so as to be relatively displaceable, thereby forming a gap of a predetermined distance between the facing side end faces of the panel body. In addition, since the gap can be closed, there is almost no room for finger padding, and the hinge member connecting the panel bodies has a sliding function, so that the panel with a fixed hinge can be used. Compared to body connection, the degree of freedom in connecting and assembling is increased, so that there is an advantage that assembly work is facilitated.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway front view showing an outline of an example of the connection panel of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an enlarged plan view of a portion provided with a hinge member in a state where the connection panel of FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view of FIG. 3 in a state where the connecting panel is folded. FIG. 5 is a side sectional view of one side of the hinge member in FIG. 4. FIG. 6 is the other side of the hinge member in FIG. FIG. 7 is a plan view schematically showing the panel of the present invention from the folded state to the completion of deployment, in which the side slides and protrudes from the side end surface of the panel body. FIG. 8B is a plan view showing a state where the unfolding is completed, and FIG. 8C is a plan view showing when the unfolding is completed. FIG. 8 is a view showing a conventional connecting panel corresponding to the connecting panel of FIG. It is a plan view schematically showing until completion, where (a) is a plan view during deployment, and (b) is a finger when deploying 180 degrees. FIG. 9 is a plan view showing the position, and FIG. 9C is a plan view showing when the deployment is completed. FIG. 9B is a front view of the connection panel of the present invention in FIG. 7B. FIG. 11 is a schematic plan view for explaining another example of the connection panel of the present invention, where (a) is a plan view in the middle of development, (b) is a plan view at the time of 180 ° development, (c ) Is a plan view at the completion of 180-degree expansion. [FIG. 12] Schematic plan view for explaining another example of the connection panel of the present invention
1, 2 panel body
1b, 2b Opposite side edge (side edge surface)
3, 4 Suspension wheel 5, 6 Hinge member (hinge)
5a, 5b Base plate
5c, 5d double hinge arm
5e, 5f arm housing
5g hinge shaft
51 Mounting base
52 screw
53, 54 Slide guide
55 Guide base
55a, 55b Holding piece 7 Ball plunger 8 Pin 9 Guide groove
10 Spring
CR ceiling rail
SM slide mechanism
JP, JP ′ connection panel

Claims (5)

With each panel member to the ceiling rail is suspended from the movable suspension point, the side edges to each other in the opposing panel member is in contact and folding at least two panels body via a hinge member at its side ends In the connecting panel connected in a deployable manner , at least one component member of the hinge member attached to the opposite side end face of the panel body is provided so as to be able to move forward and backward from the side end face of the panel body. when deployed 180 degrees at a hinge member, the relative variations Kreis Rukoto by the sliding of the opposed end faces the hinge member of the side end face and the other panel of one panel member, between the side end surface that faces of the panel body A movable connecting panel that can be folded and unfolded is characterized in that a gap of a predetermined distance is formed on the inner wall and the gap can be closed.   The hinge members are formed so that the hinge members are not exposed on the surface side of each panel body by providing at least two hinge members on the upper and lower sides of the opposite side end surfaces of each panel body within the thickness of the panel body. The movable connecting panel according to claim 1, which can be folded and unfolded.   At least one attachment portion of the hinge member on the opposite side end surface of the panel body is formed such that the attachment portion of the hinge member slides parallel to the panel surface to form a gap between the opposite side end surfaces of the panel body, The movable connecting panel according to claim 1 or 2, which is provided so as to be closed. The slide operation member for hinge member to force the operation of forming a gap facing end face of the panel body by sliding the side edge of Rutotomoni, other panel body disposed on one side end surface of the opposing panel member The movable connecting panel according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a guide groove is provided in the side to accommodate the operating member when the panel body is expanded 180 degrees . Each of the panel bodies is suspended from the ceiling rail so as to be movable by one point suspension, and at least two panel bodies are connected to each other at an opposite side end via a hinge member so as to be foldable and unfoldable. When the panel body is expanded 180 degrees in the hinge member, the side end face of one panel body and the opposite end face of the other panel body are connected so as to be relatively displaced , and the hinge member attached to the panel body side end face, by providing a compression spring for pressing the panel member to the hinge member side by communicating joint, a gap of a predetermined distance is formed between the opposed side edge face of the panel body, and the action of the gap is the spring The movable connecting panel that can be folded and unfolded, characterized in that it can be closed by a.

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