JP3890519B2

JP3890519B2 - Screen panel connection structure

Info

Publication number: JP3890519B2
Application number: JP2002019816A
Authority: JP
Inventors: 克典高橋
Original assignee: Comany Inc
Current assignee: Comany Inc
Priority date: 2002-01-29
Filing date: 2002-01-29
Publication date: 2007-03-07
Anticipated expiration: 2022-01-29
Also published as: JP2003221890A

Description

【０００１】
【発明の属する技術分野】
本発明は隣り合う衝立パネルを簡単に連結し、又分離することが出来、しかも衝立パネルの向きを変えることが出来る連結構造に関するものである。
【０００２】
【従来の技術】
図５は衝立パネルの配列形態を示す具体例であり、
(ａ)は直線型配置を示し、各衝立パネル(イ)、(イ)…は一直線状に配列している。
(ｂ)はＬ型配置を示し、３枚の衝立パネル(イ)、(イ)…はＬ型を成して配列している。
(ｃ)はＴ型配置を示し、４枚の衝立パネル(イ)、(イ)…はＴ型を成して配列している。
(ｄ)はコ型配置を示し、４枚の衝立パネル(イ)、(イ)…はコ型を成して配列している。
(ｅ)は十型配置を示し、４枚の衝立パネル(イ)、(イ)…は十型を成して配列している。
【０００３】
ところで、上記衝立パネル(イ)、(イ)…を所定の形態に配列する場合、各衝立パネル(イ)、(イ)…を連結する為の連結金具が使用される。(ａ)に示す直線型配置の場合には、真直ぐの連結板を介して両衝立パネル(イ)、(イ)をネジ止めしている。(ｂ)に示すＬ型配置の場合には、Ｌ型に屈曲した連結金具を両衝立パネル(イ)、(イ)にネジ止めしている。同じく、Ｔ型配置の場合にはＴ型をした連結金具が用いられ、十型配置の場合には十型をした連結金具が使用されている。
【０００４】
これら連結金具によって各衝立パネル(イ)、(イ)…がネジ止め連結されて上記形態に配列されることになるが、衝立パネル(イ)、(イ)…の配列形態を変更する場合には、ネジ止めされている連結金具を取外して別の形をした連結金具を使用してネジ止めする。それ程困難な作業ではないが、しかし全くの素人であるならば、連結金具を取外して別の新たな連結金具を取付ける作業は決して容易ではない。勿論、連結金具を交換して衝立パネル(イ)、(イ)…の配列形態を変えるにしても、ある程度の作業時間を要す為に面倒である。
【０００５】
【発明が解決しようとする課題】
このように従来の連結金具によって連結した衝立パネルの配列形態には上記のごとき問題がある。本発明が解決しようとする課題はこの問題点であり、連結金具の交換を行なうことなく衝立パネルの配列形態を簡単に変更することが出来る衝立パネルの連結構造を提供する。
【０００６】
【課題を解決する為の手段】
本発明に係る衝立パネルの連結構造は軟質樹脂で一部を構成した連結部材を使用し、該連結部材を介して両衝立パネルを連結する。ここで衝立パネル本体の具体的な構造及び形態は限定せず、ただし側端に設ける縦桟には上記連結部材が嵌る嵌合溝を設けている。連結部材は嵌合溝に嵌る嵌合凸部と軟質樹脂で構成される繋ぎ部材から成り、繋ぎ部材の両端に嵌合凸部が設けられている。
【０００７】
ここで、連結部材は縦桟の全長にわたって取付ける場合、又は縦桟の上端部及び下端部に限定して取付ける場合があり、本発明は何れの場合も含める。そして嵌合溝に嵌合する嵌合凸部が落下しないように、ネジ止めなどの何らかの落下防止手段が講じられる。以下、本発明に係る実施例を図面に基づいて詳細に説明する。
【０００８】
【実施例】
図１は本発明に係る衝立パネルの連結構造を示している実施例である。同図の１ａ，１ｂは衝立パネル、２ａ，２ｂは縦桟、３は連結部材を表わしている。ここで衝立パネル１ａ，１ｂの構成は限定せず、本発明は両衝立パネル１ａ，１ｂを簡単にしかも自由な配置に連結することが出来る連結構造に特徴がある。
【０００９】
衝立パネル１ａ，１ｂの側端には縦桟２ａ，２ｂが取付けられ、この縦桟２ａ，２ｂに上記連結部材３が連結している。縦桟２ａ，２ｂは所定の断面をした押出し材であり、衝立パネル１ａ，１ｂの側端にネジ止めされ、そして連結部材３の側端に設けている嵌合凸部４ａ，４ｂが嵌合する為の嵌合溝５ａ，５ｂを設けている。
【００１０】
図２は上記縦桟２を示す断面図であるが、嵌合溝５が全長に渡って設けられ、そして嵌合溝５の入口には挟持片６，６が入口側が狭くなるように傾斜して形成されている。縦桟２には両側片７，７の間にコ形断面をした支持片８，８を有し、両支持片８，８の連結部９を衝立パネル１にネジ止めすることで取着されている。
【００１１】
図３は連結部材３を単独で示している。連結部材３は繋ぎ部材１０の両側端に嵌合凸部４ａ，４ｂが連結して構成され、繋ぎ部材１０は軟質樹脂を材質とし、嵌合凸部４ａ，４ｂには硬質樹脂が用いられている。嵌合凸部４ａ，４ｂは縦桟２ａ，２ｂの嵌合溝５ａ，５ｂに嵌って抜けないように、嵌合片１１ａ，１１ａ，１１ｂ，１１ｂを備えている。又、各嵌合片１１ａ，１１ａ…の基部にはストッパー１２ａ，１２，１２ｂ，１２ｂを外方向へ突出している。
【００１２】
嵌合凸部４ａ，４ｂの基部には繋ぎ部材１０の凸部１３ａ，１３ｂが嵌って連結しているが、硬質樹脂から成る嵌合凸部４ａ，４ｂと軟質樹脂から成る繋ぎ部材１０を別々に製造した後で組合せる方法以外に、両部材を同時に射出成形にて製作することも可能である。
【００１３】
ところで、該連結部材３の嵌合凸部４ａ，４ｂを衝立パネル１ａ，１ｂに取付けた縦桟２ａ，２ｂの嵌合溝５，５に嵌める場合、該嵌合凸部４ａ，４ｂの各嵌合片１１ａ，１１ａ，１１ｂ，１１ｂは内側へ撓み変形して嵌合することが出来る。そして、各嵌合片１１ａ，１１ａ，１１ｂ，１１ｂは挟持片６，６…に弾性力を付勢して密着し、簡単には外れないようになる。又必要に応じて密着面に凹凸を形成することで、一段と外れにくくすることも出来る。
【００１４】
図１は衝立パネル１ａ，１ｂが互いに９０°をなして配置されている場合であるが、軟質樹脂で構成する繋ぎ部材１０は自由に曲げられて両衝立パネル１ａ，１ｂの向きを任意に変えることが出来る。そして、同図に示す実施例では、連結部材３が縦桟２ａ，２ｂの一部に嵌合して連結した状態であるが、縦桟全長に渡る長さとする場合もある。何れの場合も、連結部材３が嵌合溝５ａ，５ｂに沿って落下しないように、止めネジを設ける等のストッパーは必要である。
【００１５】
図４は両衝立パネル１ａ，１ｂが真直ぐに配置された場合である。一方、連結部材３は２枚の衝立パネル１ａ，１ｂを連結する場合に限らず、３枚の衝立パネルを連結するように構成することも出来る。この場合には、繋ぎ部材１０を三股に分岐すると共に、先端には嵌合凸部をそれぞれ設けて構成する。そして各嵌合凸部は衝立パネルの縦桟に嵌って連結し、繋ぎ部材が湾曲することで３枚の衝立パネルの向きを自由に変えることが出来る。
【００１６】
以上述べたように、本発明の衝立パネルの連結構造は軟質樹脂で構成した繋ぎ部材を有す連結部材にて連結したものであり、次のような効果を得ることが出来る。
【００１７】
【発明の効果】
本発明の衝立パネルの連結構造は、連結部材として軟質樹脂で構成した繋ぎ部材を用いている為に、該繋ぎ部材が湾曲変形することで配置される衝立パネルの向きは自由に変えることが出来る。すなわち、従来のような金属製の連結金具でない為に、連結部材の交換を必要とせず、そのままの状態で衝立パネルの向きを変えることが可能である。
【００１８】
そして、連結部材は軟質樹脂で構成した繋ぎ部材の両端に嵌合凸部を備えたものであり、該嵌合凸部を衝立パネルの縦桟に設けている嵌合溝に嵌めることで連結が簡単に出来る為に、衝立の据付け作業も容易である。嵌合凸部は嵌合片が弾性変形して嵌合溝の挟持片に密着する為に、安定した連結が可能となる。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図１】本発明の衝立パネルの連結構造を示す実施例。
【図２】縦桟の断面図。
【図３】繋ぎ部材の両端に嵌合凸部を備えた連結部材の具体例。
【図４】衝立パネルが真直ぐに連結している場合。
【図５】従来の衝立パネルの配列形態。
【符号の説明】
１衝立パネル
２縦桟
３連結部材
４嵌合凸部
５嵌合溝
６挟持片
７側片
８支持片
９連結部
10 繋ぎ部材
11 嵌合片
12 ストッパー
13 凸部[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a connection structure in which adjacent screen panels can be easily connected and separated, and the direction of the screen panels can be changed.
[0002]
[Prior art]
FIG. 5 is a specific example showing the arrangement form of the screen panel,
(a) shows a linear arrangement, and the partition panels (A), (A),... are arranged in a straight line.
(b) shows an L-shaped arrangement, and three screen panels (A), (A)... are arranged in an L shape.
(c) shows a T-shaped arrangement, and four screen panels (A), (A)... are arranged in a T-shape.
(d) shows a U-shaped arrangement, and four screen panels (A), (A),... are arranged in a U-shape.
(e) shows a ten-shaped arrangement, and four screen panels (A), (A)... are arranged in a ten-shaped pattern.
[0003]
When the partition panels (A), (A),... Are arranged in a predetermined form, a connecting bracket for connecting the partition panels (A), (A),. In the case of the linear arrangement shown in (a), both partition panels (A) and (A) are screwed through straight connecting plates. In the case of the L-shaped arrangement shown in (b), the connection fitting bent into the L-shape is screwed to both the partition panels (A) and (A). Similarly, a T-shaped connecting bracket is used in the case of the T-shaped arrangement, and a ten-shaped connecting bracket is used in the case of the ten-shaped arrangement.
[0004]
Each of the partition panels (A), (A), ... is screwed and connected to the above-mentioned form by these connecting brackets. When the arrangement form of the partition panels (A), (A), ... is changed, Remove the screwed connection fitting and use another shape of the connection fitting. It is not so difficult, but if you are a complete amateur, it is never easy to remove the connecting bracket and install another new connecting bracket. Of course, even if the connecting brackets are replaced to change the arrangement form of the partition panels (A), (A)..., It is troublesome because a certain amount of work time is required.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
As described above, the arrangement form of the screen panels connected by the conventional connecting metal has the above-described problems. The problem to be solved by the present invention is this problem, and provides a connecting structure for screen panels that can easily change the arrangement form of the screen panels without exchanging the connecting metal fittings.
[0006]
[Means for solving the problems]
The connecting structure of the partition panels according to the present invention uses a connecting member partially composed of a soft resin, and connects both the partition panels via the connecting member. Here, the specific structure and form of the screen panel main body are not limited, but the vertical rail provided at the side end is provided with a fitting groove into which the connecting member is fitted. The connecting member is composed of a fitting convex portion that fits into the fitting groove and a connecting member made of a soft resin, and the fitting convex portions are provided at both ends of the connecting member.
[0007]
Here, the connecting member may be attached over the entire length of the vertical beam, or may be attached only to the upper end and lower end of the vertical beam, and the present invention includes both cases. And some fall prevention means, such as screwing, are taken so that the fitting convex part fitted to a fitting groove may not fall. Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0008]
【Example】
FIG. 1 is an embodiment showing a connecting structure of screen panels according to the present invention. In the figure, reference numerals 1a and 1b denote screen panels, 2a and 2b denote vertical bars, and 3 denotes a connecting member. Here, the configuration of the partition panels 1a and 1b is not limited, and the present invention is characterized by a connection structure that allows the partition panels 1a and 1b to be connected in a simple and free arrangement.
[0009]
Vertical bars 2a and 2b are attached to the side ends of the partition panels 1a and 1b, and the connecting member 3 is connected to the vertical bars 2a and 2b. The vertical bars 2a and 2b are extruded members having a predetermined cross section, are screwed to the side ends of the partition panels 1a and 1b, and the fitting protrusions 4a and 4b provided on the side ends of the connecting member 3 are fitted. The fitting grooves 5a and 5b are provided.
[0010]
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the vertical beam 2. The fitting groove 5 is provided over the entire length, and the holding pieces 6 and 6 are inclined at the inlet of the fitting groove 5 so that the inlet side becomes narrower. Is formed. The vertical beam 2 has support pieces 8, 8 having a U-shaped cross section between both side pieces 7, 7, and is attached by screwing a connecting portion 9 of both support pieces 8, 8 to the partition panel 1. ing.
[0011]
FIG. 3 shows the connecting member 3 alone. The connecting member 3 is configured by connecting fitting convex portions 4a and 4b to both ends of the connecting member 10, and the connecting member 10 is made of soft resin, and the fitting convex portions 4a and 4b are made of hard resin. Yes. The fitting protrusions 4a and 4b are provided with fitting pieces 11a, 11a, 11b, and 11b so as not to be fitted into the fitting grooves 5a and 5b of the vertical bars 2a and 2b. Further, stoppers 12a, 12, 12b, 12b protrude outwardly from the bases of the fitting pieces 11a, 11a,.
[0012]
The projections 13a and 13b of the connecting member 10 are fitted and connected to the bases of the fitting projections 4a and 4b. The fitting projections 4a and 4b made of hard resin and the joining member 10 made of soft resin are separately provided. In addition to the method of combining after manufacturing, it is also possible to manufacture both members by injection molding at the same time.
[0013]
By the way, when the fitting protrusions 4a and 4b of the connecting member 3 are fitted into the fitting grooves 5 and 5 of the vertical bars 2a and 2b attached to the partition panels 1a and 1b, the fitting protrusions 4a and 4b are fitted. The combined pieces 11a, 11a, 11b, and 11b can be bent and deformed inward to be fitted. And each fitting piece 11a, 11a, 11b, 11b urges | biases elastic force to clamping piece 6,6 ..., and comes to be not removed easily. Moreover, it can also be made harder to come off by forming irregularities on the contact surface as necessary.
[0014]
FIG. 1 shows a case where the partition panels 1a and 1b are arranged at 90 ° to each other. However, the connecting member 10 made of a soft resin is freely bent to arbitrarily change the direction of the partition panels 1a and 1b. I can do it. And in the Example shown in the same figure, although the connection member 3 is the state fitted and connected to a part of vertical beam 2a, 2b, it may be set as the length over a vertical beam full length. In any case, a stopper such as a set screw is necessary so that the connecting member 3 does not fall along the fitting grooves 5a and 5b.
[0015]
FIG. 4 shows a case where both the partition panels 1a and 1b are arranged straight. On the other hand, the connecting member 3 is not limited to connecting the two partition panels 1a and 1b, and can be configured to connect three partition panels. In this case, the connecting member 10 is branched into three forks, and a fitting convex portion is provided at the tip. And each fitting convex part fits and connects with the vertical crosspiece of a partition panel, and the direction of three partition panels can be changed freely by a connecting member curving.
[0016]
As described above, the screen panel connecting structure of the present invention is connected by the connecting member having the connecting member made of the soft resin, and the following effects can be obtained.
[0017]
【The invention's effect】
Since the connecting structure of the partition panel according to the present invention uses a connecting member made of a soft resin as the connecting member, the direction of the partition panel arranged by bending the connecting member can be freely changed. . In other words, since it is not a conventional metal fitting, it is possible to change the direction of the partition panel without changing the connecting member.
[0018]
And the connecting member is provided with fitting convex portions at both ends of the connecting member made of a soft resin, and the fitting can be established by fitting the fitting convex portions into the fitting grooves provided in the vertical bars of the partition panel. Because it can be done easily, it is easy to install the screen. Since the fitting protrusion is elastically deformed and closely contacts the holding piece of the fitting groove, the fitting protrusion can be stably connected.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an embodiment showing a connecting structure of screen panels according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a vertical beam.
FIG. 3 is a specific example of a connecting member provided with fitting protrusions at both ends of a connecting member.
[Fig. 4] When the screen panel is connected straight.
FIG. 5 shows an arrangement form of a conventional screen panel.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Screen panel 2 Vertical beam 3 Connecting member 4 Fitting convex part 5 Fitting groove 6 Clamping piece 7 Side piece 8 Supporting piece 9 Connection part
10 Connecting members
11 Mating piece
12 Stopper
13 Convex

Claims

In a structure in which adjacent screen panels are connected to each other, a vertical groove attached to a side end of the screen panel is provided with a fitting groove, and the fitting groove is fitted with a fitting convex portion of the connecting member to be connected. The connecting members are connected by connecting the convex portions provided at both ends of the connecting member made of soft resin that can be bent and deformed to the base portions of the fitting convex portions of the hard resin, and the inlet side is connected to the fitting groove of the vertical beam. A clamping piece inclined so as to be narrowed is provided, and the fitting convex part of the connecting member is fitted into the fitting groove of the vertical beam and closely attached to the clamping piece, and the base of the fitting piece A structure for connecting a partition panel, characterized in that a stopper protrudes outward.