JP4365051B2 - Partition device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a partition device in which a plurality of partition panels are sequentially connected to partition a room, and more particularly, to a corner cover mounting structure at a corner portion thereof.
[0002]
[Prior art]
For example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-336808 related to the applicant's patent application, a corner portion where a plurality of partition panels cross in an L shape, a T shape, or the like, between adjacent end portions of each partition panel. A configuration is disclosed in which the formed gap can be closed by a corner cover.
[0003]
The point will be briefly described with reference to FIG. 7 to FIG. 10. In the above publication, each side end of the plurality of partition panels (1) is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the connector (2). The corner part (X) where the two partition panels (1) intersect in an L shape by connecting with the bolt (3), and the corner where the three partition panels (1) intersect in a T shape, etc. Part (Y) or the like, and in each corner part (X) (Y), one or two gaps (Z) are formed between the adjacent ends of the plurality of partition panels (1). The corner cover (4) is closed.
[0004]
Each corner cover (4) is a bent piece (4b) (4b) formed at both ends of a vertical closing piece (4a) at an acute angle such as 45 ° in plan view in the same direction. Are inserted into slits (5) formed on the outer peripheral surface of the connector (2) and facing in the vertical direction. At the L-shaped corner (X), the closing pieces (4a) are adjacent to each other. With two corner covers (4) that are almost aligned with the outer surface of the partition panel (1), and in the T-shaped corner (Y), the closing piece (4a) has a relationship of approximately 180 °. Thus, the outside of the gap (Z) is closed by one corner cover (4) which is substantially aligned with both outer side surfaces of the two partition panels (1) facing each other.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In recent years, the present applicant has connected a plurality of partition panels in a closed loop shape having a rectangular frame shape as a basic shape with horizontal connection rods facing in the same direction as each partition panel. There is provided a partition device that prevents falling without being anchored to a surface (for example, Japanese Patent Application No. 2000-335131).
[0006]
In such a partitioning device, the gap (Z) between the partitioning panels (1) and the adjacent end portions of the plurality of horizontal connecting rods in the L-shaped or T-shaped corner portions similar to those described above Similar voids are produced.
[0007]
In order to close the gap between the horizontal connecting rods, one or two corner covers (4) for closing the gap (Z) between the partition panels (1) are extended upward, and the extension It is conceivable to block at the part.
[0008]
However, if this is done, the corner cover (4) has a short size that closes only the gap (Z) between the partition panels (1), and a long length that can also close the gap between the horizontal connecting rods. There is a problem of having to prepare two types.
[0009]
In view of the above-described problems, the present invention can quickly and surely close the gap formed between the laterally connected ribs in the corner portion with a simple structure, and can improve the appearance. An object of the present invention is to provide a partition device.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to the present invention, the above problem is solved as follows.
(1) The plurality of partition panels are connected to each other with horizontal connection rods facing in the same direction as the partition panels, and the plurality of partition panels are adjacent to each other at a corner portion where the plurality of partition panels meet at a predetermined angle in plan view. In the partition device in which the gap formed between the end portions is closed with the first corner cover, the lower end of the gap formed between the adjacent end portions of the plurality of horizontal connecting rods in the corner portion is The first corner cover is closed with a second corner cover that engages with the upper end of the first corner cover and has upper end portions on both sides engaged with adjacent end portions of the lateral connecting rod.
[0011]
(2) In the above paragraph (1), in the corner portion, the two partition panels and the horizontal connecting rod are connected so as to form a right angle to each other, and the second corner cover is connected to the outside of the two horizontal connecting rods. A pair of closing pieces that are substantially flush with the side surfaces and intersect at right angles to each other; a lower piece that is connected to the lower ends of both closing pieces and that engages with the upper ends of the first corner covers; And an engaging portion that extends from above to at least a part of the end portions of the lateral connecting rods that are connected to the upper end of the free end of the horizontal connecting rod.
[0012]
(3) In the above item (1), at the corner portion, the three partition panels and the horizontal connecting rods are connected to form a T shape with each other, and the second corner cover has a relationship of approximately 180 degrees with each other. A single closing piece that is substantially flush with the outer surfaces of the two laterally connecting rods facing each other, and a lower piece that is connected to the lower end of the closing piece and engages with the upper end of the first corner cover And an engaging portion that is connected to an upper portion on both side ends of the closing piece and that is fitted over at least a part of the end portions of the two opposing horizontal connecting rods from above.
[0013]
(4) In any one of the above items (1) to (3), the protrusion is fitted to one of the lower end of the second corner cover and the upper end of the first corner cover, and the protrusion is fitted to the other. An engaging hole is provided.
[0014]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
1 to 3 show a first embodiment of the present invention.
In this embodiment, the same constituent elements as the conventional constituent elements shown in FIGS. 7 to 10 are provided as they are, and they are only shown with the same reference numerals and will not be described in detail (described later). The same applies to the second embodiment).
[0015]
In this example, in the L-shaped corner (X), the upper ends of the two partition panels (1) connected to the connector (2) so as to be substantially perpendicular to each other face in the same direction as those. The lateral coupling rod (6) is fixed with an appropriate coupling bracket (not shown), and the adjacent ends of both lateral coupling rods (6) are connected to the L-shaped coupling bracket (7) and a set screw. (8) and are connected to each other.
[0016]
Each horizontal connecting rod (6) has a pair of upward ridges (6b) projecting upward on both sides of the square tube (6a), and two upper and lower rails whose back is widened in the vertical direction. It is formed of a metal or synthetic resin drawing material having grooves (6c) and (6d).
[0017]
In the corner part (X), the gap (Z) formed between the two adjacent partition panels (1) is the same as the above with the two corner covers (4) being the first corner cover. The gap (Z ′) formed between the ends of the two lateral connecting rods (6) adjacent to each other is closed, and the lower end engages with the upper end of the corner cover (4), and both sides Is closed with a second corner cover (9) adapted to engage with the end portions of the lateral connecting rods (6) adjacent to each other.
[0018]
The corner cover (9) is formed of a pair of closing pieces (10) that are substantially flush with the outer surfaces of the two adjacent lateral coupling rods (6) and intersect each other at right angles, and both closing pieces (10). A lower piece (11) extending horizontally inward (in the direction of the center of the gap (Z ′)), and connected to the upper ends of both closed pieces (10). And an upper piece (12) extending horizontally toward the direction.
[0019]
On the lower surface of the lower piece (11), there are engaging holes (13) drilled on both sides of the inwardly facing upper piece (4c) connected to the upper ends of the two corner covers (4) below the lower piece (11). A plurality of pointed protrusions (14) that are respectively fitted are provided.
In this example, the protrusion (14) forms an engaging portion that engages with the upper end of the first corner cover (4), but the protrusion (14) is formed on the upper piece (4c) of the corner cover (4). An engaging hole is provided in the lower piece (11) and is used as an engaging portion that engages with the upper end of the first corner cover (4), or other engaging means is engaged. It is good also as a part.
[0020]
On the lower surface of the upper piece (12) of the corner cover (9), a downward projecting piece (15) parallel to each of the closing pieces (10) protrudes from a portion close to the free end of each closing piece (10). The projecting piece (15), the closing piece (10), and a part of the upper piece (12) bridging the upper ends of the protruding pieces (15) are adjacent to each other of the lateral connecting rods (6). An engaging portion (16) is formed to straddle the outer upward protrusion (6b) in the portion.
[0021]
In the corner cover (9), the free end portions of the closing pieces (10) abut against the outer surface of the end portions of the adjacent lateral coupling rods (6), and the projections (14) at the lower ends correspond to the corner covers (9). The corner cover (4) is fitted into the engagement hole (13) of the upper piece (4c), and the engagement portion (16) faces upward at the ends adjacent to each other of the lateral connection rods (6). It is attached to the corner (X) so as to straddle the ridge (6b), closes the outer surface of the gap (Z ′), and prevents the gap (Z ′) from being exposed to the outside. Yes.
[0022]
4 to 6 show a second embodiment of the present invention.
In this example, at the T-shaped corner (Y), the upper ends of the three partition panels (1) connected to the connector (2) so as to be substantially perpendicular to each other face in the same direction as those. The lateral coupling rods (6) are fixed with appropriate coupling brackets (not shown), and the adjacent ends of the lateral coupling rods (6) are fastened to the T-shaped coupling bracket (17) in plan view. The screws (18) are connected to each other in a T shape.
[0023]
Each horizontal connecting rod (6) is the same as that of the first embodiment, and on both sides of the square tube (6a), a pair of upward projections (6b) projecting upward, Is formed of a metal or synthetic resin drawn material having two upper and lower rail grooves (6c) and (6d) that widen in the vertical direction.
[0024]
In the corner portion (Y), the gap (Z) formed between the three adjacent partition panels (1) has the same corner cover (4) as the first corner cover as described above. The gap (Z ′) formed between the ends of the three laterally connecting rods (6) adjacent to each other is closed, and the lower end engages with the upper end of the corner cover (4), and both sides Is closed with a second corner cover (19) adapted to engage adjacent ends of two laterally connecting rods (6) facing each other at an angle of approximately 180 degrees. .
[0025]
The corner cover (19) includes a single closing piece (20) that is substantially flush with the outer side surfaces of the two laterally connecting rods (6) facing each other at an angle of about 180 degrees, and the closing piece ( 20) and a lower piece (21) extending horizontally inward (in the direction of the center of the gap (Z ′)), and a continuous upper end of the closing piece (20), and An upper piece (22) extending horizontally inward and a pair of left and right ribs (vertical direction) connecting the inner surface, lower piece (21) and upper piece (22) of the closing piece (20) to each other ( 23).
[0026]
The lower surface of the lower piece (21) is fitted into engagement holes (24) drilled on both sides of the inwardly upward piece (4c) connected to the upper end of the corner cover (4) below the lower piece (21). A plurality of pointed protrusions (25) are provided.
In this example, the protrusion (25) forms an engaging portion that engages with the upper end of the first corner cover (4), but the protrusion (25) is connected to the upper piece (4c) of the corner cover (4). The lower piece (21) is provided with an engagement hole that engages with it, and this is used as an engagement portion that engages with the upper end of the first corner cover (4) or other engagement means. It may be a joint.
[0027]
On the lower surface of the upper piece (22) of the corner cover (19), a downward projecting piece (26) that is parallel to the closing piece (20) is protruded from a portion adjacent to both ends of the closing piece (20). The projecting piece (26), the closing piece (20), and a part of the upper piece (22) bridging the upper ends of the two pieces are connected to each other in a substantially 180 degree relationship. An engaging portion (27) is formed to straddle the outer upward protrusion (6b) at the end portions adjacent to each other of the flange (6).
[0028]
In the corner cover (19), both ends of the closing piece (20) are in contact with the outer surfaces of the ends of the two lateral coupling rods (6) facing each other at a substantially 180 degree relationship, Each protrusion (25) is fitted into the engagement hole (13) of the upper piece (4c) of the corresponding corner cover (4), and the engagement portion (27) is connected to each other of the horizontal connecting rods (6). It is attached to the corner (Y) so as to straddle the outer upward protrusion (6b) at the opposite end, and the outer surface of the gap (Z ′) is closed, so that the gap (Z ′) is Preventing exposure to the outside.
[0029]
The present invention can be implemented in forms other than the above embodiment.
For example, in the first embodiment, the two closing pieces (10) of the corner cover (9) have a quarter arc shape, or in the first embodiment, the ribs (2) in the second embodiment ( The ribs similar to 23) can be arranged so as to be positioned immediately above each protrusion (14).
Moreover, it goes without saying that the present invention can also be applied to corner portions where a plurality of partition panels (1) and horizontal connecting rods (6) intersect at an intersection angle other than 90 degrees.
[0030]
【The invention's effect】
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the second corner cover is merely engaged with the upper end of the first corner cover and the end portions of the lateral coupling rods adjacent to each other. Thus, the gap formed can be easily, quickly and reliably closed, and the appearance can be improved.
[0031]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is only necessary to mount a single second corner cover having a pair of closing pieces intersecting at right angles to each other. Can be simultaneously closed, so that the structure can be further simplified and the assembling work can be performed easily and quickly.
[0032]
According to the invention described in claim 3, the structure of the second corner cover can be further simplified.
[0033]
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the structure of the engaging portion between the first corner cover and the second corner cover can be simplified, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of an L-shaped corner portion according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is also a plan view of an L-shaped corner portion.
3 is a longitudinal sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG.
FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a T-shaped corner portion in a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the corner cover as seen from the back side.
FIG. 6 is a longitudinal sectional view of a T-shaped corner portion in the same manner.
FIG. 7 is an external perspective view of a conventional partition device.
FIG. 8 is an enlarged plan view of the L-shaped corner portion in the same manner.
FIG. 9 is an enlarged perspective view of the L-shaped corner portion.
FIG. 10 is an enlarged plan view of the T-shaped corner portion.
[Explanation of symbols]
(1) Partition panel
(2) Connecting tool
(3) Bolt
(4) Corner cover (first corner cover)
(4a) Blocking piece
(4b) Folded piece
(4c) Upper piece
(5) Slit
(6) Horizontal connection rod
(6a) Square tube
(6b) Upward ridge
(6c) (6d) Rail groove
(7) Connecting bracket
(8) Set screw
(9) Corner cover (second corner cover)
(10) Blocking piece
(11) Lower piece
(12) Upper piece
(13) Engagement hole
(14) Protrusion (engagement part)
(15) Projection
(16) Engagement part
(17) Connecting bracket
(18) Set screw
(19) Corner cover (second corner cover)
(20) Blocking piece
(21) Lower piece
(22) Upper piece
(23) Rib
(24) Engagement hole
(25) Protrusion (engagement part)
(26) Projection
(27) Engagement part
(X) (Y) Corner
(Z) (Z ') Air gap

Claims (4)

A plurality of partition panels are connected to each other with horizontal connection rods facing in the same direction as each partition panel, and at the corner portion where the plurality of partition panels meet at a required angle in plan view, between adjacent end portions of the plurality of partition panels. In the partition device that is configured to close the gap formed in the first corner cover,
A gap formed between adjacent end portions of the plurality of horizontal connecting rods in the corner portion has a lower end engaged with an upper end of the first corner cover, and upper end portions on both sides adjacent to the horizontal connecting rod. A partition device characterized in that it is closed with a second corner cover adapted to engage with an end portion. In the corner portion, the two partition panels and the horizontal connecting rod are connected so as to form a right angle with each other, and the second corner cover is substantially flush with the outer surface of the two horizontal connecting rods, and A pair of closing pieces intersecting at right angles, a lower piece connected to the lower ends of both closing pieces and engaging the upper end of the first corner cover, and connected to the upper free end of each closing piece; and The partition device according to claim 1, further comprising an engaging portion straddling from above at least a part of the end portions of the lateral connecting rods adjacent to each other. In the corner portion, the two partition panels and the horizontal connecting rods are connected to each other so as to form a T shape, and the second corner cover is opposed to each other at a substantially 180 degree relationship. A single closing piece that is substantially flush with the outer surface of the cover, a lower piece that is connected to the lower end of the closing piece and engages with the upper end of the first corner cover, and upper portions on both sides of the closing piece. The partition device according to claim 1, further comprising an engaging portion that is provided continuously and is fitted over at least a part of the end portions of the two opposing horizontal connecting rods from above. 4. The projection according to claim 1, wherein the lower end of the second corner cover and the upper end of the first corner cover are provided with a protrusion, and the other is provided with an engagement hole into which the protrusion is fitted. Partition device.

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