JP7659157B2 - Panel mounting structure and fixtures - Google Patents

Description

This disclosure relates to technology for attaching panels to a frame structure.

Patent document 1 discloses a technique for attaching panels to a frame structure made up of multiple vertical frames and multiple horizontal frames.

JP 2003-13525 A

In the technology described in Patent Document 1, the vertical and horizontal frames that make up the frame structure use molded members with projections and holes formed therein as a panel retaining structure. As a result, when the panel is not attached to the frame structure, the panel retaining structure in the frame is exposed, compromising the design. In addition, the material and processing costs for forming the frame are high. Therefore, the present disclosure aims to solve the above problems.

A panel mounting structure according to a first aspect of the present invention comprises a frame structure in which a plurality of vertical frames formed of square pipes and arranged at a distance from one another are connected to a plurality of horizontal frames formed of square pipes and arranged at a distance from one another, extending in a direction intersecting the vertical frames, and a panel that can be detachably assembled inside two adjacent vertical frames and two adjacent horizontal frames in the frame structure without disassembling the frame structure, wherein the panel is supported by a plurality of regulating means that regulate out-of-plane displacement relative to the vertical frames and/or horizontal frames , a hole portion is formed in one surface of at least one of the plurality of horizontal frames, and the panel is supported by the regulating means against the surface in which the hole portion is formed, and against the horizontal frame and/or the vertical frame adjacent to the one horizontal frame.

According to the panel mounting structure of the first aspect, since the frame is formed from square pipes, when the panel is not mounted on the frame structure, the locking structure of the panel in the frame is not exposed, and the deterioration of the design can be suppressed. Also, since the frame is formed from square pipes, the material cost and processing cost can be suppressed , and when the panel is not mounted on the frame structure, the hole in the horizontal frame is not easily exposed, and the deterioration of the design can be suppressed.

A panel mounting structure according to a second aspect of the present invention is a panel mounting structure according to the first aspect , wherein a protrusion that fits into the hole is formed on one side of the panel, and the protrusion has a regulating surface facing in an out-of-plane direction to regulate displacement of the panel in the out-of-plane direction.

According to the panel mounting structure pertaining to the second aspect , the out-of-plane displacement of the panel can be restricted with a simple configuration.

In the second aspect , the protrusion may be formed to be elastically deformable.

A panel mounting structure according to a third aspect of the present invention is the panel mounting structure according to the second aspect , wherein the panel has a panel body and a connecting member provided on one side of the panel body and having the protrusion formed thereon, the connecting member is attached to the panel body so as to be movable relative to the panel body in the longitudinal direction of the horizontal frame, the protrusion has a release surface consisting of an inclined and/or curved surface that guides the panel to come out of the hole while rubbing against the edge of the hole when force is applied in the in-plane direction of the panel, and when the connecting member is displaced in the longitudinal direction of the horizontal frame, the restriction of displacement of the panel in the out-of-plane direction by the restricting surface is released.

According to the panel mounting structure according to the third aspect , the restriction on the out-of-plane displacement of the panel can be released with a simple structure.

A panel mounting structure according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the panel mounting structure according to the first aspect , wherein a regulating member having a protrusion that can move toward and away from the panel is inserted into the hole, and a regulating hole is formed on one side of the panel into which the protrusion can be engaged, and the protrusion engages with the regulating hole, thereby regulating out-of-plane displacement of the panel.

According to the panel mounting structure pertaining to the fourth aspect , the out-of-plane displacement of the panel can be restricted with a simple configuration.

A panel mounting structure according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the panel mounting structure according to the fourth aspect , wherein the panel has a panel body and a connecting member provided on one side of the panel body and having the restricting hole formed therein, and the protrusion has a restricting surface that restricts out-of-plane displacement of the panel and a restricting release surface that moves backward relative to the panel when a force is applied in the in-plane direction of the panel, and when the connecting member is displaced in the longitudinal direction of the horizontal frame, the connecting member moves backward so that the protrusion is pulled out of the restricting hole while contacting the restricting release surface.

According to the panel mounting structure relating to the fifth aspect , the restriction on the out-of-plane displacement of the panel can be released with a simple structure.

A panel mounting structure according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is the panel mounting structure according to the first aspect , wherein the panel has a panel main body and a connecting member including a first member and a second member provided on one side of the panel main body, one side of the panel main body is supported in a state where it is sandwiched between the first member and the second member, the first member and the second member each have a protrusion piece, and the protrusion piece of the first member and the second member are inserted into the hole portion to restrict out-of-plane displacement of the panel.

According to the panel mounting structure pertaining to the sixth aspect , the out-of-plane displacement of the panel can be restricted with a simple configuration.

A panel mounting structure according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is a panel mounting structure according to any one of the second to sixth aspects , wherein the panel includes an outwardly opening support member provided on the other side of the panel, and the other side of the panel is fitted with the horizontal frame so that the support member surrounds at least a portion of the outer surface of the horizontal frame, thereby regulating out-of-plane displacement of the panel.

According to the panel mounting structure pertaining to the seventh aspect , the out-of-plane displacement of the other side of the panel can be restricted with a simple configuration.

The fixture of the present invention has a panel mounting structure according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, and the vertical frame is arranged with its longitudinal direction oriented vertically.

According to the fixture, the frame is made of square pipes, so when the panel is not attached to the frame structure, the locking structure of the panel in the frame is not exposed, preventing loss of design. In addition, because the frame is made of square pipes, material costs and processing costs can be reduced.

The present invention can be applied to the above-mentioned fixtures, such as partitions, dividers, shelves, etc., in configurations in which panels are attached to frame structures.

The panel mounting structure of the present invention described above has the following advantages:

The panel mounting structure according to the first aspect can prevent deterioration of the design.

The panel mounting structure according to the second aspect can prevent deterioration of the design.

The panel mounting structure according to the third aspect can regulate the out-of-plane displacement of the panel with a simple structure.

The panel mounting structure according to the fourth aspect can release the restriction on the out-of-plane displacement of the panel with a simple structure.

The panel mounting structure according to the fifth aspect can regulate the out-of-plane displacement of the panel with a simple structure.

The panel mounting structure according to the sixth aspect can release the restriction on out-of-plane displacement of the panel with a simple structure.

The panel mounting structure according to the seventh aspect can regulate the out-of-plane displacement of the panel with a simple structure.

The panel mounting structure according to the eighth aspect can restrict out-of-plane displacement of the other side of the panel with a simple configuration.

In addition, with the fixture of the present invention, the frame is made of square pipes, so when the panel is not attached to the frame structure, the panel's locking structure in the frame is not exposed, preventing loss of design. Also, because the frame is made of square pipes, material costs and processing costs can be reduced.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a partition according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the partition according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front partial cross-sectional view showing the partition according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view showing an assembly configuration of the partition according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the partition according to the first embodiment. 5A and 5B are cross-sectional views showing a regulating structure using a regulating member. FIG. 4A and 4B are cross-sectional views showing an assembly configuration of an adjuster. FIG. 11 is an enlarged perspective view showing an assembly configuration of a partition according to a second embodiment. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing a partition according to a second embodiment. 6A and 6B are cross-sectional views showing a restricting structure using a protrusion. FIG. 13 is an enlarged perspective view showing an assembly configuration of a partition according to a modified example of the second embodiment. 6A and 6B are cross-sectional views showing a restricting structure using a protrusion. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a partition according to a third embodiment. FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of a partition according to a third embodiment. FIG. 11 is an enlarged exploded perspective view showing an assembly configuration of a partition according to a third embodiment. 13A and 13B are an enlarged front view and an enlarged perspective view showing an assembly configuration of a partition according to a third embodiment. 13A and 13B are exploded perspective views showing the configuration of a partition according to a fourth embodiment. 13A and 13B are exploded perspective views showing the configuration of a partition according to a fifth embodiment. 13A and 13B are exploded perspective views showing the configuration of a partition according to a sixth embodiment. 13A and 13B are exploded perspective views showing the configuration of a partition according to a seventh embodiment. FIG. FIG. FIG. 4A and 4B are cross-sectional views showing the assembly configuration of the stabilizing legs. FIG. FIG.

[First embodiment: partition 10]
First, the configuration of a screen 10 will be described as a first embodiment of a fixture equipped with a panel mounting structure according to the present invention, with reference to Figures 1 to 6. In each embodiment described in this specification, a screen is used as the fixture, but the panel mounting structure according to the present invention can be generally applied to fixtures such as partitions, room dividers, shelves, etc., which are configured such that a panel is mounted on a frame structure formed by connecting multiple vertical frames and multiple horizontal frames.

The panel mounting structure of the partition 10 is constructed by mounting a panel P to a metal frame structure in which a vertical frame 11 and a horizontal frame 12 are connected. The vertical frames 11 are two square pipes spaced apart from each other. In the partition 10, an adjuster 13 is attached to the lower end of each of the vertical frames 11. The horizontal frames 12 are five square pipes that extend in a direction intersecting the vertical frames 11 and are spaced apart from each other.

The frame structure may have multiple vertical frames 11 and multiple horizontal frames 12, and the number of frames is not limited to that of the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the vertical frames 11 are arranged with their longitudinal direction facing vertically, so that the frame structure is erected. However, the frame structure can also be arranged horizontally by arranging the vertical frames 11 with their longitudinal direction facing horizontally.

The panel P is removably attached to the inside of two adjacent vertical frames 11 and two adjacent horizontal frames 12 in the frame structure. In this embodiment, the panel P is attached between the second horizontal frame 12 from the top and the third horizontal frame 12 from the top. In this embodiment, the horizontal frame 12 located directly above the panel P is referred to as the upper frame 12U, and the horizontal frame 12 located directly below the panel P is referred to as the lower frame 12D (see Figures 3 to 6). Note that in the partition 10, the position and number of panels P to be attached can be selected arbitrarily, as long as they are inside the two adjacent vertical frames 11 and the two adjacent horizontal frames 12.

In the partition 10 according to this embodiment, the panel P includes a panel body 14 which is a plate material, connecting members 15/15 which are attached to the upper part of the panel body 14, and support members 17/17 which support the lower part of the panel body 14.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, an upper slit 14a is formed along the longitudinal direction on the upper side of the panel body 14. A lower slit 14b is formed along the longitudinal direction on the lower side of the panel body 14. The material of the panel body 14 can be selected according to the application, such as wood, metal, glass, or resin. It is also possible to paint or apply a surface treatment to the panel body 14, or to cover it with a cloth such as a nonwoven fabric.

The connecting member 15 comprises a plate-shaped main body portion 15a arranged along the upper edge of the panel main body 14, a plate-shaped insertion portion 15b extending downward from the main body portion 15a along the longitudinal direction of the main body portion 15a, and a restriction hole 15c opened in the main body portion 15a. As shown in FIG. 4, the insertion portion 15b is inserted into the upper slit 14a of the panel main body 14, whereby the connecting member 15 is assembled to the panel main body 14. In this way, by assembling the connecting member 15 to the upper edge of the panel main body 14, a restriction hole 15c is formed in the upper surface of the panel P.

The support members 17 are arranged along the bottom edge of the panel body 14. As shown in Figures 4 and 5, each support member 17 is formed by bending it into a crank shape in cross section. Then, as shown in Figure 4, the upper edges of the two support members 17 are butted against each other and inserted into the bottom slits 14b of the panel body 14, whereby the support members 17, which open downward, are assembled to the panel body 14. In this way, the panel P is configured with the support members 17, which open downward.

In the partition 10, the panel P is supported by a plurality of restricting means that restrict the out-of-plane displacement of the panel P relative to the upper frame 12U. Specifically, of the horizontal frames 12 that make up the frame structure, a hole 12a is formed in the lower surface of the upper frame 12U. The panel P is supported by the restricting means against the lower surface of the upper frame 12U where the hole 12a is formed, and against the lower frame 12D adjacent to the upper frame 12U.

More specifically, as shown in Figures 4 to 6, a restricting member 16, which is one embodiment of the restricting means, is inserted into the hole 12a. As shown in Figures 6(a) and (b), the restricting member 16 comprises a cylindrical case portion 16a, a protrusion 16b provided inside the case portion 16a so as to be rotatable about a rotation axis 16c, and a biasing member 16d that biases the protrusion 16b in a direction in which the protrusion 16b protrudes downward from the case portion 16a. In this way, the restricting member 16 comprises the protrusion 16b that can move forward and backward toward the panel P. This allows the protrusion 16b of the restricting member 16 to be engaged with the restricting hole 15c opened in the connecting member 15.

According to the partition 10 of this embodiment, when the panel P is assembled to the frame structure, the protrusion 16b of the restricting member 16 engages with the restricting hole 15c of the connecting member 15, thereby restricting the out-of-plane displacement of the panel P. Specifically, as shown in Figures 5 and 6, the front and rear surfaces of the protrusion 16b (surfaces in the thickness direction of the panel P) engage with the inner peripheral surface of the restricting hole 15c, restricting the out-of-plane displacement of the panel P. In other words, the front and rear surfaces of the protrusion 16b function as restricting surfaces for the panel P.

When the protrusion 16b is engaged with the restriction hole 15c as shown in FIG. 6(a), if the connecting member 15 is displaced in the longitudinal direction of the horizontal frame 12 (to the left in FIG. 6(a)), the protrusion 16b moves backward upward so as to be pulled out of the restriction hole 15c while the connecting member 15 contacts the underside of the protrusion 16b. This releases the engagement of the protrusion 16b with the restriction hole 15c, and the restriction on the out-of-plane displacement of the panel P is released. In this way, the underside of the protrusion 16b functions as a restriction release surface that moves backward relative to the panel P when a force is applied in the in-plane direction of the panel P.

In the partition 10, the panel P is also supported by the lower frame 12D. Specifically, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, the lower edge of the panel P is fitted to the lower frame 12D such that the support members 17, 17 surround the outer surface of the lower frame 12D. As a result, the lower frame 12D restricts the out-of-plane displacement of the panel P at the lower edge of the panel P as well.

As described above, in the screen 10 equipped with the panel mounting structure according to this embodiment, the vertical frame 11 and horizontal frame 12 are formed from square pipes. Therefore, in the portion of the frame structure where the panel P is not mounted, the locking structure of the panel P in the vertical frame 11 and horizontal frame 12 is not exposed, so that the deterioration of the design of the screen 10 can be suppressed (see FIG. 1). In addition, because the vertical frame 11 and horizontal frame 12 are formed from square pipes, material costs and processing costs can be suppressed compared to a configuration in which a shaped molded material is used as the frame.

The partition 10 according to this embodiment has a hole 12a formed in one surface of at least one of the horizontal frames 12 (in this embodiment, the lower surface of the upper frame 12U). The panel P is supported by a restricting member 16, which is a restricting means, against the lower surface of the upper frame 12U on which the hole 12a is formed.

According to the partition 10 of this embodiment, the hole 12a is formed on the underside of the horizontal frame 12, so that when the panel P is not attached to the frame structure, the hole 12a in the horizontal frame 12 is less likely to be exposed. In other words, the deterioration of the design of the partition 10 can be further suppressed.

In addition, in the partition 10 according to this embodiment, a restricting member 16 having a protrusion 16b that can move toward and away from the panel P is inserted into the hole 12a. A restricting hole 15c is formed in the connecting member 15 provided on one side of the panel P, into which the protrusion 16b can be engaged. The protrusion 16b engages with the restricting hole 15c, thereby restricting the out-of-plane displacement of the panel P. In this manner, in this embodiment, the protrusion 16b of the restricting member 16 is configured to engage with the restricting hole 15c of the connecting member 15, thereby making it possible to restrict the out-of-plane displacement of the panel P with a simple configuration.

In addition, in the partition 10 according to this embodiment, the protrusion 16b has front and rear surfaces which are restricting surfaces that restrict out-of-plane displacement of the panel P, and a lower surface which is a restriction release surface that moves backward relative to the panel P when a force is applied in the in-plane direction of the panel P. Then, as the connecting member 15 is displaced in the longitudinal direction of the horizontal frame 12, the connecting member 15 moves backward so that the protrusion 16b is pulled out of the restriction hole 15c while contacting the lower surface of the protrusion 16b. Thus, in this embodiment, the engagement between the protrusion 16b and the restriction hole 15c can be released by displacing the connecting member 15. In other words, the restriction on displacement in the out-of-plane direction of the panel P can be released with a simple configuration.

In addition, in the partition 10 according to this embodiment, the panel P is configured to include support members 17/17 that are provided on the lower edge of the panel P and open outward. The support members 17/17 are fitted to the lower frame 12D so as to surround the outer surface of the lower frame 12D, thereby restricting out-of-plane displacement of the lower edge of the panel P. In this manner, in this embodiment, the support members 17/17 can restrict out-of-plane displacement of the lower edge of the panel P with a simple configuration.

[First embodiment, modified example]
The first embodiment described above can be modified as appropriate, as shown in the following modified examples. Each modified example may be applied in combination with other modified examples to the extent that no contradictions arise. The following modified examples can also be similarly applied to the embodiments described below to the extent that no contradictions arise.

In this embodiment, a screen 10 is described as an example of a fixture, but the present invention can be generally applied to fixtures such as partitions, room dividers, shelves, etc. that are configured by attaching panels to a frame structure formed by connecting multiple vertical frames and multiple horizontal frames.

In this embodiment, the partition 10 is constructed by erecting a frame structure that connects multiple vertical frames 11 and multiple horizontal frames 12, but it is also possible to arrange the frame structure horizontally to construct a panel mounting structure and fixtures.

In this embodiment, the panel P is supported by a restricting means that restricts out-of-plane displacement relative to the two horizontal frames 12, 12 (upper frame 12U and lower frame 12D), but the panel P may be supported by a restricting means that restricts out-of-plane displacement relative to the vertical frame 11. The panel P may also be supported by a restricting means that restricts out-of-plane displacement relative to both the vertical frame 11 and the horizontal frame 12.

In the present embodiment, the partition 10 is constructed by attaching one panel P to a frame structure that connects two vertical frames 11 and five horizontal frames 12, but the number of vertical frames 11 and horizontal frames 12 that make up the frame structure, the number of panels P, and their attachment positions can also be other configurations.

In addition, in this embodiment, the hole 12a is formed on one surface of one horizontal frame 12 (the lower surface of the upper frame 12U), but it is also possible to form the hole 12a on the upper surface of the lower frame 12D. However, from the viewpoint of making the hole 12a less likely to be exposed, it is preferable to form the hole 12a on the lower surface of the horizontal frame 12.

In addition, in this embodiment, the restricting hole 15c is formed in the panel P by assembling the connecting member 15 to the panel body 14, but it is also possible to form the restricting hole on the top surface of the panel body 14.

In addition, in this embodiment, the support members 17, 17 are attached to the panel body 14 so that it fits into the lower frame 12D, but it is also possible to provide an opening in the panel body 14 and fit the opening into the lower frame 12D.

In addition, in this embodiment, the support members 17/17 are fitted to the lower frame 12D so as to cover the outer surface of the lower frame 12D, but it is sufficient that the support members 17/17 are fitted to surround at least a portion of the lower frame 12D.

[First embodiment: adjuster 13]
Next, the adjuster 13 provided in the partition 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 7 and 8. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the adjuster 13 is attached to the lower end of each of the vertical frames 11 of the partition 10.

As shown in Figures 7 and 8, the adjuster 13 includes a pressure contact member 13a, a square nut 13b, a fixing member 13c, a nut 13d, a bolt 13e, and a cover 13f. The pressure contact member 13a is housed inside the vertical frame 11. A restricting hole 13h is opened on the side of the pressure contact member 13a, and the square nut 13b is housed inside the restricting hole 13h. An upper inclined surface 13g is formed on the lower surface of the pressure contact member 13a.

The fixing member 13c is fitted and fixed to the lower end of the vertical frame 11. The upper surface of the fixing member 13c is formed with a lower inclined surface 13i that is inclined in the same direction as the upper inclined surface 13g of the pressure contact member 13a and abuts against the upper inclined surface 13g.

As shown in Figures 8(a) and (b), the bolt 13e is screwed into the nut 13d, inserted into the fixing member 13c, and screwed into the square nut 13b inside the pressure contact member 13a. The head of the bolt 13e is covered by a cover 13f. When adjusting the extension length of the adjuster 13 from the lower end of the vertical frame 11, the bolt 13e and the nut 13d are rotated relative to each other to move the bolt 13e forward and backward from the fixing member 13c.

After adjusting the extension length of the adjuster 13 by adjusting the position of the bolt 13e, the nut 13d is tightened upward. This brings the pressure contact member 13a and the fixed member 13c closer to each other, and the upper inclined surface 13g and the lower inclined surface 13i slide against each other. This causes a force to be generated in the pressure contact member 13a to displace it to the side (to the left in FIG. 8(b)), and a force to displace it in the opposite direction to the fixed member 13c. At this time, since there is a horizontal clearance between the restricting hole 13h and the square nut 13b, the pressure contact member 13a can be displaced to the side. Then, the pressure contact member 13a and the fixed member 13c are pressed against the inner surface of the vertical frame 11, so that the adjuster 13 is firmly fixed to the vertical frame 11.

When removing the adjuster 13 after it has been fixed to the vertical frame 11, the nut 13d is loosened downward. This causes the pressure contact member 13a and the fixing member 13c to move away from each other, and the sliding contact between the upper inclined surface 13g and the lower inclined surface 13i is alleviated. This weakens the force applied to the pressure contact member 13a and the fixing member 13c, and the adjuster 13 can be easily removed from the vertical frame 11. In this manner, in this embodiment, the adjuster 13 can be easily attached and detached from the vertical frame 11. This facilitates the replacement of the adjuster 13 with the stabilizing leg 113 (see Figures 24 and 25) described below.

[Second embodiment: partition 20]
Next, the configuration of a partition 20 will be described as a second embodiment of a fixture equipped with a panel mounting structure according to the present invention, with reference to Figures 9 to 11. The panel mounting structure of the partition 20 is configured by attaching a panel P to a metal frame structure in which a vertical frame 21 and a horizontal frame 22 are connected. The configuration of the vertical frame 21 and the horizontal frame 22 (the configuration of the frame structure) is the same as the configuration of the vertical frame 11 and the horizontal frame 12 in the partition 10 according to the first embodiment (the same applies to each of the following embodiments).

The panel P is removably attached to the inside of two adjacent vertical frames 21, 21 and two adjacent horizontal frames 22, 22 in the frame structure. In this embodiment, the horizontal frame 22 located directly above the panel P is referred to as the upper frame 22U, and the horizontal frame 22 located directly below the panel P is referred to as the lower frame 22D (see Figures 9 to 11).

In the partition 20 according to this embodiment, the panel P comprises panel bodies 24/24 which are two plate materials, connecting members 26/26 which are attached to the upper parts of the panel bodies 24/24, and support members 27/27 which support the lower parts of the panel bodies 24/24. The configuration of the support members 27/27 is substantially the same as the configuration of the support members 17/17 in the partition 10 according to the first embodiment.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the panel bodies 24, 24 have hook-and-loop fasteners 24a, 24a attached to their opposing surfaces, and the panel bodies 24, 24 are combined into one unit by bonding the hook-and-loop fasteners 24a, 24a together.

The connecting member 26 comprises a plate-shaped main body portion 26a arranged along the upper edge of the panel bodies 24, 24, a plate-shaped insertion portion 26b extending downward from the main body portion 26a, and a protrusion 26c formed on the upper surface of the main body portion 26a. As shown in FIG. 10, the insertion portion 26b is inserted between the panel bodies 24, 24, so that the connecting member 26 is assembled to the panel bodies 24 so as to be movable relative to the panel bodies 24 in the longitudinal direction of the horizontal frame 22. In this way, by assembling the connecting member 26 to the upper edges of the panel bodies 24, 24, a protrusion 26c protruding upward is formed on the upper surface of the panel P.

In the partition 20, the panel P is supported by a plurality of restricting means that restrict the out-of-plane displacement of the panel P relative to the upper frame 22U. Specifically, of the horizontal frames 22 that make up the frame structure, a hole 22a is formed in the lower surface of the upper frame 22U. The panel P is supported by the restricting means against the lower surface of the upper frame 22U where the hole 22a is formed, and against the lower frame 22D adjacent to the upper frame 22U.

More specifically, as shown in Figures 9 to 11, when the panel P is assembled to the frame structure, the protrusion 26c of the connecting member 26 engages with the hole 22a of the upper frame 22U, thereby restricting the out-of-plane displacement of the panel P. Specifically, as shown in Figures 10 and 11, the front and rear surfaces of the protrusion 26c (surfaces in the thickness direction of the panel P) engage with the inner peripheral surface of the hole 22a, restricting the out-of-plane displacement of the panel P. In other words, the front and rear surfaces of the protrusion 26c facing the out-of-plane direction, which restrict the out-of-plane displacement of the panel P, function as restricting surfaces for the panel P.

As shown in FIG. 11(b), the upper surface of the protrusion 26c is formed as an inclined surface. Therefore, when a force is applied in the in-plane direction of the panel P, the protrusion 26c guides the connecting member 26 so that it comes out of the hole 22a while rubbing against the edge of the hole 22a. In other words, when the protrusion 26c is engaged with the hole 22a and the connecting member 26 is displaced in the longitudinal direction of the horizontal frame 22 (the left-right direction in FIG. 11(a)), the restriction of displacement of the panel P in the out-of-plane direction by the front and rear surfaces of the protrusion 26c is released. In this way, the upper surface of the protrusion 26c functions as a restriction release surface that releases the restriction of displacement of the panel P when a force is applied in the in-plane direction of the panel P.

As described above, in the partition 20 according to this embodiment, the front and rear surfaces, which are the restricting surfaces of the protrusion 26c, are engaged with the hole 22a, thereby restricting the out-of-plane displacement of the panel P. In this manner, in this embodiment, the protrusion 26c of the connecting member 26 is configured to engage with the hole 22a of the upper frame 22U, thereby restricting the out-of-plane displacement of the panel P with a simple configuration.

In the partition 20 according to this embodiment, the connecting member 26 is attached to the panel bodies 24, 24 so as to be movable relative to the panel bodies 24 in the longitudinal direction of the horizontal frame 22. The upper surface of the protrusion 26c forms a release surface with an inclined surface that rubs against the edge of the hole 22a and guides the panel P out of the hole 22a when a force is applied in the in-plane direction of the panel P. The connecting member 26 is then displaced in the longitudinal direction of the horizontal frame 22, thereby releasing the restriction of the out-of-plane displacement of the panel P by the front and rear surfaces of the protrusion 26c. Thus, in this embodiment, the engagement between the protrusion 26c and the hole 22a can be released by displacing the connecting member 26. In other words, the restriction of the out-of-plane displacement of the panel P can be released with a simple configuration.

[Modification of the second embodiment: partition 20A]
Next, the configuration of a partition 20A, which is a modified example of the partition 20 according to the second embodiment of the fixture, will be described with reference to Figures 12 and 13. The only difference between partition 20A and partition 20 is that the member equivalent to connecting member 26 is changed to connecting member 28, and therefore the following description will focus on the configuration of connecting member 28.

The connecting member 28 comprises a plate-shaped main body portion 28a arranged along the upper edge of the panel main bodies 24, two plate-shaped insertion portions 28b extending downward from the main body portion 28a, and a plate-shaped elastic piece 28c formed on the upper surface of the main body portion 28a so as to be elastically deformable. The elastic piece 28c is formed in an opening formed in the main body portion 28a from one side of the opening (the left side in FIG. 13(b)) to the other side. The elastic piece 28c is formed by a pressing portion 28d extending slightly upward from one side of the opening, and a protrusion 28e formed by bending the tip of the pressing portion 28d into a mountain shape (in a "L" shape when viewed from the front) that protrudes upward.

By inserting the insertion portions 28b between the panel bodies 24, the connecting member 28 is assembled to the panel bodies 24 so as to be movable relative to the panel bodies 24 in the longitudinal direction of the horizontal frame 22. In this way, by assembling the connecting member 28 to the upper edges of the panel bodies 24, a protrusion 28e that protrudes upward is formed on the upper surface of the panel P.

As shown in FIG. 13(b), when the panel P is assembled to the frame structure, the protrusion 28e of the connecting member 26 engages with the hole 22a of the upper frame 22U, thereby restricting the out-of-plane displacement of the panel P. Specifically, the front and rear surfaces of the protrusion 28e (surfaces in the thickness direction of the panel P) engage with the inner peripheral surface of the hole 22a, restricting the out-of-plane displacement of the panel P. In other words, the front and rear surfaces of the protrusion 28e facing the out-of-plane direction, which restrict the out-of-plane displacement of the panel P, function as restricting surfaces for the panel P.

At this time, the pressing portion 28d is pressed downward by the underside of the upper frame 22U so as to become nearly horizontal, and is elastically deformed. The pressing portion 28d urges the protrusion 28e toward the upper frame 22U by its elastic force. This makes it possible to constantly maintain the state in which the protrusion 28e is inserted into the hole 22a.

As shown in Fig. 13(b), the upper surface of the protrusion 28e is formed in a mountain shape with two inclined surfaces. Therefore, when a force is applied in the in-plane direction of the panel P, the protrusion 28e guides the connecting member 28 so that it comes out of the hole 22a while rubbing against the edge of the hole 22a. That is, when the connecting member 28 is displaced in the longitudinal direction of the horizontal frame 22 (the left-right direction in Fig. 13(a)) with the protrusion 28e engaged in the hole 22a, the protrusion 28e is deformed and the bending angle becomes large, as shown by the imaginary line in Fig. 13(b). In other words, the mountain shape of the protrusion 28e is crushed and becomes closer to a flat shape, and the restriction of the displacement of the panel P in the out-of-plane direction by the front and rear surfaces of the protrusion 28e is released. In this way, the upper surface of protrusion 28e (the left and right inclined surfaces sandwiching the top of protrusion 28c that constitutes protrusion 28e) functions as a restriction release surface that releases the displacement restriction on panel P when force is applied in the in-plane direction of panel P.

In this modified example, the shape of the protrusion does not have to be a mountain shape, but can be formed only with an upwardly extending inclined surface (the inclined surface of the protrusion 28e on the pressing portion 28d side). In this case, by displacing the connecting member 28 toward the base end of the pressing portion 28d, the restriction on the out-of-plane displacement of the panel P by the front and rear surfaces of the protrusion can be released.

As described above, in the partition 20A according to this modified example, the elastic piece 28c is elastically deformable. The front and rear surfaces, which are the restricting surfaces of the protrusion 28e of the elastic piece 28c, are engaged with the hole 22a, thereby restricting the out-of-plane displacement of the panel P. In this manner, in this modified example, the elastically deforming protrusion 28e of the connecting member 28 is configured to engage with the hole 22a of the upper frame 22U, thereby restricting the out-of-plane displacement of the panel P with a simple configuration.

In addition, in the partition 20A according to this modified example, the connecting member 28 is attached to the panel main bodies 24, 24 so as to be movable relative to the longitudinal direction of the horizontal frame 22. The upper surface of the protrusion 28e forms a restriction release surface with an inclined surface that rubs against the edge of the hole 22a and guides it out of the hole 22a when a force is applied in the in-plane direction of the panel P. Then, the protrusion 28e is deformed by displacing the connecting member 28 in the longitudinal direction of the horizontal frame 22, and the restriction of the displacement of the panel P in the out-of-plane direction by the front and rear surfaces of the protrusion 28e is released. Thus, in this embodiment, the engagement between the protrusion 28e and the hole 22a can be released by displacing the connecting member 28. In other words, the restriction of the displacement of the panel P in the out-of-plane direction can be released with a simple configuration.

[Second embodiment, modified example]
The second embodiment described above can be modified as appropriate as shown in the following modifications. Each modification may be applied in combination with other modifications as long as no contradiction occurs.

In this embodiment, the protrusions 26c and 28e are formed on the panel P by assembling the connecting members 26 and 28 to the panel bodies 24 and 24, but it is also possible to form protrusions on the upper surfaces of the panel bodies 24 and 24.

In addition, in this embodiment, it is also possible to form the panel body from a single plate material, form slits on the upper surface, and insert the connecting members 26 and 28 into the slits to form the protrusions 26c and 28e on the upper surface of the panel body.

In addition, in this embodiment, the upper surfaces of the protrusions 26c and 28e are formed as inclined surfaces, but it is also possible to form the upper surfaces of the protrusions 26c and 28e as curved surfaces.

[Third embodiment: partition 30]
Next, the configuration of a partition 30 will be described as a third embodiment of a fixture equipped with a panel mounting structure according to the present invention with reference to Figures 14 to 17. The panel mounting structure of the partition 30 is configured by mounting a panel P to a metal frame structure in which a vertical frame 31 and a horizontal frame 32 are connected.

The panel P is removably attached to the inside of two adjacent vertical frames 31, 31 and two adjacent horizontal frames 32, 32 in the frame structure. In this embodiment, the horizontal frame 32 located directly above the panel P is referred to as the upper frame 32U, and the horizontal frame 32 located directly below the panel P is referred to as the lower frame 32D (see Figures 16 and 17).

In the partition 30 according to this embodiment, the panel P comprises a panel body 34 which is a single plate material, a first member 35 and a second member 36 which are connecting members provided on the upper edge of the panel body 34, and support members 37, 37 which support the lower part of the panel body 34. The first member 35 and the second member 36 are fixed to the panel body 34 by being screwed integrally with the panel body 34. Similarly, the support members 37, 37 are also fixed to the panel body 34 by being screwed integrally with the panel body 34.

As shown in Figures 15 and 16, the upper edge of the panel body 34 is supported by being sandwiched between a first member 35 and a second member 36. In addition, the first member 35 and the second member 36 each have a first protruding piece 35a and a second protruding piece 36a that protrude upward.

The support members 37 are arranged along the bottom edge of the panel body 34. As shown in FIG. 16, each support member 37 is formed by bending it into a crank shape in cross section. Then, as shown in FIG. 16, the support members 37 that open downward are assembled to the panel body 34 by sandwiching the panel body 34 between the upper edges of the two support members 37. In this way, the panel P is configured with the support members 37 that open downward.

In the partition 30, the panel P is supported by a plurality of restricting means that restrict the out-of-plane displacement of the panel P relative to the upper frame 32U. Specifically, of the horizontal frames 32 that make up the frame structure, a hole 32a is formed in the lower surface of the upper frame 32U. The panel P is supported by the restricting means relative to the lower surface of the upper frame 32U where the hole 32a is formed, and the lower frame 32D adjacent to the upper frame 32U.

Specifically, as shown in Figures 16 and 17, the first protrusion 35a and the second protrusion 36a of the first member 35 and the second member 36, respectively, are inserted into the hole 32a. This restricts the out-of-plane displacement of the panel P.

As shown in Figures 16 and 17, the first member 35 and the second member 36 have claws formed on the upper parts of the first protruding piece 35a and the second protruding piece 36a, which protrude in the longitudinal direction of the upper frame 32U. The first member 35 and the second member 36 are fixed to the panel main body 34 with the claws engaged in the holes 32a. Specifically, as shown in Figure 16, the first member 35 and the second member 36 have screw holes at positions where they can be screwed to the panel main body 34 when the claws formed on the respective protruding pieces 35a and 36a are engaged in the holes 32a. The first member 35 and the second member 36 are screwed to the panel main body 34 when the claws are engaged in the holes 32a.

In this manner, in this embodiment, the first member 35 and the second member 36 are fixed to the panel body 34 with the claws engaged with the holes 32a. Therefore, when the panel P is assembled to the frame structure, not only is the longitudinal displacement of the upper frame 32U of the panel P restricted, but displacement in the vertical direction is also restricted. This allows the panel P to be more stably supported by the frame structure.

In addition, as shown in Figures 17(a) and (b), the claw portion formed on the first protruding piece 35a and the claw portion formed on the second protruding piece 36a are formed to protrude in opposite directions. This makes it possible to prevent the panel P from being displaced and detached from the upper frame 32U even if the panel P receives a force in either longitudinal direction of the upper frame 32U. In other words, the stability of the panel P in the frame structure can be further improved.

In the partition 30, the panel P is also supported by the lower frame 32D. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, the lower edge of the panel P is fitted to the lower frame 32D such that the support members 37, 37 surround the outer surface of the lower frame 32D. As a result, the lower frame 32D restricts the out-of-plane displacement of the panel P at the lower edge of the panel P as well.

As described above, in the partition 30 according to this embodiment, the first protrusion piece 35a and the second protrusion piece 36a are inserted into the hole portion 32a, thereby restricting the out-of-plane displacement of the panel P with a simple configuration.

In this embodiment, even a panel made of a single piece such as the panel body 34 can be stably supported by the frame structure. For example, if the panel body 34 is made of a transparent plate such as acrylic or polycarbonate, the panel P can be used as a clear panel for preventing splashes.

[Fourth embodiment: partition 40]
Next, the configuration of a partition 40 will be described as a fourth embodiment of a fixture equipped with a panel mounting structure according to the present invention, with reference to Fig. 18. The panel mounting structure of the partition 40 is configured by mounting a panel to a metal frame structure in which a vertical frame 61 and a horizontal frame 62 are connected.

The panel is removably attached to the inside of two adjacent vertical frames 41, 41 and two adjacent horizontal frames 42, 42 in the frame structure. In this embodiment, the horizontal frame 42 located directly above the panel is referred to as the upper frame 42U, and the horizontal frame 42 located directly below the panel is referred to as the lower frame 42D (see Figures 18(a) and (b)).

In the partition 40 according to this embodiment, the panel comprises two panel bodies 44, 44, a connecting member 45 attached to the upper part of the panel bodies 44, 44, and a support member 47 supporting the lower part of the panel bodies 44, 44.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18(b), the panel bodies 44, 44 have hook-and-loop fasteners 44a, 44a attached to their opposing surfaces, and the panel bodies 44, 44 are joined together by bonding the hook-and-loop fasteners 44a, 44a together.

The connecting member 45 is disposed along the upper edge of the panel main bodies 44, 44, and has a plate-shaped restricting piece 45a extending downward. The connecting member 45 is screwed to the lower surface of the upper frame 42U. The support member 47 is disposed along the lower edge of the panel main bodies 44, 44, and has a plate-shaped support piece 47a extending upward. The support member 47 is fitted so that an opening formed in the lower part surrounds the outer surface of the lower frame 42D.

As shown in FIG. 18(b), the panel bodies 44, 44 are bonded together with the restricting piece 45a of the connecting member 45 and the supporting piece 47a of the supporting member 47 sandwiched therebetween, thereby restricting the out-of-plane displacement of the panel. In this manner, in this embodiment, by sandwiching the restricting piece 45a and the supporting piece 47a between the two panel bodies 44, 44, the out-of-plane displacement of the panel can be restricted with a simple configuration.

[Fifth embodiment: partition 50]
Next, the configuration of a partition 50 will be described as a fifth embodiment of a fixture equipped with a panel mounting structure according to the present invention, with reference to Fig. 19. The panel mounting structure of the partition 50 is configured by attaching a panel to an iron frame structure in which a vertical frame 51 and a horizontal frame 52 are connected.

The panel is removably attached to the inside of two adjacent vertical frames 51, 51 and two adjacent horizontal frames 52, 52 in the frame structure. In this embodiment, the horizontal frame 52 located directly above the panel is referred to as the upper frame 52U, and the horizontal frame 52 located directly below the panel is referred to as the lower frame 52D (see Figures 19(a) and (b)).

In the partition 50 according to this embodiment, the panel comprises a panel body 54/54 which is two plate materials, a connecting member 55 which is attached to the upper part of the panel body 54/54, side support members 56/56 which are attached to both sides of the panel body 54/54, and a support member 47 which supports the lower part of the panel body 54/54.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19(b), the panel bodies 54, 54 have hook-and-loop fasteners 54a, 54a attached to their opposing surfaces, and the panel bodies 54, 54 are joined together by bonding the hook-and-loop fasteners 54a, 54a together.

The connecting member 55 is arranged along the upper edge of the panel main body 54, 54, and has a plate-shaped restricting piece extending downward. The connecting member 55 is screwed to the lower surface of the upper frame 52U. Each side support member 56 is arranged along both the left and right edges of the panel main body 54, 54, and has a plate-shaped support piece extending toward each other. A magnet 56a is attached to the outer surface of the side support member 56. The side support member 56 is assembled to the vertical frame 11 by attracting the magnet 56a to the vertical frame 51. The support member 57 is arranged along the lower edge of the panel main body 54, 54, and has a plate-shaped support piece extending upward. A magnet 57a is attached to the lower surface of the support member 57. The support member 57 is assembled to the lower frame 52D by attracting the magnet 57a to the lower frame 52D.

As shown in FIG. 19(b), the panel bodies 54 are bonded together with the restricting piece of the connecting member 55 sandwiched between the side support members 56 and the support members 47, thereby restricting the out-of-plane displacement of the panel. In this manner, in this embodiment, the restricting piece of the connecting member 55 and the support pieces of the side support members 56 and the support members 57 attracted by the magnets 56a and 57a are sandwiched between the two panel bodies 54, thereby restricting the out-of-plane displacement of the panel with a simple configuration.

[Sixth embodiment: partition 60]
Next, the configuration of a partition 60 will be described as a sixth embodiment of the fixture equipped with a panel mounting structure according to the present invention with reference to Fig. 20. The panel mounting structure of the partition 60 is configured by attaching a panel to an iron frame structure in which a vertical frame 61 and a horizontal frame 62 are connected.

The panel is removably attached to the inside of two adjacent vertical frames 61, 61 and two adjacent horizontal frames 62, 62 in the frame structure. In this embodiment, the horizontal frame 62 located directly above the panel is referred to as the upper frame 62U, and the horizontal frame 62 located directly below the panel is referred to as the lower frame 62D (see Figures 20(a) and (b)).

In the partition 60 according to this embodiment, the panel is made up of a panel body 64, which is a plate material configured to be foldable in two at the upper end 64a. The upper end 64a of the panel body 64 is screwed to the upper frame 62U. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20(a), the lower ends 64b, 64b of the panel body 64 are bent in a direction toward each other. A magnet 64c is attached to the underside of each of the lower ends 64b, 64b.

As shown in FIG. 20(b), when the panel is assembled to the frame structure, the magnets 64c attached to the lower ends 64b of the panel body 64 are attracted to each other and to the lower frame 62D, thereby restricting the out-of-plane displacement of the panel. In this manner, in this embodiment, the magnets 64c attached to the panel body 64 are attracted to the lower frame 62D, thereby restricting the out-of-plane displacement of the panel with a simple configuration.

[Seventh embodiment: partition 70]
Next, the configuration of a partition 70 will be described as a seventh embodiment of a fixture equipped with a panel mounting structure according to the present invention, with reference to Fig. 21. The panel mounting structure of the partition 70 is configured by mounting a panel to a metal frame structure in which a vertical frame 71 and a horizontal frame 72 are connected.

The panel is removably attached to the inside of two adjacent vertical frames 71, 71 and two adjacent horizontal frames 72, 72 in the frame structure. In this embodiment, the horizontal frame 72 located directly above the panel is referred to as the upper frame 72U, and the horizontal frame 72 located directly below the panel is referred to as the lower frame 72D (see Figures 21(a) and (b)).

In the partition 70 according to this embodiment, the panel comprises a panel body 74 which is a single plate material, a connecting member 75 and a fixing member 76 provided on the upper edge of the panel body 74, and support members 77, 77 which support the lower part of the panel body 74. The connecting member 75 and the fixing member 76 are fixed to the panel body 74 by being screwed together with the panel body 74.

Specifically, the connecting member 75 has a plate-shaped restricting piece that extends downward. The connecting member 75 is screwed to the lower surface of the upper frame 72U. As shown in FIG. 21(b), the panel main body 74 is sandwiched between the restricting piece of the connecting member 75 and the fixing member 76 and screwed to the upper frame 72U, so that the panel main body 74 is fixed to the upper frame 72U via the connecting member 75 and the fixing member 76.

The support members 77/77 are also fixed to the panel body 74 by being screwed together with the panel body 74. The support members 77/77 are configured in the same manner as the support members 37/37 in the partition 30 according to the third embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 21(b), when the panel is assembled to the frame structure, the panel body 74 is screwed to the connecting members 75, the fixing members 76, and the support members 77, 77, thereby restricting the out-of-plane displacement of the panel. In this manner, in this embodiment, by assembling the panel body 74 to the upper frame 72U and the lower frame 72D via the connecting members 75, the fixing members 76, and the support members 77, 77, the out-of-plane displacement of the panel can be restricted with a simple configuration.

[Serial connection form: partition 110]
22 and 23, the configuration of a partition 110 will be described as an embodiment in which fixtures according to the present invention are connected in series. The partition 110 is constructed by connecting partitions in series, each partition having a panel P attached to a metal frame structure in which vertical frames 111 and horizontal frames 112 are connected. In the partition 110, stabilizing legs 113 are attached to the lower ends of each of the vertical frames 111, 111 located at both ends.

The panel P in this embodiment is equipped with a support member 117 and is attached to the horizontal frame 112 via this support member 117. In addition, a storage member 119 capable of storing a planter or the like is attached to one of the horizontal frames 112 of the partition 110.

As shown in FIG. 23, the vertical frame 111 has a connecting hole 111a that penetrates in the same direction as the longitudinal direction of the horizontal frame 112. When connecting partitions in series, such as partition 110, the vertical frames 111 are arranged with the connecting holes 111a facing each other as shown in FIG. 23. Then, a male screw member B is inserted through the connecting hole 111a of one vertical frame 111, and a female screw member N is inserted through the connecting hole 111a of the other vertical frame 111, and the male screw member B and the female screw member N are screwed together inside the two vertical frames 111, 111.

[Stabilizing leg 113]
Next, the stabilizing legs 113 provided on the partition 110 of this embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 24 and 25. As shown in Figures 22 and 23, the stabilizing legs 113 are attached to the lower ends of the vertical frames 111 provided on both ends of the partition 110.

As shown in Figures 24 and 25, the stabilizing leg 113 includes a plate-shaped leg portion 113a, a support 113b erected from the longitudinal center of the leg portion 113a, and a female screw member 113e that can be accommodated in a notch portion 113c formed in the upper portion of the support 113b. Two female screw holes 113f are opened in the female screw member 113e. In addition, two insertion holes 113d are opened in the notch portion 113c of the support 113b at positions that face the female screw hole 113f when the female screw member 113e is accommodated. In addition, two support female screw holes 113g are opened in the lower portion of the support 113b.

On the inner surface of the vertical frame 111 (the surface to which the horizontal frame 112 is connected), two leg fixing holes 111b/111b are opened at locations facing the insertion holes 113d/113d and the female screw holes 113g/113g when the support 113b is inserted.

When assembling the stabilizing leg 113 to the vertical frame 111, as shown in Figures 24 and 25, the support post 113b is inserted from the lower end of the vertical frame 111 with the female screw member 113e accommodated in the cutout portion 113c. Then, the leg fixing bolt 116 is inserted from the leg fixing hole 111b and screwed into the female screw hole 113f of the female screw member 113e and the support female screw hole 113g, thereby fixing the stabilizing leg 113 to the vertical frame 111.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25(b), a post-side inclined surface 113h is formed on the inner surface of the cutout portion 113c in the post 113b. In addition, a female thread side inclined surface 113i is formed on the side surface of the female thread member 113e, which is inclined in the same direction as the post-side inclined surface 113h and abuts against the post-side inclined surface 113h.

As shown in FIG. 25(b), the leg fixing bolt 116 is screwed into the female threaded hole 113f of the female threaded member 113e, so that the female threaded member 113e approaches the support 113b. At this time, the support side inclined surface 113h and the female threaded side inclined surface 113i slide against each other, so that a force is generated between the support 113b and the female threaded member 113e that displaces them in a direction perpendicular to the insertion direction of the leg fixing bolt 116 (the up-down direction in FIG. 25(b)). Then, the support 113b and the female threaded member 113e are pressed against the inner surface of the vertical frame 111, so that the stabilizing leg 113 is firmly fixed to the vertical frame 111.

When removing the stabilizing leg 113 after fixing it to the vertical frame 11, the leg fixing bolt 116 is screwed out of the female screw member 113e. This causes the support 113b and the female screw member 113e to separate from each other. At this time, the sliding contact between the support side inclined surface 113h and the female screw side inclined surface 113i is alleviated, and the force applied between the support 113b and the female screw member 113e is weakened, so that the stabilizing leg 113 can be easily removed from the vertical frame 111. In this way, in this embodiment, the stabilizing leg 113 can be easily attached and detached from the vertical frame 11. This makes it easy to replace the adjuster 13 and the stabilizing leg 113 when rearranging the screen to be used alone (see screens 10 to 70) or to be used in a connected configuration (see screens 110 and 210).

[Orthogonal connection form: partition 210]
Next, the configuration of a partition 210 will be described with reference to Figures 26 and 27 as an embodiment in which fixtures according to the present invention are connected orthogonally. The partition 210 is configured by connecting partitions, each having a panel P attached to a metal frame structure in which vertical frames 211 and horizontal frames 212 are connected, at right angles. In the partition 210, stabilizing legs 213 are attached to the lower ends of each of the vertical frames 211, 211 located at both ends, similar to the stabilizing legs 113. The panel P according to this embodiment has a support member 217, and is attached to the horizontal frame 212 via this support member 217.

As shown in FIG. 27, the vertical frame 211 has a connecting hole 211a that penetrates in the same direction as the longitudinal direction of the horizontal frame 212. When connecting partitions at right angles, such as partition 210, the vertical frames 211, 211 are arranged so that the connecting holes 211a, 211a are perpendicular to each other, as shown in FIG. 27.

The connecting member 215, from which the female threaded portions 215a extend from adjacent and perpendicular surfaces, is brought close to the vertical frames 211, and the female threaded portions 215a are inserted into the connecting holes 211a. Furthermore, two male threaded members B are inserted into the connecting holes 211a on the opposite side of the vertical frame 211 into the female threaded portions 215a. Then, the male threaded members B and the female threaded portions 215a are screwed together inside each of the two vertical frames 111.

10. Folding screen (first embodiment of fixture)
11 Vertical frame 12 Horizontal frame
12U Upper frame 12a Hole
12D Lower frame 13 Adjuster
13a Pressure contact member 13b Square nut
13c Fixing member 13d Nut
13e Bolt 13f Cover
13g Upper inclined surface 13h Regulation hole
13i Lower inclined surface 14 Panel body
14a Upper slit 14b Lower slit
15 Connection member 15a Main body
15b Insertion part 15c Restriction hole
16 Regulating member (regulating means)
16a Case portion 16b Projection portion
16c Rotating shaft 16d Pressing member
17 Support member
20 Folding screen (second embodiment of fixture)
20A Folding screen (Second embodiment of fixture/modification)
21 Vertical frame 22 Horizontal frame
22U Upper frame 22a Hole
22D Lower frame 24 Panel body
24a Hook-and-loop fastener 26 Connecting member (regulating means)
26a Main body portion 26b Insertion portion
26c Protrusion 27 Support member
28 Connecting member (regulating means)
28a Main body portion 28b Insertion portion
28c Elastic piece 28d Pressing portion
28e Protrusion
30 Folding screen (third embodiment of fixture)
31 Vertical frame 32 Horizontal frame
32U Upper frame 32a Hole
32D Lower frame 33 Adjuster
34 Panel body 35 First member (connecting member)
35a: First protruding piece 36: Second member (connecting member)
36a Second protruding piece 37 Support member
40 Folding screen (fourth embodiment of fixture)
41 Vertical frame 42 Horizontal frame
42U Upper frame 42D Lower frame
44 Panel body 44a Hook and loop fastener
45 Connection member 45a Restriction piece
47 Support member
47a Support piece
50 Folding screen (fifth embodiment of fixture)
51 Vertical frame 52 Horizontal frame
52U Upper frame 52D Lower frame
54 Panel body 54a Hook and loop fastener
55 Connecting member 56 Side support member
56a Magnet 57 Support member
57a Magnet
60 Folding screen (sixth embodiment of fixture)
61 Vertical frame 62 Horizontal frame
62U Upper frame 62D Lower frame
64 Panel body 64a Upper end
64b Lower end 64c Magnet
70 Folding screen (seventh embodiment of fixture)
71 Vertical frame 72 Horizontal frame
72U Upper frame 72D Lower frame
74 Panel body 75 Connecting member
76 Fixing member 77 Support member
110 Partition (series connection of fixtures)
111 Vertical frame 111a Connection hole
111b Leg fixing hole 112 Horizontal frame
113 Stable legs 113a Legs
113b Support 113c Notch
113d Insertion hole 113e Female thread member
113f Female thread hole 113g Post female thread hole
113h: Inclined surface on support side 113i: Inclined surface on female thread side
116 Leg fixing bolt 117 Support member
119 Storage member
210 Folding screen (orthogonal connection of fixtures)
211 Vertical frame 211a Connection hole
212 Horizontal frame 213 Stabilizing legs
215 Connecting member 215a Female thread portion
217 Support member
P Panel B Male threaded member
N Female thread member C Cap

Claims (8)

A frame structure in which a plurality of vertical frames formed of square pipes and spaced apart from one another and a plurality of horizontal frames formed of square pipes and spaced apart from one another, which extend in a direction intersecting the vertical frames, are connected together;
a panel that can be detachably attached to the inside of the two adjacent vertical frames and the two adjacent horizontal frames in the frame structure without disassembling the frame structure,
The panel is supported by a plurality of restricting means for restricting out-of-plane displacement relative to the vertical frame and/or the horizontal frame ,
At least one of the horizontal frames has a hole formed on one surface thereof,
A panel mounting structure , in which the panel is supported by the regulating means against the surface in which the hole is formed and against the horizontal frame and/or the vertical frame adjacent to the one horizontal frame. A protrusion that fits into the hole is formed on one side of the panel,
The protrusion has a restricting surface facing an out-of-plane direction to restrict displacement of the panel in the out-of-plane direction.
The panel mounting structure according to claim 1 . The panel includes a panel body and a connecting member provided on one side of the panel body and having the protrusion formed thereon,
The connecting member is attached to the panel body so as to be movable relative to the panel body in the longitudinal direction of the horizontal frame,
the protrusion has a release surface formed of an inclined surface and/or a curved surface that rubs against an edge of the hole when a force is applied in an in-plane direction of the panel so as to be removed from the hole,
When the connecting member is displaced in the longitudinal direction of the horizontal frame, the restriction of displacement of the panel in the out-of-plane direction by the restriction surface is released.
The panel mounting structure according to claim 2 . a restricting member having a protrusion that is movable toward and away from the panel is inserted into the hole;
A restriction hole is formed on one side of the panel so that the protrusion can be engaged therewith.
The projection is engaged with the restriction hole, thereby restricting the out-of-plane displacement of the panel.
The panel mounting structure according to claim 1 . The panel includes a panel body and a connecting member provided on one side of the panel body and having the restriction hole formed therein.
The protrusion has a restricting surface that restricts displacement of the panel in an out-of-plane direction, and a restricting release surface that retracts relative to the panel when a force is applied in an in-plane direction of the panel,
When the connecting member is displaced in the longitudinal direction of the horizontal frame, the connecting member moves backward so that the protrusion is pulled out of the restriction hole while contacting the restriction release surface.
The panel mounting structure according to claim 4 . The panel has a panel body and a connecting member including a first member and a second member provided on one side of the panel body,
One side of the panel body is supported in a state where it is sandwiched between a first member and a second member,
The first member and the second member each have a protruding piece,
The projection pieces of the first member and the second member are inserted into the holes, thereby restricting the displacement of the panel in an out-of-plane direction.
The panel mounting structure according to claim 1 . The panel includes a support member that is provided on the other side of the panel and opens outward,
A panel mounting structure as claimed in any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein the other side of the panel is regulated against out-of-plane displacement of the panel by fitting the support member to the horizontal frame so as to surround at least a portion of the outer surface of the horizontal frame . A panel mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 7 ,
The vertical frame is arranged with its longitudinal direction oriented vertically.

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