JP7667494B2 - Panel curtain connectors - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a connector for panel-type curtains, and to a connector that can eliminate overlapping of hanging bars in the front-to-rear direction.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, curtains have been widely used for blocking light or dividing spaces.
Among these, panel-type curtains can be installed in any position relatively freely, and are therefore used in building openings such as windows, and are also widely used as room dividers.
Panel curtains are installed by supporting the hanging bar with a curtain rail, support pole, or the like.

The advantage of panel-type curtains is that the overall width of the curtain can be freely changed; for example, multiple hanging bars can be connected to make the curtain longer in the width direction, or conversely, some of the hanging bars can be removed to make the curtain shorter in the width direction.
Therefore, the suspension bar has a connecting structure at its end for connecting to another suspension bar.

For example, the panel-type curtain in Patent Document 1 is a panel-type curtain that has a relatively small number of parts and is easy to assemble to the hanging bar.
In this curtain, a hanging bar with a slider attached to one end is rotated 90 degrees relative to another hanging bar, and the two hanging bars are connected together.

Moreover, the connection structure of Patent Document 2 is a connection structure for a panel type curtain.
In this method, a connecting piece, which is separate from a connector attached to a hanging bar, is rotated 90 degrees to connect to another hanging bar.

Patent No. 5697799 Patent No. 5936216

In the connecting structures of Patent Documents 1 and 2, the two suspension bars are connected so that the connecting portions always overlap in the front-to-rear direction (i.e., the front side and the far side).
Even when the curtain is spread to its maximum width, the two hanging bars overlap in the front-to-rear direction (see FIG. 9).
As a result, the curtains themselves overlap in the front-to-back direction, creating gaps through which wind and other elements can easily pass.
Furthermore, since there are overlapping portions of the curtains, there is a disadvantage that an extra amount of fabric is naturally required to make the curtains.

The present invention has been developed in response to the above-mentioned problems.
In other words, an object of the present invention is to provide a connector capable of eliminating overlapping between connected hanging bars in a curtain connecting structure.

After extensive research, the inventors discovered that by providing a rotatable connecting pivot piece on the connector itself, and configuring the tip of the connecting pivot piece to be guided by a guide groove provided on another connector, the connected multiple hanging bars can be made flush. The present invention is based on this finding.

The present invention resides in a connector for connecting a first hanging bar 3 and a second hanging bar 4 for hanging a curtain C in a panel-type curtain A in a linear and flush manner, comprising a first connector 1 that can be attached to the end of the first hanging bar 3 and has a connecting pivot piece 1B, and a second connector 2 that can be attached to the end of the second hanging bar 4 and has a long guide groove G2, characterized in that one end of the connecting pivot piece 1B can rotate to the first connector 1 as an axis and the other end fits into the long guide groove G2 of the second connector 2 and can slide, and the front end of the first connector 1 and the front end face of the second connector 2 match to form a linear and flush surface.

The present invention also relates to a connector for connecting a first hanging bar 3 and a second hanging bar 4 for suspending a curtain C in a panel-type curtain A in a straight line and flush with each other, comprising a first connector 1 and a second connector 2, the first connector 1 being made up of a base portion 1A and a connecting pivot piece 1B that can pivot on the base portion 1A, the base portion 1A being provided with a notch portion 11 cut out in the vertical direction at the front, a pair of legs 12 that are attached to one end side of the first hanging bar 3 extending from the rear, an inclined slope portion 13 formed on the front end surface of the base portion 1A, the connecting pivot piece 1B having an axis portion 14 at one end that is pivotally supported on the side wall of the notch portion 11 of the base portion 1A, The second connector 2 has a protruding guide portion 15 at the other end thereof, and the second connector 2 has an inclined slope portion 23 formed on its front end surface, with a pair of legs 22 attached to one end of the second suspension bar 4 extending rearward. A recess 21 is formed in the front-to-rear direction on the upper surface of the second connector 2, and a pair of long guide grooves G2 are formed in the side wall of the recess 21, into which the protruding guide portion 15 of the first connector 1 can fit and slide. When the first suspension bar 3 and the second suspension bar 4 are connected flush in a straight line, the slope portion 23 of the second connector 2 is set to a shape that matches the slope portion 13 of the first connector 1.

The present invention also resides in the above-described connector, characterized in that in the first connector 1, the distance L1 from the shaft portion 14 of the connecting pivot piece 1B to the end portion is set to be shorter than the distance L2 from the shaft portion 14 to the front end portion of the base portion 1A.

The present invention also resides in the above-described connector, characterized in that the first hanging bar 3 and the second hanging bar 4 are each fitted with a hook-and-loop fastener F for fastening the fabric that will become the curtain C.

The present invention also resides in the above-described connector, characterized in that an insert device 5 is attached to the end of the first hanging bar 3 opposite to the end to which the first connector 1 is attached, and an insert device 5 is attached to the end of the second hanging bar 4 opposite to the end to which the second connector 2 is attached.

The present invention also resides in the above-described connectors, characterized in that the first connector 1 is attached by press-fitting one end side of the first suspension bar 3, and the second connector 2 is attached by press-fitting one end side of the second suspension bar 4.

The present invention may also be implemented by any suitable combination of the above configurations.

The connector of the present invention comprises a first connector 1 which can be attached to the end of a first hanging bar 3 and has a connecting pivot piece 1B, and a second connector 2 which can be attached to the end of a second hanging bar 4 and has a long guide groove G2, one end of the connecting pivot piece 1B being capable of rotating to the first connector 1 as an axis and the other end being capable of sliding by fitting into the long guide groove G2 of the second connector 2, and the front end of the first connector 1 and the front end face of the second connector 2 match and form a straight line, so that when the first hanging bar 3 and the second hanging bar 4 are attached and the panel-type curtain A is installed, they do not overlap in the front-to-back direction.
Therefore, there is no risk of wind or the like passing through the gaps, and the amount of fabric used for the curtain C can be reduced.

The connector of the present invention comprises a first connector 1 and a second connector 2, and when the first hanging bar 3 and the second hanging bar 4 are connected flush in a straight line, the sloped portion 23 of the second connector 2 is set to a shape that matches the sloped portion 13 of the first connector 1, so that when the first hanging bar 3 and the second hanging bar 4 are attached and the panel-type curtain A is installed, they do not overlap in the front-to-back direction.
Therefore, wind or the like does not pass through the gap.

In addition, the amount of fabric used for the curtain C can be reduced.
In addition, a pair of legs 12 are extended from the rear of the first connector 1 and are attached to one end of the first hanging bar 3, and a pair of legs 22 are extended from the rear of the second connector 2 and are attached to one end of the second hanging bar 4, so that the first connector 1 and the second connector 2 can be easily attached to the first hanging bar 3 and the second hanging bar 4 via their respective legs.
In addition, the protruding guide portion 15 of the first connector 1 can fit into the long guide groove G2 and slide, allowing the inclined portion 13 of the first connector 1 and the inclined portion 23 of the second connector 2 to slide smoothly.

In the connector of the present invention, the first connector 1 is configured such that the distance L1 from the shaft 14 to the end of the connecting pivot piece 1B is shorter than the distance L2 from the shaft 14 to the front end of the base part 1A. Therefore, the rotation of the connecting pivot piece 1B is restricted by being blocked by the first connector 1, or more specifically, the front end of the base part 1A, and therefore the connecting pivot piece 1B does not rotate to the back side.

In the connector of the present invention, the first hanging bar 3 and the second hanging bar 4 are each fitted with a hook-and-loop fastener F for fastening the fabric that will become the curtain C, so that the curtain C can be easily and detachably attached to the first hanging bar 3 or the second hanging bar 4 with a single touch.

The connector of the present invention has an engaging device 5 attached to the end of the first hanging bar 3 opposite to where the first connector 1 is attached, and an engaging device 5 attached to the end of the second hanging bar 4 opposite to where the second connector 2 is attached, so that the first connector 1 does not come out of the second hanging bar 4 and the first hanging bar can be moved safely.
The fittings 5 also provide protection for the ends of the suspension bar.

In the connectors of the present invention, the first connector 1 is attached to one end of the first hanging bar 3 by press-fitting, and the second connector 2 is attached to one end of the second hanging bar 4 by press-fitting. Therefore, the first connector 1 and the second connector 2 can be easily attached to one end of the first hanging bar 3 and the second hanging bar 4 by simply pushing them in.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the hanging bar of a panel-type curtain viewed from above, with FIG. 1(A) showing two panel-type curtains overlapping, and FIG. 1(B) showing one panel-type curtain slid open to its maximum extent. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the hanging bar, with FIG. 2(A) being a front view and FIG. 2(B) being a cross-sectional view. 3A and 3B are perspective views showing the first connector, with FIG. 3A showing a state seen from the front side and FIG. 3B showing a state seen from the back side. 4A and 4B are perspective views showing the second connector, with FIG. 4A showing a state seen from the front side and FIG. 4B showing a state seen from the back side. Figure 5 is a perspective view showing the state in which the inclined surface portion of the first connector and the inclined surface portion of the second connector are mated, with Figure 5(A) showing the state as viewed from the front side and Figure 5(B) showing the state as viewed from the back side. 6(A) to 6(C) are front views illustrating the connection between a first connector 11 attached to a first suspension bar and a second connector 21 attached to a second suspension bar. Figures 7(A) to 7(C) are side views (including partial cross sections) illustrating the connection between a first connector attached to a first suspension bar and a second connector attached to a second suspension bar. 8A and 8B are front views showing a state in which the first suspension bar 3 and the second suspension bar 4 are flush with each other in a straight line, with FIG. 8A showing the front side and FIG. 8B showing the back side. Figure 9 is a schematic explanatory diagram of the hanging bar of a conventional panel-type curtain viewed from above, where Figure 9(A) shows two panel-type curtains overlapping each other, and Figure 9(B) shows the two panel-type curtains A slid together to their maximum extent.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings as necessary.
In the drawings, the same elements are given the same reference numerals and duplicated explanations are omitted.
In addition, unless otherwise specified, positional relationships such as up, down, left, right, etc. are based on the positional relationships shown in the drawings.
Furthermore, the dimensional ratios of the drawings are not limited to those shown in the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the hanging bar of a panel-type curtain A viewed from above, with FIG. 1(A) showing two panel-type curtains A overlapping each other, and FIG. 1(B) showing one of the panel-type curtains A slid to its maximum extent.
This maximization process will be described later.
The panel type curtain A comprises a curtain C and a hanging bar, and the hanging bar is usually fitted with connectors, fittings 5, etc.
The fitting 5 is attached to the end of the hanging bar, and can protect the end of the hanging bar and also prevent the connector from coming loose, making it safe.
The fabric has one end fixed to a hanging bar and is used as a material for constructing a curtain C for blocking light, privacy, etc.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the hanging bar, where FIG. 2(A) is a front view and FIG. 2(B) is a cross-sectional view (XX).
Here, for convenience, the suspension bar to which the first connector 1 is attached is referred to as the first suspension bar 3, and the suspension bar to which the second connector 2 is attached is referred to as the second suspension bar 4.
Here, the first suspension bar 3 will be described.

Each connector of the present invention is used by attaching it to the hanging bar of the panel-type curtain A.
The first suspension bar 3 is formed in an elongated shape, and a rail 31 is provided on one of the front side surfaces (i.e., the front side) for guiding the other suspension bars.
The rails 31 are formed to protrude from positions spaced a certain distance from the upper and lower ends of the first suspension bar 3 in the width direction.
More specifically, the rail 31 is made up of a pair of inverted L-shaped members spaced apart in cross section, and has a certain height with a space S below.
Therefore, a gap 32 is formed in the center of the rail 31 .

The first suspension bar 3 is installed by being supported from above by a support B such as a hook.
Although not shown, the support B is attached to a runner that can slide on a curtain rail fixed to a window frame, for example.
The first suspension bar 3 is provided with a mounting portion 33 such as a hole for mounting the support B.

On the side (i.e., back side) of the first hanging bar 3 opposite to the side (i.e., front side) on which the rail 31 is provided, for example, a hook-and-loop fastener F is provided.
This hook-and-loop fastener F allows the fabric to be the curtain C (dash line) to be easily and detachably attached to the first hanging bar 3 with a single touch.
In addition, the curtain itself is provided with a hook-and-loop fastener F that corresponds to the first hanging bar 3.
In addition, the first connector 1, which will be described next, is attached to the end of the first suspension bar 3 by press-fitting.
In this case, for example, the leg portion 12 of the first connector is externally fitted onto the rail 31 at the end of the first suspension bar 3 by press fitting.
The second suspension bar 4 also has a second connector 2 attached thereto, and has the same structure as the first suspension bar 3 described above.

Next, the connector will be described.
The connector of the present invention comprises a first connector 1 (i.e., a male connector) and a second connector 2 (i.e., a female connector).

3A and 3B are perspective views showing the first connector 1, with FIG. 3A showing the state as seen from the front side and FIG. 3B showing the state as seen from the back side.
This first connector 1 functions in cooperation with a second connector 2 (described later) to connect two suspension bars flush with each other.

First, the first connector 1 comprises a plate-shaped base portion 1A and a connecting pivot piece 1B.
The base portion 1A is provided with a notch 11 cut in the vertical direction at the front, and a pair of legs 12 extend from the rear.
The leg portion 12 is thinner than the base body.
The leg 12 is easily attached to one end of the first suspension bar 3 by press-fitting or the like, and when attached, the first connector 1 and the first suspension bar 3 have the same thickness.
In this case, the leg 12 of the first connector 1 is externally fitted onto the rail 31, and if necessary, is firmly fixed using adhesive, screws, etc.
In addition, a fitting 5 is attached to the other end of the first hanging bar 3.

Additionally, an inclined slope portion 13 is formed on the front end surface of the base portion 1A of the first connector 1.
By matching this inclined portion 13 with the inclined portion 23, which is the front end surface of the second connector 2 described later, the second connector 2 and the first connector 1 become flush with each other, and as a result, the first hanging bar 3 and the second hanging bar 4 become flush in a straight line.

This prevents the suspension bars from overlapping with each other in the front-rear direction even when multiple suspension bars are connected.
As a result, it is possible to arrange a panel-type curtain A with a plurality of hanging bars that are flush with each other in a straight line.
It also reduces the amount of fabric used for curtains.

On the other hand, the connecting pivot piece 1B of the first connecting tool has a shaft portion 14 at one end portion, which is the base side, and has a protruding guide portion 15 at the other end portion, which is the tip side.
The shaft portion 14 of this connecting pivot piece 1B is pivotally supported in a small groove G1 formed in the side wall of the notch portion 11 formed in the base portion 1A.
That is, as shown by the arrow in FIG. 3, connecting pivot piece 1B having shaft portion 14 pivots about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of first suspension bar 3.

On the other hand, the protruding guide portion 15 of the connecting pivot piece 1B can be guided along the rail 41 of the second suspension bar 4.
More specifically, the protruding guide portion 15 is inserted into the rail 41 through the gap in the rail 41 and is guided along the back side of the rail 41 .
The protruding guide portion 15 can also be guided along a narrow guide groove G2 of the second connector 2, which will be described later.

Here, in the first connector 1, the distance L1 from the shaft portion 14 of the connecting pivot piece 1B to the end portion is set to be shorter than the distance L2 from the shaft portion 14 to the front end portion (the longest) of the base portion 1A (L1 < L2, see the arrow in Figure 7 (C)).
Therefore, the rotation of the connecting pivot piece 1B is restricted by being blocked by the first connector 1, more specifically, the front end of the base portion 1A, so that the connecting pivot piece 1B does not pivot to the rear side.
The manner in which the connecting pivot piece 1B pivots will be described later.

4A and 4B are perspective views showing the second connector 2, with FIG. 4A showing the state as seen from the front side and FIG. 4B showing the state as seen from the back side.
This second connector 2 cooperates with the first connector 1 described above to connect the two suspension bars flush and in a straight line.

The second connector 2 is plate-shaped, and has an inclined slope 23 formed on its front end surface.
A pair of legs 22 extend from the rear of the second connector 2 .
The leg portion 22 is thinner than the second connector body.
The leg portion 22 can be easily attached by press-fitting it into one end of the second suspension bar 4, and when attached, the second connector 2 and the second suspension bar 4 have the same thickness.
In this case, the leg portion 22 of the second connector 2 is fitted onto the outside of the rail, and if necessary, is firmly fixed using adhesive, screws, etc.
In addition, a fitting 5 is attached to the other end of the second hanging bar 4.

A recess 21 is formed in the front-rear direction on (the upper surface of) the second connector 2, and a pair of long guide grooves G2 are formed on the side walls of the recess 21.
The protruding guide portion 15 of the first connector 1 can be fitted and slid into this long guide groove G2.

Moreover, the sloped surface 23 of the second connector 2 is set to a shape that matches the sloped surface 13 of the first connector 1 described above.
When the first connector 1 is attached to the first hanging bar 3 and the second connector 2 is attached to the second hanging bar 4, and the first hanging bar 3 and the second hanging bar 4 are flush and in a straight line without overlapping front to back, the inclined portion 23 of the second connector 2 will match the inclined portion 13 of the first connector 1.

Figure 5 is a perspective view showing the state in which the inclined portion 13 of the first connector 1 and the inclined portion 23 of the second connector 2 are mated, with Figure 5(A) showing the state as viewed from the front side and Figure 5(B) showing the state as viewed from the back side.
As described above, the first connector 1 and the second connector 2 are both designed to have approximately the same thickness as the suspension bar.
This allows the first suspension bar 3 to slide over the second suspension bar 4 as smoothly as possible.

(Connection method)
Next, a method for connecting the first suspension bar 3 and the second suspension bar 4 will be described.
6(A) to 6(C) are front views illustrating the connection between a first connector 1 attached to a first suspension bar 3 and a second connector 2 attached to a second suspension bar 4.

Figures 7(A) to 7(C) are side views (including partial cross sections) explaining the connection between a first connector 1 attached to a first suspension bar 3 and a second connector 2 attached to a second suspension bar 4.

8A and 8B show a state in which the first suspension bar 3 and the second suspension bar 4 are linearly flush with each other, with FIG. 8A showing the front side and FIG. 8B showing the back side.
Here, the case where the second suspension bar 4 is attached to the first suspension bar 3 will be described.
The first connector 1 is attached to one end of the first hanging bar 3, and the fitting 5 is attached to the other end.
In addition, a second connector 2 is attached to one end of the second suspension bar 4, and a fitting 5 is attached to the other end.

First, as shown in FIG. 6A, the first suspension bar 3 and the second suspension bar 4 are overlapped so as to be perpendicular to each other.
At this time, the connecting pivot piece 1B of the first connector 1 of the first suspension bar 3 is aligned to a position facing the rail 41 of the second suspension bar 3.
Then, the protruding guide portion 15 of the connecting pivot piece 1B is pushed through the gap 42 of the rail 41 and inserted into the rear side of the rail 41 of the second connecting bar 20.

Next, in this state, the first hanging bar 3 is rotated 90 degrees in the direction of the arrow in the figure so as to be parallel to the second hanging bar 4.
As a result, the protruding guide portion 15 is positioned on the rear side of the rail 41 and can be guided, allowing the first suspension bar 3 to slide over the second suspension bar 4 (see FIG. 6(B)).

Next, as shown in Figure 6 (B), when the first hanging bar 3 is slid toward the end of the second hanging bar 4 (in the direction of the arrow in the figure), the protruding guide portion 15 of the connecting pivot piece 1B of the first connector 1 slides along the rail 41 of the second hanging bar 4.
If the sliding continues, the protruding guide portion 15 of the connecting pivot piece 1B moves from being guided by the rail 41 to being guided along the long guide groove G2 of the second connecting device 2, and then, in the final stage, as shown in Figure 6 (C), the inclined portion 13 of the first connecting device 1 smoothly slides over the inclined portion 23 of the second connecting device 2 and finally fits together.
At this time, since the connecting pivot piece 1B of the first connecting device 1 pivots about the shaft portion 14 as a fulcrum, the inclined surface portion 13 of the first connecting device 1 can slide along the inclined surface portion 23 of the second connecting device 2 without any hindrance.
As a result, as shown in FIG. 8, the first suspension bar 3 and the second suspension bar 4 are flush with each other in a straight line.
In this state, the curtain is at its maximum width.

Here, from FIG. 7(A), it can be seen that the protruding guide portion 15 of the connecting rotation piece 1B of the first connecting device 1 is guided by the rail 41 of the second suspension bar 4 and slides.
It can also be seen from FIG. 7(B) that the protruding guide portion 15 of the connecting pivot piece 1B goes from being guided by the rail 41 to being guided along the long guide groove G2 of the second connecting device.
It can also be seen from FIG. 7C that in the final stage, the inclined surface 13 of the first connector 1 slides over the inclined surface 23 of the second connector 1 and finally comes into alignment.

(How to remove the connection)
When disconnecting the first and second suspension bars 3 and 4 which have been connected, the above-mentioned operation for connecting them can be carried out in the reverse direction.
First, the first suspension bar 3 is slid back to its original position relative to the second suspension bar 4.
In the initial stage, the sloped surface 13 of the first connector 1 smoothly slides over the sloped surface 23 of the second connector 2 .
In this case, the connecting pivot piece 1B pivots, so that the slide movement is not impeded.
If the sliding continues, the protruding guide portion 15 of the connecting pivot piece 1B of the first connecting device 1 will move from being guided along the guide long groove G2 of the second connecting device 2 to being guided by the rail 41 of the second hanging bar 4.

After the first suspension bar 3 has been slid a certain distance relative to the second suspension bar 4 , the first suspension bar 3 is rotated 90 degrees in a direction perpendicular to the second suspension bar 4 .
Then, the protruding guide portion 15 of the connecting pivot piece 1B is removed from the gap of the rail 41 of the second suspension bar 4.
As a result, the first suspension bar 3 is detached from the second suspension bar 4.

The above describes two hanging bars, but if three hanging bars are assumed, it is possible to connect a third hanging bar in addition to the first hanging bar 3 and the second hanging bar 4 by attaching a connector similar to the second connector 2 to one end of the second hanging bar and a connector similar to the first connector 1 to one end of the third hanging bar.
When three such suspension bars are used, fittings 5 are attached to the front end of the first suspension bar 3 and the rear end of the third suspension bar.
Similarly, when connecting three or more suspension bars, the connectors and fittings 5 can be attached in a similar manner.

In addition, Figure 9 is a schematic explanatory diagram of the hanging bar of a conventional panel-type curtain A viewed from above, where Figure 9(A) shows two panel-type curtains A overlapping each other, and Figure 9(B) shows the two panel-type curtains A slid together to their maximum spread.
In this way, when fully extended, the two suspension bars partially overlap each other in the front-to-rear direction.

The above describes a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment.

The first connector 1 and the second connector 2 each have a slope portion 13 and a slope portion 23, which have shapes corresponding to each other, that is, the inclination angles of the respective slope portions are the same.
However, the present invention is not limited to this structure as long as the first connector 1 and the second connector 2 are flush when attached.

The surface of each inclined surface is smooth, but may be provided with fine irregularities.
In this case, the fine projections and recesses of the inclined surface portion 13 of the first connector 1 and the inclined surface portion 23 of the second connector 2 interlock with each other, creating a slight resistance that makes it possible to temporarily fix the hanging bars together in a flush state.

It is preferable that the thickness of the first connector 1 and the first hanging bar 3 are the same, but as long as the hanging bars can slide smoothly relative to each other, some difference is acceptable, and the same applies to the relationship between the second connector 2 and the second hanging bar 4.

The legs of each connector are attached to the end of each hanging bar by press fitting or the like, but simple fitting is also acceptable, in which case it is preferable to attach them using adhesive, screws, etc.

The first and second connectors of the present invention can be widely used in the hanging bars of panel-type curtains A for partitioning or shading.
By using the male and female connectors of the present invention, the length of the panel-type curtain A can be adjusted by simply connecting or disconnecting the hanging bar.
Furthermore, since the hanging bars do not overlap in the front-rear direction, no gaps are generated at the connecting parts, and it is possible to install the panel-type curtain A in a straight line with a flush surface.

1...First connector (male type connector)
1A: Base portion 1B: Connecting pivot piece 11: Notch portion 12: Leg portion 13: Inclined surface 14: Shaft portion 15: Projecting guide portion G1: Small groove 2: Second connecting device (female connecting device)
Reference Signs List 21: Recess 22: Leg 23: Inclined surface G2: Long guide groove 3: First hanging bar 31: Rail 32: Gap 33: Mounting portion F: Hook-and-loop fastener S: Space below 4: Second hanging bar 41: Rail 42: Gap 43: Mounting portion F: Hook-and-loop fastener S: Space below 5: Fitting A: Panel-type curtain B: Support C: Curtain

Claims (6)

A connector for connecting a first hanging bar 3 and a second hanging bar 4 for hanging a curtain C in a panel-type curtain A in a straight line and flush with each other,
The device comprises a first connector 1 that can be attached to an end of a first hanging bar 3 and has a connecting pivot piece 1B, and a second connector 2 that can be attached to an end of a second hanging bar 4 and has a guide long groove G2,
This connecting device is characterized in that one end of the connecting pivot piece 1B can rotate around the first connecting device 1 as an axis, and the other end can fit into the guide long groove G2 of the second connecting device 2 and slide, and the front end of the first connecting device 1 and the front end face of the second connecting device 2 match up to form a straight, flush surface. A connector for connecting a first hanging bar 3 and a second hanging bar 4 for hanging a curtain C in a panel-type curtain A in a straight line and flush with each other,
The connector comprises a first connector 1 and a second connector 2,
The first connector 1 is composed of a base portion 1A and a connecting pivot piece 1B that can pivot on the base portion 1A. The base portion 1A has a notch portion 11 that is cut in the vertical direction at the front, and a pair of legs 12 that are attached to one end of the first suspension bar 3 extend from the rear.
The front end surface of the base portion 1A is formed with an inclined surface portion 13.
The connecting pivot piece 1B has at one end a shaft portion 14 pivotally supported on the side wall of the cutout portion 11 of the base portion 1A, and at the other end a protruding guide portion 15.
The second connector 2 has an inclined slope 23 formed on its front end surface, and a pair of legs 22 attached to one end of the second suspension bar 4 extend from its rear. A recess 21 is formed in the top surface of the second connector 2 in the front-rear direction, and a pair of long guide grooves G2 are formed in the side walls of the recess 21.
The protruding guide portion 15 of the first connector 1 can be fitted and slid into the guide long groove G2.
This connector is characterized in that when the first suspension bar 3 and the second suspension bar 4 are connected flush in a straight line, the inclined portion 23 of the second connector 2 is set to a shape that matches the inclined portion 13 of the first connector 1. A connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that in the first connector 1, the distance L1 from the shaft portion 14 of the connecting pivot piece 1B to the end portion is set to be shorter than the distance L2 from the shaft portion 14 to the front end portion of the base portion 1A. A connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that the first hanging bar 3 and the second hanging bar 4 are each equipped with a hook-and-loop fastener F for fixing the fabric that will become the curtain C. A connector as described in claim 1, characterized in that an insert 5 is attached to the end of the first suspension bar 3 opposite to the end to which the first connector 1 is attached, and an insert 5 is attached to the end of the second suspension bar 4 opposite to the end to which the second connector 2 is attached. The first connector 1 is attached to one end of the first suspension bar 3 by press-fitting it.
2. The connector according to claim 1, wherein the second connector is attached to one end of the second suspension bar by press-fitting.

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