JPH07116777B2 - Panel connection device - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a panel connecting device for detachably connecting a panel and a panel via a support column.

[Prior Art] Conventionally, Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 53-44815 is known as a panel connecting device for connecting panels via columns.
In the conventional example disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 53-44815, as shown in FIG. 18, projection pieces 3 each having a retaining portion 2 at the tip are provided on the upper and lower portions of the support column 1 in a plurality of directions. It was protruding. Then, a vertical groove 6 having a locking groove 7 is provided at the side end portion of the panel 5 over the entire vertical length, and the protruding pieces 3 protruding in a plurality of directions of the support column 1 are respectively provided on the vertical groove 6 of the panel 5.
The plurality of panels 5 are connected to each other through the support columns 1 by inserting them into the locking groove 7 and locking the retaining portion 2 in the locking groove 7.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, in the above-mentioned conventional example, the protruding pieces 3 are respectively inserted into the vertical grooves 6 of the panel 5, and the retaining portions 2 are provided with the locking grooves 7.
In order to lock it on, the support 1 is slid in the longitudinal direction to connect the panel 5 with the support 1, or the support 1 is pulled out to disconnect the support 5 and dismantle the panel 5. At this time, since the protruding piece 3 having the retaining portion 2 is protruding even at the lower part of the column 1,
When the pillar 1 is pulled out or inserted upwardly with respect to the panel 5, if the length from the upper end of the panel 5 to the ceiling is short, the pillar 1 cannot be pulled out or inserted upward to be attached / detached. Further, both the fitting of the vertical groove 6 and the protruding piece 3 and the fitting of the retaining portion 2 and the locking groove 7 are fitted with a certain allowance so that sliding can be performed easily. There was a problem of rattling.

The present invention has been made in view of the above conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide good workability in connecting and disconnecting a panel and rattling in a connecting portion between the panel and the support. (EN) It is possible to provide a panel connecting device which can prevent the above-mentioned problem, and has no hindrance to pulling out or inserting the support column upward, and can smoothly slide the support column.

[Means for Solving the Problem] In the panel connecting device of the present invention, a protruding piece 3 having a retaining portion 2 at the tip is protruded in a plurality of directions on the upper part of the supporting column 1 to support the supporting column 1.
At the bottom of the panel, the steady rest 4 is projected in multiple directions, and the panel 5
A vertical groove 6 is provided at the side end portion of the panel 5 over the entire length in the vertical direction, and a locking groove 7 reaching the upper end of the panel is formed to communicate with at least the upper portion of the vertical groove 6, and the protruding pieces 3 protruding in a plurality of directions of the column 1 are respectively formed on the panel 5. The panel 5 is inserted into the vertical groove 6, and the retaining portion 2 is locked in the locking groove 7, and the steady rest projection piece 4 is inserted in the vertical groove 6 to connect a plurality of panels through the support columns.
The length from the upper end of the pillar 1 that can be pulled out upward to the lower end of the lowest protruding piece 3 of the plurality of protruding pieces 3 provided on the upper part of the pillar 1 from the upper end of the panel 5 to the ceiling. Set shorter than the length of the
Is provided and the press-fitting portion A is press-fitted into the upper end portion of the vertical groove 6, and by adopting such a configuration, the above-described object of the present invention is achieved. is there.

[Operation] Then, with the pillar 1 being pulled up and the steadying piece 4 of the pillar 1 being inserted into the vertical groove 6 of the panel 5, the pillar 1 is pulled down to insert the protruding piece 2 into the vertical groove 6 and the retaining portion 2 The panel 5 is connected by locking the vertical groove 6 with the locking groove 7, and by pressing the press-fitting portion A provided at the upper end of the column 1 into the upper end of the vertical groove 6, Even if a certain amount of allowance is provided so that the retaining portion 2 and the locking groove 7 can be engaged with each other and the protruding piece 3 can be slid easily, rattling does not occur at the connecting portion. Is something that can be done. Further, since the press-fitting portion A is provided at the upper end of the pillar 1, the pillar 1 is slightly lifted, so that the press-fitting portion A can be pulled out from the upper end of the vertical groove 6, and then the pillar 1 can be easily slid and pulled out. Also, when inserting the pillar 1, it is possible to prevent the rattling by finally inserting the press-fitting portion A into the upper end portion of the vertical groove 6 by inserting it from above.

[Examples] The present invention will be described in detail below based on examples shown in the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 show an example of the column 1 used in the present invention. In the embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings, a projecting piece 3 having a retaining portion 2 at its tip is projected in a plurality of directions on the upper portion of the column 1. Further, a steady rest projection piece 4 is projected at a lower portion of the support column 1 in a plurality of directions. Here, a plurality of upper and lower outer cylinders 9 are rotatably fitted to the upper and lower parts of the pillar 1, respectively, and the distal ends of the outer cylinders 9 provided on the upper portion of the pillar 1, respectively. A projecting piece 3 having a retaining portion 2 is projectingly provided. The protruding piece 3 having the retaining portion 2 at the tip has a substantially T-shaped horizontal cross section so that the tip becomes an enlarged portion. Also,
A plurality of outer cylinders 9 provided on the lower part of the support column 1 are provided with vertically long plate-like steady rest projection pieces 4 in the form of strips. The steady rest projection piece 4 has a cross-sectional shape that is the same as the horizontal cross section when the slip-out prevention portion 2 is removed from the projection piece 3 having the slip-out prevention portion 2 at the tip. A press-fitting portion A is provided at the upper end of the column 1. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the large-diameter cylindrical portion 1A is used as the press-fitting portion A. The large-diameter cylindrical portion 1A is fitted on the upper end portion of the column 1 and the upper stopper 20 is screwed onto the upper end portion of the column 1. It is attached by 21 so that it does not come out upward. A cylindrical large-diameter cylindrical portion that serves as the press-fitting portion A
The lower end of 1A has a slope 2A. Vertical grooves 6 are provided at both ends of the panel 5 over the entire length in the vertical direction. And
At the inner end of the vertical groove 6 at the side end of the panel 5, the vertical groove 6
The engaging groove 7 is formed so as to communicate with the engaging groove 7.
Must be formed so as to communicate with at least the upper portion of the vertical groove 6 and reach the upper end of the panel 5. In the embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings, the locking groove 7 is provided over the entire vertical length of the vertical groove 6.
Are formed, and the formation and the like over the entire length is easier to manufacture.

Then, the protruding pieces 3 protruding in a plurality of directions of the column 1 are respectively inserted into the vertical grooves 6 of the panel 5, the retaining portions 2 are locked in the locking grooves 7, and the steady rest projections 4 are set in the vertical grooves 6. A plurality of panels 5 that are inserted and press-fitted into the upper end of the vertical groove 6 with the press-fitting portion A at the upper end of the column 1 are connected via the column 1 (FIGS. 6, 7, and 8). , See FIG. 9). Here, in the embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings, the large-diameter cylindrical portion 1A having a cylindrical shape is located between the tips of both side pieces 22 forming the vertical groove 6, and the inclined surface is the lower end.
A part of the outer peripheral portion of the large-diameter cylindrical portion 1A is press-fitted while being guided by the 2A, and FIG. 6 shows the large-diameter portion even if the connecting angle of the panel 1 is different as shown in FIG. Since the cylindrical portion 1A has a cylindrical shape, a part of the outer peripheral portion is surely pressed into the upper end of the vertical groove 6. FIG. 11 shows another embodiment of the press-fitting portion A. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, the protruding portion having a substantially triangular horizontal cross section on the side surface of the cylindrical body 3A.
4A is provided, and both sides of the lower portion of the protrusion 4A are inclined surfaces 5A so that the vertical cross section has a substantially triangular shape. A plurality of cylindrical bodies 3A with the protrusion 4A forming the press-fitting portion A are freely rotatable. It is fitted on the upper end of the column 1. Then, the plurality of press-fitting portions A are press-fitted into the upper ends of the vertical grooves 6 at the upper end of the panel 1 to prevent rattling. Also when using the press-fitting portion A having the structure shown in FIG.
As shown in the figure, even if the connecting angles of the panel 1 are different, it can be dealt with by rotating the cylindrical body 3A with the protruding portion 4A.

In addition, at least the length L ₁ (shown in FIGS. 1 and 4) from the upper end of the column 1 to the lower end of the lowermost projecting piece 3 among the plurality of projecting pieces 3 provided on the upper part of the column 1 is set in the panel 5. Is set shorter than the length H (shown in FIG. 1) from the upper end to the ceiling 8. That is, H> L ₁ . By setting in this way, the pillar 1 is pulled up, the protruding piece 3 is pulled out from the upper end of the locking groove 7 at the upper end of the panel 5, and in this state, the steady rest protruding piece 4 is still inserted into the vertical groove 6. However, by moving the panel 5 slightly laterally with respect to the support column 1, or by slightly moving the support column 1 laterally with respect to the panel 5, the steady rest projection 4 can be pulled out from the vertical groove 6. Thus, the connection of the panel 5 by the support 1 can be released. On the other hand, in order to connect the panels 5 to each other by the support columns 1, in the reverse order to the above, first, with the support columns 1 lifted upward, the steady rest projection piece 4 is laterally attached to the upper part of the vertical groove 6 of the panel 5. In this state, the support column 1 is lowered downward in this state, and the steady rest projection piece 4 is slid down with respect to the longitudinal groove 6, and the projection pieces 3 are respectively attached to the panel 5.
It is inserted in the vertical groove 6 and the retaining portion 2 is locked in the locking groove 7. In this way, a plurality of panels 5 are connected to each other via the pillars 1 to partition a room, and the lower part of the panel 5 has a vertical groove 6 in which the steady rest projection piece 4 of the pillar 1 is inserted. Therefore, there is no fear that the lower portion of the panel 5 is displaced back and forth and twisted. When the column 1 is pulled up or pulled down, the press-fitting portion A is provided at the upper end of the column 1 and is press-fitted into the upper end of the vertical groove 6, so that only when the column 1 is pulled up or when the column 1 is pulled down. Only at the last position, the press-fitting portion A may be pulled out from the vertical groove 6 or press-fitted into the vertical groove 6, so that the support 1 can be slid smoothly.

Here, a stopper 10 is attached to the lower surface of the side end portion of the panel 5 as shown in FIG. 2, and in the embodiment of the accompanying drawings, a screw 11 is screwed to the lower end portion of the locking groove 7. The stopper 10 is attached with. The tip of the stopper 10 projects from the side end of the panel 5 to receive the lower end surface of the support column 1, which prevents the support column 1 from being displaced downward. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, a plurality of legs 12 are vertically provided at the lower end of the panel 5, and an adjuster 13 is screwed to each of the legs 12 so that the vertical position can be adjusted.
By rotating 13, the position of the lower end of the panel 5 from the floor 14 is adjusted to adjust the standing state. Also, 15 in the figure
Is a skirting board member, and wiring 16 and the like are provided inside the skirting board member 15. Further, both side surfaces of the side end portion of the panel 5 are arcuate surfaces, so that the panels 5 can be connected linearly, or can be connected at a substantially right angle, or
As shown in Fig. 15, it can be connected to three sides or four sides. Further, the panel 5 can be rotated with respect to the column 1 so that it can be partitioned.

[Advantages of the Invention] In the present invention, the protruding piece having the retaining portion at the tip at the upper end of the pillar is projected in a plurality of directions, and the steady rest protruding piece is projected in a plurality of directions at the lower portion of the pillar, and the side end portion of the panel is formed. A vertical groove is provided over the entire length in the vertical direction, and a locking groove reaching the upper end of the panel is formed at least at the upper part of the vertical groove, and projecting pieces protruding in multiple directions of the column are inserted into the vertical groove of the panel and a retaining portion is provided. While locking in the locking groove, insert the steady rest projection piece into the vertical groove and connect a plurality of panels through the columns,
The length from the upper end of the pillar that can be pulled upward to the panel to the lower end of the lowest protruding piece of the plurality of protruding pieces provided on the upper part of the pillar is shorter than the length from the upper edge of the panel to the ceiling. Therefore, when connecting the panel and the column, pull up the column and insert the steady rest into the vertical groove of the panel, then lower the column and insert the protruding piece of the column into the vertical groove and pull it out. It suffices to lock the stopper in the locking groove, and to reverse the connection, simply perform the reverse operation. Since it is not necessary to raise and lower the panel by simply moving the support up and down, It has excellent workability, and the press-fitting part was provided on the upper end of the column, and this press-fitting part was press-fitted into the upper end of the vertical groove. Any locking with the groove pulls out the post Ri and even slide when insertion is each other by free enough to allow comfortably, but which can so that no rattling connection portion by press-fitting the press-fitting portion. Also, because the press-fitting part is provided at the upper end of the column, the press-fitting part can be pulled out from the upper end of the vertical groove by simply lifting the column slightly, and then the column can be easily slid and pulled out. ,
Also, when inserting the pillar, it is possible to prevent rattling by finally pressing the press-fitting part into the upper end of the vertical groove by inserting it from above, and pulling the pillar up or inserting it from above. There is no problem in doing so, and the pillar can be slid smoothly.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a partially omitted front view of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway perspective view of the same, FIG. 3 is a partially cutaway front view of the same, and FIG. A partially cutaway perspective view showing an embodiment of a pillar used for
FIG. 5 is a partially cutaway half sectional view of the above-mentioned strut, FIG. 6 is a sectional view of a press-fitting portion showing the connection of the panels above, and FIG. 7 is a press-fitting portion of an example in which the above-mentioned panels are connected in different directions. Cross section,
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the connection portion between the support pillar and the panel in the retaining portion of the above, FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the connection portion between the support pillar and the panel in the steady rest projection piece, and FIG. FIG. 11 is a partially cutaway perspective view of another embodiment of the pillar used in the present invention, FIG. 12 is a partially cutaway half sectional view of the same pillar, and FIG. FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of a press-fitted portion, FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of a press-fitted portion of an example in which the panels are connected in different directions, and FIG. FIG. 17 is a perspective view of an example of the press-fitting portion of the above, FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view of a protrusion of the press-fitting portion of the above, FIG.
Is a retaining portion, 3 is a protruding piece, 5 is a panel, 6 is a vertical groove, 7
Is a locking groove, and A is a press-fitting portion.

 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Takeo Kikuchi 1-2-7 Moto Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo Kashima Construction Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Mikio Kobayashi 1-2-7 Moto-Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo No. Kashima Construction Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Kazutaka Okuda 2-1-1, Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Within Iria Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Tatsuhiko Morimoto 1048, Kadoma, Kadoma-shi, Osaka Matsushita Electric Works Co., Ltd. In-house (72) Inventor Yoshiharu Tanaka 3-6-1, Shintaka, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka City, Meiji National Industrial Co., Ltd. (56) Reference JP-A-1-190860 (JP, A) Actual exploitation Sho 51-40109 (JP, U) Actual public Sho 61-37694 (JP, Y2) Actual public Sho 53-44815 (JP, Y2)

Claims (1)

[Claims] Claims: 1. A projection piece having a retaining portion at the tip is projected in a plurality of directions on the upper part of a pillar, a steadying projection piece is projected in a plurality of directions on the lower part of the pillar, and a vertical groove is formed on the side end of the panel over the entire vertical length. A locking groove extending to the upper end of the panel is formed to communicate with at least the upper part of the vertical groove, projecting pieces protruding in a plurality of directions of the column are inserted into the vertical groove of the panel, and the retaining portion is locked to the locking groove. Along with this, a steady rest is inserted into the vertical groove to connect a plurality of panels via a support column, and a plurality of projecting pieces provided on the top of the support column from the upper end of the support column that can be pulled out upward from the panel. Set the length of the protruding piece at the bottom end to the lower end of the panel to be shorter than the length from the upper end of the panel to the ceiling, and provide a press-fitting part at the top end of the column and press-fit this press-fitting part into the top end of the vertical groove. A panel connecting device characterized by being formed.