CA2058493A1 - Modular system of round partition dividing element - Google Patents
Modular system of round partition dividing elementInfo
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- CA2058493A1 CA2058493A1 CA002058493A CA2058493A CA2058493A1 CA 2058493 A1 CA2058493 A1 CA 2058493A1 CA 002058493 A CA002058493 A CA 002058493A CA 2058493 A CA2058493 A CA 2058493A CA 2058493 A1 CA2058493 A1 CA 2058493A1
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Classifications
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
- E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
- E04B2/74—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge
- E04B2/7401—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using panels without a frame or supporting posts, with or without upper or lower edge locating rails
- E04B2/7405—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using panels without a frame or supporting posts, with or without upper or lower edge locating rails with free upper edge, e.g. for use as office space dividers
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Abstract
ABSTRACT
Modular system of round partition or space dividing element, characterized in that it comprises a number of standard panel elements having each the shape of a cylinder vertical section erected on one of its edges upon an horizontal base plate of elliptic shape having substantially the same curvature as said panel, the vertical connection between said panels each to another and between said base plate resulting from their own weight and their positioning being obtained with vertical rods engaging vertical sleeves provided on said base plate and in said edge breadth of the corresponding panel, whereas the horizontal connection is obtained through a small plate punched to be traversed by said sleeves of two juxtaposed basis.
Figure of Abstract: figure 4
Modular system of round partition or space dividing element, characterized in that it comprises a number of standard panel elements having each the shape of a cylinder vertical section erected on one of its edges upon an horizontal base plate of elliptic shape having substantially the same curvature as said panel, the vertical connection between said panels each to another and between said base plate resulting from their own weight and their positioning being obtained with vertical rods engaging vertical sleeves provided on said base plate and in said edge breadth of the corresponding panel, whereas the horizontal connection is obtained through a small plate punched to be traversed by said sleeves of two juxtaposed basis.
Figure of Abstract: figure 4
Description
20~8~93 I
This invention relates to a new modular partition or space dividing element, having for advantages a quite new aesthetics and a high degree of building and erecting flexibility.
Such a modular partition is made of a number of identical panel elements which 5 are slightly bent and consequently self-supporting, i.e. do not need to be hung or adapted in a way or another to support means.
In addition such elements can be connected by superposition as well as by juxtaposition, with various relative orientations or configurations to create assemblies which can be simple usual walls as well as more complex space lO dividing means, in a manner similar to folding screens which, by folding and unfolding can form closed cabins or half-closed spaces with variable outlines.
To this effect, the invention has for its object a round wall system with a variable configu~ation, in shape and dimensions, characterized it comprises a number of standard panel elements having each the shape of a cylinder vertical section l 5 erected on one of its edges upon an horizontal base plate of elliptic shape having substantially the same curvature as said panel, the vertical connection between said panels each to another and between said base plate resulting from their own weight and their positioning being obtained with vertical rods engaging vertical sleeves provided on said base plate and in said edge breadth of the corresponding panel,20 whereas the horizontal connection being obtained through a small plate punched to be traversed by said sleeves of two juxtaposed basis.
According to a first use of the system according to the invention, the curvature of all superimposed panels is in the same orientation, to obtain a vertical wall with constant curvature along its height.
25 According to a second use of the system according to the invention, the curvature of several superimposed panels is alternatively in one orientation and in the reverse orientation, to obtain with the corresponding basis concave alcoves vertically kept apart by portions of convex walls.
According to a third use of the system according to the invention, the curvature of 30 several juxtaposed panels is in the same orientation, to obtain a wall or screen with constant curvature along its length According to a fourth use of the system according to the invention, the curvature of several juxtaposed panels is alternatively in one orientation and in the reverse orientation, to obtain a waved wall or screen.
35 All these uses can obviously be combined together to obtain various effects.
The invention will now be described in detail with reference to the attached drawing, in which:
Fig. 1A and 1B show the two basic elements of a module according to the invention, i.e. the curved vertical panel and the horizontal base plate therefor.
20~8493 Fig. 2 and 3 are auxiliary elements used for connecting several modules together.
Fig. 4 is a front view of four modules assembled along several various configurations.
Fig. 5 and 6 are horizontal cross-sections along V-V and Vl-VI of Fig. 4.
And Fig. 6a is an enlarged detail of Fig. 6.
The basic element of a space dividing module according the invention is a panel 1 as shown in perspective in Fig. 1B. This panel is a vertical section of a cylinder having a vertical generatrix and an elliptical directrix. Said panel can be made of l O any material such as wood, fireboard, solid synthetic plastic, cellular plastic and the same, cut or mold with a breadth sufficient to obtain a good strength with the lightest possible weight. Through the breadth of the panel are opened vertical holes 2, 2' provided to receive connecting rods 3, shown in the drawing with circular cross section, but which could be of any section.
l 5 Such a panel, resting vertically on an horizontal floor, is self-supporting, insofar its curvature results in a plane resting area having the shape of the cross section of the panel.
However, to obtain the possibility to create assemblies of large dimensions and of various outlines, it is provided according to the invention a second basic element ~0 shown as a base plate 4 on Fig. 1A. Such a plate is of elliptic shape, of same curvature and dimensions as the cross section of panel 1. Protruding in the samedirection from said plate are two vertical sleeves 5, located along one side of the plate, substantically at the same distance together as the two vertical holes 2, 2' in panel 1.
A dividing module according to the invention comprises therefore one panel 1 connected to a base plate 4 by two connecting rods 3 fitted respectively in the holes 2 and in the sleeves 5.
Such a module can be connected to a number of similar module in various configurations, as examplified by Fig. 4 to 6, by using accessory elements 6 and 8 as shown in Fig. 2 and 3.
In Fig. 4, a first module B is superposed to a second module A, and a third module D is superposed to a fourth module C. In addition modules A and C are juxtaposed and modules B and D are juxtaposed. Finally, modules A, B and C are oriented in the same direction, whereas module D is oriented in the opposite ~5 direction, as shown on Fig. 5 and 6.
The mutual connections between the four modules is the following:
- Module A is connected to a base plate 4a through rods 3, as explained above.
- In the same manner module C is connected to a base plate 4c through rods 3.
This invention relates to a new modular partition or space dividing element, having for advantages a quite new aesthetics and a high degree of building and erecting flexibility.
Such a modular partition is made of a number of identical panel elements which 5 are slightly bent and consequently self-supporting, i.e. do not need to be hung or adapted in a way or another to support means.
In addition such elements can be connected by superposition as well as by juxtaposition, with various relative orientations or configurations to create assemblies which can be simple usual walls as well as more complex space lO dividing means, in a manner similar to folding screens which, by folding and unfolding can form closed cabins or half-closed spaces with variable outlines.
To this effect, the invention has for its object a round wall system with a variable configu~ation, in shape and dimensions, characterized it comprises a number of standard panel elements having each the shape of a cylinder vertical section l 5 erected on one of its edges upon an horizontal base plate of elliptic shape having substantially the same curvature as said panel, the vertical connection between said panels each to another and between said base plate resulting from their own weight and their positioning being obtained with vertical rods engaging vertical sleeves provided on said base plate and in said edge breadth of the corresponding panel,20 whereas the horizontal connection being obtained through a small plate punched to be traversed by said sleeves of two juxtaposed basis.
According to a first use of the system according to the invention, the curvature of all superimposed panels is in the same orientation, to obtain a vertical wall with constant curvature along its height.
25 According to a second use of the system according to the invention, the curvature of several superimposed panels is alternatively in one orientation and in the reverse orientation, to obtain with the corresponding basis concave alcoves vertically kept apart by portions of convex walls.
According to a third use of the system according to the invention, the curvature of 30 several juxtaposed panels is in the same orientation, to obtain a wall or screen with constant curvature along its length According to a fourth use of the system according to the invention, the curvature of several juxtaposed panels is alternatively in one orientation and in the reverse orientation, to obtain a waved wall or screen.
35 All these uses can obviously be combined together to obtain various effects.
The invention will now be described in detail with reference to the attached drawing, in which:
Fig. 1A and 1B show the two basic elements of a module according to the invention, i.e. the curved vertical panel and the horizontal base plate therefor.
20~8493 Fig. 2 and 3 are auxiliary elements used for connecting several modules together.
Fig. 4 is a front view of four modules assembled along several various configurations.
Fig. 5 and 6 are horizontal cross-sections along V-V and Vl-VI of Fig. 4.
And Fig. 6a is an enlarged detail of Fig. 6.
The basic element of a space dividing module according the invention is a panel 1 as shown in perspective in Fig. 1B. This panel is a vertical section of a cylinder having a vertical generatrix and an elliptical directrix. Said panel can be made of l O any material such as wood, fireboard, solid synthetic plastic, cellular plastic and the same, cut or mold with a breadth sufficient to obtain a good strength with the lightest possible weight. Through the breadth of the panel are opened vertical holes 2, 2' provided to receive connecting rods 3, shown in the drawing with circular cross section, but which could be of any section.
l 5 Such a panel, resting vertically on an horizontal floor, is self-supporting, insofar its curvature results in a plane resting area having the shape of the cross section of the panel.
However, to obtain the possibility to create assemblies of large dimensions and of various outlines, it is provided according to the invention a second basic element ~0 shown as a base plate 4 on Fig. 1A. Such a plate is of elliptic shape, of same curvature and dimensions as the cross section of panel 1. Protruding in the samedirection from said plate are two vertical sleeves 5, located along one side of the plate, substantically at the same distance together as the two vertical holes 2, 2' in panel 1.
A dividing module according to the invention comprises therefore one panel 1 connected to a base plate 4 by two connecting rods 3 fitted respectively in the holes 2 and in the sleeves 5.
Such a module can be connected to a number of similar module in various configurations, as examplified by Fig. 4 to 6, by using accessory elements 6 and 8 as shown in Fig. 2 and 3.
In Fig. 4, a first module B is superposed to a second module A, and a third module D is superposed to a fourth module C. In addition modules A and C are juxtaposed and modules B and D are juxtaposed. Finally, modules A, B and C are oriented in the same direction, whereas module D is oriented in the opposite ~5 direction, as shown on Fig. 5 and 6.
The mutual connections between the four modules is the following:
- Module A is connected to a base plate 4a through rods 3, as explained above.
- In the same manner module C is connected to a base plate 4c through rods 3.
3 20~8~93 - Module B is connected to module A by rods 3 fitted in the mating holes 2 of the respective edges.
- Module D is also connected to module C by rods 3, but with interposition of a plate 6, having the same shape and dimensions as plate 4, but having holes 7 5 punched therethrough in place of sleeves 5, said plate 6 being kept in place between panels C and D by rods 3 traversing holes 7. Due to the inversed orientation of panels 1c and 1d, in the generally convex wall formed by the panels, the space formed by the panel 1d, inversed, and consequently concave, can be used as an alcove closed by the final upper plate 4 and the plate 6.
l O The laterai connection between the juxtaposed couples of modules A-c and B-Dis obtained by using small plates 8 as shown on Fig. 3 punched in 9, and slipped as shown on the rods 3, as explained hereafter:
In case of two modules of the same orientation, such as A and C, the small plates 8 connect the corresponding rods 3 in the manner of the small links of a chain. In l S case of modules of inversed orientation, such as B and D, since the holes 2 (and the sleeves 5) are not aligned along the long axis of the ellipse, but are located along the side of the ellipse, the small plate 8 cannot be aligned with the two base plates, but obliquely This is more clearly shown on Fig. 6a:
20 Considering two elliptic base plates 14-14', having a common long axis XX', the plate 14 supporting a panel 11 oriented in the direction F by rods 13 located insleeves 15, and the plate 14' supporting a panel 11' oriented in the direction F' by rods13' located in sleeves 15'.
Due to the position of sleeves 15 along the side of the plate 14 corresponding to 25 F, i.e. above XX', and of sleeves 15', along the side of plate 14' corresponding to F', i.e. under the axis line XX', it is clear that the holes 19-19' of the platelet 18 are not along the axis line XX', so that said platelet is oblique instead of being aligned as in the case of panel 1 having the same orientation.
In this case it can be provided at the facing ends of plates 14-14', meshing teeth 3~ so that said p!ates would be brought in proper place to have the corresponding panels 11-11' properly in line and not set off.
It should be understood that the entire assembly, whatever the number of used elements, is connected by simple slipping of the different elements in and through each other. In other words building and disassembling the assembly needs no tool35 nor specially trained installer.
Moreover it is possible at any moment to modify or to complete an assembly by adding or suppressing elements or modifying their configuration. The entire assembly is kept solid by filing its elements the ones upon the others.
20~8~93 --t In addition, the same elements when disassembled, are easy to stock under a very small volume, which needs only small transportation material, whereas big trucks are presently needed to transport prefabricated walls.
- Module D is also connected to module C by rods 3, but with interposition of a plate 6, having the same shape and dimensions as plate 4, but having holes 7 5 punched therethrough in place of sleeves 5, said plate 6 being kept in place between panels C and D by rods 3 traversing holes 7. Due to the inversed orientation of panels 1c and 1d, in the generally convex wall formed by the panels, the space formed by the panel 1d, inversed, and consequently concave, can be used as an alcove closed by the final upper plate 4 and the plate 6.
l O The laterai connection between the juxtaposed couples of modules A-c and B-Dis obtained by using small plates 8 as shown on Fig. 3 punched in 9, and slipped as shown on the rods 3, as explained hereafter:
In case of two modules of the same orientation, such as A and C, the small plates 8 connect the corresponding rods 3 in the manner of the small links of a chain. In l S case of modules of inversed orientation, such as B and D, since the holes 2 (and the sleeves 5) are not aligned along the long axis of the ellipse, but are located along the side of the ellipse, the small plate 8 cannot be aligned with the two base plates, but obliquely This is more clearly shown on Fig. 6a:
20 Considering two elliptic base plates 14-14', having a common long axis XX', the plate 14 supporting a panel 11 oriented in the direction F by rods 13 located insleeves 15, and the plate 14' supporting a panel 11' oriented in the direction F' by rods13' located in sleeves 15'.
Due to the position of sleeves 15 along the side of the plate 14 corresponding to 25 F, i.e. above XX', and of sleeves 15', along the side of plate 14' corresponding to F', i.e. under the axis line XX', it is clear that the holes 19-19' of the platelet 18 are not along the axis line XX', so that said platelet is oblique instead of being aligned as in the case of panel 1 having the same orientation.
In this case it can be provided at the facing ends of plates 14-14', meshing teeth 3~ so that said p!ates would be brought in proper place to have the corresponding panels 11-11' properly in line and not set off.
It should be understood that the entire assembly, whatever the number of used elements, is connected by simple slipping of the different elements in and through each other. In other words building and disassembling the assembly needs no tool35 nor specially trained installer.
Moreover it is possible at any moment to modify or to complete an assembly by adding or suppressing elements or modifying their configuration. The entire assembly is kept solid by filing its elements the ones upon the others.
20~8~93 --t In addition, the same elements when disassembled, are easy to stock under a very small volume, which needs only small transportation material, whereas big trucks are presently needed to transport prefabricated walls.
Claims (7)
1. Modular system of round partition or space dividing element, characterized in that it comprises a number of standard panel elements having each the shape of a cylinder vertical section erected on one of its edges upon an horizontal base plate of elliptic shape having substantially the same curvature as said panel, the vertical connection between said panels each to another and between said base plate resulting from their own weight and their positioning being obtained with vertical rods engaging vertical sleeves provided on said base plate and in said edge breadth of the corresponding panel, whereas the horizontal connection is obtained through a small plate punched to be traversed by said sleeves of two juxtaposed basis.
2. System according to claim 1, in which the curvature of all superimposed panels is in the same orientation, to obtain a vertical wall with constant curvature along its height.
3. System according to claim 1, in which the curvature of several superimposed panels is alternatively in one orientation and in the reverse orientation, to obtain with the corresponding basis concave alcoves vertically kept apart by portions of convex walls.
4. System according to claim 1, in which the curvature of several juxtaposed panels is in the same orientation, to obtain a wall or screen with constant curvature along its length.
5. System according to claim 1, in which the curvature of several juxtaposed panels is alternatively in one orientation and in the reverse orientation, to obtain a waved wall or screen.
6. System according to claim 5, in which the base plates are provided at the facing ends thereof with meshing teeth.
7. System according to claim 3, in which an intermediate plate having holes in place of said sleeves is placed between reversely oriented superposed panels to form an alcove.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| EP91440022.1 | 1991-03-25 | ||
| EP91440022A EP0505649A1 (en) | 1991-03-25 | 1991-03-25 | Dividing wall system with variable configuration |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| CA2058493A1 true CA2058493A1 (en) | 1992-09-26 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| CA002058493A Abandoned CA2058493A1 (en) | 1991-03-25 | 1991-12-27 | Modular system of round partition dividing element |
Country Status (4)
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| EP (1) | EP0505649A1 (en) |
| JP (1) | JPH05179728A (en) |
| CA (1) | CA2058493A1 (en) |
| PT (1) | PT100285A (en) |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US7594875B2 (en) * | 2004-10-08 | 2009-09-29 | Playstar, Inc. | Arched climbing panel |
Families Citing this family (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR2736185B1 (en) * | 1995-06-27 | 1997-09-19 | Hugonnet Christian | ACOUSTIC PANEL DEVICE |
| DE29715228U1 (en) * | 1997-08-25 | 1997-11-20 | Preform Raumgliederungssysteme | Implementable partition and wall element therefor |
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| DE3225113A1 (en) * | 1982-07-05 | 1984-01-12 | Daimler-Benz Ag, 7000 Stuttgart | Wall element for presentation walls, exhibition stands and similar structures |
| LU86307A1 (en) * | 1985-02-20 | 1986-06-10 | Viry & Fils Chaudronnerie | IMPROVEMENT IN VERTICAL CONSTRUCTIONS |
| DE8513005U1 (en) * | 1985-05-03 | 1985-06-20 | Hannecke, Wolf-Dietrich, 3410 Northeim | Device for the presentation of goods |
| ES2026243T3 (en) * | 1988-11-10 | 1992-04-16 | Rainer Baars | DEVICE FOR REMOVABLE ARTICULATED JOINT OF TUBULAR WALL ELEMENTS. |
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1991
- 1991-03-25 EP EP91440022A patent/EP0505649A1/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1991-12-27 CA CA002058493A patent/CA2058493A1/en not_active Abandoned
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1992
- 1992-03-17 JP JP9017092A patent/JPH05179728A/en active Pending
- 1992-03-24 PT PT10028592A patent/PT100285A/en not_active Application Discontinuation
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US7594875B2 (en) * | 2004-10-08 | 2009-09-29 | Playstar, Inc. | Arched climbing panel |
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| EP0505649A1 (en) | 1992-09-30 |
| PT100285A (en) | 1994-04-29 |
| JPH05179728A (en) | 1993-07-20 |
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Legal Events
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| FZDE | Discontinued |
Effective date: 19940627 |