EP2952644A1

EP2952644A1 - Demountable partition system panel

Info

Publication number: EP2952644A1
Application number: EP15170537.3A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Michael Barrie PEGRUM
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2014-06-03
Filing date: 2015-06-03
Publication date: 2015-12-09
Also published as: GB201409837D0

Abstract

A panel (101) for a demountable partition system, comprising two opposite faces (102, 201), first and second side faces (103, 105) at first and second panel ends (104, 106), and a top face (107). A first panel side face (103) is provided with a first part (110) of a first two-part fastener and the second panel side face (105) is provided with the corresponding second part (111). The panel top face (107) is provided with a first part (112) of a second two-part fastener located towards one panel end (103), and with the corresponding second part (113) towards the other panel end (104). The first and second parts (110, 111) of the first two-part fastener are arranged to fasten between adjacent panels (101), and the first and second parts (112, 113) of the second two-part fastener are arranged to fasten across the tops of adjacent panels (101).

Description

Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to demountable partition systems, in particular to a panel for use with other like panels to form a partition structure.

Background of the Invention

Partition systems as such are known, and are used for various purposes, especially for dividing large open-plan spaces such as offices, factories, houses etc. into smaller chambers for occupation by one person or groups of people.
Some partition systems are intended specifically to be repositioned regularly and as such are lightweight. Such systems typically require corner posts and have many fittings and fixings and are slow to erect.
The present invention seeks to provide a panel for a demountable partition system that overcomes these disadvantages, in particular to achieve speedier erection and dismantling of a partition.

Summary of the Invention

According to a first aspect there is provided a panel for a demountable partition system, said panel comprising two opposite faces, a first side face at a first end of the panel, a second side face at the second end of the panel, a top face and a bottom, and the panel, in use, being positioned in a generally upright orientation with other such panels of the demountable partition system; wherein a first of the first and second side faces of the panel is provided with a first part of a first two-part fastener, the second of the first and second side faces of the panel is provided with the corresponding second part of said first two-part fastener, and the first and second parts of said first two-part fastener are arranged to fasten between adjacent panels; the top face of the panel is provided with a first part of a second two-part fastener located towards one of the first and second ends of the panel; the top face of the panel is provided with the corresponding second part of said second two-part fastener located towards the other of the first and second ends of the panel, and the first and second parts of said second two-part fastener are arranged to fasten across the tops of adjacent panels.
The arrangement of the first and second two-part fasteners of like panels allows a first fastening between the ends of adjacent panels and a second fastening across the tops of adjacent panels.
The first and second parts of the first two-part fastener may be located towards the bottom of the panel.
Thus, the distance between the first fastening between the ends of adjacent panels and the second fastening across the tops of adjacent panels may be maximised.
The first two-part fastener may be a hook and bar fastener comprising a hook part comprising a hook and cam arrangement, the hook rotatable by operation of the cam, and a hook receiver part. At least one of the opposite faces of the panel may define an access aperture to allow a tool to be inserted for operating the cam of the hook part of the first two-part fastener.
The second two-part fastener may be a draw latch fastener comprising a latch part and a strike part. The latch part may be rotatably mounted to the top face of the panel and is rotatable between a use position in which the latch part extends outwardly from the panel and a storage position in which the latch part does not extend outwardly from the panel.
The first side face of the panel may be provided with the hook part of the first two-part fastener, the second side face of the panel may be provided with the hook receiver part of the first two-part fastener, the top face of the panel may be provided with the latch part of the second two-part fastener located towards the first end and first side face of the panel, and the top face of the panel may be provided with the strike part of the second two-part fastener located towards the second end and second side face of the panel.
Thus, the male parts of the first and second two-part fasteners may be provided at the same end of the panel, with the female parts of the first and second two-part fasteners may be provided at the same opposite end of the panel.
Each of the opposite faces of the panel may be provided with the second part of the first two-part fastener in close proximity to the first part of the first two-part fastener of the first of the first and second side faces of the panel, each of the opposite faces of the panel may be provided with the first part of the first two-part fastener in close proximity to the second part of the first two-part fastener of the second of the first and second side faces of the panel, the top face of the panel may be provided with two of the second parts of the second two-part fastener in close proximity to the first part of the second two-part fastener located towards the one of the first and second ends of the panel, one towards each of the opposite faces of the panel, and the top face of the panel may be provided with two of the first parts of the second two-part fastener in close proximity to the second part of the second two-part fastener located towards the other of the first and second ends of the panel, one towards each of the opposite faces of the panel.
Thus, the arrangement of the first and second two-part fasteners of like panels allows the like panels to be fastened end to end or end to face. A junction may be formed between 2, 3 or 4 of the panels. The panels may be arranged in an I, L, T or + shape, which may be regular or off-set.
At least one weight for mounting to the panel so as to improve the resistance of the panel, when in use, to a sideways force applied to one of the opposite faces of the panel may be provided..
The panel may have an acoustic proofing characteristic.
The panel may comprise a base that is wider than the distance between the two opposite faces of the panel. The wider base allows the panel to be freestanding and provide stability to the panel and a partition system within which the panel is used.
The panel may be formed as a door set panel defining a door aperture having opposite sides and comprising a door hinge jamb, a door lock jamb and a door, the door hinge jamb and the door lock jamb connectable one to each opposite side of the door aperture and the door hingedly connectable to the door hinge jamb.
The door lock jamb may be provided with a projection to define a stop position for the door. The door lock jamb may also be provided with a similar projection. The door hinge jamb and door lock jamb may be reversible and invertible to allow the door to be conveniently and quickly changed between a left hand hinge and a right hand hinge arrangement, and between an inward and an outward opening arrangement. The door may have any suitable type of handle or knob, and may be lockable using any suitable type of lock.
The top face of the panel may be provided with at least one projection for using in aligning the top faces of adjacent panels using a laser alignment device. A projection may be provided at each end of the panel. The projection may be a transparent peg.
A cover plate may be provided for location over the top face of the panel to cover the first and second parts of the second two-part fastener on said top face of the panel. The cover plate may comprise hinged flaps to allow the fastener parts to be used when the cover plate is in position. The cover plate may be secured to the panel using magnets.
According to a second aspect there is provided a demountable partition system comprising a plurality of panels according to the first aspect.
Different aspects and embodiments of the invention may be used separately or together.
Further particular and preferred aspects of the present invention are set out in the accompanying independent and dependent claims. Features of the dependent claims may be combined with the features of the independent claims as appropriate, and in combination other than those explicitly set out in the claims.

Brief Description of the Drawings

The present invention will now be more particularly described, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

Figure 1 shows a front view of a panel according to the invention;
Figure 2 shows a side end view of the panel of Figure 1;
Figure 3 shows a cross-sectional view of the panel of Figure 1; and
Figure 4 shows a plan view of the panel of Figure 1;
Figures 5-19 shows different panel arrangements achievable using panels as shown in Figure 1;
Figure 20 shows a front view of a door set panel according to the invention;
Figure 21 shows a side end view of the door set panel of Figure 20;
Figure 22 shows a first cross-sectional view of the door set panel of Figure 20;
Figure 23 shows a second first cross-sectional view of the door set panel of Figure 20;
Figure 24 shows a plan view of the door set panel of Figure 20;
Figures 25 & 26 show a feature of the panel of Figure 1 for use in facilitating alignment of panels within a partition structure; and
Figure 27 shows a plan view of a cover plate located on the panel of Figure 1;
Figure 28 shows a cross-sectional view with a flap of the cover plate of Figure 27 in a rest position;
Figure 29 shows a cross-sectional view with a flap of the cover plate of Figure 27 in a use position; and
Figure 30 shows a perspective view of the cover plate of Figure 27.

Description

Example embodiments are described below in sufficient detail to enable those of ordinary skill in the art to embody and implement the apparatus, systems and processes herein described. It is important to understand that embodiments can be provided in many alternate forms and should not be construed as limited to the examples set forth herein.
A panel 101 for a demountable partition system is shown in Figures 1 to 4 .
The panel 101 comprises two opposite faces 102, 201 a first side face 103 at a first end 104 of the panel 101, a second side face 105 at the second end 106 of the panel 101, a top face 107 and a bottom 108. The panel 101 is mounted on a base 109.
A first of the first and second side faces 103, 104 of the panel 101, in this embodiment first side face 103, is provided with a first part 110 of a first two-part fastener, and the second of the first and second side faces 103, 105 of the panel 101, in this embodiment second side face 105, is provided with the corresponding second part 111 of the first two-part fastener. The first and second parts 110, 111 of the first two-part fastener are arranged to fasten between adjacent panels 101.
The top face 107 of the panel 101 is provided with a first part 112 of a second two-part fastener located towards one of the first and second ends 103, 104 of the panel 101, in this embodiment first side face 103. The top face 107 of the panel 101 is provided with the corresponding second part 113 of the second two-part fastener located towards the other 10 of the first and second ends 103, 104 of the panel 101, in this embodiment second side face 105. The first and second parts 112, 113 of the second two-part fastener are arranged to fasten across the tops of adjacent panels 101.
Thus, between adjacent panels, arranged end 104 to end 106, a first fastening is provided between the ends of the adjacent panels 101 and a second fastening is provided across the tops of adjacent panels 101.
Preferably, and according to this illustrated embodiment, the first and second parts 110, 111 of the first two-part fastener are located towards the bottom 108 of the panel 101. Thus, the distance between the first two-part fastener, acting between the ends of the adjacent panels, and the second two-part fastener, acting across the tops of the adjacent panels, is beneficially maximised.
In this illustrated embodiment, the first two-part fastener is a hook and bar fastener comprising a hook part 110 comprising a hook 114 and cam 115 arrangement, the hook 114 rotatable by operation of the cam 115, and a hook receiver part 111. The hook receiver part 111 comprises a bar 116 for the hook 114 to latch over.
In this illustrated embodiment also, the second two-part fastener is a draw latch fastener comprising a latch part 112 and a strike part 113.
As shown, according to this embodiment, the first side face 103 of the panel 101 is provided with the hook part 110 of the first two-part fastener, the second side face 103 of the panel 101 is provided with the hook receiver part 111 of said first two-part fastener, the top face 107 of the panel 101 is provided with the latch part 112 of the second two-part fastener located towards the first end 104 and first side face 103 of the panel 101, and the top face 107 of the panel 101 is provided with the strike part 113 of the second two-part fastener located towards the second end 106 and second side face 105 of the panel 101.
Thus, in this arrangement, the male parts 110, 112 of the first and second two-part fasteners are provided at the same end 104 of the panel 101, with the female parts 111, 113 of the first and second two-part fasteners provided at the same opposite end 106 of the panel 101.
To form a wall run of panels 101, the panels 101 are arranged first end 103 to second end 104, the hook 114 of the hook part 101 engaged with the bar 116 of the hook receiving part 111 and then the latch part 112 engaged with the strike part 113 to lock and tighten the panels 101 together at the foot of the panels 101 and at the head of the panels 101.
Advantageously, each of the opposite faces 102, 201 of the panel 101 is provided with the second part 111 of the first two-part fastener in close proximity to the first part 110 of the first two-part fastener of the first 103 of the first and second side faces 103, 104 of the panel 101 and each of the opposite faces 102, 201 of the panel 101 is provided with the first part 110 of the first two-part fastener in close proximity to the second part 111 of the first two-part fastener of said second 104 of the first and second side faces 103, 104 of the panel 101. The top face 107 of the panel 101 is provided with two of the second parts 113 of the second two-part fastener in close proximity to the first part 111 of the second two-part fastener located towards the one 104 of the first and second ends 104, 106 of the panel 101, one towards each of the opposite faces 102, 201 of the panel 101, and the top face 107 of the panel 101 is provided with two of the first parts 112 of the second two-part fastener in close proximity to the second part 113 of the second two-part fastener located towards the other 106 of the first and second ends 104, 106 of the panel 101, one towards each of the opposite faces 102, 201 of the panel 101.
Thus, in this embodiment, each of the opposite faces 102, 201 of the panel 101 is provided with the hook receiver part 111 of the first two-part fastener in close proximity to the hook part 110 of the first two-part fastener of the first 103 of the first and second side faces 103, 104 of the panel 101 and each of the opposite faces 102, 201 of the panel 101 is provided with the hook part 110 of the first two-part fastener in close proximity to the hook receiver part 111 of the first two-part fastener of said second 104 of the first and second side faces 103, 104 of the panel 101. The top face 107 of the panel 101 is provided with two of the strike parts 113 of the second two-part fastener in close proximity to the latch part 111 of the second two-part fastener located towards the one 104 of the first and second ends 104, 106 of the panel 101, one towards each of the opposite faces 102, 201 of the panel 101, and the top face 107 of the panel 101 is provided with two of the latch parts 112 of the second two-part fastener in close proximity to the strike part 113 of the second two-part fastener located towards the other 106 of the first and second ends 104, 106 of the panel 101, one towards each of the opposite faces 102, 201 of the panel 101.
The first and second fasteners, and in particular the arrangement of first and second parts of each of the first and second two-part fasteners, on the panel 101, provides for convenient and quick erection of a partition using like panels 101. In addition, the fastening arrangement of the panels 101 overcomes the use of corner posts found in prior art modular partition systems, which add to the complexity and time involved in installation and dismantling.
In this embodiment, both of the opposite faces 102, 201 of the panel 101 define an access aperture, such as aperture 117, to allow a tool (not shown) to be inserted for operating the cam 115 of the hook part 110 of the first two-part fastener. In an embodiment, the cam 115 is operable using a hex key tool. It is to be appreciated that with a cam operable by insertion of a tool, the tool may be of any suitable type.
In this embodiment, the latch part 112 of the second two-part fastener is rotatably mounted to the top face 107 of the panel 101 and is rotatable between a use position in which the latch part 110 extends outwardly from the panel 101, as shown in Figure 3 at end 104, and a storage position in which the latch part 110 does not extend outwardly from the panel 101, as shown in Figure 3 at end 106. Thus, when in the storage position, the latch part 110 of the second two-part fastener will not interfere with the placement and alignment of adjacent panels 101; the latch part 110 of the second two-part fastener can be rotated from the storage position into the use position so as to be readily available for use in fastening the tops of adjacent panels together. In an alternative embodiment, the latch part 110 is sited so that when in the withdrawn condition, it does not protrude from the panel.
In an embodiment, the panel 101 is relatively lightweight. Preferably, and in this embodiment, as can be seen in Figure 3, the base 109 is wider than the distance 301 between the two opposite faces 102, 201 of the panel 101. This feature provides the panel with stability and allows a panel to be freestanding, to facilitate manoeuvring of the panel and assembly of the panel in a partition system. It is to be appreciated that any suitable type of base may be used. In addition, at least one weight (not shown) may be provided for mounting to the panel 101 so as to improve the resistance of the panel 101, when in use, to a sideways force applied to one of the opposite faces 102, 201 of the panel 101. One or more weights may be provided for mounting to, or in, the foot of a panel 101. The or each weight may be of any suitable type and weight. Alternatively, the panels may be fixed to a floor to provide stability.
In an embodiment, the panel 101 has an acoustic proofing characteristic. It is to be appreciated that the operational characteristics and/or aesthetic qualities of the panel 101 may vary between different applications.
Different panel arrangements that can be achieved using panels 101 are illustrated in Figures 5-19 , in which the different ends of the panels are identified as 'N' and 'T'. Figure 5 shows a pair of panels aligned linearly. Figures 6 and 7 show different arrangements of a pair of panels aligned in an off-set linear arrangement, with the arrangements of these Figures being in mirror-image. Figures 8 and 16 show different arrangements of two panels aligned to form a corner, or L-shape, using the different ends of the panels. Figures 9, 10 , 14 and 15 show different arrangements of three panels aligned to form a T-shape, with Figure 10 shows a symmetrical arrangement. Figures 11, 12, 13 , 17, 18 and 19 show different arrangements of four panels aligned to form a +-shape, with Figures 11 and 17 showing a regular arrangement, using the different ends of the panels, and Figures 12, 13 , 18 and 19 showing different, off-set arrangements, with the arrangements of Figures 12 and 13 , and Figures 18 and 19 , being in mirror-image respectively.
The arrangement of the first and second parts of the first and second two-part fasteners of the panels 101 allows many different configurations to be formed, in turn providing a versatile and easy to use modular, demountable partition system. Figures 5-19 illustrate 15 different It is to be appreciated that some options require the panels 101 to be assembled in a particular sequence, so that access points for operating the hook part of the first two-part fastener are exposed when needed.
Therefore, the panels 101 may carry visual indicia, for example numbers and/or letters, to indicate the order in which they are to be assembled to achieve a particular configuration.
As will now be described with reference to Figures 20 to 24 , a panel according to the invention may be formed as a door set panel 2001. The door set panel 2001 defines a door aperture 2002 having opposite sides 2003, 2004 and comprises a door hinge jamb 2005, a door lock jamb 2006 and a door 2007. The door hinge jamb 2005 and the door lock jamb 2006 are connectable one to each opposite side 2003, 2004 of the door aperture 2002, and the door 2007 is hingedly connectable to the door hinge jamb 2005. The door hinge jamb 2005 and the door lock jamb 2006 may be connected to the frame of the panel 2001 by any suitable means. In this illustrated embodiment, the door hinge jamb 2005 and the door lock jamb 2006 are connected to the frame of the panel 2001 using mechanical fixings, such as quarter turn twist locks 2008 for convenient and quick assembly. According to this embodiment the door lock jamb 2006 is provided with a projection 2201 to define a stop position for the door 2007. In this embodiment, the door hinge jamb 2005 is also provided with a similar projection 2202. The projection 2201, 2202 may take the form of an elongate lip.
The door set panel 2001 can be assembled with a panel 101 in the same way as one panel 101 can be assembled with another panel 101.
The door hinge jamb 2005 and the door lock jamb 2006 are reversible and invertible. This enables the illustrated door set panel 2001 to be advantageously allows the door 2007 to be conveniently and quickly changed between a left hand hinge and a right hand hinge arrangement, and between an inward and an outward opening arrangement. The door may have any suitable type of handle or knob 2301, and may be lockable using any suitable type of lock (not shown).
In the shown embodiment, the door set panel 2001 does not have a threshold, and therefore the frame of the panel 2001, around the door aperture 2002, forms an arch. In alternative embodiments, a door threshold may be provided.
In an alternative embodiment, panel 101 is formed as a window panel (not shown) comprising a window. In an alternative embodiment, panel 101 is formed as an arch panel (not shown) defining an aperture.
Preferably, and in an embodiment, a panel, such as a plain panel in which the opposite faces are opposite major faces, weighs no more than 25 kg or no more than a weight suitable for a one-man lift. In an embodiment, a panel, such as a door set panel, weighs no more than 50 kg or no more than a weight suitable for a two-man lift. However, it is appreciated that the weight of panels according to the invention may vary and that a panel may weigh any weight and therefore may weigh more than 50 kg.
It is to be appreciated also that the dimensions of a panel may also vary. In an embodiment, a panel has a height between I m and 2.5 m and a width between 0.5 m and 1.2 m; however, a panel may have a height outside of this height range and a width within this width range, a height within this height range and a width outside this width range or a height outside of this height range and a width outside of this width range. The depth between the opposite faces of the panel may also be any suitable depth and may vary.
As illustrated in Figures 25 and 26 , the top face 107 of a panel 101 may be provided with at least projection 2501 for using in aligning the top faces 107, 107' of adjacent panels 101, 101' using a laser alignment device 2502. Any suitable laser alignment device, system or technique may be used to align panels in a partition system. In this embodiment, the projection 2501 is a transparent peg. According to this embodiment, the panel 101 is provided with a projection 2501 at each end.
In Figure 25 , the adjacent panels 101, 101' are shown arranged such that one 101' extends at right angles to the other 101, to form a corner of a partition system comprising a plurality of panels 101 arranged to provide a four sided room structure. A four-way vertical laser module 2503 mounted on a carriage 2501 may be used for accurately setting out the panels 101. The carriage 2504 defines a hole to fit over the peg 2501 at one end of the panel 101 of the corner formed by panels 101, 101' so that the laser can shine down the centrelines of the panels 101, 101'. An operator standing on the standing on the ground can look up and move or have the panels 101, 101' moved as required so that the laser impinges on the centre of the transparent pegs 2501 and so ensure that the panels 101, 101' are truly at a right angle. The operator can then move the laser carriage 2504 to each next corner and repeat the procedure around the partition structure.
As illustrated in Figures 27 to 30 , a cover plate 2701 may be provided for location over the top face 107 of the panel 101 to cover the first and second parts 112, 113 of the second two-part fastener of the top face 107 of the panel 101. The cover plate 2701 has three hinged flaps 2702, 2703, 2704 corresponding to the first and second parts 112, 113 of the second two-part fastener of the top face 107 of the panel 101. The hinged flaps 2702, 2703, 2704 are movable between a use position, in which the flap 2702, 2703, 2704 is raised to allow a corresponding first or second part 112, 113 of the second two-part fastener to be engaged with the associated second or first part 113, 112 of an adjacent panel 101, and a rest position, in which the flap 2702, 2703, 2704 hangs down. The flaps 2702, 2703, 2704 can be swung between these two positions. Flap 2703 is shown in the use position in Figure 28 and is shown in the rest position in Figure 29 . In this embodiment, the cover plate 2701 is secured over the panel 101 by use of magnets, such as magnet 2705 provided on the panel 101. Preferably, and in this embodiment, the magnets 2705 are recessed into the top face 107 of the panel 101. Preferably, and according to this illustrated embodiment, the cover plate 2701 is provided with a hinged finger flap 2708 to facilitate removal of the cover plate 2701 from the panel 101; the flap 2708 allowing an operative to insert a finger underneath to prise the cover plate 2701 upwards from the magnets 2705 holding it on the panel 101.
The present invention provides a panel for a demountable partition system and a demountable partition system comprising a plurality of the panels. The panels are provided with a fastening arrangement allowing panels to be connected end to end, or end to face, thus providing for many different configurations of connected panels. The fastening arrangement of the panels also facilitates convenient and quick assembly.
Although illustrative embodiments of the invention have been disclosed in detail herein, with reference to the accompanying drawings, it is understood that the invention is not limited to the precise embodiments shown and that various changes and modifications can be effected therein by one skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

A panel (101) for a demountable partition system,
said panel (101) comprising two opposite faces (102, 201), a first side face (103) at a first end (104) of the panel (101), a second side face (105) at the second end (106) of the panel (101), a top face (107) and a bottom (109), and
the panel (101), in use, being positioned in a generally upright orientation with other such panels (101) of the demountable partition system; wherein
a first (103) of the first and second side faces (103, 105) of the panel (101) is provided with a first part (110) of a first two-part fastener,
the second (105) of the first and second side faces (103, 105) of the panel (101) is provided with the corresponding second part (111) of said first two-part fastener, and
the first and second parts (110, 111) of said first two-part fastener are arranged to fasten between adjacent panels (101);
the top face (107) of the panel (101) is provided with a first part (112) of a second two-part fastener located towards one (103) of the first and second ends (103, 104) of the panel (101);
the top face (107) of the panel (101) is provided with the corresponding second part (113) of said second two-part fastener located towards the other (04) of the first and second ends (103, 104) of the panel (101), and
the first and second parts (112, 113) of said second two-part fastener are arranged to fasten across the tops of adjacent panels (101).
A panel (101) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first and second parts (110, 111) of said first two-part fastener are located towards the bottom (08) of the panel (101).
A panel (101) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein said first two-part fastener is a hook and bar fastener comprising a hook part (10) comprising a hook (114) and cam (115) arrangement, the hook (114) rotatable by operation of the cam (115), and a hook receiver part (112).
A panel (101) as claimed in any of claims 1 to 3, wherein said second two-part fastener is a draw latch fastener comprising a latch part (112) and a strike part (13).
A panel (101) as claimed in claim 4 when dependent upon claims 2 and 3, wherein:
the first side face (103) of the panel (101) is provided with the hook part (110) of said first two-part fastener,

the second side face (105) of the panel (101) is provided with the hook receiver part (111) of said first two-part fastener,

the top face (107) of the panel (101) is provided with the latch part (112) of said second two-part fastener located towards the first end (104) and first side face (103) of the panel (101), and

the top face (107) of the panel (101) is provided with the strike part (113) of said second two-part fastener located towards the second end (106) and second side face (105) of the panel (101).
A panel (101) as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein
each of said opposite faces (102, 201) of said panel (101) is provided with the second part (111) of said first two-part fastener in close proximity to said first part (110) of said first two-part fastener of said first (103) of the first and second side faces of the panel (101),
each of said opposite faces (102, 201) of said panel (101) is provided with the first part (110) of said first two-part fastener in close proximity to said second part (111) of said first two-part fastener of said second (105) of the first and second side faces of the panel (101),
the top face (107) of said panel (101) is provided with two of the second parts (113) of said second two-part fastener in close proximity to said first part (112) of said second two-part fastener located towards said one (104) of the first and second ends (104, 106) of the panel (101), one towards each of the opposite faces (102, 201) of said panel (101), and
the top face (107) of said panel (101) is provided with two of the first parts (112) of said second two-part fastener in close proximity to said second part (113) of said second two-part fastener located towards said other (106) of the first and second ends (104, 106) of the panel (101), one towards each of the opposite faces (102, 201) of said panel (101).
A panel (101) as claimed in claim 3 or any of claims 4 to 6 when dependent upon claim 3, wherein at least one of said opposite faces (102, 201) of said panel (101) defines an access aperture (117) to allow a tool to be inserted for operating the cam (115) of the hook part (110) of the first two-part fastener.
A panel (101) as claimed in claim 5 or claim 6 or claim 7, when dependent on claim 5, wherein said latch part (112) is rotatably mounted to the top face (107) of the panel (101) and is rotatable between a use position in which the latch part (112) extends outwardly from the panel (101) and a storage position in which the latch part (112) does not extend outwardly from the panel (101).
A panel (101) as claimed in any preceding claim, and at least one weight for mounting to the panel (101) so as to improve the resistance of the panel (101), when in use, to a sideways force applied to one of the opposite faces (102, 201) of the panel (101).
A panel (101) as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein said panel has an acoustic proofing characteristic.
A panel (101) as claimed in any preceding claim, comprising a base (109) that is wider than the distance (301) between the two opposite faces (102, 201) of the panel (101).
A panel (101) as claimed in any preceding claim when dependent upon claim 2, wherein said panel (101) is formed as a door set panel defining a door aperture (2202) having opposite sides (2003, 2004) and comprising a door hinge jamb (2005), a door lock jamb (2006) and a door (2007), the door hinge jamb (2005) and the door lock jamb (2006) connectable one to each opposite side (2003, 2004) of the door aperture (2002) and the door (2007) hingedly connectable to the door hinge jamb (2005).
A panel (2001) as claimed in claim 12, wherein the door lock jamb (2006) is provided with a projection (2201) to define a stop position for the door (2007).
A panel (101) as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the top face (107) is provided with at least one projection (2501) for using in aligning the top faces (107, 107') of adjacent panels (101, 101') using a laser alignment device (2502).
A panel (101) as claimed in any preceding claim, comprising a cover plate (2701) for location over the top face (107) of the panel (101) to cover the first and second parts (112, 113) of said second two-part fastener on said top face (107) of the panel (101).