GB2144196A - Jointing system - Google Patents

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GB2144196A
GB2144196A GB08416780A GB8416780A GB2144196A GB 2144196 A GB2144196 A GB 2144196A GB 08416780 A GB08416780 A GB 08416780A GB 8416780 A GB8416780 A GB 8416780A GB 2144196 A GB2144196 A GB 2144196A
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Leslie Russell Lee Baille
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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
    • E04B2/7407—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts
    • E04B2/7416—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts with free upper edge, e.g. for use as office space dividers
    • E04B2/7422—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts with free upper edge, e.g. for use as office space dividers with separate framed panels without intermediary support posts
    • E04B2/7427—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts with free upper edge, e.g. for use as office space dividers with separate framed panels without intermediary support posts with adjustable angular connection of panels
    • E04B2/7429—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts with free upper edge, e.g. for use as office space dividers with separate framed panels without intermediary support posts with adjustable angular connection of panels using flexible hinges
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D1/00—Pinless hinges; Substitutes for hinges
    • E05D1/02—Pinless hinges; Substitutes for hinges made of one piece
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B5/00—Joining sheets or plates, e.g. panels, to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them
    • F16B5/0004—Joining sheets, plates or panels in abutting relationship
    • F16B5/0032—Joining sheets, plates or panels in abutting relationship by moving the sheets, plates, or panels or the interlocking key parallel to the abutting edge
    • F16B5/0052—Joining sheets, plates or panels in abutting relationship by moving the sheets, plates, or panels or the interlocking key parallel to the abutting edge the interlocking key acting as a dovetail-type key
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2999/00—Subject-matter not otherwise provided for in this subclass

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Abstract

A jointing system for panels wherein an end portion of each panel has an elongate recess 4 having a locking formation which receives and retains a connecting member 6 spanning between the panels. The system allows varying numbers of panels to be interconnected and provides for hinge connection between them. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Jointing system This invention relates to a jointing system.
According to the present invention there is provided a jointing system having first and second panels each of which has along an end portion an elongate recess of non-uniform cross-section, the recess being offset to one side of the central plane of the panel, and a connecting member spanning between corresponding recesses on adjacent panels, the connecting member having opposite edge portions slidable along the corresponding recesses and so shaped as to be retained therein by engagement with the non-uniformity of the recesses.
Preferably each panel has two or more recesses, and preferably also the or each recess extends along the full length of the panel. When more than one recess is provided each is preferably directed at an angle to the central plane of the panel, for example between 30 and 60 degrees, most preferably 45 degrees.
The connecting member is preferably flexible, for example of extruded or injection moulded plastics material or rubber, so that the jointing system forms a hinge allowing the panels to be joined together and then rotated relative to one another until a desired angle is achieved between them.
The connecting member preferably has its edge portions of corresponding cross-sectional profile and dimensions to the recess with which it engages so as to achieve a neat and tight joint between the panels.
Embodiments of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawing in which: Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of a jointing system ofthis invention; Figure 2 is a perspective view of an alternative connecting member for use in the system of the invention; Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view, with the connecting members omitted for clarity, of a series of panels of different heights to be interconnected by the system of this invention; and Figures 4, 5 and 6 are plan views of examples of the jointing system of the invention applied to two, three and four panel junctions respectively.
Referring to the drawing, Figure 1 shows a pair of office partitioning panels 1 to be interconnected.
Each panel 1 has at its end a plastics extrusion 2 having a channel 3 of rectangular cross-section in each side face, and two recesses 4 angled at 45 degrees to the central plane of the panel, so that the recesses 4 are at 90 degrees to each other. The channels 3 and recesses 4 extend along the length of the extrusion 2.
The recesses 4 terminate in cross-section in a bulbous portion 5.
An elongate connector 6 having a cross-section in the form of a dumb-bell is formed by extruding or injection moulding a flexible plastics material, and fits snugly within the recess 4 of adjacent panels, being slidable into position and retained against lateral withdrawal by each bulbous edge portion of the connector 6 engaging with the bulbous portion 5 of the corresponding recess. Thus the connector 6 holds the panels 1 together and its flexible nature allows the panels to be altered in angle to one another.
When the first connector 6 is in place a second one is selected for length to fit between the remaining pair of recesses 4, depending on the selected angle between the panels 1. Thus in Figure 1 a longer connector 6 can be used as shown in broken lines, in order to span between the free recesses 4.
As shown in Figure 3, panels of different height can be easily and effectively joined together using the present system as the connectors 6 can be simply cut to length and slid into the corresponding recesses 4.
Figures 4,5 and 6 show further uses of the system in joining two, three and four panels together respectively, thus demonstrating the flexibility of the system.
The channels 3 can be used for sliding and locking accessories on the partitioning or may be slotted for hanging accessories from the channel walls.
The connectors 6 and extrusions 2 can be modular to allow connection between different panels 1 as required.
The double grooves or channels 3 can also be used to lock in capping strips at the corners between panels, and a top cap can be screwed to give the joint rigidity and to hold the connectors 6 in their recesses.
Modifications and improvements may be made without departing from the scope of the invention.
1. A jointing system having first and second panels each of which has along an end portion an elongate recess of non-uniform cross-section, the recess being offset to one side of the central plane of the panel, and a connecting member spanning between corresponding recesses on adjacent panels, the connecting member having opposite edge portions slidable along the corresponding recesses and so shaped as to be retained therein by engagement with the non-uniformity of the recesses.
2. Ajointing system according to Claim 1, wherein the connecting member is elongate.
3. A jointing system according to Claim 1 or 2, wherein the connecting member is flexible.
4. Ajointing system according to Claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the connecting member is of dumb-bell cross-section.
5. A jointing system according to any one of the preceding Claims, wherein the connecting member and the recess are of complementary cross-sectional profile.
6. A jointing system according to any one of the preceding Claims, wherein the panels include extrusions along their end portions, the recesses being formed in the extrusions.
7. Ajointing system according to any one of the
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**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Jointing system This invention relates to a jointing system. According to the present invention there is provided a jointing system having first and second panels each of which has along an end portion an elongate recess of non-uniform cross-section, the recess being offset to one side of the central plane of the panel, and a connecting member spanning between corresponding recesses on adjacent panels, the connecting member having opposite edge portions slidable along the corresponding recesses and so shaped as to be retained therein by engagement with the non-uniformity of the recesses. Preferably each panel has two or more recesses, and preferably also the or each recess extends along the full length of the panel. When more than one recess is provided each is preferably directed at an angle to the central plane of the panel, for example between 30 and 60 degrees, most preferably 45 degrees. The connecting member is preferably flexible, for example of extruded or injection moulded plastics material or rubber, so that the jointing system forms a hinge allowing the panels to be joined together and then rotated relative to one another until a desired angle is achieved between them. The connecting member preferably has its edge portions of corresponding cross-sectional profile and dimensions to the recess with which it engages so as to achieve a neat and tight joint between the panels. Embodiments of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawing in which: Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of a jointing system ofthis invention; Figure 2 is a perspective view of an alternative connecting member for use in the system of the invention; Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view, with the connecting members omitted for clarity, of a series of panels of different heights to be interconnected by the system of this invention; and Figures 4, 5 and 6 are plan views of examples of the jointing system of the invention applied to two, three and four panel junctions respectively. Referring to the drawing, Figure 1 shows a pair of office partitioning panels 1 to be interconnected. Each panel 1 has at its end a plastics extrusion 2 having a channel 3 of rectangular cross-section in each side face, and two recesses 4 angled at 45 degrees to the central plane of the panel, so that the recesses 4 are at 90 degrees to each other. The channels 3 and recesses 4 extend along the length of the extrusion 2. The recesses 4 terminate in cross-section in a bulbous portion 5. An elongate connector 6 having a cross-section in the form of a dumb-bell is formed by extruding or injection moulding a flexible plastics material, and fits snugly within the recess 4 of adjacent panels, being slidable into position and retained against lateral withdrawal by each bulbous edge portion of the connector 6 engaging with the bulbous portion 5 of the corresponding recess. Thus the connector 6 holds the panels 1 together and its flexible nature allows the panels to be altered in angle to one another. When the first connector 6 is in place a second one is selected for length to fit between the remaining pair of recesses 4, depending on the selected angle between the panels 1. Thus in Figure 1 a longer connector 6 can be used as shown in broken lines, in order to span between the free recesses 4. As shown in Figure 3, panels of different height can be easily and effectively joined together using the present system as the connectors 6 can be simply cut to length and slid into the corresponding recesses 4. Figures 4,5 and 6 show further uses of the system in joining two, three and four panels together respectively, thus demonstrating the flexibility of the system. The channels 3 can be used for sliding and locking accessories on the partitioning or may be slotted for hanging accessories from the channel walls. The connectors 6 and extrusions 2 can be modular to allow connection between different panels 1 as required. The double grooves or channels 3 can also be used to lock in capping strips at the corners between panels, and a top cap can be screwed to give the joint rigidity and to hold the connectors 6 in their recesses. Modifications and improvements may be made without departing from the scope of the invention. CLAIMS
1. A jointing system having first and second panels each of which has along an end portion an elongate recess of non-uniform cross-section, the recess being offset to one side of the central plane of the panel, and a connecting member spanning between corresponding recesses on adjacent panels, the connecting member having opposite edge portions slidable along the corresponding recesses and so shaped as to be retained therein by engagement with the non-uniformity of the recesses.
2. Ajointing system according to Claim 1, wherein the connecting member is elongate.
3. A jointing system according to Claim 1 or 2, wherein the connecting member is flexible.
4. Ajointing system according to Claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the connecting member is of dumb-bell cross-section.
5. A jointing system according to any one of the preceding Claims, wherein the connecting member and the recess are of complementary cross-sectional profile.
6. A jointing system according to any one of the preceding Claims, wherein the panels include extrusions along their end portions, the recesses being formed in the extrusions.
7. Ajointing system according to any one of the preceding Claims, wherein more than one recess is formed in the end portion of each panel and a corresponding connecting member engages in each recess.
8. A jointing system according to Claim 7, wherein two recesses are provided each directed at an angle of from 30 degrees to 60 degrees to the central plane of the panel.
9. A jointing system according to Claim 8, wherein the recesses are each at 45 degrees to the central plane of the panel.
10. Ajointing system according to Claim 7,8 or 9, wherein the recesses are directed at an angle of 90 degrees to each other.
11. A jointing system according to any one of Claims 7 to 10, wherein more than two panels are interconnected at their adjacent end portions.
12. A jointing system substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and as shown in the accompanying drawings.
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US5160212A (en) * 1989-04-20 1992-11-03 Suomen Vuolukivi Oy Corner joint for building units of stone
FR2736379A1 (en) * 1995-07-07 1997-01-10 Alugrip Hinge for door frame - comprises two rigid parts, each having fixing for joining to door and frame respectively, and housings for crimping heads of flexible interconnectors joining rigid parts which enable their relative rotation
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GB2193781B (en) * 1986-07-24 1990-11-21 Nimlok Ltd Screen assembly
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GB2205142A (en) * 1987-05-29 1988-11-30 Home Doors Connector assembly
US5160212A (en) * 1989-04-20 1992-11-03 Suomen Vuolukivi Oy Corner joint for building units of stone
EP0466023A2 (en) * 1990-07-10 1992-01-15 Göttfert, Jürgen Mounting for connection of skirting boards
EP0466023A3 (en) * 1990-07-10 1992-06-10 Goettfert, Juergen Mounting for connection of skirting boards
US5833332A (en) * 1993-10-22 1998-11-10 Smed Manufacturing Inc. Frame system for power and signal cable management
US5704177A (en) * 1995-01-24 1998-01-06 Wirkus; Randolf Andrew Separation means for glass block wall
FR2736379A1 (en) * 1995-07-07 1997-01-10 Alugrip Hinge for door frame - comprises two rigid parts, each having fixing for joining to door and frame respectively, and housings for crimping heads of flexible interconnectors joining rigid parts which enable their relative rotation
DE29813519U1 (en) 1998-07-29 1998-10-29 Octanorm-Vertriebs-GmbH für Bauelemente, 70794 Filderstadt Display cabinet that can be plugged together
WO2008136686A1 (en) * 2007-05-07 2008-11-13 Fahp-Vekstfunksjoner Growth function box device
EP2325054A1 (en) * 2009-11-18 2011-05-25 Skoda Auto A.S. Roof liner connection for a vehicle
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