GB2327996A - Joining system for modular office screens - Google Patents

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GB2327996A
GB2327996A GB9716496A GB9716496A GB2327996A GB 2327996 A GB2327996 A GB 2327996A GB 9716496 A GB9716496 A GB 9716496A GB 9716496 A GB9716496 A GB 9716496A GB 2327996 A GB2327996 A GB 2327996A
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Richard Wilson
Paul Whitehead
Timothy Page-Brown
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CREATIVE PRODUCTS Ltd
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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
    • E04B2/7425—Details of connection of panels
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
    • E04B1/38—Connections for building structures in general
    • E04B1/61—Connections for building structures in general of slab-shaped building elements with each other
    • E04B1/6108—Connections for building structures in general of slab-shaped building elements with each other the frontal surfaces of the slabs connected together
    • E04B1/6187—Connections for building structures in general of slab-shaped building elements with each other the frontal surfaces of the slabs connected together by means on top and/or bottom surfaces of the slabs

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Abstract

A joining system for modular office screens comprises a bottom wedge (2, Fig 1) that locates and secures the bottom of a screen 1 to its neighbour 3, and an upper fixing or locking cap 5 which prevents the top of the screens 1,3 from rotating about the lower fixing points.

Description

Joining system for modular office screens This invention relates to a joining system for modular office screen systems.
Office screens are a well known office furnishing, comprising fabricated panels of various materials that are used to divide office spaces. The panels may be free standing or connected together to form rigid compartments to enclose or partially enclose office equipment, desks etc. and to form reception desks and work stations with the use of horizontal work surfaces fixed to the panels, or free standing desks.
However, office screens that are capable of supporting work tops and accessories must be mechanically fixed to each other to be rigid and safe.
These rigid fixings require specialist installation technicians to fit the screens on site.
According to the present invention there is provided top and bottom fixings, and, incorporated in the screens, a means of attaching them to the screens, which can then draw two screens, or a screen and a corner post, together.
The specific embodiment of the invention is described with reference to the accompanying drawings: Fig. 1 Shows in elevation the bottom wedge being connected to a screen, Fig. 2 illustrates in elevation, the location of a second screen, Fig. 3 demonstrates in elevation the action of locating the top locking fixing.
Fig. 4 A demonstration of a similar fixing method to a corner post.
Figure 1.
The fixing mechanism comprises a "bottom wedge" (2) which is fitted close to the base and end of the screen (1), Figure 2.
The next screen in the assembly (3) is constructed with a means to locate onto the bottom wedge" (4) and is lowered onto the "bottom wedge" (2). The bottom wedge is of a form that eases this process, and provides lateral and linear stability of the screens (1) and (3).
Figure 3.
The joining process is completed by the placing of a "locking cap" (5) which secures the top edges of the screens (1 & 3) to prevent radial movement about the "bottom wedge" (2). The "locking cap" (5) is fitted with a method for being secured in position.
Figure 4.
In a similar procedure to Fig. 2, a "corner post" (6) is positioned onto the "bottom wedge" , and locked into position with a "locking cap" (5) as in Fig. 3.
To disconnect the screens, the reverse of the above procedure would be used.

Claims (5)

Claims
1.
A joining system for modular office screens is comprised of top and bottom fixings, and, incorporated in the screens, a method of attaching the fixings in such a way that can draw the two screens securely together.
2.
A joining system for modular office screens as claimed in Claim 1 that is used to join a screen to a post or column section or fitting that is utilised for joining lines of screens that meet at an angle on the horizontal plane.
3.
A joining system for modular office screens as claimed in Claim 1 and Claim 2, where the vertical ends of each panel is manufactured with a channel to locate the locking mechanism components.
4.
A joining system for modular office screens as claimed in Claim 1 and Claim 2, where the vertical ends of each panel are manufactured with a means of locating the locking mechanism components.
5.
A joining system for modular office screens substantially as described herein with reference to figures 1 - 4 of the accompanying drawing.
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Cited By (2)

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GB2374910A (en) * 2001-02-07 2002-10-30 Mehdi Robert Teers Apparatus for joining concrete panels
EP1750019A1 (en) * 2005-08-05 2007-02-07 Novoferm Riexinger Türenwerke GmbH Device for connecting two wall or door or gate panels comprising at least one elongate connecting element

Citations (6)

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GB1473495A (en) * 1973-05-04 1977-05-11 Gkn Sankey Ltd Joint means for example for use in partitioning
GB1600990A (en) * 1977-11-18 1981-10-21 Ashelwood Prod Pty Sectional screens
US4571906A (en) * 1983-04-19 1986-02-25 Geoffrey Ashton Pty. Ltd. Sectional screens
US4571907A (en) * 1984-08-15 1986-02-25 Herman Miller, Inc. Frame connector system
US4625483A (en) * 1985-06-03 1986-12-02 Aspects, Inc. Connector system for furniture panels
US5363612A (en) * 1993-02-12 1994-11-15 Erickson Arvid L Display panel assembly

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1473495A (en) * 1973-05-04 1977-05-11 Gkn Sankey Ltd Joint means for example for use in partitioning
GB1600990A (en) * 1977-11-18 1981-10-21 Ashelwood Prod Pty Sectional screens
US4571906A (en) * 1983-04-19 1986-02-25 Geoffrey Ashton Pty. Ltd. Sectional screens
US4571907A (en) * 1984-08-15 1986-02-25 Herman Miller, Inc. Frame connector system
US4625483A (en) * 1985-06-03 1986-12-02 Aspects, Inc. Connector system for furniture panels
US5363612A (en) * 1993-02-12 1994-11-15 Erickson Arvid L Display panel assembly

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2374910A (en) * 2001-02-07 2002-10-30 Mehdi Robert Teers Apparatus for joining concrete panels
GB2374910B (en) * 2001-02-07 2004-03-17 Mehdi Robert Teers A totally interlocked and fully demountable precast modular building safety system
EP1750019A1 (en) * 2005-08-05 2007-02-07 Novoferm Riexinger Türenwerke GmbH Device for connecting two wall or door or gate panels comprising at least one elongate connecting element

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