JP2001070058A - Option mounting device such as panel for table - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an option mounting device such as a panel for simplified type tables and desks in which a light weight panel can be simply mounted along the edge portion of the top plate, in which a hanging member can be mounted along the front of the panel as needed, and further in which other option can be simply mounted. SOLUTION: A pair of supports 3, 3 are established in a corner portion of both sides of at least one side edge part of a top plate 1, an engagement groove 8 is formed along an axis direction in the outside at least fronting one side edge part of the top plate 1 in the supports. Then, protruding bars 9, 9 slide engaging in the engagement groove are placed on the inward surface in both sides of a panel 4 and each of both protruding bars of the panel is engaged in the engagement groove on the outside of the support.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a device for mounting an option such as a panel on a table, and more particularly to a panel on a table on which a hanging member can be arranged along the front surface of the panel or other options can be mounted. And the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a support is erected at a corner of a top plate of a table or desk, a panel is mounted between the supports, a main panel is provided along a rear edge of the top plate, and a side edge is further provided. It is a common practice to provide a side panel along the side to block the line of sight when a table or desk is installed in close proximity.

[0003] It is also known to provide a locking hole for locking a hanging rail or a hook in the panel so that an article can be locked on a top plate or a shelf can be mounted.

[0004] However, conventional blindfold panels tend to be too strong for the purpose of merely blocking the line of sight and costly due to their complicated structure. In particular, a panel with a hanging function is thicker and heavier, so it can be mounted on a simple table or desk.
It is unbalanced.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above-mentioned situation, the present invention is intended to solve the problem that a light-weight panel can be easily attached to a simple table or desk along an edge of a top plate. In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide an optional mounting device such as a panel on a table on which a hanging member can be mounted along the front surface of the panel as required, and other options can be easily mounted.

[0006]

According to the present invention, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a pair of pillars are erected at corners on both sides of at least one side edge of the ceiling plate, and the pillars have at least one of the ceiling plates. An engaging groove is formed along the axial direction on the outside facing one side edge, and a ridge that slides and engages with the engaging groove is provided on both surfaces of the panel on the inner surface, and the protrusion is provided. An optional mounting device for a panel or the like in a table in which both ridges of the panel are respectively engaged with engaging grooves on the outside of the column is configured.

A plurality of engaging grooves are formed in the column at least on the outer side facing one side edge of the top plate and at other appropriate positions along the axial direction, and the two ridges of the panel are respectively formed on the outer side of the column. It is preferable that an option such as a hanging member is attached to the other engaging groove.

More specifically, the engaging groove is formed on the back side of the column and on the inner side of the opposing surface of both adjacent columns, and the projections of the panel are respectively engaged with the engaging groove on the rear side of the column. It is preferable that the engaging members at both ends of the hanging member are engaged with both engaging grooves on the inner side of the facing surface, and the hanging member is arranged along the front surface of the panel.

[0009] Further, three or four engaging grooves are formed on the outside facing the both edges of the top plate with the corners of the struts interposed therebetween and on the inside of the opposing surfaces of the adjacent struts. Are engaged with the outer engagement grooves of the pillars located at both corners of each edge of the top plate, and the engagement pieces at both ends of the hanging member are at least inside the opposing surfaces of the pair of adjacent pillars. Preferably, a hanging member is arranged along the front surface of the panel.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 shows a table to which an optional mounting device such as a panel of the present invention is applied, and FIGS. 2 and 3 show typical embodiments. In the drawings, reference numeral 1 denotes a top plate, 2 denotes a pillar, 3 denotes a support, Reference numeral 4 denotes a panel, and 5 denotes a hanging member.

In the table of the present embodiment, four corners of the odd-shaped top 1 are supported by four pillars 2, and two rear pillars 2 are formed on a part of the top 1. The upper ends are exposed in the cutouts 6, 6, and the columns 3, 2 having the exposed upper ends are supported by the caps 7 in the upright state by the caps 7, and the columns 3, 3 are utilized by using the both columns 3, 3. Panel 4 is attached.
Note that the present invention is not limited to a table, but can be applied to a desk, a screen, and the like.

Therefore, the optional mounting device of the present invention
A pair of columns 3 and 3 are erected at the corners on both sides of at least one side edge of the top plate 1. Engagement groove 8, ...
Are formed along the axial direction, and ridges 9, 9 slidably engaged with the engagement grooves 8 are provided on the inner surfaces on both sides of the panel 4, and both ridges 9 of the panel 4 are provided. , 9 are respectively engaged with the engaging grooves 8 on the outer side of the column 3, and an option such as the hanging member 5 is attached to the other engaging grooves 8. Here, one side edge of the top plate 1 is one of the rear edge portion or both side edge portions of the top plate 1, and options other than the hanging member 5 include a lighting fixture, a telephone stand, and a book. A table or a pen tray (both not shown) and the like can be mentioned.

More specifically, the one shown in FIG. 1 has a pair of pillars 3 and 3 erected at the corners on both sides of the rear edge of the top plate 1 and is adjacent to each back side of the pillars 3 and 3. Both pillars 3,
The engaging grooves 8,... Are formed on the inside of the opposing surface of the support 3 and the projections 9, 9 of the panel 4 are engaged with the engaging grooves 8A, 8A on the back side of the columns 3, 3, respectively. The engaging pieces 10 at both ends of the member 5 are engaged with the two engaging grooves 8B on the inside of the facing surface, and the hanging member 5 is arranged along the front surface of the panel 4.

The panel 4 is formed by connecting left and right vertical frames 11, 11 and upper and lower horizontal frames 12, 12 with corner frames 13,... To form a frame. It is configured to hold the periphery of the sheet member 14.
In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2 and FIG.
Is integrally formed with the vertical frame 11, but when the sheet member 14 has rigidity, the ridge 9 formed separately from the vertical frame 11 may be fixed to the surface of the sheet member 14. good.

The hanging member 5 is a die formed by extruding aluminum or synthetic resin. Hanging rails 15, 15 are vertically arranged on the front side, and the engaging pieces are provided on the rear side at both ends. The connection fitting 16 formed with 10 is fitted and fixed with screws.
The engaging groove 8 formed in the column 3 has a substantially T-shaped cross section whose inside is wider than the opening edge, and accordingly, the ridge 9 is also formed to have a substantially T-shaped cross section. 10 is formed in a substantially L-shaped cross section. After the ridge 9 and the engaging piece 10 are slidably engaged with the engaging groove 8 from the upper end, the top cap 18 is fitted into the hollow portion 17 at the upper end of the column 3. , The panel 4 and the hanging member 5 are prevented from coming off. Further, four engaging grooves 8,... Are formed in the column 3 at positions rotated by 90 degrees with respect to the center.

The pillars 3 are erected at three or four corners including both rear portions of the top plate 1 (not shown), and as shown in FIG. The two panels 4, 4 can be mounted in an L-shape in plan view, or the three panels 4,... Can be mounted in a U-shape in plan view. In this case, it is possible to attach the hanging members 5 to the front surface of each panel 4, that is, to the center side of the top plate 1.

In other words, the present invention, which is more limited, relates to a structure in which the outer side facing the both edges of the top plate 1 with the corner of the column 3 interposed therebetween and the inner side facing the adjacent columns 3, 3. 3 or 4 are formed with mating grooves 8,..., And both projections 9, 9 of the panel 4 are engaged with the outer side of the columns 3, 3 located at both corners of each edge of the top plate 1. 8A, 8A, the engaging pieces 10 at both ends of the hanging member 5 are engaged with at least the two engaging grooves 8B, 8B inside the opposing surfaces of the pair of columns 3, 3 adjacent to each other. A hanging member 5 is arranged along the slab.

FIG. 4 shows a case where a rigid plate is used as the panel 4, and the same ridges 9, 9 as described above are provided on both sides of the panel 4 so as to protrude inwardly. 1
9 and the inner pipe 20 are integrated by ribs 21,... And slits 22,.
... using an extruded material having a cross-sectional shape. Here, the engaging grooves 8,... Are formed at two places on the outside and one place on the inside of the facing surface, and the hanging members 5 can be provided only along the front surface of the panel 4 at the rear edge. It is.

FIGS. 5 and 6 show the simplest structure of the column 3 in which only one slit 23 is provided in the pipe, and FIG. 5 is the same as that shown in FIG. Using the panel 4 having a structure, the ridges 9, 9 are engaged with the engagement grooves 8 formed by the slits 23 and the hollow portions 17 of the columns 3, 3 on both sides, and The panel 4 is provided only along the edge. In this case, the hanging member 5 is not attached, but it is sufficient if the purpose of use is only to block the line of sight. FIG. 6 shows the vertical frame 11 and the ridge 9 formed separately, and the other configuration is the same as that shown in FIG.

[0020]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an optional mounting device for a panel or the like in a table according to the first aspect of the present invention, wherein a pair of columns are erected at at least one corner on both sides of a top plate, and the columns are mounted on the columns. At least one engaging groove is formed along the axial direction on the outer side facing at least one side edge of the top plate, and a ridge slidably engaged with the engaging groove on the inner surface on both sides of the panel. Since it is projected and the two ridges of the panel are engaged with the engagement grooves on the outside of the support, respectively, it is easy to mount a lightweight panel along the edge of the top plate on a simple table or desk. Can be.

According to the second aspect, the hanging member can be mounted along the front surface of the panel as required, and further other options can be easily mounted by using the engaging grooves of the columns.

According to the third and fourth aspects, two panels can be mounted in an L-shape in plan view, or three panels can be mounted in a U-shape in plan view, using the engaging grooves on the outer sides of the respective columns. In addition, a hanging member can be attached to the front of each panel.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view showing a table to which an option mounting device such as a panel according to the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a main part showing the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a main part in a state where a panel and a hanging member are attached to a column.

FIG. 4 shows another embodiment, and is an enlarged sectional view of a main part in a state where a panel and a hanging member are attached to a support.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a main part in a state where a panel is attached to a support column, showing still another embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of a main part showing a modification of FIG. 5;

[Description of Signs] 1 Top plate 2 Leg 3 Support 4 Panel 5 Hanging member 6 Notch 7 Cap 8, 8A, 8B Engagement groove 9 Ridge 10 Engagement piece 11 Vertical frame 12 Horizontal frame 13 Corner frame 14 Sheet body Reference Signs List 15 rail 16 connection fitting 17 hollow part 18 top cap 19 outer pipe 20 inner pipe 21 rib 22 slit 23 slit

 ────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Hiroto Ogata 1-4-12 Imafukuhigashi, Joto-ku, Osaka City F-term in Itoki Crebio Co., Ltd. 3B053 NP07 NQ02 NQ08

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A pair of pillars are erected at corners on both sides of at least one side edge of a top plate, and at least one engaging groove is formed on the pillar at an outer side facing one side edge of the top plate in an axial direction. A protrusion is formed along both sides of the panel so as to slide in the engagement groove on both sides of the panel, and the protrusions of the panel are respectively engaged with the engagement groove on the outside of the column. An optional mounting device for a panel or the like on a table, which is characterized by being combined. 2. A plurality of engaging grooves are formed in the column at least on the outside facing one side edge portion of the top plate and at other appropriate positions along the axial direction, and both projecting strips of the panel are respectively formed on the outside of the column. 2. The option mounting device for a panel or the like in a table according to claim 1, wherein an option such as a hanging member is mounted in the other engaging groove. 3. The engaging groove is formed on the back side of the column and on the inner side of the opposing surface of both adjacent columns, and the projections of the panel are respectively engaged with the engaging groove on the rear side of the column. 3. The optional mounting of a panel or the like on a table according to claim 1, wherein the engaging pieces at both ends of the hanging member are engaged with the two engaging grooves inside the opposing surface, and the hanging member is arranged along the front surface of the panel. apparatus. 4. The panel has three or four engaging grooves formed on the outside facing both edges of the top plate sandwiching the corners of the columns and on the inside of the opposing surfaces of the adjacent columns. Are engaged with the outer engagement grooves of the pillars located at both corners of each edge of the top plate, and the engagement pieces at both ends of the hanging member are at least inside the opposing surfaces of the pair of adjacent pillars. 3. The optional mounting device for a panel or the like in a table according to claim 1, wherein a hanging member is disposed along the front surface of the panel.