JP2004204592A - Self-supported panel device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a self-supported panel device in which the gap between mutual self-supportable panels can be securely covered up when a plurality of self-supportable panels are parallelly arranged and imparting a sense of identity with a good appearance. <P>SOLUTION: Horizontal frames 5, 6 turning right and left are respectively mounted on the upper and lower parts of a support 4 erected from a base 3 and a screen 9 is spread between the horizontal frames 5, 6. Both right and left edges of the screen 9 are reinforced by a reinforcing member 10 having a grip 15 fitting in the vertical direction at one end. Reinforcing members 10' of the adjacent screen 9' are designed to be integrally jointed by a joint 18 provided in the other end of the reinforcing member 10, to constitute the self-supported panel device. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a self-standing panel device as a partition standing on a floor.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, in the case of panels used as partitions in offices, etc., to put a screen composed of cloth etc., install a frame on all sides of the screen, attach a base to the lower frame, and stand on the floor There is something to do. (For example, see Patent Document 1)
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 60-1672 (page 1-2, FIG. 1)
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, when partitioning a long section, it is often used that blind panels are provided side-by-side with self-standing panel devices as shown in Document 1, and when a plurality of such self-standing panels are arranged side by side. There was no sense of unity, and if the vertical frame was slightly tilted or distorted, a gap was sometimes opened between the self-supporting panels, and the appearance was poor.
[0005]
The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and when a plurality of self-supporting panels are arranged side by side, a gap between the self-supporting panels can be securely hidden, and the appearance is improved. An object of the present invention is to provide a self-supporting panel device that gives a good sense of unity.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above object, a self-supporting panel device of the present invention mounts horizontal frames facing left and right on upper and lower sides of a column erected from a base, and stretches a screen between the two horizontal frames. And reinforcing the left and right end edges of the screen with a reinforcing member having a gripper at one end for vertically fitting, and a reinforcing portion of an adjacent screen by a joint provided at the other end of the reinforcing member. It is characterized in that members can be integrally joined.
According to this feature, when a plurality of self-supporting panels are arranged side by side, a gap between the self-supporting panels can be reliably hidden, and a good-looking sense of unity can be provided, Furthermore, since the reinforcing members are attached to the left and right side edges of the screen, the side edges of the screen do not flutter unnecessarily due to wind or human contact, and the reinforcing members protect the side edges of the screen, It becomes possible to prevent fraying and elongation due to long-term use.
[0007]
In the self-supporting panel device according to the present invention, it is preferable that the holding portion can hold the screen by fitting the screen with a locking claw and a locking groove.
With this configuration, the locking claw and the locking groove are provided in the gripping portion, so that the screen can be firmly gripped, and when the self-supporting panels are connected to each other, the reinforcing member is connected to the screen. Can be prevented from falling off.
[0008]
In the self-standing panel device of the present invention, it is preferable that the locking claw and the locking groove forming the gripping portion are separate from the reinforcing member.
With this configuration, when attaching the reinforcing member to the screen, the necessary number of gripping members can be attached to the screen, and then the reinforcing member main body can be attached. Since it is not necessary to hold the reinforcing member, the reinforcing member can be easily attached.
[0009]
In the self-supporting panel device of the present invention, it is preferable that a magnetic body is disposed at the joint portion so that the reinforcing members facing each other can be joined by magnetic force.
In this way, when a plurality of self-supporting panels are juxtaposed, not only can they be easily connected and separated, but also the reinforcing members are always attracted by the magnetic force. Even if the members come off due to a slight impact, the reinforcing members are naturally attracted to each other by the magnetic force, so that the reinforcing members can be connected again.
[0010]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, FIG. 1 shows a self-standing panel when a self-supporting panel to which a reinforcing member according to a first embodiment of the present invention is attached is connected side by side. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the apparatus. Reference numeral 1 in FIG. 1 denotes a self-standing panel, and the self-standing panel 1 has a single rectangular pillar-shaped support 4 extending vertically from a base 3 installed on a floor surface 2. In the vicinity of the uppermost portion and the lowermost portion of the surface of the support 4 facing the front, brackets 7 and 8 are attached to the horizontal frames 5 and 6 which are substantially horizontally spaced and opposed to each other.
[0011]
More specifically, the brackets 7 and 8 in FIG. 1 have a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the top, and the central portion thereof is fixed to be separated from above and below the column 4 and extends to the left and right of the brackets 7 and 8. The horizontal frames 5 and 6 are attached to the ends of the screen 9 while keeping them horizontal, and the screen 9 is made of a single rectangular transparent fabric. Is gripped by horizontal frames 5, 6 mounted on the top and bottom.
[0012]
More specifically, referring to FIG. 1, the horizontal frames 5 and 6 are oriented in the left-right direction, draw a straight line in a top view, and are supported by the column 4 near the position of the center of gravity in the longitudinal direction. Even if the horizontal frames 5 and 6 are long, not only can they be stably supported by the column 4 at the center, but also they can be easily carried only by gripping the column 4, and the space between the screen 9 and the column 4 can be further improved. Because it is open, the column 4 is easy to grasp when carrying. In addition, the base 3 has a substantially X-shape when viewed from above, and by making the X-shape substantially, the self-supporting panel 1 is less likely to fall in any of the front, rear, left, and right directions.
[0013]
Next to the self-supporting panel 1, self-standing panels 1 'having the same shape as the self-supporting panel 1 are arranged side by side so that the top view becomes linear. The reinforcing members 10, 10 'are respectively attached to the adjacent side edges of the screens 9, 9' of the two self-supporting panels 1, 1 ', respectively, and the opposite side edges are provided with end portions. Processing members 11, 11 'are attached.
[0014]
FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of the entire image of the reinforcing member 10 according to the first embodiment. The reinforcing member 10 has a longitudinal direction facing up and down, a screen 9 is open, and a longitudinal direction. Is substantially the same as the length between the upper and lower sides of the stretched screen 9. Protrusions 13 and 14 extend from the opening 12, and a locking claw 16 and a locking groove 17 are provided inside the gripping portion 15. It is shaped to fit into the stop groove 17.
[0015]
Further, the reinforcing member 10 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 2. The grip portion 15 of the reinforcing member 10 has a substantially U-shape in a top view, and the locking claws 16 and the locking grooves 17 The entire side edge can be gripped. Further, the joining portion 18 formed at the other end opposite to the gripping portion 15 includes a hook portion 19 and an opening portion 20, and the hook portion 19 has a substantially key shape in a top view and the longitudinal direction of the reinforcing member 10. As shown in FIG. 1, when the self-supporting panels 1, 1 'are juxtaposed and juxtaposed to each other, the opposing reinforcing members 10, 10' are detachably joined to each other. Thus, the entire gap between the screens 9 and 9 'can be concealed.
[0016]
3 (a) is an upper cross-sectional view before the reinforcing member 10 is attached to the screen 9, and the reinforcing member 10 is made of a material such as synthetic resin having elasticity. Then, the protruding pieces 13 and 14 of the opening 12 are pressed outward, the opening 12 is forcibly expanded, and the expanded opening 12 is fitted to the screen 9, and the screen 9 is gripped by the reinforcing member 10. It is sandwiched between holding portions 15.
[0017]
FIG. 3B is a top cross-sectional view when the reinforcing member 10 is completely attached to the screen 9, and the locking claw 16 and the locking groove 17 inside the grip portion 15 are in a state where the screen 9 is sandwiched. The screen 9 is fitted and the edge of the screen 9 is firmly gripped.
[0018]
FIG. 3C is an upper cross-sectional view when the plurality of reinforcing members 10 and 10 ′ are connected to each other, and the hooks 19 and 19 ′ and the openings 20 and 20 ′ at the joints 18 and 18 ′ are formed. By pressing both as shown by arrows in the figure, the substantially hook-shaped hook portions 19 and 19 ′ are inserted into the openings 20 and 20 ′, and the adjacent joint portions 18 and 19, 18 'are fixed to each other. Therefore, even when the screens 9 and 9 'are separated from each other, the hooks 19 and 19' are fitted to each other, so that the connection is maintained and the gap between the reinforcing members 10 and 10 'is securely concealed. Will be.
[0019]
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the end processing member 11. The end processing member 11 does not have a joint portion and cannot be connected to another reinforcing member 10. An opening 21 is provided at one end, and a locking claw 23 and a locking groove 24 are formed in the gripping portion 22, so that the side end of the screen 9 can be gripped. . When the self-standing panel 1 shown in FIG. 1 is connected, the end processing member 11 is attached to an unconnected side end of the screen 9. Since the end treatment members 11 have substantially the same shape as the connectable reinforcement member 10 shown in FIG. 2, when they are continuously arranged, the whole self-supporting panel device has a unified design and looks good. Will be better.
[0020]
Further, when the self-standing panel 1 shown in FIG. 1 is used without being connected, the end processing members 11 are attached to the left and right side edges of the screen 9 so that the side edges of the screen 9 are required by wind or human contact. Without fluttering, the edge processing member 11 protects the side edge of the screen 9 and can prevent fraying and elongation due to long-term use.
[0021]
FIG. 5 shows a reinforcing member 25 according to the second embodiment. The reinforcing member 25 has a vertical length substantially equal to the vertical width of the screen 9 and is made of a material such as synthetic resin having elasticity. ing. The gripping unit 26 has a substantially clip shape, in which a locking claw 27 and a locking groove 28 are formed on the inside as a wave of peaks and valleys, and are configured separately from the reinforcing member 25.
[0022]
Further, the reinforcing member 25 is composed of a grip portion 29 and a joint portion 30, and the grip portion 29 has a substantially U-shape in a top view, so that the grip unit 26 can fit and grip the inside thereof. ing. In addition, the joining portion 30 of the reinforcing member 25 is extended to the other end opposite to the grip portion 29, has a substantially key shape in a top view, and joins with a reinforcing member of another adjacent self-standing panel device. Can be done.
[0023]
More specifically, referring to FIG. 5, when attaching the reinforcing member 25 to the screen 9, a required number of gripping units 26 are prepared according to the vertical width of the screen 9, and the gripping units 26 are attached to the screen 9. At the same time, the holding unit 29 of the reinforcing member 25 is fitted and attached so as to sandwich the holding unit 26 holding the side edge of the screen 9. Therefore, the reinforcing member 25 can be easily attached.
[0024]
FIG. 6 shows a reinforcing member 31 according to the third embodiment. A joining portion 32 of the reinforcing member 31 has a substantially semicircular shape in a top view, and an N pole and an S pole are provided inside the joining portion 32. Are arranged at regular intervals. When the plurality of self-supporting panels 1, 1 'are connected to each other, the reinforcing members 31, 31' opposed to each other are vertically symmetrically attached to each other, and the joints 32, 32 'opposed to each other. The magnetic poles of the magnets 33 and 33 'can be connected by joining. In addition, the magnets 33 and 33 'are arranged at regular intervals, so that the magnets 33 and 33' facing each other can be prevented from attracting and joining at different levels.
[0025]
More specifically, referring to FIG. 6, since the joints 32 and 32 ′ are formed of magnets, when a plurality of self-supporting panels 1 and 1 ′ are arranged side by side, a reinforcing member 31 that is opposed by magnetic force. , 31 'are detachably joined to each other, so that not only the connection and separation can be easily performed, but also the reinforcing members 31, 31' are always attracted by the magnetic force, so that a light impact is applied from the outside. Even if it comes off, the magnetic force will naturally attract, and the reinforcing members 31, 31 'can be connected again.
[0026]
Further, as shown in FIG. 6, since the joining surfaces of the joining portions 32 and 32 ′ have a semi-cylindrical shape, a plurality of self-supporting panels 1 and 1 ′ can be arranged in a straight line or at right angles. It is also possible to connect them side by side, and even if they are connected at other angles, they can be connected without opening a gap between the reinforcing members 31, 31 '.
[0027]
Further, the plurality of self-supporting panels 1, 1 'are supported by a single base 3, 3' near the center, so that the bases 3, 3 'are accommodated inside the width of the screen 9, 9'. And the bases 3, 3 'can be erected at various angles without contacting each other.
[0028]
As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and even if there are changes and additions without departing from the gist of the present invention, they are included in the present invention. It is.
[0029]
【The invention's effect】
The present invention has the following effects.
[0030]
(A) According to the first aspect of the present invention, when a plurality of self-supporting panels are arranged side by side, a gap between the self-supporting panels can be securely concealed, and a good-looking sense of unity can be obtained. And the reinforcing members are attached to the left and right side edges of the screen, so that the side edges of the screen do not flutter unnecessarily due to wind or human contact, and the reinforcing members By protecting the side edges, fraying and elongation due to long-term use can be prevented.
[0031]
(B) According to the second aspect of the invention, since the locking claw and the locking groove are provided in the gripping portion, the screen can be gripped firmly, and the self-supporting panels are connected to each other. In this case, the reinforcing member can be prevented from coming off the screen.
[0032]
(C) According to the third aspect of the invention, when attaching the reinforcing member to the screen, the necessary number of gripping members can be attached to the screen, and then the reinforcing member body can be attached, Since the entire side edge of the screen does not need to be grasped at once, the reinforcing member can be easily attached.
[0033]
(D) According to the invention as set forth in claim 4, when a plurality of self-supporting panels are juxtaposed, not only can they be easily connected and separated, but also the reinforcing members always attract each other by magnetic force. Therefore, even if the connected reinforcing members come off due to a slight impact, the reinforcing members are naturally attracted by the magnetic force, so that the reinforcing members can be connected again.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overall image when self-standing panel devices to which a reinforcing member of the present invention is attached are connected side by side.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a reinforcing member according to the first embodiment.
3A is a top sectional view of the reinforcing member before being attached to the screen, FIG. 3B is a top sectional view of the reinforcing member when attached to the screen, and FIG. It is an upper sectional view at the time of connection.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a reinforcing member for edge treatment.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a usage example of a reinforcing member according to a second embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a reinforcing member using a magnet at a joint according to a third embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
1, 1 'free-standing panel 2 floor 3, 3' base 4, 4 'support 5, 5', 6, 6 'horizontal frame 7, 7', 8, 8 'bracket 9, 9' screen 10, 10 ' Reinforcement members 11, 11 ′ End treatment members 12 Openings 13, 14 Protrusions 15 Gripping portions 16 Locking claws 17 Locking grooves 18, 18 ′ Joint portions 19, 19 ′ Hook portions 20, 20 ′ Openings 21 Openings Part 22 gripping part 23 locking claw 24 locking groove 25 reinforcing member 26 gripping unit 27 locking claw 28 locking groove 29 gripping part 30 bonding part 31, 31 ′ reinforcing member 32, 32 ′ bonding part 33, 33 ′ magnet

Claims (4)

At the top and bottom of the column erected from the base, horizontal frames facing in the left-right direction are attached, and a screen is stretched between the two horizontal frames, and the left and right end edges of the screen are vertically fitted. A self-supporting panel, wherein the reinforcing member has a portion at one end, and the reinforcing members of adjacent screens can be integrally joined by a joining portion provided at the other end of the reinforcing member. apparatus. 2. The self-supporting panel device according to claim 1, wherein the grip portion is configured to be able to grip the screen by fitting the screen with a locking claw and a locking groove. The self-supporting panel device according to claim 2, wherein the locking claw and the locking groove forming the grip portion are separate from the reinforcing member. The self-supporting panel device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a magnetic body is disposed at the joint, and the reinforcing members facing each other can be joined by magnetic force.

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