JP2010038298A - Connecting implement for top plate and method for connecting top plate using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To simply and easily connect top plates at a site. <P>SOLUTION: The top plate connecting implement A for connecting the top plates T in a butting state comprises a pair of connection plates 1 and 2 attached to respective end back surfaces of a pair of the top plates T to be connected and fitted in such a manner of freely coming in and out. The connection plates 1 and 2 are respectively provided with: plate shaped fixed parts 1a and 2a fixed to the end back surfaces of the top plates T; narrow and long plate shaped fitting parts 1b and 2b continued to one end parts of the fixed parts 1a and 2a in a posture along outer side ends of the fixed parts 1a and 2a and freely fitted with each other; and narrow and long cutout parts 1c and 2c formed between the fixed parts 1a and 2a and the fitting parts 1b and 2b so that the fitting parts 1b and 2b on the mating sides are inserted freely coming in and out. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a top plate connector for connecting a top plate used for a counter in a store or office, a kitchen counter, a wash counter, a shelf counter, a sink, a table, a desk, furniture, etc. in a butted state, and this In particular, the present invention relates to a top plate connector that enables simple and easy connection of the top plate in the field, and a top plate connection method using the same. .

  In general, in various counters, sinks, tables, and the like, the top plates are connected by connecting the end portions of a plurality of top plates in contact with each other. The top plate is usually connected using a connection fitting, a bolt, a nut, or the like (see, for example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).

  That is, as shown in FIGS. 16 (A) and 16 (B), the top plate T is connected by bending a metal plate on the rear surfaces of the end portions of the pair of top plates T that are connected to each other. Each of the connecting fittings 10 is attached with screws 11, and both the connecting fittings 10 are tightened with bolts 12 and nuts 13.

  Although the simplest structure for connecting the end portions of the top plates is not shown in the drawing, a flat connection fitting is hung on the back end portion of the adjacent top plate, and the connection fitting is connected with a screw. Connecting the end portions of the top plate to each other by attaching them to the back surface of the end portion of the top plate is performed.

  By the way, with the conventional top plate, after assembling the top plates together with connecting brackets and bolts etc. in the factory, the connection brackets are once removed from the top plate to release the top plate connection. Then, the top plate was connected again using a connection fitting and a bolt. For this reason, there is a problem that it is not possible to easily and easily connect the top plates at the site. In particular, it was difficult to connect large top plates due to the large number of connection fittings.

In addition, when connecting the top plate using flat connection fittings, in order to adjust the level of the surface of the connected top plate, separate “employment (both ends of the wood to be joined) It is necessary to perform a process of “forming a groove and fitting another tree into the groove and joining them”), which is extremely time-consuming and causes an increase in cost.
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 62-100341 JP-A-6-181822

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a top plate connector that can easily and easily connect a top plate in the field, and a ceiling using the same. It is to provide a method for connecting plates.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is a top plate connector for connecting the top plates in a butted state, wherein the top plate connectors are connected to each other. It consists of a pair of connecting plates that are attached to the back of each end of the top plate and are detachably locked to each other. Both connecting plates are fixed to a plate-like fixing portion that is fixed to the back of the top of the top plate. An elongated plate-like locking portion that is connected to one end of the fixing portion in a posture along the outer end of the fixing portion and can be locked to each other, and a locking portion on the other side formed between the fixing portion and the locking portion Is characterized in that it is provided with an elongated cut-out portion into which each can be inserted and removed freely.

  The invention according to claim 2 of the present invention is characterized in that, in the invention of claim 1, both connecting plates are formed in the same shape and the same size.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect of the present invention, the locking portions of the two connecting plates are formed in a planar wedge shape, and the fixing portions of the locking portions are fixed. The opposing inner end face is characterized in that it is inclined in a direction away from the outer end face of the fixed portion toward the distal end side of the locking portion.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first, second, or third aspect of the present invention, a positioning plate that covers at least a part of the notch is attached to and fixed to both surfaces or one surface of both connecting plates. It is characterized in that a positioning groove is formed on the outer end face of the part facing the engaging part so that the mating engaging part is slidably fitted.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the first, second, or third aspect of the present invention, the fixing portions of both connecting plates are formed thicker than the locking portions, It is characterized in that a positioning groove is formed on the outer end surface facing the locking portion so that the mating locking portion is slidably fitted.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the first, second, third, fourth, or fifth aspects of the present invention are provided along each end portion of a pair of top plates that are connected to each other in a butted state. A plurality of sets of top plate couplers described in 1 above are arranged, and each end of the pair of top plates with the outer end of the locking portion protruding from the side end surface of the top plate of the coupling plate of each top plate connector Attach the locking part of the connecting plate attached to one top plate to the notch part of the connecting plate attached to the other top plate, and the locking part of the connecting plate attached to the other top plate. By inserting each into the notch of the connecting plate attached to one top plate and connecting both connecting plates attached to the pair of top plates so that the ends of the pair of top plates are connected in a butted state There is a feature in doing.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the sixth aspect of the present invention, the rear surfaces of the end portions of the pair of top plates connected to each other in a butted state are the first, second, and second aspects. 3. A storage recess opened to the side of the top plate in which the top plate connector according to claim 3, 4 or 5 is respectively stored is formed, and the connection of the top plate connector is formed in the storage recess. The plate is attached in such a manner that the outer end of the engaging portion protrudes from the side end surface of the top plate.

The top plate connector according to claim 1 of the present invention comprises a pair of connection plates that are attached to the back surfaces of the respective ends of the pair of top plates to be connected and are detachably locked to each other. Is a plate-shaped fixing portion fixed to the back of the end portion of the top plate, and an elongated plate-shaped locking portion that is connected to one end portion of the fixing portion in a posture along the outer end of the fixing portion and can be locked to each other. And an elongated notch that is formed between the fixed part and the locking part and into which the locking part on the other side is removably inserted, so that the locking part of one connecting plate is connected to the other By connecting / disconnecting both connecting plates to / from the notch of the plate and the engaging part of the other connecting plate to / from the notch of one connecting plate, it is extremely easy to operate. Yes. As a result, when using the top plate connector according to claim 1 of the present invention, the top plate can be easily and easily connected or disassembled in the factory. The connection can be easily and easily performed.
In addition, the top plate connector according to claim 1 of the present invention comprises a pair of connection plates that are detachably locked to each other, so that the number of parts is small and the cost can be reduced.

The top plate connector according to claims 2 to 5 of the present invention can further exhibit the following excellent effects in addition to the above effects.
That is, in the top plate connector according to claim 2 of the present invention, since both the connecting plates are formed in the same shape and the same size, the manufacturing is simplified and the cost is further reduced. Can do.
Further, in the top plate connector according to claim 3 of the present invention, the engaging portions of the two connection plates are formed so that the planar shape is wedge-shaped. Both connecting plates are strongly attracted by the wedge action of the locking portion, and the gap between the butted portions of both top plates can be eliminated. As a result, if the top plate connector according to claim 3 of the present invention is used, there is no gap between the butted portions of the connected top plates, so that the appearance of the appearance can be shown well.
Furthermore, in the top plate connector according to claim 4 of the present invention, a positioning groove is formed on the outer end face of the fixed portion of both connecting plates so that the mating locking portion is slidably fitted by the positioning plate. In addition, in the top plate connector according to claim 5 of the present invention, the fixing portions of both connecting plates are formed thicker than the locking portions, and the locking portions on the other side are formed on the outer end surfaces of the fixing portions. Since the positioning grooves that are slidably fitted to each other are formed, the positioning grooves and both locking portions of both connecting plates play a role of employment, and when the top plates are connected, Levels are automatically adjusted to be the same, eliminating the need for level adjustment. However, there is no need to hire and actually process the top plate, so that the processing steps and cost of the top plate can be reduced.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for connecting the top plates, wherein a plurality of top plate connectors are arranged along each end of a pair of top plates that are connected in abutment with each other. The connecting plate of the connecting plate is attached to the back of each end of the pair of top plates with the outer end of the locking portion protruding from the side end surface of the top plate, and the locking portion of the connecting plate attached to one top plate Is inserted into the notch portion of the connecting plate attached to the other top plate, and the engaging portion of the connecting plate attached to the other top plate is inserted into the notch portion of the connecting plate attached to one top plate, respectively. By connecting both connecting plates attached to the top plate, the ends of the pair of top plates are connected in a butted state, so that the top plate can be connected easily and easily with one touch. This makes it very easy to connect the top plate on site.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for connecting the top plates to the side of the top plate in which the top plate connectors are respectively housed on the rear surfaces of the end portions of the pair of top plates that are connected to each other. Since the storage recesses opened to the respective sides are formed, the connection plate of the top plate connector is attached in the storage recess in a state where the outer end of the locking portion protrudes from the side end surface of the top plate. The top plate connector does not protrude from the back surface of the top plate, and the top plate connector attached to the top plate does not get in the way. As a result, using the top plate connection method according to claim 7 of the present invention, the top plate can be transported from the factory to the site with the top plate connector attached to the top plate. The top plates can be connected more easily and easily.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
1 to 4 and 6 to 8 show a top plate connector A according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and the top plate connector A is an end of one top plate T to be connected. The connecting plate 1 is attached to the rear surface of the part, the connecting plate 2 is attached to the rear surface of the end of the other top plate T to be connected, and the positioning plate 3 is attached to both surfaces of the connecting plates 1 and 2. The two connecting plates 1 and 2 are formed in the same shape and the same size, and are structured to be removably engaged with each other.

  That is, the one connecting plate 1 is formed of a metal plate such as a general structural steel plate, a welded steel plate, a stainless steel plate and an aluminum alloy plate, or a plate such as a plastic plate or wood, as shown in FIG. The plate-like fixing portion 1a fixed to the back of the end portion of one of the top plates T to be connected, and one end portion of the fixing portion 1a are continuously provided in a posture along the outer end of the fixing portion 1a, and the tip side is opened. An elongated plate-like locking portion 1b, and an elongated notch portion 1c formed between the fixing portion 1a and the locking portion 1b and formed in a substantially symmetrical shape with the locking portion 1b are provided. In this embodiment, one connection plate 1 is formed of a metal plate.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the other connecting plate 2 is the same metal plate as the one connecting plate 1 (general structural steel plate, welded structural steel plate, stainless steel plate, aluminum alloy plate, etc.), plastic plate or wood. The plate-shaped fixing portion 2a, which is formed in the same shape and the same size as one of the connection plates 1 by the plate, and is fixed to the back of the end of the other top plate T to be connected, and the fixing portion 2a One end of the connecting plate 1 is connected in a posture along the outer end of the fixed portion 2a, and is inserted into the cutout portion 1c of one of the connecting plates 1 so as to be freely detachable and locked to the engaging portion 1b of the one connecting plate 1. An elongated plate-like latching portion 2b whose side is opened, and a latching portion 2b that is formed between the fixing portion 2a and the latching portion 2b and into which the latching portion 1b of one of the connecting plates 1 is removably inserted. And a long, narrow notch And a 2c. In this embodiment, the other connecting plate 2 is formed of a metal plate made of the same material as the one connecting plate 1.

The fixing portions 1a and 2a of the connecting plates 1 and 2 are formed in a plate shape having a rectangular planar shape, and a plurality of screw holes 1d are formed in the fixing portions 1a and 2a at regular intervals along the longitudinal direction. Each is formed.
Further, the locking portions 1b and 2b of both the connecting plates 1 and 2 are formed in a wedge shape in plan view, and the inner end surfaces 1b 'and 2b' facing the fixing portions 1a and 2a of the locking portions 1b and 2b are formed. It inclines in the direction away from outer end surface 1a ', 2a' of fixing | fixed part 1a, 2a toward the front end side of latching | locking part 1b, 2b. In this embodiment, the inclination angle α of the inner end surfaces 1b ′ and 2b ′ of the locking portions 1b and 2b is inclined by 10 degrees with respect to the outer end surfaces 1a ′ and 2a ′ of the fixing portions 1a and 2a. .
Further, the outer edge portions of the locking portions 1b and 2b of the connecting plates 1 and 2 are such that the locking portions 1b and 2b are formed on the outer end surfaces 1a 'and 2a' of the fixing portions 1a and 2a of the mating connecting plates 1 and 2, respectively. Chamfering is performed so as to be smoothly and smoothly inserted into the formed positioning grooves 1e and 2e.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the positioning plates 3 are connected to each other by metal plates (general structural steel plates, welded structural steel plates, stainless steel plates, aluminum alloy plates, etc.) made of the same material as the connecting plates 1 and 2. Both connecting plates 1 and 2 are formed in a rectangular shape slightly larger than the width of the fixing portions 1a and 2a of the plates 1 and 2 so as to cover portions of the engaging portions 1b and 2b of the connecting plates 1 and 2, respectively. , 2 are welded to both surfaces of the fixed portions 1a, 2a by spot welding.
As a result, the mating locking portions 1b and 2b are slidable on the outer end surfaces 1a 'and 2a' facing the locking portions 1b and 2b of the fixing portions 1a and 2a of the connecting plates 1 and 2, respectively. Positioning grooves 1e and 2e to be fitted are formed.
Further, each positioning plate 3 has a plurality of screw holes 3 a that respectively match the plurality of screw holes 1 d and 2 d formed in the fixing portions 1 a and 2 a of the connecting plates 1 and 2 along the longitudinal direction of the positioning plate 3. It is formed at regular intervals.

And, as shown in FIG. 5, the top plate T to which the top plate connector A having the above-described structure is attached is formed on the surface of a base plate made of plywood or particle board having an appropriate thickness, with melamine, aluminum, A decorative plate such as stainless steel is pasted and finished in an appropriate shape (for example, a rectangular shape).
In addition, storage recesses Ta in which the top plate connector A is stored are provided at regular intervals along the end portions of the top plates T on the rear surfaces of the end portions of the pair of top plates T that are connected to each other in abutment. Is formed. These storage recesses Ta are all open to the side of the top plate T.
Furthermore, each side end surface where a pair of top plates T are abutted is connected to a storage recess Ta formed on the back surface of each end of each top plate T, and locking portions 1b and 2b of both connecting plates 1 and 2 are provided. Each of the guide grooves Tb to be inserted is formed. The guide groove Tb is formed so that when the engaging portions 1b and 2b of both connecting plates 1 and 2 are inserted into the notched portions 1c and 2c of the mating connecting plates 1 and 2, the engaging portions 1b and 2b It is intended to be inserted into the notches 1c and 2c of the mating connecting plates 1 and 2 without interfering with the side end face of T.

  In the above-described embodiment, the top plate T is a plate with a decorative plate attached to the surface of a base plate such as a plywood. In other embodiments, the top plate T is a top plate. A so-called artificial marble top plate T such as an acrylic or polyester base may be used, and a natural wood top plate T such as cedar or cypress may be used for the top plate T.

  Next, a case where a pair of top plates T are connected in a butted state using the above-described top plate connector A will be described.

  A plurality of connecting plates 1 in which a plurality of sets of top plate connectors A are arranged along the respective end portions of a pair of top plates T that are connected in abutment with each other, and a positioning plate 3 of each top plate connector A is attached. , 2 are attached by a plurality of screws 4 in storage recesses Ta formed on the back of each end of the top plate T with the outer ends of the locking portions 1b, 2b protruding from the side end surfaces of the top plate T (FIG. 6). And FIG. 7).

In this state, the front end of the engaging portion 1b of one connecting plate 1 of the plurality of sets of top plate connectors A is opened to the opening of the notch portion 2c of the other connecting plate 2, and the engaging portion 2b of the other connecting plate 2 is connected. The front ends are respectively opposed to the openings of the cutouts 1c of one of the connection plates 1, and both the connection plates 1 and 2 are slid in the approaching direction.
Then, the locking portion 1b of one connecting plate 1 is sequentially inserted into the cutout portion 2c of the other connecting plate 2, and the locking portion 2b of the other connecting plate 2 is sequentially inserted into the cutout portion 1c of the one connecting plate 1. Go.

At this time, since the outer edge portions of the locking portions 1b and 2b of the connecting plates 1 and 2 are chamfered, the locking portions 1b and 2b are the outer end surfaces 1a of the fixing portions 1a and 2a of the connecting plates 1 and 2, respectively. 'And 2a' are smoothly and smoothly inserted into the positioning grooves 1e and 2e.
In addition, positioning grooves 1e and 2e are formed on the outer end faces 1a 'and 2a' of the fixing portions 1a and 2a of the connecting plates 1 and 2 so that the locking portions 1b and 2b are slidably fitted by the positioning plate 3, respectively. Therefore, the positioning grooves 1e and 2e and the locking portions 1b and 2b of the connecting plates 1 and 2 serve as hires and the level of the surface of the top plates T when the top plates T are connected. Are automatically adjusted to be the same, and there is no need to adjust the level.
Furthermore, since the locking portions 1b and 2b of the both connecting plates 1 and 2 are formed so that the planar shape is wedge-shaped, respectively, when the connecting plates 1 and 2 are connected, both the locking portions 1b and 2b are connected. As a result of the wedge action, the two connecting plates 1 and 2 are strongly attracted, and the gap between the butted portions of the top plates T can be eliminated.

  Then, the engaging portion 1b of one connecting plate 1 is completely connected to the notched portion 2c of the other connecting plate 2, and the engaging portion 2b of the other connecting plate 2 is completely connected to the notched portion 1c of the one connecting plate 1, respectively. When inserted, the end surfaces of the pair of top plates T are brought into close contact with each other by the wedge action of the locking portions 1b and 2b of the connecting plates 1 and 2 (see FIG. 8). As a result, the pair of top plates T are connected by a plurality of sets of top plate connectors A in a state in which the end surfaces are in close contact with each other without a gap.

  On the other hand, when the connecting plates 1 and 2 are forcibly slid in the opposite direction from the state in which the top plates T are connected, the locking portion 1b of the one connecting plate 1 is removed from the notch 2c of the other connecting plate. Moreover, the latching | locking part 2b of the other connection plate 2 comes off from the notch part 1c of one connection plate 1, respectively. As a result, both the connection plates 1 and 2 are separated, and the connection between the pair of top plates T is released.

  The top plate T whose connection has been released is transported from the factory to the site with the top plate connector A attached thereto, and is coupled by performing the above-described assembly work on site.

At this time, a storage recess Ta in which the top plate connector A is stored is formed on the back of each end of the pair of top plates T, and the top plate connector A is attached in the storage recess Ta. The plate connector A does not protrude from the back surface of the top plate T, and the top plate connector A attached to the top plate T does not get in the way. As a result, the top plate T can be transported from the factory to the site with the top plate connector A attached to the top plate T.
In addition, the top plate T is connected at the site by connecting the locking portion 1b of one connecting plate 1 to the notch portion 2c of the other connecting plate 2, and connecting the locking portion 2b of the other connecting plate 2 to the other. Since both the top plates T can be connected by simply inserting them into the locking portions 1b of the plate 1, the top plates T can be connected easily and easily at the site.

  9 to 11 show a top plate connector A according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and the top plate connector A is a connection that is attached to the back of the end of one top plate T to be connected. The plate 1 is composed of a connection plate 2 attached to the rear surface of the end of the other top plate T to be connected, and a single positioning plate 3 attached to one side of each of the connection plates 1 and 2. The positioning plate 3 on one side of both the connecting plates 1 and 2 of the top plate connector A according to the first embodiment (the top plate connector A shown in FIGS. 1 to 4) is omitted.

  The connecting plates 1 and 2 and the positioning plates 3 of the connecting device A for the top plate are connected to the connecting device A for the top plate according to the first embodiment described above (the connecting device A for the top plate shown in FIGS. 1 to 4). ) Of the connecting plate 1 and 2 and the positioning plate 3 in the same shape and the same size, and the same parts and members as the top plate connector A in FIGS. Reference numerals are assigned and detailed description thereof is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 11, the top plate connector A includes a storage recess Ta formed on the rear surfaces of the end portions of the pair of top plates T with the two connection plates 1 and 2 facing the positioning plate 3 outward. It is attached with a plurality of screws 4 and is positioned between the positioning plate 3 and the bottom surface of the storage recess Ta of the top plate T and positioned on the outer end surfaces 1a'2a 'of the fixing portions 1a, 2a of the connecting plates 1, 2. Grooves 1e and 2e are formed respectively.
This top plate connector A can also exhibit the same effects as the top plate connector A according to the first embodiment described above.

  12 and 13 show a top plate connector A according to a third embodiment of the present invention, and the top plate connector A is a connection that is attached to the back of the end of one of the top plates T to be connected. It consists of a plate 1 and a connecting plate 2 attached to the back of the end of the other top plate T to be connected. The top plate connector A according to the first embodiment described above (FIGS. 1 to 4). All the positioning plates 3 of the top plate connector A) shown in FIG.

The connecting plates 1 and 2 of the top plate connector A are the connection plates 1 of the top plate connector A according to the first embodiment described above (the top plate connector A shown in FIGS. 1 to 4). , 2 with the same shape and the same size, the same parts and members as the top plate connector A in FIGS. Description is omitted.
This top plate connector A can also exhibit substantially the same effects as the top plate connector A according to the first embodiment described above.

  14 and 15 show a top plate connector A according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention, and the top plate connector A is a connection attached to the back of the end of one top plate T to be connected. It consists of a plate 1 and a connecting plate 2 attached to the back of the end of the other top plate T to be connected. The fixing parts 1a and 2a of the connecting plates 1 and 2 are connected to the engaging parts 1b and 2b. Positioning in which the engaging portions 1b and 2b on the other side are slidably fitted to the outer end surfaces 1a 'and 2a' facing the engaging portions 1b and 2b of the fixing portions 1a and 2a, respectively Grooves 1e and 2e are formed.

Both the connecting plates 1 and 2 of the top plate connector A are the same as those described above except that the fixing portions 1a and 2a are formed thick and the positioning grooves 1e and 2e are formed on the outer end surfaces 1a 'and 2a'. The top plate connector A according to the first embodiment is configured in the same structure as that of the top plate connector A (top plate connector A shown in FIGS. 1 to 4), and the top plate connector of FIGS. The same parts and members as those of the tool A are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.
This top plate connector A can also exhibit the same effects as the top plate connector A according to the first embodiment described above.

In each of the above-described embodiments, each member (both connection plates 1 and 2 and each positioning plate 3) of the top plate connector A is formed of a metal plate. In this case, each member (both connection plates 1 and 2 and each positioning plate 3) of the top plate connector A may be formed of a plastic plate having rigidity, or may be positioned with the connection plates 1 and 2. The plate 3 may be integrally formed of a plastic material. Further, the top plate connector A may be formed of a wooden plate.
Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the top plate connector A is attached to the rear surface of the end of the top plate T with the screws 4, but in other embodiments, the top plate connector is provided. You may make it attach A to the edge part back surface of the top plate T with an adhesive agent.

It is a perspective view of the connector for top boards which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the coupler for top plates. It is a top view of the state which isolate | separated the coupler for top plates. It is a top view of the state which connected the connector for top plates. It is the fragmentary perspective view of the top plate which looked at a pair of connected top plates from the back side. It is a partial back view of the top plate of the state which attached the connector for top plates to each end back surface of a pair of connected top plates. FIG. 7 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line II in FIG. 6. It is a partial back view of the top plate of the state which connected the top plate with the connection tool for top plates. It is a perspective view of the coupler for top plates which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the top plate connector shown in FIG. 9. It is an expanded sectional view similar to FIG. 7 of the state attached to each end part back surface of a pair of top plate to which the top plate connector shown in FIG. 9 is connected. It is a perspective view of the connector for top plates which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is an expanded sectional view similar to FIG. 7 of the state attached to each end part back surface of a pair of top plate to which the top plate connector shown in FIG. 12 is connected. It is a perspective view of the connector for top plates which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is an expanded sectional view similar to FIG. 7 of the state attached to each end part back surface of a pair of top plate to which the top plate connector shown in FIG. 14 is connected. (A) And (B) is a front view of the state which connected the edge parts of the top plate using the conventional connection metal fitting.

Explanation of symbols

  A is a top plate connector, T is a top plate, Ta is a recess for storing the top plate, 1 is a connection plate, 1a is a fixing portion, 1a 'is an outer end surface of the fixing portion, 1b is a locking portion, and 1b' is an engagement. Inner end surface of the stop portion, 1c is a notch portion, 1e is a positioning groove, 2 is a connecting plate, 2a is a fixing portion, 2a 'is an outer end surface of the fixing portion, 2b is a locking portion, 2b' is an inner end surface of the locking portion 2c is a notch, 2e is a positioning groove, and 3 is a positioning plate.

Claims (7)

  A top plate connector (A) for connecting the top plates (T) in a butted state, wherein the top plate connector (A) is a back surface of each end of a pair of top plates (T) to be connected. And a pair of connecting plates (1), (2) that are detachably locked to each other. Both connecting plates (1), (2) are fixed to the back of the end of the top plate (T). The plate-like fixing portions (1a) and (2a) are connected to one end portions of the fixing portions (1a) and (2a) in a posture along the outer ends of the fixing portions (1a) and (2a). A long and slender plate-like locking part (1b), (2b) that can be stopped and a fixing part (1a), (2a) formed between the locking part (1b), (2b). A top plate connector characterized by comprising elongate notches (1c) and (2c) into which the portions (1b) and (2b) are removably inserted.   2. The top plate connector according to claim 1, wherein the two connection plates (1) and (2) are formed in the same shape and the same size.   The locking portions (1b) and (2b) of both the connecting plates (1) and (2) have a planar shape formed in a wedge shape, and the fixing portions (1a) and (2a) of the locking portions (1b) and (2b) The inner end faces (1b ') and (2b') opposite to (2a) are fixed to the outer end faces (1a ') of the fixing parts (1a) and (2a) toward the distal ends of the locking parts (1b) and (2b). , (2a ′) being inclined in a direction away from the top plate connector according to claim 1 or 2.   A positioning plate (3) that covers at least a part of the notches (1c) and (2c) is attached to both surfaces or one surface of both connecting plates (1) and (2), and the locking portions of the fixing portions (1a) and (2a) (1b), positioning grooves (1e) in which mating locking portions (1b), (2b) are slidably fitted to outer end faces (1a ′), (2a ′) opposite to (2b), The top plate connector according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein (2e) is formed.   The fixing portions (1a) and (2a) of both connecting plates (1) and (2) are formed thicker than the locking portions (1b) and (2b), and the engagement between the fixing portions (1a) and (2a) Positioning groove (1e) in which the mating locking portions (1b), (2b) are slidably fitted to the outer end faces (1a '), (2a') facing the stoppers (1b), (2b). The top plate connector according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein: (2e) is formed.   6. A top plate connector (1) according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5, along each end of a pair of top plates (T) that are connected to each other in a butted state. A) A plurality of sets are arranged, and the connecting plate (1), (2) of each top plate connector (A) is connected to the outer end of the locking portion (1b), (2b) of the top plate (T). A pair of top plates (T) are attached to the back surfaces of the respective end portions in a state of projecting from the side end surfaces, and the locking portion (1b) of the connecting plate (1) attached to one top plate (T) is used as the other top plate. The locking plate (2b) of the connecting plate (2) attached to the other top plate (T) is connected to the notch (2c) of the connecting plate (2) attached to (T). ) Are respectively inserted into the notches (1c) of the connecting plate (1) attached to the pair of connecting plates (1) and (2) attached to the pair of top plates (T). By Rukoto, connecting method of the top plate, characterized in that as connecting state butted end portions of the pair of the top plate (T).   The top plate connector according to claim 1, claim 2, claim 3, claim 4, or claim 5, on the rear surfaces of the end portions of the pair of top plates (T) that are connected to each other in a butted state. A recessed portion (Ta) opened to the side of the top plate (T) in which each of A) is housed is formed, and the connecting plate (1) of the top plate connector (A) is formed in the housing recessed portion (Ta). The ceiling plate according to claim 6, wherein the locking portions (1b) and (2b) are attached in a state where the outer ends of the locking portions (1b) and (2b) protrude from the side end surfaces of the top plate (T). How to connect the boards.

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