JP2010115332A - Gap closing member and structure for fixing it - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a gap closing member with a novel structure, pliantly accommodating itself to gap differences, being inexpensively structured with the minimum number of parts, easy to install or remove, and not damaging the appearance of panels and a structure for fixing it. <P>SOLUTION: For blocking a gap &delta; generated between edges 2a and 2a of two desktop panels 2 and 2, inserting a body 51 into the gap &delta;, while elastically deforming the body 51, retains the body 51 on the edges 2a and 2a of the panels 2 and 2 through elastically restoring force of itself. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gap closing member adapted to various gaps generated between panels and a mounting structure thereof.

  As an example in which a gap is generated between panels, a table with a panel shown in Patent Document 1 can be given.

  In this case, two panels facing up and down are attached to both sides of the corner of the table so that each is slightly separated from the side end surface of the top plate and a gap is formed between the two panels. And it is comprised so that the clearance gap between the said panels may be obstruct | occluded with the plugging material.

  The inner surfaces of the adjacent side end portions of both panels are provided with female screw holes, and mounting holes that are opposed to the female screw holes are provided on both sides of the closing material, and screws inserted through the mounting holes are provided in the female screw holes. The closing material is attached to both panels by screwing.

At that time, a plurality of female screw holes are arranged on the inner surface of each panel at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction, and these appropriate female screw holes are used for attaching the panel to the table and attaching the closing material. The closing material is composed of a bracket attached to the inner surfaces of both panels, and a blindfold material inserted between the outer surface of the brackets and the inner surfaces of both panels and screwed to the brackets.
JP 2002-253353 A

  However, depending on the type of desk, a deformed top plate having corners other than a right angle may be used, and the positions of adjacent panels may change depending on the layout. In such a case, the gap size between the panels, the shape of the gap, the orientation, and the like can also change. Furthermore, the gap between the panels may change due to processing errors or assembly errors.

  However, in the case of the gap closing member as in Patent Document 1, the gap and the size of the gap closing member must be in a predetermined relationship, and the positions of the female screw holes must be matched. In some cases, it is inconvenient that it is necessary to prepare brackets and blindfolds of different dimensions each time. In addition, the female screw hole is exposed even when the gap closing member is attached to the bracket or the panel, and when the gap closing member is not used, the female screw hole is exposed at a position where the gap closing member is further removed. There is a problem of becoming a factor to make it. Of course, it goes without saying that the cost and work man-hours increase as the number of parts increases.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and can flexibly cope with gap differences, gap fluctuations, etc., can be configured with a minimum number of parts, and can be easily attached and detached. Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gap closing member having a new structure and its mounting structure so as not to damage the appearance of the panel.

  In order to achieve this object, the present invention takes the following measures.

  That is, the gap closing member of the present invention is used for closing a gap generated between the edges of two panels, and is inserted into the gap while elastically deforming at least a part thereof. It is configured to be held at the edge of the panel by the elastic restoring force.

  With such a configuration, even if the size, shape, orientation, etc. of the gap are somewhat different, this is handled while being elastically deformed, so that it is possible to effectively cope with layout differences and assembly errors. In addition, element parts such as brackets and screws for attaching the gap closing member are unnecessary, and the gap between the panels can be closed at a low cost with a minimum number of parts. In addition, since there is no need to make a screw hole in the panel or the gap closing member, it is possible to maintain a good appearance of the panel not only when the gap closing member is used but also when not in use.

  As a configuration that is useful when applied to a place where the panels cross each other at an angle of 180 degrees or less, the main body is inserted into the gap while the side facing the gap between the panels is curved or bent in a convex shape in a flat cross section. And a pair of locking pieces that extend outward in the direction away from the opening end on the concave side of the main body and abut against the edge of the panel.

  In order to obtain a more stable mounting state, it is desirable to provide a pair of auxiliary locking pieces extending outwardly on the outer surface of the convex portion of the main body.

  In order to improve the convenience of installation work, the main body is curved in a predetermined convex shape without applying external force, and the opening width on the concave side is narrowed by elastic deformation. It is preferable.

  As a configuration that is useful when applied to a place where the panels cross each other at an angle of 180 degrees or more, a projecting piece provided in a part while curving or bending the side facing the gap between the panels in a concave shape in a flat cross section Examples include a main body portion that is inserted into the gap and a pair of locking pieces that extend outward from the main body portion and abut against the edge of the panel.

  Also in this case, in order to obtain a more stable mounting state, it is desirable to further provide an auxiliary protruding piece that extends outward in the protruding piece of the main body.

  In order to effectively cope with the difference in the length of the panel, it is effective to form the gap closing member in a cross-sectional shape by extrusion molding.

  As a mounting structure for more appropriately mounting the gap closing member, the gap closing member is displaced in the direction opposite to the insertion direction when the connecting member for connecting the panels is located above the gap between the panels. It is effective to configure a restricting portion that restricts this between the gap closing member and the connecting member.

  As another mounting structure for more appropriately mounting the gap closing member described above, there is a regulation that restricts the gap closing member from being displaced in the gap direction when a gap exists below the gap between the panels. It is effective to configure the portion between the gap closing member and the panel or the panel peripheral portion.

  Since the present invention has the configuration described above, it can flexibly cope with gap differences and gap fluctuations, can be configured inexpensively with the minimum number of parts, can be easily attached and detached, and the appearance of the panel is also damaged. Thus, it is possible to provide a new and useful gap closing member that is not used.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  The gap closing member of this embodiment is applied to the gap δ between the two desktop panels 2 and 2 standing on the side opposite to the use edge 1b of the modified top plate 1 as shown in FIG. The counter-use edge 1b refers to the edge of the top plate 1 on the side far from the seated person and faces the use edge 1a close to the seated person.

  The deformed top plate 1 has a shape in which the corner portion 1c is bent to approximately 120 °, and a panel structure 3 that also serves as a curtain plate is located at a position spaced apart from the counter-use edge 1b of the deformed top plate 1 backward. The desktop panel 2 is attached to the upper end portion of the panel structure 3 via a bracket 41. As shown in FIG. 6, the bracket 41 is inserted into a slit 31 provided on the panel structure 3 on the lower end 41 a side and inserted into a slit (not shown) provided on the desktop panel 2 on the upper end 41 b side. To be connected. As shown in FIG. 1, the desktop panel 2 of this embodiment is held in a slightly floating state with respect to the panel structure 3, and the bracket 41 appears in the gap between the panel structure 3 and the desktop panel 2. A cover 42 (see FIG. 5) is provided to prevent this. In this way, by arranging the panel structure 3 so as to be separated from the rear of the deformed top plate 1 or by placing the desktop panel 2 in a state where the panel structure 3 is lifted on the panel structure 3, a wiring insertion gap is provided at an appropriate portion. It is secured.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the desktop panel 2 has a width dimension substantially corresponding to the width dimension of the top plate 1, and a corner block 22 is assembled at a position continuous with the upper frame 20 of the desktop panel 2. With respect to the block main body 22b of FIG. 2 from which the cover 22a attached to the corner block 22 is removed, the panel connection member 43 is dropped from above and mounted in the block main body 22b as shown in FIG. The desktop panels 2 and 2 are connected via the member 43, and after the connection, the cover 22a is mounted again to close the panel connecting member 43. As shown in FIG. 2, the panel connecting member 43 is bent at an angle corresponding to the angle of the corner portion 1 c of the deformed top plate 1, and is fitted in a state of being engaged with the rib 22 a provided inside the corner block 22. Therefore, the position can be maintained without using a screw or the like. The panel connecting member 43 has a protrusion 43a that engages with the rib 22a, and also serves as a rib on the front edge of the connecting portion 43b that appears in the gap δ between the desktop panels 2 and 2 as shown in FIG. A downward claw 43c is provided.

  In the desk configured in this manner, since the desktop panel 2 is located behind the counter-use edge 1b of the deformed top plate 1, as shown in FIG. 1, between the side edges 2a and 2a of the desktop panel 2 In this case, a gap δ is generated, which causes a loss of appearance.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the gap δ is closed by the gap closing member 5 shown in FIG.

  The gap closing member 5 is made of resin formed by extrusion molding, and has a substantially hat shape with an even cross section. Specifically, a main body 51 that is inserted while being bent or bent into a convex shape (inverted U shape) in a flat cross section toward the gap δ between the side edges 2a and 2a of the desktop panel 2, and the main body 51 A pair of locking pieces 52 that extend outwardly from the opening end on the concave side and abut against the panel surface of the side edge 2a of the desktop panel 2. The main body 51 is curved in a predetermined convex shape without applying an external force, and is configured to be elastically deformed in a direction in which the opening width W on the concave side becomes narrow. The size and size of the protrusion are set wider than the gap δ that may be caused by an expected layout change or assembly error.

  In order to mount this gap closing member 5, as shown in FIG. 3, the gap closing member 5 is approached from the front side along the thickness direction of the desktop panel 2, and the convex body 51 is moved toward the gap δ. Push in. The convex shape is wider than the planned gap δ, and the main body 51 is elastically inserted into the gap δ while reducing the convex shape, in other words, narrowing the opening width W. As a result, the locking piece 52 engages with the panel surface of the side edge 2a of the desktop panel 2 as shown in FIG. After inserting the gap closing member 5, if the panel connecting member 43 is mounted from above as shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the downward claw 43 c is placed on the concave side of the main body 51 of the gap closing member 5, that is, on the opening side. Plugged in. Of course, the panel connecting member 43 is mounted first, the gap closing member 5 is inclined slightly, and the upper end portion 5a is first inserted inside the downward claws 43c of the panel connecting member 43. Further, the main body 51 can be operated to be pushed into the gap δ while rotating the lower end side.

  When the mounting of the gap closing member 5 is completed, the unsightly gap δ generated between the desktop panels 2 and 2 is eliminated from the front and the back. In this state, the upper end portion 5a of the gap closing member 5 and the claw 43c of the panel connecting member 43 constitute a restricting portion X that restricts the gap closing member 51 from separating in the direction opposite to the insertion direction.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, with the upper end portion 5a of the gap closing member 5 engaged with the claw 43c of the panel connecting member 43, there is a gap at a position continuous below the gap δ between the desktop panels 2 and 2. S is present. This gap substantially corresponds to the height of the cover 42 existing under the desktop panel 2. Therefore, the gap closing member 5 is made slightly longer than the height dimension of the desktop panel 2, and the lower end portion 5 b is suspended between the left and right covers 42 and abuts against the upper end portion 3 a of the panel structure 3. Thus, a restricting portion Y that restricts the gap closing member 5 from being displaced in the direction of the gap S is configured between the gap closing member 5 and the cover 42.

  As described above, the gap closing member 5 of this embodiment is configured to elastically deform the main body 51 into the gap δ when closing the gap δ generated between the edges 2a, 2a of the two desktop panels 2, 2. Since it is configured to be held by the edge 2a of the desktop panel 2 by its own elastic restoring force by being inserted, even if the size, shape, direction, etc. of the gap δ are slightly different, it is elastically deformed while being Can respond. For this reason, it is possible to effectively cope with assembly errors and layout changes. In addition, since element parts such as brackets and screws for attaching the gap closing member 5 are unnecessary, the gap between the desktop panels can be closed at a low cost with a minimum number of parts. In addition, since there is no need to make a screw hole in the desktop panel 2 or the gap closing member 5, it is possible to maintain a good appearance of the desktop panel 2 not only when the gap closing member 5 is used but also when it is not used. .

  Specifically, the gap closing member 5 includes a main body 51 that is inserted into the gap δ while curving the side facing the gap δ between the desktop panels 2 and 2 into a convex shape in a flat cross section, and a recess of the main body 51. A pair of locking pieces 52, 52 extending outwardly from the opening end on the side to be abutted against the edge 2 a of the desktop panel 2, and the locking piece 52 is an edge of the desktop panel 2. Since the mounting can be completed simply by pushing the main body 51 to a position where it abuts against the portion 2a, it is very convenient for handling. Such a gap closing member 5 has a shape that is particularly easy to install in a gap δ in which the desktop panels cross each other at an angle of 180 degrees or less and form a parallel or square shape. The fixing state is also good.

  Further, the main body 51 is curved into a predetermined convex shape without applying an external force, and the opening width W on the concave side is configured to be narrowed by elastic deformation. Since deformation is mainly caused in the opening width W direction, mounting and fixing are easier and more reliable, and it is possible to more appropriately cope with changes in the gap δ.

  In this embodiment, the gap closing member 5 is inserted in the insertion direction by utilizing the fact that the panel connecting member 43 that connects the desktop panels 2 and 2 is positioned above the gap δ between the desktop panels 2 and 2. Since the restricting portion X that restricts displacement in the opposite direction is configured between the gap closing member 5 and the panel connecting member 43, the structure of the desktop panel 2 can be achieved even with a simple detachable structure. Utilizing this, it is possible to maintain the state where the gap closing member 5 is securely attached to a predetermined position.

  Similarly, with respect to the presence of the gap S below the gap δ between the desktop panels 2 and 2, the restricting portion Y that restricts the gap closing member 5 from being displaced in the direction of the gap S is defined as the gap. Since it is configured between the closing member 5 and the upper end portion 3a of the panel structure 3 positioned below the desktop panel 2, even if a simple detachable structure is used, the gap of the desktop panel 2 is utilized to close the gap. The state where the member 5 is securely attached to the predetermined position can be maintained.

  Further, the gap closing member 5 is made by extrusion molding, has an equal cross-sectional shape, and can be used by cutting at an appropriate site, so that the length can be freely adjusted, It is possible to effectively cope with differences in the height of the desktop panel.

  Incidentally, FIG. 11 shows another application example of the gap closing member 5 in a schematic plane. In the layout shown in FIG. 5A, the desks 101 and 101 are arranged orthogonally, and the desktop panel 2 similar to the above is attached to each desk 101. A gap closing member 5 is applied. On the other hand, FIG. 5B shows a case where a side panel 110 is further attached to one desk 101. In this case, if the other desktop panel is in the position shown in FIG. Misaligned and detracts from the appearance. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5B, the desktop panel 2 is taken out in the direction indicated by the arrow in the figure. In such a case, the size and shape of the gap δ between the desktop panels 2 and 2, the opening direction, and the like change in FIGS. Can flexibly cope with such a change in the gap δ.

  FIG. 12 illustrates a structure for bringing out the desktop panel 2. As already shown in FIG. 6, the desktop panel 2 has been described as being attached to the panel structure 3 via the bracket 41, but the bracket 41 has a bent portion 41 c in the middle in the vertical direction, The lower end 41a side and the upper end 41b side are displaced in the thickness direction with the bent portion 41c as a boundary. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 12, if the lower end portion 41a of the bracket is inserted into the panel structure 3 with the bending direction reversed, the upper end portion 41b is taken out of the panel structure 3, and FIG. It is possible to carry out the desktop panel 2 as shown in b). As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the desktop panel 2 is lifted from the panel structure 3 because the bent portion cannot be inserted into the desktop panel 2 or the panel structure 3. It is distribute | arranged to the position which covers a bending part.

  As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of this invention was described, the specific structure of each part is not limited only to embodiment mentioned above.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 7 (a), a pair of auxiliary locking pieces 51a extending outwardly may be provided on the outer surface of the convex portion of the main body 51. Such a structure is effective when there is a groove 2c on the side end surface 2b along the edge 2a of the desktop panel 2. If the auxiliary locking piece 51a is engaged with the groove 2c, the gap is closed. A more stable mounting state of the member 5 can be obtained. In this case, as shown in FIG. 4B, if the protrusion 2d is provided at the lower end of the groove 2c and the notch 51b is provided at the lower end of the auxiliary locking piece 51a, the gap closing member 5 is positioned in the direction of the gap S. A restricting portion Y ′ that restricts displacement can be formed between the gap closing member 5 and the desktop panel 2, and the lower end of the gap closing member 5 and the lower end of the desktop panel 2 can be effectively aligned. it can.

  Further, as the gap closing member, for example, a member having a body portion 151 bent into a V shape as shown in FIG. 8A, or a body portion bent into a W shape (M shape) as shown in FIG. Those having 251 can also be employed.

  On the other hand, the gap closing member is not necessarily deformed so that the gap side becomes convex, but a gap closing member 305 that deforms so that the gap δ side becomes concave as shown in FIG. 9 can also be used.

  The gap closing member 305 includes a main body portion 351 into which a projecting piece 305a provided on the inner surface is curved or bent in a concave shape in a flat cross section on the side facing the gap δ between the desktop panels 2 and 2, and the main body 351. A pair of locking pieces 352 extending outward from the main body 351 and abutting against the edge 2a of the desktop panel 2 are provided.

  Even with this configuration, the mounting can be completed simply by pushing the protruding piece 305a to the position where the locking piece 352 hits the edge 2a of the desktop panel 2, so that the handling becomes extremely simple. In particular, as shown in the figure, the present invention is useful when applied to a place where the desktop panels open and cross in an inverted C shape at an angle of 180 degrees or more.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 10, it is also effective to further provide an auxiliary protruding piece 305b extending in the outwardly separating direction on the protruding piece 305a of the main body 351. That is, when the groove 2c is present along the edge 2a on the end surface 2b of the desktop panel 2, if the auxiliary locking piece 305b is engaged with the groove 2c, a more stable mounting state of the gap closing member 305 can be obtained. Obtainable.

  Furthermore, the gap closing member 5 shown in FIG. 3 and the gap closing member 305 shown in FIG. 9 can be simultaneously applied to the same gap.

  In addition, the purpose and application of a gap generated between panels other than the desktop panel, for example, a gap closing member between the low partition panels can be variously modified without departing from the gist of the present invention.

The perspective view which shows the clearance gap between the desktop panels used as the application object of one Embodiment of this invention with a desk. The disassembled perspective view which shows the attachment structure of the clearance obstruction | occlusion member to the clearance gap. The schematic diagram which shows the attachment procedure of the clearance gap closure member. The perspective view which shows the attachment state to the clearance gap in the upper end side of a clearance closure member. The perspective view which shows the attachment state to the clearance gap in the lower end side of a clearance closure member. The perspective view which shows the attachment structure of the desktop panel used in the embodiment. The figure which shows the modification of the same embodiment. The figure which shows the other modification of the same embodiment. The figure which shows other embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the modification of FIG. The figure which shows the other example of application of this invention. The perspective view which shows the attachment structure of a desktop panel with FIG.

Explanation of symbols

5, 305 ... Gap closing member 43 ... Panel connecting member 51, 151, 251, 351 ... Main body part 52, 352 ... Locking piece 51 a, 305 b ... Auxiliary locking piece 305 a ... Projection piece X, Y, Y '... Restriction part S ... Gap δ ... Gap

Claims (9)

It is used to close a gap generated between the edges of two panels, and at least part of the panel is inserted into the gap while being elastically deformed. A gap closing member configured to be held. A body part inserted into the gap while the side facing the gap between the panels is curved or bent in a convex shape in a flat cross section, and extends outwardly from the opening end of the concave side of the body part. The gap closing member according to claim 1, further comprising a pair of locking pieces abutted against the edge. The gap closing member according to claim 2, wherein a pair of auxiliary locking pieces extending outwardly from each other are provided on an outer surface of a portion of the main body that is convex. The main body is curved into a predetermined convex shape without applying an external force, and the opening width on the concave side is configured to be narrowed by elastic deformation. Gap closing member. A body part inserted into the gap with a projecting piece provided in a part while bending or bending the side facing the gap between the panels in a concave shape in a plane cross section, and an edge of the panel extending outwardly from the body part The gap closing member according to claim 1, further comprising a pair of locking pieces abutted against the portion. 6. The gap closing member according to claim 5, further comprising an auxiliary protruding piece extending outwardly from the protruding piece of the main body. The gap closing member according to any one of claims 1 to 6, which has an equivalent cross-sectional shape by extrusion molding. A structure for attaching the gap closing member according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a connecting member for connecting the panels is located above the gap between the panels, and the gap closing member is opposite to the insertion direction. An attachment structure for a gap closing member, characterized in that a restriction portion for restricting displacement in a direction is formed between the gap closing member and the connecting member. A structure for attaching the gap closing member according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a gap exists below the gap between the panels, and the gap closing member is restricted from being displaced in the gap direction. An attachment structure for a gap closing member, wherein the restricting portion is configured between the gap closing member and a panel or a panel peripheral portion.

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