JP2010270448A - Folding panel connecting body - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a lightweight folding panel connecting body with high safety, which makes a gap between panel members small, and which enables the panel members to be turned by an angle of 360°. <P>SOLUTION: This folding panel connecting body 10 includes a plurality of panel members 11, and a paper hinge 21 which is attached to near a side surface end of each of the plurality of panel members 11, so that the plurality of panel members 11 can be foldably connected together. In the folding panel connecting body 10, the paper hinge 21 is installed throughout the length of the side surface near the side surface end of each of the plurality of panel members 11. Additionally, the paper hinge 21 is constituted as an aggregate of split paper hinges 21a-21f split into a plurality of pieces; and the plurality of split paper hinges 21a-21f are installed with no space throughout the length of the side surface near the side surface end of each of the plurality of panel members 11. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a foldable panel connector, and more particularly to a foldable panel connector using a paper hinge.

  Conventionally, partitions and panels are often used to partition an indoor space. As a general partition or panel, there is known a partition or panel that can be fixedly installed in an indoor space or can be moved through a traveling rail laid on a ceiling or a floor to change a partition position. However, these general partitions and panels have the problem that the degree of freedom of space change by partitioning is small because the movable range is limited.

  Therefore, in order to solve such a problem, for example, in Patent Document 1 below, a plurality of panel members are connected by hinges, and the plurality of panel members can be freely rotated, thereby separating the partition. A method for increasing the degree of freedom of the network has been proposed. In particular, in the panel coupling body described in Patent Document 1 below, since a plurality of panel members are connected to each other by a hinge so as to be freely rotated and extended, the panel members can be changed into various shapes and the degree of freedom of partitioning can be increased. Has been.

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-40129

  However, since the conventional panel coupling body represented by the said patent document 1 installs several metal hinges with respect to the side surface edge part of a panel member, weight becomes heavy and labor is required when moving a room | chamber interior Had the problem of having.

  In addition, the metal hinge is exposed when the panel member is folded or folded. It is dangerous because it can be accompanied.

  Furthermore, the metal hinge is generally configured to have a pair of attachment portions and a shaft portion that rotatably connects the pair of attachment portions, but when the pair of attachment portions are closed, In addition, the thickness corresponding to the width of the shaft portion inevitably occurs. Therefore, since the conventional panel coupling body represented by the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 inevitably generates a gap corresponding to the thickness of the shaft portion in the coupling portion, applications requiring high aesthetics and high shielding properties are required. There was a problem that it could not be used for certain applications.

  Furthermore, metal hinges are often limited in the tilting range due to restrictions on the mounting structure, and it is difficult to rotate the panel members 360 °, that is, to make the panel members foldable. There was a defect that there was.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and its purpose is to rotate the panel members 360 ° between the panel members with lightness and high safety, and with little gap between the panel members. An object of the present invention is to provide a foldable panel connector that can be used.

  The foldable panel connector according to the present invention comprises a plurality of panel members, and a paper hinge attached in the vicinity of a side end of each of the plurality of panel members, whereby the plurality of panel members are folded. A foldable panel coupling body that is freely coupled, wherein the paper hinge is installed over the entire length of the side surface in the vicinity of the side surface end of each of the plurality of panel members.

  In the foldable panel connector according to the present invention, the paper hinge is configured as an assembly of a plurality of divided paper hinges, and the plurality of divided paper hinges are side surfaces of the plurality of panel members. It can be assumed that it is installed without a gap over the entire side surface in the vicinity of the end.

  In the foldable panel connector according to the present invention, the split paper hinge has a foldable three-bar structure composed of one end, an intermediate portion, and the other end, and the first split paper hinge is The one end is fixed to the surface in the vicinity of the end of one panel member, the intermediate portion is released from the side end of one panel member and the other panel member, and the other end is the end of the other panel member. When one and the other panel members are connected to each other by being fixed to the back surface in the vicinity, the second divided paper hinge adjacent to the first divided paper hinge is connected to the one end of the one panel member. It is fixed to the back surface near the end, the intermediate portion is released from the side surface end of one panel member and the other panel member, and the other end is fixed to the surface near the end of the other panel member. The plurality of panel members are When it is a line arranged, an intermediate portion of said the first divided sheet hinge second divided sheet hinge may be that they are arranged to intersect.

  Further, in the foldable panel connector according to the present invention, when the plurality of divided paper hinges are arranged linearly, the intermediate portions of the adjacent divided paper hinges intersect each other. It can install with respect to a panel member.

  Furthermore, in the foldable panel connector according to the present invention, when the paper hinge is attached to the panel member, the direction along the side surface of the panel member rather than the direction perpendicular to the side surface of the panel member. It is preferable to arrange so that the cutting strength of the sheet is increased.

  Furthermore, in the foldable panel connector according to the present invention, decorative paper is affixed to the entire surface of the paper hinge, and the decorative paper is connected to the one panel member from the surface near the end of one panel member. Are attached to cover the paper hinge over the surface near the end of the other panel member via the side surface end of the other panel member and the side surface of the other panel member. The decorative paper on the front side of the panel member that is formed on the boundary line of the middle part of each of the plurality of divided paper hinges located at the end, and the side edge of the one panel member from the back surface near the end of the one panel member And the side hinges of the other panel member are attached so as to cover the paper hinge over the back surface near the end of the other panel member. Place And the back side of the decorative sheet of the panel member formed cuts into a plurality of divided sheet intermediate portion on the boundary line for each of the hinges that can be configured by.

  Moreover, the folding panel connection body which concerns on this invention WHEREIN: The said decorative paper can be set as the external appearance which approximates the structural member of the said panel member.

  Furthermore, in the foldable panel connector according to the present invention, the length of L / (N-1) when L is the total length of the side surface end portions of the panel member and N is the number of the plurality of divided paper hinges. (N-2) first divided paper hinges having a length and two second divided paper hinges having a length of L / {2 × (N-1)} are prepared. The two divided paper hinges are arranged at both ends of the side end portion, and the first divided paper hinge is arranged between the two second divided paper hinges arranged at both ends without any gap. be able to.

  Still further, in the foldable panel connector according to the present invention, the plurality of panel members include a pair of left and right vertical frames, a pair of upper and lower horizontal frames connecting the pair of vertical frames, and the pair of vertical frames. It can comprise with the board installed in the center part of the frame which consists of a rectangular shape formed with the said pair of horizontal frame.

  Furthermore, in the foldable panel connector according to the present invention, the plate body has a cork board at least on the surface thereof, and can be used as a partition having a posting mechanism using the cork board.

  Further, in the foldable panel connector according to the present invention, the panel member includes one configured by only one vertical frame, and at least one of the plurality of panel members is configured by only the vertical frame. The panel member having the frame body is connected to the vertical frame fixedly installed by the paper hinge so as to be freely rotatable and used as a door that can open and close the installation space; can do.

  Furthermore, the foldable panel connector according to the present invention can be used as a play equipment.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the folding-type panel coupling body which can be rotated 360 degree | times between panel members can be provided which is lightweight and highly safe, and there are few clearances between panel members.

It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the whole structure of the foldable panel coupling body which concerns on this embodiment. It is a disassembled perspective view for demonstrating the structure of the foldable panel coupling body which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which illustrates the shape of each division | segmentation paper hinge. It is a fragmentary perspective perspective view for demonstrating the installation state of the division | segmentation paper hinge which concerns on this embodiment. FIG. 5 is a view of the lower divided paper hinge and the upper divided paper hinge shown in FIG. 4 as viewed from above. FIG. 6 is a view when two panel members are viewed from above so as to correspond to FIG. 5 in order to explain a state of a clockwise rotation operation with respect to a paper surface of two panel members. FIG. 6 is a view when two panel members are viewed from above so as to correspond to FIG. 5 in order to explain the state of the counterclockwise rotation operation with respect to the paper surface of the two panel members. It is a flowchart which shows the manufacturing method of the foldable panel coupling body which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the manufacturing method of the foldable panel coupling body which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the manufacturing method of the foldable panel coupling body which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the manufacturing method of the foldable panel coupling body which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the manufacturing method of the foldable panel coupling body which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the manufacturing method of the foldable panel coupling body which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example among the various uses which the foldable panel coupling body which concerns on this invention can take. It is a figure which illustrates the form which can be taken when using the foldable panel coupling body which concerns on this invention as a playground equipment. It is a figure which shows the state which combined the folding type panel coupling body illustrated in FIG. 9A. It is a figure which illustrates the case where the folding type panel coupling body which concerns on this invention is used as a partition which has a posting function. It is a figure which illustrates the case where the folding type panel coupling body which concerns on this invention is used as a cage for pets. It is a figure which illustrates one form at the time of using the member connected with a paper hinge as a panel member and a vertical frame, and using the folding panel coupling body comprised by these as a door. It is a figure which illustrates one form of the self-supporting tool used in order to assist the self-supporting of the folding type panel coupling body which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the usage example of the self-supporting auxiliary tool illustrated in FIG. 13A.

  DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments for carrying out the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The following embodiments do not limit the invention according to each claim, and all combinations of features described in the embodiments are not necessarily essential to the solution means of the invention. .

  FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing the overall configuration of the foldable panel connector according to the present embodiment. FIG. 1 shows a state in which the foldable panel coupling body 10 is self-supporting, and the two panel members 11 and 11 are slightly folded in a state having a slight rotation angle. Is drawn. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view for explaining the configuration of the folding panel connector according to the present embodiment.

  The foldable panel connector 10 according to the present embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 includes two panel members 11 and 11 and a paper hinge that is attached in the vicinity of the side end portions of the two panel members 11 and 11. 21 and two decorative papers 31, 31 that are pasted so as to cover the paper hinge 21. In the foldable panel connector 10 according to the present embodiment, the two panel members 11 and 11 are connected to each other so as to be foldable within a rotation range of 360 ° by the action of the paper hinge 21.

  The panel member 11 includes a pair of left and right vertical frames 12, 12, a pair of upper and lower horizontal frames 13, 13 connecting the pair of vertical frames 12, 12, a pair of vertical frames 12, 12 and a pair of horizontal frames 13, 13 and a plate body 14 installed at the center of a rectangular frame having a rectangular shape. In addition, in the panel member 11 which concerns on this embodiment, while the vertical frames 12 and 12 and the horizontal frames 13 and 13 are formed with a wooden square material, the case where the board 14 is comprised with the transparent acrylic board is illustrated. However, as a material of the members constituting the panel member 11, all kinds of materials can be adopted.

  The paper hinge 21 is a member that foldably connects the two panel members 11, 11 by being attached in the vicinity of the side edges of the two panel members 11, 11. The paper hinge 21 is configured as an assembly of divided paper hinges 21a to 21f divided into a plurality of pieces, and the plurality of divided paper hinges 21a to 21f are respectively side end portions of the two panel members 11 and 11. It is installed without a gap over the entire side surface in the vicinity. In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the paper hinge 21 is comprised as an aggregate | assembly of the six division | segmentation paper hinges 21a-21f is illustrated.

  As illustrated in FIG. 3, each of the divided paper hinges 21 a to 21 f has a rectangular shape as a whole, and one end portion α with two fold lines 22 and 22 formed in the vertical direction as a boundary. , The intermediate part β, and the other end part γ. In other words, the split paper hinges 21a to 21f having these three portions, that is, the one end portion α, the intermediate portion β, and the other end portion γ, are rotated 360 ° with respect to the adjacent portions with the fold line 22 as the rotation center. Since it can be folded (folded) in the moving range (see the arrow in FIG. 3), it is configured as a member having a three-bar structure that can be folded.

  The installation state with respect to the panel members 11 and 11 of the division | segmentation paper hinges 21a-21f which have the above structure is demonstrated using FIG. Here, FIG. 4 is a partial perspective perspective view for explaining an installation state of the split paper hinge according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 illustrates the installation state of the split paper hinges by illustrating only two adjacent split paper hinges 21b and 21c.

  As shown in FIG. 4, two adjacent divided paper hinges 21 b and 21 c are installed with respect to the vertical frames 12 and 12 constituting the side end portions of the two panel members 11 and 11. It is installed without a gap along the side surface of the panel member 11 that is a surface. Here, for convenience of explanation, the front side of the paper surface in FIG. 4 is the front surface side of the panel member 11, and the back side of the paper surface is described as the back surface side of the panel member 11. In the lower divided paper hinge 21c, One end α is affixed to the surface near the end of the left panel member 11 (that is, the surface of the vertical frame 12), and the intermediate portion β is fixed between the left panel member 11 and the right panel member 11. The other end γ is attached to and fixed to the rear surface near the end of the right panel member 11 (that is, the rear surface of the vertical frame 12). That is, the split paper hinge 21c is divided into two sheets by one end portion α attached to the surface of the vertical frame 12 of the left panel member 11 and the other end portion γ attached to the back surface of the vertical frame 12 of the right panel member 11. The panel members 11 and 11 are connected to each other.

  On the other hand, in the divided paper hinge 21b installed at a position adjacent to the upper side of the above-described lower divided paper hinge 21c, one end α is the back surface near the end of the left panel member 11 (that is, the back surface of the vertical frame 12). Further, the intermediate portion β is released from the side end portions of the left panel member 11 and the right panel member 11, and the other end portion γ is the end of the right panel member 11. Affixed to the surface near the part (that is, the surface of the vertical frame 12). That is, the split paper hinge 21b is divided into two sheets by one end portion α attached to the back surface of the vertical frame 12 of the left panel member 11 and the other end portion γ attached to the surface of the vertical frame 12 of the right panel member 11. The panel members 11 and 11 are connected to each other.

  As described above, the lower divided paper hinge 21c and the upper divided paper hinge 21b are installed so that the pasting relationship with respect to the two panel members 11 and 11 is alternate. Therefore, when these are viewed from above, as shown in FIG. 5, when the panel members 11, 11 are linearly arranged, the lower divided paper hinge 21c and the upper divided paper hinge 21b are arranged. The intermediate portions β and β of the two cross each other. And the structure where this adjacent intermediate part (beta) and (beta) cross | intersect and cross-arrange will maintain the same relationship in all the divided paper hinges 21a-21f, and six divided paper hinges 21a-21f are The intermediate members β and β are installed with respect to the panel members 11 and 11 so that the adjacent divided paper hinges intersect each other.

  Further, the state of the rotating operation between the two panel members 11 and 11 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5A and 5B. Here, both FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B are views of the two panel members 11 and 11 as seen from above so as to correspond to FIG. 5, but first, as shown in FIG. 11 is fixed, and the lower panel member 11 is rotated in the clockwise direction (CW, that is, clockwise) on the sheet surface, the rotation fulcrum is on the left side of the sheet surface of the two panel members 11, 11. It becomes a corner portion, and the fold line on the left side of the two divided paper hinges 21b and 21c is the center of rotation. At this time, in particular, since the intermediate portions β and β of the two divided paper hinges 21b and 21c are set apart from the side end portions of the two panel members 11 and 11, the intermediate portion β of the divided paper hinge 21b. Is located at a position that contacts the side surface end of the panel member 11 on the upper side of the paper, and the intermediate portion β of the divided paper hinge 21c is positioned at a position that contacts the side surface end of the panel member 11 on the lower side of the paper. .

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the upper panel member 11 is fixed and the lower panel member 11 is rotated counterclockwise (CCW, that is, counterclockwise), The fulcrum of movement is a corner portion on the right side of the sheet surface of the two panel members 11 and 11, and the fold line on the right side of the sheet surface is the center of rotation of the two divided paper hinges 21 b and 21 c. Also at this time, since the intermediate portions β and β of the two divided paper hinges 21b and 21c are set apart from the side end portions of the two panel members 11 and 11, the reverse of the case of FIG. 5A. In addition, the intermediate portion β of the divided paper hinge 21b is located at a position in contact with the side surface end of the panel member 11 on the lower side of the paper, and the intermediate portion β of the divided paper hinge 21c is the side edge of the panel member 11 on the upper side of the paper. It will be located in the part which contacts a part. In this manner, the rotation operation at 360 ° of the two panel members 11, 11 according to the present embodiment is realized by the paper hinge 21.

  Since the paper hinge 21 according to the present embodiment having the above-described configuration is continuously arranged without a gap over the entire length near the side surface end portions of the two panel members 11, 11, the folding panel connection Although the weight of the entire body 10 is light, it is possible to realize a stable rotation operation between the two panel members 11 and 11. Moreover, in the paper hinge 21 which concerns on this embodiment, when the panel members 11 and 11 are arrange | positioned linearly, the intermediate | middle parts (beta) and (beta) which adjoin each other of the division | segmentation paper hinges 21a-21f cross | intersect and are arrange | positioned. Therefore, the connection strength of the paper hinge 21 as a whole can be suitably increased, and the life of the paper hinge 21 can be extended.

  In addition, about the six division | segmentation paper hinges 21a-21f which comprise the paper hinge 21 which concerns on this embodiment, for example, a Japanese paper shape, such as Waron sheet (registered trademark) and Tough Top (registered trademark) manufactured and sold by Waron Co., Ltd. It is preferable to use a sheet material exhibiting the above appearance. In other words, Waron Sheet (registered trademark) is an interior material made by laminating Japanese paper from both sides with vinyl chloride resin to maintain the beauty of Japanese paper. Tough Top (registered trademark) Since it is a specially strengthened shoji paper that has functions such as flame resistance and flameproofness while leaving the texture and feel as it is, it can be suitably used as a material for the paper hinge 21 according to the present embodiment.

  In the case of this kind of material, the cutting strength greatly varies depending on the direction of the fiber material such as vinyl chloride resin contained therein. Therefore, in the case of the paper hinge 21 according to the present embodiment, when the paper hinge 21 is attached to the panel members 11, 11, the side surface of the panel members 11, 11 is more than the direction perpendicular to the side surfaces of the panel members 11, 11. It is preferable to arrange the six divided paper hinges 21a to 21f so that the cut-resistant strength in the extending direction is increased. This is because when the folding operation is performed, a larger force is applied in the direction along the side surfaces of the panel members 11 and 11. Therefore, the strength of the paper hinge 21 when performing the folding operation is further increased by arranging the six divided paper hinges 21a to 21f so that the cut-resistant strength in the direction along the side surfaces of the panel members 11 and 11 is increased. The foldable panel connector 10 can be realized which has a long life and can maintain a stable rotation operation for a long period of time.

  After the six divided paper hinges 21 a to 21 f are installed on the two panel members 11 and 11, the decorative paper 31 is attached to the entire surface of the paper hinge 21. As shown in detail in FIG. 2, this decorative paper 31 is a sheet material with three folds in the vertical direction, and is made of the same material as the six divided paper hinges 21 a to 21 f constituting the paper hinge 21. Things can be used. For convenience of explanation, when the front side of the paper surface in FIG. 2 is the front surface side of the panel member 11 and the back side of the paper surface is the back surface side of the panel member 11, the decorative paper 31 is composed of two panels. It is affixed on each of the front surface side and the back surface side of the members 11 and 11.

  That is, the decorative paper 31 on the front surface side passes from the surface in the vicinity of the end of the left panel member 11 to the end of the right panel member via the side end of the left panel member 11 and the side end of the right panel member. The paper hinge 21 is pasted so as to cover the surface in the vicinity of the part. Further, the decorative paper 31 on the front side has a cut 32 formed on the boundary line of the middle portion of each of the six divided paper hinges 21a to 21f located at the side edges of the two panel members 11, 11. The decorative paper 31 is configured not to impede the rotation of the panel members 11 and 11 by the six divided paper hinges 21a to 21f.

  On the other hand, with respect to the decorative paper 31 on the back side, the end portion of the right panel member passes through the side surface end of the left panel member and the side surface end of the right panel member from the back surface near the end of the left panel member. The paper hinge 21 is pasted so as to cover the back surface of the vicinity, and a cut is made on the boundary line of the intermediate portion β of each of the six divided paper hinges 21a to 21f located at the side edges of the two panel members 11 and 11. By forming 32, the rotation operation of the panel members 11 and 11 by the six divided paper hinges 21a to 21f is configured not to be obstructed by the decorative paper 31.

  In addition, it is suitable to employ | adopt the member which exhibits the external appearance similar to the structural member of the panel member 11 about the two decorative papers 31 and 31 mentioned above. For example, in the panel member 11 according to the present embodiment, since the vertical frames 12 and 12 and the horizontal frames 13 and 13 are formed of wooden squares, a wood-like pattern is adopted for the appearance of the decorative paper 31 and 31. It is preferable to do. Since the panel member 11 and the decorative paper 31 have an approximate appearance, the paper hinge 21 is hidden so that the foldable panel connector 10 has an integrated appearance. It becomes possible to implement | achieve the type | mold panel coupling body 10. FIG.

  The basic configuration of the folding panel connector 10 according to the present embodiment has been described above. Next, the manufacturing method of the folding type panel coupling body 10 which concerns on this embodiment is demonstrated using FIGS. 6-7E. Here, FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a method for manufacturing a foldable panel connector according to the present embodiment, and FIGS. 7A to 7E illustrate a method for manufacturing the foldable panel connector according to the present embodiment. It is a figure for doing.

  First, in the method for manufacturing a foldable panel connector according to the present embodiment, two panel members 11 and 11 are prepared, and these two panel members 11 and 11 are placed on top of each other as shown in FIG. 7A. (Step S10). In addition, when placing two panel members 11 and 11 on top of each other, one panel member 11 is turned upside down in a later step, so that the same surface is overlapped (or the same surface) It is necessary to overlap it so that the surface to be made is on the outside.

Next, the length of the side surface on which the paper hinge 21 is installed, that is, the length L of the vertical frames 12 and 12 to be connected is measured (step S11). This measurement result is used to determine the length dimension of the divided paper hinges 21a to 21f. In the present embodiment, six divided paper hinges 21a to 21f are required.
The total length L of the side surface end of the panel member 11 is 500 mm,
Number N of divided paper hinges 21a to 21f = 6,
In this case, four first divided paper hinges 21b, 21c, 21d and 21e having a length of 100 mm are prepared, and two second divided paper hinges 21a and 21f having a length of 50 mm are prepared. (Step S12). The second divided paper hinges 21a and 21f having a short length are arranged at both ends of the side surface end portion of the panel member 11, and the longer first divided paper hinges 21b, 21c, 21d and 21e are The two second divided paper hinges 21a and 21f arranged at both ends are arranged without a gap.

  The second divided paper hinges 21a and 21f having a shorter length are installed on both ends of the side surface end of the panel member 11, and the longer first divided paper hinges 21b, 21c, 21d, 21e is arranged evenly for the purpose of improving the proof strength against the force to be broken by arranging the split paper hinges 21a and 21f having a short length at both ends considered to be the starting points at the time of breaking. There is. That is, since the length is short and the surface area is small with respect to both end portions where the most force is expected to be applied when the panel members 11 and 11 are rotated, the force to break is excellent. By disposing the split paper hinges 21a and 21f that are easy to escape, it is possible to realize the paper hinge 21 having higher strength than when the split paper hinges of the same length are simply arranged equally.

In the present embodiment, the case where the six divided paper hinges 21a to 21f are manufactured has been described as an example. However, the number of the divided paper hinges can be arbitrarily set, and the length dimension of the divided paper hinges. Generalizing the dimension calculation method for determining
The total length of the side edge of the panel member is L,
When the number of the divided paper hinges is N,
(N-2) first divided paper hinges having a length of L / (N-1) are prepared,
Two second divided paper hinges having a length of L / {2 × (N−1)} may be prepared. And by arranging the second divided paper hinges at both ends of the side surface end, and installing the first divided paper hinge between the two second divided paper hinges arranged at both ends, without any gaps, It becomes possible to constitute the paper hinge 21 having excellent breaking strength.

  Through the processing up to step S12 described above, six divided paper hinges 21a to 21f can be prepared. Then, the six divided paper hinges 21a to 21f are attached to the panel members 11 and 11.

  This attachment method is very devised, and as shown in FIG. 7B, the second divided sheet is placed at the same arrangement position for both of the two panel members 11, 11 placed one on top of the other. One hinge 21f (21a) and two first divided paper hinges 21b (21c) and 21d (21e) are installed (step S13). That is, for the panel member 11 placed on the upper side, one second split paper hinge 21f is installed at the left end, and the first split paper hinge is spaced apart by the length of the first split paper hinge. Two split paper hinges 21d and 21b are installed. For the panel member 11 placed on the lower side, one second split paper hinge 21a is installed at the left end, and the first split paper hinge is spaced apart by the length of the first split paper hinge. Two first split paper hinges 21c and 21e are installed. At this time, the right ends of the first divided paper hinges 21d and 21c arranged at the center are arranged at positions along the virtual center line of the panel member 11 indicated by reference numeral C on the side surface end of the panel member 11. The Rukoto.

  When the state shown in FIG. 7B is completed, one panel member 11 is reversed (step S14). That is, the panel member 11 placed on the upper side shown in FIG. 7B is turned over in the direction of the arrow and reversed to obtain the state shown in FIG. 7C. The state shown in FIG. 7C is a state in which six divided paper hinges 21a to 21f protrude from the overlapping surface of the two overlapped panel members 11, 11, and further, six divided paper hinges. 21a to 21f are arranged in the order of 21a → 21b → 21c → 21d → 21e → 21f.

  From the state shown in FIG. 7C, each of the six divided paper hinges 21a to 21f is further moved in the direction indicated by the arrow in FIG. 7C, that is, a panel member different from the panel member currently attached. Bend in the direction. Then, the folded end of the split paper hinge with respect to the vertical frame 12 of the panel member different from the panel member currently attached (that is, either the one end α not yet attached or the other end γ). By attaching (one of them), the connection of the two panel members 11 and 11 by the six divided paper hinges 21a to 21f is completed (step S15).

  Thereafter, the two panel members 11, 11 are folded, and the decorative paper 31 is covered so as to cover the paper hinge 21 that is installed over the entire length near the side edges of the two panel members 11, 11. Is pasted (step S16). That is, as shown in FIG. 7D, when the two panel members 11 and 11 are folded so that the surface side is outside, the decorative paper 31 is removed from the surface near the end of the panel member 11 on the front side of the sheet. The paper hinge 21 is pasted so as to cover the surface near the end of the back panel member via the side surface end of the front panel member 11 and the side surface end of the back panel member. It becomes. It should be noted that the cut 32 formed in the decorative paper 31 (as described above, the six divided paper hinges so that the decorative paper 31 does not hinder the rotation of the panel members 11 and 11 by the six divided paper hinges 21a to 21f. In the present embodiment, the sheet 21a to 21f is formed by cutting after being pasted, but this cut is formed in advance and the decorative paper 31 is pasted. You may do it.

  When the application of the decorative paper 31 to the front surface side of the two panel members 11, 11 is completed in the process of step S 16, the two panel members 11, 11 are then folded back to return the two panel members 11. , 11 is folded in the state shown in FIG. 7E opposite to the state shown in FIG. 7D, and the decorative paper 31 is attached to the back side of the two panel members 11, 11 (steps). S17). The application of the decorative paper 31 to the back side is also performed by the same procedure as the above-described process of applying the decorative paper 31 to the front side. That is, as shown in FIG. 7E, the decorative paper 31 is in the vicinity of the end of the panel member 11 on the front side of the paper surface after being folded so that the back side of the two panel members 11, 11 is outside. Paste the paper hinge 21 so as to cover the back surface near the end of the panel member on the back side through the side surface edge of the panel member 11 on the near side from the back surface and the side surface edge of the panel member on the back side of the paper surface. Will be. It should be noted that there are cuts 32 formed in the decorative paper 31 on the back surface side (as described above, the decorative paper 31 does not obstruct the rotational movement of the panel members 11 and 11 by the six divided paper hinges 21a to 21f. In the present embodiment, the cut paper hinges 21a to 21f are formed by cutting after being attached. However, the cut paper 32 is formed on the decorative paper in advance. 31 may be pasted.

  By executing the processes from step S10 to step S17 described above, the foldable panel connector 10 according to the present embodiment is completed, and is lightweight and highly safe, and there are few gaps between the panel members. It is possible to provide the foldable panel connector 10 that can be rotated 360 °.

  As described above, the basic configuration and the manufacturing method of the folding panel connector 10 according to the present embodiment have been described. However, the folding panel connector 10 having the above-described advantageous configuration can be used for various applications. It is.

  For example, an indoor space can be arbitrarily partitioned by installing in a room like a foldable panel connector 80 shown in FIG. As a specific application of the example shown in FIG. 8, for example, a mobile bulletin board installed in a school classroom or a plurality of folding panel connectors 80 installed in a kindergarten classroom can be used in the classroom. It can be used as office equipment or play equipment, such as creating a maze. In particular, the folding panel connector 80 of the form shown in FIG. 8 employs the paper hinge 21 to achieve weight reduction and safety, and moreover, a plurality of divided paper hinges (21a to 21f). Since it has the robustness which is hard to break by the device of arrangement conditions, it is very suitable when used as office equipment or play equipment that repeats movement and storage. In addition, when using for such a use, the board 14 which comprises the panel member 11 is made into a cloth board, it is made into a rubber panel, or the panel member 11 itself is comprised by one board panel. can do.

  Further, by preparing folding panel connectors 90a, 90b, and 90c having shapes as shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C and performing combinations as shown in FIG. The foldable panel connectors 90a, 90b, 90c can be used as children's play equipment. In particular, when young children use as playground equipment, the folding and panel connecting body 90a, 90b, 90c illustrated in FIG. 9A employs a lightweight and safe paper hinge 21. Very suitable. In addition, when using for such a use, it becomes possible to raise the preference of a playground equipment by giving various colors with respect to a structural member, or providing the hollowed-out window parts 91 and 92. .

  Furthermore, it can be used as a partition by installing on a desk like the folding panel coupling body 100 of the form shown in FIG. In the foldable panel connector 10 according to the present embodiment described above, the case where an acrylic board is employed for the plate member 14 constituting the panel member 11 is described as an example. On the other hand, by installing the cork board, the foldable panel connector 100 can be used as a partition having a posting mechanism using the cork board.

  Furthermore, although the foldable panel coupling body 10 according to this embodiment described above is used as a laterally-opening member in which the panel member 11 rotates in the lateral direction, as shown in FIG. It can also be configured as a vertical opening. Moreover, about the panel members 11 and 11 connected by the paper hinge 21, not only what has the same shape, but it is also possible to connect the panel members 11 and 11 of different sizes as shown in FIG. It is. As a specific use in the case of the foldable panel coupling body 110 illustrated in FIG. 11, for example, it is preferable to use it as a pet cage that doubles as a pet partition and an entrance. Also in the case of this pet use, the panel members 11 and 11 are connected by the paper hinge 21 to realize a lightweight and highly safe foldable panel connecting body 110. It can be suitably used without giving.

  Furthermore, in the foldable panel coupling body according to the present invention, a form in which the panel member 11 is configured by only one vertical frame 12 can be included. That is, as shown in FIG. 12, the member connected by the paper hinge 21 is made into the panel member 11 and the vertical frame 12, and the folding panel connection body 120 comprised by these can open and close installation space. Can be used as a door. In particular, ordinary doors and doors are provided with a robust door frame, and it is necessary to install the door and door through a metal hinge on the door frame. By using the body 120, it is possible to easily install a door in a place without a door frame. That is, in the foldable panel connector 120 of the form shown in FIG. 12, the panel member 11 is connected to the vertical frame 12 by a paper hinge 21 so as to be freely rotatable. Since the body 120 itself is lightweight, the installation as a door is completed by fixing only the vertical frame 12 with an adhesive tape or Velcro (registered trademark). Therefore, it is possible to use the foldable panel coupling body 120 as a completely new door that has not existed before.

  Moreover, among the above-mentioned forms, the folding panel connectors 10, 80, 90a, 90b, 90c, 100, 120 can be self-supporting by providing a rotation angle between the panel members 11, 11. However, there are cases where it is desired to use a plurality of panel members 11,. In that case, it is preferable to use a self-supporting assisting tool 130 as shown in FIG. 13A. The self-supporting auxiliary tool 130 includes a pair of vertical plates 131 and 131 that form a gap for fitting the panel member 11, a single bottom plate 132 that holds the pair of vertical plates 131 and 131, and a pair of vertical plates. 131 and 131 are composed of a pair of protective portions 133 and 133 having cushioning properties installed outside the 131 and 131. And the self-supporting of the foldable panel connectors 10, 80, 90a, 90b, 90c, 100, 120 is realized by a pair of vertical plates 131, 131 and a single bottom plate 132, and the safety to the outside is a pair of protective parts. 133, 133. Therefore, the self-supporting assisting tool 130 shown in FIG. 13A can help the self-supporting while maintaining the advantageous effects of the folding panel coupling body according to the present invention, and the use of the folding panel coupling body according to the present invention. The role which expands the width of can be demonstrated. In addition, FIG. 13B is shown as an example of use of the self-supporting assisting tool 130 shown in FIG. 13A.

  As described above, the foldable panel connector 10 according to this embodiment includes a plurality of panel members 11, 11,... And a plurality of panel members 11, 11,. Are provided in the vicinity of each other so that the plurality of panel members 11, 11,... Are foldably connected, and the paper hinge 21 is provided with the plurality of panel members 11, 11,. -It was configured to be installed over the entire length of the side surface in the vicinity of each side edge.

  Moreover, in the foldable panel connector 10 according to the present embodiment, the paper hinge 21 is configured as an assembly of a plurality of divided paper hinges 21a to 21f, and the plurality of divided paper hinges 21a to 21f are The plurality of panel members 11, 11,... Are configured so as to be installed without gaps over the entire length of the side surfaces in the vicinity of the side surface end portions. Therefore, it is possible to provide a foldable panel connector 10 that is lightweight and highly safe, has few gaps between panel members, and can rotate the panel members 360 °.

  Further, in the foldable panel connector 10 according to the present embodiment, the divided paper hinges 21a to 21f have a foldable three-bar structure composed of one end portion α, an intermediate portion β, and the other end portion γ (see FIG. 3), a first divided paper hinge (for example, 21c) has one end α fixed to the surface near the end of one panel member (for example, the panel member 11 on the left side of FIG. 4), and an intermediate portion β Is released from the side edge of one panel member (for example, the panel member 11 on the left side of the paper in FIG. 4) and the other panel member (for example, the panel member 11 on the right side of the paper in FIG. 4). When the one and the other panel members 11 and 11 are connected to each other by being fixed to the back surface in the vicinity of the end of the panel member (for example, the panel member 11 on the right side in FIG. 4), the first divided paper Hinges (eg 21c) is adjacent to the rear surface in the vicinity of the end of one panel member (for example, the panel member 11 on the left side of the paper in FIG. 4). β is released from the side edge of one panel member (for example, the panel member 11 on the left side in FIG. 4) and the other panel member (for example, the panel member 11 on the right side in FIG. 4). When the panel members 11 and 11 are linearly arranged by being fixed to the surface in the vicinity of the end of the other panel member (for example, the panel member 11 on the right side in FIG. 4), the first divided paper A configuration was adopted in which the intermediate parts β and β of the hinge (for example, 21c) and the second divided paper hinge (for example, 21b) intersect each other.

  Furthermore, in the foldable panel connector 10 according to the present embodiment, the plurality of divided paper hinges 21a to 21f are adjacent to each other when the plurality of panel members 11, 11,. Are arranged with respect to the panel members 11, 11,... So that the intermediate portions β, β,. Therefore, the strong connection state of the plurality of panel members 11, 11,... By the divided paper hinges 21a to 21f can be maintained, and this strong connection state can be maintained for a long time by the above configuration. It is like that.

  Furthermore, in the foldable panel connector 10 according to the present embodiment, when the paper hinge 21 is attached to the panel members 11, 11, the direction of the panel member is more than the direction perpendicular to the side surfaces of the panel members 11, 11. It arrange | positions so that the cutting-proof strength of the direction along a side surface may become large. By adopting such a configuration, the life of the foldable panel connector 10 can be extended. Moreover, even if the rotation operation is repeatedly performed, the folding panel connector 10 that is very difficult to break is realized.

  In the foldable panel connector 10 according to the present embodiment, the decorative paper 31 is affixed to the entire surface of the paper hinge 21, and the decorative paper 31 is the surface near the end of one panel member (for example, 2 from the front side of the panel member 11 on the left side of the paper surface in FIG. 2 to the side surface edge of one panel member (for example, the right side surface of the panel member 11 on the left side of FIG. 2), and the side surface edge of the other panel member Across the surface (for example, the front side of the panel member 11 on the right side in FIG. 2) of the other panel member via the portion (for example, the left side surface of the panel member 11 on the right side in FIG. 2). Are attached so as to cover the paper hinge 21 and are cut on the boundary line of the intermediate part β for each of the plurality of divided paper hinges 21a to 21f located at the side edges of the one and the other panel members. 2 on the front side (for example, the front side of the paper in FIG. 2) of the panel member to be formed, and the back surface near the end of one panel member (for example, the back side of the panel member 11 on the left side in FIG. 2) Side) of one panel member (for example, the right side surface of the panel member 11 on the left side in FIG. 2) and the side end portion of the other panel member (for example, the panel member 11 on the right side of FIG. 2). The paper hinge 21 is attached so as to cover the back surface near the end of the other panel member (for example, the back surface of the panel member 11 on the right side in FIG. 2) via A decorative paper 31 on the back surface side of the panel member in which a cut 32 is formed on the boundary line of the intermediate portion β of each of the plurality of divided paper hinges 21a to 21f located at the side edge portions of the one and the other panel members; It is constituted by. Therefore, the decorative paper 31 can enhance the aesthetics of the foldable panel connector 10 without hindering the rotation operation of the plurality of panel members 11, 11,... By the paper hinge 21. Yes.

  Furthermore, in the foldable panel connector 10 according to the present embodiment, it is preferable to employ a decorative paper 31 that exhibits an appearance that approximates the constituent members of the panel member 11. By adopting such a configuration, a sense of unity as a whole of the folding panel connector 10 is increased, and it is possible to realize further improvement in aesthetic appearance.

  In the foldable panel connector 10 according to the present embodiment, when the total length of the side end portions of the panel members 11, 11,... Is L, and the number of the plurality of divided paper hinges 21a to 21f is N. , (N−2) first divided paper hinges 21b, 21c, 21d, and 21e having a length of L / (N−1) are prepared, and a length of L / {2 × (N−1)} is prepared. Two divided paper hinges 21a and 21f having a thickness are arranged, the second divided paper hinges 21a and 21f are arranged at both ends of the side surface end, and the first divided paper hinges 21b, 21c and 21d, 21e was configured to be installed without a gap between the two second divided paper hinges 21a and 21f arranged at both ends. By adopting such a configuration, both ends, which are expected to receive the most force when the panel members 11 and 11 are rotated, have a short surface area and a small surface area. Since the split paper hinges 21a and 21f that allow the force to be released to be easily released are arranged, it is possible to realize the paper hinge 21 having a higher strength than the case where the split paper hinges of the same length are simply arranged equally. It becomes possible.

  Further, in the foldable panel connector 10 according to the present embodiment, a plurality of panel members 11, 11,... Are connected to a pair of left and right vertical frames 12, 12 and a pair of vertical frames 12, 12. It is constituted by a pair of horizontal frames 13 and 13 and a plate body 14 installed at the center of a rectangular frame formed by a pair of vertical frames 12 and 12 and a pair of horizontal frames 13 and 13. Yes. However, various modifications can be made to this configuration. For example, the plate body 14 can be configured to have a cork board at least on the surface thereof (see FIG. 10), and the posting using the cork board is possible. The foldable panel connector 100 can be used as a partition having a mechanism.

  Moreover, in the foldable panel coupling body 120 according to the present embodiment, the panel member 11 includes one constituted by only one vertical frame 12, and at least one of the plurality of panel members is only the vertical frame 12. A panel member 11 having a frame body is connected to a vertical frame 12 that is configured and fixedly installed by a paper hinge 21 so as to be freely pivotable, so that it can be folded as a door that can open and close an installation space. A panel connector 120 can be used.

  As described above, the foldable panel connector according to the present embodiment can be used for various purposes. For example, it can be used as a play equipment (10, 80, 90a, 90b, 90c), a partition, a cage, It can be used as a partition (10, 80, 100, 110, 120) such as a door.

  As mentioned above, although preferred embodiment of this invention was described, the technical scope of this invention is not limited to the range as described in the said embodiment. Various modifications or improvements can be added to the embodiment. For example, any material can be employed as the material of the members constituting the foldable panel connector, provided that the effect of the present invention that is lightweight and high in safety can be exhibited. Moreover, about the shape of the panel member 11, the division | segmentation number of the paper hinge 21, and division | segmentation conditions, since one form was illustrated in embodiment mentioned above, in the range which can implement | achieve the effect of this invention, it changes arbitrarily. Is possible. It is apparent from the description of the scope of claims that embodiments with such changes or improvements can be included in the technical scope of the present invention.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Folding type panel coupling body, 11 Panel member, 12 Vertical frame, 13 Horizontal frame, 14 Plate body, 21 Paper hinge, 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d, 21e, 21f Dividing paper hinge, 22 Fold, 31 Decorative paper, 32 Cut, α one end, β middle, γ other end.

Claims (12)

A plurality of panel members;
A paper hinge attached in the vicinity of the side edge of each of the plurality of panel members;
A foldable panel coupling body in which the plurality of panel members are foldably coupled,
The foldable panel coupling body, wherein the paper hinge is installed over the entire side surface in the vicinity of the side surface end of each of the plurality of panel members. In the foldable panel coupling body according to claim 1,
The paper hinge is configured as an assembly of divided paper hinges divided into a plurality of parts,
The foldable panel connector is characterized in that the plurality of divided paper hinges are installed without gaps over the entire length of the side surface in the vicinity of the side surface end of each of the plurality of panel members. In the foldable panel connector according to claim 1 or 2,
The split paper hinge has a bendable three-bar structure composed of one end, an intermediate portion, and the other end,
The first divided paper hinge is fixed to the surface near the end of one panel member with the one end, and the intermediate portion is released from the side end of one panel member and the other panel member, and the other end Is fixed to the back surface near the end of the other panel member, when one and the other panel members are connected,
A second divided paper hinge adjacent to the first divided paper hinge has the one end fixed to the back surface near the end of one panel member, and the intermediate portion is a side surface of one panel member and the other panel member. By being released from the end, and fixing the other end to the surface near the end of the other panel member,
The folding is characterized in that when the plurality of panel members are linearly arranged, an intermediate portion of the first divided paper hinge and the second divided paper hinge intersect each other. Formula panel connector. In the foldable panel coupling body according to claim 3,
The plurality of divided paper hinges are installed with respect to the panel member such that when the plurality of panel members are arranged linearly, the intermediate portions of the adjacent divided paper hinges intersect each other. A foldable panel connector characterized by In the foldable panel coupling body according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
When the paper hinge is attached to the panel member, the paper hinge is disposed so that the cutting strength in the direction along the side surface of the panel member is greater than the direction perpendicular to the side surface of the panel member. Folding panel connector as a feature. In the foldable panel coupling body according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
A decorative paper is attached to the entire surface of the paper hinge,
The decorative paper is
Cover the paper hinge from the surface near the end of one panel member to the surface near the end of the other panel member via the side surface end of one panel member and the side surface end of the other panel member And a decorative paper on the surface side of the panel member formed on the boundary line of the intermediate portion for each of the plurality of divided paper hinges located on the side surface end of the one and the other panel member,
Cover the paper hinge from the back surface near the end of one panel member to the back surface near the end of the other panel member via the side surface end of one panel member and the side surface end of the other panel member And a decorative paper on the back side of the panel member formed with a cut on the boundary line of the middle part of each of the plurality of divided paper hinges located on the side edge of one and the other panel member,
The foldable panel coupling body is characterized by comprising: In the foldable panel coupling body according to claim 6,
The foldable panel connector is characterized in that the decorative paper has an appearance similar to that of the constituent members of the panel member. In the foldable panel coupling body according to any one of claims 2 to 7,
The total length of the side edge of the panel member is L,
When the number of the plurality of divided paper hinges is N,
(N-2) first divided paper hinges having a length of L / (N-1) are prepared,
Two second split paper hinges having a length of L / {2 × (N−1)} are prepared,
The second divided paper hinge is disposed at both ends of the side surface end portion, and the first divided paper hinge is installed without gap between the two second divided paper hinges disposed at both ends. Folding panel connector as a feature. In the foldable panel coupling body according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
The plurality of panel members are:
A pair of left and right vertical frames;
A pair of upper and lower horizontal frames connecting the pair of vertical frames;
A foldable panel connector comprising: a plate body installed at a central portion of a rectangular frame formed by the pair of vertical frames and the pair of horizontal frames. In the foldable panel connector according to claim 9,
The plate body has a cork board at least on its surface,
A foldable panel connector, which is used as a partition having a posting mechanism using the cork board. In the foldable panel connector according to claim 9,
The panel member includes only one vertical frame,
At least one of the plurality of panel members is composed of only the vertical frame,
A panel member having the frame body is connected to the vertical frame fixedly installed by the paper hinge so as to be freely rotatable, thereby being used as a door capable of opening and closing the installation space. A foldable panel connector. In the foldable panel coupling body according to any one of claims 1 to 11,
The folding panel coupling body is characterized in that the folding panel coupling body is used as a playground equipment.

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