JP3504756B2 - Connecting member of partition panel - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a connecting member for a moving partition panel.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A plurality of panels are movably suspended on a main rail provided on a ceiling of a room, and when not in use, the panels are stored in parallel with a branch rail. A moving partitioning device is known which is arranged along a main rail, and the concavo-convex strips of the opposing end faces of the adjacent panels are fitted to each other.

Such a moving partition device is disclosed, for example, in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 55-30234, and an automatic partitioning system is disclosed in, for example, Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 58-53418. ing.

[0004]

However, when the concave and convex ridges on the opposite end surfaces are fitted to each other to connect the panels, the panels to be connected receive air conditioning or wind from the window,
Left and right swaying may occur due to vibration during running, and if you try to fit the concave and convex ridges on the end faces of the panels to be connected in this state, the concave and convex ridges will not fit properly. There were problems that the panel stopped, the concave and convex ridges on both panel end faces suddenly engaged and made a loud noise, and in some cases, the moving partition device failed or the panel was damaged. .

In view of the above problems, the present invention has a structure in which, when panels are connected to each other, the convex and concave ridges formed on the opposite end faces of the adjacent panels are first swayed little from side to side. It is an object of the present invention to provide a partition panel connecting member that is gradually fitted from the upper part to the lower part.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, the partition panel connecting member of the present invention hangs a plurality of panels movably along a ceiling or a rail arranged near the ceiling. In a partition panel that partitions the room by letting the front and rear end surfaces of each panel engage and disengage freely, at least the opposing end surfaces of both adjacent panels can be fitted with convex stripes and concave stripes. The ridge is formed so that at least the upper portion thereof projects beyond the lower portion.

In the connecting member of the partition panel according to the present invention, the ridges extend continuously in the vertical direction, and the ridges are formed in an inclined shape so that the upper side of the ridge protrudes ahead of the lower side. preferable.

In the connecting member of the partition panel of the present invention, it is preferable that the ridge has a tapered end.

It is preferable that the connecting member of the partition panel of the present invention is provided with a shock absorbing material at an appropriate portion of the leading end of the ridge or the ridge.

[0010]

[Operation] When connecting the panels suspended from above, the upper parts of the convex stripes with a small swing width on the left and right sides of the panels to be connected are first inserted into the concave stripes, and then gradually fitted toward the lower part. Finally, the panels are completely connected to each other. Therefore, the concave line and the convex line do not fit well and the panel stops, the concave line and the convex line of the end face abruptly mesh and make a loud noise, the moving partitioning device malfunctions or the panel is damaged. There is no problem of occurrence. In particular, in a moving partition device that performs automatic operation by electric power, a problem does not occur and the device does not stop. Therefore, it is possible to provide an automated device that does not require human monitoring work.

Since the ridge has a continuous slanted shape, the vibration suppressing force continuously works, and the movement becomes smooth.

Since the ridges are tapered toward the tip, the ridges and the ridges are fitted more smoothly.

Since the shock absorbing material is applied to the appropriate portions of the leading end of the ridge or the recess, it is possible to avoid a problem such as panel damage due to the impact of the ridge and the recess when the panels are connected. .

[0014]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A preferred embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings. First, as shown in FIG. 1, pillars facing up and down are provided at the facing portions of the left and right wall surfaces 1a and 1b of the room 1. None,
Moreover, wall surface members 2 and 3 having concave stripes 2a and 3a are provided on the opposite surfaces.

A linear main rail 4 extending from the wall member 2 to the wall member 3 is provided on the ceiling of the room 1, and the left end portion of the main rail 4 is located behind the branch rail 5 which faces the front-rear direction in FIG. It is connected to the end portion through the curved portion 4a.

The branch rail 5 is composed of a pair of storage rails 5a and 5b which are parallel to each other.
The storage portion 6 is formed at 5b.

As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of freely movable sets of roller devices 7, 7 are suspended and supported on these rails 4, 5 in the front and rear of the panel feeding direction (the same applies hereinafter). A plurality of hollow rectangular plate-shaped panels 9 and a rearmost panel 10 are provided in the front and rear roller devices 7, 7.
The suspension supporting legs 8 and 8 which are rotatable about a vertical axis are respectively suspended.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, a convex strip 11 is provided on the front end face of each panel 9 in the feeding direction, and a concave strip 12 is also provided on the rear end face thereof. By fitting the strips 12, the panels 9 and 9 can be connected to each other. Further, in the panel 10 at the last position, the ridges 1 are formed on the front end face in the same manner as the panel 9.
Although not shown in the figure, an adjustment panel having a ridge at its tip is formed so as to be extendable and retractable rearward on the rear end face, and finally the panel 10 is mounted on the main rail 4. When the adjustment panel is connected, the adjustment panel is extended rearward using an appropriate device, and the convex strip at the tip of the adjustment panel is fitted into the concave strip 3a of the wall surface member 3, whereby the panel 10
The gap between the wall member 3 and the wall member 3 can be closed.

FIGS. 3A and 3B are views AA and B- of FIG.
It is an expanded arrow sectional view of B, and the internal structure of the panel 9 and 9 (10) is shown. Panels 9 and 9 (1
0) is configured such that the two inner wall members 14, 14 to which the decorative plates 13, 13 are attached to the outer surface form a predetermined space via the holding member 15 having a U-shaped cross section. A frame 16 having a convex strip 11 and a concave strip 12 are provided on the end face thereof.
And a frame 17 on which is formed a U-shaped holding member 15 and a decorative plate 13, which is folded back inward at its end,
It is fixed via 13 and.

As is clear from comparison between FIGS. 2 and 3A and 3B, the distance from the tip of the ridge 11 to the end face of the panel 9 in FIG. The distance from the tip of the ridge 11 to the end surface of the panel 9 in (b) is longer, and the ridge 12 is also shown in FIG.
The cross-sectional shape is substantially the same as the shape of the protrusion 11 in (a) and (b). That is, the ridge 11 is the ridge 1
The projection of the upper part of 1 is larger than the projection of the lower part, and is inclined so that the projection becomes smaller as it goes downward. In addition, at least the recess 12 of the wall member 2
Is also inclined like each panel 9.

Further, a profile 19 as an elastic material is fitted to the tip end surface of the ridge 11, and the ridge 1
Since the profiles 22 and 22 are also mounted on the fitting surfaces of the ridges 11, which are the inside of the ridge 2, shock noises when the ridges 11 and the ridges 12 are fitted are damped, and the panel is provided. 9
Are being protected.

Next, the panels 9 and 10 thus constructed
The operation of connecting the panels will be described with reference to the drawings. First, as shown in FIG. 4, the panel at the left position in the figure, which is fitted to the wall surface member 2 fixed to the wall surface 1a and stopped When the panel 9 traveling from the right side of the drawing is connected to the right side of FIG. 9, the upper portion of the convex line 11 of the panel 9 first reaches the concave line 12 on the right end surface of the stopped panel 9 and is fitted. Will be.

At this time, the panel 9 connected to the stopped panel 9 is often swayed to the left or right due to air conditioning during traveling, wind from a window, or vibration during traveling. . However, since the panel 9 is suspended by the roller devices 7, 7 suspended in the upper rail 4 via the suspension support legs 8 and 8, the upper portion of the panel 9 near the fulcrum has a swing width larger than that of the lower portion. Is small. Therefore, as mentioned above, the concave strip 1
The upper part of the ridge 11 which reaches 2 first enters the inside of the ridge 12 relatively smoothly because the fitting deviation is extremely smaller than that of the lower part.

Then, as the running panel 9 is further approached to the stopped panel 9, the convex strips 11 are gradually fitted into the concave strips 12 from the upper part to the lower part, and are raised upward during the fitting. Therefore, the swing of the panel 9 is gradually regulated. Finally, the lower part of the ridge 11 fits into the groove 12 of the panel 9 which is completely stopped, and the two panels 9 and 9 are completely connected (FIG. 5).

Then, the panels 9 are successively pulled out from the storage section 6, the above-described steps are repeated, the last panel 10 is finally connected, and the adjustment panel is extended from the rear end surface of the last panel 10 by using an appropriate device. Then, the work is completed by connecting to the wall member 3, and the space in the room 1 is divided.

In this way, the panel 9 has the above-mentioned ridges 11
Since they are connected to each other by being fitted to each other through the concave groove 12 and the recessed line 12, even if the panel 9 shakes left and right for some reason during traveling, it can be smoothly connected. .

Further, the slanted ridges 11 of each panel 9 are completely fitted in the recessed ridges 12, all the slanted ridges 11 are housed in the panel 9, and the panel 9 from the outside. Since only the joint 23 formed perpendicularly to the connecting portion is visible, the aesthetic appearance of the entire connected panel 9 is not impaired.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and even if there are changes and additions within the scope not departing from the gist of the present invention, Included in the present invention.

For example, in this embodiment, a pair of convex and concave lines are formed on the left and right end faces of each panel, but if the opposing end faces of the adjacent panels can be fitted to each other, one sheet is formed. Only the convex stripes or only the concave stripes may be formed on the left and right end surfaces of the panel.

Further, the convex stripes and the concave stripes may not be formed up to the lowermost part of the panel, and the concave stripes only need to fit the convex stripes completely, and the special concave stripes and the convex stripes have the same shape. No need.

[0031]

The present invention has the following effects.

(A) The connecting member of the partition panel of the present invention, when connecting the panels suspended from above,
First, the upper portions of the ridges having a small swing width on the left and right sides of the panels to be connected are inserted into the recessed lines, and then gradually fitted toward the lower side, and finally the panels are completely connected to each other. Therefore, the concave line and the convex line do not fit well and the panel stops, the concave line and the convex line of the end face abruptly mesh and make a loud noise, the moving partitioning device malfunctions or the panel is damaged. There is no problem of occurrence. In particular, in a moving partition device that performs automatic operation by electric power, a problem does not occur and the device does not stop. Therefore, it is possible to provide an automated device that does not require human monitoring work.

(B) Since the ridge has a continuous slanting shape, a shake suppressing force continuously works, and the movement becomes smooth.

(C) The convex strip is tapered toward the tip thereof, so that the convex strip and the concave strip are fitted more smoothly.

(D) Since the shock absorbing material is applied to the appropriate portions of the ridges or the ridges, it is possible to avoid a problem such as panel breakage due to the impact between the ridges and the ridges when connecting the panels. be able to.

[0036]

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic plan view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged sectional view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

3 (a) is a sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG.
2B is a sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the operation of the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an operation of the embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 room 1a wall surface 2 wall members 2a concave line 3 wall members 3a concave line 4 main rail 4a Curved part 5 branch rails 5a storage rail 5b storage rail 6 Storage 7 Roller device 8 suspension legs 9 panels 10 Last panel 11 convex stripes 12 concave line 13 Veneer 14 Inner wall material 15 Holding member 16 frames 17 frames 19 Profile (elastic material) 22 Profile (elastic material) 23 joints

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Claims (4)

(57) [Claims] 1. A room is partitioned by suspending and extending a plurality of panels so that they can run freely along a ceiling or rails arranged near the ceiling, and fitting the front and rear end faces of each panel into a disengageable manner. In the partition panel made into, at least the opposing end faces of both adjacent panels,
A ridge and a recess extending continuously in the vertical direction are formed so that they can be fitted to each other, and the ridge and the recess are connected to each other.
When tied, the top part is close to the hanging position where there is little left / right shaking of the panel.
A connecting member for a partition panel, which has a structure in which recesses and projections are gradually fitted from the bottom to the bottom . 2. The ridge extends continuously up and down,
2. The partition panel connecting member according to claim 1, wherein the ridge is formed in an inclined shape so that an upper portion thereof projects more than a lower portion thereof. 3. The partition panel connecting member according to claim 1, wherein the ridge has a tapered end. 4. The partition panel connecting member according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a shock absorbing material is applied to an appropriate portion of the projecting ridge tip portion or the concave ridge.