JP4173856B2 - Panel connection fixing device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an apparatus for connecting and fixing a plurality of panels.

  There are many mechanisms for connecting panels such as partitions from the past. Either the two panels are directly abutted and directly connected, or the two panels are fixed to the support via a support. Most are. Also, in the type in which the panels are directly connected to each other, a structure in which a column is mounted on the column in advance when the column is fixed to the wall is necessary. The most common of these connection methods is a method of fixing them in order from the end panel using screws. However, although this method is very inexpensive, a large number of screws must be tightened and the workability is not good. Further, if the heads of a large number of screws are exposed to the panel surface side, the design is not good. Therefore, it is necessary to perform screwing on the thickness direction surface of the panel as much as possible. As a result, the position that can be fixed with screws is limited to a certain range from the upper and lower ends of the panel, and there is a concern that a sufficient coupling fixing force cannot be obtained near the middle position of the panel. Moreover, if it is a tall panel which can almost reach a ceiling, the screwing operation | work in the upper part of a panel will be restrict | limited by the ceiling surface, and the point that construction itself is difficult has been made into a problem.

  Therefore, there is a configuration in which metal fittings having unevenness are distributed and mounted in advance on the thickness direction surfaces to which adjacent panels 13 are connected, and are connected by fitting both metal fittings. Among these configurations, relatively simple ones include a configuration in which a flanged shaft 15 is inserted into the vertical hole 14 shown in FIG. 14 and a configuration in which the vertical metal fitting 16 shown in FIG. 15 is inserted into the slit hole 17. Both panels 13 can be connected by fitting a plurality of metal fittings attached to 13 into a plurality of engagement holes provided in the other panel 13. Further, if the shaft portion of the flanged shaft 15 is tapered as shown in FIG. 14 or the base portion of the saddle-shaped metal fitting 16 is inclined as shown in FIG. It is also possible to fix them in close contact.

However, in the method of hooking these metal fittings, it is necessary to insert all of the metal fittings mounted on the upper and lower sides of the thickness direction surface of the panel 13 while engaging the positions of the engagement holes and simultaneously hook them, and this work is performed. At the stage, the thickness direction surfaces of both panels 13 are very close to each other, and it is very difficult because the metal fitting and the engagement hole cannot be visually confirmed. Furthermore, in the configuration of FIGS. 14 and 15, it is necessary to lift the bracket-side panel 13 slightly in order to fit the bracket into the engagement hole. It is assumed that it will be even more difficult. Therefore, a number of improvements made so that the connection work is facilitated by a configuration using metal fittings have been reported in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication Nos. 2004-150067, 9-256517, 7-109783, and the like. In addition, there is a method in which inner rails and outer rails that form grooves that fit into each other are made of a long light alloy extruded mold, etc., are distributed and mounted on adjacent panels 13, and both rails are slid in the vertical direction and fitted. It is reported in the public relations etc.
JP 7-109783 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-256517 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-150067 JP 2004-180779 PR

  However, the connection work is very simple with the configuration in which the concavities and convexities of adjacent panels such as JP-A-2004-150067 are fitted together, but since the catch is weak, the connection with the bracket alone is insufficient in strength, and screws were used. It is difficult to completely eliminate the fixing means. In addition, in a configuration in which the brackets are simply hooked together, they must be able to be fitted with a certain amount of rattling so that they do not shift after coupling. A separate mechanism is required in which the screws are brought into close contact with each other and then pulled with screws. In this case, it is difficult to eliminate the point that it is difficult to connect at an intermediate position of the panel as described above. Also, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-109783, a configuration in which a plurality of metal fittings are interlocked and fixed at the same time has been reported, but in this configuration, a large number of metal fittings are installed on one side panel during connection work, Since it is necessary to insert both panels after aligning the positions of the holes in the panels and then perform the fixing operation, the connecting operation is complicated and troublesome. Furthermore, a mechanism to stop rattling and misalignment after fixing is not included. In addition, an assembly mechanism that lifts and slides the entire panel as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-180779 may be a panel such as a low partition, but is not suitable in terms of height in a partition panel.

  Therefore, it is easy to connect and fix, it does not need to be lifted and fitted when connecting the panels, does not require fixing screws, and includes multiple intermediate positions in the vertical direction. It is an object of the present invention to propose a panel connecting device having a configuration in which the positioning of the metal fittings is simple and all the metal fittings can be engaged and the panels to be connected can be brought into close contact with each other by one operation.

  First, a plurality of elastic members having elastic claws, an interlocking bar equipped with a plurality of elastic blocking members, and an insertion groove having a fitting recess continuous in a linear direction are provided. Here, when the thickness direction surfaces of the two panels are butted and connected as they are, the elastic members are attached to one panel at an equal interval so that the elastic claws face outward, and the other panel is continuously fitted. An insertion groove having a concavity is formed. Then, when both panels are abutted while inserting the elastic member into the insertion groove, the elastic claw once contacts the inner surface of the insertion groove tip and sunk inward within the elastic range. It is set so as to fit in the fitting recess and return by elasticity. In this operation, the insertion groove and the fitting recess are continuous in the longitudinal direction, so there is no restriction on the position. Therefore, a plurality of panels are provided at equal intervals by just inserting both panels in the lateral direction. Elastic members can be fitted simultaneously.

  Next, an interlocking bar to which a plurality of elastic blocking members are attached is arranged in the insertion groove or inside the elastic member and assembled so as to be linearly movable. At this time, the number of the elastic blocking members is set to the same number as that of the elastic members, and the interval at the time of mounting on the interlocking bar is also set to be the same as the interval of the elastic members. Then, when the adjacent panels are disengaged, the vertical positions of the elastic members and the elastic blocking members are set so as to be slightly shifted. Then, in the operation of abutting both panels in the lateral direction and inserting the elastic member into the insertion groove, the elastic blocking member has no influence, and temporarily holds the elastic claw fitted in the fitting recess. be able to. However, if both panels are pulled as they are, the elastic claws will sunk again and come off the fitting recesses, and both panels can be detached, and this temporarily held state is defined as a temporarily connected state.

  And, when the interlocking bar is moved in a direction in which the elastic blocking member approaches and comes into close contact with the elastic member from the temporarily connected state in which both panels are inserted, the elastic blocking member prevents the elastic claw from sunk from the fitting recess. Thus, both panels can be completely connected and fixed. There is only one operation to move the interlocking bar, but at the same time, a plurality of elastic blocking members block a plurality of elastic claws, and the elastic members on the thickness direction connecting the panels are attached. It becomes possible to connect and fix evenly at all positions.

  In addition, the basic configuration is the same when connecting the panel and the column. The elastic members are mounted on either the panel or the column at equal intervals with the elastic claws facing outward, and the other is continuously fitted. An insertion groove having a recess is formed. However, in this case, the shape of the thickness direction surface at both ends connecting the panels should be the same. That is, in the configuration in which two panels are attached to both sides via a support, elastic members are arranged on both sides of the support and both sides of the panel are placed. May have a form in which the insertion groove is arranged or a completely opposite form. Also in this embodiment, the interlocking bar equipped with the elastic blocking member can be incorporated in either.

  Here, the means for sliding the interlocking bar may have any configuration. The simplest means is a configuration in which the interlocking bar is directly pushed and pulled to move, and the operation is to push and pull the interlocking bar from the upper part of the panel or column. Further, an operation window may be opened on the panel surface or the column surface, and the interlocking bar may be pushed and pulled from the operation window. In this case, since the operation window is exposed on the surface of the panel, it is preferable to arrange only one place on either the upper or lower side of the panel surface and to cover with a removable resin cap after the operation. Also, instead of pushing and pulling the interlocking bar directly, a means of moving by screwing the screw may be used. If the interlocking bar is moved from the upper surface of the panel using the force of the interlocking bar moving screw, Although the moving distance per rotation of the screw is small, an operation with a plurality of rotations is required, but the interlocking bar can be moved with a correspondingly strong force.

  Further, when the operation window is provided at the lower position of the panel surface, a variety of moving means can be implemented. For example, a configuration that obtains a linear motion of the interlocking bar by rotating the gear from the operation window by providing a rack portion with continuous uneven teeth on the interlocking bar and interlocking with the gear, or rotation with an eccentric shaft A structure that obtains linear movement of the interlocking bar by rotating the member, and an inclined surface is provided on the interlocking bar, and both inclinations are made by the interlocking bar moving screw with the interlocking piece having the same inclined surface being in contact A configuration that obtains a linear movement of the interlocking bar by an operation of pushing and pulling the surface is suitable. Moreover, you may use said each means collectively.

  Here, the fitting state between the panels and the columns and the panels in the connected and fixed state is a state in which the elastic claw is fitted in the fitting concave portion and is pressed by the elastic blocking member, There is no worry of a large shift, but there may still be a backlash in a very small range. Therefore, the elastic member is formed by a leaf spring of a certain width, and the elastic claw itself formed at the tip is provided with elasticity so that the elastic claw protrudes slightly into the space filled with the elastic blocking member. deep. Then, when the elastic blocking member moves in the direction in which the elastic blocking member is in close contact with the elastic member, the elastic claw is crushed by the elastic blocking member, and the connection is made in a state where the elastic blocking member is more closely attached to the fitting recess of the insertion groove. It becomes possible to fix. In addition, both the surface where the elastic claw and the fitting recess engage are formed with inclined surfaces, and airtight materials such as gaskets with cushioning properties are attached to the thickness direction surfaces of both panels, and the panel is completely in the temporarily connected state Alternatively, the thickness direction surface of the support column is not pressed and the inclined surface of the elastic claw is set so as to slightly protrude into the space filled with the elastic blocking member with the inclined surface of the fitting recess on the inclined surface. . Then, as the interlocking bar moves, it is pushed by the elastic blocking member and the elastic claw and the fitting recess slide while sliding along each other's inclined surface. It is also possible to connect and fix while.

  When the panels are connected while firmly adhering or drawing as described above, the friction between the elastic blocking member and the elastic member is naturally generated, and the force for moving the interlocking bar must be strong. It will be. Therefore, the configuration using a screw for moving as described above, and the configuration in which an interlocking piece having an inclined surface and an inclined surface attached to an interlocking bar is operated by a moving screw are effective, and gradually interlock with strong force. The bar can be moved and firmly connected and fixed. In addition, the interlocking bar can be moved more smoothly by providing a curved surface or a tapered surface for guidance at the initial position where the elastic member and the elastic blocking member start to adhere.

  In the operation of connecting a plurality of panels in sequence, the panels may be connected directly when they are connected in a straight line. However, if there is a need for a right-angled corner or connection in three directions, a support is used. The connection structure is excellent. In addition, if the column is formed in an arbitrary shape such as a triangle or a pentagon and an insertion groove or an elastic member is provided on each surface, setting of the panel at an angle other than a right angle is easy.

  Since the elastic claw of the elastic member is configured to be fitted with the fitting recess of the insertion groove by the operation of sunk by the inside, it becomes possible to connect by just abutting both panels from the side, and lift one panel It is possible to eliminate a difficult connecting operation such as fitting after adjusting the vertical position. Also, by setting the vertical distance between the elastic member and the elastic blocking member and the movable distance of the interlocking bar, it is possible to handle errors in the vertical position of both panels, elastic claw mounting errors, etc. It is possible to obtain a simpler connecting and fixing operation.

  Since the elastic claw is used to move the interlocking bar from the temporarily connected state where the elastic claw is fitted into the fitting recess, the elastic claw member prevents the elasticity of the elastic claw so that it is in the fixed connection state, so fixing with screws is unnecessary. can do. In addition, since the elastic claw and the fitting recess can be engaged even at an intermediate position of the panel, the entire panel can be uniformly connected and fixed even in a long panel.

  Since a plurality of elastic blocking members are attached to the interlocking bar at equal intervals, the fixing work after temporary connection by inserting the panels can be performed in one operation, and the construction can be greatly simplified. In this connection and fixing operation, various configurations such as a mechanism for simply pushing and pulling the interlocking bar with a fingertip or the tip of a driver and a mechanism for moving with a strong force using a screw can be used as necessary.

  If the elastic claw itself is also provided with elasticity, the elastic claw is pressed against the fitting recess of the insertion groove by the close contact operation of the elastic blocking member and the elastic member due to the movement of the interlocking bar during connection fixation. The panels can be fixed more reliably without any rattling or displacement. In addition, if the elastic claw and the fitting recess are formed on an inclined surface and set so as to be pushed and fixed along the inclined surface by the close contact operation between the elastic blocking member and the elastic member, It can also be fixed. As a result, it is possible to obtain a connecting and fixing operation that is more robust and excellent in airtightness and light shielding properties.

  In the configuration in which the columns are connected via the support columns, the panels can be connected at various angles in exactly the same connection and fixing operation by changing the shape of the support columns to an arbitrary shape such as a triangle or a pentagon. Further, it is a relatively simple configuration of only an interlocking bar having an insertion groove, an elastic member, and an elastic blocking member, the number of parts is small, processing is easy, and it can be provided at low cost.

  Not only is it used as a partition to separate rooms, but it is also suitable for relatively low-low partitioning such as a working booth. It is very effective in that it is easy. Furthermore, it can also be used for movable partitions such as a suspended type, and when separating panels, it can be attached and detached without moving the adjacent panels up and down, making it very easy to operate. It is possible to perform an effective operation of once holding and confirming the position of the entire panel, and then connecting and fixing all the panels sequentially and completely.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a connecting device for a panel 13 according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIGS. 1-6 has shown 1st embodiment of this invention, and 1st embodiment is the setting for partitioning of a room etc., and is the structure which enabled connection of panels 13 directly. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a state in which a plurality of panels 13 are connected, and a plurality of elastic members 1 having a U-shape on one side in the thickness direction of the panel 13 and having elastic claws 2 outward of both ends; A long interlocking bar 5 equipped with a plurality of elastic blocking members 6 set to a constant width is provided, and an insertion groove 3 having a fitting recess 4 continuous in a linear direction is formed on the other thickness direction surface. To do. At this time, the interlocking bar 5 is mounted so as to be slidable in the vertical direction.

  FIG. 2 shows a case where the insertion groove 3 having the fitting recess 4 and the elastic member 1 having the elastic claw 2 are formed on the both sides of the panel 13 in the thickness direction, and the two panels are inserted in abutment with each other. FIG. 5 is a top view showing only the fitting operation, and here, the interlocking bar 5 to which the elastic blocking member 6 is attached is not shown. FIG. 2 (a) shows a state in which the two panels 13 are separated from each other. The insertion groove 3 is symmetrical with respect to the center line in the thickness direction of the panel 13, and both ends are protruding and U-shaped. And the base portion is formed as a fitting recess 4 that is recessed one step. The elastic member 1 has elasticity at the rising portion of the U-shape, and a curved or chevron-shaped elastic claw 2 is formed at the tip of the elastic member 1, and similarly to the center line in the thickness direction of the panel 13. The shape is symmetrical. At this time, the dimension between the two protruding tips of the elastic claw 2 is set to be the same as the inner dimension between the fitting recesses 4 of the insertion groove 3.

  Next, when trying to insert both of them in the state shown in FIG. 2 (a), first, as shown in FIG. 2 (b), the distal end portion of the insertion groove 3 and the distal end of the elastic claw 2 come into contact with each other. As shown in 2 (c), the elastic claw 2 is moved inwardly within the range of elasticity. Then, when it is completely inserted, the elastic claw 2 returns to the outside due to elasticity and is inserted into the fitting recess 4, and the state shown in FIG. This FIG. 2 (d) is a temporarily connected state and is held only by the elastic force of the elastic claw 2. If both panels 13 are pulled out as they are, the operations reverse to those in FIG. 2 (d) to FIG. 2 (a). Both panels 13 will be detached.

  In the insertion operation of both the panels 13, since the fitting recess 4 of the insertion groove 3 is continuous in the vertical direction, there is no fine restriction on the position where the elastic member 1 is inserted. Therefore, it is only necessary to abut in the lateral direction with the upper and lower ends of both panels 13 aligned to some extent without paying attention to the vertical position of the panels 13. Here, a plurality of elastic members 1 are mounted at equal intervals in the vertical direction of the thickness direction surface of the panel 13 as shown in FIG. 1, and a plurality of elastic claws 2 are simultaneously fitted in the above insertion operation. It will be fitted into the recess 4.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 1, the interlocking bar 5 having a plurality of elastic blocking members 6 mounted at equal intervals is provided. At this time, the interval between the elastic blocking members 6 is set to be the same as the interval of the elastic members 1. . Therefore, the number of elastic blocking members 6 is the same as that of the elastic members 1. Then, the interlocking bar 5 to which the plurality of elastic blocking members 6 are attached is arranged inside the elastic member 1 or in the insertion groove 3 and assembled so as to be linearly movable only in the vertical direction. FIG. 3 is a top view showing a state in which the interlocking bar 5 with the elastic blocking member 6 attached is attached to the inside of the elastic member 1, and FIG. 3 (a) shows a separated state of the panel 13, in which the elastic bar 1 is elastic. The width of the blocking member 6 is set to be the same as the dimension between the inner sides of both elastic claws 2. FIG. 4 is a front view showing an operation when the panel 13 is connected in the configuration of FIG. 3, and FIG. 4A shows a separated state of the panel 13.

  What is important here is the vertical positional relationship between the elastic member 1 and the elastic blocking member 6 in the separated state of the panel 13 shown in FIG. 4 (a). The elastic member 1 and the elastic blocking member 6 are slightly in the vertical direction. Set so that they are separated with a gap. Then, in the fitting operation of both panels 13 for inserting the elastic claw 2 into the fitting recess 4, the elastic blocking member 6 has no influence, and is exactly the same as the operation described in FIG. As shown in 4 (b), both panels 13 can be inserted into a temporarily connected state. That is, FIG. 3A shows a state in which the elastic member 1 and the elastic blocking member 6 are separated in the vertical direction, and both panels 13 can be inserted from this state as shown in FIG. 3B. In addition, since the intervals between the plurality of elastic members 1 and the intervals between the plurality of elastic blocking members 6 are the same, all the elastic members 1 and the elastic blocking members 6 have the same gap in the vertical direction in the temporarily connected state shown in FIG. It is arranged at a close distance with

  Then, when the interlocking bar 5 is moved in a direction in which the elastic blocking member 6 approaches and comes into close contact with the elastic member 1 from the temporarily connected state in which both panels 13 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4 (c), the elastic blocking member 6 is inserted into the space between the two elastic claws 2 without a gap. As a result, the operation of sunk by the elasticity of the elastic claws 2 is prevented, and both panels 13 can be completely connected and fixed. Therefore, the first overlapping portion is tapered or curved so that the elastic blocking member 6 can easily move between the two elastic claws 2, and the elastic blocking member 6 is inserted between the two elastic claws 2 while being guided. It is good to leave. Further, when the panel 13 is separated from the connected and fixed state shown in FIG. 4 (c), it is only necessary to push the interlocking bar 5 downward. From the state shown in FIG. The panel 13 can be removed.

  Further, in FIG. 1, the elastic member 1 and the elastic blocking member 6 are shown in a state where they are provided at seven places in the vertical direction of the panel 13, and in FIG. That is, in the coupling device of the present invention, the number and interval of the elastic member 1 and the elastic blocking member 6 are not particularly limited, and may be appropriately set according to the height, thickness, and weight of the panel 13. Here, there are many normal partition panels 13 having a height of about 2.4 m to 2.7 m. When the interval between the elastic members 1 is set to 0.3 m, the number is 7 to 8, and when the interval is set to 0.5 m. About 5 are required. Accordingly, unless only the upper and lower ends are connected, the elastic member 1 and the elastic blocking member 6 are always fitted to the intermediate position in the height direction of the panel 13 by the elastic member 1 and the elastic blocking member 6 as a result. It becomes possible to fix equally in all the positions of the thickness direction surface to the up-down direction.

  Next, a mechanism for moving the interlocking bar 5 from the temporarily connected state will be described. In FIG. 1 and FIG. 4, the operation window 8 is provided at the position of the lowermost elastic blocking member 6 on the surface of the panel 13, and the lowermost elastic blocking member 6 is made larger in the vertical direction than the others, and this elastic blocking member 6 shows a configuration in which a hole 9 is provided and a thin tool such as a screwdriver is inserted to move up and down. However, the means for moving the interlocking bar 5 is not particularly limited, and any mechanism may be used. However, the connecting device of the present invention is characterized in that a plurality of elastic blocking members 6 are attached to the interlocking bar 5 and all the elastic blocking members 6 are simultaneously inserted into the elastic member 1 by only one operation of moving the interlocking bar 5. Therefore, it is important to set the operation window 8 at one place.

  The simplest configuration of the other moving means is a configuration in which the interlocking bar 5 is directly pushed and pulled to move, and the interlocking bar 5 may be hooked and pushed from the upper part of the panel 13. In addition, instead of pushing and pulling the interlocking bar 5 directly, means for moving by screwing may be used, and although not shown, the screw 13 is idled to the upper surface position of the panel 13 without changing the position of the screw head. A moving screw is attached to the uppermost elastic blocking member 6 or the upper part of the interlocking bar 5 and a female thread part is screwed together to engage the interlocking bar 5 using the torque when tightening the screws. It is possible to configure to move. In this configuration, the moving distance per rotation of the moving screw is small and an operation with a plurality of rotations is required, but the interlocking bar 5 can be moved with a correspondingly strong force.

  When the operation window 8 is provided at the lower position of the panel 13 surface, the interlocking bar 5 can be moved by various means. Although not shown in the figure, several points will be described below. First, a rack portion having continuous concave and convex teeth is provided on the interlocking bar 5, interlocked with the gear, and the linear motion of the interlocking bar 5 can be obtained by rotating the gear from the operation window 8. In this case, the interlocking bar 5 can be moved with a lighter force by using a plurality of gears having different numbers of teeth. Also, the interlocking bar 5 is provided with an inclined portion, and an interlocking piece having the same inclined portion is arranged with the inclined portions being in contact with each other, and a moving screw is screwed to both, and the moving screw is rotated. Thus, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the interlocking bar 5 is linearly moved by pushing and pulling both inclined portions. Furthermore, the structure which obtains the linear movement of the interlocking | linkage bar 5 by rotating the rotation member which has an eccentric shaft is also possible. When the operation window 8 is opened on the panel 13 surface as described above, the operation window 8 is exposed on the surface portion of the panel 13 so that the operation window 8 is arranged on either the upper or lower side of the panel 13 surface. It is advisable to improve the design by covering with a removable resin cap 10 as shown in FIG.

  Next, the fitting state of both panels 13 in the connected and fixed state will be described. In the above-mentioned connected and fixed state, the elastic claw 2 is fitted in the fitting recess 4 and the elasticity of the elastic claw 2 is blocked by the elastic blocking member 6, and there is no fear that it will come off or be greatly displaced. It is possible that rattling in a very small range may remain. If the interval between the elastic member 1 and the elastic blocking member 6 is set to be narrow and fitted at more positions with respect to the height of the panel 13, this rattling and deviation can be eliminated to some extent, but it is completely eliminated. This is expected to be difficult. Therefore, FIG. 5 shows a configuration in which both panels 13 can be connected and fixed in a state where the panels 13 are in close contact with each other. FIG. 5 (a) shows a state in which the panel 13 in this configuration is separated. The elastic member 1 is formed of a metal leaf spring of a certain width and the elastic claw 2 itself formed at the tip is also formed. Provide elasticity. The distance between the inner sides of both elastic claws 2 is set to be slightly narrower than the outer width of the elastic blocking member 6, and at the same time, a large tapered surface is provided at the tip position where the elastic blocking member 6 is inserted between the two elastic claws 2 at the beginning. Is provided.

  Then, when the elastic blocking member 6 is moved in the direction in close contact with the elastic member 1 by the up / down operation of the interlocking bar 5, the two elastic claws 2 that are set narrow as shown in FIG. The panel 13 can be connected in a state where it is spread outward and is crushed in the fitting recess 4 by the elasticity of the elastic claw 2 itself, and is more closely attached. However, in this configuration, when the interlocking bar 5 is moved, friction is generated on the contact surface between the elastic member 1 and the elastic blocking member 6, and this friction force is applied to the elastic member 1 provided in the vertical direction of the panel 13. Since it takes as many as the number of elastic blocking members 6, a strong force is required to move the interlocking bar 5. Therefore, the movement operation of the interlocking bar 5 using the above-described moving screw is effective, and the interlocking bar 5 is gradually moved by using a strong force when tightening the screw, and can be performed with a sufficiently light operation.

  Here, in the configuration of FIG. 5, it is effective as a role of reducing backlash and displacement between the connected panels 13 in the front-rear direction. However, since the force to make the thickness direction surfaces of the connected and fixed panels 13 more closely does not work, it is considered that a mechanism for improving the connecting force in the lateral direction is also necessary. In particular, in terms of airtightness, light-shielding properties, and sound-insulating properties, it is assumed that it will be more effective if the thickness direction surfaces of both panels 13 can be connected together. FIG. 6 shows a configuration that can further solve the above problems. FIG. 6A shows a separated state of the panel 13 in this configuration, in which both surfaces of the elastic claw 2 and the fitting recess 4 engage with each other at the inclined surface 12, and the thickness direction surface between the panels 13 is formed. A sheet having cushioning properties or an airtight material 11 such as a gasket is attached. A tapered surface is provided at the tip of the elastic blocking member 6. FIG. 6B shows a temporary connection state when both panels 13 are inserted in a normal connection operation, and the thickness direction surfaces of both panels 13 are not yet completely abutted due to the cushioning property of the airtight material 11. It is in a state leaving a slight gap. Therefore, the inclined surface 12 of the elastic claw 2 is stopped while riding on the inclined surface 12 of the fitting recess 4 and being slightly submerged inward.

  When the interlocking bar 5 is moved from the state of FIG. 6B and the elastic blocking member 6 is inserted between the elastic claws 2, the elastic claws 2 will move toward the outside. 6 and the inclined surface 12 of the fitting recess 4 are in contact with each other, so that the elastic claw 2 is pulled toward the back side of the insertion groove 3 along the inclined surface 12 of the fitting recess 4, and FIG. The airtight member 11 is pressed and fitted as shown in FIG. As a result, the panels 13 can be connected to each other more closely, and airtightness and sound insulation can be improved. In the configuration shown in FIG. 6, since a stronger force is required for the operation of moving the interlocking bar 5, the mechanism using the above moving screw is also effective.

  In the above description, the configuration in which the panels 13 are directly connected to each other has been described as the first embodiment. Next, the configuration in which the panels 13 are connected to each other via the support columns 7 as the second embodiment is described with reference to FIGS. I will explain. When connecting the panel 13 and the column 7 in the second embodiment, the elastic member 1 is mounted on the other side of the panel 13 or the column 7 at an equal interval in such a manner that the elastic claw 2 faces outward. The basic configuration for forming the insertion groove 3 having the continuous fitting recess 4 is exactly the same. Further, in the second embodiment, it is assumed that the connecting portions at both ends of the panel 13 have the same shape, so that mistakes are reduced during the assembly work. Therefore, in the configuration in which two panels 13 are attached to both sides via the support column 7, 7 may be arranged in such a manner that the elastic member 1 is arranged on both sides and the insertion groove 3 is arranged on both sides of the panel 13 or completely opposite. Also in the second embodiment, the interlocking bar 5 fitted with the elastic blocking member 6 can be incorporated either on the insertion groove 3 side or on the elastic member 1 side.

  FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a state in which a plurality of panels 13 according to the second embodiment are connected. The insertion grooves 3 having the fitting recesses 4 are formed on both sides of the panel 13, and a plurality of elastic members are formed on the support column 7. The interlocking bar 5 equipped with the plurality of elastic blocking members 6 is assembled to the support column 7 in a state in which it can move only in the vertical direction. Therefore, even if the panel 13 is connected in a straight line, the column 7 is attached between the panels 13, and as shown in FIG. 7, it is attached to the intermediate column 7 and the wall for connecting in a straight line. Various forms are required, such as the column support 7 for the end and the corner support 7 for forming a 90-degree corner. However, also in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the column 7 is still necessary for the end portion and the corner portion, that is, in the case of a partition having a simple shape that divides the room in half, the first embodiment is It is suitable and the second embodiment, which is arbitrary in development and has high expandability when separated by a relatively complicated shape, is assumed to be superior.

  FIG. 8 shows a state before connection using the intermediate support column 7 in the second embodiment, and FIG. 9 shows a state before connection using the three-direction support column 7 that can be connected in a right angle direction at the same time as the connection in the straight line. A state having an angle of 120 degrees as shown in FIG. 10 (a) and a radial structure as shown in FIG. 10 (b) are also possible. Also in the second embodiment, the insertion operation of the panel 13 and the column 7 up to the temporarily connected state and the connection fixing operation by the movement of the connection bar 5 are the same as in the first embodiment. Furthermore, various moving means of the interlocking bar 5 can be implemented in the same manner, and the configuration in which the panel 13 and the support are closely contacted in the front-rear direction by the shape of the elastic claw 2 and the fitting recess 4, and the configuration in which the panel 13 is pulled and connected in the lateral direction are also possible. This is possible as in the first embodiment.

  Here, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 7, the elastic member 1 is in a state of protruding from the panel 13 or the support column 7, and the elastic claw 2 is in the middle of transportation or during transportation. There is a risk of deformation due to collision. Further, in the above description, the elastic member 1 is typically shaped as if it is molded from a resin, and the elastic blocking member 6 is also represented by a lump such as a cube so as to facilitate explanation of the coupling and fixing mechanism. Further, the support column 7 and the interlocking bar 5 are shown in a form in which wedge-shaped irregularities are provided on an extruded product of light metal such as aluminum, and are fitted to each other to slide up and down. However, as described above, the disposition, material, and shape of the interlocking bar 5 on which the elastic member 1, the insertion groove 3, and the elastic blocking member 6 are mounted may be any. Therefore, an example of a configuration in which the elastic claw 2 is not protruded from the panel 13 or the column 7 and other members are assumed to be relatively easy to process and inexpensive is shown as a third embodiment in FIGS. Will be explained.

  FIG. 11 is a top view when the two panels 13 are connected with the intermediate column 7 in the third embodiment interposed therebetween, and FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the connecting mechanism portion. In the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the support column 7 is formed of an extruded aluminum material, and the surface portion that abuts the surface in the thickness direction of the panel 13 is provided at the central position, and is fitted in a shape having a narrow one step width inside. The insertion groove 3 having the mating recess 4 is provided integrally with the column 7. And the elastic member 1 bent with the some leaf | plate spring is assembled | attached to the inside of the thickness direction surface of the both ends of the panel 13 at equal intervals. That is, in the third embodiment, the elastic member 1 is embedded in the thickness direction surface of the panel, and the entire insertion groove 3 narrower than the thickness of the panel 13 is built in the thickness direction surface of the panel 13. It is the structure connected with the elastic member 1. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the elastic claw 2 from protruding from the panel 13 or the column 7 surface.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 12, a long flat bar made of steel or the like having rounded sides is used as the interlocking bar 5, and both sides of a part of the interlocking bar 5 are cut in parallel in the vertical direction. Thus, the elastic blocking member 6 is formed. If the outer dimension of the cut-and-raised portion is set in accordance with the inner dimension of both elastic claws 2, the operation of the elastic claws 2 to be submerged can be prevented during connection and fixation. Also, at this time, the both rounded portions of the side of the interlocking bar 5 that are cut and raised are in the horizontal direction, and serve as a guide when being inserted between the elastic claws 2 during the connecting and fixing operation. Will also fulfill. A long hole corresponding to the moving distance necessary for the connecting and fixing operation is provided in the interlocking bar 5, a through hole is also provided in the back surface of the intermediate support column 7, and the interlocking bar 5 is placed in the insertion groove 3 of the support column 7. The interlocking bar 5 and the intermediate support column 7 are assembled in a state where they can be moved in the vertical direction through a long hole with a scissors.

  FIG. 11A shows a state before connection in the third embodiment, and the panel 13 and the column 7 are fitted from the state where the elastic member 1 and the elastic blocking member 6 are separated from each other in the vertical direction. When the interlocking bar 5 is moved up and down and the elastic blocking member 6 is inserted between the elastic claws 2 after that, it is possible to completely connect and fix as shown in FIG. FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the simplest configuration for moving the interlocking bar 5 up and down in the third embodiment. The lowermost part of the interlocking bar 5 is bent at a right angle, and the column 7 corresponding to that part is bent. It is only necessary to provide the operation window 8 at the position and the surface position of the panel 13, and it is preferable to move the interlocking bar 5 by inserting a screwdriver or the like from the operation window 8 as shown in FIG.

It is a perspective view which shows the state before connection of 1st embodiment of this invention. It is a top view which shows operation | movement to a temporary connection state of 1st embodiment of this invention in order. It is a top view which shows the operation | movement of connection fixation of 1st embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows operation | movement from a detached state to a connection fixed state through a temporary connection state of 1st embodiment of this invention. It is a top view of the composition of the first embodiment of the present invention in which the elastic claw itself has elasticity, and the elastic claw is connected and fixed in close contact with the fitting recess. It is a top view which shows the structure which provides an inclined surface in an elastic nail | claw and a fitting recessed part of 1st embodiment of this invention, and connects it, pulling panels together simultaneously with connection fixation operation | movement. It is a perspective view which shows the state before connection of 2nd embodiment of this invention. It is a top view of the structure which connects a panel linearly with the support | pillar for intermediate | middle of 2nd embodiment of this invention. It is a top view of the structure which connects a panel with the support | pillar for 3 directions of 2nd embodiment of this invention. It is a top view of the structure which connects a panel with the support | pillar with an angle of 2nd embodiment of this invention. It is a top view which shows the operation | movement of connection fixation of 3rd embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the connection part of 3rd embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the movement operation | movement of the interlocking bar of 3rd embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the connection means of a panel of the structure which inserts a collared shaft in the conventional bowl-shaped hole. It is a perspective view which shows the connection means of a panel of the structure which inserts a saddle-shaped metal fitting in the conventional slit hole.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Elastic member 2 Elastic claw 3 Insertion groove 4 Fitting recessed part 5 Interlocking bar 6 Elastic block member 7 Support | pillar 8 Operation window 9 Hole 10 Resin cap 11 Airtight material 12 Inclined surface 13 Panel 14 Gutter-shaped hole 15 Shaft with shaft 16 鉤Mold bracket 17 Slit hole

Claims (5)

A device for connecting two panels or one panel and a column, a plurality of elastic members having elastic claws, an interlocking bar having a plurality of elastic blocking members, and a continuous fitting in a linear direction An insertion groove with a mating recess is provided, and a plurality of elastic members and insertion grooves are allocated and arranged on the thickness direction surfaces of both adjacent panels or between the thickness direction surface of the panels and the column surface, and the interlocking bar slides between them. It is arranged in a possible state, the interlocking bar is moved in a state where the elastic claw is engaged with the fitting recess, and the elastic blocking member is in close contact with the elastic member to prevent the elastic claw from appearing and protruding. Panel connecting device characterized. With the elastic blocking member and the elastic member positioned at a certain distance in the vertical direction, the two panels or the panel and the column are abutted in the lateral direction and inserted, and the elastic claw of the elastic member is within the elastic range. A temporary connection state that has appeared and inserted into the fitting recess of the insertion groove is obtained, and further, the interlocking bar is moved in a direction in which the plurality of elastic blocking members are in close contact with the plurality of elastic members to fill the space where the elastic claws are submerged. The operation of the elastic claw inserted into the fitting concave portion is prevented from sinking, and both the panels or the panel and the column can be connected and fixed in a state where the elastic claw and the fitting concave portion are engaged. Item 2. The panel connecting device according to Item 1. The elastic claw itself formed at the tip of the elastic member is also provided with elasticity, and the elastic claw is slightly pushed out into the space filled with the elastic prevention member, and the elastic prevention member is moved in a direction in close contact with the elastic member. The elastic claw itself is elastically crushed by the elastic claw into the fitting recess, and the degree of contact between the fitting recess of the insertion groove and the elastic claw in the connected and fixed state is increased. The panel connecting device according to claim 1 or 2. The surface where the elastic claw and the fitting recess are engaged is both formed as an inclined surface, and an airtight material with cushioning properties is attached to the thickness direction surface of the panel or column, and the thickness of the panel or column completely in the temporarily connected state The direction surface is not pressed, and the slant surface of the elastic claw is set on the slant surface of the fitting recess so that it slightly protrudes into the space filled with the elastic blocking member. The elastic claw and the fitting recess are pushed by the elastic blocking member by the movement and fitted while moving along the inclined surface to obtain an operation of connecting the panel or the support column while pulling them in the direction in which the thickness direction surfaces are brought into close contact with each other. The panel connecting device according to claim 1 or 2. The means for obtaining the sliding movement of the interlocking bar is a structure in which the interlocking bar is moved by pushing and pulling directly from the upper or lower part of the panel or the column, or a structure in which it is moved by screwing from the upper part of the panel or column, A configuration in which an operation window is provided in one place on either the upper or lower surface of the column and the rack uses a linear motion by rotating the gear, or a configuration that converts the rotating motion by the eccentric shaft into linear movement, or multiple inclined surfaces 5. The panel connecting device according to claim 1, wherein the interlocking piece is pushed and pulled in a state where the interlocking piece is in contact with the panel.

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