JP4182482B2 - Raw partition - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a low partition that is easy to assemble and can be assembled even by an amateur.

  Partitioning devices are frequently used to partition large building spaces. There are various types of partitioning devices, but in general, a panel is placed on a baseboard supported at an appropriate height by an adjuster placed on the floor rail, and the upper end of the panel is fitted on the ceiling rail. The panel side edges are fixed to studs that stand vertically from the floor rail. The fixing method is screwing or a structure for hooking via a claw.

  In a room space partitioned by a partition device, a low partition is often used to create a private small space. The form of the low partition is also diversified according to the purpose of use, and its connection structure is complicated, so it cannot be assembled by an amateur. Therefore, it is common for a professional contractor to perform installation work.

  Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-220239 discloses a “low partition panel connection structure” in which, when the other panel is connected perpendicularly to one panel surface, the other connected without interposing a stud in the connection portion. The panel position can be changed freely. Therefore, the key at the upper end of the post is locked to the upper end of the panel, and the lower end of the post is fixed to the lower end of the panel with a U-shaped bracket so that the post is attached to one panel, and the slit groove formed on the front of the post The claw provided on the other panel side end is locked.

  Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-306528 “Low partition panel connection structure” can connect panels with a simple structure without using studs. Is connected to the connecting bracket attached to the side end groove by locking the head of the screw fixed to the other panel side.

In addition, there are various known such as “panel connection structure” according to JP-A-10-212776. However, the structure of these conventional raw partitions is relatively simple, but it is not easy for an amateur to install.
"Panel connection structure of low partitions" according to Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-220239 "Panel connection structure of low partitions" according to JP-A-10-306528

  There are various types of conventional low partitions, and even the simplest structure in which the panels are connected in a straight line makes it difficult for a complete amateur to perform this installation. The problem to be solved by the present invention is this problem, and provides a low partition that an amateur can easily install.

  The low partition according to the present invention includes a panel, a lower connecting bracket and an upper connecting bracket for connecting the panels, and an adjuster screw for supporting the panel at an appropriate height. As the upper connecting bracket and the lower connecting bracket, a linear bracket, an L-shaped bracket, a T-shaped bracket, a ten-shaped bracket, or the like is used according to the form of the low partition. Then, each top end of the upper and lower connecting bracket has a locking claw bent vertically, and the locking claw fits into grooves provided at the upper end and the lower end of the panel.

  Therefore, the latching tabs of the upper and lower connecting brackets interposed between the panels connected to each other are fitted in the grooves and screwed so that the upper and lower connecting brackets are not removed. In the case of the lower connecting bracket, an adjuster having a height adjusting function can be attached instead of the set screw. By the way, the panel is configured by fitting a board to a frame framed by both vertical bars and a plurality of horizontal bars, the side edges of the vertical bars are opened, and a resin cap is attached to the opening. .

  Therefore, when the panels are connected, the resin cap is disposed in contact with the cap of the adjacent panel or the side surface of the vertical rail, and is connected by the upper and lower connection fittings. An adjuster screw can be attached to and supported by the cap provided at the lower end of the vertical rail of the panel on the front end side of the low partition to which the connecting bracket cannot be attached.

  The low partition according to the present invention is configured by connecting panels through an upper connecting bracket and a lower connecting bracket. A locking claw formed at each end of each of the upper and lower connecting fittings fits into a groove provided in the panel, and the adjacent panels can be connected by screwing in this state. An adjuster screw is attached to the lower connection fitting at the lower end to connect the panels and support the panels at an appropriate height.

  And a resin cap is attached to the panel vertical rail, and it can be prevented from being displaced after connection by contacting the adjacent panel via the cap, and stable connection is possible. is there. In addition, the surface of the metal vertical rail is not scratched.

  FIG. 1 is an embodiment showing a raw partition according to the present invention. (a) connects the four panels 1a, 1b,... to form an L shape, and (b) connects the two panels 1a, 1b on a straight line. The low partition has brackets 2, 2,... Attached to the ends of both side panels, and is supported so as not to fall over. The lower end of each panel 1a, 1b,. It is made up.

  The form of the low partition is not limited to the L type and the straight type as shown in the figure, and a T type, a cross shape, and the like can be formed. FIG. 2 shows an embodiment of the panel 1, and boards 5, 5... Are fitted to a frame framed by both vertical bars 3, 3 and a plurality of horizontal bars 4, 4. Here, the material of the board 5 is not particularly limited, and the board mounting structure is also free. For example, transparent or translucent polycarbonate can be used as the board. Adjuster screws 6 and 6 are attached to both sides of the lower end of the panel 1, and the height of the panel 1 can be adjusted by adjusting the adjuster screws 6 and 6.

  FIG. 3 shows an embodiment of a low partition panel connection structure according to the present invention. The panels 1a and 1b are connected by an upper connection bracket 7 and a lower connection bracket 8. The upper and lower connecting fittings 7 and 8 are elongated metal plates, and locking claws 9 are formed at both ends. Further, grooves 10, 10,... Are provided in the cross rails 4, 4,..., And locking claws 9, 9... Of the upper connecting bracket 7 disposed at the upper end of the panel and the lower connecting bracket 8 disposed at the lower end of the panel.・ Fits into the grooves 10, 10.

  The upper connecting fitting 7 arranged across both the panels 1a and 1b is pressed so as not to come off by screwing the knob screws 11 and 11 into the screw holes provided in the horizontal rails 4 and 4. The lower connecting bracket 8 is disposed across the lower ends of the panels 1a and 1b, and the adjuster screws 6 and 6 are screwed into screw holes formed in the lower connecting bracket 8 to support the panels 1a and 1b. . In this case, the knob screws 11 and 11 may be attached to the lower connection fitting 8 and fixed to the lower end of the panel.

  FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view, a plan view, and a bottom view showing the connection structure of the panels 1a and 1b. Thus, the panels 1a and 1b can be easily assembled by simply connecting them through the upper connecting bracket 7 and the lower connecting bracket 8. Although the specific installation work procedure is free, for example, the lower connecting bracket 8 is attached to one panel 1a and supported by an adjuster screw 6, and the other connecting panel 1b extends to the lower connecting bracket 7 extending from the panel 1a to the side. Can be placed. The upper connection fitting 7 can be attached later and the knob screws 11 can be tightened.

  Here, L-shaped guides 12 and 12 stand up on both sides of the horizontal rail 4 of the panels 1a and 1b, and the upper connecting bracket 7 and the lower connecting bracket 8 are connected to the L-shaped guides 12, 12,. Installed in between. And the knob screws 11 and 11 are tightened so that it may not remove | deviate, and the adjuster screws 6 and 6 are attached. At the connecting portion between the panels 1a and 1b, adjuster screws 6 and 6 are attached to the lower connecting bracket 8 to support the panels 1a and 1b at an appropriate height.

  However, at the front end of the low partition where the upper and lower connecting brackets 7 and 8 are not required, the adjuster screw 6 is attached by screwing onto the nut 14 embedded in the cap 13 attached to the lower end of the vertical beam 3. The panel 1 shown in FIG. 2 is a case where an adjuster screw 6 is attached to a cap provided at the lower end of the vertical rail. FIG. 5 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the abutting side ends of the panels 1a and 1b. The side ends of the vertical bars 3 and 3 of the panels 1a and 1b are opened, and caps 15 and 15 are fitted into the openings.

  The cap 15 has two legs 16, 16. The legs 16, 16 are fitted in the openings, and the tip claws 17, 17 are attached to the engaging pieces 18, 18. The caps 15 and 15 are made of resin, and the panels 1 a and 1 b are in contact with each other via the caps 15 and 15. That is, since the cap surface slightly protrudes from the vertical rail 3, the caps 15 and 15 come into contact with each other to connect the panels 1a and 1b. Therefore, the vertical bars 3 and 3 made of aluminum are not scratched, and the positional displacement of the panels 1a and 1b to be connected by preventing the resin caps having a high friction coefficient from contacting each other is prevented.

  The above embodiment is a low partition in which the panels 1a and 1b are linearly connected, but FIG. 6 is a low partition in which the panels 1a and 1b are connected in an L shape. Although the figure shows the bottom, the tip of the other panel 1b is in contact with the side surface of the vertical rail 3 of one panel 1a. In other words, the side end caps of the panel 1b are connected in contact with the vertical rail side surface of the panel 1a.

  In this case, the lower connecting bracket 19 has an L shape, the adjuster screw 6 and the knob screw 11 are attached thereto, and the locking claws 9 and 9 formed at the tip of the lower connecting bracket of the L shape are panel 1a. , 1b, and the two panels 1a, 1b are connected so as not to leave. The upper coupling metal also has an L shape, and a locking claw at the tip of the upper coupling metal fits into the groove and is fixed so as not to come off with a knob screw.

  FIG. 7 shows a low partition in which the panels 1a, 1b, and 1c have a T shape, and represent the bottom surface. The connection form of the panels 1a and 1b forms a straight line, and the panel 1c is connected to this in the vertical direction. The panel 1c is arranged at a position where the vertical bars 3 and 3 of the panels 1a and 1b are abutted, and a T-shaped lower connection fitting 20 is attached. The lower connection fitting 20 is provided with adjuster screws 6, 6,... And knob screws 11, 11,... So that the panels 1a, 1b, 1c connected in a T shape are not separated.

  Of course, locking tabs 9, 9,... Are provided at the tips of the respective pieces of the T-shaped lower coupling fitting 20, and are fitted in grooves formed in the panels 1a, 1b, 1c. Similarly, the upper connection fitting is disposed at the upper end position of the connection portion of the panels 1a, 1b, and 1c, and the locking claw at the tip fits into the groove and is fixed with a knob screw.

  FIG. 8 shows a cross-shaped low partition in which the panels 1a, 1b, 1c and 1d are connected in a cross shape. That is, the panels 1a and 1b are connected in a straight line, and the panels 1c and 1d are connected in the vertical direction so as to face the side surfaces of the butt longitudinal bars 3 and 3 of the panels 1a and 1b. In this case, the lower connecting bracket 21 has a cross shape, and four adjuster screws 6, 6... And knob screws 11, 11.

  Of course, the locking claw 9, 9,... Is provided at the tip of each of the cross-shaped lower connection fittings 21, and the engagement claw 9, 9,. Arranged at the upper end position of the connecting portions 1b, 1c, and 1d, the locking claw at the tip fits into the groove and is fixed with a thumbscrew.

The specific example which shows the external appearance of the raw partition which concerns on this invention. A specific example of a panel constituting a raw partition. Panel connection structure. Sectional drawing which shows the connection structure of a panel. Panel butt. L-type raw partition. T-type raw partition. Cross lopation.

Explanation of symbols

1 Panel 2 Bracket 3 Vertical beam 4 Horizontal beam 5 Board 6 Adjuster 7 Upper connecting bracket 8 Lower connecting bracket 9 Locking claw
10 groove
11 Knob screw
12 L-shaped guide
13 cap
14 Nut
15 cap
16 legs
17 claw
18 Locking piece
19 Lower connection bracket
20 Lower connection bracket
21 Lower connection bracket

Claims (4)

In a low partition constructed by connecting multiple panels, the panel is a metal frame that is framed by both vertical bars and a plurality of horizontal bars, and the side openings of the vertical bars are made of resin. At the same time, the cap surface protrudes slightly outward from the vertical rail, and a straight lower connecting bracket is attached to the lower end of the panel connecting portion where the panels are linearly abutted, and a linear upper connecting bracket is attached to the upper end. A locking claw is formed at the tip of each of the upper and lower connecting brackets, and the locking claw is fitted into a groove provided in the panel, the upper connecting bracket is screwed, and the lower connecting bracket is fitted with an adjuster screw. A low partition characterized by an adjuster attached to the cap attached to the bottom of the vertical beam at the top of the panel. In a low partition constructed by connecting multiple panels, the panel is a metal frame that is framed by both vertical bars and a plurality of horizontal bars, and the side openings of the vertical bars are made of resin. At the same time, the cap surface protrudes slightly outward from the vertical rail, and the L-shaped lower connecting bracket is attached to the lower end of the panel connecting portion where the panel is butted to the L shape, and the L-shaped upper connecting bracket is attached to the upper end. A locking claw is formed at the tip of each of the upper and lower connecting brackets, and the locking claw is fitted into a groove provided in the panel, the upper connecting bracket is screwed, and the lower connecting bracket is fitted with an adjuster screw. A low partition characterized by an adjuster attached to the cap attached to the bottom of the vertical beam at the top of the panel. In a low partition constructed by connecting multiple panels, the panel is a metal frame that is framed by both vertical bars and a plurality of horizontal bars, and the side openings of the vertical bars are made of resin. At the same time, the cap surface protrudes slightly outward from the vertical rail, and a T-shaped lower connecting bracket is attached to the lower end of the panel connecting portion where the panel is butted to the T-shape, and a T-shaped upper connecting bracket is attached to the upper end. A locking claw is formed at the tip of each of the upper and lower connecting brackets, and the locking claw is fitted into a groove provided in the panel, the upper connecting bracket is screwed, and the lower connecting bracket is fitted with an adjuster screw. A low partition characterized by an adjuster attached to the cap attached to the bottom of the vertical beam at the top of the panel. In a low partition constructed by connecting multiple panels, the panel is a metal frame that is framed by both vertical bars and a plurality of horizontal bars, and the side openings of the vertical bars are made of resin. At the same time, the cap surface protrudes slightly outward from the vertical rail, and the cross-shaped lower connecting bracket is attached to the lower end of the panel connecting part that butts the panel in a cross shape, and the cross-shaped upper connecting bracket is attached to the upper end A locking claw is formed at the tip of each of the upper and lower connecting brackets, and the locking claw is fitted into a groove provided in the panel, the upper connecting bracket is screwed, and the lower connecting bracket is fitted with an adjuster screw. A low partition characterized by an adjuster attached to the cap attached to the bottom of the vertical beam at the top of the panel.

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