JP7350389B2 - Partition structure and set of parts for it - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a partition structure (opening/closing structure equipped with a partition panel) useful for partitioning an opening/closing space, and a set of members for forming the structure.

2. Description of the Related Art Partition structures using partition curtains or partition panels are used to partition various spaces such as meeting rooms, living rooms in homes, and conference rooms. Among such partition structures, a partition structure has been proposed in which magnets are disposed on opposing surfaces of a pair of elongated opening/closing members, and the partitioning members are attached to the opening/closing members.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2000-220355 (Patent Document 1) discloses that a large number of panels are movably supported along a hanger rail, and a plurality of adjacent panels are rotatably connected with hinges, and a plurality of adjacent panels are rotatably connected to each other with hinges, and A partition panel is described in which a leading stile is provided at the end of the panel, and the leading stile is suspended and supported from the hanger rail via a leading runner. This document describes that a magnet is provided at the top frame, the magnet is covered with a cover (cushion rubber) in an exposed manner, and the magnet is brought into close contact with a magnet receiver on a wall surface.

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 3-31833 (Patent Document 2) discloses a pair of guide rods provided at both longitudinal ends of the lower end of a sliding door, a guide rail having a guide groove for guiding the guide rods, and a guide rail provided with a guide groove for guiding the guide rods. a cover (a closed body having a U-shaped cross section and a flange), which has the same length as the guide groove and is loosely fitted in the guide groove so as to be movable up and down; a magnet provided on each of the pair of guide rods; When the sliding door is closed, the magnet on the guide rod attracts the magnet on the cover, and as the cover floats up, the gap between the sliding door and the guide rail is closed, and the sliding door is closed. A gap closing device is described in which, when the guide rod is released, the magnet of the guide rod repulses the magnet of the cover and presses the cover against the guide groove of the guide rail to open the gap. That is, in the gap closing device of Patent Document 2, the gap between the sliding door and the guide rail is opened and closed by the cover using the repulsion and attraction of the magnet at the open position and the closed position of the sliding door.

Note that Japanese Patent Application Laid-open No. 2009-131589 (Patent Document 3) describes a pair of opposing members that are suspended from a rail member and can face each other, and a dovetail groove-like structure formed on the opposing surfaces of the pair of opposing members. A pair of opening/closing members is disclosed that includes a mounting recess, a magnet member mounted in the mounting recess with magnetic poles facing opposite to each other, and a mounting portion formed on the opposing member for mounting a partition sheet. ing. In such an opening/closing member, the magnetic members are mounted with opposite magnetic poles facing the mounting recesses that can face each other, so that the position does not shift due to the closing operation, and the position does not shift with respect to the axis of one opposing member. The other facing member can be brought into close contact with the other facing member.

JP2000-220355A (Claims 1 and 4, Figure 3) Publication No. 3-31833 (Claim 1 and Figure 1) JP 2009-131589 A (Claims, paragraphs [0024] [0026], Figures 1 and 2)

However, in the partition panel of Patent Document 1, the panel tends to swing around the hanger rail as a fulcrum as the panel opens and closes. Furthermore, when the panel swings, the position of the magnet relative to the magnet receiver shifts, making it impossible to simply and accurately position and close the panel. Furthermore, since the side edges of a plurality of adjacent panels are rotatably connected by hinges, the panel structure becomes complicated.

In the gap closing device of Patent Document 2, during the movement process in which the sliding door moves between the open position and the closed position, no magnetic force acts between the guide rod and the cover, so the sliding door moves while swinging, The sliding door cannot be moved smoothly.

Even in the opening/closing member of Patent Document 3, the opposing member and the partition sheet suspended from the rail member tend to swing as the opening/closing operation is performed, making it impossible to move the opposing member smoothly.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a partition structure (or opening/closing structure) that can suppress swinging of a partition member that can open and close a partition space as it moves, and that can smoothly open and close with the partition member, and a member therefor. The purpose is to provide a set.

Another object of the present invention is that a plurality of adjacent partition members (panels, etc.) can each be rotatably connected without connecting the plurality of adjacent partition members (panels, etc.) to each other with a hinge. The objective is to provide a structure (or opening/closing structure) and a set of members therefor.

Still another object of the present invention is that when the space is closed, a plurality of partition members (panels, etc.) can be arranged adjacently, and when the space is open, the plurality of partition members (panels, etc.) can be stacked (or folded). ) To provide a retractable partition structure (or opening/closing structure) and a set of members therefor.

As a result of intensive studies to achieve the above-mentioned object, the inventor of the present invention found that a runner is formed on a floor or the like corresponding to the lower end of a plurality of panels and the lower end (lower edge) of the panel, and A pair of magnetic members (for example, a pair of magnetic members with opposite magnetic poles) that can be disposed in a non-contact manner and magnetically attracted to each other in a partitioning path (opening/closing path or division path) for forming a closed space in the panel. When a pair of magnetic members (for example, a pair of magnetic members) are arranged, the magnetic attraction force of the pair of magnetic members (for example, a pair of magnet members) suppresses the swinging of the panel and allows multiple objects to move along the rail and partition path. be able to align the panels; when the panels are suspended from the rotation axis (or rotation axis) of one runner, the magnetic attraction of a pair of magnetic members (for example, a pair of magnet members) is strong in opposite directions; Taking advantage of the fact that the panel is susceptible to lateral displacement, the panel can be smoothly rotated around the rotation axis (or pivot axis), and adjacent panels can be folded (or folded), allowing for easy folding. They discovered that they could be stored in a small storage space by stacking and storing them, and completed the present invention.

That is, the partition structure (opening/closing structure) of the present invention includes: [1] a partition member that extends at least vertically to partition a space; and a partition member that is movable in at least one of the left-right direction and the up-down direction. It is equipped with a moving mechanism. This partition structure (opening/closing structure) further corresponds to the lower end (or lower end surface) of the partition member, and corresponds to this lower end (or lower end surface), and corresponds to the partition member (runner) as it moves or runs. , a pair of magnetic members that can be disposed in a form that can be magnetically attracted to each other in a non-contact state are provided in a partition path (or an opening/closing path) for forming an opening/closing space with the partition member. In the partition structure of aspect [1], [2] the magnetic members may be a pair of magnet members that can be arranged with opposite magnetic poles.

Such a partition structure (opening/closing structure) is capable of applying magnetic attractive force (or adsorption force) of a pair of magnetic members (for example, a pair of magnet members) to the partition member and the partition path (or opening/closing path). Therefore, even if the partition member is moved, it is possible to suppress the partition member from swinging. Further, since the pair of magnetic members (for example, the pair of magnet members) are in a non-contact state, the partition member can be smoothly opened and closed.

In the partition structure of aspect [1] or [2], [3] the moving mechanism may include the following (A) traveling mechanism or (B) vertical movement mechanism.

(A) A traveling mechanism that can run along a rail and includes a runner to which the partition member can be attached. (B) A vertical movement mechanism that is located above the partition space and is capable of at least raising and lowering the partition member.

By using such a moving mechanism, even if the partition member is moved as the runner runs or the partition member is moved up and down, a pair of magnetic members arranged in a non-contact state (for example, a pair of The magnet member) can prevent the partition member from swinging, and can smoothly open and close the partition member.

In the partition structure (opening/closing structure) according to any one of these aspects [1] to [3], [4] the partition member may include a plurality of partition members that can be adjacent to each other; each partition member: It may be at least one selected from panels and sheets (partition sheets). The plurality of partition members may be arranged or aligned adjacent to each other (or in a vertically extending and adjacent state) along the partition path as they move. Specifically, in the partition structure according to any one of the aspects [1] to [4], [5] the partition structure (opening/closing structure) includes a plurality of runners that can run along the rails, and a plurality of runners that can run along the rails. Each partition member (panel, etc.) may be rotatably attached to one of the runners, and each partition member (panel, etc.) may be rotatably attached to one of the runners. ) may be rotatably attachable to a plurality (for example, two) of the runners. Each partition member (panel, etc.) may be swingably and rotatably attached to one of the runners with respect to the running direction of the runner.

In the partition structure according to any one of aspects [1] to [5], [6] the runner has at least one pair of wheels capable of running on at least one pair of running paths of the rails, and the pair of wheels is rotatable. The vehicle may include a support portion that supports (a support portion that rotatably supports an axle portion that connects a pair of wheels) and the following (I) or (II).

(I) A mounting member or mounting portion formed in the support portion and attachable to the partition member (panel, etc.) (II) A mounting hole formed in the support portion and rotatable with respect to the mounting hole. A rotary shaft member (a rotary shaft member having a mounting portion that can be attached to a partition member such as a panel) that is attached to the partition member (panel or the like) and is attachable to the partition member (panel or the like).

In any of the aspects [1] to [6], [7] the pair of magnetic members are a pair of magnet members, and the pair of magnetic members extend along the lower end (or lower end surface) of the partition member. a first magnet member attached at a predetermined length (e.g., over the entire length) along the partition path; and a second magnet member attached at a predetermined length (e.g., over the entire length) along the partition path. It may also include a member. In any of the aspects [1] to [7], [8] the pair of magnetic members are a pair of magnet members, and the pair of magnetic members are located at the lower end (or lower end surface) of the partition member. It may include a first magnet member disposed over the entire length of the partition path, and a second magnet member disposed over the entire length of the partition path, and the first and second magnet members are magnetic. A magnetic member (soft magnetic member, etc.) containing powder and resin (soft resin, etc.) or elastomer, and in which different magnetic poles are formed adjacent to each other in the width direction or thickness direction (or magnetized as S and N poles). You may be prepared.

In any of the aspects [1] to [8], [9] the partition structure (opening/closing structure) includes a plurality of panels or sheets as the partition members, and one or more (for example, two) each panel or sheet. ) may be provided with a plurality of runners that can be suspended by a rotating shaft member and run along the rail; a plurality of adjacent panels or sheets are aligned along the partition path without being connected. It is possible, and each panel or sheet may be movable in a crosswise manner with respect to the partition path.

In such a type of partition structure (opening/closing structure), the pair of magnetic members (for example, a pair of magnet members) do not need to be rotatably connected to each other with a hinge between a plurality of adjacent partition members (panels, etc.). Each partition member can be vertically aligned or arranged by the magnetic attractive force (or adsorption force) of The panels are each rotatable. Therefore, when the space is closed, a plurality of panels can be arranged adjacent to each other, and when the space is open, a plurality of panels can be folded (or folded) and stored.

In addition, in the partition structure (opening/closing structure) according to any one of the aspects [1] to [9], [10] tops formed or attached to the upper and lower ends of the partition member, respectively, along the moving direction of the partition member. The present invention may include a frame portion and a lower frame portion, a frame cover for covering these frame portions, and mounting members that can be attached to both ends of the upper frame portion, the lower frame portion, and the frame cover, respectively. Often, a pair of magnetic members that can be magnetically attracted to each other are attached to opposing parts of these mounting members (the partition member and the opposing part facing the partition member movable by the moving mechanism). It's okay.

In any one of the aspects [1] to [10], [11] the partition member has optical properties (transparency, hue, and/or color), electrical properties, thermal properties, etc., such as a photoelectric conversion film, a light control or optical shutter film, a polarizing film, an antireflection film, an antiglare film, At least one function selected from a luminescent film, a heat-generating film, a temperature-sensitive or temperature-sensitive liquid crystal film, a heat radiation film, a fireproof film, a moisture-permeable film, a moisture-proof film, a dust-proof film, a mold-proof film, an anti-bacterial film, an anti-virus film, etc. It may also include a transparent film or sheet. Furthermore, in any of the aspects [1] to [11], [12] the partition member may include a plurality of transparent, translucent or opaque panels or sheets; It is not necessary to provide a frame member (frame) on the periphery. A protective material (eg, a transparent protective material) may be attached to the side edges of adjacent panels or sheets. A side frame may be attached to this protective member.

Further, the entrance/exit may be formed using rotation of a predetermined partition member. For example, in any of the aspects [1] to [12], [13] the moving mechanism is capable of traveling along the (A) rail and includes a runner to which the partition member can be attached. The partition structure may include the doorway structure described in (i) or (ii) below.

(i) A link member (guide bar) is rotatably supported by at least the rail and at least the upper part of a predetermined partition member among a plurality of partition members (panels, etc.) (ii) an entrance/exit structure in which the rail forms an entrance/exit (or entrance/exit path) by a link member rotatably supported on the upper part of the partition member; A cross rail (a cross rail or a guide rail extending in a direction crossing from the main rail) intersects with the rail, and a predetermined partition member adjacent to the cross rail is provided with different parts or positions in the movement direction (for example, in the central area). and end portions), rotary shaft members of the first and second runners are rotatably attached to the first and second runners, respectively, so that the first runner (or wheels) can run on the intersecting rail (or running path). An entrance/exit structure in which a second runner (or wheel) is mounted on the main rail (or running path) so as to be able to run, and forms an entrance/exit.

Furthermore, the partition member may be housed. For example, in any of the aspects [1] to [13], [14] (A) a partition structure including a running mechanism that is capable of running along the rail and includes a runner to which the partition member can be attached; may include the storage structure described in (iii) below.

(iii) The rail includes a main rail on which the partition member is movable, and two intersecting rails that intersect with this rail (two intersecting or guide rails extending in the intersecting direction at a predetermined distance from the main rail). and a guide rail for connecting the two intersecting rails to guide and store the partition member,
Rotating shaft members of the first and second runners are rotatably attached to positions in different moving directions of the partition member, respectively,
The two intersecting rails are capable of guiding a leading (or first) runner among the first and second runners through the main rail, and a first partition member capable of forming an entrance/exit with a first partition member. a second cross rail capable of guiding a leading (or first) runner of at least one second partition member following the first partition member through the main rail; formed,
The leading (or first) runner of the second partition member can be guided along the guide rail, and the following runner (or second runner) can be guided along the main rail. storage structure

In any of the aspects [1] to [14], [15] the partition structure may include the following partition structure (a) or (b).

(a) a rail having a pair of running paths with a U-shaped or V-shaped cross section;
at least a pair of wheels having an outer circumferential portion having a U-shaped or V-shaped cross section corresponding to the running path, an axle portion that connects the pair of wheels to each other, and a support portion that rotatably supports the axle portion; A runner comprising a mounting hole or a mounting through-hole formed in the support part, and a rotating shaft member that can be rotatably mounted in the mounting hole or the mounting through-hole in a manner that prevents it from coming off;
an upper mounting frame portion to which the rotating shaft member of the runner can be attached (an upper mounting frame portion to which the threaded portion of the rotating shaft member can be screwed); and a lower portion to which the first magnet member can be attached along the movement direction. a plastic panel or sheet, or a glass panel or sheet (a plastic panel or a plastic sheet, or a glass panel or a glass sheet) comprising a mounting frame;
A second magnet member includes a laying member that can be attached along the partition path,
The first magnet member and the second magnet member are arranged at a predetermined interval and have opposite magnetic poles. (b) A rail body with a U-shaped cross section and a lower opening. and a rail having running paths of at least a pair of running walls extending inward from the inner walls of both side walls of the rail body, having different height positions, and alternately tilting downward;
a rotating shaft member that is slidable along the lower opening of the rail and rotatably attached to the partition member (panel, etc.); and a predetermined interval in the axial direction of the rotating shaft member; a runner comprising at least a pair of wheels that are rotatably mounted independently in the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft member and capable of traveling on a running path of the running wall;
A plastic panel or sheet, or a glass panel or sheet ( plastic panels or plastic sheets, or glass panels or glass sheets);
a second magnet member includes a laying member that can be attached along the partition path;
A partition structure in which the first magnet member and the second magnet member are arranged at a predetermined interval with magnetic poles facing opposite to each other.

In any of the aspects [1] to [15], [16] the runner further includes a height adjustment member (for example, The rotating shaft member may include a threaded portion formed on the rotating shaft member, and a threaded fastening member such as a double nut that can be threaded into the threaded portion and whose height can be adjusted with respect to the rail.

In such an embodiment, in order to suppress the swinging of the partition member, the tops (curved or acute-angled tops, particularly acute-angled tops) of the outer circumference of the wheels are shaped like valleys (U-shaped or U-shaped in cross-section or The vehicle may be able to run while being located closer to the side inner wall of the rail than the V-shaped running path, especially the lowest part of the V-shaped running path.

[17] The present invention includes a partition member for partitioning a space at least in the vertical direction, and a moving mechanism capable of moving the partition member in at least one of the left-right direction and the up-down direction, forming a partition structure. It also includes a set for This set includes a lower end (or lower end surface) of the partition member, and a space corresponding to the lower end (or lower end surface) of the partition member and for forming an opening/closing space with the partition member as the partition member moves. A pair of magnetic members are provided in the partition path in a manner that they can be magnetically attracted to each other in a non-contact state. The pair of magnetic members that can be arranged in a magnetically attractive manner may be a pair of magnetic members that can be arranged with opposite magnetic poles. [18] The set of aspect [17] may further include a rail and a runner that can run along the rail and to which the partition member can be attached. That is, the set may include the rail and the runner as a moving mechanism, and the partition member; a lower end (or lower end surface) of the partition member; Correspondingly, the pair of magnetic members (for example, the pair of magnet members) may be disposed in a partition path for forming an opening/closing space with the partition member as the runner runs.

Note that in this specification, "elongate" means an elongated shape whose length is larger than its width, and the "elongated member" may be referred to as "opposed member" or "rod-shaped member." In addition, a "magnetic member" may be "soft" or "hard", and a "magnetic member" containing resin (plastic) or elastomer is sometimes referred to as a "plastic magnet" or "rubber magnet member", and a soft resin A "magnetic member" containing (plastic) or elastomer is sometimes referred to as a "soft magnetic member." Furthermore, unless otherwise specified, "sheet" is used synonymously with "film". The "frame part" of a partition member (panel, etc.) is used to include both a frame-shaped part formed integrally with the partition member and a frame body (mounting frame or frame member) that can be attached to the partition member. A frame attached to a frame in the form of a frame is sometimes referred to as a "frame section" or "mounting frame section."

In the present invention, a pair of magnetic members (for example, a pair of magnetic members with opposite magnetic poles facing each other) that can be disposed in a non-contact state and in a magnetically attractable manner are arranged opposite to the partition member and the partition path. Therefore, during opening and closing operations, the partition member can be prevented from swinging by using the magnetic attraction force of a pair of magnetic members (for example, a pair of magnet members), and the partition member can be smoothly opened and closed. be. In addition, by attaching a partition member (panel, etc.) to the rotation shaft member (or rotation shaft member) of one runner, it is not necessary to connect multiple adjacent partition members (panels, etc.) to each other so that they can rotate with a hinge. Also, each of the adjacent partition members is rotatable. Further, when the space is closed, a plurality of partition members can be arranged adjacent to each other, and when the space is open, a plurality of partition members can be folded (or folded) and stored.

FIG. 1 is a schematic exploded perspective view showing an example of the partition structure of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic exploded perspective view showing the runner of FIG. 1. 3 is a schematic exploded perspective view showing the upper mounting frame portion of FIG. 1. FIG. FIG. 4 is a schematic exploded perspective view showing the runner and upper mounting frame of FIG. 1. FIG. 5 is a schematic side view showing a state in which the upper mounting frame shown in FIG. 1 is attached. 6 is a schematic exploded perspective view showing the lower mounting frame portion of FIG. 1. FIG. FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view showing the lower mounting frame portion and laying member of FIG. 1. FIG. 8 is a schematic perspective view for explaining the mechanism of the entrance and exit in the partition structure shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is a schematic perspective view showing a positioning and fixing mechanism for positioning the partition member. FIG. 10 is a schematic exploded perspective view showing a rail and a runner according to another example of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing the rail and runner of FIG. 10. FIG. 12 is a schematic perspective view for explaining another doorway mechanism. FIG. 13 is a schematic perspective view for explaining another doorway mechanism. FIG. 14 is a schematic perspective view for explaining the mounting structure of the first runner in FIG. 13. FIG. 15 is a schematic perspective view for explaining the mounting structure of the second runner shown in FIG. 13. FIG. 16 is a schematic exploded perspective view showing another example of the partition structure of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram showing the runner and upper mounting frame of FIG. 16. FIG. 18 is a schematic exploded perspective view showing the lower mounting frame portion of FIG. 16. 19(a) is a schematic exploded perspective view showing the first cap member in FIG. 18, and FIG. 19(b) shows the arrangement relationship of a pair of opposing first cap members in FIG. 19(a). It is a schematic diagram. 20(a) is a schematic exploded perspective view showing the lower mounting frame portion, the frame cover, and the first and second cap members in FIG. 18, and FIG. 20(b) is a schematic exploded perspective view showing the lower mounting frame portion in FIG. FIG. 3 is a schematic side view with the body cover attached. FIG. 21(a) is a schematic perspective view showing an erected frame for applying the partition structure of FIG. 16 to a wall, and FIG. 21(b) is an attached state of the erected frame of FIG. 21(a). FIG. FIG. 22 is a schematic perspective view for explaining another entrance/exit or storage mechanism. FIG. 23 is a schematic diagram for explaining the entrance/exit or storage mechanism of FIG. 22. FIG. 24(a) is a schematic perspective view showing another positioning and fixing mechanism for positioning the partition member, and FIG. 24(b) is a sectional view taken along the line II in FIG. 24(a).

The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings as necessary.

The partition structure (opening/closing structure) shown in FIGS. 1 to 9 includes a rail 1 that is suspended from a ceiling wall using a hanging member (bracket) 6 and extends laterally; a running path (guide path) for this rail. a runner 11 capable of running; a vertically long rectangular panel 21 connected to a single rotating shaft member (mounting member) 15 of this runner; The partitioning path (opening/closing path) is provided with a pair of magnet members 35a and 35b arranged in a non-contact state with opposite magnetic poles, and the space is partitioned by the plurality of panels 21 for opening/closing. It creates a possible space. Note that the rail 1 and the runner 11, which can run along the rail and to which the panel 21 can be attached, form a traveling mechanism.

The rail 1 is formed in a straight line and has a hollow rectangular frame-shaped rail main body 2, a slit-shaped opening 3 extending in the longitudinal direction (or movement direction) in the lower wall of the rail main body, and both sides of this opening. It is provided with a pair of running paths (guide paths) 4 formed on the lower wall of the runner 11 on which the wheels of the runner 11 can run, and this running path has a V-shaped cross section. Note that locking recesses 5 are formed in the upper portions of both side walls of the rail main body, in which the claws of the hanging member can lock.

As shown in FIGS. 2, 4, and 5, the runner 11 that can run on the pair of running paths of the rail has a pair of front and rear wheels (running A pair of front and rear wheels (front and rear wheels) 12 arranged at a predetermined interval in the direction, an axle portion 12a that connects these pair of wheels to each other, and a bearing or a bearing (not shown) rotate this axle portion. A support part 13 that can be supported, a mounting through hole 14 formed between the pair of front and rear wheels 12 of this support part, and a mounting member that can be rotatably mounted in the mounting through hole in a non-slip state. A rotating shaft member (rotating shaft member) 15 is provided. Note that the bearing is mounted on a bearing mounting section 16 of the support section 13. That is, in the running state, the runner 11 is provided with one rotating shaft member (rotating shaft member) 15 that extends in the vertical direction and is rotatable or rotatable as a mounting member. The member 15 is formed of a bolt, and the head of the bolt prevents it from coming off from the mounting through hole 14. This rotating shaft member (or bolt) 15 is attached to the center (or center of gravity) of the upper end of the panel 21 in the longitudinal direction (or moving direction). When the panel 21 is attached to such a single rotating shaft member 15, the panel 21 tends to swing (sideways) as it travels, but the running path of the rail and the outer periphery of the wheel 12 are Since it has a V-shaped cross section, the swinging of the panel 21 can be effectively suppressed.

In this example, the top of the outer periphery of the wheel 12 (the acute top with a V-shaped cross section) is closer to the side inner wall of the rail than the valley (the lowest acute angle) of the V-shaped running path. It is located in In such a configuration, as the runner 11 runs, the wheels 12 run while being pressed outward against the V-shaped sloped running path of the rail, making the swinging of the panel 21 more effective. can be suppressed to In addition, since the wheel 12 is provided with a bearing, even if the wheel 12 runs in the above-mentioned pressing form, it can run smoothly on the runner 11.

In addition, by attaching the rotating shaft member 15 of the one runner 11 to the one panel 21, one opening/closing structure is formed, and in the illustrated example, the rotating shaft member 15 of the plurality of runners 11 is A plurality of adjacent panels 21 form an opening/closing structure that partitions a predetermined space in an openable/closable manner.

In order to align the height positions of the panels 21 by adjusting the distance between the rail 1 and the panel 21 (the distance in the height direction of the panel 21 with respect to the rail 1), the rotating shaft member (or bolt) 15 of the runner 11 is provided with a , a height adjustment member can be attached. In this example, the rotary shaft member 15 as a mounting member is formed with a threaded portion (or bolt threaded portion) 16 that can be attached to the upper end of the panel 21, and the height adjustment member is formed on the rotating shaft member 15 as a mounting member. 16 (two nuts 17a, 17b; a screw fastening member formed of a double nut). Specifically, the height adjusting member includes a first threaded member (nut) 17a of the threaded portion 16 that is threadedly located on the support portion side of the runner 11, and a first threaded member (nut) 17a that is threadedly located on the panel 21 side. The second screwing member (nut) 17b is attached to the upper end surface of the panel 21 via a washer (spring washer) 19. The flange portion 18 is provided with a flange portion 18 that can abut or contact a possible mounting plate 26 . In such a height adjustment member, the forward and backward movement (length adjustment movement) accompanying the screwing of the first screwing member 17a and the locking action accompanying the screwing of the second screwing member 17b are utilized. , the height of the panel 21 (or the distance between the rail and the panel 21) can be adjusted with respect to the rail, and the height of the panel 21 can be adjusted with respect to the rail, while maintaining the plurality of panels 21 in a horizontal direction with respect to the rail. The spacing of the panels 21 relative to each other can be maintained.

The panel 21 is formed of resin or plastic as a transparent panel. Therefore, even when the opening/closing space is closed by the panel 21, a spacious and open feeling can be provided. The upper part (upper end part) of the panel 21 is formed with an upper mounting frame part 22a to which the rotating shaft member 15 as a mounting member for the runner 11 can be attached, and the lower part (lower end part) of the panel 21 is formed with: A lower attachment frame portion 22b is formed over the entire length to which the first magnet member 35a can be attached along the longitudinal direction (or moving direction).

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the upper mounting frame portion 22a includes a long frame body portion (in this example, a square frame-shaped frame body portion with a hollow cross section) 23a extending in the longitudinal direction (or moving direction). and a mounting wall portion 24a extending downward from one side of the frame body portion to which the upper end portion of the panel 21 can be attached (in this example, a mounting wall portion in the shape of an elongated rectangular frame with a hollow cross section); The upper part of the frame main body part 23a has a dovetail groove shape (in this example, both side walls of the frame main body part 23a protrude from the upper surface of the frame main body part 23a, A mounting recess (or mounting groove) 25a is formed which is bent inward into an L-shape. At the center of the longitudinal direction (or moving direction) of this mounting recess, the mounting plate (for positioning and mounting the shaft member 15 as a mounting member) that can slide the mounting recess (or mounting groove) 25a is provided. A positioning member) 26 is disposed, and this mounting plate is formed on a raised portion 27 at the center in the longitudinal direction (or moving direction), and has a screw thread into which the threaded portion 16 of the bolt as the rotating shaft member 15 can be screwed. It is provided with a mating hole (screw hole part) 27a and a long hole part 28a formed to extend in the longitudinal direction on both sides adjacent to the screw hole, and the upper wall of the frame body part 23a is provided with the screw hole part 28a. A hole portion 27b and a small hole portion 28b are formed corresponding to the mating hole (screw hole portion) 27a and the elongated hole portion 28a. The mounting plate 26 is attached to the upper wall of the frame main body 23a by screwing the screw 29 into the small hole 28b while adjusting the position of the mounting plate 26 using the elongated hole 28a. It is possible.

Long cushioning materials (cushioning materials or packing) 30a and 30b are arranged on both sides of the upper end of the panel 21, and the plate holds the outer cushioning material (or packing) 30b against the mounting wall 24a. While being pressed or clamped by the screw member 31a, the screw member (bolt) 32a and nut 32b (M6 hexagonal bolt and nut, etc.) are fastened and crimped. In addition, since the screw member (bolt) 32a and the nut 32b are used for fastening, members corresponding to the screw member (bolt) and nut (the holding plate 31a, the cushioning material (or packing) 30a, 30b, the panel 21, and the mounting wall portion 24a) are required. ) has a through hole formed therein. Further, in order to improve the appearance, caps or covers 33a and 33b are attached to the exposed head of the bolt 32a and the exposed end of the nut 32b. Furthermore, caps 34 having shapes corresponding to the frame main body part 23a and the mounting wall part 24a can be attached to both ends of the mounting frame part 22a.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the lower mounting frame portion 22b is made of the same member as the upper mounting frame portion 22a, and is formed in a similar arrangement to the upper mounting frame portion 22a. Specifically, in the lower mounting frame section 22b, the frame main body section 23b corresponding to the frame main body section 23a is located below, and the mounting wall section 24b corresponding to the above mounting wall section 24a is located below the frame main body section 23b. It extends upward from one side in an L-shape. The lower mounting frame portion 22b is disposed at the lower part (lower end portion) of the panel 21, and has the following features: the rotating shaft member 15 of the runner 11 is not attached, and there is a dovetail formed on the lower wall of the frame body portion 23b located at the lower part. Similar to the mounting structure of the upper mounting frame 22a, except that a first magnet member 35a can be mounted in the groove-shaped mounting recess 25b instead of the mounting plate (positioning member) 26. With the lower end of the panel 21 sandwiched between cushioning materials (or packing) 30a and 30b, the lower end of the panel 21 is pressed onto the mounting wall 24b by a presser plate 31b.

A long laying member 36 is attached to the partition path (opening/closing path) of the floor in correspondence with the lower mounting frame portion 22b of the panel 21 (or the rail 1), and this laying member 36 has the above-mentioned A second magnet member 35b is mounted opposite to the first magnet member 35a of the lower mounting frame portion 22b of the panel 21. Further, the first magnet member 35a and the second magnet member 35b are disposed in a non-contact state (with a predetermined height interval) with magnetic poles facing opposite to each other. In this example, the first magnet member 35a and the second magnet member 35b are arranged with a height interval of about 3 to 10 mm. The installation member 36 has a cross-sectional shape of a dovetail groove (the inner part is wider than the opening), and the second magnet member 35b is attached to the dovetail groove-shaped attachment recess 25b. ing.

Note that a transparent protective material 37 is attached to both end portions (or side edge portions) of the panel 21 along the vertical direction to improve transparency when the plurality of transparent panels 21 are aligned, and to This prevents the panel 21 from coming into contact with the acute angles at both ends.

In addition, by utilizing the fact that the panel 21 is rotatable or rotatable in the circumferential direction about the rotating shaft member 15 as a mounting member, the panel 21 located on at least one side of the plurality of panels 21 may form an entrance/exit (or entrance/exit path). That is, a link member (guide bar) 41a may be rotatably supported at least between the rail 1 and the upper mounting frame portion 22a to form an entrance/exit (or entrance/exit path).

For example, as illustrated in FIG. A first link member (guide bar) 41a is rotatably supported on a second shaft part (pivot part) 42b formed in the dovetail-shaped mounting recess 25 of the floor part ( Alternatively, a third shaft portion (pivot portion) 43a formed at a portion of the laying member 36) corresponding to the shaft portion (pivot portion) 42a of the rail 1, and a frame main body portion 23b of the lower mounting frame portion 22b. A fourth shaft portion (pivot portion) 43b formed at a portion of the dovetail-shaped mounting recess 25 at the lower portion (lower end portion) corresponding to the second shaft portion (pivot portion) 42b also has a fourth shaft portion (pivot portion) 43b. Two link members (guide bars) 41b are rotatably supported. The second and fourth shaft portions (pivot portions) 42b and 43b are the center portions in the longitudinal direction (or movement direction) of the frame main body portions 23a and 23b of the upper and lower mounting frame portions 22a and 22b of the panel 21, respectively. It is formed at a location that is offset (or offset) to one side from (the location where the rotating shaft member 15 is attached).

In such an entrance/exit (or entrance/exit) structure, the panel 21 is supported or pivotally supported by the rotating shaft member 15 of one runner 11, and the space between the rail 1 and the upper mounting frame 22a of the panel 21, as well as the floor Since the first and second link members 41a and 41b are rotatably supported between the lower mounting frame portion 22b of the panel 21 and the lower mounting frame portion 22b of the panel 21, they can be opened and closed as the panel 21 rotates. The entrance/exit (or entrance/exit path) can be formed with a simple structure.

Note that, as shown in FIG. 9, the lower part of the panel 21 may be positionable and fixable (temporarily fixed) by a positioning and fixing mechanism (or member). That is, the positioning and fixing mechanism is located at a location corresponding to the panel 21 (for example, a location corresponding to both sides of the panel 21 in the width direction (longitudinal or moving direction)) of the floor portion adjacent to the laying member. A hole member 45 that is provided (or buried) and has a hole opening upward, and a rod-shaped positioning member 46 that is attached to the panel 21 (lower mounting frame 22b) and that can be dropped into the hole of the hole member 45. We are prepared. This rod-shaped positioning member is biased upward by a hollow cylindrical body 47 attached to the lower attachment frame 22b via the attachment portion 50 and a hollow portion of this cylinder by a biasing member 49. and a rod-shaped body 48 that is slidably disposed and can be locked at a predetermined height position of the cylindrical body. Specifically, the hollow cylindrical body 47 has a guide portion (guide slot) 47a extending in the axial direction from the upper end of the tube 47 in the shape of a slit leaving the lower end, and a predetermined slot of the guide portion. A locking portion (locking slot; e.g., positioning slot) 47b extending in the circumferential direction from the height position, and the rod-shaped body 48 extends from the side and engages the locking portion (locking slot). A locking lever portion 48a that can be locked is provided.

Therefore, the locking lever portion 48a is lowered along the guide portion (guide slot) 47a of the cylindrical body 47, the rod-shaped body 48 is dropped into the hole of the hole member 45, and the rod-shaped body 48 is rotated in the circumferential direction to form the locking lever portion 48a. By locking in the (locking slot; positioning slot) 47b, the lower part of the panel 21 can be positioned and fixed, and the swinging of the panel 21 can be suppressed. Further, by releasing the lock and raising the locking lever portion 48a along the guide portion (guide slot) 47a, the lower part of the panel 21 is released from the floor portion (unfixed state). I can do it.

If necessary, a plurality of locking portions (locking slots) are formed at intervals in the axial direction of the hollow cylindrical body 47, and the locking lever portion 48a is connected to the lower or lower locking portion. After releasing the locking (releasing the positioning fixation), the locking lever portion 48a may be locked to the upper or upper locking portion to release the positioning fixation.

In the partition structure (opening/closing structure) formed by a set of such members, since the running path of the rail 1 and the outer circumference of the wheel 12 are each formed into a V-shaped cross section, the swing of the panel 21 is prevented. motion can be effectively suppressed. In particular, since the panel 21 is attached to the rotating shaft member 15 of one runner 11, although the panel 21 is likely to swing (sideways) as it runs, there is a partition between the lower end of the panel 21 and the floor. Since the pair of magnet members 35a and 35b are arranged at a predetermined interval in the path (opening/closing path) with opposite magnetic poles facing, the swinging of the panel 21 can be suppressed more effectively. Moreover, by rotating or pivoting the panels 21 in the circumferential direction, the panels 21 can be aligned along the partition path (opening/closing path), and a closed space can be formed. Furthermore, each of the plurality of panels 21 can be moved in a folded state (folded state) by rotating or pivoting in a direction crossing the partition path (opening/closing path), if necessary. , can create an open space.

10 and 11 show other examples of rails and runners according to the present invention. In FIGS. 10 and 11, the rail 51 includes a rail main body 52 extending vertically in the shape of a plate, and a cross section U that extends in both directions from the lower and upper ends of the rail main body and allows wheels 62 of a runner 61 to run. A pair of letter-shaped running paths 54 are provided. The runner 61 that can run on the pair of running paths 54 has a U-shaped outer circumference in cross section, and has two pairs of wheels that can run on the running path 54 (a pair of wheels located at the front and rear of the running direction, respectively). ) 62 and the axle portion 62a of this pair of wheels are rotatably supported at a portion adjacent to the wheel 62 via a bearing or bearings, and extend from the axle portion in a U-shape/U-shape. A support part 63, a mounting hole formed in the flat bottom of the support part, and a rotating shaft member 65 formed with a bolt and rotatably mounted to the mounting hole in a state that prevents it from coming off downward. As described above, this rotating shaft member is capable of being attached by screwing to the upper wall or upper mounting frame of the panel 21 as a partition member, or the mounting plate (not shown). A mounting portion (threaded portion) 66 is formed. Note that in this example as well, the bearing is mounted on the bearing mounting portion 67. Further, similarly to the above, a height adjusting member formed by double nuts 17a and 17b can be attached or screwed to the threaded portion.

Even in such a traveling mode, even if the panel 21 as a partitioning member is moved, the pair of running paths 54 having a U-shaped cross section and the wheels 62 having an outer circumferential portion having a U-shaped cross section can move the panel 21 as a partitioning member. The swinging of the panel 21 can be suppressed, and, similarly to the above, the swinging of the panel 21 can be suppressed using the magnetic attraction force of the pair of magnet members.

FIG. 12 is a schematic perspective view for explaining another doorway mechanism, and this example also utilizes a link member.

As shown in FIG. 12, among a partition member row formed of a plurality of partition members, a side wall portion ( A shaft support member (side wall erected member, etc.) 71 is formed adjacent to the shaft support member (or pillar portion), etc. One end of the first link member 41a is rotatably supported on a first shaft (pivot) 72a of the frame body 23a of the upper mounting frame 22a. The other end of the first link member 41a may be rotatably supported on the pivot portion 42b. In this example, the shaft supporting member (side wall erected member, etc.) 71 includes a rotation regulating wall (or A shielding wall) 71a is formed. Further, a second link member (guide bar) is provided between the third shaft part (pivot part) of the floor part (or the laying member 36) and the lower part of the partition member (for example, the lower mounting frame part 22b). Not supported.

13 to 15 are schematic perspective views showing still other entrance/exit structures, in which a main rail (a main rail for opening and closing the opening/closing space with the partition member 21) 73b on which the partition member (panel 21) is movable is shown. and a cross rail 73a that intersects this rail in a direction orthogonal to each other, each has a similar structure to the rail (main rail) 1, and the open end of the main rail 73b is connected to the cross rail 73a. A main rail 73b and a cross rail 73a are disposed in such a manner that the main rail 73b and the cross rail 73a are closed by side walls, and a cap ( (not shown) is attached. The cross rail 73a and the main rail 73b are provided with first and second runners 81a, 81b, with rotating shaft members 85a, 85b attached to the upper end of the partition member 21 at different lengths or in different moving directions. are arranged so that they can each be runnable.

That is, among the upper ends of the frame main body part 23a of the upper mounting frame part 22a of the partition member 21 forming the entrance/exit (or entrance/exit path), the end located on the cross rail 73a side, and the longitudinal or movement of the partition member 21 Threaded portions 86a and 86b of rotating shaft members 85a and 85b of the first and second runners 81a and 81b similar to those described above are rotatably attached to the central portions (or center of gravity) of the directions, respectively. There is. Note that, as described above, the rotating shaft members 85a and 85b are rotatable or rotatable relative to the support portions 83a and 83b of the first and second runners 81a and 81b. Further, a threaded portion 86b of a rotating shaft member 85b of the second runner 81b is screwed into the center portion (or center of gravity) of the partition member 21 via the mounting plate 26, and a double nut (fastening member) The height is adjusted with 87b.

On the other hand, a mounting bracket 88 extending in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction or moving direction of the partition member 21 is attached to the end of the partition member 21, and a first runner is attached to the extending end of the mounting bracket. A threaded portion 86a of a rotating shaft member 85a of 81a is screwed together, and the height is adjusted with a double nut (fastening member) 87a. That is, the rotating shaft member 85a, which is rotatable or rotatable with respect to the support portion 83a of the first runner 81a, is attached to the extending end of the mounting bracket 88 while being displaced from the axis of the cross rail 73a.

The wheels 82a of the first runner 81a are movably mounted on the cross rail 73a, and the wheels 82b of the second runner 81b are movably mounted on the main rail 73b. Therefore, by rotating the partition member 21 forming the entrance/exit (rotating by pressing or pulling the sides of the partition member 21), the second runner 81b approaches the intersection along the main rail 73b. At the same time, the first runner 81a moves along the intersection rail 73a in a direction away from or toward the intersection, thereby forming an entrance/exit (or entrance/exit path).

The partition structure (opening/closing structure) of the present invention can be constructed in various ways.

For example, the structure of the rail and runner only needs to be such that the runner can run along the rail, and as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the rail 201 has a U-shaped cross section with an opening at the bottom and an opening at the top. a wall, two side walls 202 extending in opposition from both sides of the upper wall, and two pairs of walls 202 extending inwardly from the side walls 202 at different heights, with their tips spaced apart from each other. The two pairs of opposing extending walls 204 extend from the lower part of both side walls 202 and form a slit-shaped opening 203. A second opposing extending wall (upper extending wall) 204b located above the first opposing extending wall 204a. The upper surfaces of the first and second opposing extending walls 204 are respectively formed as inclined surfaces that are inclined downwardly toward the inside (extending direction), and the height positions of these inclined surfaces are different from those of the first and second opposing extending walls 204. The two opposing extending walls 204 are formed alternately. That is, in the first opposing extending wall (lower extending wall) 204a, the height position of the inclined surface of one extending wall 204c is formed higher than the inclined surface of the other extending wall 204d, and In the facing extending wall (upper extending wall) 204b, the height position of the inclined surface of one extending wall 204e is formed lower than the inclined surface of the other extending wall 204f. Therefore, one extending wall 204c of the first opposing extending wall and the other extending wall 204f of the second opposing extending wall can be formed as running walls that can come into contact with the rotating member of the runner 211. The other extending wall 204d of the first opposing extending wall and the extending wall 204e of one of the second opposing extending walls allow the runner 211 to run in a non-contact state with the rotating member. It can function as a regulating wall that regulates excessive inclination. In this way, the first running wall 204a and the second running wall 204b are formed to alternately extend from different positions in the height direction on the inner walls of the both side walls 202.

At the corners of the first running wall 204a, the second running wall 204b, and the inner walls of both side walls 202, the rotating member of the runner 211 is excessively displaced from the running path (slanted surface) (running deviation). In order to restrict this, restriction wall portions (restriction step portions) 207, 208, and 209 are formed to protrude inward.

Furthermore, in order to be able to extend the rail 201 by connecting them to each other with connecting pins (not shown), the four corners of the rail 201 are provided with connection grooves 210a each having an arcuate (or C-shaped) cross section with a narrow opening. , 210b, 210c, and 210d are formed. Further, mounting grooves 205a and 205b having a U-shaped cross section are formed on the outer walls of the corner portions of the upper wall and both side walls 202, and are capable of fitting or attaching to brackets for attaching the rail 201 to a predetermined location. ing.

On the other hand, the runner 211 includes a shaft member 215 having a circular cross section that can freely slide along the lower opening (slit-shaped opening) 203 of the rail 201, and an axial direction (in the illustrated example, vertical direction) of the shaft member 215. The shaft member 215 contacts the running paths (contact surfaces) of the running walls 204a and 204b of the rail 201 at a predetermined interval in the circumferential direction (in the illustrated example, the lateral or horizontal direction) of the shaft member 215 at a predetermined interval. It is equipped with a pair of wheel parts 212 rotatably mounted or attached, and this wheel part 212 is mounted on the shaft member 215 and includes ball bearings (a first ball bearing and a second ball bearing) that are rotatable in the circumferential direction. (not shown), and a resin layer or resin part (not shown) covering the outer ring of each ball bearing in order to reduce running noise. That is, the shaft member 215 forms a rotating shaft member 215 that is rotatable with respect to the wheel portion 212, and each wheel portion contacts the inclined surface of the running walls 204a, 204b, and rotates in the circumferential direction of the shaft member 215. It is possible to travel along the rail 201 while rotating. In this way, since the pair of wheel parts 212 can rotate or rotate in the lateral direction (circumferential direction or horizontal direction) with respect to the vertical direction (axial direction) of the rotating shaft member 215, the pair of wheel parts 212 can be curved or bent (e.g. Even on rails (or curved or bent portions of rails) that are bent at right angles, the vehicle can run smoothly without coming off the rails.

In this example, the rotating shaft members 215 of the two runners are attached to the frame main body portion 223a of the upper frame (mounting frame portion) 222a at a predetermined interval using the mounting plate 226 or the like in the same manner as described above. It can be attached to a dovetail-shaped mounting recess (or mounting groove) 225a formed in the. The rotating shaft member 215 of such a runner has two threaded members (two nuts) that can be screwed into the threaded portion in order to adjust the distance between the rail 201 and the panel 221, as described above. 217a and 217b can be screwed together.

Further, as described above, the upper end of the panel 221 can be attached to the attachment wall 224a of the upper attachment frame 222a, and the lower end of the panel 221 can be attached to the attachment wall 224b of the lower frame 222b. It is possible. That is, similarly to the above, long buffering materials (cushioning materials or packing) 230a and 230b are arranged on both sides of the upper and lower ends of the panel 221, and the mounting walls 224a and 224b are While the outer cushioning material (or packing) 230b is pressed or pinched by the presser plate 231a, it is fastened and crimped with a screw member (bolt) 232a and a nut 232b.

A transparent protective material 237 is attached to both ends (or side edges) of the panel 221, and a side frame 238 is attached to this protective material to prevent warping of the partition member (panel 221). It is effectively suppressed.

A long laying member 236 is attached to the partition path (opening/closing path) of the floor in correspondence with the lower attachment frame portion 222b (or the rail 201) of the panel 221, and the lower attachment frame of the panel 221 is The first magnet member 235a attached to the portion 222b and the second magnet member 235b attached to the laying member 236 face each other.

As shown in FIGS. 16 to 20, a pair of frame covers 301 can be attached or attached to both sides of the presser plate 231a and the upper and lower mounting frames 222a, 222b in order to improve the appearance. . That is, mounting screws 302 provided with bushes (screws with bushes) can be screwed onto the side walls of the frame main body parts 223a and 223b of the upper and lower mounting frame parts 222a and 222b, and the screws with bushes 302 are attached to the frame bodies 223a and 223b. A pair of frame covers 301 attached along both side walls of the main body parts 223a and 223b can be locked or held. As shown in FIGS. 17 and 20, the frame cover 301 has a curved portion that can be latched to the mounting walls 224a, 224b of the upper and lower frames (mounting frame portions) 222a, 222b or the holding plate 231a of the panel 221. 303, a side wall portion 304 extending from this curved portion 303, an intermediate wall portion 305 including a bent wall extending from an inner wall in the middle of this side wall portion 304 and capable of contacting the side wall of the frame main body portion, and the side wall. A bent part 306 is bent from the end of the part 304 and is capable of contacting the side wall of the frame main body part, and the inner wall of the curved part 303 and the intermediate wall part 305 have openings facing each other. A connecting portion having a threaded hole portion 307 having an arcuate cross section is formed to extend, and is engaged with the bushing of the bushing screw when the frame cover is attached to the intermediate wall portion 305 and the bent portion 306. A possible engagement extension 308 is formed. Furthermore, a dovetail-like mounting groove 309 with a narrow opening is formed in the bent portion 306, and this dovetail-like mounting groove 309 is provided with a shield for shielding the runner and improving the appearance. A member (in this example, a brush-like shielding member) 310 can be attached.

In such a partition structure (opening/closing structure), for example, as shown in FIG. It can be installed in an upright position. The erected frame body 462 includes a frame body 463 extending in the longitudinal direction and having a long U-shaped cross section and a mounting wall 465 that can be attached to the regulating wall portion 461; An extending wall portion 468 extending from the side in the moving direction of the panel 221 and an inner wall adjacent to the opening of the frame body 463 extend (or protrude) from each other to face each other, including the inner wall. and a pair of clamping walls 464 having a clamping recess wall 464a having a U-shaped cross section, and the opening tips of the clamping recess walls 464a are bent in a direction toward each other to narrow the opening width. It forms a part.

Note that the extending wall portion 468 can function as a guide wall 468 that can guide the upper frame body (hollow mounting frame portion) 222a of the panel 221. Further, the extending wall portion (the guide wall) 468 can cover the gap between the regulating wall portion 461 and the side edge of the panel 221 adjacent to the regulating wall portion 461, and prevents the side portion of the panel 221 from swinging. It can be suppressed and the appearance can be improved.

Furthermore, a rubber cushion member 483 is slidably attached to the pair of clamping recess walls 464a. That is, the cushion member 483 includes a cushion main body 484 having a hollow portion having a semicircular or crescent-shaped cross section, and a mounting extension extending from both ends of the cushion main body and attachable to the pair of clamping walls 464. An exit portion 485 is provided. In this example, the cushion member 483 has a flat part 484a extending in the width direction, and an arc shape that curves and bulges out from the flat part, leaving both side parts (attachment extension parts) 485 of the flat part. portion 484b, and the hollow portion is formed between the flat portion and the arcuate portion to improve cushioning properties.

As shown in FIGS. 18 to 20, mounting caps 401 are mounted on both ends of the lower frame body 222b. This mounting cap 401 includes a pair of first cap members 402 equipped with mounting portions 404 that can be mounted to both end openings of a lower frame body, and a pair of first cap members 402 that are adjacent to both sides of the first cap member 402 to cover the frame body. A pair of second cap members 403 that can be attached to the openings of 301 are provided.

Among the pair of first cap members 402, one first cap member 402a that can be attached to one end of the lower frame body is attached to correspond to the frame main body portion 223b and the mounting wall portion 224b. From the possible cap body 405 and both sides of the cap body 405 on the side of the part corresponding to the frame body part 223b and facing the other first cap member 402b, to the frame body part 223b. A cap fixing part 408 extends like a tongue in the mounting direction and is used to fix the first cap member 402a to the frame body part 223b with a screw 407, and a part facing the other first cap member 402b (front A housing recess 406a is formed in the wall) and a magnet receiver (a ferromagnetic plate made of iron or the like, a magnet catch, etc.) 410a is disposed therein and can be fixed with screws. A notch is formed between the cap body 405 and the cap fixing part 408, into which the side wall of the frame body 223b can be inserted or attached. Therefore, with the side wall of the frame main body part 223b inserted or attached to the notch, the side wall of the frame main body part 223b and the first cap member 402a are connected using the hole of the cap fixing part 408. They can be fastened and fixed together with screws 407.

Note that a convex regulating part 409 is formed on the side wall of the cap fixing part 408 to prevent the first cap member 402 from excessively intruding into the frame main body part 223b and the mounting wall part 224b. There is.

The other first cap member 402b that can be attached to the other end of the lower frame has a structure that is approximately symmetrical with respect to the one first cap member 402a. A rectangular frame-shaped wall 406b that can be attached to the inner wall of the housing recess 406a of the one first cap member 402a is formed at a portion facing the first cap member 402a, and within this rectangular frame-shaped wall 406b, the A magnet 410b that acts magnetically with the magnet receiver 410a is provided and can be fixed with screws. Therefore, the opposing portions of the lower frames of the partition members can be magnetically attracted with the rectangular frame-shaped wall 406b accommodated in the accommodation recess 406a, and adjacent partition members can be aligned.

The pair of second cap members 403 have a shape corresponding to the opening of the frame cover 301 and extend from the inner wall of the curved portion 303 and the intermediate wall portion 305 of the frame cover 301. It includes a screw hole portion 421 formed corresponding to the screw hole portion 307 of the connecting portion, and a dovetail-like mounting groove 422 formed corresponding to the bent portion 306 of the frame cover 301. Therefore, the first cap member 402 is attached to the frame main body part 223b and the mounting wall part 224b, and the second cap member 403 is attached to the frame cover 301 adjacent to both sides of the first cap member 402. The frame cover 301 is attached to the opening and screwed together with a screw 423 using the screw hole 307 of the connecting portion of the frame cover and the screw hole 421 of the second cap member 403. It can be fastened to the second cap member 403.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 18, the mounting cap 401 is mounted in a shape corresponding to both ends of the upper mounting frame 222a as well as both ends of the lower mounting frame 222b. .

In such a partition structure (opening/closing structure), even if two runners (rotating shaft members) are attached to one partition member (panel), the partition member can move between the main rail and the cross rail as described above. You can use this to form an entrance/exit. In addition, in such a partition structure (opening/closing structure), an entrance/exit can be formed using at least one intersecting rail, and in addition to the main rail and the intersecting rail on which the partition member is movable, the partition member can be guided and stored. The entrance/exit and storage section may be formed using the guide rails. That is, a main rail on which the partition member is movable, and two intersecting rails that intersect with this rail (first and second intersecting rails that are branched to the same side from the main rail and extend in orthogonal directions). and a guide rail that connects two intersecting rails at a predetermined interval in parallel with the main rail. The running paths of the main rail, the crossing rail, and the guide rail (the crossing rail and the guiding rail are also collectively referred to as a guide rail) may be connected to each other to form a loop-shaped running path. Two runners attached to different lengths or moving directions of the partition member may be mounted on the guide rail so as to be able to run, thereby forming an entrance/exit (or entrance/exit structure) and a storage section (or storage structure). .

FIG. 22 is a schematic perspective view of another doorway or storage structure, and FIG. 23 is a schematic diagram of this doorway or storage structure. In this example, the partition members (panels) 521a and 521b to which the rotating shaft members of two runners are attached at a predetermined interval in the movement direction are movable main rails (the partition members 521a and 521b open and close the opening/closing space). 573b and two intersecting rails that intersect in a direction orthogonal to this rail (in the illustrated example, two intersecting rails extending from the main rail to one side at a predetermined interval) 573a, 573c, and a guide rail 573d that connects the two intersecting rails parallel to the main rail at a predetermined interval. The two intersecting rails include a first runner 581a that is the first runner among two runners attached to a first partition member 521a located on the end side (entrance/exit side) of the main rail among the plurality of partition members. However, a first cross rail 573a (a first cross rail capable of forming an entrance/exit with a first partition member) that can be guided via the main rail 573b, and at least one cross rail that follows the first partition member 521a The first runner 591a at the head of the second partition member 521b is connected to a second intersecting rail that can be guided via the main rail 573b (a second intersecting rail that can be used to accommodate a subsequent second partitioning member). rail) 573c. The two intersecting rails 573a, 573c and the guide rail 573d each have the same structure as the rail (main rail) 573b. The running walls of each rail communicate with each other in a rectangular (or closed loop) manner so as to be able to go around, and form a storage section 593 in which the partition members (panels) 521a and 521b can be stored.

More specifically, in this example, the end located on the cross rail 573a side of the upper end portion of the frame body portion 223a of the upper attachment frame portion 222a of the first partition member 521a forming the entrance/exit (or entrance/exit path) and the center portion (or center of gravity) in the longitudinal direction or movement direction of the first partition member 521a are threaded portions of the rotating shaft members of the first and second runners 581a, 581b similar to those described above. (not shown) is rotatably attached. On the other hand, in the second partition member 521b that forms an opening/closing space, similar grooves as described above are provided at both ends of the upper end portion of the frame main body portion 223a of the upper mounting frame portion 222a of the second partition member 521b. The threaded portions (not shown) of the rotating shaft members of the first and second runners 591a and 591b are rotatably attached. In the second partition member 521b, the first and second runners 591a and 591b are spaced apart so that they can simultaneously run on the main rail 573b and the guide rail 573d (the first and second runners 591a and 591b intersect). The rails 573a and 573c are attached at intervals of approximately the same length.

That is, in such an opening/closing structure, the leading (first) runner 581a of the first partition member 521a moves forward toward the intersection of the main rail 573b and the first cross rail 573a, and the The first intersecting rail 573a runs via the main rail 573b, and the subsequent (second) runner 581b can run along the main rail 573b in conjunction with the first partition member 521a. It changes direction (or rotates) in the direction (in the example of FIG. 23, clockwise) and opens. In this example, the first partition member 521a can come into contact with the guide wall 468 of the upright frame 462 when the doorway is open. On the other hand, the (second) runner 581b following the first partition member 521a in the open state moves backward and runs in the direction of closing the entrance/exit along the main rail 573b, and the first runner 581a When the rail travels on the main rail 573b via the first intersecting rail 573a, the first partition member 521a changes direction (or rotates) in the circumferential direction (in the example of FIG. 23, counterclockwise). The doorway can be closed by closing the doorway to form a doorway (or entrance/exitway).

Note that, as shown in FIG. 22, the lower frame 223b of the first partition member has, in the moving direction of the first partition member, a position corresponding to the second runner 581b of the upper frame 223a. A pivot 594 is attached, which acts with a long laying member (or installation recess of the laying member) 236 attached to the partition path (opening/closing path) in the floor, so that the first partition member is diagonally moved during the opening/closing operation. The opening state is stably maintained along the first intersecting rail 573a without facing toward the front.

In addition, when the doorway is open (the first partition member 521a of the doorway is open), the first partition member at the top of one or more of the second partition members 521b following the first partition member 521a is The runner 591a is guided to the second intersecting rail 573c via the main rail 573b, the following second runner 591b is guided along the main rail 573b, and the second partition member 521b is aligned. It can also be stably stored in the storage section.

That is, when the first runner 591a at the head of the second partition member 521b runs on the second intersecting rail 573c via the main rail 573b with the first partition member 521a open, the following When the second runner 591b runs along the main rail 573b and further moves forward in the direction of the first intersecting rail 573a, the leading first runner 591a guides (or guides) along the guide rail 573d. The second runner 591b that follows is guided (or runs) along the main rail 573b. Therefore, the second partition member 521b is in a state where it straddles the guide rail 573d and the main rail 573b (a state where the second partition member 521b is arranged parallel to the first or second intersecting rails 573a, 573c). ) is movable forward in the direction of the first cross rail 573a, and can be disposed adjacent to the first partition member 521a, and at least one second partition member is arranged and stored in the storage part 593. It is possible.

On the other hand, by moving backward the first partition member 521a forming the entrance and exit and the one or more second partition members 521b stored in the storage section 593, the open/close space can be closed.

The length of the two intersecting rails forming the storage section is set to be approximately the same length as the interval between the two runners attached to both ends of the partition member (second partition member). Further, the length of the guide rail forming the storage section is such that when the second partition member is moved from the storage state to the closed state of the opening/closing space (when moved backward), In order to restrict the second runner from returning toward the end of the main rail where the storage section is formed (leftward in the example of FIG. 23), the second partition The distance is set shorter than the distance between the two runners of the member.

In such an opening/closing structure, the wheels of the runner rotate in the horizontal direction with respect to the rotating shaft member in the vertical direction (vertical direction), so even if the rail is bent (bent at right angles) or curved, Alternatively, even if the rail is bent (bent at right angles) or curved, it can run smoothly, and even in a small space with limited space, the partition member can be smoothly opened, closed, or stored. Further, a plurality of (for example, two) runners are attached to the partition member, and since the partition member is supported by the plurality of (for example, two) runners, the partition member swings (sideways). It can be stably arranged or stored without any problems.

[Moving mechanism]
The moving mechanism only needs to be able to partition the space by moving the partition member, and is usually capable of moving the partition member in at least one of the left-right direction and the up-down direction. Such a moving mechanism is not particularly limited, and may include, for example, (A) a traveling mechanism (wheel moving mechanism) and/or (B) a vertical movement mechanism. The partition member may be moved manually.

The traveling mechanism (wheel moving mechanism) (A) may include a rail (or track) and a runner that can run along the rail, and the partition member can be attached to the runner. It's okay. In the above (A) traveling mechanism (wheel moving mechanism), the rails may be arranged in the horizontal direction and the partition member may be moved in the left and right direction by the running of the runner, or the pair of rails may be arranged in the vertical direction. However, the partition member may be moved in the vertical direction between the pair of rails by running the runner.

The vertical movement mechanism (B) may be located at the upper part of the partition space, and may be capable of at least raising and lowering the partition member (moveable in the vertical direction). Such a vertical movement mechanism may be a lifting mechanism (lift mechanism) that moves the partition member up and down, and the vertical movement mechanism (and lifting mechanism) winds (winds up) and moves the partition member. It may also be a winding mechanism that can be moved up and down by rewinding (unwinding). As described above, the vertical movement mechanism (B) includes a pair of rails that can be arranged in the vertical direction and at least a pair of runners that can run or move in the vertical direction between the pair of rails. Alternatively, both ends of the partition member may be connected or connected to a pair of runners and moved in the vertical direction. Further, the vertical movement mechanism (B) may move a single partition member up and down, or may move a plurality of partition members up and down in a state where they are adjacent to each other, and each partition member of the plurality of partition members may be moved up and down. They may be moved up and down by the vertical movement mechanism (B). The vertical movement mechanism (B) may include a storage section capable of storing the partition members in an overlapping state (stacked state) or rolled up state.

Note that the moving mechanism may be able to move the partition member in both the left-right direction and the up-down direction. For example, the above-mentioned (B) vertical movement mechanism and horizontal movement mechanism may be combined to move the partition member in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction. The horizontal movement mechanism includes, for example, a slide rail (including the rail) and a slide member that is slidable along the slide rail and to which the (B) vertical movement mechanism can be attached (the (B) vertical movement mechanism is It may include a runner attached to be rotatable and/or swingable, and a slide member to which the vertical movement mechanism (B) can be fixed, and the telescoping mechanism or forward/backward movement mechanism may be a traction movement. Often, it may be a reciprocating mechanism or a linear motion mechanism including cylinders, cams, belts, chains, links, gears, racks and pinions, etc.

A preferred moving mechanism is a traveling mechanism that includes a rail (or track) and a runner, particularly a traveling mechanism that can move one or more partition members (particularly, a plurality of partition members) in the left-right direction.

[rail]
Note that the structure of the rail is not particularly limited, as long as it has a running path on which runners can run, and it may have one running path, but preferably it may have at least a pair of running paths. . The rail includes, for example, (i) a hollow cylindrical rail body, a slit-shaped opening extending in the longitudinal direction of the rail body, and a running path ( (ii) a hollow cylindrical rail body, a slit-shaped opening extending in the longitudinal direction at the bottom of the rail body, and inner walls on both sides of the rail body; The rail may include at least a pair of running paths that alternately extend inward at different height positions and are inclined downward in the extending direction; (iii) a plate extending in the longitudinal direction; A rail main body extending in the shape of a plate or a support wall, and a running path (a pair of running paths) extending in both directions from at least the lower end (preferably the lower end and the upper end) of the rail main body, on which the wheels of the runner can run. It may also include a road). In the rail (ii), at least a pair of upper and lower running paths may be formed alternately at different height positions, and about 2 to 4 running paths may be formed at different height positions and alternately. Good too.

The running path of the rail is sufficient as long as the wheels of the runner can run on it, and it does not necessarily have to be V-shaped in cross-section, but may be U-shaped in cross-section, and may be sloped or flat. You may do so. In addition, the rail running path is formed of inclined surfaces (slanted walls) extending inward from the inner walls of both side walls of the rail and sloping upward or downward in the direction of extension, at different heights and alternately. You may. Preferred running paths have a configuration that can suppress the swinging of the runners and partition members, for example, a U-shaped or V-shaped running path, and running paths that are staggered at different heights from the inner walls of both side walls of the rail. A running track formed by inclined walls extending inward and sloping downward in the direction of extension, especially a running track having a V-shaped cross section, running at different heights and staggered from the inner walls of both side walls of the rail. It has a running path formed by an inclined wall that extends inward and slopes downward in the direction of extension.

Note that if necessary, the rail may be curved or bent as long as the runner can run, and the rail may be curved or bent, such as a branched rail (or cross rail or guide rail) where the subrail branches from the main rail, for example, a branched rail at right angles. It may be a rail. The rails preferably extend straight or curved (for example gently curved), in particular straight.

Although not necessarily required, the plurality of partition members may be stored in the storage section in a stacked or folded state. That is, at least one end in the longitudinal direction (or movement direction) of the rail (or the main rail for opening and closing the opening/closing space with the partition member) is provided with a storage space in which a plurality of partition members can be stored in a folded state. A guide rail for guiding or directing the runner may be connected to the section (branched in an L-shape, U-shape, rectangle, square shape, etc.). For example, this guide rail includes a cross rail that branches and extends in a direction intersecting or perpendicular to the axial direction or longitudinal direction of the main rail at an end in the longitudinal direction (or moving direction) of the main rail; It may include a guide rail or a storage rail that extends from the cross rail along the axial direction or longitudinal direction (or movement direction) of the main rail (or extends parallel to the main rail) and reaches the storage section. Note that the two intersecting rails and the guide rail (or storage rail) may be collectively referred to as a "guide rail." The intersection between the main rail and the guide rail or the cross rail, and the intersection between the cross rail and the guide rail (storage rail) may be curved in order to allow the runner to run smoothly. In order to run the runner smoothly even if there is the intersection, the runner is equipped with a plurality of pairs of wheels (preferably 2 to 5 pairs of wheels, especially 2 or 3 pairs of wheels, spaced apart in the running direction). Alternatively, it may be provided with three or four pairs of wheels.

An opening/closing structure having such a guide rail is useful in an opening/closing structure in which at least one (one or more (for example, two)) runners are attached to a partition member; In the structure, multiple partition members can be rotated or rotated (rotated or rotated in a direction intersecting or perpendicular to the rail) and transferred to the end of the main rail 1 in a folded state, so it is not necessary to store them. It is not necessary to form a section. Further, in an opening/closing structure in which a plurality of (for example, two) runners are attached to the partition member, the partition member may be suspended by the plurality of (for example, two) runners and stored in the storage section.

In addition, in the mode in which the partition member moves at least in the left and right direction, the rail only needs to be located at the upper part of the partition space, and the rail may be directly attached to the ceiling wall, or by using a bracket such as a hanging member, It may also be installed indirectly away from the ceiling wall. Further, the rail may be attached away from the side wall portion by using a bracket that can be attached to the side wall portion forming the partition space. The structure of the bracket is not particularly limited, and various brackets can be used.

[runner]
The structure of the runner can be selected depending on the form of the rail, as long as it has wheels that can run on the rail track, and it may have one wheel that can run on the rail track. , preferably has at least one pair of wheels capable of running on the pair of running paths of the rail, and has a plurality of pairs of wheels (for example, 2 to 5 pairs of wheels, preferably 2 to 4 pairs of wheels, especially , two or three pairs, or three or four pairs of wheels).

The outer periphery of the wheel (for example, the wheel rotatable in the vertical direction in the rails of configurations (i) and (iii) above) does not necessarily have to have a V-shaped cross section, but may have a U-shaped cross section, and may be flat. It may also be in the form of A preferable wheel may have a shape capable of suppressing rocking of the partition member, for example, an outer circumferential portion having a U-shaped cross section, a V-shaped cross section, and particularly an outer circumferential portion having a V-shaped cross section. Further, at least the outer circumference of the wheel may be made of metal, but in order to suppress running noise caused by contact with the rail track, at least the outer circumference of the wheel may be made of resin or plastic (for example, polyacetal resin). ), etc.

In addition, in a wheel having an outer circumferential portion having a U-shaped cross section and a V-shaped cross section corresponding to the running path of the rail, the top of the outer circumferential portion of the wheel may be located in a trough of the running path, The vehicle may be able to travel while being located closer to the side inner wall of the rail than the trough of the travel path. Such a wheel can prevent the rail from meandering from the running path, and since the wheel is pressed outward against the rail running path, it is possible to effectively prevent the partition member from swinging.

In addition, in a runner equipped with multiple pairs of wheels (for example, 2 to 5 pairs of wheels), all wheels may be in contact with the running path, but some of the wheels may be in contact with the running path. If the wheels are formed so as not to be in contact with the running road, the friction between the wheels and the running road can be reduced, and the running performance of the runner can be improved by utilizing "play".

Note that the form of the support part is not particularly limited, as long as it can rotatably support the axle part of the wheel depending on the structure of the runner. For example, an axle support part that can support the central part of the axle part (an axle part located between a pair of wheels), and a U-shaped or U-shaped branch branching downward from this axle support part. It may also include a mounting part that extends and has a mounting hole formed in the bottom portion thereof, into which a mounting member for the runner (a shaft member including a rotating shaft member, etc.) can be mounted. A runner equipped with such a support part is suitable for the rail of the above-mentioned form (i).

Further, in a runner in which the axle portions extend outward from the sides of a pair of wheels, the support portion may, for example, form the axle portions located on the sides of each wheel into a U-shape or a U-shape. The vehicle may include an axle support portion for supporting the vehicle, and the mounting hole may be formed at the bottom of the axle support portion. A runner equipped with such a support part is suitable for the rail of form (iii).

In the runner of form (ii), in which the slit-shaped opening of the rail is provided with a wheel that is rotatable in the transverse direction (circumferential direction) with respect to the rotating shaft member disposed in the vertical direction, the rotating shaft member is supported. It can also be considered as a section and an axle section. In this runner, at least two running walls (running paths) extend inward from both inner walls of the rail body at different heights and alternately at intervals in the axial direction of the rotating shaft member. Two wheels are rotatably attachable to the rotating shaft member.

In addition, in a runner having two or more wheels, for example, multiple pairs of wheels (for example, two to five pairs of wheels), each axle support part (rotating shaft member in a runner suitable for the rail of form (ii) above) They may be integrated or connected to form one axle support.

The support portion may be made of metal, resin, plastic, or the like. Although a bearing is not necessarily required, it is preferable for the runner to be provided with a bearing from the viewpoint of running performance and quietness of the runner.

The runner includes a mounting member (or a mounting portion, a hanging portion) that can be attached to the partition member, and the mounting member does not necessarily have to be a rotating shaft member that is rotatably mounted in the mounting hole. Alternatively, a mounting member (hanging portion or mounting portion) may extend from the support portion of the runner, and the partition member may be attached to the mounting portion of the mounting member. For example, attaching a mounting member to the mounting hole in a manner in which rotation is restricted (for example, threading a threaded portion of a bolt as a mounting member into a mounting hole in which a threaded groove is formed), or forming a mounting hole. Alternatively, a mounting member (or mounting portion) may be formed extending from a portion of the support portion corresponding to the mounting hole; a partition member may be attached to the mounting portion of this mounting member. In a preferred embodiment, (I) a support part of the runner suitable for the rails of the forms (i) and (iii) is formed with a mounting member that can be attached to the partition member, or (II) a mounting member is formed on the support part. The device includes a mounting hole formed therein, and a rotating member (such as a rotating shaft member) rotatably mounted to the mounting hole and attachable to the partition member. In another preferred embodiment, the runner suitable for the rail of the form (ii) is capable of running on at least two running paths (for example, a pair of running paths) that are alternately formed at different height positions. It includes at least two wheels (for example, a pair of wheels), a rotating shaft member that rotatably supports these wheels, and a mounting member formed on the rotating shaft member and attachable to the partition member. It's okay.

In a preferred embodiment, the runner includes the rotating shaft member (rotating member) as a mounting member. When such a single rotating shaft member is used, the partition member can be rotated or rotated in the circumferential direction, and when the space is closed, the partition member is aligned along the partition path (opening/closing path), and the space is opened. In this state, the partition member can be oriented in a direction intersecting the partition path (opening/closing path). In particular, a plurality of partition members can be aligned along the partition path (opening/closing path), and the plurality of partition members are each oriented in a direction intersecting the partition path (opening/closing path) and folded. (folded) and can be moved. Furthermore, when a plurality of rotating shaft members (for example, two rotating shaft members) are attached to the partition member, the partition member can be stably moved along the partition path (opening/closing path) to align the plurality of partition members, In the entrance/exit and the storage part, the doorway can be smoothly moved even on a curved or curved running path, the entrance/exit can be opened and closed smoothly, and a plurality of partition members can be stored in the storage part in a folded state (folded state).

For example, in the rail of form (i), the preferable runner includes (ia) at least a pair of wheels (pair of wheels; provided at intervals in the running direction) that can run on the pair of running paths of the rail. A plurality of pairs of wheels such as the pair of front and rear wheels), a support portion that rotatably supports the axle portions of the pair of wheels, and a mounting hole formed in this support portion (the support portion for the plurality of pairs of wheels); (a mounting hole formed in a region located between a plurality of pairs of wheels (preferably at the center or center of gravity)), and is rotatably mounted to this mounting hole in a state in which it is prevented from coming off downward; It may include a rotating shaft member (a rotating shaft member having a mounting portion for the partitioning member (panel, etc.)) that can be attached to the partitioning member (panel, etc.).

In the rail of form (ii), the preferred runner includes (iia) a shaft member that is slidable along the opening (slit-like opening) of the rail, and a shaft member that is spaced apart in the axial direction of the shaft member in the circumferential direction. at least two wheels that are rotatably mounted independently on the rail and that are capable of running on at least two running paths (or at least a pair of running paths) extending alternately from both inner walls of the rail at different height positions; (or at least a pair of wheels), and the shaft member may form a rotating shaft member that can be attached to the partition member (panel, etc.).

In the rail of form (iii), the preferable runner includes (iiia) at least a pair of wheels capable of traveling on the running path, and rotatably supporting axles of the pair of wheels at a portion adjacent to the wheels. , a support part extending from the axle part in a U-shape/U-shape, a mounting hole formed in the bottom (flat bottom, etc.) of this support part, and a downwardly preventing member for the mounting hole. The storage device may include a rotating shaft member rotatably mounted in the state, and a mounting portion formed on the rotating shaft member and attachable to a partition member (panel, etc.).

Note that if the partition member can be opened and closed smoothly, the height adjustment member is not necessarily necessary, but by attaching the height adjustment member to the mounting member (shaft member, rotating shaft member) of the runner, the rail A predetermined space can be opened and closed by the partition members while adjusting or aligning the height positions of the plurality of partition members. The height adjustment member may be used as long as the height of the panel relative to the rail (the length from the support of the rail or runner) can be adjusted, and is not limited to two screwing members (nuts), but may be a mounting member (for example, For example, locking recesses/protrusions may be formed at predetermined intervals in the axial direction of the mounting member (for example, the rotating shaft member), and the height adjustment member may be formed of a cylindrical body (such as a hollow cylindrical body to which a mounting member can be attached) that has a locking part that can be locked to this locking recess/convex part, and this locking part is attached to the cylindrical body. It may be retractable in the radial direction. In order to continuously adjust the height position, the preferred height adjustment member preferably utilizes a screw mechanism, and at least one member that can be screwed into the threaded portion of the mounting member (shaft member, rotating shaft member) of the runner. It may also be provided with one threaded member, in particular a threaded fastening member formed of two nuts (double nut). Note that the flange portion 18 of the second threaded member (nut) is not necessarily required. Furthermore, the washer 19 that can abut or come into contact with the mounting plate 26 is not necessarily required.

As mentioned above, it is sufficient to attach at least one runner (a mounting member such as a shaft member of the runner) to one partition member, and depending on the width of the partition member (or the length of the upper end of the partition member), etc. , a plurality of runners may be installed, for example 2 to 10 runners, preferably 2 to 5, more preferably 2 to 3 runners. In a preferred embodiment, one partition member (e.g., the longitudinal center or center of gravity of the upper end of the partition member) has one or more runner attachment members (one or more shaft members of the runner, in particular rotational A shaft member) may be attached, or two runner attachment members (shaft members, particularly rotating shaft members) may be attached to one partition member to form an entrance/exit structure (or storage structure) as shown below. .

[Partition member]
The partition member is not limited to the above-mentioned panel, but may also be a plate-like body, a sheet (film or sheet, mesh-like or net-like body or net, etc.); fabric (woven fabric (curtain, etc.), non-woven fabric, etc.). ), resin-impregnated fabric, resin or plastic, wood, glass, metal, etc. Preferred partition members may be sheets and/or panels; depending on the application, they may be formed from fabric, plastic, glass, etc. As the partition member, a plastic panel or sheet or a glass panel or sheet is preferably used.

The shape of the partition member may be any shape as long as it can open and close the opening/closing space adjacent to each other, and may have a diamond shape or the like, but is usually square or rectangular. In addition, partition members such as sheets and panels are affected by external (external) energy such as light energy, thermal (temperature) energy, and electrical energy. The functional layer may include a functional layer whose optical properties can be changed, and the functional layer includes a photoelectric conversion layer, a light emitting layer (such as a light emitting diode layer), an alignment layer, a polarizing layer, an antireflection layer (or antiglare layer), and a heat generating layer. , a temperature-sensitive layer, a heat dissipation layer, a fireproof layer, a moisture-permeable layer, a moisture-proof layer, a dust-proof layer, a mold-proof layer, an antibacterial layer, an anti-virus layer, etc. The partition member may be formed of a laminate including such a functional layer (for example, a laminate of an antibacterial film and a resin layer). That is, the partition member may be a functional member, for example, a photoelectric conversion film, a dimming or optical shutter film, a polarizing film, an antireflection film, an anti-glare film, a light emitting film (with a light emitting layer such as an organic light emitting diode). Functional films or sheets such as heat-generating films, temperature-sensitive or temperature-sensitive liquid crystal films, heat-radiating films, fire-proof films, moisture-permeable films, moisture-proof films, dust-proof films, mold-proof films, anti-bacterial films, and anti-virus films. may be provided. Such functional films or sheets may be used alone or in combination of two or more. The partition member may be a display panel including the functional member or the functional film (for example, a luminescent film, a polarizing film, an antireflection film, etc.).

The partition member may be transparent, translucent, or opaque, and may be achromatic (white, gray, or black) or chromatic. Preferably, the partition member may be transparent or opaque. As mentioned above, transparent partition members can give a spacious and open feeling even when the open space is closed (can create an open space), and opaque partition members can create a private feeling even when the open space is closed. You can create a space. The white partition member may be used as a projection screen or the like.

The partition member may have rigidity, or may have flexibility or pliability; when the winding mechanism is employed as the moving mechanism, the partition member can be wound up and undone. It may be. The partition member that can be rolled up and rewound may have the form of a film or a sheet; when the protective material is rigid, the protective material (for example, transparent The protective material) and the side frames are not necessarily required.

The partition member may extend at least in the vertical direction and be capable of partitioning (partitioning) the partition space or the opening/closing space, and depending on the size and form of the partition space or the opening/closing space, there may be at least one (one or more) partition members. It suffices to include a partition member, and may include a plurality of adjacent partition members. That is, it may include at least one partition member that is movable or slidable with respect to the movement restricting portion, or may include a plurality of partition members that are movable or slidable in directions relative to each other away from or toward each other. . For example, when opening and closing a small space adjacent to a regulating wall such as a wall or a pillar, one partition member may be provided. In a preferred embodiment, the plurality of partition members may be arranged or aligned adjacent to each other as they move, and in particular may be arranged or aligned along the partition path.

Furthermore, in the traveling mechanism (wheel moving mechanism) (A), in order to open and close the opening/closing space, the partition member is opened and closed by one partition member (such as an opening/closing seat) that can be opened and closed along the rail via a runner. Alternatively, as in the above example, a plurality of partition members (panels, etc.) movable along rails may be used to open and close the partitions via runners. A preferred partition structure (opening/closing structure) includes a plurality of runners that can run along rails (for example, rails arranged in the horizontal direction) and a plurality of partition members that can be attached adjacent to these runners (for example, (a plurality of partition members that can be adjacent to each other in the closed state of the partition space); as described above, each partition member can be rotated by one or more (for example, two) of the runners. It may be attachable.

Furthermore, the partitioning member (panel, etc.) may have a frame member (frame) on the entire periphery, but the partitioning member (panel, etc.) may not have a frame (or frame member) on the entire periphery. . In a preferred embodiment, a frame body (or frame member) can be attached to the ends (for example, at least the upper and lower parts) of the partition member in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement. For example, an upper mounted part or an upper mounting frame for attaching the mounting part of the runner mounting member (shaft member such as a rotating shaft member) is formed on the upper part of the partition member that moves in the left-right direction, and the lower part of the partition member The lower mounting portion or lower mounting frame may be formed for mounting one of the pair of magnetic members that can be magnetically attracted, for example, a first magnetic member. . In particular, partition members with poor shape retention, such as thin partition members and/or flexible partition members (partition members in the form of sheets, films, etc.); and mounting members (such as rotating shaft members) In the case of a partition member to which a shaft member (shaft member) is firmly attached, it is preferable to form an attached part or a frame body (mounting frame part) at the end (for example, at least the upper and lower parts) in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement of the partition member. .

The form of the frame body (mounting frame part) for the partition member is not particularly limited, and a rod-shaped or plate-shaped frame member may be attached to the ends (at least the upper and lower ends) of the partition member; The frame member and the clamping member may have a U-shaped cross section into which the partitioning member can be attached or inserted. may have. In the frame (attachment frame), the presser plate is not necessarily required, and the frame (attachment frame) may be fastened with a fastening member having a buffering effect, such as a flanged bolt or a washer. Furthermore, although a cushioning material (cushioning material or packing) is not necessarily required between the partition member and the frame member, in the case of a partition member made of plastic, glass, etc. It is preferable to intervene.

The upper and lower attached parts or attachment frames of a partition member (panel, etc.) do not need to be formed using the same member. For example, a mounting recess is not necessarily required in the upper part (upper mounting frame, etc.) of a partition member (panel, etc.). Further, in the upper mounting frame part, the mounting plate is not necessarily required, and it is not necessary to attach the mounting plate in a slidable or positionable manner. The mounting member (or mounting part) of the runner does not need to be attached to the upper mounting frame through the mounting plate as a positioning member, but the longitudinal direction of the upper mounting frame (such as the mounting recess in the upper mounting frame) If a positioning member (such as the above-mentioned mounting plate) that can be slid or slid in the direction and positioned at a predetermined position is used, it is possible to position one rotary shaft member at an appropriate point in the longitudinal direction of the mounting frame, for example, in the longitudinal direction. The mounting member of the runner can be attached while positioning the two rotating shaft members at predetermined locations in the longitudinal direction.

Note that it is not necessarily necessary to form a hole corresponding to the screw hole (a hole through which the screw moves forward and backward as the screw is engaged) in the upper wall of the frame main body of the upper mounting frame. For example, instead of the raised part of the mounting plate, a cylindrical body (inner threaded cylinder) that protrudes from the mounting plate and has a threaded hole (threaded hole) into which the threaded part of the rotating shaft member of the runner can be screwed. By forming the frame body), the threaded portion of the rotating shaft member can be screwed into the upper wall of the frame main body portion of the upper mounting frame without forming a hole portion corresponding to the threaded hole portion.

On both sides of the holding plate, the upper and lower mounting frames, frame covers (a pair of frame covers) for covering the frame parts are not necessarily required, and as described above, mounting screws with bushes are not necessary. There is no need to attach it to the frame portion via a screw (with a bush) so that it can be locked or held. Further, the frame cover (a pair of frame covers) only needs to be attachable to the frame (upper and lower frames), and the frame cover (pair of frame covers) and the frame (upper and lower frames) may be attached to each other. The engaging parts may be able to engage with each other. Therefore, it is not always necessary to form a bush for the screw with a bush on the inner wall of the frame cover, and instead of the screw with a bush, a convex engagement portion may be formed, and a bush for the screw with a bush may be formed on the inner wall of the frame cover. It is not necessarily necessary to form an engagement extension that can engage with the bushing, and the shape of the engagement extension is also not particularly limited. It's okay. For example, frame covers (a pair of frame covers) may be arranged on both sides of the upper and lower mounting frames, and attached to the upper and lower mounting frames using threaded members such as screws; both sides of the upper and lower mounting frames A frame cover (a pair of frame covers) is arranged on the frame body, and the frame body covers (a pair of frame body covers) are attached to both sides of the upper and lower mounting frames with threaded members such as screws passing through them. Or it may be concluded. In this aspect, if necessary, a hole (such as a screw hole) through which the screwing member can pass may be formed in the frame cover. The shape of the frame cover is also not particularly limited as long as it can be attached to both sides of the upper and lower mounting frame parts. A locking wall portion that can be locked to the mounting wall portion of the body (mounting frame portion) or the holding plate of the panel, a side wall portion extending vertically from the locking wall portion, and a side wall portion extending horizontally from the end of the side wall portion. The frame may further include a contact wall portion that extends to the side wall of the frame main body portion and can come into contact with the side wall of the frame main body portion.

Although it is not necessarily necessary to attach a shielding member for shielding the runner to the dovetail-like mounting groove of the bent portion of the frame cover, it is necessary to install a shielding member to shield the runner and improve the appearance. It is preferable to install. The shape of the shielding member is not limited to a brush shape, but may be a plate shape, a sheet shape, or the like. Furthermore, the shielding member may be attached only to both sides of the upper mounting frame, may be attached only to both sides of the lower mounting frame, or may be attached to both sides of the upper and lower mounting frames. Good too.

Furthermore, there is no need to attach attachment caps (second cap members) to both ends of the frame cover that covers the upper and lower attachment frames, and attachment caps (first cap members) are not required to be attached to both ends of the lower attachment frame. Although it is not necessary to attach the attachment caps (first and second cap members), if these attachment caps (first and second cap members) are used, human or property damage caused by the upper and lower attachment frames and the edges of the frame cover can be avoided. Damage can be suppressed and the aesthetic appearance can be improved. In a preferred embodiment, mounting members (caps) that can be attached to the upper frame portion, the lower frame portion, and both ends of the frame cover are provided. In the first and second cap members, dovetail-like mounting grooves are not necessarily required, and the second cap member for the upper frame portion may be formed integrally with the mounting member (cap body), and the second cap member for the upper frame portion may be formed integrally with the mounting member (cap body), and The first and second cap members may be formed from a single mounted cap.

Furthermore, the lower end (lower part) of the partition member does not necessarily require a lower mounting frame part (lower frame part), and the lower end part (lower part) of the partition member is formed with a lower frame part or However, in a preferred embodiment, a lower frame portion may be attached along the lower end (lower portion) of the partition member.

Furthermore, if necessary, the opposing portion (adjacent end surface, etc.) such as the adjacent end of the partition member (panel, etc.) is provided with a magnetic adsorption force for closing the opposing portion (or side end) of the partition member (panel, etc.). , a pair of magnetic members that can be magnetically attracted to each other may be provided or attached. For example, a pair of magnetic members that can be magnetically attracted to each other may be disposed or attached to the opposing portion of the lower frame portion (for example, the opposing portion of the mounting member (cap)). The pair of magnetic members may be a combination of a magnet and a ferromagnetic material (a ferromagnetic member such as an iron plate or stainless steel), or a combination of magnets, similar to the magnetic attraction mechanism in the first cap member. In the combination of magnetic members of magnets, the north pole and the south pole may be arranged to face each other. For example, magnetic members, particularly magnetic members, may be attached to opposite ends (or side ends) of adjacent partition members, with opposite magnetic poles facing.

[Mounting structure between runner mounting member and partition member]
In the traveling mechanism (wheel moving mechanism) (A), the mounting structure between the runner mounting member and the partition member is such that the threaded portion of the rotating shaft member is connected to the threaded hole (mounted portion) formed in the upper end surface of the partition member. The present invention is not limited to the screwing mechanism of (the attachment portion of the attachment member), and various attachment mechanisms such as an engagement mechanism, a clamping mechanism, and a fitting mechanism can be employed. For example, an attached part (attachment hole; engaged part such as an engagement convex part or an engagement recess) is formed on the upper part or upper end surface of the partition member, or an attached part (S-shaped, hook-shaped, U A mounting member (such as a hook member, etc.) that can be attached to the attached part or the attached member is attached to the supporting part of the runner. engaging members, clamping members, fitting members, etc.) may be formed or attached. Further, the attached portion or the attached member may be formed or attached to the attachment plate of the partition member. The attached member may be swingably and/or rotatably attached to the partition member. Note that if the mounting part of the runner mounting member (threaded part of the rotating shaft member) is directly and firmly connected (screwed) to the mounted part (screw hole, etc.) of the upper end of the partition member, the vibration of the partition member will be reduced. Although it is advantageous to suppress movement, the mounting member may be swingably and/or rotatably mounted to the support portion (or rotating shaft member) of the runner.

In addition, in a form in which the rotating shaft members of a plurality of (for example, two) runners are attached to one partition member, there is an advantage that rotation of the partition member during the running process can be suppressed; It is easy to restrict the direction of the partition member in the entrance/exit path) or in the storage area. Even with such an opening/closing structure, if a runner in which a wheel portion is rotatably mounted in a horizontal direction on a rotating shaft member extending in a vertical direction is used, a plurality of (for example, two) Even when the rotating shaft member of the runner is attached, there is an advantage that rotation and/or lateral shaking of the partition member can be suppressed, and the runner can run smoothly even on a bent or curved running path at an entrance or a storage section.

Although it is not necessarily necessary to attach protective materials to the sides (or side edges) of adjacent partition members, a protective material may be attached to protect the side edges of the partition members. Moreover, although it is not always necessary to attach the side frames attached to the protective material, the side frames may be attached in order to suppress warpage of the partition member. The protective material and the side frame do not need to be transparent, and may be translucent, opaque, or colored in a chromatic color depending on the use of the partition member. Further, the protective material and the side frame may be formed of a member having elasticity or cushioning properties in order to effectively protect the side edges of the partition member. Although the partition member, the protective material, and the side frame may have different light transmittances (transparent, translucent, or opaque optical properties regardless of whether they are chromatic or achromatic), in a preferred embodiment, the partition member In order to visually identify the protective material and the side frame, the protective material and the side frame may have the same light transmittance (optical properties) as the partition member.

Among the plurality of partition members (panels, etc.), the partition members (panels, etc.) located at appropriate locations, for example, in the center in the longitudinal direction, on one side, etc., have rotatable or rotatable entrances and exits (or entrance/exit paths). may be formed. In a preferred embodiment, the entrance/exit (or entry/exit path) is at least one side or a moving end of a plurality of rows (panel rows, etc.) of a plurality of partition members (for example, one of a plurality of panel rows that partition a partition space or an opening/closing space). , at least one partition member (such as a panel) (preferably one or two panels) located on the side near the side wall or column forming the partition space or the opening/closing space, or the side adjacent to the side wall or column. , in particular one panel adjacent to said side wall or column).

When one runner mounting member is rotatably or rotatably attached to one partition member, the partition member can function as a rotatable or rotatable door (door), and the entrance/exit (or entrance/exit route) can be easily opened. can be formed into As described above, such an entrance/exit (or entrance/exit path) has a link member rotatably supported between the floor and the lower part of the predetermined partition member (for example, the lower mounting frame part). However, it is preferable to rotatably attach the link member to at least the upper part (the upper part of the rail and the partition member).

The link member includes the plurality of partition members capable of partitioning the partition space or the opening/closing space, and a shaft supporting member arranged at an appropriate position (positioned and arranged) in a row (panel row, etc.) of the plurality of partition members. (or an upright member, etc.) (in the above example, the rail (first shaft part (pivot part))) may be rotatably supported. For example, among a partition member row formed of a plurality of partition members, for example, a pivot support member (side wall erected member, etc.) is installed adjacent to a partition member located at the longitudinal center or at least one side. The link member may be rotatably supported on this shaft support member (such as an upright member). Specifically, a link member is rotatably supported on at least the rail or the pivot support member and at least an upper portion (for example, the upper mounting frame portion) of a predetermined partition member among the plurality of partition members. It is preferable to form an entrance/exit (or entrance/exit path) by doing so.

In this way, the entrance/exit (or entrance/exit path) is constructed by (1) rotating the link member between at least the rail and at least the upper part of a predetermined partition member (the partition member forming the entrance/exit) among the plurality of partition members; It may be formed by freely supporting the shaft.

Furthermore, the entrance/exit may be formed without using the link member, but by (2) attaching two runners to the partition member and using a main rail and a cross rail or a guide rail on which the partition member is movable. . That is, the partition member is provided with a main rail on which the partition member is movable and a cross rail that intersects with the main rail, and the first partition member is provided at different lengths or in the moving direction of a predetermined partition member adjacent to the cross rail. and a rotating shaft member of the second runner is rotatably mounted, wheels of the first runner are mounted movably on the intersecting rail, and wheels of the second runner are movably mounted on the main rail. The wheels of the first and second runners may freely run or move back and forth on the main rail and the cross rail to form the doorway (or doorway structure). may be formed. In this entrance/exit structure, the rotating shaft member of the runner running on the intersecting rail may be attached at a position displaced toward the main rail side with respect to the axis of the intersecting rail.

In addition, in such an entrance/exit (or entrance/exit path) structure, the rotating shaft members of the first and second runners are limited to the central region and end of a predetermined partition member (partition member adjacent to the cross rail). First, the partition member may be attached to a portion of the partition member that is different in length or in a moving direction.

In the above example, the first and second runners have one end in the longitudinal direction of the upper end of the frame main body of the upper mounting frame of the partition member; The second partition member is attached to the longitudinal center region (or center of gravity) of the upper end in the longitudinal direction or the center of gravity or the other end of the upper mounting frame of the partition member. Although the two runners of the second partition member are attached to both ends of the upper end in the longitudinal direction, the distance between the two runners of the second partition member is not necessarily larger than the distance between the two runners of the first partition member. The distance between the two runners of the second partition member may be smaller than the distance between the two runners of the first partition member, and the first and second runners of the first and second partition members may have the same distance. They may be installed separately (or in the same position).

The direction in which the intersecting rails are arranged is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and may be arranged so as to intersect with the main rail, and may extend toward or away from the main rail with the intersection as the center. . In a preferred embodiment, the cross rails may be arranged in a direction perpendicular to the main rails. The main rail and the cross rail may be able to run by moving the wheels of the runners to each other at the intersection, and in order to smoothly open and close the entrance/exit (entrance/exit route), it is necessary to move the wheels of the runner at the intersection. Migration may be regulated. For example, as described above, the side wall of the cross rail is located at the open end of the main rail, or the side wall of the main rail is located at the open end of the cross rail, and the opening of one rail is may be blocked by side walls of the rails to restrict movement of the runner wheels. Note that the first partition member does not need to be in contact with the guide wall of the standing member when the entrance/exit (input/exit path) is open, and the opening/exit (in/out path) may be formed along the cross rail. . In such a configuration, there is no need to form a guide wall on the upright member.

Further, the entrance/exit can be formed by a main rail and at least one cross rail (or guide rail), and if a guide rail (or guide rail) connecting a plurality of (for example, two) cross rails is used, the partition A storage section capable of storing members can be formed. The guide rail is not necessarily necessary; for example, the first partition member provided with one or two runners can be directed in the circumferential direction of the partition member using a main rail and a cross rail (first cross rail). The second partition member may be converted to open the entrance and exit, and the second partition member provided with one runner may be aligned along the rail and the partition path using a rotation mechanism. When the guide rail is arranged to form a storage section in which the partition member can be stored, the second partition member can be stably suspended while suppressing rocking (sideways shaking) using a plurality of runners. It can be stored in a closed state.

The direction in which the guide rails are arranged is not limited to the above-mentioned aspect, and the first and second intersecting rails may be connected, and the direction in which the guide rails are arranged is such that the first intersecting rail approaches the intersection of the main rail and the second intersecting rail. It may extend in the direction or in the direction away. In a preferred embodiment, the guide rail may be arranged in a direction perpendicular to the cross rail (in a direction parallel to the main rail).

The storage section can be formed of a main rail, two intersecting rails, and a guide rail (or guide rail), and the running paths of these rails communicate with each other to form a loop-shaped running path. The length of the crossing rail is not particularly limited as long as the first and second runners of the second partition member can run on the main rail and guide rail forming the storage section, but the length of the runner is From the viewpoint of running performance and storability of the partition member, the length of the cross rail is preferably set to be approximately the same length as the interval between the first and second runners of the second partition member. Further, the length of the guide rail can be set as appropriate depending on the number of second partition members to be stored, etc., but if it is set longer than the interval between the two runners of the second partition member, the length of the second partition member When the partition member transitions from the storage state to the closed state of the opening/closing space, the second runner of the second partition member moves to the end where the storage section is not formed, of both ends of the main rail. (in the example of FIG. 23, to the right), but returns in the opposite direction (to the left in the example of FIG. 23), so that the partition member moves in the axial direction of the partition member before and after storage. There is a risk that the left and right sides will be swapped symmetrically. Therefore, the length of the guide rail is preferably set shorter than the interval between the two runners of the second partition member.

In the opening operation or operation of the doorway, the leading (first) runner of the first partition member can move from the main rail to the first cross rail; in the storage operation or operation of the storage section, The leading (first) runner of the second partition member can move sequentially from the main rail to the second crossing rail and the guide rail; The second) runner can run on the main rail. In addition, in the closing operation or operation of the doorway and the operation or operation of releasing from the storage section (closing the opening/closing space), the subsequent (second) runner of the first and second partition members is connected to the main rail as the leading runner. It is possible to run.

The first runner (rotating shaft member) that can run on the intersecting rails does not necessarily need to be attached to the mounting bracket, and may be attached to the partition member. Using the mounting bracket that can be attached to the longitudinal end of the partition member or the end side in the moving direction, the first When the rotating shaft member of the runner is positioned, the partition member can be smoothly moved in the intersection area of the main rail and the cross rail to open and close the entrance/exit path. Therefore, in a preferred embodiment, it is preferable to use the mounting fitting (or a displacement mounting member for mounting the rotating shaft member of the first runner at a position or site displaced in the width direction with respect to the axis of the intersecting rail).

In an embodiment in which the main rail and the cross rail intersect, the open end of one rail may be closed by the side wall of the other rail, and the open end of the rail is provided with a cap to prevent the runner from falling off. You may attach a member. In addition, a form in which the runner is prevented from falling off from the open end of the rail, for example, a form in which the rail is buried with the open end of the rail facing the wall, a form in which the runner is buried at the open end of the rail, or In the case where the side wall is located, there is no need to attach or attach a fall prevention member such as a cap to the open end of the rail.

Furthermore, in the embodiment in which a guide rail is introduced in addition to the main rail and the intersecting rail to form the storage section, the open end of one rail may be closed by the side wall of the other rail, and the open end of the rail may be closed with the side wall of the other rail. A fall prevention member such as a cap may be attached to prevent the runner from falling off. In addition, a configuration in which the runner is prevented from falling off from the open end of the rail, for example, as described above, the open ends (or running paths) of the main rail, two intersecting rails, and the guide rail are connected to each other, and a loop is formed. In a state where a running path of the shape of the rail is formed, there is no need to attach or attach a fall prevention member such as a cap to the open end of the rail.

Note that adjacent partition members (panels, etc.) do not necessarily need to be connected in a hinged manner using hinges, but if necessary, they may be connected in a hinged manner. Good too. Furthermore, if necessary, among the plurality of partition members (panels, etc.), the partition member adjacent to the side wall or pillar that forms the partition space or opening/closing space may be hinged at the side wall or pillar with a hinge or the like. A doorway (or entrance/exit path) having a door that can be opened and closed may be formed.

Note that a positioning and fixing mechanism (dropping mechanism) that can position and fix the lower part of the partition member such as the panel at a portion adjacent to the partition path (opening/closing path) is not necessarily required. The positioning and fixing mechanism is not limited to the above structure, and various positioning structures can be adopted. For example, at least one locking part (locking slot) may be formed in the hollow cylindrical body, and a lower part for maintaining the height position where the rod-shaped body is inserted into the hole of the hole member. It may include a positioning slot and an upper unlocking slot for maintaining a height position in which the rod is free from the hole in the hole member.

FIG. 24(a) is a schematic perspective view showing another positioning and fixing mechanism (dropping mechanism), and FIG. 24(b) is a sectional view taken along line II showing this positioning and fixing mechanism (dropping mechanism). In this example, the positioning and fixing mechanism has an opening 605 vertically formed in the outer side wall corresponding to the frame cover 301 and an engaging part 606 in the inner side wall of this opening, and the lower mounting frame A positioning fixing member 602 that can be attached to the frame main body of the portion 222b with screws or the like; and a plunger that can be engaged with the engaging portion 606 (a plunger that can be attached to the engaging portion 606 by a spring stored in a storage hole); A plunger 607 that is biased in the direction and can be taken out and retracted from the storage hole, and a rod 608 to which the plunger 607 is attached and movable in the vertical direction along the opening 605. It includes a letter-shaped positioning member 603; and a hole member 604 provided (or buried) in the floor adjacent to the laying member and having a hole 609 opening upward.

Therefore, the positioning member 603 is lowered along the opening 605 of the positioning and fixing member 602, and the engaging state of the plunger with the engaging portion 606 is released using the protruding and retracting function of the plunger 607. By dropping the positioning member 603, the cylindrical body 608 of the positioning member 603 fits into the hole 609 of the hole member, and the lower part of the partition member (panel) is positioned and fixed, and the partition member (panel) is closed. Swinging can be suppressed. Further, the positioning member 603 is raised along the opening 605 of the positioning and fixing member 602, and the plunger 607 is engaged with the engaging portion 606 using its protruding and retracting function. The lower part of the partition member (panel) can be in a free state (non-fixed state) from the floor.

Furthermore, the positioning and fixing mechanism may include a pivot (such as a guide pivot) for guiding the partition member, as described above, instead of the rod-shaped positioning member, and the mounting member (the lower mounting frame of the panel). etc.), and may include a rotational locking member that is rotatably attached to a locking portion (locking recess, etc.) formed on a floor or the like.

[Pair of magnetic members or magnet members]
In the partition structure of the present invention, the magnet member disposed at the lower end (or lower end surface) of the partition member and the partition path is not necessarily required; One of them is formed with an uneven structure that can guide the other (for example, a guide protrusion at the lower end of the partition member and a sliding groove in the partition path that can slide the guide protrusion). Good too. The lower end (or lower end surface) of the partition member, and the partition path (corresponding to the lower end of the partition member and for forming an open/close space with the partition member as the runner runs) ), by disposing a pair of magnetic members (magnet members, etc.) that can magnetically attract each other in a non-contact state, it is possible to prevent the partition members from shaking and to align the partition members, as described above. As the pair of magnetic members, a pair of magnetic members that can be attached to both ends of the lower attachment frame (lower frame) can be used, as described above. A preferable pair of magnetic members is the pair of magnet members (first and second magnet members).

The pair of magnetic members (magnet members (first and second magnet members), etc.) are not limited to being installed in the installation recess, but can also be installed at the installation site (the lower end (or lower end surface) of the partition member, the partition path or It may be possible to attach the magnetic member (the first and second magnets member), it is inserted into the dovetail-shaped mounting recess formed at the lower end (or lower end surface) of the partition member and the partition path (opening/closing path) of the installation member, without using screws or the like. It can be worn alone.

Note that the cross-sectional shape of the magnet member may be a square shape (or a narrow plate shape), a trapezoid shape, a convex shape, a spindle shape, an elliptical shape, or the like. The mounting recess of the lower mounting frame portion and/or the laying member is not necessarily necessary, and the mounting recess is not necessarily required, and the mounting recess does not need to be dovetail-shaped, and may have a form in which the magnetic member can be mounted or attached, e.g. , a concave groove having a U-shaped cross section, or the like. In a preferred embodiment, it is mounted in mounting recesses formed in the lower end of the partition member and the partition path, respectively, and may be fixed with screws, adhesive, etc., if necessary. For example, in order to increase the installation efficiency, the magnetic member is installed by inserting it into the installation recess of the lower installation frame (or elongated member, attached part) of the partition member as the construction site and the installation member (or elongated member). It may be fixed with screws etc. if necessary.

The magnet member may have a long and narrow plate shape (convex cross section), trapezoid shape, or convex shape. The magnet member may be located in the mounting recess without being exposed from the mounting recess when it is mounted on the mounting recess, but in order to effectively utilize the magnetic force, an opening forming the opening of the mounting recess It may have a protrusion located at the same height as the opening wall or protruding from the opening wall. That is, the magnet member may be substantially flush with the mounting recess (the wall of the mounting recess) or may protrude from the mounting recess (the wall of the mounting recess).

The cross-sectional shape of the mounting recess may be any shape as long as the magnet member can be mounted thereon, and may be a U-shaped cross-section, a trapezoid-shaped cross-section widening on the opening side, a polygonal shape (such as a triangular shape) narrowing on the opening side, or the like. In order to simplify the assembly operation of the opening/closing structure, it is recommended to install the magnetic member in a slidable or slidable manner in the mounting recess, and in particular, to install the magnetic member by sliding it while preventing it from coming off in the opposite direction. Possible forms include, for example, a dovetail groove shape with the opening side narrowed (for example, a cross-sectional shape where the inner part is wide and the opening wall narrows to form the opening, such as the mounting recess of the form described in Patent Document 3). A dovetail-shaped mounting recess) is preferred. Specifically, the mounting recess includes an opening wall that forms an opening (for example, an opening wall that may have a protruding wall that projects forward to form an opening) and a wall that extends from the opening wall to the back. The recessed portion may have an intermediate wall (an intermediate wall that may be widened, inclined, and extended toward the inner portion) extending in the inner direction, and recessed portion walls extending in a direction toward each other from the intermediate wall. Advantageously, the mounting recess is a longitudinally extending mounting recess in order to enhance the mounting ease of the elongated or narrow magnetic member. That is, it is preferable that the magnet member can be slidably attached to the attachment recess extending in the longitudinal direction.

The pair of magnetic members only need to be able to magnetically attract each other (apply a magnetic attraction force), and the pair of magnetic members (especially magnet members) can be arranged with magnetic poles facing opposite to each other. Often, a magnetic member (especially a magnet member) is formed with different magnetic poles adjacent to each other in the width direction (direction perpendicular to the opposing direction of the pair of magnetic members) or the thickness direction (the opposing direction of the pair of magnetic members). (or magnetized to S pole and N pole).

The pair of magnetic members (or magnet members) can be arranged in a non-contact state (separated state). Therefore, the partition member to which the first magnetic member (or first magnet member) is attached can smoothly move along the partition path (opening/closing path) to which the second magnet member is attached. The distance between the pair of magnetic members (or magnet members) may be about 1 to 20 mm, preferably 2 to 15 mm, and more preferably about 3 to 10 mm, depending on the magnetic force of the magnetic members (or magnet members). When a pair of magnetic members (or magnet members) are arranged separately (or at a predetermined interval) with opposite magnetic poles facing, the axis of the first magnetic member (or first magnet member) It is possible to suppress misalignment of the axes of the second magnetic member (or the second magnet member), and to prevent the axis of the second magnetic member (or the second magnet member) from shifting between the first magnetic member (or the first magnet member) and the second magnetic member (or the second magnet member). ) are loose, the swinging of the partition member can be suppressed and the posture of the partition member can be maintained by using magnetic attraction (adsorption force). Note that the magnetic member (or magnet member) may be provided with a marker to indicate the magnetic pole (S pole or N pole) in order to ensure that the magnetic member faces the opposite magnetic pole without error.

The pair of magnetic members (magnet members (first and second magnet members)) are attached at a predetermined interval and/or a predetermined length along the lower end (or lower end surface) of the partition member and the partition path. For example, a plurality of magnetic members (magnet members) may be installed at predetermined intervals ( The magnetic members (magnet members) may be arranged along the lower end (or lower end surface) of the partition member and the partition path (in particular, the mounting recess) along the entire length of the partition member. It may be installed over

The first and second magnetic members (magnet members) can be formed of transition metal elements and their alloys, ferrite (iron-nickel alloy, etc.), permanent magnets, rare earth magnets, and the like. The magnetic member may be a plastic magnet or a rubber magnet containing magnetic powder and resin or rubber. The magnetic member (magnet member) may be a hard magnet member or a soft magnet member. A preferable magnetic member (magnet member) is a plastic magnet or a rubber magnet member containing resin (plastic) or elastomer, and in order to improve attachment to the mounting recess, a soft magnet member containing soft resin (soft plastic) or elastomer. . Such resins include, for example, thermoplastic resins (polyolefin resins, polyvinyl chloride resins, (meth)acrylic resins, polystyrene resins, polyester resins, polyamide resins, urethane resins, etc.), thermosetting resins, etc. It may also contain resin (such as epoxy resin). Elastomers include rubber and thermoplastic elastomers, including synthetic rubbers (diene rubber, olefin rubber, acrylic rubber, fluorine rubber, urethane rubber, etc.) and thermoplastic elastomers (polyolefin elastomers, polyester elastomers, polyamide-based rubbers, etc.). elastomer, urethane elastomer, etc.), and the soft resin (soft plastic) may be non-crystalline or non-aromatic.

In a preferred embodiment, the partition structure includes a plurality of panels as the partition members, and each panel is suspended by one or more (for example, two) rotating shaft members (or rotating shaft members) and runs along the rail. A possible runner may also be provided. Further, a plurality of adjacent panels may be arranged along the partition path without being rotatably connected with a hinge or the like, and each panel may be arranged in a form that intersects with the partition path. It may be movable.

In a further preferred embodiment of the partition structure, (a) a pair of rail running paths may have a U-shaped or V-shaped cross section; at least one pair of wheels may have a U-shaped or V-shaped cross section corresponding to the running path; It may have a letter-shaped outer periphery. The runner includes an axle portion that connects a pair of wheels to each other, a support portion that rotatably supports the axle portion, a mounting through hole formed in the support portion, and a runner that is rotatable in a state where it is not slipped out through the mounting through hole. It may also include a rotating shaft member that can be attached to the rotary shaft member.

In a further preferred embodiment of the partition structure, (b) the pair of rail running paths are formed by a rail main body having a U-shaped cross section with a lower opening, and a height from the inner walls (both inner walls) of both side walls of this rail main body. It may be formed of at least a pair of upper and lower running walls that extend at different positions and alternately and are inclined downward in the extending direction; at least one pair of wheels have a U-shaped cross section corresponding to the running path. It may have an outer periphery. The runner is slidable along the lower opening of the rail, and includes a rotating shaft member rotatably attached to the partition member (panel, etc.), and a predetermined interval in the axial direction of the rotating shaft member. The vehicle may also include at least a pair of wheels that are rotatably mounted independently in the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft member and that are capable of traveling on the running path of the running wall.

In the partition structures (a) and (b) of the preferred embodiments, a height adjusting member (height adjustable screw such as a double nut) which can be attached to the rotating shaft member and whose height is adjustable with respect to the rail is provided. A fastening member) may also be provided.

In the partition structures (a) and (b) of the preferred embodiments, the panel may be a plastic or glass panel, and the rotating shaft member of the runner (the rotating shaft member in which the threaded portion is formed) Even if the first magnet member is provided with an upper mounting frame portion to which the magnetic member can be attached (a frame portion which can be screwed into the threaded portion of the rotating shaft member) and a lower mounting frame portion to which the first magnet member can be attached along the longitudinal direction. Preferably, a second magnet member may be attached to the laying member that can be attached along the partition path.

The present invention also includes a set of members for forming the partition structure (or opening/closing structure). This set includes the runner, a partition member, and a pair of magnetic members (eg, magnet members). Furthermore, the set may include the rail; furthermore, various members for forming the structure, such as members forming upper and/or lower mounting frames, positioning members (mounting plates, etc.) may be provided.

The partition structure (or opening/closing structure) of the present invention can be used in various spaces, such as partition spaces (nursing homes and hospital gathering spaces, home living rooms, bedrooms, reception rooms, factory work booths, warehouses; conference rooms; hotels). The partitioning member can be used to open and close rooms, banquet halls, conference halls, school classrooms, gymnasiums, theater stages, hospital rooms, exhibition spaces, evacuation facilities, etc.

1,51,73a,73b,201...Rail 4,54,204...Pair of running paths 11,61,81a,81b,211,581a,581b...Runner 12,62,82a,82b,212...Wheel 13,63 , 83a, 83b... Support part 14... Mounting through hole 15, 65, 85a, 85b, 215... Rotating shaft member (mounting member)
16, 66, 86a, 86b...Threaded part 17a, 17b, 87a, 87b, 217a, 217b...Double nut (height adjustment member)
21, 221...Panel (partition member)
22a, 222a... Upper mounting frame 22b, 222b... Lower mounting frame 25a, 25b, 225a, 225b... Mounting recess 26, 226... Mounting plate (positioning member)
35a, 35b, 235a, 235b...Pair of magnet members 36,236...Laying member 37,237...Protective material 238...Side frame 301...Frame cover 310...Shielding member 402...First cap member 403...Second cap member

Claims (16)

A partition structure comprising a partition member extending at least vertically to partition a space, and a moving mechanism capable of moving the partition member in at least one of the left-right direction and the up-down direction,
A lower end of the partition member and a partition path corresponding to the lower end and for forming an open/close space with the partition member as the partition member moves are magnetically connected to each other in a non-contact state. Equipped with a pair of magnetic members that can be placed in an attractive form ,
A partition structure in which the pair of magnetic members can be arranged in the form of (1) and/or (2) below .
(1) It can be arranged along the lower end of the partition member and the partition path.
(2) The pair of magnetic members can be arranged in such a manner that the lower end of the partition member and the partition path are prevented from moving or coming off in opposing directions. The partition structure according to claim 1, wherein the magnetic members are a pair of magnet members that can be arranged with opposite magnetic poles. The partition structure according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the moving mechanism includes the following (A) traveling mechanism or (B) vertical movement mechanism.
(A) A traveling mechanism that can run along a rail and includes a runner to which the partition member can be attached. (B) A vertical movement mechanism that is located above the partition space and can at least raise and lower the partition member. It includes a plurality of runners that can run along the rails and a plurality of partition members that can be attached adjacent to these runners,
One or more of the runners can be attached to each partition member,
3. The partition member is at least one selected from a panel and a sheet, and a plurality of the partition members can be arranged adjacent to each other along the partition path as they move. Partition structure as described. A claim in which the runner includes at least one pair of wheels capable of running on at least one pair of running paths of the rails, a support portion that rotatably supports the pair of wheels, and the following (I) or (II). Partition structure described in 4 .
(I) A mounting member formed in the support portion and attachable to the partition member; (II) A mounting hole formed in the support portion and a mounting member rotatably mounted to the mounting hole and attached to the partition member. Rotating shaft member that can be attached to the member 6. The partition structure according to claim 5 , wherein the runner further includes a height adjustment member that can be attached to the mounting member or the rotating shaft member and whose height can be adjusted with respect to the rail. The pair of magnetic members are a pair of magnet members, and the pair of magnet members are
(1-1) A first magnet member attached to a predetermined length along the lower end of the partition member , and a second magnet member attached to a predetermined length along the partition path , or
(1-2) comprising a first magnet member disposed over the entire length of the lower end of the partition member, and a second magnet member disposed over the entire length of the partition path;
3. The partition structure according to claim 1, wherein the first and second magnetic members contain magnetic powder and resin or elastomer, and have different magnetic poles formed adjacent to each other in the width direction or thickness direction. 3. The partition structure according to claim 1, wherein a pair of magnetic members that can be magnetically attracted to each other are disposed or attached to opposing portions of adjacent end portions of adjacent partition members. An upper frame portion and a lower frame portion formed or attached to the upper and lower ends of the partition member, respectively, along the moving direction of the partition member, a frame cover for covering these frame portions, and the upper frame portion and mounting members that can be attached to the lower frame portion and both ends of the frame cover, respectively, and a pair of magnetic members that can be magnetically attracted to each other are attached to opposing portions of these mounting members. The partition structure according to claim 1 or 2. The partition member is a photoelectric conversion film, a light control or optical shutter film, a polarizing film, an antireflection film, an anti-glare film, a light emitting film, a heat generating film, a temperature sensitive or temperature sensitive liquid crystal film, a heat radiation film, a fire prevention film, a moisture permeable film, The partition structure according to claim 1 or 2, comprising at least one functional film or sheet selected from a moisture-proof film, a dust-proof film, a mold-proof film, an anti-bacterial film, and an anti-virus film. 3. The partition structure according to claim 1, wherein the partition member includes a plurality of transparent, translucent, or opaque panels or sheets, and a protective material is attached to the side edges of adjacent panels or sheets. A claim in which the moving mechanism includes a traveling mechanism that can run along a rail and includes a runner to which the partition member can be attached, and the doorway structure described in (i) or (ii) below. The partition structure according to item 1 or 2.
(i) An entrance/exit structure in which a link member is rotatably supported by at least the rail and at least an upper part of a predetermined partition member among the plurality of partition members to form an entrance/exit; The partition member is provided with a movable main rail and a cross rail that intersects with the main rail, and the first and second aforesaid parts are provided at different positions in the moving direction of a predetermined partition member adjacent to the cross rail. An entrance/exit structure in which a rotating shaft member of a runner is rotatably attached, a first runner is installed so as to be able to run on the intersecting rail, and a second runner is installed so that it can run on the main rail, forming an entrance/exit. Claim 1 or 2, wherein the moving mechanism includes a traveling mechanism that can run along a rail and includes a runner to which the partition member can be attached, and includes the storage structure described in (iii) below. Partition structure as described.
(iii) The rail includes a main rail on which the partition member is movable, two intersecting rails that intersect with this rail, and connecting the two intersecting rails to guide and store the partition member. Equipped with a guide rail,
Rotating shaft members of the first and second runners are rotatably attached to positions in different moving directions of the partition member, respectively,
a first intersecting rail in which the two intersecting rails are capable of guiding a leading runner of the first and second runners through the main rail, and in which an entrance can be formed by a first partition member; a second intersecting rail capable of guiding a leading runner of at least one second partition member following the first partition member through the main rail;
A storage structure in which a leading runner of the second partition member can be guided along the guide rail, and a subsequent runner can be guided along the main rail. The partition structure according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the partition structure comprises the following (a) or (b).
(a) a rail having a pair of running paths with a U-shaped or V-shaped cross section;
at least a pair of wheels having an outer circumferential portion having a U-shaped or V-shaped cross section corresponding to the running path, an axle portion that connects the pair of wheels to each other, and a support portion that rotatably supports the axle portion; a runner comprising a mounting hole formed in the support portion and a rotating shaft member that can be rotatably mounted in the mounting hole in a manner that prevents it from coming off;
a plastic panel or sheet or a glass panel or sheet comprising an upper mounting frame portion to which the rotating shaft member of the runner can be attached; and a lower mounting frame portion to which the first magnet member can be attached along the movement direction;
A second magnet member includes a laying member that can be attached along the partition path,
A partition structure in which the first magnet member and the second magnet member are arranged at a predetermined interval with magnetic poles facing opposite to each other. (b) A U-shaped cross section with a lower opening. a rail body, and a rail having running paths of at least a pair of running walls extending inward from inner walls of both side walls of the rail body, having different height positions, and alternately tilting downward;
A rotary shaft member that is slidable along the lower opening of the rail and is rotatably mounted; a runner comprising at least one pair of wheels rotatably mounted and capable of traveling on a running path of the running wall;
a plastic panel or sheet or a glass panel or sheet comprising an upper mounting frame portion to which the rotating shaft member of the runner can be attached; and a lower mounting frame portion to which the first magnet member can be attached along the movement direction;
A second magnet member includes a laying member that can be attached along the partition path,
A partition structure in which the first magnet member and the second magnet member are arranged at a predetermined interval with magnetic poles facing opposite to each other. A set for forming a partition structure, comprising a partition member extending at least in the vertical direction to partition a space, and a moving mechanism capable of moving the partition member in at least one of the left-right direction and the up-down direction. There it is,
The lower end of the partition member and a partition path corresponding to the lower end and for forming an opening/closing space with the partition member as the partition member moves, in a non-contact state. a pair of magnetic members that can be disposed along the partition path in a form that allows them to be magnetically attracted to each other;
A set in which the pair of magnetic members can be arranged in the form of (1) and/or (2) below .
(1) It can be arranged along the lower end of the partition member and the partition path.
(2) The pair of magnetic members can be arranged in such a manner that the lower end of the partition member and the partition path are prevented from moving or coming off in opposing directions. The set according to claim 15 , further comprising a rail and a runner that can run along the rail and to which the partition member can be attached.

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