JP7381289B2 - Panel modules and fixtures - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a panel module and fixtures.

Conventionally, there is a fixture that combines a desk with a panel that stands up on the floor. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a fixture that includes a panel body that is installed upright on the floor, and a top plate that is provided at the middle of the height of the panel body on the side surface of the panel body. Disclosed.

JP2016-089434A

By the way, when an optional member such as a bracket for supporting a desk top plate, lighting equipment, etc. is attached to a panel, a high load may be applied to only one side of the panel via the optional member. There is a possibility that the mounting strength of optional parts is insufficient. In particular, when combining a desk top with a panel, relatively large loads such as the gravity of objects placed on the top and the weight of the user are applied to the top, so it is necessary to ensure sufficient mounting strength for optional components. There is.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to improve the mounting strength of optional members in a panel module in which an optional member is attached to a panel, and a fixture equipped with the panel module.

The panel module of the present invention is a panel having a first surface material forming a first main surface, and a second surface material forming a second main surface and spaced apart from the first surface material. an optional member disposed on the first main surface of the panel; and a fixing member that attracts the second surface material toward the first surface material and fixes the first surface material and the optional member to each other. and.

According to the above configuration, the fixing member fixes the optional member to the first panel while attracting the second panel toward the first panel, so that the load applied to the option component is transferred not only to the first panel but also to the fixing member. It can also be distributed to the second surface material via the member. Therefore, the attachment strength of the optional member can be improved compared to a configuration in which the optional member is supported by only one side member.
Moreover, in the assembly process of the panel module, the process of fixing the first surface material and the second surface material to each other and the process of fixing the optional member to the first surface material can be performed simultaneously. Furthermore, it can serve as a member for fixing the first and second surface materials to each other and a member for fixing the optional member to the first surface material. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the manufacturing cost of the panel module.

The above panel module may include a spacer interposed between the first surface material and the second surface material and joined to the second surface material.

According to the above configuration, the spacer allows the spacer to maintain the distance between the first surface material and the second surface material at a predetermined interval, while the fixing member allows the second surface material to be attracted to the first surface material side. For this reason, it becomes possible to firmly fix the first surface material and the second surface material to each other, compared to a configuration in which no spacer is provided.

In the above panel module, the fixing member may connect the first surface material, the optional member, and the spacer.

According to the above configuration, by coupling the first surface material and the spacer, the load transmitted from the optional member to the first surface material can be released to the second surface material via the spacer. Thereby, the load applied to the optional member can be more reliably transmitted to the second surface member. Therefore, the load applied to the optional member can be distributed to the first surface material and the second surface material, and the mounting strength of the optional member can be further improved.

In the above panel module, the fixing member may be screwed onto the spacer to fasten the optional member and the first surface member to the spacer.

According to the above configuration, the second surface material can be attracted to the first surface material side, and the first surface material and the optional member can be fixed to each other. Therefore, it is possible to provide a panel module that achieves the above-mentioned effects.

In the above panel module, the spacer may extend parallel to the second main surface, and the spacer and the second surface material may form a closed cross section.

According to the above configuration, a spacer can be provided as a beam member. Therefore, the second surface material can be reinforced by the spacer. Further, the load of the optional member can be reliably received by the spacer. Therefore, the attachment strength of the optional member can be further improved.

The fixture of the present invention includes a first panel module and a second panel module that are the above-mentioned panel modules, the optional member of the first panel module, and a top plate supported by the optional member of the second panel module. , is provided.

According to the above configuration, since the top plate is supported by the firmly attached optional member, it is possible to provide a fixture in which a desk with high load-bearing performance is combined with a panel.

In the above-mentioned fixture, the first panel module and the second panel module are spaced apart from each other, and the other panel module is connected to the panel of the first panel module and the panel of the second panel module. It may further include a panel.

According to the above configuration, the top plate can be supported by the first panel module and the second panel module from both sides in the horizontal direction across the center of gravity of the top plate. Therefore, the top plate can be stably installed without supporting the top plate with other panels. Therefore, compared to a configuration in which the top plate is supported by all the panels surrounding the top plate, it is possible to reduce the number of steps required to assemble the top plate to the panels and to simplify the structure of the fixture.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the mounting strength of the optional member in a panel module in which an optional member is attached to a panel, and a fixture provided with the panel module.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a fixture according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a fixture according to an embodiment. It is a perspective view showing a part of panel concerning an embodiment. It is a perspective view showing a part of panel concerning an embodiment. FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of a panel module according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of a panel module according to an embodiment. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VII-VII in FIG. 5. FIG.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below based on the drawings. In the following description, components having the same or similar functions are given the same reference numerals. Further, redundant explanations of these configurations may be omitted. Moreover, in the following description, the normal direction of the floor surface F on which the fixture 1 is installed is defined as the vertical direction, and the direction perpendicular to the vertical direction is defined as the horizontal direction.

1 and 2 are perspective views showing fixtures according to an embodiment.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the fixture 1 of this embodiment is installed on the floor F of an office, public institution, etc., and a desk is placed in a space partitioned by a booth 2 formed by a plurality of panels 10. It was installed. The fixture 1 mainly includes a booth 2 and a top plate 3 forming a desk inside the booth 2.

The booth 2 is formed by combining a plurality of (four in this embodiment) panels 10. Each panel 10 is a plate-shaped member that stands vertically with respect to the floor surface F and has a thickness direction in the horizontal direction. Each panel 10 has a first main surface 10a and a second main surface 10b. The planar shape of each panel 10 viewed from the thickness direction is a rectangle having a pair of sides extending in the vertical direction and a pair of sides extending in the horizontal direction. The plurality of panels 10 are each formed at the same height. In the following description of the configuration of the panel 10, unless otherwise specified, the configuration common to a plurality of panels 10 will be described.

The booth 2 includes a booth body 4 and an inclined panel 10D. The booth main body 4 includes a front panel 10A, a right side panel 10B, and a left side panel 10C among the plurality of panels 10. Each of the right side panel 10B and the left side panel 10C forms a panel module 5, which will be described later. The booth body 4 is formed into a U-shape when viewed from above. The front panel 10A, the right side panel 10B, and the left side panel 10C are arranged side by side along three sides of a rectangle when viewed from above. The right side panel 10B and the left side panel 10C are spaced apart from each other and are arranged with their respective first principal surfaces 10a facing each other. The right side panel 10B and the left side panel 10C are arranged parallel to each other. The front panel 10A is connected to the horizontal ends of the right side panel 10B and the left side panel 10C so as to extend between the right side panel 10B and the left side panel 10C. The front panel 10A is arranged to extend parallel to the thickness direction of the right side panel 10B and the left side panel 10C. A booth interior space is formed inside the booth body 4 and is surrounded by a front panel 10A, a right side panel 10B, and a left side panel 10C.

The inclined panel 10D is one panel among the plurality of panels 10. The inclined panel 10D is connected to the horizontal end of the left side panel 10C on the opposite side to the front panel 10A. The inclined panel 10D is arranged on the right side panel 10B side with respect to the left side panel 10C. The inclined panel 10D is arranged so as to be spaced apart from the front panel 10A as it moves away from the connecting portion with the left side panel 10C. The inclined panel 10D is spaced apart from the right side panel 10B. Thereby, an entrance/exit of the booth interior space is formed between the inclined panel 10D and the right side panel 10B.

Each panel 10 has a first surface material 11 forming a first main surface 10a of the panel 10, a second surface material 11 forming a second main surface 10b of the panel 10, and spaced apart from the first surface material 11. A second surface material 15 is provided.

The first surface material 11 is formed of a flat plate material such as a steel plate. Note that the first surface material 11 may be covered with a skin material. The first surface material 11 includes a main portion 12 that forms the entire first main surface 10a of the panel 10, and a flange portion 13 rising from the outer edge of the main portion 12. The main portion 12 is formed into a rectangular shape in plan view corresponding to the outer shape of the first main surface 10a. The flange portion 13 is formed by bending a flat plate material relative to the main portion 12. The flange portion 13 protrudes from the entire outer edge of the main portion 12 toward the second main surface 10b by a certain distance. The flange portion 13 forms an end surface of the panel 10.

A through hole 12a is formed in the main portion 12 of the first surface material 11 in the right side panel 10B and the left side panel 10C. The through hole 12a is formed at a height corresponding to the top plate 3. The through holes 12a are formed at positions facing each of the horizontal beams 28 of the second rod group 22, which will be described later.

The second surface material 15 is formed of a flat plate material such as a steel plate. Note that the second surface material 15 may be covered with a skin material. The second surface material 15 includes a main portion 16 that forms the entire second main surface 10b of the panel 10, and a flange portion 17 rising from the outer edge of the main portion 16. The main portion 16 is formed into a rectangular shape in plan view corresponding to the outer shape of the second main surface 10b. The main portion 16 is formed to have substantially the same shape as the main portion 12 of the first panel 11 when viewed from the thickness direction of the panel. The main portion 16 is arranged parallel to the main portion 12 of the first surface material 11. The flange portion 17 is formed by bending a flat plate material relative to the main portion 16. The flange portion 17 protrudes from the entire outer edge of the main portion 16 toward the first main surface 10a by a certain distance. The flange portion 17 forms the end surface of the panel together with the flange portion 13 of the first panel 11 .

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a part of the panel according to the embodiment, showing a first panel and a member fixedly attached to the first panel. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a part of the panel according to the embodiment, showing a second panel and a member fixedly attached to the second panel.
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, each panel 10 includes a plurality of rod members 20 disposed between the first panel member 11 and the second panel member 15, and a plurality of rod members 20 disposed between the first panel member 11 and the second panel member 15. It further includes glass wool 6 (see FIG. 7) arranged between the first surface material 11 and the second surface material 15. The plurality of rod members 20 are arranged in a space defined by the first face member 11 and the second face member 15. Each rod member 20 is formed to have a U-shaped cross section, and is joined to the first panel member 11 or the second panel member 15 so as to form a closed cross section. For example, in the later-described horizontal beam 28 shown in FIG. 7, a closed cross section is formed together with the second surface material 15 to be joined by the following configuration. The horizontal beam 28 has a vertical wall 28c that is spaced apart from the second surface material 15 to be joined, and a vertical wall 28c that extends toward the second surface material 15 from both side edges of the vertical wall 28c that extend in the direction in which the vertical wall 28c extends. It has an extending upper wall 28d and a lower wall 28e. An opening is formed in the horizontal beam 28 on the opposite side connected to the vertical wall 28c in each of the upper wall 28d and the lower wall 28e, and when the opening is closed by the second surface material 15, the horizontal beam 28 And the second surface material 15 forms a closed cross section. The method for joining each rod material 20 and the face materials 11, 15 is preferably metallurgical joining such as welding, which provides continuity at the joint. However, mechanical joining such as fastening, in which the joining portion does not have continuity, may be used. The plurality of rod members 20 include a first rod group 21 joined to the first face material 11 and a second rod group 22 joined to the second face member 15.

As shown in FIG. 3, the first rod group 21 includes a pair of vertical rods 24 and a pair of horizontal beams 25. The pair of vertical rods 24 are spaced apart from each other in the horizontal direction, and each extends in the vertical direction. Each vertical rod 24 extends from near the upper corner of the first panel 11 to near the lower corner when viewed from the thickness direction of the panel 10. Each vertical rod 24 is formed with at least one (three in the illustrated example) engaging portions 24a. The engaging portion 24a protrudes toward the side opposite to the main portion 12 of the first surface material 11.

The pair of horizontal beams 25 are vertically spaced from each other and extend horizontally. The upper horizontal beam 25 extends from near one corner to near the other corner on the upper side of the first panel 11 when viewed from the thickness direction of the panel 10 . The lower horizontal beam 25 extends from near one corner to near the other corner on the lower side of the first panel 11 when viewed from the thickness direction of the panel 10 . Each horizontal beam 25 projects further toward the second face member 15 than the pair of vertical rods 24 . Each horizontal beam 25 is arranged close to or in contact with the main portion 16 of the second surface material 15 . Thereby, each horizontal beam 25 is interposed between the first surface material 11 and the second surface material 15.

As shown in FIG. 4, the second rod group 22 includes a pair of vertical rods 27 and a pair of horizontal beams 28. The pair of vertical rods 27 are spaced apart from each other in the horizontal direction, and each extends in the vertical direction. Each vertical rod 27 extends from near the upper corner of the second panel 15 to near the lower corner when viewed from the thickness direction of the panel 10. Substantially the entire length of each vertical rod 27 is formed so as to overlap substantially the entire vertical rod 24 (see FIG. 3) of the first rod material group 21 when viewed from the thickness direction of the panel 10. Each vertical rod 27 is arranged close to or in contact with the vertical rod 24 of the first rod group 21 . Each vertical rod 27 is formed with an engagement hole 27a into which the engaging portion 24a of the vertical rod 24 of the first rod group 21 engages. The engaging portion 24a is inserted into the engaging hole 27a and engages with the opening edge of the engaging hole 27a from below.

The pair of horizontal beams 28 are vertically spaced from each other and extend horizontally. The pair of horizontal beams 28 are arranged between the pair of horizontal beams 25 (see FIG. 3) of the first rod group 21 when viewed from the thickness direction of the panel 10. Each transverse beam 28 extends between a pair of vertical bars 27. Each horizontal beam 28 projects further toward the first face member 11 than the pair of vertical rods 27 . Each horizontal beam 28 is arranged so as to be in contact with the main portion 12 of the first surface material 11 . Thereby, each horizontal beam 28 is interposed between the first surface material 11 and the second surface material 15.

A through hole 28a is formed in each horizontal beam 28 in the right side panel 10B and the left side panel 10C. The through hole 28a is formed so as to overlap the through hole 12a formed in the first surface material 11 when viewed from the thickness direction of the panel 10. The horizontal beam 28 is provided with a female thread 28b for each through hole 28a. In this embodiment, a nut is arranged inside the transverse beam 28. The nut is fixed to the inner surface of the horizontal beam 28 at a position overlapping the through hole 28a. Note that instead of the nut, a female thread may be formed on the inner peripheral surface of the through hole 28a. A fastening member 40 (fixing member) inserted into the through hole 28a is screwed onto the female thread 28b. The fastening member 40 will be described later.

5 and 6 are enlarged perspective views showing the panel module according to the embodiment.
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the panel module 5 described above further includes, in addition to the panel 10, at least one bracket 30 and a fastening member 40 that fixes the first panel 11 and the bracket 30 to each other. . The panel module 5 (first panel module) including the right side panel 10B includes a pair of brackets 30 arranged on the first main surface 10a of the right side panel 10B. The panel module 5 (second panel module) including the left side panel 10C includes a single bracket 30 arranged on the first main surface 10a of the left side panel 10C. The bracket 30 supports the top plate 3. Bracket 30 is fixedly supported by panel 10. The bracket 30 includes a base portion 31 fixed to the panel 10 and a support portion 32 that supports the top plate 3.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VII-VII in FIG.
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, the base 31 is formed into a flat plate shape. The base 31 is arranged parallel to the first main surface 10a of the panel 10. The base portion 31 is formed in a rectangular shape whose longitudinal direction is the horizontal direction. The base portion 31 is formed smaller than the top plate 3 in the vertical direction. A through hole 31a is formed in the base 31. A pair of through holes 31a are provided side by side in the horizontal direction. The fastening member 40 is inserted into the through hole 31a. In this embodiment, the fastening member 40 is a countersunk screw. A countersink for receiving the head of the fastening member 40 is formed in the through hole 31a. The fastening member 40 is inserted into the through hole 12a of the first surface material 11 and the through hole 28a of the horizontal beam 28. The fastening member 40 is screwed onto the female thread 28b of the horizontal beam 28. The fastening member 40 fastens the base 31 and the first surface material 11 to the horizontal beam 28. The fastening member 40 connects the base 31, the first surface material 11, and the horizontal beam 28 while drawing the second surface material 15 toward the first surface material 11 side.

A pair of support parts 32 are provided. The support portion 32 extends from the base portion 31 in the normal direction (that is, the horizontal direction) to the first main surface 10a of the panel 10. The support portion 32 is formed into a flat plate shape whose thickness direction is in the up-down direction. The support portion 32 is formed in a rectangular shape whose longitudinal direction is the normal direction of the first main surface 10a of the panel 10. The support portion 32 is continuous with the lower edges at both ends of the base portion 31 . The support portion 32 and the base portion 31 are integrally formed of the same material. The support portion 32 is formed by bending a flat plate material approximately at right angles to the base portion 31 . The support portion 32 has a through hole through which a screw for fixing the top plate 3 is inserted. The support portion 32 supports the lower surface of the top plate 3, and fixedly supports the top plate 3 with screws inserted into the through holes.

The panel 10 includes a pair of horizontal beams 28, each of which has a through hole 28a and a female thread 28b. Furthermore, through holes 12 a are formed in the first surface material 11 in correspondence with the pair of horizontal beams 28 . Therefore, the fastening member 40 can be screwed onto both horizontal beams 28. That is, in the panel module 5, the mounting height of the bracket 30 can be changed.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the top plate 3 is a flat member whose thickness direction is in the up-down direction. The top plate 3 is formed to have an outer shape along the inner surface of the booth body 4 when viewed from above. In this embodiment, the end surface of the top plate 3 is arranged along the first main surface 10a of each of the front panel 10A, the right side panel 10B, and the left side panel 10C. The top plate 3 is supported from below by a support portion 32 of a bracket 30. The top plate 3 is formed such that its center of gravity is located in an area surrounded by the support portions 32 of the plurality of brackets 30 when viewed from above. Thereby, the gravity of the top plate 3 acts on all the support parts 32 of the plurality of brackets 30.

As explained above, the panel module 5 of this embodiment attracts the bracket 30 arranged on the first main surface 10a of the panel 10 and the second panel 15 toward the first panel 11, and A fastening member 40 that fixes the one-sided material 11 and the bracket 30 to each other is provided. According to this configuration, since the fastening member 40 fixes the bracket 30 to the first panel 11 while attracting the second panel 15 toward the first panel 11, the load applied to the bracket 30 is transferred to the first panel 11. In addition, it can also be distributed to the second surface material 15 via the fastening member 40. Therefore, the mounting strength of the bracket 30 can be improved compared to a configuration in which the bracket is supported by only one side member.

Furthermore, in the assembly process of the panel module 5, the process of fixing the first panel 11 and the second panel 15 to each other and the process of fixing the bracket 30 to the first panel 11 can be performed simultaneously. Furthermore, it can serve as a member that fixes the first panel 11 and the second panel 15 to each other and a member that fixes the bracket 30 to the first panel 11. Therefore, the manufacturing cost of the panel module 5 can be reduced.

The panel module 5 also includes horizontal beams 25 and 28 interposed between the first panel 11 and the second panel 15 and joined to the second panel 15. According to this configuration, the horizontal beams 25 and 28 maintain the distance between the first surface material 11 and the second surface material 15 at a predetermined distance, and the fastening member 40 holds the second surface material 15 on the first surface material 11 side. can be attracted to. Therefore, compared to a configuration in which no intervening member is disposed between the first surface material 11 and the second surface material 15, it is possible to firmly fix the first surface material 11 and the second surface material 15 to each other. becomes possible.

Further, the fastening member 40 connects the first panel 11, the bracket 30, and the horizontal beam 28. According to this configuration, by coupling the first panel 11 and the horizontal beam 28, the load transmitted from the bracket 30 to the first panel 11 can be released to the second panel 15 via the horizontal beam 28. Can be done. Thereby, the load applied to the bracket 30 can be transmitted to the second surface material 15 more reliably. Therefore, the load applied to the bracket 30 can be distributed to the first surface material 11 and the second surface material 15, and the mounting strength of the bracket 30 can be further improved.

Furthermore, the fastening member 40 is screwed onto the horizontal beam 28 and fastens the bracket 30 and the first face member 11 to the horizontal beam 28 . According to this configuration, the second panel 15 can be attracted to the first panel 11 side, and the first panel 11 and the bracket 30 can be fixed to each other. Therefore, it is possible to provide the panel module 5 that has the above-mentioned effects.

Further, the horizontal beam 28 extends parallel to the second main surface 10b. The transverse beam 28 and the second surface material 15 form a closed cross section. According to this configuration, the horizontal beam 28 can be provided as a beam member. Therefore, the second surface material 15 can be reinforced by the horizontal beam 28. Further, the load of the bracket 30 can be reliably received by the horizontal beam 28. Therefore, the mounting strength of the bracket 30 can be further improved.

The fixture 1 of this embodiment includes the top plate 3 supported by the brackets 30 of the panel module 5 including the right side panel 10B and the panel module 5 including the left side panel 10C. According to this configuration, since the top plate 3 is supported by the firmly attached bracket 30, it is possible to provide a fixture 1 in which a desk with high load-bearing performance is combined with the panel 10.

Furthermore, the fixture 1 further includes a front panel 10A connected to the right side panel 10B and the left side panel 10C. According to this configuration, the top plate 3 can be supported by the pair of panel modules 5 from both sides of the center of gravity of the top plate 3 in the horizontal direction. Therefore, the top plate 3 can be stably installed without supporting the top plate 3 by the front panel 10A. Therefore, compared to a configuration in which the top plate is supported by all the panels surrounding the top plate, the number of steps required to assemble the top plate 3 to the panel 10 can be reduced, and the structure of the fixture 1 can be simplified.

Furthermore, the panel module 5 includes a plurality of horizontal beams 28 to which fastening members 40 can be coupled. According to this configuration, the mounting height of the bracket 30 can be changed. Therefore, it is possible to provide a fixture 1 in which the height of the top plate 3 can be changed.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments described with reference to the drawings, and various modifications can be made within the technical scope thereof.
For example, in the above embodiment, the bracket 30 that supports the top plate 3 is exemplified as an optional member in the claims, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the present invention may be applied to brackets that support lighting, shelves, seats, etc., hooks for hanging cargo, and the like.

Further, in the above embodiment, the panel module 5 forms the booth 2, but the use of the panel module 5 is not limited to this. For example, the panel module 5 may be used as a partition to partition a space.

Further, the fixing member in the claims is not limited to the fastening member 40 which is a screw. The fixing member only needs to be able to attract the second panel 15 to the first panel 11 side and fix the first panel 11 and the bracket 30 to each other, such as a clip, etc. It may be a member that can be attracted.

Further, in the above embodiment, the fastening member 40 is screwed onto the horizontal beam 28 to attract the second face member 15 toward the first face member 11, but for example, the fastening member is directly screwed onto the second face member 15. It may be configured to wear. Further, the fastening member may be formed to be screwed onto the vertical rod 27.

Further, in the above embodiment, the bracket 30 includes a pair of support parts 32, but may be formed to include a single support part.

In addition, it is possible to appropriately replace the components in the above-described embodiments with well-known components without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

1... Fixtures 3... Top plate 5... Panel module 10a... First main surface 10b... Second main surface 10A... Front panel (other panel) 10B... Right side panel (panel) 10C... Left side panel (panel) 11... First surface material 15... Second surface material 25, 28... Horizontal beam (spacer) 30... Bracket (optional member) 40... Fastening member (fixing member)

Claims (5)

a panel having a first surface material forming a first main surface; and a second surface material forming a second main surface and spaced apart from the first surface material;
an optional member disposed on the first main surface of the panel;
a fixing member that attracts the second panel toward the first panel and fixes the first panel and the optional member to each other;
a spacer interposed between the first surface material and the second surface material and joined to the second surface material;
Equipped with
the spacer extends parallel to the second main surface,
the spacer and the second surface material form a closed cross section;
panel module. The fixing member connects the first surface material, the optional member, and the spacer.
The panel module according to claim 1 . The fixing member is screwed onto the spacer and fastens the optional member and the first surface member to the spacer.
The panel module according to claim 2 . A first panel module and a second panel module that are panel modules according to any one of claims 1 to 3;
a top plate supported by the optional member of the first panel module and the optional member of the second panel module;
Fixtures with. the first panel module and the second panel module are spaced apart from each other;
further comprising another panel coupled to the panel of the first panel module and the panel of the second panel module;
The fixture according to claim 4 .

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