JPH043080Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a panel joining frame that is attached to the peripheral edge of the panel when joining panels used in a bath unit or the like.

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, when joining panels to form a bath unit, etc., especially ceiling panels that are joined to side walls,
As shown in FIG. 4, the peripheral end of the ceiling panel 81 is bent upward into a gate shape, and the bent upper end 82
It is connected to the side wall 11 by tightening screws 15 to a ceiling bracket 14 fixed to the ceiling bracket 1.

[Problem that the invention attempts to solve]

However, in this conventional method of joining the ceiling panel 81, the screws 15 that fasten the ceiling panel 81 to the ceiling bracket 14 are directly exposed to the steam in the bathroom, so the steam in the bathroom can enter the screw holes that tighten the screws 15. As a result, there are disadvantages such as the peripheral edge of the ceiling panel 81 and the ceiling bracket 14 becoming rusty.
Furthermore, when you look down from below along the side wall tiles 12, you can see the screws 15 that fasten the ceiling panel 81 to the ceiling bracket 14, spoiling the aesthetics. When the corner hits tile 12, tile 1
2 may be injured.

[Means for solving problems]

The present invention was developed as a result of various studies in view of the current situation.A horizontal groove into which the peripheral edge of the panel fits is provided on the inner wall of the elongated joint frame body made of elastic material. The upper and lower pieces facing each other with a groove in between are provided with through holes that communicate with each other and are larger than the screw holes provided on the peripheral edge of the panel that fit into the groove to form a frame for joining the panels. When joining the panels by attaching the frame to the peripheral edge of the panel and tightening it to a ceiling bracket etc. using screws through the through holes in the joining frame, bury caulking material in the through holes in the joining frame so that the screws do not reach the inside of the bathroom. This prevents direct exposure to steam and completely prevents steam from entering the screw holes, preventing the peripheral edges of ceiling panels and ceiling brackets from rusting. At the same time, the screws are not visible from the outside, improving the aesthetic appearance, and when attaching the ceiling panel to the side wall in the bathroom.
Even if the corner hits the side wall, it is protected by a joining frame made of elastic material to prevent damage to the wall surface.

〔Example〕

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the joining frame of the panel of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

In FIGS. 1 and 2, reference numeral 1 denotes a long joining frame body made of an elastic material such as plastic or rubber, with a horizontal groove 2 provided on the inner wall, and an upper piece 3 sandwiching this groove 2. is narrower than the lower piece 4. Further, a tapered surface 5 is provided by cutting out a corner portion of the lower end of the outer wall.

6 and 7 are through holes provided in the upper piece 3 and the lower piece 4 facing each other across the groove 2 of the joining frame body 1 so as to communicate with each other, and are fitted into the horizontal groove 2 of the joining frame body 1. Screw holes 9 provided on the peripheral edge of the ceiling panel 8
It has a larger diameter and is provided to correspond to the screw hole 9.

Therefore, the bus unit 1 as shown in FIG.
0, when joining the ceiling panel 8 to the side wall 11, as shown in FIG. 2, after fitting the peripheral edge of the ceiling panel 8 into the horizontal groove 2 of the joining frame body 1,
The outer wall of the joining frame body 1 is brought into contact with the tile 12 surface affixed to the side wall 11, the upper piece 3 of the joining frame body 1 is brought into contact with the ceiling bracket 14 fixed to the upper end of the side wall 11 with screws 13, The screw 15 is inserted into the through hole 7 provided in the lower piece 4 of the joining frame body 1 and tightened. Reference numeral 16 denotes an adhesive for pasting the tiles 12 on the side wall 11 of the bath unit 10.

17 is a caulking material buried in the through hole 7 after joining the ceiling panel 8 and the ceiling bracket 14 with screws 15;
7, the screw 15 is not directly exposed to steam in the bathroom, and steam is completely prevented from entering the screw hole. Therefore, the peripheral edge of the ceiling panel 8 and the ceiling bracket 14 do not rust, and these rusts are completely prevented. Furthermore, the screws 15 are not visible even when viewed from below the tile 12 surface of the side wall 11, resulting in a good appearance. Furthermore, since a tapered surface 5 is provided at the lower corner of the outer wall of the joining frame body 1, by filling this part with caulking material 18, the gap between the joining frame body 1 and the tile 12 surface can be easily closed. Since it is sealed, steam from inside the bathroom will not seep in through this gap.

Furthermore, since the joining frame main body 1 is made of an elastic material such as plastic or rubber, when the ceiling panel 8 with the joining frame attached is attached to the ceiling bracket 14 of the side wall 11 in a bathroom, the corner of the main body 1 is made of an elastic material such as plastic or rubber. Even if it hits the tile 12 etc. stuck on the tile 12, the tile 12 will not be damaged.

Note that this panel joining frame can be used by being attached not only to a ceiling panel but also to a side wall panel or the like.

[Effect of idea]

As explained above, the joining frame of the panel of the present invention has a horizontal groove in which the peripheral edge of the panel fits into the inner wall of the long joining frame body made of an elastic material, and Since the opposing upper and lower pieces have through-holes that communicate with each other and are larger than the screw holes provided on the peripheral edge of the panel that fit into these grooves, when the panels are joined, the joining frame of the panels is When used by attaching it to the peripheral edge of a panel, it can be tightened to a ceiling bracket etc. with screws through the through hole in the joining frame.
By embedding caulking material in the through holes of the joint frame, it is possible to completely prevent steam from entering the screw holes, and it is also possible to completely prevent rust on the peripheral edges of ceiling panels, ceiling brackets, etc. . Moreover, the screws are not visible from the outside, so that the appearance can be improved. Furthermore, when a ceiling panel is attached to a side wall in a bathroom, even if its corner hits the side wall, it is protected by a joining frame made of an elastic material and the wall surface will not be damaged.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The drawings show one embodiment of the joining frame of the panel of the present invention. Fig. 1 is a partially cutaway perspective view of the joining frame of the panel of the present invention, and Fig. 2 shows an embodiment of the joining frame of the panel of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the main parts of the unit bath. FIG. 4 is an enlarged sectional view of the main parts of the joint between the conventional ceiling panel and side walls. 1... Joining frame body, 2... Groove, 3... Top piece,
4... Lower piece, 6, 7... Through hole, 8... Ceiling panel (panel), 9... Screw hole.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A horizontal groove into which the peripheral edge of the panel fits is provided on the inner wall of the elongated joining frame body made of elastic material, and a horizontal groove into which the peripheral edge of the panel fits is provided on the upper and lower pieces facing each other across this groove. A frame for joining panels, which is provided with mutually communicating through holes that are larger than the screw holes provided at the edges.