JPH053412U - Panel interlocking device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] Panels are easily and securely connected and disassembled. [Structure] Horizontally long insertion holes having equal heights at a plurality of important points on both inner and outer sides of both vertical frame rods (4) and (4) of the frame body (2) of the panel.
(7) ... are bored and both vertical frame rods (4) and (4) are superposed,
Insert the horizontally long connecting plate (8) into the communicating insertion hole (7),
A stopper (10) provided at one end of the connecting plate (8) is attached to one of the vertical frame rods.
The tip of the tightening handle (13) is attached to the engaging portion (12) at the other end of the connecting plate (8) which is brought into contact with the inner surface of (4) and projects from the inner surface of the other vertical frame rod (4). By engaging the engaging groove (14) provided nearby, the tightening handle (13) is rotated around the locking portion (12).

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

  In the present invention, a plurality of rectangular frame members are connected to each other, and decorative plates are attached to both front and rear surfaces of each frame member. The present invention relates to a panel connecting device for partitions and displays.

[0002]

[Prior art]

  Conventionally, bolts and nuts are generally used to connect the above panels together. It is used, but the work of tightening bolts with a tool is troublesome.

[0003]   Therefore, instead of using bolts and nuts, we tried to connect with clip type metal fittings Those described in, for example, JP-A-3-20772. However, click The shape of the metal fittings is complicated, it cannot be easily manufactured, and it is expensive.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

  The present invention can easily and firmly connect the frame members of the panel, and It is intended to provide a connecting device that can be provided at low cost.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

  According to the present invention, in order to solve the above problems, a plurality of rectangular frame members are connected to each other. In the connecting panel with the decorative plates attached on both front and rear sides, A horizontal oblong insertion hole, which is drilled at a plurality of important points on both outer side surfaces and has the same height, and an insertion hole. A stopper, which is larger than the width of the insertion hole, is connected to one end of the base of the width that allows passage. Due to the constricted part provided near the end, a connecting plate with a locking part formed at the other end and a U-shaped groove Bending and tightening handle with engaging grooves cut out near the tips of both side plates protruding in the length direction The vertical frame rods of both adjacent frame bodies are overlapped and connected to the communicating insertion hole. Insert the plate, bring the stopper into contact with the inner surface of one of the vertical frame rods, and Engage the engaging groove of the tightening handle with the locking part that protrudes from the side surface By rotating it around the locking part, the tip of the tightening handle will be attached to both ends of the insertion hole. Provided is a panel connecting device in which the vertical frame rods are tightly pressed to each other and tightened.

[0006]

[Action]

  Engage the tightening handle to the locking part of the connecting plate that inserts through the insertion holes of the overlapping vertical frame rods. When engaging the groove and rotating the tightening handle, the tip of the tightening handle will Pressing against the ends, both vertical frame rods are tightened between the stopper of the connecting plate and the tightening handle. The frame bodies are firmly connected.

[0007]   A U-shaped groove is formed on the inner surface of the vertical frame rod to store the tightening handle that connects both frame bodies. In this way, the tightening handle will not come in contact with other Both frames are safer and more secure as they are not Really connected.

[0008]   An uneven groove is formed on the outer surface of each vertical frame body so that the vertical frame rods of the adjacent frame bodies are fitted together. By doing so, when connecting both frames, the front and rear shifts of both frames are automatically prevented, and at the same time they are shielded. Sound and shading performance is also improved.

[0009]

【Example】

  The drawing shows a connection panel for a display to which the present invention is applied. Where (1) is the panel, (2) is the rectangular frame, and (3) is the front and back sides of each frame (2). It is a decorative plate that is detachably attached,   Adjacent panels (1) and (1) connect the vertical frame rods (4) and (4) of both frame bodies (2) and (2) to the connection of the present invention. The connection device (A) is connected as described later.

[0010]   At the center of the outer surface of each vertical frame rod (4), the front surfaces of the adjacent frame bodies (2) and (2) are arranged in a plane. Concavo-convex stripes (5) and (5) are formed so that they can be fitted together without slack when aligned on top.

[0011]   A U-shaped groove (6) is formed at the center of the inner surface of each vertical frame rod (4) over its entire length. , The bottom surface and a plurality of important points on the outer surface of the vertical frame (4) are horizontally long and have equal height. A through hole (7) is provided.

[0012]   Both adjacent frame bodies (2) and (2) have the same vertical frame rods (4) and (4) with their front surfaces and upper surfaces aligned. When the master overlaps, the insertion holes (7) having the same height communicate with each other.

[0013]   (8) is a horizontally long connecting plate, and one end of the horizontally wide base portion (9) (Fig. At the left end of 1), a stopper (10), which is wider than the width of the U-shaped groove (6), is connected in series. A constricted portion (11) that is recessed from both side edges is formed near the other end, and at the other end edge, A locking portion (12) is formed.

[0014]   (13) is a tightening handle that bends in a downward U-shaped groove, as shown in FIG. 1 of both side plates (13a) (13a). At the upper end of the peripheral edge of the tip (13b) (13b) that protrudes to the left in a substantially arcuate shape The engaging groove (14) (14) into which both ends of the locking portion (12) can be loosely fitted is notched The engaging portions (15) and (15) are formed in the rearward and downward direction.

[0015]   As shown in FIG. 2, the coupling device (A) of the present invention has the upper end and the front face aligned with each other. The vertical frame rods (4) (4) whose side surfaces overlap with each other have a side (Fig. Insert the connecting plate (8) from the left side of 2) and insert the stopper (10) inside the vertical frame body (4) on the left side. Since the locking portion (12) projects from the inner side surface of the right vertical frame body (4) when brought into contact with the surface, Align the engaging grooves (14) (14) of the horizontal tightening handle (13) with From one side, engage.

[0016]   Then, as shown in FIG. 3, rotate the tightening handle (13) downward around the locking part (12). When the tightening handle (13) is moved into the U-shaped groove (6), the tightening handle (13) has its engaging portion (15). (15) are fitted and fixed at both ends of the insertion hole (7), and the vertical frame rods (4) and (4) are fitted with stoppers (1). The two frames (2) and (2) are connected by being tightened between 0) and the tightening handle (13).

[0017]   The two frame rods (2) (2) connected to each other have the tightening handle (13) immersed in the U-shaped groove (6). Therefore, it does not get in the way of attaching the decorative plates (3) and (3) to the front and back sides, and the tightening There is a risk that the free end of the handle (13) may come into contact with other objects and may rotate upward or shake sideways. Since there is no such connection, the connection of both frame bodies (2) and (2) is safe and reliable.

[0018]   In addition, the two vertical frame rods (4) (4) connected to each other, the concave-convex strips (5) (5) on the overlapping surface are fitted to each other. Then, the front and rear sides are automatically aligned on one plane.

[0019]   The two frames (2) and (2) connected to each other have a free play of the tightening handle (13) which is immersed in the U-shaped groove (6). Insert your finger into the end and lift it horizontally as shown in Figure 2 to remove it, then Both frame bodies (2) and (2) can be separated by pulling out the connecting plate (8).

[0020]   In addition, in the above description, the engaging grooves (14) and (14) of the tightening handle (13) are engaged with the connecting plate (8). Both ends of the stopper (12) were engaged from below, but the tightening handle (13) may In the opposite direction, the tightening handle (13) may be rotated upward by engaging it from above. .

[0021]

[Effect of device]

(a) Connection of both panels does not require troublesome bolt tightening work using a tool. It can be quickly performed with the simple handle operation as described above, and disassembly is also easy. Since it is simple, it is particularly effective for panels that are frequently connected and disassembled.

[0022] (b) Since the levers are tightened at multiple points on both vertical frame rods, both panels are firmly connected. Tied up.

[0023] (c) Since all the components can be manufactured only by pressing the steel plate, it is cheap and large in quantity. Can be produced.

[0024] (d) If a U-shaped groove into which a tightening handle can be fitted is formed on the inner surface of each vertical frame rod, When connecting the body, the tightening handle will be recessed in the U-shaped groove, so make sure to put decorative plates on both the front and back sides of both frames. It does not get in the way when installing, and the tightening handle is touched by something else on its free end, Is there a risk of being struck or swinging to the side? Will be certain.

[0025] (e) If both sides of the vertical frame rod are formed with an uneven line that can be fitted to each other When you do, the front and rear surfaces of both frames are automatically aligned on the same plane, and at the same time the sound insulation effect and the light shielding effect are The fruit also improves.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of the device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view in vertical section at the start of connection of a vertical frame rod.

FIG. 3 is a vertical sectional front view at the end of connection of the vertical frame rods.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a main part of FIG.

FIG. 5 is a partially cutaway front view of a connection panel to which the present invention is applied.

[Explanation of symbols]

(A) Connection device of the present invention (1) Panel (2) Frame (3) Decorative board (4) Vertical frame rod (5) Uneven line (6) U-shaped groove (7) Insertion hole (8) Connecting plate (9) Base (10) Stopper (11) Constricted part (12) Locking part (13) Tightening handle (13a) Side plate (13b) Tip (14) Engagement groove (15) Engagement part

Claims (3)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A connecting panel in which a plurality of rectangular frame members are connected to each other, and decorative plates are attached to front and rear surfaces of each frame member, at a plurality of important points on both inner and outer side surfaces of the left and right vertical frame rods of each frame member. Drilled,
A laterally long insertion hole that is equal to each other and one end of a lateral width base that can pass through the insertion hole are connected to a stopper that is wider than the lateral width of the insertion hole. It consists of a connecting plate with a locking part and a tightening handle that bends in a U-shaped groove and has notches in the engaging groove near the tips of both side plates protruding in the lengthwise direction. The frame rods are overlapped with each other, the connecting plate is inserted into the communicating insertion holes, the stopper is brought into contact with the inner side surface of one vertical frame rod, and the locking portion protruding from the inner side surface of the other vertical frame rod is inserted. , By engaging the engaging groove of the tightening handle and rotating the tightening handle around the locking part, the tip of the tightening handle is pressed against both ends of the insertion hole, and the vertical frame rods are connected to each other. A panel connecting device that is designed to be tightened. 2. The panel connecting device according to claim 1, wherein a U-shaped groove into which a tightening handle can be fitted is formed on an inner surface of the vertical frame rod. 3. The panel connecting device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the vertical frame rod is provided on its outer surface with an uneven line which can be fitted with each other.