JPH0561338U - Panel support device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] The present invention, when a panel is mounted on a substrate, can be mounted by a simple operation without damaging the panel, and it is easy to align each panel and the unevenness of the substrate The panel should be installed with minimal influence on the flat surface. [Structure] The connection bar 4 is adhesively fixed to the back surface of the panel 5,
The connecting bar 7 provided with the base bar 6 fixedly provided on the base surface and locking the two pairs of flanges 3 of both bars has a rectangular shape in which both ends in the longitudinal direction engage with the inner surfaces of the pair of flanges 3 of the connection bar 4. Of the engaging plate 8, a plurality of protruding shaft pieces 9b whose ends are fixed to this surface and which are arranged at equal angles in the circumferential direction through the through grooves 9a, and the protruding shaft pieces inserted into the hollow shaft 9 The insertion shaft 11 is provided with a taper 10 for expanding the piece 9b.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a panel support device for supporting a panel such as a natural stone, a tile, or a decorative board on a base surface.

[0002]

[Prior Art]

 Generally, when a panel such as natural stone, tile, or decorative board is attached to the surface of a concrete floor or wall or a base material made of a lightweight material or a wood material, it is often fixed with an adhesive, a nail, a screw, or the like. Are known.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, it takes a long time to cure and cure the adhesive when attaching the panel with the adhesive, and there is a problem that it is difficult to securely fix the panel and the substrate, especially when the underlying surface such as concrete wall surface has irregularities. is there. In addition, it is very difficult to position the panels when they are attached, and the panels that have been pasted cannot be repositioned or aligned.

On the other hand, when a panel is attached to a base material made of a lightweight material, a wood material, or the like with screws or nails, work such as tapping and screwing is required. There is also a problem that the head is easily exposed to the panel surface after mounting, and the aesthetic appearance is impaired.

This invention solves the above-mentioned problems, and when a panel is attached to a base, it can be fixed by a simple operation without damaging the panel, and the alignment of each panel is easy, and the base is also easy. The challenge is to make it possible to mount the panel with less influence on the flat surface of the panel.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to solve the above problems, in the present invention, a connecting bar having a pair of side plates on both sides of the web and flanges formed inward from the side edges of each side plate is fixed by overlapping the outer surface of the web with the back surface of the panel. On the surface of the base to which the panel is attached, a base bar having a pair of side plates on both sides of the web and flanges formed inward from the side edges of the side plates is provided by stacking and fixing the outer surface of the web. When the bar and the connecting bar are opposed to each other, a connecting tool that locks the flanges of both bars is provided with an engaging plate whose both ends in the longitudinal direction engage with the inner surfaces of the pair of flanges, and a pair of the other fixed to the surface of the engaging plate. A hollow shaft consisting of a plurality of protruding shaft pieces that have an outer diameter that can be inserted between the flanges and that are divided in the circumferential direction; and a tapered insertion shaft that is inserted into the hollow shaft and that can expand the protruding shaft pieces. I configured it.

It is also possible to employ a structure in which a projection that engages with the flange side edge of the connecting bar is provided on the surface of the engagement plate.

[0008]

[Action]

 In the panel supporting device according to the present invention configured as described above, the engaging plate of the connecting tool is first inserted between the pair of flanges of the connecting bar or the base bar, and further rotated around the hollow shaft. Engage both ends of the plywood longitudinal direction with the inner surface of the flange. Next, temporarily insert the tapered insertion shaft to the extent that the hollow shaft is not expanded, insert the hollow shaft between the pair of flanges of the opposing bars, and further press the panel against the base bar to insert it into the hollow shaft. Press in the shaft. At this time, a plurality of circumferentially divided projecting shaft pieces forming the hollow shaft expand so as to expand the shaft diameter, so that the outer peripheral surface of the hollow shaft engages with the flange side edge. At this time, the height of the panel surface can be adjusted by appropriately adjusting the degree of the insertion.

Further, when both ends of the engagement plate in the longitudinal direction are engaged with the inner surface of the flange, the projections provided on the surface of the engagement plate are engaged with the flange side edges, so that the engagement plate is prevented from rotating and its floating motion. Is prevented.

[0010]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, in the embodiment, a connecting bar 4 having a pair of side plates 2 on both sides of a web 1 and a flange 3 formed inward from the side edge of each side plate 2 is attached to a panel 5. The web 1 is attached and fixed in a state of being overlapped on the back surface along the upper edge thereof, and the base bar 6 having the same shape as the connecting bar 4 is similarly fixed to the base surface so as to extend in the vertical direction. When the two bars are opposed to each other, a connecting member 7 made of synthetic resin for interlocking the pair of flanges 3 with each other is interposed at the intersection thereof.

The connecting member 7 has a rectangular engaging plate 8 whose longitudinal ends engage with the inner surfaces of the pair of flanges 3 of the connecting bar 4, and an end fixed to the surface of the engaging plate 8 to form an equal angle in the circumferential direction. A hollow shaft 9 composed of four protruding shaft pieces 9b arranged through a through groove 9a so as to be divided into four parts, and an insertion with a taper 10 inserted into the hollow shaft 9 and capable of expanding the protruding shaft piece 9b. And a shaft 11.

As shown in FIG. 2, the vertical length L of the engagement plate 8 is set to be approximately equal to the dimension between the inner surfaces of the pair of side plates 2, and the width w of the engagement plate 8 is set to be equal to that of the pair of side plates 2. The flange 3 is formed to be shorter than the space a. Therefore, when mounting the panel 5, first, as shown in FIG. 1, with the longitudinal direction of the engaging plate 8 aligned with the longitudinal direction of the connecting bar 4, the engaging plate 8 is placed inside between the pair of flanges 3. Then, the engaging plate 8 is rotated 90 ° about the hollow shaft 9 to engage both ends of the engaging plate 8 with the inner surfaces of the pair of flanges 3 to obtain the state shown in FIG. At the time of the rotation, a coin or the like can be inserted into the upper portion of the through groove 9a and rotated to easily perform the work. On a side surface of such an engaging plate 8, a pair of arcuate surfaces 12 centering on the hollow shaft 9 are formed at diagonal positions, and a boss 13 is provided (see FIG. 3) so that the above-mentioned rotation is smooth. Is. A pair of protrusions 14 is formed on the surface of the engaging plate 8 to press against the side edge of the flange 3 of the connecting bar 4 after the above-mentioned rotation, which guides the engaging plate 8 during rotation, and after the rotation. Of the engaging plate 8 is prevented.

As shown in FIG. 3, the inner peripheral surface of each of the projecting shaft pieces 9b forming the hollow shaft 9 has a tapered end on the proximal side (engaging plate side) with a small diameter. The fitting projection 9c is formed, and when the taper 10 at the tip of the insertion shaft 11 comes into contact with the engagement projection 9c, the insertion shaft 11 is clamped by the taper of the engagement projection 9c and is in the temporary insertion state. Further, a plurality of outer peripheral grooves 15 are formed behind the taper 10 of the insertion shaft 11 and engage with the engaging projections 9c to prevent the insertion shaft 11 from coming off (FIGS. 4 and 5). reference). The collar 16 formed at the rear end of the insertion shaft 11 has a relatively large diameter and stably supports the insertion shaft 11 pressed against the inner surface of the base bar 6.

The panel supporting device shown in the embodiment has the above-mentioned structure. When mounting the panel 5, first, the connecting tool 7 is attached to the connecting bar 4 attached to the back surface of the panel 5, as described above. Insert the engaging plate 8 and attach it by rotating it. Then, as shown in FIG. 3, with the insertion shaft 11 temporarily inserted in the hollow shaft 9, these are inserted between the flanges 3 of the base bar 6 to align the panel 5. In this state, the panel 5 can be replaced. Next, as shown in FIG. 4 or 5, the panel 5 is pressed from the surface toward the base bar 6. By this pressing, the engaging projection 9c and the outer peripheral groove 15 are engaged with each other to prevent them from coming off, and the protruding shaft piece 9b is expanded to engage with the flange 3. Since the outer circumferential groove 15 is formed at a plurality of locations, the pressing force is adjusted to select the engagement position, whereby the height of the panel 5 can be adjusted appropriately.

In the above embodiment, the connecting bar 4 and the base bar 6 are arranged to intersect with each other, but they may be arranged in parallel with each other. The base bar 6 is framed vertically and horizontally to form a so-called frame base. May be formed. The length of the connecting bar 4 and the base bar 6 can be set longer or shorter depending on the need for reinforcement of the panel 5. Further, although the insertion shaft 11 is shown to be hollow, it is needless to say that it may be a solid rod.

Next, a panel side-by-side support device shared with the panel support device of the present invention will be described. The same reference numerals will be given to the same component names as those in the above-mentioned embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the first example of the support device for arranging panels side by side is that the connecting bar 4 is fixed along the vertical side edge of the rear surface of the plurality of panels 5 and the two panels 5 are installed. Are arranged side by side with the joint width open, and the connecting tool 23 for connecting the flanges 3 of the connecting bars 4 of the adjacent panels 5, the holder 21 with the screw hole 20 and the screw 21 attached to the flange 3 of the base bar 6 and screws. 22 and 22. The connector 23 has L-shaped engaging portions 24 on both sides thereof which are inserted into the interior of the two pairs of flanges 3 across the joints and the two flanges 3, and has a screw hole 25 in the center and the upper and lower portions thereof. It has a pair of small-diameter operation holes 26. Further, the holding tool 21 is fitted and locked with the groove 27 on both sides of the base bar 6 in advance.

To use the first example, first, the connecting tool 23 and the holding tool 21 are temporarily fixed with the screw 22, and the holding tool 21 is attached to the base bar 6. Next, the pair of L-shaped engaging portions 24 of the coupling tool 23 are inserted into the two pairs of flanges 3 of the adjacent coupling bars 4, and then the operation hole 26 is locked with an appropriate tool to center the screw 22. Rotate and engage the flange 3. Further, the screw 22 is tightened to be completely fixed (see FIG. 7).

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, in the second example, the mounting surface of the base bar 6 in the first example is reversed, and the holder 21 is omitted. By connecting holes 28 in the web 1 of the base bar 6 and inserting the screws 22 into the screw holes 25 of the connecting tool 23, it is possible to support parallel panels on the base by the same procedure.

[0021]

【effect】

 As described above, the present invention, as described above, attaches the connecting tool to the connecting bar attached to the back surface of the panel, and pushes the connecting tool between the pair of flanges of the base bar attached to the base surface to perform a simple operation. Can be installed without tools without damaging it. Further, the panel can be easily aligned or rearranged with the tapered insertion shaft temporarily inserted so that the hollow shaft is not expanded. Furthermore, since the mounting height of the panel can be adjusted by adjusting the degree of insertion, a panel surface with high flatness can be obtained, and the original cosmetic properties of the panel are not impaired without using screws or the like. There is also.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a plan view illustrating a state in which the connector of the embodiment is temporarily inserted into a base bar.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the state in which the hollow shaft is expanded, along the same cutting line as in FIG.

5 is a sectional view taken along line VV of FIG.

FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of a first example of a panel juxtaposed support device.

FIG. 7 is a transverse sectional view of the same device.

FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of a second example of the panel side-by-side support device.

FIG. 9 is a transverse sectional view of the same device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 web 2 side plate 3 flange 4 connecting bar 5 panel 6 base bar 7 connecting tool 8 engaging plate 9b projecting shaft piece 9 hollow shaft 11 insertion shaft

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A base on which a connecting bar having a pair of side plates on both sides of the web and having flanges formed inward from side edges of the side plates is fixed to the back surface of the panel by superimposing the outer surface of the web thereon. On the surface, a base bar having a pair of side plates on both sides of the web and having flanges formed inward from the side edges of each side plate is provided by overlapping and fixing the outer surface of the web, and the base bar and the connecting bar are opposed to each other. At this time, a coupling tool for locking the flanges of both bars is provided with an engagement plate whose longitudinal ends engage with the inner surface of the pair of flanges, and an outer diameter which is fixed to the surface of the engagement plate and can be inserted between the other pair of flanges. And a support device for a panel, which comprises a hollow shaft formed of a plurality of protruding shaft pieces that are divided and formed in the circumferential direction, and a tapered insertion shaft that is inserted into the hollow shaft and is capable of expanding the protruding shaft piece. 2. The panel supporting device according to claim 1, wherein a protrusion that engages with a flange side edge of the connecting bar is provided on a surface of the engagement plate.