JPH08270107A - Connection structure of wall panel - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To certainly connect both of wall panels to each other by erectively providing a support material having a groove part in the rear of a connecting part of both of the wall panels, fitting a fitting member in the groove part and press fitting projection forming parts of both of the wall panels in fitting recessed part by fitting a fitting member in the groove part. CONSTITUTION: A bent edge 12 is formed by bending and working a wall panel main body 11, a triangular fitting projected part 13 is provided by bending a head end of this bent edge 12 inside and a wall panel 1 is formed by fastening a backing material 2 on a back surface of the wall panel main body 11. Thereafter, a fitting member 3 is fit in a groove part 41 of a support material 4 erectively provided in the rear of a joint part of the wall panel 1, and one of the bent edges 12 of the wall panel 1 and the fitting projected part 13 are fit in a fitting recessed part 31 of the fitting member 3. Thereafter, both of the wall panels 1 are flatly connected to each other by pressing the bent edge 12 of the other wall panel 1 to time side of the support material 4 while making the bent edge 12 of the other wall panel 1 slide on and contact with one of the wall panels 1. Consequently, it is possible to easily connect the wall panels to each other from the unit indoor side.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a wall panel connection structure.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Recently, bathrooms have been made into so-called unit rooms by assembling bathtubs, waterproof pans, wall panels, ceiling panels, etc. along the inside of the partition walls of the building body in terms of workability and reliability of waterproofing. Has been done. Conventionally, in the case of such a unit chamber, as shown in FIG. 3, adjacent wall panels 100 and 101 are closely adhered at their bent edges 100a and 101a, and both bent edges 100a are clamped by a clamp-like tightening fixture 102. Sandwiching the two sides of the panel 100, 10
The peripheral wall was formed by fixing 1 integrally (for example, see Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 54-144762).

However, in the above wall panel connection structure, when there is no space for an operator to enter behind the wall panel, the operator puts his / her hand over the upper end of the wall panel from the unit room and tightens the tightening fixture 102. Has to be done, and the workability is very poor. Therefore, after assembling the unit room with priority, the partition wall of the main body of the building must be constructed, the order of the carpenter's arrangement must be arranged, and the construction efficiency was poor.

Therefore, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 63-71313 has already proposed a wall panel connection structure as shown in FIG. In this wall panel connection structure, the wall panel 20
0 is provided at the tip of the bent edge 201 of the wall panel 200 from the slit portions 301 and 401 of the column member 300 for plane joining or the column member 400 for corner portions which is erected at the rear of the joint portion of the wall panel 200. The locking portion 202 is fitted into the fitting concave portion of the plane joining pillar material 300 or the corner portion pillar material 400 to form the slit portion 301 or the slit portion 401.
By elastically locking the locking portion 202 by the locking piece 302 or the locking piece 402 which forms the wall panel 200, the wall panels 200, 200 are connected at the flat joint portion or the corner portion.

That is, in this wall panel connection structure,
The pillar member 300 (400) is erected in advance at the joint between the wall panel 200 and the wall panel 200, and the slit portion 301 (401) of the pillar member 300 (400) from the unit chamber side.
Both wall panels 200 can be connected only by press-fitting the locking portion 202 of the wall panel 200 from the above, and the connection can be released by strongly pulling the wall panel 200 toward the unit chamber side. there is no problem.

[0006]

However, the connection structure of Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 63-71313 has the following problems. That is, the slit portion 301 (40
The locking piece 302 (402) forming 1) is the pillar material 300.
Since it is formed by bending a part of (400), if the dimensional accuracy of the pillar member 300 (400) at the time of molding is poor, the locking portion 2 is attached to the slit portion 301 (401).
02 cannot be press-fitted, or conversely the slit portion 301 (4
There is a possibility that the space of 01) is too wide and a gap is generated at the joint portion.

In order to replace the wall panel 200,
When removing the old wall panel 200, the locking piece 302 (40
There is a possibility that pressure is applied to 2), the locking piece 302 (402) is deformed, and the column member 300 (400) must be replaced. In view of such circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide a wall panel connection structure capable of easily and reliably connecting and disconnecting wall panels from the inside of a unit room.

[0008]

In order to achieve such an object, the wall panel connecting structure according to claim 1 of the present invention comprises:
The edge of the wall panel body is bent to form a bent edge,
The two wall panels provided with protrusions on the side of the bent edge facing the central portion of the wall panel body are arranged such that the bent edges are substantially in close contact with each other and the wall panel bodies are substantially flush with each other. A column member having a groove portion opening to the wall panel side is provided upright at the rear of the connecting portion of both wall panels, and a resin fitting member is fitted in the groove portion, and fitting provided in the fitting member. At least the projection forming portion of the bent edge of both wall panels is press-fitted into the recess.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a wall panel connection structure in which an edge of a wall panel body is bent to form a bent edge, and a projection is provided on a surface side of the bent edge toward a central portion of the wall panel body. The two wall panels provided are arranged such that the edges of the wall panel bodies are almost in close contact with each other, and the wall panel bodies of both wall panels form a predetermined angle, and the rear sides of the both wall panels are arranged. The column member having a groove opening to the wall panel side is erected at the portion where each bent edge faces, and a resin fitting member is fitted in each groove, and the outer wall surface of the bent edge of each wall panel Is in close contact with the inner wall surface of the pillar material, and at least the protrusion forming portion of the bent edge of each wall panel is press-fitted into the fitting recess formed between the fitting member and the inner wall surface of the pillar material. It has been configured.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a wall panel connection structure according to the second aspect, in addition to the structure of the second wall panel connection structure, wherein the two wall panels are provided with a space between both end edges of the wall panel body. The fitting portion of the resin joint material that covers the front side in a watertight manner is press-fitted. In the above configuration, the material of the fitting member is not particularly limited as long as it is excellent in waterproofness and has a predetermined hardness and elastic force, and examples thereof include vinyl chloride resin. Also,
Only the bent edge portion of the wall panel fitted in the fitting recess may be made of a soft and firmly sealable material.

The material of the pillar material is not particularly limited, but examples thereof include stainless steel.

[0012]

According to the construction of the wall panel connecting structure of the first aspect, first, the column member is fixed to the rear of the joint so that the groove faces the joint between the wall panels. Then, the fitting member is fitted into the groove so that the fitting recess faces the seam. Next, after inserting the projection of one of the wall panels into the fitting recess, the other wall panel from the unit chamber side, with its bent edge along the bent edge of the one wall panel, Press in the direction. And the protrusion
By this pressing, the wall surface of the fitting recess of the resin fitting member is elastically deformed to the outside and smoothly pressed into the fitting recess, and both wall panels are plane-joined with both bent edges in close contact with each other. It

Further, when the wall panel is replaced, if the bent edge side of the wall panel is pulled toward the unit chamber side, the inner wall surface of the fitting recess of the fitting member is elastically deformed by the projection and widened.
You can disconnect smoothly. Claim 2
According to the configuration of the wall panel connection structure, first, each pillar is fixed at a predetermined position behind the wall panel so that the groove faces the direction of the wall panel forming the corner. Then, the fitting member is fitted into the groove portion of each column member. By this fitting, a fitting recess is formed between the inner wall surface of the groove and the fitting member. Next, when one wall panel is pressed from the unit chamber side toward the pillar material while the outer wall surface of the bent edge is slidably contacting the inner wall surface of the one pillar material, the projection of the one wall panel causes the fitting member to elastically move. While being deformed, it is smoothly press-fitted into the fitting concave portion and is supported by the pillar material in an upright state.

When the other wall panel is pressed from the unit chamber side toward the pillar material while the outer wall surface of the bent edge is in sliding contact with the inner wall surface of the other pillar material, the projection of the other wall panel is fitted into the fitting member. While being elastically deformed, they are smoothly press-fitted into the fitting recesses, and one wall panel and the other wall panel are supported in an upright state so that their end edges are in close contact and a predetermined corner angle is formed. .

Further, when the wall panel is replaced or disassembled, if the bent edge side of the wall panel is pulled toward the unit chamber side, the inner wall surface of the fitting recess of the fitting member is elastically deformed by the projection and widened. Therefore, the connection can be released smoothly. According to the structure of the connection structure of the wall panel of the third aspect, by fitting the fitting portion of the joint material in the gap portion between the end edges of the wall panel, the gap distance becomes substantially constant and The joint material seals the gap between the edges in a watertight manner.

[0016]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings showing the embodiments thereof. FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of a wall panel connection structure according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, in this wall panel connection structure, the wall panels 1 and 1 are formed by bending a wall panel body 11 made of a vinyl chloride resin-coated steel plate to form a bent edge 12, and the bent edge 12 is formed. The fitting projection 13 having a substantially triangular cross-section is formed as a projection by being bent further inward at the tip of the edge 12.

A backing material 2 made of gypsum board is fixed to the back surface of the wall panel body 11. The wall panels 1 and 1 are arranged so that the corresponding bent edges 12 and 12 are in close contact with each other, the wall panel bodies 11 and 11 are flush with each other, and the fitting protrusions 13 and 13 are The bent edges 12 and 12 including them are fitted in the fitting recess 31 of the fitting member 3.

Further, the fitting member 3 is provided with a groove portion 4 of a pillar member (stud) 4 which is provided upright behind the joint portion of the wall panels 1, 1.
It is fitted and integrated with 1. That is, the wall panels 1, 1
Are connected as follows. First, the pillar member 4 is fixed so that the groove portion 41 faces the unit chamber side at a position corresponding to the joint portion of the wall panels 1, 1 of a floor member (not shown) such as a waterproof pan. Although not shown, the fixing is performed via bolts and nuts on the fixing portion of the waterproof pan.

Next, the fitting member 3 is fitted into the groove portion 41 of the pillar member 4 so that the fitting recess 31 faces the unit chamber side. Then, the bent edge 12 and the fitting projection 13 of the one wall panel 1 are first inserted into the fitting recess 31, and the one wall panel is supported by the column member 4 via the fitting member 3. Next, the bent edge 12 of the other wall panel 1 is attached to the one wall panel 1
While being in sliding contact with the second wall panel 2, the other wall panel 1 is pressed against the bent edge 12 side toward the column member 4 side. The fitting protrusion 13 has a substantially triangular cross section, and the tapered surface 13a is formed from the tip of the bent edge 12, so that this pressing causes the tapered surface 1 to move.
By 3a, the inner wall surface of the fitting recess 31 of the fitting member 3 is elastically deformed and pushed outward. Then, the bent edge 12 and the fitting protrusion 13 are smoothly fitted into the fitting recess 31.

That is, the other wall panel 1 is also the fitting member 3
Is vertically supported by the pillar member 4 via the both wall panels 1, 1
However, the wall panel bodies 11, 11 are connected so as to be flush with each other. Also, the two wall panels 1, 1 connected in this way
Has an upper edge of one of the wall panels 1 and, when pulled toward the unit chamber side, has a tapered surface 13b on the opposite side of the fitting projection 13.
Thereby, the inner wall surface of the fitting recess 31 is elastically deformed and pushed outward. Then, the bent edge 12 and the fitting projection 13 are smoothly separated from the fitting recess 31.

As described above, according to the wall panel connection structure, the wall panel connection work and the connection release work can be easily performed only from the inside of the unit room. Moreover, since the fitting projection of the wall panel is press-fitted into the fitting recess of the fitting member made of semi-hard resin, the elasticity of the fitting member 3 firmly presses the bent edges 12, 12. As a result, no gaps are formed between the bent edges 12 and 12, the waterproof property is excellent, and the construction can be performed with good appearance.

Further, since the fitting member 3 is interposed therebetween, no load is applied to the pillar member 4 at the time of connection or disconnection,
The pillar 4 does not deform. FIG. 2 shows a second embodiment of the wall panel connection structure according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, in the connection structure of this embodiment, the wall panels 1, 1 having the same shape as in the first embodiment substantially contact the edges 1a, 1a thereof, and the wall panel body 11,
11 are arranged so as to be orthogonal to each other.

Then, the bent edge 12 of each wall panel 1, 1
At the rear position where the tip of 12 faces, the pillar portions 51, 5 of the pillar member 5
2 are provided. The two pillars 51 and 52 are provided in the direction of the wall panels 1 and 1 to which the grooves 53 and 54 respectively correspond, and the inner wall surface 5 of the grooves 53 and 54 adjacent to each other.
5, 56 are integrated through a connecting portion 57 so as to form a complementary angle to the corner angle of the corner portion formed by the wall panels 1, 1.

Further, the groove portions 53, 54 of the both pillar portions 51, 52
Fitting members 6 and 7 are fitted into the respective fittings. The fitting members 6 and 7 have notches formed in the portions facing the inner wall surfaces 55 and 56 of the groove portions 53 and 54, and are fitted between the inner wall surfaces 55 and 56 of the groove portions 53 and 54 by the notches. Recesses 61 and 71 are formed.

Furthermore, the edges 1a, 1a of the wall panels 1, 1
A fitting projection 82 protruding from the joint material body 81 of the joint material 8 to the back side is fitted in between, and the joint material body 81 seals the gap between the edges 1a and 1a in a watertight manner. In the wall panel connection structure of this embodiment, the wall panels 1 and 1 are connected as follows.

First, the pillar member 5 is erected and fixed to the corner portion of the floor member (not shown), and the fitting members 6 and 7 are fitted and integrated with the groove portions 53 and 54 of the pillar portions 51 and 52. Next, one wall panel 1 is provided with a bent portion 11 whose tip end is a groove portion 53.
It is arranged in front of the fitting recess 61 (71) formed by the inner wall surface 55 (56) of (54) and the notch of the fitting member 6 (7), and the outer wall surface of the bent edge 11 is formed into the groove portion 53 (54). ) Fitting recess 61 (71) while making sliding contact with the inner wall surface 55 (56)
Push in the direction. At this time, the fitting protrusion 13 has a substantially triangular cross-section, and the tapered surface 13a extends from the tip of the bent edge 12.
Since the tapered surface 13a elastically deforms the notch surface of the fitting member 6 (7) made of semi-cured resin, the width of the fitting recess 61 (71) is widened, and the bent edge 12 is smoothly formed. And the fitting protrusion 13 is fitted in the fitting recess 61 (71). When the fitting protrusion 13 is completely fitted into the fitting recess 61 (71), the notch surface of the fitting member 6 (7) elastically forces the fitting protrusion 13 and the bent edge 12 into the groove 53. (5
It is firmly sandwiched between the inner wall surface 55 (56) of 4) and the wall panel 1 is erected on one of the corners.

Similarly, the fitting projection 13 of the other wall panel 1 is fitted in the fitting recess 71 (61), and the other wall panel 1 is erected on the other corner portion. Then, the fitting portion 82 is fitted into the gap between the end edges 1a, 1a of the wall panels 1, 1 and the joint material 8 is attached so that the joint material main body 81 seals the gap in a watertight manner. A corner of the unit room is formed.

When it becomes necessary to replace the wall panel 1, the joint material main body 81 is first pulled to the unit chamber side, the fitting of the fitting portion 82 is released, and the joint material 8 is removed. After that, when the vicinity of the bent edge 12 of the wall panel 1 to be replaced is pulled toward the unit chamber side, the notch of the fitting member 6 (7) forming the fitting recess 61 (71) on the tapered surface 13 b of the fitting projection 13 is formed. The surface elastically deforms and the fitting is released smoothly.

As described above, according to the wall panel connection structure of this embodiment, the fitting projection 13 of the wall panel 1, 1 is simply fitted into the fitting recess 61 (71) from the unit chamber side. The wall panels 1 and 1 can be connected so that a corner portion having a predetermined corner angle is formed. Also,
Connection and disconnection of the wall panels 1 and 1 can be easily performed from the unit room side.

Furthermore, the edges 1a, 1a of the wall panels 1, 1
A fitting protrusion 82 projecting from the joint material body 81 of the joint material 8 to the back side is fitted in between, and the joint material body 81 seals the gap between the edges 1a and 1a in a watertight manner. Since the gap is completely hidden by the joint material 8, the connection can be made in good appearance. The connection structure of the wall panel according to the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, in the above embodiment, the resin joint material is used to seal the gaps between the edges of the wall panel, but it is also possible to fill and seal the silicone resin sealing material at both the flat joint portion and the corner portion. It doesn't matter.

In the above-mentioned second embodiment, one pillar member in which two pillar portions are integrally molded via the connecting portion is used, but the pillar members are respectively provided at the portions facing the bent edges of each wall panel. It may be provided separately.

[0032]

Since the present invention is constructed as described above, the wall panel connection structure according to the first aspect of the invention is such that the wall panel forming the flat joint and the wall panel can be operated only from the unit chamber side. You can connect and disconnect with. Also,
Since the fitting member made of resin is used, there is no rattling even if there is a molding error, and both wall panels are firmly and securely connected without a gap. Furthermore, since no load is applied to the pillar material when connecting and disconnecting the pillar material, the pillar material is not damaged.

According to the wall panel connection structure of the second aspect, the wall panel forming the corner portion and the wall panel can be connected and disconnected by the work only from the unit chamber side. Further, since the fitting member made of resin is used, there is no rattling even if there is a molding error, and the both wall panels are firmly and securely connected without a gap. Furthermore, since no load is applied to the pillar material when connecting and disconnecting the pillar material, the pillar material is not damaged.

In addition to the effect of the wall panel connecting structure according to the second aspect, the wall panel connecting structure according to the third aspect seals the gap between the end edges of the wall panel in a watertight manner by the joint material. , You can connect it nicely by completely hiding the gap between the wall panels.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a connection state showing a first embodiment of a wall panel connection structure according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a second embodiment of a wall panel connection structure according to the present invention in a connected state.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a connection state showing an example of a conventional wall panel connection structure.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view of a connected state showing another example of a conventional wall panel connection structure.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Wall panel 1a Edge 11 Wall panel main body 12 Bending edge 13 Fitting projection (projection) 3 Fitting member 4 Pillar material 5 Pillar material 6 Fitting member 7 Fitting member 8 Joint material 31 Fitting concave portion 41 Groove portion 51 Column part 52 Column part 53 Groove part 54 Groove part 61 Fitting concave part 71 Fitting concave part 82 Fitting projection part (fitting part of joint material 8)

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A wall panel main body is bent at its edge to form a bent edge, and two wall panels provided with a projection on the side of the bent edge facing the central portion of the wall panel main body are folded. The wall panel bodies are arranged substantially flush with each other so that the curved edges are substantially in close contact with each other, and a pillar member having a groove portion opening to the wall panel side is provided upright behind the connecting portion of both wall panels, and the groove portion is provided. A resin-made fitting member is fitted to the fitting member, and at least a projection forming portion of a bent edge of both wall panels is press-fitted into a fitting recess provided in the fitting member. Connection structure. 2. A wall panel comprising two wall panels, each of which has a bent edge formed by bending an end edge of the wall panel main body, and a projection is provided on a side of the bent edge facing the central portion of the wall panel main body. The edges of the main body are almost in close contact with each other, and the wall panel main bodies of both wall panels are arranged so as to form a predetermined angle, and the wall panel side is located behind each of the wall panels and facing each bent edge. A pillar material having a groove opening to the
Further, a resin fitting member is fitted in each groove, the outer wall surface of the bent edge of each wall panel is in close contact with the inner wall surface of the column member, and the fitting member and the inner wall surface of the column member are A wall panel connection structure, wherein at least a projection forming portion of a bent edge of each wall panel is press-fitted into a fitting recess formed therebetween. 3. The fitting portion of a resin joint material, which is watertight between the edges of the wall panel main body of the both wall panels and covers both edges from the wall panel surface side, is press-fitted. Wall panel connection structure.