JPH09317062A - Wall panel connecting structure - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To connect a wall panel of a bathroom unit, etc., simply and strongly from indoors upon locating the panel in the front and rear and on the left and right. SOLUTION: Each wall panel 5 is composed of a facial material 51 and a reinforcing frame 52 installed at the left and right edges of the facial material 51 in such a way that Nips 52a are positioned outside on the left and the right, and a recess 52x is formed approx. in the center in vertical direction of each lip 52a of the frame 52. A joint member 6 having a slope 61a capable of being engaged by the recess 52x formed in each lip 52a is fitted in the mating frames 52 of a pair of wall panels 5 installed upright adjoiningly, followed by depressing, and thereby the slope 61a is engaged by the inner surface of the recess 52x, and adjoining pair of wall panels 5 are drawn to each other and connection is completed.

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 such as a bathroom unit.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, a bathroom unit as shown in FIG. 5 is known. The bathroom unit 1 includes a bathtub 2, a bathtub receiving member 3 into which the bathtub 2 is fitted, an adjacent floor pan 4 connectable to the bathtub receiving member 3, and an adjacent floor pan 4 of the bathtub receiving member 3. Formed by the peripheral edges of the other side excluding the one side facing the same and the adjacent floor pans 4 standing on the peripheral edges of the other sides of the adjacent floor pans 4 excluding the one side facing the bathtub receiving member 3. The ceiling panel (not shown) covers the upper opening.

Although not shown in detail, the aforementioned wall panel 5 is composed of a surface material such as a calcium silicate plate and a reinforcing frame formed of aluminum or the like and attached to the back surface peripheral edge of the surface material. Then, the wall panels 5 are connected by connecting the opposing reinforcing frames of the pair of wall panels 5 that are erected upright with each other by fastening metal fittings (for example, see Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-15055).

[0004]

By the way, in such a wall panel connection structure, the connection work must be performed in a narrow space on the rear side, and there is a problem that the assembly takes a long time. In addition, since the pair of wall panels installed adjacent to each other only have their reinforcing frames joined by the fastening members, when the external force acts on the wall panels, the joining state of the fastening members changes, There were drawbacks such as the wall panels slipping.

As disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 63-85710, it is also proposed to connect the wall panels by fitting and inserting a connecting member into the opposing reinforcing frames of a pair of adjacent wall panels. However, in the wall panel connection structure using this connecting member, although the wall panel can be positioned in the front-rear direction, a pulling mechanism of another structure is required for the left-right positioning, which makes the work complicated. There is a drawback.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a wall panel connecting structure capable of easily and firmly connecting the wall panel from the indoor side while positioning the front, rear, left and right thereof. To do.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to the present invention, a lip portion is attached to the surface material and the left and right edges of the back surface of the surface material so as to face outward, and a concave portion is formed in a substantially central portion in the vertical direction of the lip portion. From a joint member having a sloped surface engageable with a recess formed in a lip portion of the reinforcing frame, the wall panel being provided with at least the above-described reinforcing frame and the opposing reinforcing frames of a pair of adjacent wall panels. And a joint member is inserted into the reinforcing frame of the pair of adjacent wall panels and pushed down to engage the joint member with the concave portion of the lip portion, and the pair of adjacent wall panels are pulled together to be connected. To do.

Further, according to the present invention, the lip portion is attached to the left and right edges of the back surface of the surface material and the surface material so that the lip portion faces outward, and the lip portion and the substantially central portion in the vertical direction of the two sides adjacent to the lip portion. And a wall panel having at least a reinforcing frame each having a recess formed therein, and a pair of adjacent wall panels that are fitted into the opposing reinforcing frames, and are formed on a lip portion of the reinforcing frame and on two sides adjacent to the lip portion, respectively. A joint member having an inclined surface that can be engaged with the recessed portion, and the joint member is engaged with the recessed portion of the reinforcing frame by adhering the joint member to the reinforcing frame of a pair of adjacent wall panels and pushing it down to adjoin. The present invention is characterized in that a pair of wall panels are attracted to each other and are connected flush with each other.

[0009]

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

FIG. 1 shows a wall panel connection structure of the present invention. The wall panel 5 in this embodiment includes a surface material 51 such as a calcium silicate plate and the surface material 51.
The reinforcing frame 52 is fixed to the rear edge of the back of the reinforcing frame 52. The reinforcing frame 52 is formed of steel, aluminum, resin, or the like in a substantially C-shaped cross section. Lip portion 52a
Are mounted so as to be located on the outer side in the left-right direction.
Therefore, when the wall panel 5 is erected, the lip portions 52a of the reinforcing frames 52 fixed to the left and right end edges of the wall panel 5 face the lip portions 52a of the reinforcing frame 52 fixed to the left and right end edges of the adjacent wall panel 5. And each of those lip parts 5
The openings 52b formed between 2a communicate with each other. Further, a spherical concave portion 52x is formed in the lip portion 52a of the reinforcing frame 52 disposed on the left and right edges of the back surface of the surface material 51 at the substantially vertical center thereof.

On the other hand, the joint member 6 engageable with the recess 52x formed in the lip portion 52a of the reinforcing frame 52 described above is a pair of members formed slightly smaller than the inner surface shape of the reinforcing frame 52 of the wall panel 5. The joint member body 61 includes a joint member body 61 and a connecting member 62 having a thickness that allows the joint member body 61 to be inserted into the openings 52b formed between the lip portions 52a of the reinforcing frame 52. Reinforcing frame 52
One surface facing the inner surface of the lip portion 52a has an inclined surface 61a whose distance from the inner surface of the lip portion 52a gradually increases as it goes downward.

The upper and lower ends of the opposing reinforcing frames 52 of the pair of adjacent reinforcing frames 52 are
A block material 7 that can be inserted is inserted. The block material 7 is formed between a pair of block material main bodies 71 that are substantially formed in the inner surface shape of the reinforcing frame 52 of the wall panel 5 and the lip portions 52 a of the reinforcing frame 52 by connecting the block material main bodies 71. The block member main body 71 has a thickness in the front-rear direction (depth direction) set to be slightly larger than the inner surface distance of the reinforcing frame 52 in the front-rear direction. .
Therefore, when the block material 7 is fitted into the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the opposing reinforcing frames 52 of the pair of adjacent reinforcing frames 52, the block material 7 is
The second reinforcing frame 52 is engaged with the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the reinforcing frame 52 to prevent further movement.

Therefore, in order to connect the wall panels 5 and 5 using the joint member 6, the wall panel 5 is erected on the peripheral portions of the bathtub receiving member 3 and the adjacent floor pan 4. On this occasion,
In the pair of wall panels 5 adjacent to each other, the block member 7 is forcibly fitted to the lower end portions of the reinforcing frames 52 facing each other,
The lower ends of both wall panels 5 are joined together. Next, the joint member 6 is fitted and inserted into the reinforcing frames 52, 52 of the pair of adjacent wall panels 5 facing each other, and the pushing-down plate member 8 inserted between the pair of adjacent wall panels 5, 5 (see FIG. 2).
The joint member 6 is pushed down via. When the joint member 6 is pushed down, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the inclined surface 61a of the joint member body 61 of the joint member 6 and the inner surface of the recess 52x formed in the lip portion 52a of the reinforcing frame 52 are engaged with each other. Then, the wall panels 5 and 5 are drawn closer to each other.

As a result, a pair of adjacent wall panels 5, 5
Is positioned so that the left and right end edges thereof are in close contact with each other, and the movement in the front-rear direction is restricted by the joint member 6 fitted and inserted in the reinforcing frames 52 of the pair of adjacent wall panels 5. It is also positioned in the front-back direction. At this time, since the joint member 6 is disposed in the reinforcing frame 52 over a certain length, the pair of adjacent wall panels 5 and 5 can be firmly connected, and an external force acts on one wall panel 5. Even in such a case, the front, rear, left, and right positioning states can be maintained. Further, even if the wall panel 5 is warped or deformed, the warp or deformation can be corrected.

When the connection between the pair of adjacent wall panels 5 is completed, the block member 7 is forcibly fitted into the upper end of the opposing reinforcing frame 52 in the pair of adjacent wall panels 5, and both wall panels 5 are connected. , 5 after connecting the upper end portions of the wall panels 5 and 5, the water-tight material is inserted into the left and right edge abutting portions of the pair of adjacent wall panels 5 and 5, and the silicone sealing agent may be applied thereto.

Thus, the pair of adjacent wall panels 5,
It is possible to firmly connect the wall panel 5 while positioning the front, rear, left, and right by a simple work of inserting the joint member 6 into the reinforcing frames 52, 52 facing each other of 5 and pushing it down from the indoor side of the bathroom unit 1. .

By the way, in the above-described embodiment,
The case where the recesses 52x are formed in the lips 52a of the reinforcing frame 52 disposed on the left and right edges of the back surface of the surface material 51 has been illustrated, but as shown in FIG. It is also possible to form the recesses 52x on the sides. In this manner, the recessed portion 52x is formed on each of the lip portion 52a and the two sides adjacent to the lip portion 52a.
In the case of forming the above, the joint member main body 61 of the joint member 6 also has the lip portion 52a of the reinforcing frame 52 and the respective surfaces facing the inner surfaces of the two sides adjacent to the lip portion 52a, and these surfaces gradually decrease downward. It is sufficient to form the inclined surface 61a that increases the distance from each inner surface.

As described above, the lip portions 52a of the reinforcing frame 52 fixed to the right and left end edges of the wall panel 5 and the recess portions 52x are formed on the two sides adjacent to the lip portion 52a, and the adjacent walls are erected. When the joint member 6 is fitted into the reinforcing frames 52, 52 facing each other of the panels 5, 5, each inclined surface 61a of the joint member 61 has a lip portion 52a of the reinforcing frame 52 and inner surfaces of two sides adjacent to the lip portion 52a. The recesses 52x are formed so as to be engaged with the inner surfaces of the recesses 52x, and the left and right edges of the recesses 52x are closely contacted with each other, and the surface of the surface material 51 is continuously positioned.

As a result, in addition to the effects of the above-described embodiment, the pair of adjacent wall panels 5 and 5 are excellent in that the left and right edges thereof are almost in close contact with each other and their surfaces are continuous and flush with each other. It can be formed in the appearance design of the bathroom unit 1.

On the other hand, when the bathroom unit 1 is disassembled, or when the wall panel 5 is removed at the time of repair and inspection, the indoor side of the bathroom unit 1 is fitted to the left and right edge abutting portions of the pair of adjacent wall panels 5, 5. Insert the plate 8 from
The connection state of the wall panel 5 can be released by pushing up the joint member 7 and taking it out from the reinforcing frame 52.

In this embodiment, the case where the wall panel 5 of the bathroom unit 1 is connected has been described as an example.
The present invention can be used not only for the bathroom unit but also for connection of wall panels constituting a shower unit, a toilet unit, and the like.

Further, in the present embodiment, the reinforcing frame 52 is illustrated as having a C-shaped cross section, but the lip 5
Since it is sufficient to have 2a, the inner surface shape may be a key shape.

[0023]

As described above, according to the invention described in claim 1, the lip portions are attached to the left and right edges of the surface material and the back surface of the surface material so that the lip portions face outward, and the lip portions are substantially vertically aligned. A wall panel having at least a reinforcing frame having a recess formed in a central portion thereof, and an inclination capable of being fitted into the opposing reinforcing frames of a pair of adjacent wall panels and engaging with the recess formed in the lip portion of the reinforcing frame. The joint member is formed of a joint member having a surface, and the joint member is fitted and pushed down into the reinforcing frames of the pair of adjacent wall panels to engage the joint member with the concave portion of the lip portion, thereby pulling the pair of adjacent wall panels toward each other. By connecting, it is possible to easily and firmly connect the wall panel from the indoor side while positioning the wall panel in the front, rear, left and right.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the lip portion is attached to the right and left edges of the back surface of the surface material and the back surface of the surface material, and the lip portion and two sides adjacent to the lip portion are attached. And a wall panel having at least a reinforcing frame each having a recessed portion formed in a substantially central portion in the vertical direction, and a pair of adjacent wall panels, which are fitted into opposing reinforcing frames and are adjacent to the lip portion and the lip portion of the reinforcing frame. It is composed of a joint member having inclined surfaces that can be engaged with recesses formed on two sides, respectively, and the joint member is inserted into the reinforcing frame of a pair of adjacent wall panels and pushed down, so that the joint member is recessed into the reinforcing frame. By engaging and pulling a pair of adjacent wall panels toward each other so as to be flush with each other, the wall panels can be positioned in the front, rear, left and right directions. Can be easily and firmly connected from the indoor side, in particular, it is possible to form the surface of the wall panel flush.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing an embodiment of a wall panel connection structure of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a wall panel connection structure of the present invention with a part thereof omitted.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the connection structure of the wall panel of the present invention with a part thereof omitted.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing another embodiment of the wall panel connection structure of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a bathroom unit.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Bathroom unit 5 Wall panel 52 Reinforcement frame 52a Lip part 52x Recessed part 6 Joint member 61 Joint member main body 61a Sloping surface 62 Connection member

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A lip is attached to the left and right edges of the surface material and the back surface of the surface material so as to face outward, and
A wall panel having at least a reinforcing frame in which a recess is formed at a substantially central portion in the vertical direction of the lip portion, and a recess formed in the lip portion of the reinforcing frame, which is inserted into the opposing reinforcing frames of a pair of adjacent wall panels. A joint member having an inclined surface that can be engaged with the joint member, and by inserting the joint member into the reinforcing frames of a pair of adjacent wall panels and pushing the joint member downward, the joint member is engaged with the recess of the lip portion, A wall panel connection structure characterized in that wall panels are pulled together to be connected. 2. The surface material and the left and right edges of the back surface of the surface material are attached with lip portions facing outward, and
A wall panel having at least a reinforcing frame in which a concave portion is formed in a vertical center of a lip portion and two sides adjacent to the lip portion, respectively, and a pair of wall panels adjacent to each other are fitted and reinforced to face each other. Composed of a joint member having an inclined surface capable of engaging with a lip portion of the frame and a concave portion formed on each of two sides adjacent to the lip portion, and the joint member is inserted into the reinforcing frame of a pair of adjacent wall panels and pushed down. Thus, the joint structure of the wall panel, wherein the joint member is engaged with the concave portion of the reinforcing frame, and the pair of adjacent wall panels are attracted to each other to be connected flush with each other.