JPS6328743Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a wall panel connection structure for installing wall panels on the same line in bathroom units and the like.

Conventionally, in order to connect wall panels to each other as described above, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, one wall panel a
The connecting end a ₁ has an engaging part folded outward in a U-shape.
A ₂ is provided, and the connecting end b ₁ of the other wall panel b is provided with an engaging portion b ₂ that is bent outward in an L-shape and folded inward in a U-shape, and both engaging portions a ₂ , b ₂ in a key-shaped manner, and then inserting the joint member c between the end wall a ₃ of one engaging part a ₂ and the standing wall b ₃ of the other engaging part b ₂ . It was connected by.

For this reason, both engaging parts a ₂ and b ₂ are arranged so that the folded end a ₄ of one engaging part a ₂ is connected to the other engaging part b ₂ as shown in FIG.
Since it has to abut against and engage with _{the inner surface b 4 of} b and ₄ did not fit dimensionally, which caused problems such as the wall panel vibrating and making noise, and the joint member c becoming bulky and spoiling the appearance.

In addition, each of the above-mentioned engaging portions a ₂ and b ₂ is continuously provided in a long length in the vertical direction of the wall panels a and b, so that it can be used in a place where water vapor is generated, such as a bathroom unit. If moisture gets into the connection part while
Since the entry point does not have a ventilation function, there is a problem of water leakage to the outside, and if the joint material is damaged, it is difficult to replace it.

Therefore, the present invention is an attempt to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and will be explained in detail based on the embodiments shown in FIGS. 3 to 5. Of the wall panels 1 and 2, the connection end 3 of one wall panel 1 and the connection end 4 of the other wall panel 2 are each provided with a substantially U-shaped cross section so that they can be engaged in a key shape. A plurality of joining parts 5 and 6 are formed intermittently in the vertical direction of the wall panel, that is, a plurality of them have a predetermined length and correspond to each other at desired intervals, and at least one of the engaging parts (in the illustrated example wall panel 1
A hole 7 for inserting a spacer is provided in the outer wall 5a of the engaging portion (the engaging portion), and a hole 7 for inserting a spacer is inserted between the engaging portions 5 and 6, that is, the outer wall 5a of the engaging portion 5 and the folded piece of the engaging portion 6. Both wall panels 1 and 2 are connected by inserting a spacer 8 between the two wall panels 6a.

Here, the engaging portion 5 of one wall panel 1 is formed by bending the connecting end 3 outward in an L-shape and folding the remaining end inward in a U-shape, as is known.
The engaging portion 6 of the other wall panel 2 is formed by folding the connecting end 4 outward in a U-shape, as in the conventional example.

The spacer insertion hole 7 is provided in the outer wall 5a of the outer engaging part 1 in a key-shaped state, and has the same length as the engaging part 5. It is provided vertically and can be molded with a cutting die.

Therefore, in order to connect the wall panels 1 and 2 in the width direction, first the engaging parts 5 and 6 of both wall panels 1 and 2 are engaged in a key shape, and then the spacer 8 is inserted into the hole 7 from the outside. After inserting the spacer 8, insert the spacer 8 between the inner surface of the outer wall 5a of both the engaging parts 5, 6 and the folded piece 6a as shown by the arrow in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, since the folded piece 5b of the engaging portion 5 and the folded piece 6a of the engaged portion 6 are pressed against each other, both wall panels 1 and 2 are fixedly connected.

In addition, the sealing of the connecting portion between both wall panels 1 and 2 is achieved by inserting a joint member 9 between the proximal end wall 5c of the engaging portion 5 and the end wall 6b of the engaging portion 6, as is known. be done.

Furthermore, if an L-shaped spacer is used as the spacer 8, as shown in the illustrated example, after inserting it into the hole 7 as shown by the arrow in FIGS. 3 and 4, the bent piece is inserted into the outer wall as described above. It is convenient because it can be conveniently press-fitted between the folded piece 5a and the folded piece 6a.

As explained above, according to the wall panel connection structure according to the present invention, in both wall panels 1 and 2 that are connected to each other in the width direction, the connection end 3 of one wall panel 1 and the connection end 3 of the other wall panel U-shaped engaging portions 5 and 6 are connected to the connecting ends 4 of 2 so that they can be engaged with each other in a key shape.
are formed intermittently, and the outer wall 5a of one of the engaging portions 5 is provided with a hole 7 for inserting a spacer,
Since the spacer 8 is press-fitted between the engaging portions 5 and 6 through the hole to connect the wall panels 1 and 2, the folded pieces 5b and 6 of the engaging portions 5 and 6 are
The permissible width dimension of wall panels 1 and 2 can be arbitrarily adjusted and set within the range of effective width dimension of a, so when wall panels 1 and 2 are housed within a certain interval, the mutually engaging portions can be set. After engaging 5 and 6, the wall panels 1 and 2 are shifted and arranged so that the gap is full, and the spacer 8 is press-fitted between the two engaging parts 5 and 6 through the hole 7 to make it simple and easy. Moreover, it is possible to connect with high precision and eliminate the wobbling of wall panels.

In addition, even if some moisture may infiltrate from the joint material, since there is an opening hole 7 on the outside and the engaging portions 5 and 6 are formed in an intermittent manner, there is good ventilation to prevent moisture from leaking to the outside. The moisture dries, completely preventing water leakage, and if the joint member 9 is damaged, the hole 7
Since the joint member can be easily removed by pushing it out from the outside with a rod member or the like, the joint member can be easily replaced.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a conventional wall panel, FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a connection structure of the wall panel, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a wall panel with a connection structure according to the present invention.
FIGS. 4 and 5 are a longitudinal side view and a cross-sectional view of the same connection structure. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1, 2... Wall panel, 3, 4... Connecting end of wall panel, 5, 6... Engaging part, 5a... Outer wall of engaging part, 5b, 6a... Folded piece of engaging part, 7 ...Hole for inserting a spacer, 8...Spacer.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] For wall panels that are connected to each other so that they can be engaged in a key shape, U-shaped engagement portions are formed intermittently at the connection end of one wall panel and the connection end of the other wall panel, respectively. However, by opening a hole in the outer wall of one of the engaging parts on the outside, and inserting a spacer between the two engaging parts through the hole, a wall is formed by pressing the folded pieces of each engaging part into contact with each other. Panel connection structure.