NL2017499B1 - Panel connection method - Google Patents
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
- E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
- E04B1/38—Connections for building structures in general
- E04B1/61—Connections for building structures in general of slab-shaped building elements with each other
- E04B1/6108—Connections for building structures in general of slab-shaped building elements with each other the frontal surfaces of the slabs connected together
- E04B1/612—Connections for building structures in general of slab-shaped building elements with each other the frontal surfaces of the slabs connected together by means between frontal surfaces
- E04B1/6145—Connections for building structures in general of slab-shaped building elements with each other the frontal surfaces of the slabs connected together by means between frontal surfaces with recesses in both frontal surfaces co-operating with an additional connecting element
- E04B1/6162—Connections for building structures in general of slab-shaped building elements with each other the frontal surfaces of the slabs connected together by means between frontal surfaces with recesses in both frontal surfaces co-operating with an additional connecting element the connection made by an additional locking key
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
- E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
- E04B1/38—Connections for building structures in general
- E04B1/61—Connections for building structures in general of slab-shaped building elements with each other
- E04B1/6108—Connections for building structures in general of slab-shaped building elements with each other the frontal surfaces of the slabs connected together
- E04B1/612—Connections for building structures in general of slab-shaped building elements with each other the frontal surfaces of the slabs connected together by means between frontal surfaces
- E04B1/6145—Connections for building structures in general of slab-shaped building elements with each other the frontal surfaces of the slabs connected together by means between frontal surfaces with recesses in both frontal surfaces co-operating with an additional connecting element
Abstract
It is aimed to provide a panel connection system for a modular wall panel comprising; a guide arm providing a guide structure for guiding another panel frame towards a first panel frame during assembly of said another panel frame to the first panel frame; said guide arm having at one end thereof a connector to connect to said first panel frame; and at another end thereof a reception part having an inclined portion and a guide arm portion; said inclined portion shaped to be received by a corresponding rest slot provided in another panel frame, to thereby lift the another panel frame by sliding said corresponding rest slot over said inclined portion, to a first elevated position of the another panel frame; said inclined portion further comprising a rest notch for providing a rest for said rest slot of said another panel frame with said another panel frame resting in the first elevated position after being elevated via said inclined portion; and said guiding arm portion having a contour converging towards the first panel frame in connected state; to thereby guiding the rest slot of said another panel frame to a second position of the another panel frame, via said converging contour.
Description
Title: Panel connection method
Field of invention
The invention relates to a panel connection system for a modular wall panel. The invention also relates to a method of handling modular walls with a panel connection system.
Description of the prior art
Panel constructions for fixed wall systems, moveable wall systems for boots, eg. in exhibitions, fairs, temporary constructions in buildings etc. are very well known.
As is customary in this field, modular panel walls of standard height and width dimensions are fitted together by carpentry or dedicated connector systems. Panels can be provided with various heights, ranging from eye sight height to larger heights, e.g. 3 meter or more, depending on the venues to provide effective shielding or wall constructions. Such panels may be of plywood, wood panels etc., but can also be (metal) frame type panels that are combined with cloth covering, e.g. of a lycra stretch cloth.
Some problems associated with these systems are related with the time and specialized skills needed for proper installment of these panel systems, especially in places where luxurious appearance is paramount.
This results in substantial installment costs and manual labor efforts that are in need for improvement.
Some of the problems associated with moveable wall systems are that, very often, their components are over-engineered (e.g. too heavy), different and specialized tooling is required for assembling such moveable wall systems, and the moveable wall systems generally comprise various different components which are not readily interchangeable. As a result of the above-mentioned, installation of such moveable wall systems is generally quite lengthy and cumbersome. Furthermore, it is well known in the art that such moveable wall systems have difficulty in providing long clean wall sides, where panels are entirely flush and which offer no visible disruptions or gaps. It has also been proven difficult to provide simple connection systems, for single man handling that provide connection for corner pieces, pillars and other interior pieces that form a modular connection with these panel systems
Therefore, it would be very useful to have a prefabricated and modular wall panel construction system that could be assembled without undue effort or require specialized skills, and could form a perfect flush wall that is easily moveable and demountable, from one location to another, whether within the same building, or from one building to the next, without leaving any adverse or destructive effects behind.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In one aspect, it is aimed to provide a panel connection system for a modular wall panel comprising a guide arm providing a guide structure for guiding another panel frame towards a first panel frame during assembly of said another panel frame to the first panel frame. The guide arm has at one end thereof a connector to connect to said first panel frame; and at another end thereof a reception part. The reception part has an inclined portion and a guide arm portion. The inclined portion is shaped to be received by a corresponding rest slot provided in another panel frame, to thereby lift the another panel frame by sliding said corresponding rest slot over said inclined portion, to a first elevated position of the another panel frame. The inclined portion further comprises a rest notch for providing a rest for said rest slot of said another panel frame with said another panel frame resting in the first elevated position after being elevated via said inclined portion. The guiding arm portion has a contour converging towards the first panel frame in connected state; to thereby guiding the rest slot of said another panel frame to a second position of the another panel frame, via said converging contour towards the first panel frame.
In another aspect, a method of handling modular walls is provided. The method comprises connecting a guide arm providing a guide structure for guiding another panel frame to a first panel frame prior to assembly of another panel frame to the first panel frame. The guide arm has at one end thereof a connector to connect to said first panel frame; and at another end thereof a reception part. The reception part has an inclined portion and a guide arm portion. The method further comprises inserting said inclined portion into a corresponding rest slot provided in another panel frame, and thereby lifting the another panel frame. The rest slot is slided over said inclined portion to a first elevated position of the another panel frame towards a rest notch provided on said inclined portion. Accordingly a rest is provided for said rest slot of said another panel frame with said another panel frame resting in the first elevated position after being elevated via said inclined portion. The method further comprises guiding said another panel over said guiding arm portion via a contour converging towards the first panel frame; to a second position of the another panel frame, via said converging contour towards the first panel frame.
Although the method and system can be provided as connector system on its own, in a preferred mode, it functions as a guide connector in connection with a rail part to be attached extending from a top and/or base of a first panel, and slidingly received by an edge part provided in a top and/or base of another panel. The rail and edge parts can thus be easily attached to each other by said guiding arm that provides an efficient means for connecting a panel in a flush position to an adjacent panel by a single person. In further preferred forms, the guide arm is planar and said rest slot formfittingly receives said guide arm, for optimal lateral guide support of the panel during placement.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The invention will be further elucidated in the figures:
Figure 1 shows an exemplary perspective view of a simple system embodiment;
Figure 2 shows an exemplary flow scheme;
Figure 3 shows a further exemplary implementation;
Figure 4 shows further embodiments of the guide arm;
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs as read in the context of the description and drawings. It will be further understood that terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein. In some instances, detailed descriptions of well-known devices and methods may be omitted so as not to obscure the description of the present systems and methods. Terminology used for describing particular embodiments is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The term "and/or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. It will be further understood that the terms "comprises" and/or "comprising" specify the presence of stated features but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features. All publications, patent applications, patents, and other references mentioned herein are incorporated by reference in their entirety. In case of conflict, the present specification, including definitions, will control.
While example embodiments are shown for systems and methods, also alternative ways may be envisaged by those skilled in the art having the benefit of the present disclosure for achieving a similar function and result. E.g. some components may be combined or split up into one or more alternative components. Finally, these embodiments are intended to be merely illustrative of the present system and should not be construed as limiting the appended claims to any particular embodiment or group of embodiments. Thus, while the present system has been described in particular detail with reference to specific exemplary embodiments thereof, it should also be appreciated that numerous modifications and alternative embodiments may be devised by those having ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope of the present systems and methods as set forth in the claims that follow. The specification and drawings are accordingly to be regarded in an illustrative manner and are not intended to limit the scope of the appended claims.
Turning to Figure 1 there is disclosed an exemplary perspective view of a simple system embodiment, in Figure 1A shown in separate parts, and in Figure B in connected form. In Figure 1A, a guide arm 100 is shown providing a guide structure for guiding another panel frame towards a first panel frame during assembly of said another panel frame to the first panel frame, as will be shown in Figure 3. The guide arm 100 has at one end thereof a connector 110. At another end of the guide arm 100 a reception part 120 having an inclined portion and a guide arm portion.
The guide arm 100 can be connected to a guide arm housing 200, that may be part of the frame, or, as in the present embodiment, a separate ironwork to be fitted into a panel wall, e.g. as a door lock etc. The guide arm housing 200 is provided with a rest slot 220. The resting function thereof will become clear further below with respect to Figure 4. The rest slot 220 is, in this embodiment, shaped to receive guide arm 110, at its connector side 110, for a form fitting connection illustrated in Figure IB, wherein reception part 120 extends from slot 220.
The housing further has locking holes 220, 230 provided in a wall of housing for a lock fitting connection of the connector in the guide arm housing e.g by lock screws. The locking holes 220, 230 correspond to locking holes in connector 110 and edge part 120 respectively. Furthermore, mounting holes are provided for mounting the housing 200 to a frame panel (not shown). In this way, the housing 200 can be attached in or to a side 300 of a panel frame with said rest slot 220 provided flush to the panel frame side 300 of the another panel frame.
Figure 2 shows a rail part 400 in Figure 2A to be attached extending from a top and/or base of one panel, and slidingly received by an edge part 500 to be provided in a top and/or base of another panel as further shown in Figure 2b. In this embodiment edge part 500 is provided with recesses (not indicated in the drawings) on its lower side 510. Corresponding protrusions 410 are provided on rail part 400. Rail part 400 can be connected to the edge part 500 and partly extends therefrom as indicated in Figure 3B. The protrusions 410 having an altitude to lift the panel in an elevated position when not received in the recesses during sliding. When the protrusions 410 are received in the recesses a panel is kept in the connected position relative to another panel. Figure 2C shows a lateral cross sectional view of Figure 2B. In this view, lower side 510 is formed by sliding groove 511, that has an inward angle that receives the tops of protrusions 410. This enhances lateral stabilization during handling a side of the panel frame.
Figure 3A shows a detailed view of a panel connection system 1000, with a guide arm 100 that guides panel 301. The guide arm housing 200 has an inner space and the rest slot similarly provides access for the connector 110, to connect to an opposed other side wall 221 of said housing 200 via the inner space of said housing 200. Said arrangement has the advantage of the rest slot at the same time being suitable for providing its rest function and also shaped for a form fitting connection of the connector 110. Accordingly the guide arm can be inserted in regardless any guide arm housing 201, without male of female connector part.
Claw parts 111 slide into a corresponding form fitting connector slot provided in said opposed other side wall 221. In the embodiment shown, the panel 301 rests in first elevated position wherein rest notch 123 is distanced from rest slot at a distance D of about 1.5-3 cm, to leave the fingers a person handling the panel free when handling a side of the panel frame.
Figure 3B shows panels 300, 401 with rail parts 400, 401 extending at the bottom of panels. Rail parts 400 can also be attached extending from top the panel. Rail part 400 is slidingly received by an edge part 501 that is provided base of panels 301. Panel 301 is shown in elevated position, with panel 301 resting on protrusion 410 and rest notch 123. By pushing the panel over the notch 123, panel 301 easily slides against panel 301 with the protrusion 410 sliding over edge part 501.
FURTHER EMBODIMENTS
Figure 4 shows exemplary embodiments of guide arms 101, 102 for corresponding use with a rest slot 220 with rest portion 221, schematically indicated of a kind illustrated in Figure 1. In Figure 4a connector 110 is shaped for a form fitting connection in rest slot 220 of housing 200 similar to the kind illustrated in Figure 1. The edge part 120 has an inclined portion 121 with an inclination that rises, respective to its orientation in use against the direction of gravity g in the direction S of first panel 300. It has a shape that is received by a corresponding rest slot 220 provided in another panel frame 301, to thereby lift the another panel frame 301 by sliding said corresponding rest slot portion 221 over said inclined portion 121, to a first elevated position of the another panel frame. The inclined portion 121 is provided with a rest notch 123 for providing a rest 123 for rest slot portion 221 of panel frame 301. Panel frame 301 can accordingly rest in the first elevated position on said notch 123 after being elevated via said inclined portion 121.
The guiding arm 120 furthermore is equipped with a contour 122 converging towards the first panel frame 300 in connected state. Accordingly, the rest slot portion 221 of panel frame 302 is guided to a second position, via said converging contour 122 towards the first panel frame 300. The second position corresponds to the final connected stated of panels 300 and 301.
In Figure 4b it can be seen that rest slot portions 221, 222 provide a form fitting connection for claw parts 112, 113 so that the connector arm 101 rests on notch 113 and rest slot part 222. Furthermore, the inclined portion 121 ends in converging contour 121, as in Figure 4A.
Furthermore, in the context of the present description, it will be considered that expressions such as “connected” and “connectable”, or “mounted” and “mountable”, may be interchangeable, in that the present invention also relates to a kit with corresponding components for assembling a resulting fully assembled office space. It will be clear that the connection system is not only suitable for connecting panels, but any modular building part that needs to be aligned or connected with another modular building part.
In the context of the present description, it will be considered that a panel frame may be a “framed” wall panel which typically consists of a substantially rectangular shape, and comprises opposite top and bottom sides, and opposite left and right vertical posts, which make the “frame” of the panel. The frame may be integral to the panel, or may form part thereof as can be easily understood by a person skilled in the art.
Preferably, the frames are provided with strips, e.g. Velcro strips, that provide connection for a cloth covering, e.g. lycra stretch. An example of such cloth covering is duel textured (one side ribbed linen, one side flannel) and provided from a blend of Lycra and cotton. Preferably, the fabric contains enough Lycra that it can be stretched to e.g. 110 -150 % of its original length without ripping, so that smooth flat cloth covering is provided and no gaps are seen in the panel walls that are kept perfectly flush by the connection system as disclosed herein.
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