WO2023170920A1

WO2023170920A1 - Assembled panel

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Publication number: WO2023170920A1
Application number: PCT/JP2022/010903
Authority: WO
Inventors: 進伊豆浦
Original assignee: 有限会社メトロポリス
Priority date: 2022-03-11
Filing date: 2022-03-11
Publication date: 2023-09-14
Also published as: JPWO2023170920A1

Abstract

This assembled panel comprises: a plurality of panels connected to each other so as to assume a folded or unfolded state; a panel hinge for rotatably connecting the plurality of panels; and a lock mechanism for regulating the rotation of the plurality of panels in a state in which the plurality of panels are unfolded. The lock mechanism has a rotating plate, a locking hinge for rotatably connecting the rotating plate to any one first panel among the plurality of panels, and a fixing tool for fixing the rotating plate to a second panel, not connected to the locking hinge, among the plurality of panels, in a state in which the plurality of panels are unfolded.

Description

assembly panel

The present invention relates to an assembly panel that allows multiple panels to be folded together.

Patent Document 1 describes a plurality of panels connected so as to be in a folded state or an open state, a handle section provided on the panel, a hinge section that rotatably connects the plurality of panels, and a plurality of panels. A protective shield is disclosed that includes a locking mechanism that restricts rotation of adjacent panels in an open state. This locking mechanism includes a lock piece provided on one of the plurality of panels, a biasing member that urges the lock piece in the advancing direction, and a locking member provided on the other panel that can be latched to the lock piece. The case has a slit that allows the operating portion to protrude outside, and a case that accommodates the locking piece so that it can move forward and backward.

International Publication No. 2020-003431

By rotatably connecting multiple panels with hinges, it is possible to take an open state and a folded state. In order to maintain the open state, a locking mechanism is provided to stop the rotation of the hinge, but it would be preferable if this mechanism could be simplified.

An object of the present invention is to provide an assembly panel with a simplified locking mechanism that restricts rotation of a plurality of panels.

In order to solve the above problems, an assembly panel according to an aspect of the present invention includes a plurality of panels connected to take a folded state or an open state, and a panel hinge that rotatably connects the plurality of panels. and a locking mechanism that restricts rotation of the plurality of panels when the plurality of panels are open. The locking mechanism includes a rotating plate, a locking hinge that rotatably connects the rotating plate to a first panel of any one of the plurality of panels, and a locking hinge that rotatably connects the rotating plate to a first panel of one of the plurality of panels. and a fixture for fixing the rotating plate to the second panel to which the locking hinge is not connected.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an assembled panel with a simplified locking mechanism that restricts the rotation of a plurality of panels.

FIG. 3 is a back view of the assembly panel of the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a side view of the assembly panel of the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a side view of the assembled panel of the first embodiment, as seen in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the assembled panel shown in FIG. 2 is viewed. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the operation of folding the assembly panel from an open state to a folded state. This is a diagram for explaining the operation of folding the assembly panel from an open state to a folded state, and is a continuation of FIG. 4(b). It is a figure which shows the assembly panel of 2nd Example. FIG. 7 is a back view of the assembly panel of the third embodiment. It is a back view of the assembly panel of 4th Example.

FIG. 1 is a back view of the assembly panel 10 of the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a side view of the assembly panel 10 of the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a side view of the assembly panel 10 of the first embodiment, as seen in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the assembly panel 10 shown in FIG. 2 is viewed. The assembled panel 10 is held by personnel such as security guards and police officers, and is used to suppress demonstrations and protect important persons, and functions as a protective shield to protect the body from attacks. The front side of the assembly panel 10 is the side that is attacked, and the back side is the side that is held by the user.

The assembled panel 10 shown in FIG. 1 is shown in a used state in which a plurality of panels are opened so as to extend flush, and when not in use, it can be folded up to make it smaller as shown in FIG. When the assembly panel 10 is folded and not in use, its vertical and horizontal lengths are small, making it easy to secure space during storage and transport.

The assembly panel 10 not only functions as a protective shield, but may also be a partition, a back panel, or a large board used for design exhibitions.

The assembly panel 10 includes a first panel 12a, a second panel 12b, a third panel 12c, a fourth panel 12d, a first panel hinge 14a, a second panel hinge 14b, a third panel hinge 14c, a lock mechanism 16, It includes a handle part 18, a guide part 20, a first spacer 30, and a second spacer 32. The locking mechanism 16 includes a rotating plate 22, a locking hinge 24, a first fixture 26a, a second fixture 26b, a third fixture 26c, a protection plate 28, and a protection plate hinge 36.

The first panel 12a, the second panel 12b, the third panel 12c, and the fourth panel 12d (referred to as "panel 12" if not distinguished) have a first panel hinge 14a, a second panel hinge 14b, and a third panel. They are rotatably connected by a panel hinge 14c (referred to as "panel hinge 14" if not distinguished), and take a folded state and an open state.

In the open state shown in FIG. 1, the first panel 12a and the fourth panel 12d are located on the upper side, and the second panel 12b and the third panel 12c are located on the lower side. placed flush. In the folded state shown in FIG. 2, the first panel 12a, second panel 12b, third panel 12c, and fourth panel 12d are arranged in order from the top.

The panel 12 may be formed into a flat plate shape or a curved shape. When used in a protective shield, the panel 12 may be made of materials such as stainless steel, titanium, duralumin, ceramic, textile bulletproof board, polycarbonate, acrylic, and other plastics. When the panel 12 is used as a partition, a back panel, etc., it may be made of materials such as plastic, wood, and paper.

The first panel hinge 14a rotatably connects the first panel 12a and the second panel 12b. The second panel hinge 14b rotatably connects the second panel 12b and the third panel 12c. The third panel hinge 14c rotatably connects the third panel 12c and the fourth panel 12d.

The first panel hinge 14a and the third panel hinge 14c shown by broken lines in FIG. 1 are attached to the front side and are mountain-folded when folded. The second panel hinge 14b shown by a solid line in FIG. 1 is attached to the back side and is valley-folded when folded. Note that this mountain fold and valley fold are based on the viewpoint from the back side shown in FIG.

The guide portion 20 protrudes from the first panel 12a toward the fourth panel 12d. The guide portion 20 is a pair of plate members fixed to the front and back surfaces of the first panel 12a, supports the fourth panel 12d, and restricts movement of the fourth panel 12d in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the first panel 12a. . The fourth panel 12d is inserted into the guide portion 20 in the open state. Thereby, movement of the first panel 12a and the fourth panel 12d that are not connected by the panel hinge 14 can be restricted.

The lock mechanism 16 restricts the rotation of the plurality of panels 12 when the plurality of panels 12 are open. The rotating plate 22 of the locking mechanism 16 is rotatably connected to the back surface of the first panel 12a by a locking hinge 24. The locking hinge 24 rotatably connects the rotary plate 22 to one first panel 12a among the plurality of panels 12.

In the open state shown in FIG. 1, the rotary plate 22 partially overlaps not only the first panel 12a but also the second panel 12b, the third panel 12c, and the fourth panel 12d. It is located across the second panel 12b, the third panel 12c, and the fourth panel 12d. The rotating plate 22 is fixed to the second panel 12b by a first fixture 26a, fixed to the third panel 12c by a second fixture 26b, and fixed to the fourth panel 12d by a third fixture 26c. The first fixture 26a, the second fixture 26b, and the third fixture 26c (referred to as "fixing fixtures 26" if not distinguished) are, for example, screws and nuts. By fixing with screws, sufficient strength can be ensured when used as a protective shield.

The fixture 26 fixes the rotary plate 22 to the second panel 12b, the third panel 12c, and the fourth panel 12d to which the locking hinge 24 is not connected among the plurality of panels 12 when the plurality of panels 12 are open. do. This restricts all rotations of the plurality of panels 12 in the open state.

The protection plate 28 is rotatably connected to the surface of the first panel 12a by a protection plate hinge 36. The protection plate 28 has the same size as the rotating plate 22. The protection plate 28 is fixed to the second panel 12b, the third panel 12c, and the fourth panel 12d by the fixtures 26 in the open state. With the protection plate 28, the plurality of panels 12 can be fixed on the front side in an open state, and the assembled panel 10 can be made sturdy. Moreover, by covering the center portion of the boundary between the plurality of panels 12, if the center portion of the assembled panel 10 is attacked, it can be blocked by the protection plate 28. In this way, the strength of the assembled panel 10 can be increased by arranging the rotary plate 22 and the protection plate 28 at the center and closing the boundaries of the panel 12 extending in all directions.

The handle portion 18 is provided on the back surface of the assembly panel 10 in the open state, and is attached to the rotating plate 22. The handle portion 18 is arranged from the first panel 12a to the second panel 12b, the third panel 12c, and the fourth panel 12d when the plurality of panels 12 are opened. By providing the handle portion 18 on the rotary plate 22, it can be arranged so as to overlap the boundaries of the plurality of panels 12, and as shown in FIG. 1, it becomes possible to arrange it in the center of the assembled panel 10. Thereby, the handle portion 18 can be placed at a position where the user can easily hold the assembly panel 10. Note that the handle portion 18 may be arranged horizontally from the first panel 12a to the second panel 12b.

The handle portion 18 has a rotatable shaft structure at its base portion, and is configured so that when not in use, it can be rotated along the rotary plate 22 to change the height of the handle portion 18 in the direction perpendicular to the panel surface. good. The handle portion 18 may be formed by combining half bodies, and the height in the direction perpendicular to the panel surface may be reduced by expanding both halves by rotating the shaft structure.

As shown in FIG. 2, the locking hinge 24 is fixed to the first panel 12a and the rotating plate 22 via a pair of first spacers 30, respectively. Thereby, it is possible to secure the height at which the handle portion 18 is arranged in a state where the rotary plate 22 is stacked on the first panel 12a. Note that the first spacer 30 may be provided on one of the first panel 12a and the rotating plate 22. Further, the first panel hinge 14a is fixed to the first panel 12a and the second panel 12b via a pair of second spacers 32, respectively. Thereby, the height for arranging the protection plate 28 can be secured in a state where the first panel 12a and the second panel 12b are stacked.

As shown in FIG. 2, the rotary plate 22 is positioned without protruding from the first panel 12a in a state where the plurality of panels 12 are folded up. Thereby, the assembly panel 10 can be folded compactly.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the operation of folding the assembly panel 10 from an open state to a folded state. In FIG. 4A, the fixation by the fixture 26 is released, and the rotary plate 22 is rotated around the locking hinge 24 toward the first panel 12a, and overlaps the first panel 12a, while the second panel 12b, The third panel 12c and the fourth panel 12d will not overlap. Fixing holes 38 are formed in the second panel 12b, third panel 12c, and fourth panel 12d, and insertion holes 40 are formed in the rotary plate 22 at positions corresponding to the three fixing holes 38, respectively. The fixture 26 is inserted into the fixing hole 38 and the insertion hole 40. Since the fixture 26 is released, the first panel hinge 14a, the second panel hinge 14b, and the third panel hinge 14c become rotatable. Moreover, by releasing the fixation of the fixture 26, the protection plate 28 also becomes rotatable, and similarly to the rotary plate 22, it is rotated so as to overlap only the first panel 12a.

FIG. 4(b) shows a state in which the fourth panel 12d is removed from the guide portion 20 of the first panel 12a. The fourth panel 12d is pulled out from the state inserted into the guide portion 20 by using the rotation of the second panel hinge 14b and the third panel hinge 14c.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the operation of folding the assembly panel 10 from an open state to a folded state, and is a continuation of FIG. 4(b). In FIG. 5(a), the fourth panel 12d is folded over the third panel 12c by rotation at the third panel hinge 14c, and the third panel 12c and the fourth panel 12d are for the second panel. It is about to be folded onto the second panel 12b by rotation at the hinge 14b. The third panel hinge 14c is formed by mountain-folding the fourth panel 12d and the third panel 12c.

In FIG. 5(b), the second panel 12b, the third panel 12c, and the fourth panel 12d are in a folded state, and are folded onto the first panel 12a by rotation at the first panel hinge 14a. is being tried. As a result, the assembled panel 10 is folded up as shown in FIG. 2, and can be made compact when not in use. Further, it can be folded so that the rotating plate 22 and the locking hinge 24 are placed on the front side.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the assembly panel 100 of the second embodiment. FIG. 6(a) shows the back side of the assembly panel 100 in the open state, and FIG. 6(b) shows the side surface of the assembly panel 100 in the folded state. The assembly panel 100 of the second embodiment differs from the assembly panel 10 shown in FIG. 1 in that the number of panels 112 is smaller, two.

The assembly panel 100 includes a first panel 112a, a second panel 112b, a panel hinge 114, a locking mechanism 116, and a handle portion 118. The first panel 112a and the second panel 112b are rotatably connected by a pair of panel hinges 114.

The locking mechanism 116 includes a rotating plate 122, a locking hinge 124, and a fixture 126. The rotating plate 122 is rotatably connected to the first panel 112a by a locking hinge 124. When the assembled panel 100 is open, the rotating plate 122 is fixed to the second panel 112b by a fixture 126, and the rotation of the first panel 112a and the second panel 112b is restricted.

When the user releases the fixing device 126, the user rotates the rotating plate 122 so as to overlap the first panel 112a, and the first panel 112a and the second panel 112b are folded as shown in FIG. 6(b). Can be done.

The handle portion 118 is provided on the back surface of the assembly panel 100 in the open state, and is attached to the rotating plate 122. In the open state, the handle portion 118 is arranged from the first panel 112a to the second panel 112b.

FIG. 7 is a back view of the assembly panel 200 of the third embodiment. The assembly panel 200 of the third embodiment differs from the assembly panel 10 shown in FIG. 1 mainly in the number of panels, and six panels are provided. The assembly panel 200 shown in FIG. 7 is in an open state.

The assembly panel 200 includes a first panel 212a, a second panel 212b, a third panel 212c, a fourth panel 212d, a fifth panel 212e, a sixth panel 212f (referred to as "panel 212" if these are not distinguished), and a first panel. hinge 214a, second panel hinge 214b, third panel hinge 214c, fourth panel hinge 214d, fifth panel hinge 214e (referred to as "panel hinge 214" if these are not distinguished), first locking mechanism 216a, a second locking mechanism 216b (referred to as "locking mechanism 216" if these are not distinguished), and a guide section 220.

The first panel hinge 214a rotatably connects the first panel 212a and the second panel 212b. The second panel hinge 214b rotatably connects the second panel 212b and the third panel 212c. The third panel hinge 214c rotatably connects the third panel 212c and the fourth panel 212d. The fourth panel hinge 214d rotatably connects the fourth panel 212d and the fifth panel 212e. The fifth panel hinge 214e rotatably connects the fifth panel 212e and the sixth panel 212f.

The first panel hinge 214a and the fourth panel hinge 214d shown by broken lines in FIG. 7 are attached to the front side, and are mountain-folded when viewed from the back side when folded. The second panel hinge 214b, the third panel hinge 214c, and the fifth panel hinge 214e shown by solid lines in FIG. 7 are attached to the back side, and are valley-folded when folded.

The guide portion 220 is formed on the first panel 212a, and extends toward the sixth panel 212f when the assembly panel 200 is opened, into which the sixth panel 212f is inserted.

The first locking mechanism 216a and the second locking mechanism 216b each include a rotating plate 222, a locking hinge 224, and a fixture 226, similarly to the locking mechanism 16 shown in FIG. The rotating plate 222 of the first locking mechanism 216a is rotatably connected to the back surface of the first panel 212a by a locking hinge 224. The rotating plate 222 of the second locking mechanism 216b is rotatably connected to the back surface of the fourth panel 212d by a locking hinge 224.

The rotating plate 222 of the first locking mechanism 216a is located from the first panel 212a to the second panel 212b, the fifth panel 212e, and the sixth panel 212f, and is fixed by the fixing device 226. It is fixed to the sixth panel 212f. The rotating plate 222 of the second locking mechanism 216b is located from the fourth panel 212d to the second panel 212b, the third panel 212c, and the fifth panel 212e, and is fixed by the fixing device 226. It is fixed to the fifth panel 212e.

By releasing the fixture 226, the restriction on rotation of each panel 212 is released, and the assembled panel 200 can be folded.

FIG. 8 is a back view of the assembly panel 300 of the fourth embodiment. The assembly panel 300 of the fourth embodiment differs from the assembly panel 10 shown in FIG. 1 mainly in the number of panels, and nine panels are provided. The assembly panel 300 shown in FIG. 8 is in an open state.

The assembly panel 300 includes a first panel 312a, a second panel 312b, a third panel 312c, a fourth panel 312d, a fifth panel 312e, a sixth panel 312f, a seventh panel 312g, an eighth panel 312h, and a ninth panel 312i ( (If these are not distinguished, they are referred to as "panels 312"), first panel hinge 314a, second panel hinge 314b, third panel hinge 314c, fourth panel hinge 314d, fifth panel hinge 314e, sixth panel hinge 314f, seventh panel hinge 314g, eighth panel hinge 314h (referred to as "panel hinge 314" if these are not distinguished), first locking mechanism 316a, second locking mechanism 316b, third locking mechanism 316c, and A fourth locking mechanism 316d (referred to as "locking mechanism 316" if these are not distinguished) is provided.

The first panel hinge 314a rotatably connects the first panel 312a and the second panel 312b. The second panel hinge 314b rotatably connects the second panel 312b and the third panel 312c. The third panel hinge 314c rotatably connects the third panel 312c and the fourth panel 312d. The fourth panel hinge 314d rotatably connects the fourth panel 312d and the fifth panel 312e. The fifth panel hinge 314e rotatably connects the fifth panel 312e and the sixth panel 312f. The sixth panel hinge 314f rotatably connects the sixth panel 312f and the seventh panel 312g. The seventh panel hinge 314g rotatably connects the seventh panel 312g and the eighth panel 312h. The eighth panel hinge 314h rotatably connects the eighth panel 312h and the ninth panel 312i.

The first panel hinge 314a, the third panel hinge 314c, the fifth panel hinge 314e, and the seventh panel hinge 314g shown by solid lines in FIG. 8 are attached to the back side, and when viewed from the back side when folded. Valley-folded. The second panel hinge 314b, fourth panel hinge 314d, sixth panel hinge 314f, and eighth panel hinge 314h shown by broken lines in FIG. 8 are attached to the front side, and are mountain-folded when folded. .

The first locking mechanism 316a, the second locking mechanism 316b, the third locking mechanism 316c, and the fourth locking mechanism 316d each have a rotating plate, a locking hinge, and a fixture, similarly to the locking mechanism 216 shown in FIG.

The rotating plate of the first locking mechanism 316a is located from the ninth panel 312i to the first panel 312a, the second panel 312b, and the eighth panel 312h, and is fixed by the first panel 312a, the second panel 312b, and the eighth panel 312h. It is fixed to the panel 312h. The rotary plate of the second locking mechanism 316b is located from the ninth panel 312i to the second panel 312b, the third panel 312c, and the fourth panel 312d, and is secured by the fixing device to the second panel 312b, the third panel 312c, and the fourth panel. It is fixed to the panel 312d. The rotary plate of the third locking mechanism 316c is located from the ninth panel 312i to the fourth panel 312d, the fifth panel 312e, and the sixth panel 312f, and is secured to the fourth panel 312d, the fifth panel 312e, and the sixth panel by a fixing device. It is fixed to the panel 312f. The rotary plate of the fourth locking mechanism 316d is located from the ninth panel 312i to the sixth panel 312f, the seventh panel 312g, and the eighth panel 312h, and is secured to the first panel 312a, the second panel 312b, and the eighth panel by a fixing device. It is fixed to the panel 312h. This restricts the rotation of all panels 312.

By releasing the fixation of the fixture, the rotation restriction of each panel 312 is released, and the assembled panel 300 can be folded. First, the rotating plates of the lock mechanism 316 are respectively rotated and placed on the ninth panel 312i. Next, from the first panel 312a to the second panel 312b, the third panel 312c, the fourth panel 312d, the fifth panel 312e, the sixth panel 312f, the seventh panel 312g, the eighth panel 312h, and the ninth panel 312i. Can be folded by repeating folds and mountain folds. As a result, the nine panels 312 are folded in the direction perpendicular to the plane. Based on the way to fold six panels shown in FIG. 7 or the way to fold nine panels shown in FIG. 8, an assembled panel can be constructed with other numbers of panels.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and it is possible to make various design changes and other modifications to each embodiment based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art. Examples described herein may also be included within the scope of the present invention.

In the embodiment, an embodiment is shown in which the fixture 26 is composed of screws and nuts, but the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, the fixture 26 may be comprised only of screws or bolts. In this case, a female thread is formed on the panel 12 or the protection plate 28 into which the fixture 26 is screwed.

Furthermore, in the embodiment, the guide portion 20 is fixed to the first panel 12a, but the guide portion 20 is not limited to this mode, and may be fixed to the fourth panel 12d. In this case, the first panel 12a is inserted into the guide portion 20 provided on the fourth panel 12d.

Furthermore, in the embodiment, a mode in which the plurality of panels 12 have a uniformly flat shape is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this mode. For example, a plurality of panels 12 may be formed with recesses in which the rotary plate 22 is accommodated. For example, the corners located at the center of the first panel 12a, second panel 12b, third panel 12c, and fourth panel 12d are recessed when opened, and these recesses are combined to form a rectangle, A space is formed in which the rotating plate 22 is accommodated. In this embodiment, the panel 12 is formed to be thicker than the rotary plate 22, for example, twice or more thicker than the rotary plate 22, and has a thickness that allows formation of the recessed portion. This allows the back side of the assembly panel 10 to be flattened in the open state.

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an assembly panel in which a plurality of panels can be folded.

10 assembly panel, 12a first panel, 12b second panel, 12c third panel, 12d fourth panel, 14a first panel hinge, 14b second panel hinge, 14c third panel hinge, 16 locking mechanism, 18 Handle part, 20 Guide part, 22 Rotating plate, 24 Locking hinge, 26 Fixing tool, 26a First fixing tool, 26b Second fixing tool, 26c Third fixing tool, 28 Protective plate, 30 First spacer, 3 2 Second Spacer, 36 Protective plate hinge, 38 Fixing hole, 40 Insertion hole.

Claims

a plurality of panels connected to take a folded or open state;
a panel hinge that rotatably connects the plurality of panels;
a locking mechanism that restricts rotation of the plurality of panels when the plurality of panels are open;
The locking mechanism is
rotating plate and
a locking hinge rotatably connecting the rotary plate to any one of the plurality of first panels;
An assembly panel comprising: a fixture for fixing the rotary plate to a second panel among the plurality of panels to which the locking hinge is not connected when the plurality of panels are open.
The rotary plate is positioned without protruding from the first panel when the plurality of panels are folded, and is positioned from the first panel to the second panel when the plurality of panels are opened. The assembly panel according to claim 1, characterized in that:
further comprising a handle attached to the rotating plate,
The assembly panel according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the handle portion is arranged from the first panel to the second panel in a state where a plurality of the panels are opened.
The assembly panel according to claim 3, wherein the locking hinge is connected to at least one of the first panel and the rotating plate via a spacer.
In a case where the plurality of panels include a third panel and a fourth panel in addition to the first panel and the second panel, the rotary plate is configured to rotate the second panel, the third panel with the plurality of panels open, 5. The fixing member is located across the panel and the fourth panel, and is fixed to the second panel, the third panel, and the fourth panel, respectively, by the fixing device. assembly panel.
Further comprising a guide part into which the other of the first panel and the fourth panel can be inserted into one of the first panel and the fourth panel,
The panel hinge is
a first panel hinge connecting the first panel and the second panel;
a second panel hinge connecting the second panel and the third panel;
a third panel hinge connecting the third panel and the fourth panel,
6. The assembled panel of claim 5, wherein the first panel and the fourth panel are not connected by a panel hinge.
The assembled panel according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the assembled panel is used as a protective shield.