JP7382206B2 - partition device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a partition device.

BACKGROUND ART In spaces such as offices, in order to increase the degree of freedom in space utilization, it is widely practiced to provide a partition device with a panel body erected. By providing a partition device, it is possible to block the view and sounds from the surrounding area to some extent. In this type of partitioning device, one in which a roof body is provided above opposing panel bodies to cover the top of these panel bodies is already known (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

Patent No. 6292823 Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2003-313977

By the way, it is desired that this type of partitioning device be able to easily change the layout to various layouts according to the user's wishes. That is, in the conventional configuration, it is more convenient for the user to easily attach and detach the roof body.

However, in the conventional configuration, the roof body is connected to the upper part of the panel body via a channel material or screwed at multiple locations, which requires time and effort for the user to install and remove the roof body. There was a problem that the burden on (workers) was heavy.

The technical object of the present invention is to provide a partitioning device that has been improved by considering the above-mentioned current situation.

The present invention is a partitioning device including a panel body that surrounds at least the rear and right and left sides of an inner space, in which a roof body covering an upper part of the inner space is supported on an upper part of the panel body. The upper part of the panel body is connected to the upper part of the panel body through at least two connectors, the base end side of the connector is fixed to the roof body, and the locking hook portion provided on the tip side of the connector. is fitted into and engaged with the groove of the panel body from above.

In the partitioning device of the present invention, the locking hook portion may be fitted into and engaged with an upper end edge of at least one of the grooves in the panel body from above.

In the partitioning device of the present invention, the roof body has a structure in which two flat roof plates are pasted together, and the base end side of the connector is sandwiched between both the flat roof plates. The plate and the proximal end of the connector are fastened together with a fastener.

In the partitioning device of the present invention, a gap may be formed between the peripheral edge of the roof body and the upper end of the panel body.

The present invention also includes an invention of a lighting fixture applied to the above-mentioned partition device. A partitioning device comprising a panel body that surrounds at least the rear and left and right sides of an inner space, wherein a lighting fixture that illuminates the inner space is attached to an upper end of the panel body, and the lighting fixture constitutes the lighting fixture. A part of the shade projects to a higher position than the upper end of the panel body, and an opening for light leakage is formed in the projecting part of the shade.

In the partitioning device of the present invention, the opening of the shade may be arranged at least on the back side of the shade and may be formed to extend long along the upper edge of the panel body.

According to the partitioning device of the present invention, since the roof body can be easily attached and detached from the partitioning device along with the connecting parts, the roof body can be attached and detached extremely easily according to the user's wishes, and the user ( This can significantly reduce the burden on workers. Extremely easy to use for users. In addition, since the connecting tool is also fixed to the roof body side, when the roof body is removed, the connecting tool can be removed at once, making the work extremely easy.

Further, according to the lighting device applied to the partitioning device of the present invention, the lighting efficiency of the inner space can be improved whether or not there is a roof body (particularly when there is a roof body) in the partitioning device. Moreover, if the lighting fixture is turned on, the light will leak from the opening, and if there is a user inside the partition device, it will be possible to ensure that the people around the user are aware of the user's presence.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the partitioning device according to the embodiment as viewed diagonally from the front left side. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the partitioning device viewed from the diagonally right side of the back. FIG. 3 is an enlarged perspective view of the upper part of the partitioning device as seen from the diagonally right side of the back. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the upper part of a panel body. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the detailed structure of the roof body. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a state in which a connecting tool is attached to the upper part of the panel body. FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a state in which the partitioning devices are arranged in series. FIG. 8 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a state in which the connectors are mounted adjacent to each other on the upper part of the panel body in FIG. 7; FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing how the lighting equipment is attached to the partitioning device, and is an enlarged perspective view of the upper part of the partitioning device viewed from the rear diagonally right side with the roof body omitted. FIG. 3 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the lighting fixture. FIG. 3 is a front view of the lighting fixture. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the lighting fixture. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing another example of the support arm.

Next, embodiments embodying the present invention will be described based on the drawings. In the following description, words such as "front and back" and "left and right" are used to specify directions, but these are based on the direction of the user using the panel booth as the partitioning device according to the present invention. In other words, the opening direction of the panel booth is taken as the front direction, and the rear, left and right sides are determined based on this. However, these terms are used for convenience of explanation and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention. Furthermore, the term "horizontal direction" is used as a general term for the left-right direction and the front-back direction.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, a panel booth 1 as a partitioning device includes a plurality of panel bodies 2 that can be connected in a row in the horizontal direction, and a connecting support (not shown) that connects the adjacent panel bodies 2. We are prepared. These two groups of panel bodies surround the rear and left and right sides of the inner space S, and the front is open.

Above the panel booth 1 (panel body 2 group), a flat roof body 3 constituting the roof of the panel booth 1 is arranged so as to cover the upper side of the inner space S. The roof body 3 is connected and supported to the upper part of the panel body 2 group via at least two L-shaped support arms 4 as connectors. In the embodiment, a total of four support arms 4 are attached, two on the top of the center panel body 2 and one on each of the left and right panel bodies 2. The roof body 3 is supported by four support arms 4. A top plate 5 is arranged on the back side of the inner space S of the panel booth 1. In the embodiment, a top plate 5 is connected and supported on the front surface side of the panel body 2 at the center and on both left and right sides.

Note that the panel booth 1 may have a form in which at least the rear and left and right sides of the inner space S are surrounded by the panel body 2. For example, a door body that can be opened and closed may be provided on the front side of the panel booth 1 to make the inner space S a closed space. Moreover, although the panel booth 1 of the embodiment has a plurality of panel bodies 2 connected in a C-shape in plan view, the present invention is not limited to this, and the plurality of panel bodies 2 are connected in a cross-shape, a T-shape, a Y-shape, etc. It is also possible to connect them in a shape or a combination of these shapes (for example, see FIG. 7). The number of connectors (support arms 4) is also not particularly limited as long as it is two or more.

As shown in FIGS. 4, 6, and 8, each panel body 2 has a basic sandwich-like structure in which a surface material 7 such as cardboard is attached to both the front and back surfaces of a core material 6 made of a honeycomb structure or the like. There is. Both the front and back surfaces of each panel body 2 (outer surfaces of each surface material 7) are covered with upholstery 8 such as cloth. An upper frame 9 in the form of an upwardly opening gutter is fixed to the upper end of each panel body 2 and extends over its entire length. Both the front and back surfaces of the upper frame 9 are covered with a surface material 7 and upholstery 8. The upper end of the upholstery 8 is wrapped around the inner surface of the upper frame 9. The inside of the upper frame 9 corresponds to the groove 10 formed at the upper end of each panel body 2.

A pair of vertical ribs 11 projecting upward are integrally provided on the inner bottom surface of the groove 10 of the upper frame 9. A Kasagi base 13 made of elastically deformable synthetic resin and having a C-shaped cross section is mounted on both vertical ribs 11. The Kasagi base 13 is elongated along the longitudinal direction of the upper frame 9. As shown in FIG. 4, upper corner portions 14 on both sides in the thickness direction of the Kasagi base 13 project outward. On the other hand, since the upper end opening of the upper frame 9 has a smaller dimension in the thickness direction than the Kasagi base 13, the Kasagi base 13 is forcedly fitted into the groove 10 of the upper frame 9, and It is placed on the rib 11.

Inwardly folded flange portions 12 are formed on the upper edge sides of the upper frame 9 on both sides in the thickness direction. After the forced fitting, each upper corner portion 14 of the Kasagi base 13 presses itself against the corresponding flange portion 12 of the upper frame 9 by elastic restoring force. Therefore, the Kasagi base 13 fitted into the groove 10 of the upper frame 9 is difficult to come off from the groove 10. In addition, various cables such as communication cables and power cables can be routed in the space surrounded by both vertical ribs 11 of the upper frame 9 and the Kasagi base 13, which is effective in preventing deterioration of the appearance and damage to the cables due to exposed cables. It is true.

An engagement groove 15 with an upward opening is formed on the upper surface side of the Kasagi base 13, into which a locking claw 17 of a Kasagi cover 16 that closes the upper end opening of the upper frame 9 is forcibly fitted. By forcibly fitting a downwardly protruding locking pawl 17 formed on a long Kasagi cover 16 along the longitudinal direction of the upper frame 9 similarly to the Kasagi base 13 into the engagement groove 15 of the Kasagi base 13, The upper end opening of the upper frame 9 is closed. Like the Kasagi base 13, the Kasagi cover 16 is also made of elastically deformable synthetic resin. Note that the upholstery 8 is also attached to the Kasagi cover 16 to unify the texture of the entire panel body 2 including the Kasagi cover 16 and to improve the aesthetic appearance.

As shown in FIG. 5, the roof body 3 has a structure in which two flat roof plates 18 are pasted together. L-shaped support arms 4 as connectors are provided at two locations on the rear side of the roof body 3 and one location on each of the left and right sides. A horizontal portion 19 on the base end side of each support arm 4 is sandwiched between both flat roof plates 18. Both flat roof plates 18 and the horizontal portion 19 of each support arm 4 are fastened together with a plurality of screws 20 (two screws in the embodiment) from above. That is, the horizontal portion 19 on the proximal end side of each support arm 4 is fixed to the roof body 3 by a plurality of screws 20 as fasteners. Although not shown, the upholstery 8 is also attached to the outer surface of each flat roof board 18.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a downward hook-shaped locking hook portion 22 is provided on the outer surface side of the vertical portion 21, which is the distal end side of each support arm 4. As shown in FIGS. By fitting and engaging the locking hook part 22 of the vertical part 21 of each support arm 4 from above into the upper end edge (including the flange part 12) near the inner space S of the upper frame 9 of each panel body 2, A flat roof body 3 is supported on the top of two groups of panel bodies via four groups of support arms. That is, the vertical portion 21 at the tip end of each support arm 4 is attached to the groove 10 (upper frame 9) formed at the upper end of each panel body 2 by means of its locking hook portion 22.

The locking hook portion 22 is configured to have a thin plate thickness that is sufficient to ensure strength. Therefore, although the hook end side of the locking hook portion 22 enters the groove 10 of the upper frame 9, when the upper end opening of the upper frame 9 is closed by the Kasagi cover 16, the Kasagi cover 16 does not fit the hook of the locking hook portion 22. It is only slightly deformed by the thickness on the tip side, and there is no problem in attaching and detaching the Kasagi cover 16 to and from the Kasagi base 13. In addition, in each panel body 2 of the embodiment, the Kasagi base 13 is interrupted at a place where the locking hook part 22 of the support arm 4 fits into the groove 10 of the upper frame 9, and the locking hook part 22 is inserted into the Kasagi base. It is configured to avoid interference with 13.

As shown in detail in FIG. 6, the hook end side of the locking hook portion 22 is a bent piece 23 that is bent upward. When the locking hook part 22 of each support arm 4 is fitted and engaged from above to the upper end edge of the upper frame 9 near the inner space S of each panel body 2, it is forcibly fitted into the engagement groove 15 of the Kasagi base 13. The bent piece 23 of the locking hook portion 22 is configured to come into contact with the locking claw 17 of the fitted Kasagi cover 16. Therefore, when the upper end opening of the upper frame 9 is closed with the Kasagi cover 16, the locking hook portion 22 is difficult to come off from the upper end edge of the upper frame 9 near the inner space S.

The hook distal end side of the locking hook portion 22 is set such that the protrusion dimension in the thickness direction within the upper frame 9 (concave groove 10) is smaller than half the dimension in the thickness direction of the upper end opening of the upper frame 9. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, when panel booths 1 are arranged horizontally and the panel body 2 is shared between adjacent panel booths 1, the upper frame of the shared panel body 2 is This is to prevent mutual interference even if the locking hook portions 22 of the support arm 4 are fitted and engaged with both upper end edges of the support arm 9 facing each other from above (see FIG. 8).

With the above configuration, the roof body 3 together with the support arm 4 can be easily attached and detached from the panel booth 1, making it extremely easy to attach and detach the roof body 3 according to the user's wishes. This can greatly reduce the burden on users (workers). It is extremely easy to use for users. Moreover, since the support arm 4 is also fixed to the roof body 3 side, when the roof body 3 is to be removed, the support arm 4 can also be removed at once, and the workability is extremely good.

Specifically, when attaching the roof body 3, with the Kasagi cover 16 removed from the upper frame 9, each support arm 4 is attached to the upper edge of each panel body 2 near the inner space S of the upper frame 9. The roof body 3 is supported by the two groups of panel bodies via each support arm 4 by fitting and engaging the retaining hook portions 22 from above, and then the Kasagi cover 16 is attached to the upper frame 9. When removing the roof body 3, remove the Kasagi cover 16 from the upper frame 9, then pull up the roof body 3, detach the locking hook portions 22 of each support arm 4 from the upper frame 9, and finally attach the cap to the upper frame 9. All that is required is to attach the Kasagi cover 16.

FIG. 7 shows a state in which three panel booths 1 are arranged in series. The panel bodies 2 between adjacent panel booths are shared. As shown in FIG. 7, the corner shape of the panel booth 1 can be square as shown in the center, or rounded as shown on both left and right sides. The outer shape of the roof body 3 in plan view may be set according to the outline of the panel booth 1 in plan view.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 and FIG. 7, the peripheral edge of the roof body 3 is located inside the upper end of each panel body 2 in plan view, and the area of the roof body 3 in plan view is reduced to the panel booth 1. A horizontal gap 24 may be formed between the peripheral edge of the roof body 3 and the upper end of each panel body 2 by setting the width smaller than the planar view contour. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, by increasing the length of the vertical portion 21 of each support arm 4 and protruding to a higher position than the upper end of the panel body on which the roof body is drawn, the roof body 3 can be extended. A vertical gap 24 may be formed between the peripheral edge and the upper end of each panel body 2. In the embodiment, the gap 24 is formed both in a horizontal and vertical manner.

With this configuration, the roof body 3 can be attached to the panel booth 1 to provide an appropriate degree of closure to prevent interference from others, while also reducing noise from the surroundings. There is also the advantage that ambient light from the surroundings can be taken into the panel booth 1, and when a user is present in the panel booth 1, the presence or presence of the user can be easily detected by the surroundings. It is also possible to reduce heat buildup inside the panel booth 1.

Now, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, FIG. 7, and FIG. 9 to FIG. is installed. The lighting fixture 25 includes a metal shade 26 that opens downward, and a light body 27 that is attached to the lower surface of the shade 26 and is made of a straight tube-shaped LED, fluorescent lamp, or the like. The light body 27 of the embodiment is removably attached to the lower surface side of the shade 26 using a magnet. The light body 27 is equipped with a human sensor (not shown), and is set to turn on when it detects the presence of a user in the panel booth 1, and to turn off when a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the user disappears. has been done. By using the human sensor in this manner, light leaks through the open slot 31 when a user is present, and can be used as a presence display system to indicate that the user is present.

As can be seen from FIGS. 10 and 11, a downwardly bent piece 30 is attached to the inside of the rear plate 29 of the shade 26. As shown in FIGS. The rear plate 29 of the shade 26 and the downwardly bent piece 30 sandwich and cover the upper end of the panel body 2 on the center back side from above, so that the shade 26 (illumination lamp 25) covers the upper end of the panel body 2 on the center back side. attached to the section. Therefore, if the upper end portion of the panel body 2 is linear, the lighting fixture 25 can be easily attached and detached.

With the shade 26 (illumination lamp 25) attached to the upper end of the panel body 2, a part (upper side) of the shade 26 protrudes to a higher position than the upper end of the panel body 2. When viewed from the horizontal direction, the protruding portion (upper side) of the shade 26 is located at the gap 24 between the roof body 3 and the panel body 2 group (see FIGS. 1 to 3). In the protrusion (upper side) of the shade 26, an open slot 31 for leaking light from the light body 27 is formed long in the lateral direction (direction along the upper edge of the panel body 2). In the embodiment, open slots 31 are formed in both the front plate 28 and the rear plate 29 of the shade 26 . It is sufficient that the opening slot 31 of the shade 26 is formed at least on the rear plate 29 (back side) of the shade.

With this configuration, in the panel booth 1, the illumination efficiency of the inner space S can be improved whether or not there is a roof body 3 (especially when there is a roof body 3). In addition, if the light body 27 in the lighting fixture 25 is lit, the light will leak from each opening slot 31, and if there is a user in the panel booth 1, the surrounding people will be able to know the user's presence. It becomes possible to do so.

Note that the configuration of each part in the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and can be variously modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, the vertical part 21 of the support frame 4 and the locking hook part 22 may be configured to be inserted into the groove 10 of the upper frame 9 by changing the positional relationship between the vertical part 21 and the locking hook part 22 . In this case, since the vertical portion 21 is thick, it is desirable to form a notch in the corresponding portion of the cap cover 16 into which the vertical portion 21 fits.

Furthermore, the locking hook portion 22 of the support arm 4 is not limited to being fitted into and engaging with at least one upper end edge of the groove 10 in the panel body 2 from above, but is also engaged with both upper edge portions of the groove 10. A structure in which the hook portion 22 is fitted and engaged may be adopted, or a structure in which the hook portion 22 is fitted into the groove 10 without being displaced may be adopted.

It is also possible to provide the roof body 3 on the panel booth 1 without providing a gap between the peripheral edge of the roof body 3 and the upper end of each panel body 2. In this case, it is preferable to arrange a lighting fixture other than the lighting fixture 25 shown in the embodiment, for example, on the lower surface of the roof body 3 or on the top plate 5.

If a vertically long joint exists between adjacent panel bodies 2 in the panel booth 1, the connecting support is exposed at the joint. Therefore, it is possible to support the roof body 3 on the panel booth 1 by, for example, hooking and engaging a downward hook-shaped locking pawl formed on the connector into an engagement hole formed on the connecting post at the joint. become. In this case as well, it goes without saying that the roof body 3 can be attached and detached with one touch.

Further, in the embodiment, the four support arms 4 are each individually sandwiched between the two flat roof plates 18, but the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and as shown in FIG. may be integrally connected by the connecting portion 32 to form one support arm 4 having four vertical portions 21.

S Inner space 1 Panel booth (partition device)
2 Panel body 3 Roof body 4 Support arm 9 Upper frame 10 Groove 13 Kasagi base 16 Kasagi cover 18 Flat roof plate 19 Horizontal part 20 Screws (fasteners)
21 Vertical part 22 Locking hook part 24 Gap 25 Lighting fixture 26 Shade 27 Light body 28 Front plate 29 Rear plate 30 Downward bent piece 31 Opening slot

Claims (3)

A partitioning device comprising a panel body surrounding at least the rear and left and right sides of an inner space,
In supporting the roof body covering the upper part of the inner space on the upper part of the panel body, the roof body and the upper part of the panel body are connected via at least two connectors,
A proximal end side of the connector is fixed to the roof body, and a locking hook portion provided at the distal end side of the connector is fitted into and engaged with a groove of the panel body from above,
The roof body has a structure in which two flat roof plates are pasted together, and the base end of the connector is sandwiched between the flat roof plates and the base of the connector. The three parts with the end side are fastened together with fasteners,
Partition device. The locking hook portion is fitted into and engaged with an upper end edge of at least one of the grooves in the panel body from above.
The partitioning device according to claim 1. a gap is formed between the peripheral edge of the roof body and the upper end of the panel body;
The partitioning device according to claim 1 or 2 .

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