Partition

Abstract

To provide a partition which can take a straight state form where a plurality of side wall panels are developed, a partition foam as four walls, or a folded form where side wall panels are folded while using at least four side wall panels having predetermined thicknesses.SOLUTION: A partition 1 includes side wall panels 2 (1) to 2 (5) as four walls, a first hinge body 4A for rotating the side wall panels 2 and 2 in a folded direction, a vertical shaft body 3 connected to the side wall panel 2 through the first hinge body 4A, and a second hinge body 4B which is connected to the other side wall panel 2 and the vertical shaft body 3, and rotates the side wall panels 2 in an opposite folded direction, and takes a partition form S or a folded form (Fig. 3) by rotating the side wall panels 2 and the vertical shaft body 3 around the first hinge body 4A and the second hinge body 4B.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to partitions used in disaster shelters and home offices.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, as this type of partition, for example, the one described in Patent Document 1 below is known. The partition described in the following document is composed of a single rectangular cardboard in a deployed state, and folding lines and cut lines are provided on the cardboard. In this partition, the cardboard is folded at the locations of the folding lines and cut lines to assemble the four walls and the floor part to form a partition mode. On the other hand, since the cardboard is less than 1 cm thick and can be folded back in either direction with the folding line, it can be folded compactly using the folding lines and cut lines to form a folded state. Such cardboard is characterized by being inexpensive, lightweight, and foldable.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, the partition using cardboard as described above has low rigidity, so it easily vibrates or deforms greatly when touched by a person, and is particularly likely to bend along the direction of the core ridge or valley. Therefore, it is impossible to attach a machine board to the peripheral wall panel inside this partition or store a machine board in the peripheral wall panel. In addition, it has low durability and is vulnerable to water, so there is also a problem that it is quite limited in the place of use.

[0005] Therefore, the inventor considered creating a partition using a relatively rigid plate material. However, in order to fold multiple side wall panels made of plate material with a thickness of 3 cm or more, hinges such as hinges are required between adjacent side wall panels. Incidentally, even if side wall panels with a certain thickness or more are used, it is possible to arrange hinges to change multiple side wall panels from an unfolded state to a partition state with four walls. On the other hand, it is also possible to arrange hinges to change from an unfolded state to a folded state in which all side wall panels are folded on top of each other. However, it was not possible to create a configuration that could perform all three states—unfolded, partitioned, and folded—with only side wall panels and hinges.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, and aims to provide a partition that can be configured in a straight line by unfolding multiple side wall panels, as a partition that forms four walls, or as a folded partition by folding the side wall panels, while using at least four side wall panels having a predetermined thickness. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To achieve the above objective, the partition according to the present invention comprises at least four side wall panels, each formed to a predetermined thickness and arranged side by side; a first hinge body that rotates the side wall panels in a folding direction to fold them together; a vertical shaft body positioned at one or two adjacent locations of the side wall panels and connected to one of the adjacent side wall panels via the first hinge body; and a second hinge body that connects the other adjacent side wall panel to the vertical shaft body and rotates the other side wall panel in a counter-folding direction opposite to the folding direction. The dimensions of the vertical shaft body corresponding to the thickness direction of the side wall panels are set to be approximately the same as the predetermined thickness of the side wall panels, and the partition is configured to take the form of a partition with four walls or a folded configuration in which all of the side wall panels are folded together by rotating at least four side wall panels and vertical shaft bodies around the first hinge body and the second hinge body.

[0008] Furthermore, the above configuration is characterized in that the side wall panel is a flush panel consisting of a frame timber and veneer attached to both sides of the frame timber, and having a space within the frame.

[0009] Furthermore, the above configuration is characterized in that a storage space for storing the desk board is provided within the frame space of the flash panel, and an opening for inserting and removing the desk board into and out of the storage space is formed in the veneer of the flash panel.

[0010] Furthermore, in each of the above-described configurations, the space between the leading vertical edge of the first side wall panel and the leading vertical edge of the fourth side wall panel in the partition configuration is set as an entrance / exit for users, and a door body for opening and closing the entrance / exit is attached to the leading vertical edge of the fourth side wall panel. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to the partition of the present invention, the dimensions of the vertical shaft body corresponding to the thickness direction of the side wall panel are set to be approximately the same as the predetermined thickness of the side wall panel, and at least four side wall panels and vertical shaft bodies are made to rotate around the first hinge body and the second hinge body, so that multiple side wall panels can be unfolded in a straight line. Furthermore, when creating a partition that forms a four-sided wall, adjacent side wall panels can be rotated in the opposite direction of folding to enclose a space as a four-sided wall. On the other hand, when creating a folded configuration, adjacent side wall panels can be folded in the folding direction, so that all side wall panels can be folded without any problems, even though the side wall panels have a predetermined thickness.

[0012] Furthermore, in designs where the side wall panels are made of flush panels, it is possible to enjoy the excellent performance characteristics unique to flush panels, such as relatively high rigidity while still having internal space within the frame, as well as being lightweight, inexpensive, and readily available.

[0013] Furthermore, in a configuration where a storage space for the desk board is provided within the frame of the flush panel, and an opening for inserting and removing the desk board into and out of the storage space is formed in the veneer of the flush panel, the desk board can be pulled out from the side wall panel when used in partition mode, and when folded up, the desk board can be stored in the storage space, eliminating bulkiness, and all of the side wall panels can be folded up compactly.

[0014] Furthermore, in a partition configuration that includes a door body for opening and closing an entrance formed between the leading vertical edge of the first side wall panel and the leading vertical edge of the fourth side wall panel, the door body opens and closes the entrance, thus ensuring the privacy of users within the living space. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0015] [Figure 1] This is a front view showing a partition according to one embodiment of the present invention and an optional upper part of the partition in a linearly unfolded manner. [Figure 2] This is a plan view of the aforementioned partition. [Figure 3] This is a plan view showing the entire partition folded over. [Figure 4] This is a partial plan view showing the partition unfolding from its folded state. [Figure 5] This is a plan view of the partition when it is unfolded into a partition configuration. [Figure 6] This is an explanatory diagram including a partial cross-section showing how the desk panel of the partition is moved in and out of the storage space of the side wall panel. [Figure 7] This is a partial perspective view showing the interior of the partition when it is deployed in a partition configuration. [Figure 8]A diagram showing other usage forms using the partition, where (a) is a plan view of a combination of three partitions, (b) is a plan view of an example with a different folding method of one partition, (c) is a plan view of another example with a different folding method of one partition, and (d) is a plan view of a combination of two partitions. [Figure 9] A plan view showing the state where the whole partition according to another embodiment of the present invention is folded. [Figure 10] A plan view when the separate partition is deployed in a partitioning manner.

Embodiments for Carrying out the Invention

[0016] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. Note that the embodiments described below are merely examples embodying the present invention and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention. Here, FIG. 1 is a front view showing a state where a partition according to an embodiment of the present invention and an upper part which is an optional part of the partition are linearly deployed, FIG. 2 is a plan view of the partition, and FIG. 3 is a plan view showing the state where the whole partition is folded. In each figure, the partition 1 according to this embodiment is installed on the floor of a shelter or a living room, and its height is about 160 cm. When used in a shelter or the like, for privacy protection, an upper part 21 (shown by a dashed line in FIG. 1) which will be described in detail later is placed on the upper surface of the partition 1.

[0017] Partition 1 is composed of five side wall panels 2, 2, ··· (2(1) to 2(5)) each formed with a predetermined thickness Ta and arranged side by side, vertical shafts 3, 3 arranged at two locations 5(1), 5(3) out of adjacent locations 5(1) to 5(3) of the side wall panels 2, 2, ··· arranged side by side, and first hinge bodies 4A, 4A, ··· and second hinge bodies 4B, 4B, ··· that horizontally rotatably connect the side wall panels 2, 2, ··· and the vertical shafts 3, 3. Each vertical shaft 3 is connected to one adjacent side wall panel 2 via a first hinge body 4A and to the other adjacent side wall panel 2 via a second hinge body 4B. The mounting positions of the first hinge body 4A and the second hinge body 4B on each vertical shaft 3 are diagonal positions in plan view.

[0018] The first to third side wall panels 2(1) to 2(3) are formed, for example, in a plate shape that is square in front view, with a side dimension of about 160 cm (the horizontal width W in FIG. 3) and a predetermined thickness Ta set to 4 cm. On the leading vertical side 2B of the side wall panel 2(4), the side wall panel 2(5) is attached via a second hinge body 4B so as to be horizontally openable and closable. The connecting body formed by connecting the side wall panel 2(4) and the side wall panel 2(5) in this way has a side dimension and a predetermined thickness that are substantially the same as those of the individual side wall panels such as 2(1). And these side wall panels 2(1) to 2(5) are each composed of a flush panel including a frame member 10 that serves as a peripheral frame member, a reinforcing member, or a partitioning member, and butt plates 11, 11 attached to both the front and back sides of the frame member 10. This flush panel is relatively high in rigidity and lightweight. A space 14 within the frame is formed within such a flush panel.

[0019] Furthermore, storage spaces 6, 6 are provided within the frame space 14 of the side wall panels 2(2) and 2(3) to store the desk tops 8, respectively. An opening 7 is formed in the veneer 11 opposite each storage space 6 for inserting and removing the desk tops 8 into and out of the storage spaces 14. A retaining ring 16 is attached to the tip of the desk top 8, and a retaining ring 15 is attached to the upper part inside the storage space 6. A wire 17 (see Figure 6) is stretched between the retaining rings 16 and 15 to hold the protruding desk top 8 in a horizontal position. The desk top 8 is designed to swing up and down freely by a hinge body 9 attached to its lower edge. Vertical holes 12, 12, ... are formed at both ends of the upper surface of the side wall panels 2(1) to 2(5) for fixing the side wall panels 22(1) to 22(5) of the upper part 21.

[0020] Each vertical shaft 3 is, for example, a rectangular rod with a side dimension H of 4 cm and a vertical dimension of 160 cm, forming a square shape in plan view. That is, the dimension H of the vertical shaft 3 corresponding to the thickness direction of the side wall panel 2 is set to be approximately the same as the predetermined thickness Ta of the side wall panel 2. One vertical shaft 3 is connected to the outer side 2D of the side wall panel 2(1) via a first hinge body 4A at one corner of its plan view, allowing it to rotate horizontally, and the occupant side 2C of the side wall panel 2(2) is connected to the diagonal position of the vertical shaft 3 via a second hinge body 4B, allowing it to rotate horizontally. The other vertical shaft 3 has a vertical end of the occupant side 2C of the side wall panel 2(3) connected to it via a second hinge 4B at one corner of its plan view, allowing it to rotate horizontally. At a diagonal position on the vertical shaft 3, the vertical end of the outer side 2D of the side wall panel 2(4) is connected via a first hinge 4A, allowing it to rotate horizontally.

[0021] The aforementioned upper part 21 is placed on the upper surface of the side wall panels 2(1) to 2(5) of partition 1 to ensure the privacy of the occupants. This upper part 21 is composed of side wall panels 22(1) to 22(5) having the same width as the respective side wall panels 2(1) to 2(5), vertical shafts 23, 23 arranged in adjacent locations similar to partition 1, and a first hinge body 24A and a second hinge body 24B interposed between them and rotatably connecting them. The upper part 21 is attached to partition 1 by inserting retaining pins 13, 13, 13, ... which are suspended from the lower surface of the side wall panels 22(1) to 22(5) into vertical holes 12, 12, 12, ... on the upper surface of the side wall panels 2(1) to 2(5).

[0022] The operation of partition 1, configured as described above, will now be explained. In this case, the operation of partition 1 from the linear state L shown in Figures 1 and 2 to the partitioned state S shown in Figure 5 will be explained. Using the position of side wall panel 2(2) as the reference position, the user handles side wall panel 2(1) and vertical shaft 3 as a single unit and rotates them in a counterclockwise direction in plan view using the second hinge 4B at the adjacent location 5(1). This causes side wall panel 2(1) and vertical shaft 3 to be perpendicular to side wall panel 2(2). Next, the user handles side wall panel 2(3), vertical shaft 3, side wall panel 2(4), and side wall panel 2(5) as a single unit and rotates them in a clockwise direction using the first hinge 4A at the adjacent location 5(2). This causes side wall panel 2(3) to rotate at an angle of 270 degrees relative to side wall panel 2(2).

[0023] Next, the vertical shaft 3, side wall panel 2(4), and side wall panel 2(5) are handled as a single unit and rotated clockwise by the second hinge 4B at the adjacent location 5(3). As a result, side wall panels 2(4) and 2(5) become parallel to side wall panel 2(2), resulting in the partition configuration S shown in Figure 5. At this time, the space between the leading vertical edge 2A of the first side wall panel 2(1) and the leading vertical edge 2B of the fourth side wall panel 2(4) becomes a user entrance / exit 20. This entrance / exit 20 is opened and closed by the fifth side wall panel 2(5), which acts as a door 19, as shown by arrow D. In this partition configuration S, the area inside the four walls enclosed by side wall panels 2(1) to 2(4) becomes the user's living space 18. The user opens side wall panel 2(5) and enters the living space 18 through the entrance 20. As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the desk board 8 is extended from the storage space 6, tilted horizontally as indicated by arrow F, and held in place by the wire 17. A computer is then placed on the desk for teleworking or other purposes.

[0024] Next, we will explain the operation of putting away partition 1 in partition configuration S and folding it into configuration R (see Figure 3). The folding order of the side wall panels 2 is not particularly limited, but the user can, for example, handle the vertical shaft 3, side wall panel 2(4), and side wall panel 2(5) as a single unit and rotate them in the counterclockwise direction indicated by arrow E using the second hinge 4B at the adjacent location 5(3). This causes the vertical shaft 3 to come into close contact with the end face of side wall panel 2(3). Next, the side wall panels 2(4) and side wall panel 2(5) are handled as a single unit and rotated in the counterclockwise direction indicated by arrow E using the first hinge 4A at the adjacent location 5(3). As a result, the outer surfaces 2D of side wall panels 2(4) and side wall panel 2(5) come into close contact with the outer surface 2D of side wall panel 2(3) and the vertical shaft 3, and are folded together.

[0025] On the other hand, for example, the side wall panel 2(1) and the vertical shaft 3 are treated as a single unit and rotated in the opposite direction of folding (direction of arrow C in Figure 4) by the second hinge body 4B at the adjacent location 5(1). This causes the vertical shaft 3 to come into close contact with the end face of the side wall panel 2(2). Next, the side wall panel 2(1) is rotated in the folding direction (opposite direction to arrow AC in Figure 4) by the first hinge body 4A at the adjacent location 5(1). As a result, the outer surface 2D of the side wall panel 2(1) comes into close contact with the outer surface 2D of the side wall panel 2(2) and the vertical shaft 3 and is folded over. Subsequently, the folded side wall panel 2(3), vertical shaft 3, side wall panel 2(4), and side wall panel 2(5) are treated as a single unit and rotated in the clockwise direction (folding direction) indicated by arrow E by the first hinge body 4A at the adjacent location 5(2).

[0026] As a result, the dwelling side 2C and vertical shaft 3 of the side wall panel 2(3) are folded and closely overlapped with the dwelling side 2C and vertical shaft 3 of the side wall panel 2(2). This results in a folded configuration R in which all the side wall panels 2(1) to 2(5) and vertical shafts 3, 3 are folded to a folded thickness T, as shown in Figure 3. The folded thickness T at this time is, for example, slightly less than 20 cm.

[0027] As described above, according to the partition 1 of this embodiment, by rotating the five side wall panels 2(1) to 2(5) and the two vertical shafts 3, 3 around the first hinge body 4A and the second hinge body 4B, the side wall panels 2, 2, ... can be arranged in a straight line, forming a linear configuration L, or a partition configuration S surrounded by walls on all four sides. Alternatively, even though the side wall panels 2 have a predetermined thickness Ta, all the side wall panels 2, 2, ... can be folded over without any problems. Furthermore, since the side wall panels are made of flush panels, they have relatively high rigidity while having internal space within the frame, and can enjoy the excellent performance unique to flush panels, such as being lightweight, inexpensive, and readily available.

[0028] Furthermore, although partition 1 has a retractable desk panel 8, when folded into configuration R, the desk panel 8 can be stored in the storage space 6, so it does not take up much space, and all side wall panels 2,2,... can be folded compactly. In addition, since a door body 19 is attached to the entrance 20 of partition 1 in partition configuration S, users can open and close the door body 19 to enter and exit the living space 18.

[0029] In the above embodiment, one partition 1 was assembled and used in the partition configuration S, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, as shown in Figure 8(a), three or more partitions 1 may be arranged in a series. In this case, the first hinge body 4A at the adjacent location 5(3) rotates the side wall panel 2(4) and side wall panel 2(5) counterclockwise relative to the side wall panel 2(3), creating a ladle-shaped configuration in plan view. Three such configurations are then arranged in a series. This makes it possible to secure three living spaces 18A, 18A, 18A and three living spaces 18B, 18B, 18B on the front and back sides, respectively. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 8(b), this also includes a variation in the partition configuration of a single partition 1. This partition 1 is changed from a straight L shape to an L shape in plan view by rotating the side wall panels 2(4) and 2(5) clockwise relative to the side wall panel 2(3) using the second hinge body 4B at the adjacent location 5(3). This makes it possible to secure a wide living space 18C on the front side.

[0030] Furthermore, by rotating the side wall panel 2(1) clockwise relative to the side wall panel 2(2) using the first hinge body 4A at the adjacent location 5(1), a crank-shaped partition 1 in plan view, as shown in Figure 8(c), can be obtained. In this case, a relatively large living space 18D on the front side and a living space 18E on the back side are formed. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 8(d), it is also possible to connect two partitions 1 assembled in a W-shape in plan view and use them like a Japanese-style screen. In this case, it is possible to separate the living space 18F on the front side from the living space 18G on the back side.

[0031] Furthermore, although the above embodiment shows an example of a partition 1 using two vertical shafts 3,3, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, partition 1a as shown in Figures 9 and 10 is also included in the present invention. In this partition 1a, first hinge bodies 4A, 4A are used at adjacent locations 5(1) to 5(3) of the side wall panels 2(1) to 2(4), and one vertical shaft body 3 is interposed at adjacent location 5(2). The outer vertical edge of the side wall panel 2(2) is connected to one corner of the vertical shaft body 3 via the first hinge body 4A, and the inner vertical edge of the side wall panel 2(3) is connected to the diagonal position of the vertical shaft body 3 via the second hinge body 4B. The front vertical edge 2B of the side wall panel 2(4) is rotatably connected to the side wall panel 2(5) via the second hinge body 4B, similar to the partition 1 described above. The folded thickness T in the folded configuration R of this partition 1a is approximately the same as that of the partition 1 described above. This partition 1a can also be configured as a straight line, a folded configuration R (Figure 9), or a partition configuration S (Figure 10).

[0032] Furthermore, while the example above uses a vertical shaft 3 that is square in plan view and has a prism shape, it is also possible to use a cylindrical vertical shaft that is circular in plan view instead. In that case, the position where the second hinge 4B, which is connected to the other side wall panel 2, is attached to the vertical shaft where the first hinge 4A, which is connected to one side wall panel 2, is attached, is diagonally opposite to the position where the cylindrical shaft is attached in the diametrical direction.

[0033] Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. That is, it goes without saying that design changes that do not depart from the spirit of the present invention, including various modifications and alterations that can be conceived by a person with ordinary skill in the art of the present invention, are also included in the present invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0034] 1,1a Partition 2(1), 2(2), 2(3), 2(4), 2(5) Side wall panels 2A Vertical side of tip 2B tip vertical edge 3. Vertical shaft 4A First hinge 4B Second hinge 6 Storage space 7. Opening 8 desk board 10 frame wood 11 Veneer 14. Space within the frame 19 Door Body 20 Entrance / exit AC arrow C arrow E Arrow H dimension R Folding Pattern S partition configuration Ta (specified thickness)

Claims

1. At least three side wall panels, each of which is formed to a predetermined thickness; a first hinge body that rotates in a folding direction in which the side wall panels are folded over each other; a vertical shaft body disposed at one or two of adjacent portions of the side wall panels and connected to one of the adjacent side wall panels via the first hinge body; a second hinge body that connects the other adjacent side wall panel to the vertical shaft body and rotates the other side wall panel in a counter-folding direction opposite to the folding direction; A desk plate connected to the one side wall panel or the other side wall panel so as to be able to swing up and down freely, The dimension of the vertical shaft body corresponding to the thickness direction of the side wall panel is set to be approximately the same as a predetermined thickness of the side wall panel, and the at least three side wall panels and the vertical shaft body are rotated around the first hinge body and the second hinge body to be used as a desk or to be folded over in a folded-over state in which all of the side wall panels are folded over. desk.

2. the at least four side wall panels, each formed to a predetermined thickness and arranged side by side; a first hinge body for rotating the side wall panels in a folding direction in which the side wall panels are folded over one another; a vertical shaft body arranged at one or two adjacent locations of the side wall panels arranged side by side and connected to one of the adjacent side wall panels via the first hinge body; and a second hinge body for connecting the other adjacent side wall panel to the vertical shaft body and for rotating the other side wall panel in a counter-folding direction opposite to the folding direction, A partition characterized in that the dimension of the vertical shaft body corresponding to the thickness direction of the side wall panel is set to be approximately the same as a predetermined thickness of the side wall panel, and by rotating the at least four side wall panels and the vertical shaft body around the first hinge body and the second hinge body, the partition can be configured to assume a four-wall partition form, or a folded-over form in which all of the side wall panels are folded over.

3. 3. A partition as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that the side wall panel is composed of a frame and a veneer attached to both sides of the frame, and is a flush panel having an inner frame space.

4. A partition as described in claim 3, characterized in that a storage space for storing a desk board is provided in the frame space of the flush panel, and an opening for inserting and removing the desk board into and from the storage space is formed in the veneer of the flush panel.

5. A partition as described in any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the space between the tip vertical edge of the first side wall panel and the tip vertical edge of the fourth side wall panel in the partition configuration is set as an entrance / exit for users, and a door body for opening and closing the entrance / exit is attached to the tip vertical edge of the fourth side wall panel.

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