Partition

Abstract

To provide a partition that can section an indoor space while safely securing privacy even when main users are infants or children, and is low-cost and easy to introduce a desired number.SOLUTION: A partition comprises a flat plate type leg panel part and a compartment part stood vertically above the leg panel part, which has an abutting surface at a part of its peripheral surface and can be arranged such that the abutting surface abuts on an abutting surface of a leg partition panel part of another partition.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to partitions. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, when it was necessary to divide a large indoor space into multiple spaces corresponding to the intended use of each space, when it was necessary to visually divide a space to ensure privacy, or when it was necessary to impose some kind of restriction on people's movements within an indoor space, the space was divided using movable, free-standing partitions.

[0003] [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3228003 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] Incidentally, most conventional, commonly-used, movable, free-standing partitions were designed to divide indoor spaces primarily for use by adults, and were not suitable for frequently changing positions or ensuring privacy in indoor spaces such as nursery rooms in daycare centers where small children or infants who cannot yet walk are present.

[0006] In other words, some partitions are heavy and difficult to move, they may tip over if pushed by a child, and the bottom of the partition is open for children lying down, providing no privacy. In addition, the partition legs protruded significantly, posing a risk of children tripping over them. Furthermore, manufacturing costs were high, making it difficult for some daycare centers to purchase the required number of units.

[0007] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above, and aims to provide a partition that can divide an indoor space safely and while ensuring privacy, even if the main users are young children or infants, and that is low cost and can be easily installed in any desired number. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The partition of the embodiment comprises a flat leg panel portion and a partition portion erected above the leg panel portion, and the leg panel portion has an abutment surface on part of its periphery and can be positioned with the abutment surface abutting against the abutment surface of the leg panel portion of another partition. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a partition according to a first embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a three-view diagram of the partition of the first embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the leg panel portion of the first embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a frame portion in the first embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of an arrangement of four partitions in a cross shape when viewed from above. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a detailed explanatory plan view (part 1) of the arrangement of the partitions. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a detailed explanatory plan view (part 2) of the arrangement of the partitions. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of an arrangement of four partitions so as to form a quadrangle in plan view. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a case where four partitions are arranged so as to be diagonal when viewed from above. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a case where two partitions are arranged in a straight line when viewed from above. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is an external perspective view of a partition according to a first modified example of the first embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is an external perspective view of a leg panel portion of a first modified example of the first embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of a frame portion in a first modified example of the first embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram of an arrangement of four partitions in a cross shape when viewed from above. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram of an arrangement of four partitions so as to form a quadrangle in plan view. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram of a case where four partitions are arranged so as to be diagonal when viewed from above. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram of a case where two partitions are arranged linearly in a plan view. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram of a case where a plurality of partitions according to the second modified example of the first embodiment are stored compactly. [Figure 19] FIG. 19 is a three-view diagram of a leg panel portion and a frame portion of a third modified example of the first embodiment. [Figure 20] FIG. 20 is an external perspective view of the partition of the second embodiment. [Figure 21] FIG. 21 is a three-view diagram of the partition of the second embodiment. [Figure 22] FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 21(A). [Figure 23] FIG. 23 is a plan view of the leg panel portion. [Figure 24] FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram of an arrangement of four partitions in a cross shape when viewed from above. [Diagram 25]FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram of an arrangement of four partitions so as to form a quadrangle in plan view. [Figure 26] FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram of a case where four partitions are arranged in an oblique manner when viewed from above. [Figure 27] FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram of a case where two partitions are arranged in a straight line when viewed from above. [Figure 28] FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram of a case where a plurality of partitions of the second embodiment are stored compactly. [Figure 29] FIG. 29 is a detailed explanatory plan view of the arrangement of the partitions in the third embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] Next, an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. [1] First embodiment FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a partition according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a three-view diagram of the partition of the first embodiment. FIG. 2(A) is a front view, FIG. 2(B) is a plan view, and FIG. 2(C) is a side view.

[0011] The partition 10 of the first embodiment includes a leg panel portion 11 and a partition portion 12. In this configuration, the partition section 12 includes a frame section 15 and a partition member section 16 . 1 and 2, the direction from the partition 12 of the partition 10 toward the front is the positive direction on the X-axis, the rightward direction along the longitudinal direction (width direction) of the partition 10 is the positive direction on the Y-axis, and the upward direction along the height direction of the partition 10 is the positive direction on the Z-axis (same below).

[0012] As shown in Figures 2(A) and 2(C), a partition portion 12 is vertically erected in the positive direction of the Z axis of the leg panel portion 11, and the upper and side surfaces of the frame portion 15 constituting the partition portion 12 are covered by a partition member portion 16 having a bag shape with an open lower end.

[0013] As shown by dashed lines in Figures 2(A) and 2(C), the frame portion 15 is covered by a partition member portion 16 and comprises a pair of side frame portions 15A, a center frame portion 15B, and an upper frame portion 15C. Here, the pair of side frame portions 15A and center frame portion 15B are erected vertically to the leg panel portion 11 and parallel to the positive direction of the Z axis.

[0014] The upper frame portion 15C extends along the Y-axis direction at the Z-axis positive end portions of the pair of side frame portions 15A and center frame portion 15B, and is fixed to the pair of side frame portions 15A and center frame portion 15B.

[0015] FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the leg panel portion of the first embodiment. As shown in Figure 3, the leg panel portion 11 has four abutment surfaces 11A at both ends in the Y-axis direction, which are adapted to abut against any of the abutment surfaces 11A of the leg panel portions 11 of other adjacent partitions 10 when multiple partitions 10 are used to divide an interior space.

[0016] In this first embodiment, as shown by the dotted line in Figure 3, in the leg panel portion 11, two imaginary planes including each of the two adjacent abutment surfaces 11A intersect at an angle θ of approximately 90° when viewed in a plane. The method of using this contact surface 11A will be described in detail later.

[0017] The leg panel portion 11 is disposed along the extending direction of the partition portion 12 (the Y-axis direction). The leg panel portion 11 includes a first widening portion 11B provided at one end of the partition portion 12, the width of which in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the partition portion 12 (the width in the positive direction of the X-axis and the negative direction of the X-axis) gradually increases from one end 11S1 of the leg panel portion 11 toward the central portion 11C, and a second widening portion 11B provided at one end of the partition portion 12, the width of which in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the partition portion 12 gradually increases from the other end 11S2 of the leg panel portion 11 toward the central portion 11C. The outer edge of the widening portion 11B becomes the abutment surface 11A. Furthermore, the leg panel portion 11 has a first widening portion 11B and a second widening portion 11B that are connected to an equal-width portion 11F having a constant width along the extension direction (Y-axis direction) via a connecting portion 11E, whose width in the direction perpendicular to the extension direction (the width in the positive X-axis direction and the negative X-axis direction) gradually decreases toward the central portion 11C of the leg panel portion 11. Furthermore, the leg panel portion 11 is provided with a support region 11C (region surrounded by a dashed line in FIG. 3) for supporting the frame portion 15 on the negative side of the Z axis of the partition portion 12.

[0018] In order to vertically stand the frame section 15, a plurality of fitting pins 11D (three in the example of FIG. 3) are provided in the support area 11C. The fitting pins 11D are fitted to the frame section 15 from the lower surface side of the frame section 15. A cylindrical wooden pin or a cylindrical metal pin is used as the fitting pins 11D.

[0019] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a frame portion in the first embodiment. For ease of understanding, FIG. 4 illustrates a state in which the frame portion 15 is vertically erected on the leg panel portion 11 via a fitting pin 11D. The frame portion 15 includes a pair of side frame portions 15A, a center frame portion 15B, and an upper frame portion 15C.

[0020] Each of the side frame portions 15A has a cylindrical shape extending in the Z-axis direction. Furthermore, the pair of side frame portions 15A are vertically provided in the vicinity of the Y-axis direction ends of the support region 11C (see FIG. 3) of the leg panel portion 11. The center frame portion 15B has a cylindrical shape extending in the Z-axis direction. Furthermore, the center frame portion 15B is provided vertically in the center of the support area 11C of the leg panel portion 11 (see FIG. 3).

[0021] The upper frame portion 15C has a prismatic column shape (approximately a rectangular parallelepiped shape) and is fixed to the Z-axis positive end faces of the pair of side frame portions 15A and center frame portion 15B. In this case, possible fixing methods include adhesion, screws, fitting, etc.

[0022] Partition member portion 16 has a bag-like shape made of cloth with an opening at its lower end in the negative Z-axis direction, and is provided so as to completely cover frame portion 15 when it is inserted into the opening. As a result, as shown in FIG. 2(A), the lower end portion is provided so as to abut against the leg panel portion 11, and no gap is formed between the partition portion 12 and the leg panel portion 11.

[0023] This is to separate the spaces more completely from the viewpoint of privacy protection, so that even when looking at the partition 10 in the X-axis direction, one cannot see through the partition 10 to the other side.

[0024] Next, the installation pattern of the partition in the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of an arrangement of four partitions in a cross shape when viewed from above.

[0025] The four partitions 10 are positioned so that they are positioned vertically and horizontally in Figure 5 with respect to the center point CP of the imaginary cross, and so that the two abutment surfaces 11A at one end of the leg panel portion 11 each abut against the abutment surfaces 11A of the other partitions 10. As a result, the four partitions 10 are arranged in a cross shape when viewed from above as shown in FIG. 5, and it is possible to divide the space into four spaces AR1 to AR4.

[0026] The example in Figure 5 shows one partition placed above, below, to the left, and to the right of the center point CP, but by placing any number of partitions 10 (one or more) in each direction, it is possible to divide a larger indoor space.

[0027] Here, the partition arrangement state will be described in detail. FIG. 6 is a detailed explanatory plan view (part 1) of the arrangement of the partitions. In FIG. 6, for ease of understanding, the two partitions 10 are denoted as partition 10-1 and partition 10-2 so as to be distinguishable.

[0028] As shown in Figure 6, when the abutment surface 11A of the leg panel portion 11 of the first partition 10-1 and the abutment surface 11A of the leg panel portion 11 of the second partition 10-2 are completely opposed to and in contact with each other, the partition member portion 16 of partition 10-1 and the partition member portion 16 of partition 10-2 are in line contact along the Z-axis direction at the contact position TP.

[0029] 6, the partition member parts 16 of partitions 10-1 and 10-2 have rounded planar shapes at their ends, and when viewed in plan, the orthogonal projection of the partition member part 16 of partition 10-1 onto an imaginary plane parallel to the paper surface is in contact with the orthogonal projection of the contact surface 11A of the leg panel part 11. Furthermore, the partition member parts 16 of partitions 10-1 and 10-2 are erected vertically along the Z-axis direction on the leg panel part 11, so that at the contact position TP, they are in line contact along the Z-axis direction.

[0030] In other words, when the abutment surface 11A of the leg panel portion 11 of the first partition 10-1 and the abutment surface 11A of the leg panel portion 11 of the second partition 10-2 are completely opposed and abutted against each other (a specified abutment state), the partition member portion 16 (or partition portion 12 = partition member portion 16 and frame portion 15) is erected vertically on the leg panel portion 11 at a position and with dimensions such that the partition member portions 16 of both partitions 10-1, 10-2 are in line contact with each other.

[0031] As a result, no gap is created between the partition member portion 16 of partition 10-1 and the partition member portion 16 of partition 10-2, and it is not possible to look into the rear side through the gap between partitions 10-1 and 10-2. Therefore, according to this configuration, privacy can be ensured more reliably.

[0032] FIG. 7 is a detailed explanatory plan view (part 2) of the arrangement of the partitions. For ease of understanding, in FIG. 7, the two partitions 10 are also denoted as partition 10-1 and partition 10-2 so as to be distinguishable.

[0033] In the case of Figure 7, unlike the case shown in Figure 6, when the abutment surface 11A of the leg panel portion 11 of the first partition 10-1 and the abutment surface 11A of the leg panel portion 11 of the second partition 10-2 are completely opposed and abutted against each other, the partition member portion 16 of partition 10-1 and the partition member portion 16 of partition 10-2 are in surface contact along the Z-axis direction at the contact surface CS.

[0034] In other words, when viewed in a plan view, if the orthogonal projection of partition member portion 16 of partition 10-1 onto a virtual plane parallel to the paper surface overlaps with the orthogonal projection of the abutment surface 11A of leg panel portion 11 by a predetermined length, then partition member portion 16 of partition 10-1 and partition member portion 16 of partition 10-2 are erected vertically along the Z-axis direction on leg panel portion 11, and therefore are in surface contact along the Z-axis direction at the contact surface CS.

[0035] In other words, when the abutment surface 11A of the leg panel portion 11 of the first partition 10-1 and the abutment surface 11A of the leg panel portion 11 of the second partition 10-2 are completely opposed and abutted against each other (a specified abutment state), the partition member portion 16 (or partition portion 12 = partition member portion 16 and frame portion 15) is erected vertically on the leg panel portion 11 at a position and with dimensions such that the partition member portions 16 of both partitions 10-1, 10-2 are in surface contact with each other.

[0036] As a result, no gap is created between the partition member portion 16 of partition 10-1 and the partition member portion 16 of partition 10-2, and it is not possible to look into the rear side through the gap between partitions 10-1 and 10-2. Therefore, this configuration also makes it possible to more reliably ensure privacy.

[0037] FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of an arrangement of four partitions so as to form a quadrangle in plan view.

[0038] The four partitions 10 are arranged such that two contact surfaces 11A located in the same direction in the X-axis direction relative to the partition 12 come into contact with the contact surfaces 11A of the other partitions 10. As a result, the four partitions 10 are arranged in a quadrangular shape when viewed from above, as shown in FIG. 8, making it possible to form a single enclosed space CA.

[0039] In the example of Fig. 8, one partition 10 is arranged on each side, but by arranging the same number of partitions on each side, a larger closed space can be formed. For example, by using two partitions 10 on each side, a closed space CA four times larger in area than in the example of Fig. 8 can be formed.

[0040] FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a case where four partitions are arranged so as to be diagonal when viewed from above. In FIG. 9, the four partitions 10 are represented as partitions 10A to 10D in order to distinguish them from one another. First, the abutment surface 11A of the partition 10B is abutted against one of the two abutment surfaces 11A at one end of the partition 10A.

[0041] Furthermore, the abutment surface 11A of partition 10C is abutted against the other of the two abutment surfaces 11A at one end of partition 10A, and partition 10C is arranged in line with partition 10B. As a result, as shown in FIG. 9, the partitions 10A to 10C form a substantially T-shaped partition.

[0042] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 9, with the approximately T-shaped partition formed by partitions 10A to 10C tilted 45 degrees counterclockwise, one end of partition 10D is abutted against the other end side of partition 10B other than the end side to which partition 10A is abutted, and one ends of the partitions 12 of each partition are abutted against each other. As a result, in the example of FIG. 9, the indoor space can be divided into three spaces AR1 to AR3 when viewed from above.

[0043] Even in this case, it is possible to arrange multiple partitions 10 in a straight line in the same direction as partition 10A (in the example of FIG. 9, toward the lower right), or to arrange multiple partitions 10 in a straight line in the same direction as partition 10C (in the example of FIG. 9, toward the upper right). Furthermore, it is also possible to arrange a plurality of partitions 10 in a straight line in the same direction as the partition 10D (to the left in the example of FIG. 9).

[0044] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a case where two partitions are arranged linearly in a plan view. When viewed from above, the partitions 12 are arranged so that their extending directions are in a straight line and the leg panel portions 11 of the two partitions 10 abut against each other. As a result, in the example of FIG. 10, the interior space can be divided into two spaces AR1 and AR2 when viewed from above. It is also possible to arrange three or more partitions 10 in a straight line.

[0045] In the above explanation, the arrangement of the partitions has been described separately as a cross shape, a square shape, an oblique shape, and a linear shape, but it is possible to configure partitions of various shapes by appropriately combining these.

[0046] In the above description, the leg panel portion 11 is provided with a first widening portion 11B which is provided on one end side of the leg panel portion 11 and whose width in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the leg panel portion 11 (width in the positive X-axis direction and the negative X-axis direction) gradually increases from one end portion 11S1 of the leg panel portion 11 toward the central portion 11C, and then gradually decreases, and a second widening portion 11B which gradually increases from the other end portion 11S2 of the leg panel portion 11 toward the central portion 11C, and then gradually decreases.

[0047] However, as a modified example of the leg panel portion 11, it is possible to provide a first widened portion 11B provided at one end of the panel portion 11, the width of which in the direction perpendicular to the extending direction of the leg panel portion 11 (the width in the positive direction of the X-axis and the negative direction of the X-axis) gradually increases from one end portion 11S1 of the leg panel portion 11 toward the central portion 11C, and a second widened portion 11B gradually increases from the other end portion 11S2 side of the leg panel portion 11 toward the central portion 11C, and further to configure the first widened portion 11B and the second widened portion 11B to be connected and integrated via an equal width portion 11E having the same width as the first widened portion 11B. In other words, the leg panel portion 11 can be configured to have a hexagonal shape in a plan view.

[0048] Next, a modification of the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 11 is an external perspective view of a partition according to a first modified example of the first embodiment. A partition 10X according to a modified example of the first embodiment includes a leg panel portion 11X and a partition portion 12. In this case, the partition portion 12 includes a frame portion 15 (not shown) covered by a partition member portion 16.

[0049] The configuration of the partition portion 12 is similar to that of the first embodiment, and therefore the detailed description thereof is incorporated herein.

[0050] FIG. 12 is an external perspective view of a leg panel portion of a first modified example of the first embodiment. As shown in Figure 12, the leg panel portion 11X has four abutment surfaces 11XA at ​​both ends in the Y-axis direction, which abut against any of the abutment surfaces 11XA of the leg panel portions 11X of other adjacent partitions 10X when multiple partitions 10X are used to divide an interior space.

[0051] In the first variant of the first embodiment, as in the first embodiment, as shown by the dotted line in Figure 12, in the leg panel portion 11X, two imaginary planes including each of the two adjacent abutment surfaces 11XA intersect at an angle θ of approximately 90° when viewed in a plane. The method of using this contact surface 11XA will also be described in detail later.

[0052] The leg panel portion 11X is disposed along the extending direction (Y-axis direction) of the partition portion 12X. The leg panel 11X includes a first widened portion 11XB provided at one end of the partition 12X and having a width in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the partition 12 (width in the positive and negative directions of the X-axis) gradually increasing from one end 11XS1 of the leg panel 11X toward the central portion 11XC, and a second widened portion 11XB provided at one end of the partition 12X and having a width in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the partition 12 gradually increasing from the other end 11XS2 of the leg panel 11X toward the central portion 11C. The outer edge of the widened portion 11XB becomes the abutment surface 11XA. Furthermore, the leg panel portion 11X has a first widening portion 11XB and a second widening portion 11XB that are connected and integrated along the extension direction (Y-axis direction) via a gradually expanding and contracting width portion 11XE whose width in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction (the width in the positive X-axis direction and the negative X-axis direction) gradually decreases toward the central portion 11XC of the leg panel portion 11X.

[0053] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of a frame portion in a first modified example of the first embodiment. In FIG. 13, the same parts as those in FIG. 4 are denoted by the same reference numerals. The leg panel portion 11X is provided with a support region 11XC (a region surrounded by a dashed line in FIG. 12) for supporting the frame portion 15 shown in FIG. 13 in the positive direction of the Z axis.

[0054] In order to vertically stand the frame section 15, a plurality of fitting pins 11XD (three in the example of FIG. 12) are provided in the support area 11XC. The fitting pins 11XD are fitted into the frame section 15 from the lower surface side of the frame section 15. A cylindrical wooden pin or a cylindrical metal pin is used as the fitting pins 11XD.

[0055] Next, an installation pattern of the partitions in a first modified example of the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram of an arrangement of four partitions in a cross shape when viewed from above.

[0056] The four partitions 10X are positioned in the vertical and horizontal directions in Figure 14 with respect to the center point CP of the imaginary cross, and so that the two abutment surfaces 11XA at ​​one end of the leg panel portion 11X each abut against the abutment surfaces 11XA of the other partitions 10X. As a result, the four partitions 10X are arranged in a cross shape when viewed from above as shown in FIG. 14, and it is possible to divide the space into four spaces AR1 to AR4.

[0057] In this case, unlike the first embodiment of FIG. 5, the connected leg panel portions 11X come into contact with the contact surfaces 11XA to form an arc, making it possible to create a space with a soft atmosphere.

[0058] In the example of Figure 14, as in the example of Figure 5, one partition is placed above, below, to the left, and to the right of the center point CP, but by placing any number (one or more) of partitions 10X in each direction, it is possible to divide a larger indoor space.

[0059] FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram of an arrangement of four partitions so as to form a quadrangle in plan view. The four partitions 10X are arranged such that two contact surfaces 11XA located in the same direction in the X-axis direction relative to the partition member portion 16 contact the contact surfaces 11XA of the other partitions 10X.

[0060] As a result, the four partitions 10X are arranged in a quadrangular shape when viewed from above, as shown in FIG. 8, making it possible to form a single closed space CA. Even in this case, the connected leg panel portions 11X come into contact with the contact surfaces 11XA to form an arc, so that it is possible to create a space with a soft atmosphere.

[0061] In the example of Fig. 15, one partition 10X is arranged per side, but by arranging the same number of partitions on each side, a larger closed space can be formed. For example, by using three partitions 10X on each side, a closed space CA with an area nine times larger than that of the example of Fig. 15 can be formed.

[0062] FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram of a case where four partitions are arranged so as to be diagonal when viewed from above. In FIG. 16, the four partitions 10X are represented as partitions 10XA to 10XD in order to distinguish them from one another. First, the abutment surface 11XA of the partition 10B is abutted against one of the two abutment surfaces 11XA at ​​one end of the partition 10XA.

[0063] Furthermore, the abutment surface 11XA of partition 10C is abutted against the other of the two abutment surfaces 11XA at ​​one end of partition 10XA, and partition 10C is disposed in line with partition 10XB. As a result, as shown in FIG. 16, the partitions 10XA to 10XC form a substantially T-shaped partition.

[0064] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 16, with the approximately T-shaped partition formed by partitions 10XA to 10XC tilted 45 degrees counterclockwise, one end of partition 10XD is abutted against the other end side of partition 10XB other than the end side to which partition 10XA is abutted, and one end of each partition member portion 16 is abutted against each other.

[0065] As a result, in the example of FIG. 16, the indoor space can be divided into three spaces AR1 to AR3 when viewed from above.

[0066] Even in this case, it is possible to arrange multiple partitions 10X in a straight line in the same direction as partition 10XA (in the example of Figure 16, toward the bottom right), or to arrange multiple partitions 10X in a straight line in the same direction as partition 10XC (in the example of Figure 16, toward the top right).

[0067] Furthermore, it is also possible to arrange a plurality of partitions 10X in a straight line in the same direction as the partition 10XD (to the left in the example of FIG. 16).

[0068] FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram of a case where two partitions are arranged linearly in a plan view. When viewed from above, the partition member portions 16 extend in a straight line, and the leg panel portions 11X of the two partitions 10X are disposed so as to abut against each other.

[0069] As a result, in the example of FIG. 17, the indoor space can be divided into two spaces AR1 and AR2 when viewed from above. It is also possible to arrange three or more partitions 10X in a straight line.

[0070] Next, a second modification of the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram of a case where a plurality of partitions according to the second modified example of the first embodiment are stored compactly. In FIG. 18, the same parts as those in FIG. 13 are denoted by the same reference numerals. As shown in FIG. 11, the leg panel portion 11X is formed to be very thin, and the partition member portion 16 is formed of a rectangular parallelepiped cover made of cloth or the like with an open lower end.

[0071] Here, the partition 10XA of the second modified example of the first embodiment differs from the partition 10X of the first modified example of the first embodiment in that the partition 10XA is not provided with a center frame portion 15B and a fitting pin 11XD. Therefore, by passing the leg panel portion 11X of the other partition 10XA through the gap between the leg panel portion 11X and the lower end of the partition member portion 16 and pushing it in until the leg panel portion 11X contacts a pair of side frame portions 15A of the other partition 10XA, the effective storage area can be reduced and the partition can be stored compactly. FIG. 18 shows an example in which three partitions 10XA are stored, but any number of partitions 10XA can be stored in the same manner.

[0072] In this way, according to the second modification of the first embodiment, when the partition 10XA is not used, the storage area can be reduced.

[0073] Next, a third modified example of the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 19 is a three-view diagram of the leg panel portion and the frame portion of three modified examples of the first embodiment. In FIG. 19, the partition member is not shown since it is similar to the partition member 16 in the first embodiment. FIG. 19(A) is a front view, FIG. 19(B) is a plan view, and FIG. 19(C) is a side view.

[0074] In the third modification of the first embodiment, the partition 10Z includes a leg panel portion 11Z and It includes a frame portion 15Z and a pair of fixing members 17Z. Here, the frame portion 15Z is formed of a metal pipe and configured as a so-called pipe frame.

[0075] The three modified examples of the first embodiment have the same configuration as the first and second modified examples of the first embodiment except for the frame portion 15Z, and therefore the detailed description thereof is to be incorporated herein by reference. The frame portion 15Z has an inverted U-shape when viewed from the front, and is fixed to the leg panel portion 11Z by a pair of fixing members 17Z. The pipe frame portion 15Z has a structure in which a metal pipe is bent.

[0076] In this case, each fixing member 17Z is made of metal and is fixed to the leg panel portion 11Z by welding or screwing, and further, each fixing member 17Z is fixed to the pipe frame portion 15Z by welding or screwing.

[0077] According to the frame portion 15Z of the three modified examples of the first embodiment, a partition having sufficient strength can be reliably assembled with a reduced number of steps. Furthermore, according to the three modified partitions of the first embodiment, as with the first embodiment, even if the primary users are young children or infants, the indoor space can be divided safely while ensuring privacy, and the cost is low and the desired number can be easily introduced.

[0078] In the above description, the pipe frame portion 15Z and the fixing member 17Z are made of metal, but they may also be made of resin. Also, in the three modified examples of the first embodiment, it is possible to arrange the partitions in a cross shape, a square shape, an oblique shape, or a straight line, and it is also possible to store a plurality of partitions compactly.

[0079] In the above explanation of the modified examples of the first embodiment, the arrangement of partitions in a cross shape, a square shape, a diagonal shape, and a straight line shape has been explained separately, but it is possible to configure partitions of various shapes by combining these appropriately.

[0080] As described above, the partitions of the first embodiment and the modified example of the first embodiment make it possible to divide the indoor space safely and while ensuring privacy, even if the main users are young children or infants, and they are low cost and can be easily introduced in the desired number. [2] Second embodiment FIG. 20 is an external perspective view of the partition of the second embodiment. FIG. 21 is a three-view diagram of the partition of the second embodiment. FIG. 21(A) is a front view, FIG. 21(B) is a plan view, and FIG. 21(C) is a side view.

[0081] The partition 10Y of the second embodiment includes a leg panel portion 11Y and a partition portion 12Y. In this configuration, the partition portion 12Y includes a frame portion 15Y and a partition member portion 16Y. 20 and 21, the direction from the partition member portion 16Y of partition 10Y toward the front is the positive direction on the X axis, the right direction along the longitudinal direction (width direction) of partition 10Y is the positive direction on the Y axis, and the upward direction along the height direction of partition 10Y is the positive direction on the Z axis (same below).

[0082] As shown in Figures 21(A) and 21(C), the frame portion 15Y constituting the partition portion 12Y includes a pair of side frame portions 15YA, an upper frame portion 15YB, and a lower frame portion 15YC, with the partition member portion 16Y fitted in place. Here, the pair of side frame portions 15YA, the upper frame portion 15YB, and the lower frame portion 15YC form a frame that is rectangular in front view.

[0083] FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 21(A). In the positive direction of the Z axis of the leg panel portion 11Y, as shown in Figures 21(A) and 21(C), a frame portion 15Y constituting the partition portion 12Y is vertically erected, and as shown in the cross-sectional view of Figure 22, a panel-shaped partition member portion 16Y made of wood or resin is fitted into and supported by the frame portion 15Y.

[0084] FIG. 23 is a plan view of the leg panel portion. The leg panel portions 11Y are provided on one end and the other end of the partition 10Y, respectively, as shown in Figures 20 and 21. Note that each leg panel portion 11Y is identical.

[0085] As shown in FIG. 23, the leg panel portion 11Y has a shape in which one diagonal corner (the left-right corner in FIG. 23) of a rounded rectangle is cut off in a straight line, and four fixing holes 11YA are provided for fixing with screws to the frame portion 15Y, more specifically, to the bottom surface (the Z-axis negative end surface) of the side frame portion 15YA and the lower frame portion 15YC.

[0086] As shown in Figure 23, each side of the rectangle of the leg panel portion 11Y serves as a contact surface 11YB that abuts against one of the abutment surfaces 11YB of the leg panel portion 11Y of another adjacent partition 10Y when multiple partitions 10Y are used to divide an interior space. More specifically, when the leg panel portion 11Y is provided at one end and the other end of the partition 10Y, of the four abutment surfaces of the leg panel portion 11Y, the two adjacent outer surfaces become abutment surfaces 11YB with the abutment surfaces 11YB of the other partition 10Y.

[0087] The two leg panel portions 11Y are disposed on the end sides of the partition portion 12 in the extending direction (Y-axis direction).

[0088] In this case, one leg panel portion 11Y is provided with a first widening portion 11YD provided on one end side of the partition portion 12Y, the width in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the partition portion 12Y (the width in the X-axis positive direction and the X-axis negative direction) gradually increasing from one end 12YS1 of the partition portion 12Y toward the central portion 12YC, and a second widening portion 11YD provided on one end side of the partition portion 12, the width in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the partition portion 12Y gradually increasing from the other end 12YS2 of the partition portion 12Y toward the central portion 12YC. The outer edge of the widening portion 11YD becomes the abutment surface 11YB.

[0089] In the second embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the first and second widened portions are separated from each other since they are configured by two leg panel portions 11Y.

[0090] Also, in this second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, as shown by the dotted line in Figure 21, in the leg panel portion 11Y, two imaginary planes including each of the two adjacent abutment surfaces 11YB intersect at an angle θ of approximately 90° when viewed in a plane.

[0091] Furthermore, the description of the arrangement of the partitions in embodiment 1, i.e., the description in paragraphs 0027 to 0036 regarding the contact (line contact and surface contact) of the partition members of each of the two partitions, applies directly to the contact of the frame portions 15Y (15YA) of each of the two partitions in this second embodiment.

[0092] Next, an installation pattern of the partition in the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram of an arrangement of four partitions in a cross shape when viewed from above.

[0093] The four partitions 10Y are positioned in the vertical and horizontal directions in Figure 24 with respect to the center point CP of the imaginary cross, and so that the two abutment surfaces 11YB at one end of the leg panel portion 11Y each abut against the abutment surfaces 11YB of the other partitions 10Y. As a result, the four partitions 10Y are arranged in a cross shape when viewed from above as shown in FIG. 24, and it is possible to divide the space into four spaces AR1 to AR4.

[0094] The example in Figure 24 shows one partition placed above, below, to the left, and to the right of the center point CP, but by placing any number of partitions 10Y (one or more) in each direction, it is possible to divide a larger indoor space.

[0095] FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram of an arrangement of four partitions so as to form a quadrangle in plan view. The four partitions 10Y are arranged so as to form a quadrangle when viewed from above, and are arranged so that opposing contact surfaces 11YB of the partitions 10Y come into contact with each other.

[0096] As a result, the four partitions 10Y are arranged in a quadrangular shape when viewed from above, as shown in FIG. 25, and can form one closed space CA. In the example of Fig. 25, one partition 10Y is arranged per side, but by arranging the same number of partitions on each side, a larger closed space can be formed. For example, by using two partitions 10Y on each side, a closed space CA with an area four times that of the example of Fig. 25 can be formed.

[0097] FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram of a case where four partitions are arranged in an oblique manner when viewed from above. In FIG. 26, the four partitions 10Y are represented as partitions 10YA to 10YD in order to distinguish them from one another.

[0098] First, the abutment surface 11YB of the partition 10YB is abutted against one of the two abutment surfaces 11YB at one end of the partition 10YA. Furthermore, the abutment surface 11YB of the partition 10YC is abutted against the other of the two abutment surfaces 11YB at one end of the partition 10YA, and the partition 10YC and the partition 10YB are arranged in line. As a result, as shown in FIG. 26, the partitions 10YA to 10YC form a substantially T-shaped partition.

[0099] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 26, with the approximately T-shaped partition formed by partitions 10YA-10YC tilted 45° counterclockwise, one end of partition 10YD is abutted against the other end side of partition 10YB other than the end side to which partition 10YA is abutted, and the side frame portions 15YA of each partition are abutted against each other.

[0100] As a result, in the example of FIG. 26, the indoor space can be divided into three spaces AR1 to AR3 when viewed from above.

[0101] Even in this case, it is possible to arrange multiple partitions 10Y in a straight line in the same direction as partition 10A (in the example of Figure 26, toward the lower right), or to arrange multiple partitions 10Y in a straight line in the same direction as partition 10YC (in the example of Figure 26, toward the upper right).

[0102] Furthermore, it is also possible to arrange a plurality of partitions 10Y in a straight line in the same direction as the partition 10YD (to the left in the example of FIG. 26).

[0103] FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram of a case where two partitions are arranged in a straight line when viewed from above. When viewed from above, the upper frame portions 15YB extend in a straight line, and the side frame portions 15YA of the two partitions 10Y are disposed so as to abut against each other.

[0104] As a result, in the example of FIG. 27, the indoor space can be divided into two spaces AR1 and AR2 when viewed from above. It is also possible to arrange three or more partitions 10Y in a straight line.

[0105] In the above explanation, the cases of arranging the partitions in a cross shape, a square shape, an oblique shape, and a straight line shape have been described separately, but it is possible to configure partitions in various shapes by appropriately combining these.

[0106] FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram of a case where a plurality of partitions of the second embodiment are stored compactly. As shown in FIG. 20, a gap equal to the thickness of the leg panel portions 11Y is formed on the lower surface side of the lower frame portions 15YC of the pair of leg panel portions 11Y of each partition 10Y.

[0107] Therefore, by passing the leg panel portion 11Y of the other partition 10Y through this gap and pushing them in until their frame portions 15Y come into contact with each other, the effective storage area can be reduced and the storage can be made compact. In the example of FIG. 28, four partitions 10Y are stored.

[0108] In this way, according to the second embodiment, when the partition 10Y is not in use, the storage area can be reduced.

[0109] As described above, the partition of the second embodiment makes it possible to divide the indoor space safely and while ensuring privacy, even if the main users are young children or infants, and it is low cost and can be easily introduced in the desired number. Furthermore, according to the partition of the second embodiment, the storage area when stored can be made compact.

[0110] [3] Third embodiment

[0111] Next, a third embodiment will be described. In each of the above embodiments, the orthogonal projection of the partition member portion onto a virtual plane parallel to the paper surface is included in the orthogonal projection of the leg panel portion onto the same virtual plane. However, the present third embodiment is an embodiment in which a part of the orthogonal projection of the partition member portion onto a virtual plane parallel to the paper surface is not included in the orthogonal projection of the leg panel portion onto the same virtual plane in the extension direction of the partition member portion.

[0112] In other words, when the partition is viewed in a plane, the length of the partition member in the extending direction is longer than the length of the leg panel portion in the extending direction, and both ends extend beyond the leg panel portion. FIG. 29 is a detailed explanatory plan view of the arrangement of the partitions in the third embodiment. As shown in Fig. 29, the end of the leg panel portion 11Q is indicated by a dashed line 11QT in the drawing, and the partition member 16Q of the partition 10Q protrudes in a tapered shape from the end 11QT of the leg panel portion 11Q in a plan view. In the case of Fig. 29, in the third embodiment, the shape of the protruding portion is trapezoidal in a plan view.

[0113] In FIG. 29, for ease of understanding, the two partitions 10Q are represented as a partition 10Q-1 and a partition 10Q-2 so as to be distinguishable.

[0114] As shown in Figure 29, when the abutment surface 11QA of the leg panel portion 11Q of the first partition 10Q-1 and the abutment surface 11QA of the leg panel portion 11Q of the second partition 10-2 are completely opposed to and in contact with each other, the partition member portion 16Q of the partition 10Q-1 and the partition member portion 16Q of the partition 10Q-2 are in surface contact along the Z-axis direction at contact surface CS1 corresponding to the portion tapered out from the end portion 11QT of the leg panel portion 11Q. In this case, an end 11QT on the negative side of the X-axis of the leg panel portion 11Q of the partition 10Q-1 is located on the positive side of the X-axis with respect to the partition member portion 16Q. Similarly, an end 11QT on the negative side of the Y axis of a leg panel portion 11Q of the partition 10Q-2 is located on the positive side of the Y axis with respect to the partition member portion 16Q.

[0115] In other words, when viewed in a plan view, if the orthogonal projection of partition member portion 16Q of partition 10Q-1 onto an imaginary plane parallel to the paper surface overlaps a predetermined length with a straight line along the extension direction of the orthogonal projection of abutment surface 11QA of leg panel portion 11Q, and if the orthogonal projection of partition member portion 16Q of partition 10Q-2 onto an imaginary plane parallel to the paper surface overlaps a predetermined length with a straight line along the extension direction of the orthogonal projection of abutment surface 11QA of leg panel portion 11Q, then partition member portion 16Q of partition 10Q-1 and partition member portion 16Q of partition 10Q-2 are vertically erected along the Z-axis direction on leg panel portion 11Q, and therefore are in surface contact along the Z-axis direction at contact surface CS1.

[0116] As a result, according to the third embodiment, no gap is created between partition member portion 16Q of partition 10Q-1 and partition member portion 16Q of partition 10Q-2, and it is not possible to look into the rear side through the gap between partitions 10Q-1 and 10Q-2. Therefore, this configuration also makes it possible to more reliably ensure privacy.

[0117] Next, referring again to FIG. 29, a modified example of the third embodiment will be described. The end of the leg panel portion 11Q is indicated by a dashed line 11QT in the figure, and the partition member 16Q1 of the partition 10Q indicated by a dashed line protrudes from the end 11QT of the leg panel portion 11Q by a uniform thickness T. In the case of FIG. 29, in the modified example of the third embodiment, the shape of the protruding portion is a rectangle with a long side of width T in plan view. In Figure 29, when the abutment surface 11QA of the leg panel portion 11Q of the first partition 10Q-1 and the abutment surface 11QA of the leg panel portion 11Q of the second partition 10-2 are completely opposed to each other and abut against each other, the partition member portion 16Q1 of partition 10Q-1 and the partition member portion 16Q1 of partition 10Q-2 are in line contact along the Z-axis direction at contact position TP1.

[0118] 29, the corners of the partition member 16Q1 of partition 10Q-1 and the partition member 16Q1 of partition 10Q-2 are in a state in which, when viewed in plan, the orthogonal projection of the partition member 16Q1 of partition 10Q-1 onto a virtual plane parallel to the paper surface is in contact with a straight line along the extension direction of the orthogonal projection of the contact surface 11QA of the leg panel portion 11Q. Furthermore, the partition member 16 of partition 10Q-1 and the partition member 16 of partition 10Q-2 are vertically erected along the Z-axis direction on the leg panel portion 11Q, so that at the contact position TP1, they are in line contact along the Z-axis direction.

[0119] In other words, when the abutment surface 11QA of the leg panel portion 11Q of the first partition 10Q-1 and the abutment surface 11A of the leg panel portion 11 of the second partition 10Q-2 are completely opposed and abutted against each other (a specified abutment state), the partition member portion 16Q1 is erected vertically on the leg panel portion 11 at a position and with dimensions such that the partition member portions 16Q1 of both partitions 10Q-1, 10Q-2 are able to make line contact with each other.

[0120] As a result, even in this modified example of the third embodiment, no gap is created between the partition member portion 16Q1s of partition 10Q-1 and the partition member portion 16Q1 of partition 10Q-2, and it is not possible to look into the rear side through the gap between partitions 10Q-1 and 10Q-2. Therefore, this configuration also makes it possible to more reliably ensure privacy. As described above, in the third embodiment and the modified example of the third embodiment, the partition member portions 16Q are in surface contact with each other or the partition member portions 16Q1 are in line contact with each other, whereas in the second embodiment described above, the contact is with the frame portions 15Y (15YA).

[0121] Although several embodiments of the present invention have been described above, these embodiments are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included in the scope and spirit of the invention, and are included in the scope of the invention and its equivalents described in the claims. For example, in the above explanation, the partition portion is composed of a frame portion and a partition member portion, but it is also possible to use only a panel-shaped partition member such as a single plate, or a panel-shaped partition member and a fixing member for fixing to the leg panel, as the partition portion, without providing a frame portion. In this case, the descriptions in paragraphs 0027 to 0036 and paragraphs 111 to 120 regarding contact between the partition members of the two partitions shall be read as descriptions regarding contact between the partition portions. [Explanation of symbols]

[0122] 10, 10A~10D Partition 10X, 10XA~10XD Partition 10Y, 10YA~10YD Partition 11 Leg panel 11A Contact surface 11B Widening section 11C Support area 11D Mating pin 11E Equal width section 11X Leg panel 11XA Contact surface 11XB Widening section 11XC support area 11XD Mating pin 11XE Gradual expansion / contraction width section 11Y Leg panel section 11YA hole 11YB Contact surface 12, 12Y, 12Z Partition 15 Frame section 15A Side frame part 15B Center frame part 15C Upper frame part 15Y Frame section 15YA Side frame part 15YB Upper frame part 15YC Lower frame part 15Z Pipe frame part (frame part) 16, 16Y, 16Z Partition parts CA closed space CP center point

Claims

1. A flat leg panel portion, A partition portion erected above the leg panel portion; Equipped with The leg panel portion has an abutment surface on a part of its periphery, The abutment surface can be placed in a state where it is in contact with the abutment surface of the leg panel portion of another partition. partition.

2. The partition portion is A frame portion erected above the leg panel portion; A partition member supported by the frame portion; Equipped with The partition of claim 1.

3. The partition member has a bag shape with an open lower end and is formed to cover the frame portion. A partition according to claim 2.

4. The partition portion is A frame portion provided upright above the leg panel portion; A panel-shaped partition member portion fitted into the frame portion; The partition of claim 1 , comprising:

5. The leg panel portion is disposed along an extending direction of the partition portion, a first widening portion provided on one end of the partition, the width of which in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the partition increases from one end of the partition along the extension direction of the partition toward the center; and a second widening portion provided on the other end of the partition, the width of which in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the partition increases from the other end of the partition toward the center. A partition according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. The leg panel portion is The widening portion as the first widening portion and the widening portion as the second widening portion are connected to each other and are integral with each other. A partition according to claim 5.

7. The leg panel portion is The widening portion as the first widening portion of the leg and the widening portion as the second widening portion of the leg are separated from each other. A partition according to claim 5.

8. The partition according to claim 1, wherein the leg panel portion has a pair of adjacent abutment surfaces at ends in the extending direction of the partition portion, the angle between the adjacent abutment surfaces being 90°.

9. When viewed in plan with the abutment surface of the leg panel portion abutting against the abutment surface of the leg panel portion of the other partition, the partition portion is at least partially in contact with the partition portion of the other partition and is shaped to be in contact with the partition portion of the other partition along the height direction at the contact portion. The partition of claim 1.

10. When the partition member is viewed in a plan view while covering the frame portion with the abutment surface of the leg panel portion abutting against the abutment surface of the leg panel portion of the other partition, at least a portion of the partition member is in contact with the partition member of the other partition, and the contact portion is in contact along the height direction. The partition according to claim 2.

11. When viewed in plan with the abutment surface of the leg panel portion abutting against the abutment surface of the leg panel portion of the other partition, the frame portion is at least partially in contact with the frame portion of the other partition and is shaped to be in contact with the frame portion of the other partition along the height direction at the contacting portion.

5. The partition of claim 4.

12. The partition portion is positioned and sized so that when the abutment surface is brought into contact with the abutment surface of the leg panel portion of another partition in a state completely facing the abutment surface of the leg panel portion of the other partition, the partition portion is in line contact or surface contact with the partition portion of the other partition, and is erected vertically to the leg panel portion. The partition of claim 1.

13. The partition member is positioned and sized so that when the abutment surface is brought into contact with the abutment surface of the leg panel portion of another partition in a state completely facing the abutment surface of the leg panel portion of another partition, the partition member is in line contact or surface contact with the partition member portion of the other partition, and is supported by the frame portion and erected vertically to the leg panel portion. The partition according to claim 2.

14. The frame portion is positioned and sized so that when the abutment surface is brought into contact with the abutment surface of the leg panel portion of the other partition in a state completely facing the abutment surface of the leg panel portion of the other partition, the frame portion is in line contact or surface contact with the frame portion of the other partition, and is erected vertically to the leg panel portion.

5. The partition of claim 4.

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