Panel connection structure

Abstract

To provide a panel connection structure that can be constructed at a wide range of angles using only one set of metal fittings.SOLUTION: In a panel connection structure that connects two panels to a cylindrical post via connecting fittings, the connecting fittings are composed of a first fitting and a second fitting, the first fitting has a through hole 23 formed therein that goes through the thickness direction and allows a post mounting part 32 of the second fitting to go through, the connecting fittings are arranged on the post as such that a post mounting part 22 of the first fitting and the post mounting part 32 of the second fitting are stacked in this order in the thickness direction, and the connecting fittings are configured to be selectable between a state in which the other end of the post mounting part 32 of the second fitting goes through the through hole 23 and is stacked on the post mounting part 22 of the first fitting, and a state in which the post mounting part 32 of the second fitting is stacked on the post mounting part 22 of the first fitting without going through the through hole.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a panel connecting structure used when attaching a panel to a support. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, panels installed on roads, etc. are installed in a straight line or at a specific angle. Patent Document 1 discloses a metal fitting formed to set a specified angle for the panel installation angle, and Patent Document 2 discloses a structure that allows the panel installation angle to be adjusted by adjusting the bolt fixing position. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 5498805 [Patent Document 2] Patent No. 6199788 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, although the metal fittings in Patent Document 1 can be used to fix at two different angles, it was necessary to prepare a different metal fitting to fix at other angles.

[0005] In Patent Document 2, the angle can be adjusted using a horizontally long guide hole formed in the support post mounting part. However, due to the structure of the metal fittings, the adjustable angle is limited to a range of 90 to 180 degrees, and there was a problem that the metal fittings interfere with each other at angles below 90 degrees, making installation impossible.

[0006] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention aims to provide a panel connection structure that can be easily installed and can be installed at a wide range of angles using only one set of metal fittings. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention has the following configuration. That is, the panel connection structure according to the present invention is a panel connection structure that connects two panels to a cylindrical support 1 via connecting fittings, and the connecting fittings are composed of a first fitting 2 and a second fitting 3, and the first fitting 2 has a first support mounting portion 22 in the form of a vertical plate that can be arranged along the outer periphery of the support 1 and to which the one panel 4a is attached, and a first panel mounting portion 21 in the form of a vertical plate formed at one end in the circumferential direction of the first support mounting portion 22 and to which the one panel is attached, and the second fitting 3 has a second support mounting portion 32 in the form of a vertical plate that can be arranged along the outer periphery of the first support mounting portion 22 and a first panel mounting portion 21 in the form of a vertical plate formed at one end in the circumferential direction of the second support mounting portion 32 and to which the other panel 4b is attached. and a second panel mounting portion 31 to which the second pillar mounting portion 32 is attached, the second pillar mounting portion 32 being narrower than the first pillar mounting portion 22, and the first fitting 2 is formed with a through hole 23 that penetrates the thickness direction and allows the second pillar mounting portion 32 to pass through, and the connecting fitting is arranged with the first pillar mounting portion 22 and the second pillar mounting portion 32 stacked in this order in the thickness direction relative to the pillar, and is capable of selecting between a state in which the other end of the second pillar mounting portion 32 is stacked on the first pillar mounting portion 22 with the other end passing through the through hole 23, and a state in which the second pillar mounting portion 32 is stacked on the first pillar mounting portion 22 without passing through the through hole 23.

[0008] Furthermore, the first support pillar mounting portion 22 has a circumferentially extending convex strip formed on the side where the second support pillar mounting portion 32 is arranged, and two such convex strips are formed at intervals above and below, and the second support pillar mounting portion 32 inserted through the through hole 23 is arranged between the upper and lower convex strips.

[0009] In addition, the connecting fittings of the present invention are characterized in that fitting mounting holes are formed in the first and second panel mounting portions, penetrating in the thickness direction, and temporary placement portions 21B, 31B are provided, protruding horizontally to the back side from the edges of the fitting mounting holes, and the temporary placement portions 21B, 31B are inserted into panel-side mounting holes formed in the panel, penetrating in the front-to-back direction, thereby fixing the panel to the support 1. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the panel connecting structure of the present invention, the connecting fitting is composed of a first fitting 2 and a second fitting 3, the first fitting 2 has a first support pole mounting portion 22 in the form of a vertical plate that can be arranged along the outer periphery of the support pole 1, and a first panel mounting portion 21 in the form of a vertical plate formed at one end in the circumferential direction of the first support pole mounting portion 22, the second fitting 3 has a second support pole mounting portion 32 in the form of a vertical plate that can be arranged along the outer periphery of the first support pole mounting portion 22, and a second panel mounting portion 31 in the form of a vertical plate formed at one end in the circumferential direction of the second mounting portion, and the second support pole mounting portion 32 is not narrower in width than the first support pole mounting portion 22. The first fitting 2 has a through hole 23 formed therein that penetrates through the thickness direction and allows the second pillar mounting portion 32 to pass through, and the connecting fitting is arranged with the first pillar mounting portion 22 and the second pillar mounting portion 32 stacked in this order on the pillar, and can be attached to the pillar 1 in a selectable state between a state in which the other end of the second pillar mounting portion 32 passes through the through hole 23 and is stacked on the first pillar mounting portion 22, and a state in which the second pillar mounting portion 32 is stacked on the first pillar mounting portion 22 without passing through the through hole 23, greatly improving workability.

[0011] In the connecting fitting of the present invention, the first pillar mounting portion 22 has a circumferentially formed convex strip on the side where the second pillar mounting portion 32 is located, and two of these convex strips are formed with a gap between them above and below, and the second pillar mounting portion 32 inserted through the through hole 23 is located between the upper and lower convex strips, so that the second pillar mounting portion 32 can be attached to the pillar 1 with its mounting position stabilized, thereby improving workability. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] 1 shows an embodiment of a panel connection structure according to the present invention in a state where the other end side of the second support column mounting portion 32 passes through the through-hole 23 and is clamped to the first support column mounting portion 22. FIG. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a front view of a first fitting 2 of the panel connecting fitting according to the present invention. [Figure 3] 2A is a plan view, FIG. 2B is a left side view, and FIG. 2C is a right side view of the first fitting 2 shown in FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a front view of a second fitting 3 of the panel connecting fitting according to the present invention. [Figure 5] 4A is a plan view, FIG. 4B is a left side view, and FIG. 4C is a right side view of the second fitting 3 shown in FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a top view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 with the panel removed. [Figure 7] 7A and 7B are rear and front views, respectively, of the embodiment shown in FIG. 6. [Figure 8] 8A and 8B are a right side view and a left side view, respectively, of the embodiment shown in FIG. 7. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the main part taken along the line AA′ in FIG. 8. [Figure 10] 1 shows an embodiment of a panel connection structure according to the present invention in which the second support pole mounting portion 32 is overlapped with the first support pole mounting portion 22 without passing through the through-hole 23. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a top view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 10 with the panel removed. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a front view of the embodiment shown in FIG. [Figure 13] FIG. 12 is a rear view of the embodiment shown in FIG. [Figure 14] FIG. 12 is a right side view of the embodiment shown in FIG. [Figure 15] FIG. 12 is a left side view of the embodiment shown in FIG. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of the main part taken along the line BB′ of FIG. 15. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] Next, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

[0014] 1 shows an example of an embodiment of a panel connecting structure according to the present invention, in which the other end of second support post mounting portion 32 is overlapped with first support post mounting portion 22 with the other end passing through through hole 23. Second support post mounting portion 32 is passed through through hole 23 formed in first metal fitting 2, and metal fitting mounting bolt B1 is inserted through support post mounting holes 22A, 32A that penetrate each support post mounting portion in the thickness direction and through a through hole provided in support 1, and nut N1 is screwed in, attaching first support post mounting portion 22, support post 1, and second support post mounting portion 32 in that order.

[0015] Next, we will explain how to attach the metal fittings to the panel. A fitting mounting hole 21A is formed in the first panel mounting portion 21 of the first fitting 2, and a temporary holder 21B is provided that protrudes horizontally behind the edge of the fitting mounting hole 21A; temporary holder 21B is inserted into a panel-side mounting opening formed in the panel 4a, and bolt B2 is passed through and tightened to secure the panel 4a to the first panel mounting portion 21. The panel 4b is also attached to the second fitting 3 using the same procedure as for the first fitting 2.

[0016] 2 and 3 show an example of an embodiment of a first fitting 2 of the panel connecting fitting according to the present invention. Fig. 2 is a front view, Fig. 3(A) is a plan view, Fig. 3(B) is a left side view, and Fig. 3(C) is a right side view. The first fitting 2 has a first support post mounting portion 22 in the form of a vertical plate that can be arranged along the outer periphery of the support post 1, and a first panel mounting portion 21 in the form of a vertical plate formed at one circumferential end of the first support post mounting portion 22. The first panel mounting portion 21 has a through-hole 23 that penetrates in the thickness direction and allows the second support post mounting portion 32 to pass through. The first support post mounting portion 22 is provided with a support post mounting hole 22A for mounting the horizontally elongated connecting fitting to the support post 1. The vertical width of the support post mounting hole 22A is slightly larger than the thread diameter of the fitting mounting bolt B1. The first fitting 2 is slidable left and right relative to the fitting mounting bolt B1 and can move within the support post mounting hole 22A, but its vertical movement is largely prevented. In addition, a metal fitting mounting hole 21A is formed in the first panel mounting portion 21 at a position farther away from the first pillar mounting portion 22 than the through hole 23, and a temporary placement portion 21B is provided protruding horizontally from the edge of the metal fitting mounting hole 21A.

[0017] Figures 4 and 5 show an example of an embodiment of a second fitting 3 of the panel connecting fitting according to the present invention. Fig. 4 is a front view, Fig. 5(A) is a plan view, (B) is a left side view, and (C) is a right side view. The second fitting 3 has a vertical plate-like second support pole mounting portion 32 that can be arranged along the outer periphery of the first support pole mounting portion 22, and a vertical plate-like second panel mounting portion 31 formed at one circumferential end of the mounting portion. The second support pole mounting portion 32 is narrower than the first support pole mounting portion 22 and has a support pole mounting hole 32A for mounting the horizontally elongated connecting fitting to the support pole 1. The vertical width of the support pole mounting hole 32A is slightly larger than the thread diameter of the fitting mounting bolt B1. The second fitting 3 is slidable left and right relative to the fitting mounting bolt B1 and can move within the support pole mounting hole 32A, but its vertical movement is largely prevented. The second panel mounting portion 31 is formed with a metal fitting mounting hole 31A, and is provided with a temporary placement portion 31B that protrudes horizontally from the edge of the metal fitting mounting hole 31A.

[0018] The first support column mounting portion 22 has a circumferentially extending ridge formed on the side where the second support column mounting portion 32 is disposed, and two ridges are formed at an interval above and below, and the second support column mounting portion 32 inserted through the through hole 23 is disposed between the upper and lower ridges, so that the second support column mounting portion 32 can be mounted to the support column 1 with its mounting position stabilized. The ridge also serves to increase the strength of the connecting fitting, and therefore may be formed in a position other than the first support column mounting portion 22 that does not impede mounting, and similarly, the first support column mounting portion 22 and all other portions do not need to have a ridge formed thereon.

[0019] Figures 6 to 9 show an example of the embodiment shown in Figure 1 with the panel removed. Figure 5 is a top view, Figure 6(A) is a front view, Figure 6(B) is a rear view, Figure 7 are left and right side views, and Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of the main parts taken along the line AA' in Figure 7. By inserting and fitting the pole mounting portion 32 of the second fitting 3 into the through-hole 23 of the first fitting, the pole 1 can be sandwiched between the pole mounting portions 22, 32, and the fitting can be attached to the pole 1 by passing a bolt B1 through the through-hole provided in the pole 1 and the pole mounting holes 22A, 32A and tightening it. The mounting angle α of the connecting fitting can be adjusted within the operating range of the pole mounting holes 22A, 32A.

[0020] 10 shows one embodiment of the panel connecting structure according to the present invention, in which the second pillar mounting portion 32 is overlapped with the first pillar mounting portion 22 without passing through the through hole 23. With the second pillar mounting portion 32 overlapping the first pillar mounting portion 22 without passing through the through hole 23 formed in the first metal fitting, a metal fitting mounting bolt B1 is inserted through pillar mounting holes 22A, 32A that penetrate each pillar mounting portion in the thickness direction and through a through hole provided in the pillar 1, and a nut N1 is screwed in, attaching the pillar 1, first pillar mounting portion 22, and second pillar mounting portion 32 in that order.

[0021] Figures 11 to 16 show an example of the embodiment shown in Figure 10 with the panel removed. Figure 11 is a top view, Figure 12 is a front view, Figure 13 is a rear view, Figure 14 is a right side view, Figure 15 is a left side view, and Figure 16 is a cross-sectional view of the main parts taken along the line BB' in Figure 15. The second support post mounting part 32 is placed on the top surface of the first support post mounting part 22, and a bolt B1 is passed through the overlapping support post mounting holes 22A, 32A and tightened to mount the bracket to the support post 1. The mounting angle α of the connecting bracket can be adjusted within the operating range of the bracket mounting holes 22, 32.

[0022] As shown in Figure 10 above, the configuration in which the second pillar mounting portion 32 is placed overlapping the first pillar mounting portion 22 without passing through the through hole 23 can be adapted to a wide range of applications depending on the length of the pillar mounting hole, but if the bolt fixing position and the panel mounting portion are far apart, there is a higher chance that the connecting fitting will be damaged when a large load is applied to the panel. Therefore, at the angle α that is adjustable in the embodiment shown in Figure 1, where the pillar mounting portion 32 of the second fitting 3 is inserted into the through hole 23 of the first fitting 2, it is preferable to fix it as shown in the embodiment of Figure 1. [Explanation of symbols]

[0023] 1 post 2. First metal fitting 21 First panel mounting part 21A Metal fitting mounting hole 21B Temporary storage area 22 First support column mounting part 22A Pillar mounting hole 23 Through hole 3 Second metal fitting 31 Second panel mounting section 31A Metal fitting mounting hole 31B Temporary storage area 32 Second support mounting part 32A Pillar mounting hole Panels 4a and 4b B1, B2 bolts N nut W washer

Claims

1. A panel connection structure in which two panels are connected to a cylindrical support via connecting fittings, The connecting fitting is composed of a first fitting and a second fitting, and the first fitting has a first support pole mounting portion in the form of a vertical plate that can be arranged along the outer periphery of the support pole, and a first panel mounting portion in the form of a vertical plate formed at one end in the circumferential direction of the first support pole mounting portion, to which the one panel is attached, and the second fitting has a second support pole mounting portion in the form of a vertical plate that can be arranged along the outer periphery of the first support pole mounting portion, and a second panel mounting portion in the form of a vertical plate formed at one end in the circumferential direction of the second mounting portion, to which the other panel is attached, and the second support pole mounting portion is narrower in width than the first support pole mounting portion. a through hole formed in the first fitting that allows the second support pillar mounting portion to pass through and penetrates the first fitting in the thickness direction, and the connecting fitting is arranged with the first support pillar mounting portion and the second support pillar mounting portion stacked in this order in the thickness direction relative to the support pillar, and is capable of selecting between a state in which the second support pillar mounting portion is stacked on the first support pillar mounting portion with the other end side passing through the through hole, and a state in which the second support pillar mounting portion is stacked on the first support pillar mounting portion without passing through the through hole.

2. The panel connection structure described in claim 1, characterized in that the first support pillar mounting portion has a circumferentially extending convex strip formed on the side where the second support pillar mounting portion is located, and two of the convex strips are formed at an interval above and below, and the second support pillar mounting portion inserted through the through hole is located between the upper and lower convex strips.

3. The panel connection structure described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the connecting fittings have fitting mounting holes formed in the first and second panel mounting portions that penetrate in the thickness direction, and temporary placement portions that protrude horizontally to the back side from the edges of the fitting mounting holes, and the temporary placement portions are inserted into panel-side mounting holes that penetrate in the front-to-back direction formed in the panel, thereby fixing the panel to the support.

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