Partition system and method of arranging partition system

Abstract

To provide a partition system capable of easily enhancing stability while enhancing designability, and an arrangement method of the partition system.SOLUTION: The low partition 100 is a partition system lower than a height from a floor surface to a ceiling, in which one flat panel 200 and the other flat panel 200 or the table system 600 are arranged in series, and includes a plate member 400 extending in a direction perpendicular to a surface of the flat panel 200 at a connection portion between the one flat panel 200 and the other flat panel 200 or the table system 600, and a support member 300 disposed along an extending direction of the surface of the flat panel 200 at least at one end portion of the plate member 400.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a partition system and a method for arranging a partition system. [Background technology]

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 (Utility Model Registration No. 2567889) relates to a free-standing partition panel device, and more specifically, discloses a free-standing partition panel device that is made up of multiple connected partition panels and that can stand on its own by inserting a unit with a large contact area into part of the partition panel device.

[0003] The free-standing partition panel described in Patent Document 1 is a partition panel device formed by connecting multiple partition panels using a bendable connecting device, and is characterized in that a unit with a substantially large installation area, such as a plant unit or rack unit, is interposed at at least one connecting portion between adjacent partition panels in a state where it protrudes from both the front and back sides of the partition panels, and is connected using the connecting device, making the free-standing partition panel device free-standing.

[0004] Furthermore, Patent Document 2 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 2006-188885) discloses a stable structure for a partition panel that allows the partition panel to stand stably and independently without the risk of tripping, and that also makes installation easy.

[0005] The stabilizing structure of the partition panel described in Patent Document 2 is formed by providing inward protrusions facing each other at the opening on the end faces of the partition panel facing left and right, thereby creating an engagement groove facing up and down that is narrower than the rear part of the opening, and providing a bolt insertion hole facing left and right in the middle part of the front and rear direction at the top of the stabilizing frame facing forward and backward so that it forms a closed loop when viewed from the side and the front and rear parts of the lower end are in contact with the floor.By screwing and tightening a bolt inserted into the bolt insertion hole into a screw hole in a plate nut inserted in the rear part of the engagement groove, the inward protrusion of the engagement groove is sandwiched between the plate nut and the stabilizing frame, and the stabilizing frame is fixed to the end of the partition panel.

[0006] Patent Document 3 (JP Patent Publication No. 2012-100731) discloses a partition structure that can be changed into a form other than "video conference furniture" depending on the purpose by simply rearranging the components, and that is particularly easy to use when used as "video conference furniture."

[0007] The partition structure described in Patent Document 3 is a partition structure constructed by attaching a top plate to the front and rear surfaces of a partition panel that is erected on the floor and has a panel surface facing left and right, and the inner surface of a side panel that is higher than the top plate and has a panel surface facing forward and backward is attached to one side end of the partition panel so that the inner surface abuts or is close to the side end surface of the top plate, and a display is attached to the inner surface of the side panel above the top plate.

[0008] Patent document 4 (JP Patent Publication No. 2012-246637) discloses a partition panel device that allows wiring and other items to pass between the front and rear spaces separated by the partition panel, while maintaining sufficient strength and being easy to assemble, and a workstation device that includes the same.

[0009] The partition panel device described in Patent Document 4 comprises a pair of left and right supports erected on the floor, a lower panel that is shorter than both supports and installed between the lower parts of both supports, and an upper panel that is installed between the upper parts of both supports so as to form a space above the lower panel that passes through in the front-to-back direction, with either one or both of the left and right supports being partition panels, and this partition panel and the lower and upper panels each having a rectangular frame body, and the frame bodies of the lower and upper panels and the frame body of the partition panel are connected to each other by connecting means.

[0010] Patent Document 5 (JP 2020-45725 A) discloses a partition device that can be easily assembled, yet provides a more stable partition and preferably has an improved aesthetic appearance.

[0011] The partition device described in Patent Document 5 is a partition device that can be easily assembled and comprises a plurality of pillar members, leg members that individually support each of the plurality of pillar members upright, and shielding material that is installed between the plurality of pillar members, and each of the plurality of pillar members has a plurality of support parts for supporting the upper edge of the shielding material from a plurality of directions at a plurality of locations including the upper end. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0012] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 2567889 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-188885 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-100731 [Patent Document 4] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-246637 [Patent Document 5] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2020-45725 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0013] Traditionally, it has been common for low partitions to use stabilizing legs. Since the release of stabilizing legs, no significant improvements have been made for a long time, which has led to the problem of poor appearance. Also, even without stabilizing legs, there are layout restrictions for freestanding partitions, which ruins the convenience that is unique to low partitions.

[0014] In particular, to make low partitions self-standing, one of the following ideas is being considered: setting them at regular intervals as 2-way at 90 degrees, 3-way at other angles, or 4-way at still other angles, or ultimately attaching stabilizing legs.However, these have the problem that the physical shape of stabilizing legs is significantly outdated and aesthetically mismatched with the sophisticated offices of today.

[0015] In addition, the stabilizing legs are designed as the minimum components required to allow the chair to stand on its own, and only fulfill their function with their narrow, L-shaped form that occupies a limited installation area. As a result, the thin, protruding horizontal section has a certain thickness, making it easy to trip over, which is undesirable from the perspective of universal design (UD).

[0016] Furthermore, in the freestanding partition panel device described in Patent Document 1, although it is freestanding, it is not possible to expect the effect of suppressing pitch and roll, and since the connecting parts have flexibility and multiple partition panels can be oriented in any direction, it becomes necessary to arrange plant units or rack units at each connecting part as needed, which poses problems in terms of design and cost.

[0017] The stable structure of the partition panel described in Patent Document 2 is self-supporting, but is not expected to be effective enough to suppress pitch and roll, and it becomes necessary to install stabilizing frames at specified intervals, which poses problems in terms of design and cost.

[0018] The partition structure described in Patent Document 3 is a piece of furniture for video conferencing, and although it is self-standing and can suppress pitch and roll, it is difficult to apply to long partitions, and there are problems with low flexibility.

[0019] In the partition panel device described in Patent Document 4, a low-sized lower panel must be used to form the space S, which increases the number of parts and poses problems such as errors at the construction site.

[0020] The partition device described in Patent Document 5 uses leg members, which can cause problems such as tripping or stumbling when walking.

[0021] An object of the present invention is to provide a partition system and a method for arranging a partition system that can easily increase stability while improving design. Furthermore, another object of the present invention is to provide a partition system and a method for arranging a partition system that can prevent tripping or stumbling when walking, improve design, and easily increase stability at low cost. [Means for solving the problem]

[0022] (1) A partition system according to one aspect is a partition system that is lower than the height from the floor to the ceiling, and includes a flat panel and another flat panel or desk member arranged in series, and includes a plate member extending perpendicular to the surface of the flat panel at the connection between the flat panel and the other flat panel or desk member, and a support member arranged at at least one end of the plate member along the extension direction of the surface of the flat panel.

[0023] In this case, a plate member is provided between one flat panel and another flat panel, and support members are provided at the ends of the plate member. As a result, the stability of the partition system can be increased at low cost. In addition, since the L-shaped stabilizing legs used in the past are not used, it is possible to prevent people from getting caught or tripping when walking. In addition, it is possible to prevent deterioration of the design due to stabilizing legs protruding from the partition system, thereby improving the design of the partition system. By matching the design of the support member with the flat panel, the design can be further improved.

[0024] (2) The partition system according to the second invention is a partition system according to one aspect, in which the plate member is arranged perpendicular to the extension direction of one flat panel and another flat panel or desk member, and may be lower in height than the one flat panel and another flat panel.

[0025] In this case, the plate member protrudes vertically from the flat panel, but is shorter than the flat panel and has support members at its ends, which makes the plate member less noticeable.

[0026] (3) In a partition system according to one aspect of the third invention, it is preferable that the length of the plate member extending perpendicular to the flat panel is in the range of 3 to 10 times the thickness of the flat panel.

[0027] In this case, the stabilizing legs protrude by approximately 380 mm on both sides of the flat panel, but the plate members protrude by between 90 mm and 300 mm, thereby reducing the protrusion while increasing the stability of the partition system.

[0028] (4) In the partition system according to one aspect of the fourth invention, the support members are preferably provided on both ends of the plate member and arranged parallel to the flat panel.

[0029] In this case, conventional stabilizing legs, when installed in one location, could only suppress either pitch or roll, but because the support member is installed parallel to the flat panel, it is possible to suppress rotational forces in both directions of the partition system's pitch and roll.

[0030] (5) In the partition system according to one aspect of the fifth invention, the support member may have the same height as the flat panel and may have a flat shape.

[0031] In this case, the planar shape is provided at the same height as the planar panel and parallel to the planar panel, so that the stability of the partition system can be ensured while maintaining design.

[0032] (6) In the partition system according to one aspect of the sixth invention, the support member may have the same height as the flat panel and a curved shape.

[0033] In this case, the curved shape is provided at the same height as the flat panel, which prevents people from getting caught or tripping when walking, and ensures the stability of the partition system while maintaining its design.

[0034] (7) The partition system of the seventh invention is a partition system according to one aspect, which includes at least one of a lighting fixture and / or a USB power strip provided in the gap between the support member and the flat panel, or a lighting fixture and / or a USB power strip built into the support member.

[0035] In this case, by placing lighting fixtures and / or USB power strips in the gap between the support member and the flat panel, the design can be improved while also ensuring the stability of the partition system. In addition, by installing lighting fixtures, it can serve as a lighting or indirect lighting, further improving the design. On the other hand, by installing a power strip with USB, it is possible to consolidate the wiring around the desk in the office.

[0036] (8) A method for arranging a partition system according to another aspect is a method for arranging a partition system that is lower than the height from the floor to the ceiling, and includes a first arrangement step of arranging one flat panel in series with another flat panel or a desk member, a second arrangement step of arranging a plate member extending perpendicular to the surface of the flat panel at the connection between the one flat panel and the other flat panel or the desk member, and a third arrangement step of arranging a support member arranged at at least one end of the plate member along the extension direction of the surface of the flat panel.

[0037] In this case, a plate member is provided between one flat panel and another flat panel, and support members are provided at the ends of the plate member. As a result, since the conventional L-shaped stabilizing legs are not used, it is possible to prevent tripping or stumbling when walking. In addition, it is possible to prevent deterioration of the design due to stabilizing legs protruding from the partition system, thereby improving the design of the partition system. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0038] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of a low partition according to the present embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the low partition of FIG. 1 as viewed from above. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of a low partition. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a schematic perspective view showing another example of a low partition according to the present embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a schematic perspective view showing yet another example of the low partition according to the present embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing an example in which accessories are attached to the low partition shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 7] FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view showing another example in which accessories are attached to the low partition shown in FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a schematic perspective view showing yet another example of the low partition according to the present embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a schematic perspective view showing yet another example of the low partition according to the present embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0039] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same components are designated by the same reference numerals. Furthermore, when the reference numerals are the same, the names and functions of the components are also the same. Therefore, detailed descriptions thereof will not be repeated.

[0040] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of a low partition 100 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a plan view of the low partition 100 of FIG. 1 as viewed from above.

[0041] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the low partition 100 includes a plurality of flat panels 200, plate members 400 disposed between the plurality of flat panels 200, and support members 300 disposed on both ends of the plate members 400, respectively.

[0042] 1 and 2, the flat panels 200 are arranged in series in the longitudinal direction (the direction of the arrow X), and a plate member 400 is sandwiched between two flat panels 200. In this embodiment, the plate member 400 is arranged in a direction perpendicular to the flat panel 200 (the direction of the arrow Y). The support members 300 provided on both ends of the plate member 400 are arranged in a direction parallel to the flat panel 200 (the direction of the arrow X). In this case, the low partition 100 can suppress both the roll force (ROL) generated around the X-axis and the pitch force (PIT) generated around the Y-axis.

[0043] In particular, by making the weight of the support member 300 and / or the plate member 400 heavier than that of the flat panel 200, the stability can be further improved. In addition, in this embodiment, the height of the plate member 400 is set to be higher than half the height of the flat panel 200 and smaller than the height of the flat panel 200 in order to enhance the design, but this is not limited to this and it may also be set to the same height as the flat panel 200. Furthermore, in this embodiment, in order to enhance the design in the direction of arrow X, the height of the support member 300 is set to the same height as the flat panel 200, but this is not limited to this and it may be set to be lower than the flat panel 200.

[0044] 2, in the low partition 100 of this embodiment, the support member 300 and the plate member 400 form an H-shape, thereby maintaining high stability. In addition, in the low partition 100 of this embodiment, the length 400L of the plate member 400 is between three and ten times the thickness 200T of the flat panel 200. The length 300L of the support member 300 is not less than 1 / 5 and not more than 1 / 2 of the length 200L of the flat panel 200.

[0045] Furthermore, the width 300H of the pair of support members 300 is equal to or greater than the sum of the length 400L of the plate member 400 and the thickness 200T of the flat panel 200, and equal to or less than the sum of the length 400L of the plate member 400 and three times the thickness 200T of the flat panel 200. These are preferable for suppressing the pitch force PIT and the roll force ROL when the flat panel 200, the support member 300 and the plate member 400 are made of substantially the same material and have substantially the same weight per unit area.

[0046] The weight of the pair of support members 300 according to this embodiment is within the range of 5 kg to 10 kg, and is approximately 6 kg in this embodiment. The weight of the flat panel 200 is approximately 3 kg to 5 kg, and is 3.5 kg in this embodiment. From these relationships, it is possible to obtain a sufficient moment force to support the flat panel 200, and stability can be maintained.

[0047] Next, FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of the low partition 100. As shown in FIG.

[0048] 3, in the low partition 100 of this embodiment, support members 300 and plate members 400 are provided on a state in which a plurality of flat panels 200 are connected in series. In other words, compared to conventional stabilizer legs, both the pitch force PIT and the roll force ROL can be suppressed, and therefore the locations where the support members 300 and plate members 400 are arranged can be significantly reduced. As a result, the degree of freedom in design can be increased.

[0049] FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view showing another example of the low partition 100 according to the present embodiment.

[0050] As shown in Figure 4, in another example of a low partition 100, the support member 300 is formed with a curved surface rather than a flat surface. In this case, it is possible to reliably prevent stumbling when walking. In addition, it is possible to improve the design.

[0051] Next, FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view showing still another example of the low partition 100 according to the present embodiment.

[0052] The low partition 100 shown in FIG. 5 includes a table system 600 in place of the single flat panel 200 of the low partition 100 shown in FIG. The table system 600 is attached to the support member 300 and the plate member 400. As a result, the stability of the support member 300 and the plate member 400 can be increased, and the pitch force PIT and the roll force ROL can be further suppressed. Furthermore, by placing the table system 600 at a bank teller or other various consultation counters, users can stamp their seals or write on the top surface of the table system 600, thereby increasing convenience depending on the usage environment. Instead of the table system 600, a bench system and / or a shelf system may be provided.

[0053] FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective view showing an example in which accessories are attached to the low partition 100 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, a lighting fixture 700 is provided in a space formed by the support member 300 and the plate member 400 of the low partition 100 and the flat panel 200. In this case, the lighting fixture 700 serves as lighting or indirect lighting, making it possible to effectively utilize the space between the support member 300 and the flat panel 200. As a result, it is possible to achieve a design that gives a sense of depth or three-dimensionality.

[0054] FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view showing another example in which accessories are attached to the low partition 100 shown in FIG. 7, a lighting fixture 700 may be provided inside a support member 300 of a low partition 100, and a power strip 800 having a power outlet 810 and a USB terminal 820 may be provided at an end of the support member 300. The lighting fixture 700 may also be provided on the plate member 400 side.

[0055] FIG. 8 is a schematic perspective view showing yet another example of the low partition 100 according to the present embodiment.

[0056] As shown in Figure 8, in another example of low partition 100, the curved surface of support member 300 of low partition 100 shown in Figure 4 is formed so that it opens outward rather than inward. In this case, it is possible to generate an even greater moment force than in Figure 1. In addition, a variety of designs can be selected.

[0057] FIG. 9 is a schematic perspective view showing yet another example of the low partition 100 according to the present embodiment.

[0058] As shown in Figure 9, another example of low partition 100 is made up of support members 300 formed by bending a flat surface into a V-shape, rather than a curved surface like support members 300 of low partition 100 shown in Figure 8. In this case, it is possible to generate an even greater moment force than in Figure 4. In addition, a variety of designs can be selected.

[0059] In the present invention, low partition 100 corresponds to the "partition system," flat panel 200 corresponds to the "first flat panel, the other flat panel," and table system 600 corresponds to the "desk member." Also, plate member 400 corresponds to the "plate member," support member 300 corresponds to the "support member," support member 300 in Fig. 1 corresponds to the "flat shape," support member 300 in Fig. 4 and support member 300 in Fig. 8 correspond to the "curved shape," lighting fixture 700 corresponds to the "lighting fixture," and power strip 800, power outlet 810, and USB terminal 820 correspond to the "USB-equipped outlet strip."

[0060] Although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited thereto. It will be understood that various other embodiments can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Furthermore, although the actions and effects of the configuration of the present invention are described in the present embodiment, these actions and effects are merely examples and do not limit the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0061] 100: Low partition 200: Flat panel 600: Table system 400: Plate member 300: Support member 700: Lighting equipment 800: Power strip 810: Power outlet 820: USB port

Claims

1. A partition system that is lower than the height from floor to ceiling, A flat panel and another flat panel or a desk member are arranged in series, and a plate member extending perpendicular to the surface of the flat panel is provided at a connection between the flat panel and the other flat panel or the desk member; A partition system comprising: a support member disposed at at least one end of the plate member along the extension direction of the surface of the flat panel.

2. The partition system according to claim 1, wherein the plate member is arranged perpendicular to the extension direction of the one flat panel and the other flat panel or the desk member, and is lower than the height of the one flat panel and the other flat panel.

3. The partition system according to claim 1 , wherein the length of the plate member extending in a direction perpendicular to the flat panel is within a range of 3 to 10 times the thickness of the flat panel.

4. The partition system according to claim 1 , wherein the support members are provided on both ends of the plate member and are arranged parallel to the flat panel.

5. The partition system according to claim 1 , wherein the support member has the same height as the flat panel and a flat shape.

6. The partition system according to claim 1 , wherein the support member is the same height as the flat panel and has a curved shape.

7. The partition system according to claim 1, further comprising at least one of a lighting fixture and / or a USB power strip provided in the gap between the support member and the flat panel, or a lighting fixture and / or a USB power strip built into the support member.

8. A method for arranging a partition system that is lower than the height from the floor to the ceiling, comprising: a first arrangement step of arranging one flat panel and another flat panel or desk member in series; a second arrangement step of arranging a plate member extending perpendicular to a surface of the flat panel at a connection portion between the one flat panel and the other flat panel or the desk member; a third arranging step of arranging a support member disposed on at least one end of the plate member along the extending direction of the surface of the flat panel.

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