partition

Abstract

The objective is to provide a partition plate that clearly defines the unlocking method, can be destroyed with simple force, and allows for verification of the unlocking marks. Furthermore, it aims to provide an inexpensive partition plate that is durable enough to prevent unintentional damage under normal circumstances. [Solution] The partition is a partition installed at the boundary between adjacent rooms on the veranda or balcony of an apartment building, and comprises a panel frame including a pair of vertical frames erected on both sides of the boundary and a horizontal frame installed horizontally to connect the pair of vertical frames, a panel that closes the opening enclosed by the panel frame at a position higher than the floor surface of the boundary, and a mounting member for attaching the panel inside the panel frame, the mounting member being capable of taking at least two states: a first state in which it holds the panel and a second state in which it no longer holds the panel, and the panel falling and breaking when the mounting member changes from the first state to the second state due to the action of the user.

Description

[[Technical Field]]

[0001] The present invention relates to a partition plate. [[Background Art]]

[0002] A partition (hereinafter referred to as a partition plate in the present specification) provided at the boundary between adjacent rooms on the veranda or balcony of an apartment house is installed to ensure the privacy of each household. On the other hand, in an emergency such as a fire outbreak, the partition plate also serves as an evacuation route to an evacuation-effective balcony where evacuation equipment is installed, so the partition plate needs to have a structure that allows easy passage through it. Therefore, at present, partition plates with a simple structure, in which the plate held by the plate frame is destroyed by directly kicking it with a foot, are widely used. [[Prior Art Documents]] [[Patent Documents]]

[0003] [[Patent Document 1]] Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open Publication No. 7-21801 [[Summary of the Invention]] [[Problem to be Solved by the Invention]]

[0004] With the currently widespread structure, a considerable amount of force is required to kick and break the plate. However, weak users such as the elderly and children, or users who do not know the correct method of breaking the plate, may not be able to easily break the plate in an emergency, so a structure that can easily break the partition plate is required. In response to this, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses a partition plate structure in which, during evacuation in an emergency, if an evacuee slightly pulls up the lower part of the lower partition plate, the upper partition plate and the lower partition plate start to bend with the connector as a bending shaft, and the connector bends while protruding to one side.

[0005] However, the above partition structure had problems such as a complex opening and closing mechanism, making it difficult to use effectively in emergencies, and also being expensive. Furthermore, the above partition structure had security issues because it could be easily restored after use without leaving any traces of opening or closing.

[0006] One of the objectives of this embodiment is to provide a partition plate that clarifies the unlocking method, can be destroyed with simple force, and allows for verification of the unlocking marks. Another objective is to provide a partition plate that is inexpensive and durable enough not to be unintentionally destroyed under normal circumstances. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] A partition according to one embodiment of the present invention is a partition installed at the boundary between adjacent rooms on a veranda or balcony of an apartment building, and comprises a panel frame including a pair of vertical frames erected on both sides of the boundary and a horizontal frame installed horizontally to connect the pair of vertical frames, a panel that closes the opening enclosed by the panel frame at a position higher than the floor surface of the boundary, and a mounting member for attaching the panel inside the panel frame, wherein the mounting member can take on at least two states: a first state in which it holds the panel and a second state in which it no longer holds the panel, and the panel falls and breaks when the mounting member changes from the first state to the second state due to the action of the user.

[0008] The mounting member may be a clip member that clamps the plate by elastic force, forming a first state when the clip member is closed and a second state when it is open.

[0009] The device further includes a switch that changes from a first state to a second state, and the clip member may open when the user presses the switch.

[0010] The plate may be configured to include a recess, and the mounting member may be configured to include a protrusion, forming a first state when the recess and the protrusion engage, and a second state when they are disengaged.

[0011] The plate may be constructed including a through hole, and the mounting member may be constructed including a through member, forming a first state when the through member penetrates the through hole, and a second state when it detaches.

[0012] The mounting member may be provided on the horizontal frame, and the board may be suspended from it in the first state.

[0013] The mounting member is configured to include an elastic member and is provided on a pair of vertical frames. In the first state, it holds the plate by applying an elastic force from one or both sides of the plate, and in the second state, it may drop the plate by releasing the elastic force.

[0014] The vertical frame may hold the board in a slidable manner.

[0015] The clip member may include two levers, a horizontal plate that rotatably supports the two levers between them, and two torsion coil springs having their central axes tangent to each of the two levers and the horizontal plate.

[0016] The horizontal plate of the clip component may be fixed to the horizontal frame of the board frame.

[0017] The plate may be sandwiched between two levers on the opposite side of the two torsion coil springs of the horizontal plate.

[0018] The clip member may apply stress to the ends of the two torsion coil springs by pressing one of the two levers.

[0019] The plate may be released from the clipping member by applying stress to the ends of the two torsion coil springs.

[0020] The vertical frame may be constructed to include a recess, and the recess and the plate may be slidably engaged. [Effects of the Invention]

[0021] According to the partition plate according to an embodiment of the present invention, the unlocking method is clarified, the partition plate can be broken with a simple force, and the unlocking trace can be confirmed. In addition, the partition plate is inexpensive and has durability that prevents unintentional breakage during normal use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] [Figure 1] It is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a partition plate according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] It is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a vertical frame and a plate according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] It is a schematic perspective view showing the configuration of a horizontal frame and a plate according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] It is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a lower frame and a plate according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5A] It is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a plate according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5B] It is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a plate according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5C] It is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a plate according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5D] It is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a plate according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] It is a schematic perspective view showing the configuration of a mounting member and a plate according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] It is a schematic perspective view for explaining the method of using the mounting member according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] It is a schematic diagram for explaining the method of using the partition plate according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] It is a schematic diagram for explaining the method of using the partition plate according to an embodiment of the present invention. MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0023] The embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings and other materials. However, the present invention can be implemented in various forms without departing from its spirit, and is not to be interpreted as being limited to the embodiments described below.

[0024] A partition plate according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 6. Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a partition plate in one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a vertical frame and a plate in one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 is a schematic perspective view showing the configuration of a horizontal frame and a plate in one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a lower frame and a plate in one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a plate in one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 is a schematic perspective view showing the configuration of a mounting member and a plate in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] (Partition) Partition panel 1 is installed at the boundary between adjacent rooms on the veranda or balcony of an apartment building where people live, and is used to protect the privacy of each unit. On the other hand, partition panel 1 also serves as an evacuation route to a balcony that is effective for evacuation and equipped with evacuation equipment in case of emergency, and is structured to allow easy passage. As shown in Figure 1, partition panel 1 comprises a mounting member 10, a panel 20, and a panel frame 30. Partition panel 1 allows passage through the boundary between adjacent rooms on the veranda or balcony by dropping and breaking the panel 20 from the panel frame 30.

[0026] The panel frame 30 is a frame that defines the outer perimeter of the partition panel 1 and includes a pair of vertical frames 31 and a horizontal frame 32. The pair of vertical frames 31 are erected on both sides of the boundary. One of the vertical frames 31 may be fixed to, for example, the wall on the building side of the boundary, and the other of the vertical frames 31 may be fixed to, for example, the fence on the outside of the boundary. However, it is not limited to this, and the pair of vertical frames 31 may be fixed to the floor surface of the boundary or to the ceiling surface of the boundary. The height of the upper end of the vertical frame 31 from the floor surface is preferably 1800 mm or more. The height of the upper end of the vertical frame 31 from the floor surface is 1800 mm or more, which blocks the view and protects the privacy of each unit. The height of the lower end of the vertical frame 31 from the floor surface is preferably 100 mm or less. The height of the lower end of the vertical frame 31 from the floor surface is 100 mm or less, which blocks the view and prevents young children from passing through, protecting the privacy of each unit. The distance between a pair of vertical frames 31 is preferably 750 mm or more. More preferably, the distance between a pair of vertical frames 31 is such that a circle with a diameter of 1 meter or more can be inscribed within it. A distance of 750 mm or more between a pair of vertical frames 31 allows users to easily pass between them. However, the height of the vertical frames 31 from the floor can be set as appropriate from the perspective of the design of the installation site.

[0027] The horizontal frame 32 is installed horizontally to connect a pair of vertical frames 31. The horizontal frame 32 is fixed between the ends of one vertical frame 31 and between the ends of the other vertical frame 31. The horizontal frame 32 may also be fixed at the center of the ends of one vertical frame 31 and the center of the ends of the other vertical frame 31. The distance of the horizontal frame 32 from the lower frame 33, described later, is preferably a distance that a circle with a diameter of 1 meter or more can inscribe inside. The height of the horizontal frame 32 from the lower frame 33 is preferably 1200 mm or more. The distance of the horizontal frame 32 from the lower frame 33 is such that a circle with a diameter of 1 meter or more can inscribe inside, allowing users to easily pass under the horizontal frame 32. However, it is not limited to this, and the height of the horizontal frame 32 from the floor can be set as appropriate from the perspective of the design of the installation site.

[0028] The panel frame 30 may further include a lower frame 33 and an upper frame 34 (when the vertical frame 31, horizontal frame 32, lower frame 33, and upper frame 34 are not distinguished, they are referred to as the panel frame 30). The lower frame 33 may be installed horizontally to connect the lower ends of a pair of vertical frames 31. The lower frame 33 may be fixed to the lower end of one vertical frame 31 and the lower end of the other vertical frame 31. The height of the lower frame 33 from the floor may be the same as the height of the lower end of the vertical frame 31 from the floor. The upper frame 34 may be installed horizontally to connect the upper ends of a pair of vertical frames 31. The upper frame 34 may be fixed to the upper end of one vertical frame 31 and the upper end of the other vertical frame 31. The height of the upper frame 34 from the floor may be the same as the height of the upper end of the vertical frame 31 from the floor.

[0029] The panel 20 closes the opening surrounded by the panel frame 30. The panel 20 includes a lower panel 21 and an upper panel 22 (when the lower panel 21 and the upper panel 22 are not distinguished, they are referred to as panel 20). From an aesthetic standpoint, it is preferable that the lower panel 21 and the upper panel 22 are the same size. By the panel 20 closing the opening surrounded by the panel frame 30, the view can be blocked, and the privacy of each dwelling can be protected.

[0030] The lower plate 21 is positioned higher than the floor surface at the boundary and closes the opening surrounded by a pair of vertical frames 31, a horizontal frame 32, and a lower frame 33. As shown in Figure 2, each of the pair of vertical frames 31 includes an inwardly facing recess 31a. The lower plate 21 and the recesses 31a of the pair of vertical frames 31 are slidably engaged. The lower plate 21 can move in the vertical direction of the paper in Figure 1 (front-to-back direction of the paper in Figure 2) while engaged with the recesses 31a of the pair of vertical frames 31. The recesses 31a of the pair of vertical frames 31 can prevent the lower plate 21 from moving in the front-to-back direction of the paper in Figure 1 (up and down direction of the paper in Figure 2). The pair of vertical frames 31 have this configuration, which prevents the lower plate 21 from falling in an unintended direction when it falls, and allows the lower plate 21 to fall and break safely and reliably.

[0031] As shown in Figure 3, the horizontal frame 32 includes a recess 31a facing the floor and an opening 32b facing the user. The lower plate 21 and the recess 32a of the horizontal frame 32 are slidably engaged. The lower plate 21 is held by a mounting member 10 located in the opening 32b, which will be described later, while engaged with the recess 32a of the horizontal frame 32. The lower plate 21 can move in the vertical direction of the paper in Figure 1 (front-to-back direction of the paper in Figure 2) by detaching from the mounting member 10. The horizontal frame 32 has this configuration, which ensures that the lower plate 21 is securely held.

[0032] As shown in Figure 4, the lower frame 33 includes a through hole 33a facing the floor surface. The lower plate 21 and the through hole 33a of the lower frame 33 are slidably engaged. The lower frame 33 engages with the lower plate 21 by sandwiching it from the front and back. The lower plate 21 can move in the vertical direction of the plane of Figure 1 (front-to-back direction of the plane of Figure 2) while engaged with the through hole 33a of the lower frame 33. The through hole 33a of the lower frame 33 can prevent the lower plate 21 from moving in the front-to-back direction of the plane of Figure 1 (up and down direction of the plane of Figure 2). With this configuration of the lower frame 33, it is possible to prevent the lower plate 21 from falling in an unintended direction when it falls, and to safely and reliably drop and destroy the lower plate 21.

[0033] As shown in Figures 5A to 5D, the lower plate 21 is preferably made of an anisotropic material that can withstand the forces of everyday rain and wind, but can be easily destroyed by the impact of a fall. The lower plate 21 may, for example, have air bubbles (Figure 5A), cracks (Figure 5B), air bubbles along cracks (Figure 5C), or have air bubbles inside and a finishing material applied to the surface (Figure 5D). The material of the lower plate 21 is preferably, for example, tempered glass, ceramic, special polymer, ceramic, calcium silicate board, etc. With such a configuration, the lower plate 21 has durability that prevents it from being unintentionally destroyed under normal circumstances, and once it is destroyed, the marks of unlocking can be visually confirmed.

[0034] The upper plate 22 is preferably made of an inexpensive material that can withstand the forces of everyday rain and wind. The upper plate 22 closes the opening surrounded by a pair of vertical frames 31, a horizontal frame 32, and an upper frame 34. The upper plate 22 is fixed to the pair of vertical frames 31, the horizontal frame 32, and the upper frame 34. The material of the upper plate 22 is preferably, for example, flexible board, calcium silicate board, cement board, or aluminum plate. From the viewpoint of design, it is preferable that the upper plate 22 and the lower plate 21 have the same appearance.

[0035] The mounting member 10 attaches the lower plate 21 to the plate frame 30. As shown in Figure 6, the mounting member 10 is a clip member positioned in the opening 32b of the horizontal frame 32 and clamps the lower plate 21 by elastic force. The mounting member 10 includes two levers 11, a horizontal plate 12, and two springs 13.

[0036] At least one of the levers 11 is positioned on the horizontal frame 32 so as to be exposed through the opening 32b of the horizontal frame 32. However, it is not limited to this, and there may be two openings 32b of the horizontal frame 32 in the front-to-back direction of the paper in Figure 1, and two levers 11 may be positioned in each of the two openings 32b. The mounting member 10 can clarify the unlocking method by positioning it on the horizontal frame 32 so as to be exposed through the opening 32b of the horizontal frame 32.

[0037] A horizontal plate 12 is positioned between the two levers 11, rotatably supporting the two levers 11. The horizontal plate 12 is fixed to the inner surface of the horizontal frame 32. For example, the horizontal plate 12 may be stretched to the left and right, then bent upwards at various points to join with the top surface of the inner wall of the horizontal frame 32. However, it is not limited to this, and the horizontal plate 12 may be fixed to, for example, a pair of vertical frames 31.

[0038] A spring 13 is positioned between each of the two levers 11 and the horizontal plate 12. The spring 13 is, for example, a torsion coil spring. The spring 13 has its central axis tangent to the lever 11 and the horizontal plate 12. The lower plate 21 is sandwiched between the two levers 11 on the side of the horizontal plate 12 opposite to the side where the two springs 13 are positioned. The mounting member 10 is held in place by the elastic force of the springs 13, which closes the clip and clamps the lower plate 21, holding the lower plate 21 in the opening surrounded by the plate frame 30. Since the mounting member 10 suspends the lower plate 21 from the horizontal frame 32 by the elastic force of the springs 13, the user can release the lower plate 21 from the mounting member 10 with a simple force, such as pushing the levers 11. The lower plate 21, released from the mounting member 10, can be easily destroyed by falling onto the floor surface at the boundary.

[0039] A partition according to one embodiment of the present invention does not significantly increase the cost compared to existing structures and can be constructed with a simple mechanism. Furthermore, the release mechanism is clear during evacuation, preventing situations where people are unable to escape due to not knowing how to use the equipment. A partition according to one embodiment of the present invention is resistant to deterioration over the long term and operates reliably in emergencies.

[0040] (Mechanism for dropping partition plates) A partition plate dropping mechanism according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 7 to 9. Figure 7 is a schematic perspective view illustrating the method of using the mounting member in one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 is a schematic diagram illustrating the method of using the partition plate in one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9 is a schematic diagram illustrating the method of using the partition plate in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] As shown in Figure 7, one of the levers 11 of the mounting member 10, exposed through the opening 32b of the horizontal frame 32, is a switch that destroys the lower plate 21 of the partition plate 1 in an emergency. When a user acts on the switch, the state in which the lower plate 21 is held is lost. When the state in which the lower plate 21 is held is lost, the lower plate 21 falls. Specifically, when a user presses the switch, stress is applied to the end of the spring 13, and the clip of the mounting member 10 opens, causing the state in which the lower plate 21 is held in the opening of the plate frame 30 to be lost. When the state in which the lower plate 21 is held in the opening of the plate frame 30 is lost, the lower plate 21 is released from the mounting member 10.

[0042] As shown in Figure 8, the lower plate 21, which was held in a position higher than the floor surface of the boundary by the mounting member 10, moves in the vertical direction of the paper in Figure 8 (front-to-back direction of the paper in Figure 2) while engaged with the recess 31a of the vertical frame 31 and the through hole 33a of the lower frame 33, and falls to the floor surface of the boundary.

[0043] As shown in Figure 9, the lower plate 21 that falls to the floor surface at the boundary is destroyed by the impact. According to one embodiment of the partition plate, the unlocking method is clarified, it can be destroyed with simple force, and the signs of unlocking can be confirmed. In addition, the partition plate is inexpensive and has durability that prevents it from being unintentionally destroyed under normal circumstances.

[0044] (modified version) The following describes a modified partition plate according to the present invention. The modified partition plate according to the present invention can realize the drop mechanism of the present invention by appropriately combining the following mechanical configurations in place of the above configuration.

[0045] The partition plate according to this embodiment is configured such that the lower plate 21 is clamped by the elastic force of a clip member. However, it is not limited to this configuration, and the lower plate 21 may be clamped from both sides by the elastic force of an elastic member. In this case, the elastic force on the lower plate 21 may be released by the user's operation, eliminating the clamping force and causing it to fall.

[0046] The lower plate 21 may be suspended from above, for example. In this case, the lower plate 21 may detach from its suspension and fall due to the user's operation.

[0047] The lower plate 21 may, for example, include a through hole and be held by a through member that passes through this through hole. In this case, the lower plate 21 may fall when the through member is dislodged by the user's operation.

[0048] The lower plate 21 may, for example, include an opening or recess, and be held in place by engaging a hook with a protrusion into this opening or recess. In this case, the lower plate 21 may fall when the hook is disengaged by the user's operation.

[0049] The lower plate 21 may be suspended and held in place, for example, by a string. In this case, the lower plate 21 may fall when a blade is inserted and the string is cut or when the string is wound up by the user's operation.

[0050] The partition plate according to this embodiment exhibits a dropping mechanism in which the state of holding the lower plate 21 disappears when the user presses a switch (lever 11 of the clip member). However, it is not limited to this, and the operating part that the user acts on may be a handle or a knob (grip), and the state of holding the lower plate 21 may disappear by pulling, sliding, or rotating the handle or knob (grip). Alternatively, the operating part that the user acts on may be a button, and the state of holding the lower plate 21 may disappear by pressing the button. Alternatively, the operating part that the user acts on may be a lever, and the state of holding the lower plate 21 may disappear by raising or lowering the lever. Alternatively, the operating part that the user acts on may be a string, and the state of holding the lower plate 21 may disappear by pulling, winding, or cutting the string.

[0051] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and can be modified as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, a partition plate of this embodiment, with additions, deletions, or design changes made by a person skilled in the art, is also included in the scope of the present invention as long as it retains the gist of the invention. Furthermore, the embodiments and modifications described above can be combined as appropriate as long as they do not contradict each other, and technical matters common to each embodiment are included in each modification even if not explicitly described.

[0052] Any effects or benefits other than those brought about by the embodiments described above, if they are clear from the description herein or easily predictable to a person skilled in the art, are naturally considered to be brought about by the present invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0053] 1 partition plate, 10 mounting member, 11 lever, 12 horizontal plate, 20 plate, 21 lower plate, 22 upper plate, 30 plate frame, 31 vertical frame, 31a recess, 32 horizontal frame, 32a recess, 32b opening, 33 lower frame, 33a through hole, 34 upper frame

Claims

1. A partition panel installed at the boundary between adjacent rooms on a veranda or balcony of an apartment building, comprising a panel frame including a pair of vertical frames erected on both sides of the boundary and a horizontal frame installed horizontally to connect the pair of vertical frames, A plate that closes the opening enclosed by the plate frame at a position higher than the floor surface of the boundary, The plate has a mounting member for attaching it to the plate frame, The mounting member is capable of taking at least two states: a first state in which it holds the plate, and a second state in which it ceases to hold the plate. The aforementioned plate is a partition plate that falls and breaks when the mounting member changes from the first state to the second state due to the action of the user.

2. The mounting member is a clip member that clamps the plate by elastic force, The partition plate according to claim 1, wherein the first state is formed when the clip member is closed, and the second state is formed when it is open.

3. The system further includes a switch that changes from the first state to the second state, The partition plate according to claim 2, wherein the clip member opens when the user presses the switch.

4. The plate is configured to include a recess, The mounting member is configured to include a protrusion, The partition plate according to claim 1, wherein the first state is formed when the recess and the protrusion engage, and the second state is formed when they disengage.

5. The plate is constructed including through holes, The aforementioned mounting member is configured to include a through member, The partition plate according to claim 1, wherein the first state is formed when the through member penetrates the through hole, and the second state is formed when it detaches.

6. The partition plate according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the mounting member is provided on the horizontal frame and suspends the plate in the first state.

7. The mounting member is composed of an elastic member and is provided on the pair of vertical frames, In the first state described above, the plate is held by applying an elastic force from one or both sides of the plate. In the second state described above, by releasing the elastic force, the plate falls. The partition plate according to claim 1.

8. The partition plate according to claim 1, wherein the vertical frame slidably holds the plate.

9. The partition plate according to claim 2, wherein the clip member includes two levers, a horizontal plate that rotatably supports the two levers between the two levers, and two torsion coil springs having their central axes tangent to each of the two levers and the horizontal plate.

10. The partition plate according to claim 9, wherein the horizontal plate of the clip member is fixed to the horizontal frame of the plate frame.

11. The partition plate according to claim 9, wherein the plate is sandwiched between the two levers on the side of the horizontal plate opposite to the two torsion coil springs.

12. The partition plate according to claim 9, wherein the clip member applies stress to the ends of the two torsion coil springs by pressing one of the two levers.

13. The partition plate according to claim 12, wherein the plate is released from the clip member by applying stress to the ends of the two torsion coil springs.

14. The aforementioned vertical frame is constructed including a recess, The partition plate according to claim 8, wherein the recess and the plate are slidably engaged.

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