Connecting structures and connecting members

Abstract

The present invention provides a connecting member and a connecting structure using the same, which have a simple configuration and can be easily connected even to panel members that do not have a flat surface. [Solution] The connecting structure 1 comprises at least two panel members 2, each having a surface material 21 and an outer frame 22 having a rod material 221 surrounding the surface material, and a connecting member 3 having two cylindrical members. The two panel members are connected so that they can be opened and closed by inserting the rod materials of different panel members into the cylindrical members of the connecting member. It can be suitably used as a storage space forming device, enclosure structure, partition forming device, simple storage box, simple enclosure, simple fence, panel type enclosure, foldable enclosure, assembly type enclosure, garbage collection box, resource recovery box, pet enclosure, enclosure for material storage area, garden enclosure, privacy panel, partition, etc.

Description

[[Technical Field]]

[0001] The present invention relates to a connecting structure and a connecting member. [[Background Art]]

[0002] Connecting structures formed by mutually connecting panel members are widely used for partitions, enclosures, screens, formation of temporary spaces, and the like. In such connecting structures, it is important that a plurality of panel members can be easily connected according to the installation location and purpose of use, and that they can be easily carried and stored by folding or disassembling when not in use.

[0003] By the way, as a method of connecting a plurality of panel members, generally, for example, there is a hinge described in Patent Document 1 below. The hinge connects two panel members openably and closably by combining two plate-shaped members each formed with a cylindrical portion, inserting and supporting one rod into the cylindrical portion. [[Prior Art Documents]] [[Patent Documents]]

[0004] [[Patent Document 1]] Utility Model Registration No. 3182838 [[Summary of the Invention]] [[Problem to be Solved by the Invention]]

[0005] However, the hinge as described in Patent Document 1 can only be connected to a panel member having a flat surface for fixing the plate-shaped member, and there is a problem that it is difficult to apply it to a panel member not provided with such a flat surface.

[0006] Therefore, in view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a connecting member which has a simple configuration and can be easily connected even to a panel member that does not have a flat surface, and a connecting structure using the same. [[Means for Solving the Problem]]

[0007] A connecting structure according to one aspect of the present invention that solves the above problems comprises at least two panel members, each having a facing material and an outer frame having a rod surrounding the facing material, and a connecting member having two cylindrical members, wherein the two panel members are connected so as to be able to be opened and closed by inserting the rods of different panel members into the respective cylindrical members of the connecting member.

[0008] In this view, although not limited thereto, it is preferable that two panel members connected by connecting members are connected by multiple connecting members.

[0009] Furthermore, although not limited to this viewpoint, it is preferable that there be six or more panel members, and that each panel member is connected to two or more different panel members and connecting members to form an accommodation space.

[0010] Furthermore, although not limited to this viewpoint, it is preferable that the connecting member is made of metal and that the two cylindrical members are joined by welding.

[0011] A connecting member according to another aspect of the present invention comprises two joined cylindrical members, and is used to connect panel members in a way that allows them to be opened and closed by inserting rods of different panel members into each cylindrical member. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] In summary, the present invention provides a connecting member and a connecting structure using the same, which can be easily connected to panel members that do not have a flat surface, with a simple configuration. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0013] [Figure 1] This figure shows a schematic overview of the overall configuration of the connecting structure according to the embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a schematic diagram of a connecting member according to an embodiment. [Figure 3] This figure shows a magnified view of the vicinity of the connecting member when the panel member is opened and closed by inserting the rod of the panel member into the connecting member according to the embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0014] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the specific examples described in the embodiments below.

[0015] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the connecting structure 1 (hereinafter referred to as "the structure 1") according to this embodiment. The structure 1 comprises at least two panel members 2, each having a facing material 21 and an outer frame 22 having a rod material 221 surrounding the facing material 21, and a connecting member 3 having two cylindrical members 31 and 32. The two panel members 2 are connected so as to be able to open and close by inserting the rod materials 221 of different panel members 2 into the respective cylindrical members 31 and 32 of the connecting member 3.

[0016] Structure 1 is applicable to a variety of things, including higher-level concepts such as storage space forming devices, enclosure structures, and partitioning devices, as well as intermediate-level concepts such as simple storage boxes, simple enclosures, simple fences, panel enclosures, foldable enclosures, and prefabricated enclosures. Furthermore, Structure 1 can be applied to specific uses such as garbage collection boxes, resource recovery boxes, pet enclosures, material storage enclosures, garden enclosures, privacy panels, and partitions.

[0017] With the above configuration, the structure 1 allows the panel members 2 to be connected to each other in an openable and closable manner using a simple structure. Further details will be explained below.

[0018] As described above, the structure 1 comprises at least two panel members 2. Each panel member 2 can be made portable in size and weight and can be used for partitions, enclosures, screens, temporary spaces, etc.

[0019] The panel member 2 of the present structure 1 comprises the face material 21 as described above. The face material 21 is a member that constitutes the planar portion of the panel member 2, and may be formed of, but is not limited to, a cloth material, a resin plate, a metal plate, a wood board, a net material, a mesh material, or a combination thereof. A net material assembled from thin metal rod members is a preferable embodiment from the viewpoint of achieving both strength and weight reduction.

[0020] The panel member 2 of the present structure 1 comprises an outer frame 22 that surrounds the periphery of the face material 21. The outer frame 22 is a member that holds the face material 21 and forms the outer shape of the panel member 2, and is configured including a rod 221. The rod 221 in the outer frame 22 of the panel member 2 is a portion to be inserted into cylindrical members 31 and 32 of the connecting member 3, and can be formed of a round bar, a square bar, a pipe material or other elongated members. The rod 221 only needs to constitute at least a part of the outer frame 22; for example, it can be arranged on the vertical side portion of the outer frame 22, but it is preferable from the viewpoint of strength to cover the entire periphery of the face material 21.

[0021] The diameter of the rod 221 is not particularly limited as long as it has a relative size that allows insertion into the cylindrical members 31 and 32 of the connecting member described later, but is preferably 3 mm or more and 50 mm or less, and more preferably within a range of 10 mm or less. Setting the diameter to 50 mm or less has the effect of making it easy for a person to manually open and close the panel member 2 freely in terms of both strength and weight.

[0022] Further, the material of the rod 221 of the outer frame 22 is not limited as long as it has the above function, and can be formed of metal, resin, wood, fiber-reinforced resin or other materials.

[0023] Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the connecting member 3 of the present structure 1, and Fig. 3 is an enlarged schematic view of the vicinity of the connecting member 3 when the bar members 221 of the outer frame 22 of the panel member 2 are inserted into the cylindrical members 31 and 32 of the connecting member 3 respectively to open and close the panel member 2. As shown in these figures, the present structure 1 includes the connecting member 3 as described above, and the connecting member 3 can connect the panel members 2 to each other by inserting the bar members 221 of different panel members 2 into it. The use of such a connecting member 3 has the advantage that the panel members 2 can be easily connected to each other without requiring complicated fixing work such as screwing.

[0024] The connecting member 3 of the present structure 1 includes two cylindrical members 31 and 32 as described above. The cylindrical members 31 and 32 are respectively cylindrical members into which the bar member 221 can be inserted. The inner diameter or inner dimension of the cylindrical members 31 and 32 only needs to be a size that allows the bar member 221 to be inserted, and it is preferably a size that allows rotation when the bar member 221 is inserted.

[0025] In the present structure 1, the bar member 221 of one panel member 2 is inserted into one cylindrical member 31 of the connecting member 3, and the bar member 221 of the other panel member 2 is inserted into the other cylindrical member 32 of the connecting member 3. Thereby, the two panel members 2 are connected via the connecting member 3. In addition, since the bar member 221 is rotatable relative to the cylindrical members 31 and 32, the two panel members 2 can be opened and closed freely relative to each other.

[0026] In addition, in the present structure 1, the material of the connecting member 3 is not limited as long as it has the above functions, but it is preferably made of metal. By making the connecting member 3 of metal, the durability against insertion and rotation of the bar member 221 can be improved. In addition, even when used outdoors or at temporary construction sites, it is easy to ensure the strength of the connecting member 3.

[0027] In this structure 1, if the two cylindrical members 31 and 32 are made of metal, it is preferable that they be joined by welding. By joining the two cylindrical members 31 and 32 by welding, the connecting member 3 can be made simple while ensuring sufficient joint strength.

[0028] In this structure 1, it is preferable that the two panel members 2 connected by the connecting member 3 are connected by multiple connecting members 3. For example, multiple connecting members 3 can be arranged at vertically spaced intervals along the adjacent vertical edges of the two panel members 2. This can improve the stability of the connection between the panel members 2.

[0029] In this structure 1, as described above, the number of panel members 2 is not limited as long as they can be connected in an openable and closable manner, but it is preferable to have six or more panel members 2. Specifically, by connecting four in a ring, a closed space can be formed, and by using the remaining two as a lid and bottom, a closed space in the shape of a cube can be formed. In other words, by providing six or more panel members 2, and connecting each panel member 2 with two or more different panel members 2 and connecting members 3, a storage space 4 can be formed. This makes it possible to arrange multiple panel members 2 in a ring or polygonal shape to form a space that can accommodate articles, people, animals, or other objects inside.

[0030] As described above, this structure 1 provides a connecting member 3 and a connecting structure 1 using the same, which can be easily connected to panel members 2 that do not have a flat surface, with a simple configuration, without requiring complex fixing work such as screwing. [Industrial applicability]

[0031] This invention has industrial potential as a connecting structure formed by connecting panel members to each other, and as a connecting member used therein. Specifically, it can be suitably used as a storage space forming device, enclosure structure, partition forming device, simple storage box, simple enclosure, simple fence, panel type enclosure, foldable enclosure, assembly type enclosure, garbage collection box, resource recovery box, pet enclosure, enclosure for material storage area, garden enclosure, privacy panel, partition, etc. [Explanation of symbols]

[0032] 1. Connecting structure 2. Panel components 21... Surface material 22... Outer frame 221... Bar material 3. Connecting components 31, 32...Cylindrical material 4. Storage space

Claims

1. Each comprises at least two panel members, each having a facing material and an outer frame having a rod surrounding the facing material. A connecting member comprising two cylindrical members, A connecting structure in which two panel members are connected so as to be able to open and close, by inserting the rods of different panel members into the cylindrical members of each of the connecting members.

2. The connecting structure according to claim 1, wherein the two panel members connected by the connecting member are connected by a plurality of the connecting members.

3. There are six or more of the aforementioned panel members. The connecting structure according to claim 1, wherein a single panel member is connected to two or more different panel members and the connecting member, thereby forming a storage space.

4. The connecting member is made of metal. The connecting structure according to claim 1, wherein the two cylindrical members are joined by welding.

5. It comprises two joined cylindrical members, A connecting member for connecting panel members in a way that allows them to be opened and closed, by inserting rods of different panel members into each of the aforementioned cylindrical materials.

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