Partition device

Abstract

To improve lighting efficiency of an inside space in a partition device.SOLUTION: A partition device 1 comprises a panel body 2 that surrounds at least a rear side and both left and right sides of an inside space S. A lighting fixture 25 that lights the inside space S is attached to an upper end of the panel body 2. A part of a shade 26 constituting the lighting fixture 25 is projected to a higher position than the upper end of the panel body 2. An opening 31 for light leakage is formed in the protrusion of the shade 26.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a partition device. [Background technology]

[0002] In spaces such as offices, it is common to provide partition devices with erected panel bodies to increase the freedom of space usage. By providing such a partition device, it is possible to block views and sounds from the surroundings to a certain extent. Among such partition devices, those having a roof body covering the upper parts of opposing panel bodies are already known (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6292823 [Patent Document 2] JP 2003-313977 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

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[0006] The present invention relates to Improves lighting efficiency in the interior space The technical problem is to provide a partition device.

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[0011] The present invention is a partition device having a panel body that surrounds at least the rear and both left and right sides of an inner space, wherein a lighting fixture for illuminating the inner space is attached to the upper end of the panel body, a part of the shade that constitutes the lighting fixture protrudes to a position higher than the upper end of the panel body, and an opening for allowing light to leak out is formed in the protruding portion of the shade.

[0012] In the partition device of the present invention, the opening of the shade may be disposed at least on the rear side of the shade and formed so as to extend longitudinally along the upper edge of the panel body. Effect of the Invention

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[0014] The present invention The lighting fixture can improve the lighting efficiency of the inner space of the partition device, whether or not there is a roof body (especially if there is a roof body). Moreover, when the lighting fixture is turned on, the light leaks from the opening, making it possible for people around to be aware of the user's presence inside the partition device. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] 1 is an oblique view of a partition device according to an embodiment, seen from the front diagonally left side. [Diagram 2] 1 is a perspective view of the partition device as seen from the rear diagonally right side. FIG. [Diagram 3] This is an enlarged oblique view of the upper part of the partition device, seen diagonally from the rear right side. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the upper part of the panel body. [Diagram 5] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a detailed structure of a roof body. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing the state in which a connector is attached to the upper part of the panel body. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the partition devices installed in a row. [Figure 8]8 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a state in which connectors are attached side by side to the upper part of the panel body in FIG. 7. FIG. [Figure 9] This is an explanatory diagram showing how a lighting fixture is attached to a partition device, and is an enlarged oblique view of the upper part of the partition device from the rear and diagonally right side, with the roof body omitted. [Figure 10] FIG. [Figure 11] FIG. [Figure 12] FIG. [Figure 13] FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view showing another example of the support arm. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0016] Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the terms "front, back" and "left and right" are used to specify directions, but these are based on the orientation of the user who uses the panel booth as a partition device according to the present invention. In other words, the opening direction of the panel booth is the forward direction, and the rear and left and right are determined based on this. However, these terms are used for the convenience of explanation and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention. Furthermore, the horizontal direction is used as a general term for the left and right directions and the front and back directions.

[0017] 1 to 3, the panel booth 1 as a partition device comprises a plurality of panel bodies 2 that can be connected together in the horizontal direction, and connecting pillars (not shown) that connect adjacent panel bodies 2. The group of panel bodies 2 surrounds the rear and both left and right sides of the inner space S, and the front is open.

[0018] Above the panel booth 1 (group of panel bodies 2), a flat roof body 3 constituting the roof of the panel booth 1 is disposed so as to cover the upper part of the inner space S. The roof body 3 is connected and supported to the upper part of the group of panel bodies 2 via at least two L-shaped support arms 4 serving as connectors. In the embodiment, a total of four support arms 4 are attached, two to the upper part of the central panel body 2 and one each to the upper parts of the panel bodies 2 on both the left and right sides. The roof body 3 is supported by the four support arms 4. A top plate 5 is disposed at the rear side of the inner space S of the panel booth 1. In the embodiment, the top plate 5 is connected and supported to the front surfaces of the central and left and right panel bodies 2.

[0019] The panel booth 1 may have a configuration in which at least the rear and both left and right sides of the inner space S are enclosed by the panel body 2. For example, an openable and closable door body may be provided at the front of the panel booth 1 so that the inner space S can be made into a closed space. In addition, in the panel booth 1 of the embodiment, multiple panel bodies 2 are connected in a C-shape when viewed from above, but this is not limited thereto, and multiple panel bodies 2 can also be connected in a cross shape, a T shape, a Y shape, or a combination of these shapes (see FIG. 7, for example). The number of connectors (support arms 4) is also not particularly limited as long as it is two or more.

[0020] As shown in Figures 4, 6 and 8, each panel body 2 has a basic sandwich-like structure in which surface materials 7, such as cardboard, are attached to both sides of a core material 6 made of a honeycomb structure or the like. Both sides of each panel body 2 (the outer surfaces of each surface material 7) are covered with upholstery 8, such as cloth. An upper frame 9, which is shaped like an upwardly opening gutter and extends over the entire length, is fixed to the upper end of each panel body 2. Both sides of the upper frame 9 are covered with the surface materials 7 and upholstery 8. The upper end side of the upholstery 8 is rolled up into the inner side of the upper frame 9. The inner side of the upper frame 9 corresponds to the recessed grooves 10 formed in the upper end of each panel body 2.

[0021] A pair of vertical ribs 11 protruding upwards are integrally provided on the inner bottom surface of the recessed groove 10 of the upper frame 9. A capping base 13 made of elastically deformable synthetic resin and having a C-shaped cross section is placed on both vertical ribs 11. The capping base 13 is elongated along the longitudinal direction of the upper frame 9. As shown in FIG. 4, upper corners 14 on both sides in the thickness direction of the capping base 13 protrude outward. In contrast, the upper end opening of the upper frame 9 has a smaller dimension in the thickness direction than the capping base 13, so the capping base 13 is forcedly fitted into the recessed groove 10 of the upper frame 9 and placed on both vertical ribs 11.

[0022] The upper frame 9 has flanges 12 folded inward at the upper edge sides on both sides in the thickness direction. After forced fitting, each upper corner 14 of the capping base 13 presses itself against the corresponding flange 12 of the upper frame 9 by elastic restoring force. For this reason, the capping base 13 fitted into the recessed groove 10 of the upper frame 9 is unlikely to come out of the recessed groove 10. In addition, various cables such as communication cables and power cables can be routed in the space surrounded by both vertical ribs 11 of the upper frame 9 and the capping base 13, which is effective in preventing poor appearance and damage to the cables due to exposed cables.

[0023] An upwardly opening engagement groove 15 is formed on the upper surface side of the capping base 13, into which a locking claw 17 of the capping cover 16 that closes the upper end opening of the upper frame 9 is forcibly fitted. The downwardly protruding locking claw 17 formed on the capping cover 16, which is long along the longitudinal direction of the upper frame 9 like the capping base 13, is forcibly fitted into the engagement groove 15 of the capping base 13, thereby closing the upper end opening of the upper frame 9. The capping cover 16, like the capping base 13, is made of an elastically deformable synthetic resin. The capping cover 16 is also attached with an upholstery 8, which unifies the texture of the entire panel body 2 including the capping cover 16 and improves its aesthetic appearance.

[0024] As shown in FIG. 5, the roof body 3 is configured by bonding two flat roof plates 18 together. L-shaped support arms 4 are provided as connectors at two locations on the rear side of the roof body 3 and one location on each of the left and right sides. A horizontal portion 19 at the base end of each support arm 4 is sandwiched between the two flat roof plates 18. The flat roof plates 18 and the horizontal portion 19 of each support arm 4 are fastened together from above by a plurality of screws 20 (two in this embodiment). That is, the horizontal portion 19 at the base end of each support arm 4 is fixed to the roof body 3 by the plurality of screws 20 as fasteners. Although not shown in the figure, an upholstery 8 is also attached to the outer surface side of each flat roof plate 18.

[0025] 5 and 6, a downward hook-shaped locking hook portion 22 is provided on the outer surface of the vertical portion 21 at the tip of each support arm 4. The locking hook portion 22 of the vertical portion 21 of each support arm 4 is fitted from above into and engaged with the upper edge portion (including the flange portion 12) of the upper frame 9 of each panel body 2 near the inner space S, thereby supporting the flat roof body 3 on the upper part of the panel bodies 2 via the support arms 4. In other words, the vertical portion 21 at the tip of each support arm 4 is attached to the recessed groove 10 (upper frame 9) formed at the upper end of each panel body 2 by its locking hook portion 22.

[0026] The hook portion 22 is made thin enough to ensure strength. Therefore, although the hook tip side of the hook portion 22 fits into the groove 10 of the upper frame 9, when the capping cover 16 closes the upper end opening of the upper frame 9, the capping cover 16 is only slightly deformed by the thickness of the hook tip side of the hook portion 22, and there is no problem in attaching and detaching the capping cover 16 to the capping base 13. In each panel body 2 of the embodiment, the capping base 13 is interrupted at the point where the hook portion 22 of the support arm 4 fits into the groove 10 of the upper frame 9, so that the hook portion 22 is configured to avoid interference with the capping base 13.

[0027] As shown in detail in Fig. 6, the hook tip side of the locking hook portion 22 is bent upward to form a bent piece 23. When the locking hook portion 22 of each support arm 4 is fitted from above into and engaged with the upper edge portion of the upper frame 9 of each panel body 2 close to the inner space S, the bent piece 23 of the locking hook portion 22 is configured to abut against the locking claw 17 of the head board cover 16 forcefully fitted into the engagement groove 15 of the head board base 13. For this reason, when the upper opening of the upper frame 9 is closed by the head board cover 16, the locking hook portion 22 is unlikely to come off the upper edge portion of the upper frame 9 close to the inner space S.

[0028] The hook tip side of the locking hook portion 22 is set so that the protruding dimension in the thickness direction within the upper frame 9 (recessed groove 10) is smaller than half the thickness direction dimension of the upper end opening of the upper frame 9. This is to prevent interference with each other when, for example, as shown in Figure 7, the panel booths 1 are connected horizontally and the panel body 2 is shared between adjacent panel booths 1, even if the locking hook portions 22 of the support arms 4 are fitted face-to-face from above and engaged with both upper end edges of the upper frame 9 of the shared panel body 2 (see Figure 8).

[0029] With the above configuration, the roof body 3 together with the support arms 4 can be easily attached and detached from the panel booth 1, so the roof body 3 can be attached and detached very easily according to the user's wishes, greatly reducing the burden on the user (worker). It is extremely user-friendly. In addition, since the support arms 4 are fixed to the roof body 3, when removing the roof body 3, the support arms 4 can also be removed at the same time, making the work extremely easy.

[0030] Specifically, when attaching the roof body 3, with the coping cover 16 removed from the upper frame 9, the locking hook portions 22 of each support arm 4 are fitted from above into the upper edge portion of each panel body 2 near the inner space S of the upper frame 9, so that the roof body 3 is supported by the group of panel bodies 2 via each support arm 4, and then the coping cover 16 is attached to the upper frame 9. When removing the roof body 3, the coping cover 16 is removed from the upper frame 9, then the roof body 3 is lifted up, the locking hook portions 22 of each support arm 4 are released from the upper frame 9, and finally the coping cover 16 is attached to the upper frame 9.

[0031] Figure 7 shows three panel booths 1 installed side by side. The panel body 2 between adjacent panel booths is shared. As shown in Figure 7, the corner shape of the panel booth 1 can be rectangular as shown in the center, or rounded as shown on both the left and right sides. The outer shape of the roof body 3 in plan view can be set according to the outline of the panel booth 1 in plan view.

[0032] 1 to 3 and 7, the peripheral portion of the roof body 3 may be positioned inside the upper end of each panel body 2 in plan view, and the area of ​​the roof body 3 in plan view may be set smaller than the outline of the panel booth 1 in plan view, so that a horizontal gap 24 is formed between the peripheral portion of the roof body 3 and the upper end of each panel body 2. Also, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the length of the vertical portion 21 of each support arm 4 may be increased to project to a position higher than the upper end of the panel body that draws the roof body, so that a vertical gap 24 is formed between the peripheral portion of the roof body 3 and the upper end of each panel body 2. In the embodiment, the gap 24 is formed in both the horizontal and vertical directions.

[0033] With this configuration, the roof body 3 is attached to the panel booth 1, providing a suitable degree of closure to prevent interference from others, and reducing noise from the surroundings, while still allowing ambient light to enter the panel booth 1, and making it easier for people in the vicinity to sense the presence or presence of a user inside the panel booth 1. It is also possible to reduce heat buildup inside the panel booth 1.

[0034] As shown in Figs. 1 to 3, 7, and 9 to 12, a lighting fixture 25 for illuminating the inner space S of the panel booth 1 is attached to the upper end of the panel body 2 at the center rear side of the panel booth 1. The lighting fixture 25 includes a metal shade 26 that opens downward, and a light body 27 made of a straight tube LED or fluorescent lamp attached to the lower surface side of the shade 26. The light body 27 in the embodiment is detachably attached to the lower surface side of the shade 26 by using a magnet. The light body 27 is provided with a human sensor (not shown) that is set to turn on when it detects the presence of a user in the panel booth 1 and turn off when a predetermined time has passed since the user has left the panel booth 1. By using the human sensor in this way, light leaks from the opening groove 31 when a user is present, and the light can be used as an occupancy display system that indicates the presence of the user.

[0035] 10 and 11, a downwardly bent piece 30 is attached to the inside of the rear plate 29 of the shade 26. The rear plate 29 of the shade 26 and the downwardly bent piece 30 sandwich and cover the upper end portion of the panel body 2 on the rear center side from above, thereby attaching the shade 26 (illumination fixture 25) to the upper end portion of the panel body 2 on the rear center side. Therefore, if the upper end portion of the panel body 2 is linear, the illumination fixture 25 can be easily attached and detached.

[0036] When the shade 26 (illumination fixture 25) is attached to the upper end of the panel body 2, a part (upper side) of the shade 26 protrudes to a position higher than the upper end of the panel body 2. When viewed from the horizontal direction, the protruding part (upper side) of the shade 26 is located at the gap 24 between the roof body 3 and the panel body 2 group (see Figs. 1 to 3). The protruding part (upper side) of the shade 26 has an opening slot 31 formed long in the lateral direction (direction along the upper edge of the panel body 2) for light leakage from the light body 27. In the embodiment, the opening slot 31 is formed in both the front plate 28 and the rear plate 29 of the shade 26. It is sufficient that the opening slot 31 of the shade 26 is formed at least in the rear plate 29 (rear side) of the shade.

[0037] With this configuration, the lighting efficiency of the inner space S can be improved in the panel booth 1 regardless of whether or not there is a roof body 3 (especially if there is a roof body 3). Moreover, if the light bodies 27 of the lighting fixtures 25 are turned on, the light leaks from each of the opening slots 31, making it possible for those around to be sure that a user is present in the panel booth 1.

[0038] The configuration of each part in the present invention is not limited to the embodiment shown in the drawings, and various modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, the positional relationship between the vertical part 21 and the locking hook part 22 of the support frame 4 may be swapped so that the vertical part 21 fits into the recessed groove 10 of the upper frame 9. In this case, since the vertical part 21 has a thickness, it is preferable to form a notch in the corresponding part of the coping cover 16 into which the vertical part 21 fits.

[0039] In addition, the locking hook portion 22 of the support arm 4 is not limited to being fitted from above into and engaged with at least one upper edge portion of the groove 10 in the panel body 2, but may be configured to fit into and engage both upper edges of the groove 10, or may be configured to be fitted into the groove 10 so that it cannot slip.

[0040] It is also possible to mount the roof body 3 on the panel booth 1 without providing any gap between the peripheral edge of the roof body 3 and the upper end of each panel body 2. In this case, it is preferable to place lighting fixtures other than the lighting fixtures 25 shown in the embodiment on, for example, the underside of the roof body 3 or on the top plate 5.

[0041] When a vertical joint exists between adjacent panel bodies 2 in the panel booth 1, the connecting posts are exposed at the joints. For example, a downward hook-shaped locking claw formed on the connector can be hooked and engaged with an engagement hole formed in the connecting post at the joint, thereby making it possible to support the roof body 3 on the panel booth 1. Needless to say, in this case too, the roof body 3 can be configured to be attached and detached with a single touch.

[0042] Furthermore, in the embodiment, the four support arms 4 are each individually sandwiched between two flat roof panels 18, but this is not limited to the above embodiment. As shown in FIG. 13, each horizontal portion may be integrally connected to a connecting portion 32 to form a single support arm 4 having four vertical portions 21. [Note] However, it is desirable for this type of partition device to be easily changeable to various layouts according to the user's wishes. In other words, in the above-mentioned conventional configuration, it is more convenient for the user if the roof body can be easily attached and detached. However, in the conventional configuration, the roof body is connected to the top of the panel body via a channel material or is screwed in at multiple points, which means that installing and removing the roof body is time-consuming and places a heavy burden on the user (worker). [Appendix 1] A partition device having a panel body surrounding at least the rear and both left and right sides of an inner space, When a roof body covering the upper part of the inner space is supported by an upper part of the panel body, the roof body and the upper part of the panel body are connected to each other via at least two connectors, The base end side of the connector is fixed to the roof body, and a locking hook portion provided on the tip side of the connector is fitted into and engaged with the recessed groove of the panel body from above. Partition device. [Appendix 2] The locking hook portion is fitted from above into and engaged with at least one upper end edge portion of the recessed groove in the panel body. 2. A partition device as described in appendix 1. [Appendix 3] The roof body is configured by bonding two flat roof plates together, and the base end side of the connector is sandwiched between the two flat roof plates, and the two flat roof plates and the base end side of the connector are fastened together by a fastener. 1. A partition device as described in appendix 1 or 2. [Appendix 4] A gap is formed between the peripheral edge of the roof body and the upper end of the panel body. A partition device according to any one of appendixes 1 to 3. According to the partition device of Appendix 1, the roof body can be easily attached and detached together with the connector to the partition device, so the roof body can be attached and detached very easily according to the user's wishes, and the burden on the user (worker) can be significantly reduced. It is very user-friendly. In addition, since the connector is fixed to the roof body, when removing the roof body, the connector can also be removed at the same time, making the work extremely easy. [Explanation of symbols]

[0043] S inner space 1 Panel booth (partition device) 2 Panel body 3 Roof body 4 Support Arm 9 Upper Frame 10 Groove 13 Kasagi Base 16 Cap cover 18 Flat roof plate 19 Horizontal section 20 Screws (fasteners) 21 Vertical section 22 Locking hook part 24 Gap 25 Lighting equipment 26 Shades 27 Light Body 28 Front plate 29 Rear plate 30 Downward bend piece 31 Opening slot

Claims

1. A partition device having a panel body surrounding at least the rear and both left and right sides of an inner space, An illumination lamp for illuminating the inner space is attached to the upper end of the panel body, and a part of a shade constituting the illumination lamp is protruded to a position higher than the upper end of the panel body, and an opening for allowing light to leak out is formed in the protruding part of the shade. Partition device.

2. The opening of the shade is disposed at least on the rear side of the shade and is formed to extend long along the upper edge of the panel body. A partition device according to claim 1.

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