Connectors and connector sets

Abstract

To provide a connector and a connector unit capable of easily connecting plate-like members, having high versatility, and easy to use.SOLUTION: A connector according to one embodiment is a connector 50 for connecting a first plate-like member and a second plate-like member to each other, and includes a body part 51 having a plate-like shape, a first slit 53 which is recessed from an end face 52 of the body part 51 and into which the erected first plate-like member is inserted, and a second slit 54 which is recessed from an end face 52 of the body part 51 and into which the second plate-like member erected is inserted. The body part 51 supports the first plate-like member inserted into the first slit 53 and the second plate-like member inserted into the second slit 54.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a connector and a connector set that connect a plurality of upright plate-like members to each other. [Background technology]

[0002] Various types of connectors for connecting plate-like members have been known. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open Publication No. 2009-41358 describes a connector for connecting plate-like members such as panels. The connector includes a connector body having a generally U-shaped cross section, a pair of generally thin adhesive supports, and protruding locking members. The adhesive supports are portions of the connector body that are folded inward from the generally U-shaped opening.

[0003] The protruding locking members can be engaged with the protruding locking members of other connectors, and the pair of connectors are connected to each other by the engagement of the protruding locking members. In each connector, a plate-like body such as a panel is inserted between the pair of adhesive supports. Therefore, since a plate-like body is inserted into each of the pair of connectors, it is possible to connect multiple plate-like bodies to each other.

[0004] Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open Publication No. 57-161605 describes a plate-shaped connecting member for partitions, etc. The plate-shaped connecting member includes two U-shaped front and rear side plates and a cam-shaped fastening rod that is L-shaped in plan view and semicircular in cross section. The front and rear side plates have circular holes into which the cam-shaped fastening rods are inserted.

[0005] The plate-shaped connecting material connects multiple unit-shaped partitions to each other. The unit-shaped partitions include partition plates and support posts extending vertically along the end faces of the partition plates. The multiple unit-shaped partitions are connected to each other via the plate-shaped connecting material with the support posts in contact with each other. Specifically, the multiple support posts are housed in the U-shaped front and rear side plate portions, and cam-shaped tightening rods are inserted into holes in the front and rear side plate portions that house the multiple support posts, thereby connecting the multiple unit-shaped partitions to each other. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-41358 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 57-161605 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] The above-mentioned connector can connect a pair of plate-shaped members to each other with a pair of protruding locking bodies locked to each other. Therefore, since the pair of protruding locking bodies must be locked to each other before connecting the plate-shaped members, there is a problem that connecting the plate-shaped members is time-consuming. Furthermore, the above-mentioned plate-shaped connector connects multiple unit-shaped partitions each having a partition plate and a support. However, since the plate-shaped connector can only connect special unit-shaped partitions each having a support, there is room for improvement in terms of versatility. Furthermore, the above-mentioned connector and plate-shaped connector have a special shape, which makes it difficult to understand how to use them.

[0008] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a connector and connector unit that can easily connect plate-like members, is highly versatile, and is easy to use. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] The connector according to the present disclosure is a connector for connecting a first plate-shaped member and a second plate-shaped member to each other, and includes a plate-shaped main body, a first slit into which the first plate-shaped member, which is recessed from an end face of the main body and stands upright, is inserted, and a second slit into which the second plate-shaped member, which is recessed from an end face of the main body and stands upright, is inserted, and the main body supports the first plate-shaped member inserted in the first slit and the second plate-shaped member inserted in the second slit. The first plate-shaped member has a first protruding portion that protrudes in an out-of-plane direction of the first plate-shaped member, and the second plate-shaped member has a second protruding portion that protrudes in an out-of-plane direction of the second plate-shaped member, and the first protruding portion is inserted into the first slit and the second protruding portion is inserted into the second slit. . A connector according to another aspect of the present disclosure is a connector for connecting a first plate-shaped member and a second plate-shaped member to each other, and comprises a plate-shaped main body, a first slit into which the first plate-shaped member, which is recessed from the end face of the main body and erected, is inserted, and a second slit into which the second plate-shaped member, which is recessed from the end face of the main body and erected, is inserted, the main body supporting the first plate-shaped member inserted in the first slit and the second plate-shaped member inserted in the second slit, and being made of nonwoven fabric.

[0010] The main body of this connector is plate-shaped. Therefore, the connector can have a simple shape. The connector has a first slit and a second slit recessed from its end face. A first upright plate-shaped member is inserted into the first slit, and a second upright plate-shaped member is inserted into the second slit. The main body supports the first plate-shaped member inserted into the first slit and the second plate-shaped member inserted into the second slit. Therefore, the first plate-shaped member and the second plate-shaped member can be connected to each other via the main body. Since the connection can be achieved by inserting the first plate-shaped member into the first slit of the main body and the second plate-shaped member into the second slit of the main body, the first plate-shaped member and the second plate-shaped member can be easily connected. Since the second plate-shaped member can be connected to the first plate-shaped member by inserting the first plate-shaped member and the second plate-shaped member, the connector can be applied to various plate-shaped members and is highly versatile. Furthermore, since the structure has a first slit and a second slit formed in the plate-shaped main body, it is easy to recognize that each plate-shaped member needs to be inserted into each slit, making it possible to create a connector that is easy to use.

[0011] The end faces may include a first end face having a first slit and a second end face having a second slit, and the orientation of the first end face and the orientation of the second end face may be different from each other. In this case, the orientation of the opening face of the first slit and the orientation of the opening face of the second slit are different from each other, so that the first plate-like member and the second plate-like member extending in different directions from the main body can be easily connected.

[0012] child In this case, the second plate-shaped member having the second protruding portion can be easily connected to the first plate-shaped member having the first protruding portion via the main body portion.

[0013] child In this case, the connector is made of a lightweight material, making it possible to make a lightweight and safe connector. Furthermore, if the connector is made of nonwoven fabric, the manufacturing costs of the connector can be reduced.

[0014] The material of the connector may be the same as the material of the first plate-shaped member. In this case, the connector can be easily manufactured. For example, the connector can be manufactured from scrap material of the first plate-shaped member. As a result, the cost of manufacturing the connector can be reduced.

[0015] A connector set according to the present disclosure is a connector set including the first connector and the second connector, which are the connectors described above. The protrusion amount of the first protrusion may increase downward, and the protrusion amount of the second protrusion may increase downward. The depth of the first slit of the first connector may be shallower than the depth of the first slit of the second connector, and the depth of the second slit of the first connector may be shallower than the depth of the second slit of the second connector. The position of the first connector attached to the first protrusion and the second protrusion is higher than the position of the second connector attached to the first protrusion and the second protrusion.

[0016] This connector set includes the first connector and second connector, which are the connectors described above. The depths of the first and second slits of the first connector are shallower than the depths of the first and second slits of the second connector. The first connector is attached at a position higher than the second connector relative to the first protruding portion of the first plate-shaped member and the second protruding portion of the second plate-shaped member, respectively. Therefore, the first connector and second connector can be attached to first and second plate-shaped members having first and second protruding portions that protrude more downward. Therefore, since the second plate-shaped member can be connected to the first plate-shaped member with two connectors, the second plate-shaped member can be more firmly connected to the first plate-shaped member. [Effects of the Invention]

[0017] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a connector and a connector set that can easily connect plate-like members, are highly versatile, and are easy to use. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1]FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a droplet prevention member, which is an example of an application of a connector according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a front view showing the droplet prevention member of FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 2. [Figure 4] 2 is a front view showing an exemplary droplet control kit for assembling the droplet control member of FIG. 1. [Figure 5] 1 is a perspective view showing a plurality of plate-like members connected to one another by a connector according to a first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 6] 6 is a perspective view of the connector and the plurality of plate-like members of FIG. 5, as viewed from above. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a front view showing the coupler according to the first embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a front view showing a coupler of the coupler set according to the embodiment. [Figure 9] 1 is a perspective view showing a first plate-shaped member and a second plate-shaped member connected by a connector set according to an embodiment. FIG. [Figure 10] 1 is a perspective view showing a first plate-shaped member, a second plate-shaped member, and a third plate-shaped member connected by a connector set according to an embodiment. FIG. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is an enlarged perspective view of the connector set of FIG. 10. [Figure 12] 10(a) is a perspective view showing a connector according to a third embodiment, and FIG. 10(b) is a plan view of the connector of FIG. [Figure 13] 10(a) is a perspective view showing a connector according to a fourth embodiment, and FIG. 10(b) is a plan view of the connector of FIG. [Figure 14] 10(a) and 10(b) are diagrams showing parts of a connector according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 15] FIG. 11 is a plan view showing a connector according to a fifth embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] Hereinafter, embodiments of a connector and a connector set according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description of the drawings, identical or corresponding elements are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate explanations will be omitted as appropriate. In addition, the drawings may be partially simplified or exaggerated for ease of understanding, and the dimensional proportions and the like are not limited to those shown in the drawings.

[0020] The connector according to the present disclosure connects a first plate-shaped member and a second plate-shaped member to each other. In the present disclosure, the term "plate-shaped member" refers to a plate-shaped object, member, or part. "Plate-shaped" refers to a state in which the front and back surfaces are flat or curved and the member extends two-dimensionally in a predetermined direction. The "plate-shaped member" may be, for example, a partition that divides a space.

[0021] Fig. 1 shows a droplet prevention member 1, which includes an exemplary plate-like member and is an example of an object to be connected by a connector. As shown in Fig. 1, the droplet prevention member 1 includes a support portion 10, which is a plate-like member, a stand portion 20 that enables the support portion 10 to stand on its own, a viewing portion 30, which is a transparent member supported by the support portion 10, and a sound-transmitting portion 40, which is supported by the support portion 10 and allows sound to pass through. The stand portion 20 is a protruding portion that protrudes from the support portion 10, which is a plate-like member, in a direction outward from the plane of the support portion 10.

[0022] The support portion 10, stand portion 20, viewing portion 30, and sound transmitting portion 40 are made of, for example, lightweight materials. Therefore, the droplet prevention member 1 can be made light enough to be easily carried in one hand. Furthermore, the support portion 10, stand portion 20, viewing portion 30, and sound transmitting portion 40 are made of unbreakable materials. Therefore, even if the droplet prevention member 1 is dropped, damage to the droplet prevention member 1 can be prevented.

[0023] The droplet control member 1 is visible from one side to the other in direction D1, which is the plate thickness direction of the support portion 10, and is also sound-passable from one side to the other in direction D1. The support portion 10 has, for example, a frame shape. The visible portion 30 and the sound-passing portion 40 are aligned along direction D2, which intersects with direction D1 (for example, orthogonal to direction D1). Direction D2 is, for example, the vertical direction.

[0024] The droplet prevention member 1 includes, for example, a plurality of (for example, two) stand portions 20. The plurality of stand portions 20 can stabilize the erected support portion 10. For example, the plurality of stand portions 20 are lined up along direction D3 that intersects (for example, is perpendicular to) direction D1 and direction D2.

[0025] For example, the height of the lower end of the support part 10 (first support part 11 described later) is higher than the height of the lower end of the stand part 20 (lower base part 22 described later). In this case, when the droplet prevention member 1 is placed on a desk, table, etc., it is possible to form a (tiny) gap between the upper surface of the desk, table, etc. and the lower end of the support part 10. This allows the droplet prevention member 1 to be placed on an uneven surface that is not flat. However, the height of the lower end of the support part 10 may be the same as the height of the lower end of the stand part 20. In this case, when the support part 10 is placed on a desk, table, etc., the lower end of the support part 10 can come into contact with the horizontal upper surface of the desk, table, etc.

[0026] Fig. 2 is a front view of the droplet prevention member 1 as viewed in direction D1. Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in Fig. 2. For example, the visual confirmation section 30 is provided vertically above the sound transmitting section 40. The support section 10 has, for example, a rectangular shape with rounded corners. In this case, the support section 10 has rounded corners, which makes the corners of the support section 10 less susceptible to damage.

[0027] For example, the length N of the support part 10 in the direction D3 is 50 cm or more and 150 cm or less (for example, 110 cm). However, the value of the length N is not particularly limited. The visual confirmation part 30 and the sound transmitting part 40 are, for example, quadrangular in shape with rounded corners (for example, rectangular in shape with long sides extending along the direction D3).

[0028] The area of ​​the viewing section 30 (the area of ​​the surface extending in both directions D2 and D3) is, for example, larger than the area of ​​the sound transmitting section 40. When the area of ​​the viewing section 30 located above the sound transmitting section 40 is larger than the area of ​​the sound transmitting section 40 in this way, the field of view for a person through the viewing section 30 can be made even better.

[0029] That is, it is possible to clearly see the face of a person on the other side of the droplet prevention member 1 (visualization portion 30). For example, the length L1 of the visualization portion 30 in direction D2 is longer than the length L2 of the sound transmitting portion 40 in direction D2, and the length L3 of the visualization portion 30 in direction D3 is longer than the length L4 of the sound transmitting portion 40 in direction D3.

[0030] The visual confirmation section 30 has, for example, antiviral properties. "Antiviral properties" refers to the property of blocking viruses and not allowing them to pass through. The visual confirmation section 30 is made of, for example, an antiviral film (antiviral film). In other words, the visual confirmation section 30 has been subjected to high virus processing.

[0031] The viewing portion 30 is made of, for example, a material that will not break even when subjected to impact. As an example, the viewing portion 30 is made of PVC (polyvinyl chloride). However, the material of the viewing portion 30 may be, for example, acrylic, and is not particularly limited. The viewing portion 30 is made of a transparent material. The viewing portion 30 is, for example, colorless and transparent. However, the viewing portion 30 may be colored and transparent, or may be translucent. However, if the viewing portion 30 is colorless and transparent, the visibility beyond the viewing portion 30 can be further improved.

[0032] As an example, the viewing portion 30 has a sheet shape. The thickness of the viewing portion 30 (length in direction D1) is, for example, 0.1 mm or more and 1 mm or less. The thickness of the viewing portion 30 may be 0.2 mm or more or 0.3 mm or more, or 0.7 mm or less or 0.5 mm or less. As an example, the thickness of the viewing portion 30 is 0.2 mm. The viewing portion 30 configured as described above allows the viewing portion 30 to be thin and lightweight.

[0033] The sound transmitting portion 40 has a rectangular shape, for example. The sound transmitting portion 40 has, for example, antiviral properties. For example, the sound transmitting portion 40 includes polyester and acrylate synthetic fibers. For example, the material of the sound transmitting portion 40 may be 65% polyester and 35% synthetic fibers (acrylate). The sound transmitting portion 40 may include at least one of a carboxylic acid and an anionic functional group. The sound transmitting portion 40 has the function of inactivating viruses. The sound transmitting portion 40 is made of, for example, a nonwoven fabric that has been subjected to an antiviral treatment. Alternatively, the sound transmitting portion 40 may be made of a nonwoven fabric made of synthetic resin.

[0034] The sound transmitting portion 40 may contain batting and thread, and is formed by placing batting between multiple sewn threads. For example, the sound transmitting portion 40 has higher sound permeability than an acrylic plate. There is a concern that acrylic plates (or partitions made only of acrylic plates) tend to trap droplets on the acrylic plate. In contrast, the droplet prevention member 1 according to this embodiment is provided with a sound transmitting portion 40 that functions as a ventilation portion, thereby improving the breathability of the droplet prevention member 1 and preventing droplets from trapping. As an example, the sound transmitting portion 40 is detachable from the support portion 10. For example, the sound transmitting portion 40 can be replaced with a new sound transmitting portion 40. Furthermore, the sound transmitting portion 40 can be removed and washed.

[0035] The stand unit 20 is detachable from the support unit 10. The stand unit 20 is attached to one end 10b and the other end 10c of the support unit 10 in direction D3. The stand unit 20 is plate-shaped. The stand unit 20 has main surfaces 21 on the front and back that extend along the in-plane direction of the stand unit 20, and is attached to the support unit 10 with the main surfaces 21 extending in directions D1 and D2.

[0036] For example, the main surface 21 has a trapezoidal shape that protrudes (widens) downward. The stand 20 is fixed to the support 10 so that the main surface 21 extends in a direction that intersects with the support 10 (for example, a direction that extends in both directions D1 and D2). This allows the stand 20 to more reliably support the support 10.

[0037] The stand portion 20 is attached to the support portion 10 so that the width of the main surface 21 expands downward (so that the stand portion 20 protrudes outward from the surface of the support portion 10). By attaching the stand portion 20 to the support portion 10 so that the stand portion 20 expands downward, the stand portion 20 can make the support portion 10 more stable in its self-standing state.

[0038] The stand 20 has a lower base 22, a pair of legs 23 extending obliquely upward from one end and the bottom end of the lower base 22, and an upper base 24 connecting the upper ends of the pair of legs 23. The stand 20 has, for example, a curved portion 26 located between the lower base 22 and the legs 23. Providing the curved portion 26 in the stand 20 makes it possible to make the stand 20 less susceptible to damage even when an impact is applied to the stand 20.

[0039] The stand unit 20 includes, for example, a detachable portion 25 that is attached to the support unit 10. As an example, the detachable portion 25 is concave. For example, the detachable portion 25 is recessed from the upper base portion 24, and the support unit 10 is attached to the support unit 10 by being sandwiched in the recessed portion of the detachable portion 25. As an example, the stand unit 20 is made of nonwoven fabric. In this case, the stand unit 20 can be made of a lightweight and safe lightweight material. However, the stand unit 20 may be made of, for example, paper, and the material of the stand unit 20 is not particularly limited.

[0040] The support part 10 functions, for example, as a frame for the droplet prevention member 1 (for example, the visual confirmation part 30 and the sound transmitting part 40). For example, the visual confirmation part 30 and the sound transmitting part 40 are supported inside the support part 10. For example, the support part 10 is made of a nonwoven fabric. The support part 10 may also be made of a needle-punched frame. The support part 10 may also be made of the same material as the stand part 20, for example. In this case, the support part 10 can be made of a lightweight and safe lightweight material.

[0041] The support portion 10 has, for example, a first support portion 11 that supports the sound transmitting portion 40 and a second support portion 12 that supports the visual confirmation portion 30. The first support portion 11 and the second support portion 12 are, for example, frame-shaped. The first support portion 11 and the second support portion 12 are, for example, aligned along the direction D2, and the second support portion 12 is provided vertically above the first support portion 11.

[0042] The support part 10 (second support part 12) includes, for example, a first part 13 and a second part 14 aligned along the direction D1. The visual confirmation part 30 is supported by the support part 10 in a state where it is sandwiched between the first part 13 and the second part 14. When viewed along the direction D1, the first part 13 and the second part 14 have a frame-like shape.

[0043] The droplet prevention member 1 configured as described above may be distributed as a droplet prevention kit K, for example, as shown in Fig. 4. The droplet prevention kit K includes a support part 10 that supports the above-mentioned visual part 30 and sound transmitting part 40, and a stand part 20. In the droplet prevention kit K, for example, the stand part 20 is separate from the support part 10.

[0044] As an example, in the splash prevention kit K, the stand part 20 is arranged so that the main surface 21 is aligned along both the direction D2 and the direction D3. This allows the entire splash prevention kit K to be arranged so that it extends flatly in both the direction D2 and the direction D3, making it possible to make the splash prevention kit K easy to carry.

[0045] The support part 10 has a supported part 16 to which the stand part 20 is attached. The support part 10 has, for example, a plurality of (for example, two) supported parts 16 lined up along the direction D3. For example, the supported part 16 has a slit shape into which the stand part 20 is inserted. For example, the supported part 16 has a rectangular shape recessed from the lower end of the support part 10 (first support part 11). For example, the detachable part 25 of the stand part 20 is inserted into the supported part 16. By inserting the detachable part 25 into the supported part 16, the stand part 20 can be attached to the support part 10.

[0046] The droplet prevention member 1 configured as described above can be connected to other droplet prevention members 1 via a connector 50 according to this embodiment, as shown in Figures 5 and 6. Figure 5 is a perspective view showing a state in which multiple droplet prevention members 1 are connected to each other by the connector 50. Figure 6 is a perspective view from above showing a state in which multiple droplet prevention members 1 are connected to each other by the connector 50.

[0047] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the connector 50 includes a plate-shaped main body 51 and a first slit 53, a second slit 54, a third slit 55, and a fourth slit 56 formed on an end surface 52 of the main body 51. The main body 51 is made of, for example, nonwoven fabric. The material of the main body 51 may be the same as the material of the support part 10 (or the stand part 20) described above. In this case, the connector 50 can be manufactured from scrap material of the support part 10 (or the stand part 20) of the droplet prevention member 1, facilitating the manufacture of the connector 50.

[0048] The support portion 10 of the droplet prevention member 1 is inserted into each of the first slit 53, the second slit 54, the third slit 55, and the fourth slit 56. The support portion 10 is an example of an upright plate-like member (first plate-like member or second plate-like member) to be connected by the connector 50. For example, the width B1 of each of the first slit 53, the second slit 54, the third slit 55, and the fourth slit 56 is the same as the thickness of the support portion 10. Therefore, the main body 51 can hold the support portion 10 inserted into the first slit 53, the second slit 54, the third slit 55, and the fourth slit 56.

[0049] For example, multiple droplet prevention members 1 are connected to one another via multiple connectors 50. In the example of Figures 5 and 6, multiple (three) droplet prevention members 1 are connected to one another via two connectors 50 attached to the droplet prevention members 1 in a pair, one above the other. For example, the second support part 12 of the support part 10 is inserted into and held in each of the first slit 53, the second slit 54, the third slit 55, and the fourth slit 56. As described above, the second support part 12 is composed of the first part 13 and the second part 14, and for example, both the first part 13 and the second part 14 are inserted into and held in each of the first slit 53, the second slit 54, the third slit 55, and the fourth slit 56.

[0050] 7 is a plan view showing connector 50. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, for example, the thickness of first portion 13 and the thickness of second portion 14 are 1 mm or more and 8 mm or less (4 mm, for example). In this case, the width B1 of each of first slit 53, second slit 54, third slit 55, and fourth slit 56 is 2 mm or more and 16 mm or less (8 mm, for example).

[0051] The first slit 53, the second slit 54, the third slit 55, and the fourth slit 56 are recessed from the end face 52 of the main body 51 toward the inside of the main body 51. The first slit 53 has an opening surface 53f, and the second slit 54 has an opening surface 54f. The third slit 55 has an opening surface 55f, and the fourth slit 56 has an opening surface 56f. The end face 52 includes a first end face 52b facing the first direction A1, a second end face 52c facing a second direction A2 different from the first direction A1, a third end face 52d facing a third direction A3 that is the opposite direction to the first direction A1, and a fourth end face 52f facing a fourth direction A4 that is the opposite direction to the second direction A2.

[0052] In the first end surface 52b, for example, a first slit 53 is formed that is recessed from the first end surface 52b along the first direction A1. As an example, the first slit 53 has a first extending portion 53b extending along the first direction A1, a bottom portion 53c extending in the width direction of the first slit 53 from an end of the first extending portion 53b opposite the first end surface 52b, and a second extending portion 53d extending from an end of the bottom portion 53c opposite the first extending portion 53b to the first end surface 52b.

[0053] For example, the first extension portion 53b and the second extension portion 53d each extend from the first end surface 52b toward the inside of the main body portion 51. As an example, the first extension portion 53b and the second extension portion 53d extend parallel to each other. The bottom portion 53c is located at the end of the first extension portion 53b and the second extension portion 53d opposite the first end surface 52b. The bottom portion 53c is a portion that faces or comes into contact with the plate-like members (e.g., the first portion 13 and the second portion 14) inserted into the first slit 53. The bottom portion 53c has a curved shape such that the first slit 53 bulges outward, for example.

[0054] First end surface 52b has protruding portion 52g that is curved so that main body portion 51 bulges in first direction A1, for example. For example, protruding portion 52g includes first protruding portion 52h located on one side of opening surface 53f of first slit 53, second protruding portion 52j located on the opposite side of opening surface 53f from first protruding portion 52h, and third protruding portion 52k located on the opposite side of opening surface 53f from second protruding portion 52j. In this way, first end surface 52b having curved protruding portion 52g can provide coupler 50 with a rounded overall shape, thereby improving the design and safety of coupler 50.

[0055] For example, a second slit 54 is formed in the second end face 52c, recessed from the second end face 52c along the second direction A2. For example, a third slit 55 is formed in the third end face 52d, recessed from the third end face 52d along the third direction A3, and a fourth slit 56 is formed in the fourth end face 52f, recessed from the fourth end face 52f along the fourth direction A4.

[0056] The specific configurations of the second slit 54, the third slit 55, and the fourth slit 56 are, for example, the same as the specific configuration of the first slit 53. In this case, like the first slit 53, the second slit 54 has a first extending portion 54b, a bottom portion 54c, and a second extending portion 54d, and the third slit 55 has a first extending portion 55b, a bottom portion 55c, and a second extending portion 55d. Like the first slit 53, the fourth slit 56 has a first extending portion 56b, a bottom portion 56c, and a second extending portion 56d.

[0057] The second end face 52c has, for example, a protrusion 52m that curves and bulges in the second direction A2 from the main body 51. The third end face 52d has a protrusion 52p that curves and bulges in the third direction A3 from the main body 51, and the fourth end face 52f has a protrusion 52q that curves and bulges in the fourth direction A4 from the main body 51.

[0058] The configuration of each of the protrusions 52m, 52p, and 52q is, for example, the same as the configuration of the protrusion 52g. In this case, each of the protrusions 52m, 52p, and 52q includes a first protrusion 52h, a second protrusion 52j, and a third protrusion 52k, similar to the configuration of the protrusion 52g.

[0059] The connector 50 configured as described above has the first slit 53, second slit 54, third slit 55, and fourth slit 56 facing in different directions, and is therefore capable of connecting up to four droplet control members 1 extending from the main body 51 in the first direction A1, second direction A2, third direction A3, and fourth direction A4. However, the main body 51 of the connector 50 may be formed with, for example, only the first slit 53, second slit 54, and third slit 55, or only the first slit 53 and second slit 54, and the number of slits in the main body can be changed as appropriate as long as it is two or more.

[0060] Next, the effects obtained from the connector 50 according to this embodiment will be described in detail. The main body 51 of the connector 50 is plate-shaped. Therefore, the shape of the connector 50 can be simplified. The connector 50 has a first slit 53 and a second slit 54 recessed from its end face 52. The support portion 10 of an upright droplet control member 1 is inserted into the first slit 53, and the support portion 10 of another droplet control member 1 is inserted into the second slit 54. The main body 51 supports the support portion 10 of the droplet control member 1 inserted into the first slit 53 and the support portion 10 of another droplet control member 1 inserted into the second slit 54. Therefore, another droplet control member 1 can be connected to the droplet control member 1 via the main body 51.

[0061] Since connection can be achieved by inserting the support portion 10 of the droplet prevention member 1 into the first slit 53 of the main body 51 and inserting the support portion 10 of another droplet prevention member 1 into the second slit 54 of the main body 51, droplet prevention members 1 can be easily connected to each other. Furthermore, not limited to the support portion 10 of the droplet prevention member 1, various first and second plate-shaped members can be inserted into the first slit 53 and the second slit 54 to connect the first and second plate-shaped members to each other. This makes the connector applicable to various plate-shaped members and highly versatile. Furthermore, since the first slit 53 and the second slit 54 are formed in the plate-shaped main body 51, it is easy to recognize that a plate-shaped member needs to be inserted into each of the first slit 53 and the second slit 54, making the connector 50 easy to use.

[0062] In this embodiment, the end surface 52 includes a first end surface 52b in which a first slit 53 is formed, and a second end surface 52c in which a second slit 54 is formed. The orientation of the first end surface 52b (first direction A1) and the orientation of the second end surface 52c (second direction A2) are different from each other. Therefore, the orientation of the opening surface 53f of the first slit 53 and the orientation of the opening surface 54f of the second slit 54 are different from each other, so that the support portions 10 of a pair of droplet prevention members 1 extending in different directions from the main body portion 51 can be easily connected.

[0063] In this embodiment, the coupler 50 is made of nonwoven fabric. Therefore, since the coupler 50 is made of a lightweight material, it can be a lightweight and safe coupler 50. Furthermore, when the coupler 50 is made of nonwoven fabric, the manufacturing costs of the coupler 50 can be reduced. Furthermore, when the coupler 50 is made of nonwoven fabric, it is possible to increase the frictional forces of the first plate-like member and the second plate-like member at the first slits 53 and the second slits 54. Therefore, it is possible to make the first plate-like member inserted in the first slits 53 and the second plate-like member inserted in the second slits 54 less likely to slip.

[0064] In this embodiment, the material of the connector 50 is the same as the material of the first plate-shaped member (the support part 10 of the droplet prevention member 1). Therefore, the connector 50 can be easily manufactured. As a specific example, the connector 50 can be manufactured from scrap material of the support part 10. As a result, the costs associated with manufacturing the connector 50 can be reduced.

[0065] (Second embodiment) Next, a coupler 60 and coupler set 100 according to the second embodiment will be described. As shown in Fig. 8, the coupler set 100 is made up of a plurality of couplers 60 according to the second embodiment. The couplers 60 include, for example, a first coupler 60A, a second coupler 60B, and a third coupler 60C. Parts of the configurations of the first coupler 60A, the second coupler 60B, and the third coupler 60C are the same as parts of the configuration of the coupler 50 described above.

[0066] For example, the materials of couplers 60A, 60B, and 60C are the same as the material of coupler 50. In the following, explanations that overlap with the configuration of coupler 50 will be omitted as appropriate. For example, the shapes of first coupler 60A, second coupler 60B, and third coupler 60C are the same. Therefore, in the following, parts of the configuration of second coupler 60B and third coupler 60C that overlap with the configuration of first coupler 60A will be assigned the same reference numerals, and explanations will be omitted as appropriate.

[0067] The first connector 60A, the second connector 60B, and the third connector 60C are different in size. In this embodiment, the first connector 60A is smaller than the second connector 60B, which is smaller than the third connector 60C. The first connector 60A includes a plate-shaped main body 61 and a first slit 63, a second slit 64, and a third slit 65 formed on an end surface 62 of the main body 61. The main body 61 is, for example, rectangular plate-shaped. The third slit 65 is formed between the first slit 63 and the second slit 64. However, the third slit 65 does not have to be formed in the connector 60 according to the second embodiment.

[0068] 8, 9, and 10, the stand portion 20 of the droplet prevention member 1 is inserted into each of the first slit 63, the second slit 64, and the third slit 65. The stand portion 20 is an example of a protrusion (first protrusion or second protrusion) that protrudes outward from the plate-like member to be connected by the first connector 60A, the second connector 60B, and the third connector 60C.

[0069] For example, the width B2 of each of the first slit 63 and the second slit 64 is the same as the thickness of the stand portion 20. The width of the third slit 65 is the same as the width B1 of the first slit 53 described above. Therefore, the main body 61 can hold the stand portion 20 inserted into the first slit 63 and the second slit 64, and can also hold the support portion 10 inserted into the third slit 65.

[0070] For example, multiple droplet prevention members 1 are connected to each other via a pair of first and second connectors 60A and 60B attached to the stand 20 at the top and bottom. For example, the thickness of the stand 20 is 1 mm or more and 8 mm or less (4 mm, for example). In this case, the width B2 of each of the first slits 63 and the second slits 64 is 1 mm or more and 8 mm or less (4 mm, for example).

[0071] The first slit 63, the second slit 64, and the third slit 65 are recessed from an end face 62 of the main body 61 toward the inside of the main body 61. The first slit 63 has an opening face 63f, the second slit 64 has an opening face 64f, and the third slit 65 has an opening face 65f. The end face 62 includes a first end face 62b facing the first direction A1, a second end face 62c facing the second direction A2, a third end face 62d facing the third direction A3, and a fourth end face 62f facing the fourth direction A4.

[0072] The first end surface 62b is formed with, for example, a first slit 63 and a second slit 64 recessed from the first end surface 62b along the first direction A1. The first slit 63 and the second slit 64 are aligned along directions (second direction A2, fourth direction A4) intersecting the first direction A1. The opening surface 63f of the first slit 63 and the opening surface 64f of the second slit 64 face in the same direction. The opening surfaces 63f and 64f face in the first direction A1.

[0073] As an example, the first slit 63 has a first extending portion 63b extending along the first direction A1, a bottom portion 63c extending in the width direction of the first slit 63 from an end portion of the first extending portion 63b opposite to the first end surface 62b, and a second extending portion 63d extending from an end portion of the bottom portion 63c opposite to the first extending portion 63b to the first end surface 62b. The configurations of the first extending portion 63b, the bottom portion 63c, and the second extending portion 63d are, for example, the same as the configurations of the first extending portion 53b, the bottom portion 53c, and the second extending portion 53d described above.

[0074] The first end face 62b, the second end face 62c, the third end face 62d, and the fourth end face 62f are, for example, flat surfaces. The third end face 62d has, for example, a third slit 65 recessed from the third end face 62d along the third direction A3. An opening surface 65f of the third slit 65 faces in the opposite direction (third direction A3) from the opening surfaces 63f of the first slit 63 and the opening surfaces 64f of the second slits 64.

[0075] The specific configurations of the second slit 64 and the third slit 65 are, for example, the same as the specific configuration of the first slit 63. In this case, like the first slit 63, the second slit 64 has a first extending portion 64b, a bottom portion 64c, and a second extending portion 64d, and the third slit 65 has a first extending portion 65b, a bottom portion 65c, and a second extending portion 65d.

[0076] The configuration of the first connector 60A has been described above. However, the second connector 60B and the third connector 60C each have a configuration similar to that of the first connector 60A. However, the depth (length) of the first slit 63, the second slit 64, and the third slit 65 of the second connector 60B is deeper than the depth of the first slit 63, the second slit 64, and the third slit 65 of the first connector 60A. The depth of the first slit 63, the second slit 64, and the third slit 65 of the third connector 60C is deeper than the depth of the first slit 63, the second slit 64, and the third slit 65 of the second connector 60B.

[0077] The connector 60 configured as described above has the first slit 63, the second slit 64, and the third slit 65, and is therefore capable of connecting up to three droplet control members 1 to each other so that they extend from the main body 61 in the second direction A2, the third direction A3, and the fourth direction A4. For example, by inserting the stand portion 20 of one droplet control member 1 into the first slit 63 of the first connector 60A and inserting the stand portion 20 of the other droplet control member 1 into the second slit 64 of the first connector 60A, it is possible to connect a pair of droplet control members 1 to each other via the connector 60.

[0078] For example, the protrusion amount of the stand portion 20 (first protrusion portion) of the droplet prevention member 1 increases downward, and the protrusion amount of the stand portion 20 (second protrusion portion) of another droplet prevention member 1 increases downward. In this case, each of the pair of stand portions 20 can be inserted into the first slit 63 and the second slit 64 of the first connector 60A, and each of the pair of stand portions 20 can be inserted into the first slit 63 and the second slit 64 of the second connector 60B below the first connector 60A.

[0079] As described above, in the second embodiment, the support part 10 of one droplet control member 1 has a stand part 20 that protrudes out of the plane of the support part 10, and the support part 10 of the other droplet control member 1 has a stand part 20 that protrudes out of the plane of the support part 10, and the stand part 20 of one droplet control member 1 is inserted into the first slit 63, and the stand part 20 of the other droplet control member 1 is inserted into the second slit 64. Therefore, another support part 10 having a stand part 20 can be easily connected to the support part 10 having the stand part 20 via the main body part 61.

[0080] The connector set 100 includes the connectors 60 described above, that is, a first connector 60A and a second connector 60B. FIG. 8 illustrates an example in which the connector set 100 includes a first connector 60A, a second connector 60B, and a third connector 60C. In this case, a maximum of three connectors 60 can be attached to the stand 20, further increasing the strength of the connected stand 20. However, the connector set 100 may include only the first connector 60A and the second connector 60B, or may include four or more connectors.

[0081] 10 and 11, the depth of the first slit 63 and the second slit 64 of the first connector 60A is shallower than the depth of the first slit 63 and the second slit 64 of the second connector 60B. The first connector 60A is attached to the stand portion 20 of one support part 10 and the stand portion 20 of the other support part 10 at a position higher than the second connector 60B.

[0082] Therefore, the first connector 60A and the second connector 60B can be attached to a pair of supports 10 having stand sections 20 that protrude more downward. Therefore, two connectors 60 can be used to connect one support 10 to another, making it possible to more firmly connect one support 10 to another support 10.

[0083] Furthermore, by having a third slit 65 facing the opposite side to the first slit 63 and the second slit 64, the connector 60 can insert and hold the plate-shaped members (support portion 10 or stand portion 20) of the droplet prevention member 1 into each of the first slit 63, second slit 64, and third slit 65. For example, the support portion 10 of the droplet prevention member 1 with the stand portion 20 removed is inserted into the third slit 65. As described above, the connector 60 having the first slit 63, second slit 64, and third slit 65 makes it possible to connect up to three droplet prevention members 1 to one another.

[0084] (Third embodiment) Fig. 12(a) is a perspective view showing a coupler 70 according to a third embodiment. Fig. 12(b) is a plan view showing the coupler 70. As shown in Figs. 12(a) and 12(b), the coupler 70 includes a plurality of plate-shaped main bodies 71, and a first slit 73, a second slit 74, a third slit 75, and a fourth slit 76 formed in an end surface 72 of each main body 71.

[0085] For example, the support parts 10 (for example, the first part 13 and the second part 14) from which the stand part 20 is removed are inserted into and held in the first slit 73, the second slit 74, the third slit 75, and the fourth slit 76, respectively. That is, four support parts 10 are inserted into the first slit 73, the second slit 74, the third slit 75, and the fourth slit 76, respectively.

[0086] The first slit 73 is located on the first direction A1 side of the center O1 of the connector 70 in a plan view, the second slit 74 is located on the second direction A2 side of the center O1, the third slit 75 is located on the third direction A3 side of the center O1, and the fourth slit 76 is located on the fourth direction A4 side of the center O1.

[0087] Therefore, by inserting four support parts 10 into the first slit 73, the second slit 74, the third slit 75, and the fourth slit 76, respectively, it is possible to connect up to four support parts 10 to each other so as to extend in the first direction A1, the second direction A2, the third direction A3, and the fourth direction A4 from the main body part 71. The main body part 71 includes, for example, a first main body part 71A, a second main body part 71B, a third main body part 71C, and a fourth main body part 71D.

[0088] Each of the first main body portion 71A, the second main body portion 71B, the third main body portion 71C, and the fourth main body portion 71D has a rectangular shape with long sides 77 extending along the vertical direction. Each of the first main body portion 71A, the second main body portion 71B, the third main body portion 71C, and the fourth main body portion 71D has a pair of long sides 77 extending along the vertical direction, and a pair of short sides 78 connecting the ends of the pair of long sides 77 to each other.

[0089] The first slit 73 is formed in the first main body portion 71A, the second slit 74 is formed in the second main body portion 71B, the third slit 75 is formed in the third main body portion 71C, and the fourth slit 76 is formed in the fourth main body portion 71D. Each of the first slit 73, the second slit 74, the third slit 75, and the fourth slit 76 extends downward from a short side 78 facing vertically upward.

[0090] The first slit 73 has a first extending portion 73b extending downward from a short side 78 facing vertically upward, a bottom portion 73c extending in the width direction of the first slit 73 at an end of the first extending portion 73b opposite the short side 78, and a second extending portion 73d extending from an end of the bottom 73c opposite the first extending portion 73b to the short side 78. For example, the first extending portion 73b and the second extending portion 73d extend parallel to each other. The length of the first extending portion 73b and the second extending portion 73d (the depth of the first slit 73 from the short side 78) is, for example, 10 cm or more and 30 cm or less.

[0091] For example, the configurations of the second slit 74, the third slit 75, and the fourth slit 76 are the same as the configuration of the above-described first slit 73. In this case, like the first slit 73, the second slit 74 has a first extending portion 74b, a bottom portion 74c, and a second extending portion 74d, the third slit 75 has a first extending portion 75b, a bottom portion 75c, and a second extending portion 75d, and the fourth slit 76 has a first extending portion 76b, a bottom portion 76c, and a second extending portion 76d.

[0092] As described above, the connector 70 according to the third embodiment has the first slit 73, second slit 74, third slit 75, and fourth slit 76 that open vertically upward, making it possible to connect multiple (for example, four) support parts 10 to one another so that they extend radially from the main body part 71. The connector 70 is configured so that each support part 10 is inserted vertically from above into each of the first slit 73, second slit 74, third slit 75, and fourth slit 76, and therefore gaps formed between the multiple inserted support parts 10 can be eliminated. This further improves the droplet prevention effect of the droplet prevention member 1.

[0093] In the third embodiment, the connector 70 has been described as having the first slit 73, the second slit 74, the third slit 75, and the fourth slit 76. However, the connector may have only the first slit 73, the second slit 74, and the third slit 75, or only the first slit 73 and the second slit 74, and the number of slits can be changed as appropriate as long as it is two or more.

[0094] (Fourth embodiment) Fig. 13(a) is a perspective view showing a coupler 80 according to a fourth embodiment. Fig. 13(b) is a plan view showing the coupler 80. The coupler 80 comprises a plurality of plate-shaped main bodies 81, and a first slit 83, a second slit 84, a third slit 85, and a fourth slit 86 formed in an end surface 82 of each main body 81. Part of the configuration of the coupler 80 overlaps with part of the configuration of the coupler 70 described above, and therefore, the following description of parts that overlap with the configuration of the coupler 70 will be omitted as appropriate.

[0095] The main body portion 81 includes two first main body portions 81A and two second main body portions 81B. Fig. 14(a) is a diagram showing the first main body portion 81A. Fig. 14(b) is a diagram showing the second main body portion 81B. As shown in Figs. 13(a), 13(b), 14(a), and 14(b), one of the two first main body portions 81A has a first slit 83, and the other has a third slit 85. One of the two second main body portions 81B has a second slit 84, and the other has a fourth slit 86.

[0096] The first main body portion 81A has, for example, a rectangular shape. The first main body portion 81A has a pair of long sides 81b extending vertically and a pair of short sides 81c connecting the ends of the pair of long sides 81b. The first main body portion 81A has a first slit 83 (or a third slit 85) extending vertically downward from the short side 81c (end surface 82) facing vertically upward, and a fifth slit 87 into which the second main body portion 81B is inserted.

[0097] The first main body portion 81A has a pair of fifth slits 87 aligned in the width direction of the first main body portion 81A, and the second main body portion 81B is inserted into and held in each of the pair of fifth slits 87. The fifth slits 87 are provided on both ends of the first main body portion 81A in the width direction when viewed from the first slit 83 (third slit 85). The first slit 83 (third slit 85) is provided in the center of the first main body portion 81A in the width direction.

[0098] The second main body 81B has, for example, a rectangular portion 81d having the second slit 84 (or the fourth slit 86) and a pair of protrusions 81f provided on both ends of the rectangular portion 81d in the width direction. The rectangular portion 81d has a pair of long sides 81g extending in the vertical direction and a pair of short sides 81h connecting the ends of the pair of long sides 81g.

[0099] The protruding portions 81f indicate portions that protrude from the rectangular portion 81d in the width direction of the rectangular portion 81d. Sixth slits 88 that are inserted into the fifth slits 87 of the first main body portion 81A are formed between each of the pair of protruding portions 81f and the rectangular portion 81d. The second main body portion 81B has a pair of sixth slits 88 located at both ends of the rectangular portion 81d in the width direction. The sixth slits 88 extend vertically upward from the lower ends of the protruding portions 81f.

[0100] The second body portion 81B can be assembled to the first body portion 81A by inserting the sixth slit 88 into the fifth slit 87. Specifically, one sixth slit 88 of one second body portion 81B is inserted into one fifth slit 87 of one first body portion 81A, and one sixth slit 88 of the other second body portion 81B is inserted into the other fifth slit 87 of one first body portion 81A.

[0101] Then, the other sixth slit 88 of one second main body portion 81B and the other sixth slit 88 of the other second main body portion 81B are inserted into the respective fifth slits 87 of the other first main body portion 81A to complete the grid-shaped connector 80. As described above, in the connector 80 according to the fourth embodiment, the grid-shaped connector 80 can be made by assembling two types of plate-shaped main body portions (the first main body portion 81A and the second main body portion 81B).

[0102] (Fifth embodiment) Fig. 15 shows a connector 90 according to a fifth embodiment. As shown in Fig. 15, the connector 90 includes a plate-shaped main body 91 and a first slit 93, a second slit 94, a third slit 95, and a fourth slit 96 recessed from an end face 92 of the main body 91. The end face 92 includes a first end face 92b facing the first direction A1, a second end face 92c facing the second direction A2, a third end face 92d facing the third direction A3, and a fourth end face 92f facing the fourth direction A4.

[0103] The main body 91 has, for example, a rectangular shape. The first direction A1, the second direction A2, the third direction A3, and the fourth direction A4 are perpendicular to one another. The first slit 93, the second slit 94, the third slit 95, and the fourth slit 96 extend radially in different directions from the center O2 of the main body 91. As an example, the first slit 93, the second slit 94, the third slit 95, and the fourth slit 96 are cross-shaped. For example, the support unit 10 from which the stand unit 20 has been removed is inserted and held in each of the first slit 93, the second slit 94, the third slit 95, and the fourth slit 96. Therefore, the connector 90 can connect multiple support units 10 to one another, similar to the connectors described above.

[0104] Various embodiments of the connector according to the present disclosure have been described above. However, the connector according to the present disclosure is not limited to the contents of the above-described embodiments, and may be modified as appropriate within the scope of the gist described in the claims, or may be applied to other things. In other words, the shape, size, number, material, and arrangement of each part of the connector may be modified as appropriate within the scope of the above gist.

[0105] For example, the support unit 10, stand unit 20, and connectors 50, 60, 70, 80, and 90 may be made of polyester (100% polyester). The support unit 10, stand unit 20, and connectors 50, 60, 70, 80, and 90 may also be made with recycled polyester mixed in (for example, 30% of the material may be recycled polyester). In this case, using recycled polyester, a sustainable material, makes it possible to create a droplet control member 1 that also takes into consideration the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).

[0106] In the above, connectors 50, 60, 70, 80, and 90 according to the first to fifth embodiments have been described. For example, when connecting a first plate-shaped member and a second plate-shaped member such as the support portion 10 described above, multiple types of connectors may be used among connector 50, connector 60, connector 70, connector 80, and connector 90. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, connector set 100 consisting of first connector 60A, second connector 60B, and third connector 60C has been described. However, the connector set according to the present disclosure may be a combination of at least any of connector 50, connector 60, connector 70, connector 80, and connector 90, and the types of connectors constituting the connector set are not particularly limited.

[0107] For example, in the above embodiment, a connector 50 that connects the support portions 10 of multiple droplet control members 1 to each other was described. However, the objects that the connector according to the present disclosure connects may be plate-shaped members of partitions other than droplet control members, or plate-shaped members other than partitions. For example, the connector may connect first and second plate-shaped members that are industrial materials, machines, or structures, or may connect first and second plate-shaped members that are bookends to each other.

[0108] In the above-described embodiment, a connector 50 that connects support members 10 made of nonwoven fabric has been described. However, the connector according to the present disclosure may also connect acrylic or other resin plates, iron plates, or wooden plates. That is, the materials of the first and second plate-shaped members to be connected by the connector are not particularly limited. Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, a connector 50 made of nonwoven fabric has been exemplified. However, the material of the connector may be metal, resin, or wood, and is not particularly limited. Furthermore, as described above, the thickness of the connector is also not particularly limited. [Explanation of symbols]

[0109] 1...droplet suppression member, 10...supporting portion (first plate-shaped member, second plate-shaped member), 10b...one end portion, 10c...other end portion, 11...first supporting portion, 12...second supporting portion, 13...first portion, 14...second portion, 16...supported portion, 20...stand portion (first protruding portion, second protruding portion), 21...main surface, 22...lower base portion, 23...leg portion, 24...upper base portion, 25...detachable portion, 26...curved portion, 30...visible portion, 40...sound-transmitting portion, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90...connector, 51, 61, 71, 81, 9 1...Body part, 52,62,72,82,92...End face, 52b,62b,92b...First end face, 52c,62c,92c...Second end face, 52d,62d,92d...Third end face, 52f,62f,92f...Fourth end face, 52g,52m ,52p,52q...protrusion, 52h...first protrusion, 52j...second protrusion, 52k...third protrusion, 53,63,73,83,93...first slit, 53b,54b,55b,56b,63b,73b...first extension, 53c, 54c, 55c, 56c, 63c, 73c... bottom portion, 53d, 54d, 55d, 56d, 63d, 73d... second extension portion, 53f, 54f, 55f, 56f, 63f, 64f, 65f... opening surface, 54, 64, 74, 84, 94... second slit, 55, 65, 75, 85, 95... third slit, 56, 76, 86, 96... fourth slit, 60A... first connector, 60B... second connector, 60C... third connector, 71A... first main body portion, 71B... second main body portion, 71C...third main body part, 71D...fourth main body part, 77...long side, 78...short side, 81A...first main body part, 81B...second main body part, 81b...long side, 81c...short side, 81d...rectangular part, 81f...protruding part, 81g...long side, 81h...short side, 87...fifth slit, 88...sixth slit, 100...connector set, A1...first direction, A2...second direction, A3...third direction, A4...fourth direction, B1,B2...width, D1,D2,D3...direction, K...splash prevention kit, O1,O2...center.

Claims

1. A connector that connects a first plate-shaped member and a second plate-shaped member to each other, a plate-shaped main body; a first slit recessed from an end surface of the main body and into which the first plate-like member is inserted; a second slit recessed from the end surface of the main body and into which the second plate-like member is inserted, the main body supports the first plate-like member inserted into the first slit and the second plate-like member inserted into the second slit; It is made of nonwoven fabric, Connector.

2. the end surfaces include a first end surface in which the first slit is formed and a second end surface in which the second slit is formed, The orientation of the first end surface and the orientation of the second end surface are different from each other. The connector of claim 1 .

3. The material of the connector is the same as the material of the first plate-shaped member. The connector according to claim 1 or 2.

4. A connector set comprising a first connector and a second connector, The first connector and the second connector are A connector that connects a first plate-shaped member and a second plate-shaped member to each other, a plate-shaped main body; a first slit recessed from an end surface of the main body and into which the first plate-like member is inserted; a second slit recessed from the end surface of the main body and into which the second plate-like member is inserted, the main body supports the first plate-like member inserted into the first slit and the second plate-like member inserted into the second slit; the first plate-shaped member has a first protruding portion protruding in an out-of-plane direction of the first plate-shaped member, and the second plate-shaped member has a second protruding portion protruding in an out-of-plane direction of the second plate-shaped member, the first protrusion is inserted into the first slit, and the second protrusion is inserted into the second slit; The protrusion amount of the first protrusion portion increases downward, and the protrusion amount of the second protrusion portion increases downward, a depth of the first slit of the first connector is shallower than a depth of the first slit of the second connector; The depth of the second slit of the first connector is shallower than the depth of the second slit of the second connector, The position of the first connector attached to the first protrusion and the second protrusion is higher than the position of the second connector attached to the first protrusion and the second protrusion. Connector set.

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