partition

Abstract

To provide a partition which can take a straight state form where a plurality of side wall panels are developed, a partition foam as four walls, or a folded form where side wall panels are folded while using at least four side wall panels having predetermined thicknesses.SOLUTION: A partition 1 includes side wall panels 2 (1) to 2 (5) as four walls, a first hinge body 4A for rotating the side wall panels 2 and 2 in a folded direction, a vertical shaft body 3 connected to the side wall panel 2 through the first hinge body 4A, and a second hinge body 4B which is connected to the other side wall panel 2 and the vertical shaft body 3, and rotates the side wall panels 2 in an opposite folded direction, and takes a partition form S or a folded form (Fig. 3) by rotating the side wall panels 2 and the vertical shaft body 3 around the first hinge body 4A and the second hinge body 4B.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a partition used in disaster evacuation shelters and telecommuting rooms. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, a partition of this type is known, for example, from Patent Document 1 listed below. The partition described in the following document is composed of a single sheet of corrugated cardboard that is rectangular when unfolded, and the cardboard has fold lines and cut lines. This partition is configured to be in a partition configuration by folding the cardboard along the fold lines and assembling the four walls and floor portion. Meanwhile, cardboard is thin, just under 1 cm thick, and can be folded in either direction along the fold lines, so it can be folded compactly and stacked using the fold lines and cut lines to create a stacked configuration. This type of cardboard is characterized by being inexpensive, lightweight, and foldable. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Registered Utility Model No. 3156202 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, because cardboard partitions like the one mentioned above have low rigidity, they tend to vibrate and deform when touched, especially along the ridges and valleys of the core. This makes it impossible to attach or retract desk panels to the surrounding wall panels. Furthermore, their low durability and vulnerability to water mean that their use is quite limited.

[0005] Therefore, the inventors conceived the idea of ​​creating a partition using relatively rigid plate materials. However, in order to enable multiple folding of side wall panels made of plate materials 3 cm or thicker, hinge bodies such as hinges are required between adjacent side wall panels. However, even when side wall panels with a certain thickness are used, it is possible to arrange hinge bodies to convert multiple side wall panels from the unfolded state into a partition state with four walls. On the other hand, it is also possible to arrange hinge bodies to convert all side wall panels from the unfolded state into a foldable state. However, it was not possible to create a configuration that could perform all of the unfolded state, partition state, and foldable state using only side wall panels and hinge bodies.

[0006] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems of the conventional art, and aims to provide a partition that uses at least four side wall panels of a predetermined thickness, and can be configured in a linear state by unfolding multiple side wall panels, in a partition state that forms four walls, or in a foldable state by folding the side wall panels. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the partition of the present invention comprises at least four side wall panels, each formed to a predetermined thickness and arranged side by side; a first hinge body that rotates the side wall panels in a folding direction in which the side wall panels are folded over one another; a vertical shaft body that is arranged at one or two of the adjacent locations of the side wall panels arranged side by side and connected to one of the adjacent side wall panels via the first hinge body; and a second hinge body that connects the other adjacent side wall panel to the vertical shaft body and rotates the other side wall panel in the anti-folding direction opposite to the folding direction, wherein the dimension of the vertical shaft body corresponding to the thickness direction of the side wall panels is set to be approximately the same as the predetermined thickness of the side wall panels, and by rotating the at least four side wall panels and the vertical shaft body around the first hinge body and the second hinge body, the partition can be configured to take on a four-wall partition form, or a folded form in which all of the side wall panels are folded over.

[0008] In addition, in the above configuration, the side wall panel is characterized in that it is made up of a frame and a veneer attached to both sides of the frame, and is composed of a flush panel having an inner frame space.

[0009] In the above configuration, a storage space for storing the desk board is provided within the frame space of the flush panel, and an opening for inserting and removing the desk board into and from the storage space is formed in the veneer of the flush panel.

[0010] Furthermore, in each of the above configurations, the space between the tip vertical edge of the first side wall panel and the tip vertical edge of the fourth side wall panel in the partition configuration is set as an entrance / exit for users, and a door body for opening and closing the entrance / exit is attached to the tip vertical edge of the fourth side wall panel. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to the partition of the present invention, the dimensions of the vertical shafts corresponding to the thickness direction of the side wall panels are set to be approximately the same as the predetermined thickness of the side wall panels, and at least four side wall panels and the vertical shafts are configured to rotate around the first hinge body and the second hinge body, so that the multiple side wall panels can be linearly unfolded into a straight state. Furthermore, when configured as a partition configuration with four walls, adjacent side wall panels can be rotated in opposite folding directions to form a four-sided enclosure. On the other hand, when configured as a folding configuration, adjacent side wall panels can be folded in the folding direction, so all of the side wall panels can be folded over without any problems, even if the side wall panels have a predetermined thickness.

[0012] Furthermore, in the case where the side wall panels are constructed as flush panels, they have relatively high rigidity while still having space within the frame, and can enjoy the excellent performance unique to flush panels, such as being lightweight, inexpensive, and easily available.

[0013] A storage space for storing the desk board is provided within the frame space of the flush panel, and an opening for taking the desk board in and out of the storage space is formed in the veneer of the flush panel.When used in the partition mode, the desk board can be pulled out from the side wall panel and used, and when in the foldable mode, the desk board is stored in the storage space so it does not take up much space, and all of the side wall panels can be folded up compactly.

[0014] Furthermore, in the partition configuration, a door body is provided that opens and closes the entrance formed between the vertical edge of the first side wall panel and the vertical edge of the fourth side wall panel, and since the door body opens and closes the entrance, the privacy of users within the living space can be reliably protected. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] 1 is a front view showing a partition according to one embodiment of the present invention and an upper part, which is an optional accessory for the partition, linearly expanded. [Figure 2] FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the partition folded in its entirety. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a partial plan view showing the partition being unfolded from its folded state. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the partition when deployed in a partitioning mode. [Figure 6] 10 is an explanatory diagram including a partial cross section showing how the desk panel of the partition is inserted into and removed from the storage space of the side wall panel. FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a partial perspective view showing the inside of the partition deployed in a partitioning mode. [Figure 8]These are figures showing other ways of using the partitions, where (a) is a plan view of three partitions combined, (b) is a plan view of an example in which one partition is folded in a different way, (c) is a plan view of another example in which one partition is folded in a different way, and (d) is a plan view of two partitions combined. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a state in which the partition according to another embodiment of the present invention is fully folded over. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a plan view of the other partition when deployed in a partitioning mode. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the embodiment described below is merely an example of the present invention and does not limit the technical scope of the present invention. Here, Fig. 1 is a front view showing a partition according to one embodiment of the present invention and an optional upper part of the partition, when linearly developed, Fig. 2 is a plan view of the partition, and Fig. 3 is a plan view showing the entire partition folded over. In each figure, partition 1 according to this embodiment is installed on the floor of a shelter or a room, and is approximately 160 cm high. When used in a shelter or the like, an upper part 21 (shown by a dashed line in FIG. 1), which will be described in detail later, is placed on the top surface of partition 1 to protect privacy.

[0017] The partition 1 is configured with five side wall panels 2, 2,... (2(1) to 2(5)), each formed to a predetermined thickness Ta and arranged side by side, vertical shaft bodies 3, 3 arranged at two locations 5(1), 5(3) of adjacent locations 5(1) to 5(3) of the side wall panels 2, 2,..., and first hinge bodies 4A, 4A,... and second hinge bodies 4B, 4B,... that connect the side wall panels 2, 2,... and the vertical shaft bodies 3, 3 so that they can rotate freely in the horizontal direction. Each vertical shaft body 3 is connected to one adjacent side wall panel 2 via the first hinge body 4A and to the other adjacent side wall panel 2 via the second hinge body 4B. The first hinge body 4A and second hinge body 4B are attached to each vertical shaft body 3 at diagonal positions in a plan view.

[0018] The first to third side wall panels 2(1) to 2(3) are formed, for example, as square plates when viewed from the front, with a side dimension of approximately 160 cm (width W in Figure 3) and a predetermined thickness Ta of 4 cm. A side wall panel 2(5) is attached to the leading vertical side 2B of the side wall panel 2(4) via a second hinge body 4B so as to be freely opened and closed horizontally. The side wall panels 2(4) and 2(5) thus connected together have a side dimension and predetermined thickness that are approximately the same as those of the individual side wall panels 2(1). Each of the side wall panels 2(1) to 2(5) is composed of a frame 10, which serves as a perimeter frame, reinforcing material, or partition material, and a flush panel consisting of veneers 11, 11 attached to both the front and back of the frame 10. This flush panel is relatively rigid and lightweight. An intra-frame space 14 is formed within the flush panel.

[0019] The frame spaces 14 of the side wall panels 2(2) and 2(3) are provided with storage spaces 6, 6 for storing desk panels 8, respectively. The buttress panels 11 at the opposing positions of the storage spaces 6 are formed with openings 7 for inserting and removing the desk panels 8 into and from the storage spaces 14. A retaining ring 16 is attached to the tip of the desk panel 8, and a retaining ring 15 is attached to the upper part of the storage space 6. A wire 17 (see Figure 6 for both) is stretched between the retaining rings 16 and 15 to hold the unwound desk panel 8 in a horizontal position. The desk panel 8 is designed to swing up and down freely by means of a hinge body 9 attached to its lower edge. Vertical holes 12, 12, ... are formed at both ends of the top surfaces of the side wall panels 2(1) to 2(5) for fixing the side wall panels 22(1) to 22(5) of the upper part 21.

[0020] Each vertical shaft 3 is configured as a square rod in a plan view, with a side dimension H of 4 cm and a vertical dimension of 160 cm, for example. That is, the dimension H of the vertical shaft 3 corresponding to the thickness direction of the side wall panel 2 is set to be approximately the same as the predetermined thickness Ta of the side wall panel 2. One vertical shaft 3 is connected to one corner position in a plan view with a vertical edge on the outer surface side 2D of the side wall panel 2(1) via a first hinge body 4A so as to be freely rotatable in the horizontal direction, and to a diagonal position of the vertical shaft 3 with a vertical edge on the residence side 2C of the side wall panel 2(2) so as to be freely rotatable in the horizontal direction. The other vertical shaft body 3 is connected at one corner position in a plan view to the end vertical side of the residence side 2C of the side wall panel 2(3) via a second hinge body 4B so as to be freely rotatable horizontally, and at a diagonal position on the vertical shaft body 3, the end vertical side of the outer side 2D of the side wall panel 2(4) is connected at a first hinge body 4A so as to be freely rotatable horizontally.

[0021] The above-mentioned upper part 21 is placed on the upper surfaces of the side wall panels 2(1) to 2(5) of the partition 1 to ensure the privacy of residents. This upper part 21 is composed of side wall panels 22(1) to 22(5) having the same width as each of the side wall panels 2(1) to 2(5), vertical shaft bodies 23, 23 arranged in adjacent locations similar to those of the partition 1, and a first hinge body 24A and a second hinge body 24B interposed between and rotatably connecting the vertical shaft bodies 23, 23. The upper part 21 is attached to the partition 1 by inserting fastening pins 13, 13, 13, ... provided vertically on the undersides of the side wall panels 22(1) to 22(5) into vertical holes 12, 12, 12, ... on the upper surfaces of the side wall panels 2(1) to 2(5).

[0022] The operation of the partition 1 configured as above will now be described. In this case, the operation of the partition 1 from the linear state L shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 to the partition state S shown in FIG. 5 will be described. Using the position of the side wall panel 2(2) as the reference position, the user moves the side wall panel 2(1) and the vertical shaft 3 together and rotates them counterclockwise in a plan view using the second hinge body 4B at the adjacent point 5(1). This makes the side wall panel 2(1) and the vertical shaft 3 perpendicular to the side wall panel 2(2). Next, the user moves the side wall panel 2(3), the vertical shaft 3, the side wall panel 2(4), and the side wall panel 2(5) together and rotates them clockwise using the first hinge body 4A at the adjacent point 5(2). This rotates the side wall panel 2(3) 270 degrees relative to the side wall panel 2(2).

[0023] Next, the vertical shaft body 3, side wall panel 2(4), and side wall panel 2(5) are handled as a unit and rotated clockwise by the second hinge body 4B at the adjacent portion 5(3). As a result, the side wall panel 2(4) and the side wall panel 2(5) become parallel to the side wall panel 2(2), resulting in the partition configuration S shown in Figure 5. At this time, the space between the leading vertical side 2A of the first side wall panel 2(1) and the leading vertical side 2B of the fourth side wall panel 2(4) forms a user entrance / exit 20. This entrance / exit 20 is opened and closed as shown by arrow D by the fifth side wall panel 2(5) acting as a door body 19. In this partition configuration S, the inside of the four walls surrounded by the side wall panels 2(1) to 2(4) becomes the user's living space 18. The user opens the side wall panel 2(5) and enters the living space 18 through the entrance 20. As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the user pulls out the desk board 8 from the storage space 6, lays it horizontally as shown by the arrow F, and holds it in place with the wire 17. The user places a computer on the desk and performs teleworking or the like.

[0024] Next, we will explain how to fold the partition 1 from the partition mode S into the folded-over mode R (see Figure 3). The order in which the side wall panels 2 are folded is not particularly limited. For example, the user may handle the vertical shaft 3, side wall panels 2(4), and side wall panels 2(5) together and rotate them counterclockwise as indicated by arrow E using the second hinge body 4B at the adjacent portion 5(3). This brings the vertical shaft 3 into close contact with the end face of the side wall panel 2(3). Next, the user handles the side wall panels 2(4) and 2(5) together and rotates them counterclockwise as indicated by arrow E using the first hinge body 4A at the adjacent portion 5(3). This causes the outer surfaces 2D of the side wall panels 2(4) and 2(5) to fold in close contact with the outer surface 2D of the side wall panel 2(3) and the vertical shaft 3.

[0025] Meanwhile, for example, the side wall panel 2(1) and the vertical shaft 3 are handled as a unit and rotated in the counter-folding direction (the direction of arrow C in FIG. 4) by the second hinge 4B at the adjacent portion 5(1). This brings the vertical shaft 3 into close contact with the end face of the side wall panel 2(2). Next, the side wall panel 2(1) is rotated in the folding direction (the direction opposite to arrow AC in FIG. 4) by the first hinge 4A at the adjacent portion 5(1). This causes the outer surface 2D of the side wall panel 2(1) to be folded in close contact with the outer surface 2D of the side wall panel 2(2) and the vertical shaft 3. Next, the folded side wall panel 2(3), the vertical shaft 3, the side wall panel 2(4), and the side wall panel 2(5) are handled as a unit and rotated in the clockwise direction of arrow E (the folding direction) by the first hinge 4A at the adjacent portion 5(2).

[0026] As a result, the resident side surface 2C and vertical shaft 3 of the side wall panel 2(3) are folded closely against the resident side surface 2C and vertical shaft 3 of the side wall panel 2(2). As a result, as shown in Figure 3, all of the side wall panels 2(1) to 2(5) and the vertical shafts 3, 3 are folded to a folding thickness T, resulting in a folding pattern R. The folding thickness T at this time is, for example, just under 20 cm.

[0027] As described above, according to the partition 1 of this embodiment, by rotating the five side wall panels 2(1) to 2(5) and the two vertical shafts 3, 3 about the first hinge body 4A and the second hinge body 4B, the side wall panels 2, 2, ... can be deployed in a linear state L, or in a partition state S surrounded by walls on all four sides. Furthermore, even though the side wall panel 2 has a predetermined thickness Ta, all of the side wall panels 2, 2, ... can be folded over without any hindrance. Furthermore, because the side wall panels are flush panels, they have relatively high rigidity despite having space within the frame, and the excellent performance unique to flush panels, such as being lightweight, inexpensive, and easily available, can be enjoyed.

[0028] Although the partition 1 has a retractable desk panel 8, in the folding mode R, the desk panel 8 is stored in the storage space 6, so that it does not become bulky, and all of the side wall panels 2, 2, ... can be folded up compactly. Furthermore, since a door body 19 is attached to the entrance / exit 20 of the partition 1 in the partition mode S, users can enter and exit the living space 18 by opening and closing the door body 19.

[0029] In the above embodiment, one partition 1 is assembled and used in the partition configuration S, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 8(a), three or more partitions 1 may be arranged in succession. In this case, the side wall panels 2(4) and 2(5) are rotated counterclockwise relative to the side wall panel 2(3) by the first hinge body 4A at the adjacent location 5(3), forming a ladle-like configuration in plan view, and three such units are arranged in a row. This allows three living spaces 18A, 18A, 18A and three living spaces 18B, 18B, 18B to be secured on the front and rear sides, respectively. Also included is a partition 1 with a different partition configuration, as shown in Figure 8(b). This partition 1 is formed by rotating the side wall panels 2(4) and 2(5) clockwise relative to the side wall panel 2(3) using the second hinge body 4B at the adjacent point 5(3) from a straight state L to an L-shape in plan view. This allows for a large living space 18C to be secured on the front side.

[0030] Furthermore, when the side wall panel 2(1) of the L-shaped partition 1 shown in Fig. 8(b) is rotated clockwise relative to the side wall panel 2(2) by the first hinge body 4A at the adjacent portion 5(1), a crank-shaped partition 1 as shown in Fig. 8(c) is obtained. In this case, a front living space 18D and a rear living space 18E are formed, both of which are relatively large. As shown in Figure 8(d), two partitions 1 assembled in a W-shape in plan view can be joined together to be used as a Japanese-style screen. In this case, it is possible to separate the living space 18F on the front side from the living space 18G on the back side.

[0031] In addition, in the above embodiment, an example of the partition 1 using two vertical shafts 3, 3 is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a partition 1a as shown in Figures 9 and 10 is also included in the present invention. In this partition 1a, first hinge bodies 4A, 4A are used at the adjacent positions 5(1) to 5(3) of the side wall panels 2(1) to 2(4), and one vertical shaft body 3 is interposed at the adjacent position 5(1), 5(3). The outer vertical end side of the side wall panel 2(2) is connected to one corner of the vertical shaft body 3 via the first hinge body 4A, and the inner vertical end side of the side wall panel 2(3) is connected to a diagonal position of the vertical shaft body 3 via a second hinge body 4B. The side wall panel 2(5) is rotatably connected to the tip vertical side 2B of the side wall panel 2(4) via the second hinge body 4B, as in the previously described partition 1. The folding thickness T in the folding mode R of this partition 1a is approximately the same as that of the previously described partition 1. This partition 1a can also be in a straight state, a folded state R (FIG. 9), or a partition state S (FIG. 10).

[0032] In addition, although the vertical shaft 3 is exemplified as a square, prismatic vertical shaft in plan view, a cylindrical vertical shaft that is circular in plan view can also be used instead. In this case, the position where the second hinge body 4B connected to the other side wall panel 2 is attached is diagonally opposite the attachment position of the vertical shaft where the first hinge body 4A connected to one side wall panel 2 is attached.

[0033] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and it goes without saying that the present invention also includes design changes within the scope of the present invention, including various modifications and alterations that would be conceivable to a person skilled in the art. [Explanation of symbols]

[0034] 1,1a partition 2(1),2(2),2(3),2(4),2(5) Side wall panels 2A Vertical side of tip 2B Tip vertical side 3 Vertical shaft 4A First hinge body 4B Second hinge body 6 Storage Space 7 Access opening 8 desk board 10 frame wood 11 Veneer 14 Frame Space 19 Door body 20 Entrance / exit AC Arrow C arrow E arrow H dimension R Folding pattern S Partition type Ta specified thickness

Claims

1. At least three sidewall panels, each having a predetermined thickness; a first hinge body that rotates in a folding direction in which the side wall panels are folded over one another; a vertical shaft body disposed at one or two of the adjacent portions of the side wall panels and connected to one of the adjacent side wall panels via the first hinge body; a second hinge body that connects the other adjacent side wall panel to the vertical shaft body and rotates the other side wall panel in a counter-folding direction opposite to the folding direction; a desk board connected to the one side wall panel or the other side wall panel so as to be able to swing up and down freely, The vertical shaft body has a prismatic shape consisting of four rectangular faces including four sides of a square in a plan view, the first hinge body and the second hinge body are flat hinges each including two blades and a pin connecting the blades to each other, one of the blades of the first hinge body is fixed to a first rectangular surface, which is one of the rectangular surfaces of the vertical shaft body; one of the blades of the second hinge body is fixed to a second rectangular surface of the vertical shaft body that is different from the first rectangular surface; The dimensions of the four sides of the square in plan view of the vertical shaft body corresponding to the thickness direction of the side wall panel are set to be approximately the same as a predetermined thickness of the side wall panel, and the at least three side wall panels and the vertical shaft body are rotated around the first hinge body and the second hinge body, so that the desk can be used as a desk, or a folded-over state in which all of the side wall panels are folded over. desk.

2. the first hinge body for rotating the side wall panels in a folding direction in which the side wall panels are folded over one another; a vertical shaft body for connecting one of the adjacent side wall panels via the first hinge body at one or two of the adjacent positions of the side wall panels arranged side by side; and a second hinge body for connecting the other adjacent side wall panel to the vertical shaft body and for connecting the other side wall panel in a counter-folding direction opposite to the folding direction, The vertical shaft body has a prismatic shape consisting of four rectangular faces including four sides of a square in a plan view, the first hinge body and the second hinge body are flat hinges each including two blades and a pin connecting the blades to each other, one of the blades of the first hinge body is fixed to a first rectangular surface, which is one of the rectangular surfaces of the vertical shaft body; one of the blades of the second hinge body is fixed to a second rectangular surface of the vertical shaft body that is different from the first rectangular surface; A partition characterized in that the dimensions of the four sides of the square in plan view of the vertical shaft body corresponding to the thickness direction of the side wall panel are set to be approximately the same as the predetermined thickness of the side wall panel, and by rotating the at least four side wall panels and the vertical shaft body around the first hinge body and the second hinge body, the partition can be configured to have four walls, or a folded-over form in which all of the side wall panels are folded over.

3. The partition according to claim 2, characterized in that the side wall panels are flush panels made of a frame and veneer attached to both sides of the frame and having an internal space.

4. A partition as described in claim 3, characterized in that a storage space for storing a desk board is provided within the frame space of the flush panel, and an opening for inserting and removing the desk board into and from the storage space is formed in the veneer of the flush panel.

5. A partition as described in any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the space between the tip vertical edge of the first side wall panel and the tip vertical edge of the fourth side wall panel in the partition configuration is set as an entrance / exit for users, and a door body for opening and closing the entrance / exit is attached to the tip vertical edge of the fourth side wall panel.

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