Partition

Abstract

To provide a partition door of which design can be improved at a partition constituting a corner part, and the partition.SOLUTION: In a partition with a left top partition door 36 and a right top partition door 32 arranged abutting each other to constitute a corner part 11, the left top partition door 36 is reciprocatable to the corner part 11 and comprises a first longitudinal frame 36F including an end surface LE facing the right top partition door 32 and a lateral surface connected to the end surface LE in the state of being arranged at the corner part 11 and the right top partition door 32 is reciprocatable to the corner part 11 and comprises a second longitudinal frame 32F having a shape covering the end surface LE and the lateral surface in the state of being arranged at the corner part 11.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention provides Partition door This relates to a partition equipped with: [Background technology]

[0002] Partitions such as sliding doors that divide an interior space include partition doors that move along rails. Partitions with L-shaped corners include two rails that form a right angle at the corner. A first partition door that moves along one rail and a second partition door that moves along the other rail form a right angle at the corner (see Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-006973 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The frame of the first partition door that forms the corner portion has an end face that faces the corner portion. Furthermore, the frame of the second partition door located in the corner portion has a side face that faces the end face of the first partition door. In a partition that forms a corner portion with two partition doors, for example, the end face of the first partition door moves toward the side face of the second partition door, causing the end face of the first partition door to butt against the side face of the second partition door. Because improving the design of the corner portion can lead to the widespread use of partitions with corner portions, there is a new demand for a greater sense of unity between the two partition doors that form the corner portion. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The partition door for solving the above problem is a partition door that is abutted against a first partition door and forms a corner section together with the first partition door, the first partition door is configured to be able to move back and forth toward the corner section and has a first vertical frame that has an end face facing the partition door when placed in the corner section and a side face connected to the end face, and the partition door is configured to be able to move back and forth toward the corner section and has a second vertical frame that has a shape that covers the end face and the side face when placed in the corner section.

[0006] The partition for solving the above problem is a partition in which a first partition door and a second partition door are butted together to form a corner portion, wherein the first partition door is configured to be able to move back and forth toward the corner portion and comprises a first vertical frame having an end face facing the second partition door when placed in the corner portion and a side face connected to the end face, and the second partition door is configured to be able to move back and forth toward the corner portion and comprises a second vertical frame having a shape that covers the end face and the side face when placed in the corner portion.

[0007] According to each of the above configurations, the end face of the first partition door and the side face connected to the end face are covered by the second vertical frame of the second partition door, which results in a stronger sense of unity between the first partition door and the second partition door, and makes it possible to improve the design of the partition that forms the corner portion.

[0008] In the above-mentioned partition, the side surface may be an outer surface facing the outside of the corner portion when the partition is disposed in the corner portion. According to the above partition, the end face and outer surface of the first partition door are covered by the second vertical frame of the second partition door, which particularly enhances the sense of unity between the first and second partition doors when the corner portion is viewed from the outside.

[0009] In the above partition door, the second vertical frame may have a recess that accommodates the end face and the side face over the entire length when the second vertical frame is disposed in the corner portion. In the above partition, the first vertical frame may have an inner surface facing the inside of the corner portion when placed in the corner portion, and an outer surface facing the outside of the corner portion when placed in the corner portion, the inner surface and the outer surface being sides connected to the end face, and the second vertical frame may have a recess that accommodates the end face, the inner surface, and the outer surface over the entire vertical direction when placed in the corner portion.

[0010] According to each of the above configurations, the end faces and side faces of the first vertical frame are accommodated in the recesses of the second vertical frame over the entire vertical direction. This further enhances the sense of unity between the first and second partition doors when viewing the corner from the outside and from the inside of the corner. Furthermore, since the first vertical frame is accommodated in the recesses, it is possible to reduce the surface area occupied by the first and second vertical frames when viewed from the inside and outside of the corner. This also makes it possible to expand the size of the transparent or translucent areas provided in each partition door within the partition.

[0011] In the above partition door, the direction in which the first partition door is arranged to be able to reciprocate is a first direction, the direction in which the second partition door is arranged to be able to reciprocate is a second direction, the partition may further include a third partition door configured to be able to reciprocate in a third direction toward the corner portion, the corner portion is formed by the first partition door, the second partition door, and the third partition door, and the second vertical frame may have a third shape that covers the end face and the side face of the third partition door when the third partition door is arranged in the corner portion. According to the above configuration, the first partition door, the second partition door, and the third partition door can form a T-shaped corner portion.

[0012] The above partition door may further include a fourth partition door configured to be able to reciprocate toward the corner portion in a fourth direction, the partition further including a third partition door configured to be able to reciprocate toward the corner portion in a third direction, the corner portion being formed by the first partition door, the second partition door, the third partition door, and the fourth partition door, and the second vertical frame may be configured to have a fourth shape that covers the end face and side face of the fourth partition door when the third partition door is arranged in the corner portion. According to the above configuration, the first partition door, the second partition door, the third partition door, and the fourth partition door can form a cross-shaped corner portion. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the sense of unity between the two partition doors that form the corner portion. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a partition. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a partition in one embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a partition in one embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a modified example of the partition. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the first vertical frame. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the second vertical frame. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a plan view of the L-shaped corner portion when configured. [Figure 8] 10 is a schematic diagram showing the arrangement of the upper rail and the lower rail when an L-shaped corner portion is formed. FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a plan view of the cross-shaped corner portion when configured. [Figure 10] 10 is a schematic diagram showing the arrangement of upper and lower rails when a cross-shaped corner portion is formed. FIG. [Figure 11]FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing the arrangement of upper and lower rails when a T-shaped corner portion is formed. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] An embodiment of the partition door and the partition will be described below. The partition divides the space into an L-shape, and the spaces separated by the partition can be used as private spaces such as bedrooms or meeting rooms.

[0016] [Partition configuration] As shown in Figure 1, the partition has a left side 1 and a right side 2. Two partition doors 3 are arranged on each of the left side 1 and the right side 2. The two partition doors 3 arranged on the left side 1 form the left side. The two partition doors 3 arranged on the right side 2 form the right side.

[0017] The partition door 3 has an upper runner that runs on an upper rail 4 and a lower runner that runs on a lower rail 5. The partition door 3 that constitutes the left hand side moves back and forth along the extension direction of the left hand side 1, and is guided by the upper rail 4 and lower rail 5 that extend in the extension direction of the left hand side 1. The partition door 3 that constitutes the right hand side moves back and forth along the extension direction of the right hand side 2, and is guided by the upper rail 4 and lower rail 5 that extend in the extension direction of the right hand side 2. The extension direction of the partition door 3 that constitutes the left hand side is the first direction, and the extension direction of the partition door 3 that constitutes the right hand side is the second direction.

[0018] The leading partition door 3 constituting the left-hand side and the leading partition door 3 constituting the right-hand side are butted against each other, thereby forming a partition corner 11. Each partition door 3 may be of the top-hanging type supported by an upper rail 4, or of the bottom-loading type supported by a lower rail 5.

[0019] As shown in Figure 2, the two partition doors 3 that make up the left-hand side are the left-wall side partition door 35 and the left leading partition door 36. The left leading partition door 36 is an example of a first partition door. The two partition doors 3 that make up the right-hand side are the right-wall side partition door 31 and the right leading partition door 32. The right leading partition door 32 is an example of a second partition door.

[0020] [Configuration of the left leading partition door] The left leading partition door 36 has a rectangular frame that surrounds the transparent or translucent panel 12. The frame of the left leading partition door 36 has a variety of designs that match the transparent or translucent panel 12. The frame of the left leading partition door 36 has a column-shaped first vertical frame 36F that extends vertically. The first vertical frame 36F is a vertical frame that is located at the right end (door front side) of the left leading partition door 36.

[0021] The first vertical frame 36F has an end face LE that faces the right-leading partition door 32. The first vertical frame 36F has an inner side face Lin and an outer side face Lout that are connected to the end face LE. The inner side face Lin of the first vertical frame 36F is the face that faces the space S that is surrounded by the partition and the wall face W. The outer side face Lout of the first vertical frame 36F is the face that faces outside the space S that is surrounded by the partition and the wall face W.

[0022] The end face LE of the first vertical frame 36F may be a flat surface extending in the vertical direction, or may be a curved surface convex toward the right-leading partition door 32, or may be a curved surface convex toward the left wall-side partition door 35. The inner surface and the outer surface of the first vertical frame 36F may each be a flat surface extending in the vertical direction, or may be a curved surface convex toward the inside, or may be a curved surface convex toward the outside.

[0023] [Configuration of the right leading partition door] The right leading partition door 32 is a priority side partition door and has a rectangular frame surrounding a transparent or semi-transparent panel 12. The frame of the right leading partition door 32 has a variety of designs to match the transparent or semi-transparent panel 12. The frame of the right leading partition door 32 has a column-shaped second vertical frame 32F that extends vertically. The second vertical frame 32F is a vertical frame located at the left end of the right leading partition door 32.

[0024] The second vertical frame 32F has a recess FG that opens toward the end face LE of the left-leading partition door 36. The recess FG is a storage section that stores the first vertical frame 36F. The second vertical frame 32F has an end face RE and an outer side face FS that surround the recess FG. The end face RE of the second vertical frame 32F is the face located at the front of the right-leading partition door 32. The outer side face FS of the second vertical frame 32F is a side face connected to the end face RE, and is the face that faces outside the space S surrounded by the partition and the wall face W.

[0025] The recess FG, defined by the end face RE and the outer surface FS, is formed over the entire longitudinal direction of the second vertical frame 32F. The recess FG has a bottom surface that covers the entire end face LE of the first vertical frame 36F. The recess FG is large enough to accommodate at least a portion of the inner surface and at least a portion of the outer surface of the first vertical frame 36F.

[0026] The end surface RE of the second vertical frame 32F may be a flat surface extending in the vertical direction, or may be a curved surface convex toward the outside, or may be a curved surface convex toward the right-wall-side partition door 31. The outer surface FS of the second vertical frame 32F may be a flat surface extending in the vertical direction, or may be a curved surface convex toward the inside, or may be a curved surface convex toward the outside.

[0027] As shown in FIG. 3, when the partition forms a corner portion 11, the second vertical frame 32F of the right leading partition door 32 is disposed in the corner portion 11. Next, the left leading partition door 36 and the right leading partition door 32 are butted together so that the end face LE of the first vertical frame 36F fits into the recess FG of the second vertical frame 32F. In other words, the right leading partition door 32 is the priority partition door, and the left leading partition door 36 located in the corner portion 11 is the other partition door that is butted against the right leading partition door 32.

[0028] As a result, the end face LE of the left leading partition door 36, the outer side face Lout connected to the end face LE, and the inner side face Lin connected to the end face LE are covered by the second vertical frame 32F of the right leading partition door 32. And, it becomes difficult to see from the inside or outside of the corner portion 11 that there is a gap between the end face LE of the left leading partition door 36 facing the right leading partition door 32 and the right leading partition door 32.

[0029] In addition, the surface area occupied by the first vertical frame 36F and the second vertical frame 32F when viewed from the inside or outside of the corner portion 11 is reduced by the amount that the first vertical frame 36F of the left leading partition door 36 is accommodated in the recess FG, in other words, by the depth of the recess FG.

[0030] [Effects of the embodiment] According to the above-described embodiment, the following effects can be obtained. (1) It becomes difficult to visually recognize the presence of a gap between the end face LE of the left leading partition door 36 facing the right leading partition door 32 and the right leading partition door 32, which enhances the sense of unity between the left leading partition door 36 and the right leading partition door 32. As a result, it becomes possible to improve the design of the partition that constitutes the corner portion 11.

[0031] (2) Because the outer surface Lout of the first vertical frame 36F is covered by the second vertical frame 32F, when the corner portion 11 is viewed from the outside of the corner portion 11, the sense of unity between the left leading partition door 36 and the right leading partition door 32 is enhanced. Also, because the inner surface Lin of the first vertical frame 36F is covered by the second vertical frame 32F, when the corner portion 11 is viewed from the inside of the corner portion 11, the sense of unity between the left leading partition door 36 and the right leading partition door 32 is enhanced.

[0032] (3) When a common design is applied to the outer surface Lout of the first vertical frame 36F and the end surface RE of the second vertical frame 32F, the sense of unity between the left leading partition door 36 and the right leading partition door 32 is further enhanced when the corner portion 11 is viewed from the outside. Furthermore, when a common design is applied to the end surface RT opposite the end surface RE of the second vertical frame 32F and the inner surface Lin of the first vertical frame 36F, the sense of unity between the left leading partition door 36 and the right leading partition door 32 is further enhanced when the corner portion 11 is viewed from the inside.

[0033] (4) The surface area occupied by the first vertical frame 36F and the second vertical frame 32F is reduced by the amount that the first vertical frame 36F is accommodated in the recess FG, when viewed from the inside or outside of the corner portion 11. As a result, it is possible to expand the size of the transparent or translucent area provided in the left leading partition door 36 and the right leading partition door 32 within the partition.

[0034] [Modification of the embodiment] The above-described embodiment can be modified as follows. As shown in Figure 4, the partition may have a configuration in which the lower rail 5 is omitted. Even with this configuration, it is possible to obtain the same effects as those described in (1) to (4) above.

[0035] The second vertical frame 32F may be configured such that the recess FG, which has a U-shaped cross section, is omitted, and the cross section formed by the end face RE and the outer surface FS may have an inverted L-shape. Even with this configuration, when the corner portion 11 is viewed from the outside, the sense of unity between the left leading partition door 36 and the right leading partition door 32 is enhanced. Furthermore, even when the corner portion 11 is viewed from the inside, light leaking through the gap between the left leading partition door 36 and the right leading partition door 32 is difficult to see, which also enhances the sense of unity between the left leading partition door 36 and the right leading partition door 32.

[0036] The second vertical frame 32F may be configured without the recess FG having a U-shaped cross section, and the cross section formed by the end face RT opposite the end face RE and the inner surface may have an inverted L-shape. Even with this configuration, when the corner portion 11 is viewed from the inside, the sense of unity between the left leading partition door 36 and the right leading partition door 32 is enhanced. Furthermore, even when the corner portion 11 is viewed from the outside, light leaking through the gap between the left leading partition door 36 and the right leading partition door 32 is difficult to see, which also enhances the sense of unity between the left leading partition door 36 and the right leading partition door 32.

[0037] [Specific configuration of the first vertical frame] FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a specific configuration of the first vertical frame 36F. The first vertical frame 36F is a hollow metal extrusion made of aluminum or the like. The first vertical frame 36F is a door-end vertical stile and has a first side surface 41 and a second side surface 42 parallel to the panel 12, and an end surface 43 intersecting the panel 12. Furthermore, the opposite side of the end surface 43 has a mounting surface 44 for the panel 12. The first side surface 41 and the second side surface 42 have a step portion 40 with a recessed shape. Here, the first side surface 41 corresponds to the inner side surface Lin described above, the second side surface 42 corresponds to the outer side surface Lout described above, and the end surface 43 corresponds to the end surface LE described above.

[0038] The end surface 43 has an attachment groove 45 extending in the vertical direction. A cushion 46 made of rubber or the like is attached to the attachment groove 45. The cushion 46 has a hollow main body 46a and a pair of attachment pieces 46b extending from one surface of the main body 46a. The cushion 46 is attached by engaging the attachment pieces 46b with the locking pieces 45a provided at the open end of the attachment groove 45. When the cushion 46 is attached to the attachment groove 45, the main body 46a protrudes. When the main body 46a hits the second vertical frame 32F, it elastically deforms to absorb the impact.

[0039] The mounting surface 44 is provided with a support groove 47 that supports the vertical edge portion of the panel 12. An elastic spacer 48 made of rubber or the like is fitted into the support groove 47. The elastic spacer 48 is a long member with a concave cross section, and the vertical edge portion of the panel 12 is fitted into the valley portion of the elastic spacer 48. The elastic spacer 48 is engaged with a support protrusion 47a provided at the open end of the support groove 47. The vertical edge portion of the panel 12 is supported by the support groove 47 via the elastic spacer 48.

[0040] [Configuration of the second vertical frame] FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a specific configuration of the second vertical frame 32F. The second vertical frame 32F is a butting vertical stile that forms the door edge. The second vertical frame 32F has a frame section 50. The frame section 50 is a metal extrusion such as aluminum, and is a hollow member having a rectangular prism shape. One of the four side surfaces is a mounting surface 51 for mounting the panel 12, and the remaining three surfaces are a first butting surface 52, a second butting surface 53, and a third butting surface 54 against which other partition doors are butted. The first butting surface 52 is a surface perpendicular to the mounting surface 51. The second butting surface 53 is a surface opposite the mounting surface 51. The third butting surface 54 is a surface parallel to the first butting surface 52 and perpendicular to the mounting surface 51. The second butting surface 53 is a surface located at the front of the right-leading partition door 32 and corresponds to the end surface RE. The first abutting surface 52, the second abutting surface 53, and the third abutting surface 54 are surfaces against which other partition doors abut.

[0041] The mounting surface 51 has mounting walls 51a on both sides of a pair of long sides extending in the longitudinal direction. The space between the pair of mounting walls 51a forms a support space that supports the inner frame 51b. Specifically, the inner frame 51b, which has the same configuration as the first vertical frame 36F described above, is inserted and held in the support space. The inner frame 51b has a configuration in which the cushion 46 has been removed from the first vertical frame 36F. The opposing inner surfaces of the pair of mounting walls 51a are provided with a pair of protrusions 51c. The pair of protrusions 51c are engaged with both ends of the step portion 40 of the inner frame 51b. As a result, the inner frame 51b is integrated with the pair of mounting walls 51a.

[0042] First mounting grooves 52a are provided along the pair of long sides of the first abutting surface 52. The first mounting grooves 52a are configured to narrow the width of the open end. The first mounting grooves 52a are mounting portions to which the cover member 55 is attached.

[0043] The covering member 55 is a one-piece molded product made of an elastic material such as rubber. The covering member 55 includes a covering portion 55a and a locking portion 55b. The covering portion 55a is a flat elastic piece, and is large enough to cover at least a portion of the first side surface 41 and the second side surface 42 of the first vertical frame 36F of the partition door that it abuts against. The covering portion 55a may cover the entire first side surface 41 and the second side surface 42, or may not cover the side closer to the panel 12. Furthermore, the covering portion 55a may be long enough to overlap the panel 12 at its tip.

[0044] By making the cover portion 55a the same design as the first side surface 41 and the second side surface 42, a sense of unity can be enhanced when they are butted together. The locking portion 55b is provided at the base end of the cover portion 55a and has an inverted T shape. The cover member 55 is attached by locking the locking portion 55b into the first mounting groove 52a. The space formed by the pair of cover members 55 and the abutting surface is a fitting portion in which the door-end vertical stile fits, and is formed by a shape, for example, a recess, that covers the first side surface 41, the second side surface 42, and the end surface 43 of the first vertical frame 36F. This recess corresponds to the recess FG described above. The tip of the cover portion 55a is equipped with a protrusion 55c, which engages with the step portion 40.

[0045] The mounting grooves for mounting the cover member 55 are provided not only on the first abutting surface 52 but also on the second abutting surface 53 and the third abutting surface 54. That is, the second abutting surface 53 has a second mounting groove 53a, and the third abutting surface 54 has a third mounting groove 54a. The cover member 55 can be mounted not only on the first abutting surface 52 but also on the second abutting surface 53 and the third abutting surface 54.

[0046] [L-shaped corner shown in Figures 1 to 3] In the example of Figures 1 to 3, the left leading partition door 36 has a first vertical frame 36F, and the right leading partition door 32 has a second vertical frame 32F. As shown in Figure 7, in the second vertical frame 32F, a pair of covering members 55 is attached to only the first abutting surface 52 of the frame portion 50. The direction in which the left leading partition door 36 is arranged to reciprocate is the first direction, and the direction in which the right leading partition door 32 is arranged to reciprocate is the second direction. In the corner portion 11, the covering member 55 located on the inside forms a surface facing the space S surrounded by the partition and the wall surface W. The covering member 55 located on the outside is a surface facing the outside of the space S surrounded by the partition and the wall surface W.

[0047] When the partitions form an L-shaped corner portion 11, the right leading partition door 32 is the priority partition door, and the second vertical frame 32F of the right leading partition door 32 is arranged in the corner portion 11.

[0048] Next, the left leading partition door 36 and the right leading partition door 32 are butted together so that the end face 43 of the first vertical frame 36F of the left leading partition door 36 fits into the recess formed between the pair of covering members 55 of the second vertical frame 32F. The pair of covering members 55 cover almost the entire side faces 41, 42 of the first vertical frame 36F. In addition, the cushion 46 absorbs the impact when the first vertical frame 36F butts against the first abutting surface 52.

[0049] 8, the corner of the upper rail 4 is formed by abutting the end of the upper left rail 4a corresponding to the left leading partition door 36 against the side edge near the end face of the upper right rail 4b corresponding to the right leading partition door 32. The end face of the upper right rail 4b is exposed and is therefore covered with a cap 4c.

[0050] The corners of the lower rail 5 are formed by butting together the corners of the end face of the lower-left rail 5a corresponding to the left-leading partition door 36 and the end face of the lower-right rail 5b corresponding to the right-leading partition door 32. A rectangular rail end positioning member 5c is placed in the space formed by the end faces of the lower-left rail 5a and the lower-right rail 5b. The end faces of the lower-left rail 5a and the lower-right rail 5b are connected via the rail end positioning member 5c.

[0051] In addition, when forming an L-shaped corner portion 11, a pair of cover members 55 may be attached to the third abutment surface 54 of the second vertical frame 32F of the partition door 32, and another partition door may be abutted against the recess that serves as the fitting portion formed between the pair of cover members 55.

[0052] [Cross-shaped corner] As shown in Figure 9, when the partitions form a cross-shaped corner portion 11, the first leading partition door 61 is the priority partition door. The first leading partition door 61 is provided with a second vertical frame 32F on its door leading side. The frame portion 50 of the second vertical frame 32F has a pair of cover members 55 attached to each of the first abutting surface 52, the second abutting surface 53, and the third abutting surface 54. The second leading partition door 62, the third leading partition door 63, and the fourth leading partition door 64 have a first vertical frame 36F arranged on their door leading sides.

[0053] The direction in which the first leading partition door 61 is arranged so that it can reciprocate is the second direction, and the direction in which the second leading partition door 62 is arranged so that it can reciprocate is the first direction. Furthermore, the direction in which the third leading partition door 63 is arranged so that it can reciprocate is the third direction, and the direction in which the fourth leading partition door 64 is arranged so that it can reciprocate is the fourth direction.

[0054] First, when the partition forms the corner portion 11 of the cross shape, the second vertical frame 32F of the first leading partition door 61 is disposed at the corner portion 11. Next, the first leading partition door 61 and the second leading partition door 62 are butted together so that the end face 43 of the first vertical frame 36F of the second leading partition door 62 fits into the first shaped recess that serves as a fitting area formed between the pair of covering members 55 of the first butting surface 52.

[0055] In addition, the first leading partition door 61 and the third leading partition door 63 are butted together so that the end face 43 of the first vertical frame 36F of the third leading partition door 63 fits into a third-shaped recess that serves as a fitting portion formed between a pair of covering members 55 of the second butting surface 53.

[0056] Furthermore, the first leading partition door 61 and the fourth leading partition door 64 are butted together so that the end face 43 of the first vertical frame 36F of the fourth leading partition door 64 fits into a fourth-shaped recess that serves as a fitting area formed between a pair of covering members 55 of the third butting surface 54.

[0057] 10, the corners of the upper rails 4 are such that the end face of the second upper rail 4e corresponding to the second leading partition door 62 abuts against one side edge near the end face of the first upper rail 4d corresponding to the first leading partition door 61. The end face of the third upper rail 4f corresponding to the third leading partition door 63 abuts against the end face of the first upper rail 4d. Furthermore, the end face of the fourth upper rail 4g corresponding to the fourth leading partition door 64 abuts against the other side edge near the end face of the first upper rail 4d.

[0058] The corners of the lower rails 5 are aligned such that the corner of the end face of the first lower rail 5d corresponding to the first leading partition door 61 is aligned with the corner of the end face of the second lower rail 5e corresponding to the second leading partition door 62. Furthermore, the corner of the end face of the third lower rail 5f corresponding to the third leading partition door 63 is aligned with the corner of the end face of the fourth lower rail 5g corresponding to the fourth leading partition door 64. Then, a rail end arrangement member 5h having the same shape as the rectangular space is placed in the central rectangular space. The first to fourth lower rails 5d to 5g are connected via the rail end arrangement member 5h.

[0059] [T-shaped corner] When the partitions form a T-shaped corner portion 11, the first leading partition door 61 is the priority partition door. The first leading partition door 61 is equipped with a second vertical frame 32F. The second vertical frame 32F has a cover member 55 attached to each of the first abutting surface 52 and the second abutting surface 53 (see Figure 6). The second leading partition door 62 and the third leading partition door 63 have a first vertical frame 36F arranged on their door tip sides.

[0060] The direction in which the first leading partition door 61 is arranged so that it can reciprocate is the second direction, the direction in which the second leading partition door 62 is arranged so that it can reciprocate is the first direction, and the direction in which the third leading partition door 63 is arranged so that it can reciprocate is the third direction.

[0061] As shown in FIG. 11, first, when the partition forms the T-shaped corner portion 11, the second vertical frame 32F of the first leading partition door 61 is disposed at the corner portion 11. Next, the first leading partition door 61 and the second leading partition door 62 are butted together so that the end face 43 of the first vertical frame 36F of the second leading partition door 62 fits into the recess that serves as the fitting portion formed between the pair of cover members 55 of the second butting surface 53.

[0062] In addition, the first leading partition door 61 and the third leading partition door 63 are butted together so that the end face 43 of the first vertical frame 36F of the third leading partition door 63 fits into the recess that serves as a fitting area formed between a pair of cover members 55 of the third butting surface 54.

[0063] At the corners of the upper rail 4, the end face of the second upper rail 4e corresponding to the second leading partition door 62 abuts against one side edge near the end face of the first upper rail 4d corresponding to the first leading partition door 61. Also, the end face of the third upper rail 4f corresponding to the third leading partition door 63 abuts against the end face of the first upper rail 4d.

[0064] The corners of the lower rails 5 are aligned with a corner of the end face of the first lower rail 5d corresponding to the first leading partition door 61, a corner of the end face of the second lower rail 5e corresponding to the second leading partition door 62, and a corner of the end face of the third lower rail 5f corresponding to the third leading partition door 63. A rail end positioning member 5h is then placed in the recessed space formed by the three end faces. The first to third lower rails 5d to 5f are connected via the rail end positioning member 5h.

[0065] In addition, when forming a T-shaped corner portion 11, a pair of cover members 55 may be attached to the first abutment surface 52 and the third abutment surface 54 of the second vertical frame 32F of the partition door 32, and another partition door may be abutted against the recess formed between the pair of cover members 55.

[0066] [Effect of the second vertical frame] (5) A pair of covering members 55 can be attached to each of the first abutment surface 52 to the third abutment surface 54 of the second vertical frame 32F, and the pair of covering members 55 are attached to the abutment surface where another partition door abuts. This allows the end surface 43 of the first vertical frame 36F of the other partition door to be inserted between the pair of covering members 55. Furthermore, it becomes difficult to visually recognize the existence of a gap between the second vertical frame 32F and the first vertical frame 36F. This enhances the sense of unity between the two partition doors that make up the corner portion 11. As a result, it is possible to improve the design of the partition that makes up the corner portion 11.

[0067] (6) The second vertical frame 32F has a plurality of abutment surfaces 52 to 54. As an example, assume that before the renovation, another partition door was abutted against the first abutment surface 52 of the second vertical frame 32F of the priority partition door to form an L-shaped corner portion 11.

[0068] When remodeling, it is possible to stop abutting the partition door against the first abutting surface 52 and instead abut another partition door against the third abutting surface 54 to form an L-shaped corner portion 11. Furthermore, by arranging partition doors that abut against all of the first abutting surface 52, the second abutting surface 53, and the third abutting surface 54, a cross-shaped corner portion 11 can be formed.

[0069] Furthermore, by arranging the partition doors so that they abut against the first abutting surface 52 and the second abutting surface 53, a T-shaped corner portion 11 can be formed. That is, the partition can increase the degree of freedom in arranging other partition doors that abut against the second vertical frame 32F.

[0070] [Modification of the second vertical frame] At the abutment surfaces where the first vertical frames 36F are abutted, only one of the cover members 55 may be attached instead of a pair. Even when a pair of cover members 55 are attached to the abutment surfaces, the cover members 55a may have different lengths from the base end to the tip end.

[0071] The second vertical frame 32F has three abutment surfaces 52 to 54, and a pair or one cover member 55 may be attached to the abutment surfaces that are not used to abut other partition doors. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 7, a partition door is abutted against the first abutment surface 52. In this case, a pair of cover members 55 may be attached to the mounting grooves 53a, 54a of the second abutment surface 53 or the third abutment surface 54. Alternatively, the cover member 55 may be attached to only one of the mounting grooves. Furthermore, cover portions 55a with different lengths from the base end to the tip may be attached to each mounting groove. This makes it difficult for users to touch the second abutment surface 53 or the third abutment surface 54.

[0072] If it is desired to make it difficult for the user's hands to touch unused abutting surfaces, the covering member 55 may omit the covering portion 55a. With this configuration, only the mounting grooves 53a and 54a can be covered, making it difficult for foreign objects to get caught in the mounting grooves 53a and 54a. Furthermore, the covering portion 55a does not protrude from the abutting surfaces, simplifying the shape. Alternatively, a covering surface may be provided that covers the entire abutting surfaces, and a pair of locking portions 55b may be provided on the back side of the covering surface. Such a covering member 55 can be attached by engaging the pair of locking portions 55b with the pair of mounting grooves. This allows the abutting surfaces to be covered and protected.

[0073] The frame portion 50 constituting the second vertical frame 32F may be a hollow member having a triangular prism shape instead of a hollow member having a rectangular prism shape. In this case, one of the three faces serves as the mounting surface 51 to which the panel 12 is attached, and the other two faces serve as abutting surfaces, similar to the abutting surfaces 52 to 54. The frame portion 50 may also be a polygonal shape with five or more sides, with one face serving as the mounting surface 51 and the remaining faces serving as abutting surfaces.

[0074] In the frame portion 50 constituting the second vertical frame 32F, the mounting groove 53a may be omitted from the second abutting surface 53 that faces the mounting surface 51. This is because even if another partition door is abutted only against the second abutting surface 53, a corner portion is not formed. [Explanation of symbols]

[0075] FG...Concave FS…Outer surface RE,LE…end face 1...Right side 2...Left kitchen side 3...Partition door 4...Upper rail 5...Lower rail 11...Corner section 31...Partition door on the right wall 32...Front right partition door 32F: 2nd vertical frame 35...Partition door on the left wall 36...Left leading partition door 36F...1st vertical frame

Claims

1. A partition in which a first partition door and a second partition door are butted together to form a corner portion, The first partition door is a first vertical frame configured to be able to reciprocate toward the corner portion, and having an end surface facing the second partition door when disposed at the corner portion and a side surface connected to the end surface; The second partition door is a second vertical frame having a first shape that is configured to be reciprocable toward the corner portion and that covers the end surface and the side surface when the frame is disposed at the corner portion; Partition.

2. The aspect is an outer surface facing the outside of the corner portion when disposed in the corner portion; The partition according to claim 1 .

3. The first vertical frame is an inner surface facing the inside of the corner portion when disposed in the corner portion; an outer surface facing the outside of the corner portion when disposed in the corner portion, the inner surface and the outer surface are side surfaces connected to the end surface, The second vertical frame is a recess that accommodates the end surface, the inner surface, and the outer surface over the entire length when the corner portion is disposed thereon; A partition according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The direction in which the first partition door is arranged to be able to reciprocate is a first direction, The direction in which the second partition door is arranged to be able to reciprocate is a second direction, the partition further includes a third partition door configured to be reciprocable toward the corner portion in a third direction, the corner portion being configured by the first partition door, the second partition door, and the third partition door; The second vertical frame has a third shape that covers the end face and the side face of the third partition door when the third partition door is disposed in the corner portion. A partition according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. Further provided is a fourth partition door configured to be reciprocable toward the corner portion in a fourth direction, the partition further includes a third partition door configured to be reciprocable toward the corner portion in a third direction, the corner portion being configured by the first partition door, the second partition door, the third partition door, and the fourth partition door; The second vertical frame has a fourth shape that covers the end face and side face of the fourth partition door when the third partition door is disposed in the corner portion. A partition according to claim 4.

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