Partition fixing device and partition device

Abstract

To immovably fix a panel by a simple structure while improving designability.SOLUTION: The partition fixing device for immovably fixing a panel suspended and supported in a horizontally movable manner along an upper rail includes a lock member having a guide part slidably supported along a guide groove provided in a vertical direction on a horizontal edge face of the panel, and a rod part integrally formed with the guide part, which can be operated to slide in a vertical direction. The lock member fixes the panel in an immovable state when a bottom edge of the rod part is operated to slide so as to protrude below the bottom edge of the panel by a specified quantity or more.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a partition fixing device that fixes a partition that separates an indoor space or an outdoor space to a floor surface, and to a partition device equipped with the fixing device. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, in a partition device that divides a space with panels that are suspended and supported movably along rails, a round stopper (French stopper) has been used as a fixing device for immobilizing the panels. An example of such a conventional round stopper is shown in Patent Document 1 below. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Special Publication No. 6-8587 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, since the round cutout shown in Patent Document 1 is configured to be attached to the panel surface, the round cutout is exposed on the panel surface, which is undesirable from the design point of view.

[0005] On the other hand, if the round cutout is placed inside the panel to improve the design, the structure becomes complicated.

[0006] In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide a partition fixing device and a partition device that can fix a panel immovably with a simple structure while improving design. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, one aspect of the present invention provides a partition fixing device for immobilizing a panel that is suspended and supported so as to be movable in the left-right direction along an upper rail, and the device includes a locking member having a guide portion slidably supported along a guide groove provided in the top-bottom direction on the left-right end face of the panel, and a rod portion formed integrally with the guide portion and slidable in the up-down direction. The locking member fixes the panel in an immobile state by sliding the lower end of the rod portion so that the lower end of the rod portion protrudes downward by a predetermined amount or more below the bottom end of the panel.

[0008] According to this configuration, the locking members that fix the panel to prevent movement are provided on the left and right end faces of the panel, so that the locking members are not exposed on the panel surface, improving the design. Furthermore, the locking members can be attached using guide grooves provided on the left and right end faces of the panel, so the panel can be fixed to prevent movement with a simple structure. Furthermore, because the locking members can slide along the guide grooves that extend vertically, a sufficient stroke can be ensured, which is advantageous in that they can follow the difference in height between the bottom end of the panel and the floor.

[0009] The panel may further include a lower rail provided below the panel, supporting the panel together with the upper rail so that the panel can move laterally, and having an insertion hole. In this case, the locking member fixes the panel in an immovable state by inserting the lower end of the rod portion into the insertion hole through the sliding operation.

[0010] According to this configuration, in a specification in which a lower rail is provided, the panel can be fixed so as not to move, and since the insertion hole for receiving the locking member is formed in the lower rail, the insertion hole can be easily positioned.

[0011] The panel may further include a base support provided below the panel. In this case, the locking member fixes the panel in an immovable state by inserting the lower end of the rod portion into the base support through the sliding operation.

[0012] According to this configuration, the panel can be fixed so that it cannot move when a base support is provided.

[0013] The rod portion may have a first locking portion with a first diameter at its tip, and a second locking portion with a second diameter larger than the first diameter above the first locking portion. In this case, the first locking portion is insertable, by the sliding operation of at least a first amount, into an insertion hole formed in a lower rail that is provided below the panel and that, together with the upper rail, supports the panel so that it can move left and right in the panel. Also, in this case, the second locking portion is insertable, together with the first locking portion, into a base support provided below the panel by the sliding operation of at least a second amount larger than the first amount.

[0014] According to this configuration, the panel can be fixed so as not to move in correspondence with both the lower rail (insertion hole) and the bottom support.

[0015] The panel may further include a vertical frame having the guide groove formed therein and attached to the left and right end surfaces of the panel. In this case, the locking member is slidably supported on the left and right end surfaces of the panel via the vertical frame.

[0016] According to this configuration, the above-mentioned effect can be obtained with a simple structure in which the locking member is slidably attached to the vertical frame of the panel.

[0017] The guide portion may have an elastic piece that is in elastic sliding contact with an inner wall of the guide groove, thereby holding the locking member at any sliding position in the up-down direction.

[0018] This configuration allows for improved operability despite the simple structure.

[0019] The locking member may have an operating portion formed in a recessed shape in a part of the rod portion for performing the sliding operation.

[0020] This configuration improves operability without compromising design.

[0021] A partition device according to another aspect of the present invention is a partition device that partitions a space with at least one or more of the panels, and includes any of the partition fixing devices described above.

[0022] The partition fixing device may be provided on one of the left-right end faces of one of the panels. In this case, the partition device further includes a housing member provided on the other end face of the other panel connected to the one end face of the one panel, the housing member being capable of housing the rod portion in the vertical direction.

[0023] With this configuration, when adjacent panels are connected, the locking member is hidden between the two panels, improving the design. In addition, the panels can be connected smoothly without interference from the locking member.

[0024] The partition device may further include a vertical frame having the guide groove formed therein and attached to the left and right end surfaces of the panel. In this case, the vertical frame has a first frame member fixedly attached to the panel and a second frame member supporting the partition fixing device and removably provided on the panel.

[0025] According to this configuration, by dividing the vertical frame, the partition fixing device can be easily retrofitted. [Effects of the Invention]

[0026] As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to fix a panel immovably with a simple structure while improving design. However, this effect does not limit the present invention. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0027] [Figure 1] 1 is a front view of a partition device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the partition device. [Figure 3] 3 is a cross-sectional view of the partition device in the vicinity of the partition guide device in the side direction. FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a front view of a connecting portion of the partition guide device. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the connecting portion of FIG. [Figure 6] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating a method for removing the lower runner from the lower rail. [Figure 7] 10A to 10C are diagrams illustrating another example of a method for removing the lower runner from the lower rail. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a side view of the vicinity of the lower rail of the partition device. [Figure 9] 10 is a cross-sectional view in the planar direction below the connecting portion of the panels of the partition device. FIG. [Figure 10] 3A and 3B are a front view and a side view of a locking member of a partition fixing device provided in the partition device. [Figure 11] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing modified examples of the partition fixing device. [Figure 12] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing modified examples of the partition fixing device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0028] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0029] [Outline of the partition device] FIG. 1 is a front view of a partition device in this embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a plan view of the partition device.

[0030] As shown in these figures, the partition device 100 of this embodiment divides one space (room, etc.) into multiple spaces (rooms, etc.) in a home, store, office, etc., and is installed, for example, between two parallel wall surfaces W in a direction perpendicular to the wall surfaces W.

[0031] The partition device 100 has a hanger rail 6 (upper rail) supported on a ceiling surface (not shown), an upper runner 7 that moves along the inner wall of the hanger rail 6, a plurality of panels 1 (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d) suspended and supported by the upper runner 7, a lower rail 8 laid on the floor surface F, and a partition guide device 20 that guides each panel 1 along the lower rail 8.

[0032] As shown in Figure 2, of the panels 1, only panel 1a is installed on the front side in the Z direction, and panel 1b, panel 1c, and panel 1d are installed on the back side, but the arrangement of each panel 1 is not limited to this.

[0033] As shown in FIG. 2, the lower rail 8 has a rail cap 14 at its end in the longitudinal direction (X direction), at least a portion of which is detachable.

[0034] Each panel 1 is made up of a pair of vertically long rectangular panel materials 2 connected together so that they can be folded by rotating around an axis in the Y-axis direction in each figure via hinges 5. Horizontal frames 3 are provided at the top and bottom ends of the panel materials 2, and vertical frames 4 are provided at the left and right ends of the panel materials 2.

[0035] The panel material 2 is made of, for example, transparent or translucent synthetic resin or wood, and the horizontal frame 3 and vertical frame 4 are made of metal such as aluminum, but the materials are not limited to these.

[0036] The upper runner 7 is provided at the upper end of the horizontal frame 3 on the upper end side of the panel 1, and a sealing rubber 9 for concealment is provided at the lower end of the horizontal frame 3 on the lower end side of the panel 1. In addition, side rubbers 10 for concealment are provided at the left and right ends of the vertical frame 4.

[0037] A partition fixing device 30 is provided at the lower end of each panel 1. The partition fixing device 30 can fix each panel 1 to the lower rail 8 so that it cannot move.

[0038] The user can freely enter and exit the two spaces by using each panel 1 as a sliding door, and can also use it as a folding door and open the two spaces by folding it on the hinges 5 and moving it to the wall W side for storage.

[0039] [Details of the partition guide device] Next, details of the partition guide device 20 will be described. Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the side of the lower part of the partition device 100 (near the partition guide device 20). Figure 3(a) shows the state in which the panel 1 and the lower runner 21 are engaged, and Figure 3(b) shows the state in which the engagement between the panel 1 and the lower runner 21 is released.

[0040] As shown in the figure, a partition guide device 20 is provided at the lower end of each panel 1 to guide the lower end along the lower rail 8. The partition guide device 20 has a lower runner 21 that can run along the lower rail, and a connecting part 22 provided above the lower runner 21.

[0041] The lower runner 21 has two engaging portions 21a that protrude outward (in the Z direction) so as to engage with two grooves in the lower rail 8, and an engaging hole 21b provided in the center thereof in the Y direction.

[0042] The connecting portion 22 has a connecting shaft 26 whose lower end can be engaged with (inserted into) the engaging hole 21b of the lower runner 21. The connecting shaft 26 is provided so as to be slidable in the up-down direction (Y direction), and as it slides, its lower end engages with (inserts into) the engaging hole 21b, connecting the lower end (horizontal frame 3) of the panel 1 to the lower runner 21, and as the engagement between the lower end (horizontal frame 3) and the engaging hole 21b is released, the connection between the lower end (horizontal frame 3) and the lower runner 21 is released.

[0043] As shown in Figure 3(a), when the lower end (connecting shaft 26) of the panel 1 is connected to the lower runner 21, the partition guide device 20 can guide the lower end of the panel 1 along the lower rail 8, and when the connection between the lower end (connecting shaft 26) of the panel 1 and the lower runner 21 is released as shown in Figure 3(b), the lower runner 21 becomes free relative to the panel 1 and can be replaced independently.

[0044] Fig. 4 is a front view of the connecting portion 22, and Fig. 5 is an exploded view of the connecting portion 22. In both figures, the connecting portion 22 shown in Fig. 3 is shown rotated 90 degrees around the Y axis. As shown in Figs. 3 to 5, the connecting portion 22 has a socket 23 that can be attached to the lower end portion (horizontal frame 3) of the panel 1.

[0045] As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, socket 23 is made up of socket body 24 and fitting lid 28, and the two are fitted together by fitting claws 28a of fitting lid 28 engaging with fitting holes 24a of socket body 24.

[0046] The socket body 24 has an insertion portion 25 into which a part (upper portion) of the connecting shaft 26 is slidably inserted, and a spring 27 serving as an elastic member that urges the connecting shaft 26 downward (in the Y direction) is provided on the upper portion of the connecting shaft 26 within the insertion portion 25. The socket 23 can be attached to the lower end portion of the panel 1 with the upper end portion of the connecting shaft 26 inserted into the insertion portion 25.

[0047] More specifically, connecting shaft 26 has, at its upper end, protruding portion 26a protruding upward (in the Y direction) and flange portion 26b below it, and is provided so that flange portion 26b is engaged with a step portion of insertion hole 28c when connected to insertion portion 25 and insertion hole 28c. The lower end of spring 27 covers protruding portion 26a and is engaged with flange portion 26b.

[0048] The socket 23 is screwed to the horizontal frame 3 via the screw hole 24b of the socket body 24 and the screw hole 28b of the fitting lid 28, with the socket body 24 inserted into the groove at the lower end of the panel 1 (horizontal frame 3).

[0049] The partition guide device 20 configured in this manner allows for easy replacement of just the lower runner 21 without removing the panel 1 from the lower rail 8, thereby improving maintainability. It is also advantageous in terms of ease of installation when attaching the panel 1 to the lower rail 8. Specifically, in the past, it was necessary to simultaneously fit the upper and lower runners into the hanger rail and the lower rail, making the work difficult for one person to do. However, with this configuration, the panel 1 can be hung from the hanger rail 6, and then the partition guide device 20 (connecting shaft 26) and the lower runner 21 can be attached to the lower end of the panel 1, making the work possible for one person to do.

[0050] Furthermore, when the partition device 100 is in use, the lower runner 21 is constantly biased downward by the spring 27 via the connecting shaft 26, so that even if the panel 1 tilts slightly while moving and the distance between the panel 1 and the lower rail 8 changes, the change can be accommodated, and the connecting shaft 26 can be prevented from coming loose from the lower runner 21.

[0051] Furthermore, by integrating the connecting shaft 26 and spring 27 into the socket 23, the connecting part 22 can be easily attached to the lower end of the panel 1. Also, because only a portion of the connecting shaft 26 is inserted into the insertion part 25 of the socket 23, it is possible to prevent the connecting shaft 26 from being accidentally buried in the insertion part 25.

[0052] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a method for removing the lower runner 21 from the lower rail 8. As shown in FIG.

[0053] As described above, the lower rail 8 has rail caps 14 at its longitudinal end (X direction) that are at least partially detachable. Specifically, rail caps 14 are composed of base 14a extending from the lower rail 8 and top lid 14b that can be attached to and detached from base 14a, for example, by sliding. Top lid 14b can be attached to and detached from lower rail 8 (base 14a), allowing lower runner 21 to be attached to and detached from lower rail 8.

[0054] When removing the lower runner 21 from the lower rail 8, first, as shown in the same figure (a), the connecting shaft 26 and the lower runner 21 are engaged, and then, as shown in the same figure (b), the connecting shaft 26 is slid upward to disengage from the engagement hole 21b of the lower runner 21, and the lower runner 21 is moved toward the rail cap 14 on the lower rail 8.

[0055] Next, as shown in the same figure (c), the upper cover 14b of the rail cap 14 is removed, and as shown in the same figure (d), the lower runner 21 is moved onto the base 14a of the rail cap 14, and the engagement between the groove of the lower rail 8 and the engagement portion 21a of the lower runner 21 is released, thereby removing the lower runner 21.

[0056] In this way, it is possible to remove only the lower runner 21 from the lower rail 8 without removing the lower runner 21 together with the panel 1, and perform maintenance (such as replacing it when it is worn out).

[0057] [Modification of Partition Guide Device] The partition guide device of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0058] In the above example (FIG. 6), an example was described in which rail cap 14 was used to remove and attach lower runner 21. However, instead of this, as shown in FIG. 7, lower rail 8 itself may be divided into multiple parts (lower rails 8A, 8B, 8C, etc.), and lower runner 21 may be removed and attached by removing some of them.

[0059] That is, as shown in the same figure (a), from a state in which the lower runner 21 engaged with the lower rail 8A is engaged with the connecting shaft 26, as shown in the same figure (b), the connecting shaft 26 is slid upward to disengage from the engagement hole 21b of the lower runner 21, and the lower runner 21 is moved toward the adjacent lower rail 8B on the lower rail 8A (no other lower runners 21 are engaged with the lower rail 8B).

[0060] Next, as shown in the same figure (c), the lower rail 8B is removed from the floor surface, and as shown in the same figure (d), the lower runner 21 is moved to the location where the lower rail 8B was removed, and the engagement between the groove of the lower rail 8 and the engagement portion 21a of the lower runner 21 is released, thereby removing the lower runner 21.

[0061] In this way, even if it is necessary to perform maintenance on a lower runner 21 other than the lower runners 21 at both ends of the partition device 100 in the X direction among the multiple lower runners 21 attached to the lower rail 8, only the target lower runner 21 can be easily replaced by removing a portion of the lower rail 8.

[0062] 6 and 7, if engaging portion 21a of lower runner 21 has a certain degree of elasticity, it is also possible to remove lower runner 21 directly from lower rail 8. That is, when lower runner 21 is engaged with lower rail 8, engaging portion 21a is pulled upward while being twisted slightly, whereby engaging portion 21a is guided by the slope of the groove in lower rail 8 and moves upward while being elastically deformed toward the inside of lower runner 21 in the width direction, and by pulling lower runner 21 further upward from this state, lower runner 21 is removed from lower rail 8.

[0063] In the above example, the connecting portion 22 of the partition guide device 20 is realized by the connecting shaft 26 biased downward by the spring 27, and the connecting shaft 26 is inserted into the engaging hole 21b of the lower runner 21. However, the connecting portion 22 and the method of connecting it to the lower runner 21 are not limited to the above. For example, the connecting portion 22 and the lower runner 21 may be configured to be detachable by an engaging mechanism other than a shaft and a hole, or both may be configured to be detachable by a magnet or the like, or the connecting shaft 26 may be inserted into the engaging hole 21b of the lower runner 21 by its own weight alone, without using a biasing means such as the spring 27.

[0064] [Details of partition fixing device] Next, details of the partition fixing device 30 will be described. Fig. 8 is a side view of the vicinity of the lower rail of the partition device 100. Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view in the planar direction below the connecting portion of the panels 1 of the partition device 100. Fig. 10 is a front view (Fig. 8(a)) and a side view (Fig. 8(b)) of the locking member of the partition fixing device 30. In Fig. 8(a), (a) shows the panel 1 in an unfixed state, and (b) shows the panel 1 in a fixed state. In Fig. 9(a) shows the state in which adjacent panels 1 are not connected, and (b) shows the state in which adjacent panels 1 are connected.

[0065] As shown in these figures, guide grooves 4a having a generally U-shaped cross section (FIG. 9) are provided in the vertical direction, for example at both widthwise ends of the vertical frames 4 at both left-right (X-direction) ends of the panel 1. Of the guide grooves 4a at both left-right (X-direction) ends, a locking member 31 of a partition fixing device 30 is attached to the guide groove 4a on one end face (for example, the left side).

[0066] The locking member 31 has a guide portion 32 and a rod portion 33. The guide portion 32 is supported so as to be slidable along the guide groove 4a. The rod portion 33 is formed integrally with the guide portion 32 and is slidable in the up-and-down direction (Y direction) along the guide groove 4a. As shown in FIG. 9, a recess 36 is formed between the guide portion 32 and the rod portion 33.

[0067] As shown in Figure 9, the guide groove 4a is formed at the end of the vertical frame 4 opposite the panel material 2 in the X direction, but a groove is also formed at the end on the panel material 2 side, and a glass bead 15 is inserted between the groove and the panel material 2.

[0068] As described above, the lower rail 8 is provided on the floor surface F below the panel 1, and as shown in Fig. 8, insertion holes 8a are provided in the center of the surface of the lower rail 8 at positions corresponding to the left and right ends (X direction) of each panel 1 when the partition device 100 is closed. In addition, a locking portion 33a is formed at the lower end of the rod portion 33 as a cylindrical protrusion with a diameter smaller than that of the rod portion 33.

[0069] When the locking member 31 is slid downward in the Y direction while aligned over the insertion hole 8a, the locking portion 33a is inserted into the insertion hole 8a, thereby immobilizing the panel 1 on the lower rail 8. When the locking member 31 is slid upward in the Y direction from this fixed state, the locking portion 33a is pulled out of the insertion hole 8a, the fixation is released, and the panel 1 becomes movable.

[0070] The insertion hole 8a for receiving the locking member 31 is formed in the lower rail 8, making it easy to position the insertion hole. The locking member 31 and the lower rail 8 having the insertion hole 8a constitute the partition fixing device 30.

[0071] An elastic piece 34 is provided on the side surface of each guide portion 32. The elastic piece 34 elastically slides against the inner wall of the guide groove 4a, thereby enabling the locking member 31 to be held at any sliding position in the vertical direction (Y direction). As the elastic pieces 34, for example, two pairs of opposing cantilever-shaped arc-shaped pieces are provided, but the present invention is not limited to this.

[0072] By providing this elastic piece 34, when operated, the locking member 31 is forced toward the inner wall of the guide groove 4a to stop it, and can slide smoothly in the Y direction by the amount of sliding operation in the Y direction by the user, thereby improving operability despite the simple structure.

[0073] Furthermore, a concave cutout-shaped operating portion 35 for performing the sliding operation is provided in a portion of the rod portion 33 (for example, at a position slightly below the upper end). The user can slide the locking member 31 upward by pressing upward on the cutout surface on the upper side of the operating portion 35, and can slide the locking member 31 downward by pressing downward on the cutout surface on the lower side of the operating portion 35. This improves operability without compromising design compared to when an operating portion such as a knob is provided separately from the rod portion 33.

[0074] The locking member 31 is provided on a vertical frame 4 on one end (e.g., the left end) of each of the multiple panels 1 constituting the partition device 100 (e.g., the panels 1b, 1c, and 1d) except for one of the end panels. On the other hand, a storage member 40 capable of accommodating the rod portion 33 is provided in the vertical frame 4 on the side surface of the other end (e.g., the right end) of each of the other panels 1 that faces the end surface of the panel 1 on which the locking member 31 is provided, along the guide groove 4a in the vertical direction (Y direction), as shown in Fig. 9. Fig. 9 shows an example in which the locking member 31 is provided on the left side surface of panel 1c, of the panels 1a, 1b, 1c, and 1d constituting the partition device 100, and the storage member 40 is provided on the right side surface of panel 1b that faces it.

[0075] The accommodating member 40 is arranged to engage with the guide groove 4a, and on the surface facing the locking member 31 of the other panel 1, an accommodating section 41 having a cylindrical cutout shape corresponding to the rod section 33 is provided, and at both ends in the left-right direction (Z direction) of the accommodating section 41, protrusions 42 are provided that protrude in the opposing direction (X direction).

[0076] As shown in Figure 9(b), when the space between adjacent panels 1 is blocked, the accommodating portion 41 accommodates the rod portion 33 of the locking member 31, and the protrusion 42 is accommodated in the recess 36 of the locking member 31, thereby engaging the locking member 31 and the accommodating member 40 and connecting the adjacent panels 1.

[0077] During this connection, the locking member 31 is hidden between the two panels 1 as shown in Figure 9(b), improving the design. Furthermore, when connecting the two panels 1, the locking member 31 does not interfere with each other, allowing for smooth connection.

[0078] In addition, the locking member 31 can be attached using the guide groove 4a provided in the vertical frame 4 of the panel 1, making it possible to immobilize the panel 1 with a simple structure. Furthermore, because the locking member 31 can slide along the guide groove 4a extending in the vertical direction, a sufficient stroke can be secured and it can follow the difference in height between the bottom end of the panel 1 and the floor surface F.

[0079] [Modification of partition fixing device] The partition fixing device of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0080] In the above example, the locking member 31 is slid toward the floor surface F and the locking portion 33a is inserted into the insertion hole 8a provided in the lower rail 8, thereby fixing the panel 1 in an immovable state. However, the method for fixing the panel 1 is not limited to this.

[0081] 11, the partition device 100 may have a base support 16 below the panel 1 instead of the lower rail 8. The base support 16 has an insertion hole 16a that is larger in diameter and depth than the insertion hole 8a of the lower rail 8. The locking member 31 is slid toward the floor surface F so that the locking portion (first locking portion) 33a of the rod portion 33 and a predetermined length portion (second locking portion 33b) at its upper portion are inserted into the insertion hole 16a of the base support 16, thereby fixing the panel 1 in an immovable state.

[0082] In other words, rod portion 33 has, at its tip, first locking portion 33a with a first diameter, and second locking portion 33b with a second diameter larger than the first diameter, above first locking portion 33a. First locking portion 33a can be inserted into insertion hole 8a formed in lower rail 8 by the sliding operation of at least a first amount (stroke), and second locking portion 33b can be inserted into base support 16 together with first locking portion 33a by the sliding operation of at least a second amount (stroke) larger than the first amount. This allows panel 1 to be fixed so as not to move in correspondence with both lower rail 8 (insertion hole 8a) and base support 16.

[0083] In the above example, the vertical frame 4 is provided as a single member spanning from the upper end to the lower end of the panel 1. However, as shown in Fig. 12, the vertical frame 4 may be configured as a separable member.

[0084] That is, the vertical frame 4 may have a first frame member 4b fixedly attached to the panel 1 and a second frame member 4c supporting the partition fixing device 30 (locking member 31) and detachably provided on the panel 1. This allows the locking member 31 to be easily attached to the panel 1 later.

[0085] In the above example, the locking member 31 is supported on the left-right (X-direction) end faces of the panel 1 via the vertical frame 4, but the vertical frame 4 is not essential. For example, if the panel material 2 is formed to be thicker than that shown in the above example, the vertical frame 4 may not be provided on the panel 1, and a guide groove may be formed directly on the end face of the panel material 2, in which the locking member 31 is slidably supported.

[0086] [Other variations] The shape and number of each member in the above-described embodiment are not limited to those shown in the drawings. For example, in the above-described example, four panels 1 are provided in the partition device 100, but the number and shape (aspect ratio) of the panels can be changed as appropriate depending on the size and shape of the space. [Explanation of symbols]

[0087] 1...Panel 2...Panel material 3...Horizontal frame 4...Vertical frame 4a...Guide groove 4b...First frame member 4c...Second frame member 6...Clothes rail 7...Upper runner 8...Lower rail 8a...Through hole 14...Rail cap 14a...bass 14b…Top lid 16…Tsubouke 16a...Through hole 20...Guide device for partition 21...Lower runner 21a...Engagement part 21b…Engagement hole 22...Connection part 23...Socket 24...Socket body 25...insertion section 26...Connection shaft 27...Spring 28...Fitting lid 30...Partition fixing device 31... Locking member 32...Guide section 33...Rod section 33a...(first) locking part 33b...Second locking part 35...Operation unit 36...recess 40...housing member 41...Storage section 100...Partition device Wall...W Floor…F

Claims

1. A partition fixing device that immobilizes a panel that is suspended and supported so as to be movable in the left and right direction along an upper rail, a locking member having a guide portion slidably supported along a guide groove provided in the vertical direction on the left-right end surface of the panel, and a rod portion formed integrally with the guide portion and slidably operable in the vertical direction; The locking member fixes the panel in an immovable state by sliding the lower end of the rod portion so that the lower end of the rod portion projects downward by a predetermined amount or more from the lower end of the panel, The panel is connected to other panels to form a partition device that partitions a space, The rod portion has a shape that can engage with a receiving member provided on the left-right end surface of the other panel in the vertical direction. Fixing device for partitions.

2. The partition fixing device according to claim 1, a lower rail provided below the panel, supporting the panel together with the upper rail so that the panel can move in the left-right direction, and having an insertion hole; The locking member fixes the panel in an immovable state by inserting the lower end of the rod portion into the insertion hole through the sliding operation. Fixing device for partitions.

3. The partition fixing device according to claim 1, The panel further includes a base support provided below the panel, The locking member fixes the panel in an immovable state by inserting the lower end of the rod portion into the base support through the sliding operation. Fixing device for partitions.

4. The partition fixing device according to claim 1, The panel further includes a vertical frame having the guide groove formed therein and attached to the left and right end surfaces thereof, The locking member is slidably supported on the left and right end surfaces of the panel via the vertical frame. Fixing device for partitions.

5. The partition fixing device according to claim 1, The guide portion has an elastic piece that can hold the locking member at any sliding position in the vertical direction by elastically sliding contact with the inner wall of the guide groove. Fixing device for partitions.

6. The partition fixing device according to claim 1, The locking member has an operating portion that is formed in a recessed shape in a part of the rod portion and that is used for performing the sliding operation. Fixing device for partitions.

7. A partition fixing device that immobilizes a panel that is suspended and supported so as to be movable in the left-right direction along an upper rail, a locking member having a guide portion slidably supported along a guide groove provided in the vertical direction on the left-right end surface of the panel, and a rod portion formed integrally with the guide portion and slidably operable in the vertical direction; The locking member fixes the panel in an immovable state by sliding the lower end of the rod portion so that the lower end of the rod portion projects downward by a predetermined amount or more from the lower end of the panel, the rod portion has a first locking portion at its tip end, the first locking portion having a first diameter, and a second locking portion above the first locking portion, the second locking portion having a second diameter larger than the first diameter; the first locking portion is insertable into an insertion hole formed in a lower rail that is provided below the panel and supports the panel together with the upper rail so that the panel can move in the left-right direction, by the sliding operation being equal to or greater than a first amount; The second locking portion can be inserted into a base support provided below the panel together with the first locking portion by the sliding operation of at least a second amount greater than the first amount. Fixing device for partitions.

8. A partition device that partitions a space using at least one or more of the panels, A partition fixing device according to any one of claims 1 to 7 is provided, The partition fixing device is provided on one end surface of one of the panels in the left-right direction, The partition device further includes a housing member provided in the vertical direction on the other end surface of another panel connected to the one end surface of the one panel so as to be able to house the rod portion. Partition device.

9. The partition device according to claim 8, The panel further includes a vertical frame having the guide groove formed therein and attached to the left and right end surfaces thereof, The vertical frame includes a first frame member fixedly attached to the panel, and a second frame member supporting the partition fixing device and detachably attached to the panel. Partition device.

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