Shield partition

Abstract

To provide a shield partition 10 which is good in appearance, which is easy in handling such as installation, preservation and transportation, and which is excellent in operation convenience.SOLUTION: In a gap 14a which is formed in a main frame 14 constituting a post 11, there is held an engaging projected line 32f through a second bent piece 32e of a second clip piece 32 by an opening end face in a longitudinal direction of a sub-frame 15 and by an opening end face in the longitudinal direction of a sub-frame 16. Then, a projection 31a of the first clip piece is press-fitted into an engaging hole 32a of the second clip piece 32 through a hole 12a of a sheet 12. When the projection 31a of the first clip piece 31 is press-fitted into the engaging hole 32a of the second clip piece 32, a hook piece 31b of the first clip piece 31 is restrained in an engaging step 32b of the engaging hole 32a of the second clip piece 32. With both hook pieces 31, 32 integrated, the sheet 12 is held between both clip pieces 31, 32 and hung on the post 11.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 29

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a shield partition that prevents droplets generated from a person's mouth from scattering and reduces the risk of droplet infection.

Background Art

[0002] Recently, with the spread of the novel coronavirus, various shield partitions have been installed to prevent droplets generated from the mouth from scattering and causing droplet infection in places and scenes where people face each other. For example, at the cash register of a convenience store, a transparent vinyl curtain is hung from the ceiling as a shield partition. In addition, at the tables in restaurants and conference rooms, transparent acrylic panel partitions are installed as shield partitions.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Hanging a vinyl curtain from the ceiling of the cash register as a shield partition or removing it for cleaning is extremely troublesome and inconvenient to handle. In addition, the vinyl curtain hanging from the ceiling is wavy and swayed by the air conditioner, so it looks bad.

[0005] The acrylic panel partition installed as a shield partition in restaurants and conference rooms requires a large space for storage when not in use and is also inconvenient to transport. In view of this point, an object of the present invention is to provide a shield partition that looks good and is easy to handle, such as installation, storage, transportation, etc., and is user-friendly. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The invention described in claim 1 is a shield partition comprising a pair of left and right support columns, a sheet stretched between the two support columns, and stands assembled to the lower ends of each support column, wherein the sheet blocks the scattering of droplets generated from a person's mouth, Holes are arranged in a row at intervals along the side edge of the sheet. It consists of multiple main frames, with support columns connected longitudinally by connector pieces. The main frame is composed of a longitudinally open end face and two groove-shaped subframes having longitudinally open end faces at both ends in the short direction. A locking portion is provided on one subframe, a locking portion is provided on the other subframe to be locked into the locking portion, and the two subframes are joined together by locking the locking portion into the locking portion to form a hollow main frame. The end of the clip is clamped between the longitudinal open end face of one of the joined subframes and the longitudinal open end face of the other subframe. The clip is characterized by inserting a protrusion formed on the clip through a hole in the sheet to secure the sheet to the support column.

[0007] The invention described in claim 2 is a shield partition according to claim 1, The clip is composed of a first clip piece and a second clip piece. A protrusion is formed on the first clip piece, and a fitting hole is formed on the second clip piece into which the protrusion fits. First clip or Second clip The end of the subframe is sandwiched between the longitudinally open end face of one of the joined subframes and the longitudinally open end face of the other subframe. First clip Insert the protruding part into the hole in the sheet. Second clip The first clip piece and the second clip piece are fitted into the fitting hole, connecting them, and the sheet is clamped between the first clip piece and the second clip piece.

[0008] The invention described in claim 3 is a shield partition according to claim 1, The clip is characterized by having a locking projection formed on it that engages with either the longitudinally open end face of one subframe or the longitudinally open end face of the other subframe when the end of the clip is clamped between them.

[0009] The invention described in claim 4 is a shield partition as described in claim 2, The protrusion of the first clip piece is composed of a pair of flexible hook pieces, and an engagement step is formed in the fitting hole of the second clip piece in which the hook pieces engage. The hook piece is engaged with the engagement step to connect the first clip piece and the second clip piece. The device is characterized by the fact that the hook piece engaged with the engagement step is bent, disengaged from the engagement step, and the first clip piece and the second clip piece are separated. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the invention described in claim 1, when installing, the subframes are combined to form the main frame, and the main frame is connected with connector pieces to form the support column. To attach the sheet to the support post, the two subframes are joined together by engaging the locking and locking parts on the subframes, the ends of the clips are clamped between the longitudinal open end faces of both subframes, and the protrusions formed on the clips are inserted through the holes in the sheet to secure the sheet to the support post. By placing the stand on a table or similar surface and erecting multiple support poles from the table, and widening the spacing between them, a sheet can be stretched between the two poles. This sheet, stretched between the left and right poles, then blocks the spread of droplets. Since the stretched sheet is attached to the poles with clips, it does not wrinkle or flap, and looks neat. Not only can the support poles be easily assembled and the sheet attached to them, but when not in use, the sheet can be wrapped around the poles or folded, and both poles can be bundled together for compact storage, making it easy to store and transport.

[0011] According to the invention described in claim 2, First clip or Second clip The end portion is clamped between the longitudinal opening end faces of one of the combined sub-frames and the longitudinal opening end face of the other sub-frame. First clip The convex portion of Second clip is inserted into the through hole of the sheet and Second clip is fitted into the fitting hole of Second clip to connect the first clip piece and the second clip piece, and the sheet is clamped by the first clip piece and the second clip piece. Therefore, the sheet can be securely attached to the support column, and the attachment work can also be performed simply and quickly.

[0012] According to the invention described in claim 3, when the end portion of the clip is clamped between the longitudinal opening end faces of one of the sub-frames and the longitudinal opening end face of the other sub-frame, the locking rib is locked to the opening end face. Therefore, the clip can be securely assembled to the support column.

[0013] According to the invention described in claim 4, the hook piece is engaged with the engaging step portion to connect the first clip piece and the second clip piece. Therefore, First clip and Second clip can be securely connected. Moreover, if the hook piece is bent, it can be disengaged from the engaging step portion to separate the first clip piece and the second clip piece. Therefore, the work of removing the sheet from the support column can be easily performed.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0014] [Figure 1] It is a perspective view showing a shield partition according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] It is a perspective view showing a main frame constituting a support column of the shield partition. [Figure 3] It is a perspective view showing a sub-frame constituting the main frame. [Figure 4] It is a perspective view showing a sub-frame constituting the main frame. [Figure 5] It is a cross-sectional view showing a sub-frame constituting the main frame. [Figure 6] It is a cross-sectional view showing the main frame. [Figure 7] This is a perspective view showing two connected mainframes. [Figure 8] This is a perspective view showing the mainframe and connector piece. [Figure 9] This is a cross-sectional view showing a connector piece. [Figure 10] This is a perspective view showing the cap and stand fitted to the lower end of the support column. [Figure 11] This is a perspective view showing the cap. [Figure 12] This is a perspective view showing the cap. [Figure 13] This is a plan view showing the cap. [Figure 14] This is a perspective view showing the stands. [Figure 15] This is a perspective view of the stand. [Figure 16] This is a plan view showing the stand. [Figure 17] This is a perspective view showing the stand and the support columns fitted to it. [Figure 18] This is a perspective view showing other stands. [Figure 19] This is a perspective view of the stand. [Figure 20] This is a plan view showing the stand. [Figure 21] This is a perspective view showing the stand and the support columns fitted to it. [Figure 22] This is a front view showing the seat. [Figure 23] This is a perspective view showing the first clip piece. [Figure 24] This is a perspective view showing the first clip piece. [Figure 25] This is a cross-sectional view showing the first clip piece. [Figure 26] This is a perspective view showing the second clip piece. [Figure 27] This is a perspective view showing the second clip. [Figure 28] This is a cross-sectional view showing the second clip piece. [Figure 29]This is a magnified perspective view showing the clip and sheet attached to the support post. [Figure 30] This is a cross-sectional view showing a clip. [Examples]

[0015] The present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Figure 1 shows a shield partition 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The shield partition 10 comprises five vertical and four horizontal support columns 11, four transparent vinyl sheets 12 stretched between the support columns 11, and stands 13 and 20 and clips 30 assembled to the ends of the support columns 11.

[0016] The support column 11 is constructed by connecting multiple main frames 14, as shown in Figure 2, in the longitudinal direction. This main frame 14 has a hollow structure with a square cross-section, which is formed by combining subframes 15 and 16, as shown in Figures 3 and 4.

[0017] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the subframe 15 has a groove-shaped cross-section with a longitudinal open end face 15a and short-axis open end faces 15b at both ends of the longitudinal open end face 15a. Inside, a protrusion 15c and a hook piece 15d are provided at the bottom of the groove as locking parts, and a fitting hole 15e is formed in the protrusion 15c. The protrusion 15c also protrudes slightly outward from the longitudinal open end face 15a. Each subframe 15 has three protrusions 15c provided at equal intervals, and hook pieces 15d are provided near the protrusions 15c on both sides.

[0018] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the subframe 16 has a groove-shaped cross-section with a longitudinal open end face 16a and transverse open end faces 16b at both ends of the longitudinal open end face 16a. Inside, a protruding piece 16c and a hook piece 16d are provided at the bottom of the groove as locking parts, and the protruding piece 16c protrudes outward from the longitudinal open end face 16a. Three protruding pieces 16c are provided at equal intervals on one subframe 16, and hook pieces 16d are provided near the protruding pieces 16c on both sides.

[0019] As shown in Figure 2, to assemble the main frame 14 by combining subframes 15 and 16, the protruding piece 16c of subframe 16 is fitted into the fitting hole 15e of subframe 15, as shown in Figure 6. When the protruding piece 16c is fitted into the fitting hole 15e, the hook piece 15d of subframe 15 and the hook piece 16d of subframe 16 lock into place, and the two subframes 15 and 16 are combined to form the main frame 14. At this time, since the protruding portion 15c of subframe 15 protrudes slightly outward from the longitudinal open end face 15a, the tip of the protruding portion 15c abuts against the base end of the protruding piece 16c of subframe 16, and as a result, a predetermined gap 14a (see Figure 6) is formed between the longitudinal open end face 15a of subframe 15 and the longitudinal open end face 16a of subframe 16.

[0020] As shown in Figure 7, the support column 11 is constructed by connecting the main frame 14 longitudinally with connector pieces 17. As shown in Figure 8, recesses 15f and 16f are formed in the subframes 15 and 16 that constitute the main frame 14, extending from the short-side open end faces 15b and 16b. On the other hand, as shown in Figures 8 and 9, claw pieces 17a are provided on the side surface of the connector piece 17 to be pressed into the recesses 15f and 16f. A groove 17b is also formed between the two claw pieces 17a.

[0021] The two main frames 14 are connected longitudinally by inserting one end of a connector piece 17 into the short-side opening of one main frame 14, pressing the claw piece 17a into the recesses 15f and 16f, and inserting the other end of the connector piece 17 into the short-side opening of the other main frame 14, pressing the claw piece 17a into the recesses 15f and 16f. The groove 17b is provided to extend along the joining surface of the longitudinal opening end faces 15a and 16a of both subframes 15 and 16 when the ends of the connector piece 17 are inserted into the short-side openings of the main frames 14 and the two main frames 14 are connected longitudinally.

[0022] As shown in Figure 10, a cap 18 is fitted to the lower end of the main frame 14 that constitutes the lower end of the support column 11. A cap 18 is also fitted to the main frame 14 that constitutes the upper end of the support column 11. As shown in Figures 11, 12, and 13, the cap 18 has a box-shaped cross-section with a square shape, and a groove 18a is formed in the bottom surface of the box-shaped cap into which the open end face of the main frame 14 fits. Locking pieces 18b are also provided at the four corners.

[0023] The shield partition 10 is erected by attaching a stand 13 or stand 20 to the end of a support column 11 to which a cap 18 is fitted, or by connecting support columns 11 to each other.

[0024] As shown in Figures 10, 14, 15, and 16, the stand 13 is provided with a fitting portion 13a into which a cap 18 fitted to the end of the support column 11 can be detachably fitted. This fitting portion 13a has open upper and lower end faces and is formed in a box shape with a square cross-sectional shape into which the end of the support column 11 fits, divided by four side surfaces 13b. Slits 13c are formed at the four corners of the fitting portion 13a. When the cap 18 fitted to the support column 11 is fitted into the fitting portion 13a, the locking piece 18b is detachably locked into the slit 13c, and the support column 11 and the stand 13 are connected.

[0025] The stand 13 is provided with a pair of guide pieces 13d extending laterally from each side 13b of the fitting portion 13a, and a fitting groove 13e having the same width as the side 13b of the fitting portion 13a. As shown in Figure 17, the main frame 14 can be connected to the stand 13 by inserting the cap 18 into the fitting groove 13e while sliding the locking piece 18b of the cap 18, which is fitted to the main frame 14, against both the upper and lower ends of the guide piece 13d.

[0026] As shown in Figures 18 and 19, the stand 20 is provided with a fitting portion 20a into which a cap 18 fitted to the end of the support column 11 can be detachably fitted. This fitting portion 20a has open upper and lower end faces and is formed in a box shape with a square cross-sectional shape into which the end of the support column 11 fits, divided by four side surfaces 20b. Slits 20c are formed at the four corners of the fitting portion 20a. When the cap 18 fitted to the support column 11 is fitted into the fitting portion 20a, the locking piece 18b is detachably locked into the slit 20c, and the support column 11 and the stand 20 are connected.

[0027] The stand 20 is provided with a pair of guide pieces 20d extending laterally from one side 20b of the fitting portion 20a, and a fitting groove 20e having the same width as the side 20b of the fitting portion 20a. As shown in Figure 21, the cap 18 fitted to the horizontally extending support column 11 is fitted into the fitting groove 20e while sliding the locking piece 18b of the cap 18 against both the upper and lower ends of the guide piece 20d, and the cap 18 fitted to the upper end of the vertical support column 11 is fitted into the fitting portion 20a, and the locking piece 18b is detachably locked into the slit 20c, thereby connecting the horizontal support column 11 and the vertical support column 11 with the stand 20.

[0028] As shown in Figure 22, the sheet 12 has a row of holes 12a arranged at equal intervals along its periphery. The sheet 12 is attached to the support column with clips 30 using these holes 12a.

[0029] The clip 30 consists of a first clip piece 31 shown in Figures 23, 24, and 25, and a second clip piece 32 shown in Figures 26, 27, and 28. The first clip piece 31 is provided with a protrusion 31a. This protrusion 31a is composed of a pair of flexible hook pieces 31b.

[0030] The second clip piece 32 has a fitting hole 32a into which the protrusion 31a fits. Inside this fitting hole 32a, there is an engaging step 32b into which the tip of the hook piece 31b locks. The second clip piece 32 is also provided with a first bent piece 32d which is thinner than the base 32c having the fitting hole 32a, and a second bent piece 32e is provided at the tip of the first bent piece 32d. A locking projection 32f is provided at the tip of the second bent piece 32e.

[0031] The configuration of each part of the shield partition 10 according to this embodiment is as described above. As shown in Figure 1, to install the shield partition 10, the subframe 15 and subframe 16 are combined to form the main frame 14, and the main frame 14 is connected with connector pieces 17 to form the support column 11. Then, a cap 18 is fitted to the lower end of the support column 11, and the fitted cap 18 is fitted to the fitting parts 13a and 20a of the stand 13 or stand 20 to erect the support column 11 on the stand 13 or 20.

[0032] Prior to fitting the stand 13 or stand 20 to the upper end of the vertical support column 11, as shown in Figure 29, the second bent piece 32e of the second clip piece 32 is passed through the gap 14a (see Figure 6) formed in the main frame 14 that constitutes the support column 11, and the locking projection 32f is clamped between the longitudinal open end face of the subframe 15 and the longitudinal open end face of the subframe 16. Then, the projection 31a of the first clip piece is pressed into the fitting hole 32a of the second clip piece 32 through the hole 12a of the sheet 12. As shown in Figure 30, when the protrusion 31a of the first clip piece 31 is pressed into the fitting hole 32a of the second clip piece 32, the hook piece 31b of the first clip piece 31 engages with the engagement step 32b of the fitting hole 32a of the second clip piece 32, and both hook pieces 31 and 32 become one, clamping the sheet 12 between the two clip pieces 31 and 32 and hanging it on the support column.

[0033] According to this embodiment, the support poles 11 can be easily assembled, and the sheet 12 can be attached to the support poles 11 with clips 30. When not in use, the sheet 12 can be wrapped around or folded and the support poles 11 can be bundled together for compact storage, making storage and transport easy.

[0034] The end of the second clip piece 32 is clamped between the longitudinal open end face 15a of one of the joined subframes 15 and the longitudinal open end face 16a of the other subframe 16, and the protrusion 31a of the first clip piece 31 is inserted through the hole 12a of the sheet 12 and fitted into the fitting hole 32a of the second clip piece 32, thereby connecting the first clip piece 31 and the second clip piece 32, and the sheet 12 is clamped between the first clip piece 31 and the second clip piece 32. As a result, the sheet 12 can be securely attached to the support column 11, and the attachment work can be performed easily and quickly.

[0035] When the end of the second clip piece is clamped between the longitudinal open end face 15a of one subframe 15 and the longitudinal open end face 16a of the other subframe 16, the locking projection 32f is locked to the open end faces 15a and 16a, so that the clip 30 can be securely attached to the support column 11.

[0036] The hook piece 31b of the first clip piece 31 is engaged with the engaging step portion 32b of the second clip piece 32 to connect the first clip piece 31 and the second clip piece 32. First clip piece 31 and the 2 clips, 32 pieces It can be securely connected. Furthermore, by bending the hook piece 31b, it can be disengaged from the engagement step 32b, separating the first clip piece 31 and the second clip piece 32, making it easy to remove the sheet 12 from the support column 11. [Explanation of symbols]

[0037] 10... Shield partition 11...Strut 12...sheets 13… Stand 14…Mainframe 15…Subframe 15a... Longitudinal opening end face 15c... protruding part (locking part) 15d... Hook piece (locking part) 16…Subframe 16a... Longitudinal opening end face 16c...Convex piece (locked part) 16d... Hook piece (locking part) 20…stand 30... clip 31...First clip 31a... protruding part 31b...Hook piece 32...Second clip 32a...Matching hole 32b…Engagement stepped portion 32f…Latching protrusion

Claims

1. A shield partition comprising a pair of left and right support columns, a sheet stretched between the two columns, and stands attached to the lower ends of each column, which uses the sheet to block the scattering of droplets generated from a person's mouth, Holes are arranged in a row at intervals along the side edge of the sheet. It consists of multiple main frames, with support columns connected longitudinally by connector pieces. The main frame is composed of a longitudinally open end face and two groove-shaped subframes having longitudinally open end faces at both ends in the short direction. A locking portion is provided on one subframe, a locking portion is provided on the other subframe to be locked into the locking portion, and the two subframes are joined together by locking the locking portion into the locking portion to form a hollow main frame. The end of the clip is clamped between the longitudinal open end face of one of the combined subframes and the longitudinal open end face of the other subframe. A shield partition characterized by having a protrusion formed on a clip that is inserted through a hole in the sheet to secure the sheet to the support column.

2. The clip is composed of a first clip piece and a second clip piece. A protrusion is formed on the first clip piece, and a fitting hole is formed on the second clip piece into which the protrusion fits. The end of the first clip piece or the second clip piece is clamped between the longitudinally open end face of one of the combined subframes and the longitudinally open end face of the other subframe. The shield partition according to claim 1, characterized in that the protrusion of the first clip piece is inserted through the hole in the sheet and fitted into the fitting hole of the second clip piece, thereby connecting the first clip piece and the second clip piece, and the sheet is clamped between the first clip piece and the second clip piece.

3. The shield partition according to claim 1, characterized in that a locking projection is formed on the clip so as to engage with either the longitudinally open end face of one subframe or the longitudinally open end face of the other subframe when the end of the clip is clamped between them.

4. The protrusion of the first clip piece is composed of a pair of flexible hook pieces, and an engagement step is formed in the fitting hole of the second clip piece in which the hook pieces engage. The hook piece is engaged with the engagement step to connect the first clip piece and the second clip piece. The shield partition according to claim 2, characterized in that the hook piece engaged with the engagement step is bent and disengaged from the engagement step to separate the first clip piece and the second clip piece.

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