Partition

Abstract

The present invention provides a partition that allows partition panels to be easily connected and allows the installation angle of the connected partition panels to be easily adjusted. The partition for this purpose includes a connecting unit that connects a first vertical rod of a first panel and a second vertical rod of a second panel. The connecting unit includes a first connector having a first gripper disposed on one side of a first base portion and having a first coupling groove into which a first vertical rod is inserted laterally, and a second gripper disposed on the other side of the first base portion and having a second coupling groove into which a second vertical rod is inserted laterally. In this case, the first coupling groove of the first gripper is formed such that its width gradually narrows as it moves inward from the entrance into which the first vertical rod is inserted, and the first gripper further has a first grip groove formed concavely on the inner surface facing the first coupling groove, into which the first vertical rod inserted into the first coupling groove is seated and coupled.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a partition, and more specifically, to a partition used to divide a large space into multiple small spaces by connecting a plurality of partition panels. Background Technology

[0002] Partitions (temporary dividers) used in offices and similar spaces divide a large office area into multiple smaller spaces, providing independent areas for each individual sharing the office.

[0003] Basically, partitions are used by selectively joining multiple partition panels using connecting units to form the desired spatial layout.

[0004] Existing partitions use a method of joining a pair of partition panels by butting adjacent panels together and inserting a connecting rod, such as a strip, into a vertical joint hole shared by the pair of partition panels.

[0005] However, this method has the problem that inserting or removing the connecting rod into the vertical connecting hole is very difficult and cumbersome.

[0006] Moreover, when attempting to form an angle between a pair of adjacent partition panels, an additional angle-adjusting connecting post having an arc-shaped cross-section is required. However, the addition of such connecting posts makes the connection work between partition panels more complex and time-consuming. Prior art literature

[0007] Republic of Korea Published Patent Application No. 2023-0096619 (Published June 30, 2023) The problem to be solved

[0008] The objective of the present invention to solve the aforementioned problems is to provide a partition that allows partition panels to be easily connected and the installation angle of the connected partition panels to be easily adjusted.

[0009] The problems that the present invention aims to solve are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned problems will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs from the description below. means of solving the problem

[0010] A partition according to an embodiment of the present invention for solving the above-described problem comprises a first panel having a first vertical rod on its side, a second panel having a second vertical rod on its side, and a connecting unit connecting the first vertical rod and the second vertical rod. The connecting unit comprises a first connector having a first base portion, a first gripper disposed on one side of the first base portion and having a first coupling groove into which the first vertical rod is inserted laterally, and a second gripper disposed on the other side of the first base portion and having a second coupling groove into which the second vertical rod is inserted laterally. In this case, the first coupling groove is formed such that its width gradually narrows as it goes inward from the entrance into which the first vertical rod is inserted, and the first gripper is formed concavely on the inner surface facing the first coupling groove and further has a first grip groove into which the first vertical rod inserted into the first coupling groove is seated and coupled.

[0011] In a partition according to one embodiment of the present invention, the first connector may be provided to be rotatable around the first vertical rod while the first vertical rod is coupled to the first grip groove.

[0012] In a partition according to one embodiment of the present invention, the first connector may be rotated around the first vertical rod prior to partition connection and arranged in a state inserted inside the first panel.

[0013] A partition according to another embodiment of the present invention comprises a first panel having a first vertical rod on its side, a second panel having a second vertical rod on its side, and a connecting unit connecting the first vertical rod and the second vertical rod, wherein the connecting unit comprises: a first connector having a first base portion, a first gripper disposed on one side of the first base portion and having a first coupling groove into which the first vertical rod is inserted laterally, and a second gripper disposed on the other side of the first base portion and having a second coupling groove into which the second vertical rod is inserted laterally; and a second connector having a second base portion, a third gripper disposed on one side of the second base portion and having a third coupling groove into which the second vertical rod is inserted laterally, and a fourth gripper disposed on the other side of the second base portion and having a fourth coupling groove into which the first vertical rod is inserted laterally. In this case, the first gripper and the fourth gripper are stacked along an up-and-down direction parallel to the first vertical rod, and the opening directions of the first coupling groove and the fourth coupling groove are arranged in an offset manner while coupled to the first vertical rod, and the second gripper and the third gripper are stacked along an up-and-down direction parallel to the second vertical rod, and the opening directions of the second coupling groove and the third coupling groove are arranged in an offset manner while coupled to the second vertical rod.

[0014] In a partition according to another embodiment of the present invention, the first coupling groove may be formed such that its width gradually narrows as it moves inward from the opening into which the first vertical rod is inserted, and the first gripper may be formed concavely on the inner surface facing the first coupling groove, and may further have a first grip groove into which the first vertical rod inserted into the first coupling groove is seated and coupled.

[0015] In a partition according to another embodiment of the present invention, the first connector may be provided to be rotatable around the first vertical rod while the first vertical rod is coupled to the first grip groove.

[0016] In a partition according to another embodiment of the present invention, the first connector may be rotated around the first vertical rod prior to partition connection and arranged in a state inserted inside the first panel.

[0017] In a partition according to another embodiment of the present invention, the connection unit may have a wiring hole communicating with the internal space of the first panel and the second panel when the first connector and the second connector are combined.

[0018] A partition according to another embodiment of the present invention comprises a first panel having a first vertical rod on a side, a second panel having a second vertical rod on a side, a third panel having a third vertical rod on a side, and a connecting unit connecting the first vertical rod, the second vertical rod, and the third vertical rod, wherein the connecting unit comprises a first connector having a first base portion, a first gripper disposed on one side of the first base portion and having a first coupling groove into which the first vertical rod is inserted laterally, and a second gripper disposed on the other side of the first base portion and having a second coupling groove into which the second vertical rod is inserted laterally. A second connector comprising a second base portion, a third gripper disposed on one side of the second base portion and having a third coupling groove into which the second vertical rod is inserted laterally, and a fourth gripper disposed on the other side of the second base portion and having a fourth coupling groove into which the third vertical rod is inserted laterally; and a third connector comprising a third base portion, a fifth gripper disposed on one side of the third base portion and having a fifth coupling groove into which the third vertical rod is inserted laterally, and a sixth gripper disposed on the other side of the third base portion and having a sixth coupling groove into which the first vertical rod is inserted laterally. In this case, the first gripper and the sixth gripper are stacked along an up-and-down direction parallel to the first vertical rod, and the opening directions of the first coupling groove and the sixth coupling groove are arranged in an offset manner while coupled to the first vertical rod; the second gripper and the third gripper are stacked along an up-and-down direction parallel to the second vertical rod, and the opening directions of the second coupling groove and the third coupling groove are arranged in an offset manner while coupled to the second vertical rod; and the fourth gripper and the fifth gripper are stacked along an up-and-down direction parallel to the third vertical rod, and the opening directions of the fourth coupling groove and the fifth coupling groove are arranged in an offset manner while coupled to the third vertical rod. Effects of the invention

[0019] According to the present invention, through a connecting unit having a first gripper having a first grip groove to which a first vertical rod is seated and coupled, and a second gripper having a second grip groove to which a second vertical rod is seated and coupled, a first panel and a second panel can be easily connected and installed, and the installation angle of the first panel and the second panel can be easily and freely adjusted while rotating the first panel and the second panel independently around the first vertical rod and the second vertical rod.

[0020] According to the present invention, panels can be easily connected and installed by a simple Lego-style assembly of the first connector and the second connector, and the robust connection state and stable rotational movement of the connected panels are ensured, allowing the user to very easily and freely adjust and set the installation angle of the panels.

[0021] According to the present invention, a wiring hole communicating with the internal space of the panel can be naturally provided simultaneously with the assembly of the first connector and the second connector, and accordingly, wiring of various cables, such as power lines or communication lines extending to the internal spaces of adjacent panels, can be freely arranged and neatly organized.

[0022] The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects described above, and should be understood to include all effects that can be inferred from the configuration of the invention described in the detailed description or claims of the present invention. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0023] FIG. 1 is an overall example of a partition according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is an exploded example diagram showing the state with the side cover of Figure 1 separated. Figure 3 is a front view example showing the state with the side cover of Figure 1 separated. Figure 4 is an overall example of the connection unit of Figure 2. Figure 5 is an exploded example of the connection unit of Figure 4. Figure 6 is a planar example of the connection unit of Figure 4. Figure 7 is a partial example diagram of a partition to explain the installation state of a connection unit. FIG. 8 is an overall example of a partition according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9 is an overall example of the connection unit of Figure 8. FIG. 10 is a planar example of the connection unit of FIG. 9. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0024] The present invention will be described below with reference to the attached drawings. Of course, the present invention may be implemented in various different forms not illustrated and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Furthermore, in order to clearly explain the present invention in the drawings, parts unrelated to the explanation have been omitted, and similar parts throughout the specification have been given similar reference numerals.

[0025] Throughout the specification, when it is stated that a part is "connected (connected, in contact, combined)" with another part, this includes not only cases where they are "directly connected," but also cases where they are "indirectly connected" with other members interposed between them. Furthermore, when it is stated that a part "includes" a certain component, this means that, unless specifically stated otherwise, it does not exclude other components but rather allows for the inclusion of additional components.

[0026] The terms used in this specification are used merely to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. Additionally, singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, terms such as “comprising,” “having,” and “having” in this specification are intended to indicate the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0027] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0028] FIG. 1 is an overall example of a partition according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded example showing the state in which the side cover of FIG. 1 is separated, and FIG. 3 is a front example showing the state in which the side cover of FIG. 1 is separated.

[0029] A partition according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a first panel (100), a second panel (200), and a connecting unit (500).

[0030] The first panel (100) may have a first vertical rod (105).

[0031] The first vertical rod (105) has a circular cross-section and can be formed to extend in the vertical direction. The first vertical rod (105) can be placed on both the left and right sides of the first panel (100).

[0032] The first panel (100) may further have an upper cover (110), a lower cover (120), and a side cover (130).

[0033] The upper cover (110) can form the upper surface of the first panel (100). The upper ends of the first vertical rod (105) can be connected to the left and right ends of the upper cover (110).

[0034] The lower cover (120) can form the lower surface of the first panel (100). The lower ends of the first vertical rod (105) can be connected to the left and right ends of the lower cover (120).

[0035] The side cover (130) can form the front, rear, left, and right sides of the first panel (100). The side cover (130) can be arranged to connect the edge of the upper cover (110) and the edge of the lower cover (120). Additionally, the side cover (130) may have a front side cover (131) and a rear side cover (133).

[0036] A first panel (100) composed of an upper cover (110), a lower cover (120), and a side cover (130) may have an internal space. Various cables, such as power lines or communication lines, and various wiring units, such as power outlets (170) or cable hangers (160) for connecting them, may be installed in the internal space of the first panel (100). In this case, at least one of the upper cover (110), the lower cover (120), and the side cover (130) may be provided with a wiring through-hole that communicates with the internal space of the first panel (100).

[0037] The first panel (100) may further have an inner support (150). The inner support (150) may be placed in the internal space of the first panel (100) and may support various wiring units installed in the internal space of the first panel (100). Additionally, both ends of the inner support (150) may be connected by passing through the first vertical rod (105), and in this case, the lower surface of the connecting unit (500) connected to the first vertical rod (105) may be supported on the upper surface of the inner support (150). Consequently, the preferred installation height of the connecting unit (500) can be automatically set according to the height of the inner support (150).

[0038] The first panel (100) may have additional posts (101). The posts (101) can fix and support the first panel (100) from the bottom, and the posts (101) can fix and support the upper cover (110), lower cover (120), side cover (130), and inner support (150).

[0039] Meanwhile, the side cover (130) may have a connector mounting hole (135). The connector mounting hole (135) may be formed on the left and right sides of the side cover (130) adjacent to the first vertical rod (105). As previously described, when various wiring units are installed in the internal space of the first panel (100), the connector mounting hole (135) can function as a wiring through-hole. Additionally, the connector mounting hole (135) may provide a space for installing a connection unit (500).

[0040] The second panel (200) may be provided in the same way as the first panel (100), and a redundant description thereof is omitted.

[0041] FIG. 4 is an overall example of the connection unit of FIG. 2, FIG. 5 is an exploded example of the connection unit of FIG. 4, FIG. 6 is a planar example of the connection unit of FIG. 4, and FIG. 7 is a partial example of a partition to explain the installation state of the connection unit.

[0042] The connecting unit (500) can connect adjacent first panels (100) and second panels (200), and can connect the first vertical rod (105) of the first panel (100) and the second vertical rod (205) of the second panel (200).

[0043] The connection unit (500) may include a first connector (510).

[0044] The first connector (510) may have a first base part (511), a first gripper (512), and a second gripper (513).

[0045] The first base part (511), the first gripper (512), and the second gripper (513) may be provided as a single body. Of course, the first base part (511), the first gripper (512), and the second gripper (513) may be manufactured individually and then assembled as a single unit by means of fastening means.

[0046] The first base portion (511) may be provided in a plate shape and may be extended in the left and right directions. Additionally, the first base portion (511) may have a first gripping portion (5111) on one side with respect to the left and right directions. With the first connector (510) coupled to the first vertical rod (105) and the second vertical rod (205), the user can easily detach the first connector (510) from the first vertical rod (105) and the second vertical rod (205) by pulling the first gripping portion (5111).

[0047] The first gripper (512) may be formed to protrude in the direction of the first vertical rod (105) from one side with respect to the left and right directions of the first base part (511). Additionally, a pair of first grippers (512) may be provided spaced apart in the vertical direction, which is the length direction of the first vertical rod (105). The space between the pair of first grippers (512) may provide a wiring hole (501) that communicates with the internal space of the first panel (100) and the second panel (200).

[0048] The first gripper (512) may have a first coupling groove (5120). A first vertical rod (105) may be inserted laterally into the first coupling groove (5120). The first coupling groove (5120) may be formed such that its width gradually narrows as it moves inward from the entrance into which the first vertical rod (105) is inserted. That is, the entrance of the first coupling groove (5120) may have a width greater than the diameter of the first vertical rod (105), and the inner side of the first coupling groove (5120) may have a width smaller than the diameter of the first vertical rod (105). Accordingly, the first vertical rod (105) can be easily and conveniently inserted into the entrance of the first coupling groove (5120). Additionally, as the first vertical rod (105) continues to be inserted and moved into the first coupling groove (5120), the width of the first coupling groove (5120) expands and the first gripper (512) can open, and then the first vertical rod (105) can be pressed into the first coupling groove (5120).

[0049] The first gripper (512) may further have a first grip groove (5122). The first grip groove (5122) may be formed concavely on the inner surface facing the first coupling groove (5120) and may be arranged to wrap around a part of the outer surface of the first vertical rod (105). Accordingly, as the first vertical rod (105) is inserted and moved into the inner side of the first coupling groove (5120), the first vertical rod (105) can be elastically seated and coupled to the first grip groove (5122). The first vertical rod (105) seated and coupled to the first grip groove (5122) in this way may not be easily separated.

[0050] With the first vertical rod (105) seated and coupled in the first grip groove (5122), the first connector (510) can rotate around the first vertical rod (105). In other words, the first vertical rod (105) can rotate while seated and coupled in the first grip groove (5122). Accordingly, the first panel (100) to which the first vertical rod (105) is coupled to the connecting unit (500) can rotate around the first vertical rod (105), and the installation angle can be freely adjusted.

[0051] The second gripper (513) may be formed to protrude in the direction of the second vertical rod (205) from the other side relative to the left and right directions of the first base part (511). Additionally, a pair of second grippers (513) may be provided spaced apart in the vertical direction, which is the length direction of the second vertical rod (205). The space between the pair of second grippers (513) may provide a wiring hole (501) that communicates with the internal space of the first panel (100) and the second panel (200).

[0052] When a pair of first grippers (512) and a pair of second grippers (513) are provided, the pair of first grippers (512) and the pair of second grippers (513) may be positioned at different heights in the vertical direction. As illustrated, the pair of first grippers (512) may be positioned relatively close together, and the pair of second grippers (513) may be positioned wider apart by the vertical height of the pair of first grippers (512).

[0053] The second gripper (513) may have a second coupling groove (5130). A second vertical rod (205) may be inserted laterally into the second coupling groove (5130). The second coupling groove (5130) may be formed such that its width gradually narrows as it moves inward from the entrance into which the second vertical rod (205) is inserted. That is, the entrance of the second coupling groove (5130) may have a width greater than the diameter of the second vertical rod (205), and the inner side of the second coupling groove (5130) may have a width smaller than the diameter of the second vertical rod (205). Accordingly, the second vertical rod (205) can be easily and conveniently inserted into the entrance of the second coupling groove (5130). Additionally, as the second vertical rod (205) continues to be inserted and moved into the inner side of the second coupling groove (5130), the width of the second coupling groove (5130) expands and the second gripper (513) can open, and then the second vertical rod (205) can be pressed into the second coupling groove (5130).

[0054] The second gripper (513) may further have a second grip groove (5132). The second grip groove (5132) may be formed concavely on the inner surface facing the second coupling groove (5130) and may be arranged to wrap around a part of the outer surface of the second vertical rod (205). Accordingly, as the second vertical rod (205) is inserted and moved into the inner side of the second coupling groove (5130), the second vertical rod (205) can be elastically seated and coupled to the second grip groove (5132). The second vertical rod (205) seated and coupled to the second grip groove (5132) in this way may not be easily separated.

[0055] With the first vertical rod (105) separated from the first grip groove (5122) and the second vertical rod (205) seated and coupled in the second grip groove (5132), the first connector (510) can rotate around the second vertical rod (205). In other words, the second vertical rod (205) can rotate while seated and coupled in the second grip groove (5132). Accordingly, the second panel (200), to which the second vertical rod (205) is coupled to the connecting unit (500), rotates around the second vertical rod (205), and the installation angle can be freely adjusted.

[0056] Consequently, with the first vertical rod (105) and the second vertical rod (205) connected through the first gripper (512) and the second gripper (513) of the first connector (510), the first panel (100) and the second panel (200) can each rotate independently around the first vertical rod (105) and the second vertical rod (205), respectively, and accordingly, the installation angle of the first panel (100) and the second panel (200) can be easily and freely adjusted.

[0057] Meanwhile, the first connector (510) may be provided in a state where it is pre-coupled to the first panel (100) or the second panel (200).

[0058] That is, the first connector (510) may be provided in a state of being pre-coupled to the first vertical rod (105) of the first panel (100) through the first gripper (512). Alternatively, the first connector (510) may be provided in a state of being pre-coupled to the second vertical rod (205) of the second panel (200) through the second gripper (513).

[0059] As shown in FIG. 7, prior to the partition connection operation, the first connector (510) can be inserted into the connector mounting hole (135) with the first gripper (512) attached to the first vertical rod (105) and positioned inside the first panel (100). Subsequently, during the partition connection operation, the first connector (510) can be rotated around the first vertical rod (105) to protrude outside the connector mounting hole (135) and connect to the adjacent second vertical rod (205).

[0060] The connection unit (500) may further include a second connector (530).

[0061] The second connector (530) may have a second base part (531), a third gripper (532), and a fourth gripper (533).

[0062] The second base portion (531) may be provided in a plate shape and may be extended in the left and right directions. Additionally, the second base portion (531) may have a second gripping portion (5311) on one side with respect to the left and right directions.

[0063] The second base portion (531) may be provided with the same shape as the first base portion (511), and the first base portion (511) and the second base portion (531) may be symmetrically positioned facing each other.

[0064] The third gripper (532) may be formed to protrude in the direction of the second vertical rod (205) from one side with respect to the left and right directions of the second base part (531). Additionally, a pair of third grippers (532) may be provided spaced apart in the vertical direction, and the space between the pair of first grippers (512) may provide a wiring hole (501) that communicates with the internal space of the first panel (100) and the second panel (200).

[0065] The third gripper (532) may have a third coupling groove (5320). A second vertical rod (205) may be inserted laterally into the third coupling groove (5320). The third coupling groove (5320) may be formed so that its width gradually narrows as it moves inward from the entrance into which the second vertical rod (205) is inserted.

[0066] The third gripper (532) may further have a third grip groove (5322). The third grip groove (5322) may be formed concavely on the inner surface facing the third coupling groove (5320) and may be provided to wrap around a part of the outer surface of the second vertical rod (205).

[0067] With the second vertical rod (205) seated and coupled in the third grip groove (5322), the second connector (530) can rotate around the second vertical rod (205). In other words, the second vertical rod (205) can rotate while seated and coupled in the third grip groove (5322). Accordingly, the second panel (200), to which the second vertical rod (205) is coupled to the connecting unit (500), rotates around the second vertical rod (205), and the installation angle can be freely adjusted.

[0068] The third gripper (532) may be provided with the same shape as the first gripper (512), and the third gripper (532) may be positioned to face the second gripper (513).

[0069] The fourth gripper (533) may be formed to protrude in the direction of the first vertical rod (105) from the other side relative to the left and right directions of the second base part (531). Additionally, a pair of fourth grippers (533) may be provided spaced apart in the vertical direction, and the space between the pair of second grippers (513) may provide a wiring hole (501) that communicates with the internal space of the first panel (100) and the second panel (200).

[0070] The fourth gripper (533) may have a fourth coupling groove (5330). A first vertical rod (105) may be inserted laterally into the fourth coupling groove (5330). The fourth coupling groove (5330) may be formed so that its width gradually narrows as it moves inward from the entrance into which the first vertical rod (105) is inserted.

[0071] The fourth gripper (533) may further have a fourth grip groove (5332). The fourth grip groove (5332) may be formed concavely on the inner surface facing the fourth coupling groove (5330) and may be arranged to wrap around a part of the outer surface of the first vertical rod (105).

[0072] With the first vertical rod (105) seated and coupled in the fourth grip groove (5332), the second connector (530) can rotate around the first vertical rod (105). In other words, the first vertical rod (105) can rotate while seated and coupled in the fourth grip groove (5332). Accordingly, the first panel (100) to which the first vertical rod (105) is coupled to the connecting unit (500) can rotate around the first vertical rod (105), and the installation angle can be freely adjusted.

[0073] The fourth gripper (533) may be provided with the same shape as the second gripper (513), and the fourth gripper (533) may be positioned to face the first gripper (512).

[0074] When the assembly of the connecting unit (500) is completed, a pair of first grippers (512) and a pair of fourth grippers (533) can be stacked along the vertical direction, and a pair of second grippers (513) and a pair of third grippers (532) can be stacked along the vertical direction. In this way, the connecting unit (500) can be very easily assembled and constructed with the first connector (510) and the second connector (530) to the first vertical rod (105) and the second vertical rod (205) in a so-called Lego style.

[0075] And, when the assembly of the connecting unit (500) is completed, the opening direction of the first coupling groove (5120) and the opening direction of the fourth coupling groove (5330) are positioned so as to face opposite directions and are offset from each other. Accordingly, the first gripper (512) and the fourth gripper (533) may not be easily separated from the first vertical rod (105), and the first vertical rod (105), which is closely supported by the first gripping groove (5122) and the fourth gripping groove (5332), may rotate more stably. Ultimately, a solid coupling state of the first vertical rod (105) can be ensured through the first gripper (512) and the fourth gripper (533), and in this state, the installation angle of the first panel (100) can be easily and freely adjusted.

[0076] Likewise, when the assembly of the connecting unit (500) is complete, the opening direction of the second coupling groove (5130) and the opening direction of the third coupling groove (5320) are positioned so as to face opposite directions and are offset from each other. Accordingly, the second gripper (513) and the third gripper (532) may not be easily separated from the second vertical rod (205), and the second vertical rod (205), which is closely supported by the second coupling groove (5130) and the third coupling groove (5320), may rotate more stably. Ultimately, a solid connection state of the second vertical rod (205) can be ensured through the second gripper (513) and the third gripper (532), and in this state, the installation angle of the second panel (200) can be easily and freely adjusted.

[0077] Additionally, when the connection of the connection unit (500) is completed, a pair of first grippers (512), a pair of fourth grippers (533), a pair of second grippers (513), and a pair of third grippers (532) are stacked along the vertical direction, so that the connection unit (500) can naturally have a wiring hole (501) with a through structure communicating with the internal space of the first panel (100) and the second panel (200). Through this wiring hole (501), wiring of various cables, such as power lines or communication lines extending into the internal space of the first panel (100) and the second panel (200), can be freely arranged and neatly organized.

[0078] FIG. 8 is an overall exemplary diagram of a partition according to another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 9 is an overall exemplary diagram of a connection unit of FIG. 8, and FIG. 10 is a planar exemplary diagram of a connection unit of FIG. 9.

[0079] A partition according to another embodiment of the present invention may include a first panel (100), a second panel (200), a third panel (300), and a connecting unit (500).

[0080] The partition according to the present embodiment can be divided into three small spaces using a first panel (100), a second panel (200), and a third panel (300), and in this case, the connecting unit (500) may include a first connector (510), a second connector (530), and a third connector (550).

[0081] As previously explained, the first connector (510), the second connector (530), and the third connector (550) can all be configured identically.

[0082] The first connector (510) can connect the first vertical rod (105) of the first panel (100) and the second vertical rod (205) of the second panel (200). That is, the first vertical rod (105) is inserted into the first coupling groove of the first gripper so that the first vertical rod (105) is seated in the first grip groove. In addition, the second vertical rod (205) is inserted into the second coupling groove of the second gripper so that the second vertical rod (205) is seated in the second grip groove.

[0083] This first connector (510) can be prepared together with the first panel (100) with the first gripper already coupled to the first vertical rod (105). That is, prior to the partition connection operation, the first connector (510) can be prepared in a state where it is inserted inside the first panel (100) without protruding outside the connector mounting hole, and subsequently, during the partition connection operation, the first connector (510) can be rotated around the first vertical rod (105) to protrude outside the connector mounting hole and connected and assembled with the second vertical rod (205) of the second panel (200).

[0084] The second connector (530) can connect the second vertical rod (205) of the second panel (200) and the third vertical rod (305) of the third panel (300). That is, the second vertical rod (205) is inserted into the third coupling groove of the third gripper so that the second vertical rod (205) is seated in the third grip groove. In addition, the third vertical rod (305) is inserted into the fourth coupling groove of the fourth gripper so that the third vertical rod (305) is seated in the fourth grip groove.

[0085] This second connector (530) can be prepared together with the second panel (200) while the third gripper is pre-coupled to the second vertical rod (205). That is, prior to the partition connection operation, the second connector (530) can be prepared in a state where it is inserted inside the second panel (200) without protruding outside the connector mounting hole, and subsequently, during the partition connection operation, the second connector (530) can be rotated around the second vertical rod (205) to protrude outside the connector mounting hole and connected and assembled with the third vertical rod (305) of the third panel (300).

[0086] The third connector (550) can connect the third vertical rod (305) of the third panel (300) and the first vertical rod (105) of the first panel (100). That is, the third vertical rod (305) is inserted into the fifth coupling groove of the fifth gripper so that the third vertical rod (305) is seated in the fifth grip groove. In addition, the first vertical rod (105) is inserted into the sixth coupling groove of the sixth gripper so that the first vertical rod (105) is seated in the sixth grip groove.

[0087] This third connector (550) can be prepared together with the third panel (300) while the fifth gripper is pre-coupled to the third vertical rod (305). That is, prior to the partition connection operation, the third connector (550) can be prepared in a state where it is inserted inside the third panel (300) without protruding outside the connector mounting hole, and subsequently, during the partition connection operation, the third connector (550) can be rotated around the third vertical rod (305) to protrude outside the connector mounting hole and connected and assembled with the first vertical rod (105) of the first panel (100).

[0088] When all connections of the connecting unit (500) are completed, the first gripper and the sixth gripper, the second gripper and the third gripper, the fourth gripper and the fifth gripper are each stacked along the vertical direction, and the first coupling groove and the sixth coupling groove, the second coupling groove and the third coupling groove, and the fourth coupling groove and the fifth coupling groove are each arranged with their opening directions offset. Accordingly, the first connector (510), the second connector (530), and the third connector (550) may not be easily separated from the first vertical rod (105), the second vertical rod (205), and the third vertical rod (305), and the first vertical rod (105), the second vertical rod (205), and the third vertical rod (305) may rotate stably from the first connector (510), the second connector (530), and the third connector (550). As a result, The first vertical rod (105), the second vertical rod (205), and the third vertical rod (305) can be rotated independently, and the installation angles of the first panel (100), the second panel (200), and the third panel (300) can be easily and freely adjusted.

[0089] Additionally, when the connection of the connecting unit (500) is completed, the first and sixth grippers, the second and third grippers, and the fourth and fifth grippers are each stacked along the vertical direction, so that the connecting unit (500) can naturally provide a wiring hole (501) with a through structure that communicates with the internal space of the first panel (100), the second panel (200), and the third panel (300). Through this wiring hole (501), wiring of various cables, such as power lines or communication lines extending into the internal space of the first panel (100), the second panel (200), and the third panel (300), can be freely arranged and neatly organized.

[0090] In this way, the present invention allows for easy partitioning and design of a space by connecting multiple panels according to the number of connectors of the connecting unit (500)(500"), and allows for very easy adjustment and setting of the individual installation angles of the multiple panels connected via the connecting unit (500)(500").

[0091] The foregoing description of the present invention is for illustrative purposes only, and those skilled in the art will understand that other specific forms can be easily modified without altering the technical spirit or essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. For example, each component described as a single unit may be implemented in a distributed manner, and components described as distributed may likewise be implemented in a combined form.

[0092] The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims set forth below, and all modifications or variations derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and equivalent concepts thereof should be interpreted as being included within the scope of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0093] 100: Panel 1 105: First vertical pole 200: Second panel 205: Second vertical pole 500: Connection unit 510: 1st Connector 511: 1st Base Section 512: 1st Gripper 5120: First coupling groove 5122: 1st grip groove 513: 2nd Gripper 5130: Second coupling groove 5132: Second grip groove 530: 2nd connector

Claims

Claim 1 A partition comprising a first panel having a first vertical rod on its side, a second panel having a second vertical rod on its side, and a connecting unit connecting the first vertical rod and the second vertical rod, wherein the connecting unit comprises a first connector having a first base portion, a first gripper disposed on one side of the first base portion and having a first coupling groove into which the first vertical rod is inserted laterally, and a second gripper disposed on the other side of the first base portion and having a second coupling groove into which the second vertical rod is inserted laterally, wherein the first coupling groove is formed such that its width gradually narrows as it goes inward from the entrance into which the first vertical rod is inserted, and the first gripper is formed concavely on the inner surface facing the first coupling groove and further has a first grip groove into which the first vertical rod inserted into the first coupling groove is seated and coupled. Claim 2 A partition according to claim 1, characterized in that the first connector is provided to be rotatable around the first vertical rod while the first vertical rod is coupled to the first grip groove. Claim 3 A partition according to paragraph 2, characterized in that the first connector is rotated around the first vertical rod prior to partition connection and is provided in a state inserted inside the first panel. Claim 4 A first connector comprising a first panel having a first vertical rod on its side, a second panel having a second vertical rod on its side, and a connecting unit connecting the first vertical rod and the second vertical rod, wherein the connecting unit comprises a first base portion, a first gripper disposed on one side of the first base portion and having a first coupling groove into which the first vertical rod is inserted laterally, and a second gripper disposed on the other side of the first base portion and having a second coupling groove into which the second vertical rod is inserted laterally. A partition comprising a second connector having a second base portion, a third gripper disposed on one side of the second base portion and having a third coupling groove into which the second vertical rod is inserted laterally, and a fourth gripper disposed on the other side of the second base portion and having a fourth coupling groove into which the first vertical rod is inserted laterally, wherein the first gripper and the fourth gripper are stacked along an up-down direction parallel to the first vertical rod, and the opening directions of the first coupling groove and the fourth coupling groove are arranged in an offset manner when coupled to the first vertical rod, and the second gripper and the third gripper are stacked along an up-down direction parallel to the second vertical rod, and the opening directions of the second coupling groove and the third coupling groove are arranged in an offset manner when coupled to the second vertical rod. Claim 5 A partition according to claim 4, wherein the first coupling groove is formed such that its width gradually narrows as it moves inward from the opening into which the first vertical rod is inserted, the first gripper is formed concavely on the inner surface facing the first coupling groove, and further having a first grip groove into which the first vertical rod inserted into the first coupling groove is seated and coupled. Claim 6 A partition according to claim 5, characterized in that the first connector is provided to be rotatable around the first vertical rod while the first vertical rod is coupled to the first grip groove. Claim 7 A partition according to claim 6, characterized in that the first connector is rotated around the first vertical rod prior to partition connection and is provided in a state inserted into the interior of the first panel. Claim 8 A partition according to claim 4, characterized in that the connecting unit has a wiring hole communicating with the internal space of the first panel and the second panel when the first connector and the second connector are combined. Claim 9 A first panel having a first vertical rod on its side, a second panel having a second vertical rod on its side, a third panel having a third vertical rod on its side, and a connecting unit connecting the first vertical rod, the second vertical rod, and the third vertical rod, wherein the connecting unit comprises: a first connector having a first base portion, a first gripper disposed on one side of the first base portion and having a first coupling groove into which the first vertical rod is inserted laterally, and a second gripper disposed on the other side of the first base portion and having a second coupling groove into which the second vertical rod is inserted laterally; and a second connector having a second base portion, a third gripper disposed on one side of the second base portion and having a third coupling groove into which the second vertical rod is inserted laterally, and a fourth gripper disposed on the other side of the second base portion and having a fourth coupling groove into which the third vertical rod is inserted laterally. and a third connector comprising a third base portion, a fifth gripper disposed on one side of the third base portion and having a fifth coupling groove into which the third vertical rod is laterally inserted, and a sixth gripper disposed on the other side of the third base portion and having a sixth coupling groove into which the first vertical rod is laterally inserted, wherein the first gripper and the sixth gripper are stacked along an up-down direction parallel to the first vertical rod, and when coupled to the first vertical rod, the opening directions of the first coupling groove and the sixth coupling groove are arranged in an offset manner, the second gripper and the third gripper are stacked along an up-down direction parallel to the second vertical rod, and when coupled to the second vertical rod, the opening directions of the second coupling groove and the third coupling groove are arranged in an offset manner, the fourth gripper and the fifth gripper are stacked along an up-down direction parallel to the third vertical rod, and when coupled to the third vertical rod, the fourth coupling groove and A partition characterized by the opening direction of the fifth coupling groove being offset.

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