GB2043760A

GB2043760A - A partition wall

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Publication number: GB2043760A
Application number: GB7909106A
Authority: GB
Original assignee: Kool J T
Current assignee: Kool J T
Priority date: 1979-03-15
Filing date: 1979-03-15
Publication date: 1980-10-08
Also published as: GB2043760B

Abstract

Wall panels 1, 2 fitted with edge profiles 8, 9, 10 are mounted between vertical wall posts 12, 13 by means of detachable terminal strips 20, each terminal strip and an associated vertical post being separated by a sealing section 18 fitted with resilient lips 19 disposed in sealing contact with the edge profile of the wall panels. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION A partition wall The present invention relates to a movable partition wall composed of wall panels which are enclosed by edge profiles; said wall panels with edge profiles being mounted between vertical wall posts by means ofterminal strips that are detachably sec ured on the posts.

In general, the wall panels for such a wall are built up from two outside plates kept spaced apart by edge profiles, between which outside plates there is disposed an insulating material. Such a sandwich construction provides adequate sound-insulating and heat-insulating properties, whereby the surface of the wall panels will be made of the required material and in the required structure. For attachment of the wall panels on the posts, use is preferably made of terminal strips, since this enables a simple adaptation in case of dimensional differences, while there is no longer any need to install further attachment means on the wall panels themselves.

A drawback going with such a construction is that adjacent the posts particular provisions have to be made in order to achieve a sound and heat insulation comparable to that of the wall panels themselves.

For instance use is made in practice of adhesive stips which bridge the space between post and edge profile of the wall panels. Such an adhesive strip requires particular care during application, while said strip is not suitable for frequent use.

It is the object of the present invention to provide an improved partition wall of the above described type, whereby adjacent the posts there is ensured a proper insulation.

To this effect it it proposed to apply between each terminal strip and the associated vertical post a sealing profile provided with resilient lips that are in elastic and sealing contact with the edge profiles of the wall panels. For an intermediate post whereon, on either side there is disposed a wall panel, the elastic profile will be of symmetrical design and the lips will be directed away from each other. In this manner, there will be obtained a proper closure of the necessary slits and gaps which is realized in a reliable manner, while it is also ensured that during the displacement of a partition wall the required sealing is again effected without additional operations or care.

Preferably use is made for the sealing section of a synthetic section which is secured with a snap-on connection to the terminal strip. When, as is known per se, the terminal strip has an omega-shape in cross section, for improving the insulation and the optical effect, it is possible to dispose in the outwardly directed recess of the terminal strip, a filling section, preferably H-shape in cross section but asymmetrically profiled.

One embodiment of the invention will now be explained, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Fig. 1 shows a horizontal cross-section of a part of a partition wall and Fig. 2 is a vertical cross-section of a partition wall according to the invention.

In general 1 indicates a part of a partition wall, while 2 indicates a filler element which is built up in a comparable manner as wall panel 1. The filler element 2 is provided with an edge profile or section 3 with closing plate 4 which is destined for being positioned against a stationary wall or other wall.

The wall panel 1 is composed of two outside plates 5, resp. 6 of a suitable material, e.g. gypsum, while therebetween there is applied insulating material 7, e.g. mineral wool or synthetic foam. The wall panel is enclosed on all sides by an extruded light metal edge section or profile 8, as is known perse. The filler element 2 is provided with a variant edge profile or section 9, 10, in this case composed of two U-sections wherebetween there is disposed a filler 11. The post itself is composed of two enmeshing, substantially U-shaped post elements 12, resp. 13.

These post elements are movable telescopically relative to each other for adaptation of the height. On either side of the post 12, 13 there is mounted a terminal strip 14. Said strip has a substantially omega-shape in cross section. The terminal strips are secured through attachment bolts at 16 on the post 12, 13, whereby the edges of the terminal strips rest against the outer parts of the edge profiles or sections 8, resp. 9 or 10 while clamping same.

Each terminal strip is provided at the inside with projections 15 wherebetween an elastic profile 17 is secured by means of a snap-on connection. Said elastic profile comprises a base portion 18 which is clamped between the projecting portions 15 of the terminal strip. On this base portion there are disposed two sealing lips 19 extending on either side.

Said sealing lips 19 on the one and sealingly adjoin the post element 12 and on the other adjoin the opposing faces of the edge profiles 8, resp. 9 or 10.

In the outwardly extending hollowing or recess of the omega-shaped terminal strips there is present a filler section 20. Said filler section is H-shape in cross section. Of the four legs of said section, two are fitted with elastic lips 21 by means of which the filler section is secured in the omega-shaped terminal strip.

Two of the co-extensive legs have a concave shape, while the two other legs have a planar form. By using a different mounting method, a planarterminal strip can thus be obtained, as shown at the top of Fig. 1 or a hollow shape as depicted at the bottom of Fig. 1.

Fig. 2 shows in vertical cross-section a partition wall according to the invention, wherein a plurality wall panels 1, 1' and 1" are superimposed. Between the edge sections 8 resting on each other there is disposed a filling slat 22 which, with adjoining shape, locks the two edge sections relative to each other. At the bottom side the wall rests on a continuous lower member 23. On said lower member rest both the posts and the lower wall panels. As a result continuous, e.g. electric leads or water pipes 25 can be installed in a groove 24 without requiring special provisions on the posts or the wall panels.

1. A movable partition wall composed of wall panels which are enclosed by edge section and whereby the wall panels with edge sections are

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Claims

**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION A partition wall The present invention relates to a movable partition wall composed of wall panels which are enclosed by edge profiles; said wall panels with edge profiles being mounted between vertical wall posts by means ofterminal strips that are detachably sec ured on the posts. In general, the wall panels for such a wall are built up from two outside plates kept spaced apart by edge profiles, between which outside plates there is disposed an insulating material. Such a sandwich construction provides adequate sound-insulating and heat-insulating properties, whereby the surface of the wall panels will be made of the required material and in the required structure. For attachment of the wall panels on the posts, use is preferably made of terminal strips, since this enables a simple adaptation in case of dimensional differences, while there is no longer any need to install further attachment means on the wall panels themselves. A drawback going with such a construction is that adjacent the posts particular provisions have to be made in order to achieve a sound and heat insulation comparable to that of the wall panels themselves. For instance use is made in practice of adhesive stips which bridge the space between post and edge profile of the wall panels. Such an adhesive strip requires particular care during application, while said strip is not suitable for frequent use. It is the object of the present invention to provide an improved partition wall of the above described type, whereby adjacent the posts there is ensured a proper insulation. To this effect it it proposed to apply between each terminal strip and the associated vertical post a sealing profile provided with resilient lips that are in elastic and sealing contact with the edge profiles of the wall panels. For an intermediate post whereon, on either side there is disposed a wall panel, the elastic profile will be of symmetrical design and the lips will be directed away from each other. In this manner, there will be obtained a proper closure of the necessary slits and gaps which is realized in a reliable manner, while it is also ensured that during the displacement of a partition wall the required sealing is again effected without additional operations or care. Preferably use is made for the sealing section of a synthetic section which is secured with a snap-on connection to the terminal strip. When, as is known per se, the terminal strip has an omega-shape in cross section, for improving the insulation and the optical effect, it is possible to dispose in the outwardly directed recess of the terminal strip, a filling section, preferably H-shape in cross section but asymmetrically profiled. One embodiment of the invention will now be explained, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings. Fig. 1 shows a horizontal cross-section of a part of a partition wall and Fig. 2 is a vertical cross-section of a partition wall according to the invention. In general 1 indicates a part of a partition wall, while 2 indicates a filler element which is built up in a comparable manner as wall panel 1. The filler element 2 is provided with an edge profile or section 3 with closing plate 4 which is destined for being positioned against a stationary wall or other wall. The wall panel 1 is composed of two outside plates 5, resp. 6 of a suitable material, e.g. gypsum, while therebetween there is applied insulating material 7, e.g. mineral wool or synthetic foam. The wall panel is enclosed on all sides by an extruded light metal edge section or profile 8, as is known perse. The filler element 2 is provided with a variant edge profile or section 9, 10, in this case composed of two U-sections wherebetween there is disposed a filler 11. The post itself is composed of two enmeshing, substantially U-shaped post elements 12, resp. 13. These post elements are movable telescopically relative to each other for adaptation of the height. On either side of the post 12, 13 there is mounted a terminal strip 14. Said strip has a substantially omega-shape in cross section. The terminal strips are secured through attachment bolts at 16 on the post 12, 13, whereby the edges of the terminal strips rest against the outer parts of the edge profiles or sections 8, resp. 9 or 10 while clamping same. Each terminal strip is provided at the inside with projections 15 wherebetween an elastic profile 17 is secured by means of a snap-on connection. Said elastic profile comprises a base portion 18 which is clamped between the projecting portions 15 of the terminal strip. On this base portion there are disposed two sealing lips 19 extending on either side. Said sealing lips 19 on the one and sealingly adjoin the post element 12 and on the other adjoin the opposing faces of the edge profiles 8, resp. 9 or 10. In the outwardly extending hollowing or recess of the omega-shaped terminal strips there is present a filler section 20. Said filler section is H-shape in cross section. Of the four legs of said section, two are fitted with elastic lips 21 by means of which the filler section is secured in the omega-shaped terminal strip. Two of the co-extensive legs have a concave shape, while the two other legs have a planar form. By using a different mounting method, a planarterminal strip can thus be obtained, as shown at the top of Fig. 1 or a hollow shape as depicted at the bottom of Fig. 1. Fig. 2 shows in vertical cross-section a partition wall according to the invention, wherein a plurality wall panels 1, 1' and 1" are superimposed. Between the edge sections 8 resting on each other there is disposed a filling slat 22 which, with adjoining shape, locks the two edge sections relative to each other. At the bottom side the wall rests on a continuous lower member 23. On said lower member rest both the posts and the lower wall panels. As a result continuous, e.g. electric leads or water pipes 25 can be installed in a groove 24 without requiring special provisions on the posts or the wall panels. CLAIMS

1. A movable partition wall composed of wall panels which are enclosed by edge section and whereby the wall panels with edge sections are mounted between vertical wall posts by means of terminal strips which are detachably secured on the posts, characterized in that between each terminal strip and the associated vertical post there is disposed a sealing section fitted with resilient lips that are in elastically sealing contact with the edge sections of the wall panels.

2. A movable partition wall according to claim 1, characterized in that the elastic sealing section has a symmetrical design and is provided with substantially circular sealing lips that are facing away from each other.

3. A movable partition wall according to claims 1 or 2, in which the terminal strip is substantially omega-shaped in cross section, characterized in that the sealing section is attached to the inwardly positioned portion of the terminal strip.

4. A movable partition wall according to claim 3, characterized in that the outwardly oriented hollowing of the omega-shaped terminal strip is provided with a filling strip which is substantially H-shaped in cross section and of which the two sides are profiled differently.

5. A movable partition wall according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that between the edge sections of wall panels resting on each other, there is disposed a filling slat having an adjoining shape.

6. A movable partition wall according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each vertical post is composed of post elements telescopically movable relative to each other.

7. A movable partition wall according to claim 6, characterized in that the telescopically movable post elements are designed as embracing portions substantially U-shaped in cross section.

8. A movable partition wall according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized buy a continuous lower member on which rest wall panels and vertical posts.

9. A sealing section apparently destined for a movable partition wall according to any one of the preceding claims.