GB2286410A - Mutually pivotable panel mounting assembly - Google Patents
Mutually pivotable panel mounting assembly Download PDFInfo
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- GB2286410A GB2286410A GB9402426A GB9402426A GB2286410A GB 2286410 A GB2286410 A GB 2286410A GB 9402426 A GB9402426 A GB 9402426A GB 9402426 A GB9402426 A GB 9402426A GB 2286410 A GB2286410 A GB 2286410A
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
- E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
- E04B2/74—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge
- E04B2/7407—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts
- E04B2/7416—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts with free upper edge, e.g. for use as office space dividers
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
- E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
- E04B2/74—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge
- E04B2/7407—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts
- E04B2/7416—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts with free upper edge, e.g. for use as office space dividers
- E04B2/7433—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts with free upper edge, e.g. for use as office space dividers with panels and support posts
- E04B2/7438—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts with free upper edge, e.g. for use as office space dividers with panels and support posts with adjustable angular connection of panels to posts
- E04B2/7442—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts with free upper edge, e.g. for use as office space dividers with panels and support posts with adjustable angular connection of panels to posts hinged connections
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Abstract
Pivotable panel mounting means includes a plurality of panel frames (1) respectively mounted around the four sides of a plurality of rectangular board panels. Each panel frame has a mounting groove (11) at one side, which receives an edge of a respective board panel, and a track (12) at an opposite side. The assembly further includes a plurality of mounting devices (2) respectively fastened to each panel frame for pivotably connecting one board panel to another, each mounting device consisting of a sliding rail (21) made to slide in the track (12) of the associated panel frame, and a connecting member (22) connected to said sliding rail (21), for permitting two board panels to be respectively turned about the joint to change their positions relative to each other. Member (22) may be part-cylindrical to resiliently embrace a tube (6) about which it can pivot, the adjoining panel having similar member (22), or alternatively the tube may be part of the member of the other panel. <IMAGE>
Description
BOARD PANEL MOUNTING HARDWARE
DESCRIPTION
The present invention relates to a board panel mounting hardware, and more particularly to board panel mounting devices for use in connecting screen board panels, chest panels, partition panels, etc. together which can be adjusted to change the angles of the board panels as desired.
The connecting device which connects two board panels together is commonly fastened to the board panels to be connected by screws. When fastened, the turning angle of the board panels relative to each other is limited. Further, once two or more board panels are connected together, they cannot be conveniently and quickly dismantled.
It is one object of the present invention to provide a board panel mounting hardware which can be used to connect board panels to set up a cabinet, screen, show rack, etc. It is another object of the present invention to provide a board panel mounting hardware which can be conveniently adjusted to change the angles of the board panels being connected as desired. It is still another object of the present invention to provide a board panel mounting hardware which allows the board panels being connected to be folded up for storage. It is still another object of the present invention to provide a board panel mounting hardware which allows the board panels being connected to be conveniently detached from one another for separate packing.
According to one aspect of the present invention, the present invention, the board panel mounting hardware comprises a plurality of panel frames respectively mounted around the four sides of a plurality of rectangular board panels, each panel frame comprising a mounting groove at one side, which receives either side of either board panel, and a track at an opposite side; and a plurality of mounting devices respectively fastened to either panel frame on either board panel for connecting one board panel to another, each mounting device comprising a sliding rail made to slide in the track of either panel frame, and a connecting member connected to the sliding rail for connecting to the connecting member of the mounting device on another board panel to form a joint between the two board panels permitting the two board panels to be respectively turned about the joint to change their positions relative to each other. According to another aspect of the present invention, the connecting member of either mounting device may be made of a substantially half-round shaped channel plate for permitting two connecting members of the same structure to be connected together by a round tube or round rod.According to still another aspect of the present invention, the connecting member of one mounting device is a round tube and the connecting member of another mounting device is a substantially half-round shaped channel plate for receiving the round tube.
The present invention will now be described by way of examples with reference to the annexed drawings, in which:
Fig. 1 is an exploded view of a board panel mounting hardware according to the present invention;
Fig. 2 is a cross section of the board panel mounting hardware shown in Figure 1;
Fig. 3 shows the board panel mounting hardware of Figure 1 installed to connect two board panels together;
Fig. 4 is an exploded view of an alternate form of the board panel mounting hardware according to a second embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 5 is a cross section of the alternate form of the mounting hardware shown in
Figure 4;
Fig. 6 shows the alternate form of the board panel mounting hardware of Figure 4 installed to connect two board panels together;
Fig. 7 shows an angle connector for connecting two panel frames according to the present invention;;
Fig. 8 is an applied view of the present invention showing sliding rails mounted on the panel frames at each side of a board panel;
Fig. 9 shows a board panel connected between two tubes in a horizontal position according to the present invention;
Fig. 10 shows a board panel connected between two tubes in a vertical position according to the present invention;
Fig. 11 shows a plurality of board panels connected in series and folded up according to the present invention;
Fig. 12 shows another application of the present invention to connect panel boards into a cabinet;
Fig. 13 shows still another application of the present invention to connect panel boards into a screen;
Fig. 14 shows the angle of inclination of the board panel changed.
Fig. 15 shows still another application of the present invention to connect panel boards into a show rack;
Fig. 16 is an exploded view of still another alternate form of the present invention;
Fig. 17 shows the alternate form of the board panel mounting hardware of Figure 15 installed to connect two board panels together;
Fig. 18 is a transverse view in section of the alternate form of the board panel mounting hardware of Figure 15;
Fig. 19 is similar to Figure 17 but showing the mounting devices turned around the tube; and
Fig. 20 shows a series of board panels connected in series and folded up for storage according to the present invention.
Referring to Figures 1 and 2, a board panel mounting hardware is generally comprised of panel frames 1, and mounting devices 2.
Referring to Figure 3 and Figures 1 and 2 again, the panel frame 1 comprises a board panel mounting groove 11 at one side along its length for receiving a board panel (see Figure 3), and a track 12 at an opposite side along its length. The mounting device 2 comprises a sliding rail 21, and a connecting member 22 or 22' (see Figure 4). The connecting member 22 is made of a substantially half-round shaped channel plate having two smoothly curved side edges 221 at two opposite sides in the longitudinal direction for permitting a tube 6 to be conveniently pressed into the connecting member 22.
Pressing the tube 6 into the connecting member 22 causes the side edges 221 to move slightly and bilaterally outwards (see the dotted line in Figure 2), and therefore the tube 6 can be put inside the connecting member 22. When the tube 6 is received within the connecting member 22, the side edges 221 immediately return to their former positions (because of the effect of the elastic resilience of the material property), and therefore the tube 6 becomes retained within the connecting member 22.
The outer diameter of the tube 6 is slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the connecting member 22, therefore the tube 6 can be turned on its central axis within the connecting member 22. By pulling the tube 6 from the connecting member 22 in the longitudinal direction, the tube 6 and the connecting member 22 are detached. The sliding rail 21 is made to slide in the track 12 of the panel frame 1, having three screw holes 24 spaced in the longitudinal center line thereof. The connecting member 22 comprises a longitudinal groove 26 on the inside in the middle, and three screw holes 24' spaced on the longitudinal groove 26. The mounting device 2 is fastened to the panel frame 1 in place by threading respective screws 25 into the screw holes 24' on the connecting member 22 and the screw holes 24 on the sliding rail 21 permitting the tip of each screw 25 to stop against the track 12. When fastened, the head of each screw 25 is received within the longitudinal groove 26, and therefore the screws 25 do not hinder the rotary motion of the tube 6 or the upright post 7 within the connecting member 22. The board panel 4 has two mounting devices 2 at two opposite sides respectively fastened to either upright post 7 by a respective screw 25, and therefore the board panel 4 can be turned about the screw 25 to change its angle of inclination (see Figures 14 and 15 ). Further, the connecting member 22 is covered with an embossed friction lining 27 made of rubber or any suitable material of high coefficient of friction.
Referring to Figures 4 and 5, therein illustrated shows an alternate form of the mounting device 2. According to this alternate form, the mounting device 2 is comprised of a connecting member 22' and a sliding rail 21. The sliding rail 21 is identical to the sliding rail shown in Figure 1.
The connecting member 22' is made of a round tube having two through holes 23 and two screw holes 24" respectively aligned at two opposite sides. By threading respective screws 25 from the through holes 23 into the screw holes 24" on the connecting member 22' and the screw holes 24 on the sliding rail 21, the connecting member 22' and the sliding rail 21 and the panel frame 1 are connected together. This alternate form eliminates the installation of the aforesaid tube 6 (See Figure 6).
Referring to figure 7, an angle connector 5 is provided to connect two panel frames 1 at right angles. The angle connector 5 is made of an angle frame having two screw holes 52 on two opposite ends thereof for inserting a respective screw 51 permitting either end of the angle connector 5 to be firmly retained in the track 12 of either panel frame 1.
Referring to Figures 8, 9, and 10, four panel frames 1 are mounted around the four sides of a rectangular board panel 4, and two sliding rails 21 are mounted on the track 12 of each panel frame 1 at either side of the board panel 4. Therefore, the board panel 4 can be mounted between two tubes 6 in a horizontal position (see Figure 9) or a vertical position (see Figure 10).
Referring to Figures 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15, board panels 4 can be connected together in any of a variety of forms by the aforesaid mounting devices 2 and tubes 6 or upright posts 7, permitting the board panels 4 to be respectively turned about either tube 6 or upright post 7.
Referring to Figures 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20, therein illustrated shows still another alternate form of the present invention. According to this alternate form, the mounting device, referenced by 3, comprises a rail 31 and a unitary connecting member 32 made of substantially half-round shape. The rail 31 has one side connected to the connecting member 32 at the bottom along the ongitudinal center line thereof, having a longitudinal groove 35 at the top along the length and a screw hole 33 on the longitudinal groove 35 through the thickness of the rail 31. The panel frame 1 is similar to that shown in Figure 1, but having a plurality of screw holes 121 longitudinally alinged on the the track 12 for connecting the screw hole 33 alternatively by a screw 34.The connecting member 32 of the mounting device 3 has two smoothly curved side edges 321 at two opposite sides in the longitudinal direction for permitting the tube 6 to be conveniently pressed into the connecting member 32. Pressing the tube 6 into the connecting member 22 causes the side edges 321 to move slightly and bilaterally outwards (see the dotted line in Figure 18), and therefore the tube 6 can be put inside the connecting member 32. When the tube 6 is received within the connecting member 32, the side edges 321 immediately return to their former positions (because of the effect of the elastic resilience of the material property), and therefore the tube 6 becomes retained within the connecting member 32.
Figures 17 and 18 show two board panels 4 connected together by the panel frames 1, the tube 6, the mounting devices 2;3. When assembled, the two board panels 4 can be respectively turned around the tube 6 to change their relative positions (see Figures 18 and 19). Figure 20 shows a plurality of board panels 4 connected in series and folded up into the collapsed form for delivery. Because the rail 31 is disposed at an offset position relative to the connecting member 32, either two board panels 4 can be turned toward each other more closely.
Claims (6)
1. A board panel mounting hardware comprising:
a plurality of panel frames respectively mounted around the four sides of a plurality of rectangular board panels, each panel frame comprising a mounting groove at one side, which receives either side of either board panel, and a track at an opposite side;
a plurality of mounting devices respectively fastened to either panel frame on either board panel for connecting one board panel to another, each mounting device comprising a sliding rail made to slide in the track of either panel frame, and a connecting member connected to said sliding rail for connecting to the connecting member of the mounting device on another board panel to form a joint between the two board panels permitting the two board panels to be respectively turned about the joint to change their positions relative to each other.
2. The board panel mounting hardware of claim 1 wherein said substantially half-round shaped channel plate having an inside wall covered with a layer of friction lining.
3. The board panel mounting hardware of claim 1 further comprising a round tube pressed into the substantially half-round shaped channel plate of either connecting member on either board panel permitting two mounting devices on two board panels to be connected together.
4. The board panel mounting hardware of claim 1 wherein the connecting member and the sliding rail of each mounting device are integrally made together, the connecting member being disposed at an offset position relative to said sliding rail.
5. The board panel mounting hardware of claim 1 wherein the connecting member exten ds from one side of the sliding rail at 45. angle.
6.The board panel mounting hardware constructed and arranged substantially as herein described with reference to Figures 1 to 18 and 19 of the drawings.
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB9402426A GB2286410A (en) | 1994-02-08 | 1994-02-08 | Mutually pivotable panel mounting assembly |
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| GB9402426A GB2286410A (en) | 1994-02-08 | 1994-02-08 | Mutually pivotable panel mounting assembly |
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| GB9402426D0 GB9402426D0 (en) | 1994-03-30 |
| GB2286410A true GB2286410A (en) | 1995-08-16 |
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| GB9402426A Withdrawn GB2286410A (en) | 1994-02-08 | 1994-02-08 | Mutually pivotable panel mounting assembly |
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Cited By (6)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO1997033063A1 (en) * | 1996-03-08 | 1997-09-12 | Jan Sehnoutek | Modular window system |
| FR2829163A1 (en) * | 2001-09-06 | 2003-03-07 | Patrick Vermande | Hinge, for dividers in office, consists of first truncated cylindrical tube inserted and rotating within second hollow cylindrical tube, with both tubes attached to respective dividers by U-shaped pins |
| EP1541775A1 (en) * | 2003-12-12 | 2005-06-15 | Roger Payn | A Screen System |
| FR2981673A1 (en) * | 2011-10-20 | 2013-04-26 | Internat Standing France Isf | Joining device for joining angle between partitions in modular partition used by e.g. industrial company, has proximal and distal walls including respective proximal and distal openings forming pairs of openings with centers aligned on axes |
| US20150322702A1 (en) * | 2014-05-09 | 2015-11-12 | Coastal Industries, Inc. | Customizable closure system |
| US10329813B2 (en) | 2015-02-16 | 2019-06-25 | Coastal Industries, Inc. | Adjustable door assembly for a shower enclosure area |
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| GB1492615A (en) * | 1974-02-08 | 1977-11-23 | Kepac Ltd | Screen constructions |
| GB2126309A (en) * | 1982-09-03 | 1984-03-21 | Nimlok Ltd | Screen assembly and clip therefor |
| GB2204086A (en) * | 1987-04-21 | 1988-11-02 | Como & Co Limited | Clip device |
| GB2245019A (en) * | 1990-06-16 | 1991-12-18 | Raymond Guthrie | Retaining clips |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| GB1492615A (en) * | 1974-02-08 | 1977-11-23 | Kepac Ltd | Screen constructions |
| GB2126309A (en) * | 1982-09-03 | 1984-03-21 | Nimlok Ltd | Screen assembly and clip therefor |
| GB2204086A (en) * | 1987-04-21 | 1988-11-02 | Como & Co Limited | Clip device |
| GB2245019A (en) * | 1990-06-16 | 1991-12-18 | Raymond Guthrie | Retaining clips |
Cited By (10)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO1997033063A1 (en) * | 1996-03-08 | 1997-09-12 | Jan Sehnoutek | Modular window system |
| FR2829163A1 (en) * | 2001-09-06 | 2003-03-07 | Patrick Vermande | Hinge, for dividers in office, consists of first truncated cylindrical tube inserted and rotating within second hollow cylindrical tube, with both tubes attached to respective dividers by U-shaped pins |
| EP1541775A1 (en) * | 2003-12-12 | 2005-06-15 | Roger Payn | A Screen System |
| FR2981673A1 (en) * | 2011-10-20 | 2013-04-26 | Internat Standing France Isf | Joining device for joining angle between partitions in modular partition used by e.g. industrial company, has proximal and distal walls including respective proximal and distal openings forming pairs of openings with centers aligned on axes |
| US20150322702A1 (en) * | 2014-05-09 | 2015-11-12 | Coastal Industries, Inc. | Customizable closure system |
| US9945117B2 (en) * | 2014-05-09 | 2018-04-17 | Coastal Industries, Inc. | Customizable closure system |
| US20180202153A1 (en) * | 2014-05-09 | 2018-07-19 | Coastal Industries, Inc. | Customizable closure system |
| USD895843S1 (en) | 2014-05-09 | 2020-09-08 | Coastal Industries, Inc. | Multi-panel space closure assembly |
| USD895842S1 (en) | 2014-05-09 | 2020-09-08 | Coastal Industries, Inc. | Space closure panel assembly |
| US10329813B2 (en) | 2015-02-16 | 2019-06-25 | Coastal Industries, Inc. | Adjustable door assembly for a shower enclosure area |
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