GB2520925A - Panels for partitioning systems, partitioning systems, and methods of installing panels in partitioning systems - Google Patents

Panels for partitioning systems, partitioning systems, and methods of installing panels in partitioning systems Download PDF

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GB2520925A
GB2520925A GB1319740.5A GB201319740A GB2520925A GB 2520925 A GB2520925 A GB 2520925A GB 201319740 A GB201319740 A GB 201319740A GB 2520925 A GB2520925 A GB 2520925A
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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
    • E04B2/7401—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using panels without a frame or supporting posts, with or without upper or lower edge locating rails
    • 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
    • E04B2/72—Non-load-bearing walls of elements of relatively thin form with respect to the thickness of the wall
    • 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
    • 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
    • E04B2/82—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge characterised by the manner in which edges are connected to the building; Means therefor; Special details of easily-removable partitions as far as related to the connection with other parts of the building
    • E04B2/825—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge characterised by the manner in which edges are connected to the building; Means therefor; Special details of easily-removable partitions as far as related to the connection with other parts of the building the connection between the floor and the ceiling being achieved without any restraining forces acting in the plane of the partition
    • 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
    • E04B2002/749—Partitions with screw-type jacks

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Abstract

The panel 10 comprises at least one recess for mounting the panel on a mounting track. The panel is preferably a glass panel and the recess extends along the length of at least one edge. The partitioning system includes a base mounting track 20 positioned on the floor of an internal space and a base rail 24 extending upwards from the base mounting track. The rail extends into the recess of the panel. The rail may be fixed or removable from the mounting track. The partitioning system may also include a head mounting track with a downwardly extending rail. The head mounting track 30 may include rails 22 which are movable relative to but also fixed within the head mounting track. Also claimed is a method of installing a partition system including head and base mounting tracks.

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Panels for partitioning systems, partitioning systems, and methods of installing panels in partitioning systems
Field of the Invention
The present invention concerns panels fcr partiticning systems, partitioning systems, and methods of installing paneis in partitioning systems. More particularly, but not exclusively, the present invention concerns glass panels for flush partitioning systems and flush partiticning systems incorporating glass panels.
Background of the Invention
Partitioning systems for use in partitioning the internal space of a building, for example a floor of an office building, are well known. A popular type of partitioning system is a flush glazing partitioning system.
In such a system the partitions are panels made of glass or other transparent material. It is often desirable to provide a partitioning system in which the fixings are hidden as much as possible, so giving the appearance that the partitions glass only.
The floor portion of a known flush glazing partitioning system is shown in Figure 1. In this case the partitioning system provides a double-glazed partition, but single-glazed partitions are also well-known.
The partitioning system comprises a base mounting track 1, which is fixed to the floor 2 of internal space in which the partitioning system is installed. Two glass panels 3 are mounted on the base mounting track 1. The lower edges of the glass panels 3 sit on brackets la that project from either side of the base mounting track 1. The glass panels 3 are bonded to the outside surface of the base mounting track 1 and to the upper surface of the brackets la by means of high strength tape, structural silicone, LW bonding or the like. Alternatively, the glass panels 3 may be bonded to a "profile" (e.g. a bracket piece) that sits on/over the base mounting track 1.
The glass panels will be mounted on a head mounting track fixed to the ceiling of the internal space in a similar way.
It is a disadvantage of the known flush glazing partitioning system that the bonding between the glass panels and the base and head rails will usually be visible, for example as a black strip at the top and bottom of the glass panels. It is a further disadvantage of the known flush glazing partitioning system that it cannot be easily disassembled and reassembled, due to the way in which the glass panels are bonded to the base and head rails or to the profile. This can be particularly disadvantageous as it is often desirable to be able to reconfigure the partitions within a short time frame. For example, it is often desired that the reconfiguration of partitions within an office space be done overnight, to minimise the impact on the personnel who use the office space.
The present invention seeks to solve or mitigate the above-mentioned problems. Alternatively and/or additionally, the present invention seeks to provide improved glass panels and improved partitioning systems.
Summary of the Invention
In accordance with a first aspect of the invention there is provided a panel for a partitioning system for an internal space of a building, wherein at least one edge of the panel comprises at least one recess for mounting the panel on a mounting track.
By having a recess in the edge of the panel, the panel can be installed within a partitioning system by means of fixings such as rails that extend into the recess. However, as the recess is within the edge of the panel, the fixings will not be visible (or not very visible) when the panel is installed. Further, any fixing can hold the panel in portions simply as a result of extending into the recess, and in particular will not need to be bonded in place. This makes the subseguent removal of the panel and re-installation elsewhere quicker and simpler.
The panel may comprise recesses on more than one edge.
Preferably, the panel comprises recesses on two opposite edges. The panel may comprise recesses on every edge.
Advantageously, the panel is a glass panel. The panel may be a laminated glass panel, or may be a toughened glass panel. Alternatively, the panel may be made of any other suitable transparent material.
Advantageously, the at least one recess extends along the length of the at least one edge. This allows the recess to be manufactured easily. Alternatively, the at least one edge may comprise multiple recesses.
In accordance with a second aspect of the invention there is provided a partitioning system for an internal space of a building, comprising: a base mounting track positioned on the floor of the internal space; a base rail extending upwards from the base mounting track; a panel as described above; wherein the base rail extends into the recess in the edge of the panel to nount the panel on the base mounting track.
This provides a base apparatus on which the panel of the first aspect of the invention can be mounted.
The base mounting track may comprise the base rail.
Alternatively, the partitioning system may comprise a fixing track, gasket or the like comprising the base rail, mounted upon the base mounting track. A fixing track may be mounted on the base mounting track using an adjustment means that allows the distance between the floor and the fixing track to be adjusted.
Preferably, the base rail extends along the length of the base mounting track. The length of the base mounting track and/or base rail may be greater than the length of the panel. In this case, the partitioning system may comprise a plurality of panels mounted on the base mounting track and/or base rail. Mounting adjacent panels upon the same mounting track and/or base rail helps to keep them in alignment.
The base rail may be fixed tc the base mounting track.
In an advantageous alternative, the base rail is removably mounted on the base mounting track. This allows the base rail to be mounted on the panel prior to mounting the base rail on the base mounting track, easing installation.
Preferably, the partitioning system further comprises a head mounting track positioned on the ceiling of the internal space. Preferably, the partitioning system further comprises a head rail extending dcwnwards from the head mounting track, wherein the head rail extends into a recess in the top edge of the panel to mount the panel on the head mounting track. This provides the advantages of the invention discussed above at the upper as well as lower end of the partitioning system.
The head rail may be movably fixed to the head mounting rail so as to be movable with respect to the head mounting rail between an upper position and a lower position. This allows easy installation and removal of the panel from between the base mounting track and head mounting track.
In this case, in one alternative the upper position the distance between the base rail and head rail is greater than the distance between the bottom of the panel and the bottom of the recess in the top edge of the panel, and in the lower position the distance between the base rail and head rail is greater than the distance between the bottom of the panel and the bottom of the recess in the top edge of the panel.
This means that when a panel is positioned so that the head rail is within the recess on the top edge of the panel, there is sufficient distance between the bottom edge of the panel and the base rail to allow the panel to be positioned and lowered so that the base rail extends into the recess in the bottom edge of the panel. The head rail can then be moved to the lower position so that the panel is kept in position.
In another alternative, in the upper position the distance between the base rail and head rail is greater than the distance between the top of the panel and the top of the recess in the bottom edge of the panel, and in the lower position the distance between the base rail and head rail is less than the distance between the top of the panel and the top of the recess in the bottom edge cf the panel. This means that when a panel is positioned so that the base rail is within the recess on the bottom edge of the panel, there is sufficient distance between the top edge of the panel and the head rail in the upper position to allow the panel to be positioned so the head rail is above the recess in the top edge of the panel. The head rail can then be moved to the lower position, so that the head rail extends into the recess in the top edge of the panel and the panel is kept in position.
Advantageously, the partitioning system further comprises at least one retaining clip fixed between the head mounting track and the head rail to maintain the head rail in the lower position. The retaining clip may extend the length of the panel, head mounting track and/or head rail.
Alternatively to head rail being movably fixed, advantageously the head rail is removably mounted on the head mounting traok. This allows the head rail to be mounted on the panel prior to mounting the head rail on the head mounting track, easing installation. Advantageously, the partitioning system further oomprises at least one retaining clip fixing the head rail to the head mounting track.
Preferably, the base mounting track comprises first and second parallel base rails for mounting first and second panels on the base mounting track. This allows a double-glazed construction to be provided. Advantageously, the base mounting track comprises a fixing between the first and second base rails for mounting at least one further panel between the first and second panels. This allows further panels to be mounted between the first and second panels, allowing a triple-glazed (or more) construction to be provided. The fixing can be a conventional panel fixing, allowing the further panel to be a conventional panel, and not requiring it to be a panel with a recesses in accordance with the invention.
In accordance with a third aspect of the invention there is provided a method of installing a panel in a partitioning system with a movably fixed head rail as described above, the method comprising the steps of: positioning the head rail into the upper position; positioning the glass panel with respect to the head mounting track so that the head rail extends into the recess in the top edge of the panel; moving the glass panel so that the base rail extends into the recess in the bottom edge of the panel; moving the head rail into the lower position so that the head rail extends into the recess in the top edge of the panel.
Alternatively, the method comprises the steps of: positioning the head rail into the upper position; positioning the glass panel with respect to the base mounting track so that the base rail extends into the recess in the bottom edge of the panel; moving the head rail into the lower position so that it extends into the recess in the top edge of the panel.
Advantageously in either case, the method further comprises the step of fixing at least one retaining clip between the head mounting track and the head rail to maintain the head rafl in the lower position.
In accordance with a third aspect of the invention there is provided a method of installing a panel in a partitioning system with a removably mounted base rail, the method comprises the steps of: positioning the base rail in the recess in the bottom edge of the panel; mounting the base rail on the base mounting track.
In accordance with a fourth aspect of the invention there is provided a method of installing a panel in a partitioning system with a removably mounted head rail, the method comprises the steps of: positioning the head rail in the recess in the top edge of the panel; mounting the head rail on the head mounting track.
In accordance with a fifth aspect of the invention there is provided a method of installing a panel in a partitioning system with a removably mounted base rail and a removably mounted head rail, the method comprises the steps of: positioning the base rail in the reoess in the bottom edge of the panel; positioning the head rail in the recess in the top edge of the panel; mounting the base rail on the base mounting track; mounting the head rail on the head mounting track.
Advantageously in any of the third to fifth aspects, the method further comprises the step of fixing the head rail to the head mounting track with at least one retaining clip.
It will of course be appreciated that features described in relation to one aspect of the present invention may be incorporated into other aspects of the present invention. For example, the method of the invention may incorporate any of the features described with reference to the apparatus of the invention and vice versa.
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Embodiments of the present invention will now be described by way of example only with reference to the accompanying schematic drawings of which: -10 -Figure 1 shows a side view of a known glass partitioning system; Figure 2 shows a side view of a glass panel in accordance with an embodiment of the invention; Figure 3 shows a side view of a base apparatus in accordance with the embodiment; Figure 4 shows a side view of a head apparatus in accordance with the embodiment, along with a retaining clip; Figures 5a to 5 show the steps of installing the glass panel of the embodiment; Figure 6 shows a perspective view of a partitioning system in accordance with the embodiment of the invention; Figure 7 shows a side view of a base apparatus in accordance with an alternative embodiment of the invention; Figures 8a to Sc show a base apparatus and head apparatuses in accordance with other alternative embodiments of the invention; Figure 9 shows a bottom view of a glass panel in accordance with another alternative embodiment of the invention; Figures lOa and lOb show a base apparatus and head apparatus in accordance with another alternative embodiment of the invention; Figures Ha and llb show a base apparatus and head apparatus in accordance with another alternative embodiment of the invention; -11 -Figures 12a and 12b show a base apparatus and head apparatus in accordance with another alternative embodiment of the invention.
Detailed Description
A glass panel in accordance with an embodiment of the invention is shown in Figure 2. The glass panel 10 comprises in a bottom edge 11 a recess (or slot) 13, and similarly in a top edge 12 a recess 14. The recesses 13 and 14 are positioned in the centre of the bottom edge 11 and top edge 12, and extend along the entire length of the edges so that they are open to the side edge 15 and opposite side edge (not shown) The glass panel is made of toughened glass, in which the recess is created by cutting into the edge of the panel before it has been toughened.
A base apparatus in accordance with the embodiment is shown in Figure 3. The base apparatus 20 comprises a base mounting track 21 of U-shaped cross-section, which in use is fixed to the floor of the building space in which the partitioning is to be installed.
The base apparatus 20 further comprises a height adjustment means 22 within the base mounting track 21, on which is mounted a base rail holder 23. The base rail holder 23 is shaped in cross-section to fit over the base mounting track 21 so that edges extend either side of the edges of the base mounting track 21, so the base rail holder 23 is maintained in position. The height adjustment means -12 - 22 allow the height of the base rail holder 23 above the base mounting track 2: to be adjusted.
The base rail holder 23 comprises two base rails 24, positioned within open channels on either side of the base rail holder 23. The base rails 24 are inverted T-shapes in cross-section, so that the shafts of the base rails 24 extend upwards from the base rail holder 23. When installed, the shaft of a base rail 24 extends into the recess in the bottom edge of a glass panel 10, as shown in Figure 5b and discussed in detail below.
The base mounting track 21 and base rail holder 23 are made of aluminium, while the base rails 24 are made of PVC.
The use of PVC for the base rails 24 makes them somewhat flexible, allowing them to absorb forces from the glass panel 10, making the glass panel 10 less likely to shatter under impact. In alternative embodiments the base rails 24 are made of aluminium, steel, or other suitable material.
A head apparatus in accordance with the embodiment is shown in Figure 4. The base apparatus 30 comprises a head mounting track 31 of inverted U-shaped cross-section, which in use is fixed to the ceiling of the building space in which the partitioning is to be installed.
The base apparatus 30 further comprises a head rail holder 32 mounted on a shelf 31a in the head mounting track 31. Similarly to the base apparatus 20, the head rail holder 32 is shaped in cross-section to fit over the head mounting track 31 so the head rail holder 32 is maintained in position.
The head rail holder 32 comprises two head rails 33.
Similarly to the base rails 24, the head rails 33 have a -13 -part that is T-shaped in cross-section, sc that the shafts of the head rails 33 extend downwards from the head rail holder 32. However, s-shaped parts of the head rails 33 are connected to fixing portions 33a, which are positioned S within open channels 32a on either side of the head rail holder 32. As can be seen from Figures 5a and Sb, the fixing portions 33a of the head rails 33 can move vertically within the channels 32a, allowing the head rails 33 as a whcle to be moved up and down.
Figure 4 also shows a retaining clip 35, which can be fixed to the head apparatus 30 as described below.
Figures 5a to Sc shcw the installation of a partition in accordance with the embodiment of the invention. A base apparatus 20 and head apparatus 30 are installed on the floor and ceiling of an internal space of a building. As shown in Figure 5a, in a first step the head rail 33 of the head apparatus 30 is moved into the upper position, and a glass panel 10 is positioned so that the head rail 33 extends into the recess 14 in the top edge 12 of the glass panel 10. Next, as shown in Figure Sb, the glass panel 10 is rotated so that the recess 13 in the bottom edge 11 of the glass panel 10 is above the base rail 24, and the glass panel 10 is lowered so that the base rail 24 extends into the recess 13. Finally, as shown in Figure Sc, the head rail 33 is moved into the lower position so that it extends fully within the recess 14 in the top edge 12 of the glass panel 10. The retaining clip 35 is then clipped in place between the outside of the channel 32a of the head rail holder 32 and the head rail 33, so that the head rail 33 is held in the lower position.
-14 -In this way, the glass panel 10 is installed and secured between the base apparatus 20 and head apparatus 30.
It will be appreciated that the glass panel 10 can easily be removed again simply by removing the retaining clip 35 and doing the above steps in reverse order.
Figure 6 shows the partition of the present embodiment in which glass panels 10 are installed on either side off the base apparatus 20 and head apparatus 30, to form a double-glazed partition.
A base apparatus in accordance with an alternative embodiment of the invention is shown in Figure 7. As in the previous embodiment, the base apparatus 100 comprises a base mounting track 101. However, in this embodiment the base rail 102 has a roughly S-shaped cross-section. A first end of the base rail 102 is positioned directly on the top of an edge of the base mounting track 101, and a glass panel 104 is mounted on the other end of the base rail 104, so that the end of the base rail 102 extends into the groove in the bottom edge of the glass panel 104. A protective rubber seal 103 is provided between the base rail 103 and glass panel 104. In this embodiment, as can be seen from Figure 7 the sides of the recess in the bottom edge of the glass panel 104 are of different heights, so that the outside of the bottom edge of the glass panel 104 is flush with the bottom edge of the base rail 102 outside the base mounting track 101.
A base apparatus in accordance with another alternative embodiment of the invention is shown in Figure Ba. The base -15 -apparatus 130 comprises a base mounting track 131, height adjustment means 132, and base rail apparatus 133. In this embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, there is no separate base rail holder, rather the base rail apparatus 133 comprises the two rails for mounting of the two glass panels 113, and is arranged to be positioned directly on the height adjustment means 132. The base apparatus 130 further comprises acoustic seals 135 between the rails of the base rail apparatus 133 and the glass panels 113.
A corresponding head apparatus is shown in Figure Sb.
The head apparatus 110 comprises a head mounting track 111 and head rail apparatus 112. Similarly tc the base apparatus 130 there is no separate head rail holder, rather the head rail apparatus 112 is arranged tc be fixed directly to the head mounting rail 111. The head apparatus 110 again comprises acoustic seals 115 between the head rail apparatus 112 and glass panels 113. The glass panels 113 are fixed to the head rails of the head rail apparatus 112 by means of clips 114 positioned at intervals along the length of the top edge of the glass panels 113. Figure Sc shows an alternative head apparatus 120, in which the glass panels 113 are fixed to the head rails of the head rail apparatus 112 by means of a single clips 115 running along the length of the top edge of the glass panels 113.
A glass panel in accordance with another alternative embodiment of the invention is shown in Figure 9. The glass panel 150 comprises on its top edge 151, instead of a single recess running the length of the top edge, a number of recesses spaced at intervals along the top edge 151. The -16 -glass panel 150 comprises similar recesses spaced at intervals along the bottom edge (not shown) . In this case, the glass panel 150 will be mounted on base and head rails compromising corresponding protrusions that extend into the recesses 152, or for example with clips 115 as shown in Figure Sc.
A base apparatus in accordance with another alternative embodiment of the invention is shown in Figure lOa. The base apparatus 200 comprises a base mounting track 201 and height adjustment means 202. In this embodiment, the base rail apparatus 203 is removable from the base mounting track 201, and so as can be seen can be mounted on a glass panel 206 prior to the base rail apparatus 203 being mounted on the base mounting track 201. The base apparatus 200 further comprises acoustic seals 205 between the rails of the base rail apparatus 203 and the glass panels 206.
A corresponding head apparatus is shown in Figure lOb.
The head apparatus 210 comprises a head mounting track 211.
Similarly to the base apparatus 200, the head rail apparatus 213 is removable from the head mounting track 211, and so as can be seen can be mounted on the glass panel 206 prior to the head rail apparatus 213 being mounted on the head mounting track 211. The head apparatus 210 again comprises acoustic seals 215 between the head rail apparatus 213 and glass panels 206. The head rail apparatus 213 is fixed to the head mounting track 211 by means of clips 214 positioned at intervals along their length, and in particular over projections 218 and 219 extending upwards from the head rail apparatus 213 and head mounting track 211 respectively. The -17 -clips 214 may be made of steel. The clips 214 may have notches that are received in corresponding recesses in the projections 218 and 219.
The base rail apparatus 203 and head rail apparatus 213 are made cf aluminium, though in alternative embodiments other suitable materials could be used. The base rail apparatus 203 and head rail apparatus 213 each have a rubber layer between the aluminium part and the glass panel 206.
In aiternative embodiments, a plastic layer cr any other suitable material is used. The base rail apparatus 203 and head rail apparatus 213 are shorter than the glass panel 206, in other words they do not reach either end of the top and bottom recesses by a short distance, for example 2mm.
This allows a joint running the full length of the panels from top to bottom to be positioned between adjacent panels.
Acoustic-absorbing (i.e. soundproofing) material may be disposed in appropriate positions within the base apparatus and head apparatus 300, for example within the base mounting track 201 and head mounting track 211.
In alternative embodiments as shown in Figures ha and hlb, a base apparatus 300 comprises a further conventional base panel fixing 310 mounted on a base mounting track 301, allowing a conventional glass panel 311 to be mounted between the glass panels 302. Similarly, a head apparatus 350 comprises a further conventional head panel fixing 360 is mounted on a head mounting track 351, with the conventional glass panel 311 being mounted at the top end in the conventional head panel fixing 360. In this way, a triple-glazed construction is provided.
-18 -Figures 12a and 12b show a another similar alternative embodiment, in whioh a base apparatus 400 has a further conventional base panel fixing 410 mounted on a base mounting track 401, in this case allowing two conventional glass panel 411 to be mounted between the glass panels 402.
A head apparatus 450 has a further conventional head panel fixing 460 mounted on a head mounting track 451, in which the two conventional glass panel 411 are mounted at the top end. In this way, a quad-glazed construction is provided.
Whilst the present invention has been described and illustrated with reference to particular embodiments, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the invention lends itself to many different variations not specifically illustrated herein. By way of example only, certain possible variations will now be described.
For example, the skilled person will appreciate that while the embodiments describe a toughened glass panel, the invention is equally applicable to panels of other materials, such as laminated glass or other transparent materials, Similarly, the skilled person will appreciate that the invention is equally applicable where materials other than aluminium and PVC are used for the mounting tracks, rails and the like.

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  1. -19 -Claims 1. A panel for a partitioning system for an internal space of a building, wherein at least one edge of the panel comprises at least one recess for mounting the panel on a mounting track.
  2. 2. A panel as claimed in claim 1, wherein the panel is a glass panel.
  3. 3. A panel as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the at least one recess extends along the length of the at least one edge.
  4. 4. A partitioning system for an internal space of a building, comprising: a base mounting track positioned on the floor of the internal space; a base rail extending upwards from the base mounting track; a panel as claimed in any of claims 1 to 3; wherein the base rail extends into the recess in the edge of the panel to mount the panel on the base mounting track.
  5. 5. A partitioning system as claimed in claim 4, wherein the base rail is fixed to the base mounting track.
  6. 6. A partitioning system as claimed in claim 4, wherein the base rail is removably mounted on the base mounting track.
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  7. 7. A partitioning system as claimed in any of claims 4 tc 6, further comprising a head mounting track positioned on the ceiling of the internal space.
  8. 8. A partitioning system as claimed in claim 7, further comprising a head rail extending downwards from the head mounting track, wherein the head rail extends into a recess in the top edge of the panel to mount the panel on the head mounting track.
  9. 9. A partitioning system as claimed in claim 8, wherein the head rail is movably fixed to the head mounting rail so as to be movable with respect to the head mounting rail between an upper position and a lower position.
  10. 10. A partitioning system as claimed in claim 9, wherein in the upper position the distance between the base rail and head rail is greater than the distance between the bottom of the panel and the bottom of the recess in the top edge of the panel, and in the lower position the distance between the base rail and head rail is greater than the distance between the bottom of the panel and the bottom of the recess in the top edge of the panel.
  11. 11. A partitioning system as claimed in claim 9, wherein in the upper position the distance between the base rail and head rail is greater than the distance between the top of the panel and the top of the recess in the bottom edge of the panel, and in the lower position the distance between the base rail and head rail is less than the distance -21 -between the top of the panel and the top of the recess in the bottom edge of the panel.
  12. 12. A partitioning system as olaimed in any of olaims 9 to 11, further comprising at least one retaining clip fixed between the head mounting track and the head rail to maintain the head rail in the lower position.
  13. 13. A partitioning system as claimed in claim 8, wherein the head rail is removably mounted on the head mounting track.
  14. 14. A partitioning system as claimed in claim 8, further comprising at least one retaining clip fixing the head rail to the head mounting track.
  15. 15. A partitioning system as claimed in any of claims 4 to 14, wherein the base mounting track comprises first and second parallel base rails for mounting first and second panels on the base mounting track.
  16. 16. A partitioning system as claimed in claim 15, wherein the base mounting track comprises a fixing between the first and second base rails for mounting at least one further panel between the first and second panels.
  17. 17. A method of installing a panel in a partitioning system as described in claim 10, the method comprising the steps of: positioning the head rail into the upper position; -22 -positioning the glass panel with respect to the head mounting track so that the head rail extends into the recess in the top edge of the panel; moving the glass panel so that the base rail extends into the recess in the bottom edge of the panel; moving the head rail into the lower position so that the head rail extends into the recess in the top edge off the panel.
  18. 18. A method of installing a panel in a partitioning system as described in claim 11, the method comprising the steps of: positioning the head rail into the upper position; positioning the glass panel with respect to the base mounting track so that the base rail extends into the recess in the bottom edge of the panel; moving the head rail into the lower position so that it extends into the recess in the top edge of the panel.
  19. 19. A method of mounting a panel as claimed in claim 17 or 18, further comprising the step of fixing at least one retaining clip between the head mounting track and the head rail to maintain the head rail in the lower position.
  20. 20. A method of mounting a panel in a partitioning system as claimed in claim 6, the method comprising the steps of: positioning the base rail in the recess in the bottom edge of the panel; mounting the base rail on the base mounting track.
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  21. 21. A method of mounting a panel in a partitioning system as claimed in claim 13, the method comprising the steps of: positioning the head rail in the recess in the top edge of the panel; mcunting the head rail on the head mcunting track.
  22. 22. A method of mounting a panel in a partitioning system as claimed in claim 13 when dependent upon claim 6, the method comprising the steps of: positioning the base rail in the recess in the bottom edge of the panel; pcsitioning the head rail in the recess in the top edge of the panel; mcunting the base rail on the base mcunting track; mounting the head rail on the head mounting track.
  23. 23. A method of mounting a panel as claimed in claim 21 or 22, further comprising the step of fixing the head rail to the head mounting track with at least one retaining clip.
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