Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Multiroom or level – Partition secured to and crossed by preconstructed barrier
Patent
1998-07-14
2000-10-10
Friedman, Carl D.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Multiroom or level
Partition secured to and crossed by preconstructed barrier
522207, 526569, 403174, 403218, 403381, E04C 234
Patent
active
061288764
DESCRIPTION:
BRIEF SUMMARY
TECHNICAL FIELD
This invention relates to a panel system for offices, work stations, partitions, division walls and the like.
BACKGROUND ART
The open space concept for work areas provides adaptability and versatility in layout by the use of adjustable and movable panels to divide the open space into individual work areas. These panels have usually been of modular construction usually of standard dimensions, each panel being covered with a suitable surface material which conforms to the decor of the area and which acoustically insulates to some degree. These panels usually comprise an external frame work supporting the surface material, there being clips or other coupling devices for connecting adjacent panels together. When the partition or screen is constructed by interconnecting the panels, the individual panels are clearly discernible due to the exposed frames of adjacent panels. Thus the appearance of the partition is dictated by the material of the panels.
Attempts have been made to improve the appearance of the partitions by providing each panel with a frame there being provision from the attachments of individual surface elements, for convenience called tiles, which can be clipped to the frame, the arrangement being that the tiles overlie the frames so that when erected, the frames are not visible. However as the frames are constructed individually, the versatility is limited to the range of sizes of the frames.
Also as each work station requires the supply of electrical power, communication and computer cabling, provision is required to be made for the cabling to be carried within the panels or partitions.
An example of an office partition which provides for the addition of tiles to a framework and also for the provision of cabling to be located within the partition is shown in U.S. Pat. No. 5,219,406. However that panel is also limited to the dimensions of the vertical frames, while the length can be varied during construction of the panel, so that the constructed panel is then transported to the construction site. The cabling has to be manually threaded though the uprights supporting the panel.
DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of this invention to provide a partition which is adaptable to any sized and shaped area.
It is a further object of this invention to provide a partition or panel which is constructed and erected on site so as to conform directly to the dimensions of the area to be partitioned.
It is a further object of the invention to provide a partition or wall in which the tiles are not limited to a modular construction and which tiles can cover more than the horizontal spacing of the upright members.
It is a further object of the invention to provide a panel or partition in which the covering or surface tiles are clipped to the frame of the panel.
It is a still further object of the invention to provide a partition or panel in which the opposed surfaces of the panel or partition are spaced from each other in such a manner that cabling can easily be installed in the panel or partition.
A further object of the invention whereby the cabling can be installed before the panels are clipped in position, and thus any change or maintenance to the cabling can be easily made by unclipping the selected panels to expose the cabling.
Thus there is provided according to the invention a panel or partition comprising a plurality of spaced upright members, connecting blocks spaced vertically along the upright members, said connecting blocks having a lateral width greater than the width of the upright members, said connecting blocks each connecting a pair of parallel horizontally spaced horizontal members between adjacent upright members, and covering tiles attached by attachment means to adjacent vertically spaced horizontal members, whereby the tiles are spaced from the vertical members in which space cabling may be installed.
The invention therefore provides a partition including single vertical posts with cross rails for support of vertical and horizontal components.
Preferably the
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Cooper Allan G.
Deillerk Rene A.
Newman Bruce C.
Newman David C.
Nitschke John A.
Chapik Daniel G.
Friedman Carl D.
Systems Supply PTY, Limited
Wilkens Kevin D.
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