DE102012219183A1 - Height-adjustable room divider - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a height-adjustable room divider (1), with a flat wall element (2), with a holding device (3) for holding the wall element (2), with a joint (4) which is located between the holding device (3) and the wall element (2) is provided and via which the wall element (2) can be pivoted between at least one first position and at least one second position.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a height-adjustable room divider.

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

A room divider is usually used to divide a room visually into different areas of use. Particularly large rooms can be divided with a room divider into different areas, for example, can be separated by means of a room divider, the dining area from the living area or the workplace of the living area optically. A room divider can also be used as a privacy screen in a workplace in a large office. Furthermore, room dividers can also be used as sound insulation, design object, pin board, etc.

The DE 20 2011 050 192 U1 describes a room divider. The space divider described therein comprises two upright pillars and a plurality of horizontally arranged louvers held on the pillars, each pillar having a central rod extending through bores provided in the vanes. The room divider has sleeves, which each surround the rod and are arranged between two superposed lamellae such that a sleeve is supported on the respective lower lamella and the respective upper lamella is supported on the sleeve.

A room divider should be as simple as possible, easy to operate and adapt to the individual needs of the user. However, previously known room divider fulfill these tasks only partially.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The object of the present invention is therefore to provide an improved room divider, which in particular has a simple construction and is easy to operate.

According to the invention this object is achieved by a room divider with the features of claim 1.

Accordingly, a height-adjustable room divider is provided with a flat wall element, with a holding device for holding the wall element, with a hinge which is provided between the holding device and the wall element and via which the wall element between at least a first position and at least a second position is pivotable ,

The idea underlying the present invention is to provide a room divider with a pivotable or rotatable mounted wall element. For this purpose, the room divider on a holding device and a hinge, which supports the wall element pivotally. The wall element can be pivoted in this way about a horizontal axis such that the wall element is optionally adjustable at different heights.

An adaptation of the areas to be covered can be done in a simple manner by rotation of the wall element about the hinge of the holding device. Due to the simple construction of the room divider, an adjustment of the position of the wall element can be done by a single person, which also requires only a small force. The wall element can be adapted to the various conditions in order to be used, for example, as a privacy screen, sound insulation, thermal radiation protection or as a pin board the room divider.

The room divider according to the invention allows a very simple handling, an extremely simple adjustment and is also very simple in construction and therefore inexpensive. Furthermore, the room divider invention is very flexible in its settings and can be used for a variety of applications.

Advantageous embodiments and further developments will become apparent from the other dependent claims and from the description with reference to the figures of the drawing.

In a particularly preferred, typical embodiment of the invention, the room divider in the first position of the wall element has a higher height than in the second position. In this way, the height adjustment is effectively realized by the wall element is only rotated / pivoted from the first to the second position (or vice versa). In this way, the room divider can be adapted to the various conditions, requirements and needs of the user. For example, a seated person can pivot the wall element of the room divider into the second position if he wishes to have the widest possible area hidden. Likewise, a user can pivot the wall element in the first, higher position, if he wants the highest possible coverage, for example, to cover the light of a ceiling lighting or incident sunshine. In the same way, the wall element in the first, higher position z. B. a high Furniture element, floor lamp and the like obscure, while in the second position z. B. can cover a rather low furniture part or the like.

In one embodiment of the invention, the wall element is designed such that the wall element covers a substantially vertically oriented surface in the first position and covers a substantially horizontally oriented surface in the second position. For this purpose, the wall element has a corresponding shape and is mounted at a point provided for this purpose on the joint of the holding device.

In a further embodiment, the wall element comprises a frame and a cloth fabric, which is stretched between the frame. In this way, the wall element can be formed particularly easily and inexpensively. Furthermore, it is possible in this way in a very simple manner to change the technical properties of the wall element by replacing the fabric or adapt the wall element to the environment.

In an alternative embodiment, cloth fabric is formed of a plastic fiber and / or a natural fiber. For example, the fabric may be formed of an elastomeric or thermoplastic plastic. Advantageously, this plastic fiber may be coated with a coating which makes the synthetic fiber particularly weatherproof or gives the fiber additional technical properties. Likewise, the fabric may be of a natural fiber, such as cotton, and may also be coated. Of course, the wall element can also be provided with a one-piece flexible film or a rigid plate element.

In a further embodiment, the fabric is at least partially optically transparent, optically reflective and / or sound-absorbing. The fabric can be customized according to requirements. However, if the room divider, for example, should act as sound insulation, it is also advisable to use acoustically insulating acting panels or fabric.

In a further embodiment, the frame is formed from a light metal and / or a plastic. In this way, the wall element can be constructed particularly light and stable. For example, the frame may be formed of an aluminum alloy.

In a further embodiment, the frame is formed reversibly plastically malleable. For example, the frame has predefined bending points with which the shape of the frame can be adapted to the respective needs of the user. The predefined bending points are formed, for example, hinges. Preferably, the predefined bending points or the hinges are fixable or lockable.

In a further embodiment, the wall element is formed substantially sail-shaped. The sail-shaped design of the wall element offers a particularly appealing design and is therefore advantageous for design reasons. However, the wall element may also be substantially triangular, square, rectangular, polygonal, circular, trapezoidal, parallelogram, etc. formed. The wall element can be adapted to the respective basic conditions in its geometric form as needed and used.

In a further embodiment, a tensioning cable is tensioned between ends of the frame of the sail-shaped wall element, which z. B. extends through an eyelet in the fabric. In this way, the wall element can be formed very dimensionally stable. The tensioning cable may for example be formed from a wire, a synthetic fiber or natural fiber. Alternatively, however, a solid rod would be conceivable here as a tensioning cable.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the fabric fabric has a fastening eye, by means of which the fabric is stretched over the frame. Through the attachment eyelet, the fabric can be easily attached to the frame. Also, a change of the fabric through this training can be done very quickly and easily.

In another embodiment, a first end of the frame is pivotally coupled to the hinge. A second end of the frame is formed as a support of the wall element in the second position of the wall element, that is (exclusively) in the second position, the wall element rests on the second end, while it is free in the first position. In this way, the room divider can also be easily mounted, among other things, since the second end of the frame is very easily accessible. The end, which should be designed as a support, may for example be formed from a non-slip and vibration-damping plastic.

The wall element defines a plane when pivoted about the hinge. In a further embodiment of the invention, the wall element is formed curved at least partially in a direction projecting to the plane, whereby the sail-shaped appearance is still supported. The design of the wall element is also special for design reasons advantageous. In addition, in this way, the technical characteristics of the wall element can be further adapted to the needs of the user. For example, sound waves can be bundled by a concave curvature of the wall element viewed by the user. Likewise, divergent light may be reflected by a user-considered convex curvature of the wall element.

In a further embodiment, the holding device has a locking device, by means of which the wall element in the first position and / or the second position can be determined, d. H. fixable or lockable. For example, the room divider on a tensioning device, such as a screw, clamp or the like, which fixes the wall element in the first or second position. Of course, it is possible for the user to lock and fix the wall element at any position between the first and second positions. Preferably, the wall element can be infinitely determined at any position.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the joint has exactly one rotational degree of freedom. For example, the joint is designed as a hinge. In this way, the wall element is clearly guided and can be very precisely adapted to the needs of the user.

In an alternative embodiment, the joint has several degrees of freedom. For example, the joint may be designed as a ball joint, saddle joint, egg joint, saddle joint, condylar joint or as a hinge joint. In this way, the flexibility of adjustment of the wall element can be increased.

In a further embodiment, the room divider is designed such that the room divider is in static equilibrium in every position of the wall element. This is achieved, for example, in that the center of gravity of the wall element is chosen such that it is always located in the vicinity of the holding device. With this design, the holding device must nowhere be fixed or held in any other way to ensure a secure state of the room divider.

The above embodiments and developments can, if appropriate, combine with each other as desired. Further possible refinements, developments and implementations of the invention also include combinations, not explicitly mentioned, of features of the invention described above or below with regard to the exemplary embodiments. In particular, the person skilled in the art will also add individual aspects as improvements or additions to the respective basic form of the present invention.

CONTENT OF THE DRAWING

The present invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the exemplary embodiments indicated in the schematic figures of the drawings. It shows:

1 a side view of an embodiment of the room divider in the first position from the right;

2 a side view of an embodiment of the room divider in the first position from the left;

3 a view of an embodiment of the room divider in the first position from the front;

4 a view of an embodiment of the room divider in the first position from behind;

5 a side view of an embodiment of the room divider in the second position from the right;

6 a side view of an embodiment of the room divider in the second position from the left;

7 a view of an embodiment of the room divider in the second position from the front;

8th a view of an embodiment of the room divider in the second position from behind;

9 a perspective view of an embodiment of the room divider in the second position;

10 a perspective view of an embodiment of the room divider in the first position;

11 a plan view of an embodiment of the room divider in the first position;

12 a view of an embodiment of the room divider in the first position from below;

13 different views of a holding device; and

14 different views of a holding device.

The accompanying drawings are intended to provide further understanding of the embodiments of the invention. They illustrate embodiments and, together with the description, serve to explain principles and concepts of the invention. Other embodiments and many of the stated advantages will become apparent with reference to the drawings. The elements of the drawings are not necessarily shown to scale to each other.

In the figures of the drawing are the same, functionally identical and same-acting elements, features and components - unless otherwise stated - each provided with the same reference numerals.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

1 shows a side view of an embodiment of the room divider 1 in the first position from the right. The height-adjustable room divider 1 has a flat wall element 2 on. Furthermore, the room divider comprises a holding device 3 which for holding the wall element 2 is trained. Between the holding device 3 and the wall element 2 is a joint 4 arranged, which is formed in this embodiment as a hinge. The hinge allows that of the wall element 2 between at least a first position and at least a second position is pivotable. The wall element 2 while doing a rotational movement about the joint 4 around.

The wall element 2 is formed such that the wall element 2 conceals a substantially vertically oriented surface in the first position and covers a substantially horizontally oriented surface in the second position.

In the illustrated embodiment, the wall element is located 2 in the first position, and has a maximum height H1.

The wall element 2 has a frame 5 on. Furthermore, the wall element comprises 2 a coating 6 , which in this embodiment as a fabric 6 is trained. However, the coating could not be woven, but could include other materials such as a plastic film, a foil of metal, or a solid plate material. The fabric 6 could also be formed of a plastic fiber and / or a natural fiber.

The coating 6 or the fabric 6 is around the frame 5 cocked around and serves as a screen, sound insulation and / or wind protection, for example.

The fabric 6 or the coating 6 may be at least partially optically transparent, optical reflective, and / or sound-absorbing.

The frame 5 is preferably made of a light metal, for example an aluminum or titanium alloy, and / or a plastic, for example a thermoplastic, thermoset or elastomer is formed.

The frame 5 is formed reversibly plastically malleable. In this context, that means the shape of the frame 5 is customizable at will. For this purpose, the frame, for example, joints that can be determined or solved. These joints of the frame 5 could for example be designed as hinges, ball joints, or linear guides.

The illustrated wall element 5 is essentially sail-shaped. The wall element 5 However, could also have other forms, such. B. square, rectangular or circular.

Between the ends 11 . 12 of the frame 5 of the wall element 2 is a tension rope 9 curious, which is through an eyelet 10 which are in the fabric 6 is formed extends.

In this embodiment, the end is 11 of the frame 5 articulated with the joint 4 coupled, and the end 1 ) of the frame 5 is as a support of the wall element 2 in the second position of the wall element 2 educated. The second position of the wall element is in the 5 . 6 . 7 and 8th shown.

The fabric 6 includes a fastening eye 8th , by means of which the fabric 6 over the frame 5 is tensionable. The fastening eye 8th can only partially around the fabric 6 extend or around the entire fabric 6 extend.

Furthermore, the room divider faces 1 a locking device 7 comprising, by means of which the wall element 2 can be detected in the first position and the second position. The locking device 7 can also be designed such that the wall element 2 can be detected at any position between the first position and the second position.

The joint 4 is formed in this embodiment as a pure hinge and thus has exactly one rotational degree of freedom. The joint 4 However, could also be designed as a ball joint, egg joint or four-bar linkage.

The room divider 1 also has a pedestal 13 on, which gives the room divider a secure footing. The base 13 may be provided with recesses, by means of which the room divider can be attached to a vertical wall or to a ceiling.

The geometry of the room divider 1 is designed such that the room divider 1 in any position of the wall element 2 is in static equilibrium.

At the end 12 of the frame 5 is a support 14 arranged, which is formed for example of an elastomeric plastic. The support 14 serves to the wall element 2 additionally support when the wall element 2 was given away in such a way that the support 14 touching the floor or a wall.

2 shows a side view of an embodiment of the room divider in the first position from the left. The illustrated room divider 1 has substantially the same features as in 1 illustrated room divider 1 on.

3 shows a view of an embodiment of the room divider in the first position from the front. It can be seen in this embodiment that the wall element 2 with a swing around the joint 4 a level 15 defined, wherein the wall element 2 at least partially in one to the plane 15 is formed curved protruding direction. By vaulting 18 of the wall element 2 Further technical features can be realized. For example, the camber could reflect the reflective properties of the wall element 2 changed or adapted.

4 shows a view of an embodiment of the room divider in the first position from the rear. The illustrated room divider 1 has substantially the same features as in 1 illustrated room divider 1 on.

5 shows a side view of an embodiment of the room divider in the second position from the right. In the second position, the wall element 2 a maximum height H2 which is less than the maximum height H1 in the first position of the room divider 1 ,

6 - 12 show essentially the same features of the room divider 1 which is in 1 is shown.

13 shows various views of a holding device 3 , In the middle of the 13 is a side view of the holding device 3 shown, left is a front view of the holding device 3 shown and right is a rear view of the holding device 3 shown. The holding device 3 has a joint 4 on, which is designed as a hinge. Furthermore, the holding device 3 a recess 16 which is formed, an end 11 of the frame 5 take.

14 shows various views of a holding device 3 , Top in the 14 is a perspective sectional view of the holding device 3 shown. In the middle is another sectional view of the holding device 3 and below is a perspective view of the holding device 3 shown. In the 14 illustrated holding device 3 has two threads 19 on which is in the body of the holding device 3 extend. By means of the thread 19 can the pedestal 13 to the holding device 3 be attached. It is also possible that the holding device 3 by means of the thread 19 on a vertical wall, on a ceiling or other Gestand, such as a cabinet or a table to attach.

Although the present invention has been fully described above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not limited thereto but is modifiable in a variety of ways.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

room divider

2

wall element

3

holder

4

joint

5

frame

6

cloth

7

Locking device

8th

securing eye

9

tether

10

eyelet

11, 12

free ends

13

stand

14

In stock

15

level

16

recess

17, 18

support surfaces

19

thread

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

This list of the documents listed by the applicant has been generated automatically and is included solely for the better information of the reader. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

Cited patent literature

• DE 202011050192 U1 [0003]

Claims (15)

Height-adjustable room divider ( 1 ), with a flat wall element ( 2 ), with a holding device ( 3 ) for holding the wall element ( 2 ), with a joint ( 4 ), which between the holding device ( 3 ) and the wall element ( 2 ) is provided and via which the wall element ( 2 ) is pivotable between at least a first position and at least a second position. Room divider according to claim 1, characterized in that the room divider ( 1 ) has a first height in the first position and a second height which is less than the first height in the second position. Room divider according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the wall element ( 2 ) is formed such that the wall element ( 2 ) covers in the first position a substantially vertically oriented surface and in the second position covers a substantially horizontally oriented surface. Room divider according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the wall element ( 2 ) a frame ( 5 ) and a fabric ( 6 ), in particular a plastic fiber and / or natural fiber, which between the frame ( 5 ) is tense. Room divider according to claim 4, characterized in that the fabric ( 6 ) is at least partially optically transparent, optically reflective and / or sound-absorbing. Room divider according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the frame ( 5 ) is formed of a light metal and / or a plastic. Room divider according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the frame ( 5 ) is formed reversibly plastically malleable. Room divider according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the wall element ( 5 ) is sail-shaped. Room divider according to claim 8, characterized in that between ends ( 11 . 12 ) of the frame ( 5 ) of the sail-shaped wall element ( 2 ) a tensioning cable ( 9 ), which is characterized by an eyelet ( 10 ) in the fabric ( 6 ). Room divider according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fabric ( 6 ) a fastening eye ( 8th ), by means of which the fabric ( 6 ) over the frame ( 5 ) is tensionable. Room divider according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a first end ( 11 ) of the frame ( 5 ) hinged to the joint ( 4 ) and / or a second end ( 12 ) of the frame ( 5 ) as a support of the wall element ( 2 ) is formed in the second position of the wall element. Room divider according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the wall element ( 2 ) when pivoting about the joint ( 4 ) defines a plane, the wall element ( 2 ) is at least partially curved in a direction projecting to the plane direction. Room divider according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding device ( 3 ) a locking device ( 7 ), by means of which the wall element ( 2 ) is detectable in the first position and the second position. Room divider according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the joint ( 4 ) has exactly one rotational degree of freedom. Room divider according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the room divider ( 1 ) is designed such that the room divider ( 1 ) in each position of the wall element ( 2 ) is in static equilibrium.

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