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A portable partition panel is provided for open office plans, and the like, and includes a panel frame and removable cover panels that removably attach thereto. Clips on the cover panels releasably engage side frame segments of the panel frame, and hooks on the bottom of the panel frame releasingly

A portable partition panel is provided for open office plans, and the like, and includes a panel frame and removable cover panels that removably attach thereto. Clips on the cover panels releasably engage side frame segments of the panel frame, and hooks on the bottom of the panel frame releasingly engage mating apertures on the cover panel to form a detachable interconnection therebetween. A top cap includes a catch which pulls the cover panels against the panel frame as the cap is installed to assist in securely, yet removably attaching the cover panels to the panel frame. Connectors on the cover panels can be removed and reinstalled, so that the cover panels can be installed in a second orientation to hide mars upholstery tears, and the like. Also, the panel frame includes an upwardly open channel for receiving articles such as wires in a raceway. The upper segment of the panel frame further includes a reduced cross-section that allows cables to be routed from the utility channel into the interior of the partition panel. Also, the side clips have a unique design which causes them to remain on the cover panel during removal and also controls the releasing motion of the panels.

대표청구항 ▼

A freestanding, portable partition panel for open office plans, and the like, comprising: a panel frame having opposite faces and a channel adapted to house selected articles therein; a removable cap shaped to enclose at least a portion of said channel; means for detachably connecting said cap with

A freestanding, portable partition panel for open office plans, and the like, comprising: a panel frame having opposite faces and a channel adapted to house selected articles therein; a removable cap shaped to enclose at least a portion of said channel; means for detachably connecting said cap with said panel frame; at least one cover panel shaped to cover at least a portion of one of the faces of said panel frame, and having a first portion thereof, and a second portion thereof with a connector positioned adjacent the channel of said panel frame; means for detachably connecting the first portion of said cover panel with said panel frame; a catch associated with said cap, and having an engaging portion thereof which when said cap is assembled onto said panel frame, operably engages the connector on the second portion of said cover panel, and thereby pulls said cover panel against said panel frame to assist in securely, yet removably attaching said cover panel to said panel frame.