초록 ▼

A modular panel partition system has a number of partition panels, each with opposing top and bottom edges, with opposing side edges that are adapted to releasably couple with a panel connector, and with an upper portion and an adjoining lower portion that extends between the upper portion and the b

A modular panel partition system has a number of partition panels, each with opposing top and bottom edges, with opposing side edges that are adapted to releasably couple with a panel connector, and with an upper portion and an adjoining lower portion that extends between the upper portion and the bottom edge to define a wire-way. The panel connector has an elongated one-piece body that defines a post, has at least two sides that are adapted to releasably couple with a side edge of a panel to couple adjacent panels, and has an aperture that extends through the at least two sides of the panel connector. The aperture is aligned with the wire-ways of the panels and is adapted to pass conduits between the panels. The one-piece post extends from the bottom edge to the top edge of the panels. The aperture in the panel connector may extend through a bottom end of the panel connector. The panel connector post may also be hollow and adapted to pass conduits through the hollow portion. The wire-way includes a perimeter picture frame with opposing top and bottom plates and opposing Z-shaped end supports. The end supports have a web portion between two flanges, and the web portion is aligned within about 45 degrees of a center line that extends between the opposing side edges of the panel. Elongated support glides extend from the panel upper portion to beyond the bottom edge to support the panel upon a supporting floor, with the picture frame hanging generally downward from the upper portion to the bottom edge, without providing generally vertical structural support of the panel. The wire-way has a cover with an access opening and a slide cover that slides between a closed position to overlay and close the opening and an open position to provide access through the opening.

대표청구항 ▼

[ I claim:] [1.] A modular panel partition system comprising:a first panel and a second panel, each of the first and the second panels having a first edge and an opposing second edge, each of the first and the second edges being adapted to releasably couple with a panel connector, each of the first

[ I claim:] [1.] A modular panel partition system comprising:a first panel and a second panel, each of the first and the second panels having a first edge and an opposing second edge, each of the first and the second edges being adapted to releasably couple with a panel connector, each of the first and the second panels extending from a bottom edge to an opposing top edge, each of the first and the second panels having an upper portion and an adjoining lower portion that is adjacent the bottom edge, the lower portion defining a wire-way to pass conduits into and through the panels, the wire-way including a perimeter frame, with a top plate and an opposing bottom plate, the top and the bottom plates extending generally between the first and the second side edges, the bottom plate being located at the bottom edge, and with two Z-shaped end supports that extend between the top and the bottom plates, one of the end supports being located near the first side edge, the other of the end supports being located near the second side edge; anda panel connector, the panel connector having an elongated one piece body that defines a post, having a first side that is adapted to releasably couple with either of the first edge or the opposing second edge of one of the panels, having a second side that is adapted to releasably couple with either of the first edge or the opposing second edge of the other of the panels, and having an aperture that extends through each of the first and second sides of the panel connector, the aperture being aligned with the wire-way and being adapted to pass conduits through the aperture, between the panels, the panel connector being interposed between the first edge of the first panel and the second edge of the second panel in abutting engagement to connect the first and the second panels, the one piece post extending from the bottom edge of the first and second panels to the top edge of the first and second panels.