Profile for panels

Abstract

 The present invention refers to a profile for panels initially devised for exhibition panels but also applicable to other types of panels such as those used for covering walls, which is able to bear the torsional stresses generated by the boards which it supports, without any need to use reinforcements bolted to said profile, where the panels may be hinged in respect of each other to form different configurations of stands, screens etc. and where they may form a straight stand, in addition to including elements for attachment to the external profiles which configure the panel frame and hangers, shelves, or various objects on both faces of the profile.

Description

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention refers to a profile for panels initially conceived for exhibition panels, but also applicable to other types of panel such as those used for covering walls.

[0002] Due to its particular configuration the profile for panels permits the panels to support the torsional stresses generated by the weight of the boards it supports without any need to use reinforcements bolted to the profile.

[0003] In addition, due to the fact that the panels may be hinged to each other in order to form various stand and folding screen configurations etc. a part is required to join two profiles of adjacent panels to maintain them at 180°, and to avoid one panel collapsing onto another when these form a straight stand.

[0004] The profile also permits the inclusion of elements attached to the external profiles which make up the panel frame and also hangers, shelves or various objects on both sides of the profile.

BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION

[0005] Numerous profiles are known for panels used to form stands or modules separating different areas.

[0006] One such known profile is Spanish utility model with publication number ES 1057577U filed by the same applicant referring to an "exhibition panel for stand" which protects an exhibition panel from which various objects may be hung due to profiles which in section show, two double "T"s joined by the centre of their core.

[0007] The above-mentioned profile requires additional elements such as bolted reinforcements to prevent the panel from deforming, or suffering stress due to the weight of the panels it supports.

[0008] Additionally, panels are also known which form a group of individual hinged panels forming angles relating to each other to make up a stand.

[0009] When it is necessary to use that group of individual panels to make up a panel contained in a single vertical plane it is necessary to use attachment elements which maintain the orientation of 180° between each two individual adjacent panels.

[0010] Those attachment elements usually consist of flat strips with bolted joints at their two ends, each to be fixed to each one of the two individual adjacent panels, with the requirement that the panels should have perforations, and the need increased setting up time.

[0011] The special configuration of the profile of the present invention avoids torsional stress despite the fact that objects may be hung from it without any need to reinforce the panel with bolted plates, and it permits the attachment of a flat strip which joins two individual profiles without any need for bolted joints.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] The present invention refers to a profile for panels initially devised for exhibition panels, however also applicable to other types of panel such as those used to cover walls.

[0013] The profile for panels has a section in the form of pairs of "C"s where a "C" is turned 180° degrees with respect to the adjacent "C" and joined by a horizontal arm in common.

[0014] The profile shows extensions in its two upper points and its two lower points which form channels through which the boards proper to each individual panel are inserted.

[0015] The configuration of the profile presents channels defined by the hollows of the pairs of "C"s for inserting the hangers, shelves or other objects should these be used as panels in an exhibition stand.

[0016] At the ends of the profile and inside the channels there are inserted elements for gripping and attachment to the vertical profiles which constitute the frame of the panels.

[0017] Between each two vertical profiles hinges may be placed which permit the formation of relative angles between the individual panels which are attached by means of gripping and attachment elements in order to form a stand.

[0018] In addition, when it is necessary to use a group of individual panels to make up a panel with a single vertical plane, attachment elements are required which will maintain the orientation of 180° between every two individual adjacent panels.

[0019] These attachment elements consist of a flat strip which has elements for gripping and attachment to two of the profiles with section in the form of pairs of "C"s turned at an angle of 180° with respect to the other, which are separated by two vertical profiles.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The present descriptive report is supplemented with a set of plans which illustrate a preferred example, which is however in no way restrictive, of the invention.

[0021] Figure 1 is an upright lateral representation of the profile for panels of the invention which in section has two pairs of "C"s.

[0022] Figure 2 shows an exploded drawing of the profile of the invention together with two attachment elements included at its ends, one of which is inserted in a vertical profile.

[0023] Figure 3 is a view in perspective of two individual hinged panels forming an angle to form a stand.

[0024] Figure 4 is a view in perspective of two individual panels forming 180 ° angles together with the flat strip with the gripping and attachment elements which permit this orientation to be maintained between the two individual panels.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

[0025] The present invention refers to a profile (1) for panels which enables them to support the torsional stresses generated by the weight of the boards (2) supported without the need to use reinforcements bolted to said profile. (1)

[0026] In this example of a preferred embodiment of the invention, the profile (1) for panels has a section in the form of a pair of "C"s each "C" turned at an angle of 180° with respect to the other and joined by a common horizontal arm (1.1).

[0027] The profile (1) shows extensions in its two upper points and in its two lower points (1.2. In the channels defined by these extensions (1.2) boards (2) proper to each individual panel are inserted, as according to the desired size, more profiles may be added (1).

[0028] The profile (1) shows channels (1.3) which permit different objects which it is intended to exhibit on the panel to be hung on either of the two faces of said panel.

[0029] At the ends of these channels (1.3) parts (4) for gripping and attaching to a vertical profile (3) are inserted, where in this example of a preferred embodiment the parts (4) for gripping and attachment are pins.

[0030] Between every two vertical profiles (3) hinges (5) are placed where the relative angle between each two vertical profiles (3) is fixed by means of gripping and attachment parts (4) which in this example of a preferred embodiment are double pins, to form a stand.

[0031] When it is necessary to use this group of individual panels to make up a panel in a single vertical panel some attachment elements (6) are required, situated between each two adjacent panels and these are inserted in the profiles (1) in order to orient the two panels adjacent at an angle of 180° in respect of each other.

[0032] These attachment elements (6) consist of a flat strip which has parts (4) for gripping and attachment to two of the profiles (1) with section in the form of pairs of "C"s and situated in the same horizontal plane, which are separated by two vertical profiles (3).

[0033] The essential nature of this invention is not altered by any variation in materials, form, size and arrangement of the component elements, described in a non-restrictive manner, which is sufficient for it to be reproduced by an expert.

Claims

1. Profile (1) for panels characterised in that it has a section in the form of pairs of "C"s where a "C" is turned at an angle of 180° in respect of the adjacent "C" and joined by a common horizontal arm (1.1) with extensions (1.2) in its two upper points and in its two lower points where boards are inserted (2) where the configuration of the profile (1) shows channels (1.3) which enable various objects to be hung on both sides of said panel.

2. Profile according to claim 1 characterised in that it has a section in the form of a pair of "C"s.

3. Profile according to claim 1 characterised in that it has a section in the form of two pairs of "C"s.

4. Profile according to claim 1 characterised in that in the ends of the channels (1.3) gripping and attachment parts (4) to a vertical profile (3) are inserted.

5. Profile according to claim 4 characterised in that between each two vertical profiles (3) hinges (5) are placed which permit relative angles to be formed between panels to form a stand.

6. Profile according to claim 4 characterised in that some attachment elements (6) which are situated between each two adjacent panels inserted in the profiles (1) with section in the form of pairs of "C" in order to orient two adjacent panels at 180° in respect of each other.

7. Profile according to claim 6 characterised in that the attachment elements (6) consist of a flat strip which has parts (4) for gripping and attachment to two of the profiles (1) with section in the form of pairs of "C" and situated in the same horizontal plane.

8. Profile according to claim 5 characterised in that the relative angle between each two vertical profiles (3) is fixed by means of gripping and attachment parts (4).

9. Profile according to claim 4 characterised in that the gripping and attachment parts (4) are pins.

10. Profile according to claim 8 characterised in that the gripping and attachment parts (4) are double pins.

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