Folding dividing screen structure

Abstract

A folding dividing screen structure has at least two screen panels, a plurality of sealing covers, at least one connecting member with a respective vertical through channel on opposite sides of the connecting member, and at least two vertical strips. Each screen panel is secured in an outer frame, the connecting member pivotally connected with the two screen panels via the two vertical strips.

Claims

1. A folding dividing screen structure comprising: at least two screen panels, a plurality of sealing covers, at least two connecting members, each connecting member having a respective vertical through channel on opposite sides of the connecting member and a protruding member on at least one of two opposite ends of the connecting member defining a respective gap on opposite sides of the protruding member, the connecting members vertically aligned each other, and at least two vertical strips, wherein: each screen panel is secured in an outer frame, the connecting members are pivotally connected with the two screen panels via the two vertical strips, each outer frame has four edge strips connected by the sealing covers, each outer frame respectively having a vertical contacting surface formed by one of the edge strips and the sealing covers at opposite ends of the one of the edge strips, each vertical contacting surface having an engaging member disposed on the vertical contacting surface and in the gaps at a location between adjacent pairs of connecting members, and having a respective engaging member disposed adjacent to the sealing covers at opposite ends of the vertical contacting surface in the gaps defined by protruding members adjacent to the sealing covers, each engaging member having a through aperture, and the connecting members are disposed between the two screen panels, and each of the vertical strips is inserted through a respective one of the two through channels at opposite sides of each of the connecting members, and through the through apertures of the engaging members along a respective one of the vertical contacting surfaces; therefore the two screen panels are respectively independently pivoted with two opposite sides of the connecting members, each screen panel capable of independently pivoting 180 degrees with respect to the other of the two screen panels, and the at least two connecting members are coupled to each other by the vertical strips passing through the engaging members disposed in the gaps between adjacent pairs of connecting members.

2. The folding dividing screen structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein each screen panel comprises two vertical contacting surfaces, wherein only one of the two vertical contacting surfaces of each screen panel has the engaging members.

3. The folding dividing screen structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of the screen panels comprises two vertical contacting surfaces and both of the two vertical contacting surfaces of the at least one of the screen panels has the engaging members, and the at least one of the screen panels is pivoted with another screen panel at each opposite side.

4. The folding dividing screen structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sealing covers are employed at a top corner of each outer frame.

5. The folding dividing screen structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein both a top corner and a bottom corner of each outer frame employ sealing covers for connecting the edge strips.

6. The folding dividing screen structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein each sealing cover is integrally made with a respective engaging member.

7. The folding dividing screen structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein each engaging member disposed on a sealing cover is installed on the sealing cover.

8. The folding dividing screen structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein the connecting member is a flat panel.

9. The folding dividing screen structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein the connecting member is constructed by more than one piece.

10. The folding dividing screen structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein after the vertical strips are inserted, the sealing covers are lockable by a respective screw.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

(1) FIG. 1 is a three-dimensional combination drawing of a preferred embodiment according to the present invention.

(2) FIG. 2 is a three-dimensional exploded view of the preferred embodiment according to the present invention.

(3) FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the composition of the preferred embodiment according to the present invention.

(4) FIG. 4 is an expanded state diagram of the preferred embodiment according to the present invention.

(5) FIG. 5 is a folded schematic diagram of the preferred embodiment according to the present invention.

(6) FIG. 6 is an action diagram showing different folded angle of the preferred embodiment according to the present invention.

(7) FIG. 7 is another action diagram showing different folded angle in another direction of the preferred embodiment according to the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

(8) First, please refer to FIGS. 1-4. A folding dividing screen structure comprising: at least two screen panels 10, a plurality of sealing covers 21, at least one connecting member 30 with a respective vertical through channel 31 on opposite sides of the connecting member 30, and at least two vertical strips 40. Each screen panel 10 is secured in an outer frame 20, and the connecting member 30 is pivotally connected with the two screen panels 10 via the two vertical strips 40. Each outer frame 20 has four edge strips 22 connected by the sealing covers 21, and each outer frame 20 respectively has a vertical contacting surface 23 formed by one of the edge strips 22 and the sealing covers 21 at opposite ends of the one of the edge strips 22. The vertical contacting surface 23 has a plurality of engaging members 24 disposed along the one of the edge strips 22 and the sealing covers 21 at opposite ends of the one of the edge strips 22, and each engaging member 24 has a through aperture 241. The connecting member 30 is disposed between the two screen panels 10, and each of the vertical strips 40 is inserted through a through hole 241 of a respective sealing cover 21, a respective one of the two through channels 31 at opposite sides of the connecting member and the through apertures 241 of a respective one of the edge strips 22. Therefore, after the two vertical strip 40 are inserted, the two screen panels 10 are respectively pivoted with two opposite sides of the connecting member 30. The connecting member 30 further has a respective protruding end 33 at opposite ends of the connecting member 30, and two engaging members 24 respectively correspond to two opposite sides 32 of at least one of the protruding ends 33.

(9) Moreover, each screen panel 10 comprises two vertical contacting surfaces 23, wherein only one of the two vertical contacting surfaces 23 of each screen panel 10 has the engaging members 24 as shown in FIGS. 1-5.

(10) Furthermore, both of the two vertical contacting surfaces 23 of the at least one of the screen panels 10 has the engaging members 24, and the at least one of the screen panels is pivoted with another screen panel at each opposite side, as shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7.

(11) In addition, wherein the sealing covers 21 are employed at a top corner of each outer frame 20, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2.

(12) Both a top corner and a bottom corner of each outer frame 20 employ sealing covers 21 for connecting the edge strips 22.

(13) Also, the each sealing cover 21 is integrally made with a respective engaging member 24.

(14) Moreover, each engaging member 14 disposed on a sealing cover 22 is installed on the sealing cover 22.

(15) In addition, a lower part of the outer frame 20 is combined with at least one pulley for easy movement.

(16) Furthermore, the connecting member 30 is a flat panel.

(17) Also, the connecting member 30 is constructed by more than one piece.

(18) Besides, after the vertical strips 40 are inserted, the sealing covers are lockable by a respective screw.

(19) In actual use, the connecting member 30 is used to connect the two adjacent screen panels 10, so that the screen can be expanded in all directions as shown in FIG. 5 or folded as shown in FIG. 4. Also, the screen panels 10 can have be opened in different angles as shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, so that the use of the screen can be more tailored to people and local conditions. The connecting member 30 is also used to pivotally connect the two adjacent screen panels 10, therefore, there is no need to provide a gap between the two screen panels 10 to prevent fingers from being pinched.

(20) Although the present invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of invention as hereinafter claimed.