BASIC MODULE FOR A MODULAR SCREEN FOR DISPLAY OR PARTITION

Abstract

The invention relates to a basic module, which can for instance be of a substantially rectangular shape and where there at opposite ends of the module outwardly extending protrusions for releasable engagement with co-operating openings in adjacent modules are provided. It is thereby possible by using the modules according to the invention to form for instance a partition and by proper choice of modules (for instance relating to colour, choice of material and other characteristics) to form partitions or the like having desirable design and application related characteristics (for instance acoustical characteristics).

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention will be more fully understood by reading the following detailed description of various embodiments of the invention in conjunction with the figures, where

FIG. 1 shows a schematic representation of a basic module according to an embodiment of the invention shown in plane view and as a schematic, perspective view;

FIG. 2 shows schematic perspective views of end modules (left and right) according to an embodiment of the invention, from which it appears that the two outwardly extending protrusions at one end of the module are provided displaced relative to the main body of the module;

FIG. 3 shows a schematic, perspective view of a section of a system of modules according to an embodiment of the invention illustrating engagement between the individual modules and an example of a support structure;

FIG. 4 shows a schematic, perspective view of a partition composed of modules according to an embodiment of the invention, where the upper portion of the partition is provided with said end modules, which upon bending provide a substantially unbroken edge portion of the partition;

FIG. 5 shows a schematic, perspective view of a section of the edge region of a partition according to the invention, such as shown in FIG. 4, the figure serving to illustrate the bending of end portions of the modules;

FIG. 6 shows a plane view of a first module according to a second embodiment of the invention referred to as a main module;

FIG. 7 shows a plane view of a second module according to a second embodiment of the invention referred to as a side module;

FIG. 8 shows a plane view of a third module according to a second embodiment of the invention referred to as a top and bottom module;

FIG. 9 shows a plane view of a fourth module according to a second embodiment of the invention referred to as a corner module;

FIG. 10 shows a schematic, plane view of a surface formed by modules according to the invention and forming a wall or partition including a door opening;

FIG. 11 shows a plane view of a portion of a surface formed by modules according to the invention;

FIG. 12 shows a plane view of a corner portion of a surface formed by modules according to the invention;

FIG. 13 is a schematic representation of a suspension of a module according to the invention; and

FIG. 14 illustrates schematically curved portions of a surface formed by modules according to the invention.

Claims

1. A basic module comprising a central body, at opposite ends of said body being provided with protrusions extending in an outward direction from said body, where the body is furthermore provided with through openings, through which openings protrusions provided on adjacent modules can pass, thereby providing releasable engagement between a given opening Hand a corresponding protrusion.

2. A basic module according to claim 1, characterized in that the module furthermore comprises through openings, through which portions of a support structure can be passed.

3. A basic module according to claim 1, characterized in that the module furthermore comprises a number of thicker portions that can be upholstered.

4. A basic module according to claim 1, characterized in that said protrusions are provided on an edge portion connected to the central body and laterally displaced relative to the central body.

5. A basic module according to claim 4, characterized in that said central body is furthermore provided with through openings through which said protrusions provided on said edge portion can pass, when the edge portion is bent over the corresponding portion of an end region of the central body.

6. A basic module according to claim 1, characterized in that the module is made of textile provided on either side of a core.

7. A basic module according to claim 6, characterized in that the thickness of the core is in the range of 10 to 20 mm.

8. A basic module according to claim 6, characterized in that the core is made of PE foam.

9. A system of basic modules according to claim 1, characterized in that the system comprises a support structure comprising support means passed through said openings in individual modules.

10. A system according to claim 9, characterized in that said support structure furthermore comprises connecting members that connect an individual of said means with adjacent support means.

11. A system according to claim 9, characterized in that the system furthermore comprises means for suspending the system.

12. A system according to claim 9, characterized in that the system comprises main modules side modules top and bottom modules and corner modules, whereby a surface comprising substantially straight edge portions and substantially 90 degrees corner portions can be provided.

13. The use of the system according to claim 12, where said partition or surface structure is used for decorative purposes and/or for fastening objects to the partition or surface and/or for acoustic control of a room or other space, where the partition or surface is provided.

14. A method for establishing a surface, such as a partition, the method comprising the following steps: (a) the provision of a plurality of central modules comprising a central body and protrusions extending in outward directions from end regions of said body and through openings through the body;(b) assembling said surface by bringing said protrusions on each individual of said central modules into releasable engagement with said openings in adjacent modules.

15. (canceled)