US20080104908A1 - Floor screen apparatus and method - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates in general to screens or partitions, and in particular to decorative floor screens or partitions.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a decorative floor screen including a plurality of frames and a plurality of panels inserted therein.
- FIG. 2 is a plan view of a portion of the floor screen of FIG. 1 taken along line 2 - 2 .
- FIG. 3 is a sectional view of a portion of the floor screen of FIG. 1 taken along line 3 - 3 .
- FIG. 4 is a sectional view of a portion of the floor screen of FIG. 1 taken along line 4 - 4 .
- FIG. 5 is a sectional view of a portion of the floor screen of FIG. 1 taken along line 5 - 5 .
- FIG. 6 is an enlarged perspective view of an adjustable divider of the floor screen of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 7A is a perspective view of one of the frames of the floor screen of FIG. 1 , and depicts the insertion of one of the panels into the frame.
- FIG. 7B is a view similar to that of FIG. 7A , but depicting the panel fully inserted into the frame.
- FIG. 7C is a view similar to that of FIG. 7B , but depicting the installation of the adjustable divider of FIG. 6 into the frame.
- FIG. 7D is a view similar to that of FIG. 7C , but depicting the adjustable divider installed in the frame.
- FIG. 7E is a view similar to that of FIG. 7D , but depicting the adjustable divider in another position in the frame.
- FIG. 7F is a view similar to that of FIG. 7E , but depicting the insertion of a second panel into the frame.
- FIG. 7G is a view similar to that of FIG. 7F , but depicting the second panel fully inserted into the frame.
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the floor screen of FIG. 1 , but depicting the replacement of one of the panels with another panel.
- FIG. 9 is a view similar to that of FIG. 1 , but depicting different types of panels fully inserted into the frames of the floor screen.
- a decorative floor screen, or partition is referred to in general by the reference numeral 10 and includes frames 12 , 14 and 16 .
- each of the hinges 18 a, 18 b, 18 c, 20 a, 20 b and 20 c comprises a bi-directional hinge.
- Panels 22 and 24 are coupled to the frame 12
- panels 26 , 28 and 30 are coupled to the frame 14
- a panel 32 is coupled to the frame 16 .
- the panels 22 , 24 , 26 , 28 , 30 and 32 are composed of cardboard.
- An adjustable divider 34 is coupled to the frame 12
- adjustable dividers 36 and 38 are coupled to the frame 14 .
- the frame 12 includes a pair of vertically-extending members 40 and 42 , which are spaced in a parallel relation.
- a horizontally-extending member 44 extends between the members 40 and 42 at the top of the frame 12
- a horizontally-extending member 46 extends between the members 40 and 42 at the bottom of the frame 12 .
- a slot 48 is formed through the horizontally-extending member 44
- a channel 50 is formed in the horizontally-extending member 46 , with the slot 48 and the channel 50 being generally aligned with one another.
- Channels 52 and 54 are formed in the vertically-extending members 40 and 42 , respectively.
- Vertically-extending surfaces 58 and 60 of the vertically-extending members 40 and 42 are defined by the channels 52 and 54 , respectively.
- the surface 58 is generally aligned with one pair of aligned respective ends of the slot 48 and the channel 50
- the surface 60 is generally aligned with the other pair of aligned respective ends of the slot 48 and the channel 50 .
- the adjustable divider 34 includes a bar member 62 and opposing end protrusions 64 and 66 extending outwardly from the bar member 62 .
- Parallel-spaced, horizontally-extending channels 68 and 70 are formed in the bar member 62 , and extend between the protrusions 64 and 66 (see FIG. 6 ).
- the adjustable divider 34 is coupled to the frame 12 . More particularly, the protrusions 64 and 66 of the adjustable divider 34 extend into the channels 52 and 54 , respectively, thereby capturing the adjustable divider 34 within the frame (see FIG. 4 ). In an exemplary embodiment, the protrusions 64 and 66 contact or nearly contact the vertically-extending surfaces 56 and 58 , respectively. In an exemplary embodiment, the opposing ends of the bar member 62 contact or nearly contact the vertically-extending members 40 and 42 , respectively. In an exemplary embodiment, an interference fit is present between the opposing ends of the bar member 62 and the vertically-extending members 40 and 42 , respectively.
- the panel 22 is coupled to the frame 12 . More particularly, the panel 22 extends between the vertically-extending members 40 and 42 , and between the horizontally-extending member 44 and the adjustable divider 34 . The panel 22 extends within the channel 68 of the adjustable divider 34 , the slot 48 in the member 46 and the channels 52 and 54 in the members 40 and 42 , respectively, thereby capturing the panel 22 within the frame 12 . The panel 22 contacts, and is supported by, the bar member 68 (see FIG. 3 ).
- the panel 24 is coupled to the frame 12 . More particularly, the panel 24 extends between the vertically-extending members 40 and 42 , and between the adjustable divider 34 and the horizontally-extending member 46 . The panel 24 extends within the channel 70 of the adjustable divider 34 , the channel 50 in the member 46 , and the channels 52 and 54 in the members 40 and 42 , respectively, thereby capturing the panel 24 within the frame 12 . The panel 24 contacts, and is supported by, the horizontally-extending member 46 (see FIG. 5 ).
- the frames 14 and 16 are substantially similar to the frame 12 and therefore the frames 14 and 16 will not be described in detail.
- the adjustable dividers 36 and 38 are substantially similar to the adjustable divider 34 and therefore the adjustable dividers 36 and 38 will not be described in detail.
- the couplings between the frame 14 and the adjustable dividers 36 and 38 are each substantially similar to the above-described coupling between the adjustable divider 34 and the frame 12 , and therefore the couplings between the frame 14 and the adjustable dividers 36 and 38 will not be described in detail.
- the coupling between the frame 14 and the panel 26 is substantially similar to the above-described coupling between the frame 12 and the panel 22 and therefore the coupling between the frame 14 and the panel 26 will not be described in detail.
- the coupling between the frame 14 and the panel 28 is similar to both the coupling between the frame 12 and the panel 22 , and the coupling between the frame 12 and the panel 24 , with the panel 28 being supported by the adjustable divider 38 in a manner similar to the above-described manner in which the panel 22 is supported by the adjustable divider 34 , and with the panel 28 engaging the adjustable divider 36 in a manner similar to the above-described manner in which the panel 24 engages the adjustable divider 34 .
- the coupling between the frame 14 and the panel 30 is substantially similar to the above-described coupling between the frame 12 and the panel 24 and therefore the coupling between the frame 14 and the panel 30 will not be described in detail.
- the coupling between the frame 16 and the panel 32 is substantially similar to the coupling between the frame 12 and the panel 24 , except that the panel 32 generally extends along the full length of the frame 16 and does not engage an adjustable divider.
- the panel 24 is inserted into the frame 12 , sliding through the slot 48 so that the panel 24 extends Within the channels 52 and 54 and slidably engages the frame 12 .
- the panel 24 is slid downward within the frame 12 , as indicated by the arrow in FIG. 7A .
- FIG. 7B the panel 24 is slid downward until the panel 24 is fully inserted in the frame 12 , extending within the channel 50 in the member 46 of the frame 12 .
- the adjustable divider 34 is toollessly coupled to the frame 12 .
- the adjustable divider 34 is disposed between the vertically-extending members 40 and 42 of the frame 12 so that the divider 34 extends at angle between the members 40 and 42 . That is, the divider 34 is angularly oriented with respect to the horizontally-extending members 44 and 46 of the frame 12 .
- the adjustable divider 34 is then rotated in a clockwise direction, as indicated by the arrow in FIG.
- the rotation of the divider 34 is continued until the divider 34 is no longer angularly oriented with respect to the horizontally-extending members 44 and 46 . Instead, and as illustrated in FIG. 7D , the divider 34 is parallel to the members 44 and 46 and is perpendicular to the vertically-extending members 40 and 42 . As a result, the divider 34 is toollessly coupled to, and captured within, the frame 12 . In an exemplary embodiment, upon the completion of the rotation of the divider 34 , the protrusions 64 and 66 contact or nearly contact the vertically-extending surfaces 56 and 58 , respectively.
- the opposing ends of the bar member 62 contact or nearly contact the vertically-extending members 40 and 42 , respectively.
- an interference fit is formed between the opposing ends of the bar member 62 and the vertically-extending members 40 and 42 , respectively, so that the divider 34 is held in place, relative to the frame 12 .
- the divider 34 may be angularly oriented with respect to the horizontally-extending members 44 and 46 , and may undergo counterclockwise rotation, as viewed in FIG. 7C , so that at least a portion of the protrusion 66 of the divider 34 moves upward and enters the channel 54 , and at least a portion of the protrusion 64 of the divider 34 moves downward and enters the channel 52 .
- the position of the adjustable divider 34 is adjusted by translating the divider 34 downward.
- a downward force is applied to the divider 34 to translate the divider 34 downward.
- the downward force is applied to the divider 34 by pushing and/or pulling the bar member 62 downward.
- the downward force is applied to the divider 34 by permitting gravity to force the divider 34 downward.
- the opposing ends of the bar member 62 nearly contact and/or slidably engage the members 40 and/or 42
- the ends of the protrusions 64 and 66 nearly contact and/or slidably engage the surfaces 56 and 58 , respectively.
- the position of the adjustable divider 34 may also be adjusted by translating the divider 34 upwards.
- the divider 34 may be adjusted as necessary by translating the divider 34 in a direction corresponding to a direction of extension of the vertically-extending members 40 and 42 , which, as viewed in FIG. 7D , is either upward or downward.
- the divider 34 is translated downward until the panel 24 extends within the channel 70 of the divider 34 .
- the top edge of the panel 24 extends within the channel 70 and contacts the bar member 62 .
- the panel 22 is then inserted into the frame 12 , sliding through the slot 48 so that the panel 22 extends within the channels 52 and 54 and slidably engages the frame 12 .
- the panel 22 is slid downward towards the divider 34 , as indicated by the arrow in FIG. 7F .
- the panel 22 is slid downward until the panel 22 extends within the channel 68 of the divider 34 .
- the bottom edge of the panel 22 extends within the channel 68 and contacts the bar member 62 .
- the frame 12 is resting on a horizontal surface such as a floor, the frame 12 is upright, or the frame 12 is angularly oriented.
- the panel 30 is inserted into the frame 14 in a manner similar to the above-described manner in which the panel 24 is inserted into the frame 12 .
- the adjustable divider 38 is then coupled to the frame 14 in a manner similar to the above-described manner in which the adjustable divider 34 is coupled to the frame 12 .
- the panel 28 is then inserted into the frame 14 in a manner similar to the above-described manner in which the panel 22 is inserted into the frame 12 .
- the adjustable divider 36 is then coupled to the frame 14 in a manner similar to the above-described manner in which the adjustable divider 34 is coupled to the frame 12 .
- the panel 26 is then inserted into the frame 14 in a manner similar to the above-described manner in which the panel 22 is inserted into the frame 12 .
- the panel 32 is inserted into the frame 16 in a manner similar to the above-described manner in which the panel 24 is inserted into the frame 12 .
- the frames 12 and 14 are hingedly coupled to one another using the hinges 18 a, 18 b and 18 c, and the frames 14 and 16 are hingedly coupled to one another using the hinges 20 a, 20 b and 20 c.
- each frame 12 , 14 and 16 when the floor screen 10 is upright, the position of each frame 12 , 14 and 16 may be adjusted, relative to the positions of the other frames, by pivoting the frame 12 , 14 or 16 about the hinged axis defined by the hinges 18 a, 18 b and 18 c, and/or the hinges 20 a, 20 b and 20 c.
- the floor screen 10 is positioned upright and operates as a decorative floor screen or partition, providing an aesthetically-pleasing element within the overall design of the interior or exterior space in which the screen 10 is positioned, and/or partitioning the space to define at least two areas therein.
- one or more of the panels 22 , 24 , 26 , 28 , 30 and 32 may be replaced by one or more other panels.
- one or more of the panels 22 , 24 , 26 , 28 , 30 and 32 may be replaced by one or more other panels for a wide variety of reasons.
- the panel 22 is removed from the frame 12 by sliding the panel 22 out of the frame 12 through the slot 48 , and a panel 72 is inserted into the frame 12 through the slot 48 .
- the panel 72 includes a rose pattern printed or placed thereupon.
- the panel 22 is replaced by the panel 72 in order to decorate for Valentine's Day.
- the panel 72 may then be replaced by the panel 22 or another panel, or the panel 72 may remain inserted in the frame 12 .
- one or more of the panels 22 , 24 , 26 , 28 , 30 and 32 may be replaced by one or more other panels for a wide variety of decorative reasons.
- Decorative reasons include, for example, changing the look and/or decor of the screen 10 in response to a change in the overall look or design of the space in which the screen 10 is positioned, and/or changing the look and/or decor of the screen 10 in response to a change in the Earth's seasons such as, for example, a change in season from Autumn to Winter, Winter to Spring, Spring to Summer, or Summer to Autumn.
- Other decorative reasons include, for example, changing the look and/or decor of the screen 10 in response to an occurrence of a holiday, holiday season and/or observance such as, for example, Christmas, Halloween, Mardis Gras, Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, Easter, the Fourth of July, etc.
- one or more of the panels 22 , 24 , 26 , 28 , 30 and 32 may be replaced by one or more other panels for a wide variety of functional reasons.
- one or more of the panels 22 , 24 , 26 , 28 , 30 and 32 may be replaced so that the screen 10 is permitted to operate as a type of easel, with at least one of the replacement panels being adapted to be a type of canvas upon which a painting, a drawing and/or other artwork may be created.
- FIG. 9 several exemplary modifications to the floor screen 10 , subsequent to the initial assembly of the floor screen 10 , are shown. Stenciled and drawn images 74 and 76 have been created on the panels 22 and 24 , respectively.
- the panel 26 and the adjustable divider 36 which are shown in FIG. 1 , have been removed from the frame 14 .
- the panel 28 has been replaced by a panel 78 having a pattern
- the panel 30 has been replaced by a panel 80 .
- the panel 80 is composed of cork and/or an equivalent material so that papers and/or other material are permitted to be removably tacked onto the panel 80 , as shown in FIG. 9 .
- the panel 80 functions as a type of bulletin board. Since the length of the panel 80 shown in FIG. 9 is greater than the length of the panel 30 shown in FIG. 1 , the divider 38 has been adjusted by translating the divider 38 upward, relative to the frame 16 , in order to accommodate the replacement of the panel 30 with the panel 80 .
- the panel 32 which is shown in FIG. 1 , has been replaced by a panel 82 , an adjustable divider 84 and a panel 86 , all of which are shown in FIG. 9 .
- the relative positions of the panels 22 , 24 , 26 , 28 , 30 and 32 may be modified as required and/or desired.
- the adjustable divider 34 and the panels 22 and 24 may be removed from the frame 12 and coupled to the frame 16 , and, correspondingly, the panel 32 may be removed from the frame 16 and inserted into the frame 12 .
- one or more of the panels 22 , 24 , 26 , 28 , 30 and 32 of the floor screen 10 may be sized to accommodate scrapbook applications.
- one or more of the panels 22 , 24 , 26 , 28 , 30 and 32 may be sized so that one or more 12 in. ⁇ 12 in. sheets of scrapbook paper may be attached thereto.
- one or more of the panels 22 , 24 , 26 , 28 , 30 and 32 of the floor screen 10 may comprise dry-erase boards.
- one or more of the panels 22 , 24 , 26 , 28 , 30 and 32 of the floor screen 10 may comprise a ferritic material in order to permit one or more magnets, such as refrigerator magnets, to be magnetically coupled thereto.
- the sizes of the panels 22 , 24 , 26 , 28 , 30 and/or 32 may be varied.
- one or more of the adjustable dividers 34 , 36 and 38 may be moved, relative to the respective frames 12 , 14 and/or 16 .
- one or more panels and accompanying adjustable dividers may be added to one or more of the frames 12 , 14 and 16 .
- one or more additional frames may be coupled to one or more of the frames 12 , 14 and 16 .
- one or more of the frames 12 , 14 and 16 may be used as a picture frame and/or a poster frame.
- one or more of the frames 12 , 14 and 16 may be mounted to a wall.
- the frames 12 , 14 and 16 may be mounted to a wall and at least one panel may be inserted into each of the frames 12 , 14 and 16 in order to form a triptic.
- one or more of the panels 22 , 24 , 26 , 28 , 30 and 32 may comprise a photograph, a pane of glass, a poster and/or any combination thereof.
- each of the panels 22 and 24 is composed of 60 in. ⁇ 12 in. cardboard.
- one or more of the panels 22 , 24 , 26 , 28 , 30 and 32 may be composed of a wide variety of materials including, for example, plastic materials and/or textile materials.
- one or more of the panels 22 , 24 , 26 , 28 , 30 and 32 may comprise fabric suitable for receiving one or more pins for coupling paper materials and/or other materials to the panels.
- the frames 12 , 14 and 16 may be rotated 90 degrees so that the members 40 and 42 extend horizontally instead of vertically, and so that the adjustable divider 34 is adapted to translate horizontally, relative to the members 40 and 42 of the frame 12 .
- a method includes inserting a first panel into a frame comprising parallel-spaced first and second members so that the first panel extends between the first and second members; and toollessly coupling a divider to the frame so that the divider extends between the first and second members.
- the divider comprises a bar member; and wherein toollessly coupling the divider to the frame comprises disposing the divider between the first and second members so that the bar member extends at an angle between the first and second members; and rotating the divider.
- the first and second members comprise respective first and second channels; wherein the divider comprises opposing first and second protrusions extending from the bar member; and wherein, in response to the rotation of the divider, the first and second protrusions extend into the first and second channels, respectively, and the bar member extends between, and is generally perpendicular to, the first and second members.
- an interference fit is formed between opposing ends of the bar member and the first and second members, respectively, in response to the rotation of the divider; and wherein the divider is held in place, relative to the frame, in response to the formation of the interference fit.
- the method comprises adjusting the position of the divider, relative to the frame, after toollessly coupling the divider to the frame.
- adjusting the position of the divider, relative to the frame comprises translating the divider in a direction generally corresponding to a direction of extension of the first and second members.
- the bar member remains generally perpendicular to the first and second members during translating the divider.
- the bar member comprises a third channel; and wherein the first panel extends within the third channel in response to translating the divider.
- an interference fit is formed between opposing ends of the bar member and the first and second members, respectively, in response to the rotation of the divider; wherein the divider is held in place, relative to the frame, in response to the formation of the interference fit; and wherein translating the divider comprises applying a force to the bar member so that frictional forces associated with the interference fit are overcome.
- the bar member comprises a fourth channel spaced in a parallel relation to the third channel; and wherein the method further comprises inserting a second panel into the frame so that the second panel extends within the first, second and fourth channels.
- inserting the first panel into the frame comprises inserting the first panel through a slot formed in a third member extending between the first and second members of the frame.
- the method further comprises hingedly coupling one or more other frames to the first-mentioned frame to form a floor screen.
- An apparatus has been described that includes a frame into which a panel is adapted to be removably inserted, the frame comprising first and second members spaced in a parallel relation and across which the panel is adapted to extend; and a divider coupled to the frame, the divider extending between the first and second members and movable, relative to the frame, in a direction generally corresponding to a direction of extension of the first and second members.
- the first and second members comprise respective first and second channels within which the panel is adapted to extend; and wherein the divider comprises a bar member extending between, and generally perpendicular to, the first and second members; and opposing first and second protrusions extending from the bar member and into the first and second channels, respectively.
- the bar member comprises a third channel within which the panel is adapted to extend.
- the bar member comprises a fourth channel spaced in a parallel relation to the third channel; and wherein another panel is adapted to extend within the first, second and fourth channels.
- the bar member remains generally perpendicular to the first and second members during any relative movement between the divider and the frame.
- the divider is held in place, relative to the frame, by an interference fit between opposing ends of the bar member and the first and second members, respectively.
- the apparatus further comprises one or more frames hingedly coupled to the first-mentioned frame; wherein the frames form a floor screen.
- the frame comprises parallel-spaced third and fourth members extending between the first and second members so that the divider is positioned between the third and fourth members.
- the frame further comprises a slot formed in the third member and through which the panel is adapted to be removably inserted into the frame.
- a method of assembling a decorative floor screen includes removably inserting a first panel into a frame comprising parallel-spaced first and second members so that the first panel extends between the first and second members; toollessly coupling a divider comprising a bar member to the frame so that the divider extends between the first and second members, comprising disposing the divider between the first and second members so that the bar member extends at an angle between the first and second members; and rotating the divider; and adjusting the position of the divider, relative to the frame, after toollessly coupling the divider to the frame, comprising translating the divider in a direction generally corresponding to a direction of extension of the first and second members; wherein the first and second members comprise respective first and second channels; wherein the divider comprises opposing first and second protrusions extending from the bar member; wherein, in response to the rotation of the divider, the first and second protrusions extend into the first and second channels, respectively, the bar member extends between, and is generally perpendicular to
- a decorative floor screen has been described that includes a first frame into which a panel is adapted to be removably inserted, the first frame comprising first and second members spaced in a parallel relation and across which the panel is adapted to extend, the first and second members comprising respective first and second channels within which the panel is adapted to extend; one or more other frames hingedly coupled to the first frame; and a divider coupled to the first frame, the divider extending between the first and second members and movable, relative to the first frame, in a direction generally corresponding to a direction of extension of the first and second members, the divider comprising a bar member extending between, and generally perpendicular to, the first and second members, the bar member comprising a third channel within which the panel is adapted to extend; and a fourth channel spaced in a parallel relation to the third channel, wherein another panel is adapted to extend within the first, second and fourth channels; and opposing first and second protrusions extending from the bar member and into the first and second channels, respectively; where
- a system has been described that includes means for inserting a first panel into a frame comprising parallel-spaced first and second members so that the first panel extends between the first and second members; and means for toollessly coupling a divider to the frame so that the divider extends between the first and second members.
- the divider comprises a bar member; and wherein means for toollessly coupling the divider to the frame comprises means for disposing the divider between the first and second members so that the bar member extends at an angle between the first and second members; and means for rotating the divider.
- the first and second members comprise respective first and second channels; wherein the divider comprises opposing first and second protrusions extending from the bar member; and wherein, in response to the rotation of the divider, the first and second protrusions extend into the first and second channels, respectively, and the bar member extends between, and is generally perpendicular to, the first and second members.
- an interference fit is formed between opposing ends of the bar member and the first and second members, respectively, in response to the rotation of the divider; and wherein the divider is held in place, relative to the frame, in response to the formation of the interference fit.
- the system further comprises means for adjusting the position of the divider, relative to the frame, after toollessly coupling the divider to the frame.
- means for adjusting the position of the divider, relative to the frame comprises means for translating the divider in a direction generally corresponding to a direction of extension of the first and second members.
- the bar member remains generally perpendicular to the first and second members during translating the divider.
- the bar member comprises a third channel; and wherein the first panel extends within the third channel in response to translating the divider.
- an interference fit is formed between opposing ends of the bar member and the first and second members, respectively, in response to the rotation of the divider; wherein the divider is held in place, relative to the frame, in response to the formation of the interference fit; and wherein means for translating the divider comprises means for applying a force to the bar member so that frictional forces associated with the interference fit are overcome.
- the bar member comprises a fourth channel spaced in a parallel relation to the third channel; and wherein the system further comprises means for inserting a second panel into the frame so that the second panel extends within the first, second and fourth channels.
- means for inserting the first panel into the frame comprises means for inserting the first panel through a slot formed in a third member extending between the first and second members of the frame.
- the system further comprises means for hingedly coupling one or more other frames to the first-mentioned frame to form a floor screen.
- a kit has been described that includes a frame into which a panel is adapted to be removably inserted, the frame comprising first and second members spaced in a parallel relation and across which the panel is adapted to extend; and a divider adapted to be coupled to the frame, the divider adapted to extend between the first and second members and be movable, relative to the frame, in a direction generally corresponding to a direction of extension of the first and second members when the divider is coupled to the frame.
- the first and second members comprise respective first and second channels within which the panel is adapted to extend; and wherein the divider comprises a bar member adapted to extend between, and be generally perpendicular to, the first and second members; and opposing first and second protrusions extending from the bar member, the first and second protrusions being adapted to extend into the first and second channels, respectively.
- the bar member comprises a third channel within which the panel is adapted to extend.
- the bar member comprises a fourth channel spaced in a parallel relation to the third channel; and wherein another panel is adapted to extend within the first, second and fourth channels.
- the bar member when the divider is coupled to the frame, the bar member is adapted to remain generally perpendicular to the first and second members during any relative movement between the divider and the frame.
- the divider is adapted to be held in place, relative to the frame, by an interference fit between opposing ends of the bar member and the first and second members, respectively.
- the kit further comprises one or more frames adapted to be hingedly coupled to the first-mentioned frame; wherein the frames are adapted to form a floor screen.
- the frame comprises parallel-spaced third and fourth members extending between the first and second members so that the divider is adapted to be positioned between the third and fourth members.
- the frame further comprises a slot formed in the third member and through which the panel is adapted to be removably inserted into the frame.
- a system for assembling a decorative floor screen includes means for removably inserting a first panel into a frame comprising parallel-spaced first and second members so that the first panel extends between the first and second members; means for toollessly coupling a divider comprising a bar member to the frame so that the divider extends between the first and second members, comprising means for disposing the divider between the first and second members so that the bar member extends at an angle between the first and second members; and means for rotating the divider; and means for adjusting the position of the divider, relative to the frame, after toollessly coupling the divider to the frame, comprising means for translating the divider in a direction generally corresponding to a direction of extension of the first and second members; wherein the first and second members comprise respective first and second channels; wherein the divider comprises opposing first and second protrusions extending from the bar member; wherein, in response to the rotation of the divider, the first and second protrusions extend into the first and second channels, respectively, the bar member
- a kit for assembling a decorative floor screen includes a first frame into which a panel is adapted to be removably inserted, the first frame comprising first and second members spaced in a parallel relation and across which the panel is adapted to extend, the first and second members comprising respective first and second channels within Which the panel is adapted to extend; one or more other frames adapted to be hingedly coupled to the first frame; and a divider adapted to be coupled to the first frame, the divider adapted to extend between the first and second members and be movable, relative to the first frame, in a direction generally corresponding to a direction of extension of the first and second members when the divider is coupled to the first frame, the divider comprising a bar member extending between, and generally perpendicular to, the first and second members, the bar member comprising a third channel within which the panel is adapted to extend; and a fourth channel spaced in a parallel relation to the third channel, wherein another panel is adapted to extend within the first, second and fourth channels; and
- any spatial references such as, for example, “upper,” “lower,” “above,” “below,” “between,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “angular,” “upward,” “downward,” “side-to-side,” “left-to-right,” “right-to-left,” “top-to-bottom,” “bottom-to-top,” “top,” “bottom,” etc., are for the purpose of illustration only and do not limit the specific orientation or location of the structure described above.
- one or more of the operational steps in each embodiment may be omitted.
- some features of the present disclosure may be employed without a corresponding use of the other features.
- one or more of the above-described embodiments and/or variations may be combined in whole or in part with any one or more of the other above-described embodiments and/or variations.
Abstract
A decorative floor screen, or partition, according to which one or more panels are inserted into a frame.
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- The present disclosure relates in general to screens or partitions, and in particular to decorative floor screens or partitions.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a decorative floor screen including a plurality of frames and a plurality of panels inserted therein. -
FIG. 2 is a plan view of a portion of the floor screen ofFIG. 1 taken along line 2-2. -
FIG. 3 is a sectional view of a portion of the floor screen ofFIG. 1 taken along line 3-3. -
FIG. 4 is a sectional view of a portion of the floor screen ofFIG. 1 taken along line 4-4. -
FIG. 5 is a sectional view of a portion of the floor screen ofFIG. 1 taken along line 5-5. -
FIG. 6 is an enlarged perspective view of an adjustable divider of the floor screen ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 7A is a perspective view of one of the frames of the floor screen ofFIG. 1 , and depicts the insertion of one of the panels into the frame. -
FIG. 7B is a view similar to that ofFIG. 7A , but depicting the panel fully inserted into the frame. -
FIG. 7C is a view similar to that ofFIG. 7B , but depicting the installation of the adjustable divider ofFIG. 6 into the frame. -
FIG. 7D is a view similar to that ofFIG. 7C , but depicting the adjustable divider installed in the frame. -
FIG. 7E is a view similar to that ofFIG. 7D , but depicting the adjustable divider in another position in the frame. -
FIG. 7F is a view similar to that ofFIG. 7E , but depicting the insertion of a second panel into the frame. -
FIG. 7G is a view similar to that ofFIG. 7F , but depicting the second panel fully inserted into the frame. -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the floor screen ofFIG. 1 , but depicting the replacement of one of the panels with another panel. -
FIG. 9 is a view similar to that ofFIG. 1 , but depicting different types of panels fully inserted into the frames of the floor screen. - Referring to
FIGS. 1 , 2, 3, 4, 5.and 6, in an exemplary embodiment, a decorative floor screen, or partition, is referred to in general by thereference numeral 10 and includesframes frames frames hinges -
Panels frame 12,panels frame 14, and apanel 32 is coupled to theframe 16. In an exemplary embodiment, thepanels adjustable divider 34 is coupled to theframe 12, andadjustable dividers frame 14. - The
frame 12 includes a pair of vertically-extendingmembers member 44 extends between themembers frame 12, and a horizontally-extendingmember 46 extends between themembers frame 12. Aslot 48 is formed through the horizontally-extendingmember 44, and achannel 50 is formed in the horizontally-extendingmember 46, with theslot 48 and thechannel 50 being generally aligned with one another.Channels members surfaces 58 and 60 of the vertically-extendingmembers channels surface 58 is generally aligned with one pair of aligned respective ends of theslot 48 and thechannel 50, and the surface 60 is generally aligned with the other pair of aligned respective ends of theslot 48 and thechannel 50. - The
adjustable divider 34 includes abar member 62 and opposingend protrusions bar member 62. Parallel-spaced, horizontally-extendingchannels bar member 62, and extend between theprotrusions 64 and 66 (seeFIG. 6 ). - As noted above, the
adjustable divider 34 is coupled to theframe 12. More particularly, theprotrusions adjustable divider 34 extend into thechannels adjustable divider 34 within the frame (seeFIG. 4 ). In an exemplary embodiment, theprotrusions surfaces bar member 62 contact or nearly contact the vertically-extendingmembers bar member 62 and the vertically-extendingmembers - As noted above, the
panel 22 is coupled to theframe 12. More particularly, thepanel 22 extends between the vertically-extendingmembers member 44 and theadjustable divider 34. Thepanel 22 extends within thechannel 68 of theadjustable divider 34, theslot 48 in themember 46 and thechannels members panel 22 within theframe 12. Thepanel 22 contacts, and is supported by, the bar member 68 (seeFIG. 3 ). - As noted above, the
panel 24 is coupled to theframe 12. More particularly, thepanel 24 extends between the vertically-extendingmembers adjustable divider 34 and the horizontally-extendingmember 46. Thepanel 24 extends within thechannel 70 of theadjustable divider 34, thechannel 50 in themember 46, and thechannels members panel 24 within theframe 12. Thepanel 24 contacts, and is supported by, the horizontally-extending member 46 (seeFIG. 5 ). - The
frames frame 12 and therefore theframes adjustable dividers adjustable divider 34 and therefore theadjustable dividers - The couplings between the
frame 14 and theadjustable dividers adjustable divider 34 and theframe 12, and therefore the couplings between theframe 14 and theadjustable dividers - The coupling between the
frame 14 and thepanel 26 is substantially similar to the above-described coupling between theframe 12 and thepanel 22 and therefore the coupling between theframe 14 and thepanel 26 will not be described in detail. The coupling between theframe 14 and thepanel 28 is similar to both the coupling between theframe 12 and thepanel 22, and the coupling between theframe 12 and thepanel 24, with thepanel 28 being supported by theadjustable divider 38 in a manner similar to the above-described manner in which thepanel 22 is supported by theadjustable divider 34, and with thepanel 28 engaging theadjustable divider 36 in a manner similar to the above-described manner in which thepanel 24 engages theadjustable divider 34. The coupling between theframe 14 and thepanel 30 is substantially similar to the above-described coupling between theframe 12 and thepanel 24 and therefore the coupling between theframe 14 and thepanel 30 will not be described in detail. The coupling between theframe 16 and thepanel 32 is substantially similar to the coupling between theframe 12 and thepanel 24, except that thepanel 32 generally extends along the full length of theframe 16 and does not engage an adjustable divider. - To assemble the
screen 10, in an exemplary embodiment and as illustrated inFIGS. 7A , 7B, 7C, 7D, 7E, 7F and 7G, thepanel 24 is inserted into theframe 12, sliding through theslot 48 so that thepanel 24 extends Within thechannels frame 12. Thepanel 24 is slid downward within theframe 12, as indicated by the arrow inFIG. 7A . As illustrated inFIG. 7B , thepanel 24 is slid downward until thepanel 24 is fully inserted in theframe 12, extending within thechannel 50 in themember 46 of theframe 12. - In an exemplary embodiment, as illustrated in
FIGS. 7C and 7D , theadjustable divider 34 is toollessly coupled to theframe 12. As shown inFIG. 7C , theadjustable divider 34 is disposed between the vertically-extendingmembers frame 12 so that thedivider 34 extends at angle between themembers divider 34 is angularly oriented with respect to the horizontally-extendingmembers frame 12. Theadjustable divider 34 is then rotated in a clockwise direction, as indicated by the arrow inFIG. 7C , so that at least a portion of theprotrusion 66 of thedivider 34 moves downward and enters thechannel 54, and at least a portion of theprotrusion 64 of thedivider 34 moves upward and enters thechannel 52. In an exemplary embodiment, one or both of the opposing ends of thebar member 62 of thedivider 34 rubs, or slides, against thevertical member 40 and/or 42 during the rotation of thedivider 34. - The rotation of the
divider 34 is continued until thedivider 34 is no longer angularly oriented with respect to the horizontally-extendingmembers FIG. 7D , thedivider 34 is parallel to themembers members divider 34 is toollessly coupled to, and captured within, theframe 12. In an exemplary embodiment, upon the completion of the rotation of thedivider 34, theprotrusions surfaces divider 34, the opposing ends of thebar member 62 contact or nearly contact the vertically-extendingmembers divider 34, an interference fit is formed between the opposing ends of thebar member 62 and the vertically-extendingmembers divider 34 is held in place, relative to theframe 12. - In an exemplary embodiment, instead of undergoing the above-described clockwise rotation, the
divider 34 may be angularly oriented with respect to the horizontally-extendingmembers FIG. 7C , so that at least a portion of theprotrusion 66 of thedivider 34 moves upward and enters thechannel 54, and at least a portion of theprotrusion 64 of thedivider 34 moves downward and enters thechannel 52. - In an exemplary embodiment, as illustrated in
FIG. 7D , the position of theadjustable divider 34 is adjusted by translating thedivider 34 downward. In an exemplary embodiment, a downward force is applied to thedivider 34 to translate thedivider 34 downward. In an exemplary embodiment, the downward force is applied to thedivider 34 by pushing and/or pulling thebar member 62 downward. In an exemplary embodiment, the downward force is applied to thedivider 34 by permitting gravity to force thedivider 34 downward. During the downward translation of thedivider 34, the opposing ends of thebar member 62 nearly contact and/or slidably engage themembers 40 and/or 42, and/or the ends of theprotrusions surfaces bar member 62 and the vertically-extendingmembers bar member 62 overcomes the frictional forces associated with the interference fit in order to translate thedivider 34 downward. In an exemplary embodiment, if necessary, the position of theadjustable divider 34 may also be adjusted by translating thedivider 34 upwards. In several exemplary embodiments, thedivider 34 may be adjusted as necessary by translating thedivider 34 in a direction corresponding to a direction of extension of the vertically-extendingmembers FIG. 7D , is either upward or downward. - In an exemplary embodiment, as illustrated in
FIG. 7E , thedivider 34 is translated downward until thepanel 24 extends within thechannel 70 of thedivider 34. In an exemplary embodiment, upon the completion of the downward translation of thedivider 34, the top edge of thepanel 24 extends within thechannel 70 and contacts thebar member 62. - In an exemplary embodiment, as illustrated in
FIG. 7F , thepanel 22 is then inserted into theframe 12, sliding through theslot 48 so that thepanel 22 extends within thechannels frame 12. Thepanel 22 is slid downward towards thedivider 34, as indicated by the arrow inFIG. 7F . - In an exemplary embodiment, as illustrated in
FIG. 7G , thepanel 22 is slid downward until thepanel 22 extends within thechannel 68 of thedivider 34. In an exemplary embodiment, upon the completion of the downward movement of thepanel 22, the bottom edge of thepanel 22 extends within thechannel 68 and contacts thebar member 62. - In several exemplary embodiments, during the above-described insertion of the
panels frame 12, and the toolless coupling of thedivider 34 to theframe 12, theframe 12 is resting on a horizontal surface such as a floor, theframe 12 is upright, or theframe 12 is angularly oriented. - During the assembly of the
screen 10, in an exemplary embodiment, thepanel 30 is inserted into theframe 14 in a manner similar to the above-described manner in which thepanel 24 is inserted into theframe 12. Theadjustable divider 38 is then coupled to theframe 14 in a manner similar to the above-described manner in which theadjustable divider 34 is coupled to theframe 12. Thepanel 28 is then inserted into theframe 14 in a manner similar to the above-described manner in which thepanel 22 is inserted into theframe 12. Theadjustable divider 36 is then coupled to theframe 14 in a manner similar to the above-described manner in which theadjustable divider 34 is coupled to theframe 12. Thepanel 26 is then inserted into theframe 14 in a manner similar to the above-described manner in which thepanel 22 is inserted into theframe 12. - During the assembly of the
screen 10, in an exemplary embodiment, thepanel 32 is inserted into theframe 16 in a manner similar to the above-described manner in which thepanel 24 is inserted into theframe 12. - Before, during or after the above-described insertion of the
panels frame 12 and theadjustable divider 34, and the couplings between theframe 14 and theadjustable dividers frames hinges frames hinges floor screen 10 is upright, the position of eachframe frame hinges hinges - In operation, in an exemplary embodiment, the
floor screen 10 is positioned upright and operates as a decorative floor screen or partition, providing an aesthetically-pleasing element within the overall design of the interior or exterior space in which thescreen 10 is positioned, and/or partitioning the space to define at least two areas therein. - In several exemplary embodiments, during the operation of the
floor screen 10, and if required and/or desired, one or more of thepanels panels - For example, as illustrated in
FIG. 8 , thepanel 22 is removed from theframe 12 by sliding thepanel 22 out of theframe 12 through theslot 48, and apanel 72 is inserted into theframe 12 through theslot 48. Thepanel 72 includes a rose pattern printed or placed thereupon. In an exemplary embodiment, thepanel 22 is replaced by thepanel 72 in order to decorate for Valentine's Day. In an exemplary embodiment, after Valentine's Day has passed, thepanel 72 may then be replaced by thepanel 22 or another panel, or thepanel 72 may remain inserted in theframe 12. - In several exemplary embodiments, one or more of the
panels screen 10 in response to a change in the overall look or design of the space in which thescreen 10 is positioned, and/or changing the look and/or decor of thescreen 10 in response to a change in the Earth's seasons such as, for example, a change in season from Autumn to Winter, Winter to Spring, Spring to Summer, or Summer to Autumn. Other decorative reasons include, for example, changing the look and/or decor of thescreen 10 in response to an occurrence of a holiday, holiday season and/or observance such as, for example, Christmas, Halloween, Mardis Gras, Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, Easter, the Fourth of July, etc. - In several exemplary embodiments, one or more of the
panels panels screen 10 is permitted to operate as a type of easel, with at least one of the replacement panels being adapted to be a type of canvas upon which a painting, a drawing and/or other artwork may be created. - As illustrated in
FIG. 9 , several exemplary modifications to thefloor screen 10, subsequent to the initial assembly of thefloor screen 10, are shown. Stenciled and drawnimages panels panel 26 and theadjustable divider 36, which are shown inFIG. 1 , have been removed from theframe 14. As shown inFIG. 9 , thepanel 28 has been replaced by apanel 78 having a pattern, and thepanel 30 has been replaced by apanel 80. In an exemplary embodiment, thepanel 80 is composed of cork and/or an equivalent material so that papers and/or other material are permitted to be removably tacked onto thepanel 80, as shown inFIG. 9 . As a result, in an exemplary embodiment, thepanel 80 functions as a type of bulletin board. Since the length of thepanel 80 shown inFIG. 9 is greater than the length of thepanel 30 shown inFIG. 1 , thedivider 38 has been adjusted by translating thedivider 38 upward, relative to theframe 16, in order to accommodate the replacement of thepanel 30 with thepanel 80. Thepanel 32, which is shown inFIG. 1 , has been replaced by apanel 82, anadjustable divider 84 and apanel 86, all of which are shown inFIG. 9 . - In several exemplary embodiments, instead of, or in addition to the above-described modifications to the
floor screen 10, the relative positions of thepanels adjustable divider 34 and thepanels frame 12 and coupled to theframe 16, and, correspondingly, thepanel 32 may be removed from theframe 16 and inserted into theframe 12. - In an exemplary embodiment, one or more of the
panels floor screen 10 may be sized to accommodate scrapbook applications. In an exemplary embodiment, one or more of thepanels - In an exemplary embodiment, one or more of the
panels floor screen 10 may comprise dry-erase boards. In an exemplary embodiment, one or more of thepanels floor screen 10 may comprise a ferritic material in order to permit one or more magnets, such as refrigerator magnets, to be magnetically coupled thereto. - In several exemplary embodiments, the sizes of the
panels panels adjustable dividers respective frames frames frames - In several exemplary embodiments, instead of being a part of the
floor screen 10, one or more of theframes frames frames frames panels - In an exemplary embodiment, each of the
panels - In several exemplary embodiments, in addition to, or instead of cardboard, one or more of the
panels panels - In several exemplary embodiments, the
frames members adjustable divider 34 is adapted to translate horizontally, relative to themembers frame 12. - A method has been described that includes inserting a first panel into a frame comprising parallel-spaced first and second members so that the first panel extends between the first and second members; and toollessly coupling a divider to the frame so that the divider extends between the first and second members. In an exemplary embodiment, the divider comprises a bar member; and wherein toollessly coupling the divider to the frame comprises disposing the divider between the first and second members so that the bar member extends at an angle between the first and second members; and rotating the divider. In an exemplary embodiment, the first and second members comprise respective first and second channels; wherein the divider comprises opposing first and second protrusions extending from the bar member; and wherein, in response to the rotation of the divider, the first and second protrusions extend into the first and second channels, respectively, and the bar member extends between, and is generally perpendicular to, the first and second members. In an exemplary embodiment, an interference fit is formed between opposing ends of the bar member and the first and second members, respectively, in response to the rotation of the divider; and wherein the divider is held in place, relative to the frame, in response to the formation of the interference fit. In an exemplary embodiment, the method comprises adjusting the position of the divider, relative to the frame, after toollessly coupling the divider to the frame. In an exemplary embodiment, adjusting the position of the divider, relative to the frame, comprises translating the divider in a direction generally corresponding to a direction of extension of the first and second members. In an exemplary embodiment, the bar member remains generally perpendicular to the first and second members during translating the divider. In an exemplary embodiment, the bar member comprises a third channel; and wherein the first panel extends within the third channel in response to translating the divider. In an exemplary embodiment, an interference fit is formed between opposing ends of the bar member and the first and second members, respectively, in response to the rotation of the divider; wherein the divider is held in place, relative to the frame, in response to the formation of the interference fit; and wherein translating the divider comprises applying a force to the bar member so that frictional forces associated with the interference fit are overcome. In an exemplary embodiment, the bar member comprises a fourth channel spaced in a parallel relation to the third channel; and wherein the method further comprises inserting a second panel into the frame so that the second panel extends within the first, second and fourth channels. In an exemplary embodiment, inserting the first panel into the frame comprises inserting the first panel through a slot formed in a third member extending between the first and second members of the frame. In an exemplary embodiment, the method further comprises hingedly coupling one or more other frames to the first-mentioned frame to form a floor screen.
- An apparatus has been described that includes a frame into which a panel is adapted to be removably inserted, the frame comprising first and second members spaced in a parallel relation and across which the panel is adapted to extend; and a divider coupled to the frame, the divider extending between the first and second members and movable, relative to the frame, in a direction generally corresponding to a direction of extension of the first and second members. In an exemplary embodiment, the first and second members comprise respective first and second channels within which the panel is adapted to extend; and wherein the divider comprises a bar member extending between, and generally perpendicular to, the first and second members; and opposing first and second protrusions extending from the bar member and into the first and second channels, respectively. In an exemplary embodiment, the bar member comprises a third channel within which the panel is adapted to extend. In an exemplary embodiment, the bar member comprises a fourth channel spaced in a parallel relation to the third channel; and wherein another panel is adapted to extend within the first, second and fourth channels. In an exemplary embodiment, the bar member remains generally perpendicular to the first and second members during any relative movement between the divider and the frame. In an exemplary embodiment, the divider is held in place, relative to the frame, by an interference fit between opposing ends of the bar member and the first and second members, respectively. In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus further comprises one or more frames hingedly coupled to the first-mentioned frame; wherein the frames form a floor screen. In an exemplary embodiment, the frame comprises parallel-spaced third and fourth members extending between the first and second members so that the divider is positioned between the third and fourth members. In an exemplary embodiment, the frame further comprises a slot formed in the third member and through which the panel is adapted to be removably inserted into the frame.
- A method of assembling a decorative floor screen has been described that includes removably inserting a first panel into a frame comprising parallel-spaced first and second members so that the first panel extends between the first and second members; toollessly coupling a divider comprising a bar member to the frame so that the divider extends between the first and second members, comprising disposing the divider between the first and second members so that the bar member extends at an angle between the first and second members; and rotating the divider; and adjusting the position of the divider, relative to the frame, after toollessly coupling the divider to the frame, comprising translating the divider in a direction generally corresponding to a direction of extension of the first and second members; wherein the first and second members comprise respective first and second channels; wherein the divider comprises opposing first and second protrusions extending from the bar member; wherein, in response to the rotation of the divider, the first and second protrusions extend into the first and second channels, respectively, the bar member extends between, and is generally perpendicular to, the first and second members, and an interference fit is formed between opposing ends of the bar member and the first and second members, respectively; wherein the divider is held in place, relative to the frame, in response to the formation of the interference fit; wherein the bar member remains generally perpendicular to the first and second members during translating the divider; wherein the bar member comprises a third channel; wherein the first panel extends within the third channel in response to translating the divider; wherein translating the divider comprises applying a force to the bar member so that frictional forces associated with the interference fit are overcome; wherein the bar member comprises a fourth channel spaced in a parallel relation to the third channel; wherein inserting the first panel into the frame comprises inserting the first panel through a slot formed in a third member extending between the first and second members of the frame; and wherein the method further comprises inserting a second panel through the slot and into the frame so that the second panel extends within the first, second and fourth channels; and hingedly coupling one or more other frames to the first-mentioned frame.
- A decorative floor screen has been described that includes a first frame into which a panel is adapted to be removably inserted, the first frame comprising first and second members spaced in a parallel relation and across which the panel is adapted to extend, the first and second members comprising respective first and second channels within which the panel is adapted to extend; one or more other frames hingedly coupled to the first frame; and a divider coupled to the first frame, the divider extending between the first and second members and movable, relative to the first frame, in a direction generally corresponding to a direction of extension of the first and second members, the divider comprising a bar member extending between, and generally perpendicular to, the first and second members, the bar member comprising a third channel within which the panel is adapted to extend; and a fourth channel spaced in a parallel relation to the third channel, wherein another panel is adapted to extend within the first, second and fourth channels; and opposing first and second protrusions extending from the bar member and into the first and second channels, respectively; wherein the bar member remains generally perpendicular to the first and second members during any relative movement between the divider and the first frame; wherein the divider is held in place, relative to the first frame, by an interference fit between opposing ends of the bar member and the first and second members, respectively; and wherein the first frame further comprises parallel-spaced third and fourth members extending between the first and second members so that the divider is positioned between the third and fourth members; and a slot formed in the third member and through which the panel is adapted to be removably inserted into the first frame.
- A system has been described that includes means for inserting a first panel into a frame comprising parallel-spaced first and second members so that the first panel extends between the first and second members; and means for toollessly coupling a divider to the frame so that the divider extends between the first and second members. In an exemplary embodiment, the divider comprises a bar member; and wherein means for toollessly coupling the divider to the frame comprises means for disposing the divider between the first and second members so that the bar member extends at an angle between the first and second members; and means for rotating the divider. In an exemplary embodiment, the first and second members comprise respective first and second channels; wherein the divider comprises opposing first and second protrusions extending from the bar member; and wherein, in response to the rotation of the divider, the first and second protrusions extend into the first and second channels, respectively, and the bar member extends between, and is generally perpendicular to, the first and second members. In an exemplary embodiment, an interference fit is formed between opposing ends of the bar member and the first and second members, respectively, in response to the rotation of the divider; and wherein the divider is held in place, relative to the frame, in response to the formation of the interference fit. In an exemplary embodiment, the system further comprises means for adjusting the position of the divider, relative to the frame, after toollessly coupling the divider to the frame. In an exemplary embodiment, means for adjusting the position of the divider, relative to the frame, comprises means for translating the divider in a direction generally corresponding to a direction of extension of the first and second members. In an exemplary embodiment, the bar member remains generally perpendicular to the first and second members during translating the divider. In an exemplary embodiment, the bar member comprises a third channel; and wherein the first panel extends within the third channel in response to translating the divider. In an exemplary embodiment, an interference fit is formed between opposing ends of the bar member and the first and second members, respectively, in response to the rotation of the divider; wherein the divider is held in place, relative to the frame, in response to the formation of the interference fit; and wherein means for translating the divider comprises means for applying a force to the bar member so that frictional forces associated with the interference fit are overcome. In an exemplary embodiment, the bar member comprises a fourth channel spaced in a parallel relation to the third channel; and wherein the system further comprises means for inserting a second panel into the frame so that the second panel extends within the first, second and fourth channels. In an exemplary embodiment, means for inserting the first panel into the frame comprises means for inserting the first panel through a slot formed in a third member extending between the first and second members of the frame. In an exemplary embodiment, the system further comprises means for hingedly coupling one or more other frames to the first-mentioned frame to form a floor screen.
- A kit has been described that includes a frame into which a panel is adapted to be removably inserted, the frame comprising first and second members spaced in a parallel relation and across which the panel is adapted to extend; and a divider adapted to be coupled to the frame, the divider adapted to extend between the first and second members and be movable, relative to the frame, in a direction generally corresponding to a direction of extension of the first and second members when the divider is coupled to the frame. In an exemplary embodiment, the first and second members comprise respective first and second channels within which the panel is adapted to extend; and wherein the divider comprises a bar member adapted to extend between, and be generally perpendicular to, the first and second members; and opposing first and second protrusions extending from the bar member, the first and second protrusions being adapted to extend into the first and second channels, respectively. In an exemplary embodiment, the bar member comprises a third channel within which the panel is adapted to extend. In an exemplary embodiment, the bar member comprises a fourth channel spaced in a parallel relation to the third channel; and wherein another panel is adapted to extend within the first, second and fourth channels. In an exemplary embodiment, when the divider is coupled to the frame, the bar member is adapted to remain generally perpendicular to the first and second members during any relative movement between the divider and the frame. In an exemplary embodiment, the divider is adapted to be held in place, relative to the frame, by an interference fit between opposing ends of the bar member and the first and second members, respectively. In an exemplary embodiment, the kit further comprises one or more frames adapted to be hingedly coupled to the first-mentioned frame; wherein the frames are adapted to form a floor screen. In an exemplary embodiment, the frame comprises parallel-spaced third and fourth members extending between the first and second members so that the divider is adapted to be positioned between the third and fourth members. In an exemplary embodiment, the frame further comprises a slot formed in the third member and through which the panel is adapted to be removably inserted into the frame.
- A system for assembling a decorative floor screen has been described that includes means for removably inserting a first panel into a frame comprising parallel-spaced first and second members so that the first panel extends between the first and second members; means for toollessly coupling a divider comprising a bar member to the frame so that the divider extends between the first and second members, comprising means for disposing the divider between the first and second members so that the bar member extends at an angle between the first and second members; and means for rotating the divider; and means for adjusting the position of the divider, relative to the frame, after toollessly coupling the divider to the frame, comprising means for translating the divider in a direction generally corresponding to a direction of extension of the first and second members; wherein the first and second members comprise respective first and second channels; wherein the divider comprises opposing first and second protrusions extending from the bar member; wherein, in response to the rotation of the divider, the first and second protrusions extend into the first and second channels, respectively, the bar member extends between, and is generally perpendicular to, the first and second members, and an interference fit is formed between opposing ends of the bar member and the first and second members, respectively; wherein the divider is held in place, relative to the frame, in response to the formation of the interference fit; wherein the bar member remains generally perpendicular to the first and second members during translating the divider; wherein the bar member comprises a third channel; wherein the first panel extends within the third channel in response to translating the divider; wherein translating the divider comprises applying a force to the bar member so that frictional forces associated with the interference fit are overcome; wherein the bar member comprises a fourth channel spaced in a parallel relation to the third channel; wherein means for inserting the first panel into the frame comprises means for inserting the first panel through a slot formed in a third member extending between the first and second members of the frame; and wherein the system further comprises means for inserting a second panel into the frame so that the second panel extends within the first, second and fourth channels; and means for hingedly coupling one or more other frames to the first-mentioned frame.
- A kit for assembling a decorative floor screen has been described that includes a first frame into which a panel is adapted to be removably inserted, the first frame comprising first and second members spaced in a parallel relation and across which the panel is adapted to extend, the first and second members comprising respective first and second channels within Which the panel is adapted to extend; one or more other frames adapted to be hingedly coupled to the first frame; and a divider adapted to be coupled to the first frame, the divider adapted to extend between the first and second members and be movable, relative to the first frame, in a direction generally corresponding to a direction of extension of the first and second members when the divider is coupled to the first frame, the divider comprising a bar member extending between, and generally perpendicular to, the first and second members, the bar member comprising a third channel within which the panel is adapted to extend; and a fourth channel spaced in a parallel relation to the third channel, wherein another panel is adapted to extend within the first, second and fourth channels; and opposing first and second protrusions extending from the bar member and adapted to extend into the first and second channels, respectively; wherein, when the divider is coupled to the frame, the bar member is adapted to remain generally perpendicular to the first and second members during any relative movement between the divider and the first frame; wherein the divider is adapted to be held in place, relative to the first frame, by an interference fit between opposing ends of the bar member and the first and second members, respectively; and wherein the first frame further comprises parallel-spaced third and fourth members extending between the first and second members so that the divider is adapted to be positioned between the third and fourth members; and a slot formed in the third member and through which the panel is adapted to be removably inserted into the first frame.
- It is understood that variations may be made in the foregoing without departing from the scope of the disclosure.
- Any spatial references such as, for example, “upper,” “lower,” “above,” “below,” “between,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “angular,” “upward,” “downward,” “side-to-side,” “left-to-right,” “right-to-left,” “top-to-bottom,” “bottom-to-top,” “top,” “bottom,” etc., are for the purpose of illustration only and do not limit the specific orientation or location of the structure described above.
- In several exemplary embodiments, one or more of the operational steps in each embodiment may be omitted. Moreover, in some instances, some features of the present disclosure may be employed without a corresponding use of the other features. Moreover, one or more of the above-described embodiments and/or variations may be combined in whole or in part with any one or more of the other above-described embodiments and/or variations.
- Although several exemplary embodiments have been described in detail above, the embodiments described are exemplary only and are not limiting, and those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that many other modifications, changes and/or substitutions are possible in the exemplary embodiments without materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the present disclosure. Accordingly, all such modifications, changes and/or substitutions are intended to be included within the scope of this disclosure as defined in the following claims. In the claims, means-plus-function clauses are intended to cover the structures described herein as performing the recited function and not only structural equivalents, but also equivalent structures.
Claims (46)
1. A method comprising:
inserting a first panel into a frame comprising parallel-spaced first and second members so that the first panel extends between the first and second members; and
toollessly coupling a divider to the frame so that the divider extends between the first and second members.
2. The method of claim 1 wherein the divider comprises a bar member; and
wherein toollessly coupling the divider to the frame comprises:
disposing the divider between the first and second members so that the bar member extends at an angle between the first and second members; and
rotating the divider.
3. The method of claim 2 wherein the first and second members comprise respective first and second channels;
wherein the divider comprises opposing first and second protrusions extending from the bar member; and
wherein, in response to the rotation of the divider,
the first and second protrusions extend into the first and second channels, respectively, and
the bar member extends between, and is generally perpendicular to, the first and second members.
4. The method of claim 3 wherein an interference fit is formed between opposing ends of the bar member and the first and second members, respectively, in response to the rotation of the divider; and
wherein the divider is held in place, relative to the frame, in response to the formation of the interference fit.
5. The method of claim 3 further comprising:
adjusting the position of the divider, relative to the frame, after toollessly coupling the divider to the frame.
6. The method of claim 5 wherein adjusting the position of the divider, relative to the frame, comprises translating the divider in a direction generally corresponding to a direction of extension of the first and second members.
7. The method of claim 6 wherein the bar member remains generally perpendicular to the first and second members during translating the divider.
8. The method of claim 7 wherein the bar member comprises a third channel; and
wherein the first panel extends within the third channel in response to translating the divider.
9. The method of claim 8 wherein an interference fit is formed between opposing ends of the bar member and the first and second members, respectively, in response to the rotation of the divider;
wherein the divider is held in place, relative to the frame, in response to the formation of the interference fit; and
wherein translating the divider comprises applying a force to the bar member so that frictional forces associated with the interference fit are overcome.
10. The method of claim 8 wherein the bar member comprises a fourth channel spaced in a parallel relation to the third channel; and
wherein the method further comprises:
inserting a second panel into the frame so that the second panel extends within the first, second and fourth channels.
11. The method of claim 1 wherein inserting the first panel into the frame comprises inserting the first panel through a slot formed in a third member extending between the first and second members of the frame.
12. The method of claim 1 further comprising:
hingedly coupling one or more other frames to the first-mentioned frame to form a floor screen.
13. An apparatus comprising:
a frame into which a panel is adapted to be removably inserted, the frame comprising first and second members spaced in a parallel relation and across which the panel is adapted to extend; and
a divider coupled to the frame, the divider extending between the first and second members and movable, relative to the frame, in a direction generally corresponding to a direction of extension of the first and second members.
14. The apparatus of claim 13 wherein the first and second members comprise respective first and second channels within which the panel is adapted to extend; and
wherein the divider comprises:
a bar member extending between, and generally perpendicular to, the first and second members; and
opposing first and second protrusions extending from the bar member and into the first and second channels, respectively.
15. The apparatus of claim 14 wherein the bar member comprises a third channel within which the panel is adapted to extend.
16. The apparatus of claim 15 wherein the bar member comprises a fourth channel spaced in a parallel relation to the third channel; and
wherein another panel is adapted to extend within the first, second and fourth channels.
17. The apparatus of claim 14 wherein the bar member remains generally perpendicular to the first and second members during any relative movement between the divider and the frame.
18. The apparatus of claim 14 wherein the divider is held in place, relative to the frame, by an interference fit between opposing ends of the bar member and the first and second members, respectively.
19. The apparatus of claim 13 further comprising one or more frames hingedly coupled to the first-mentioned frame;
wherein the frames form a floor screen.
20. The apparatus of claim 13 wherein the frame comprises parallel-spaced third and fourth members extending between the first and second members so that the divider is positioned between the third and fourth members.
21. The apparatus of claim 20 wherein the frame further comprises a slot formed in the third member and through which the panel is adapted to be removably inserted into the frame.
22. A method of assembling a decorative floor screen, the method comprising:
removably inserting a first panel into a frame comprising parallel-spaced first and second members so that the first panel extends between the first and second members;
toollessly coupling a divider comprising a bar member to the frame so that the divider extends between the first and second members, comprising:
disposing the divider between the first and second members so that the bar member extends at an angle between the first and second members; and
rotating the divider; and
adjusting the position of the divider, relative to the frame, after toollessly coupling the divider to the frame, comprising translating the divider in a direction generally corresponding to a direction of extension of the first and second members;
wherein the first and second members comprise respective first and second channels;
wherein the divider comprises opposing first and second protrusions extending from the bar member;
wherein, in response to the rotation of the divider,
the first and second protrusions extend into the first and second channels, respectively,
the bar member extends between, and is generally perpendicular to, the first and second members, and
an interference fit is formed between opposing ends of the bar member and the first and second members, respectively;
wherein the divider is held in place, relative to the frame, in response to the formation of the interference fit;
wherein the bar member remains generally perpendicular to the first and second members during translating the divider;
wherein the bar member comprises a third channel;
wherein the first panel extends within the third channel in response to translating the divider;
wherein translating the divider comprises applying a force to the bar member so that frictional forces associated with the interference fit are overcome;
wherein the bar member comprises a fourth channel spaced in a parallel relation to the third channel;
wherein inserting the first panel into the frame comprises inserting the first panel through a slot formed in a third member extending between the first and second members of the frame; and
wherein the method further comprises:
inserting a second panel through the slot and into the frame so that the second panel extends within the first, second and fourth channels; and
hingedly coupling one or more other frames to the first-mentioned frame.
23. A decorative floor screen comprising:
a first frame into which a panel is adapted to be removably inserted, the first frame comprising first and second members spaced in a parallel relation and across which the panel is adapted to extend, the first and second members comprising respective first and second channels within which the panel is adapted to extend;
one or more other frames hingedly coupled to the first frame; and
a divider coupled to the first frame, the divider extending between the first and second members and movable, relative to the first frame, in a direction generally corresponding to a direction of extension of the first and second members, the divider comprising:
a bar member extending between, and generally perpendicular to, the first and second members, the bar member comprising:
a third channel within which the panel is adapted to extend; and
a fourth channel spaced in a parallel relation to the third channel,
wherein another panel is adapted to extend within the first, second and fourth channels; and
opposing first and second protrusions extending from the bar member and into the first and second channels, respectively;
wherein the bar member remains generally perpendicular to the first and second members during any relative movement between the divider and the first frame;
wherein the divider is held in place, relative to the first frame, by an interference fit between opposing ends of the bar member and the first and second members, respectively; and
wherein the first frame further comprises:
parallel-spaced third and fourth members extending between the first and second members so that the divider is positioned between the third and fourth members; and
a slot formed in the third member and through which the panel is adapted to be removably inserted into the first frame.
24. A system comprising:
means for inserting a first panel into a frame comprising parallel-spaced first and second members so that the first panel extends between the first and second members; and
means for toollessly coupling a divider to the frame so that the divider extends between the first and second members.
25. The system of claim 24 wherein the divider comprises a bar member; and
wherein means for toollessly coupling the divider to the frame comprises:
means for disposing the divider between the first and second members so that the bar member extends at an angle between the first and second members; and
means for rotating the divider.
26. The system of claim 25 wherein the first and second members comprise respective first and second channels;
wherein the divider comprises opposing first and second protrusions extending from the bar member; and
wherein, in response to the rotation of the divider,
the first and second protrusions extend into the first and second channels, respectively, and
the bar member extends between, and is generally perpendicular to, the first and second members.
27. The system of claim 26 wherein an interference fit is formed between opposing ends of the bar member and the first and second members, respectively, in response to the rotation of the divider; and
wherein the divider is held in place, relative to the frame, in response to the formation of the interference fit.
28. The system of claim 26 further comprising:
means for adjusting the position of the divider, relative to the frame, after toollessly coupling the divider to the frame.
29. The system of claim 28 wherein means for adjusting the position of the divider, relative to the frame, comprises means for translating the divider in a direction generally corresponding to a direction of extension of the first and second members.
30. The system of claim 29 wherein the bar member remains generally perpendicular to the first and second members during translating the divider.
31. The system of claim 30 wherein the bar member comprises a third channel; and
wherein the first panel extends within the third channel in response to translating the divider.
32. The system of claim 31 wherein an interference fit is formed between opposing ends of the bar member and the first and second members, respectively, in response to the rotation of the divider;
wherein the divider is held in place, relative to the frame, in response to the formation of the interference fit; and
wherein means for translating the divider comprises means for applying a force to the bar member so that frictional forces associated with the interference fit are overcome.
33. The system of claim 31 wherein the bar member comprises a fourth channel spaced in a parallel relation to the third channel; and
wherein the system further comprises:
means for inserting a second panel into the frame so that the second panel extends within the first, second and fourth channels.
34. The system of claim 24 wherein means for inserting the first panel into the frame comprises means for inserting the first panel through a slot formed in a third member extending between the first and second members of the frame.
35. The system of claim 24 further comprising:
means for hingedly coupling one or more other frames to the first-mentioned frame to form a floor screen.
36. A kit comprising:
a frame into which a panel is adapted to be removably inserted, the frame comprising first and second members spaced in a parallel relation and across which the panel is adapted to extend; and
a divider adapted to be coupled to the frame, the divider adapted to extend between the first and second members and be movable, relative to the frame, in a direction generally corresponding to a direction of extension of the first and second members when the divider is coupled to the frame.
37. The kit of claim 36 wherein the first and second members comprise respective first and second channels within which the panel is adapted to extend; and
wherein the divider comprises:
a bar member adapted to extend between, and be generally perpendicular to, the first and second members; and
opposing first and second protrusions extending from the bar member, the first and second protrusions being adapted to extend into the first and second channels, respectively.
38. The kit of claim 37 wherein the bar member comprises a third channel within which the panel is adapted to extend.
39. The kit of claim 38 wherein the bar member comprises a fourth channel spaced in a parallel relation to the third channel; and
wherein another panel is adapted to extend within the first, second and fourth channels.
40. The kit of claim 37 wherein, when the divider is coupled to the frame, the bar member is adapted to remain generally perpendicular to the first and second members during any relative movement between the divider and the frame.
41. The kit of claim 37 wherein the divider is adapted to be held in place, relative to the frame, by an interference fit between opposing ends of the bar member and the first and second members, respectively.
42. The kit of claim 36 further comprising one or more frames adapted to be hingedly coupled to the first-mentioned frame;
wherein the frames are adapted to form a floor screen.
43. The kit of claim 36 wherein the frame comprises parallel-spaced third and fourth members extending between the first and second members so that the divider is adapted to be positioned between the third and fourth members.
44. The kit of claim 43 wherein the frame further comprises a slot formed in the third member and through which the panel is adapted to be removably inserted into the frame.
45. A system for assembling a decorative floor screen, the system comprising:
means for removably inserting a first panel into a frame comprising parallel-spaced first and second members so that the first panel extends between the first and second members;
means for toollessly coupling a divider comprising a bar member to the frame so that the divider extends between the first and second members, comprising:
means for disposing the divider between the first and second members so that the bar member extends at an angle between the first and second members; and
means for rotating the divider; and
means for adjusting the position of the divider, relative to the frame, after toollessly coupling the divider to the frame, comprising means for translating the divider in a direction generally corresponding to a direction of extension of the first and second members;
wherein the first and second members comprise respective first and second channels;
wherein the divider comprises opposing first and second protrusions extending from the bar member;
wherein, in response to the rotation of the divider,
the first and second protrusions extend into the first and second channels, respectively,
the bar member extends between, and is generally perpendicular to, the first and second members, and
an interference fit is formed between opposing ends of the bar member and the first and second members, respectively;
wherein the divider is held in place, relative to the frame, in response to the formation of the interference fit;
wherein the bar member remains generally perpendicular to the first and second members during translating the divider;
wherein the bar member comprises a third channel;
wherein the first panel extends within the third channel in response to translating the divider;
wherein translating the divider comprises applying a force to the bar member so that frictional forces associated with the interference fit are overcome;
wherein the bar member comprises a fourth channel spaced in a parallel relation to the third channel;
wherein means for inserting the first panel into the frame comprises means for inserting the first panel through a slot formed in a third member extending between the first and second members of the frame; and
wherein the system further comprises:
means for inserting a second panel into the frame so that the second panel extends within the first, second and fourth channels; and
means for hingedly coupling one or more other frames to the first-mentioned frame.
46. A kit for assembling a decorative floor screen, the kit comprising:
a first frame into which a panel is adapted to be removably inserted, the first frame comprising first and second members spaced in a parallel relation and across which the panel is adapted to extend, the first and second members comprising respective first and second channels within which the panel is adapted to extend;
one or more other frames adapted to be hingedly coupled to the first frame; and
a divider adapted to be coupled to the first frame, the divider adapted to extend between the first and second members and be movable, relative to the first frame, in a direction generally corresponding to a direction of extension of the first and second members when the divider is coupled to the first frame, the divider comprising:
a bar member extending between, and generally perpendicular to, the first and second members, the bar member comprising:
a third channel within which the panel is adapted to extend; and
a fourth channel spaced in a parallel relation to the third channel,
wherein another panel is adapted to extend within the first, second and fourth channels; and
opposing first and second protrusions extending from the bar member and adapted to extend into the first and second channels, respectively;
wherein, when the divider is coupled to the frame, the bar member is adapted to remain generally perpendicular to the first and second members during any relative movement between the divider and the first frame;
wherein the divider is adapted to be held in place, relative to the first frame, by an interference fit between opposing ends of the bar member and the first and second members, respectively; and
wherein the first frame further comprises:
parallel-spaced third and fourth members extending between the first and second members so that the divider is adapted to be positioned between the third and fourth members; and
a slot formed in the third member and through which the panel is adapted to be removably inserted into the first frame.
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