US20080173779A1 - Privacy screen - Google Patents
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- This applications claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/829,591 filed Oct. 16, 2006, the entire content of which is hereby incorporated by reference.
- The present invention relates to office workstations, and more particularly to privacy screens for office workstations.
- Often, individual workstations are created by using panels to partition open office space. Such workstations are sometimes referred to as cubicles. Typically, the partition panels define the walls of the cubicle and are assembled such that an opening remains between two of the panels to permit access to the cubicle. A screen or door that moves across the opening can be utilized to provide additional privacy to the user of the workstation.
- In one embodiment, the invention provides a screen assembly configured to be coupled to a partition panel such that a screen of the screen assembly is movable between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the partition panel. The screen assembly includes a bracket having a mounting portion directly securing the bracket to the partition panel and a guide portion coupled to the mounting portion and forming a generally U-shaped channel. A screen is movably received in the channel for guided movement between the retracted and extended positions.
- In another embodiment, the invention provides a bracket configured to be mounted to a partition panel and configured to guide a screen between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the partition panel. The bracket includes a guide portion defining a channel in which the screen is movably received and a mounting portion directly coupled to the partition panel and supporting the guide portion.
- In yet another embodiment, the invention provides a screen assembly configured to be coupled to a partition panel such that a screen of the screen assembly is movable between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the partition panel. The screen assembly includes a first bracket and a second bracket. Each of the first and second brackets has a mounting portion directly securing the respective bracket to the partition panel and a guide portion coupled to the mounting portion and forming a generally U-shaped channel. A screen has a top edge movably received in the channel of the first bracket for guided movement of the screen between the retracted and extended positions, and having a bottom edge movably received in the channel of the second bracket for guided movement of the screen between the retracted and extended positions.
- Other aspects of the invention will become apparent by consideration of the detailed description and accompanying drawings.
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FIG. 1 is an exploded view illustrating a bracket utilized to couple a screen to a partition panel. -
FIG. 2 is an assembled and mounted view of the bracket ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is an exploded view illustrating an alternative orientation of the bracket ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 4 is an assembled and mounted view of the bracket as oriented inFIG. 3 . -
FIG. 5 a is a perspective view of a screen assembly including the screen and the bracket embodying the present invention, with the partition panel removed for clarity. -
FIG. 5 b is an enlarged view of a portion of the screen and bracket ofFIG. 5 a. -
FIGS. 6 and 7 are exploded views of the bracket ofFIG. 5 . -
FIG. 8 a is a perspective view of the screen and bracket illustrating the screen in a first position with respect to the bracket. -
FIG. 8 b is an enlarged view of a portion of the screen and bracket in the first position ofFIG. 8 a. -
FIG. 9 a is a perspective view of the screen and bracket illustrating the screen in a second position with respect to the bracket. -
FIG. 9 b is an enlarged view of a portion of the screen and bracket in the second position ofFIG. 9 a. -
FIGS. 10 a-10 f are various views of a wheel assembly of the screen. -
FIG. 11 is a plan view of the screen. -
FIG. 12 is a plan view of the screen including a leg insert. -
FIGS. 13 a-13 c are plan views of the screen assembly utilized with a right edge of the partition panel and illustrating the screen moved between first, second, and third positions. -
FIGS. 13 d-13 f are end views of the screen assembly ofFIGS. 13 a-13 c, respectively. -
FIG. 13 g is an enlarged view of a portion of the screen ofFIG. 13 f. -
FIGS. 14 a-14 c are plan views of the screen assembly utilized with a left edge of the partition panel and illustrating the screen moved between first, second, and third positions. -
FIGS. 14 d-14 f are end views of the screen assembly ofFIGS. 14 a-14 c, respectively. -
FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a front side of the partition panel illustrating the screen in a first position. -
FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a rear side of the partition panel illustrating the screen in the first position ofFIG. 15 . -
FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the front side of the partition panel illustrating the screen in a second position. -
FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the rear side of the partition panel illustrating the screen in the second position ofFIG. 17 . -
FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the front side of the partition panel illustrating the screen in a third position. -
FIG. 20 is a perspective view of the rear side of the partition panel illustrating the screen in the third position ofFIG. 19 . -
FIG. 21 is a side view of one application of the screen assembly that utilizes two screens, illustrating the screens in a first position. -
FIG. 22 is a side view of the screens ofFIG. 21 , illustrating the screens in a second position. -
FIG. 23 is a perspective view of a screen assembly including a screen and upper and lower brackets embodying the present invention, with a partition panel removed for clarity. -
FIG. 24 is a detail view of the upper bracket as shown inFIG. 23 . -
FIG. 25 is a front view of the screen assembly ofFIG. 23 , with the partition panel removed for clarity. -
FIG. 26 is an alternate perspective view of the screen assembly ofFIG. 23 , with the partition panel removed for clarity. -
FIG. 27 is a detail view of the lower bracket as shown inFIG. 26 . -
FIG. 28 is a first side view of the screen assembly ofFIG. 23 , with the partition panel removed for clarity. -
FIG. 29 is a second side view of the screen assembly ofFIG. 23 , with the partition panel removed for clarity. -
FIG. 30 is an exploded view of the upper bracket ofFIG. 23 . -
FIG. 31 is an alternate exploded view of the upper bracket ofFIG. 23 . -
FIG. 32 is an exploded view of the lower bracket ofFIG. 23 . -
FIG. 33 is an alternate exploded view of the lower bracket ofFIG. 23 . - Before any embodiments of the invention are explained in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the following drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or of being carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. The use of “including,” “comprising,” or “having” and variations thereof herein is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items. Unless specified or limited otherwise, the terms “mounted,” “connected,” “supported,” and “coupled” and variations thereof are used broadly and encompass both direct and indirect mountings, connections, supports, and couplings. Further, “connected” and “coupled” are not restricted to physical or mechanical connections or couplings.
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FIG. 15 illustrates ascreen assembly 24 for use with apartition panel 26. Thepartition panel 26 is known in the art and is typically utilized with additional partition panels to form office workstations that are referred to as cubicles. In some constructions, thepartition panel 26 is modular such that the partition panel is movable and re-configurable to construct workstations in an open office space. - The
screen assembly 24 includes aprivacy screen 28 and abracket 30. Thepartition panel 26 includes a first or rightvertical edge 32 and a second or leftvertical edge 34. Ahorizontal edge 36 of thepartition panel 26 connects the right and leftvertical edges partition panel 26 further defines a first orfront side 38 a and a second orrear side 38 b (FIGS. 15 and 16 ). - Referring to
FIGS. 1 and 2 , thebracket 30 includes a mountingportion 40 and aguide portion 42 that is supported by the mountingportion 40. In the illustrated construction, the mountingportion 40 includes a first generally L-shapedmember 44 and a second generally L-shapedmember 46. The first mountingportion member 44 includes afirst flange 48 and asecond flange 50 that is longer than thefirst flange 48, the purpose of which will be discussed in more detail below. Both of the first andsecond flanges longitudinal slots - The second
mounting portion member 46 includes afirst flange 54 and asecond flange 56. Thesecond flange 56 includes aprojection 58 that is a threaded fastener in the illustrated construction. - The illustrated
guide portion 42 is a generally U-shaped member that defines achannel 59. As best seen inFIGS. 1 and 6 , theguide portion 42 includes a first pair of flanges ortabs 60 and a second pair of flanges ortabs 62. The first and second pairs oftabs outer slot 64 and aninner slot 66, respectively. - Referring to
FIGS. 1 , 2 and 6, to assemble thebracket 30, theprojection 58 of the second mountingportion member 46 is inserted through theslot 52 a of the first mountingportion member 44. Theprojection 58 is moved within theslot 52 a such that theflanges portion members partition panel 26 to directly secure thebracket 30 to thepartition panel 26. Alternatively, thebracket 30 can be assembled such that theprojection 58 extends through theslot 52 b of thesecond flange 50, which is longer than thefirst flange 48, to accommodate a partition panel with a larger thickness T1. In the illustrated construction, theslots bracket 30 to be used with partition panels having the thickness T1 that ranges from about 1.5 inches to about 4 inches. Of course, thebracket 30 can be modified to accommodate smaller and larger partition thicknesses if desired. - A
fastener 68 is threaded onto theprojection 58 to secure the first and second mountingportion members partition panel 26 such that thebracket 30 is substantially fixed with respect to thepartition panel 26. As best seen inFIG. 6 , theinner slot 66 of theguide portion 42 receives theflange 54 of the second mountingportion 46 to couple theguide portion 42 to the mountingportion 40. - Referring to
FIGS. 1 and 5 b, alens 70 is received by theouter slot 64 of theguide portion 42. As seen inFIG. 5 b,indicia 72, such as the name of a user of the workstation printed on a sheet or label, can be placed underneath thelens 70. Alternatively, indicia can be applied directly to thelens 70, or the indicia can be mounted on an insert positioned in theouter slot 64 without the presence of any lens. In other constructions, thelens 70 can include a dry erase surface (e.g., a coating or a laminated layer) to receive writing. -
FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate thebracket 30 oriented for use with theright edge 32 of thepartition panel 26. Thesame bracket 30 can also be oriented for use with theleft edge 34 of thepartition panel 26, as illustrated inFIGS. 3 and 4 . Therefore, thebracket 30 is universal or reversible, and can be used with either the left or right edges of partition panels. - Referring to
FIGS. 1 and 6 , the illustratedbracket 30 further includesmagnets guide portion 42.Magnets first flange 54 of the second mountingportion member 46. The purpose of themagnets guide portion 42 and the second mountingportion member 46, it is understood that a single magnet, or more than two magnets can also be used. - In one construction, the
bracket 30, or at least theguide portion 42, is formed from aluminum, such as by extrusion. In other constructions, the bracket can be formed from any suitable material, such as steel, plastic, composites, and the like using any suitable manufacturing process. - Referring to
FIG. 11 , theprivacy screen 28 includes aframe 80 and ascreen portion 82. In the illustrated construction theframe 80 is formed from a plurality of extrudedaluminum frame members 86 having a thickness T2 of approximately 0.50 inches (seeFIG. 13 g). In other constructions, the frame members can have any suitable thickness and can be formed from any suitable material, such as steel, plastic, composites, and the like using any suitable manufacturing process. - With continued reference to
FIG. 11 , the illustratedframe 80 includesleg portions 92. Awheel assembly 94 is coupled to an end of eachleg portion 92 to facilitate rolling thescreen 28 along afloor 95. In the illustrated construction, a generallyhorizontal support 96 extends between thewheel assemblies 94 to provide additional support for theleg portions 92. As illustrated inFIGS. 5 a, 8 a, and 9 a, in other constructions theprivacy screen 28 may omit the generallyhorizontal support 96 and, in such constructions, a slightly modifiedwheel assembly 94′ is utilized. Additionally, the twoillustrated leg portions 92 could be replaced by three or more leg portions, or by a single leg portion having a width less than, greater than, or equal to the overall width of the screen 28 (i.e., such that the single leg portion would actually be a base or base portion of theframe 80 or the screen 28). - Referring to
FIGS. 10 a-10 f thewheel assembly 94 includes awheel 100 and a shroud orwheel frame 102. Thewheel frame 102 includes afirst projection 104 a and asecond projection 104 b. While not illustrated, theleg portions 92 of theframe 80 and the support 96 (FIG. 11 ) include corresponding recesses that receive one of theprojections wheel assembly 94 to theleg portion 92 and thesupport 96. In one construction, an interference fit is utilized between theprojections leg portions 92 and thesupport 96 to removably couple thewheel assemblies 94 to theleg portions 92 and thesupport 96 without requiring additional mechanical fasteners such as, screws, bolts, rivets, adhesives and the like. - Referring to
FIG. 10 e, the illustratedwheel 100 is relatively thin and in the one construction has a thickness T3 that is approximately 0.375 inches. Such a thin construction allows thewheel 100 to track in a substantially straight path along the floor 95 (FIG. 11 ) without wandering. In other constructions, the wheel can have any suitable thickness. - In one construction, the
wheel frame 102 and thewheel 100 are molded plastic, but in other constructions theframe 102 and thewheel 100 can be formed of any suitable material using any suitable process. - Referring to
FIG. 12 , removable leg inserts 108 can be utilized to adjust the height H of theprivacy screen 28. In one construction, theinsert 108 has a length L1 of approximately 4 inches. In such a construction, the height H of theprivacy screen 28 can be approximately 64 inches without the use of the leg inserts 108 (FIG. 11 ). However, by utilizing theinserts 108, the height H is increased to about 68 inches (FIG. 12 ). Such adjustment facilitates use of theprivacy screen 28 with partition panels having different heights. In another construction, theinsert 108 has a length L1 of approximately 1.5 inches. In yet another construction, theinsert 108 has a length L1 of approximately 3 inches. In some embodiments, theprivacy screen 28 may be provided with multiple interchangeable leg inserts 108 of different lengths to allow for theprivacy screen 28 to be adapted to one or more particular applications. Of course, the dimensions of theprivacy screen 28 and theinserts 108, discussed above, are just one possible construction and in other constructions the privacy screen and the inserts can have any suitable dimensions. - The removable leg inserts 108 are coupled to the
respective leg portions 92 of theframe 80 and thewheel assemblies 94 using projection and recess inter-engagement similar to that with theprojections FIGS. 10 a-10 f) as described above. Likewise, an interference fit is utilized to removably couple the leg inserts 108 to theleg portions 92. The interference fit allows for a connection without the use of mechanical fasteners such as, screws, bolts, rivets, adhesives and the like. Therefore, the leg inserts 108 can be quickly and easily added or removed. - The
screen portion 82 is supported by theframe 80. In one construction thescreen portion 82 is formed from double wall polycarbonate, with each wall having a thickness of about 6 mils (i.e., 0.006 inches). In other constructions, the polycarbonate walls may have any suitable thickness. In yet other constructions, any suitable material can be used to form thescreen portion 82, with either a single wall or double wall construction. Thescreen portion 82 of theprivacy screen 28 can be opaque or translucent such that a person's view into the workspace from the exterior side of thepartition panels 26 is restricted when at least a portion of thescreen portion 82 of theprivacy screen 28 closes the opening. - In one construction, the
screen portion 82 includes a dry erase surface or other similar surface that allows users to write on thescreen portion 82 and then erase the writing. The dry erase surface can be applied to thescreen portion 82 using a laminate, a coating, and the like. The dry erase surface can also be magnetic, as is known. In yet other constructions, a dry erase board may form thescreen portion 82. - Referring to
FIGS. 11 and 12 , theprivacy screen 28 further includes afirst magnet 110 adjacent afirst edge 112 of thescreen 28, and asecond magnet 114 adjacent asecond edge 116 of thescreen 28. Themagnets screen 28, opposite from where thewheel assemblies 94 are located. In other constructions thescreen 28 may omit themagnets magnets magnets - Referring to
FIGS. 2 and 15 , to assemble thebracket 30 and theprivacy screen 28, thetop frame member 86 of thescreen 28 is inserted into the channel 59 (FIG. 2 ) of thebracket 30. In the illustrated embodiment, after simply inserting thescreen 28 into thechannel 59, there is no additional mechanical fastening or connecting required between thechannel 59 and thetop frame member 86 of thescreen 28 to render thescreen assembly 24 operable. As best seen inFIG. 15 , thewheels 100 support the weight of theprivacy screen 28 on thefloor 95, while thebracket 30 couples theprivacy screen 28 to thepartition panel 26 and guides the movement of thescreen 28 relative to thepartition panel 26. - When the
screen 28 is in the position illustrated inFIG. 15 , the second magnet 114 (FIG. 11 ) is generally aligned with themagnets FIGS. 1 and 6 ) of thebracket 30. Themagnets magnets magnet 114 of theprivacy screen 28. Therefore, themagnets screen 28 from the position illustrated inFIGS. 15 and 16 (a fully retracted position) with respect to thebracket 30 and thepartition panel 26 in the direction of arrow 120 (FIG. 15 ). The magnetic stop arrangement reduces the possibility that the user will continue to slide thescreen 28 in the direction ofarrow 120 to uncouple thescreen 28 from thebracket 30 and thepartition panel 26. In other constructions, other stop arrangements can be utilized. For example, a mechanical stop that includes a flange extending from thesecond edge 116 of thescreen 28 can be utilized such that the flange contacts thebracket 30 to limit movement of thescreen 28. - Referring to
FIGS. 17 and 18 , the user can move thescreen 28 to an intermediate position that is neither fully extended nor fully retracted, but rather partially extended and partially retracted. If the user applies sufficient force to thescreen 28 in the direction of arrow 122 (FIGS. 17 and 18 ) to overcome the magnetic force of themagnets screen 28 will move in the direction ofarrow 122. Movement of thescreen 28 is guided by thechannel 59 of the bracket 30 (FIG. 1 ) and is facilitated by thewheel assemblies 94 havingwheels 100 that roll along thefloor 95. It should be understood thatFIGS. 17 and 18 illustrate theprivacy screen 28 in just one possible intermediate position. - When the user moves the
privacy screen 28 to the position illustrated inFIGS. 19 and 20 , the magnet stop arrangement inhibits or limits further movement of theprivacy screen 28 in the direction ofarrow 122. In the position illustrated inFIGS. 19 and 20 (a fully extended position), the magnet 110 (FIG. 11 ) that is adjacent thefirst edge 112 of theprivacy screen 28 is aligned with themagnets FIGS. 1 and 6 ). Themagnets magnet 110 of theprivacy screen 28 to restrict or limit further movement of theprivacy screen 28 in the direction ofarrow 122. - Of course other types of stop arrangements, such as those described above, can also be utilized. Those skilled in the art will further understand that the
magnets magnets screen 28 and thebracket 30, magnets could be positioned on only one of thescreen 28 and thebracket 30, with magnetically attractive material on the other of the screen 38 and thebracket 30. Furthermore, the magnets and/or magnetically attractive material can be positioned at different or additional locations on thescreen 28 to provide any desired number and placement of magnetic stops. In yet another embodiment, the magnetic stop arrangement can be provided by a magnet on one of thescreen 28 and thepanel 26, and a magnet or a magnetically attractive material on the other of thescreen 28 and thepanel 26. -
FIGS. 21 and 22 illustrate one possible application of thescreen assembly 24.FIG. 22 illustratespartition panels 26 that are arranged to define anopening 128. While not illustrated, additional partition panels can be utilized to define a workspace and the user utilizes theopening 128 to access the workspace. - In the application illustrated in
FIGS. 21 and 22 twoopposed privacy screens 28 are utilized to substantially close theopening 128. If the user desires more privacy than the privacy provided by thepartition panels 26 alone, the user can move one of the screens 28 a desired amount, as described above, in the direction ofarrow 130 and the other screen 28 a desired amount in the direction ofarrow 132 to substantially close or minimize theopening 128. In one construction, thescreen portion 82 of theprivacy screen 28 is opaque or translucent such that a person's view into the workspace from the exterior side of thepartition panels 26 is restricted when at least a portion of thescreen portion 82 of theprivacy screen 28 closes theopening 128. -
FIGS. 21 and 22 illustrate one application of theprivacy screen assembly 24. In other applications, a singleprivacy screen assembly 24 can be utilized to partly or wholly close theopening 128. In yet other applications, other suitable arrangements of one or moreprivacy screen assemblies 24 can be utilized. In some applications, it may be desirable to configure theprivacy screen 28 so as not to be able to completely close theopening 128. -
FIGS. 23-33 illustrate aprivacy screen assembly 224 of another construction, and portions thereof. Similar to theprivacy screen assembly 24 ofFIGS. 1-22 , theprivacy screen assembly 224 is configured for use with a partition panel (not shown inFIGS. 23-33 ) known in the art for constructing cubicles, workstations, etc. Except where specifically noted otherwise below, the features and uses of theprivacy screen assembly 24 ofFIGS. 1-22 described above are applicable to theprivacy screen assembly 224 ofFIGS. 23-33 and thus, may not be repeated below or reproduced in the drawings. - The
privacy screen assembly 224 ofFIGS. 23-33 includes aprivacy screen 228, anupper bracket 230, and alower bracket 231. Similar to thebracket 30 ofFIGS. 1-22 , the upper bracket 230 (detailed inFIGS. 30 and 31 ) includes a mountingportion 234 for directly securing thebracket 230 to a partition panel and aguide portion 236 supported by the mountingportion 234. In the illustrated construction, the mountingportion 234 includes a first L-shapedmember 240 and a second L-shapedmember 244. The first L-shapedmember 240 includes afirst flange 248 and asecond flange 250 that is longer than thefirst flange 248. As shown inFIG. 30 , the inside of thesecond flange 250 may include anon-slip pad 254 configured to grip an upper edge of a partition panel (e.g., a side surface of the partition panel upper edge) when the first and second L-shapedmembers upper bracket 230 are mounted together. Similar to the first L-shapedmember 240, the second L-shapedmember 244 includes afirst flange 258 and asecond flange 260 that is longer than thefirst flange 258. Thesecond flanges members non-slip pad 254 can be formed of a high friction material such as EVA and coupled to the first L-shapedmember 240 by an adhesive in some constructions. In other constructions, thenon-slip pad 254 includes one or more alternate high friction materials. Other coupling methods besides adhesive are optional, and it is also contemplated that thesecond flange 250 itself may provide a high friction gripping surface to engage the upper edge of the partition panel. - Each of the first and second L-shaped
members third flange first flanges third flanges first flanges second flanges first flanges third flanges respective holes fastener 278 for coupling the first and second L-shapedmembers hole 274 in thethird flange 268 of the second L-shapedmember 244 is a through hole and thehole 272 in thethird flange 266 of the first L-shapedmember 240 is threaded to engage thefastener 278, which is threaded in the illustrated construction. Other types of fasteners configured to couple the first and second L-shapedmembers portion 234 onto the partition panel are optional. - As shown in
FIGS. 30 and 31 , thefirst flange 258 of the second L-shapedmember 244 includes two opposingtabs 282 forming a slot. The slot extends along anouter face 284 of thefirst flange 258 and is configured to receive thefirst flange 248 of the first L-shapedmember 240, which generally forms a projection. As thefirst flange 248 of the first L-shapedmember 240 is inserted into the slot formed by the opposingtabs 282 and theouter face 284 of the first flange 258 (of the second L-shaped member 244), the mountingportion 234 of theupper bracket 230 can be adjusted to match the thickness of the partition panel. The mountingportion 234 is adaptable to mount to partition panels of various thicknesses by inserting thefirst flange 248 into the slot and tightening thefastener 278. In the illustrated construction, thefastener 278 is threaded into theopening 272 so that tightening of thefastener 278 pulls thesecond flanges members upper bracket 230. Thus, the mountingportion 234 is directly secured to the partition panel by clamping, although other means for directly securing the mountingportion 234 are optional. In some constructions, the mountingportion 234 is configured to attach to a partition panel having a thickness between about 1.5 inches and about 4 inches. - The
guide portion 236 of theupper bracket 230 is a generally U-shaped member that defines achannel 288. In the illustrated construction, thechannel 288 is defined by a first orouter wall 290, a second orinner wall 292, and a third ortop wall 294. Thechannel 288 is configured to receive anupper edge 298 of theprivacy screen 228, theupper edge 298 including at least an upper horizontal surface and a pair of vertical surfaces adjacent the upper horizontal surface in the illustrated embodiment. Thechannel 288 guides the movement of theprivacy screen 228 relative to the partition panel as described in further detail below. As shown inFIG. 31 , theinner wall 292 may include anon-slip pad 300 configured to grip the upper edge of the partition panel (e.g., a side surface of the partition panel upper edge) when the first and second L-shapedmembers upper bracket 230 are mounted together with thefastener 278 and thesecond flange 260 of the second L-shapedmember 244 is engaged with theguide portion 236 as described in further detail below. Thenon-slip pad 300 may be similar in construction and attachment to thenon-slip pad 254 described in the discussion above, which is hereby referenced. - The
guide portion 236 is formed with a first pair of opposingtabs 302 that combine with theinner wall 292 to form a slot configured to receive thesecond flange 260 of the second L-shapedmember 244. The mountingportion 234 is coupled with theguide portion 236 when thesecond flange 260 is inserted into the slot formed by thetabs 302 and the L-shapedmembers members inner wall 292 of theguide portion 236 is sandwiched between the partition panel and thesecond flange 260 of the second L-shapedmember 244. - As shown in
FIGS. 30 and 31 , a pair ofnon-stick pads outer wall 290 and the surface of thesecond flange 260 facing the channel 288 (facing away from theinner wall 292 and seen inFIG. 30 ), respectively. In one construction, thenon-stick pads outer wall 290 and thesecond flange 260 with an adhesive. However, one or more other low friction materials may be substituted for the felt of thenon-stick pads outer wall 290 and thesecond flange 260 themselves may provide a low friction sliding surface for contact with theupper edge 298 of theprivacy screen 228. - The
guide portion 236 is further provided with a second pair of opposingtabs 316 defining a slot along the outside of theouter wall 290. The slot is configured to receive an insert such as a name plate and/or lens including indicia identifying the workstation, the occupant of the workstation, etc. At a bottom portion of theouter wall 290, theguide portion 236 is provided with a third pair of opposingtabs 320 defining a slot therebetween. Thetabs 320 are configured to receive amessage board 324, such as a whiteboard or “dry erase” board for displaying indicia. Themessage board 324 can be a bulletin board or “cork board” in some constructions. In other constructions, themessage board 324 may be a placard having permanently printed or interchangeable/reconfigurable indicia thereon. Themessage board 324 includes anupper edge 326 configured to slide and/or snap into the slot defined by the third pair of opposingtabs 320. Thetabs 320 retain themessage board 324 in a mounted configuration relative to theupper bracket 230. As explained below, the message board 324 (along with the entire upper bracket 230) remains fixed with the stationary partition panel and is not movable with theprivacy screen 228. As shown inFIGS. 30 and 31 , thetop wall 294 is concave to hold one or more objects (e.g., a dry erase marker and/or eraser for a dry erase board, push pins for a bulletin board, etc.) for convenient access adjacent themessage board 324. - The
upper bracket 230 includes anend cap 330. In the illustrated construction, theend cap 330 is provided with a plurality of snap fingers or tabs 332 (FIG. 31 ) on an interior thereof for removably mounting theend cap 330 to the first and/or second L-shapedmembers tabs 332A are configured to engage thethird flange 266 of the first L-shapedmember 240 and/or thethird flange 268 of the second L-shapedmember 244. A second pair oftabs 332B are configured to engage the outer edges of thefirst flange 258 of the second L-shaped member 244 (i.e., the tabs 282). By engaging the mountingportion 234 as described above, the tabs 332 enable theend cap 330 to be mounted in position to substantially cover thefirst flanges members end cap 330 is fixed with more or fewer snap-on features and/or by other means altogether. - As best shown in
FIGS. 32 and 33 , thebottom bracket 231 includes a mountingportion 334 for directly securing thebracket 231 to a partition panel and aguide portion 336 supported by the mountingportion 334. In the illustrated construction, the mountingportion 334 includes a first L-shapedmember 340 and a second L-shapedmember 344. The first L-shapedmember 340 includes afirst flange 348 and asecond flange 350 that is longer than thefirst flange 348. As shown inFIGS. 32 and 33 , the inside of thesecond flange 350 may include anon-slip pad 354 configured to grip a lower edge of a partition panel (e.g., a side surface of the partition panel lower edge) when the first and second L-shapedmembers lower bracket 231 are mounted together. Similar to the first L-shapedmember 340, the second L-shapedmember 344 includes afirst flange 358 and asecond flange 360 that is longer than thefirst flange 358. Thesecond flanges members second flange 360 of the second L-shapedmember 344 includes a plurality ofopenings 362 in a row. In the illustrated construction, thesecond flange 360 includes sixopenings 362, all of which are circular and similar in size. In the illustrated construction, theopenings 362 are threaded and configured to receive fasteners 364 to couple the mountingportion 334 to theguide portion 336 as discussed in further detail below. - The
non-slip pad 354 can be formed of a high friction material such as EVA and coupled to the first L-shapedmember 340 by an adhesive in some constructions. In other constructions, thenon-slip pad 354 includes one or more alternate high friction materials. Other coupling methods besides adhesive are optional, and it is also contemplated that thesecond flange 350 itself may provide a high friction gripping surface to engage the lower edge of the partition panel. - Each of the first and second L-shaped
members third flange first flanges third flanges first flanges second flanges first flanges third flanges respective holes fastener 378 for coupling the first and second L-shapedmembers hole 374 in thethird flange 368 of the second L-shapedmember 344 is a through hole and thehole 372 in thethird flange 366 of the first L-shapedmember 340 is threaded to engage thefastener 378, which is threaded in the illustrated construction. Other types of fasteners configured to couple the first and second L-shapedmembers portion 334 onto the partition panel are optional. - As shown in
FIGS. 32 and 33 , thefirst flange 358 of the second L-shapedmember 344 includes two opposingtabs 382 forming a slot. The slot extends along anouter face 384 of thefirst flange 358 and is configured to receive thefirst flange 348 of the first L-shapedmember 340, which generally forms a projection. As thefirst flange 348 of the first L-shapedmember 340 is inserted into the slot formed by the opposingtabs 382 and theouter face 384 of the first flange 358 (of the second L-shaped member 344), the mountingportion 334 of thelower bracket 231 can be adjusted to match the thickness of the partition panel. The mountingportion 334 is adaptable to mount to partition panels of various thicknesses by inserting thefirst flange 348 into the slot and tightening thefastener 378. In the illustrated construction, thefastener 378 is threaded into theopening 372 so that tightening of thefastener 378 pulls thesecond flanges members lower bracket 231. Thus, the mountingportion 334 is directly secured to the partition panel by clamping, although other means for directly securing the mountingportion 334 are optional. In some constructions, the mountingportion 334 is configured to attach to a partition panel having a thickness between about 1.5 inches and about 4 inches. - The
guide portion 336 of thelower bracket 231 is a generally U-shaped member that defines achannel 388. In the illustrated construction, thechannel 388 is defined by a first orouter wall 390, a second orinner wall 392, and a third orbottom wall 394. Thechannel 388 is configured to receive alower edge 398 of theprivacy screen 228, thelower edge 398 including at least a lower horizontal surface and a pair of vertical surfaces adjacent the lower horizontal surface in the illustrated embodiment. Thechannel 388 guides the movement of theprivacy screen 228 relative to the partition panel as described in further detail below. As shown inFIGS. 32 and 33 , a right-angle flange 400 depends from theinner wall 392. Theinner wall 392 and theflange 400 include respective pairs ofopenings portion 334 to theguide portion 336 as described in further detail below. - A
non-slip pad 412 may be provided on asurface 414 of theflange 400 and asurface 415 of thesecond flange 360 of the second L-shapedmember 344 as best illustrated byFIGS. 27 and 33 . Thenon-slip pad 412 is configured to grip the lower edge of the partition panel (e.g., a side surface of the partition panel lower edge) when the first and second L-shapedmembers lower bracket 231 are mounted together with thefastener 378 and thesecond flange 360 of the second L-shapedmember 344 is engaged with theguide portion 336 as described in further detail below. Thenon-slip pad 412 may be similar in construction and attachment to thenon-slip pad 354 described in the discussion above, which is hereby referenced. - The
inner wall 392 and theflange 400 of theguide portion 336 form a slot configured to receive thesecond flange 360 of the second L-shapedmember 344. The mountingportion 334 is coupled with theguide portion 336 when thesecond flange 360 is inserted into the slot formed by theinner wall 392 and theflange 400 and thefasteners 408 are threaded into theholes 362. Thefasteners 408 are engageable with a pair of theholes 362 that are spaced apart a distance substantially equal to the distance between the pair ofopenings 404 in theinner wall 392 and substantially equal to the distance between the pair ofopenings 406 in theflange 400. This provides an adjustable coupling between the mountingportion 334 and theguide portion 336 for reasons addressed in further detail below. In the illustrated construction, thefasteners 408 can be engaged with three distinct sets ofholes 362 to provide three different orientations between the mountingportion 334 and theguide portion 336. Specifically, theguide portion 336 can be moved relative to the mountingportion 334 in a direction substantially parallel to the direction of movement of theprivacy screen 228 between retracted and extended positions or vice versa (i.e., parallel to the channel 388). - Similar to the
non-stick pads FIGS. 30 and 31 , a pair of non-stick pads (not shown) can be provided for attachment to the interior surface of theouter wall 390 and the interior surface of theinner wall 392, respectively. The non-stick pads may be similar in construction, function, and attachment to thenon-stick pads upper bracket 230, which is hereby referenced. - The
lower bracket 231 includes anend cap 416. In the illustrated construction, theend cap 416 is provided with a plurality of snap fingers or tabs 420 (FIG. 33 ) on an interior thereof for removably mounting theend cap 416 to the first and/or second L-shapedmembers tabs 420A are configured to engage thethird flange 366 of the first L-shapedmember 340 and/or thethird flange 368 of the second L-shapedmember 344. A second pair oftabs 420B are configured to engage the outer edges of thefirst flange 358 of the second L-shaped member 344 (i.e., the tabs 382). By engaging the mountingportion 334 as described above, the tabs 420 enable theend cap 416 to be mounted in position to substantially cover thefirst flanges members end cap 416 is fixed with more or fewer snap-on features and/or by other means altogether. - As shown in FIGS. 23 and 25-27, the
privacy screen 228 includes twoleg portions 424, each of theleg portions 424 having awheel assembly 428 coupled to its lower end. Thewheel assemblies 428 includewheels 430 configured to support theprivacy screen 228 for rolling movement on a floor surface. Reference is made to the above descriptions of various arrangements and the general movement of theprivacy screen 228 relative to the partition panel(s), the majority of which is equally applicable to theprivacy screen assembly 224 illustrated inFIGS. 23-33 . - The
privacy screen 228 is assembled with the upper andlower brackets lower edges privacy screen 228 are received in thechannels respective guide portions lower edges respective guide portions privacy screen 228 to the partition panel and/or the upper andlower brackets brackets - A mechanical stop arrangement is provided as a feature of the
lower bracket 231, which is positioned between the twoleg portions 424 of theprivacy screen 228. In the position shown in FIGS. 23 and 25-27, theprivacy screen 228 is in a fully retracted position and theguide portion 336 prevents theprivacy screen 228 from moving any further in the opening direction (left inFIGS. 23 and 25 and right inFIGS. 26 and 27 ). However, theprivacy screen 228 can be moved in the closing direction to a partially or fully extended position (right inFIGS. 23 and 25 and left inFIGS. 26 and 27 ) to partially or fully close off an area or an opening between partition panels. Theprivacy screen 228 can be moved in the closing direction until theleg portion 424 on the left ofFIGS. 23 and 25 contacts theguide portion 336. Thus, thelower bracket 231 is a low friction sliding guide and a mechanical stop arrangement defining both the fully retracted position and the fully extended position without the aid of any latches, magnets, fasteners, etc. - Various features and advantages of the invention are set forth in the following claims.
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