Movable room dividing partition
OwnerEvelyn M. Westinventor
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Abstract
A room dividing partition includes a plurality of upright utility modules with at least one module being movable to selectively close a span or an opening, thereby separating an area into two smaller units. The movable module comprises an upright rigid structure having a utility depth for storage or other purposes and a plurality of friction reducing rollers which engage one or more tracks positioned along the floor. In order to stabilize the module and prevent tipping, a guide rail extends between side walls of the area across the opening. A rail engaging gaff projects from the movable module with the gaff being movable along the rail when the module is moved. The module may include various storage devices such as shelves, cabinetry and self-contained furniture articles such as table or desk tops.
Claims10
A room dividing partition adapted to selectively close an opening thereby converting a large room area into smaller unit areas, the partition comprising an upright movable utility module, the movable module including a vertical panel, a pair of opposed side walls and a top wall extending perpendicular to the vertical panel, means for the storage of articles between the side walls, means facilitating guided movement of the movable module in a vertical plane across the opening, the facilitating means including wheel means mounted to the module, the movable module further including stabilizing means adapted to prevent tipping of the module in the presence of moments lying in planes transverse to the vertical plane of guided movement, the stabilizing means including elevated rail means and means securing the rail means in a plane parallel to the plane of guided movement, the stabilizing means further including gaff means interconnecting the rail means with the movable module, a stationary module, the stationary module having a rear vertical panel lying in a plane spaced from and parallel to the plane of guided movement, the movable module and the stationary module extending in back-to-back relationship when the partition is in its open position.
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