Partition construction

Claim 2

A partition structure including a support post and a partition panel secured thereto, said panel having a bent flange portion which is located in parallel closely spaced alignment with one side of said post to define a thin cavity therebetween, and a single flat elongated bracket support strip located in and substantially filling said cavity and secured only to said one side of the post; said strip including an outwardly facing exposed edge having a plurality of generally L-shaped recesses formed therein, said recesses each having a first leg extending perpendicularly of said edge and a second leg extending downwardly from the first leg and inwardly of said edge for receiving the generally complementary L-shaped tabs of a bracket.

Claim 3

The partition structure as described in claim 1 wherein the width of said support strip is substantially equal to the width of said cavity whereby the strip substantially fills the cavity.

Claim 4

The partition as defined in claim 1 wherein said post, panel and support strip are each formed of metal and said strip is spot welded to said post.

Claim 5

The partition structure as defined in claim 3 including a support bracket having a plurality of L-shaped tabs extending therefrom for insertion and support in said recesses, said tabs each including a first leg extending generally perpendicularly therefrom and a second leg spaced from the bracket and extending perpendicularly to the first leg, said second tab leg being generally complementary in configuration to the second leg of said recesses; and the first leg of the recesses having a height which is substantially equal to the sum of the thickness of the first tab leg and the height of the second tab leg whereby said tabs are readily inserted in said recesses for rigidly supporting the bracket on the support strip.

Claim 6

The partition structure as defined in claim 4 wherein said post includes a second side extending generally perpendicularly to the first mentioned side thereof and lying in substantially the same plane as said panel, said second post side comprising a removable cap extending along the length of the post whereby the interior of said post can be exposed by removal of said cap without removal of said bracket from said support strip.

Claim 7

A partition structure including a support post and a first partition panel secured thereto, said first panel having a bent flange portion which is located in parallel spaced alignment with one side of said post to define a cavity therebetween, an elongated bracket support strip located in said cavity and secured to said one side of the post; said strip including an outwardly facing exposed edge having a plurality of generally L-shaped recesses formed therein, said recesses each having a first leg extending perpendicularly of said edge and a second leg extending downwardly from the first leg and inwardly of said edge for receiving the generally complementary L-shaped tabs of a bracket; said post, first panel and support strip each being formed of metal, and said strip being spot welded to said post; a support bracket having a plurality of L-shaped tabs extending therefrom for insertion and support in said recesses, said tabs each including a first leg extending generally perpendicularly therefrom and a second leg spaced from the bracket and extending perpendicularly to the first leg, said second tab being generally complementary in configuration to the second leg of said recesses; and the first leg of the recesses having a height which is substantially equal to the sum of the thickness of the first tab leg and the height of the second tab leg whereby said tabs are readily inserted in said recesses for rigidly supporting the bracket on the support strip; and a second panel substantially identical to the first mentioned panel and secured to said post to extend therefrom at approximately 90* from said first mentioned panel, in substantially the same plane as said one side of said post whereby said support strip remains exposed to receive a bracket in its recesses for supporting an article against said second panel.

Claim 8

A partition structure including a support post and a first partition panel secured thereto, said first panel having a bent flange portion which is located in parallel spaced alignment with one side of said post to define a cavity therebetween, an elongated bracket support strip located in said cavity and secured to said one side of the post; said strip including an outwardly facing exposed edge having a plurality of generally L-shaped recesses formed therein, said recesses each having a first leg extending perpendicularly of said edge and a second leg extending downwardly from the first leg and inwardly of said edge for receiving the generally complementary L-shaped tabs of a bracket; said post, first panel and support strip each being formed of metal, and said strip being spot welded to said post; a support bracket having a plurality of L-shaped tabs extending therefrom for insertion and support in said recesses, said tabs each including a first leg extending generally perpendicularly therefrom and a second leg spaced from the bracket and extending perpendicularly to the first leg, said second tab being generally complementary in configuration to the second leg of said recesses; and the first leg of the recesses having a height which is substantially equal to the sum of the thickness of the first tab leg and the height of the second tab leg whereby said tabs are readily inserted in said recesses for rigidly supporting the bracket on the support strip; and a second panel substantially identical to the first mentioned panel and secured to said post to extend therefrom at approximately 90* from said first mentioned panel, in substantially the same plane as said one side of said post whereby said support strip remains exposed to receive a bracket in its recesses for supporting an article against said second panel.

Claim 9

A partition structure including a generally vertically extending support post having a plurality of angularly related vertical sides, at least one partition panel secured to one of said vertical sides and extending generally perpendicularly thereto, said panel having a bent flange portion located in closely spaced parallel relation to said one side of said post to define a cavity therebetween; a one piece thin and flat elongated bracket support strip located in and substantially filling said cavity; said support strip being secured only to said one side of the post and including an outwardly facing exposed edge having a plurality of generally L-shaped recesses formed therein; said recesses each having a first horizontal leg extending inwardly of the strip from said free edge and a second, vertical leg extending downwardly from said first leg; and a support bracket having a plurality of L-shaped tabs adapted to be received in said recesses for support by said strip between said one side of the post and the flange portion of the adjacent panel.

Claim 10

A partition structure including a generally vertically extending support post having a plurality of angularly related vertical sides, at least one partition panel secured to one of said vertical sides and extending generally perpendicularly thereto, said panel having a bent flange portion located in closely spaced parallel relation to said one side of said post to define a cavity therebetween; a one piece thin and flat elongated bracket support strip located in and substantially filling said cavity; said support strip being secured only to said one side of the post and including an outwardly facing exposed edge having a plurality of generally L-shaped recesses formed therein; said recesses each having a first horizontal leg extending inwardly of the strip from said free edge and a second, vertical leg extending downwardly from said first leg; and a support bracket having a plurality of L-shaped tabs adapted to be received in said recesses for support by said strip between said one side of the post and the flange portion of the adjacent panel.

Claim 11

A partition structure as defined in claim 7 including a plurality of support strips respectively secured to the sides of said post with their exposed and recessed edges located adjacent the apex between two adjacent sides of the post.

Claim 12

The partition structure as defined in claim 7 wherein said post includes a second vertical side extending generally perpendicularly to said one side of the post and located adjacent to said cavity, leaving said edge of said support strip exposed for insertion of the bracket therein; said second side of the post comprising a removable cap mounted in the post whereby the interior of the post can be exposed by removal of said cap without removing the bracket from said support strip.

Claim 13

A partition structure including a generally vertically extending support post having a plurality of angularly related vertical sides, at least one partition panel secured to one of said vertical sides and extending generally perpendicularly thereto, said panel having a bent flange portion located in closely spaced parallel relation to said one side of said post to define a cavity therebetween; an elongated bracket support strip located in and substantially filling said cavity; said support strip being secured to said one side of the post and including an outwardly facing exposed edge having a plurality of generally L-shaped recesses formed therein; said recesses each having a first horizontal leg extending inwardly of the strip from said free edge and a second, vertical leg extending downwardly from said first leg; and a support bracket having a plurality of L-shaped tabs adapted to be received in said recesses for support by said strip between said one side of the post and the flange portion of the adjacent panel; said post being square in cross-section and at least one pair of support strips are respectively secured to two intersecting sides of the post with the exposed and recessed edges of the strips being located adjacent the apex between said intersecting sides and facing at right angles to each other.

Claim 14

A partition structure including a generally vertically extending support post having a plurality of angularly related vertical sides, at least one partition panel secured to one of said vertical sides and extending generally perpendicularly thereto, said panel having a bent flange portion located in closely spaced parallel relation to said one side of said post to define a cavity therebetween; an elongated bracket support strip located in and substantially filling said cavity; said support strip being secured to said one side of the post and including an outwardly facing exposed edge having a plurality of generally L-shaped recesses formed therein; said recesses each having a first horizontal leg extending inwardly of the strip from said free edge and a second, vertical leg extending downwardly from said first leg; and a support bracket having a plurality of L-shaped tabs adapted to be received in said recesses for support by said strip between said one side of the post and the flange portion of the adjacent panel; said post being square in cross-section and at least one pair of support strips are respectively secured to two intersecting sides of the post with the exposed and recessed edges of the strips being located adjacent the apex between said intersecting sides and facing at right angles to each other.

Claim 15

A partition structure for removably supporting a mounting bracket having a plurality of protruding tabs, the partition structure comprising a support post and at least one post panel secured to the post, the panel having an edge portion which is located in parallel spaced alignment with the post to define a cavity therebetween, said post being polygonal in cross section; and a first thin bracket support strip positioned in the cavity between the partition panel and the post, the strip including an outwardly facing exposed edge having a series of recesses extending inwardly therefrom in position to receive the protruding tabs on the mounting bracket; and at least one additional thin bracket support strip secured to a side of the post adjacent the side of the psot which cooperates with said panel to define the cavity, whereby the first and second support strips are located adjacent the apex between the post sides and face at angles to each other, for selectively supporting a mounting bracket thereon.

Claim 16

A partition structure for removably supporting a mounting bracket having a plurality of protruding tabs, the partition structure comprising a support post and at least one post panel secured to the post, the panel having an edge portion which is located in parallel spaced alignment with the post to define a cavity therebetween, said post being polygonal in cross section; and a first thin bracket support strip positioned in the cavity between the partition panel and the post, the strip including an outwardly facing exposed edge having a series of recesses extending inwardly therefrom in position to receive the protruding tabs on the mounting bracket; and at least one additional thin bracket support strip secured to a side of the post adjacent the side of the psot which cooperates with said panel to define the cavity, whereby the first and second support strips are located adjacent the apex between the post sides and face at angles to each other, for selectively supporting a mounting bracket thereon.

Claim 17

A partition structure including a post and a first partition panel secured thereto, said first panel having a bent flange portion which is located in parallel spaced alignment with one side of said post to define a cavity therebetween, and an elongated bracket support strip located in said cavity and secured to said one side of the post; said strip including an outwardly facing exposed edge having a plurality of generally L-shaped recesses formed therein, said recesses each having a first leg extending perpendicularly of said edge and a second leg extending downwardly from the first leg and inwardly of said edge for receiving the generally complementary L-shaped tabs of a bracket; and a second panel substantially identical to said first panel and secured to said post to extend therefrom at an angle to said first panel in substantially the same plane as said one side of said post whereby said support strip remains exposed to receive a bracket in its recesses for supporting an article against the second panel.

Claim 18

A partition structure including a post and a first partition panel secured thereto, said first panel having a bent flange portion which is located in parallel spaced alignment with one side of said post to define a cavity therebetween, and an elongated bracket support strip located in said cavity and secured to said one side of the post; said strip including an outwardly facing exposed edge having a plurality of generally L-shaped recesses formed therein, said recesses each having a first leg extending perpendicularly of said edge and a second leg extending downwardly from the first leg and inwardly of said edge for receiving the generally complementary L-shaped tabs of a bracket; and a second panel substantially identical to said first panel and secured to said post to extend therefrom at an angle to said first panel in substantially the same plane as said one side of said post whereby said support strip remains exposed to receive a bracket in its recesses for supporting an article against the second panel.