Patent ID: 6435253
Filing Date: 2002-08-20
Classification: A47G,E04B

Abstract:
A horizontally extendible partition arrangement, comprising:first and second upright partitions provided in sidewardly adjacent and substantially vertical parallel relationship; a relatively slidable connecting structure joined to said first and second partitions along adjacent upper edges thereof for permitting said first partition to be moved in a lengthwise direction thereof relative to said second partition between a closed position wherein said first and second partitions are disposed in substantial overlapping relationship and an extended position wherein said first partition extends lengthwise beyond and does not significantly overlap said second partition; said slidable connecting structure including first and second horizontal elongated wall structures fixedly associated with respective said first and second partitions in the vicinity of the upper edges thereof and extending lengthwise of the respective partition, each said wall structure defining a horizontally elongated slot arrangement including a narrow access slot which opens horizontally inwardly from one side of the respective partition in the vicinity of the upper edge thereof and a slide groove which communicates with an inner end of said access slot and projects vertically relative thereto; said connecting structure also including first and second slide brackets respectively fixed to said first and second partitions adjacent upper edges thereof, said first and second slide brackets each having a cantilevered part which protrudes sidewardly and is slidably engaged within the slot arrangement of the second and first partitions respectively.