Patent ID: 6772567
Filing Date: 2004-08-10
Classification: E04B

Abstract:
A partition system, comprising:first and second adjacent partition panels; an upper pivot connection between the first and second partition panels; a lower pivot connection between the first and second partition panels; and a synchronizing arrangement interposed between the first and second adjacent partition panels for providing synchronous pivoting movement of the first and second partition panels; wherein at least one of the upper and lower pivot connections comprises a one-piece spanning pivot member having first and second spaced apart pivot hubs and a connection section extending between and interconnecting the first and second pivot hubs, wherein the first pivot hub is engaged within a passage associated with the first partition panel and wherein the second pivot hub is engaged within a passage associated with the second partition panel, and wherein the synchronizing arrangement comprises at least one first gear member mounted to the first partition panel and at least one second gear member mounted to the second partition panel, wherein the first and second gear members define facing arcuate sets of teeth that engage each other in a meshing relationship, and wherein the first gear member includes an opening through with the first pivot hub is inserted and wherein the second gear member includes an opening through which the second pivot hub is inserted.