Adaptable Panel Mounting System

Abstract

A panel mounting system for mounting a linear panel structure on a surface, the system having a plurality of posts, each post having a base plate with one or more mounting surfaces for surface attachment and a vertical extension, the vertical extension having a lateral support beam perpendicular to a panel-receiving cross beam; first and second opposing semi-circular channels within first and second ends of the panel-receiving cross beam, wherein each channel forms a channel angle of between 45 degrees and 135 degrees relative to the lateral support beam; a hollow, circular cylindrical insert insertable into each channel; and a panel mountable between each pair of adjacent posts, each end of the panel insertable into a corresponding insert. The panel mounting system may be used to construct a panel mounting, an office divider system, or other wall structure.

1 . A panel mounting system for mounting a linear panel structure on a surface, the system comprising:
 a plurality of posts, each post having a base plate with one or more mounting surfaces for surface attachment and a vertical extension, the vertical extension having a lateral support beam perpendicular to a panel-receiving cross beam;   first and second opposing semi-circular channels within first and second ends of the panel-receiving cross beam, wherein each channel forms a channel angle of between 45 degrees and 135 degrees relative to the lateral support beam;   a hollow, circular cylindrical insert insertable into each channel; and   a panel mountable between each pair of adjacent posts, each end of the panel insertable into a corresponding insert.   
     
     
         2 . The panel mounting system of claim I, wherein the channel angle is 90 degrees. 
     
     
         3 . The panel mounting system of  claim 1 , wherein the channel angle is 45 degrees. 
     
     
         4 . The panel mounting system of  claim 1 , wherein the channel angle is 135 degrees. 
     
     
         5 . The panel mounting system of  claim 1 , wherein each panel is rotatable about a vertical axis at each end through a panel angle of 30 degrees to either side of the channel angle of the corresponding channels. 
     
     
         6 . The panel mounting system of  claim 5 , further comprising a semi-circular wedge insertable at the top end of each semi-circular channel for securing the panel in a desired panel angle position. 
     
     
         7 . The panel mounting system of  claim 1 , further comprising a setting block insertable in the lower end of each channel for supporting the corresponding panel a desired distance above the surface. 
     
     
         8 . The panel mounting system of  claim 1 , further comprising one or more wall tracks mountable on a vertical surface, each wall track having a semi-circular channel at an angle of between 45 degrees and 135 degrees relative to the vertical surface. 
     
     
         9 . The panel mounting system of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more mounting surfaces of the base plate are perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the vertical extension. 
     
     
         10 . The panel mounting system of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more mounting surfaces of the base plate are parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vertical extension. 
     
     
         11 . The panel mounting system of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more mounting surfaces of the base plate are at a selected angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the vertical extension, the selected angle corresponding to the slope of the mounting surface. 
     
     
         12 . The panel mounting system of  claim 1 , wherein each of the panels is manufactured of tempered glass. 
     
     
         13 . The panel mounting system of  claim 1 , wherein each channel opening is adapted to receive a panel having a thickness of 10 mm. 
     
     
         14 . The panel mounting system of  claim 1 , wherein each channel opening is adapted to receive a panel having a thickness of 12 mm. 
     
     
         15 . The panel mounting system of  claim 1 , wherein the post is comprised of a separate base plate connectable to a vertical member. 
     
     
         16 . The panel mounting system of  claim 1 , wherein the posts, inserts, wedges, and setting blocks are manufactured of aluminum. 
     
     
         17 . The panel mounting system of  claim 1 , for use as a room divider system. 
     
     
         18 . The panel mounting system of  claim 1 , for use as a panel mounting system.