Claims:We claim:
1. A system for mounting a divider panel assembly (100), said system comprising:
at least one holding element (14) adapted to be connected to a work top (12); and
a divider panel assembly (100)having,
a privacy divider panel (102);
at least one mounting member (104) provided with said privacy divider panel (102); and
at least one alignment member (106)adapted to be provided onto said mounting member (104),
wherein
said holding element (14) is adapted to hold said alignment member (106)there into removably mount said divider panel assembly (100) onto the work top (12); and
said alignment member (106) is adapted to align said divider panel assembly (100) at a predefined position with respect to the work top (12).

2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said system comprises at least one support member (16) adapted to support said mounting member (104) of said divider panel assembly (100).

3. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said holding element (14) comprises,
a body (14B) adapted to be received by a holding member receiving portion provided in the work top (12); and
a worktop engaging portion (14F) adapted to be engaged with a top portion (12T) of the work top (12).

4. The system as claimed in claim 3, wherein the body (14B) of said holding element (14)defines,
a portion (14G) adapted to receive at least a portion of said alignment member (106); and
at least one leg (14L) adapted to be received by a leg receiving portion provided in the work top (12) therein to fix said holding element (14) with the work top (12).

5. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said holding element (14) is made of at least a non-metallic material.

6. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said alignment member (106) is made of at least a compressive elastic material.

7. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said alignment member (106) is adapted to dampen noise.
8. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said mounting member (104) is at least an elongated stud.

9. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the predefined position of said divider panel assembly (100) is at least a vertical position substantially perpendicular with respect to the work top (12).

10. A divider panel assembly (100) comprising:
a privacy divider panel (102);
at least one mounting member (104) provided with said privacy divider panel (102); and
at least one alignment member (106) adapted to be provided onto said mounting member (104).

11. The divider panel assembly (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein said alignment member (106) is adapted to align said divider panel assembly (100) at a predefined position with respect to a work top (12),
wherein
said divider panel assembly (100) is adapted to be removably mounted onto the work top (12).

12. The divider panel assembly (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein said alignment member (106) is made of at least a compressive elastic material.
13. The divider panel assembly (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein said alignment member (106) is adapted to dampen noise.

14. The divider panel assembly (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein said mounting member (104) is at least an elongated stud.

15. The divider panel assembly (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the predefined position of said divider panel assembly (100) is at least a vertical position substantially perpendicular with respect to the work top (12).

16. A method (200) for mounting a divider panel assembly (100), said method (200) comprising:
fixing at least one holding element (14) with a work top (12);
providing the divider panel assembly (100) with a privacy divider panel (102), at least one mounting member (104) provided with the privacy divider panel (102) and at least one alignment member (106)provided onto the mounting member (106); and
removably mounting the divider panel assembly (100) onto the worktop (12) by engaging the alignment member (106) with the holding element (14),
wherein
said alignment member (106) is adapted to align the divider panel assembly (100) at a predefined position with respect to the work top (12); and
said alignment member (106) is adapted to dampen noise.
17. The method (200) as claimed in claim 16, wherein said method (200) comprises fixing at least one support member (14) immediately below the work top (12)by using fasteners prior to said fixing at least one holding element (14) with a work top (12).

Dated: 26th June, 2019 Signature:
Name of Signatory: Somashekar Ramakrishna
Patent Agent No: 2024

, Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The embodiments herein relate to a system and a method for mounting at least one divider panel assembly onto a work top.

BACKGROUND
[002] Generally, divider panels are used on table tops for dividing the available space and defining work spaces and to provide a visual barrier to users in a work place. Divider panels are either rigidly fixed onto the table top or removably mounted onto the table top. Usually, fixed divider panels are fixed onto the table top by using any of brackets, clamps and fasteners such as screws, bolts and nuts. Some fixed divider panels are welded onto the table top. Though, fixed divider panels are firmly engaged with the table top and is properly aligned at a vertical position with respect to the table top, the fixed divider panels may not be easily moved or removed from the table top once the divider panel is fixed which in turn may not allow to vary the work space, and poses hindrance in face to face interactions between users sitting opposite or adjacent each other. Fixed divider panels also pose difficulty in portability.
[003] Further, removable divider panels are mounted onto the table top by using elongated studs fixed to the table top. The elongated studs are exposed and remain vertically projecting from the table top which in turn would cause injury to the user when the divider panel is removed from the table top. The removable divider panels may not have good stability and in some cases, are not properly aligned vertically with respect to the table top which in turn affects aesthetic requirement in a row of workstations. Further, removable divider panels produce noise, due to inadvertent movement, which is undesirable.
[004] Therefore, there exists a need for a system and a method for mounting at least one divider panel assembly, which obviates the aforementioned drawbacks. Further, there exists a need for a divider panel assembly, which obviates the aforementioned drawbacks.

OBJECTS
[005] The principal object of embodiments herein is to provide a system for mounting at least one divider panel assembly onto a work top.
[006] Another object of embodiments herein is to provide a method for mounting at least one divider panel assembly onto a work top.
[007] Another object of embodiments herein is to provide a divider panel assembly, which is portable.
[008] Another object of embodiments herein is to provide a divider panel assembly, which is easy to assemble onto a work top and is easily removable and has better stability when mounted onto the work top.
[009] Another object of embodiments herein is to provide a divider panel assembly, which self-aligns at a vertical position with respect to a work top.
[0010] Another object of embodiments herein is to provide a divider panel assembly, which dampens noise.
[0011] Another object of embodiments herein is to provide a divider panel assembly having at least one mounting member for mounting the divider panel assembly onto a work top.
[0012] Another object of embodiments herein is to provide a system for mounting divider panel assemblies for uniform arrangement of the assemblies in a work station.
[0013] These and other objects of embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with following description and accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the spirit thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0014] The embodiments are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, throughout which like reference letters indicate corresponding parts in various figures. The embodiments herein will be better understood from the following description with reference to the drawings, in which:
[0015] Fig. 1 depicts a perspective view of a divider panel assembly mounted onto a work top, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0016] Fig. 2 depicts a perspective view of the divider panel assembly illustrating a holding element and a support member in assembled condition and another holding element and another support member in exploded condition, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0017] Fig. 3 depicts a cross-sectional view of the divider panel assembly with the holding element, the work top and the support member in assembled condition, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0018] Fig. 4a depicts a perspective view of the holding element, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0019] Fig. 4b depicts a perspective view of the support member, according to embodiments as disclosed herein; and
[0020] Fig. 5 depicts a flowchart indicating a method for mounting at least one divider panel assembly onto the work top, according to embodiments as disclosed herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained more fully with reference to the non-limiting embodiments that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and detailed in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
[0022] The embodiments herein achieve a system for mounting at least one divider panel assembly onto a work top. Further, embodiments herein achieve a method for mounting at least one divider panel assembly onto a work top. Further, embodiments herein achieve the divider panel assembly, which dampens noise and self-aligns at a predefined position with respect to the work top. Referring now to the drawings Figs 1 through 5, where similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the figures, there are shown embodiments.
[0023] Fig. 1 depicts a perspective view of a divider panel assembly (100) mounted onto a work top (12), according to embodiments as disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the system includes at least one divider panel assembly(100), a plurality of holding elements (14), as shown in fig. 2 and fig. 4a) and a plurality of support members (16), as shown in fig. 2 and fig. 4b). For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the system is explained herein below with reference to mounting at least one divider panel assembly (100) on the work top (12) of a table (not shown) provided in a workstation such as office. However, it is also within the scope of this invention herein to provide the system for mounting the divider panel assembly (100) onto any of a work top, a table top, a desk top, a work surface, a panel, a divider, a wall and a furniture member used in schools, homes, work stations, commercial places or any other places or in any other applications, where any of dividing the available space, defining a work space and providing a visual barrier is required, without otherwise deterring the intended function of the system for mounting at least one divider panel assembly (100) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings.
[0024] Fig. 2 depicts a perspective view of the divider panel assembly (100) illustrating a holding element (14) and a support member (16) in assembled condition and another holding element (14) and another support member (16) in exploded condition, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the divider panel assembly (100) includes a privacy divider panel (102), a plurality of mounting members (104) and a plurality of alignment members (106), only one of which is shown in fig. 2).
[0025] In an embodiment, the privacy divider panel (102) is adapted to provide a visual barrier to users in the work place. In another embodiment, the privacy divider panel (102) is adapted to divide available space and define the work space. The divider panel assembly (102) is removed from the work top (12) to assist face to face interaction between users facing each other or users seated adjacent to each other.
[0026] Each mounting member (104) is adapted to mount the divider panel assembly (100) onto the work top (12). Each mounting member (104) is adapted to be connected to the privacy divider panel (102) at a distance from the other mounting member (104).Each mounting member (104) is parallel to the other mounting member (104). A portion of each mounting member (104) is received by corresponding mounting member receiving portion (not shown) provided in the privacy divider panel (102) and another portion of the mounting member (104) is disposed external to the privacy divider panel (102). For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the mounting member receiving portion (not shown) provided in the privacy divider panel (102) is considered to be a blind hole. Each mounting member (104) is fixed to the privacy divider panel (102) by applying glue on the portion which is received by corresponding mounting member receiving portion (not shown) provided in the privacy divider panel (102). The portion of each mounting member (104) which is disposed external to the privacy divider panel (102) is received by corresponding holding element (14) and corresponding support member (16). The bottom end of each mounting member (104) is taper for user’s ease in engaging each mounting member (104) with corresponding each holding element (14). Each mounting member (104) is made of at least a metallic material. However, it is also within the scope of this invention to provide each mounting member (104) to be made of any other material without otherwise deterring the intended function of the mounting member (104) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings. In an embodiment, each mounting member (104) is at least an elongated stud. However, it is also within the scope of this invention to provide any other means for mounting the divider panel assembly (100) without otherwise deterring the intended function of the mounting member (104) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings.
[0027] Fig. 3 depicts a cross-sectional view of the divider panel assembly (100) with the holding element (14), the work top (12) and the support member (16) in assembled condition, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the privacy divider panel (102) and mounting members (104) are separate parts. In another embodiment, the privacy divider panel (102) and mounting members (104) are provided as unitary member.
[0028] In an embodiment, each alignment member (106) is adapted to self-align the divider panel assembly (100) at a predefined position with respect to the work top (12). For example, each alignment member (106) is adapted to self-align the divider panel assembly (100) at a vertical position, which is substantially perpendicular with respect to the work top (12). However, it is also within the scope of this invention herein to provide the alignment members (106) to self-align the divider panel assembly (100) at an angular position or any other position with respect to the positioning and orientation of the work top. Each alignment member (106) is adapted to dampen noise. Each alignment member (106) is adapted to be provided onto corresponding each mounting member (104). Each alignment member (106) is made of at least a compressive elastic material. For example, each alignment member (106) is made of rubber material. However, it is also within the scope of this invention to provide each alignment member (106) to be made of any other material without otherwise deterring the intended function of the alignment member (106) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings. In an embodiment, each alignment member (106) substantially defines a dumb bell shape configuration. However, it is also within the scope of this invention to provide each alignment member (106) in any other shape without otherwise deterring the intended function of the alignment member (106) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings. The alignment member (106) is a flexible sleeve. However, it is also within the scope of this invention to provide any other means for aligning the divider panel assembly (100) with the work top (12) without otherwise deterring the intended function of the alignment member (106) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings.
[0029] Fig. 4a depicts a perspective view of the holding element (14), according to embodiments as disclosed herein. In an embodiment, each holding element (14) is adapted to hold corresponding each alignment member (106) therein to removably mount the divider panel assembly (100) onto the work top (12). Each holding element (14) is adapted to be connected to the work top (12) at corresponding position in the work top (12). Each holding element (14) includes a body (14B) and a worktop engaging portion (14F). The body (14B) of each holding element (14) is adapted to be received by corresponding holding member receiving portion (not shown) provided in the work top (12). For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the holding member receiving portion (not shown) provided in the work top (12) is considered to be an oblong opening. The body (14B) of each holding element (14) defines a portion (14G) adapted to receive at least a portion of corresponding each alignment member (106) therein to hold the divider panel assembly (100) at the predefined position with respect to the work top (12). For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the portion (14G) of the body (14B) of each holding element (14) is considered to be an oblong opening. However, it is also within the scope of this invention to provide the body (14B) of each holding element (14) with opening of any shape and size without otherwise deterring the intended function of the holding element (14) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings. The body (14B) of each holding element (14) defines at least one leg (14L) adapted to be received by corresponding leg receiving portion (not shown) provided in the work top (12) therein to fix the holding element (14) with the work top (12).For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the leg receiving portion (not shown) provided in the work top (12) is considered to be a cavity or a slot. The worktop engaging portion (14F) of each holding element (14) is adapted to be engaged with a top portion (12T, as shown in fig. 1) of the work top (12).For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the work top engaging portion (14F) of each holding element (14) is considered to be a flange. Each holding element (14) is made of at least a non-metallic material. However, it is also within the scope of this invention to provide the holding element (14) to be made of any other material without otherwise deterring the intended function of the holding element (14) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings. Each alignment member (106) has interference fit between corresponding each mounting member (104) and corresponding portion (14G) of the body (14B) of each holding element (14). However, it is also within the scope of this invention to engage each mounting member (104) with corresponding each alignment member (106) by any of press fitting or snap fitting or any other removable assisting means without otherwise deterring the intended function of the mounting members (104) and alignment members (106) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings.
[0030] Fig. 4b depicts a perspective view of a support member (16), according to embodiments as disclosed herein. In an embodiment, each support member (16) is adapted to receive and support corresponding portion of each mounting member (104) of the divider panel assembly (100). Each support member (16) is fixed immediately below the work top (12) by using a plurality of fasteners (not shown). Each support member (16) includes a portion (16R) adapted to receive corresponding mounting member (104) of the divider panel assembly (100).For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the portion (16R) provided in the support member (16) is considered to be an oblong opening. In an embodiment, the holding element (14) and the support member (16) are separate parts. In another embodiment, each support member (16) and corresponding each holding element (14) is provided as a unitary member.
[0031] Fig. 5 depicts a flowchart indicating a method (200) for mounting at least one divider panel assembly (100), according to embodiments as disclosed herein. For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the method (200) is explained herein below with reference to mounting at least one divider panel assembly (100) onto a work top (12) of a table in a work station such as office. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to practice/implement the entire steps of the method (200)in the same manner or in a different manner or with omission of at least one step of the method (200) or with any addition of at least one step to the method (200) for mounting the divider panel assembly (100) onto any of a work top, a table top, a desk top, a work surface, a panel, a divider, a wall and a furniture member used in schools, homes, work stations, commercial places or any other places or in vehicles or in any other applications, where any of dividing the available space, defining the work space and providing a visible barrier is required, without otherwise deterring the intended function of the method (200) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings. In an embodiment, the method (200) includes, fixing at least one holding element (14) with the work top (12),step 202, providing the divider panel assembly (100) with a privacy divider panel (102),at least one mounting member (104) provided with the privacy divider panel (102) and at least one alignment member (106) provided onto the mounting member (106), step 204 and removably mounting the divider panel assembly (100) onto the worktop (12) by engaging the alignment member (106) with the holding element (14), step 206, wherein alignment member (106) is adapted to align the divider panel assembly (100) at a predefined position with respect to the work top (12) and alignment member (106) is adapted to dampen noise. In an embodiment, the predefined position of the divider panel assembly (100) is at least a vertical position substantially perpendicular to the work top (12). However, it is also within the scope of this invention to provide the alignment members (106) to self-align the divider panel assembly (100) at an angular position or any other position with respect to the positioning and orientation of the work top without otherwise deterring the intended function of the alignment members (106) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings. Further, the method (200) includes fixing at least support member (14) immediately below the work top (12) by using fasteners (not shown, step 201) prior to fixing at least one holding element (14) with the work top (12). Further, the method (200) includes connecting the mounting member (106) to the privacy divider panel (102) by gluing a portion of the mounting member (106) with the privacy divider panel (102). The method (step 202) of fixing at least one holding element (14) with the work top (12) includes receiving the holding element (14) by a holding member receiving portion (not shown)in the work top (12) and inserting at least one leg (14L) of the holding element (14) with a leg receiving portion (not shown) provided in the work top (12) and engaging a work top engaging portion (14F) of the holding element (14) with a top portion (12T) of the work top (12). The method step (206) of removably mounting the divider panel assembly (100) onto the worktop (12) by engaging the alignment member (106) with the holding element (14) includes receiving a portion of the mounting member (104) by a portion (16R) provided in the support member (16).
[0032] Therefore, a system for mounting divider panel assemblies(100),for uniform arrangement of the assemblies in a work station and in which the divider panel assemblies (100) are easily removable and the divider panel assemblies (100) has better stability when mounted onto a work top (12), is provided. Further, a divider panel assembly (100) which self-aligns at a predefined position with respect to a work top (12) and is adapted to dampen noise is provided. Furthermore, a method (200) for mounting a divider panel assembly (100) is provided.
[0033] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modifications within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.