HK1221493B - Screen assembly - Google Patents

Description

Baffle plate assembly

This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional application No. 61/791,639 filed on 2013, month 3 and day 15, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.

Technical Field

The present application is directed to a baffle assembly, such as and not limited to a baffle assembly for use in an office environment.

Background

It is well known to use partitions in different office environments, for example, to divide individual workspaces, to act as sound barriers, to provide various display systems (e.g., sign boards, billboards, and television screens), and/or to provide and/or increase privacy of various workspaces. Such separators are often covered on one or both sides with a cover (e.g., fabric), which may allow customization of the appearance of the separator. However, installation of such caps can be difficult, requiring the positioning and installation of various splines, shrouds, adhesives, or other extraneous devices.

In addition, the separator is often configured with a peripheral frame that provides the separator with a finished appearance and covers the fabric edges. Such frames are often difficult to install and add to the overall weight of the partition, thereby making the partition less portable or suitable for installation on tables and other locations.

Disclosure of Invention

Briefly, in one aspect, one embodiment of a baffle assembly includes a core plate having an edge and opposing first and second side surfaces. The retainer is coupled to an edge of the core plate and extends outwardly from the core plate. The retainer comprises first and second resilient branches having respective edge portions defining a mouth. The first and second resilient legs define an interior cavity therebetween. The first and second resilient branches define respective outer surfaces. The edge portions of the first and second resilient branches may be movable towards and away from each other between a retention configuration and an insertion configuration, wherein the first and second branches are biased towards the retention configuration. The first and second cover portions each have an edge, wherein the first cover portion covers the first side of the core plate and an outer surface of the first resilient leg, and wherein the second cover portion covers the second side of the core plate and an outer surface of the second resilient leg. The first and second cover portions wrap around edge portions of the first and second branches and are disposed through the mouth such that edges of the first and second cover portions are disposed in the internal cavity. The first and second resilient legs retain the first and second cover portions therebetween.

In another aspect, an embodiment of a baffle assembly comprises: a core plate having a bottom edge and opposing first and second side surfaces; and an edge treatment member connected to a bottom edge of the core plate and extending downward from the core plate. The edge treatment includes opposing first and second branches defining opposing first and second outer surfaces. The first cover portion covers the first side of the core plate and the first outer surface of the edge treatment. The second cover portion covers the second side of the core plate and the second outer surface of the edge treatment. The first and second cover portions are held by the first and second branches. The diaphragm support includes an insert portion extending upwardly between the first and second branches.

In yet another embodiment, a baffle plate assembly comprises: a core plate having an edge and opposing first and second side surfaces; and an edge treatment member connected to an edge of the core plate and extending outward from the core plate. The edge treatment includes opposing first and second legs defining opposing first and second outer surfaces and a mouth therebetween. The first cover portion covers the first side of the core plate and the first outer surface of the edge treatment. The second cover portion covers the second side of the core plate and the second outer surface of the edge treatment. The first and second cover portions are held by the first and second branches. The auxiliary interface member has an insertion portion disposed through the mouth between the first and second cover portions.

Various aspects and embodiments of the baffle assembly provide significant advantages over other baffle assemblies. For example and without limitation, in one embodiment, the first and second cover portions can be easily and quickly installed without any extraneous fastening devices (e.g., splines, covers, etc.). Further, once installed, the cover may provide a continuous and uniform appearance to the baffle. In addition, the partition can be made relatively lightweight, thereby improving its portability. At the same time, the deck supports can be easily and quickly installed to support the deck without the need for additional fasteners and/or connection devices. Also, various accessories, including, without limitation, bulkhead overlays, file folders, storage devices, and the like, can be easily installed and supported by the bulkhead at any location along its length without the need for additional fasteners and/or attachment devices.

Embodiments of the present invention, together with further objects and advantages, will be best understood by reference to the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

Drawings

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a first embodiment of a diaphragm assembly to which a cover member is not applied for clarity.

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the diaphragm assembly shown in FIG. 1, with the cover shown in partial cross-section for clarity.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of an edge portion of the baffle assembly taken along line 3-3 of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged end view of the diaphragm support.

Fig. 5 is a bottom view of the diaphragm support shown in fig. 4.

FIG. 6 is an exploded view of another embodiment of a baffle assembly.

FIG. 7 is an exploded view of another embodiment of a baffle assembly.

Fig. 8 is a sectional view of an edge portion of the diaphragm assembly shown in fig. 7.

FIG. 9 is a top view of an embodiment of a baffle plate assembly.

FIG. 10 is a side view of another embodiment of a baffle plate assembly.

FIG. 11 is an exploded view of the baffle assembly shown in FIG. 10.

FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of an edge portion of the baffle assembly shown in FIG. 10 taken along line 12-12.

FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of another embodiment of a baffle assembly.

Fig. 14 is a sectional view of an edge portion of the baffle plate assembly shown in fig. 13.

Fig. 15 is an enlarged partial view of one embodiment of a core plate and retainer.

FIG. 16 is an enlarged end view of another embodiment of the retainer.

FIG. 17 is an enlarged end view of another embodiment of the retainer.

Fig. 18 is an exploded perspective view of the corner retainer.

Fig. 19 is an exploded perspective view of another embodiment of the corner retainer.

Fig. 20 is an exploded perspective view of another embodiment of the corner retainer.

Fig. 21 is a perspective view of a cap retainer piece.

Fig. 22 is a perspective view of another cap retainer piece configured to mate with the cap retainer piece of fig. 21.

Fig. 23 is a perspective assembly view of the cap retainer piece of fig. 21 and 22.

FIG. 24 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a cap retainer workpiece.

Fig. 25 is a perspective assembly view of the cap retainer piece of fig. 24.

Fig. 26 is a perspective view of the coaxial connector.

FIG. 27 is a partial view of a pair of bulkhead assemblies connected with the coaxial connector of FIG. 26.

FIG. 28 is a partial view of a pair of bulkhead assemblies connected with orthogonal connectors.

FIG. 29 is a perspective view of a spacer blanket with a pair of auxiliary interface members secured thereto.

FIG. 30 is a cross-sectional view of the separator blanket taken along line 30-30 of FIG. 29.

Fig. 31 is a perspective view of another embodiment of an auxiliary interface member.

FIG. 32 is an exploded view of one embodiment of a diaphragm support.

FIG. 33 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a diaphragm support.

FIG. 34 is an exploded perspective view of the latch assembly.

FIG. 35 is an exploded perspective view of another embodiment of a baffle assembly.

FIG. 36 is a cross-sectional view of a baffle-to-baffle attachment for the baffle assembly shown in FIG. 35.

FIG. 37 is a cross-sectional view of two adjacent baffles joined using a connector member.

FIG. 38 is a perspective view of another baffle assembly.

FIG. 39 is a partial cross-section of the diaphragm assembly shown in FIG. 38.

FIG. 40 is a partial cross-section of the diaphragm assembly shown in FIG. 38.

Fig. 41 is a perspective view of the screen assembly shown in fig. 38 with the wire tray (wiretray) in an open position.

Detailed Description

The terms "top," "upper," "bottom," and "lower" are intended to indicate directions when viewing the baffle when it is positioned for use. It is to be understood that, as used herein, the term "plurality" means two or more. The term "coupled" means connected or joined directly or indirectly, for example using intervening members, and does not require that the joint be fixed or permanent, but it can be. The term "transverse" is intended to extend across an axis, including, without limitation, substantially perpendicular to the axis. It should be understood that, as used herein, the use of the numerical terms "first," "second," "third," etc. do not refer to any particular order or sequence of parts; for example, "first" and "second" moieties can refer to any order of such moieties and are not limited to a particular configuration of first and second moieties unless otherwise specified.

Baffle plate assembly

Referring to fig. 1-3 and 7-15, a diaphragm assembly 2 is shown to include a core 4, the core 4 having a peripheral edge 6 and opposed first and second side surfaces 8, 10. As shown in fig. 1 and 2, the baffle assembly may have a rectangular side profile, or may have other non-rectangular quadrilateral or polygonal shapes, as shown, for example, in fig. 13. The separator may also have various circular, oblong, elliptical, oval, or other shapes. Thus, the edges of the baffle may be linear, or may be arcuate, or a combination thereof. The core 4 may be made of a single homogeneous material, such as a wood core, a fiber board, a fiber mat, a foam core, including polyurethane foam with a fiber glass mat filler, or may be formed from various layers or substrates of such materials. The core may include one or more attachable layers (tagables) or an acoustic barrier layer. The core sheet may include an outer scrim 12 applied thereto, for example, to provide flame retardant properties.

At least a portion of the peripheral edge, and in one embodiment the entire peripheral length of the edge, includes an opening extending inwardly therefrom. The openings may be continuous or spaced apart. In one embodiment, the openings are configured as first and second channels 14, 16 centered in the edge. The channel is nominally centered but has a thickness variation due to, for example, tolerance tolerances, such that the channel may be slightly displaced off-center. In other cases, the groove may be positioned closer to one side or the other, as desired. The first channel 14 opens out towards the edge 6 and has a first width. The edges define a pair of landings 18 located on each side of the channel. The second channel 16 extends inwardly from the bottom of the first channel 14 and has a second width, wherein the second width is less than the first width. In various embodiments, the core plate 4 is substantially flat, but it should be understood that the core plate may have an uneven shape, e.g., curved about one or more imaginary vertical axes.

Referring to fig. 1-3 and 7-25, the edge treatment is coupled to and extends outwardly from the edge 6 of the core plate, preferably in the same plane defined by the core plate. In one embodiment, the edge handlers are configured as retainers 20 that include a plurality of linear members and a plurality of corner members. Preferably, the linear member is unitary and formed as an extrusion. The retainer may also include a non-linear curved member that matches the profile of the edge of the corresponding core plate. In one embodiment, the plurality of retainers 20 includes upper and lower retainer members, opposing side retainer members 22 and corner retainer members 24, the corner retainer members 24 being positioned between the upper retainer member and the side retainer members and between the lower retainer member and the side retainer members. The corner retainer members are connected to the upper and lower retainer members. In one embodiment, one or the other of the corner retainer members and the upper and lower retainer members include an insert portion 26, the insert portion 26 mating with and being received in an opening formed in the other of the corner retainer members, and the upper and lower retainer members include openings, which in one embodiment are configured as internal cavities 28 of the upper and lower retainer members, wherein the insert portion is disposed in the internal cavities.

The retainer, whether a linear member, a curved member or a corner member, comprises first and second resilient branches 30, 32 having respective edge portions 36, 38 defining a mouth 34, which mouth 34 may close or form a small gap when in a retaining configuration. The first and second resilient legs 30, 32 define an internal cavity 28 therebetween. The first and second resilient branches define respective outer surfaces 40, 42. As shown in fig. 3, the edge portions of the first and second elastic branches 30, 32 may be moved towards and away from each other between the retention configuration and the insertion configuration. The first and second legs are biased together toward the retained configuration when no external force is applied thereto. The edge portions 36, 38 may be configured to provide different profiles of the outermost edges of the diaphragm assembly. For example, the branches and edge portions may be shaped and configured to provide a triangular cross-section as shown in fig. 3. Alternatively, the edge portion may be "square" and have an outermost surface that is relatively flat and planar.

The first and second branches 30, 32 each have a gripping member 44 extending inwardly into the interior cavity. The clamping members engage the first and second cover portions 46, 48, respectively, e.g., fabric layers, inserted into the internal cavity 28. The clamp members 44 are oriented to provide unidirectional engagement of the cover portions 46, 48 such that the clamp members are configured to allow insertion of the cover portions into the internal cavity but prevent removal of the cover portions from the internal cavity. The gripping members may be configured as hooks, barbs, nubs, or other suitable protrusions. In one embodiment, shown in fig. 15, the gripping members 44 of the first leg 30 are staggered relative to the gripping members of the second leg 32 so that the covers 46, 48 can travel back and forth between the gripping members, thereby maximizing the gripping force applied to the covers.

As shown in fig. 3 and 15, the outer surfaces 40, 42 of the branches taper from the base 50 of the adjacent opposite side surface of the core plate to edge portions thereof. As shown in fig. 3 and 15, the outer surface may be generally flat, or may be curved (concave or convex), or have a non-linear or non-flat profile, as shown in fig. 8, 12, 16 and 17. The first and second branches extend outwardly from the base, with the term "outwardly" being defined away from the core plate and substantially within the contour of the core plate, e.g., radially "outwardly" from a baffle plate having a circular side contour. The base has a bottom layer 52, which bottom layer 52 may include opposing outer projections 54, which outer projections 54 engage the landings 18 on the edge 6 of the core panel and thereby ensure that the retainers 20 are properly seated on the edge due to, for example, warping along the edge or manufacturing tolerances. The base 50 includes insert members 56 disposed in the channels of the core plate. The insertion member may include a first portion 58 that mates with and seats within first channel 14 and an anchor member 60 that seats within second channel 16. The base and branches including the insert member may be integrally formed, for example, by extrusion. The width of the base can be varied to accommodate different core panel thicknesses. In one embodiment, the width of the base is slightly less than the width of the core.

Referring to fig. 18-25, the retainer 120 is formed of separate halves 122, 124, each half defining one of the first and second branches. The halves may be connected using one or more fasteners, such as screws 126, or by snap-fit engagement, adhesives, welding (e.g., sonic welding), and/or combinations thereof. Two-piece retainers are shown that are suitable for corner members or workpieces that are not suitable for extrusion due to the non-linear configuration. It should be understood that the linear piece (see fig. 6 and 21-25) can also be made in two pieces and that the corner piece can be molded in one piece. The linear pieces may be left-handed and right-handed such that their combination includes aligned male and anchor portions 330 and lugs 328 that receive fasteners to connect the halves. The corner piece has first and second branches defining orthogonal first and second mouth portions 134, 136. Each half is provided with an array of gripping members 140.

Referring to fig. 1-3 and 15, the first and second cover portions 46, 48 (shown in partial view for clarity) are shown each having a peripheral edge 70, 72, with the cover portions having side profiles that substantially match the profiles of the core plate and edge treatment, but with the cover portions having a larger surface area and the edges 70, 72 extending beyond the edge portions 36, 38 of the retainer on all sides of the partition. The first cover portion 46 covers the first side of the core panel including the scrim layer and the outer surface 40 of the first elastic branch 30. The second cover portion 48 covers the second side of the core and the outer surface 42 of the second resilient leg. The first and second cover portions 46, 48 surround the edge portions 36, 38 of the first and second branches and are disposed through the mouth 34 between the edge portions and the branches 30, 32 such that the edges 70, 72 of the first and second cover portions are disposed in the internal cavity 28 with the first and second resilient branches retaining the first and second cover portions therebetween. The clamping members 44 of the first and second branches engage the first and second cover portions. It will be appreciated that the cover portion may be formed as a unitary piece of material, for example with the cover portion wrapped around the bottom edge of the core and/or edge treatment, and with the free edge of the cover then being secured in the retainer along the other three edges of the partition. The cover may also be sealed along the other two sides or along three sides, for example by sewing, with the core being contained within the shell or pocket formed by the cover. In this embodiment, the cover will include first and second portions formed along only one side thereof, which portions are secured in the retainer. The cover portions 46, 48 may be secured to the core plate and/or the exterior of the retainer using an adhesive.

Referring to fig. 38 and 39, another baffle 500 is shown having a core 502 formed of fiberglass polyurethane foam. Linear edge treatments 506 (e.g., formed as extrusions) and corner edge treatments 504 (e.g., formed by injection molding) are positioned around the periphery of the core plate. In this embodiment, the cover portion is eliminated, with the core and edge treatment providing the finished appearance of the separator.

Partition support, connector and fitting

Referring to fig. 29 and 30, one embodiment of the baffle assembly includes an auxiliary interface member 90 having an insert portion 92, the insert portion 92 being positionable through the mouth 34 between the first and second cover portions 46, 48 and into the interior cavity 28 of the retainer. The auxiliary interface member may include a clamp having a support portion 94 connected to the insertion portion. In one embodiment, the support portion 94 covers at least one of the first and second cover portions and has an inner surface 98, the inner surface 98 having a contour that matches the outer surface 40, 42 of the respective first and second branches 30, 32. The support may include hooks 96, protrusions, or other secondary interfaces so that it can engage and hold accessories such as a bulkhead overlay, shelf, memory, and the like. The support may also be configured as a clothes hook or other hanger. In one embodiment, the spacer overlay may be configured as a writable surface, such as a whiteboard, or may be configured as a display surface, such as a monitor or projection surface. The hooks 96 engage channels 102 formed along an upper portion of the spacer coating. Referring to fig. 31, an alternative interface member 104 may include opposing support portions 106, the support portions 106 defining a channel 108 received over an edge of the diaphragm assembly, with the support portions extending inwardly along opposing sides of the diaphragm. One or both of the support portions may be configured with an auxiliary interface 110, such as a hook.

Referring to fig. 2, 4 and 5, the diaphragm support 200 includes a support block 202 having a cavity 204, the cavity 204 being shaped to receive a portion of the retainer 20 and, in particular, the first and second legs 30, 32 of the retainer coupled to the bottom edge, in the cavity. The diaphragm support further comprises a bayonet 206, the bayonet 206 extending upwardly from the support block into the core 4. As shown in fig. 2, the retainer may include a plurality of portions that are spaced apart by spaces 208 therebetween to allow passage of the bayonet 206. A locking member 210 shaped as a parallelogram is rotatably and threadedly secured to the bottom of the bayonet 206, the bayonet 206 having a threaded end portion extending through the support block. The locking member is rotatable between an unlocked position in which the locking member is oriented along the length of the bulkhead and a locked position in which the locking member is oriented orthogonal to the length of the bulkhead. A T-socket or other recess (not shown) is positioned on an adjacent component (e.g., a work surface or a support wall) to which the bulkhead can be secured to receive the locking member. The support block may include an upstanding wall 212 that engages the lower edge of the deck cover member 100.

In an alternative embodiment shown in fig. 7, 9 and 34, the baffle support 220 comprises a base member having a foot 224 and an upwardly extending insert portion 222, the insert portion 222 being disposed through the mouth 34 of the retainer 20 between the first and second cover portions and into the internal cavity between the first and second branches. The feet 224 may be secured to an adjacent base structure, such as a chair or work surface.

In another embodiment shown in fig. 6, 21-25, a two-piece retainer 320, 322, 324 is shown including first and second branches defining the opening 226 and receptacle 228 shaped to receive a post forming a portion of a diaphragm support. The retainers may be formed as angular or linear pieces. The struts 240 may be supported entirely by the retainer, as shown in fig. 11 and 19, or the struts 240 may extend through the retainer and into openings formed in the core plate, as shown in fig. 21-25. A slider 321 or other floor engaging member can be secured to the bottom of the pillar 240 and can be height adjusted relative thereto to provide leveling capability. The retainer includes an insertion portion 26 for aligning the retainer with an adjacent retainer.

Referring to fig. 32 and 33, the diaphragm support includes a frame 250 connected to a support member (e.g., the strut 240). The frame defines upper and lower clamping members 252, 254, the clamping members 252, 254 being spaced apart and defining a gap 256 therebetween. The gap 256 is sized to accommodate receipt of a clamping surface, such as a table 258 therein. One or more cams 260 (two shown) are rotatably mounted on one or both of the upper or lower clamping members 254. Having an outer clamping surface 266. The cam 260 is rotatable between an undamped position in which the outer clamping surface 266 is spaced a first distance from the other of the upper or lower clamping members 252 (including the pad 270 mounted thereon), and a clamped position in which the outer clamping surface is spaced a second distance from the other of the upper or lower clamping members 252, 270. The second distance is less than the first distance. The gasket 270 may also support the bottom edge of the separator. The cam includes a grippable handle portion 268. The cam also includes an internal cavity 276 positioned between the outer clamping surface and the bore defining the axis of rotation, thereby increasing the resilience of the cam.

Referring to fig. 35 and 36, the connectors 280 are configured to connect edge portions, e.g., adjacent side edges, of adjacent diaphragm assemblies 2. The connector 280 includes first and second insert portions 282, 284 that are received through the mouths 34 of adjacent edge handlers of the first and second baffles. The edge treatment or retainer each includes a channel, with the first and second insertion portions each having at least one unidirectional gripping member 286, shown as resilient barbs, that engage a surface of the channel. Each insertion portion 282, 284 may include an elongated tongue 263, 285 that is inserted through a cut 385 in the edge treatment, for example, as shown in fig. 13.

Referring to fig. 26-28 and 37, a connector 300 is shown having opposing flanges 302, 304, whether oriented in a linear or orthogonal relationship, with the ends of each flange turned to form a hook portion 306. The clampable tabs 308 are centered between the flanges. The flanges 302, 304 are received between the elastic branch portions 130, 132 of adjacent edge handlers, with the hook portions disposed in the internal cavity 28 of the retainer 20. As shown in fig. 37, the connector 300 extends along the center plane of the bulkhead and has opposing flanges 303, 305 that rest on a boss 307 molded into the edge treatment, which in one embodiment is integrally formed. The male portion is operable as a fastener receptacle.

Referring to FIG. 34, a latch securing mechanism is shown. A bracket 343 including a receiving member 345 is secured to a base 335, such as a chair, work surface, table, cabinet, or other self-supporting structure. The pin 347 is insertable through an opening 349 in the middle of the panel and thereafter received in a socket formed in the receiving member 345. The latch 347 includes a head 353 having a flange engaging the panel surface and a release mechanism, such as a pawl, actuated by a button 351 located on the end of the pin. The release mechanism may be actuated to release the pin from the receiving member such that the latch may be withdrawn and the panel removed.

Referring to fig. 38 through 41, a plurality of inserts 510 (two shown) each have a flange embedded in one surface of the spacer 500. The insert is secured by adhesive 516 and includes a plurality of raised structures 512 (two shown) extending from the flange into openings 514, the openings 514 being formed through the thickness of the core plate 502. A corresponding plurality of brackets 518 have flanges 520 that engage opposing surfaces of septum 500. A plurality of fasteners 522 extend through openings in the flange and engage the boss structure 512 with the core plate 502 clamped between the bracket 518 and the insert 510. The bracket includes an upstanding arm 524 and a mounting flange 526, the mounting flange 526 being secured to an adjacent substrate, such as a work surface 540, with the diaphragm suspended above the ground, with a lower portion 528 of the diaphragm positioned below the work surface and providing a suitable diaphragm, and an upper portion 530 extending above the work surface and providing a privacy diaphragm. The arm includes an opening 532, the opening 532 providing a pivotal mounting for a wire mesh tray 534, the wire mesh tray 534 being pivotally mounted below the work surface.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, workers skilled in the art will recognize that changes may be made in form and detail without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. It is therefore intended that the foregoing detailed description be regarded as illustrative rather than limiting, and that it is the appended claims, including all equivalents thereof, which are intended to define the scope of the invention.

Claims (35)

1. A baffle plate assembly, comprising:

a core plate having an edge and opposing first and second side surfaces;

a retainer coupled to the edge of the core plate and extending outwardly from the core plate, the retainer including first and second resilient branches having respective edge portions defining a mouth, the first and second resilient branches defining an internal cavity therebetween and the first and second resilient branches defining respective outer surfaces, wherein the edge portions of the first and second resilient branches are movable toward and away from each other between a retaining configuration and an insertion configuration, wherein the first and second resilient branches are biased toward the retaining configuration; and

a first cover portion and a second cover portion each having an edge, the first cover portion covering the first side of the core plate and the outer surface of the first resilient branch, the second cover portion covering the second side of the core plate and the outer surface of the second resilient branch, the first cover portion and the second cover portion surrounding the edge portions of the first resilient branch and the second resilient branch and disposed through the mouth such that the edges of the first cover portion and the second cover portion are disposed in the internal cavity, wherein the first resilient branch and the second resilient branch retain the first cover portion and the second cover portion therebetween.

2. The screen assembly of claim 1 wherein said core comprises a plurality of layers.

3. The screen assembly of claim 2 wherein at least one of said plurality of layers comprises an attachable material.

4. The baffle assembly of claim 1, further comprising an auxiliary interface member having an insertion portion disposed through the mouth between the first and second cover portions and into the internal cavity.

5. The bulkhead assembly of claim 4, wherein the auxiliary interface member comprises a clip having a support portion connected to the insertion portion and covering the outer surface of at least one of the first and second cover portions and a respective one of the first and second resilient branches.

6. The screen assembly of claim 5 wherein said support portion comprises a hook.

7. The screen assembly of claim 5 wherein said support portion has an inner surface shaped with a profile matching a profile of said outer surface.

8. The baffle assembly of claim 1, wherein the first cover portion and the second cover portion comprise a fabric layer.

9. The screen assembly of claim 1 wherein said first and second resilient limbs each include a gripping member extending inwardly into said internal cavity, said gripping members of said first and second resilient limbs engaging said first and second cover portions, respectively.

10. The baffle assembly of claim 9, wherein the clamping member is oriented to provide unidirectional engagement of the first and second cover portions, wherein the clamping member is configured to permit insertion of the first and second cover portions into the internal cavity and to prevent removal of the first and second cover portions from the internal cavity.

11. The screen assembly of claim 9 wherein said gripping members of said first resilient limb are staggered relative to said gripping members of said second resilient limb.

12. The screen assembly of claim 1 wherein said outer surfaces of said first and second resilient legs are tapered from said opposite side surfaces of said core to said edge portions thereof.

13. The screen assembly of claim 12 wherein said outer surface is substantially flat.

14. The screen assembly of claim 12 wherein said outer surface is non-planar.

15. The screen assembly of claim 1 wherein said retainer comprises a base, wherein said first and second resilient legs extend outwardly from said base.

16. The screen assembly of claim 15 wherein said core includes an opening formed in said edge, wherein said base includes an insert member disposed in said opening.

17. The screen assembly of claim 16 wherein said opening comprises a channel.

18. The screen assembly of claim 17 wherein said channels comprise a first channel having a first width and a second channel in communication with said first channel and having a second width, wherein said second width is less than said first width.

19. The screen assembly of claim 18 wherein said substrate includes a first portion disposed in said channel and an anchor member disposed in said second channel.

20. The screen assembly of claim 1 wherein said first resilient leg and said second resilient leg are integrally formed.

21. The screen assembly of claim 1 wherein said first resilient leg and said second resilient leg are connected using a fastener.

22. The screen assembly of claim 21 wherein said fasteners comprise a snap fit engagement.

23. The screen assembly of claim 1 wherein said first and second resilient branches define a corner piece having orthogonal first and second mouth portions.

24. The screen assembly of claim 1 wherein said edge of said core defines a periphery of said core, and wherein said retainer comprises a plurality of retainers coupled to said edge about said periphery.

25. The screen assembly of claim 24 wherein said plurality of retainers comprises upper and lower retainer members, opposing side retainer members and corner retainer members positioned between upper and side retainer members and between said lower and side retainer members.

26. The screen assembly of claim 25 wherein said corner retainer member is connected with said upper retainer member and said lower retainer member.

27. The screen assembly of claim 26 wherein one of said corner retainer members and said upper and lower retainer members includes an insertion portion and the other of said corner retainer members and said upper and lower retainer members includes an opening, wherein said insertion portion is disposed in said opening.

28. The screen assembly of claim 24 wherein said first and second cover portions are defined by separate first and second cover pieces.

29. The screen assembly of claim 1 wherein said edge of said core comprises a bottom edge, and further comprising a screen support engaging said retainer coupled to said bottom edge.

30. The screen assembly of claim 29 wherein said screen support comprises a support block having a cavity shaped to receive a portion of said first and second resilient branches of said retainer coupled to said bottom edge in said cavity.

31. The screen assembly of claim 30 wherein said screen support further comprises a bayonet extending upwardly from said support block into said core.

32. The screen assembly of claim 30 wherein said support block includes an upstanding wall and further comprising a screen cover member joined by said wall.

33. The screen assembly of claim 32 wherein said screen cover member comprises a flag.

34. The bulkhead assembly of claim 29, wherein the bulkhead support comprises an insert portion disposed through the mouth between the first and second cover portions and into the internal cavity between the first and second resilient branches.

35. The screen assembly of claim 29 wherein said retainer coupled to said bottom edge comprises a corner retainer having an opening and wherein said screen support comprises a post received in said opening.