AT500104B1 - TABLE AND CONTAINER - Google Patents

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2 AT 500 104 B1

The invention relates to a table with a table top, which has mutually parallel and spaced first and second boundary surfaces and disposed therebetween lateral boundary surfaces, as well as with at least three legs, the one at one end relative to the table top to the lateral boundary surfaces perpendicular pivot axes 5 and the other end each table leg is latchable in at least three positions with respect to its pivoting and each table leg in the first position perpendicular to the first boundary surface, in the second position perpendicular to the second boundary surface and in the third position parallel to one of the lateral Boundary surfaces is arranged. 10

In known tables of this type, each table leg is mounted about a pivot axis arranged below the table top, whereby the table legs can be arranged parallel to the table top, whereby the storage volume of the table during storage can be reduced. A disadvantage of these known tables that when stacking several tables 15, the table top can easily scratch, making the table is unsightly. Another disadvantage is that the table leg can pivot in the event of an unintended impact about the pivot axis and the table can collapse.

AT 326 866 B discloses a table with 20 feet attached to the underside of a table top. The feet are attached by means of fittings. The fittings each have an axis about which one foot can be pivoted. The axes of the fittings run perpendicular to a boundary surface. These fittings have a spring-loaded latching device which can be unlocked by means of a lever. The feet can take two positions u.zw. essentially perpendicular to the table top and parallel to the table top. 25

A similar solution is provided by GB 2 214 796 A. According to this previously known solution, substantially right-angled bent table legs are provided, one leg of which is pivotably held in a sleeve arranged on the underside of a table top. In this case, locking devices are provided in order to secure the two possible positions of the table legs.

The CH 430 100 A also provides hardware attached to the underside of a tabletop, to which hinged feet are attached. The fittings allow the feet in a large number of defined positions to lock. 35

The object of the invention is to provide a table of the type mentioned, in which the known disadvantages are avoided, which has a high stability and a low storage volume, which is easy to set up and in which the table top during storage protection against mechanical damage having. 40

According to the invention this is achieved in that the pivot axes of the table legs protrude from the boundary surfaces substantially perpendicular and that each table leg is arranged in the third position at least partially in a first groove of the lateral boundary surface. 45

This results in the advantage that the table according to the invention can be set up with the first boundary surface as the visible side and with the second boundary surface as the visible side. By a different configuration of the first boundary surface and the second boundary surface, e.g. in the color design and / or in the choice of materials and / or in the surface texture, the table can be optimally adapted to various applications. Furthermore, the table according to the invention can form a stable and compact unit during storage and has the advantage of a low storage volume, wherein the table legs in the third position form a protection against mechanical damage to the table top and the arrangement of the pivot axes, the risk of damage to the 55 Can be reduced pivoting mechanism, whereby the life of a erfindungs-3 AT 500 104 B1 proper table can be increased.

In a further embodiment of the invention can be provided that the first groove is formed over the entire length of the lateral boundary surface. By assembling 5 two tables according to the invention a channel is formed by the Kehlungen, which od as a cable channel. Like. Can be used.

According to a further embodiment of the invention it can be provided that each table leg is arranged in the first position and / or the second position at least partially in a perpendicular to io Kehlung second second groove in each boundary surface. The second groove increases the resistance to unintentional pivoting of the table leg in the first and / or second position, whereby the stability of the table can be increased by the formation of the second groove. In a further development of the invention, it can be provided that each table leg has a passage opening extending in the longitudinal direction of the first recess in the first position and / or the second position. Through the formation of the passage opening can be prevented that in the composition of two tables according to the invention, the channel formed by the grooves is interrupted by the table leg. 20

In a further embodiment of the invention can be provided that the front side of the table leg is open edge up to the passage opening and od with a plug. Like. Closed, whereby a lateral insertion of a cable od. Like. Can be made possible in the passage opening. 25

According to a further embodiment of the invention it can be provided that the pivot axis is arranged at a predeterminable pitch from a first end of the lateral boundary surface. By specifying a pitch, the table according to the invention with other pieces of furniture, which also have this pitch 30 can be combined in a simple manner.

In this context, it can be provided in a development of the invention that a third groove is provided on the lateral boundary surface, wherein the third groove is arranged at the pitch of the first end opposite the second end of the lateral boundary surface 35. In this way, when assembling two tables according to the invention, it can be ensured that the table leg is received in the third groove and the second groove of the adjoining table.

According to another embodiment of the invention can be provided that at each table leg 40 in the region of the pivot axis, a first magnet and in the third Kehlung a second magnet is arranged. When putting together two tables can be formed by the connection of the first with the second magnet of the adjacent table a backup against unintentional movement of the tables against each other. In a further embodiment of the invention can be provided that on each table leg a substantially perpendicular to the standing surface arranged abutment surface is provided, wherein the standing surface and the abutment surface project beyond the table top in the third position of the table leg edge protection of the table top. As a result, the table according to the invention can be supported with the table legs in the third position on the standing surface and the stop surface.

The invention further relates to a system of tables mentioned above.

Another object of the invention is to provide a system of tables mentioned above, which od easily and quickly od to a table landscape. Like. Compiled can be 4 AT 500 104 B1 and the cable od. Like. Easily installed and can be performed.

According to the invention this is achieved in that at least two of the tables along each side of a boundary surface of the table tops is assembled, the cross section of one of the table legs each one of the tables in a second groove of one of the tables and a third groove of the other table is arranged and a cable duct is formed by first fillets extending along the lateral boundary surfaces.

This results in the advantage that protection against lateral displacement of two adjacent tables is given by the second groove and the third groove and that a cable channel for the laying of cable od. Like. Is formed without additional effort, creating a table landscape and a Cable network can be set up quickly and easily.

In a further development of the invention it can be provided that in each case two of the tables can be connected by means of first magnets arranged on the table legs and second magnets arranged in the third gaps. Through the magnets, the cohesion of the table landscape can be further improved.

According to another embodiment of the invention it can be provided that at least one container is provided with a cover plate having the first groove and the third groove, wherein the container can be assembled with a table to form a cable channel. Through this design of the container, it can be easily integrated into the system, whereby the variability and the capabilities of the system can be improved.

Furthermore, a container with a cover plate is described.

The object is to provide a container that od with other furniture, in particular the table according to the invention, a unit, in particular a workplace. Like., Forming is connectable.

This is achieved in that the cover plate has at least one, preferably at least two, lateral boundary surfaces extending in the longitudinal direction of the lateral boundary surface first groove and that the container at a predetermined pitch from a first end of the lateral boundary surface is substantially perpendicular to the cover plate third shorting has.

Due to the formation of the first groove and the third groove, the container can be put together with other furniture having the grooves in a simple manner.

In continuation can be provided that - in a conventional manner - a laterally accessible extract od. The like. Is provided, and that fasteners for installations in a Achsras ter and / or are arranged mirrored about an axis of symmetry of the statement. Through this design of the fasteners, the container can be easily converted and designed individually shaped, which od various attachments of the container in a table landscape. Like. Are made possible. As a result, in particular the accessibility of the container can be ensured from the right and / or left.

In a further embodiment it can be provided that the container is movable on rollers. By this configuration, the container od easily and quickly od in a table landscape. Like. Be integrated and / or they are changed.

The invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: 5 AT 500 104 B1

Embodiments are shown, described in more detail. Showing:

Fig. 1 is an oblique view of an embodiment of a table according to the invention, wherein the table legs are arranged in the first position; Fig. 2 is an oblique view of the table of Fig. 1 with the table legs in the second position;

Fig. 3 is a plan view of the table of Fig. 1 with the table legs in the third position;

4 to 6 are each an oblique view of the table of Figure 1, wherein the pivoting from io the third position is shown.

Fig. 7 is a sectional view of the table of Figure 1, taken along the line AA in Fig. 1. FIG. 8 shows the detail X according to FIG. 7; FIG.

FIG. 9 the detail Y according to FIG. 2; FIG.

10 and 11 are each an enlarged view of the table leg in the field of Standflä-15 surface.

FIG. 12 shows a sectional view of the table leg in the area of the standing surface; FIG.

FIG. 13 shows the table according to FIG. 3 in section; FIG.

Fig. 14 is an oblique view of five tables according to the invention, wherein the table legs are in the third position; 20 shows FIGS. 15 and 16 schematically the assembly of two tables according to the invention;

17 shows the detail Z according to FIG. 16;

18 to 20 the assembly of two tables according to the invention in plan view;

Figures 21 and 22 are respectively an oblique view of a system comprising two tables according to the invention; FIG. 23 shows an oblique view of a system with two tables according to the invention and two containers according to the invention; FIG.

24 and 25 are each an oblique view of a first embodiment of the container according to the invention;

FIGS. 26 and 27 are each an oblique view of a second embodiment of the container according to the invention;

FIG. 28 shows an oblique view of the container according to the invention according to FIG. 27 with wastepaper compartment; FIG.

Fig. 29 is an oblique view from behind of the tilted on his roles inventive

container; 35 Fig. 30 shows the detail ZA according to Fig. 29;

FIG. 31 shows an oblique view from the front of the container according to FIG. 29; FIG.

FIGS. 32 and 33 show an inside view of the drawer of the container according to FIG. 26;

FIG. 34 shows an inside view of the drawer of the container according to FIG. 24; FIG.

FIGS. 35 to 38 show an embodiment of a system according to the invention, a table according to the invention and a container according to the invention;

39 to 42 an embodiment of a system according to the invention, comprising a table according to the invention and two containers according to the invention;

Figs. 43 to 46 is the transfer of cables across the table leg into the cable duct;

Fig. 47 to 50 the laying of cables in the table and / or in the container; 45 Fig. 51 and 52 the laying of cables and their connection in the container;

FIGS. 53 to 55 show the laying of monitor cables;

Fig. 56 to 58 the laying of cables in the table and / or in the container; and Figs. 59 and 60 show the laying of cables and their connection in the container. 1 to 3, an embodiment of a table 1 according to the invention is shown, which comprises a table top 2, which has mutually parallel and spaced first and second boundary surfaces 21, 22 and arranged between these lateral boundary surfaces 23, and four table legs 3 , which at one end relative to the table top 2 is pivotable about pivot axes 24 perpendicular to the lateral boundary surfaces 23 and 55 with a base 31 on the other side. Instead of four table legs 3 6 AT 500 104 B1 and three legs table 3 or more than four table legs 3 may be provided.

Each table leg 3 is locked in its pivoting in at least three positions, each table leg 3 in the first position perpendicular to the first boundary surface 21, in the second position perpendicular to the second boundary surface 22 and in the third position parallel to one of the lateral Bounding surfaces 23 is arranged. In Fig. 1, the table legs 3 are each arranged in the first position, in Fig. 2 respectively in the second position and in Fig. 3 respectively in the third position.

In FIGS. 4 to 6, the pivoting of one of the table legs 3 from the third position is shown schematically. In other embodiments, the pivoting may also be possible without preceding movement in the direction of the pivot axis 24. The table legs 3 can be positively locked in the at least three positions, by means of a clamping device or the like, or locked in another known manner. The pivot axes 24 of the table legs 3 are arranged on or in the lateral boundary surfaces 23, whereby the first boundary surface 21 and the second boundary surface 22 can be used completely as a useful side depending on the installation of the table 1. In this case, the first boundary surface 21 and the second boundary surface 22 may be formed differently, e.g. in the color design and / or in the choice of materials and / or in the surface texture, whereby the table can be optimally adapted to different applications.

Each table leg 3 may be arranged in the third position at least partially in a first groove 41 of the lateral boundary surfaces 23. By arranging the table legs 3 in the third position in the first chamfer 41, a particularly compact design of the table 1 according to the invention can be achieved, the table legs 3 forming an edge protection of the table top 2. The edge protection can be improved in that the standing surface 31 projects beyond the table top 2 in the third position of the table leg 3. Furthermore, a stop surface 32, which is arranged essentially perpendicularly to the standing surface 31, can be provided on each table leg 3, which likewise projects beyond the table top 2 in the third position of the table leg 3. As shown in Fig. 3, thus form in particular the stop surface 32 and the base 31 edge protection of the table top 2 from. Furthermore, the table 1 according to the invention can be supported on the stop surface 32 and the standing surface 31. In Fig. 14 five juxtaposed tables according to the invention 1, in which the table legs 3 are each arranged in the third position shown. FIGS. 10 to 12 show the area of the standing surface of a table leg 3 in detail. It can be provided that the table leg 3 is extendable and / or shortenable. When storing the table 1 with a horizontally arranged table top 2, the table 1 can be raised in the area of the standing surface 31 on the table legs 3 in a simple manner.

A simple production of the first notch 41 results when it is formed over the entire length of the lateral boundary surface 23.

Each table leg 3 can be arranged in the first position and / or the second position at least partially in a perpendicular to the first boundary surface 21 arranged second notch 42. In the first position and / or the second position, the second notch 42 offers protection against the unintentional pivoting of the table leg 3. It can be seen from FIGS. 4 to 6 that the table leg must be moved out of the first notch 41 before pivoting. This movement is also required in the second Kehlung, wherein advantageously a resistance to this movement of the table leg 3 may be provided, which od by a spring, a detachable screw, a magnet. Like. May be caused. FIGS. 7 and 8 show an embodiment with a detachable screw connection.

The pivot axis 24 can be arranged at a predeterminable spacing distance from a first end 25 of the lateral boundary surface 23, wherein 7 AT 500 104 B1 can be provided in particular that exactly one table leg 3 is arranged on at least three of the lateral boundary surfaces 23.

Furthermore, a third fillet 43 can be provided on the lateral boundary surface 23, wherein the third fillet 43 in FIG. Parting distance from the first end 25 opposite the second end 26 of the lateral boundary surface 23 is arranged. As shown in FIG. 9, a first magnet 45 can be arranged on each table leg 3 in the region of the pivot axis 24, and a second magnet 46 can be arranged in the third groove 43. The resistance to a movement of the table leg 3 from the second groove 42 and / or the first groove 41 may be accessible and in particular adjustable via the third groove 43.

From FIG. 9 it can be seen that each table leg 3 in the first position and / or the second position 15 can have a passage opening 33 running in the longitudinal direction of the first groove 41. In this case, the end face 35 of the table leg 3 may be open-edged up to the passage opening 33 and may be closable with a stopper 34 or the like.

In Fig. 13 is a plan view of the table top 2 is shown in section, wherein the table legs 3 are arranged in 20 of the third position and are also cut.

Two of the tables 1 can be assembled along a respective lateral boundary surface 23 of the table tops 2, wherein the cross section of the table leg 3 is arranged in each case one of the tables 1 in the second notch 42 of one of the tables 1 and the third notch 43 of the other 25 table 1 , The assembly of two tables 1 is shown in FIGS. 15 to 22. When assembling, the first magnet 45 of one table 1 comes into contact with the second magnet 46 of the other table 1, whereby a detachable connection of the tables 1 is produced. The first grooves 41 of the tables 1 form a cable duct 44. 30

The table 1 may further be connected to a container 6 or the like, which is formed with a cover plate 66 having the first groove 41 and the third groove 43, the cable channel 44 also being formed. In Fig. 23, a system with two tables 1 and two containers 6 is shown. 35

FIGS. 24 to 34 show an embodiment of the container 6 according to the invention. The cover plate 66 has on at least one, preferably at least two, lateral boundary surfaces 67 extending in the longitudinal direction of the lateral boundary surface 67 first fillet 41 and in the predetermined pitch from a first end 68 of the 40 lateral boundary surface 67 a substantially perpendicular to the cover plate 66 third Kehlung 43 on. Due to the design of the first fillet 41 and the third fillet 43, the container can be easily connected to the table 1 to form the cable channel 44. The container 6 may further comprise a rod simulated to the table leg 1 or the like, which may be received by the third groove of a table 1. 45

From FIGS. 29 to 31 it can be seen that the container 6 on one side rollers 65, wheels od. Like., Which makes it easy to transport. The container 6 may preferably be formed with a laterally accessible drawer 62 od. Like., The drawer 62 is laterally accessible at least in its extended position. 50

FIGS. 32 to 34 show an inside view of the drawer 62 of the container 6, wherein fastenings 69 for fixtures 8 are arranged mirrored in a grid 63 and / or about an axis of symmetry 64 of the slide 62. Thus, the container 6 shown in FIG. 33 can be easily and quickly converted into the container 6 shown in FIG. 34, whereby the 55 uses of the container 6 according to the invention are increased and thereby

Claims (11)

FIGS. 35 to 38 show a system with a table 1 and a container 6 and in FIGS. 39 to 42 a system with a table 1 and two Containers 6 shown. The number of tables 1 5 and 6 containers can be chosen arbitrarily. It has proved to be advantageous if the table 1 has a substantially square table top 2 and the cover plate 66 of the container is half the size of the table top 2. Furthermore, additional elements may be provided with a plate or the like, whose area is a multiple of the square tabletop 2. In FIGS. 43 to 60, the laying of cables or the like is shown in a system according to the invention. In FIGS. 43 to 46, the movement of cables over the table leg 3 into the cable channel 44, in FIGS. 47 to 52 and 56 to 60, the laying of cables in the table 1 and / or in the container 6, wherein in FIG. 52 and 60, the connection of the cables in the container 6 ge-15 shows, and shown in Figs. 51, 52 and 55, the laying of a monitor cable. 1. Table (1) with a table top (2), which has mutually parallel and spaced first and second boundary surfaces (21, 22) and arranged between these lateral boundary surfaces (23), and at least three legs (3) , which are at one end relative to the table top (2) pivotable about the lateral boundary surfaces (23) pivot axes (24) and at the other end with a stand surface (31) are formed, each table leg (3) with respect to its pivoting in at least three positions is latchable and each table leg (3) is arranged in the first position perpendicular to the first boundary surface (21), in the second position perpendicular to the second boundary surface (22) and in the third position parallel to one of the lateral boundary surfaces (23) characterized in that the pivot axes (24) of the table legs (3) protrude substantially perpendicularly from the boundary surfaces (23) and d each table leg in the third position is at least partially disposed in a first groove (41) of the lateral boundary surface (23). 2. Table (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the first groove (41) over the entire length of the lateral boundary surface (23) is formed. 3. Table (1) according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that each table leg (3) in the first position and / or the second position at least partially in a perpendicular to the groove (41) arranged second groove (42) in each boundary surface 40 (23) is arranged. 4. table (1) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that each table leg (3) in the first position and / or the second position in the longitudinal direction of the first groove (41) extending through opening (33). 45 5. Table (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that the end face (35) of the table leg (3) to the passage opening (33) is open-edged and od with a plug (34). The like. Closed. 6. Table (1) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the pivot axis (24) is arranged at a predeterminable spacing distance from a first end (25) of the lateral boundary surface (23). 7. table (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that a third groove (43) on the 55 lateral boundary surface (23) is provided, wherein the third groove (43) in g ΑΤ 500 104 B1 pitch of the first end (25) opposite the second end (26) of the lateral boundary surface (23) is arranged. 8. table (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that at each table leg (3) in the loading rich 5 of the pivot axis (24) a first magnet (45) and in the third groove (43), a second magnet (46) is arranged. 9. table (1) according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that on each table leg (3) is arranged a substantially perpendicular to the standing surface (31) arranged stop surface io (32), wherein the standing surface (31) and the stop surface (32) project beyond the table top (2) in the third position of the table leg (3) forming an edge protector of the table top (2). 10. System of tables (1) according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that at least two of the tables (1) along each lateral boundary surface (23) of the table tops (2) are assembled, the cross section of one of Table legs (3) each one of the tables (1) in a second groove (42) of one of the tables (1) and a third groove (43) of the other table (1) is arranged and a cable channel (44) through along the lateral Bounding surfaces (23) extending first grooves 20 (41) is formed. 11. System according to claim 10, characterized in that in each case two of the tables (1) by means of the table legs (3) arranged first magnet (45) and in the third Kehlungen (43) arranged second magnet (46) are connectable. 25 12. System according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that at least one container (6) having a first groove (41) and the third groove (43) having cover plate (66) is provided, wherein the container (6) under training a cable channel (44) with a table (1) is assembled. 30 of which 13 sheets drawings 35 40 45 50 55