DE10026910A1 - Stackable item of furniture, e.g. table or seat, comprises frame consisting of legs linked by cross-bars which has one open side and panel forming table top or seat cushion which can be fitted to frame - Google Patents

Abstract

The stackable item of furniture, e.g. a table or seat, comprises a frame (2.0) consisting of legs linked by cross-bars and which has one open side. A panel (1.0) forming the table top or seat cushion can be fitted to the frame. Either the seat or panel carries a mounting system which also prevents the panel from sliding sideways. The panel can be removed and the frames stacked one inside the other, the panels being stacked separately.

Description

State of the art

The invention relates to stacked furniture such as a table, chair, shelf-like frames, scaffolding, stairs, in particular Spiral stairs, stages, platforms, exhibition frames, or the like. according to the preamble of claim 1.

The remodeling of a room with table / chair furniture in There is a free space without furniture in both meeting rooms or schools desirable. If this remodeling is easy is enough, it can be done by the users themselves be what the course of the event, the training, the Teaching opens up new opportunities.

There are a variety of multipurpose spaces, both with Tables furnished as well as for other occasions without tables be used. Here it comes down to tables and chairs to be able to store as quickly and space-saving as possible. Storage space on site is expensive. The tables continue  transported, it is also important, if possible to be able to transport space-saving.

The usual tables with a fixed connection between the frame and the table top are only on top of each other with high space requirements and stackable next to each other. This high space requirement is with Tables that provide a moving link between the Own frame or legs and the plate, reduced. Indeed these tables (depending on the size) are very heavy and the Handling is often cumbersome, so stacking one great effort and / or several people necessary are. Next to the tables where the frame can be folded is designed, is published in DE 196 42 391 a multi-purpose table described, on its frame, the with Rollers is provided, a table top swiveling upwards is attached. This arrangement allows the racks to be used are pushed together to a high density. However, must a great one for storing these tables above the frames Space requirements are made available as the table tops almost folded up. The mechanics are also at Tables with movable connections are often fragile and concealed a certain risk of injury.

The invention and its advantages

The stacked furniture according to the invention with the characteristic In contrast, features of the main claim have the advantage not only a cost-effective production and a broad one Application area, but optimizes transport and those required for short-term or longer storage Space requirements. In addition, by lifting the end plate from the frame the transport weight of the stacking furniture reduced, making transportation easier. Through the Separately possible storage is more efficient Space utilization possible and the frame and the end plate  can be easily, conveniently and quickly in a confined space stow away. A support ensures that the end plate is on for the necessary support on the frame. Here, the support be connected to the frame or to the end plate and thereby, for example, slipping sideways prevent.

An advantageous embodiment of the invention Stacking furniture is the use of the end plate on both sides. According to a further advantageous embodiment of the Stacking furniture according to the invention has the end plate special surfaces (patterns, pictures, advertising, game boards, or the like.) of different materials (wood, plastic, metal, glass, Stone, or the like.)

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the Stacking furniture according to the invention is as long as the End plate on the frame fits differently, too irregular end plate formats possible.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the Stacking furniture according to the invention consists of a frame Leg and at least one boom attached to one of the Leg ends is attached.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the Stacking furniture according to the invention consists of the frame at least two legs that have at least one truss are interconnected and / or at least one Own outrigger.

After a relevant design of the Stacking furniture according to the invention is the front, longer one Traverse placed higher between the legs than the side  Crossbeam, which means that the longer crossbeam runs underneath is simplified.

After a relevant design of the Stacking furniture according to the invention is triangular or trapezoidal.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the Stacking furniture according to the invention are between two Legs not parallel to each other Traverses of a frame with at least three legs tangentially legs arranged, at the point where the Trusses have the smallest distance from each other Crossbeams on the opposite crossbeam facing away from the leg side and being at the point where the facing trusses are the farthest The trusses are spaced from each other on the opposite crossbar arranged leg side are.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the Stacked furniture according to the invention are on at least one Legs not parallel to each other an at least one-legged frame tangential to the leg arranged, at the point where the boom the have the smallest distance from each other, the boom on the each facing away from the opposite boom Leg side are arranged.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the Stacking furniture according to the invention are at least two Legs arranged parallel to each other an at least two-legged frame tangential to the legs arranged, these arms on different leg sides (Inside, outside) are arranged. For example, there are two parallel arm of a two-legged frame  arranged tangentially on the legs, the one arm on the opposite leg and the other Extension arm on the side facing the other leg is arranged.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the Stacking furniture according to the invention are brackets and trusses, which are on one leg at the same height as the each arranged on the opposite side of the leg.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the Stacking furniture according to the invention is on at least one leg on the end plate side parallel to the end plate extending support element arranged.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the Stacking furniture according to the invention is the carrier element height adjustable.

After a relevant design of the Stacking furniture according to the invention is the carrier element for a one-sided height adjustment of the end plate adjustable. According to a further advantageous embodiment of the Stacking furniture according to the invention lies on the end plate at least one leg and / or a crossbar and / or a boom and / or a carrier element.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the Stacked furniture according to the invention prevents at least one Support (non-slip covering, magnets, pins, holes, groove, Spring) a displacement between the end plate and frame.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the Stacking furniture according to the invention locks at least one  Support (latch, latch, snap connection, frame) End plate on the frame.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the Stacking furniture according to the invention, the end plate is firmly attached attached or screwed to the frame.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the Stacked furniture according to the invention are provided with at least one Coupling piece of stacked furniture connected together.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the Stacking furniture according to the invention is the coupling piece before placing the end plate on at least one leg appropriate.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the Stacking furniture according to the invention is the frame in any position (rotated, tilted) can be used.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the Stacking furniture according to the invention, the frame is mobile. For this are one on the side of the leg facing the floor for example, rotatably mounted roller.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the stacked furniture according to the invention is by tenn individual coordinated components (end plate, frame) a weight distribution for the transport is effected. By the spatial and flat coordination of the components and by the accuracy of fit and when pushing the Racks and the stacking of the end plates make this possible Process a space-saving storage even bulky Objects (stacked furniture, shelf-like frames, scaffolding, Stairs, in particular spiral staircases, stages, platforms, Exhibition racks, or the like.)  Further advantages and advantageous configurations of the Invention are the following description, the drawing and removable from the claims.

drawing

Different embodiments of the subject of Invention are shown in simplified form in the drawing and in Described in more detail below. Show it:

Fig. 1 a closing plate and a frame in each batch and furniture in the compact stacked and assembled state,

Fig. 2 is a groove / bore closing plate or a hole / bore closure plate in three-dimensional view, top and side view,

Fig. 3 shows a trapezoidal frame with four trusses in three-dimensional view, top and side view (lying),

Fig. 4 shows a trapezoidal frame with three runners in three-dimensional view, top and side view (lying), each with and without trailer,

Fig. 5 shows a trapezoidal frame with seven trusses in three-dimensional view, top and side view (lying),

Fig. 6 shows a trapezoidal frame with six trusses in three-dimensional view, top and side view (lying),

Fig. 7 a triangular frame with four trusses in three-dimensional view, top and side view (lying),

Fig. 8 is a two-legged stand with a traverse and eight arms in three-dimensional view, top and side view (lying),

Fig. 9 is a two-legged frame with a cross bar and four arms in three-dimensional view, top and side view (lying),

Fig. 10 is a one-legged frame with four arms in three-dimensional view, top and side view (lying),

Fig. 11 is a two-legged stand with a traverse and eight arms in three-dimensional view, top and side view (lying),

Fig. 12 is a two-legged frame with a cross bar and four arms in three-dimensional view, top and side view (lying),

Fig. 13 is a solid five-legged frame and an eight-legged frame in the plan view,

Fig. 14 Examples of extensibility due to the boom,

Fig. 15th edition possibility of the end plate at the crosspieces,

Fig. 16 support option of the end plate on the legs and

Fig. 17, the space required by stacked furniture (24 tables, 24 chairs) in the assembled and assembled state.

Description of the embodiments

An end plate 1.0 shown in FIG. 1 can consist of any suitable material (wood, plastic, metal, glass, stone, or the like). In addition, the end plate 1.0 can have special surfaces (patterns, advertising, game boards). Any shape that fits on a frame 2.0 is conceivable. The end plate 1.0 can be stacked horizontally and vertically on other end plates 1.0 .

For non-slip support, the end plate 1.0 is achieved, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, through a bore 1.1 and / or a groove 1.2 . If the end plates are placed loosely or are locked by pins in through holes, they can be used on both sides.

The frame 2.0 consists of one, two, three, four or more legs, which can be connected with trusses and connect to the boom. The trusses can be arranged on the legs at any height. The frame 2.0 can be turned and tilted in any position. In Fig. 3 a trapezoidal frame is 2.0 with a front, long traverse 2.3 and a rear short Traverse 2.4 shown. The lateral cross members 2.5 are arranged tangentially on the legs (inside on the front legs 2.1 and outside on the rear legs 2.2 ). The cross members are connected to the legs in the upper area, the two side cross members 2.5 being arranged lower than the front, long cross member 2.3 between the front legs 2.1 , which must be "driven under" when being assembled by the frames 2.0 to be inserted. The rear, short crossbeam 2.4 is arbitrary in terms of height. Trapezoidal angle, leg profile and horizontal strength of the side cross members 2.5 form a mutually dependent geometry. Due to this geometry, one frame 2.0 fits into the other so that the front 2.1 stands on the front and the rear 2.2 stands on the rear legs, and the side crossbars 2.5 lie tightly against the side crossbars ( FIG. 1). The trapezoid is regular, ie there are only two interior angles. In special cases, the trapezoid can also be irregular, with an effect on the geometry. The height of the trusses does not belong to the mandatory geometry and can be freely selected.

In Fig. 4 it can be seen that the front, long cross member 2.3 between the front legs 2.1 can be dispensed with. This eliminates the need to "drive under" this long traverse 2.3 . Booms can be arranged on the legs. As an example, rear, end plate-side supports 2.9 are shown in this figure, which are attached to the rear legs 2.2 . If the rear, end plate-side support 2.9 is arranged in continuation of the rear, short cross member 2.4 and the end plate 1.0 is supported at the end points, the tilting moment of the end plate is reduced.

Fig. 5 shows that in order to reinforce the frame 2.0 between the rear legs 2.2 and between the front 2.1 and rear legs 2.2 , at any height, lateral trusses 2.6 and a short truss 2.7 near the ground are additionally attached. Depending on the system, there may only be the upper, long traverse 2.3 between the front legs 2.1 , since this is "driven under" by the frames 2.0 to be inserted when being assembled.

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 6, the upper, long cross member 2.3 between the front legs 2.1 can be dispensed with.

The three-legged frame 3.1 and 3.2 shown in FIG. 7 obeys the same geometric rules and variants as the four-legged frames 2.0 . It is reduced to a hind leg 2.2 . The lateral trusses 2.5 and the near-ground rope trusses 2.6 are mutually arranged tangentially on the legs. In addition to the isosceles tripod frame 3.1, there is the isosceles tripod frame 3.2 .

The two-legged, trapezoidal frame 4.1 shown in FIG. 8 also obeys the same geometric rules and variants as the four-legged frames 2.0 . The traverses, however, become front, end plate-side 2.8 and rear, end plate-side arms 2.9 or front, bottom-side 2.10 and rear, bottom-side arms 2.11 . They attack each other tangentially.

Fig. 9 shows that the front and rear booms do not always have to be in pairs. They can also vary in length and be oriented in different directions.

The one-legged frame 5.0 shown in FIG. 10 obeys the same geometric rules as the four-legged frames. The crossbeams become front, end plate-side 2.8 and front, bottom-side brackets 2.10 .

The geometry of the trapezoidal shape is left by the two-legged frame shown in FIG. 11 with eight parallel arms 6.1 . As a result, it only obeys two dependencies: the leg profile and the truss or boom arrangement. The trapezoidal angle is eliminated, the brackets grip the legs at right angles. This means that the frames do not add up on a symmetrical axis, but diagonally. In Fig. 11 the legs 2.2 are in the middle, the outriggers (front, end plate-side outrigger 2.8 , rear, end plate-side outrigger 2.9 , front, bottom-side outrigger 2.10 rear, bottom-side outrigger 2.11 ) are each arranged in parallel on one leg, but are always on the same Side of the two legs.

In Fig. 11, a two-legged frame with four parallel arms 6.2 is shown. The arms (front, end plate-side arm 2.8 , front, bottom-side arm 2.10 ) point in the same direction. The legs are thus arranged on the edge and not in the axis.

As shown in FIG. 13, the frame can also be five-legged 7.0 and multi-legged (here: eight-legged 8.0 ). Here, for example, the fifth leg 2.15 is arranged between the rear legs 2 , 2 and the additional leg 2.16 mutually tangentially between the rear legs 2 , 2 and front legs 2.1 .

From Fig. 14 it is clear that the different frames can be extended by mutually attached cantilevers on the legs.

In Fig. 15 an end plate 1.0 is shown, which is placed directly on the various trusses and loose, easily detachable (latch, latch, snap) or firmly connected to the frame. The space for the front 2.1 or hind legs 2.2 is left out. The connection can be created, for example, by obstacles, non-slip covering, magnetic, by locking or screwing.

In Fig. 16 a closing plate 1.0 is shown that is placed directly on the legs and loose, easily be connected releasably or fixedly to the frame. A loose connection (pin / hole connection) is achieved, for example, by a shaped piece 2.20 , which is provided with a rounded support 2.21 and a cone 2.22 and is arranged at the upper end of one leg. At the corresponding point there is a bore 1.1 in the end plate 1.0 . Cone 2.22 and hole 1.1 work together so that the end plate is secured against horizontal displacement. The conical shape allows the plate to be inclined from the horizontal without the fitting 2.20 being subjected to additional stress.

Another connection is created in that a T-shaped support 2.25 is located at the upper end of the leg. The T-shaped supports 2.25 are used to transmit the load moment to the frame when the rectangular end plate 1.0 is loose. It consists of a tube 2.26 stuck vertically in one leg, which can also be made of solid material, and a corresponding support element 2.27 fastened at right angles above it.

The T-shaped supports 2.25 can be designed so that they can be pulled out upwards. For example, they can be arranged on the rear legs 2.2 and act together with the shaped piece 2.20 on the front legs 2.1 . The end plate 1.0 rotates around the fitting 2.20 and slides on the T-shaped support 2.25 .

In order to prevent accidental slipping, the plate can be held in a groove 1.2 of the end plate 1.0 by a square 2.28 in addition to the shaped piece 2.20 .

Fig. 17 shows the space requirement of stacked furniture (24 tables, 24 chairs) in the set up and assembled state.

In order to be able to connect several tables together, connected them with coupling pieces. These clutches will for example from above before placing the plates attached.

Around the table for orthopedic needs in schools To grow with it, the legs are down or the Support can be extended upwards (also inclined). this function can be combined with the desk position. A special Equipment allows pulling out to the height of the standing desk.

The frames described can be used in tight spaces when not in use Space is transported and put away. This attribute does not change by changing the dimensions as long the geometric system rules are observed.

That means the frames for tables of all sizes too for shelf-like frames up to scaffolding and spiral staircases as well as stages, platforms, exhibition racks for hanging of display boards and much more can be used. The frame carries vertical end plates, tarpaulins, surfaces, etc.  

List of reference numbers

1.0

End plate

1.1

drilling

1.2

Groove

2.0

frame

2.1

Foreleg

2.2

Hind leg

2.3

long traverse

2.4

short traverse

2.5

side crossbar

2.6

cross member near the ground

2.7

short traverse near the ground

2.8

front arm on the end plate side

2.9

rear outrigger on the end plate side

2.10

front, bottom boom

2.11

rear, bottom-sided outrigger

2.15

fifth leg

2.16

Additional leg

2.20

Fitting

2.21

rounded support

2.22

cone

2.25

T-shaped support

2.26

pipe

2.27

Carrier element

2.28

Square

3.1

Isosceles three-legged frame

3.2

Uneven-legged three-legged frame

4.1

Two-legged trapezoidal frame with eight arms

4.2

Two-legged trapezoidal frame with four arms

5.0

One-legged frame

6.1

Two-legged frame with eight parallel arms

6.2

Two-legged frame with four parallel arms

7.0

Five-legged frame

8.0

Multi-legged frame

Claims (24)

1. Stacking furniture such as table, chair, or the like.

• - With a one-sided open and widening towards the opening side empty space and set-up means such as interconnected legs and / or shelves or the like. having frame and
• - With a table top, seat top, or the like. provided end plate ( 1.0 ) which can be connected to the frame,
• the racks being stackable from one another on the opening side, characterized in that
• - That between the frame ( 2.0 ) and the end plate ( 1.0 ) a support for the end plate ( 1.0 ) is arranged, that the support is connected to the frame ( 2.0 ) or the end plate ( 1.0 ) and has a device against lateral sliding and
• - That the end plate ( 1.0 ) is lifted off the frame ( 2.0 ) for stacking.

2. Stacking furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that the end plate ( 1.0 ) can be used on both sides. 3. Stacking furniture according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the end plate ( 1.0 ) has special surfaces (patterns, pictures, advertising, game boards, or the like.) Different materials (wood, plastic, metal, glass, stone, or the like.). 4. Stacking furniture according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that there are end plates ( 1.0 ) of different, also irregular, formats. 5. Stacking furniture according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the frame ( 2.0 ) consists of one leg and at least one arm. 6. Stacking furniture according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the frame ( 2.0 ) consists of at least two legs which are connected to one another via at least one cross member and / or have at least one arm. 7. Stacking furniture according to claim 6, characterized in that the longer cross member ( 2.3 ) is mounted higher between the legs than the side cross member ( 2.5 ). 8. Stacking furniture according to claim 6, characterized in that the frame is triangular or trapezoidal. 9. stacking furniture according to one of claims 1 to 4 or 6 to 8, characterized in that between two legs arranged, not parallel facing trusses an at least three-legged frame tangential to the Legs are arranged, at the point where the Trusses have the smallest distance from each other  Crossbeams on the opposite crossbeam facing away from the leg side and being on the Where the opposing trusses the the trusses on the each facing the opposite traverse Leg side are arranged. 10. Stacking furniture according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the on at least one leg, non-parallel jib of an at least one-legged frame ( 2.0 ) are arranged tangentially on the leg, being at the point at which the jib the smallest distance have each other, the arms are arranged on the leg side facing away from the opposite arm. 11. Stacking furniture according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least two legs, parallel opposed arms of an at least two-legged frame ( 2.0 ) are arranged tangentially on the legs, the arms being arranged on different leg sides. 12. Stacking furniture according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that booms and trusses that are on one leg at the same height on the are each arranged on the opposite side of the leg. 13. Stacking furniture according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a carrier element ( 2.27 ) running parallel to the end plate ( 1.0 ) is arranged on at least one leg on the end plate side. 14. Stacking furniture according to claim 13, characterized in that the carrier element ( 2.27 ) is height-adjustable. 15. Stacking furniture according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that the carrier element ( 2.27 ) for one-sided height adjustment of the end plate ( 1.0 ) is adjustable. 16. Stacking furniture according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the end plate ( 1.0 ) rests on at least one leg and / or a cross member and / or a bracket and / or a support element ( 2.27 ). 17. Stacking furniture according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one support (non-slip coating, magnets, pins, holes, groove, tongue) prevent a displacement between the end plate ( 1.0 ) and frame ( 2.0 ). 18. Stacking furniture according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one support (latch, latch, snap connection, frame) locks the end plate ( 1.0 ) on the frame ( 2.0 ). 19. Stacking furniture according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the end plate ( 1.0 ) is fixedly attached or screwed to the frame ( 2.0 ). 20. Stacking furniture according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that over at least one Coupling piece of stacked furniture together get connected. 21. Stacking furniture according to claim 20, characterized in that the coupling piece is attached to at least one leg before placing the end plate ( 1.0 ). 22. Stacking furniture according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the frame ( 2.0 ) can be used in any position (rotated, tilted). 23. Stacking furniture according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the frame ( 2.0 ) is mobile (rollers). 24. A method for space-saving storage of bulky objects (stacked furniture, shelf-like frames, scaffolding, stairs, in particular spiral stairs, stages, platforms, exhibition frames, or the like) according to one of the preceding claims,

• - That by separating the components (end plate ( 1.0 ), frame ( 2.0 )) a weight distribution for transport is effected and
• - That the individual components are coordinated with each other in terms of space, area and fit.