DE102008045645B4 - Furniture plug system with a variety of individual furniture modules - Google Patents

Abstract

Furniture plug system, which is composed of a plurality of individual prefabricated furniture modules and in which two furniture modules are connected to each other via at least one furniture connector, which is inserted in each case in the region of an outer edge of the individual furniture module in the furniture module, characterized in that the furniture connector (3, 3k) is designed such that it each two furniture modules (10-18) connects to each other so that the two connected furniture modules (10-18) only at these outer edges (120, 121) touch a maximum line.

Description

The invention relates to a furniture connector system, which is constructed from a plurality of individual furniture modules, according to the preamble of claim 1.

A variety of furniture systems are known from the prior art, which are designed in particular as a cabinet or shelving systems and consist of several individual segments or modules. To connect the individual modules of such a furniture system different fasteners are used, which should allow the simplest possible structure of the furniture system.

That's how it describes US-A 3,938,296 Connecting elements of a shelving system, which are mounted as separate components on individual shelves. About the connection of the individual shelves with each other via the connecting elements then creates a shelving system with box-shaped openings. However, the individual box-shaped openings do not form a preassembled module and thus considerably limit the freedom of design when assembling the shelving system.

From the DE 20 2004 008 478 U1 as well as from the DE 201 00 302 U1 , of the US 2003/019 32 74 A1 and from the US Pat. No. 6,536,614 B2 Furthermore modular shelf systems are known in which individually prefabricated modules or shelf boxes are connected to each other to build a shelving system. In the individual embodiments of the cited documents various connection elements are provided to connect the individual modules via screw or plug-in connections with each other. However, the individual connecting elements are always used to fix the stacked or laterally adjacent furniture modules together and ideally produce a flat contact between the individual furniture modules or shelf modules. The outward facing surfaces of the individual modules can therefore not be used as shelves and the built shelving system is very massive.

Of these basic principles deviating shelving systems are z. B. in the DE 10 2006 011 899 A1 and the DE 299 12 299 U1 described, in which modular shelving systems are provided, in which the individual box-shaped shelf modules are connected to each other only in the region of their outer edges or side edges.

So is the shelf system of DE 299 12 299 U1 each one channel-shaped recess in the region of an outer edge of each box-shaped shelf module provided, which must be opposite to the connection of two shelf modules, so that a rod-shaped connecting element can be arranged in the sleeve-shaped cavity thus formed. Accordingly, however, the design freedom limits are set in this shelf system, since the shelf modules to be connected on the one hand in the region of the opposing recesses must be arranged one above the other and on the other the sizes of the recesses or the individual shelf modules must be coordinated so that the Recesses or the rod-shaped connecting element does not protrude in an undesirable manner from the shelving system.

In the DE 10 2006 011 899 A1 In contrast, the connection of the individual shelf modules is realized via connecting strips, so that the individual shelf modules do not touch at all. Thus, in each case only their corners or side edges are inserted into the connecting connecting strip, so that optionally up to four individual shelf modules can be connected to one another via the connecting strip. For this reason, however, each results in a narrow space between the side walls of the interconnected shelf modules, which can only be used to a limited extent for accommodating objects and is perceived by a customer under certain circumstances as disadvantageous.

Based on the cited prior art, the present invention is therefore an object of the invention to provide a furniture system that is constructed from a variety of individual furniture modules and can be mounted in a simple manner, as well as the known assemblable furniture systems in terms of its flexibility and overall effect differs and at least partially overcomes the aforementioned disadvantages.

This problem is solved according to the invention with a furniture plug-in system with the features of claim 1.

Accordingly, a furniture connector system is provided which is constructed of a plurality of individual prefabricated furniture modules and in which two furniture modules are connected to each other via at least one furniture connector, which is inserted in each case in the region of an outer edge of the individual furniture module in the furniture module. According to the invention, the furniture connector is designed in such a way that it connects two furniture modules to one another in such a way that the two connected furniture modules touch only at these outer edges.

Such a touch on the side edges of the respective furniture modules therefore means that the individual furniture modules are touching each other maximally linear. In the following, however, not only a direct contact of the outer edges is meant by a touch, but also included that the outer edges, z. B. due to manufacturing tolerances, have a small distance in the range of 1-5 mm.

Accordingly, the outer surfaces of a single furniture module defining the outer edges, with their total area as shelves for accommodating objects such. As books, CD, clothing o. Ä., Within the furniture system between the associated furniture modules available.

This invention provided on the furniture connector embodiment of a furniture connector system further allows that the individual furniture modules while directly adjacent to each other and thus forms a unit for the viewer, the built-up furniture modules from the furniture plug system. However, the individual furniture modules are at the same time arranged to each other so that the greatest possible space between the individual modules arises, which is preferably so large that a single furniture module could be included therein.

In a preferred embodiment variant, the furniture connector has a base and two insertion pins, the mutually opposite sides of the base offset from each other extend and are each plugged into one of the furniture modules.

In a particularly preferred embodiment variant, this may be a substantially plate-shaped base, but in principle also a deviating shaping is possible.

In a development of the invention, the base is at least partially accommodated in one of the furniture modules. This can be achieved that the base at least does not protrude over a large area of the individual furniture modules and thus does not significantly restrict the available storage space or the footprint between the individual furniture modules. In addition, the overall visual impression can thus be improved if, in addition to the insertion pins of the furniture connector, the base is also essentially received by the furniture module.

Thus, it is further considered advantageous if the base is received in one of the furniture modules such that one of the sides of the base is flush with an outer surface of this furniture module. In other words, then forms a side of the base from which protrudes one of the pins, at the same time flush with an outer surface of the furniture module deck surface, although the base is recessed within the furniture module.

To facilitate the introduction of the insertion pins of a furniture connector, it is further preferred if the insertion pins are cylindrical or conical.

In order to simultaneously increase the stability of the furniture connector system via the furniture connector of the furniture connector system according to the invention, it is considered particularly advantageous if a furniture module connected via the furniture module is supported via the furniture connector.

Thus, a concrete embodiment provides that the supported furniture module rests on at least a portion of its bottom of the site of the furniture plug system facing bottom on the basis of the furniture connector. In this way, a portion of the base, which extends from a first furniture module below the supported second furniture module, at least partially absorb the weight force acting on the second furniture module and introduce it into the first furniture module.

In a refinement of the invention based thereon, the supported furniture module can then be held in its position within the furniture connector system only via at least two furniture connectors. This means z. B. that the supported furniture module is connected via said two furniture connector only with another furniture module and the fixation of the supported furniture module is realized only on the furniture connector. In this case, the two furniture modules connected to each other only touch each other linearly at their side edges or lie against each other.

In order to further improve the functionality of a furniture connector within the furniture connector system according to the invention, it is provided in a particularly preferred embodiment example that at least one of the furniture connector forms part of a foot on which the furniture connector system rests.

For this purpose, z. B. one of the pins are not plugged into another furniture module, but in a designated sleeve of the foot. Accordingly, the plug connector of the furniture connector not plugged into a furniture module would project on a floor-facing underside of this furniture module so that it can be plugged into a socket of the foot projecting from a standing surface of the foot.

Likewise, it can be provided that between the base and the sleeve of the foot, a bottom plate is provided, through which the one insertion pin is guided. In this way, a deviating from the furniture modules component of the furniture connector system, such as a bottom plate, in a simple way also on the furniture (plug) connector integrated or mounted.

In addition to the previously presented embodiments, a single furniture module or a plurality of furniture modules receptacles for additional components of the furniture connector system, in particular wall brackets, lighting means or holders for trays or drawers have. In this way, the furniture connector system can be easily and quickly extended to additional accessories or functions. Preferably, these components are inserted into the receptacles.

In order not to have to consider a variety of different shots, at least partially the base of the furniture connector is taken in such shots in the area of the outer edge of a single furniture module and inserted the insertion pin in a bore of the receptacle. Analogously, it is conceivable that the said wall brackets, lighting means or holders for trays or drawers with the insertion of the furniture connector corresponding fasteners have to provide several matching trained recordings on the individual furniture modules can.

With regard to the design variant already explained above, in which a furniture module is connected to only one further furniture module on its underside and thus hangs substantially freely, possibly provided additional receptacles for furniture connectors may remain unused. So that the recordings do not remain immediately visible, it is particularly preferred if cover elements for covering the respective receptacle are plugged into the receptacles provided for a furniture connector, provided that the furniture module is not connected to a further furniture module at the corresponding outer edge.

Advantageously, such a cover element is flush with one or more outer surface of the furniture module, in which the cover is inserted. In this way, with the appropriate choice of material for the cover and more accurate fit of the cover within the receptacle optically the impression of a continuous outer surface of the furniture module awakens.

In order to realize as possible in shape and size matching components for use within the individual furniture modules and thus to reduce costs, a cover is preferably formed as a half of a furniture connector in the form of a halved base with only one insert pin. In other words, consequently, two cover elements, each with an insertion pin in such a design variant, would be juxtaposed to represent the shape of a furniture connector.

To realize a wide variety of arrangements within a furniture plug-in system according to the invention, at least one of the furniture modules can be connected to a plurality of outer edges with a further furniture module. Thus, an extension of the furniture plug system according to the invention or a shelf or cabinet wall realized with it in all three spatial directions is ensured solely by the connection of the individual furniture modules.

To increase the design freedom with the furniture plug system according to the invention, it is considered advantageous if at least individual furniture modules are arranged offset from one another, so that not all furniture modules are aligned with each other and thus form, for example, a flat front or back.

Thus, it can also be provided that the individual furniture modules are different in size and / or have different shapes. Since according to the invention, only the outer edges of the respective furniture modules abut each other or touch, and the connection of two furniture modules on the separate inserted furniture connector, when creating the furniture connector system from the individual furniture modules, the individual furniture modules must not be exactly matched and have the same size ,

So z. B. be the individual furniture modules each box-shaped, but be designed as a cuboid or cube with different dimensions. It is not absolutely necessary that the individual furniture modules with their side or outer surfaces are parallel to each other. With a corresponding design of a furniture connector or corresponding shaping of individual furniture modules as an alternative orientation would be possible.

In a particularly preferred embodiment variant, the furniture plug system is characterized by the fact that it can be built without tools. So comes from such a furniture plug system without further attachment or connection means, the z. B. require the use of a screwdriver or hammer.

Accordingly, it is precisely in this context preferred that all components of the furniture connector system, such. B. the furniture connector one or more feet of the furniture connector system, a bottom plate and the individual furniture modules are connected to each other only via connectors. Alternatively, it can of course be provided that, although only connectors are realized, but additional tools in the structure of the furniture connector system are necessary.

Based on the furniture systems already presented at the beginning, the furniture plug-in system according to the invention is preferably designed as a modular shelving system with a multiplicity of shelf modules.

According to the already multiply explained aspect of the furniture plug system according to the invention, another aspect of the present invention is a furniture connector for a built of several furniture modules furniture connector system, each two furniture modules in the region of their outer edges interconnects by the furniture connector is inserted into the furniture modules to be joined. According to the invention, such a furniture connector is characterized in that it comprises a base and two insertion pins, which are insertable for connecting two furniture modules in each case in one of the furniture modules of the furniture connector system and the mutually opposite sides of the base offset from each other.

As already explained above, the insertion pins of the furniture connector may be cone-shaped to facilitate the introduction into the respective furniture module.

Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent in the following description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the figures.

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1A - 1C various side views of a designed as a modular shelving furniture plug-in system, which is constructed of furniture modules in the form of individual box-shaped shelf modules;

2 a side perspective view of a shelving system, which is alternatively constructed of individual shelf modules;

3A - 3D different views of two interconnected via two furniture connectors shelf modules in an individual view;

4A - 4B each in side view an embodiment of a furniture connector and a cover in a single view;

5A - 5B an alternative embodiment variant of the furniture connector and the cover in with the 4A and 4B matching view;

6A - 6B various views of a section of a furniture connector system with a furniture connector which is connected through a bottom plate with one foot of the furniture connector system;

7A - 7B different views of the foot of the 6A and 6B in individual representation.

The 1A shows a side view of a plurality of individual box-shaped shelf modules 10 - 18 assembled shelving system 1 in which the individual shelf modules 10 - 18 arranged in seven rows next to each other and in nine rows one above the other.

In this case, different reference symbols for correspondingly named components indicate that the respective components have different geometric dimensions. Basically, however, you are interchangeable with each other within the configurations described below.

In this case, the individual box-shaped shelf modules 10 - 18 different forms. For example, the shelf modules used several times 10 and 15 a cube shape, but with the shelf module 15 about twice the size of the shelf module 10 is. The other also several times used shelf modules of the type 11 - 14 and 16 - 18 In contrast, have a cuboid shape, which is characterized in the side view shown by a substantially rectangular base.

The individual shelf modules 10 - 18 are each connected only at their outer edges with another shelf module. Accordingly, touch in the side view of 1A only the corners of interconnected shelf modules 10 - 18 , Consequently, in the shelving system shown 1 , alternately a shelf module 10 - 18 and one between at least two shelf modules 10 - 18 formed gap 2 . 20 - 23 seen. The respective size of this gap 2 respectively. 20 - 23 depends on the dimensions of the shelf modules limiting it 10 - 18 ,

While the spaces between 20 - 23 in the 1A each from four sides by one Sidewall of a shelf module 10 - 18 are limited, for example, the gap 2 only three side walls or outer surfaces of the three shelf modules 15 . 15 and 13 limited and towards a floor on which the shelf system 1 is open. Likewise, the spaces that are the outermost shelf modules 10 - 16 and 18 , which are each arranged as the first or last shelf module of a row, open to one side. However, it is essential at all intervals 2 and 20 - 23 in that they are at least the size of the smallest shelf module 13 and that they the limiting side surfaces or side walls of the shelf modules 10 - 18 as shelves or the spaces between them 2 and 20 - 23 can be used as additional storage space.

Exemplary for the general arrangement within the shelving system 1 is subsequently the in the 1A upper left section of the shelving system 1 described in detail.

So is in this area of the shelving system 1 the cube-shaped shelf module 10 as the top shelf module of the first row of the shelf module 1 arranged. It is thus only on an outer edge of the cube, which extends perpendicular to the image plane, with the much smaller, cuboid shelf module 13 connected. Consequently, the shelf module 13 both below and at the same time to the right of the shelf module 10 arranged. The connection of the two shelf modules 10 . 13 is via a furniture connector 3 realized so that the shelf modules 10 and 13 via a line contact 1013 communicate with each other.

The cuboid shelf module 13 is now continuing over its remaining three outer edges, which are in the 1A at the corners of the rectangular base of the shelf module 13 extend perpendicular to the image plane, with further shelf modules 11 . 13 and 17 connected. For example, on the shelf module 11 that the shelf module 10 in the horizontal direction opposite, as well as a connection via a furniture connector 3 made, so that here too a line contact 1311 between the shelf module 13 and the shelf module 11 consists.

While thus above the shelf module 13 in the 1A the shelf modules 10 and 11 are arranged, are the shelf modules 13 and 17 a row below the associated shelf module 13 and parallel to the shelf modules 10 and 11 ,

The between the two shelf modules 13 and 17 and below the shelf module 13 defined gap 20 is due to the maximum linear contact between the individual shelf modules 10 . 11 . 13 and 17 at the outer edges at least as large that the smallest of the shelf modules 10 - 18 , in the present case the shelf module 13 , completely in the gap 20 could be included. So the side lengths of the spaces correspond 2 . 20 - 23 respectively the side lengths of the shelf modules limiting them 10 - 18 ,

Furthermore, already in the 1A seen that the shelving system 1 on feet 4 rests. These feet are each on the four shelf modules 15 . 15 . 16 and 18 the bottom row of the shelving system 1 appropriate. They are each with a bottom of the shelf modules 15 . 15 . 16 and 18 connected, which faces the floor, so that bottom of the shelf modules 15 . 15 . 16 and 18 the lowermost row is spaced from the bottom, respectively.

As seen from the perspective side view of 1B and the front perspective view of 1C is apparent in the shelving system 1 no uniform front given. This means that the individual shelf modules 10 - 18 offset from each other within the shelving system 1 are located. The shelf modules 10 - 18 do not align with each other and thus do not form a flat front or back.

Due to the freely selectable positioning of the furniture connector 3 at the individual shelf modules 10 - 18 It is possible that even matching designed shelf modules, such as the shelf modules 12 . 12 the top row in the 1C , offset from one another.

As for the connection of two shelf modules 10 - 18 used furniture connector 3 in a simple way in the individual shelf modules 10 - 18 It can be attached before the construction of the shelving system 1 possible that, for example, a customer from an assortment of already prefabricated shelf modules 10 - 18 First, the shelf modules to be used 10 - 18 selects. According to the desired configuration of the shelving system then identical or identical recordings 5a respectively. 5a (explained below) on the individual shelf modules 10 - 18 intended. In this way can be about the in the created shots 5a respectively. 5b introduced furniture connector 3 an individualized shelving system 1 even with staggered shelf modules 10 - 17 according to the 1A to 1C will be realized. However, again it is decisive that the individual shelf modules 10 - 18 in each case only line-shaped or touch only at their outer edges, as open or airy construction for a shelving system 1 to enable.

With the 2 becomes the construction of as a modular shelving system 1 constructed furniture plug system further clarified. In the perspective side view of 2 is one of ten different ones shelf modules 10 - 18 composite section of a shelving system 1 shown. This has three juxtaposed and seven superimposed rows of shelf modules 10 - 18 on. This so opposite to the shelving system 1 of the 1A to 1C For example, a much smaller section would also be fixed directly to a wall.

Decisive, however, here is the modular structure of the individual shelf modules 10 - 18 according to the 2 two shots at the outer edges 5a and 5b exhibit. That's how the shots are 5a and 5b spaced apart from each other as a semicircular recesses on a bottom opposite the top of each shelf module 10 - 18 visible on two opposite outer edges. Is a furniture connector 3 within the recordings 5a respectively. 5b for connection to another shelf module 10 - 18 provided so closes one of the furniture connector 3 visible page 30a or top surface flush with the top of one of the shelf modules 10 - 18 from. The thickness of a base 30 of the furniture connector 3 that with the page 30a still on top of a shelf module 10 - 18 remains visible, therefore agrees with the depth of the recess of the recordings 5a respectively. 5b match.

The shelving system 1 the previously explained 1A to 1C and the 2 underlying design principle is with the 3A to 3D shown in detail, in which two interconnected box-shaped shelf modules 12a and 12b are presented as examples.

The two box-shaped shelf modules 12a and 12b each have a top 122a respectively. 122b and a bottom 124a respectively. 124b on. These are each over two side surfaces 123a respectively. 123b connected with each other. On through the tops 122a respectively. 122b and the side surfaces 123a respectively. 123b formed outer edges have the shelf modules 12a and 12b at each outer edge in each case two spaced apart receptacles 5a and 5b on.

The pictures 5a and 5b each consist of a substantially semicircular recess 51 and one within the recess 51 arranged bore 50 within the respective side surface 123a respectively. 123b , In this case, the semicircle of the recess extends 51 starting from the respective outer edge in the direction of the opposite outer edge.

The recording 5a respectively. 5b serves to accommodate a part of the furniture connector 3 , the Indian 3A is also completely visible due to the selected exploded view.

This furniture connector 3 has a plate-shaped base 30 with an elliptical base on each of which on opposite sides of an insertion pin 31 respectively. 32 offset from each other. In other words, there is a cylindrical insertion pin 31 in the area of one end of the base 30 from a first page from the base 30 from. The second cylindrical insert pin 32 is in turn on the first side opposite the second side in the region of the second end of the base 30 from the base 30 from.

So is the one insertion pin 32 far into the hole 50 the recording 5a respectively. 5b if necessary, introduce it without jamming, so that at least half of the base 30 inside the recess 50 is included. The other half of the base 30 with the insertion pin 31 then stands parallel to the top 122a respectively. 122b and perpendicular to the side surface 123a respectively. 123b and the side surface 123a respectively. 123b on the shelf module 12a respectively. 12b in front.

For connecting the two shelf modules 12a and 12b are therefore two furniture connectors 3 . 3 in the recordings 5a and 5b of the shelf module 12b plugged in, so that the pins 31 perpendicular to the top 122b of a shelf module 12b extend. These are then in corresponding holes within the side surface 123a of the shelf module 12a on its underside 124a plugged in.

Due to the explained specific embodiment of the furniture connector 3 and the concomitant design of the images 5a respectively. 5b then lies the bottom 124a of the shelf module 12a on the website 30a the base 30 at least partially open and at the same time touch the two shelf modules 12a and 12b only with their respective outer edge of the bottom 124a or the top 122b ,

So the shots 5a respectively. 5b not as disturbing interruptions of the continuous surface 122b of a shelf module 12b be perceived if there is no furniture connector in them 3 for connection to another shelf module 12a is provided in the 3A shown cover elements 3 * in the recordings 5a respectively. 5b introduced.

These cover elements 3 * essentially correspond to a halved furniture connector 3 , So they have a half-base 300 and a male pin 32 on, with the insert pin 32 of the furniture connector 3 is identical. Consequently, the outwardly visible side of the half-base covers 300 of the cover 3 * the recess 50 the recording 5a respectively. 5b completely off and is after insertion into the receptacle 5a respectively. 5b flush with the top 122b and the side surface 123b of the shelf module 12b ,

In the 3B are the two shelf modules 12a and 12b shown in connected condition. As already explained in the preceding figures, the shelf modules touch 12a and 12b due to the mutual arrangement of the pins 31 respectively. 32 of the furniture connector 3 only along one side or outside edge 120 ,

In the illustration shown, the outer edges touch 120 and the corners of the box-shaped shelf modules 12a and 12b exactly, leaving it with the top 122a , the side surface 123a and the top 122b in side view form a Z, in which the topsides 122a and 122b parallel to each other and the side surface 123a perpendicular to the two tops 122a and 122b is.

The interconnected shelf modules 12a and 12b be in the 3C and 3D shown again in side view. So is in the 3C easy to recognize again, as in the interconnected shelf modules 12a and 12b the interconnected side surfaces 123a and 123b exactly aligned with each other. It can also be seen how the one of the shelf module 12b perpendicular to the side surface 123b protruding section of the base 30 below the bottom 124a the other shelf module 12a runs and supports them.

In an alternative embodiment, the basis 30 of the furniture connector 3 be extended or enlarged so that a larger portion of the bottom 124a respectively. 124b a shelf module 12a respectively. 12b ( 10 - 18 ) on the base 30 flat rests.

With the cut view of the 3D are still within the shelf modules 12a and 12b inserted furniture connector 3 or the cover elements 3 ' seen. It is in the for connecting the two shelf modules 12a and 12b serving furniture connector 3 each one of the insertion pin 31 in the side area 123a of the shelf module 12a and the opposite second insertion pin 32 in the side area 123b of the shelf module 12b added.

Contrary to in the 3D particularly well recognizable design of the furniture connector 3 or the recordings 5a and 5b Of course it would also be possible for one half of the base 30 of the furniture connector 3 on the bottom 124a of the shelf module 12a is included and the other half of the base 30 on the top 122b of the shelf module 12b rests. However, because the top 122b as (Ab-) footprint of a gap 20 - 23 within the shelving system 1 will remain visible, the embodiment shown is preferred.

With the 4A is a perspective detail of a furniture connector 3 shown. This has a narrow plate-shaped base 30 with an elliptical base or side 30a on, in the region of a focal point of the elliptical side 30a a plug-in pin 31 extends vertically. Of the page 30a the base is running 30 at a small angle 33 over a lateral surface to that of the side 30a opposite side too, leaving the base 30 has the shape of a narrow truncated cone. On the side 30a opposite side extends approximately in the region of the other focal point of the elliptical side 30a the second insertion pin 32 perpendicular to the page 30a ,

With the 4B becomes the cover element 3 * illustrated in single representation. The cover element 3 * corresponds in its illustrated embodiment a halved furniture connector 3 that runs along in the 4A section line S was divided into two halves. This does not correspond to the preferred manufacturing principle of a cover 3 * but rather illustrates the congruent shape of the cover 3 * and one half of the furniture connector 3 , That's the base 300 of the cover 3 * , from the same pin 32 stands apart, half of the base 30 of the furniture connector 3 ,

In contrast to the furniture connector 3 has the cover 3 * one perpendicular to the page 30a running side surface 301 on. This side surface 301 the base 300 serves to create a flush finish with the side surface 123a respectively. 123b when the cover element 3 * in the designated shots 5a respectively. 5b the shelf modules 10 - 18 is plugged in.

In the 5A and 5B are alternative design variants of the furniture connector 3 and the cover 3 * shown. So here are a furniture connector 3k and a cover member 3k * shown. Although these have in accordance with the furniture connector 3 and the cover member 3 * the previous figures a narrow frustoconical base 30 respectively. 300 on, so this in the direction of the one insertion pin 32 easy in the recesses 51 is insertable. However, in the 5A and 5B cone-shaped insertion pins 31k respectively. 32k also provided for their introduction into drilling 50 or the insertion of the furniture connector 3k and the cover 3k * to facilitate.

With the side view of 6A and the corresponding sectioned view of the 6B becomes a further advantageous design variant within the shelving system 1 clarified. This is a furniture connector 3 with his one insert pin 31 in a shelf module 10 - 18 inserted or inserted, the opposite insertion pin 32 However, the connection with one of the feet 4 used on which the shelving system 1 rests.

In the illustration of the 6A and the 6B is that with the insertion pin 31 connected shelf module 10 - 18 not shown to show only the essential components.

It is however in the 6A and 6B a plate-shaped component, a bottom plate 6 with two opposite sides 62 and 64 shown. This rested the base 30 of the furniture connector 3 on the top 62 and the foot 4 is perpendicular to the bottom 64 arranged. The insertion pin 32 of the furniture connector 3 is through the bottom plate 6 stuck through it, leaving it on the bottom 64 protrudes. The protruding section of the insertion pin 32 is then in a hole 410 a socket 41 of the foot 4 added.

At the the insertion pin 32 opposite end of the socket 41 is a plug-in foot 40 with a cylindrical pin section 401 in the socket 41 or in their bore 410 introduced. The plug-in foot 40 consists of a plate-shaped standing surface 400 having a circular base and from the center of the molded pin portion 401 perpendicular to the standing surface 400 protrudes.

Alternatively it can be provided that the furniture connector 3 respectively. 3k or a cover element 3 * respectively. 3k * from within a shelf module 10 - 18 through a side wall of the shelf module 10 - 18 is guided to with the plug-in foot 40 in a similar way as in the bottom plate 6 to be connected. Consequently, then the furniture connector 3 . 3k or the cover element 3 * . 3k * on a bottom side (eg 124a . 124b ) of the shelf module 10 - 18 instead of the bottom 64 the bottom plate 6 with the insertion pin 32 protrude.

As synonymous in conjunction with the 7A and 7B it can be seen in which the foot 4 with the plug-in foot 40 and the socket 41 is shown in perspective in individual views, the socket 41 by a transverse to the sleeve axis transverse bore 411 divided into two sections. It serves an upper portion of the socket 41 the introduction of the insertion pin 32 of the furniture connector 3 , In contrast, the socket 41 in the lower section inside the hole 410 preferably a thread into which a mating thread of the pin portion 401 of the plug-in foot 40 intervenes. This is about the thread by screwing the pin section 401 in the lower section of the socket 41 adjustable, how far the pin section 401 of the plug-in foot 40 from the socket 41 protrudes. It therefore becomes an adjustable foot 4 created, which is mounted manually and without tools.

Of course, a design is conceivable in the inside of the bore 410 inside the socket 41 no thread is provided, so that the pin section 401 of the plug-in foot 40 only in the socket 41 can be inserted.

As can be seen in the exemplary embodiments shown, the present shelving system is characterized 1 Basically by a tool-free structure, in which all components may be connected to each other only via connectors.

This also applies to possible additional accessories, such as any wall brackets or lighting elements or holders for trays or drawers, instead of furniture connectors 3 . 3k , or cover elements 3 * . 3k * in the recordings 5a respectively. 5b the shelf modules 10 - 18 are included.

Although in the present case only shelf modules 10 - 18 are shown, which are formed in a box-shaped with a continuous storage space without rear wall, it is of course possible to provide alternative furniture modules, the z. B. part of a wall unit as furniture plug system.

In this case, then as well as in the illustrated shelving system 1 Different materials for the furniture modules or the shelf modules 10 - 18 and the furniture connectors 3 . 3k as well as the cover elements 3 * . 3k * conceivable.

So could the furniture modules (shelf modules 10 - 18 ) be made in particular of wood materials, plastics, composites or mineral materials. In the production of furniture modules made of a wood material, as is regularly preferred, then z. B. the recordings 5a respectively. 5b to make as cutouts.

Likewise, the furniture connector 3 . 3k or the cover 3 * . 3k * made of different materials. With regard to the supporting function of furniture connectors 3 . 3k especially in the case of the outside and thus almost freely hanging shelf modules 10 - 14 and 16 - 18 the voiced rows of a shelving system 1 However, a production of metal is preferred. Alternatively, the use of a durable plastic for the production of the furniture connector 3 . 3k and / or the cover member 3 * . 3k * possible.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

Shelving system (furniture plug system)

10-18

Shelf module (furniture module)

1013, 1311

line Contact

120, 121

outer edge

122a, 122b

top

123a, 123b

side surface

124a, 124b

bottom

2, 20-23

Clearance / gap

3, 3k

furniture connectors

3 *, 3k *

cover

30, 300

Base

30a

cover surface

301

Side surface of the base of the cover

31, 31k, 32, 32k

insert pins

33

Angle of the insertion bevel

4

foot

40

Steckfuß

400

standing area

401

pin section

41

receptacle

410

drilling

411

cross hole

5a, 5b

admission

50

drilling

6

baseplate

62

Top of the bottom plate

64

Bottom of the bottom plate

S

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Furniture plug system, which is composed of a plurality of individual prefabricated furniture modules and in which two furniture modules are connected to each other via at least one furniture connector, which is inserted in each case in the region of an outer edge of the individual furniture module in the furniture module, characterized in that the furniture connector ( 3 . 3k ) is designed such that it in each case two furniture modules ( 10 - 18 ) so that the two connected furniture modules ( 10 - 18 ) only at these outer edges ( 120 . 121 ) touch a maximum of lines. Furniture plug system according to claim 1, characterized in that the furniture connector ( 3 . 3k ) One Base ( 30 ) and two pins ( 31 . 32 ; 31k . 32k ) extending from opposite sides of the base ( 30 ) offset from each other and each in one of the furniture modules ( 10 - 18 ) are inserted. Furniture plug-in system according to claim 2, characterized in that the base ( 30 ) at least partially in one of the furniture modules ( 10 - 18 ) is recorded. Furniture plug-in system according to claim 3, characterized in that the base ( 30 ) in one of the furniture modules ( 10 - 18 ) that one of the pages ( 30a ) the base ( 30 ) flush with an outer surface ( 122a . 122b ) of this furniture module ( 10 - 18 ) completes. Furniture plug system according to one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the insertion pins ( 31 . 32 ) are cylindrical. Furniture plug system according to one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the insertion pins ( 31k . 32k ) are cone-shaped. Furniture plug system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that one of the furniture connector ( 3 . 3k ) associated furniture modules ( 10 - 18 ) via the furniture connector ( 3 . 3k ) is supported. Furniture plug system according to one of claims 2 to 6 and claim 7, characterized in that the supported furniture module ( 10 - 18 ) at least with a portion of its bottom of the installation site of the furniture connector system ( 1 ) facing the underside ( 124a . 124b ) on the base ( 30 ) of the furniture connector ( 3 . 3k ) rests. Furniture plug-in system according to one of claims 2 to 8, characterized in that the supported furniture module ( 10 - 14 . 16 - 18 ) only via at least two furniture connectors ( 3 . 3k ) is held in position. Furniture plug system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the furniture connector ( 3 . 3k ) a part of a foot ( 4 ) on which the furniture plug system ( 1 ) rest. Furniture plug system according to one of the preceding claims 2 to 8 and the claim 10, characterized in that one of the insertion pins ( 32 . 32k ) not in a furniture module ( 10 - 18 ) but in a sleeve ( 41 ) of the foot ( 4 ) is inserted. Furniture plug-in system according to claim 11, characterized in that between the base ( 30 ) and the sleeve ( 41 ) of the foot ( 4 ) a bottom plate ( 6 ) is provided, through which the one insertion pin ( 32 . 32k ) is guided. Furniture plug system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized that the furniture modules ( 10 - 18 ) Recordings ( 5a . 5b ) for components of the furniture connector system ( 1 ), in particular wall brackets, lighting means or holders for trays or drawers. Furniture plug system according to one of claims 3 to 12 and claim 13, characterized in that in recordings ( 5a . 5b ) in the area of the outer edge ( 120 . 122 ) of the furniture module ( 10 - 18 ) at least partially the basis ( 30 ) of the furniture connector ( 3 . 3k ) and the insert pin ( 31 . 31k . 32 . 32k ) in a bore ( 50 ) of the recording ( 5A . 5B ) is inserted. Furniture plug system according to claim 14, characterized in that in the recordings ( 5a . 5b ) Cover elements ( 3 * . 3k * ) for concealing the recording ( 5A . 5B ) are plugged in when the furniture module ( 10 - 18 ) at the corresponding outer edge ( 120 . 122 ) not with another furniture module ( 10 - 18 ) connected is. Furniture plug system according to claim 15, characterized in that a cover ( 3 * . 3k * ) flush with at least one outer surface ( 122a . 123a ; 122b . 123b ) of the furniture module ( 10 - 18 ), in which the cover element ( 3 * . 3k * ) is inserted. Furniture plug system according to one of claims 15 or 16, characterized in that a cover ( 3 * . 3k * ) as half of a furniture connector ( 3 . 3k ) in the form of a bisected base ( 300 ) with only one insert pin ( 32 . 32k ) is trained. Furniture plug-in system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the furniture modules ( 10 - 18 ) at several outer edges ( 120 . 121 ) each with a further furniture module ( 10 - 18 ) connected is. Furniture plug-in system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least individual furniture modules ( 10 - 18 ) are arranged offset from each other, so that not all furniture modules ( 10 - 18 ) are aligned with each other. Furniture plug-in system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the individual furniture modules ( 10 - 18 ) are different in size and / or have different shapes. Furniture plug-in system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the individual furniture modules ( 10 - 18 ) are each box-shaped. Furniture plug system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the furniture plug system ( 1 ) can be built without tools. Furniture plug-in system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that all components ( 3 . 3k . 3 * . 3k * . 4 . 6 . 10 - 18 ) of the furniture connector system ( 1 ) are connected to each other only via connectors. Furniture plug system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the furniture plug system ( 1 ) is a modular shelving system.

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