DE102016119755B4 - communication element - Google Patents

Abstract

Communication element (10) for exchanging two or more persons, comprising a central table (12) with standpipe (14) and at least two backrests (20), each backrest (20) being connected to a central plate (16) via a backrest base (18). is attached, which forms a support of the standpipe (14), characterized in that the central plate (16) has at least two circumferentially distributed receptacles for the backrest base (18), and the receptacle has a latching receptacle (32) with a Rastaktuator (28) tool-free recording of a latching nose (26) of a backrest base (18).

Description

The invention relates to a communication element according to the preamble of claim 1 as a meeting platform, for example at a fair, in an exhibition or in a public place. The communication element is characterized by easy assembly and disassembly and high reusability.

STATE OF THE ART

From the state of the art communication elements or communication furniture are known, which are especially built on parties, at exhibitions or fairs or in public places, such as museums, galleries or libraries. They consist for example of a deployable cocktail table and one or more, in particular stackable chairs, so that people can gather around the table or sit in order to enter into a joint conversation. In general, these communication elements are constructed in several parts and have at least a central table and one or more seating or stools to give people during a dialogue Abstützmöglichkeit.

The problem with the aforementioned communication elements is that they are constructed in several parts, for example, during transport or arrangement, the individual elements are not in a certain relation to each other and can be arranged arbitrarily, so that there is a risk that communication elements are not available in sufficient numbers are not adequately used or, over time, an unsightly arrangement of the individual communication element components.

In the US 1 701 930 A is a combined chair-table arrangement shown, with a round table in the middle and around four movably mounted chairs are arranged. An articulated arm that connects the seat surface of a chair to the base of the table allows each chair to be individually moved under the table top and rotated. The chairs and the backrest are arranged lower than the table top, so that they can be pushed completely below the table top. Such a chair-table arrangement is particularly suitable for use in a cafeteria or canteen, with chairs that are not occupied, can be stowed under the table top to save space.

In the DE 17 72 186 U is described a chair-table combination, wherein the individual seats of the chairs are connected via a horizontal arm with a table leg. The chairs consist of a horizontally oriented seat and a nearly vertically oriented back, the backrest can be folded over a joint on the seat. Subsequently, the seat, which is also rotatably mounted on the horizontal arm, are rotated under the table top. It is also possible that the horizontal arm with the folded chair on the table leg is moved vertically. Arrangements are possible with almost rectangular shaped table tops with two legs, with three chairs are mounted on each table leg each having a horizontal arm. According to claim 1 of DE 17 72 186 U Such a chair-table combination is particularly suitable for ship's spaces.

Finally, the reveals DE 33 11 396 A1 a chair-table combination, the table is formed from a dining tray. Such an arrangement is particularly suitable for self-service restaurants. The tray can be inserted via a height-adjustable fastener on a vertically oriented post, wherein on the post as well as a height-adjustable seat is mounted via a lever arm on the post. If the seat is not pressed down by a person, it can be pivoted upwards via the lever arm and moved in the direction of the post. A post may have several fasteners for multiple trays and several associated seats. Based on the aforementioned disadvantages of the prior art, it is an object of the invention to provide a communication element that is easy to assemble and transportable, forms a closed unit, which can be arranged according to unchangeable and in one piece as a communication element, and can be produced inexpensively.

The above object is achieved by a communication element according to the teaching of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments are the subject of the dependent claims.

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION

The invention proposes a communication element for dialogue exchange of two or more persons, which has a central table with standpipe and at least two, preferably opposite arranged backrests. Each backrest is attached via a backrest base to a central plate, which forms a support of the standpipe. Thus, a communication element is proposed in which, starting from a central plate, a table is supported on a standpipe, and on the central plate one or more backrest pedestals, preferably opposite, are fixed, wherein the backrest bases respectively backrest or chair-like Abutment with backrest can be attached. The central plate thus defines a composite of two or more backrests and a central table, which forms as a communication element of a platform for dialogue of several people. The communication element is thereby formed in one piece, being removable on the central plate of the backrest base and the standpipe of the table, in particular can be removably arranged without tools to divide the communication element into small sub-units for transport. After assembly, the communication element can be positioned as a one-piece unit, wherein the removal of a table or a backrest is not possible, and thus predefined communication platforms are formed. Due to the high number of identical parts, the communication element can be produced cost-effectively.

According to the invention, the central plate has at least two, in particular four or more circumferentially distributed receptacles for a backrest base. Thus, in at least two shots the backrest sockets are arranged around the table opposite. In the case of four backrest bases, the backrests are each arranged offset by 90 ° relative to one another about the table, so that a closed communication circuit is formed. Furthermore, a plurality of receptacles are provided, which are arranged around the table, for example, around the circumference, so that even more than four persons can participate in a meeting within the communication element.

According to the invention, the receptacle is a latching receptacle with a latch actuator of the central plate in order to provide a tool-free receptacle of a latching lug of a backrest socket. The central plate thus has latching receptacles, for example slots or depressions, wherein a spring element can engage in a corresponding latching lug with a recess of a backrest socket by a latching actuator in a form-fitting manner. By pressing the Rastaktuators a locking lug of a backrest socket are introduced, and by releasing the Rastaktuators form-fitting connection between the backrest base and central plate are provided, so that the backrest is fixed to the central plate and thus the table. The assembly takes place by simply inserting the locking lug of the backrest base in the central plate and the disassembly is carried out by pressing the Rastaktuators and pulling out the locking lug, so that a very simple and quick assembly and disassembly of the communication element is guaranteed.

In an advantageous development of the communication element, the backrest base can be attached to the central plate preferably latchingly without tools. Thus, on the central plate one, two or more fulcrum pedestals, which are generally first formed horizontally to the bottom surface and then comprise a vertical extension portion for receiving a backrest or a seat opportunity, be connected to the central plate. The assembly is tool-free purely by hand, in particular latching compounds are preferred in which the release, for example, by pressing a spring element can be made. Thus, a simple assembly and disassembly can be made by untrained personnel and without tools.

In an advantageous development, a back rest can be mounted on the backrest base, in particular attachable without tools. If one or more backrest bases are arranged on a central plate, one or more backrests can be arranged on each backrest base. Thus, a back, for example, consist of a metal grid frame and a fabric covering or leather covering, wherein the backrest base comprises two vertically aligned receiving elements on which the backrest can for example be plugged or snapped. Thus, backrest and backrest pedestals can be mounted and transported separately from each other so that small units that are easy to transport by one person are provided.

In an advantageous development, the central plate may be rectangular, in particular square, polygon, in particular octagon or round. If the central plate is rectangular or square, then up to four backrests of the communication element can be provided. If it is polygonal, in particular octagonal, for example, eight backrests can be provided for a larger discussion platform on the communication element. In a round training more backrest elements can be attached to the central element depending on the circumference of the central element. The table may preferably be round, but also rectangular or formed according to the peripheral shape of the central plate, and be supported on the standpipe on the central plate.

In an advantageous development of the invention, the central plate is arranged on a base plate, in particular positively received or attached to a cone of the base plate. Thus, a base plate defines the total surface dimensions of the communication element on which the central plate is centrally received, and in particular positively received in a recess of the base plate, or is plugged onto a cone or a holding element of the base plate. Thus, the central plate is fixed to the base plate and the base plate serves as a support of the backrest base.

In a development of the previous embodiment, the base plate may be covered by a cover plate, wherein depressions for receiving the backrest base are arranged either in the base plate or in the cover plate. Thus, the base plate serves as a basic platform of the communication element, on which the central plate and the backrest sockets are arranged. Subsequently, a cover plate, in particular a multi-part cover plate is placed on the base plate in order to cover the course of the backrest base and form a pleasant tread platform for the communication participants. The cover plate may be formed as a conventional floor covering form, for example as a carpet, as a cork flooring, as a laminate or wood flooring or the like. The cover plate may be formed in one or more parts, and may for example also color patterns or labels, especially advertising labels have. In the base plate and / or in the cover plate recesses may be formed for the horizontal course of the backrest sockets, so that they are fixed in a fixing sandwiched between the base and cover plate. The construction of a base and a cover plate, a slightly elevated stand area of the communication element is formed, so that the characteristic is further enhanced as a dialogue platform of the communication element.

In a further development, the backrest base can be formed as a V-shaped pipe bending part with angled Rohrendbereichen for receiving a back, wherein at the top of the V-shape, a latching nose is arranged. It is proposed that the backrest base is formed as a pipe bending part, is basically V-shaped and is angled at its two Rohrendbereichen by 90 ° or another angle to accommodate a backrest can. At the bend, for example, adjustable hinge elements can be arranged in order to adjust the angle of the backrest relative to the standpipe of the table can. Thus, a reclining position, an upright position or another support position of the backrest can be adjusted. The back can be designed as a pure straight-sided backrest element, but also arched or provided with a step, for at least partial seating. Thus, the back can also be used as a seat platform. Also, an adjustable angle element can be arranged at the transition between the backrest and backrest in order to adjust the angular position between the backrest and backrest, for example, to be able to form a lying surface or a seat through the backrest can.

In an advantageous development, the standpipe is tool-free, preferably latching on the central plate, in particular mounted on a cone of the central plate. The central plate thus serves as a support for the standpipe of the table and at the same time receives one, two or more backrest sockets, thus defining the unit of the communication element. The standpipe is preferably provided with a circular cross-section. The table is preferably designed as a rotary tabletop, and can also be tool-free, for example arranged latching on the standpipe.

In a further embodiment, the backrest and / or the backrest base may include an angling, in particular at least one adjustment joint, in order to angled the backrest into a horizontal position, preferably at waist height when required. Thus, for example, the backrest base can be provided with a fixed or exchangeable angled element or an adjustment joint, for example, at the transition region to the backrest, at the respective attachment spars where the backrest section is slipped, or the backrest along side backrest mounting tubes at each spar or tube. Have a locking plate with locking screw, so that the backrest either vertically erected serves as a leaning surface, or can serve as an angled seat. If two or more Abwinkelelemente or Verstellgelenke provided per Lehnenbefestigungsrohr and / or on the backrest base, the backrest can be formed stepwise to form a seating area with other backrest function or as a stool, the backrest can be U-shaped. Thus, a universally applicable standing or seating opportunity can be provided and, depending on the wishes of the user, longer meetings can also be carried out sitting down.

The table can have a height of 1000 to 1400 cm, in particular 1050 cm, so that the table can be comfortably used in standing height.

The communication element consists of a plurality of identical parts and can thus be flexibly constructed and enlarged. It is also conceivable that between two central plates, a connecting element is provided in order to form a communication element with multiple tables as a solid structure can. Thus, two or more central plates may be provided, for example, by a connecting rod member with corresponding locking lugs of a backrest base in order to be able to form larger communication groups. It provides a flexible set of communication elements that are easy to transport, set up, and can be deployed for a variety of people's engagement purposes.

Basically, the communication element indoors (indoor), for example, at trade fairs, conferences, parties, concerts, museums, etc. or as furniture in homes or offices. It is also conceivable that the communication element can also be used outdoors ( Outdoor area). It is advantageous to form the individual components of the communication element robust and weatherproof. If the majority or all parts of the communication element are made of stainless steel or aluminum or a mixture thereof, a robust and weatherproof communication platform can be provided. Thus, an outdoor use, for example, in the waiting area of public transport or taxi stands, eg in the vicinity of train stations, airports, trade fair centers, conference and concert halls, etc. conceivable, with an outdoor variant can be provided temporarily or permanently.

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Further advantages result from the present drawings and drawings. In the drawings, embodiments of the invention are shown. The drawings, the description and the claims contain numerous features in combination. The person skilled in the art will expediently also consider the features individually and combine them into meaningful further combinations.

• 1a - 1c eine erste Ausführungsform eines Kommunikationselements gemäß der Erfindung;
• 2a - 2b Detaildarstellungen des konstruktiven Aufbaus der ersten Ausführungsform in 1;
• 3a - 3c eine weitere Ausführungsform eines Kommunikationselements der Erfindung;
• 4 ein Arrangement von mehreren Kommunikationselementen in einem Foyer eines Museums.

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• 1a - 1c a first embodiment of a communication element according to the invention;
• 2a - 2 B Detailed views of the structural design of the first embodiment in 1 ;
• 3a - 3c another embodiment of a communication element of the invention;
• 4 an arrangement of several communication elements in a foyer of a museum.

In the figures, the same or similar components are numbered with the same reference numerals.

1 shows a first embodiment of a communication element in the three 1a to 1c , In the 1a is a partial assembly of a communication element 10 shown. The communication element 10 has a central plate 16 on, on which a round standpipe 14 a round table 12 is stored. The central plate 16 is centered on a cover plate 24 arranged, taking under the cover plate 24 , as in 1b is shown, a base plate 22 is arranged. The cover plate is rectangular in shape, with the longitudinal sides of the rectangle of the base plate 22 vertically aligned end portions of a backrest base 18 protrude. In the 1b is shown as a backrest base 18 V-shaped with angled Rohrendbereichen as Biegerohrkonstruktion is formed, wherein at the top of the V-shape of the backrest base 18 at the central plate 16 is attached. On the pipe end areas of the backrest base 18 can use fabric-covered backrests mounted on a U-shaped tube 20 be plugged. The core of the communication element 10 is thus by the central plate 16 , the standpipe 14 and the table 12 and the backrests 18 with the attached backrests 20 educated. These rest on a base plate 22 , the recesses for receiving the horizontal tube portions of the backrest base 18 as well as the central plate 16 having. The base plate 22 is with a multi-part cover plate 24 which, for example, carries a cork top layer, a wood top layer or a carpet top layer, and which serves as the bottom area of the communication element. The 1c shows in perspective a page representation of the communication element 10 with removed cover plate 24 so the base plate 22 and the backrests in them 18 are shown. At the transition of the backrest base 18 to the back 20 can be arranged Winkeleinstellelemente or in the bend between the horizontal and vertical region of the tube construction of the backrest base 18 Angle elements can also be arranged to an angle of attack of the backrest relative to the table 12 to be able to adjust, for example, in an upright position, in a semi-reclining position or in a lying or sitting position to give the person the opportunity to support or sit in order to participate in a discussion can.

In the 2a is again the basic configuration of the communication element 10 shown, being on a square central plate 16 a standpipe 14 with a table base support plate 30 is supported on the one round table 12 rests. At the central plate 16 are on opposite sides two V-shaped backrest base 18 mounted as a pipe construction with the V-shaped tip latching, wherein the backrest sockets have vertically aligned Rohrendbereiche on which a backrest 20 can be plugged. 2 B shows a detailed view of the central plate 16 with snap shots 32 , In the rest shots 32 can catch noses 26 the backrest base 18 be plugged, the detent connect and the via a Rastaktuator 28 , For example, a spring-loaded locking latch, can be solved again. Thus, an easy assembly and disassembly and connection of the backrest base 18 at the central plate 16 given. Also, the standpipe 14 snapped on a latching element on the central plate or aufsteckt on a cone of the central plate, so that this also tool-free easily detachable from the central plate 16 can be solved. Alternatively, the central plate 16 integral with the standpipe 14 be connected so that each standpipe with central plate a base element of the communication element 10 forms. The catch 26 For example, as a bracket with flat iron of the tubular bending part of the backrest base 18 be educated. For example, the table top may have a diameter of about 30 cm and the backrests may have widths of 75 cm. The backrest height can be 1,400 mm and half the backrest height 1,090 mm, which also takes place in the backrest itself a bend or an angle adjustment is provided in order to partially fold down the back can. The backrest can thus also form a seat or form a stool with two angle adjustment. A rectangular cover plate may have a dimension of 160 × 100 cm. In the 3a to 3c is another embodiment of a communication element 10 shown, with the base plate 22 and the cover plate 24 are designed around. This results in the possibility of more than four, for example, eight backrest base 18 with leaning 20 to arrange. In the 3a are three backs 20 half open around a table 12 arranged to form an open dialogue circle. 3b represents the embodiment of Figure 3a with a full set of backrests 18 that is on a base plate 22 rest. In 3c are the individual segments of the base plate 22 shown on the up to eight backrest base 18 can be arranged. In this case, the central plate may have an octagonal circumference or a round circumference on which up to eight backrest sockets can be inserted.

Finally, the shows 4 in perspective, an arrangement of several communication elements, which are arranged in the foyer of a museum. The individual communication elements can be arranged as desired, can be transported in one piece and form a tidy and coherent dialogue platform. They can be assembled and disassembled without tools and are universally applicable, whereby the high number of identical parts low manufacturing costs and thus a universal applicability is given.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10

communication element

12

table

14

standpipe

16

Central plate

18

sit base

20

rest

22

baseplate

24

cover plate

26

locking lug

28

Rastaktuator

30

Tabletop support plate

32

latching receptacle

34

Arrangement of several communication elements

Claims (9)

Communication element (10) for exchanging two or more persons, comprising a central table (12) with standpipe (14) and at least two backrests (20), each backrest (20) being connected to a central plate (16) via a backrest base (18). is attached, which forms a support of the standpipe (14), characterized in that the central plate (16) has at least two circumferentially distributed receptacles for the backrest base (18), and the receptacle has a latching receptacle (32) with a Rastaktuator (28) tool-free recording of a latching nose (26) of a backrest base (18). Communication element (10) after Claim 1 , characterized in that the backrest base (18) tool-free replaceable on the central plate (16) is preferably mounted latching. Communication element (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a backrest (20) on the backrest base (18) mountable, in particular tool-free attachable. Communication element (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the central plate (16) is rectangular, in particular square, as a polygon, in particular octagon or round. Communication element (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the central plate (16) is arranged on a base plate (22), in particular positively received or attached to a cone of a base plate. Communication element (10) after Claim 5 , characterized in that the base plate (22) by a cover plate (24) is covered, wherein either in the base plate (22) or in the cover plate (24) recesses for receiving the backrest base (18) are arranged. Communication element (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the backrest base (18) is designed as a V-shaped bent tube part with angled tailpipe areas for receiving a backrest (20), wherein at the top of the V-shape a latching lug (26). is arranged. Communication element (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the standpipe (14) tool-free, preferably latching on the central plate (16), in particular on a cone of the central plate (16) is attached. Communication element (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the backrest (20) and or the backrest base (18) comprises a bend, in particular at least one adjusting joint to an angle the back (20) in a horizontal position preferably at waist height.

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