DE10222172B4 - Office workstation conglomerate - Google Patents

Abstract

Office workplace conglomerate (7), comprising at least one central element (2) designed as a vertical tube (2) for the electrical supply and communication connection of (office) devices (3, 4, 5) such as computers (3), telephones (5), printers , Screens (4) etc., where
- The central element (2) with one or more, at respective articulation points (6) connected, partitions (7) is formed, and wherein
The central element (2) has on the head side a pivot (13) for at least one cover (14) which is horizontally rotatable relative to the central element (2),
characterized in that
- The central element (2) is freestanding, wherein
- The partitions (7) are equipped at least at its the central element (2) facing away from the edge with foot-side support elements, and that
- The cover (14) in addition to the horizontal rotary adjustment in different angular positions (angle α) is formed vertically pivotable relative to the central element (2).

Description

The The invention relates to an office workplace conglomerate with at least one designed as a vertical tube central element for the electrical supply and communication connection of (office) devices such as Computers, phones, printers, screens, etc., where the central element with one or more, connected to respective articulation points, partitions is formed, and wherein the central element on the head side a hinge for at least a horizontally rotating opposite having the central element adjustable cover.

A Support structure of the design described above is in the WO 00/21412 A1 treated in detail. There are designed as vertical tubes central elements provided, but which are interconnected and on this Way a spatial Form grid structure. Head side of the central element can be found Covers in the form of canopies. The possibility of any office workplaces flexible and to be able to represent quickly not inconsiderable Effort in the realization.

In addition, the prior art includes a kit for a furniture system according to the DE 695 11 133 T2 , This modular furniture system has at least one pillar-like upright element. Overall, a vertical arrangement of the upright elements can be represented without the aid of structural cross connectors. However, one looks for a head cover in vain.

By the German publication DE 23 10 178 a workstation unit has become known, which relies on support columns, on which various furnishing elements can be hung. The support pillars have base plates so that the entire device unit can be set up loosely, for example in a counter hall. Also in this case, head-end covers are missing.

Such Covers are the subject of U.S. Patent 5,802,778 which discloses a adjustable canopy supplies. However, this can not be compared to one Central element but rather in comparison to a complicated one Pan frame structure. Accordingly, it is already a rotary horizontal Adjustment not possible.

In addition, a generic type support structure in the DE 693 10 777 T2 described and referred to there as a workspace module. At this point, a complex scaffolding construction is used, which serves as a carrier and / or holder for settable shelves and also for the enclosure and delimitation of a workstation to be arranged within the framework.

Besides one knows a mobile workplace container through the WO 01/91610 A1. This one has one to open and to close, cupboard-style and equipped with casters body. The body is equipped with a pull-out and / or fold-out worktable top Mistake.

Finally, there are known support structures of a room divider or partition wall system, the central element, however, does not allow an electrical supply of office equipment. A communication connection is missing (cf. DE 198 38 966 A1 ).

Of the The state of the art can not satisfy in all respects. So are the possible uses of the known workplace container according to WO 01/91610 A1, for example, when it comes to forming project teams or when several people should be grouped into a working group. Because the known solution is aimed at a single workplace.

What the embodiments after the DE 693 10 777 T2 As well as the WO 00/21412 A1, so can be hereby hardly flexible and quickly ensure different room divisions. This requires more or less complex remodeling and installation work. Here, the invention aims to provide a total remedy.

Of the Invention is based on the technical problem, an office workplace conglomerate develop the design described above so that Compared to the state of the art more flexible and faster self-sufficient units or office workstations for one, make two or more people.

to solution this task strikes the invention in a generic office workplace conglomerate in that the central element is free-standing, wherein the partitions at least on its edge facing away from the central element with foot-side support elements, especially rollers, equipped are, and that the cover in addition to the horizontal rotary adjustment in different angular positions vertically pivotable opposite is formed of the central element.

Regularly, the central element is in addition to the articulation points for the partitions with Attachment points for direct connection of screens, printers or similar office equipment equipped. If, according to a preferred embodiment of the support structure described, a work table, in particular an office table, is added, then a full-fledged office workplace conglomerate is available.

This let yourself advantageous to use in so-called team offices, where it is about is going to accommodate one or more people or project teams flexibly. This means, ideally a project team each about an office workplace conglomerate, So a lot of office workplaces. These Become office workplaces each of a formed by means of the support structure office cell defined optionally with a work table, in particular office table, to a full-fledged office workplace upgraded can be. Leave these office workstations depending on the team composition can flexibly increase their number or reduce.

The essentially succeeds in that with the central element a for the respective office cubicle or several office cells the support structure central supply station is available, which not only supplies electricity for the obligatory office equipment, but also the necessary ones Ensures communication connections and connections. These include the simplest Case recording sockets for network cables. Of course be in the context of the invention, telephone jacks, fiber optic sockets etc. includes.

in the Contrast to the prior art, which is limited by its flexibility, can be with you Help the support structure according to the invention each with freestanding central element a honeycomb-like Office cubicles topology design. This applies even more if several support structures on respective Central elements are coupled together. Elaborate grid structures, Connections of the central elements etc. omitted. Because the respective central element ensures with its free-standing character by itself for the necessary stability.

Preferably has the central element over a massive foot, in particular a base plate as a base plate. It has a Central element with a substantially triangular cross-section an associated one Vertical tube and flattened edges as particularly advantageous proved. At the triangle sides of the central element or vertical tube can the attachment points described are arranged while the flattened edges have the articulation points for the partitions.

Independently of it is natural also possible, the vertical tube or central element with a round cross-section equip. Then change - like previously - in usually the pivot points for the partitions with the attachment points for the office equipment. hereby ensures that between two partitions at least one attachment point for a Office equipment arranged is. Of course can also be two or more attachment points between two Implement articulation points, if necessary, for example in that the attachment points on the central element or vertical tube are arranged one below the other in the vertical direction.

It It should be emphasized that the vertical tube is mostly vertical aligned, this property but not necessarily must accept. This means, modifications of the invention are also included in such a way that the better than central tube designated pipe inclinations (compared to the Foot).

The Central element or the pipe or central tube has in his Inside over a cable duct for receiving electrical supply lines and / or electronic communication lines. These are in usually from there directly to corresponding sockets guided, which are in the outer shell of the Find central element or central tube.

The Central element usually carries at least two partitions, in particular, three or six partitions can be used. in the the former case the partitions preferred an angle of about 120 ° between to lock myself in, while the latter variant corresponds to angles of about 60 °.

Around the weight of the support structure described as low as possible hold, the invention recommends the central element or central tube made of aluminum. This also contributes to the partitions as For example, to design frame covered with fabric. As well Variants made of Plexiglas are conceivable, if a visual contact between the individual workplaces it is asked for. As a rule, however, efforts are made be to resort to wood and / or plastic panels at this point, which have a textile or fabric covering or with a foam are occupied, a sound-absorbing porous interior structure to reach. Of course Also suitable is a metal plate as a base.

For additional stability contributes that the partitions are equipped at least on their side facing away from the central element with foot-side stabilizing rollers. Of course, the edge facing the central element ver with such foot-side stabilizing rollers see if it requires the weight of the partition and / or its expected weight due to attached or attached equipment.

Is regular connected to the attachment points a boom, which, for example, the Screen with adjustable distance from the central element and variable Inclination bears. It has proven to be particularly advantageous if the central element with three partitions is equipped, each enclosing an angle of about 120 ° between them. Because then can in each of these 120 ° segments easy office tables be housed, the table top and / or frame the 120 ° segment follows. It is conceivable here, with circular ring table tops or those with kidney-shaped Appearance to work. Of course, there are also hexagonal ones or other designs with indentation conceivable. That will be related for the description of the figures even closer explained become.

Finally, recommends the invention, the central element head side with a hinge for one or to equip several covers. These covers may be shielding sails that be supported on the ground with rollers or the like. With the help of such Cover or a shielding sail can be an office workplace of the office workplace conglomerate not only sideways and forward (through the partitions) too other jobs covered, but also in the rear. logically If necessary, an almost closed cabin is available. These of course opened like a bowl be, if the associated Shielding sails are moved apart.

Next this rotary design of the cover over the Central element, it is alternatively or additionally possible, the Cover in different angular positions with respect to this to pivot. This allows the lighting conditions under the cover and thus the lighting conditions in the thus created office workplace vary. The same applies to Influences through airflows from, for example, air conditioners.

in the Result, a support structure for partition walls is provided, which is completely flexible to different requirements can be adjusted. Because usually can be with the described support structure three office cells for each central element and realize the same number of office workstations which in turn becomes a larger entity and several office workplace conglomerates together can be. The topological arrangement of the individual conglomerates is included completely free.

Especially eliminates connections between the individual partitions and / or Anchorages of the central element to the floor and / or the ceiling, which of course optional nevertheless possible is. Either way the available office space optimal and very flexible and use without major alterations. Here in The main advantages can be seen.

in the The invention will be described below with reference to a purely exemplary embodiment drawing closer explains; show it:

1 a perspective view of an inventive and upgraded as office work conglomerate support structure for partitions,

2 the object after 1 in supervision,

3 different variants of the central element in section,

4 and 5 various office tables, as they are used as examples,

6 the central element with cover in side view,

7 the cover in detail and

8th the central element in side view with different connected side walls.

In the figures, a supporting structure for partitions in the form of an office workplace conglomerate is shown. For in the office cubicles formed by the respective support structure, there is in each case an office table 1 , so that each office cell is a full-fledged office workplace available, so a plurality of office workplaces, the office workplace conglomerate is recognizable. This office workplace conglomerate may also be referred to as an office workstation cluster. In its basic structure, the conglomerate consists of at least the worktable 1 in which it is the office table 1 is. Furthermore, a central element 2 realized, which for electrical supply and communication connection of respective office equipment 3 . 4 . 5 serves. With these office devices 3 . 4 . 5 In detail, it is a computer central unit or a computer 3 , a screen 4 and an indicated phone 5 , Of course, alternatively or additionally, other office equipment such as faxes, copiers, scanners, etc. can be used.

The central element 2 is under the embodiment 2 as a central column or vertical tube 2 designed with a substantially triangular cross-section (see. 2 ). Inside this triangular cross-section, bounded by triangular sides 2a and flattened edges 2 B of the central element 2 , the required lines for the electrical supply and communication connection are guided in one (or more) cable channels 20 , Consequently, the triangle side has 2a about in 1 only indicated sockets for receiving Schuko plugs, telephone plugs, network connection plugs, etc ..

In addition to the primary triangular shape of the central column 2 Basically, other cross-sectional shapes are conceivable, the exemplary in the 3 are shown.

All forms of the central element or the central column 2 is common that this) one or more points of articulation 6 owns that for the connection of partitions 7 are set up. At these articulation points 6 is the simplest case, as he is in the 1 is hinted hinges, which pivoting the partitions 7 around the articulation points 6 allow. The pivot points 6 can be found on the flattened edges 2 B between the respective triangle sides 2a the central column 2 ,

According to the invention, the illustrated central element or the central column 2 in addition to the articulation points 6 at the edges 2 B with attachment points 8th equipped for direct connection of, for example, screens 4 , but also printers, are equipped. At these attachment points 8th at the triangle sides 2a of the central element 2 are arranged, it is within the scope of the embodiment by vertical grooves 9 into which fastening stones 10 height-adjustable intervene and can be fixed.

Of course, metal rails with detents are conceivable at this point. It depends primarily on the fact that the attachment points 8th the devices to be directly connected, for example screens 4 , preferably hanging, and height adjustable. For this purpose serves in the context of the invention a to the respective attachment point 8th connected boom 11 which, for example, the screen 4 with adjustable distance from the central element 2 and variable inclination.

Because this screen 4 mostly around a flat screen 4 acts, thereby shifts the center of gravity of the central element 2 only insignificant, especially as a rule, three partitions 7 to the central element 2 are connected, each enclosing an angle of about 120 ° between them (see. 2 ).

In order to provide the necessary stability, is the central element 2 with a massive foot 12 equipped. This is in the context of the embodiment is designed as a round plate bottom plate 12 , In this way, the central element 2 be made entirely free-standing, so that a connection to the ceiling and / or wall and / or other office workplace conglomerates is expressly not required to achieve the necessary stability.

The central element 2 also has a swivel head end 13 which has one or more covers 14 receives. These covers 14 are present as shielding or ceiling sails 14 formed and can be at one end about an axis A of the central element 2 rotate. At the other end have the covers 14 on the floor over rollers 15 or comparable support elements. As a result, the respective workplace not only laterally through the partitions 7 but also to the rear, in the rear area of an employee working there M. Like the cover 14 also has the respective partition 7 about supporting elements on her foot, in the present roles 15 ,

Based on the illustrations, it can be seen that the respective partition 7 Also able to accommodate individual shelves, shelves, shelves, etc. This ultimately depends on the stability of the partition 7 and any stabilization frame attached there. Furthermore, very different office tables can be used 1 with the central element 2 of which in side view individual examples in 4 are shown. It can be seen that also height-variable frame structures are covered by the inventive concept. It is also possible, of course, a table top 16 of the associated office desk 1 at the central element 1 in order to provide added stability to the whole office workplace conglomeration.

The 5 makes it clear that very different table tops 16 to be encompassed by the spirit of the invention. So circular segments are just as conceivable as polygonal or kidney-like designs. All designs, however, is common to the tabletop 16 on its edge facing away from the employee M. 17 is equipped with a gradient and / or a contour, the 120 ° angle or another angle between the partitions 7 follows. The same is usually true for the employee M facing edge 18 , so that automatically ergono in this way Mixed bulge or lines of the associated table top 16 which takes into account the natural movements of work at an office workplace. That is, it will in particular rotations of an associated chair 19 admitted, without the employee M its basic distance to the table top 16 must change.

It is understood that the illustrated office workplace conglomerate can be supplemented with mobile or non-mobile side tables, additional cabinets, shelves, etc., to a complete and high-quality workstation. In this case, all the above-described elements can be flexibly around the central element 2 group, without their assignment to each other topologically specified. That is, when changing the number of desired jobs, this can be flexibly realized by, for example, a partition 7 removed or added. Likewise, the entire office workplace conglomerate can change its position if, for example, a team of three from employees M is assigned to another project and the spatial proximity with the employees M is desired there.

Based on 6 it becomes clear that the central element 2 or the central column or the central tube 2 Alternatively, it may also have a substantially round cross-section and, moreover, the cover 14 in different angular positions to the central column 2 can pivot. This is indicated by the angle α with associated double arrow. In this way, desired light / air flow conditions can be realized in the workplace.

This also contributes to the fact that the cover 14 made of different materials, such as As transparent plastic, wood, metal, textile, fabric, etc. and combinations can be made. The same applies to the partitions 7 , To ensure optimum acoustic protection of the thus formed office workstation, the cover 14 at the angle between the partitions 7 customized. This is the case with three partitions 7 mostly angle of about 120 ° between the partitions 7 one. This angle of 120 ° is also from the cover 14 taken up as a 120 ° circle segment according to the 7 is trained. In this way, three covers or shielding sails form 14 a full circle and make sure that noises from and to the office workstation are just beyond those from the side walls 7 , the floor and the cover 14 can reach defined opening areas.

Based on 6 and 8th one recognizes further that the central column or the central element 2 in its interior the already mentioned cable channel 20 possesses, over which the necessary lines for the electrical supply and communication connection are led. The partitions 7 may have a semicircular shape, as in the right part of 8th is shown. Then on the roles 15 be waived. But it is also possible to use at this point on a rectangular design with attached quarter circle segment, as in the left part of the 8th will be shown. Only indicated magnetic strips take on magnets, are logically suitable as a pinboard. Likewise flexible can be lamps or other lighting elements either directly on the central column 2 and / or on the side walls 7 and / or on the covers 14 be attached.

Claims (13)

Office workplace conglomerate ( 7 ), with at least one vertical tube ( 2 ) formed central element ( 2 ) for the electrical supply and communication connection of (office) devices ( 3 . 4 . 5 ) like computers ( 3 ), Telephones ( 5 ), Printers, screens ( 4 ) etc., whereby - the central element ( 2 ) with one or more, at respective points of articulation ( 6 ), partitions ( 7 ), and wherein - the central element ( 2 ) on the head side a swivel joint ( 13 ) for at least one horizontal rotation relative to the central element ( 2 ) adjustable cover ( 14 ), characterized in that - the central element ( 2 ) is freestanding, wherein - the partitions ( 7 ) at least at its central element ( 2 ) facing away edge are equipped with foot-side support elements, and that - the cover ( 14 ) in addition to the horizontal rotary adjustment in different angular positions (angle α) vertically pivotable relative to the central element ( 2 ) is trained. Office workplace conglomerate according to claim 1, characterized in that the support elements for the partitions ( 7 ) as roles ( 15 ) are formed. Office workplace conglomerate according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the cover ( 14 ) on the ground or on another support surface by means of, for example, rollers ( 15 ) is supported. Office workplace conglomerate according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the support element ( 2 ) in addition to the articulation points ( 6 ) for the partitions ( 7 ) with attachment points ( 8th ) for the direct connection of (office) devices ( 3 . 4 . 5 ) is equipped. Office workplace conglomerate according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the central element ( 2 ) a massive foot ( 12 ), in particular round plate ( 12 ), having. Office workplace conglomerate according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the central element ( 2 ) has a substantially triangular cross-section with triangular sides ( 2a ) as well as flattened edges ( 2 B ) owns. Office workplace conglomerate according to claim 6, characterized in that on the sides of the triangle ( 2a ) of the central element ( 2 ) the attachment points ( 8th ) are arranged while the flattened edges ( 2 B ) the articulation points ( 6 ) for the partitions ( 7 ) exhibit. Office workplace conglomerate according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the central element ( 2 ) has a substantially round cross-section. Office workplace conglomerate according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the central element ( 2 ) in its interior a cable channel ( 20 ) for receiving electrical supply lines and / or electronic communication lines. Office workplace conglomerate according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the central element ( 2 ) with at least two, in particular with three or six partitions ( 7 ), each of which encloses an angle of about 120 ° or about 60 ° between them. Office workplace conglomerate according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that at the attachment points ( 8th ) a boom ( 11 ), which, for example, the screen ( 4 ) with adjustable distance from the central element ( 2 ) and variable inclination. Office workplace conglomerate according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the cover ( 14 ) as a shielding sail ( 14 ) is trained. Office workplace conglomerate according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that in addition at least one work table ( 1 ), in particular office table ( 1 ), and thus an office work place conglomerate is formed.