DE202011100247U1 - table - Google Patents

Abstract

Table (10) with a table top (12) arranged on a table frame (14), the table top (12) comprising elongated individual segments (16) arranged parallel to one another, characterized in that at least one elongated individual segment (16) along its longitudinal direction is slidably attached to the table frame (14).

Description

The invention relates to a table with a table top arranged on a table top, wherein the table top comprises mutually parallel, elongated individual segments.

Tables with table top, which are not formed as a one-piece plate, but consist of several mutually usually parallel slats are particularly well known as garden furniture. The slats used are firmly attached to the table frame.

Furthermore, tables are known in which by different mechanisms, the table surface can be expanded if necessary. This is done for example by unfolding or unfolding of table elements. Other variants of tables with expandable table surfaces are known by pulling and / or retrofitting at least one table top element.

The invention has for its object to provide a table with a shape in their shape at any time individually designed table top.

According to the invention this object is achieved by a table with the features mentioned in claim 1. For this purpose, the table top comprises a plurality of elongated individual segments which, arranged parallel to one another, result in a practically flat table surface. However, these individual segments are not fixed to the table frame as usual, but individually displaceable along its longitudinal direction. Due to this variability of the individual elements, the contour of the table top can be changed in the same way against the two sides formed by the end faces of the individual elements.

This makes it possible to match the design of the table top practical or aesthetic needs. Detailed embodiments are in 4 and their description.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention it is provided that attached to the individual segments guide rails and / or are mounted on the table frame sliding blocks. The main body of the elongated individual segments together with guide rail is linearly displaceable on the sliding blocks. This arrangement represents a simple realization in order to be able to displace the individual segments along their longitudinal direction. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the guide rails are mounted in grooves of the single-segment main body. By sinking the guide rails in corresponding grooves a stable and aesthetically pleasing realization is created.

In a further preferred embodiment of the invention it is provided that the guide grooves are incorporated directly into the individual elements of the table top and / or that the sliding blocks are incorporated into the frames. For example, with individual segments made of wood, the guide grooves could be milled into the individual segments.

In the case of individual metal segments (eg aluminum), the individual segment profiles can already be shaped in such a way that a guide groove results.

Analogous considerations apply to designs of the sliding blocks. By this design, the attachment of additional guide elements, whereby a cost advantage can be achieved unnecessary.

In a further preferred embodiment of the invention it is provided that a plurality of sliding blocks are connected to a component. This can be done by a plurality of nuts on the bottom z. B. are interconnected by a band, or more nuts are made as a single coherent part. This simplifies the otherwise time-consuming assembly of each individual sliding block on the frame, since the connected sliding blocks need only be attached at some points. If the sliding blocks of a table side are made as a single coherent part, this "sliding block" body can either replace the frame or relieve it, whereby the frame can be dimensioned weaker.

Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the guide rails consist of an aluminum alloy and / or the sliding blocks consist of a plastic. The use of the materials aluminum and plastic allows a largely backlash-free, low-wear and silent displacement of the individual segments when moving.

Moreover, it is provided in a preferred embodiment of the invention that the basic body of the individual segments of the table top and / or the table frame at least partially made of solid wood and / or plywood.

Wood or wood-based materials are particularly suitable for furniture in the living area due to their appearance, and wood is a renewable material.

In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the table frame is glued by means of wooden dowels, particularly preferably so-called Domino dowels are used, which can be referred to as a mixture of round dowels and flat dowels.

Also conceivable is a connection of the parts of the table frame by means of preferably detachable metal parts. This is z. B. useful if the table is to be packed with a small pack size.

In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the elongated individual segments have a rod-like shape, that is, their length corresponds to a multiple of their width.

Furthermore, it is provided in a preferred embodiment of the invention that the rod-shaped individual segments have rectangular cross-sections or round cross-sections or rectangular cross-sections with rounded edges. Through different cross-sectional profiles, the table top can be adapted to different conditions. In principle, any desired cross-sectional shape is conceivable. For example, round profiles are good for the open air area, as rainwater can drain more easily. Furthermore, rounded edges on rectangular profiles reduce the risk of injury on projecting individual segments.

Moreover, in a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the individual segments comprise an end stop. The end stop prevents unintentional dismantling of the displaceable individual segments. As an end stop, for example, a square nut, which is mounted centrally in the guide rail in question.

By inserting two elements per guide rail, z. B. two square nuts, the positions of the single segment can be fixed and an accidental change in shape can be prevented. This is done by fixing the elements adjacent to the sliding blocks.

Further preferred embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the remaining, mentioned in the dependent claims characteristics.

The invention will be explained in more detail in embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show it:

1 a fully assembled table;

2 a construction of the displaceable elements;

3 a structure of the table frame and

4 Examples of tabletop design.

1 shows a table 10 with a table top 12 , the a plurality of mutually parallel, elongated individual segments 16 includes. The tabletop 12 is on a table frame 14 assembled. The individual segments 16 the tabletop 12 According to the invention are displaced along its longitudinal direction, whereby different shape designs are made possible.

2 shows various representations of a possible structure of the table top forming elongated individual segments 16 , Advantageously, there is a guide rail 22 , fixed to the main body 18 of the elongated single segment 16 connected, in a groove 24 , Also visible is one of the table frame 14 attached sliding blocks 20 ,

3 shows a possible embodiment of a table frame 14 with the appropriate intervals on the sides 26 attached sliding blocks 20 ,

The on the table frame 14 attached sliding blocks 20 are chosen so that shifting the individual segments 16 with a certain amount of force is possible. That means the individual segments 16 be automatically fixed in the respective position by means of frictional engagement. So it is necessary to move a single segment 16 a certain displacement force, which must be greater than the design-related clamping force. If this displacement force is not applied, then the individual segments remain 16 in their position.

Furthermore, for example, embodiments with toothed on at least one tread guide rails 22 conceivable, so that a fixation of the respective position of the individual segments 16 by engaging toothed sliding blocks 20 in the toothed guide rails 22 he follows.

When assembling the individual segments 16 so on the table frame 14 put on that the sliding blocks 20 in the guide rails 22 can be threaded. To prevent accidental disassembly, be in the middle of the guide rails 22 each an end stop, such as a square nut, screwed.

The frames 16 are in a preferred embodiment with the cross braces 28 and the legs of the table 30 by means of wooden dowels, in a particularly preferred embodiment by means Domino wooden dowels, in the dowel holes 32 are glued together, interconnected. Domino dowels can be described as a mixture of round dowels and flat dowels.

4 shows a selection of the by the displacement of the individual segments 16 possible tabletop shapes. Starting from a centered, rectangular basic shape 36 is by shifting the individual segments 16 a variety of tabletop shapes conceivable.

For example, a one-sided enlarged projection of the table top 12 to reach the individual segments 16 be moved in the same direction to one side ( 42 ).

Furthermore, an adaptation to diverging from right angles corners is conceivable by the individual segments are arranged so that the resulting form of the table top 12 a parallelogram gives ( 34 ).

Likewise, the table can 10 be adjusted by the displacement of individual elements, for example, on walls with very uneven surfaces or protruding installation lines flush ( 38 ).

An adaptation to ergonomic requirements is also possible, for example by the table top 12 a form partly enclosing the human being ( 40 ).

There is also the possibility to move the individual elements of the table top alternately in opposite directions, so that there is an increase in the usable table surface ( 44 ).

The above examples illustrate the variability of the table top according to the invention. In general, the tabletop can assume any shape that can be evoked by displacement of the individual segments. Thus, for example, any shapes for realizing aesthetic requirements are conceivable.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10

table

12

tabletop

14

table support

16

elongated single segment

18

Basic body of the elongated single segment

20

sliding block

22

guide rail

24

groove

26

frame

28

crossmember

30

Table leg

32

dowel holes

34

Tabletop shape - parallelogram

36

Tabletop shape - centered, rectangular basic shape

38

Tabletop shape - adapted to bumps

40

Tabletop shape - ergonomically adapted

42

Tabletop shape - shifted in the same direction

44

Tabletop shape - Enlarges the usable table surface

Claims (9)

Table ( 10 ), with one on a table frame ( 14 ) arranged table top ( 12 ), whereby the table top ( 12 ) parallel to each other, elongated individual segments ( 16 ), characterized in that at least one elongated single segment ( 16 ) slidably along the longitudinal direction of the table frame ( 14 ) is attached. Table ( 10 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that at the individual segments ( 16 ) Guide rails ( 22 ) and / or on the table frame ( 14 ) T-nuts ( 20 ) are mounted. Table ( 10 ) according to claim 2, characterized in that the guide rails ( 22 ) directly into the individual segments ( 16 ) of the table top ( 12 ) and / or that the sliding blocks ( 20 ) in the frames ( 26 ) are incorporated. Table ( 10 ) according to claim 2, characterized in that the guide rails ( 22 ) consist of an aluminum alloy and / or the sliding blocks ( 20 ) consist of a plastic. Table ( 10 ) according to claim 2, characterized in that a plurality of sliding blocks ( 20 ) are connected to a component. Table ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the basic bodies ( 18 ) of the individual segments ( 16 ) of the table top ( 12 ) and / or the table frame at least partially made of solid wood and / or plywood. Table ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the elongate individual segments ( 16 ) have a rod-like shape. Table ( 10 ) according to claim 7, characterized in that the rod-shaped individual segments ( 16 ) have a rectangular cross section or round cross section or rectangular cross section with rounded edges. Table ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the individual segments ( 16 ) comprise an end stop.

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