DE2844649A1 - SALES BAR - Google Patents

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28U649 ^{PATENT LAWYERS}

Frankfurt / Main

Mr

Heinrich Nax
Deutschherrnufer 31-32

6000 Frankfurt am Main 70

"Sales counter"

The invention relates to a sales counter according to the generic term of claim 1. With such counters, especially those that are set up in butchers, this must fulfill various functions for the sales staff working behind the sales counter. So, for example Wrapping paper in sheet and / or roll form and packaging bags are kept readily available; there must be containers to hold goods, bones, waste and the like; in addition, it is desirable if a wash basin is available in the immediate counter area; furthermore are for the connection of devices, for example cutting machines, trolleys, cash registers and the like, electrical installations with sockets necessary; constantly needed things, such as writing pad, pencil, knife, towel and the like, always to hand, without lying around on the work surface available to the salespeople.

So far there is no sales counter that offers all of these functions and possibly further in a satisfactory manner, in particular what the economical production of a such sales counter, the determination of a favorable workflow at the counter for the sales staff and that as far as aesthetic appearance is concerned.

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The object of the present invention is to create a sales counter of the desired type.

This object is achieved according to the invention with the features of the characterizing part of claim 1. The basic principle The invention is based on the idea that all use functions through a plug-in box element system to solve, with each slide-in box element having a specific function, e.g. paper pick-up, goods pick-up, control panel for electrical devices or wash basins, is assigned, but the drawer box elements in any assignment Can be inserted into the counter body from the rear in a systematically arranged manner in relation to one another and if necessary are also interchangeable with each other. All drawer box elements have essentially the same basic shape, the so that can be produced efficiently. Only the coordination necessary for the respective usage function will be additionally provided on the basic module of the plug-in box element. After inserting all the drawer box elements and attaching to the cleats, the counter body is closed at the rear and offers because of the optical coincidence and dimensioning of the individual drawer box elements to one another an aesthetic overall impression. The arrangement of the prefabricated slide-in box elements can be arranged by the user, e.g. according to local conditions can be freely preselected, and even changed after use, in order to enable the individual usage functions in the for to provide the sales staff with the best possible arrangement. Special requests can also be made by users who have general The usual functions of such a sales counter can be met in a simple manner by the prefabricated basic building block of the drawer box element

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is modified accordingly. A special fitting in the back of the counter body is unnecessary because the outer dimensions of the basic building blocks are standardized and with respect to a grid dimension in which the rear of the counter is subdivided is adapted. The sales counter designed according to the invention can thus not only be produced economically and adaptable to the various functions of use, but also contributes to the previously neglected aesthetic Impression of the sales counter from the back of the bill.

The feature of claim 2 supports and improves the interchangeability of the individual plug-in box elements provided according to claim 1 and the aesthetic impression further. With the same depth of the drawer box elements, the on the back of the counter body for the reception The recess of the same depth provided for the drawer box elements can be fully utilized in each case.

A further improvement in the interchangeability of the drawer box elements and the overall aesthetic impression is achieved by the feature of claim 3.

The measure of claim 4 leads to the fact that after the insertion of the plug-in box elements in the counter body of the rear front this is completely covered by means of the cover flanges and, if necessary, also sealed. Through this dirt deposits are avoided and the cleaning of the rear panel is made easier.

A problem with known counters is the accommodation the fixed electrical installation that runs along the seller's side of the sales counter. With the feature of claim 5, this problem is solved.

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On the other hand, it is desirable that electrical cables can also be retrofitted without impairing accessibility the sales counter and without hindering the functions of use, for example when installing new electrical ones Relocate devices on the seller's side of the sales counter to be able to. The feature of claim 6 is provided for this purpose.

For the accommodation of sockets, knife holders, other small storage compartments, towel holders and the like, in different selectable and changeable distribution over the length of the back of the sales counter the measure of claim 7 can be taken. The said 'plugs, containers and hooks can be in the so provided recesses in the realignment, but also later, used and, if necessary, also replaced. This also improves the variability of the use function of the sales counter.

An expedient arrangement of the recesses is provided according to claim 8. This allows an easy insertion and exchange the aforementioned plugs, containers or hooks too.

The measure of claim 9 is once the exact assembly and seating of the plug-in box elements in the Counter body facilitates and improves, on the other hand also the stability of the cover and its tightness elevated.

A good stability and possibility of fastening the drawer box elements with the lowest possible material consumption is guaranteed according to claim 10.

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Claim 11 provides a particularly economical production option for the sales counter according to the invention.

Claim 12 relates to the particular embodiment of a plug-in box element standardized according to the invention the inclusion of sheet-shaped wrapping paper or packaging bags.

The feature of claim 13 ensures that the wrapping paper or the packaging bags are securely in the slide-in box element are kept, but on the other hand are also easily accessible for the sales staff.

In the embodiment of the invention according to claim 14, the wrapping paper or the packaging bags can be attached to the fastening hook impaled and torn down by the sales force.

Claim 15 is on the special configuration of a plug-in box element directed for the collection of goods, bones, waste or the like. So here too need the outer dimensions of the drawer box element not to be changed. The necessary function will be starting from the unit block, simply by inserting a Use achieved.

According to the feature of claim 16 it is achieved that the goods, bones, waste or the like, simply in the insert can be thrown in.

According to the feature of claim 17, the insert box element having the insert can be closed at the same time but for inserting and removing goods, bones,

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Waste or the like easily accessible when opening the door. Such folding doors can also be attached to other drawer box elements be provided. These doors are also standardized in size and can be retrofitted to any Drawer box element can be attached without the overall aesthetic impression of the counter back front would be disturbed.

According to claim 18, this is also particularly true for sales counters Hand wash basin required in butcher shops in the drawer unit element system integrated, with the same advantages of the choice of placement in a specific location in the sales counter, so as to suit the local conditions and the wishes of the sales staff in a simple manner To be able to take into account, without constructive changes to the sales counter would be necessary.

With the invention, a sales counter is therefore proposed as a whole, which is provided by a slide-in box element system in the grid with great variability in the arrangement of the individual usage functions by using externally practically identical basic elements can be produced inexpensively and one of the representative purposes of such counters adapted improved appearance.

Further features, advantages and possible applications of the present invention emerge from the following Description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawing. All of the described and / or form Characteristics shown on their own or in any meaningful combination form the subject of the present invention.

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Fig. La-d for the sales counter according to the invention Drawer box element to be used with the unit width B, in front view (a), in Vertical section (with shelves) (b), partly in horizontal section and partly in plan view (c) and in oblique view (d),

2 in the representations corresponding to FIGS. La-d a drawer unit with one and a half times the unit width (B),

3 shows a slide-in box element with a modified one in the representations corresponding to FIGS Equipment (insert and door),

Fig..4 in the Fig. Lb-d corresponding representations another modified drawer box element (open insert),

5 in the representations corresponding to FIGS. La-d yet another modification of a plug-in box element (Hand basin),

Fig. 6 is an oblique view of a sales counter with a Rear panel according to one embodiment of the invention, and

7 shows, in an oblique view, a sales counter with a rear front according to a further embodiment the invention.

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A provided according to the invention in the counter body

3 of a sales counter 1 from the rear 2 below the worktop 23 is insert box element 4 illustrated in fig. The one kept free in the back of the counter 2 for inserting the drawer box elements 4 Space has a height corresponding to the uniform height H of the plug-in box elements 4, one of the uniform depth T of the plug-in box elements 4 corresponding depth and a width that, in the case of a basic version, is a full-line Multiples of the unit width B of the drawer box elements

4 corresponds. Each slide-in box element 4 consists of a box-shaped base body that is open towards the rear 5, from which cover flanges 6 protrude in particular to both sides and upwards. Limit when installed the upper flange 6 to the underside of the worktop 23 and the side flanges 6 at the outer edge to the outer boundary of the counter body 3 or to a corresponding one Cover flange 6 of the adjacent drawer box element 4. As can be seen in particular from FIG. 1b, a cable duct 7 is located behind the respective upper flange 6 separated, in which fixed cables for the counter equipment can run. On the outer upper edge of the base body 5, a shorter flange 9 standing upwards is provided, which divides a further cable duct 8. Because the flange 9 does not extend as far as the underside of the worktop 23, this cable duct 8 remains Accessible from the back of the sales counter, so that there is optional additional electrical cables from the sales staff can be laid by yourself. The respective lateral flanges 6 can instead be set back (see FIG. 6). even be provided directly on the outer edge of the base body 5 (see. Fig. 7), so that there is a smoother front.

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The fastening of the individual drawer box elements 4 in the counter body 3 takes place on the underside by means of hooks or tab 24, which engage a shoulder on the underside of the respective plug-in box element 4 and by means of a screw connection, for which on the top and on the outside of the base body 5 in the in the counter body 3 lying section 11 reinforcement and fastening ribs 12 provided with corresponding holes are.

Semicircular recesses or indentations 10, for example, are provided in each of the side flanges 6, which are connected to corresponding recesses or indentations of the respective adjacent plug-in box element 4 e.g. add circular recesses. In these recesses or indentations when assembling the Counter, but also afterwards, for example plugs for connecting electrical devices, receptacles for recording be inserted by knives, writing materials, towel holders or the like.

The drawer box element shown in vertical section in Fig. Ib 4 is equipped to hold sheet-shaped wrapping paper or packaging bags. To this Purpose, pin-shaped holding elements 15 are attached to the respective inner surface 13 of the side walls 14 which boards 16 can be placed with appropriately recessed grooves. The boards 16 fall in the direction the inside of the counter, so that the paper or the bags are safely picked up, but also easy can be taken.

The plug-in box element 4 'shown in FIG. 2 differs essentially from the plug-in box element

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4 according to FIG. 1 only by the different width. It is one and a half times the width of the unit width B. This can be used for the dimensioning of the width and the subdivision of the grid dimensions and for the fastening of the drawer box elements provided lugs of the sales counter 1 are readily taken into account. The greater width is required when, for example, paper rolls or sheets of paper of greater width are to be accommodated.

The interior fittings of the plug-in box element shown in FIG. 2b 4 'is also to be compared with that in Fig. Ib. Here only the upper board 16 lies horizontally, so that, for example, cups and the like can be accommodated. The lower board 16 rises into the Counter inside. At the upper edge of the board 16, a fastening hook 17 is clamped, on which sheets of paper or bags can be impaled and torn off by the sales staff.

The embodiment illustrated in FIG. 3 is based on the same basic plug-in box element 4 as that Embodiment according to FIG. 1. In the interior of the plug-in box element 4 there is a box-shaped insert in this case 18 for receiving goods, bones, waste and the like. The insert 18 can be cooled. He is on the inner surface 20 of a flap door 19 is attached, which is hinged at the lower edge to the front of the base body 5 is. The opening of the door 19 is made possible by the box-shaped insert 18 from the inner surface the door 19 is beveled down into the inside of the counter. The box-shaped insert 18 can easily be exchanged and replaced with a new one. Corresponding waste bags can also be placed in a drawer box element in this way 4 accommodate.

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Fig. 4 illustrates a further alternative of the interior fittings of the same drawer box element 4. Here, the box-shaped insert 18 is on the inner surface 25 the rear wall of the base body 5 so attached that the opening of the sales staff through the bevel of the upper edge is facing. ·

Fig. 5 illustrates the interior of the unit Drawer box element 4 as a hand basin. For this purpose, in a side wall of the base body 5 a water inlet 21 and a water outlet 22 in the bottom of the base body 5 are provided. The basin contains for protection against damage a special insert 26, which is about half the height of the opening of the plug-in box element 4 and is held in the interior of the plug-in box element 4 with a panel 27. The panels 27 is glued onto the edge of the base body 5 to form the basin.

Any other equipment of the unitary drawer box element in adaptation to other usage functions, which are provided by a sales counter at the rear for the Sales staff are to be made available, without losing the basic idea of the variable, would have to be deviated from on a grid based drawer box system.

6 illustrates, in an oblique view, the overall impression of the rear front in one embodiment of a sales counter IA with recessed side flanges 6; Fig. 7 shows the corresponding view of an embodiment of a sales counter IB with side flanges 6, which with the edge of the Complete base body 5, so that a relatively smooth front arises. The indentations 10 of the side flanges

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6 are used to accommodate plugs, containers, hooks and the like. For example, both overall views show also a plug-in box element 4, which has an operating point 28 for the electrical devices and installations is provided.

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Claims (1)

Patent claims: Sales counter with one facing the seller's side Back front of the counter body, characterized in that from the rear front (2) to the various Usage functions adapted, but their external dimensions standardized and with respect to a grid dimension Matched, prefabricated slide-in box elements (4, 4 ') inserted into the counter body (3) are. Sales counter according to Claim 1, characterized in that the insert box elements (4, 4 ') are of the same width (B) and / or height (H) and / or depth (T). Sales counter according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the insert box elements (4, 4 ¹ ) ö 3 ü ü i V / Oo ₂ MERTENS & KEIL 28 A 4649 ^{PATENTANWÄLTE} differ only in their width (B) and / or depth (T). 4. Sales counter according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the plug-in box elements (4, 4 ¹ ) consist of a box-shaped base body (5) and outwardly facing cover flanges (6) which determine the external dimensions. 5. Sales counter according to claim 4, characterized in that that on the top of the base body (5) behind the cover flange (6) at least one cable duct (7) is kept free. 6. Sales counter according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that that in front of the upper cover flange (6) at least one cable duct accessible from the rear from the outside (8) is provided. 7. Sales counter according to one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that in the, preferably each lateral Cover flanges (6) recesses (10) are provided. 8. Sales counter according to claim 7, characterized in that the recesses (10) each overlap adjoining edges of cover flanges (6) of adjacent slide-in box elements (4, 4 ¹ ). 9. Sales counter according to one of claims 4 to 8, characterized in that the cover flanges (6) at their adjoining edges interlock positively. NlgPG18
111078 0 3 3 G ': 7 / G 2 1 3 ₃ MERTENS & KEIL 10. Sales counter according to one of claims 4 to 9, characterized characterized in that the base body (5) of the plug-in box elements (4, 4 ") on the outside of the section (11) lying in the counter body (3) with reinforcement and / or fastening ribs (12) is provided. 11. Sales counter according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the slide-in box elements (4, 4 ¹ ), in any case with respect to the base body (5) and cover flanges (6), are made in one piece from plastic. 12. Sales counter according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that at least one slide-in ^{box element (4, 4 1} ) on the inner surfaces (13) of the side walls (14) has holding elements (15) for paper or bag shelves (16). 13. Sales counter according to claim 12, characterized in that the paper or bag board boards (16) inclined fall into the interior of the counter body (3). 14. Sales counter according to claim 12, characterized in that the paper or bag shelf boards (16) with fastening hooks (17) are provided and rise diagonally into the interior of the counter body (3). 15. Sales counter according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that in at least one insert box element (4, 4 ¹ ), an optionally cooled insert (18) for receiving goods, bones, waste and the like. Is arranged. NIgPGl8
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