EP0058125B1 - Universal, transformable and adaptable work-bench allowing specific, multiple and functional applications - Google Patents

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EP0058125B1
EP0058125B1 EP82420006A EP82420006A EP0058125B1 EP 0058125 B1 EP0058125 B1 EP 0058125B1 EP 82420006 A EP82420006 A EP 82420006A EP 82420006 A EP82420006 A EP 82420006A EP 0058125 B1 EP0058125 B1 EP 0058125B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B39/00—School forms; Benches or forms combined with desks
    • A47B39/02—Adjustable forms
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B21/00—Tables or desks for office equipment, e.g. typewriters, keyboards
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B9/00—Tables with tops of variable height
    • A47B9/06—Tables with tops of variable height with vertical toothed rack
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B9/00—Tables with tops of variable height
    • A47B9/14—Tables with tops of variable height with pins coacting with holes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C13/00—Convertible chairs, stools or benches
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25H—WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT, e.g. FOR MARKING-OUT WORK; STORAGE MEANS FOR WORKSHOPS
    • B25H1/00—Work benches; Portable stands or supports for positioning portable tools or work to be operated on thereby
    • B25H1/14—Work benches; Portable stands or supports for positioning portable tools or work to be operated on thereby with provision for adjusting the bench top
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B2200/00—General construction of tables or desks
    • A47B2200/0035—Tables or desks with features relating to adjustability or folding
    • A47B2200/004—Top adjustment
    • A47B2200/0046—Desks with double worktop of which one at least is separately height adjustable

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  • the invention relates to a universal workstation, transformable and adaptable, allowing specific, multiple and functional uses (see for example CH-A-166 447).
  • the workstation included in a very wide acceptance covering as well the office automation field, design offices, workshops, the most diverse services, including the table for domestic use considered as a plan or a workstation. work, the school office, etc., must take into account new imperatives and new requirements.
  • the work station according to the invention was designed to be universal for this purpose, in view of these results.
  • businesses in everyday life: domestic equipment, school and university equipment, etc., we are called upon to carry out different activities and to use successively, for the same position or in multiple positions, very diverse materials: writing, calculators, IT equipment ...
  • this universal workstation transformable and adaptable, essentially comprises, a base P with a support base 1a and uprights 1 to which are directly adapted or of a added manner, pivoting elbows 2, angularly adjustable, with arms 2a and 2b, the free ends of which respectively carry supports or plates 3 and 4 with adjustable angular positioning and locking in position, depending on the uses.
  • the base P comprises two opposite flanges 1, in the form of an inverted and asymmetrical T, rigidly connected to their base, by a spacer 5 fixed for example by screws 6 and washers 7.
  • the vertical uprights 1b of the base are hollow, of rectangular cross section, in particular, to allow the mounting with free sliding, of adjustable supports 8 whose upper end part is shaped to allow the adjustable angular positioning of the elbows 2.
  • the sliding section 8a of the supports 8 has vertically and axially, circular openings 8b, independent or even connected together, forming throttles 8c.
  • the openings 8b cooperate respectively with an opening 1c established in the thickness of the upper part of the uprights 1b of the base P, while a locking screw 9 is engaged simultaneously in the opening 1c and in any one of the openings 8b, to block the support elements 8 at the desired height.
  • the free end of the elements 8 forms a clevis 8d for the articulation of the elbows 2.
  • the arms 2a and 2b of the elbows 2 constitute a rigid V-shaped profile, of approximately 90 degrees and of equal length.
  • the angle formed by the adjacent arms 2a and 2b is drilled in 2c to articulate in the yoke 8d, around an axis 19 fixed in position. Concentrically to the hole 2c, positioning holes 2d are drilled at regular intervals or not for the free engagement of a finger 10 also passing through the flanges of the yoke 8d.
  • the elbows 2 are thus locked circularly in an adjustable manner, according to the positioning of the finger 10 in one of the holes 2d.
  • the different positioning holes 2d are angularly offset by substantially 15 degrees.
  • the elbows also constitute a V-shaped profile, but with a variable opening.
  • the two arms 2a and 2b are independent and form, along their adjacent ends, circular clearances 2e and 2f, of complementary shape, for nesting and centering in juxtaposition.
  • the clearances 2e and 2f are drilled axially in 2g, to be articulated in the yoke 8d around the axis 19.
  • positioning holes 2h and 2i are drilled concentrically with the axial hole 2g for the free engagement of the finger of indexing 10 authorizing in this case both the angular blocking after adjusting the opening of the arms, and the angular positioning of each elbow.
  • the appended ends of the arms 2a and 2b are drilled in 2j and 2k for the free engagement of articulation axes 11 and 12 cooperating respectively with one of the plates 3 and 4, for their pivoting and their locking in position desired angle.
  • the axes 11 and 12 are respectively engaged in slats 13 and 14 fixed under the plates 3 and 4 and very slightly set back relative to their edge face.
  • the plates 3 and 4 are established with preferably unequal widths 1 and 11, which having regard to the pivot axes 11 and 12, allow the plates 3 and 4 to be positioned substantially edge to edge, in the same continuous, horizontal or inclined, in order to constitute in particular a work table for industrial or domestic use.
  • the plate of greater width 11 is located on the side of the largest dimension of the support base 1a of the base, to ensure great stability.
  • each of the plates 3 and 4 are equipped with beads 15 of flexible material and of rounded profile.
  • This corridor-shaped sheath 16 receives various accessories such as electric cables. It is also noted that this technical sheath 16, fixed to the uprights 1b by screws 17 or otherwise, can also be mounted in combination with the locking pin 19 of the support elements 8.
  • the base 1a of base may have jacks 18 adjustable in height, for adjusting the seat of all the work stations.
  • the elbows are pivotally mounted and locked directly in the upper part of the uprights 1b of the base which then forms a yoke.
  • Figs. 5 to 10 Illustrated in Figs. 5 to 10, a few examples that are in no way limitative of uses of the work station, after transformation and adaptation of the angular positions of the plates 3 and 4 and / or the elbows 2.
  • the two plates 3 and 4 are placed edge to edge, in the same continuous and horizontal plane, forming a large table.
  • This table can be tilted (tracing broken lines), while the supports 8 occupy a maximum low position, so that said plates are at a height substantially at 75 cm from the ground.
  • the large plate 4 is arranged horizontally while the small plate 3 is inclined and inverted.
  • the elbows 2 are positioned angularly with respect to the uprights of the base, so that the large plate 4 is situated at a height from the ground of approximately 65 cm, and the supports 8 occupy a low position.
  • the workstation is particularly well suited for receiving, through the large plate 4, a typewriter M (dotted line drawing), while the small plate acts as a desk for documents which must be typed.
  • the two arms 2a and 2b of the elbows 2 are arranged perpendicularly, so that the arms 2b occupy a horizontal position, while the arms 2a occupy a vertical position.
  • the supports 8 are adjustable vertically, so that the large plate 4 (arranged horizontally) is at a height of approximately 73 cm, for a standard position of use, while the small plate 3 is at a raised height of 1 m , to form a bank or filing locker support.
  • the lower part can also receive a storage module.
  • the large plate 4 is at a height of 72 cm and is inclined substantially by 20 degrees. This position is particularly well suited for all graphic or drawing work.
  • the small plate 3 is at a height of approximately 90 cm and serves as a horizontal support and within easy reach, for all the tools A used by the designer.
  • the support elements 8 are adjusted in height.
  • the two plates are arranged horizontally.
  • the large plate 4 is at a height of approximately 84 cm and serves as a horizontal or inclined workstation, while the small plate 3 is at a height of approximately 56 cm and acts as a seat.
  • the spacer bar 5 allows the support of the feet of the user.
  • the small plate 3 is positioned horizontally and can receive, for example, a console with keys P, while the large plate 4 is inverted and arranged vertically to be equipped with one or more extra flat video screens.
  • the position described and illustrated of the two trays can be reversed. Articulated and directional lighting can complete this installation.
  • the work station may have three trays 3, 4 and 3a, of the same width or not (tracing fine lines, fig. 7).
  • Each plate being supported by a pivoting arm, independent, 2a, 2b, 21, adjustable in position or fixed in the support screed 8d, by defining a fixed angular position suitably predetermined.
  • the pivoting arms can be of unequal and / or variable lengths, in order to obtain specific heights of use.
  • the support base of the base can be symmetrical with respect to the uprights.
  • the trays can appear as supports in the form of a closed frame, allowing the mounting by nesting of complementary volumes, and arranged for the hanging of storage boxes.
  • the coupling and blocking heads 21 relating to the same plate 3 or 4 are coupled in pairs, to unlock the corresponding plate in order to be able to put it in the desired angular position.
  • a means ensures the automatic return to the locked position.
  • each head 21 is established in the form of a disc with, overflowing, pins or centering fingers 21 a, freely engaged in the complementary holes T of the corresponding ends of the arms 2a or 2b, while being capable of cooperating with the holes of each of the triangular supports S.
  • Each head 21 is mounted to slide freely, on the smooth surface 20a of the hinge pins 20, projecting inside the plates.
  • An elastic means such as a spring 22, is engaged on the bearing surface 20a to press on the head 21 and be stopped at its other end, by a ring secured to the free end of the axis 20.
  • the heads 21 are capable of being placed linearly in translation around the smooth surface 20a of the axis and along a sufficient length necessary for the release of the fingers 21a a to unlock the ends of the arms 2a or 2b of the corresponding support S of the tray.
  • each head 21 is integral with a stirrup 24 connected by a rotating bush 25 to a bent rod 26 or 27, the free end of which is coupled to an operating lever 28 with manual control.
  • This lever 28 is articulated by means of a pivot axis 29, fixed under the plate 3 or 4, and has a gripping part 28a to be angularly displaced.
  • a support plate 30 guides the lever 28 of T-shaped cross section in particular.
  • the ends of the rods 26 and 27 are coupled to the lever 28, symmetrically with respect to the pivot axis 29 which is situated substantially at the level of the median longitudinal axis of the plates 3 or 4, that is to say in axial alignment with the opposite locking heads 21 (fig. 3).
  • the rods 26 and 27 are freely engaged in the thickness of the vertical wing 28b of the lever 28, while nuts 31 and 32 or others, ensure the coupling of said lever with the rods.
  • the opposite end of the rods 26 and 27 is bent at 26a and 27a to be connected in the corresponding socket 25.
  • Profiled plates 33 and 34 fixed under the plate 3 or 4 and at its central part, ensure the respective guiding of the rods 26 and 27.
  • the action exerted on the lever 28 (dashed line, fig. 3) has the effect of controlling the opposite displacements F1 and F2 of the coupling heads 21, so as to release the fingers 21 a to thereby allow the angular pivoting of the plate 3 or 4 around the articulation axes 20.
  • the return springs 22 are compressed, so that in the desired angular position of the plate, it suffices to release the lever 28 so that the heads 21 are automatically returned to the locking position .
  • the support plate 30 guiding the lever 28 is positioned under the plate 3 or 4, so as to allow the angular displacement of said lever in the only suitable direction.
  • each support 8 is equipped with a rack 35 meshing with pinions 36 and 37 fixedly mounted at the end of a common shaft 38 mounted for free rotation in the thickness of the vertical uprights 1b.
  • This shaft 38 is arranged to be controlled in rotation by any known and appropriate means.
  • a crank system M can mesh with a bevel gear 39 integral with the shaft 38, so that by acting in one direction or the other on the crank M, the pinions 36 and 37 are driven in the same direction to adjust the height of the supports 8 relative to the uprights 1b of the base.

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L'invention concerne un poste de travail universel, transformable et adaptable, permettant des utilisations spécifiques, multiples et fonctionnelles (voir par exemple CH-A-166 447).The invention relates to a universal workstation, transformable and adaptable, allowing specific, multiple and functional uses (see for example CH-A-166 447).

Le poste de travail, compris dans une acceptation très large recouvrant aussi bien le domaine de la bureautique, des bureaux d'étude, des ateliers, des services les plus divers, y compris la table à usage domestique considérée comme un plan ou un poste de travail, le bureau d'écolier, etc., doit tenir compte d'impératifs nouveaux et d'exigences nouvelles.The workstation, included in a very wide acceptance covering as well the office automation field, design offices, workshops, the most diverse services, including the table for domestic use considered as a plan or a workstation. work, the school office, etc., must take into account new imperatives and new requirements.

Il faut pouvoir travailler à des hauteurs, dans des positions, selon des volumes, variables et réglables. On cherche en particulier à répondre aux critères suivants: un usage souple et varié, une grande mobilité, l'adaptation aux autilisa- teurs et aux conditions de travail.You must be able to work at heights, in positions, according to volumes, variable and adjustable. In particular, we seek to meet the following criteria: flexible and varied use, high mobility, adaptation to users and working conditions.

Le poste de travail suivant l'invention a été conçu pour avoir un caractère universel dans cet objectif, en vue de ces résultats. Dans les entreprises, dans la vie courante: équipement domestique, équipement scolaire et universitaire ..., on est appelé à des activités différentes et à utiliser successivement, pour un même poste ou bien dans des postes multiples, des matériels très divers: machines à écrire, calculatrices, matériels informatiques...The work station according to the invention was designed to be universal for this purpose, in view of these results. In businesses, in everyday life: domestic equipment, school and university equipment, etc., we are called upon to carry out different activities and to use successively, for the same position or in multiple positions, very diverse materials: writing, calculators, IT equipment ...

Pour fixer l'objet de l'invention, sans toutefois le limiter, aux figures des dessins annexés:

  • La fig. 1 montre par une vue en perspective, le poste de travail avant montage des différents éléments de sa structure.
  • La fig. 2 est une vue partielle du poste de travail selon la fig. 1, après montage des éléments de la structure.
  • La fig. 3 est une vue partielle en coupe transversale, selon la ligne 3-3 de la fig. 2.
  • La fig. 4 est une vue en perspective d'une réalisation en variante des couples de bras pivotants.
  • Les fig. 5 à 10 montrent par des vues de profil, quelques exemples de différentes utilisations et transformations possibles du poste de travail. On a illustré en traits interrompus sur certaines vues, des accessoires ou autres, spécifiques à la transformation et utilisation choisies.
  • La fig. 11 est une vue partielle de profil et en coupe, du poste de travail, selon une variante de réalisation.
  • La fig. 12 est une vue en coupe longitudinale, suivant la ligne 12-12 de la fig. 11.
  • La fig. 13 est une vue en coupe, suivant la ligne 13-13 de la fig. 12.
  • La fig. 14 est une vue en coupe transversale, suivant la ligne 14-14 de la fig. 13.
  • La fig. 15 est une vue en coupe transversale, suivant la ligne 15-15 de la fig. 13.
To fix the subject of the invention, without however limiting it, to the figures of the appended drawings:
  • Fig. 1 shows in a perspective view, the work station before mounting the various elements of its structure.
  • Fig. 2 is a partial view of the work station according to FIG. 1, after assembly of the elements of the structure.
  • Fig. 3 is a partial view in cross section, along line 3-3 of FIG. 2.
  • Fig. 4 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the pairs of pivoting arms.
  • Figs. 5 to 10 show, in profile views, some examples of different uses and possible transformations of the workstation. Illustrated in broken lines on certain views, accessories or other, specific to the transformation and use chosen.
  • Fig. 11 is a partial side view in section of the work station, according to an alternative embodiment.
  • Fig. 12 is a view in longitudinal section, taken along line 12-12 of FIG. 11.
  • Fig. 13 is a sectional view along line 13-13 of FIG. 12.
  • Fig. 14 is a cross-sectional view along line 14-14 of FIG. 13.
  • Fig. 15 is a cross-sectional view along line 15-15 of FIG. 13.

Selon l'invention et dans les exemples nullement limitatifs illustrés aux dessins, ce poste de travail universel, transformable et adaptable, comporte essentiellement, un piètement P avec une base d'appui 1a et des montants 1 sur lesquels sont adaptés directement ou d'une manière rapportée, des coudes pivotants 2, réglables angulairement, avec bras 2a et 2b dont les extrémités libres portent respectivement des supports ou plateaux 3 et 4 à positionnement angulaire réglable et blocage en position, selon les utilisations.According to the invention and in the nonlimiting examples illustrated in the drawings, this universal workstation, transformable and adaptable, essentially comprises, a base P with a support base 1a and uprights 1 to which are directly adapted or of a added manner, pivoting elbows 2, angularly adjustable, with arms 2a and 2b, the free ends of which respectively carry supports or plates 3 and 4 with adjustable angular positioning and locking in position, depending on the uses.

Selon la fig. 1, le piètement P comprend deux flasques opposés 1, sous forme d'un T renversé et assymétrique, reliés rigidement à leur base, par une entretoise 5 fixée par exemple par vis 6 et rondelles 7.According to fig. 1, the base P comprises two opposite flanges 1, in the form of an inverted and asymmetrical T, rigidly connected to their base, by a spacer 5 fixed for example by screws 6 and washers 7.

D'une manière préférée, les montants verticaux 1b du piètement sont creux, de section transversale rectangulaire, notamment, pour permettre le montage à libre coulissement, de supports 8 réglables dont la partie supérieure d'extrémité est conformée pour permettre le positionnement angulaire réglable des coudes 2. La section coulissante 8a des supports 8 présente verticalement et axialement, des ouvertures circulaires 8b, indépendantes ou encore reliées entre elles, en formant des étranglements 8c.In a preferred manner, the vertical uprights 1b of the base are hollow, of rectangular cross section, in particular, to allow the mounting with free sliding, of adjustable supports 8 whose upper end part is shaped to allow the adjustable angular positioning of the elbows 2. The sliding section 8a of the supports 8 has vertically and axially, circular openings 8b, independent or even connected together, forming throttles 8c.

Les ouvertures 8b coopèrent respectivement avec une ouverture 1 c établie dans l'épaisseur de la partie haute des montants 1 b du piètement P, tandis qu'une vis de blocage 9 est engagée simultanément dans l'ouverture 1c et dans l'une quelconque des ouvertures 8b, pour assurer le blocage des éléments-supports 8 à la hauteur désirée.The openings 8b cooperate respectively with an opening 1c established in the thickness of the upper part of the uprights 1b of the base P, while a locking screw 9 is engaged simultaneously in the opening 1c and in any one of the openings 8b, to block the support elements 8 at the desired height.

L'extrémité libre des éléments 8 forme chape 8d pour l'articulation des coudes 2.The free end of the elements 8 forms a clevis 8d for the articulation of the elbows 2.

Selon la réalisation illustrée fig. 1, les bras 2a et 2b des coudes 2, constituent un profil rigide en forme de V, de 90 degrés environ et de longueur égale.According to the illustrated embodiment fig. 1, the arms 2a and 2b of the elbows 2, constitute a rigid V-shaped profile, of approximately 90 degrees and of equal length.

L'angle formé par les bras adjacents 2a et 2b est percé en 2c pour s'articuler dans la chape 8d, autour d'un axe 19 fixé en position. Concentriquement au trou 2c, des trous de positionnement 2d sont percés à intervalles réguliers ou non pour le libre engagement d'un doigt 10 traversant également les flasques de la chape 8d.The angle formed by the adjacent arms 2a and 2b is drilled in 2c to articulate in the yoke 8d, around an axis 19 fixed in position. Concentrically to the hole 2c, positioning holes 2d are drilled at regular intervals or not for the free engagement of a finger 10 also passing through the flanges of the yoke 8d.

Les coudes 2 sont ainsi bloqués circulairement d'une manière réglable, selon le positionnement du doigt 10 dans l'un des trous 2d. A titre indicatif, les différents trous de positionnement 2d sont décalés angulairement de sensiblement 15 degrés.The elbows 2 are thus locked circularly in an adjustable manner, according to the positioning of the finger 10 in one of the holes 2d. As an indication, the different positioning holes 2d are angularly offset by substantially 15 degrees.

Selon la fig.4 et en variante, les coudes constituent également, un profil en V, mais avec une ouverture variable. A cet effet, les deux bras 2a et 2b sont indépendants et forment suivant leurs extrémités adjacentes, des dégagements circulaires 2e et 2f, de forme complémentaire, pour s'imbriquer et se centrer en juxtaposition. Les dégagements 2e et 2f sont percés axialement en 2g, pour être articulés dans la chape 8d autour de l'axe 19. Comme précédemment, des trous de positionnement 2h et 2i sont percés concentriquement au trou axial 2g pour le libre engagement du doigt d'indexation 10 autorisant dans ce cas à la fois le blocage angulaire après réglage de l'ouverture des bras, et le positionnement angulaire de chaque coude.According to fig.4 and alternatively, the elbows also constitute a V-shaped profile, but with a variable opening. To this end, the two arms 2a and 2b are independent and form, along their adjacent ends, circular clearances 2e and 2f, of complementary shape, for nesting and centering in juxtaposition. The clearances 2e and 2f are drilled axially in 2g, to be articulated in the yoke 8d around the axis 19. As before, positioning holes 2h and 2i are drilled concentrically with the axial hole 2g for the free engagement of the finger of indexing 10 authorizing in this case both the angular blocking after adjusting the opening of the arms, and the angular positioning of each elbow.

Les extrémités apposées des bras 2a et 2b sont percées en 2j et 2k pour le libre engagement d'axes d'articulation 11 et 12 coopérant respectivement avec l'un des plateaux 3 et 4, en vue de leur pivotement et de leur blocage en position angulaire désirée. Les axes 11 et 12 sont respectivement engagés dans des trasseaux 13 et 14 fixés sous les plateaux 3 et 4 et très légèrement en retrait par rapport à leur face en bordure.The appended ends of the arms 2a and 2b are drilled in 2j and 2k for the free engagement of articulation axes 11 and 12 cooperating respectively with one of the plates 3 and 4, for their pivoting and their locking in position desired angle. The axes 11 and 12 are respectively engaged in slats 13 and 14 fixed under the plates 3 and 4 and very slightly set back relative to their edge face.

Les plateaux 3 et 4 sont établis avec des largeurs 1 et 11 de préférence inégales, qui eu égard aux axes de pivotement 11 et 12, permettent aux plateaux 3 et 4 de se positionner sensiblement bord à bord, dans un même plan continu, horizontal ou incliné, afin de constituer notamment une table de travail à usage industriel ou domestique.The plates 3 and 4 are established with preferably unequal widths 1 and 11, which having regard to the pivot axes 11 and 12, allow the plates 3 and 4 to be positioned substantially edge to edge, in the same continuous, horizontal or inclined, in order to constitute in particular a work table for industrial or domestic use.

On note que le plateau de plus grande largeur 11 est situé du côté de la plus grande dimension de la base d'appui 1 a du piétement, pour assurer une grande stabilité.It is noted that the plate of greater width 11 is located on the side of the largest dimension of the support base 1a of the base, to ensure great stability.

Les côtés longitudinaux de chacun des plateaux 3 et 4 sont équipés de bourrelets 15 en matière souple et de profil arrondi.The longitudinal sides of each of the plates 3 and 4 are equipped with beads 15 of flexible material and of rounded profile.

On prévoit également de relier les parties supérieures des deux montants 1b, par une gaine technique 16 faisant office d'entretoise. Cette gaine 16 en forme de couloir, reçoit divers accessoires tels des câbles électriques. On note également que cette gaine technique 16, fixée sur les montants 1 b par vis 17 ou autrement, peut également être montée en combinaison avec l'axe de blocage 19 des éléments-supports 8.It is also planned to connect the upper parts of the two uprights 1b, by a technical sheath 16 acting as a spacer. This corridor-shaped sheath 16 receives various accessories such as electric cables. It is also noted that this technical sheath 16, fixed to the uprights 1b by screws 17 or otherwise, can also be mounted in combination with the locking pin 19 of the support elements 8.

On note que dans le cas où plusieurs postes de travail tels que définis ci-dessus, sont montés en juxtaposition, il est prévu de percer axialement les axes de blocage 19 pour assurer une continuité entre les différentes gaines techniques 16 servant au passage de fils électriques.It is noted that in the case where several work stations as defined above, are mounted in juxtaposition, it is planned to axially pierce the locking pins 19 to ensure continuity between the different technical sheaths 16 serving for the passage of electrical wires .

La base 1a de piètement peut présenter des vérins 18 réglables en hauteur, pour le réglage de l'assise de l'ensemble des postes de travail.The base 1a of base may have jacks 18 adjustable in height, for adjusting the seat of all the work stations.

Dans une version simplifiée, les coudes sont montés pivotants et bloqués directement dans la partie supérieure des montants 1b du piètement qui forme alors chape.In a simplified version, the elbows are pivotally mounted and locked directly in the upper part of the uprights 1b of the base which then forms a yoke.

On a illustré aux fig. 5 à 10, quelques exemples nullement limitatifs d'utilisations du poste de travail, après transformation et adaptation des positions angulaires des plateaux 3 et 4 et/ou des coudes 2.Illustrated in Figs. 5 to 10, a few examples that are in no way limitative of uses of the work station, after transformation and adaptation of the angular positions of the plates 3 and 4 and / or the elbows 2.

A la fig. 5, les deux plateaux 3 et 4 sont placés bord à bord, dans un même plan continu et horizontal, formant une grande table. Cette table peut être inclinée (tracé traits interrompus), tandis que les supports 8 occupent une position basse maximum, de sorte que lesdits plateaux sont à une hauteur sensiblement à 75 cm, par rapport au sol.In fig. 5, the two plates 3 and 4 are placed edge to edge, in the same continuous and horizontal plane, forming a large table. This table can be tilted (tracing broken lines), while the supports 8 occupy a maximum low position, so that said plates are at a height substantially at 75 cm from the ground.

A la fig. 6, le grand plateau 4 est disposé horizontalement tandis que le petit plateau 3 est incliné et inversé. Les coudes 2 sont positionnés angulairement par rapport aux montants du piètement, de sorte que le grand plateau 4 est situé à une hauteur du sol d'environ 65 cm, et les supports 8 occupent une position basse. Dans cette position, le poste de travail est particulièrement bien adapté pour recevoir, de par le grand plateau 4, une machine à écrire M (tracé traits interrompus), tandis que le petit plateau fait office de pupitre aux documents qui doivent être dactylographiés.In fig. 6, the large plate 4 is arranged horizontally while the small plate 3 is inclined and inverted. The elbows 2 are positioned angularly with respect to the uprights of the base, so that the large plate 4 is situated at a height from the ground of approximately 65 cm, and the supports 8 occupy a low position. In this position, the workstation is particularly well suited for receiving, through the large plate 4, a typewriter M (dotted line drawing), while the small plate acts as a desk for documents which must be typed.

A la fig. 7, les deux bras 2a et 2b des coudes 2, sont disposés perpendiculairement, de manière que les bras 2b occupent une position horizontale, tandis que les bras 2a occupent une position verticale. Les supports 8 sont réglables verticalement, de sorte que le grand plateau 4 (disposé horizontalement) est à une hauteur d'environ 73 cm, pour une position standard d'utilisation, tandis que le petit plateau 3 est à une hauteur surélevée de 1 m, pour former banque ou support de casier de classement. La partie inférieure peut également recevoir un module de rangement.In fig. 7, the two arms 2a and 2b of the elbows 2, are arranged perpendicularly, so that the arms 2b occupy a horizontal position, while the arms 2a occupy a vertical position. The supports 8 are adjustable vertically, so that the large plate 4 (arranged horizontally) is at a height of approximately 73 cm, for a standard position of use, while the small plate 3 is at a raised height of 1 m , to form a bank or filing locker support. The lower part can also receive a storage module.

A la fig. 8, le grand plateau 4 est à une hauteur de 72 cm et est incliné sensiblement de 20 degrés. Cette position est particulièrement bien adaptée pour tous travaux graphiques ou de dessins.In fig. 8, the large plate 4 is at a height of 72 cm and is inclined substantially by 20 degrees. This position is particularly well suited for all graphic or drawing work.

Le petit plateau 3 se trouve à une hauteur de 90 cm environ et sert de support horizontal et à portée de mains, pour tous les outils A utilisés par le dessinateur. Les éléments supports 8 sont réglés en hauteur.The small plate 3 is at a height of approximately 90 cm and serves as a horizontal support and within easy reach, for all the tools A used by the designer. The support elements 8 are adjusted in height.

A la fig. 9, les deux plateaux sont disposés horizontalement. Le grand plateau 4 se trouve à une hauteur de 84 cm environ et sert de poste de travail horizontal ou incliné, tandis que le petit plateau 3 est à une hauteur de sensiblement 56 cm et fait office de siège. La barre entretoise 5 permet l'appui des pieds de l'utilisateur.In fig. 9, the two plates are arranged horizontally. The large plate 4 is at a height of approximately 84 cm and serves as a horizontal or inclined workstation, while the small plate 3 is at a height of approximately 56 cm and acts as a seat. The spacer bar 5 allows the support of the feet of the user.

A la fig. 10, le petit plateau 3 est positionné horizontalement et oeut recevoir par exemple un pupitre à touches P, tandis que le grand plateau 4 est inversé et disposé verticalement pour être équipé d'un ou de plusieurs écrans vidéo extra plats. Dans cette utilisation spécifique du poste de travail pour l'informatique, la position décrite et illustrée des deux plateaux, peut être inversée. Un éclairage articulé et directionnel peut compléter cette installation.In fig. 10, the small plate 3 is positioned horizontally and can receive, for example, a console with keys P, while the large plate 4 is inverted and arranged vertically to be equipped with one or more extra flat video screens. In this specific use of the computer workstation, the position described and illustrated of the two trays can be reversed. Articulated and directional lighting can complete this installation.

Il est bien évident que selon l'invention, le poste de travail peut présenter trois plateaux 3,4 et 3a, de même largeur ou non (tracé traits fins, fig. 7). Chaque plateau étant supporté par un bras pivotant, indépendant, 2a, 2b, 21, réglable en position ou fixé dans la chape-support 8d, en définissant une position angulaire fixe convenablement prédéterminée.It is obvious that according to the invention, the work station may have three trays 3, 4 and 3a, of the same width or not (tracing fine lines, fig. 7). Each plate being supported by a pivoting arm, independent, 2a, 2b, 21, adjustable in position or fixed in the support screed 8d, by defining a fixed angular position suitably predetermined.

Quelle que soit la forme de réalisation du poste de travail, les bras pivotants peuvent être de longueurs inégales et/ou variables, afin d'obtenir des hauteurs d'utilisation spécifiques. De même, la base d'appui du piètement peut être symétrique par rapport aux montants.Whatever the embodiment of the work station, the pivoting arms can be of unequal and / or variable lengths, in order to obtain specific heights of use. Likewise, the support base of the base can be symmetrical with respect to the uprights.

On note également que les plateaux peuvent se présenter sous l'aspect de supports en forme de cadre fermé, permettant le montage par imbrication de volumes complémentaires, et agencés pour l'accrochage de caissons de rangement.We also note that the trays can appear as supports in the form of a closed frame, allowing the mounting by nesting of complementary volumes, and arranged for the hanging of storage boxes.

Selon une autre réalisation, fig. 11, 12, 13, 14 et 15, les têtes d'accouplement et de blocage 21 relatives au même plateau 3 ou 4, sont accouplées deux à deux, pour déverrouiller le plateau correspondant afin de pouvoir le mettre dans la position angulaire désirée. Un moyen assure le rappel automatique en position de blocage.According to another embodiment, fig. 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15, the coupling and blocking heads 21 relating to the same plate 3 or 4, are coupled in pairs, to unlock the corresponding plate in order to be able to put it in the desired angular position. A means ensures the automatic return to the locked position.

A cet effet, chaque tête 21 est établie en forme de disque avec en débordement, des pions ou doigts de centrage 21 a, engagés librement dans les trous complémentaires T des extrémités correspondantes des bras 2a ou 2b, tout en étant susceptibles de coopérer avec les trous de chacun des supports triangulaires S.To this end, each head 21 is established in the form of a disc with, overflowing, pins or centering fingers 21 a, freely engaged in the complementary holes T of the corresponding ends of the arms 2a or 2b, while being capable of cooperating with the holes of each of the triangular supports S.

Chaque tête 21 est montée à coulissement libre, sur la portée lisse 20a des axes d'articulation 20, débordant à l'intérieur des plateaux. Un moyen élastique tel un ressort 22, est engagé sur la portée 20a pour appuyer sur la tête 21 et être buté à son autre extrémité, par une bague solidaire de l'extrémité libre de l'axe 20.Each head 21 is mounted to slide freely, on the smooth surface 20a of the hinge pins 20, projecting inside the plates. An elastic means such as a spring 22, is engaged on the bearing surface 20a to press on the head 21 and be stopped at its other end, by a ring secured to the free end of the axis 20.

Chaque tête 21 sollicitée en appui contre les extrémités des bras 2a et 2b, présente ses doigts de centrage 21a engagés à la fois dans l'épaisseur desdits bras et des supports triangulaires S, pour immobiliser angulairement à la position désirée, les plateaux 3 et 4. De plus, selon leur montage spécifique décrit précédemment, les têtes 21 sont susceptibles d'être placées linéai- rement en translation autour de la portée lisse 20a de l'axe et suivant une longueur suffisante nécessaire au dégagement des doigts 21a a pour déverrouiller les extrémités des bras 2a ou 2b du support correspondant S du plateau.Each head 21 urged to bear against the ends of the arms 2a and 2b, has its centering fingers 21a engaged both in the thickness of said arms and of the triangular supports S, to immobilize the plates 3 and 4 angularly at the desired position In addition, according to their specific assembly described above, the heads 21 are capable of being placed linearly in translation around the smooth surface 20a of the axis and along a sufficient length necessary for the release of the fingers 21a a to unlock the ends of the arms 2a or 2b of the corresponding support S of the tray.

Les têtes 21 d'un même plateau sont en outre reliées deux à deux, par un dispositif apte à assurer leur déplacement simultané en translation, selon une course limitée. Dans ce but, chaque tête 21 est solidaire d'un étrier 24 relié par douille tournante 25 à une tige coudée 26 ou 27 dont l'extrémité libre est accouplée à un levier de manoeuvre 28 à commande manuelle.The heads 21 of the same plate are also connected two by two, by a device capable of ensuring their simultaneous movement in translation, according to a limited stroke. For this purpose, each head 21 is integral with a stirrup 24 connected by a rotating bush 25 to a bent rod 26 or 27, the free end of which is coupled to an operating lever 28 with manual control.

Ce levier 28 est articulé au moyen d'un axe pivot 29, fixé sous le plateau 3 ou 4, et présente une partie de préhension 28a pour être déplacé angulairement. Une plaque support 30 assure le guidage du levier 28 de section transversale profilée en T notamment.This lever 28 is articulated by means of a pivot axis 29, fixed under the plate 3 or 4, and has a gripping part 28a to be angularly displaced. A support plate 30 guides the lever 28 of T-shaped cross section in particular.

Les extrémités des tiges 26 et 27 sont accouplées au levier 28, symétriquement par rapport à l'axe pivot 29 qui est situé sensiblement au niveau de l'axe longitudinal médian des plateaux 3 ou 4, c'est à dire en alignement axial avec les têtes opposées de blocage 21 (fig. 3).The ends of the rods 26 and 27 are coupled to the lever 28, symmetrically with respect to the pivot axis 29 which is situated substantially at the level of the median longitudinal axis of the plates 3 or 4, that is to say in axial alignment with the opposite locking heads 21 (fig. 3).

Les tiges 26 et 27 sont engagées librement dans l'épaisseur de l'aile verticale 28b du levier 28, tandis que des écrous 31 et 32 ou autres, assurent l'accouplement dudit levier avec les tiges. L'extrémité opposée des tiges 26 et 27 est coudée en 26a et 27a pour être raccordée dans la douille correspondante 25. Des plaques profilées 33 et 34, fixées sous le plateau 3 ou 4 et à sa partie médiane, assurent le guidage respectif des tiges 26 et 27.The rods 26 and 27 are freely engaged in the thickness of the vertical wing 28b of the lever 28, while nuts 31 and 32 or others, ensure the coupling of said lever with the rods. The opposite end of the rods 26 and 27 is bent at 26a and 27a to be connected in the corresponding socket 25. Profiled plates 33 and 34, fixed under the plate 3 or 4 and at its central part, ensure the respective guiding of the rods 26 and 27.

L'action exercée sur le levier 28 (tracé traits mixtes, fig. 3) a pour effet de commander les déplacements opposés F1 et F2 des têtes d'accouplement 21, de manière à dégager les doigts 21 a pour permettre ainsi le pivotement angulaire du plateau 3 ou 4 autour des axes d'articulation 20. Les ressorts de rappel 22 sont comprimés, de sorte qu'en position angulaire désirée du plateau, il suffit de relâcher le levier 28 pour que les têtes 21 soient rappelées automatiquement en position de verrouillage.The action exerted on the lever 28 (dashed line, fig. 3) has the effect of controlling the opposite displacements F1 and F2 of the coupling heads 21, so as to release the fingers 21 a to thereby allow the angular pivoting of the plate 3 or 4 around the articulation axes 20. The return springs 22 are compressed, so that in the desired angular position of the plate, it suffices to release the lever 28 so that the heads 21 are automatically returned to the locking position .

On souligne que la plaque support 30 assurant le guidage du levier 28, est positionnée sous le plateau 3 ou 4, de façon à permettre le déplacement angulaire dudit levier dans le seul sens convenable.It is emphasized that the support plate 30 guiding the lever 28 is positioned under the plate 3 or 4, so as to allow the angular displacement of said lever in the only suitable direction.

Selon une autre réalisation, on a voulu améliorer le réglage en hauteur des supports 8, dans la section creuse des montants verticaux 1 b (fig. 12 et 13).According to another embodiment, it was desired to improve the height adjustment of the supports 8, in the hollow section of the vertical uprights 1b (fig. 12 and 13).

A cet effet, chaque support 8 est équipé d'une crémaillère 35 engrenant avec des pignons 36 et 37 montés fixe en bout d'un arbre commun 38 monté à rotation libre dans l'épaisseur des montants verticaux 1b. Cet arbre 38 est agencé pour être commandé en rotation par tout moyen connu et approprié. Par exemple, un système à manivelle M peut engrener avec un pignon conique 39 solidaire de l'arbre 38, de sorte qu'en agissant dans un sens ou dans l'autre sur la manivelle M, les pignons 36 et 37 sont entraînés dans le même sens pour régler en hauteur les supports 8 par rapport aux montants 1 b du piètement.To this end, each support 8 is equipped with a rack 35 meshing with pinions 36 and 37 fixedly mounted at the end of a common shaft 38 mounted for free rotation in the thickness of the vertical uprights 1b. This shaft 38 is arranged to be controlled in rotation by any known and appropriate means. For example, a crank system M can mesh with a bevel gear 39 integral with the shaft 38, so that by acting in one direction or the other on the crank M, the pinions 36 and 37 are driven in the same direction to adjust the height of the supports 8 relative to the uprights 1b of the base.

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1. Universal working station, which can be transformed, with a foothold, characterized in that the base of abutment (1 a) at the ends of the station is provided with a single post (1b) on which is adapted a pivotal elbow which forms adjacent arms (2a-2b) positioned and interlocked angularly at one of the ends thereof, while the other end supports adjustable plates or supports (3 and 4) positioned and interlocked angularly to permit the system to be used in a plurality of ways which can be combined.
2. Station as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the plates (3 and 4) are made with equal or unequal widths (11) and (12) which in relation to the pivot pins (11-12) of the arms (2a and 2b) permit said plates to be positioned edge to edge on the same continuous, horizontal or slanting plane, in order to form more particularly a working table, a drawing table.
3. Station as claimed in claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the posts (1 b) of the foothold are hollow to permit the mounting for free sliding of vertically adjustable supports (8), the end top portion of which is conformed to permit the adjustable angular positioning of the elbows (2).
4. Station as claimed in claims 1, and 3, characterized in that the free end top portion of the supporting elements (8) forms a yoke (8d) in which the elbows (2) are linked hingedly.
5. Station as claimed in claims 1, 2, 3 and 4, characterized in that the body (8a) of the supports has vertically in the height and in alignment a series of openings (8b) capable of cooperating with an opening (1c) established within the thickness of the upper portion of the posts (1b) of the foothold (P), through the intermediary of an interlocking organ (9).
6. Station as claimed in claims 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, characterized in that the arms (2a and 2b) of each elbow (2) form a V-shaped contour with an adjacent angle of some 90 degrees, said arms assuming a fixed angular position, while having equal or unequal lengths.
7. Station as claimed in claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, characterized in that the angle formed by the adjacent ends of the arms (2a and 2b) is bored transversely at (2c) to be linked hingedly within the yoke (8d) around a pin (19), while positioning holes (2d) which are drilled concentrically permit the free engagement of an indexing means (10) passed through the cheeks of the yoke (8d).
8. Station as claimed in claims 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, characterized in that the arms (2a and 2b) of each elbow, of equal or unequal length, form a V-shaped contour defining a varying angular opening.
9. Station as claimed in claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8, characterized in that the two arms (2a and 2b) are independent and form each one at one of their adjacent ends thereof centering circular clearances (2e and 2f) for registering within one another by juxtaposition, while permitting said arms to be swivelled; said clearances (2e and 2f) being drilled therethrough at (2g) for receiving a rotational pin (19) extending through the yoke (8d), positioning holes (2h and 2i) which are drilled concentrically to the pin (19) permitting the engagement of the indexing means (10) for the simultaneous adjustable and angular interlocking of the hinged elbow and of its own arms (2a) and (2b).
10. Station as claimed in claims 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, 8 and 9, characterized in that the free ends of the arms (2a and 2b) of the elbows (2) are drilled therethrough at (2j) and (2k) for the engagement of the hinged pins (11 and 12) cooperating respectively with an appropriate portion (13 and 14) of the plates (3 and 4) for their swivelling and their interlocking in the desired angular position.
11. Station as claimed in claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,9 and 10, characterized in that the foothold (P) includes two opposed cheeks (1) generally in the shape of a reversed and asymmetric T the greater length of which is situated more particularly towards the plate (4) of greater width, said cheeks (1) being connected rigidly at the bottom thereof by means of a cross bar (5).
12. Station as claimed in claims 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, characterized in that the upper portions of the two posts (1 b) of the foothold are connected by a technical sheath (16) serving as a cross bar and which can be combined with another adjacent sheath pertaining to a working station affixed end to end.
13. Station as claimed in claims 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, characterized in that the abutment base (1a) of the foothold is provided with vertically adjustable cylinders (18) for the adjustment of the seating of the working station assembly.
14. Station as claimed in claims 1,2,3,4,5,6,9, 10, 11, 12 and 13, characterized in that in an alternative form of embodiment, the elbows (2) have three arms (2a) (2b) (21) linked hingedly in the supporting yoke (8d) either in an independent manner or by determining between them a fixed angular position said arms having equal or unequal lengths while supporting at the free ends thereof the plates.
15. Station as claimed in claims 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, 11, 12, 13, characterized in that each one of the plates (3) and (4) is provided with a hand control device arranged in combination with the ends of each arm of the elbows (2) receiving said plates (3) and (4) in order to permit the limited angular swivelling thereof.
16. Station as claimed in claim 15, characterized in that the plates (3) and (4), adjacent to their transverse edges, are made fast with cleats (S) linked hingedly to pins (20) engaged freely within the thickness of the ends of the arms (2a) and (2b); various holes (T) drilled concentrically to the pins (20) on the cleats (S) and the arms (2a) and (2b) cooperating with interlocking heads (21) which are coupled two by two in order to be driven simultaneously for translation by an unlocking device of the corresponding plate, while the interlocking is effected automatically.
17. Station as claimed in claims 15 and 16, characterized in that each head (21) has in projection centering fingers (21a) engaged freely within the concentric holes (T) of the arms (2a) and (2b) and of the cleats (S), each one of the heads (21) being mounted slidably on the bearing face (20a) of the linking pins (20), receiving also a spring (22) abutting against the head (21) and on the opposite side on a bushing (23), each one of the corresponding heads (21) being thereby caused to be returned in the interlocking position.
18. Station as claimed in claims 15, 16 and 17, characterized in that each head (21) is made fast with a clevis (24) which receives for free rotation a socket (25) coupled to a bent rod (26) (27); the free ends of said rods being connected symmetrically to a handling lever (28) linked hingedly beneath the plate to a pivot pin (29) for the angular displacement thereof.
19. Station as claimed in claim 18, characterized in that the pivot pin (29) is fixed beneath the plate along the longitudinal axis thereof, while forming a similar angle relative to the rods (26 and 27), so that by actuating angularly the lever (28) in a suitable direction, each one of the rods (26) and (27) will pull axially the coupling heads (21) along two directly opposed directions by means of clevis (24) and in combination with a partial rotation of the sockets (23), causing thereby the fingers (21a) to be disengaged for the angular adjustment of the plate.
20. Station as claimed in claims 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, 8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 and 19, characterized in that each one of the supports (8) mounted for free sliding within the hollow section of the vertical posts (1b) of the foothold is equipped with a rack (35) meshing with pinions (36) and (37) mounted fixedly at the end of a shaft (38) the ends of which are mounted for free rotation within the thickness of the vertical posts (1 b), said shaft being arranged to be driven rotatably by any means for the vertical adjustment of the supports (8) through the intermediary of the pinions (36) and (37) meshing each one with the corresponding rack (35) of the supports (8).
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