EP0398014B1 - Variable work place furniture system - Google Patents

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EP0398014B1
EP0398014B1 EP90106626A EP90106626A EP0398014B1 EP 0398014 B1 EP0398014 B1 EP 0398014B1 EP 90106626 A EP90106626 A EP 90106626A EP 90106626 A EP90106626 A EP 90106626A EP 0398014 B1 EP0398014 B1 EP 0398014B1
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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
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    • A47B21/06—Tables or desks for office equipment, e.g. typewriters, keyboards characterised by means for holding, fastening or concealing cables
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    • 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
    • A47B57/00—Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions
    • A47B57/30—Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting the height of detachable shelf supports
    • A47B57/40—Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting the height of detachable shelf supports consisting of hooks coacting with openings
    • A47B57/402—Hooks attached to a member embracing at least two sides of an upright, e.g. an angle bracket
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    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • A47B57/30—Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting the height of detachable shelf supports
    • A47B57/40—Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting the height of detachable shelf supports consisting of hooks coacting with openings
    • A47B57/408—Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting the height of detachable shelf supports consisting of hooks coacting with openings with a security device
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B83/00—Combinations comprising two or more pieces of furniture of different kinds
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  • the invention relates to a variable workstation furniture system.
  • GB-PS 13 16 253 shows and describes a removable and reusable component group for erecting exhibition stands or presentation walls, for example.
  • This known component group has columns with slots for hanging panels and wall parts, but is also not suitable for a variable workstation furniture system with a variety of possible combinations.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a variable workstation furniture system that offers a wide variety of options and extensions, starting from a basic workplace, in its far-reaching flexibility.
  • the polygonal profile of one type of column enables multi-angled attachment of workstation units, while the flat-rectangular profile of the other type of column can be used for any linear extension or row of workplaces.
  • the assembly and disassembly of this new workstation furniture system is completely problem-free, for which purpose only a hexagon socket wrench is required to screw and clamp the parts.
  • the combination of workplaces can also be easily changed at any time, ie converted, expanded or reduced, so that the system can be adapted to the respective requirements. In terms of statics, the system has a high Resilience. It also offers simple options for height adjustment of work station levels and attachment options for additional accessories.
  • All worktops 1 and 2 shelves can be arranged at different heights as required. This is made possible by columns 3, 4, on which cross members 5 are braced, as explained in more detail below. Cantilever arms 6 are screwed to the crossbeams 5, on which the worktops 1 or storage plates 2 are fastened.
  • FIG. 2 the connection between the column 3 and two trusses 5 is shown in an exploded view right angle and can also be arranged at an angle of 45 °.
  • the column 3 is a cold-rolled and longitudinally welded profile from a single sheet metal blank with an essentially square plan, with raised surfaces 7 at the corners of this plan and surfaces 8 set back on the sides.
  • grooves 9 are provided with inclined flanks 10, in the bottom of which there are slots 11 arranged one above the other, into which hooks 12 of U-shaped inserts 13 can be hung, which can be displaced obliquely upwards and downwards in adapter parts 14 are mounted, as explained in more detail below with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.
  • the adapter parts 14 are screwed to the ends of each cross member 5.
  • the cross members 5 are also bent and longitudinally welded profiles from a sheet metal blank.
  • a linear connection of two trusses 5 is shown with the column 4, which has an essentially flat rectangular plan or cross section.
  • This column 4 has in the broad sides the same surfaces as the set back surfaces 8 of the column 3 according to FIG. 2, with the difference that the other surfaces are in the same plane as the surface 8.
  • the arrangement is again made such that the adapter parts 14 with the hooks 12 can be hung in the slots 11.
  • the adapter parts 14 are braced on the columns 3 and 4 with an Allen key 15.
  • FIG. 4 shows a side view of a connection between an adapter piece 14 and a column 3 in the untensioned state.
  • the hooks 12 of the insert 13 are suspended in the slots 11 of the column 3.
  • a clamping screw 16 in the interior of the adapter part 14 is loosened, so that the adapter part 14, on which there are sliding blocks 17 arranged on the inside, in the guide slots which are also arranged at an angle 18 engage in the insert 13, is shifted downwards relative to this, so that in this state of connection there is still play between the column 3 and the adapter part 14.
  • the cross member 14 is pulled obliquely upwards in the direction of the arrow 19 in FIG.
  • the clamping position between adapter part 14 and column 3 results in a clean finish due to the inclined flanks 10 of the grooves 9 and the inclined surfaces 20 of the adapter part 14.
  • Fig. 6 also shows that the adapter parts 14 with the trusses 5 not shown here can be arranged in a 45 ° grid around the column 3, so that a needs-based installation of workplaces is possible in numerous variants, the U-shaped Insert pieces 13 of the adapter parts 14 encompass the raised surfaces 7 on the one hand and the recessed surfaces 8 on the other hand.
  • the adapter parts 14 are connected to the flat rectangular column 4 of the system in the same way (cf. FIG. 3).
  • FIG. 1 and 7 show, in the upper ends of the columns 3 and 4 rotatable brackets 21 for all possible additional devices and devices, such as storage baskets 22, lights 23, support arms for storing technical devices, can be inserted, for which purpose in the upper end of the columns 3, 4 corresponding receptacles (not visible in the drawings) are welded, which also increase the stability of the columns 3, 4.
  • Fig. 7 shows a section of a workplace with a column 4, which sits on a foot portion 24. Power and / or other cables 25 can be inserted at the rear end of the foot part 24. There is a vertical one at the rear of column 4 Cable duct 26, which is connected to a horizontal cable duct 27 attached to the rear edge of the worktop 1. This horizontal cable duct 27 has a cover 28 which can be opened if necessary. A plurality of cover sections can also be provided, which can be opened separately.
  • insertable plastic caps 29 and 30 which have a removable stopper (not shown) in the middle, which is removed for inserting the brackets 21.
  • These plastic caps 29, 30 can be designed in terms of color, that individual office departments can be recognized by these colors.
  • the workstation furniture system described is particularly suitable for EDP workstations, with the individual devices being able to be brought into the corresponding level in an ergonomically favorable manner. It goes without saying that further office furniture, such as cupboards, shelves, can be placed under and next to the system described.

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In order to provide a variable workplace furniture system which is very flexible and easy to assemble and disassemble, polygonal columns (3) are provided with surfaces (7 and 8) which are elevated and set back extending over their entire length, between which surfaces functional grids in the form of slots (11) are arranged one above the other in grooves (9). Said slots serve for the suspension of hooks (12) which are attached to adaptor parts (14) connected to cross-beams (5) and are tensioned by tensioning screws (16). The hooks (12) are each seated on the limbs of a U-shaped insertion piece (13) which is guided so as to be limitedly displaceable in relation to the adaptor part (14) on sloping sliding blocks. The variable workplace furniture system described is particularly suitable for EDP workplaces, it being possible for the individual appliances to be favourably assembled in terms of ergonomics at the appropriate level. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein variables Arbeitsplatz-Möbelsystem.The invention relates to a variable workstation furniture system.

Es gibt eine Reihe von Arbeitsplatz-Möbelkonstruktionen, die entweder aus Arbeitstischen verschiedener Größen und Höhen bestehen oder die Aufstellung in L-Form gestatten. Diese bekannten Konstruktionen sind jedoch in den Aufstellungsformen nur bedingt flexibel und ermöglichen beispielsweise nicht eine oder mehrere zusätzliche Ablageflächen in verschiedenen Höhen.There are a number of workplace furniture designs, which either consist of work tables of different sizes and heights or allow the installation in an L-shape. However, these known constructions are only flexible to a limited extent in the installation forms and, for example, do not allow one or more additional storage areas at different heights.

Es gibt Regalgestelle mit Säulen und an diesen einhängbaren Kragarmen, z.B. zur Lagerung von langgestreckten Werkstücken, wie Stangen, Rohre o.dgl. Ein solches Lagergestell ist beispielsweise in der US-PS 32 12 648 beschrieben. Dieses Lagergestell eignet sich jedoch nicht zur Bildung eines variablen Arbeitsplatz-Möbelsystems Tragteile können bei diesem bekannten Regalgestell nur im Winkel von 180° angebracht werden.There are rack frames with columns and cantilever arms that can be attached to them, e.g. for the storage of elongated workpieces such as rods, pipes or the like. Such a storage rack is described, for example, in US Pat. No. 3,212,648. However, this storage rack is not suitable for forming a variable workplace furniture system. Supporting parts can only be attached to this known racking rack at an angle of 180 °.

Eine demontierbare und wiederverwendbare Bauteilgruppe zur Errichtung von beispielsweise Ausstellungsständen oder Präsentationswänden zeigt und beschreibt die GB-PS 13 16 253. Diese bekannte Bauteilgruppe weist zwar Säulen mit Schlitzen zum Einhängen von Platten und Wandteilen auf, eignet sich aber ebenfalls nicht für ein variables Arbeitsplatz-Möbelsystem mit einer Vielzahl von Kombinationsmöglichkeiten.GB-PS 13 16 253 shows and describes a removable and reusable component group for erecting exhibition stands or presentation walls, for example. This known component group has columns with slots for hanging panels and wall parts, but is also not suitable for a variable workstation furniture system with a variety of possible combinations.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein variables Arbeitsplatz-Möbelsystem zu schaffen, das in seiner weitreichenden Flexibilität eine Vielzahl von Variationsmöglichkeiten und Erweiterungen, von einem Grundarbeitsplatz ausgehend, bietet.The invention has for its object to provide a variable workstation furniture system that offers a wide variety of options and extensions, starting from a basic workplace, in its far-reaching flexibility.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch die Kennzeichnungsmerkmale des Patentanspruches 1 gelöst. Zweckmäßige Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche.This object is achieved by the characterizing features of claim 1. Appropriate developments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

Das mehreckige Profil der einen Art von Säulen ermöglicht ein mehrwinkliges Anbringen von Arbeitsplatz-Einheiten, während das flach-rechteckige Profil der anderen Art von Säulen zur beliebigen geradlinigen Verlängerung bzw. Aneinanderreihung von Arbeitsplätzen dienen kann. Die Montage und Demontage dieses neuen Arbeitsplatz-Möbelsystems ist völlig problemlos, wozu als Werkzeug lediglich ein Innensechskantschlüssel benötigt wird, um die Teile zu verschrauben und zu verspannen. Die Kombination der Arbeitsplätze kann ebenso problemlos jederzeit geändert, d.h. umgestellt, erweitert oder verkleinert werden, so daß das System dem jeweiligen Bedarf angepaßt werden kann. In statischer Hinsicht weist das System eine hohe Belastbarkeit auf. Es bietet ferner einfache Möglichkeiten der Höhenanpassung von Arbeitsplatzebenen und Anbringungsmöglichkeiten für zusätzliche Accessoires.The polygonal profile of one type of column enables multi-angled attachment of workstation units, while the flat-rectangular profile of the other type of column can be used for any linear extension or row of workplaces. The assembly and disassembly of this new workstation furniture system is completely problem-free, for which purpose only a hexagon socket wrench is required to screw and clamp the parts. The combination of workplaces can also be easily changed at any time, ie converted, expanded or reduced, so that the system can be adapted to the respective requirements. In terms of statics, the system has a high Resilience. It also offers simple options for height adjustment of work station levels and attachment options for additional accessories.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand der Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Es zeigen

  • Fig. 1 in Perspektive vereinfacht ein Beispiel einer Kombination des Arbeitsplatz-Möbelsystems,
  • Fig. 2 in Sprengdarstellung perspektivisch den Verbindungsbereich zwischen einer vieleckigen Säule und Traversen,
  • Fig. 3 in gleicher Darstellungsweise eine Verbindung zwischen einer flach-rechteckigen Säule und Traversen,
  • Fig. 4 eine Seitenansicht der Verbindung zwischen Säule und Adapterteil im unverspannten Zustand,
  • Fig. 5 die gleiche Seitenansicht der Verbindung im verspannten Zustand,
  • Fig. 6 als Draufsicht die Verbindung zweier Traversen mit einer Säule und
  • Fig. 7 in Perspektive das Endstück einer Arbeitsplatte, z.B der Arbeitsplatte links in Fig. 1.
The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the drawings. Show it
  • 1 in perspective simplifies an example of a combination of the workplace furniture system,
  • 2 is an exploded perspective view of the connection area between a polygonal column and trusses,
  • 3 in the same representation, a connection between a flat rectangular column and trusses,
  • 4 is a side view of the connection between column and adapter part in the unstressed state,
  • 5 shows the same side view of the connection in the tensioned state,
  • Fig. 6 as a plan view of the connection of two trusses with a column and
  • FIG. 7 in perspective the end piece of a worktop, for example the worktop on the left in FIG. 1.

Fig. 1 zeigt ein Beispiel einer Kombination von Arbeitsplätzen. Alle Arbeitsplatten 1 und Abstellplatten 2 können je nach Bedarf in verschiedenen Höhen angeordnet werden. Dies wird durch Säulen 3, 4 ermöglicht, an denen Traversen 5 verspannt werden, wie nachfolgend noch näher erläutert. An den Traversen 5 werden Kragarme 6 verschraubt, auf denen die Arbeitsplatten 1 bzw. Abstellplatten 2 befestigt werden.1 shows an example of a combination of workplaces. All worktops 1 and 2 shelves can be arranged at different heights as required. This is made possible by columns 3, 4, on which cross members 5 are braced, as explained in more detail below. Cantilever arms 6 are screwed to the crossbeams 5, on which the worktops 1 or storage plates 2 are fastened.

In Fig. 2 ist in gesprengter Darstellung die Verbindung zwischen der Säule 3 und zwei Traversen 5 dargestellt, die im rechten Winkel und auch in einem Winkel von 45° angeordnet werden können. Die Säule 3 ist ein aus einem einzigen Blechzuschnitt kaltgewalztes und längsgeschweißtes Profil mit einem im wesentlichen quadratischen Grundriß, wobei jeweils an den Ecken dieses Grundrisses erhabene Flächen 7 und an den Seiten zurückversetzte Flächen 8 vorgesehen sind. Jeweils zwischen den Flächen 7, 8 sind Nuten 9 mit schrägen Flanken 10 vorgesehen, in deren Grund übereinander angeordnete Schlitze 11 vorhanden sind, in die Haken 12 von U-förmigen Einsatzstücken 13 eingehängt werden können, die schräg nach oben und unten begrenzt verschiebbar in Adapterteilen 14 gelagert sind, wie nachfolgend anhand der Fig. 4 und 5 näher erläutert. Die Adapterteile 14 sind an den Enden jeder Traverse 5 angeschraubt. Die Traversen 5 sind ebenfalls aus einem Blechzuschnitt gebogene und längsverschweißte Profile.In Fig. 2, the connection between the column 3 and two trusses 5 is shown in an exploded view right angle and can also be arranged at an angle of 45 °. The column 3 is a cold-rolled and longitudinally welded profile from a single sheet metal blank with an essentially square plan, with raised surfaces 7 at the corners of this plan and surfaces 8 set back on the sides. In each case between the surfaces 7, 8, grooves 9 are provided with inclined flanks 10, in the bottom of which there are slots 11 arranged one above the other, into which hooks 12 of U-shaped inserts 13 can be hung, which can be displaced obliquely upwards and downwards in adapter parts 14 are mounted, as explained in more detail below with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. The adapter parts 14 are screwed to the ends of each cross member 5. The cross members 5 are also bent and longitudinally welded profiles from a sheet metal blank.

In Fig. 3 ist eine lineare Verbindung zweier Traversen 5 mit der Säule 4 dargestellt, die einen im wesentlichen flachrechteckigen Grundriß bzw. Querschnitt aufweist. Diese Säule 4 weist in den Breitseiten die gleichen Flächen auf wie die zurückversetzten Flächen 8 der Säule 3 nach Fig. 2, nur mit dem Unterschied, daß die übrigen Flächen in der gleichen Ebene wie die Fläche 8 liegen. Zwischen diesen übrigen Flächen (ohne Bezugszeichen) und der Fläche 8 befinden sich, wie bei der Säule 3, wiederum die Nuten 9 mit ihren schrägen Flanken 10 und den Schlitzen 11. Die Anordnung ist hier wiederum so getroffen, daß die Adapterteile 14 mit den Haken 12 in die Schlitze 11 eingehängt werden können. Mit einem Innensechskantschlüssel 15 werden die Adapterteile 14 an den Säulen 3 bzw. 4 verspannt.In Fig. 3, a linear connection of two trusses 5 is shown with the column 4, which has an essentially flat rectangular plan or cross section. This column 4 has in the broad sides the same surfaces as the set back surfaces 8 of the column 3 according to FIG. 2, with the difference that the other surfaces are in the same plane as the surface 8. Between these remaining surfaces (without reference numerals) and the surface 8, as with the column 3, are again the grooves 9 with their oblique flanks 10 and the slots 11. The arrangement is again made such that the adapter parts 14 with the hooks 12 can be hung in the slots 11. The adapter parts 14 are braced on the columns 3 and 4 with an Allen key 15.

In Fig. 4 ist eine Seitenansicht einer Verbindung zwischen einem Adapterstück 14 und einer Säule 3 im unverspannten Zustand dargestellt. Die Haken 12 des Einsatzstückes 13 sind in die Schlitze 11 der Säule 3 eingehängt. Eine Spannschraube 16 im Innern des Adapterteils 14 ist gelockert, so daß das Adapterteil 14, an dem sich innen schräg angeordnete Gleitsteine 17 befinden, die in ebenso schräg angeordnete Führungsschlitze 18 im Einsatzstück 13 eingreifen, gegenüber diesem nach unten verlagert ist, so daß in diesem Zustand der Verbindung noch Spiel zwischen der Säule 3 und dem Adapterteil 14 vorhanden ist. Nach Anziehen der Spannschraube 16 mit dem Inbusschlüssel 15 (Fig. 2 und 3) wird die Traverse 14 in Richtung des Pfeiles 19 in Fig. 4 schräg nach oben gezogen, so daß die Haken 12 fest eingeklemmt und Schrägflächen 20 am säulenseitigen Ende des Adapterteils 14 fest an die schrägen Flanken 10 der Nuten 9 der Säule 3 angepreßt werden. Diese verspannte Stellung ist in Fig. 5 dargestellt.4 shows a side view of a connection between an adapter piece 14 and a column 3 in the untensioned state. The hooks 12 of the insert 13 are suspended in the slots 11 of the column 3. A clamping screw 16 in the interior of the adapter part 14 is loosened, so that the adapter part 14, on which there are sliding blocks 17 arranged on the inside, in the guide slots which are also arranged at an angle 18 engage in the insert 13, is shifted downwards relative to this, so that in this state of connection there is still play between the column 3 and the adapter part 14. After tightening the clamping screw 16 with the Allen key 15 (FIGS. 2 and 3), the cross member 14 is pulled obliquely upwards in the direction of the arrow 19 in FIG. 4, so that the hooks 12 are firmly clamped and inclined surfaces 20 at the end of the adapter part 14 on the column side be pressed firmly against the oblique flanks 10 of the grooves 9 of the column 3. This tensioned position is shown in Fig. 5.

Wie Fig. 6 zeigt, ergibt die Spannstellung zwischen Adapterteil 14 und Säule 3 durch die schrägen Flanken 10 der Nuten 9 und die Schrägflächen 20 des Adapterteils 14 einen sauberen Abschluß. Fig. 6 zeigt ferner, daß die Adapterteile 14 mit den hier nicht dargestellten Traversen 5 in einem 45°-Raster um die Säule 3 herum angeordnet werden können, so daß eine bedarfsgerechte Aufstellung von Arbeitsplätzen in zahlreichen Varianten möglich ist, wobei die U-förmigen Einsatzstücke 13 der Adapterteile 14 zum einen die erhabenen Flächen 7 und zum anderen die zurückversetzten Flächen 8 umgreifen. Die Verbindung der Adapterteile 14 mit der flachrechteckigen Säule 4 des Systems erfolgt in der gleichen Weise (vgl. hierzu Fig. 3).As shown in FIG. 6, the clamping position between adapter part 14 and column 3 results in a clean finish due to the inclined flanks 10 of the grooves 9 and the inclined surfaces 20 of the adapter part 14. Fig. 6 also shows that the adapter parts 14 with the trusses 5 not shown here can be arranged in a 45 ° grid around the column 3, so that a needs-based installation of workplaces is possible in numerous variants, the U-shaped Insert pieces 13 of the adapter parts 14 encompass the raised surfaces 7 on the one hand and the recessed surfaces 8 on the other hand. The adapter parts 14 are connected to the flat rectangular column 4 of the system in the same way (cf. FIG. 3).

Wie die Fig. 1 und 7 zeigen, können in die oberen Enden der Säulen 3 und 4 drehbare Halterungen 21 für alle möglichen Zusatzgeräte und -einrichtungen, wie Ablagekörbe 22, Leuchten 23, Trägerarme zum Abstellen technischer Geräte, eingesteckt werden, wozu im oberen Ende der Säulen 3, 4 entsprechende Steckhülsen (in den Zeichnungen nicht sichtbar) eingeschweißt sind, die außerdem die Stabilität der Säulen 3, 4 erhöhen.1 and 7 show, in the upper ends of the columns 3 and 4 rotatable brackets 21 for all possible additional devices and devices, such as storage baskets 22, lights 23, support arms for storing technical devices, can be inserted, for which purpose in the upper end of the columns 3, 4 corresponding receptacles (not visible in the drawings) are welded, which also increase the stability of the columns 3, 4.

Fig. 7 zeigt ein Teilstück eines Arbeitsplatzes mit einer Säule 4, die auf einem Fußteil 24 sitzt. Am hinteren Ende des Fußteils 24 können Strom- und/oder sonstige Kabel 25 eingeführt werden. An der Säule 4 befindet sich hinten ein senkrechter Kabelkanal 26, der mit einem am hinteren Rand der Arbeitsplatte 1 angebrachten waagerechten Kabelkanal 27 in Verbindung steht. Dieser waagerechte Kabelkanal 27 weist einen Deckel 28 auf, der bei Bedarf geöffnet werden kann. Es können auch mehrere Deckelabschnitte vorgesehen sein, die separat zu öffnen sind.Fig. 7 shows a section of a workplace with a column 4, which sits on a foot portion 24. Power and / or other cables 25 can be inserted at the rear end of the foot part 24. There is a vertical one at the rear of column 4 Cable duct 26, which is connected to a horizontal cable duct 27 attached to the rear edge of the worktop 1. This horizontal cable duct 27 has a cover 28 which can be opened if necessary. A plurality of cover sections can also be provided, which can be opened separately.

Die oberen Enden der Säulen 3 und 4 sind mit einsteckbaren Kunststoffkappen 29 bzw. 30 versehen, die in der Mitte einen herausnehmbaren Stopfen (nicht dargestellt) aufweisen, der zum Einstecken der Halterungen 21 herausgenommen wird Diese Kunststoffkappen 29, 30 können farblich so gestaltet werden, daß einzelne Büroabteilungen an diesen Farben erkennbar sind.The upper ends of the columns 3 and 4 are provided with insertable plastic caps 29 and 30, which have a removable stopper (not shown) in the middle, which is removed for inserting the brackets 21. These plastic caps 29, 30 can be designed in terms of color, that individual office departments can be recognized by these colors.

Das beschriebene Arbeitsplatz-Möbelsystem eignet sich insbesondere für EDV-Arbeitsplätze, wobei die einzelnen Geräte ergonomisch günstig in die entsprechende Ebene gebracht werden können. Es ist selbstverständlich, daß weitere Büromöbel, wie Schränke, Regale, unter und neben dem beschriebenen System aufgestellt werden können.The workstation furniture system described is particularly suitable for EDP workstations, with the individual devices being able to be brought into the corresponding level in an ergonomically favorable manner. It goes without saying that further office furniture, such as cupboards, shelves, can be placed under and next to the system described.

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  1. Variable work place furniture system, characterised by multiangular posts (3, 4) with projecting and set-back surfaces (7 and 8, respectively) extending over their entire length and between which functional elements arranged one above the other in the form of slots (11) for engaging hooks (12) are provided in grooves (9), the hooks being mounted on adapter parts (14) connected to crosspieces (5) and being clampable with clamping bolts (16).
  2. Work place furniture system according to claim 1, characterised in that the hooks (12) are mounted on the arms of a U-shaped insert piece (13) guided to be limitedly slidable on inclined slide studs (17) with respect to the adapted part (14).
  3. Work place furniture system according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the post (3) has an essentially square plan, the projecting surfaces (7) being located at the corners and the set-back surfaces (8) at the sides of this square plan.
  4. Work place furniture system according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the post (4) has a flat rectangular plan and the grooves (9) with the slots (11) are located in the wide sides of the post (4).
  5. Work place furniture system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the crosspieces (5) are screwed together with the adapter parts (14).
  6. Work place furniture system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that cantilever arms (6) for mounting table tops (1) can be fixed to the crosspieces (5).
  7. Work place furniture system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that sockets for inserting movable holders (21) for equipment are inserted in the upper ends of the posts (3, 4).
  8. Work place furniture system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that the flat rectangular posts (4) serving as side elements are fixed on foot parts (24).
  9. Work place furniture system according to claim 8, characterised in that a vertical cable duct (26) is arranged at the rear end of the foot part (24) and the post (4) and is in communication with a horizontal cable duct (27) at the rear edge of the table top (1).
  10. Work place furniture system according to claim 9, characterised in that the horizontal cable duct (27) has a cover (28) or a plurality of separately openable cover sections.
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