EP0637924A1 - Modular storage system - Google Patents

Modular storage system

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EP0637924A1
EP0637924A1 EP93913135A EP93913135A EP0637924A1 EP 0637924 A1 EP0637924 A1 EP 0637924A1 EP 93913135 A EP93913135 A EP 93913135A EP 93913135 A EP93913135 A EP 93913135A EP 0637924 A1 EP0637924 A1 EP 0637924A1
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Lionel Saunier
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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
    • A47B87/00—Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units, e.g. assemblies of furniture units of the same kind such as linkable cabinets, tables, racks or shelf units
    • A47B87/02—Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units, e.g. assemblies of furniture units of the same kind such as linkable cabinets, tables, racks or shelf units stackable ; stackable and linkable
    • A47B87/0207—Stackable racks, trays or shelf units
    • A47B87/0223—Shelves stackable by means of poles or tubular members as distance-holders therebetween

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  • the present invention relates to a system of modules allowing, by their simple direct assembly, to organize a usable volume into multiple regular horizontal sub-spaces for storage.
  • This system is analogous to many previous modular systems which have the essential characteristic of allowing the direct assembly of different modules with each other to organize structures.
  • the invention therefore relates to a system of modules characterized in that the main elementary module consists of three branches arranged in a triangle, that two of the vertices of the triangle have a hollow shape having a first straight cylindrical part of outside diameter (d1) and of height (h), surmounted by another cylindrical-conical part of smaller diameter, than the third vertex of the triangle has a hollow cylindrical shape of internal diameter (d2) very slightly greater than (d1), and of height (h) and that the main elementary module is completed by two accessory parts usable with the main modules and of identical shapes respectively to the two shapes of the different vertices of the tria igle.
  • the triangle is equilateral.
  • FIG. 1 is perspective views from below respectively of the main modular element and accessory modular parts.
  • FIG. 4 represents in perspective a vertical arrangement of three modules with a vertical spacing of simple value
  • FIG. 5 illustrates, in perspective, the instructions for use of the various components of the module to be used to obtain the arrangement of FIG. 4,
  • FIG. 6 represents in perspective a vertical arrangement of two modules with a vertical spacing of double value
  • FIG. 7 illustrates, in perspective, the instructions for use of the various components of the module to be used to obtain the arrangement of FIG. 6,
  • Figures 8 and 9 show in perspective two arrangements both horizontal and vertical, respectively of four and five modules, with simple spacing
  • Figures 10, 11 and 12 illustrate in perspective the use of the invention for the storage of flat objects such as "laser” disk cases, with single and double spacing
  • FIG. 13 represents the association of a storage assembly according to the invention cooperating with other storage systems inside a piece of furniture
  • FIG. 14 illustrates the use of the invention in a variant involving larger vertical spacers between modules.
  • the main elementary module consists of three branches (1) arranged in a triangle, preferably equilateral. Two vertices (si) of this triangle are identical and have a hollow shape having a first straight cylindrical part of outside diameter (d1) and height (h) surmounted by another cylindro-conical part of smaller diameter, more completely visible on the Figures 4 to 9, which will therefore also be referred to.
  • the vertices (si) have, at their base and oriented in the axis of symmetry of the branches to which they are connected, lugs (2) intended to be housed in internal notches (3) of the vertices (s2) to guarantee the good angular orientation of a main module with respect to an adjacent main module, whether it is located vertically above, or horizontally next to it.
  • Figures 2 and 3 show two accessory elementary parts (s1.1) and (s2.1), respectively identical to the vertices (si) and (s2), and usable with the main modules.
  • Figure 4 shows the use of three modules (m1), (m2) and (m3) to obtain three levels of storage vertically.
  • the references of the parts used clearly explain the assembly method of the assembly (figure 5), it being specified that the reference (s1.m1) designates the vertices (if) of the module (m1), (s2.m1) designates the vertex (s2) of the module (m1) and similarly for the following modules (m2) and (m3), the references of the accessory parts (s1.1)
  • Figures 6 and 7 are read similarly. Here, the vertical spacing of the levels is double, of value (2nd). Figures 8 and 9 are easily understood using the same reference conventions of the various component parts of the structure.
  • FIG. 10 shows the application of the invention to the management of "laser” disks.
  • Figure 11 shows a single vertical disc storage column. We see that these can be entered in the triangular column in section by any of the faces of the column.
  • FIG. 12 represents a storage unit with four adjoining columns, of unequal heights.
  • Figure 13 shows the integration of storage according to the invention in a cabinet also incorporating other storage methods.
  • Figure 14 shows that if the invention is particularly intended for the storage of flat objects, it can also be applied otherwise.
  • spacers (12) of greater length allow greater spacing of the storage levels.
  • plates (13) resting on the three branches of the main modules make it possible to support very diverse objects, for example flower pots.

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Abstract

A storage unit system, for example, for laser disks, in which triangular primary modules can be combined and assembled horizontally and/or vertically.

Description

SYSTEME MODULAIRE DE RANGEMENT MODULAR STORAGE SYSTEM
La présente invention a pour objet un système de modules permettant par leur simple assemblage direct d'organiser un volume utilisable en de multiples sous-espaces réguliers horizontaux de rangement.The present invention relates to a system of modules allowing, by their simple direct assembly, to organize a usable volume into multiple regular horizontal sub-spaces for storage.
Ce système est analogue à de nombreux systèmes modulaires antérieurs qui ont pour caractéristique essentielle de permettre l'assemblage direct de différents modules les uns avec les autres pour organiser des structures.This system is analogous to many previous modular systems which have the essential characteristic of allowing the direct assembly of different modules with each other to organize structures.
II s'en distingue par ses formes très précises et par l'économie des moyens mis en jeu pour obtenir de multiples configurations possibles.It is distinguished by its very precise forms and by the economy of the means used to obtain multiple possible configurations.
L'invention a donc pour objet un système de modules caractérisé en ce que le module élémentaire principal est constitué de trois branches disposées en triangle, que deux des sommets du triangle ont une forme creuse présentant une première partie cylindrique droite de diamètre extérieur (d1) et de hauteur (h), surmontée par une autre partie cylindro- conique de diamètre inférieur, que le troisième sommet du triangle a une forme creuse cylindrique de diamètre intérieur (d2) très légèrement supérieur à (d1), et de hauteur (h) et que le module élémentaire principal est complété par deux pièces accessoires utilisables avec les modules principaux et de formes identiques respectivement aux deux formes des sommets différents du tria igle.The invention therefore relates to a system of modules characterized in that the main elementary module consists of three branches arranged in a triangle, that two of the vertices of the triangle have a hollow shape having a first straight cylindrical part of outside diameter (d1) and of height (h), surmounted by another cylindrical-conical part of smaller diameter, than the third vertex of the triangle has a hollow cylindrical shape of internal diameter (d2) very slightly greater than (d1), and of height (h) and that the main elementary module is completed by two accessory parts usable with the main modules and of identical shapes respectively to the two shapes of the different vertices of the tria igle.
De préférence, le triangle est équilatéral.Preferably, the triangle is equilateral.
L'invention, dans son principe modulaire de base, et dans ses nombreuses possibilités d'organisations de structures complexes différentes, et d'utilisations de ces structures, sera Dien comprise à l'aide de la description suivante qui en sera faite en faisant référence au dessin annexé, sur lequel :The invention, in its basic modular principle, and in its numerous possibilities of organizing different complex structures, and of uses of these structures, will be understood from the following description which will be made with reference in the attached drawing, in which:
Les figures 1 , 2 et 3 sont des vues perspectives de dessous respectivement de l'élément modulaire principal et des pièces modulaires accessoires. La figure 4 représente en perspective un arrangement vertical de trois modules avec un espacement vertical de valeur simple,Figures 1, 2 and 3 are perspective views from below respectively of the main modular element and accessory modular parts. FIG. 4 represents in perspective a vertical arrangement of three modules with a vertical spacing of simple value,
La figure 5 illustre, en perspective, le mode d'emploi des différents composants du module à mettre en oeuvre pour obtenir l'arrangement de la figure 4,FIG. 5 illustrates, in perspective, the instructions for use of the various components of the module to be used to obtain the arrangement of FIG. 4,
La figure 6 représente en perspective un arrangement vertical de deux modules avec un espacement vertical de valeur double,FIG. 6 represents in perspective a vertical arrangement of two modules with a vertical spacing of double value,
FEUILLE DE REMPLACEMENT La figure 7 illustre, en perspective, le mode d'emploi des différents composants du module à mettre en oeuvre pour obtenir l'arrangement de la figure 6,REPLACEMENT SHEET FIG. 7 illustrates, in perspective, the instructions for use of the various components of the module to be used to obtain the arrangement of FIG. 6,
Les figures 8 et 9 représentent en perspective deux arrangements à la fois horizontaux et verticaux, respectivement de quatre et cinq modules, avec espacement simple, Les figures 10, 11 et 12 illustrent en perspective l'utilisation de l'invention pour le rangement d'objets plats tels que des étuis de disques "laser", avec des espacements simples et doubles,Figures 8 and 9 show in perspective two arrangements both horizontal and vertical, respectively of four and five modules, with simple spacing, Figures 10, 11 and 12 illustrate in perspective the use of the invention for the storage of flat objects such as "laser" disk cases, with single and double spacing,
La figure 13 représente l'association d'un ensemble de rangement selon l'invention coopérant avec d'autres systèmes de rangement à l'intérieur d'un meuble, et La figure 14 illustre l'utilisation de l'invention sous une variante impliquant des entretoises verticales plus importantes entre les modules. On se reportera maintenant à la figure 1.FIG. 13 represents the association of a storage assembly according to the invention cooperating with other storage systems inside a piece of furniture, and FIG. 14 illustrates the use of the invention in a variant involving larger vertical spacers between modules. We will now refer to Figure 1.
Le module élémentaire principal est constitué de trois branches (1) disposées en triangle, de préférence équilatéral. Deux sommets (si) de ce triangle sont identiques et ont une forme creuse présentant une première partie cylindrique droite de diamètre extérieur (d1) et de hauteur (h) surmontée par une autre partie cylindro-conique de diamètre inférieur, plus complètement visible sur les figures 4 à 9, auxquelles on se référera donc aussi.The main elementary module consists of three branches (1) arranged in a triangle, preferably equilateral. Two vertices (si) of this triangle are identical and have a hollow shape having a first straight cylindrical part of outside diameter (d1) and height (h) surmounted by another cylindro-conical part of smaller diameter, more completely visible on the Figures 4 to 9, which will therefore also be referred to.
Les sommets (si) présentent, à leur base et orientés dans l'axe de symétrie des branches auxquelles elles sont reliées, des ergots (2) destinés à venir se loger dans des entailles internes (3) des sommets (s2) pour garantir la bonne orientation angulaire d'un module principal par rapport à un module principal adjacent, qu'il soit situé verticalement au-dessus, ou horizontalement à côté.The vertices (si) have, at their base and oriented in the axis of symmetry of the branches to which they are connected, lugs (2) intended to be housed in internal notches (3) of the vertices (s2) to guarantee the good angular orientation of a main module with respect to an adjacent main module, whether it is located vertically above, or horizontally next to it.
Les figures 2 et 3 représentent deux pièces élémentaires accessoires (s1.1) et (s2.1), respectivement identiques aux sommets (si) et (s2), et utilisables avec les modules principaux.Figures 2 and 3 show two accessory elementary parts (s1.1) and (s2.1), respectively identical to the vertices (si) and (s2), and usable with the main modules.
La figure 4 représente l'utilisation de trois modules (m1), (m2) et (m3) pour obtenir verticalement trois niveaux de rangement. Les références des pièces utilisées explicitent clairement le mode de montage de l'ensemble (figure 5), étant précisé que la référence (s1.m1) désigne les sommets (si) du module (m1), (s2.m1) désigne le sommet (s2) du module (m1) et de même pour les modules suivants (m2) et (m3), les références des pièces accessoires (s1.1)Figure 4 shows the use of three modules (m1), (m2) and (m3) to obtain three levels of storage vertically. The references of the parts used clearly explain the assembly method of the assembly (figure 5), it being specified that the reference (s1.m1) designates the vertices (if) of the module (m1), (s2.m1) designates the vertex (s2) of the module (m1) and similarly for the following modules (m2) and (m3), the references of the accessory parts (s1.1)
FEUILLE DE REMPLACEMENT et (s2.1) étant suivies de n1,n2 et n3 pour expliciter le niveau vertical où elles sont utilisées. Ici l'espacement vertical des niveaux est simple, de valeur (es).REPLACEMENT SHEET and (s2.1) being followed by n1, n2 and n3 to explain the vertical level where they are used. Here the vertical spacing of the levels is simple, of value (es).
Les figures 6 et 7 se lisent de manière analogue. Ici, l'espacement vertical des niveaux est double, de valeur (2es). les figures 8 et 9 se comprennent aisément à l'aide des mêmes conventions de références des diverses pièces constitutives de la structure.Figures 6 and 7 are read similarly. Here, the vertical spacing of the levels is double, of value (2nd). Figures 8 and 9 are easily understood using the same reference conventions of the various component parts of the structure.
La figure 10 montre l'application de l'invention à la gestion de disques "lasers". Ici, on a une colonne verticale unique, mélangeant espacements verticaux simple et double pour disques simples ou doubles. La surface supérieure supporte un lecteur de disques (10) avec écouteurs (11).FIG. 10 shows the application of the invention to the management of "laser" disks. Here we have a single vertical column, mixing single and double vertical spacings for single or double discs. The upper surface supports a disc player (10) with headphones (11).
La figure 11 représente une colonne verticale unique de rangement de disques. On voit que ceux-ci peuvent être entrés dans la colonne triangulaire en section par une quelconque des faces de la colonne.Figure 11 shows a single vertical disc storage column. We see that these can be entered in the triangular column in section by any of the faces of the column.
La figure 12 représente un ensemble de rangement à quatre colonnes se jouxtant, de hauteurs inégales.FIG. 12 represents a storage unit with four adjoining columns, of unequal heights.
La figure 13 montre l'intégration d'un rangement selon l'invention dans un meuble incorporant également d'autres modes de rangement.Figure 13 shows the integration of storage according to the invention in a cabinet also incorporating other storage methods.
La figure 14 montre que si l'invention est particulièrement destinée au rangement d'objets plats, elle peut aussi être appliquée autrement. Dans ce cas, des entretoises (12) de plus grande longueur permettent d'espacer plus grandement les niveaux de rangement. Ici, des plaques (13) reposant sur les trois branches des modules principaux permettent de supporter des objets très divers, par exemple des pots de fleurs.Figure 14 shows that if the invention is particularly intended for the storage of flat objects, it can also be applied otherwise. In this case, spacers (12) of greater length allow greater spacing of the storage levels. Here, plates (13) resting on the three branches of the main modules make it possible to support very diverse objects, for example flower pots.
FEUILLE DE REMPLACEMENT REPLACEMENT SHEET

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1° Système de modules permettant par leur simple assemblage mutuel d'organiser un volume utilisable en de multiples sous-espaces réguliers horizontaux de rangement, caractérisé en ce que le module élémentaire principal est constitué de trois branches (1) disposées en triangle, que deux (si) des sommets du triangle ont une forme creuse présentent une première partie cylindrique droite de diamètre extérieur (d1 ) et de hauteur (h) surmontée par une autre partie cyliπdro-conique de diamètre inférieur, que le troisième sommet (s2) du triangle a une forme creuse cylindrique de diamètre intérieur (d2) très légèrement supérieur à (d1) et de hauteur (h), et que le module élémentaire principal est complété par deux pièces accessoires utilisables avec les modules principaux et de formes identiques respectivement aux deux formes des sommets différents du triangle.1 ° System of modules allowing by their simple mutual assembly to organize a usable volume in multiple horizontal regular sub-spaces of arrangement, characterized in that the main elementary module consists of three branches (1) arranged in a triangle, that two (if) vertices of the triangle have a hollow shape have a first straight cylindrical part of outside diameter (d1) and height (h) surmounted by another cylindrical-conical part of smaller diameter, than the third vertex (s2) of the triangle has a hollow cylindrical shape with an inside diameter (d2) very slightly greater than (d1) and height (h), and that the main elementary module is completed by two accessory parts usable with the main modules and with identical shapes respectively to the two shapes different vertices of the triangle.
2° Système selon la revendication 1° caractérisé en ce que le triangle est équilatéral 3° Système selon l'une des revendications 1° et 2° caractérisée en ce que des entretoises (12) permettent d'obtenir des espacements plus importants entre les niveaux de rangement.2 ° System according to claim 1 ° characterized in that the triangle is equilateral 3 ° System according to one of claims 1 ° and 2 ° characterized in that spacers (12) allow to obtain greater spacings between the levels storage.
FEUILLE DE REMPLACEMENT REPLACEMENT SHEET
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