EP0645105B1 - Table and table system - Google Patents

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EP0645105B1
EP0645105B1 EP94114219A EP94114219A EP0645105B1 EP 0645105 B1 EP0645105 B1 EP 0645105B1 EP 94114219 A EP94114219 A EP 94114219A EP 94114219 A EP94114219 A EP 94114219A EP 0645105 B1 EP0645105 B1 EP 0645105B1
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Reiner Moll
Andreas Utz
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47BTABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B9/00Tables with tops of variable height
    • A47B9/14Tables with tops of variable height with pins coacting with holes
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47BTABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B2200/00General construction of tables or desks
    • A47B2200/08Linkage means with struts between foot and table top

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  • the invention relates to a table, in particular to an office table of the type according to the preamble of claim 1 and a table system consisting of such tables.
  • Tables are known which are adjustable in height. Different tools are required to adjust the height in order to loosen and dismantle individual connecting elements. Then the one or more table legs are pulled out or extended in another way and the connecting elements are attached and tightened again. This requires time and special care in order not to lose the generally very small connecting elements.
  • EP-A-0 551 639 discloses a table with a table top with at least one support carrying the table top and with at least one leg and one foot, the support being mounted in the leg with adjustable height, and the support essentially parallel to the table top Has contact surfaces, with the support surfaces being connected at an angle to an oblique rod which opens into the leg from above.
  • a height-adjustable table for handicapped people is known, which is easily mobile due to its construction and is easy to adjust by the user.
  • This table has a table top, a support, a leg and a foot.
  • This table also has a manually releasable latching device, a tearing link profile, the latching device being latchable in the associated latching points of a link guide of the leg.
  • the known tables have a number of disadvantages.
  • at Chained office table systems for height adjustment which are often used today, either dismantle one module after the other, adjust the height and after the height adjustment of the other modules have to be re-attached to them, or the entire system has to be set aside or raised and temporarily supported for adjustment.
  • This requires several auxiliary persons or the use of special devices. Cables or the like laid inside the tables or table modules either have to be laboriously disassembled for height adjustment, or it may be necessary to re-manufacture the respective cable ducts.
  • a scale is usually held next to the table to set the desired height. This requires an additional hand.
  • Most of the tables mentioned do not have a favorable contact surface, which makes it possible to hold the table clearly with one hand and with the other hand to hold the table or one leg for the exact one desired when adjusting or adjusting the height, without the risk of injury due to pinching or pinching Adjust height.
  • a table according to claim 1 is proposed.
  • a person can, for example, make a height adjustment all by himself.
  • This person can safely and clearly grasp the table on the inclined rod, lift it up and hold it while using the other hand to release the locking device, adjust the length of the leg using the legible height marking and, after the locking device has been locked in, set the table back on the floor.
  • the process is repeated with every additional leg.
  • cables laid in the tables advantageously do not have to be dismantled, and in the case of a system comprising two or more tables, these cables must not be dismantled from one another. Further advantageous exemplary embodiments of the invention result from the subclaims.
  • Figure 1 shows a table with a table top 2, here a Y-shaped support 4 and with a leg 7 and a foot 8.
  • the support 4 used here is formed with two Y-shaped inclined rods 5, to which one here not visible backdrop profile 6 connects, which is hidden in the leg 7.
  • the leg 7 stands on the foot 8, which is designed here as a plate foot. It can be clearly seen here due to the transparent table top shown that the oblique rod 5 of the support 4 is easy to reach for holding the table.
  • the locking device 46 arranged for the height adjustment of the table cannot be seen in this illustration like the link profile 6.
  • FIG. 2 shows a rectangular table with two beams designed as cross beams 12, each of which is stuck in two legs 7 with its backdrop profiles.
  • the legs are placed on feet 8, which have a diameter that is slightly larger than the leg diameter.
  • the table top 2 shown transparently lies on the bearing surfaces 3. This is also followed by oblique rods 5, which merge into the backdrop profile 6, not shown here, which are hidden in the respective leg.
  • FIG. 3 shows a table system, composed of the tables from FIGS. 1 and 2, these tables being connected to one another by a table coupling 76. Via this table coupling 76, cables can be routed from one table to the other without hanging down too far between the tables, which is a risk of accidents.
  • the cross members 12 are connected to one another by frames 18, the frames 18 also being suitable for carrying the table.
  • the table coupling 76 is articulated in both tables, so that each table can be raised independently of the other and the height can be adjusted without the two tables having to be detached from each other beforehand.
  • the table coupling 76 is explained in more detail later in FIG. 6.
  • a broken cross member 12 is shown in FIG. 4, which opens via its inclined rod 5 into the link profile 6, which is visible here by omitting parts of the leg 7.
  • the leg 7 is shown here as a hollow profile which contains the link guide 16.
  • the link profile 6 is inserted into the link guide 16 from above and held at the selected height with the aid of the latching device 46.
  • FIG. 4 and 5 show this locking mechanism, once in perspective and once in section (Figure 5).
  • the oblique rod 5 adjoins the wing-shaped extension 13 of the support surface 3 in the case of the carrier 12, which opens into the link profile 6. This is divided downwards into two mutually elastic profile sections, in which the latching device 46 is received.
  • the bolt 48 is, see extending from top to bottom, rotatably mounted in an axis 47.
  • a push button 54 is attached, which extends to the outside of the table from the link profile 6.
  • a locking lug 49 is attached, which latches in the position 58 (shown hatched in FIG. 5) in the bore 58.
  • FIG. 4 shows an intermediate position of the bolt 48 when the push button 54 is pressed.
  • the locking lug 49 can be seen here somewhat above a bore 58. If button 54 in the illustration (shown in FIG. 5) is now pushed to the right, ie into the link profile, the bolt 48 rotates about the axis 47, so that the latch 49 from the opening 58 of the link guide inwards the link profile 16 occurs, and the bolt 48 is moved to the position 48 '. In this state, the leg 7 can be pulled down with its link guide 16 or only moved down a few holes to increase the table height. If the locking button 49 is again seated over a bore 58, the push button 54 can be released again, so that the locking lug 49 can snap into another bore 58 of the link guide 16.
  • a spring 56 is arranged, which biases the bolt 48 so that the locking lug 49 is securely retained in a bore 58.
  • a person carrying out the table height adjustment is preferably outside the table (this is on the left-hand side) and can read the height marking 63, which is applied approximately centrally and preferably raised on the backdrop profile, for this purpose, after which he can adjust the table height.
  • the leg 7 with its slotted guide 16 is preferably made of extruded profile. As a result, the lightest possible table construction is achieved.
  • part of the extruded profile of the leg 7 is notched from the upper edge of the leg to the upper edge 66 in such a way that a profile recess 64 is formed.
  • This profile recess 64 serves to allow the oblique rod 5 to "dip" into the leg 7.
  • the bolt 48 has a bore 50 through which a screw 61 can pass.
  • the screw 61 which is screwed into the screw thread 60 of the left elastic profile section of the link profile 6, is shown.
  • the screw is screwed against the right-hand profile section, a wrench being able to extend through the bore 59 located here on the left-hand side in order to spread the two profile sections against one another, thus place them from the inside outwards on the perforated surfaces of the link guide 16 and secure the link profile 6 in the link guide 16 by clamping.
  • This backup is not necessary, but is advisable.
  • the right elastic profile section of the link profile 6 shown in FIG. 5 expediently has a taper designated by 65 in order to make the introduction of the link profile 6 into the link guide 16 easier during the initial assembly.
  • FIG. 5 shows the upper edge of leg 7, which is covered from above with a cover 68, which can be snapped into the profile. Below this, in dashed line 6 ', can be seen where the highest position of the link profile 6 is. This shows that the dovetail-like guidance of the link profile 6 in the link guide 16 ensures stable guidance of the wearer in the leg at all times.
  • FIG. 6 shows in perspective a section of a table system with a rectangular table broken off to the right, to which a one-leg table with an essentially rectangular table top is connected via a table coupling 76.
  • the shape of the table top is freely selectable.
  • a good transition here is a cable which leads from the rectangular table out of a cable profile 30 suspended in the frame 18 and leads via the cross member 12 or corresponding openings therein to the plate 82 of the bridge 80 of the table coupling 76.
  • the table coupling 76 is articulated via bearings 78 on the cross member 12 and on the table top 2 of the one-legged table. Also It can be seen here that the height of each of the two tables can be adjusted independently of the other without the table coupling 76 having to be released.
  • the arrangement of the cable profile 30 in the frame 18 is described in more detail later in FIG. Because the plate 82 is placed on the articulated bridge 80 of the table coupling 76, it is freely selectable according to individual wishes how wide the plate 82 is designed for the cables to be guided. A width up to almost the table width is conceivable.
  • Figure 7 shows the part of the carrier 12 shown in Figure 4 from below and part of it from the side.
  • the threaded bore 60 for the clamping screw 61 can be clearly seen, as well as the recess 53, which serves as a pivot bearing for the bolt 48 about the axis 47.
  • the latch 48 has lateral folds in order to keep it centered in the recesses 52 in the link profile 6.
  • a spring collar 57 which extends the thread 60 is shown here, around which a trapezoidal spring 56 shown in FIG. 5 can center and hold in order to press the bolt against the opposite profile section.
  • the wing-like extensions 13 of the support surface 3 have bores 15 here in order to be able to connect the cross member to the table top 2.
  • FIG. 7 also shows the cavity 11 visible from below, as is only marked with a dashed line in FIG. 4. Cables or the like are preferably guided in this cavity 11. These cables run from the floor over the table base upwards and pass within the cavity 11 in the oblique rod 5 into the cavity 11 of the carrier 12. From there, the cables are led into cable profiles 30 to the center of the table or, as shown in FIG. 6, over Table couplings 76 passed to another table. Of course, these cavities can be closed from below with clip-on covers, so that there are no "flying" lines.
  • the lower end of the link profile 6 is shown on the left side of FIG. 7 in the direction of arrow A. Here the height markings 63 can be seen, which can be seen from the link guide 16 in accordance with the length of the link profile 6.
  • FIG. 8 shows a profile which is preferably used and which can expediently be produced from an extruded aluminum profile.
  • the recess 64 is indicated here, which, as also shown in FIG. 4, enables the inclined rod 5 to penetrate the leg 6.
  • the profiling of the link guide 16, which is similar to a dovetail guide, can be seen.
  • FIG. 9 now shows the profile of the leg 6 with clipped-in cable channels 32 and 34.
  • the profiles are preferably made of elastic plastic, which can also be color-coordinated for design reasons, and are used to guide thin and thick cables.
  • the cable duct 32 will be used, since it can keep the cable protected in the recess in the leg 7.
  • the plug-in profile 98 according to FIG. 10 is expediently used to fasten the feet, which correspond to round plates with upwardly projecting threaded screws.
  • the bores 100, 101 and 102 are provided with threads into which screws can be screwed in from below.
  • a foot is expediently screwed into the threads 100 and 102 with two screws.
  • the thread 101 serves for a central fastening of a foot.
  • the profile of the leg 7 used here is a multifunctional profile which is capable of performing many tasks.
  • Figures 11 and 12 show the profile of the frame 18, which connects the beams 12 together.
  • Various attachments are expediently attached to this frame 18.
  • the frame 18 has receiving grooves 19, 21 in order to fasten attachments for fastening further components.
  • a tab 22 is shown in FIG. 11, via which the table top 2 is fastened to the frame 18 by means of the screw 23 by engaging the tab in the upper receiving groove 19.
  • a shoe 24 which is snapped in from the right in the approximately circular receiving groove 21, which is made of plastic material and is elastically worked out, is snapped in from the right in order to hold on to an angle 26 which is connected to the angle 26 by a dovetail-like guide.
  • a screw similar to screw 23, is screwed through the angle 26 in order to fix the angle 26 to the table top 2.
  • the aperture 28 shown broken off in FIG. 11 can of course protrude as far down as is required by individual wishes. This aperture 28 has a protective function. It is an advantage if the front of the table cannot be seen into the footwell of a table.
  • FIG. 12 shows the profile of the frame 18 with a cable profile 30 clipped into it.
  • the clip mechanism can be seen in the X-high representation.
  • the cable profile 30 is preferably made of elastic plastic material, so that a snapping of the head of the profile, as shown in detail in X, can be easily achieved.
  • Detail Y shows the right angled side of cable section 30 with outwardly extending convex bumps which serve to achieve a pleasing surface structure. This is particularly advantageous if, as in the present case, the cable profile 30 is produced in advance from plastic regenerate material, which contains slight color fluctuations. The loose hanging of the panels 28, as shown in FIG.
  • the cover is made in advance from plastic material.
  • FIG. 13 shows a table system which is composed of a round table and an angular table and is connected to a table coupling 76.
  • frames 18 are used in addition to the cross member 12 and the Y-shaped carrier, which are connected via plug-in angles 20, the angle of which corresponds to the angle of the table top.
  • plug-in angles 20 are aluminum die-cast parts, which are designed in their outer contour so that they can be inserted into the inner profile of the frame 18. A screw connection or other fastening can be provided after insertion.
  • FIG. 14 shows a rectangular table with adapters 92 screwed onto the table top from below, which carry columns 94, on which in turn a console 96 is placed.
  • the present table system or each individual table can also be provided with a so-called third level, in which expediently additional tools, such as screens, folders or the like, can be arranged. Even when attaching such consoles for the third level, it is possible (of course with a cleared table) to adjust the table provided with a height adjustment according to the invention to an individually desired height. It is also easily possible due to the individually adjustable tables to bring the legs into different lengths if the stand area should make this necessary.
  • the table can optionally be carried on one side by a cross member 12 via two legs 7 and on the other side by a Y-shaped carrier 3 with one leg 7.
  • the table can optionally be carried on one side by a cross member 12 via two legs 7 and on the other side by a Y-shaped carrier 3 with one leg 7.
  • This also includes easy to see that the distance between the parallel frames 18 is always the same, whether the frames are attached to a cross member 12 or to a Y-shaped support 3.
  • This means that the angle table from FIG. 13 could also be arranged as a straight table, without a plug-in angle 20.
  • the frames 18 could also run parallel in this case.
  • the table tops can be attached at the designated point for a working device connected to a cable with openings which can be closed with relevant elastic covers, so that only one opening necessary for the cable or its diameter is created.
  • the upper ends of the legs 7 are also expediently provided with snap-on lids, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6.
  • aluminum die casting should preferably be provided for the cross member 12 and the carrier 3.
  • the legs 7 are expediently made of extruded aluminum profile, as are the frame profiles 18.
  • all material which does not have to bear high load-bearing capacities, such as cable profiles 30, cable channels 32, 34 and the table coupling 76, is made of plastic.

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A table, in particular an office table, having a tabletop (2) and at least one support (4, 12) for supporting the tabletop (2) is proposed. The table has at least one leg (7) and a foot (8) and is adjustable in height. The supports (4, 12) supporting the tabletop (2) have bearing surfaces (3, 13) which are substantially parallel to the tabletop (2) and are adjoined, at an angle, by an inclined bar (5) which leads into the leg (7) from the side and/or from the top depending on the height adjustment. Adjoining the inclined bar (5) is a downwardly extending connecting-link profile (6) which on its outside has height markings (63). In addition, the connecting-link profile (6) has a manually releasable catch mechanism (46) capable of locking into associated catch points of a connecting-link guide (16) of the leg (7). <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf einen Tisch, insbesondere auf einen Bürotisch der Bauart gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 und ein aus derartigen Tischen bestehendes Tischsystem.The invention relates to a table, in particular to an office table of the type according to the preamble of claim 1 and a table system consisting of such tables.

Zur Einrichtung eines Arbeitsraumes, beispielsweise eines Büros, in dem ein oder mehrere Tische aufgestellt und ihrer speziellen Verwendung gemäß eingestellt werden, ist es erforderlich, Tische mit verschiedenen Höhen zu verwenden. Aber auch bei einem Umzug oder einer Umstrukturierung einer Büroorganisation, bei einer Erweitetung oder bei Einfuhrung neuer Arbeitsmittel wie EDV-Geräte oder dergleichen müssen oft kurzfristig ein oder mehrere Tische in der Höhe an die jeweiligen Anforderungen angepaßt werden. Dies kann unter Umständen mehrmals hintereinander notwendig werden, bis die endgültige Einstellung gefunden worden ist.To set up a work space, for example an office, in which one or more tables are set up and adjusted according to their specific use, it is necessary to use tables of different heights. But even when moving or restructuring an office organization, when expanding or when introducing new work equipment such as IT equipment or the like, one or more tables often have to be adjusted to the respective requirements at short notice. This may be necessary several times in succession until the final setting has been found.

Es sind Tische bekannt, die höhenverstellbar sind. Dabei sind zur Höhenverstellung jeweils verschiedene Werkzeuge nötig, um einzelne Verbindungselemente zu lösen und abzubauen. Dann werden das oder die Tischbeine ausgezogen oder auf andere Weise verlängert und die Verbindungselemente wieder angebaut und festgezogen. Dies erfordert jeweils Zeit und besondere Sorgfalt, um die in der Regel sehr kleinen Verbindungselemente nicht zu verlieren.Tables are known which are adjustable in height. Different tools are required to adjust the height in order to loosen and dismantle individual connecting elements. Then the one or more table legs are pulled out or extended in another way and the connecting elements are attached and tightened again. This requires time and special care in order not to lose the generally very small connecting elements.

In der EP-A-0 551 639 wird ein Tisch mit einer Tischplatte offenbart mit mindestens einem die Tischplatte tragenden Träger und mit mindestens einem Bein und einem Fuß, wobei der Träger im Bein höheneinstellbar gelagert ist, und wobei der Träger im wesentlichen zur Tischplatte parallele Auflageflächen aufweist, wobei an die Auflageflächen sich im Winkel dazu ein Schrägstab anschließt, der von oben in das Bein mündet. Aus der US-A-4,022,136 ist ein höhenverstellbarer Tisch für behinderte Leute bekannt, der aufgrund seiner Konstruktion leicht mobil ist und vom Benutzer leicht zu verstellen ist. Dieser Tisch weist eine Tischplatte, einen Träger, ein Bein und einen Fuß auf. Dieser Tisch weist ferner eine manuell lösbare Rastvorrichtung, ein aufreißendes Kulissenprofil auf, wobei die Rastvorrichtung in den zugehörigen Rastpunkten einer Kulissenführung des Beines einrastbar ist.EP-A-0 551 639 discloses a table with a table top with at least one support carrying the table top and with at least one leg and one foot, the support being mounted in the leg with adjustable height, and the support essentially parallel to the table top Has contact surfaces, with the support surfaces being connected at an angle to an oblique rod which opens into the leg from above. From US-A-4,022,136 a height-adjustable table for handicapped people is known, which is easily mobile due to its construction and is easy to adjust by the user. This table has a table top, a support, a leg and a foot. This table also has a manually releasable latching device, a tearing link profile, the latching device being latchable in the associated latching points of a link guide of the leg.

Die bekannten Tische weisen eine Reihe von Nachteilen auf. So muß beispielsweise bei heute oft verwendeten verketteten Bürotischsystemen zur Höhenverstellung entweder ein Modul nach dem anderen abgebaut, in der Höhe verstellt und nach Höhenverstellung der anderen Module wieder an diese angebaut werden, oder das ganze System muß zur Verstellung auf die Seite gelegt oder angehoben und zeitweise unterstützt werden. Hierzu sind mehrere Hilfspersonen oder der Einsatz von besonderen Vorrichtungen notwendig. Innerhalb der Tische oder Tischmodule verlegte Kabel oder dergleichen müssen entweder zur Höhenverstellung umständlich demontiert werden, oder machen evtl. ein Neuanfertigen der jeweiligen Kabelkanäle nötig.The known tables have a number of disadvantages. For example, at Chained office table systems for height adjustment, which are often used today, either dismantle one module after the other, adjust the height and after the height adjustment of the other modules have to be re-attached to them, or the entire system has to be set aside or raised and temporarily supported for adjustment. This requires several auxiliary persons or the use of special devices. Cables or the like laid inside the tables or table modules either have to be laboriously disassembled for height adjustment, or it may be necessary to re-manufacture the respective cable ducts.

Zur Einstellung der gewünschten Höhe wird üblicherweise ein Maßstab neben den Tisch gehalten. Dies erfordert eine zusätzliche Hand. Die genannten Tische haben meistens keine günstige Angriffsfläche, die es beim Ein- oder Verstellen der Höhe ermöglichen, ohne die Gefahr einer Verletzung durch Einklemmen oder Einzwicken, den Tisch mit einer Hand eindeutig festzuhalten und mit der anderen Hand das oder ein Bein für die exakt gewünschte Höhe einzustellen.
Es gibt auch Tische, die integrierte Höhenverstellungsmechanismen aufweisen. Diese sind jedoch unverhältnismäßig teuer und gleichzeitig aufgrund ihrer aufwendigen Konstruktion anfällig und schwer. Es werden hierbei auch alle Beine gleichzeitig verkürzt oder verlängert, so daß auf individuelle Bodenunebenheiten keine Rücksieht genommen werden kann.
A scale is usually held next to the table to set the desired height. This requires an additional hand. Most of the tables mentioned do not have a favorable contact surface, which makes it possible to hold the table clearly with one hand and with the other hand to hold the table or one leg for the exact one desired when adjusting or adjusting the height, without the risk of injury due to pinching or pinching Adjust height.
There are also tables that have built-in height adjustment mechanisms. However, these are disproportionately expensive and, at the same time, are fragile and heavy due to their complex construction. All legs are shortened or lengthened at the same time, so that no consideration can be given to uneven floors.

Es soll nun Aufgabe der Erfindung sein, einen höhenverstellbaren Tisch zu schaffen, der ohne die Nachteile des Standes der Technik in der Höhe verstellbar ist.It is an object of the invention to provide a height-adjustable table which is height-adjustable without the disadvantages of the prior art.

Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe wird ein Tisch gemäß Anspruch 1 vorgeschlagen. Bei diesem Tisch ist es möglich, daß eine Person beispielsweise ganz alleine eine Höhenverstellung vornehmen kann. Diese Person kann den Tisch an dem Schrägstab sicher und eindeutig ergreifen, hochheben und halten, während sie mit der anderen Hand die Rastvorrichtung löst, die Länge des Beines anhand der ablesbaren Höhenmarkierung einstellt und nach Einrasten der Rastvorrichtung den Tisch wieder auf den Boden absetzt. Damit ist bei einem einbeinigen Tisch die Höhenverstellung erledigt. Bei einem mehrbeinigen Tisch oder einem System aus mehreren Tischen wird der Vorgang mit jedem weiteren Bein wiederholt. Hierzu müssen vorteilhafterweise weder in den Tischen verlegte Kabel demontiert werden, noch bei einem System aus zwei oder mehreren Tischen diese voneinander abgebaut werden.
Weitere vorteilhafte Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen.
To solve this problem, a table according to claim 1 is proposed. With this table it is possible that a person can, for example, make a height adjustment all by himself. This person can safely and clearly grasp the table on the inclined rod, lift it up and hold it while using the other hand to release the locking device, adjust the length of the leg using the legible height marking and, after the locking device has been locked in, set the table back on the floor. This completes the height adjustment for a one-legged table. In the case of a multi-leg table or a system of several tables, the process is repeated with every additional leg. For this purpose, cables laid in the tables advantageously do not have to be dismantled, and in the case of a system comprising two or more tables, these cables must not be dismantled from one another.
Further advantageous exemplary embodiments of the invention result from the subclaims.

Ausführungsbeispiele mit weiteren Merkmalen der Erfindung werden im folgenden anhand der Zeichnungen beschrieben.

Figur 1
zeigt perspektivisch einen Tisch mit (hier durchsichtig dargestellter) von einem Y-förmigen Träger getragener runder Tischplatte.
Figur 2
zeigt perspektivisch einen rechteckigen Tisch, wobei zwei als Querträger ausgebildete Träger von je zwei Beinen getragen werden.
Figur 3
zeigt perspektivisch ein Tischsystem aus Tischen der Figuren 1 und 2, die über eine Tischkopplung verbunden sind, wobei die Träger des Rechtecktisches über Zargen miteinander verbunden sind.
Figur 4
zeigt perspektivisch einen Teil eines Trägers eines Tisches mit Schrägstab und Kulissenprofil, wobei das Kulissenprofil in Position in der Kulissenführung eines teilweise durchsichtig dargestellten Beines mit einer Rastvorrichtung gezeigt wird.
Figur 5
zeigt schematisch die Anordung nach Figur 4 mit der Rastvorrichtung.
Figur 6
zeigt perspektivisch ein Tischsystem ähnlich wie Figur 3 mit Kabelprofilen und Tischkopplung.
Figur 7
zeigt einen Teil eines Querträgers von unten.
Figur 8
zeigt im Schnitt ein Ausbildungsbeispiel eines Beines mit der darin angeordneten Kulissenführung.
Figur 9
zeigt das Profil aus Figur 8 mit eingeklipsten Kabelkanälen.
Figur 10
zeigt im Schnitt ein Steckprofil zur Fußaufnahme.
Figur 11
zeigt eine als Hohlprofil ausgebildete Zarge mit angegliederter Lasche sowie einen Kabelkanal.
Figur 12
zeigt die Zarge mit Anbauteilen für eine Blende.
Figur 13
zeigt perspektivisch ein Tischsystem mit Winkeltisch.
Figur 14
zeigt perspektivisch einen Rechtecktisch mit aufgesetzter Konsole.
Exemplary embodiments with further features of the invention are described below with reference to the drawings.
Figure 1
shows in perspective a table with (here shown transparently) round table top supported by a Y-shaped support.
Figure 2
shows a perspective view of a rectangular table, two beams designed as cross beams are carried by two legs.
Figure 3
shows in perspective a table system of tables of Figures 1 and 2, which are connected via a table coupling, the carriers of the rectangular table are connected to each other via frames.
Figure 4
shows a perspective view of part of a support of a table with an oblique rod and link profile, the link profile being shown in position in the link guide of a partially transparent leg with a locking device.
Figure 5
shows schematically the arrangement of Figure 4 with the locking device.
Figure 6
shows in perspective a table system similar to Figure 3 with cable profiles and table coupling.
Figure 7
shows part of a cross member from below.
Figure 8
shows in section a training example of a leg with the slide guide arranged therein.
Figure 9
shows the profile of Figure 8 with clipped cable channels.
Figure 10
shows in section a plug profile for foot mounting.
Figure 11
shows a frame designed as a hollow profile with an attached tab and a cable duct.
Figure 12
shows the frame with attachments for a cover.
Figure 13
shows in perspective a table system with angled table.
Figure 14
shows in perspective a rectangular table with attached console.

Figur 1 zeigt einen Tisch mit einer Tischplatte 2 einem hier Y-förmig ausgebildeten Träger 4 sowie mit einem Bein 7 und einem Fuß 8. Der hier verwendete Träger 4 ist mit zwei in Y-Form zueinander stehenden Schrägstäben 5 ausgebildet, an die sich ein hier nicht sichtbares Kulissenprofil 6 anschließt, welches im Bein 7 versteckt ist. Das Bein 7 steht auf dem Fuß 8, der hier als Tellerfuß ausgebildet ist. Es ist hier aufgrund der durchsichtig dargestellten runden Tischplatte gut erkennbar, daß der Schrägstab 5 des Trägers 4 gut greifbar zum Halten des Tisches erteichbar ist. Die zur Höhenverstellung des Tisches angeordnete Rastvorrichtung 46 ist wie das Kulissenprofil 6 in dieser Darstellung nicht zu sehen.Figure 1 shows a table with a table top 2, here a Y-shaped support 4 and with a leg 7 and a foot 8. The support 4 used here is formed with two Y-shaped inclined rods 5, to which one here not visible backdrop profile 6 connects, which is hidden in the leg 7. The leg 7 stands on the foot 8, which is designed here as a plate foot. It can be clearly seen here due to the transparent table top shown that the oblique rod 5 of the support 4 is easy to reach for holding the table. The locking device 46 arranged for the height adjustment of the table cannot be seen in this illustration like the link profile 6.

Figur 2 zeigt einen rechteckigen Tisch mit zwei als Querträger 12 ausgebildeten Trägern, welche mit ihren Kulissenprofilen in jeweils zwei Beinen 7 stecken. In diesem Fall sind die Beine auf Füße 8 gesteckt, die einen Durchmesser, der etwas größer als der Beindurchmesser ist, aufweisen. Die durchsichtig gezeigte Tischplatte 2 liegt auf den Auflageflächen 3 auf. Am diese schließen sich hier auch wieder Schrägstäbe 5 an, die in das hier nicht gezeigte Kulissenprofil 6 übergehen, welche im jeweiligen Bein verborgen sind.FIG. 2 shows a rectangular table with two beams designed as cross beams 12, each of which is stuck in two legs 7 with its backdrop profiles. In this case, the legs are placed on feet 8, which have a diameter that is slightly larger than the leg diameter. The table top 2 shown transparently lies on the bearing surfaces 3. This is also followed by oblique rods 5, which merge into the backdrop profile 6, not shown here, which are hidden in the respective leg.

Figur 3 zeigt ein Tischsystem, zusammengesetzt aus den Tischen aus Figur 1 und Figur 2, wobei diese Tische durch eine Tischkopplung 76 miteinander verbunden sind. Über diese Tischkopplung 76 können Kabel von einem Tisch zum anderen geführt werden, ohne unfallträchtig zwischen den Tischen zu weit nach unten zu hängen. Die Querträger 12 sind durch Zargen 18 miteinander verbunden, wobei die Zargen 18 auch zum Tragen des Tisches geeignet sind. Die Tischkopplung 76 ist in beiden Tischen gelenkig gelagert, so daß jeder Tisch für sich unabhängig vom anderen angehoben werden kann und in der Höhe verstellt werden kann, ohne daß die beiden Tische vorher voneinander gelöst werden müssen. Die Tischkopplung 76 wird später in Figur 6 noch näher erläutert.FIG. 3 shows a table system, composed of the tables from FIGS. 1 and 2, these tables being connected to one another by a table coupling 76. Via this table coupling 76, cables can be routed from one table to the other without hanging down too far between the tables, which is a risk of accidents. The cross members 12 are connected to one another by frames 18, the frames 18 also being suitable for carrying the table. The table coupling 76 is articulated in both tables, so that each table can be raised independently of the other and the height can be adjusted without the two tables having to be detached from each other beforehand. The table coupling 76 is explained in more detail later in FIG. 6.

In Figur 4 ist ein abgebrochener Querträger 12 gezeigt, der über seinen Schrägstab 5 in das Kulissenprofil 6 mündet, welches hier durch Weglassung von Teilen des Beines 7 sichtbar ist. Das Bein 7 ist hier als Hohlprofil dargestellt, welches die Kulissenführung 16 beinhaltet. In die Kulissenführung 16 wird das Kulissenprofil 6 von oben eingeschoben und mit Hilfe der Rastvorrichtung 46 in der gewählten Höhe gehalten.A broken cross member 12 is shown in FIG. 4, which opens via its inclined rod 5 into the link profile 6, which is visible here by omitting parts of the leg 7. The leg 7 is shown here as a hollow profile which contains the link guide 16. The link profile 6 is inserted into the link guide 16 from above and held at the selected height with the aid of the latching device 46.

Die Figuren 4 und 5 zeigen diesen Rastmechanismus, einmal perspektivisch und einmal im Schnitt (Figur 5). Auf die hier beim Träger 12 flügelfömige Erweiterung 13 der Auflagefläche 3 schließt sich der Schrägstab 5 an, der in das Kulissenprofil 6 mündet. Dies ist nach unten gerichtet in zwei zueinander elastische Profilabschnitte geteilt, in denen die Rastvorrichtung 46 Aufnahme findet. Der Riegel 48 ist, sieh von oben nach unten erstreckend, in einer Achse 47 drehbar gelagert. Am oberen Ende des Riegels 48 ist ein Druckknopf 54 aufgesteckt, der sich zur Tischaußenseite aus dem Kulissenprofil 6 erstreckt. Am unteren anderen Ende des Riegels 48 ist eine Rastnase 49 angebracht, welche in der (in Figur 5) schraffiert gezeichneten Stellung in der Bohrung 58 einrastet. Figur 4 zeigt eine Zwischenstellung des Riegels 48 bei gedrücktem Druckknopf 54. Die Rastnase 49 ist hier etwas oberhalb einer Bohrung 58 zu sehen. Wird nun auf den Knopf 54 in der (in Figur 5) gezeigten Darstellung nach rechts gedrückt, d.h. in das Kulissenprofil hinein, so dreht sich der Riegel 48 um die Achse 47, so daß die Rastnase 49 aus der Öffnung 58 der Kulissenführung nach innen in das Kulissenprofil 16 tritt, und der Riegel 48 in die Stellung 48' bewegt wird. In diesem Zustand kann das Bein 7 mit seiner Kulissenführung 16 nach unten abgezogen werden oder auch nur um einige Löcher weiter nach unten bewegt werden, um die Tischhöhe zu vergrößern. Sitzt die Rastnaste 49 wieder über einer Bohrung 58, kann der Druckknopf 54 wieder losgelassen werden, so daß die Rastnase 49 in einer anderen Bohrung 58 der Kulissenführung 16 einrasten kann. Damit der Riegel 48 immer wieder in die Rastposition gedrängt wird, ist eine Feder 56 angeordnet, die den Riegel 48 so vorspannt, daß die Rastnase 49 in einer Bohrung 58 sicher behalten wird. Eine die Tischhöhenverstellung vornehmende Person steht vorzugsweise außerhalb des Tisches (das ist hier auf der linken Seite) und kann zu diesem Zweck die auf dem Kulissenprofil etwa mittig und vorzugsweise erhaben aufgebrachte Höhenmarkierung 63 lesen, nach der er die Tischhöhe einstellen kann. Das Bein 7 mit seiner in sich befindlichen Kulissenführung 16 ist vorzugsweise aus Strangpreßprofil gefertigt. Dadurch wird eine möglichst leichte Tischkonstruktion erreicht.Figures 4 and 5 show this locking mechanism, once in perspective and once in section (Figure 5). The oblique rod 5 adjoins the wing-shaped extension 13 of the support surface 3 in the case of the carrier 12, which opens into the link profile 6. This is divided downwards into two mutually elastic profile sections, in which the latching device 46 is received. The bolt 48 is, see extending from top to bottom, rotatably mounted in an axis 47. At the upper end of the latch 48, a push button 54 is attached, which extends to the outside of the table from the link profile 6. At the lower other end of the bolt 48, a locking lug 49 is attached, which latches in the position 58 (shown hatched in FIG. 5) in the bore 58. FIG. 4 shows an intermediate position of the bolt 48 when the push button 54 is pressed. The locking lug 49 can be seen here somewhat above a bore 58. If button 54 in the illustration (shown in FIG. 5) is now pushed to the right, ie into the link profile, the bolt 48 rotates about the axis 47, so that the latch 49 from the opening 58 of the link guide inwards the link profile 16 occurs, and the bolt 48 is moved to the position 48 '. In this state, the leg 7 can be pulled down with its link guide 16 or only moved down a few holes to increase the table height. If the locking button 49 is again seated over a bore 58, the push button 54 can be released again, so that the locking lug 49 can snap into another bore 58 of the link guide 16. So that the bolt 48 is pushed into the locking position again and again, a spring 56 is arranged, which biases the bolt 48 so that the locking lug 49 is securely retained in a bore 58. A person carrying out the table height adjustment is preferably outside the table (this is on the left-hand side) and can read the height marking 63, which is applied approximately centrally and preferably raised on the backdrop profile, for this purpose, after which he can adjust the table height. The leg 7 with its slotted guide 16 is preferably made of extruded profile. As a result, the lightest possible table construction is achieved.

Wie in Figur 4 im oberen Teil zu erkennen ist, ist ein Teil des Strangpreßprofiles des Beines 7 vom oberen Rand des Beines bis zur Oberkante 66 so ausgeklinkt, daß eine Profilausnehmung 64 entsteht. Diese Profilausnehmung 64 dient dazu, den Schrägstab 5 in das Bein 7 "eintauchen" zu lassen. Der Riegel 48 weist eine Bohrung 50 auf, durch die eine Schraube 61 hindurchgehen kann. In Figur 5 ist die Schraube 61, die im Schraubengewinde 60 des linken elastischen Profilabschnittes des Kulissenprofiles 6 eingeschraubt ist, gezeigt. Zur Sicherung des mit der Rastvorrichtung 46 festgelegten Kulissenprofils 6 in der Kulissenführung 16 wird die Schraube gegen den rechten Profilabschnitt geschraubt, wobei ein Schraubenschlüssel sich durch die hier auf der linken Seite befindliche Bohrung 59 hindurch erstrecken kann, um die beiden Profilabschnitte gegeneinander zu spreizen, damit sich diese von innen nach außen an den hier gelochten Flächen der Kulissenführung 16 anlegen und das Kulissenprofil 6 in der Kulissenführung 16 klemmend sichern. Diese Sicherung ist nicht notwendig, jedoch zweckmäßig.As can be seen in FIG. 4 in the upper part, part of the extruded profile of the leg 7 is notched from the upper edge of the leg to the upper edge 66 in such a way that a profile recess 64 is formed. This profile recess 64 serves to allow the oblique rod 5 to "dip" into the leg 7. The bolt 48 has a bore 50 through which a screw 61 can pass. In Figure 5, the screw 61, which is screwed into the screw thread 60 of the left elastic profile section of the link profile 6, is shown. To secure the link profile 6 fixed with the locking device 46 in the link guide 16, the screw is screwed against the right-hand profile section, a wrench being able to extend through the bore 59 located here on the left-hand side in order to spread the two profile sections against one another, thus place them from the inside outwards on the perforated surfaces of the link guide 16 and secure the link profile 6 in the link guide 16 by clamping. This backup is not necessary, but is advisable.

Der in Figur 5 gezeigte rechte elastische Profilabschnitt des Kulissenprofiles 6 hat zweckmäßigerweise eine mit 65 bezeichnete Verjüngung, um die Einführung des Kulissenprofils 6 in die Kulissenführung 16 bei der Erstmontage einfacher zu gestalten. In Figur 5 wird die obere Kante des Beines 7 gezeigt, welches von oben mit einem Deckel 68, welcher in das Profil eingeschnappt werden kann, abgedeckt ist. Darunter ist in Position 6' gestrichelt zu erkennen, wo die höchste Position des Kulissenprofils 6 liegt. Daran ist zu sehen, daß durch die schwalbenschwanzähnliche Führung des Kulissenprofils 6 in der Kulissenführung 16 jederzeit eine stabile Führung des Trägers im Bein gewährleistet ist.The right elastic profile section of the link profile 6 shown in FIG. 5 expediently has a taper designated by 65 in order to make the introduction of the link profile 6 into the link guide 16 easier during the initial assembly. FIG. 5 shows the upper edge of leg 7, which is covered from above with a cover 68, which can be snapped into the profile. Below this, in dashed line 6 ', can be seen where the highest position of the link profile 6 is. This shows that the dovetail-like guidance of the link profile 6 in the link guide 16 ensures stable guidance of the wearer in the leg at all times.

Figur 6 zeigt perspektivisch einen Ausschnitt eines Tischsystems mit einem rechts abgebrochenen Rechtecktisch, an den über eine Tischkopplung 76 ein einbeiniger Tisch mit einer im wesentlichen rechteckigen Tischplatte angeschlossen ist. Die Form der Tischplatte ist im übrigen frei wählbar. Hier ist gut der Übergang eines Kabels, welches vom Rechtecktisch aus einem in der Zarge 18 eingehängten Kabelprofil 30 herausführt und über den Querträger 12 oder entsprechende Öffnungen darin auf den Teller 82 der Brücke 80 der Tischkopplung 76 fuhrt. Die Tischkopplung 76 ist über Lager 78 am Querträger 12 und an der Tischplatte 2 des einbeinigen Tisches gelenkig befestigt. Auch hier ist zu erkennen, daß jeder der beiden Tische für sich unabhängig vom anderen in seiner Höhe verstellbar ist, ohne daß die Tischkopplung 76 gelöst werden muß. Die Anordnung des Kabelprofils 30 in der Zarge 18 wird später noch in der Figur 12 genauer beschrieben. Dadurch, daß der Teller 82 auf der gelenkig gelagerten Brücke 80 der Tischkopplung 76 aufgesetzt wird, ist es nach individuellen Wünschen frei wählbar, wie breit der Teller 82 für die zu führenden Kabel ausgelegt wird. Es ist eine Breite bis nahezu zur Tischbreite denkbar.FIG. 6 shows in perspective a section of a table system with a rectangular table broken off to the right, to which a one-leg table with an essentially rectangular table top is connected via a table coupling 76. The shape of the table top is freely selectable. A good transition here is a cable which leads from the rectangular table out of a cable profile 30 suspended in the frame 18 and leads via the cross member 12 or corresponding openings therein to the plate 82 of the bridge 80 of the table coupling 76. The table coupling 76 is articulated via bearings 78 on the cross member 12 and on the table top 2 of the one-legged table. Also It can be seen here that the height of each of the two tables can be adjusted independently of the other without the table coupling 76 having to be released. The arrangement of the cable profile 30 in the frame 18 is described in more detail later in FIG. Because the plate 82 is placed on the articulated bridge 80 of the table coupling 76, it is freely selectable according to individual wishes how wide the plate 82 is designed for the cables to be guided. A width up to almost the table width is conceivable.

Figur 7 zeigt den Teil des Trägers 12, der in Figur 4 gezeigt ist, von unten und einen Teil davon von der Seite. Hierbei ist noch einmal die Gewindebohrung 60 für die Klemmschraube 61 gut zu erkennen sowie die Ausnehmung 53, die als Drehlager für den Riegel 48 um die Achse 47 dient. Der Riegel 48 hat, wie in Figur 4 gezeigt, seitliche Auffalzungen, um ihn im Kulissenprofil 6 in den Ausnehmungen 52 zentriert zu halten. Es ist hier ein das Gewinde 60 verlängernder Federbund 57 dargestellt, um den sich eine in Figur 5 gezeigte Trapezfeder 56 zentrieren und halten kann, um den Riegel gegen den gegenüberliegenden Profilabschnitt zu drücken. Die flügelartigen Erweiterungen 13 der Auflagefläche 3 weisen hier Bohrungen 15 auf, um den Querträger mit der Tischplatte 2 zu verbinden zu können. In Figur 7 ist auch der von unten sichtbare Hohlraum 11 zu sehen, wie er in Figur 4 nur gestrichelt markiert ist. In diesem Hohlraum 11 werden vorzugsweise Kabel oder dergleichen geführt. Diese Kabel verlaufen vom Boden über den Tischfuß nach oben und gehen innerhalb des Hohlraumes 11 im Schrägstab 5 über in den Hohlraum 11 des Trägers 12. Von dort aus werden die Kabel in Kabelprofile 30 zur Tischmitte hin geführt oder, wie in Figur 6 gezeigt, über Tischkopplungen 76 zu einem anderen Tisch geleitet. Selbstverständlich sind diese Hohlräume von unten mit aufklipsbaren Abdeckungen verschließbar, so daß es keine "fliegenden" Leitungen gibt. Auf der linken Seite der Figur 7 ist in Blickrichtung des Pfeiles A das untere Ende des Kulissenprofils 6 gezeigt. Hier sind die Höhenmarkierungen 63 zu erkennen, die entsprechend der ausgesogenen Länge des Kulissenprofils 6 aus der Kulissenführung 16 zu sehen sind.Figure 7 shows the part of the carrier 12 shown in Figure 4 from below and part of it from the side. Here again, the threaded bore 60 for the clamping screw 61 can be clearly seen, as well as the recess 53, which serves as a pivot bearing for the bolt 48 about the axis 47. As shown in FIG. 4, the latch 48 has lateral folds in order to keep it centered in the recesses 52 in the link profile 6. A spring collar 57 which extends the thread 60 is shown here, around which a trapezoidal spring 56 shown in FIG. 5 can center and hold in order to press the bolt against the opposite profile section. The wing-like extensions 13 of the support surface 3 have bores 15 here in order to be able to connect the cross member to the table top 2. FIG. 7 also shows the cavity 11 visible from below, as is only marked with a dashed line in FIG. 4. Cables or the like are preferably guided in this cavity 11. These cables run from the floor over the table base upwards and pass within the cavity 11 in the oblique rod 5 into the cavity 11 of the carrier 12. From there, the cables are led into cable profiles 30 to the center of the table or, as shown in FIG. 6, over Table couplings 76 passed to another table. Of course, these cavities can be closed from below with clip-on covers, so that there are no "flying" lines. The lower end of the link profile 6 is shown on the left side of FIG. 7 in the direction of arrow A. Here the height markings 63 can be seen, which can be seen from the link guide 16 in accordance with the length of the link profile 6.

Figur 8 zeigt ein vorzugsweise angewendetes Profil, welches zweckmäßigerweise aus Aluminiumstrangpreßprofil hergestellt werden kann. Hier ist die Ausnehmung 64 angedeutet, die, wie auch in Figur 4 gezeigt, das Eindringen des Schrägstabes 5 in das Bein 6 möglich macht. Ferner ist die einer Schwalbenschwanzführung ähnliche Profilierung der Kulissenführung 16 zu erkennen.FIG. 8 shows a profile which is preferably used and which can expediently be produced from an extruded aluminum profile. The recess 64 is indicated here, which, as also shown in FIG. 4, enables the inclined rod 5 to penetrate the leg 6. Furthermore, the profiling of the link guide 16, which is similar to a dovetail guide, can be seen.

Figur 9 zeigt nun das Profil des Beines 6 mit eingeklipsten Kabelkanälen 32 und 34. Diese Kanäle und das Bein sind hier im Schnitt gezeigt, jedoch aus Gründen der Übersichtlichkeit nicht schraffiert. Die Profile werden vorzugsweise aus elastischem Kunststoff hergestellt, der aus Designgründen auch farblich abgestimmt werden kann, und sie dienen zur Führung von dünnen und dicken Kabeln. In der Regel wird der Kabelkanal 32 Verwendung finden, da er das Kabel in der Ausnehmung des Beines 7 geschützt halten kann. Für den Fall, daß jedoch eine große Anzahl von Kabeln oder auch sehr dicke Kabel geführt werden müssen, ist die Anwendung des Kabelkanals 34 zweckmäßig. Zur Befestigung der Füße, die runden Tellern mit nach oben ragenden Gewindeschrauben entsprechen, wird zweckmäßigerweise das Steckprofil 98 gemäß Figur 10 eingesetzt. Dies wird zweckmäßigerweise in die Kulissenführung 16 des in den Figuren 8 und 9 gezeigten Beinprofils eingeschoben und in der geeigneten Position im Beinprofil verschweißt oder verklebt. Die Bohrungen 100, 101 und 102 sind mit Gewinden versehen, in die von unten Schrauben eingedreht werden können. Zweckmäßigerweise wird für einen einbeinigen Tisch ein Fuß mit zwei Schrauben in die Gewinde 100 und 102 eingeschraubt. Das Gewinde 101 dient zu einer zentralen Befestigung eines Fußes.Figure 9 now shows the profile of the leg 6 with clipped-in cable channels 32 and 34. These channels and the leg are shown here in section, but are not hatched for reasons of clarity. The profiles are preferably made of elastic plastic, which can also be color-coordinated for design reasons, and are used to guide thin and thick cables. As a rule, the cable duct 32 will be used, since it can keep the cable protected in the recess in the leg 7. In the event that a large number of cables or very thick cables have to be routed, the use of the cable channel 34 is appropriate. The plug-in profile 98 according to FIG. 10 is expediently used to fasten the feet, which correspond to round plates with upwardly projecting threaded screws. This is expediently pushed into the link guide 16 of the leg profile shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 and welded or glued in the suitable position in the leg profile. The bores 100, 101 and 102 are provided with threads into which screws can be screwed in from below. For a one-legged table, a foot is expediently screwed into the threads 100 and 102 with two screws. The thread 101 serves for a central fastening of a foot.

Wie aus der Beschreibung der vorhergehenden Figuren zu erkennen ist, handelt es sich bei dem hier verwendeten Profil des Beines 7 um ein Multifunktionsprofil, welches viele Aufgaben zu erfüllen im Stande ist.As can be seen from the description of the preceding figures, the profile of the leg 7 used here is a multifunctional profile which is capable of performing many tasks.

Die Figuren 11 und 12 zeigen das Profil der Zarge 18, das die Träger 12 miteinander verbindet. An diese Zarge 18 werden zweckmäßigerweise verschiedene Anbauteile angegliedert. Die Zarge 18 weist Aufnahmenuten 19, 21 auf, um Anbauteile zur Befestigung weiterer Komponenten zu befestigen. So ist in Figur 11 eine Lasche 22 gezeigt, über die mittels der Schraube 23 durch Eingreifen der Lasche in die obere Aufnahmenut 19 die Tischplatte 2 an der Zarge 18 befestigt wird. Ein in der etwa kreisrunden Aufnahmenut 21 von rechts eingeschnappter Schuh 24, der vorsingsweise aus Kunststoffmaterial ist und elastisch ausgearbeitet ist, ist von rechts eingeschnappt, um einen Winkel 26, der über eine schwalbenschwanzähnliche Führung mit dem Winkel 26 verbunden ist, festzuhalten. In der Achse 25 wird eine Schraube ähnlich wie Schraube 23 durch den Winkel 26 hindurch geschraubt, um den Winkel 26 an der Tischplatte 2 zu befestigen. Der an den Befestigungspunkt 25 anschließende, circa 45 Grad abgewinkelte Winkelteil verläuft im eingebauten Zustand etwa parallel dem Schrägstab 5 des Trägers 12, um im Befestigungspunkt 27 eine Blende 28 zu tragen. Während der Winkel 26 nur eine geringe Längserstreckung hat, kann sich die Blende 28 über die gesamte Tischbreite erstrecken. Die in Figur 11 abgebrochen gezeigte Blende 28 kann selbstverständlich so weit nach unten ragen, wie es individuelle Wünsche nötig machen. Diese Blende 28 hat eine Schutzfunktion. So ist es von Vorteil, wenn von der Tischvorderseite nicht in den Fußraum eines Tisches gesehen werden kann. Desweiteren ist es von Vorteil, wenn der am Tisch Sitzende vor ungünstiger Luftströmung geschützt wird oder unnötiger Wärmeverlust verhindert wird.
Figur 12 zeigt das Profil der Zarge 18 mit einem darin eingeklipsten Kabelprofil 30. Der Klipsmechanismus ist in der hertorgehobenen Darstellung X zu sehen. Das Kabelprofil 30 ist vorzugsweise aus elastischem Kunststoffmaterial gefertigt, so daß ein Einschnappen des Kopfes des Profils, wie in Einzelheit X groß dargestellt, sich einfach erreichen läßt. Einzelheit Y zeigt die rechte abgewinkelte Seite des Kabelprofils 30 mit sich nach außen erstreckenden konvexen Erhebungen, welche dasin dienen, eine gefällige Oberflächenstruktur zu erreichen. Dies ist besonders von Vorteil, wenn das Kabelprofil 30, wie im vorliegenden Fall, vorsingsweise aus Kunststoffregeneratmaterial hergestellt wird, welches in sich leichte Farbschwankungen birgt. Das lose Aufhängen der Blenden 28, wie in Figur 11 gezeigt, hat den Vorteil, daß ein Dagegenstoßen mit dem Fuß oder anderen Gegenständen bei diesem relativ freihängenden Teil nicht zu Verletzungen führt, da die Blende 28 ausweichen kann. In der Regel ist sie jedoch so weit vom Fußraum, der in der Figur 11 links der Blende 28 liegt, entfernt, daß eine derartige Kollision eigentlich nicht zu befürchten ist. Die Blende wird vorsingsweise aus Kunststoffmaterial hergestellt.
Figures 11 and 12 show the profile of the frame 18, which connects the beams 12 together. Various attachments are expediently attached to this frame 18. The frame 18 has receiving grooves 19, 21 in order to fasten attachments for fastening further components. A tab 22 is shown in FIG. 11, via which the table top 2 is fastened to the frame 18 by means of the screw 23 by engaging the tab in the upper receiving groove 19. A shoe 24 which is snapped in from the right in the approximately circular receiving groove 21, which is made of plastic material and is elastically worked out, is snapped in from the right in order to hold on to an angle 26 which is connected to the angle 26 by a dovetail-like guide. In the axis 25, a screw, similar to screw 23, is screwed through the angle 26 in order to fix the angle 26 to the table top 2. The angled part adjoining the attachment point 25, angled approximately 45 degrees, runs approximately parallel to the oblique rod 5 of the support 12 in the installed state in order to carry a panel 28 in the attachment point 27. While the angle 26 is only a slight one Has the longitudinal extent, the aperture 28 can extend over the entire table width. The aperture 28 shown broken off in FIG. 11 can of course protrude as far down as is required by individual wishes. This aperture 28 has a protective function. It is an advantage if the front of the table cannot be seen into the footwell of a table. Furthermore, it is advantageous if the person sitting at the table is protected from unfavorable air flow or unnecessary heat loss is prevented.
FIG. 12 shows the profile of the frame 18 with a cable profile 30 clipped into it. The clip mechanism can be seen in the X-high representation. The cable profile 30 is preferably made of elastic plastic material, so that a snapping of the head of the profile, as shown in detail in X, can be easily achieved. Detail Y shows the right angled side of cable section 30 with outwardly extending convex bumps which serve to achieve a pleasing surface structure. This is particularly advantageous if, as in the present case, the cable profile 30 is produced in advance from plastic regenerate material, which contains slight color fluctuations. The loose hanging of the panels 28, as shown in FIG. 11, has the advantage that bumping against them with the foot or other objects does not lead to injuries in this relatively freely suspended part, since the panel 28 can deflect. As a rule, however, it is so far away from the footwell, which is located on the left of the panel 28 in FIG. 11, that such a collision is actually not to be feared. The cover is made in advance from plastic material.

Figur 13 zeigt ein Tischsystem, das aus einem runden Tisch und einem Winkeltisch zusammengesetzt ist und mit einer Tischkopplung 76 verbunden ist. Zum Tragen der Tischplatte 2 des Winkeltisches werden neben dem Querträger 12 und dem Y-förmigen Träger 4 Zargen 18 eingesetzt, welche über Steckwinkel 20, deren Winkel dem Winkel der Tischplatte entspricht, verbunden sind. Diese Steckwinkel 20 sind vorsingsweise Aluminiumdruckgußteile, welche in ihrer Außenkontur so gestaltet sind, daß sie in das Innenprofil der Zarge 18 einsteckbar sind. Man kann nach dem Einstecken eine Verschraubung oder andere Befestigung vorsehen.FIG. 13 shows a table system which is composed of a round table and an angular table and is connected to a table coupling 76. To support the table top 2 of the angular table 4 frames 18 are used in addition to the cross member 12 and the Y-shaped carrier, which are connected via plug-in angles 20, the angle of which corresponds to the angle of the table top. These plug-in angles 20 are aluminum die-cast parts, which are designed in their outer contour so that they can be inserted into the inner profile of the frame 18. A screw connection or other fastening can be provided after insertion.

Figur 14 zeigt einen Rechtecktisch mit von unten an die Tischplatte angeschraubten Adaptern 92, welche Säulen 94 tragen, auf die wiederum eine Konsole 96 aufgesetzt ist. Durch die Verwendung dieser Anbauteile ist das vorliegende Tischsystem bzw. jeder einzelne Tisch auch mit einer sogenannten dritten Ebene versehbar, in der zweckmäßigerweise zusätzliche Arbeitsgeräte, wie Bildschirme, Ordner oder dergleichen, angeordnet werden können. Auch bei Anbau derartiger Konsolen für die dritte Ebene ist es (natürlich bei abgeräumtem Tisch) problemlos möglich, den mit einer erfindungsgemäßen Höhenverstellung versehenen Tisch einer individuell gewünschten Höhe anzupassen Es ist auch aufgrund der einzeln verstellbaren Tische problemlos möglich, die Beine in verschiedene Längen zu bringen, wenn die Standfläche dies nötig machen sollte. Die in Figur 9 gezeigten Kabelkanäle 32 und 34 können auch so ausgebildet werden, daß sie mit Veränderung der Tischhöhe ihre Länge entsprechend verändern. Es ist immer gewährleistet, daß keine fliegenden oder lose liegenden Kabel die störungsfreie Verwendung der Tische oder Tischsysteme behindern. Wie in Figur 13 am Beispiel des Winkeltisches zu erkennen ist, kann der Tisch wahlweise auf der einen Seite durch einen Querträger 12 über zwei Beine 7 getragen werden und auf der anderen Seite durch einen Y-förmigen Träger 3 mit einem Bein 7. Hierbei ist auch gut zu erkennen, daß der Abstand der parallel liegenden Zargen 18 immer gleich ist, gleich ob die Zargen an einen Querträger 12 oder an einem Y-förmigen Träger 3 befestigt werden. Das heißt, der Winkeltisch aus Figur 13 könnte auch als gerader Tisch angeordnet werden, ohne Steckwinkel 20. Auch in diesem Fall könnten die Zargen 18 parallel laufen. Zweckmäßigerweise können die Tischplatten am dafür vorgesehenen Punkt für ein mit einem Kabel verbundenes Arbeitsgerät mit Durchbrüchen angebracht werden, die mit einschlägigen elastischen Abdeckungen verschließbar sind, so daß nur eine für das Kabel bzw. dessen Durchmesser notwendige Öffnung entsteht. Auch die oberen Enden der Beine 7 sind zweckmäßigerweise mit einschnappbaren Deckeln, wie in den Figuren 5 und 6 gezeigt, versehen. Um ein möglichst geringes Gewicht für sämtliche Bauteile zu erreichen, sind vorzugsweise für den Querträger 12 und den Träger 3 Aluminiumdruckguß vorzusehen. Die Beine 7 werden günstigerweise aus Aluminiumstrangpreßprofil hergestellt, ebenso die Zargenprofile 18. Zweckmäßigerweise wird sämtliches Material, welches keine hohen Tragekräfte aufzunehmen hat, wie Kabelprofile 30, Kabelkanäle 32, 34 und die Tischkopplung 76, aus Kunststoff hergestellt.FIG. 14 shows a rectangular table with adapters 92 screwed onto the table top from below, which carry columns 94, on which in turn a console 96 is placed. By using these add-on parts, the present table system or each individual table can also be provided with a so-called third level, in which expediently additional tools, such as screens, folders or the like, can be arranged. Even when attaching such consoles for the third level, it is possible (of course with a cleared table) to adjust the table provided with a height adjustment according to the invention to an individually desired height. It is also easily possible due to the individually adjustable tables to bring the legs into different lengths if the stand area should make this necessary. The cable ducts 32 and 34 shown in FIG. 9 can also be designed such that they change their length accordingly when the table height changes. It is always guaranteed that no flying or loose cables hinder the trouble-free use of the tables or table systems. As can be seen in FIG. 13 using the example of the angular table, the table can optionally be carried on one side by a cross member 12 via two legs 7 and on the other side by a Y-shaped carrier 3 with one leg 7. This also includes easy to see that the distance between the parallel frames 18 is always the same, whether the frames are attached to a cross member 12 or to a Y-shaped support 3. This means that the angle table from FIG. 13 could also be arranged as a straight table, without a plug-in angle 20. The frames 18 could also run parallel in this case. Appropriately, the table tops can be attached at the designated point for a working device connected to a cable with openings which can be closed with relevant elastic covers, so that only one opening necessary for the cable or its diameter is created. The upper ends of the legs 7 are also expediently provided with snap-on lids, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6. In order to achieve the lowest possible weight for all components, aluminum die casting should preferably be provided for the cross member 12 and the carrier 3. The legs 7 are expediently made of extruded aluminum profile, as are the frame profiles 18. Conveniently, all material which does not have to bear high load-bearing capacities, such as cable profiles 30, cable channels 32, 34 and the table coupling 76, is made of plastic.

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  1. A table, particularly an office table comprising
    a) a table top (2)
    b) at least one support (4, 12) carrying the table top and
    c) at least one leg (7) and one foot (8),
    d) wherein the support (4, 12) is mounted to the leg in a heigt adjustable manner,
    e) wherein the support (4, 12) comprises supporting surfaces (3, 13) substantially parallel to the table top (2),
    f) wherein adjoining the supporting surfaces, at an angle to same, an inclined bar (5) extends which, depending on the height adjustment, extends into the leg (7) from the side and/or from the top,
    g) wherein the inclined bar is followed by a downwardly extending sliding block profile (6),
    characterized in that
    h) the sliding block profile is provided with height markings (63) on its outside,
    i) the sliding block profile comprises a manually releasable locking device (46) which can lock into associated locking points of a sliding block profile guide (16) of the leg (7),
    j) wherein the locking device (46) comprises a locking bar (48) which is arranged inside the sliding block profile and is tiltable against a biased spring (56) around an axle (47) which lies transversely to a longitudinal axis of the leg.
  2. Table according to claim 1, characterized in that the locking bar (48) is provided with a push-button and with a latch (49).
  3. Table according to claim 2, characterized in that by actuating the push-button the latch (49) can be moved out of and locked into locking points in the form of bores (58).
  4. Table according to claim 3, characterized in that a securing device is arranged in the sliding block profile (6) in the area of the locking device (46).
  5. Table according to claim 4, characterized in that the securing device is in the form of a clamping device.
  6. Table according to claim 5, characterized in that the sliding block profile (6) at its end facing away from the inclined bar (5) is divided into two profile sections which are flexible in relation to each other, and in that means are provided by which, by spreading the profile sections, the sliding block profile can be clamped against the sliding block profile guide.
  7. Table according to claim 6, characterized in that one of the profile sections has a continuous screw-thread (6) into which a screw (61) can be screwed in the direction of the other profile section to push the other profile section away from the former.
  8. Table according to claim 7, characterized in that the screw (61) has a screw head by means of which it can be tightened and loosened from the outside with the aid of a screwdriver through a bore (59) in the sliding block profile (6).
  9. Table according to anyone of the preceding claims, wherein the table comprises two supports (4, 12) being connected to one another by frame bars (18).
  10. Table according to claim 9, characterized by an angled table top (2), wherein in the frame bars (18) plug-in angle irons (20) are arranged, the angled shape of which corresponds to that of the table tops (2).
  11. Table according to claim 10, characterized in that the frame bars (18) are extruded profiles.
  12. Table according to one of the claims 9, 10 or 11, characterized in that the frame bars comprise receiving grooves (19, 21) to hold various additional parts (22, 24, 30).
  13. Table according to claim 12, characterized in that brackets (22) engage into the receiving grooves to which the table top (2) can be screwed.
  14. Table according to claim 12, characterized in that shoes (24) engage into the receiving grooves, which shoes carry angle irons (26) partly mounted to the table top (2) the angle irons in turn carrying panels (28).
  15. Table according to claim 12, characterized in that cable profiles (30) engage into the receiving grooves which are capable to hold cables or the like.
  16. Table according to claim 15, characterized in that the profiles are made of regenerated plastic.
  17. Table according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the one support or the supports (4, 12) and the one leg or the legs (7) have recesses (11) which serve to hold cables or the like.
  18. Table according to claim 17, characterized in that the recesses (11) are provided with covers (32, 34).
  19. Table according to claim 18, characterized in that the covers (32, 34) can be mounted and removed without tools.
  20. Table according to claim 18, characterized in that the covers (32, 34) can be adapted to any height adjustment of the leg (7).
  21. Table according to claim 19 and/or 20, characterized in that the covers (32, 34) can be clipped into or over the recesses (11).
  22. Table according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the legs (7) are provided at the top end at the front with one-part or multi-part protective caps (68).
  23. Table according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by legs (7) made of an extruded or rolled profile having plug-in profiles (98) being connectable therewith for fastening the feet.
  24. Table according to claim 22, characterized in that the plug-in profiles are provided with screw threads (100, 101, 102) for fastening the feet.
  25. Table according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support or the supports (4, 12) and their cover(s) have connecting devices for receiving a table coupling (76) for connection to another table.
  26. Table system consisting of two or more tables according to one or more of the claims 1 to 25, characterized in that the tables are connected by a table coupling (76) provided for connecting tables of different heights.
  27. Table according to claim 26, characterized in that the table coupling (76) consists of two connection sections (78) and a center section (80) positioned there between.
  28. Table system according to claim 27, characterized in that the center section carries a plate (82).
  29. Table system according to claim 27 or 28, characterized in that the connection sections (78) are designed for mounting to the support (4, 12) or directly to the table top (2).
  30. Table system according to anyone of the preceding claims, characterized in that individual table tops are provided on their underside with adapters (92) to which uprights (94) are linked, which extend around and above the table tops and which carry consoles (96) or the like.
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