EP0876780B1 - System elements for table - Google Patents

Abstract

The worktable is constructed with a curved top panel that can be produced from a number of elements that are interlocked together (8). The elements are supported on legs (50) with struts secured to the underside. A computer monitor (56) can be mounted on a turntable (16) and a screening panel (60) can be provided at the rear. A retractable pivot mounted panel (18) is used for the keyboard.

Description

The invention relates to a system elements Table with a base and worktops supported by it.

With conventional so-called corner workstations, the as useful for computer-assisted office work, among other things have proven because a wider range of Work surface within reach of a swivel office chair is the reach distance e.g. with a combination, the two elements set up at right angles to each other with a rectangular floor plan, still on the one hand very uneven, and also one that is perpendicular to the edge of the table Working position only by continually shifting to the side of the office chair can be reached. Besides, that is Distance to conversation partners who the user at the opposite Outside edges of the table surface sit very unevenly opposite and also by the position of the table edges to each other unfavorably aligned. The screen that is needed because of the Distance to the user logically arranged in a corner is aligned to an inside corner. A keyboard, the corner in the direction of view and ergonomically favorable extendable below the height of the table top, is very unfavorable due to the table edge inside corner squeezed so that a sufficient footprint of the pull-out trays also for additional so-called "Tray" as required for working with CAD programs, for example is out of the question.

If the corner workstation is set up freely in the room, the outer corner protrudes from the user on the one hand because of the large distance can not be reached, moreover unfavorable into the subsequent movement area.

The invention has for its object a versatile combinable system elements to create that without annoying inside and outside corner angles can be realized and an ergonomically favorable arrangement of Elements of a data processing system, such as a screen, Keyboard etc. allowed.

This object is achieved by the features specified in claim 1 solved. Further developments and special refinements of the invention are specified in the subclaims.

In the workplace system according to the invention, a very long area of the inner edge facing the user largely align tangentially to the user and thus the side Movement of the office chair to reach the table surface minimize in the grip area. The inner corner also falls diagonally placed screen and is replaced by a Vibration of the table edge expanded so far that under the Worktop for a slidable one perpendicular to the screen axis Tray space is gained, on the one hand, a flowing Screen spacing adjustment allows for fatigue-free Adaptation of the eyes is very important, and on the other hand sufficient space for the installation of a keyboard and a tray. The outer edge also has a continuous one Vibration, causing it to move towards the one hand Moves the screen axis closer to the user's grip area, and the extension of the table to the rear is reduced, and on the other hand over the greatest possible length of the external vibration a tangential alignment of the conversation partners to each other allows.

As a result of the tangential condition at the joints System elements do not have any corners on the outside, where there is a movement around or between tossing several tables of moving users could. The overall contour results in a harmoniously continuous Vibration such a course that combinations differ large and differently arranged workplaces as well their arrangement as multiple workplaces, also reversed, possible are. This waveform is chosen that the continuous vibration by a continuous Change in the radius of curvature or the slope determined will, i.e. expressed mathematically as a spline.

In a further embodiment of the invention, one is open at the top Cable duct provided, which is at a distance from the table top formed individual sections, runs continuously and as Backbone connects nodes at which diagonally to the Cantilevered support arms with attachment points for the table tops and height-adjustable legs for load transfer to the floor, which are advantageously by their position at right angles to each other (as with a so-called passport) and through the connection stiffen each other in three levels to the cable duct. The Nodes are preferably up and down towards Cable duct open so that cables run in any direction can be.

Additional elements can be added at the nodes at the bottom such as. Attach drawer boxes and upwards pipes that by aligning holes in the table top Allow additional levels above the table top level.

The invention allows extremely versatile combinations of the individual system elements to workplaces for one or a larger number of workers in very different arrangements and design options, which is an adaptation to the most varied Allow spatial conditions with maximum use of space. There are also many growing options for Additional elements as required for data processing stations e.g. a turntable for a screen above the Tabletop and a pull-out tray for a PC keyboard below the table top in an ergonomically favorable Position from which the user moves to the other areas of the work table in a comfortable view and range. Also Base cabinets and shelves arranged above the worktop, for books or documents, for example integrate further into the workplace system according to the invention, if necessary also cable connections and connections are easily possible without such cables being visible or hanging around.

Another advantage of the system according to the invention consists in a high stability and stability by the preferred support struts arranged at right angles to one another, above which are the worktop elements on the base support and which carry the legs, on which the workplace stands. This allows a great safety against tipping over, which is particularly important when the workplace for example, is loaded with heavy files or someone is involved want to support the table.

Fig. 1

zwei Systemelemente in Form von Bohnenabschnitten unterschiedlicher Größe;

Fig. 2

eine Draufsicht auf einen aus den beiden Systemelementen gemäß Anspruch 1 zusammengesetzten Arbeitsplatz;

Fig. 3

Zwischenplattenelemente verschiedener Konfiguration einzeln (A,B) sowie eine Kombination (C);

Fig. 4

ein weiteres Zwischenplattenelement für eine in

Fig. 5

gezeigte sternförmige Konfiguration;

Fig. 6

eine ganze Anzahl von Beispielen, zu welchen Konfigurationen die erfindungsgemäßen Systemelemente kombiniert werden können;

Fig. 7

eine Seitenansicht eines Ausführungsbeispiels für ein Untergestell;

Fig. 8

eine Draufsicht auf das Untergestell nach Fig. 7;

Fig. 9

eine perspektivische Darstellung des Untergestells nach den Figuren 7 und 8;

Fig. 10

eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Arbeitsplatzes gemäß Fig. 2 mit Zusatzelementen;

Fig. 11, 12 und 13

weitere Arbeitsplatz-Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten;

Fig. 14 bis 17

verschiedene Ansichten von Ausgestaltungsmöglichkeiten der in Fig. 2 veranschaulichten Basisversion eines Arbeitsplatzes; und

Fig. 18

eine Explosionsdarstellung einer weiteren Ausgestaltungsmöglichkeit für einen Arbeitsplatz aus den erfindungsgemäßen Systemelementen.

The invention is explained in more detail below with the aid of a few exemplary embodiments and possible combinations. Show it:

Fig. 1

two system elements in the form of bean sections of different sizes;

Fig. 2

a plan view of a work station composed of the two system elements according to claim 1;

Fig. 3

Intermediate plate elements of different configurations individually (A, B) and a combination (C);

Fig. 4

another intermediate plate element for a in

Fig. 5

shown star-shaped configuration;

Fig. 6

a whole number of examples of the configurations to which the system elements according to the invention can be combined;

Fig. 7

a side view of an embodiment of a base;

Fig. 8

a plan view of the base of Fig. 7;

Fig. 9

a perspective view of the base frame according to Figures 7 and 8;

Fig. 10

a perspective view of a workplace shown in Figure 2 with additional elements.

11, 12 and 13

further workplace design options;

14 to 17

different views of design options of the basic version of a work station illustrated in FIG. 2; and

Fig. 18

an exploded view of a further design option for a workplace from the system elements according to the invention.

The two shown in Fig. 1 different sizes System elements for a worktop are roughly shaped cut beans or still in the pericarp Peanuts, and because of this shape and priority The inventor has his purpose for computer workplaces System given the name "cybernut". A smaller plate element is designated 2, a larger one with 4. The plate elements 2, 4 as well as the others, below Use the plate elements described on both sides, see above that one with a relatively small number of different System elements a large variety of workplace designs can combine, as explained in connection with FIG. 6 will be. One can see in Fig. 1 in the plate elements Junction openings 6 in the form of openings, which the Implementation of cables and the attachment of supports for Serve additional elements. You can also see attachment points 8, via which the plates are attached to support struts 10, which are in turn arranged at nodes 12, which via Rails 14 are interconnected. As an illustration the base from the rails, support struts and still too The explanatory legs are the plate elements 2 and 4 in FIG. 2 illustrated as a transparent contour. In Figures 1 and 2 can also be seen in dash-dotted diagonal lines, lengthways which run the rails 14 and so in connection with the Support struts 10 arranged at 45 ° with respect to the rails provide optimal support for the panels. Like Fig. 2 shows, the support struts 10 are arranged at right angles to each other and provide a so-called passport support, named after a gait found in the animal kingdom is and offers a high level of safety against tipping.

Furthermore, a turntable 16 is indicated by dashed lines in FIG. 2, which is placed at this point on the work table and carries the screen of a computer system. One also dashed indicated pull-out plate 18 is below the table top arranged and carries the keyboard of the computer system that pulled out or pushed under the table as needed can. The user of the workplace sits in the area of concave curvature and has the screen and the pull-out plate immediately in front of you, and you can see immediately that everyone Areas of his work table within optimal reach lie so that he has all working materials within reach Has.

In Figures 3 and 4 are three additional intermediate plate elements illustrates which with the plate elements 2 and 4 of FIG. 1 can be combined to different configurations can. Some examples of such configurations are in 6 illustrates that is not commented on in detail here have to be because they speak for themselves. You can easily see that symmetrical or asymmetrical combinations can be realized are in which the plate elements 2 and 4, respectively act as end elements. 3b has the plate element approximately S-shaped shape, while the plate element according to FIG. 3a by cutting an S-shaped configuration according to Fig. 3c arose. 3b on both The element has the same system connection lengths 3a shows a shorter connection length on the left and a longer connection length on the right. With a combination of two elements according to Fig. 3a results 3c, in which the two larger connection lengths 34a are joined so that for connection other elements the two shorter connection lengths 34 for To be available. Of course, two parts can also 1a assembled with their shorter connection lengths are used so that system elements with a larger connection length can be. The S-shaped intermediate plate element 3b is designated by 20, the plate element according to 3a with 22nd

The intermediate plate element 24 illustrated in FIG. 4 serves the realization of a star-shaped or propeller-shaped 5, in which three workstations are summarized. The individual elements such as support struts 10, Rails 12, turntable 16, extension plate 18, etc. are already explained in connection with Fig. 2 and result in their Arrangement without further ado from FIG. 5. However, it should be noted here the triangular arrangement of the middle part of the base, where the three rails 14 converge and a triangle 26 below the adjacent intermediate plate elements 24 form. You can immediately see the optimal stability, which ensures this base.

The intermediate plate member 24 has two at an angle of 120 ° converging straight edges 28, which in the arrangement 5 on the corresponding edges of the adjacent Intermediate plate elements 24 abut, the 120 ° angle of this three plate elements complement each other to 360 °. The intermediate plate element 34 also has a concavely curved inner edge 30 and a convexly curved outer edge 32, each with the adjacent straight edge 28 and the connection length 34 such angles form that when adding additional system parts continuous kink-free contour course is guaranteed how this can be seen from FIG. 5 and the numerous examples according to FIG. 6 is.

Figures 7, 8 and 9 show details of the base in an arbitrary configuration. A rail 14 can be seen, which connects two nodes 12, one at each Support strut 10 is arranged. The rail 14 has a C-shaped Profile as shown in Fig. 8 and serves at the same time the establishment of cable connections between individual electrical components of the workplace system. The C profile is open at the top, so that the cables are simply placed inside can and through the node openings 6 of the plate elements up to the relevant electronic components can be performed. The rails are at their ends bevelled at 45 ° so that two rails are assembled at 90 ° can be, as shown for example Fig. 2. The mutual fixation of two rails is done with each With the help of a node plate 38 to which the rails with their short legs 40 are screwed, as shown in the figures 7 and 9 is illustrated. The bevel of the rail ends 36 can take place on the same side as is shown in FIG. 8 shows, the rail forming an elongated trapezoid. On the other hand, the bevels can also be opposite to each other run so that the rail ends 36 parallel to each other run and the rail in the form of an elongated parallelogram Has. This is of interest when rails are straight can be put together, as is the case with some configurations 6 is the case. In any case, the holes are 42 of the node plates 38 so on the threaded holes Rails 14 matched that both approaches from Rails on node plates 18 are possible.

On its upper side, the node plate 38 carries a pipe section 44, which is welded to it, for example, and of which arms 46 protrude on both sides, which in the assembled state below 45 ° to the rails 14, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 demonstrate. This results in the passport support already mentioned of the plate elements. These are made with the help its attachment points 8 and that schematically illustrated in FIG. 7 Fasteners 48 attached to the arms 46, where, as I said, the top and bottom of each plate element are interchangeable.

On the arms 46 legs 50 are attached, which also after Passport patterns stand on the floor, so that she mentioned the one here Stable support continues.

The node openings 6 are through the pipe pieces 44th continued and allow the attachment of the carrier 52 for structural elements, as explained in connection with FIG. 11 become. Such a carrier is in Fig. 9 and in sections illustrated in Fig. 7. It consists of a pipe here fits into the node opening 6 and at the top a mounting plate 54 carries on which additional parts are attached can be.

10 shows an embodiment for a work station, which corresponds to the configuration according to FIG. 2, in perspective Representation, the turntable 16 with a screen 56 and the pull-out plate 18 with a computer keyboard 58 is illustrated. Furthermore, behind the screen 56 drawn an aperture 60, which the screen against extraneous light shields. You can also see a base cabinet 60, which is attached to the base, such as from 18 is shown in more detail.

11 shows another configuration with two mutually arranged workplaces and one with the help of already mentioned carrier provided top plate 64, which as an additional Storage can serve. The supports for superstructures, for example also screens, if necessary, at other openings the plate, e.g. attached to the attachment points 8 become. The other elements used here are with the the same reference numerals as used in connection have been used with the other figures.

12 shows an arrangement in perspective according to the basic configuration 5, which three jobs in one Unit summarizes, with further apertures 60 the individual Shield jobs from each other. The top board 64a is here round and centrally arranged. Below him A file carousel 66 can be provided, which of all can accommodate documents required for three workplaces.

Another, linear arrangement of three workplaces is in Fig. 13 shown. For example, it is suitable for installation along a wall.

14 shows a perspective view of a work station similar to that of Fig. 10 with dashed lines Undercarriage. 15 shows a corresponding top view, 16 is a side view from the user side and FIG. 17 a side view seen from the user side left. One can again recognize one from a smaller plate element 2 and a larger plate element 4 assembled workplace with extension plate 18 and top board 64, the different Views the assignment of the individual elements to each other show in detail.

Fig. 18 shows an exploded view of a Work station of the type illustrated in Fig. 13 with different Additional elements. The embodiment illustrated here represents a combination of a plate element 2 and an intermediate plate element 22, which are perpendicular to two assembled rails 14 are mounted, which in turn at their ends and at their connection with one each Node plate 38 are screwed. Wear these knot plates as explained, pipe sections 44 with arms 46, which support struts Form 10 for the plate elements. These are about the fasteners 48 at their attachment points 8 with the ends of the Arms 46 screwed to which in the manner already explained legs 50 also sit. The pull-out plate 18 is below the plate elements 2, 22 slidably mounted in a frame 68, so that they can be pulled out or pushed in as needed can be.

The open C-profile of the rails 14 can also be seen in FIG which cables can be routed through the pipe sections 44 of the support struts 10 and the node openings 6 the plate elements 2 and 22 can be guided upwards, about the screen on the turntable 16 to connect the remaining parts of the EDP system. Also through the hollow support 52 can cable up to the top board 64 through the openings 70 to possibly be electrical system components or light sources located there to join. There are base cabinets below the worktop 62 mounted, which can be screwed to the rails 14 and which are also provided with openings 62 through which electrical cables can be routed. Such base cabinets can optionally in the desired positions in the system be provided, with a corresponding system of mounting holes can be provided, which is an extensive Flexibility of attachment allowed.

The system according to the invention enables an extraordinary wide variety of possible combinations of workplace design, both the arrangement and number of affects individual jobs, as well as each individual Workplace that is customized according to the respective requirements can be equipped. Through the formation of the plate elements in the form of beans or peanut sections with the Contour condition of smooth connecting edges, which also for the Intermediate plate elements apply, workplaces can be designed, which offer special ergonomic advantages and also in the smallest space yet individually designed and mutually shielded jobs result. This is done with just a few Basic elements achieved, resulting in significant manufacturing Advantages.

Claims (15)

1. Table constructed from system elements, having a frame and worktops supported on the latter in the form of plate elements which can be assembled seamlessly and have a smooth tangential contour configuration,
   characterised in that
   the plate elements (2, 4) are formed in the shape of partial pieces which are produced by linear cutting of faces which are circumscribed in an approximately bean-shaped manner, in which partial pieces the bean contour in the proximity of the cutting lines (34) extends such that the cutting lines in all plate elements (2, 4) have one of possibly a plurality of different adjoining lengths (34) which are prescribed in the system, and the angles between contour and cutting line are chosen in such a manner that they make together 180° when the plate elements are assembled, the contour of the bean shape of the plate elements (2, 4) and of the curved edges of possibly provided intermediate plate elements (20, 22, 24) extending as continuous oscillation with continuous change of the radius of curvature or of the gradient as a so-called spline.
2. Table according to claim 1,
   characterised in that the middle portion of the bean shape is constricted and/or the bean shape is asymmetrical with unequally large end portions (2, 4).
3. Table according to claim 2,
   characterised in that a cutting line extends transversely across the worktop and at right angles to the bean contour in the region of the constriction.
4. Table according to claim 1,
   characterised in that the intermediate plate elements (20, 22) have an S-shaped configuration and are optionally divided again and their end edges at both sides correspond in their length to at least one of the adjoining lengths (34, 34a) and form with the S-contour an angle which makes 180° with the contour of adjoining plate elements.
5. Table according to claim 1,
   characterised by additional, approximately pentagonal intermediate plate elements (24), having two straight edges (28) which adjoin each other and enclose an angle of 120°, and having two curved edges (30, 32) which adjoin on these straight edges, which curved edges are connected to each other via the fifth edge which has one of the adjoining lengths (34) arid the contours of which, with the straight edges respectively, form an angle which adds up to 180° with the contour of adjoining plate elements.
6. Table according to claim 1,
   characterised in that the frame is constructed from rails (14) which are connected to each other via nodes (12) and support struts (10) which are secured to the nodes, upon which struts the plate elements (2, 4, 20, 22, 24) are supported and to which the table legs (50) are secured, the rails (14) having an upwardly open profile, preferably a C-profile, and being preferably chamfered at their ends by 45°.
7. Table according to claim 5,
   characterised in that the nodes are configured as node plates (38), with which the rails (14) are screwed together.
8. Table according to claim 6,
   characterised in that the support struts (10) have, on both sides of a tube piece (44), outwardly projecting arms (46) with support points for the plate elements (2, 4, 20, 22, 24) and in that the tube part is flanged onto the node plate (38) and if necessary has an opening aligning with the tube part (44).
9. Table according to claim 8,
   characterised in that the support struts (10) extend diagonally to the rails (14) and at right angles or parallel to each other.
10. Table according to claim 8,
    characterised in that the plate elements (2, 4, 20, 22, 24) have openings (6) which align with the tube parts (44) in the assembled state and allow access to the cable channels which are formed through the profile of the rails (14).
11. Table according to claim 2,
    characterised by a displaceable pull-out plate (18) which is attached below the worktop in the region of the constriction.
12. Table according to claim 6 and 11,
    characterised in that the pull-out plate (18) is mounted in a sliding manner in a guide frame (68) which is secured at the nodes (12), which frame, with sides which extend parallel to the support struts (10), is disposed between said sides.
13. Table according to claim 2,
    characterised by a rotary table (16) which is disposed in the region of the constriction above the worktop.
14. Table according to claim 1,
    characterised in that the plate elements (2, 4, 20, 22, 24) are configured with the same surface configuration on their upper and lower side, and openings (6) in the plate elements (2, 4, 20, 22, 24) which are provided if necessary are configured as attachment openings for connection to the nodes and are configured the same on both sides.
15. Table according to claim 10 or 14,
    characterised by attachment elements (64) which can be assembled above the worktop in the openings thereof (for example node point openings 6) and form additional faces.

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