EP1004259A1 - Structural piece for making a furniture piece and furniture piece therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

The angle between the two arms in the fitting is 80-120 degrees . he angle between the two arms in the fitting is 95-105 degrees . Independent claims are also included for stools, ornamental furniture, tables, seats or armchairs assembled from the angled fittings and spacer elements.

Description

The invention relates to a leg element for the manufacture of furniture and a piece of furniture, in particular a piece of seating, object or space furniture, table, or the like.

It is of course known to prefabricate components for the manufacture of furniture and to offer on the market as DIY furniture. The disadvantage here is that the Creation of the furniture the predetermined designs of the conventional Designers must be followed. There are also such Self-assembly kits for the production of furniture from numerous parts, the individual production is very complex and therefore expensive.

The object of the invention is therefore to provide a leg element for producing a To create furniture that on the one hand avoids the disadvantages cited above and on the other hand, it can be used as a basic element for a wide variety of furniture is.

The leg element according to the invention is characterized in that the Leg an angle of 80 to 120 °, in particular 95 to 105 °, lock in. With the invention, it is possible for the first time to customize a piece of furniture after presentation and use of the consumer put together. Such a leg element has the surprising Advantage that it can be used in many ways when creating furniture can. In principle, every piece of seating or storage furniture includes one of these Construction element when it is analytical in its functional parts is disassembled. For example, these leg elements become a stool or armchairs processed, this furniture is good and safe due to the slope stackable.

According to a further feature of the invention, at least one leg is in Tapered towards its free end or conical and the cross section executed approximately square or approximately rectangular. Of course you can too both legs are tapered. Likewise, only two can be opposite Sides of the leg or all four sides are conical. The advantage here is that, for example, a slight radius in a seat arises. Such a shape has in modern and creative times not lost their dignified charisma. The one offered is advantageous here Variety, which gives the designer a great deal of freedom in design offers. Of course, the cross section can also be round or the like.

Of course, the legs could also be connected to each other via a corner be connected. This corner connection can be made using slats, tongue and groove, Dowels or the like be achieved.

According to a further embodiment of the invention, the leg element made in one piece and made of wood, especially in the layer gluing technique, manufactured. This training makes it possible to have an automatic rounding to achieve the outer contour. In addition, there is the advantage that a stable solution is achieved. But of course other materials, such as metal, plastic, etc. are used. Furthermore, the Given the advantage that the usual molding presses meet this requirement can. In addition, a pleasing visual impression can also be achieved.

According to a special development of the invention, the legs have same length and the range of the bend is continuous running, in particular as an arch. Especially in the area of Children's furniture is advantageous for legs of the same length. But also in the creation of tables, this training can be advantageous. This is advantageous all shown in the creation of armchairs as the factor of comfort and Seating comfort should not be neglected, even with artistically designed furniture may be.

According to a further embodiment of the invention, one leg is longer than that other legs, one leg having a length of about 0.4 m and the other legs have a length of about 0.45 to 0.5 m. This is Particularly advantageous if, for example, a chair is configured. The dimensions are the long-term static values for the seat and the Foot height for a standardized armchair.

According to a special feature of the invention, one leg has preferably the shorter leg, devices for connection, optionally with a further leg element, the device for connection a through hole for receiving a threaded rod and the through hole is arranged parallel to the footprint. By this training can the individual leg elements to a piece of furniture can be assembled, this connection in all Leg elements is executed the same. This is how to make one Such leg element extremely simple and inexpensive perform. It has also been found to be advantageous that this simple Construction offers a universality, which also has the advantage that a simple and easy assembly is given. Another advantage is that high stability is achieved.

According to a special embodiment of the invention, the threaded rod at least at one end with a spacer or with a End screw, for example a cap or sleeve nut or one Provide cylinder nut with hexagon socket, in particular an Allen nut. These spacers have a smaller diameter at the ends, to achieve greater stability in the furniture because these ends in the furniture is provided. In addition, these spacers can have different shapes and made of different materials getting produced. Such end elements have their Ease of workmanship, even for those who are not skilled craftsmen People, well proven.

The invention is also based on the object of using furniture of the leg elements to create the basic idea of flexibility and the variable, creative intuitions of the artistic designers without Furthermore, consumers can be very accommodating.

This object is also achieved by the invention. The Furniture according to the invention, in particular stool and / or object or Furniture, table, or the like. is characterized in that at least three individual, same leg elements are provided and that the Leg elements, optionally separated by spacers, are arranged lined up, the lined legs largely result in a surface and at least one leg element Is rotated 180 ° to the other legs is provided, which of the Legs facing away from the surface preferably point in the same direction and that at least the adjacent legs forming the surface with Fasteners are interconnected. With this furniture, being the variant shown above for a basic or basic model counts, the desire of each individual for uniqueness can be satisfied become. The creativity and ingenuity of today's artistic Generation are with the simplest, preferably five, basic elements and only there are no limits to a tool. Likewise arise for the manufacturers and the dealers great benefits. Through the handy and simple parts no special machines have to be purchased, they can the usual molding presses are used. Furthermore, the Possibility of a loose consolidation in an environmentally friendly Packaging takes up less expensive storage space.

According to a special feature of the invention is furniture, in particular Seating or armchair, characterized in that several Leg elements, optionally separated by spacers, are lined up, the lined up legs largely give a surface, in particular the seat, and that of the surface facing legs on the one hand as feet and those to the feet by 180 ° turned legs are provided as backrest parts. The surprising one Advantage of this invention is also for the consumer to see that through the possibility of a light and handy packaging a more convenient Transport is possible. Furthermore, the few are easy and simple to install given different parts with just one tool. Last but not least, that is given immense advantage that the adjustability and changeability of the Furniture is guaranteed.

According to a further special embodiment, this is the invention Furniture, in particular seating furniture or armchairs, characterized in that a Cross section as a backrest on at least one leg provided as a backrest part is attachable. The backrest parts can, depending on the composition of the Chairs, only to be attached to one or more legs. In shape and material of the backrest parts are not conceivable, since practical everything can be used. By attaching the backrest parts it will Furniture but very stable.

Fig. 1 ein Schenkelelement,

Fig. 2 ein Zwischenstück,

Fig. 3 einen Lehnenteil,

Fig. 4 ein Distanzstück,

Fig. 5 eine Verbindungsklammer,

Fig. 6 eine Verbindung von zwei Schenkelelementen,

Fig. 7 einen Sessel,

Fig. 8 einen weiteren Sessel,

Fig. 9 einen Hocker bzw. ein Objektmöbel und

Fig.10 einen Stuhl mit Ablage.

The invention is explained in more detail with reference to exemplary embodiments which are shown in the drawing. Show it:

1 is a leg element,

2 an intermediate piece,

3 shows a backrest part,

4 a spacer,

5 is a connecting bracket,

6 shows a connection of two leg elements,

7 an armchair,

8 another armchair,

Fig. 9 a stool or a piece of furniture and

Fig.10 a chair with storage.

As an introduction, it should be noted that in the described exemplary embodiments same parts with the same reference numerals or same component names are provided, with those included throughout the description Analogous disclosures to the same parts with the same reference numerals or same component names can be transferred. They are also in the Description of selected location information such as top, bottom, side, etc. the figures described immediately refer to and are as shown in the event of a change in position, to be transferred to the new position. Furthermore can also individual features from the shown embodiments for present independent, inventive solutions.

1 shows a leg element 1, the two Leg 2 enclose an angle α. This angle α can be 80 to 120 ° amount, in practice 95 to 105 ° is probably the optimal value. The exact value depends on the principle use of the Leg element 1 from. If a leg 2 is padded, For example, for a chair, this angle α can consistently be about 105 °. When stools are stackable an angle α of 95 ° may be sufficient. Furthermore, one or both are Leg 2 tapered towards the free end or conical. All four sides, as well as only two opposite sides, of a leg 2 converge conically.

Of course, it is also conceivable that the two legs 2 over one To connect corner connection with each other. The material question is also from of minor importance, since many materials can be used. In addition to metal and plastic, wood is certainly an ideal manufacturing material because its charisma meets the modern zeitgeist. In the Use of wood can be a layer gluing as a manufacturing method are used, in which case the one-piece version of the Leg element 1 is used. The area of Bending formed continuously, for example as an arc become.

The choice of the length of the individual legs 2 must also be important be attributed. According to the later use of the Leg element 1, the legs 2 of the same length, for example a kit for a table. When using the Leg element 1 in a kit for an armchair can be a leg 2 longer than the other leg 2. For example, one leg 2 a length of about 0.4 m, namely for the seat and the other leg 2 a length of 0.45 to 0.5 m, for the feet of an armchair.

The cross section of a leg element 1 can be square or approximate rectangular, but of course also round.

As already mentioned, the leg element 1 is a basic element for a furniture kit. In order to join together such basic elements can, at least one leg has 2 devices for connection to another element. This connection device is in one simple case a through hole 3, being for reasons of stability probably two through holes 3 are arranged. These through bores 3 are preferably, for example in a Chair kit, in the shorter leg 2, namely on the leg 2 of the as Serves seat, arranged. So that the through hole 3 is also parallel provided for the footprint.

2 is an intermediate piece 4, which is preferably flat is formed and in particular corresponds to a leg 2, shown. This intermediate piece 4 can also have through holes 3, thus a connection to another element via connecting means can be manufactured.

3 is a cross member 5, which can be used as a backrest, shown, this cross member 5 has at least one recess 6, through which a leg 2 can preferably be inserted. Through the conical formation of the leg 2, the insertion depth and thus the Backrest height, can be determined.

Of course, the design, creative design of the basic elements, such as the leg element 1, the intermediate piece 4 and the cross member 5, none Set limits.

To now, for example, several elements, such as leg elements 1 with Interconnecting elements 4, is through the through hole 3 of Elements or the like. with corresponding ones, for example Threaded sections inserted.

To distance the individual elements according to FIG. 4 Spacers 7 are used. These can be cylindrical be and have a smaller diameter at the ends, these Ends can have a threaded bore 8. These spacers 7 can be screwed onto the threaded rods, the end with the smaller diameter in a corresponding bore of the Leg element 1 or the intermediate piece 4 is provided. The cylindrical part with the larger diameter of the spacer 7 is used the distancing of the elements. But it is also quite conceivable that the Spacers have a normal through hole through which Rod is inserted. In this case, they serve as a spacer between the Angle parts and intermediate pieces. The end of the threaded rod can be one Screw nut may be provided. It is also possible that on the Spacers 7 the padding is attached.

5, a connecting bracket 9 is shown, this over a connecting web 10 two spring clips 11 for receiving the Spacers 7 has. This connecting bracket 9 can accordingly Connection of two pieces of furniture, objects or the like. serve and in various Designs are executed.

6 is the connection of two elements, for example of a leg element 1 with an intermediate piece 4, shown. Either the leg element 1 and the intermediate piece 4 have a Through hole 3 in which a threaded rod 12 is provided.

On the threaded rod 12, the spacer 7 is arranged, which Leg element 1 distanced from the intermediate piece 4 accordingly. That remains Everyone is free, the threaded rod 12 is endless or cut to length according to the through hole 3 to perform. As the end part of the Threaded rod 12, so with a furniture finish, can on the Threaded rod 12 a cap or sleeve nut 13 may be provided. Of course, a hexagon socket head screw has also proven itself.

7 is a manufactured from the components shown above Armchair shown. Six identical leg elements were used for this armchair 1, a cross member 5 for the backrest, two threaded rods 12, correspondingly many Spacers 7 or sleeve nuts 13 used as components.

Another variation of an armchair is shown in Fig. 8. use principally find the components already mentioned. In doing so several leg elements 1 strung together, the lined up legs 2 largely result in a seat and the the leg facing away from the leg 2 on the one hand as feet and to the Legs rotated by 180 ° are provided as backrest parts. On the Backrest parts, the cross part 5 is attached.

Another possibility of furniture creation is shown in FIG. 9. This out Furniture created from the components cited can be used as a bench, stool, or furniture or use of contract furniture. According to this line, too Production of a table conceivable. Doing so will be the same Leg elements 1, which may also be separated by intermediate pieces 4 can be strung together. The lined up legs 2 and if necessary, provided intermediate pieces 4, give a surface and the legs 2 facing away from this surface serve as feet.

To show the variety of design options in Fig. 10 Furniture, referred to as a chair with a shelf, is shown.

From the above it can be seen that this system is based on the Fundamentals of flexibility supports and creative thinking as well as there are no limits to artistic design options.

In conclusion, it should be noted that in the previously described Individual parts disproportionately enlarged or are shown schematically to help understanding the invention Improve solution. Furthermore, individual parts of the previously described combination of features of the embodiments in connection with other individual features independent solutions according to the invention form.

Above all, the individual versions shown in FIGS. 1 to 10 form the subject of independent solutions according to the invention. The relevant tasks and solutions according to the invention are Detailed descriptions of these figures can be found.

Claims (10)

Leg element for the manufacture of furniture, preferably one Seating, contract or adjustable furniture, table, or the like, characterized in that that the legs (2) an angle (α) of 80 to 120 °, in particular 95 to Include 105 °. Leg element according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one leg (2) tapers towards its free end or conical and the cross section approximately square or approximate is rectangular. Leg element according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it made in one piece and made of wood, especially in the Layer gluing technology is produced. Leg element according to one or more of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the legs (2) have the same length and the area of the bend is continuous, in particular as an arch. Leg element according to one or more of the preceding Claims, characterized in that one leg (2) is longer than that other leg (2), wherein one leg (2) has a length of about 0.4 m and the other leg (2) has a length of about 0.45 to 0.5 m. Leg element according to one or more of the preceding Claims, characterized in that at least one leg (2), preferably the shorter leg (2), a device for connection, optionally with a further leg element (1), the Device for connecting a through hole (3) for receiving a threaded rod (12) and the through hole (3) parallel to Floor space is arranged. Leg element according to one or more of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the threaded rod (12) at least at one end with a spacer (7) or with a End screw, for example a cap or sleeve nut (13) or one Cylinder nut with hexagon socket, especially an Allen nut, is provided. Furniture, in particular stools and / or object or adjustable furniture, table, or the like. according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that at least three individual, identical leg elements (1) are provided and that the leg elements (1), if necessary separated by intermediate pieces (4), arranged in a row, the legs (2) strung together being largely a surface result and at least one leg element (1) rotated by 180 ° to the other legs (2) is provided, which of the surface facing away leg (2) preferably in the same direction and that at least the adjacent leg (2) forming the surface with Fasteners are interconnected. Furniture, in particular seating or armchairs, according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that several Leg elements (1), optionally separated by intermediate pieces (4), are lined up, the lined legs (2) largely a surface, especially the seat, and that of Legs facing away from the surface (2) on the one hand as feet and on the feet Legs (2) rotated by 180 ° are provided as backrest parts. Furniture, in particular seating or armchairs, according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that a cross member (5) as a backrest on at least one leg provided as a backrest part (2) is attachable.

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