EP1747733A1 - A piece of furniture, in particular an office desk - Google Patents

Abstract

The piece has a table top (3) arranged on rails, and a folding component (4) attached to the table top both in a closed condition as well as in an open condition. The folding component has a pivoting section (5) and a folding plate (6), where the plate and the section are detachably connected with one another using connecting components. The plate has a drill-dole, in which a bolt finger of the section is inserted.

Description

The present invention relates to a piece of furniture, in particular work table, with a table top, wherein the table top is associated with a flap element.

State of the art

Such pieces of furniture are already known in many forms and designs and in use. These are, for example, normal office workstations or extended table units called telecommunication workstations or merchant tables. The latter can be recognized by the fact that the work table has a great variety of configurations for accommodating communication devices or work equipment, such as processors, monitors, printers, telephones or the like, the accommodation of associated cables being a separate problem.

Such a work table is used for example in the DE 101 20 106 described. In this work table, the table surface consists of a front and a rear sliding plate, the rear plate is retractable under the front plate. By pushing away the rear plate, a space is opened, the od access to work equipment, cables. Like., Which are located under the rear plate allowed.

The disadvantage here, however, that the work table has a complicated structure and requires a cumbersome handling. There is also the risk of tilting when moving the plates. Furthermore, the worktable must usually be completely cleared, for example, to push the rear plate under the front plate, or lift the front plate to get to the located below the rear plate work equipment and cable.

Furthermore, it is disadvantageous in such desktops that often a plate must be held with one hand, so that then only one hand remains to OD on the work equipment, cables. Like. To deal with.

Object of the invention

Object of the present invention is therefore to provide a piece of furniture, in particular work table, whose structure is simple and inexpensive and its handling is also possible easily and without additional tools. Furthermore, the possibility should be given to access to, for example, below the table equipment, cables od. Like. To obtain, without previously clearing the work table empty. At the same time both hands should be available to OD on the work equipment, cables. Like. To deal with.

Solution of the task

To achieve the object that the flap element can be fixed both in the closed position and in the open position.

The flap element is preferably composed of a pivot profile and a flap plate, wherein the pivot profile is preferably an approximately L-shaped aluminum profile, which is produced for example by simple extrusion.

The pivot profile and the flap plate are preferably assembled in a simple manner. In other words, the pivot profile has a bolt finger on an outer side, wherein the bolt finger is formed, in particular during the extrusion of the aluminum profile, and is therefore part of the extruded profile or subsequently arranged on the aluminum profile, for example by welding to the aluminum profile. The different possibilities of the design of the pivot profile and the pin finger should be encompassed by the present invention.

The flap plate in turn is provided with a corresponding bore into which the pin finger of the pivot profile is inserted, wherein the pin finger is preferably provided with barbs, so that it can not slide out of the bore in the flap plate. However, any other possibility of connecting the two elements is conceivable and should be encompassed by the present invention. Thus, for example, both elements can also be connected to one another fixedly or by means of a screwing device.

The pivot profile has in the present case three legs, as this embodiment has proved to be advantageous because it facilitates, for example the arrangement of the pivot profile on a cross member. Of course, only one, two or more than three legs can be provided. These possibilities are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

On an inner side of the one leg, two recesses are preferably arranged, which are arranged so that orthogonal form an injection angle through the recesses. Between the two recesses a control edge is arranged. Instead of the control edge, any other device can be provided which ensures an operative connection with an upper edge and / or upper side of the cross member in the position of use, as described in the description of the figures. Thus, for example, an additional longitudinal groove can be provided on the upper side of the cross member, in which, in the position of use, a nose, a latching finger or the like engages in the pivoting profile. Or it can be provided a plurality of transverse grooves, in which individual lugs, latching fingers od. Like. Engage. The different possibilities of the configuration of the control edge and also its arrangement should be encompassed by the present invention. It is important that between the swivel profile and the cross member an operative connection can arise.

In the present embodiment, the two recesses allow the flap element to be positioned in two positions on the cross member. On the one hand in a lower and thus closing position and on the other hand in an inclined and thus open position. Depending on the position engages an upper end of the cross member either in one recess or in the other recess. However, it is quite conceivable to provide the pivot profile with further recesses into which the upper end of the cross member can engage. Thus, the flap element could be set in other positions. These different possibilities should also be encompassed by the present invention.

The cross member is connected in a manner not shown in detail with the table top or not shown in detail side cheeks of the work table. For example, the cross member may be firmly anchored or simply plugged into a groove, whereby an easy removal of the cross member, even without tools, is possible. This is advantageous, for example, when connectors are laid in the cable tray located below the flap element. The different possibilities of attachment of the cross member should be encompassed by the present invention.

Also to be encompassed by the present invention are the different embodiments of the flap element and the cross member and their arrangement. Thus, it is conceivable to arrange a continuous cross member in the work table. At this then also a continuous flap element or a plurality of smaller flap elements can be hung.

Furthermore, it is conceivable to design the flap plate of the flap element in different lengths. This depends on the wishes of the user and the size of a flap tray to be covered, which is arranged below the flap element.

Furthermore, it is provided to provide the flap element not only as a cover in particular a cable tray. Instead, the flap element generally allows access to below the tabletop. Depending on what can be achieved below the table top, the size and design of the flap element may be different.

It is also envisaged to arrange the table top immovable. However, it is also conceivable to design the table top in addition movable on rails, so as to further simplify access to below the table top. This possibility should also be encompassed by the present invention.

figure description

• Figur 1 eine teilweise im Querschnitt dargestellte Seitenansicht eines Möbelstückes, insbesondere Arbeitstisches gemäss der vorliegenden Erfindung;
• Figur 2 eine vergrössert dargestellte Seitenansicht eines Ausschnittes des Möbelstückes in Figur 1 mit einem erfindungsgemässen Klappenelement in Schliesslage;
• Figur 3 die Ansicht nach Figur 2 mit dem erfindungsgemässen Klappenelement in Öffnungslage;
• Figur 4 eine vergrössert dargestellte Seitenansicht eines Schwenkprofils des erfindungsgemässen Klappenelementes;
• Figur 5 eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Ausschnittes des Möbelstückes in Figur 1 mit sowohl geschlossenen Klappen, als auch einer geöffneten Klappe.

Further advantages, features and details of the invention will become apparent from the following description of a preferred embodiment and from the drawing; this shows in

• Figure 1 is a partially cross-sectional side view of a piece of furniture, in particular work table according to the present invention;
• Figure 2 is an enlarged side view of a section of the piece of furniture in Figure 1 with an inventive flap element in the closed position;
• 3 shows the view of Figure 2 with the inventive flap element in the open position;
• Figure 4 is an enlarged side view of a pivot profile of the inventive flap element;
• Figure 5 is a perspective view of a section of the piece of furniture in Figure 1 with both closed flaps, as well as an open flap.

According to Figure 1, a piece of furniture, here a work tables 1 table legs 2 and a table top 3. The table top 3 can be arranged fixed to not shown in detail side cheeks of the worktable 1 or be moved in a manner not shown in detail on rails.

In a rear region of the table top 3, a flap element 4 is arranged, which consists of a pivot profile 5 and a flap plate 6, as shown in Figures 2 and 3. From an outer side 7 of the pivot profile 5 protrudes for this purpose a pin finger 8, which in Operating position is retracted into a bore 9 in the flap plate 6. The bolt finger 8 has barbs 10, which prevent the bolt finger 8 from sliding out of the bore 9 of the flap plate 6.

The pivoting profile 5 itself is, as shown in Figure 4, preferably an approximately L-shaped aluminum profile, which in the present case of three legs 11, 12 and 13 composed. On an inner side 14 of the leg 12 of the L-profile at least two recesses 15 and 16 are arranged so that orthogonal 17 and 18 through the recesses 15 and 16 together give an acute angle a. Further, between the one recess 15 and 16 and the other recess 16 and 15, a control edge 19 is formed, whose function is described below. From the outer side 7 of the leg 13 of the L-profile protrudes from the pin finger 8, which serves to fasten the pivot profile 5 on the flap plate 6, as already described above.

In the position of use, the pivot profile 5 depends on a cross member 20, which in turn in turn connected in any manner with the side cheeks and / or the table top 3 of the work table 1.

Below the flap element 4, a cable tray 21 is connected in a manner not shown in detail with the side cheeks and / or the table top 3 and / or the cross member 20. The cable tray 21 serves to receive cables 22, as they can lead to a screen 23, for example.

The operation of the present invention is as follows:

In the closed position of the flap element 4 is the flap plate 6 in a horizontal position (see Figure 2). In this position, the pivot profile 5 is hung over the cross member 20 such that it is engaged with its upper end 24 in the recess 15 of the pivot profile 5.

At the same time pushes a lower stop surface 25 of the pivot profile 5 to an outer surface 26 of the cross member 20. In this position, access to the cable tray 21 is not possible.

If now the access to the cable tray 21 are made possible, depending on the design of the work table 1, either first the table top 3 in the direction of an arrow 27 (see Figure 1) along the rails not shown in detail be preferred. Subsequently, the flap element 4 can be pivoted upwards via its flap plate 6 in the direction of an arrow 28 (see FIG. 1). Or the flap element 4 can be pivoted directly above its flap plate 6 in the direction of the arrow 28 upwards, without first the table top 3 must be moved.

Thus, the flap element 4 in its upper position according to Figure 3, i. can be held in the open position, the pivot profile 5 is provided with the further recess 16 into which the upper end 24 of the cross member 20 engages when the flap member 4 is in its upper position. At the same time another abutment surface 29 on the outer surface 26 of the cross member 20 stops.

If the flap element 4 is now to be swung back into its starting position, this is done either by a slight lifting of the entire flap element 4, so that the upper end 24 of the cross member 20 slides out of the recess 16 of the pivot profile 5. Subsequently, the pivot profile 5 is hooked again with its recess 15 via the upper end 24 of the cross member 20.

Or a pressure on the flap plate 6 of the flap element 4 is exerted, so that the control edge 19 overcomes an edge 30 of the upper end 24 of the cross member 20 and the upper end 24 engages again in the recess 15 of the pivot profile 5.

Subsequently, the table top 3, depending on the design of the work table 1, are pushed back in the opposite direction of the arrow 27.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1 worktable 34 67 2 Table leg 35 68 3 tabletop 36 69 4 flap element 37 70 5 swiveling profile 38 71 6 valve plate 39 72 7 outside 40 73 8th bolt finger 41 74 9 drilling 42 75 10 barb 43 76 11 leg 44 77 12 leg 45 78 13 leg 46 79 14 inside 47 15 recess 48 16 recess 49 17 orthogonal 50 18 orthogonal 51 19 control edge 52 20 crossbeam 53 21 cable tray 54 22 electric wire 55 α angle 23 screen 56 24 top end 57 25 stop surface 58 26 outer surface 59 27 arrow 60 28 arrow 61 29 stop surface 62 30 edge 63 31 64 32 65 33 66

Claims (10)

Furniture, in particular work table (1), with a table top (3), wherein the table top (1) is associated with a flap element (4),
characterized,
that the flap element (4) can be fixed both in the closed position and in the open position. Piece of furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that the folding element (4) has a pivoting profile (5) and a flap plate (6). Piece of furniture according to claim 2, characterized in that the pivot profile (5) and the flap plate (6) via connecting elements (8) are optionally releasably connected together. Piece of furniture according to claim 3, characterized in that the connecting element is a pin finger (8) which is inserted into a bore (9) in the flap plate (6). Piece of furniture according to claim 2, characterized in that the pivot profile (5) and the flap plate (6) are firmly connected to each other. Piece of furniture according to at least one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that the pivot profile (5) is an approximately L-shaped profile having a leg 12 which is provided with at least two recesses (15, 16) whose orthogonal ( 17, 18) through the recesses (15, 16) together form an acute angle (a), wherein between the Recesses (15, 16) a control edge (19) is formed, which comes into operative connection with a cross member (20). Piece of furniture according to claim 6, characterized in that the pivot profile (5) on the cross member (20) depends, which is connected to side cheeks and / or the table top (3) of the work table (1). Piece of furniture according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that an upper end (24) of the cross member (20) in one of the recesses (15, 16) of the pivot profile (5) can be latched. Piece of furniture according to at least one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that a stop surface (25) of the pivot profile (5) abuts in the closed position of the flap element (4) on an outer surface (26) of the cross member (20). Piece of furniture according to claim 9, characterized in that a stop surface (29) rests in the open position of the flap element (4) on the outer surface (26) of the cross member (20).

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