EP2443964B1 - Assembly kit for producing furniture which can be linked together - Google Patents

Description

The invention is directed to a kit for the production of interlinkable or side by side positionable furniture, especially of cabinet and table elements.

In the furnishing of workplaces equipped with electronic devices, such as in offices, banks, in the furnishing of meeting rooms at congresses a. Like., The respective electrical devices are connected to each other via cables, making efforts to lay these cables as compact and as unobtrusive as possible, which is often done by special plastic elements, but are in the traffic area of each area, so that it can lead to disturbances.

In order to remove such cables, power sources and special devices, such as transformers or the like, as much as possible from traffic areas, it is known, among other things, to provide so-called cable channels in office blocks ( DE 20 2004 015 734 U1 or EP 0 107 162 A1 just to name two examples).

The object of the invention is to provide a solution with which in particular table-near functional storage spaces, ie cabinet elements, can be included in an appropriate supply. Further prior art is the US 2005/268823 ,

With a kit of the type described, this object is achieved according to the invention in that a double bottom element is provided in the connection with cabinet elements, wherein between the bottoms spacers are provided, on which in each case an edge profile is fixed.

By means of the double floor element according to the invention in the area of the cabinet elements, it is possible to pass through this double floor through a corresponding one Electrification. Here computer cables can be led through, the electrical supply lines, telephone lines u. like.

Embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims. It may be provided in particular that the height of the edge profile to form a joint is less than the distance between the raised floors.

By the targeted provision of a joint between the two raised floors, it is possible to pull through the joint through cable from the inside out to turn off about a computer screen on the cabinet element or a phone, lighting elements u. like.

In order to be able to easily set up a corresponding electrification, according to the invention it is additionally provided that at least one base is formed with a receptacle or recess for plug strips or cable couplings.

In order to ensure in particular a visually appealing image, a profiling of the edge profiles is provided, which is characterized in that the edge profiles have a cross-sectionally approximately C-shaped area with a lying in the position of use on a floor straight area, a perpendicular thereto, according to top-facing straight area, which merges via a kink in a running at an angle of about 120 ° further straight area, with an outgoing from the kink additional oblique leg is formed, the free end in turn hangs up in the position of use on the floor ,

At this point it should be noted that this cross-sectionally approximately Y-shaped configuration of the edge profile can also be produced in another way. Straight surfaces do not necessarily have to be straight, they can also be slightly curved. It is essential that they give a visually appealing overall picture when positioning on the lower floor after placing the upper floor.

The head portion of each edge profile is rounded according to the invention to avoid sharp edges when passing cables.

In order to achieve a simple mounting of the edge profiles, it is provided according to the invention that the free ends of the cross-sectionally approximately C-shaped region are bent to form latching legs.

In order to ensure the above-mentioned, easy liftability of the upper floor is provided according to the invention in an embodiment that locking or clamping elements are provided on the underside of a floor, which engage in the use position in corresponding recesses of the spacers.

In order to connect cabinet elements or other functional storage spaces with each other and to make the electrification continuous, it can be provided according to the invention that at least one end-side side wall of a cabinet element is equipped with a substantially U-shaped through-hole for the passage of cables, being provided thereby can that the U-shaped passage opening is provided with a removable screen.

In order to achieve a particularly good optical finish, the invention also provides in a further embodiment that the upper floor in the position of use is longer by the dimension of the side walls than the floor positioned below in the position of use.

In order to be able to connect the entire system in particular to a power source or to connection points for data processing, provision can be made for further cable passage openings to be provided in the lower floor in the operating position and / or in the cupboard walls.

If no functional storage compartments are required below the raised floors, see the invention in a further embodiment, that for the formation of a bridging element of the lower floor with longitudinal reinforcing profiles, in particular box profiles, is equipped.

Fig. 1

in räumlicher Darstellung ein Schrankelement mit abgehobenem Oberboden,

Fig. 2

in räumlicher Darstellung eine räumliche Phantomzeichnung eines Schrankausschnittes,

Fig. 3

die Seitenansicht auf ein Doppelbodenelement,

Fig. 4

ein Brückenelement mit abgehobenem Oberboden sowie in

Fig. 5

ein Beispiel einer Zusammenstellzeichnung von Schrankelementen, Überbrückungselementen und Tischelementen.

Further details, features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description and from the drawing. This shows in

Fig. 1

in spatial representation a cabinet element with lifted topsoil,

Fig. 2

in spatial representation a spatial phantom drawing of a wardrobe cutout,

Fig. 3

the side view on a raised floor element,

Fig. 4

a bridge element with raised topsoil and in

Fig. 5

an example of an assembly drawing of cabinet elements, bridging elements and table elements.

The kit generally designated 1 in the figures relates to cabinet and table elements that are positioned to each other, if necessary, can be linked together, and in particular are designed so that a continuous electrification of the assembled elements is possible.

In Fig. 1 a corresponding cabinet element 2 is shown, which is provided with a raised floor element, generally designated 3, which consists essentially of a lying in the position of use bottom element 3a and a distance above clamped mounted upper floor element 3b.

On the lower floor element, edge profiles 5, whose height "a" (FIG. Fig. 3 ) is smaller than the distance "b" of the two double floors 3a and 3b, respectively, such that a joint is formed over the entire length of the cabinet element. This fugue is in Fig. 3 denoted by 6. The edge profile 5 is formed in a special way, in which case the individual profile areas are provided with additional reference numerals.

As can be seen in particular Fig. 3 shows, a substantial part of the edge profile consists of a cross-sectionally approximately C-shaped area with a lying in the position of use on the bottom 3a first straight area, an adjoining, vertically upwardly bent further straight portion 52 which a kink 53 in an obliquely upward extending further straight portion 54 merges with a curved extending bend 55 at the top.

From the kink 53 extends obliquely downwards with respect to the illustration according to Fig. 3 another leg 56, which in turn is supported with its free end 57 on the floor 3a.

Also, the lower, resting on the bottom 3a region 51 has an inwardly directed Rückkröpfung 58, which engage in corresponding grooves on the spacer 4.

Each associated with a spacer element are provided on the lower surface of the upper floor element 3b engagement cam 7, which engage in corresponding recesses in the spacers 4, so as to lift the upper floor 3b without tools when the piece of furniture wired or electrically equipped in other ways should.

In Fig. 1 is still shown that, for example, the lower floor element 3a may be equipped with a recess or recess 8 to approximately an electrical Multiple plug 9 to offer space. Straight passage openings can be provided, wherein in Fig.1 one shown in the lower bottom 3b, which is designated 10. Also, the upper floor 3b may be equipped with corresponding through holes 11.

As is also apparent Fig. 1 shows, the end walls 12 of the furniture element 2 are each equipped at its upper edge region with a recess 13 which in the example shown the Fig. 1 is closed by a cover 14. This element can be removed if cables are to be routed through. The cables of, for example, electrical appliances, lamps or the like, which are to be parked on the surface, ie on the upper floor element 3b, can be led through the gap 6 inwards or in the power supply 9 to the outside. The curved upper edge design of the upper edge 55 of the edge profiles 5 ensures that cable damage can not occur here.

In Fig. 4 is also shown with lifted upper floor element 3b a bridging element, which is provided for reinforcement with two reinforcing profiles 15, for example, as shown two box sections. Here, too, the upper floor element 3b can be lifted off via the corresponding notches and recesses in order to enable wiring or the passage of cables from one element to another.

Finally shows Fig. 5 another compilation of several furniture elements. Thus, there is a table element 16 is shown with two table tops 17, the two cabinet elements 2a and 2b are assigned, which are connected via a raised floor element 3 'together, wherein the cable channel 18 and the double table 16 are positioned so that the cable into the bridging element. 3 guided and the cabinet elements 2a and 2b can be supplied. Are indicated on the surface of the cabinet elements 2a and 2b still electrical consumers, such as a screen 19 or a printer 20th

Of course, the described embodiment of the invention is still to be modified in many ways, without departing from the spirit. Thus, the invention is not limited in particular to the illustrated assignment of the individual elements to each other, a table element 2 can also be assigned to two tables umschlagymmetrisch, so that each side of the table element is assigned to the respective adjacent standing table u. like. More.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

kit

2

cabinet element

3

False floor component

3a

below

3b

above

4

spacer

5

edge profile

6

Gap

7

locking elements

8th

deepening

9

electrical distribution

10

Through Hole

11

Through Hole

12

Side wall

13

through recess

14

End cover

Claims (11)

1. Assembly kit for producing furniture which can be linked together or positioned adjacently, particularly cabinet and table elements, characterised in that in the connection with cabinet elements (2) a double base element (3) is provided, spacers (4) being provided between the bases (3a, 3b), each of which additionally has an edge profile (5) fixed thereto, the height "a" of the edge profile (5) for forming a joint (6) being less than the spacing "b" between the double bases (3a, 3b).
2. Assembly kit according to claim 1, characterised in that at least one base (3a) is configured with a recess or depression for socket strips or cable couplings.
3. Assembly kit according to one or more of claims 1 or 2, characterised in that the edge profiles (5) have a region of approximately C-shaped cross-section, with a straight region (51) resting on a base (3a) in the position of use, a straight region (52) pointing upwardly which extends perpendicularly thereto and which merges, via a kink (53), into another straight region (54) extending at an angle of about 120°, while an additional, diagonally positioned leg (56) is provided, starting from the kink (53), the free end (57) of which also rests on the base (3a) in the position of use.
4. Assembly kit according to claim 3, characterised in that the free ends (58, 59) of the region of approximately C-shaped cross-section are bent to form detent legs.
5. Assembly kit according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the head region (55) of the edge profile (5) is rounded off for the protection of cables abutting thereon.
6. Assembly kit according to one or more of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that latching or clamping elements (7) are provided on the underside of one base (3b), which engage in corresponding detent recesses of the spacers (4) in the position of use.
7. Assembly kit according to one or more of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that at least one side end wall (12) of a cabinet element (2) is equipped with a substantially U-shaped through-opening (13) for the passage of cables.
8. Assembly kit according to one or more of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that the U-shaped through-opening (13) is provided with a removable cover panel (14).
9. Assembly kit according to one or more of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that the base (3b) which is uppermost in the position of use is longer than the base positioned underneath in the position of use by the dimension of the side walls (12).
10. Assembly kit according to one or more of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that further cable through-openings (10, 11) are provided in the base (3a) which is underneath in the position of use, and/or in cabinet walls.
11. Assembly kit according to one or more of claims 1 to 10, characterised in that in order to form a bridging element the lower base is provided with longitudinally extending reinforcing sections, particularly box sections.

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