EP2448072B1 - Media bar and table - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

The present invention relates to an attachable to a table top of a table media bar. Furthermore, the invention relates to a table.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

Although the present invention is applicable in the context of a variety of furniture with a plate-like work surface, for example with known tables, standing desks, drawing boards and the like, the present invention and the underlying problems will be described below with reference to a table, in particular a seminar or conference table, explained in more detail.

Today's conference, convention and seminar attendees are often reliant on having mostly electrical powered equipment, such as portable computers, in the workplaces available to them during such an event. The use, for example, of mobile communication devices such as mobile phones is widespread. Such work or communication devices often require not only a connection to the public power grid, but should also be connected to networks for data transmission, such as a local area network (LAN), a telephone network or similar media.

This means that these media preferably have to be provided at the individual workstations, which usually include a desk. Because himself but the configuration of the individual workstations, especially the tables, usually changed for different events, such media supply should not be permanently installed, but can be changed as flexibly as possible.

For this purpose, commercially available power strips are nowadays often laid under and next to the corresponding tables, which are connected to each other via cables. The resulting cable tangle not only looks unattractive and untidy, but can also represent a source of danger if the arrangement is unclean. In particular, subscribers may trip over the cables or tear them down by hanging on loosely laid cables on the tables. Furthermore, access to the appropriate media supply connections from the table is then extremely impractical.

To remedy this problem, plug-in connectors have been developed in the past, which can be clamped to a table top of a table. So shows, for example, the DE 101 15 997 A1 a connector strip, which is clamped by means of clamping screws from above on a table top. As an abutment for the clamping screw provided under the table top cable box.

A disadvantage of such a conventional solution for supplying a table with a desired medium, in the said connector strip with electric current, however, is that the connector strip must be clamped in a laborious manner with the aid of screws. To equip an arrangement of a larger number of tables in this way with connector strips takes a lot of time.

Next describe the documents US 2002/0119698 . WO 2009/018362 . US 7083421 similar strips for attaching to table tops.

It is important to improve this condition.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Thus, the present invention has the object to improve the supply of a workplace, especially a seminar, conference or office desk, with the desired media such that on the one hand, the supply device that provides the media, well visible to the user and easily accessible is arranged and on the other hand, the high and time-consuming installation effort of conventional solutions is avoided.

This object is achieved by a media strip with the features of claim 1 and / or by a table with the features of claim 16.

• einen Grundkörper mit zumindest einem Halteabschnitt, wobei der Halteabschnitt bei einem Aufstecken der Medienleiste auf einen Rand der Tischplatte mit einer ersten der Hauptoberflächen in Anlage bringbar ist; und
• zumindest ein Federelement, das bei dem Aufstecken der Medienleiste derart elastisch federnd verformbar ist, dass ein erster Abschnitt des Federelements mit einer zweiten der Hauptoberflächen in Anlage bringbar ist und dass zur Fixierung der Medienleiste an der Tischplatte das Federelement mittels einer Federkraft den Halteabschnitt gegen die Tischplatte klemmt.

According to the invention, a media strip is provided which can be plugged onto a table top with two main surfaces. One of the main surfaces is hereby designed as an upper side and the other as an underside of the table top. In addition, the media strip according to the invention is adapted to receive a supply device. The media strip according to the invention has the following:

• a base body having at least one holding portion, wherein the holding portion in a plugging the media strip on an edge of the table top with a first of the main surfaces is brought into abutment; and
• at least one spring element which is elastically resiliently deformable during the attachment of the media strip such that a first portion of the spring element can be brought into abutment with a second of the main surfaces and that for fixing the media strip to the Table top, the spring element by means of a spring force clamps the holding portion against the table top.

In the media strip according to the invention, the spring element for fixing the media strip is adjustable to table tops at least two different thicknesses.

The invention also provides a table having a table top on which such a media strip is attached.

The idea of the present invention is to bring about the fixation of the media strip on the table top by means of a spring element. By a spring force applied by the spring element, the media strip is reliably clamped to the table top as soon as it is plugged onto the edge of the table top. In this way, a simple and quick installation of the media bar is possible. The dismantling of the media bar can be done by simply pulling off the table top. Especially when setting up and dismantling a larger configuration of tables, for example, for a conference, which are all to be supplied with the desired media, for example, electric power, thereby much time can be saved. The adjustability of the spring element also advantageously allows a very flexible use of the media strip according to the invention. On tables with table tops of different thicknesses, the media strip can be plugged with the appropriately adjusted spring element, without the plugging would be difficult and cumbersome because of a thick table top or the clamping force would be insufficient for a thinner table top.

Advantageous embodiments and developments of the invention will become apparent from the other dependent claims in conjunction with the figures of the drawings.

In one embodiment, the first portion of the spring element is arranged opposite the holding portion. In this way, by exerting the spring force on the second main surface, the spring element can clamp the holding section particularly effectively against the first main surface of the table top.

In a further embodiment, for adjusting the spring element, a distance between the first portion of the spring element and the holding portion, measured in a state of the media bar, in which it is not attached to the table top, changeable. By changing the distance of the first portion of the holding portion, as measured in the unplugged state of the media bar, it can be achieved that the spring element is elastically resiliently deformed when mounting the media strip on table tops of different thicknesses in substantially the same way. After an approximately equal degree of elastic deformation can be achieved in this configuration thus at different thickness table tops, an approximately equal spring force can be exerted on the different thicknesses table tops. As a result, the media strip clamps with advantage reliably table tops of different thickness, each in about the same effort required for mounting.

According to a development, the spring element can be locked relative to the holding section in at least two positions relative to the holding section for setting the spring element. This is useful to prevent the spring element unintentionally adjusted when applied forces that cause the elastically resilient deformation of the spring element when attaching the media strip.

In an advantageous improvement of the base body is provided with at least two adjoining Einstellausnehmungen. A second portion of the spring element is hereby used for adjusting the spring element optionally in one of the Einstellausnehmungen such that the second portion is supported in the clamping of the holding portion against the table top at a boundary of the respective Einstellausnehmung. Such Einstellausnehmungen can be introduced in a comparatively simple and cost-effective manner in the body. A locking of the spring element in at least two discrete positions is also achieved here in a reliable, positive manner.

In an even more advantageous development, the spring element has a third section. The main body is provided with a retaining recess into which the third portion of the spring element is at least partially insertable. According to the selected Einstellausnehmung, in which the second portion of the spring element is inserted, in this case a different sized part of the third portion is received in the retaining recess. The inclusion of the third portion in the retaining recess thus contributes to each choice of Einstellausnehmung to a more stable support of the spring element and to initiate the spring force caused when plugging on the table top spring force in the base of the media strip.

In a preferred embodiment, the Einstellausnehmungen are arranged side by side along a direction which is substantially parallel to the holding recess. For adjusting the spring element whose second portion can be positioned in this embodiment by moving the spring element along this direction for insertion into the selected Einstellausnehmung. at the same time In this case, the third section for a more or less deep recording in the retaining recess in position.

According to a development, the second section of the spring element is arranged between the first section of the spring element and the third section of the spring element. In this way, the first section can be arranged, for example, in the vicinity of an unconstrained end of the spring element and by the positioning of the first, second and third sections relative to each other, the dependence of the spring force of a path to the first section when attaching the media strip on the Tabletop is moved out of its rest position, be set in the desired manner.

In a further development, the second section of the spring element is arranged closer to the third section than to the first section. In order to achieve a predetermined spring force with which the spring element is intended to effect the fixing of the media strip to the table top, it can thereby be achieved that the first section springs in by a comparatively long distance. The media strip can thereby be better placed on the table top and the spring element can, with unchanged setting, provide almost the same clamping force even with a slight variation of the thickness of the table top.

In a further development, the spring element between the second portion and the third portion is provided with a bend. The spring element can be bent by the bend in particular by an angle of more than 90 degrees. In particular, it is possible to arrange the retaining recess and the Einstellausnehmungen to save space.

In one embodiment of the invention, the spring element is designed as a leaf spring. The spring element can in this case be made of a suitable metal, for example a spring steel.

According to a further embodiment, the main body of the media strip spaced apart, supporting side elements and a wall element, wherein the side elements are adapted to receive end portions of the supply device. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the side elements are coupled together by means of the wall element. In this embodiment, it is not necessary to provide the media strip with a continuous inner frame. The media strip according to this embodiment is also advantageously mountable.

In a development, the side elements each have a recess into which the edge of the table top can be inserted and which is partially bounded by a wall which forms the holding section. On the one hand, the side elements may be designed to support the supply device and, on the other hand, be dimensioned to be clamped on the table top by means of the holding section. In this way, the side elements of the supply device, which act in use, so for example when inserting and pulling out, for example, of plugs or the like, forces, supported against the table top. On the other hand, the wall element can be designed as a relatively simple and lightweight component.

In an advantageous improvement, the Einstellausnehmungen and the retaining recess are arranged on one of the side elements. Also, the spring force when plugging the media strip under elastically resilient deformation of the spring element is applied, can be absorbed in this way by the supporting side elements.

In a preferred embodiment, the media strip on at least two spring elements. At the side elements in each case at least two Einstellausnehmungen and a respective retaining recess are arranged to hold each one of the spring elements to an associated one of the side elements and support. The Einstellausnehmungen and the retaining recess may be formed here, as described in the above embodiments. This makes it possible to apply by the action of several spring elements on the second main surface of the table top when attaching the media bar a larger and better distributed spring force, which in turn can be supported on the supporting side elements.

In one embodiment, a socket arrangement, in particular for the provision of connection possibilities to a power network and / or a communication network, is received at least in sections in an interior of the media strip as a supply device. The supply device is in this case accessible from an outside of the media strip for connecting communication devices or electrical consumers. By means of such a designed media strip, a table can be provided with a power supply and access to a communication network, creating a workplace that allows the comfortable use of, for example, electronic communication means, portable computers and the like.

Furthermore, in the present case, a second media strip which can be attached to a table top of a table and which has an upper and a lower wall is proposed. The upper wall and the lower wall each have a holding section. In the upper wall is provided at least one recess which serves to receive a supply device. The holding portions are arranged in the second media strip such that when plugging the media strip on one edge of the table top of the holding portion of the upper wall with an edge region of an upper side of the table top and the holding portion of the lower wall with an edge region of a bottom of the table top is brought into abutment , In this case, the upper wall extending substantially parallel to the top of the table top and the bottom wall substantially parallel to the underside of the table top, when the media bar is mounted on the table top.

In addition, a table is proposed with a table top, wherein on the table top such a second media strip is attached.

Due to the formation of the upper wall substantially parallel to the top of the table top, the formation of the lower wall substantially parallel to the underside of the table top and by the concerns of the corresponding holding portions in edge regions of a top or a bottom of the table top is working to Available surface of the table at a plugging the second media bar on the table top is not limited or reduced, but on the contrary still extended. The at least one recess in the upper wall allows the supply device to be supplied with the necessary media, for example with electric current, to supply the workstation without the supply device protruding substantially beyond the plane of the table top. As a result, it is also possible to push papers, files, folders or books over the edge of the table and also over the media bar when the media strip is inserted.

The second media bar thus does not obstruct the work on the table top.

In an advantageous embodiment of the second media strip, the upper wall and the lower wall are substantially flat and substantially parallel to each other. By attaching the media strip can be in this embodiment, a table top with substantially parallel to each other formed upper and lower sides and a flat work surface continue low over the edge of the table top addition.

In a further development of the second media strip, the upper wall and the lower wall are coupled to each other via a front wall at a respective outer edge facing away from the associated holding section. Preferably, the front wall in this case runs to the edge of the table top substantially parallel when the media strip is attached to the table top. This gives the media strip a shapely and aesthetic conclusion to the outside, can be grabbed well in the front wall by hand and plugged onto the table top, and receives additional stability.

In a further embodiment of the second media strip, the upper wall, the front wall and the lower wall are formed integrally with each other. As a result, the media strip can be made in a simple and convenient manner and also has no unaesthetic junctions between the top wall and the front wall and the bottom wall and the front wall.

According to one embodiment of the second media strip, the upper wall and the lower wall are coupled together via at least two side walls. In this case, the side walls preferably extend substantially perpendicular to the upper

Wall and to the bottom wall between these. The side walls thus stiffen the media strip and can additionally limit the media strip laterally in such a way that an interior space is formed, in which parts of the supply device, by means of which the media are provided, or also to the supply device to or from these leading away lines accommodated can be.

In a development of the second media strip, the holding sections facing edges of at least two of the side walls of a terminal edge of the holding portion of the upper wall and a terminal edge of the holding portion of the lower wall spaced such that a stop is formed, against which the edge of the table top when plugging the Media bar can be brought into this plant. This makes it possible aufzustecken the media strip in the manner on the table top, that their outer edges, which are facing away from the holding portions, have a defined distance and a defined orientation to the edge of the table top. As a result, it can be ensured, for example, that the media strip is attached at the same distance and with the same orientation to the table edge when constructing a table configuration, for example for a conference, on all tables provided with it, so that an overall aesthetic appearance results. It also ensures that a person who puts the media strip on the tabletop can easily see when the media bar has reached its fully mated position. This facilitates a secure and reliable fastening of the media strip to the table top.

In another embodiment of the second media strip, the lower wall is provided with at least one bead or at least one rib. The bead or rib is formed to plastically bend the holding portion prevents the bottom wall when repeatedly attaching the media strip on the table top. Preferably, the bead or the rib runs substantially perpendicular to the edge of the table top, when the media strip is attached to the table top. As a result, a robust and durable media bar is achieved, which can be well attached to the table top for a long time.

In a development of the second media strip, the bottom wall is provided with a recess arranged centrally along a longitudinal direction of the media strip. In this development, the recess is formed as a recess whose open side is directed towards the table top, when the media strip is attached to the table top. In this way, space for a possible substructure of the table, for example, a cross member, which may be connected in this area with the table top created. Furthermore, this material and weight can be saved, thereby reducing the cost and handling of the media bar can be improved.

In another advantageous embodiment of the second media strip extending from an edge of the recess in the upper wall, starting from further walls and / or elbows towards the lower wall. The further walls and / or angle pieces are provided in this embodiment for a position assurance of the supply device. As a result, the supply device in the recess of the upper wall can be securely held in the desired position. In particular, this can also be achieved a positive reception of the supply device between the other walls or elbows, when the size of the recess is matched to the size of the supply device.

In a further development of the second media strip, the further walls and / or angle pieces protrude into the recess in the lower wall, without being connected to their edges. This can be advantageously avoided to connect the other walls and / or elbows with the bottom wall. In addition, this results in the supply device a favorable margin for the arrangement and attachment of cables and the like. If the supply device has, for example, receptacles for connection plugs or the like on its underside or its side surfaces, convenient access to these can be ensured in this way.

In another embodiment of the second media strip, the lower wall also has a recess which is arranged opposite the recess in the upper wall and coincides with this in shape and size. In this embodiment, the edge of the recess in the lower wall is connected to the other walls and / or elbows. As a result, even more stability and rigidity can be given to the other walls and / or elbows and consequently also to the entire media strip.

In a further preferred refinement of the second media strip, it is provided that the further walls and / or angle pieces, in particular in the region of their ends facing the lower wall, have openings which are designed such that they engage with the media device in a latching manner Latches or clips of the supply device can be brought into engagement. The locking lug or clips can for example be attached or formed in the region of side surfaces of the supply device. This embodiment makes it possible to attach the supply device to the media strip in a simple and fast manner, without the ones used for this purpose Fasteners from the visible side of the media bar, so from above, would be visible.

In a further improvement of the second media strip at least a portion of at least one of the holding portions for clamping the table top between the holding portions is resiliently formed. In this way, the media bar is already fixed after plugging onto the table top at this, without wobbling or rattling.

In still further improvement of the second media bar, the holding portion of the bottom wall is made longer in a direction perpendicular to the edge of the table top than the holding portion of the top wall and thereby protrudes therefrom. This is advantageous because in this way the attachment of the media strip is simplified on the table top. For example, the holding portion of the bottom wall may be first applied to the edge of the table top from below before the holding portion of the top wall is brought into contact with the top of the table top. For this purpose, the media bar, for example, be kept slightly oblique. An inconvenient threading the table top between the holding sections is thereby avoided and plugging can be done easily and quickly.

In one embodiment of the second media strip, the holding section of the lower wall is provided with at least one threaded hole or, alternatively, with at least one threaded sleeve attached to the holding section. In the threaded hole or the threaded sleeve a clamping screw for clamping the media strip is screwed against the table top, preferably on a holding portion of the upper wall facing side of the holding portion of the lower wall, a clamping plate is provided which can be pressed by screwing the clamping screw to the table top. Through this Measure the media strip can be securely fixed by screwing the clamping screw to the table top. If the media bar is no longer needed on the table, then this fixation can also be easily solved again. By means of a clamping plate can be advantageously achieved a better distribution of the clamping force on the underside of the table top and scratching the underside of the table top can be avoided. A solution without a clamping plate can reduce the manufacturing costs.

In an embodiment of the second media strip, the recess in the lower wall extends along a portion of the lower wall whose length is between 65% and 75%, preferably about 70%, of the total length of the lower wall in the longitudinal direction of the media strip. As a result, a lot of space is created at the bottom of the media bar for the supply and removal of cables, while at the same time the holding portion of the lower wall can still be formed sufficiently large for a reliable attachment of the media strip.

According to a further improvement of the second media strip, one or more depressions or hollows for receiving paper clips, pens and the like are additionally provided in the upper wall. This eliminates the need to provide a separate pen holder or the like at the table. The desired recordings for such utensils can be provided simply by plugging the media strip on the table top. The construction of a workplace configuration is thereby considerably facilitated.

In another embodiment of the second media strip is on a top of the upper wall in addition a holder for a mobile communication device and / or a stand for a notebook and / or a container for receiving pins and / or a bookstand and / or a light for illuminating the table attached. In this way, for example when constructing a table configuration for equipping a conference room, each of the tables can be equipped with a handle by attaching the media strip with a selection of the aforementioned devices. It is then not necessary, for example, to place a notepad stand, a receptacle for receiving pens, a bookstand and a lamp separately on the table, for example. Thus, the construction of such a table configuration is facilitated, the available work surface on the table is not limited by all sorts of utensils, and a visually appealing and uniform appearance is achieved.

In a further improvement of the second media bar, a hook is provided in the region of the outer edge of either the upper wall or the lower wall, or in the region of the front wall, which protrudes outwardly away from the table edge, when the media strip is attached to the table top. The hook may be formed, for example, as a hook for holding a bag. This provides additional convenience to a user of the table.

In an advantageous development of the second media strip, a socket arrangement, in particular for providing connection possibilities to a power network and / or to a communication network, is inserted into the recess as a supply device. The socket assembly is mounted latching in this embodiment in the media bar and is accessible from the top of the upper wall for connecting communication devices or electrical consumers. Working with communication devices or electrically operated implements such as portable computers is greatly facilitated by this design, as a simple and clear access to the required connection options is provided from the top of the media bar ago.

In another embodiment of the second media strip, the supply device is additionally equipped with operating elements for controlling equipment of a conference room, such as lighting or ventilation.

In an advantageous development, the second media strip is made of a metal. A metal-made media strip is robust and durable.

In a further preferred development, the second media strip is made of a metal sheet, in particular a steel sheet, with a thickness between 1 and 2 mm and particularly preferably a thickness of 1.5 mm.

The above embodiments and developments can, if appropriate, combine with each other as desired. Further possible refinements, developments and implementations of the invention also include combinations of features of the invention which have not been explicitly mentioned above or described below with regard to the exemplary embodiments. In particular, the person skilled in the art will also add individual aspects as improvements or additions to the respective basic form of the present invention.

CONTENT OF THE DRAWING

Fig. 1

eine Medienleiste gemäß einem ersten Ausführungsbei-spiel der Erfindung, in einer perspektivischen An-sicht;

Fig. 2

die Medienleiste der Fig. 1 in einer Explosionsan-sicht;

Fig. 3

eine vergrößerte Ansicht eines Endes der Medienleiste der Fig. 1;

Fig. 4

eine vergrößerte Ansicht eines anderen Endes der Me-dienleiste der Fig. 1;

Fig. 5

eine vergrößerte Ansicht eines Details der Explosi-onsansicht der Fig. 2;

Fig. 6

eine Ansicht eines Seitenelements und eines Federele-ments einer Medienleiste gemäß einer Variante des ersten Ausführungsbeispiels;

Fig. 7

eine Medienleiste gemäß einem zweiten Ausführungsbei-spiel der Erfindung in einer perspektivischen An-sicht;

Fig. 8

die Medienleiste der Fig. 7 in einer Explosionsan-sicht;

Fig. 9

eine Medienleiste gemäß einer Variante des zweiten Ausführungsbeispiels, in einer perspektivischen An-sicht;

Fig. 10

die Medienleiste der Fig. 9, welche auf eine Tisch-platte aufgesteckt ist;

Fig. 11

eine Medienleiste gemäß einem dritten Ausführungsbei-spiel der Erfindung, in einer Vorderansicht;

Fig. 12

die Medienleiste der Fig. 11 in einer Unteransicht;

Fig. 13

die Medienleiste der Fig. 11 in einer Rückansicht;

Fig. 14

die Medienleiste der Fig. 11 in einer Seitenansicht;

Fig. 15

die Medienleiste der Fig. 11 in einer Draufsicht;

Fig. 16

eine obere Wand, eine untere Wand und eine Vorderwand der Medienleiste der Fig. 11 in einer Unteransicht;

Fig. 17

die obere Wand, die untere Wand und die Vorderwand der Fig. 16 in einer Seitenansicht;

Fig. 18

die obere Wand, die untere Wand und die Vorderwand der Fig. 16 in einer Rückansicht;

Fig. 19

die Medienleiste gemäß dem dritten Ausführungsbei-spiel in einer perspektivischen Unteransicht;

Fig. 20

die Medienleiste gemäß dem dritten Ausführungsbei-spiel in einer perspektivischen Ansicht von oben;

Fig. 21

eine weitere perspektivische Ansicht der Medienleiste gemäß dem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel von oben;

Fig. 22

eine perspektivische Ansicht der oberen Wand, der un-teren Wand und der Vorderwand gemäß Fig. 16 von oben;

Fig. 23

eine mit einer Versorgungseinrichtung ausgestattete Medienleiste gemäß dem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel, welche auf eine Tischplatte aufgesteckt ist;

Fig. 24

eine Medienleiste gemäß einem vierten Ausführungsbei-spiel, welche mit einer Versorgungseinrichtung ausge-stattet ist und auf eine Tischplatte eines Tisches aufgesteckt ist, in einer perspektivischen Ansicht von oben;

Fig. 25

eine Medienleiste gemäß einer Variante des vierten Ausführungsbeispiels, mit zwei Versorgungseinrichtun-gen, welche auf eine Tischplatte eines Tisches aufge-steckt ist, in einer perspektivischen Ansicht von oben;

Fig. 26

eine Medienleiste gemäß einer weiteren Variante des vierten Ausführungsbeispiels, wobei in der Oberseite der oberen Wand zusätzlich eine Mulde zur Aufnahme von Stiften vorgesehen ist, in einer perspektivischen Ansicht von oben;

Fig. 27

eine Medienleiste gemäß einer weiteren Variante des vierten Ausführungsbeispiels, wobei in der Oberseite der oberen Wand neben einer Mulde zur Aufnahme von Stiften auch eine weitere Vertiefung zur Aufnahme von Büroklammern oder weiteren Utensilien vorgesehen ist, in einer perspektivischen Ansicht von oben;

Fig. 28

eine Medienleiste gemäß dem vierten Ausführungsbei-spiel in einer perspektivischen Unteransicht, wobei die Medienleiste auf eine Tischplatte aufgesteckt ist;

Fig. 29

eine Medienleiste gemäß einer weiteren Variante des vierten Ausführungsbeispiels in einer perspektivi-schen Unteransicht, wobei an der unteren Wand Haken zum Aufwickeln eines Kabels vorgesehen sind;

Fig. 30

die Medienleiste der Fig. 29, in einem Zustand, in welchem sie auf die Tischplatte aufgesteckt ist, in einer perspektivischen Unteransicht;

Fig. 31

die Medienleiste der Fig. 30, wobei zu der Versor-gungseinrichtung führende Kabel von den Haken abgewi-ckelt und an einem Längsträger des Tisches entlang geführt sind, um die Versorgungseinrichtungen mehre-rer Medienleisten an demselben Tisch oder an unter-schiedlichen Tischen miteinander zu verbinden, in ei-ner perspektivischen Unteransicht;

Fig. 32

eine perspektivische Ansicht einer auf eine Tisch-platte aufgesteckten Medienleiste gemäß einer noch weiteren Variante des vierten Ausführungsbeispiels, welche einen Ständer für ein mobiles Kommunikations-gerät aufweist;

Fig. 33

eine perspektivische Ansicht einer auf eine Tisch-platte eines Tisches aufgesteckten Medienleiste gemäß einer weiteren Variante des vierten Ausführungsbei-spiels, wobei auf einer Oberseite der oberen Wand ein Buchständer befestigt ist;

Fig. 34

eine perspektivische Ansicht einer auf eine Tisch-platte eines Tisches aufgesteckten Medienleiste gemäß einer wieder anderen Variante des vierten Ausfüh-rungsbeispiels, wobei auf einer Oberseite der oberen Wand ein Ständer für einen Notizblock befestigt ist;

Fig. 35

eine perspektivische Ansicht einer auf eine Tisch-platte eines Tisches aufgesteckten Medienleiste gemäß einer noch weiteren Variante des vierten Ausführungs-beispiels, wobei auf einer Oberseite der oberen Wand ein Ständer für einen Notizblock und ein Behältnis zum Aufnehmen von Stiften vorgesehen sind;

Fig. 36

eine perspektivische Ansicht einer auf eine Tisch-platte eines Tisches aufgesteckten Medienleiste gemäß einer anderen Variante des vierten Ausführungsbei-spiels, wobei auf einer Oberseite der oberen Wand zu-sätzlich eine Leuchte zum Beleuchten des Tisches be-festigt ist;

Fig. 37

eine perspektivische Ansicht auf eine Tischplatte ei-nes Tisches aufgesteckte Medienleiste gemäß einer noch weiteren Variante des vierten Ausführungsbei-spiels, wobei ein Taschenhaken zum Halten einer Ta-sche vorgesehen ist;

Fig. 38

eine Medienleiste gemäß einem fünften Ausführungsbei-spiel der Erfindung in einer perspektivischen Unter-ansicht;

Fig. 39

eine perspektivische Detailansicht der Medienleiste gemäß Fig. 38;

Fig. 40

eine perspektivische Unteransicht eines Endes einer Reihe von Tischen, wobei an jedem der Tische eine Me-dienleiste gemäß dem vierten Ausführungsbeispiel be-festigt ist, mit der zugehörigen Verkabelung;

Fig. 41

eine perspektivische Unteransicht einer Medienleiste gemäß dem vierten Ausführungsbeispiel, welche auf ei-ne Schmalseite eines Tisches mit einem Querträger aufgesteckt ist; und

Fig. 42

mehrere übereinandergestapelte Tische mit auf deren Tischplatten aufgesteckten Medienleisten.

The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the exemplary embodiments indicated in the schematic figures of the drawings. It shows:

Fig. 1

a media strip according to a first Ausführungsbei- game of the invention, in a perspective view;

Fig. 2

the media bar the Fig. 1 in an exploded view;

Fig. 3

an enlarged view of one end of the media bar of the Fig. 1 ;

Fig. 4

an enlarged view of another end of the media bar the Fig. 1 ;

Fig. 5

an enlarged view of a detail of the exploded view of the Fig. 2 ;

Fig. 6

a view of a side member and a spring element of a media bar according to a variant of the first embodiment;

Fig. 7

a media strip according to a second embodiment of the invention in a perspective view;

Fig. 8

the media bar the Fig. 7 in an exploded view;

Fig. 9

a media strip according to a variant of the second embodiment, in a perspective view;

Fig. 10

the media bar the Fig. 9 , which is attached to a table top;

Fig. 11

a media strip according to a third Ausführungsbei-game of the invention, in a front view;

Fig. 12

the media bar the Fig. 11 in a bottom view;

Fig. 13

the media bar the Fig. 11 in a rear view;

Fig. 14

the media bar the Fig. 11 in a side view;

Fig. 15

the media bar the Fig. 11 in a plan view;

Fig. 16

an upper wall, a lower wall and a front wall of the media strip of the Fig. 11 in a bottom view;

Fig. 17

the upper wall, the lower wall and the front wall of the Fig. 16 in a side view;

Fig. 18

the upper wall, the lower wall and the front wall of the Fig. 16 in a rear view;

Fig. 19

the media bar according to the third Ausführungsbei play in a perspective bottom view;

Fig. 20

the media bar according to the third Ausführungsbei play in a perspective view from above;

Fig. 21

a further perspective view of the media strip according to the third embodiment from above;

Fig. 22

a perspective view of the upper wall, the lower wall and the front wall according to Fig. 16 from above;

Fig. 23

a provided with a supply device media bar according to the third embodiment, which is mounted on a table top;

Fig. 24

a media strip according to a fourth Ausführungsbei-game, which is equipped with a supply device and is mounted on a table top of a table, in a perspective view from above;

Fig. 25

a media strip according to a variant of the fourth embodiment, with two Versorgungsseinrichtun gene, which is tucked onto a table top of a table, in a perspective view from above;

Fig. 26

a media strip according to a further variant of the fourth embodiment, wherein in the top of the upper wall in addition a trough is provided for receiving pins, in a perspective view from above;

Fig. 27

a media strip according to a further variant of the fourth embodiment, wherein in the top of the upper wall in addition to a trough for receiving pins and a further recess for receiving paper clips or other utensils is provided, in a perspective view from above;

Fig. 28

a media strip according to the fourth Ausführungsbei play in a perspective bottom view, wherein the media strip is mounted on a table top;

Fig. 29

a media strip according to a further variant of the fourth embodiment in a perspektivi-rule bottom view, being provided on the lower wall hooks for winding a cable;

Fig. 30

the media bar the Fig. 29 in a state in which it is attached to the tabletop, in a perspective bottom view;

Fig. 31

the media bar the Fig. 30 in that cables leading to the supply device are uncoupled from the hooks and guided along a side member of the table to connect the supply means of several media strips to each other at the same table or at different tables, in a perspective view bottom view;

Fig. 32

a perspective view of a plugged onto a table top media strip according to yet another variant of the fourth embodiment, which has a stand for a mobile communication device;

Fig. 33

a perspective view of a plugged onto a table top of a table media strip according to a further variant of the fourth Ausführungsbei-game, wherein on a top of the upper wall a bookstand is attached;

Fig. 34

a perspective view of a plugged onto a table top of a table media strip according to yet another variant of the fourth Ausfüh- tion, wherein on a top of the upper wall, a stand for a notepad is attached;

Fig. 35

a perspective view of a plugged onto a table top of a table media strip according to yet another variant of the fourth embodiment example, wherein on an upper side of the upper wall a stand for a notebook and a container for receiving pins are provided;

Fig. 36

a perspective view of a plugged onto a table top of a table media strip according to another variant of the fourth Ausführungsbei-game, wherein on a top of the upper wall addition to a light for illuminating the table is be-festigt;

Fig. 37

a perspective view on a table top of a table mounted media strip according to yet another variant of the fourth Ausführungsbei game, wherein a bag hook is provided for holding a Ta-cal;

Fig. 38

a media strip according to a fifth Ausführungsbei- game of the invention in a perspective bottom view;

Fig. 39

a perspective detail view of the media bar according to Fig. 38 ;

Fig. 40

a bottom perspective view of one end of a series of tables, wherein at each of the tables a Me-dienleiste according to the fourth embodiment is strengthened be-festigt, with the associated wiring;

Fig. 41

a perspective bottom view of a media strip according to the fourth embodiment, which is attached to ei ne page of a table with a cross member; and

Fig. 42

several stacked tables with mounted on their table tops media strips.

In the figures of the drawing are identical and functionally identical elements, features and components - unless otherwise stated - each provided with the same reference numerals.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

FIG. 1 shows a media strip 101 according to a first embodiment of the invention. The media strip 101 has a main body 129, which is formed with two supporting side elements 118 and a wall element 119. The two side members 118 are spaced from one another at ends 148 of the media strip 101 and coupled together by means of the wall member 119. The media strip 101 extends from one of the ends 148 to the other of the ends 148 along a longitudinal direction L.

The media bar 101 is intended to rest on an edge of a FIG. 1 not shown table top of a table to be plugged. Each of the two side members 118 has a recess 109 into which the edge of the table top can be inserted. The recesses 109 are open to a in the example shown as a portion of the wall member 119 formed rear wall 149 of the media strip 101 to the outside. In order to fix the media strip 101 to the tabletop, the media strip 101 has two spring elements 108, one of which is arranged on one of the side elements 118. The attachment and the function of the spring elements 108 will be described in more detail below.

Furthermore, in one in the FIG. 1 invisible interior 139 of the media strip 101 received a supply device 142, which is formed in the example shown as an arrangement of three sockets. The sockets are in formed in a conventional manner to connect an electrical device to the mains. In the FIG. 1 However, the socket arrangement shown is only to be understood as an example. It can be provided any number of sockets. Furthermore, instead of the socket arrangement of FIG. 1 Also an arrangement of junction boxes can be provided, which allow a connection, for example, a communication device to a communication network. From an outside 138 of the media strip 101, it is preferable as in FIG FIG. 1 shown, from an upper side of the media strip 101 forth, the supply device 142 is accessible to a user to connect electrical consumers, communication devices, portable computers or the like to the supply device 142 can.

The exploded view of the FIG. 2 again shows the two side members 118, the wall member 119 and the two spring elements 108 of the media strip 101 from FIG. 1 , In FIG. 2 the supply device 142 is also clearly recognizable. The supply device 142 is designed as an elongate body, at the top of which open the sockets in the embodiment shown. End portions 142a of the supply device 142 are formed projecting along the longitudinal direction L and provided with a plurality of attachment holes 142b.

How out FIG. 2 can be seen, the wall member 119 is box-shaped and open at end faces 119s. Portions of the wall member 119 are formed as the rear wall 149 as well as a top wall 102, a front wall 114, and a bottom wall 103 of the media strip 101. Between an edge 103a of the bottom wall 103 and an edge 149a of the rear wall 149, there remains a gap which is dimensioned large enough to be able to insert the edge (not shown) of a table top into the recesses 109 of the side elements 118, when the media strip 101 is assembled. In the upper wall 103 openings 107 are provided, which serve the access to the supply device 142. The wall element 119 may be executed in this embodiment as a sheet metal bent part of a metal material.

Structure, attachment and effect of the spring elements 108 are in the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 5 . 6 . 7 and 8th and Figures 9 and 10 are substantially the same and will be described below with reference to FIG. 6 explained in detail.

In FIG. 6 In addition, a portion of a table top 106 is shown to illustrate how the edge 106a when inserting the media strip 101 is inserted onto the table top 106 in the recess 109.

The table top 106 has two major surfaces. One of the main surfaces forms an upper side 111 of the table top 106, while the other main surface forms an underside 113 of the table top 106. The upper side 111 and the lower side 113 extend substantially parallel to one another and are spaced apart from one another by a thickness D of the table top 106.

The recess 109 is formed substantially rectangular and has a height H which is greater than the thickness D of the table top 106. Furthermore, the recess 109 is limited on its upper side 111 of the table top 106 side facing by a wall 109 a. When the media strip 101 is plugged onto the edge 106a of the tabletop 106, the wall 109a comes into abutment with the top 111 of the tabletop 106. Via the wall 109a, the media strip 101 can be supported on the tabletop 106. The wall 109a forms a holding portion 104 on the side member 118 in this manner.

How out FIG. 6 As can be seen, the side member 118 surrounds the recess 109 on three sides. From the region of an end wall 109b, the spring element 108 extends into the recess 109. A first portion 108a of the spring element 108 is disposed opposite the wall 109a and thus opposite the holding portion 104.

The spring element 108 is in FIG. 6 shown in a state in which it is when the edge 106 a of the table top 106 is not inserted into the recess 109. In this non-plugged state, the first portion 108a of the spring element 108 has a distance A from the holding portion 104. The distance A is less than the thickness D of the table top 106. When the media strip 101 is pushed onto the edge 106a of the table top 106, the spring element 108 gives way under its first portion 108a and under elastically resilient deformation in a direction away from the holding portion 104 back. In fully pushed state of the media strip 101, the edge 106a of the table top 106 abuts against the end wall 109b, the first section 108a abuts the bottom 113, and the spring element 108 exerts a spring force F on the underside 113 of the table top via the first section 108a 106 off. In this way, the side member 118 and thus also the entire media strip 101 is pressed with the holding portion 104 against the top 111 of the table top 106 and thereby fixed by clamping. Sliding on the table top 106 is facilitated by an end portion 108e bent away from the holding portion 104.

However, not all table tops 106, for which the use of the media strip 101 may be useful, have an identical thickness D. In order nevertheless to enable a reliable fixing of the media strip 101 on tables with table tops 106 of different thicknesses D, is the spring element 108 adjustable formed. For this purpose, the distance A of the spring element 108, as measured in the non-plugged state of the media strip 101 between the first portion 108a and the holding portion 104, can be changed.

As FIG. 6 1, the end wall 109b is provided with two adjacent adjustment recesses 171 and 172 arranged side by side along a direction 173, which are respectively open to a side 118a, which in the assembled state of the media strip 101 forms an inside of the side member 118. A second portion 108b of the spring member 108 is selectively insertable into one of the adjustment recesses 171 or 172.

The spring element 108 furthermore has a third section 108c, which is designed to be substantially rectilinear. between the second portion 108b and the third portion 108c, the spring element 108 is bent by an angle α of more than 90 degrees. The second portion 108b is disposed between the first portion 108a and the third portion 108c and thereby closer to the third portion 108c than to the first portion 108a.

The recess 109 divides the side member 118 into an upper part 118o and a lower part 118u, which are interconnected by means of a web 118s. While the wall 109a forming the holding portion 104 is formed as a part of the upper part 118o, the end wall 109b is formed as a part of the land 118s.

In the region of the web 118s, the side element 118 has a holding recess 181, which has a slot-like construction and essentially corresponds in width to a thickness of the third section 108c of the spring element 108. The retaining recess 181 extends along a direction 174, the is substantially parallel to the direction 173 and thus also substantially parallel to the end wall 109b. Also, the retaining recess 181 is open to the side 118a of the side member 118.

To adjust the distance A, the second portion 108b of the spring member 108 can be inserted from the side 118a into the desired one of the two adjustment recesses 171, 172 to fix the position of the spring member 108 relative to the retaining portion 104 and to bias the spring member 108 in that position lock. At the same time, the third portion 108c, which in the example shown is formed as an end portion of the spring member 108, is inserted into the retaining recess 181 from the side 118a. Depending on which of the adjustment recesses 171, 172 is selected, a different large part 108d of the third section 108c extends into the retaining recess 181.

Will the media bar 101 with the in FIG. 6 sketched side member 118 mounted on the table top 106, then the second portion 108b of the spring member 108 is at a boundary 171a and 172a of the respective Einstellausnehmung 171, 172 and supports in this way the spring element 108 on the side part 118 from. In addition, the spring element 108 in this case also supports with its third section 108c on walls of the retaining recess 181. The boundary 172a of the lower Einstellausnehmung 172 merges with an arcuate wall 182 in a wall of the retaining recess 181 on. A surface of the arcuate wall 182 advantageously forms, in the lower position of the spring element 108, a support for the bending of the spring element 108 arranged between the second section 108b and the third section 108c.

As from the consideration of FIG. 6 it can be seen, the spring element 108 can thus in the embodiment shown be arranged in two different positions on the side member 118. This makes it possible to reliably clamp the media strip 101 by means of the spring element 108 to table tops 106 of different thicknesses D.

In FIG. 1 is the spring element 108 at the in FIG. 1 left end 148 of the media strip 101 shown in the lower of the two positions, wherein the second portion 108 b of the spring element 108 is inserted into the lower Einstellausnehmung 172 of the one side member 118. On the other hand, the other spring element 108 on the in FIG. 1 right end 148 shown in the upper of the two positions, wherein the second portion 108 b is received in the upper Einstellausnehmung 171 of the other side member 118 (see also FIG. 5 ). This is illustrative, but it is understood that for fixing the media strip 101 to a table top 106 of thickness D, the spring elements 108 on both side elements 118 are expediently brought into the same position relative to the holding section 104. The FIGS. 3 and 4 show the two positions for the first embodiment again in magnification.

The assembly of the media strip 101 according to the first embodiment of the invention is based on the FIG. 2 be explained. In this case, the supply device 142 is first introduced into the interior 139, which is formed by the walls 103, 114, 102 and 149. This is done in such a way that the supply device 142 is accessible through the openings 107. In the example shown, the sockets protrude into the openings 107.

Then, at each of the side members 118 in the above with reference to FIG. 6 described a spring element 108 and arranged for the thickness D of the table top 106 to which the media strip 101 is to be fixed adjusted.

The side members 118 are adapted to receive the previously described projecting end portions 142a of the utility 142. On the side 118a formed as an inner side, the side elements 118 may be provided with a ribbing 193 as well as with pins 191 (cf. Figures 5 and 6 ). Between ribs 194 which are directed upwards away from the recess 109 and which are preferably provided with an obliquely rising upper side, and the pin 191, one of the end sections 142a of one of the side elements 118 can be received in each case. By attaching the side members 118 of both end faces 119s of the wall member 119 on this the supply device 142 is thus fixed. End-side edge portions 119a and 119b are here received between an outer wall 192 of the respective side member 118 and the pin 191 (see also Figures 5 and 6 ).

A second embodiment of a media strip 101 with side elements 118, a wall element 119 and spring elements 108 show the FIGS. 7 and 8th , Also in this second embodiment, in turn, two spring elements 108 are present, which in the already with reference to FIG. 6 described manner, similar to the first embodiment, are adjustable. Again, in FIG. 8 the spring elements 108 are shown in two different adjustment positions for two different thicknesses D, it also being understood in this regard that for fixing the media strip 101 to a table top 106, both spring elements 108 are preferably adjusted in the same way.

FIG. 8 shows the media bar 101 of the FIG. 7 in an exploded view. In the second embodiment, the wall element 119 encloses a supply device 142 along a longitudinal direction L of the media strip 101 and forms side walls 117 as well as a front wall 114 and a rear wall 149 of the media strip 101. The wall element 119 is open in the second embodiment up and down. An upper wall 102 of the media strip 101 is formed as a cover plate, which is a separate component of the wall member 119 and has openings 107 for access to the supply device 142. In the second embodiment, there is no bottom wall 103. Wraparound edge portions 119a and 119b define in the second embodiment, in each case an opening of the wall element 119. Another edge portion 119c bounded by a further opening of the wall element 119, the plugging the media strip 101 on in the FIGS. 7 and 8th not shown table top 106 allows. The opening bounded by the edge portion 119c divides the side walls 117 and the rear wall 149 into upper parts 117o, 149o and lower parts 117u, 149u.

In the FIG. 8 shown supply device 142 is formed as in the first embodiment. Again, the side panels 118 are configured to receive the end portions 142a of the utility 142. Hereinafter, the differences of the side members 118 will be described in comparison with the first embodiment.

Unlike the example of FIGS. 1 to 6 are the side members 118 in FIG FIG. 8 equipped with bearing surfaces 195 for the end portions 142a. From the bearing surfaces 195, receptacles 196 for fasteners extend in the direction of the holding portion 104, wherein the receptacles 196 may be formed, for example, as sleeves for receiving screws. In this way, the supply device 142 can be attached to the side members 118 using the attachment holes 142b in the end portions 142a. The end portions 142a in this case between the support surface 195 and one in this embodiment received on the front side of the side member 118 extending outer wall 192.

In the second embodiment of the FIGS. 7 and 8th For the assembly of the media strip 101, the side elements 118 and the supply device 142 are inserted from above or from below, either through the opening of the wall element 119 delimited by the edge section 119b or by the edge section 119a. Also in the second embodiment, the supply device 142 is accommodated in an interior 139 of the media strip 101 in this way.

A variant of the second embodiment show the FIGS. 9 and 10 , In contrast to the embodiment of the FIGS. 7 and 8th Now missing the lower parts 117u and 149u of the side walls 117 and the rear wall 149th

In the embodiments of the FIGS. 1 to 10 is the web 118s, which connects the upper and lower parts 118o and 118u of the side members 118, and in the second embodiment and its variant preferably also the portion of the wall member 119 which covers the web 118s, dimensioned such that when fully pushed the Media strip 101 on the table top 106, in other words, when queuing the edge 106a on the end wall 109b, between the front wall 114 of the media strip 101 and the edge 106a of the table top 106 remains a distance AA, which is approximately the diameter of a common power cable or data cable equivalent. This leaves even if, for example, a table with attached media strip 101 is moved to a wall of a room and the media strip 101 is present on this room wall Z, free space for the threading of such a cable between the edge 106 a and the room wall Z.

This for the embodiments of the FIGS. 1 to 10 described spring element 108 may be made, for example, as a bent leaf spring made of a suitable metal, in particular a spring steel.

The two side elements 118 of a media strip 101 according to one of the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 10 are preferably formed substantially mirror-symmetrical, whereby on each of the side member 118 a spring element 108 can be arranged, adjustably held and supported. The side members 118 may be manufactured in one piece by a casting process. For example, the side members 118 may be made of a suitable plastic in an injection molding process, or the side members 118 may be made of a metal, for example aluminum or an aluminum alloy, in a die casting process.

Although the embodiments of the FIGS. 1 to 10 only two Einstellausnehmungen 171, 172 have on each of the side members 118, it is conceivable to provide for even more flexible use of the media strip 101 on table tops of different thicknesses more than two juxtaposed Einstellausnehmungen, for example three or four.

In the Figures 11-15 a media strip 1 is shown according to a third embodiment of the invention. The media strip 1 has an upper wall 2 and a lower wall 3, wherein the upper wall 2 has a holding portion 4 and the lower wall 3 is provided with a holding portion 5. While the holding portion 4 of the upper wall 2 in this embodiment extends over the entire length of the media strip 1 along its longitudinal direction L, the holding portion 5 of the lower wall 3 is divided into two part holding portions 5a, 5b. The holding portion 4 is best in the plan view of Fig. 15 to recognize while FIG. 12 shows the holding portion 5 of the lower wall 3 with the two part holding portions 5a and 5b clearly. As especially the Figures 11 . 13 and 14 clearly show, the upper wall 2 and the lower wall 3 are substantially planar and substantially parallel to each other. Furthermore, in the Figures 12 . 14 and 15 also a table top 6 of a table indicated in dashed lines. The media strip 1 can be plugged onto the tabletop 6.

In the upper wall 2 of the media strip 1 is, as from the Figures 12 and 15 can be seen, a recess 7 is provided, which is designed to receive a supply device 42, not shown here. The supply device 42 is provided to provide a desk workstation with required media, for example, electric power or a connection to a data network.

In the embodiment shown, the recess 7 is formed as an elongated rectangle, the recess 7 may also have a different shape and, for example, even elongated, but also be shaped rather square. Also, a recess 7 with rounded corners or an oval or round recess is conceivable.

When attaching the media strip 1 to an edge 6a of the table top 6, the holding section 4 of the top wall 2 comes with its bottom 10 for abutment against an upper side 11 of the table top 6. The underside 10 of the holding section 4 thus lies in an edge region 11r of the top 11th the tabletop 6 on this. For clarification, the edge region 11r in FIG FIG. 15 hatched hinted. Similarly, the holding portion 5 of the lower wall 3 comes to upper surfaces 12 of the two part holding portions 5a and 5b to rest against an underside 13 of the table top 6. More specifically, the tops 12 of the part holding portions 5a and 5b are in one

Edge region 13r on the bottom 13 of the table top 6 at. Also the edge area 13r is in FIG. 12 partially hatched. The parts of the edge areas 11r and 13r, in which the bottom 10 and the top 12 actually rests, is in FIG. 15 respectively. FIG. 12 not hatched, since it is hidden by the respective holding section 4, 5. It can thus be seen that the upper wall 2, when the media strip 1 is attached to the table top 6, extends substantially parallel to the upper side 11 of the table top 6. At the same time, the lower wall 3 of the media strip 1 extends substantially parallel to the underside 13 of the table top 6.

As the Figures 11-15 In addition, the media strip 1 according to the third embodiment is provided with a front wall 14 which couples the upper wall 2 and the lower wall 3 with each other. In this embodiment, the front wall 14 extends substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction L, and moreover extends substantially perpendicular to both the top wall 2 and the bottom wall 3. As can also be seen, the front wall 14 extends in the plugged state Media strip 1 substantially parallel to the edge 6a of the table top 6. At one of the holding portion 4 facing away from outer edge 15 of the upper wall 2 and on a side facing away from the holding portion 5 outer edge 16 of the lower wall 3, the front wall 14 with the upper wall 2 and the lower wall 3 connected.

Furthermore, side walls 17 are provided, which also couple the upper wall 2 and the lower wall 3 with each other. The side walls 17 extend substantially perpendicular to the upper wall 2 and the lower wall 3 between them, and extend in this embodiment, moreover, also substantially perpendicular to the edge 6 a of the table top 6, when the media strip 1 on the table top. 6 is plugged. How the particular Figures 14 and 19 As shown in FIG. 20, edges 20 of the two outwardly facing side walls 17 of the media strip 1 facing the holding portions 4 and 5 are a terminal edge 21 of the holding portion 4 of the top wall 2 and a terminal edge 22 of the holding portion 5 of the bottom wall 3 spaced so that these edges form a stop which abuts against the edge 6a of the table top 6 when the media strip 1 is completely attached to the table top 6. In the embodiment shown, the side walls 17, as FIGS. 19 and 20 show continued in the region of the edges 20 substantially at right angles inwardly a short distance, thereby allowing a flat abutment against the edge 6a of the table top 6. In the Figures 12 and 14 and FIG. 15 shows how the stop rests against the edge 6a when the media strip 1 is fully inserted on the tabletop 6. The stop 20 forming the edges of the side walls 17 are also in the perspective views of FIGS. 19 and 20 clearly.

The FIGS. 16, 17 and 18 The upper wall 2, the lower wall 3 and the front wall 14 of the media strip 1 are shown in the media strip 1 according to the third embodiment, the upper wall 2, the lower wall 3 and the front wall 14 are preferably as well Figures 16-18 shown integrally by bending a metal sheet, such as a steel sheet made.

The lower wall 3 is also provided for stiffening with a plurality of beads 23, which bulge in the attached state of the bottom 13 of the table top 6 away to the outside. The beads 23 preferably extend substantially perpendicular to the edge 6a of the table top 6, when the media strip 1 is fitted on the table top 6, and extend from the partial holding sections 5a, 5b almost to

Front wall 14 of the media strip 1. The beads 23 ensure greater rigidity of the lower wall 3 in the area of the partial holding sections 5a, 5b, and ensure a sufficient holding force by resilient clamping of the table top 6 between the holding sections 4 and 5. A plastic bending of the holding portion 5 of the lower wall 3, in detail, the part holding portions 5a and 5b, the repeated attachment of the media strip 1 on the table top 6 is prevented by means of the beads 23.

Furthermore, the lower wall 3 is viewed with a along the longitudinal direction L of the media strip 1, centrally arranged recess 24 with an edge 28. In the third exemplary embodiment, the two partial holding sections 5a and 5b thus form two tongues extending from the side of the front wall 14 in the direction of the tabletop 6. The recess 24 has in this embodiment, the shape of a recess whose open side to the table top 6 indicates when the media strip 1 is attached to the table top 6. Through the recess 24 is advantageously an access to the underside of a supply device used in the recess 7 42 (see FIG. 23 ), For example, a connector strip created. The connection and storage of cables and the like is thereby considerably facilitated. Furthermore, considerable material is saved by the indentation and the media strip 1 is also lighter.

How the particular Figures 11-15 . 19 and 20 In addition, the media strip 1 may be further provided with a skirt 25 extending substantially perpendicularly to the upper wall 2 and the lower wall 3, which may also be made by bending from a metal sheet and advantageously constitutes a privacy screen, for example below the upper one Wall 2 of the media strip 1 stowed cables, connection elements of the supply device 42 and the like obscured and thereby gives the media strip 1 in visually appealing appearance. The skirt 25 extends in the embodiment shown substantially over the entire length of the front wall 14 facing edge 28a of the recess 24, and then extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the front wall 14 a piece along the tongues formed by the lower wall 3 with the sub holding portions 5a and 5b, and thereby can form inner side walls 26, the edges 27 in the same manner as the edges 20 of the side walls 17 form additional stops for abutment of the edge 6a of the table top 6, and preferably also a right angle bent portion 27a exhibit. Particularly preferably, the side walls 17 and the inner side walls 26 end equidistant from the front wall 14.

From an edge 30 of the recess 7 provided for receiving the supply device 42 extend in the third embodiment shown elbows and other, slightly shorter walls 31 substantially perpendicular to the top wall 2 from the bottom away towards the bottom wall 3, in The same direction as the skirt 25. The other walls and elbows 31 serve to hold and secure the position of a supply device 42 inserted into the recess 7. In the embodiment shown, the further walls and elbows 31 project into the recess 24 in the lower wall 3 into it, wherein the other walls and elbows 31 are not connected to the edges of the recess 24. In the area of the lower wall 3 facing ends 32 of the angle pieces 31, which are provided at all four corners of the substantially rectangular recess 7, openings 33 are incorporated in the angle pieces 31, which are formed such that at the in the recess. 7 receiving device 42 provided latching lugs, clips or projections in the openings 33 can intervene. In this way, the supply device 42 can be inserted quickly and easily in a latching manner, preferably from the underside of the media strip forth, through the recess 24, in the recess 7 and fixed to the media strip. Through the other walls and elbows 31, the supply device 42 can then be securely held in position.

The attachment of the media strip 1 according to the third embodiment of the invention on the edge 6a of a table top 6 is advantageously carried out by applying the top 12 of the holding portion 5 of the lower wall 3 to the bottom 13 of the table top 6 and subsequent sliding of the media strip 1 in the direction of the table top 6 too. As well as the perspective view of the FIG. 21 can be seen, the two part holding portions 5a, 5b, which form the holding portion 5 of the lower wall 3, formed in a direction substantially perpendicular to the front wall 14 and thus in a direction perpendicular to the edge 6a of the table top 6 longer than the holding portion 4 of the upper wall 2. As a result, the holding portion 5 of the lower wall 3 projects beyond the holding portion 4 of the upper wall 2. As a result, the attachment of the media bar is facilitated and difficult threading of the table top 6 between the holding sections 4 and 5 avoided. If the media strip 1 is pushed up to the edges 20 of the side walls 17 on the edge 6a of the table top 6, then the table top 6 clamps between the holding sections 4 and 5. For this purpose, at least one partial area of at least one of the holding sections 4, 5 is advantageously designed to be resilient. In order to avoid scratching the table top 6, in particular the upper side 11 thereof, the inner surfaces of the part of the media strip 1 embracing the edge 6a of the table top 6, which is bounded above by the holding section 4 and below by the partial holding sections 5a and 5b, at least in sections with a layer of a soft material be provided. For example, they may be covered with a felt strip or the like.

If the stop formed by the edges 20 of the side walls 17 against the edge 6a come to rest, so the media strip 1 holds first by clamping the table top 6 between the holding sections 4 and 5. To further secure the media strip 1 are in the lower wall. 3 two threaded sleeves 34 are provided in the region of the partial holding sections 5a and 5b, into each of which a clamping screw 35 (in FIG FIG. 13 shown schematically) is screwed. Preferably, the head of the clamping screw 35 is provided with a knurl, so that the clamping screw 35 can be easily rotated by hand. The clamping screws 35 are screwed from the bottom of the media strip 1 in the threaded sleeves 34 and can penetrate the holding section 5. Once the media strip 1 has been plugged onto the tabletop 6, the manual screwing in of the clamping screws 35 into the threaded sleeves 34 permits additional clamping and thus improved fixation of the media strip 1. In order to more uniformly generate the contact pressure generated by the clamping screws 35 on the tabletop 6 To distribute portion of its bottom 13 and to prevent damaging the bottom 13 of the table top 6 reliably, the bottom wall 3 is provided in the region of the partial holding portions 5a and 5b with small holes 36, see FIG. 16 , The holes 36 are spaced apart in a direction substantially perpendicular to the front wall 14 with holes 37 therebetween for passing the clamping screws 35. As FIG. 16 Further, the holes 36 and 37 are preferably arranged between the two beads 23 of the respective part holding portion 5a, 5b. How out FIG. 12 and FIG. 15 becomes clear, 36 ends 40 of a clamping plate 41 are guided through the holes. If the clamping screws 35 are screwed into the threaded sleeves 34 from the underside of the partial holding sections 5a, 5b, they press the clamping plate 41 against the underside 13 of the table top 6, which advantageously distributes the contact pressure over the surface of the clamping plate 41 and additionally scratching the underside of the table top 6 is avoided.

FIG. 23 shows a table top 6 of a table on which the media strip 1 is attached according to the third embodiment. In the recess 7 of the upper wall 2, a supply device 42 is inserted and received in the recess 7. The supply device 42 is here designed as a power strip, which advantageously includes sockets for connecting electrical consumers to the public power grid and suitable sockets for connecting mobile communication devices or portable computer to a network for transmitting data. The supply device 42 is mounted substantially flush with the upper wall 2 in the media strip 1, whereby the sockets lie substantially in one plane with the table top 6 and do not protrude beyond this. The working surface of the table is thus extended without the media strip 1 would be a hindrance. From above, the utility 42 is well visible and accessible.

The FIG. 24 shows a media strip 1 according to a fourth embodiment of the invention. The media strip 1 of this embodiment differs from the media strip 1 according to the third embodiment in that the recess 7 for the supply device 42, which is also provided here with sockets for connection to the mains and data outlets, not along the longitudinal direction L of the media bar 1 is centrally located, but closer to one end 48 of the media bar.

In a variant of this exemplary embodiment, two supply devices 42, for example two plug strips, may also be provided. For this purpose, two recesses 7 are provided in the upper wall 2 of the media strip 1 accordingly.

In the variant of FIG. 26 is a top 43 of the upper wall 2 with a trough-like, shallow recess 44 which can serve to receive pins. With the plugging of the media strip 1 on the edge 6a of the table top 6 is thus not only provided a connection to the mains and a data network in this variant, but the user of the equipped with the media strip 1 table according to this embodiment also finds at the same time also storage facilities Utensils such as pens and the like in front.

FIG. 27 shows that in a modification, several, for example, two different-sized trough-like depressions 44 may be provided, one of which can be used to receive pins, the other of the inclusion of paper clips or similar small objects.

FIG. 28 gives an insight into the bottom 13 of the table top 6 with attached media strip 1. Like FIG. 28 can be seen, in the fourth embodiment of the invention, a recess 24 is also provided in the lower wall 3, wherein the recess 24 in this embodiment, however, less far into the lower wall 3 hineinerstreckt. In addition, the bottom wall is provided with a recess 45, wherein in FIG. 28 only to see where its edge runs. The recess 45 coincides with the recess 7 in the upper wall 2 in size and shape and is arranged opposite the recess 7. The edge of the recess 45 is in this embodiment with the Edge 30 of the recess 7 connected by means of additional walls and elbows 31. Thus, a bay-like space is formed by the other walls 31 in this embodiment, in which the supply device 42 can be inserted from the bottom of the media strip 1 ago. Also in this embodiment, ends 32 of the further walls and elbows 31 are provided with openings 33 for latching fastening of the supply device 42.

Also in the fourth embodiment, the partial holding portions 5a, 5b are formed as two projecting away from the front wall 14 tongues, which preferably resiliently clamp against the table top 6 and are here each equipped with a clamping screw 46 to secure the media strip 1 even better. In this embodiment, no clamping plates are shown as in the third embodiment, but it would also be conceivable to provide clamping plates here. Again FIG. 28 can further be seen extending on the underside of the table top 6 trusses 47, for example in the form of a square profile. If a distance is provided between the underside 13 of the table top 6 and the traverse 47, for example in the range of a few millimeters, then the partial holding sections 5a, 5b can advantageously be inserted between the traverse 47 and the table top 6 and thereby secure and secure fastening Media strip 1 are formed relatively long. In the area of the front wall 14 facing boundary 28a of the recess 24 a cable bushing 50 is centrally provided here, the purpose will be further explained.

In this embodiment, the supply device 42 is formed as a connector strip. In order to connect the power strip to the public power grid and / or to a data network, cables are provided, which are connected to the supply device 42. As FIG. 29 For example, a cable 51 may be advantageously received in the box-like interior of the media strip 1 between the top wall 2 and the bottom wall 3. In addition, for a further cable 52 in the area of the partial holding sections 5a, 5b of the lower wall 3 facing towards the recess 24 and projecting towards the underside of the media strip 1 out towards hook 53 may be provided, on which the cable 52 can be wound. FIG. 30 shows how a media strip 1 is plugged according to the fourth embodiment in the variant with hooks 53 on the edge 6a of a table top 6, in a bottom view. Here, the cable 52 is still wound on the hook 53. In FIG. 31 Fig. 5 shows how the cable 52 may extend when used to connect the utility 42 to another utility 42 of a media strip 1 at an adjacent table, or to connect the utility 42 to the utility grid or in-house data network or the like , The cables 51, 52 are led out through the cable feedthrough 50, which grants access to the interior of the media strip 1 even if the media strip 1 is plugged completely onto the edge 6a of the tabletop 6, and is laid along the crossbar 47, for example. For example, in the form of aufgeclipster plastic elements may be provided.

FIG. 32 shows a further variant of this embodiment of the media strip 1. On the top 43 of the upper wall 2, a holder 55 for a mobile communication device, such as a mobile phone, is provided. As FIG. 33 instead, a bookstand 56 may be secured to the upper surface 43 of the upper wall 2 instead of - or in addition thereto. Also, attaching a stand 57 for a notepad and / or a container 58 for receiving pins on the upper side 43 of the upper Wall 2 of the media strip 1 may be advantageous. Show this FIGS. 34 and 35 ,

FIG. 36 shows that on the top 43 of the upper wall 2, a lamp 59, such as a screen light, can be mounted to illuminate the table. In addition, in a further variant, according to FIG. 37 In the area of the front wall 24, a pocket hook 60 may be provided. The pocket hook 60 may be formed integrally with the bottom wall 3, the front wall 14, and the top wall 2, for example.

Like the one described above Figures 11-37 can also be seen, in the media strip 1 according to the third and fourth embodiments shown, the supply device 42 is arranged substantially in the same plane as the table top 6, and thus does not protrude above the top of the table top 6. Nevertheless, the supply device 42 is perfectly accessible from the top of the table top 6 ago. A long search for the required sockets is thus eliminated. The flat integration of the supply device 42 in the upper wall 2 of the media strip 1 also ensures advantageous that the use of the tabletop 6 is not hindered and that still files, books, folders and the like can be pushed beyond the edge of the tabletop 6 addition , In this respect, the media strip 1 expands the table top 6 by one piece.

The Figures 38 and 39 show a media strip 1 according to a fifth embodiment of the invention in a perspective bottom view. The media strip 1 according to the fifth embodiment differs from the foregoing third and fourth embodiments in that for stiffening the holding portion 5, the bottom wall 3 now instead of two beads, as in the third embodiment the media strip 1, a rib 61 made by bending an outer edge of the lower wall 3 is present. The rib 61 also extends substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal direction L of the media strip 1. Like the Figures 38 and 39 Furthermore, show the other walls and elbows 31 in this fifth embodiment not along the circumference of the recess 7 and a matching with this shape and size recess 45 in the lower wall 3, but it is formed a passage 62, which is in the area the edge 6a of the table top 6 is located when the media strip 1 is attached to the table top 6. In this embodiment, the recess 45 of the lower wall 3 is thus connected to a recess 24 formed as in the preceding third and fourth embodiments.

In order to adapt the resilient properties of the partial holding sections 5a, 5b in a favorable manner, slots 63 can be incorporated into the partial holding sections 5a, 5b in the fifth embodiment.

Moreover, in the fifth exemplary embodiment, the sections of the further walls 31 extending substantially perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction L have passages 64 which can be used for connecting the supply device 42 to a power or data network, for example by means of a cable. The passages 64 thus connect a shaft-like space formed by the other walls and elbows 31 between the recesses 7 and 45 with a box-like interior of the media strip 1 for the passage of cables. To lead out cables from the box-like interior of the media strip 1, a cable feedthrough 50 is also provided here.

FIG. 40 shows two juxtaposed tables, in a bottom view, wherein on the tabletops 6 each of the tables a media strip 1 is attached. The media strips are connected to each other via cables 51 and 52 and, for example, to the public power grid. The cables 51 and 52 are guided along trusses 47, which run below the table tops 6, and held on them by means of cable holders 54, as already described. In order to be able to connect the cable 52 to the power supply, it can be guided along a leg of the table by means of an additional cable clip, clipped to the leg or magnetically fastened to it, from the crossbar 47 downwards in the direction of the floor. FIG. 41 shows the advantageous effect of the recess 24 in the lower wall 3. A crossbar 66 of a table can be advantageously embraced when attaching the media strip 1 on a short side of a rectangular table. This makes it possible to secure the media strip 1 despite the presence of the crossbar 66 on this side of the table. Figure 42 Finally, the advantages of the media strip 1 according to the invention illustrate when stacking tables to which the media strip 1 is attached. Characterized in that the supply device 42 is received in the recess 7 in the upper wall 2 of the media strip 1 substantially in a plane with the table top, it is not up, and not or only slightly to the underside of the table top 6. Thus, the media bar 1 is not a hindrance when stacking such tables.

• Ausführungsbeispiel E1:
  • Auf eine Tischplatte 6 eines Tisches aufsteckbare Medienleiste 1,
  • mit einer oberen Wand 2 und einer unteren Wand 3, welche jeweils einen Halteabschnitt 4, 5 aufweisen,
  • mit zumindest einer Aussparung 7 in der oberen Wand 2 zur Aufnahme einer Versorgungseinrichtung 42,
  • wobei die Halteabschnitte 4, 5 derart angeordnet sind, dass bei einem Aufstecken der Medienleiste 1 auf einen Rand 6a der Tischplatte 6 der Halteabschnitt 4 der oberen Wand 2 mit einem Randbereich 11r einer Oberseite 11 der Tischplatte 6 und der Halteabschnitt 5 der unteren Wand 3 mit einem Randbereich 13r einer Unterseite 13 der Tischplatte 6 in Anlage bringbar ist, und
  • wobei sich die obere Wand 2 im Wesentlichen parallel zu der Oberseite 11 der Tischplatte 6 und die untere Wand 3 im Wesentlichen parallel zu der Unterseite 13 der Tischplatte 6 erstrecken, wenn die Medienleiste 1 auf die Tischplatte 6 aufgesteckt ist.
• Ausführungsbeispiel E2:
  • Medienleiste gemäß dem Ausführungsbeispiel E1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die obere Wand 2 und die untere Wand 3 im Wesentlichen eben und im Wesentlichen parallel zueinander ausgebildet sind.
• Ausführungsbeispiel E3:
  • Medienleiste gemäß dem Ausführungsbeispiel E1 oder E2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die obere Wand 2 und die untere Wand 3 an jeweils einer von dem zugehörigen Halteabschnitt 4, 5 weggewandten Außenkante 15, 16 über eine Vorderwand 14 miteinander gekoppelt sind, wobei die Vorderwand 14 zu dem Rand 6a der Tischplatte 6 vorzugsweise im Wesentlichen parallel verläuft, wenn die Medienleiste 1 auf die Tischplatte 6 aufgesteckt ist.
• Ausführungsbeispiel E4:
  • Medienleiste gemäß dem Ausführungsbeispiel E3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die obere Wand 2, die Vorderwand 14 und die untere Wand 3 einstückig miteinander ausgebildet sind.
• Ausführungsbeispiel E5:
  • Medienleiste gemäß einem der Ausführungsbeispiele E1 bis E4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die obere Wand 2 und die untere Wand 3 über wenigstens zwei Seitenwände 17 miteinander gekoppelt sind, wobei sich die Seitenwände 17 bevorzugt im Wesentlichen senkrecht zu der oberen Wand 2 und zu der unteren Wand 3 zwischen diesen erstrecken.
• Ausführungsbeispiel E6:
  • Medienleiste gemäß einem der Ausführungsbeispiele E1 bis E5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass den Halteabschnitten 4, 5 zugewandte Ränder 20 wenigstens zweier der Seitenwände 17 von einer Abschlusskante 21 des Halteabschnitts 4 der oberen Wand 2 und von einer Abschlusskante 22 des Halteabschnitts 5 der unteren Wand 3 derart beabstandet sind, dass ein Anschlag ausgebildet ist, gegen welchen die Kante 6a der Tischplatte 6 beim Aufstecken der Medienleiste 1 in Anlage bringbar ist.
• Ausführungsbeispiel E7:
  • Medienleiste gemäß einem der Ausführungsbeispiele E1 bis E6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die untere Wand 3 mit zumindest einer Sicke 23 oder zumindest einer Rippe 61 versehen ist, welche derart ausgebildet ist, dass sie ein plastisches Verbiegen des Halteabschnitts 5 der unteren Wand 3 beim wiederholten Aufstecken der Medienleiste 1 auf die Tischplatte 6 verhindert, wobei die Sicke 23 oder die Rippe 61 vorzugsweise im Wesentlichen senkrecht zu der Kante 6a der Tischplatte 6 verläuft, wenn die Medienleiste 1 auf die Tischplatte 6 aufgesteckt ist.
• Ausführungsbeispiel E8:
  • Medienleiste gemäß einem der Ausführungsbeispiele E1 bis E7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die untere Wand 3 mit einer entlang einer Längsrichtung L der Medienleiste 1 betrachtet mittig angeordneten Ausnehmung 24 versehen ist und die Ausnehmung 24 als eine Einbuchtung ausgebildet ist, deren offene Seite zu der Tischplatte 6 hin gerichtet ist, wenn die Medienleiste 1 auf die Tischplatte 6 aufgesteckt ist.
• Ausführungsbeispiel E9:
  • Medienleiste gemäß einem der Ausführungsbeispiele E1 bis E8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sich von einem Rand 30 der Aussparung 7 in der oberen Wand 2 ausgehend weitere Wände und/oder Winkelstücke 31 für eine Lagesicherung der Versorgungseinrichtung 42 in Richtung auf die untere Wand 3 hin erstrecken.
• Ausführungsbeispiel E10:
  • Medienleiste gemäß dem Ausführungsbeispiel E9 in Verbindung mit dem Ausführungsbeispiel E8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die weiteren Wände und/oder Winkelstücke 31 in die Ausnehmung 24 in der unteren Wand 3 hineinragen, ohne mit deren Rändern 28 verbunden zu sein.
• Ausführungsbeispiel E11:
  • Medienleiste gemäß dem Ausführungsbeispiel E9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die untere Wand 3 ebenfalls mit einer Aussparung 45 versehen ist, welche der Aussparung 7 in der oberen Wand 2 gegenüberliegend angeordnet ist und mit dieser in Form und Größe übereinstimmt, und dass der Rand der Aussparung 45 in der unteren Wand 3 mit den weiteren Wänden und/oder Winkelstücken 31 verbunden ist.
• Ausführungsbeispiel E12:
  • Medienleiste gemäß einem der Ausführungsbeispiele E9 bis E11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die weiteren Wände und/oder Winkelstücke 31, insbesondere im Bereich ihrer der unteren Wand 3 zugewandten Enden 32, Öffnungen 33 aufweisen, welche derart ausgebildet sind, dass sie für ein rastendes Befestigen der Versorgungseinrichtung 42 an der Medienleiste 1 mit Rastnasen oder Clipsen der Versorgungseinrichtung 42 in Eingriff bringbar sind.
• Ausführungsbeispiel E13:
  • Medienleiste gemäß einem der Ausführungsbeispiele E1 bis E12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zumindest ein Teilbereich wenigstens eines der Halteabschnitte 4, 5 für ein Klemmen der Tischplatte 6 zwischen den Halteabschnitten 4, 5 federnd ausgebildet ist.
• Ausführungsbeispiel E14:
  • Medienleiste gemäß einem der Ausführungsbeispiele E1 bis E13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Halteabschnitt 5 der unteren Wand 3 in einer Richtung senkrecht zu dem Rand 6a der Tischplatte 6 länger ausgebildet ist als der Halteabschnitt 4 der oberen Wand 2 und dadurch über diesen vorsteht.
• Ausführungsbeispiel E15:
  • Medienleiste gemäß einem der Ausführungsbeispiele E1 bis E14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Halteabschnitt 5 der unteren Wand 3 mit zumindest einer Gewindebohrung oder zumindest einer an dem Halteabschnitt 5 befestigten Gewindehülse 34 versehen ist, in welche eine Klemmschraube 35; 46 zum Klemmen der Medienleiste 1 gegen die Tischplatte 6 eingeschraubt ist, wobei vorzugsweise auf einer dem Halteabschnitt 4 der oberen Wand 2 zugewandten Seite des Halteabschnitts 5 der unteren Wand 3 eine Klemmplatte 41 vorgesehen ist, welche durch Einschrauben der Klemmschraube 35; 46 an die Tischplatte 6 anpressbar ist.
• Ausführungsbeispiel E16:
  • Medienleiste gemäß einem der Ausführungsbeispiele E1 bis E15, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass auf einer Oberseite 43 der oberen Wand 2 zusätzlich ein Halter 55 für ein mobiles Kommunikationsgerät und/oder ein Ständer 57 für einen Notizblock und/oder ein Behältnis 58 zum Aufnehmen von Stiften und/oder ein Buchständer 56 und/oder eine Leuchte 59 zum Beleuchten des Tisches befestigt ist.
• Ausführungsbeispiel E17:
  • Medienleiste gemäß einem der Ausführungsbeispiele E1 bis E16, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in die Aussparung 7 als Versorgungseinrichtung 42 eine Steckdosenanordnung, insbesondere zur Bereitstellung von Anschlussmöglichkeiten an ein Stromnetz und/oder ein Kommunikationsnetzwerk, eingesetzt ist, in der Medienleiste 1 rastend befestigt ist und von der Oberseite 43 der oberen Wand 2 her für ein Anschließen von Kommunikationsgeräten oder elektrischen Verbrauchern zugänglich ist.
• Ausführungsbeispiel E18:
  • Tisch, mit einer Tischplatte 6, auf welche eine Medienleiste 1 gemäß einem der Ausführungsbeispiele E1 bis E17 aufgesteckt ist.

Hereinafter, some further embodiments of the invention, which are to be referred to for clarity with E1 to E18 described.

• Embodiment E1:
  • On a table top 6 of a table attachable media strip 1,
  • with a top wall 2 and a bottom wall 3, each having a holding portion 4, 5,
  • with at least one recess 7 in the upper wall 2 for receiving a supply device 42,
  • wherein the holding portions 4, 5 are arranged such that when plugging the media strip 1 on an edge 6a of the table top 6 of the holding portion 4 of the upper wall 2 with an edge region 11r a top 11 of the table top 6 and the holding portion 5 of the lower wall 3 with an edge region 13r of a bottom 13 of the table top 6 can be brought into abutment, and
  • wherein the upper wall 2 extend substantially parallel to the top 11 of the table top 6 and the bottom wall 3 substantially parallel to the bottom 13 of the table top 6, when the media strip 1 is attached to the table top 6.
• Exemplary embodiment E2:
  • Media strip according to the embodiment E1, characterized in that the upper wall 2 and the lower wall 3 are formed substantially planar and substantially parallel to each other.
• Embodiment E3:
  • Media strip according to the embodiment E1 or E2, characterized in that the upper wall 2 and the lower wall 3 are each coupled to one of the associated holding portion 4, 5 facing away from outer edge 15, 16 via a front wall 14, wherein the front wall 14 to the Edge 6a of the table top 6 preferably runs substantially parallel when the media strip 1 is attached to the table top 6.
• Exemplary embodiment E4:
  • Media strip according to the embodiment E3, characterized in that the upper wall 2, the front wall 14 and the lower wall 3 are integrally formed with each other.
• Embodiment E5:
  • Media strip according to one of the embodiments E1 to E4, characterized in that the upper wall 2 and the lower wall 3 are coupled together via at least two side walls 17, wherein the side walls 17 preferably substantially perpendicular to the upper wall 2 and to the lower wall 3 between them.
• Exemplary embodiment E6:
  • Media strip according to one of the embodiments E1 to E5, characterized in that the holding portions 4, 5 facing edges 20 of at least two of the side walls 17 of a terminal edge 21 of the holding portion 4 of the upper wall 2 and of a terminal edge 22 of the holding portion 5 of the lower wall 3 such are spaced that a stop is formed, against which the edge 6a of the table top 6 when attaching the media strip 1 can be brought into contact.
• Embodiment E7:
  • Media strip according to one of the embodiments E1 to E6, characterized in that the bottom wall 3 is provided with at least one bead 23 or at least one rib 61 which is formed such that it plastically bending the holding portion 5 of the bottom wall 3 in repeated attachment prevents the media strip 1 on the table top 6, wherein the bead 23 or the rib 61 is preferably substantially perpendicular to the edge 6a of the table top 6, when the media strip 1 is attached to the table top 6.
• Embodiment E8:
  • Media strip according to one of the embodiments E1 to E7, characterized in that the bottom wall 3 is provided with a view along a longitudinal direction L of the media strip 1 centrally arranged recess 24 and the recess 24 is formed as a recess whose open side to the table top. 6 directed towards when the media strip 1 is attached to the table top 6.
• Embodiment E9:
  • Media strip according to one of the embodiments E1 to E8, characterized in that extending from an edge 30 of the recess 7 in the upper wall 2, starting from further walls and / or elbows 31 for a position assurance of the supply device 42 in the direction of the lower wall 3 out.
• Embodiment E10:
  • Media strip according to the embodiment E9 in connection with the embodiment E8, characterized in that the further walls and / or angle pieces 31 protrude into the recess 24 in the lower wall 3 without being connected to the edges 28 thereof.
• Exemplary embodiment E11:
  • Media strip according to the embodiment E9, characterized in that the lower wall 3 is also provided with a recess 45, which is the recess 7 in the upper wall 2 opposite and coincides with this in shape and size, and that the edge of the recess 45th is connected in the lower wall 3 with the other walls and / or elbows 31.
• Exemplary embodiment E12:
  • Media strip according to one of the embodiments E9 to E11, characterized in that the further walls and / or angle pieces 31, in particular in the region of the bottom wall 3 facing ends 32, openings 33 which are formed such that they are suitable for a latching fastening Supply device 42 on the media strip 1 with locking lugs or clips of the supply device 42 can be brought into engagement.
• Embodiment E13:
  • Media strip according to one of the embodiments E1 to E12, characterized in that at least a portion of at least one of the holding portions 4, 5 is formed resiliently for clamping the table top 6 between the holding portions 4, 5.
• Embodiment E14:
  • Media strip according to one of the embodiments E1 to E13, characterized in that the holding portion 5 of the lower wall 3 in a direction perpendicular to the edge 6a of the table top 6 is formed longer than the holding portion 4 of the upper wall 2 and thereby protrudes beyond this.
• Exemplary embodiment E15:
  • Media strip according to one of the embodiments E1 to E14, characterized in that the holding portion 5 of the lower wall 3 is provided with at least one threaded hole or at least one attached to the holding portion 5 threaded sleeve 34, in which a clamping screw 35; 46 is screwed to clamp the media strip 1 against the table top 6, wherein preferably on a holding portion 4 of the upper wall 2 facing side of the holding portion 5 of the lower wall 3, a clamping plate 41 is provided which by screwing the clamping screw 35; 46 can be pressed against the table top 6.
• Exemplary embodiment E16:
  • Media strip according to one of the embodiments E1 to E15, characterized in that on a top 43 of the upper wall 2 in addition a holder 55 for a mobile communication device and / or a stand 57 for a notebook and / or a container 58 for receiving pins and / or a bookstand 56 and / or a light 59 is attached to illuminate the table.
• Embodiment E17:
  • Media strip according to one of the embodiments E1 to E16, characterized in that in the recess 7 as a supply device 42, a socket assembly, in particular for providing connectivity to a power grid and / or a communication network, is used, is latched in the media strip 1 and of the Top 43 of the upper wall 2 ago for connecting to communication devices or electrical consumers is accessible.
• Exemplary embodiment E18:
  • Table, with a table top 6, on which a media strip 1 according to one of the embodiments E1 to E17 is plugged.

Although the invention has been described above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not limited thereto, but can be modified in many ways without departing from the subject matter of the present invention.

In particular, it is conceivable to use the media strip not only for tables with rectilinear table edges, but For example, for tables with curved edges, round tables or similar. For this purpose, the front wall may for example be curved substantially parallel to a corresponding edge of the table.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

media bar

2

upper wall

3

bottom wall

4

Holding section (upper wall)

5

Holding section (lower wall)

5a

Part holding section (lower wall)

5b

Part holding section (lower wall)

6

tabletop

6a

Edge (table top)

7

recess

10

Bottom (holding section)

11

Top (table top)

11r

Edge area (top)

12

Top (holding section)

13

Bottom (table top)

13r

Edge area (underside)

14

front wall

15

Outer edge (upper wall)

16

Outer edge (lower wall)

17

Side wall

20

edge

21

End edge (upper wall, holding section)

22

End edge (lower wall, holding section)

23

Beading

24

recess

25

apron

26

inner sidewall

27

Edge (inner sidewall)

27a

section

28

Edge (recess)

28a

boundary

30

Edge (recess)

31

more walls and elbows

32

The End

33

Opening (elbows)

34

threaded sleeve

35

clamping screw

36

hole

37

hole

40

End (clamping plate)

41

clamp

42

supply

43

Top (upper wall)

44

deepening

45

recess

46

clamping screw

47

traverse

48

End (media bar)

50

Grommet

51

electric wire

52

electric wire

53

hook

54

cable holder

55

holder

56

bookstand

57

stand

58

container

59

lamp

60

bag hooks

61

rib

62

passage

63

slot

64

passage

65

cable rail

66

crossbeam

101

Media bar102 top wall

103

bottom wall

103a

Edge (lower wall)

104

holding section

106

tabletop

106a

Edge (table top)

107

breakthrough

108

spring element

108a

first section (spring element)

108b

second section (spring element)

108c

third section (spring element)

108d

Part (third section (spring element))

108e

End section (spring element)

109

Recess (side element)

109a

Wall (recess (side element))

109b

End wall (recess (side element))

111

Top (table top)

113

Bottom (table top)

114

front wall

117

Side wall

117o

upper part (side wall)

117U

lower part (side wall)

118

page element

118a

Page (page element)

118o

upper part (side element)

118s

Bridge (side element)

118u

lower part (side element)

119

wall element

119a

Edge section (wall element)

119b

Edge section (wall element)

119c

Edge section (wall element)

119s

Front side (wall element)

129

Basic body (media bar)

138

Outside (media bar)

139

Interior (media bar)

142

supply

142a

End section (supply device)

142b

Attachment opening (end section)

148

End (media bar)

149

rear wall

149a

Edge (back wall)

149o

upper part (back wall)

149u

lower part (back wall)

171

Einstellausnehmung

171a

Limitation (adjustment recess)

172

Einstellausnehmung

172a

Limitation (adjustment recess)

173

direction

174

direction

181

holding recess

182

arched wall

191

spigot

192

outer wall

193

ribbing

194

ribs

195

Support surface (side element)

196

admission

A

distance

AA

Distance (edge (table top) - front wall)

D

Thickness (table top)

F

spring force

H

Height (recess)

L

Longitudinal direction (media bar)

Z

room wall

α

angle

Claims (16)

1. Media bar (101)
   which can be clipped onto a table top (106) having two main surfaces (111, 113), of which one is formed as a top side and the other is formed as the bottom side of the table top (106), and
   which is arranged to receive a supply device (142); having a base body (129) with at least one holding section (104) which can be brought into abutment with a first one of the main surfaces (111, 113) when the media bar (101) is clipped onto an edge (106a) of the table top (106), and having at least one spring element (108) which, when the media bar (101) is being clipped on, can be deformed in an elastically resilient manner such that a first section (108a) of the spring element (108) can be brought into abutment with a second one of the main surfaces (111, 113) and that in order to fix the media bar (101) to the table top (106) the spring element (108) clamps the holding section (104) against the table top (106) by means of a spring force (F),
   wherein the spring element (108) can be adjusted for the purpose of fixing the media bar (101) to table tops (106) of at least two different thicknesses (D).
2. Media bar as claimed in claim 1,
   characterised in that
   the first section (108a) of the spring element (108) is disposed opposite the holding section (104).
3. Media bar as claimed in claim 1 or 2,
   characterised in that
   in order to adjust the spring element (108), a spacing (A) can be changed between the first section (108a) of the spring element (108) and the holding section (104), measured in a state of the media bar (101) in which it is not clipped onto the table top (106).
4. Media bar as claimed in any one of the preceding claims,
   characterised in that
   in order to adjust the spring element (108), the spring element (108) can be locked relative to the holding section (104) in at least two positions in relation to the holding section (104).
5. Media bar as claimed in any one of the preceding claims,
   characterised in that
   the base body (129) is provided with at least two mutually adjacent adjustment apertures (171, 172) and that a second section (108b) of the spring element (108) can optionally be inserted into one of the adjustment apertures (171, 172) in order to adjust the spring element (108), that when the holding section (104) is clamped against the table top (106) the second section (108b) is supported on a boundary (171a, 172a) of the respective adjustment aperture (171, 172).
6. Media bar as claimed in claim 5,
   characterised in that
   the spring element (108) has a third section (108c) and that the base body (129) has a holding recess (181), into which the third section (108c) of the spring element (108) can be introduced at least partially, wherein according to the selected adjustment aperture (171, 172) a differently sized part (108d) of the third section (108c) is received in the holding recess (181).
7. Media bar as claimed in claim 5 or 6,
   characterised in that
   the adjustment apertures (171, 172) are disposed next to one another in a direction (173) running substantially in parallel with the holding recess (181).
8. Media bar as claimed in any one of claims 5 to 7,
   characterised in that
   the second section (108b) of the spring element (108) is disposed between the first section (108a) of the spring element (108) and the third section (108c) of the spring element (108).
9. Media bar as claimed in any one of claims 5 to 8,
   characterised in that
   the second section (108b) of the spring element (108) is disposed closer to the third section (108c) than to the first section (108a).
10. Media bar as claimed in any one of claims 5 to 9,
    characterised in that
    between the second section (108b) and the third section (108c) the spring element (108) has a bend, in particular a bend through an angle of more than 90 degrees.
11. Media bar as claimed in any one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the base body (129) of the media bar (101) has mutually spaced apart, supporting side elements (118) and a wall element (119), wherein the side elements (118) are arranged to receive end sections (142a) of the supply device (142), and are coupled to one another by means of the wall element (119).
12. Media bar as claimed in claim 11,
    characterised in that
    the side elements (118) each have a recess (109), into which the edge (106a) of the table top (106) can be introduced and of which sections are delimited by a wall (109a) which forms the holding section (104).
13. Media bar as claimed in claim 11 or 12 in conjunction with any one of claims 6 to 10,
    characterised in that
    the adjustment apertures (171, 172) and the holding recess (181) are disposed on one of the side elements (118).
14. Media bar as claimed in claim 11 or 12 in conjunction with any one of claims 6 to 10,
    characterised in that
    the media bar (101) has at least two spring elements (108) and that disposed on the side elements (118) are in each case at least two adjustment apertures (171, 172) and in each case one holding recess (181) for holding and supporting in each case one of the spring elements (108) on an allocated one of the side elements (118).
15. Media bar as claimed in any one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    as the supply device (142) a power socket arrangement, in particular for providing connection possibilities to a power network and/or a communications network, is received at least in sections in an inner space (139) of the media bar (101) and that the supply device (142) is accessible from an outer side (138) of the media bar (101) for connection of communications devices or electrical consumers.
16. Table, having a table top (106), onto which a media bar (101) in accordance with any one of the preceding claims is clipped.

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