EP2829197B1 - Table and kit for creating an assembly of items of furniture - Google Patents

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates to a kit for generating an arrangement of furniture.

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

Table furniture is available in numerous designs in different designs and in different sizes. Table tops of table furniture have in plan view, for example, a first pair of opposing edges and a second pair of opposing edges connecting each of the first pair of edges. There are, for example, table furniture with tabletops in which at least some of the edges have a concave or convex curvature. Depending on the particular execution of the table tops, it is sometimes difficult, if not impossible, such table furniture with the same table furniture, other table furniture or other pieces of furniture assemble in an attractive and practical way to an arrangement of pieces of furniture.

The DE 93 15 133 U1 discloses various tabletop elements for office tables having in plan view a first pair of opposing edges and a second pair of opposing edges interconnecting each of the first pair of edges, the one edge of the first pair of edges having a convex curvature and the other edge of the first edge pair has a concave curvature, and the convex curvature of the one edge and the concave curvature of the other edge of the first edge pair have an equal radius of curvature. In one part of the table top elements, moreover, one edge of the second edge pair has a greater length than the other edge of the second edge pair. Here, a first table top element, wherein the one edge of the second edge pair has a convex curvature, and a second table top element, wherein the an edge of the second edge pair has a concave curvature disclosed, wherein the convex / concave curvatures of one edge of the second edge pairs of the two table top elements have an equal radius of curvature.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is the object of the invention to provide a kit for producing an arrangement of pieces of furniture in order to be able to provide different workplaces or workstation arrangements in a simple manner.

This object is achieved by a kit for producing an arrangement of pieces of furniture having the features of claim 1.

With this kit, arrangements of pieces of furniture can be assembled in a simple yet variable manner, for example to create different workplaces / workstation arrangements for one or more persons. The convex and concave curved edges of the tabletops may be assembled together with substantially no clearance therebetween because of the same radius of curvature selected so that a substantially closed working area within the array may result over multiple pieces of furniture.

The table furniture for the kit of the invention comprises a table top and a table frame supporting the table top, the table top having in plan view a first pair of opposing edges and a second pair of opposing edges interconnecting each of the first edge pair , In this case, one edge of the first edge pair has a convex curvature and the other edge of the first edge pair has a concave curvature. The convex curvature of one edge and the concave curvature of the other edge of the first edge pair have a substantially equal, predetermined first radius of curvature, and the one edge of the second edge pair has a greater length than the other edge of the second edge pair.

A table furniture with such a designed tabletop can be assembled in many ways with the same or similar table furniture and / or other pieces of furniture to create a simple way different jobs / workstation arrangements for one or more people. The convex and concave curved edges of the table top of this table furniture can be compiled due to the same radius of curvature substantially without any spaces between them, so that a substantially closed work surface can result across the table tops of several table furniture away. In particular, two such table furniture can be placed at their first pair of edges together, since the two opposite edges of the first pair of edges are formed as a convex / concave curved edge pair with the same radius of curvature.

The table furniture also offers a shapely design due to the asymmetrical shape of its table top, which differs from conventional table furniture with often symmetrically designed table tops.

The kit of the invention can be used in a particularly advantageous manner in schools and other educational institutions, seminar rooms, meeting rooms, open-plan offices, etc. There can be generated variable and practical (table) furniture arrangements for one or more people.

To construct a tabletop of such table furniture, the centers of the radii of curvature of one and the other edge of the first edge pair do not coincide, and also the radial center axes of their curvatures do not coincide, which is why the edges of the second edge pair are of different lengths.

The tabletops of the table furniture are basically made of any material or any combination of materials. Preferably, plastic, wood, metal and glass materials can be used for the table tops. The table racks of the table furniture are basically also made of any material or any combination of materials. Preferably for the table frames plastic, wood and metallic materials are used.

The terms "convex curvature" and "convexity" in this context designate a curvature of a respective edge of the table top in plan view of the table top to the outside. The terms "concave curvature" and "concavity" in this context designate a curvature of a respective edge of the table top in plan view of the table top inside. The edges of the first edge pair of the table top preferably each have exactly a convex or concave curvature. These curvatures preferably each extend substantially over the entire length of the edges. The convex / concave curvature of an edge of the table top preferably has a substantially constant radius of curvature along the entire curvature. In the case of optionally rounded corners between the edges of the first and second edge pairs, the convex and concave curvatures are each preferably substantially tangent, i. without an edge (in the mathematical sense without a discontinuity) in the rounding of the respective corner over. The first predetermined radius of curvature is preferably in the range of about 80 cm to about 150 cm, more preferably about 110 cm.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the other edge of the second edge pair of the table top has a convex curvature with the first radius of curvature, a concave curvature with the first radius of curvature or a substantially rectilinear shape.

Since all (convex or concave) curvatures of the edges of the table top have the same first radius of curvature, these table tops can be variably and preferably assembled together with substantially no gaps between them. Likewise, these tabletops may be variably assembled with other (table) pieces of furniture, and preferably substantially without spaces therebetween, if they also have an edge or side with a convex or concave curvature having that first radius of curvature.

In a preferred embodiment of the table furniture, one edge of the second edge pair of the table top has a convex curvature and the other edge of the second edge pair of the table top also has a convex curvature or a rectilinear shape. In an alternative preferred embodiment of the table furniture, the one edge of the second edge pair of the table top has a concave curvature and the other edge of the second edge pair of the table top also has a concave curvature or a rectilinear shape.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the table top spans in plan view a circular ring segment with an opening angle which is selected from 30 °, 36 °, 45 °, 60 °, 72 ° and 90 °. Table furniture according to the invention with these angular dimensions can be put together in a particularly simple arc or circular form.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the table frame on several legs, of which at least one table leg is arranged in plan view outside the table top. Preferably, the table frame has a total of four table legs in the corner regions of the table top, of which two or three (in plan view) are arranged outside the table top. Due to the arranged in this sense outside the table top legs, the table furniture can be stacked to save space or storage for storage. In particular, when stacking a plurality of table furniture, the table top of a lower table furniture can be placed between the legs of an upper table furniture, so that the table furniture can be nested.

In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the table frame on several legs, of which the legs are in the region of one edge or the other edge of one of the edge pairs of the table top are each equipped with a caster, and has the table top in the region of the other edge or an edge of the one edge pair on at least one auxiliary device for gripping the table top. In this construction, the table furniture can be gripped in the region of an edge of the table top on the auxiliary device and slightly raised to then over the casters in the area opposite lying edge just to be moved. By this measure, changing an arrangement of several such table furniture in a simple and convenient way possible.

In another embodiment of the invention optionally all legs of the table frame can be equipped with castors to allow easy and comfortable moving the table furniture.

In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the table frame is designed as a height-adjustable table frame.

In yet another embodiment of the invention, the table top of the table furniture, for example, on its underside and / or its upper side with at least one electrical connection device for an electronic device is equipped. In this context, the electrical connection devices include, in particular, plugs and power strips for a power supply, a telephone connection, a data connection, a network connection and the like.

Preferably, the lengths of all edges of the table tops of the first and second table furniture are each equal to each other, so that the table tops of the first and second table furniture - based on the positions of their corners between the edges - are substantially equal.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the kit (alternatively or additionally) at least a third table furniture with a table top and a table frame supporting table frame, wherein the table top in plan view a first pair of opposing edges and a second pair of opposing Edges, each connecting the first edge pair, wherein the one edge of the first edge pair of the table top of the third table furniture has a convex curvature having the first curvature radius, and wherein a length of the one edge of the first edge pair of the table top of the third table furniture at least is large as twice a length of the other edge of the second edge pair of the table top of the first table furniture or the second table furniture. Preferably, the length of the one edge of the first edge pair of the table top of the third table furniture is at least as large as twice the length of the one edge of the second edge pair of the table top of the first table furniture or the second table furniture.

The table top of the third table furniture is (significantly) sized larger than the table tops of the first and second table furniture, which is why the third table furniture can be used preferably as a master table, teacher's table, discussion board, etc. in an arrangement of table furniture. Due to the matching first radius of curvature in the curved edges of the table tops of the first, second and third table furniture these can be variably assembled to different workstations / workstation arrangements.

The table top of this third table furniture preferably has at least one further feature which is selected from another edge of the first edge pair having a substantially rectilinear shape, one edge of the second edge pair having a convex curvature having the first curvature radius, a concave curvature having the first first radius of curvature or a substantially rectilinear shape, and another edge of the second pair of edges having a convex curvature having the first radius of curvature, a concave curvature having the first radius of curvature, or a substantially rectilinear shape.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the legs of the table frame of the third table furniture are equipped with casters to allow easy and comfortable moving the third table furniture.

In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the table frame of the third table furniture is designed as a height-adjustable table frame.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the table top of the third table furniture, for example, on its underside and / or its upper side with at least one electrical connection device for an electronic device is equipped. In this context, the electrical connection devices include, in particular, plugs and power strips for a power supply, a telephone connection, a data connection, a network connection and the like.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the kit (alternatively or additionally) at least a fourth table furniture with a table top and a table frame supporting table frame, wherein the table top in plan view, a first pair of opposing edges and a second pair of opposing Edges each connecting the first edge pair with each other, wherein the edges of the first edge pair of the table top of the fourth table furniture each have a convexity with the first radius of curvature and a concavity with the first radius of curvature, these convexities face each other and these concavities face each other lie.

The table top of the fourth table furniture is sized larger than the table tops of the first and second table furniture and has a special "double wave" shape. Due to the matching first radius of curvature in the curved edges of the table tops of the first, second, third and fourth table furniture they can be variably assembled to different workstations / workstation arrangements.

The table top of this fourth table furniture preferably has at least one further feature, which is selected from a length of the edges of the first edge pair substantially twice as large as a length of the edges of the second edge pair, one edge of the second edge pair with a convex curvature with the a first radius of curvature, a concave curvature having the first radius of curvature or a substantially rectilinear shape, another edge of the second pair of edges having a convex curvature having the first radius of curvature, a concave curvature having the first radius of curvature or a substantially rectilinear shape, and a length of Edges of the second edge pair substantially equal to a length of the one edge or the other edges of the second edge pair of the table top of the first or second table furniture.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the legs of the table frame of the fourth table furniture are equipped with casters to allow easy and comfortable moving the fourth table furniture.

In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the table frame of the fourth table furniture is designed as a height-adjustable table frame.

In a still further embodiment of the invention, the table top of the fourth table furniture, for example, on its underside and / or its upper side is equipped with at least one electrical connection device for an electronic device. In this context, the electrical connection devices include, in particular, plugs and power strips for a power supply, a telephone connection, a data connection, a network connection and the like.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the table racks, depending on the kit of table furniture, first table furniture, second table furniture, third table furniture and fourth table furniture all have a substantially same predetermined height.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the kit (alternatively or additionally) at least one shelf furniture with a body, in plan view, a first pair of opposing sides and a second pair of mutually opposite sides, which each connect the first pair of pages together , wherein the one side of the first pair of sides has a concave curvature with the first radius of curvature.

Due to the matching first radius of curvature in the curved edges of the table furniture and the curved sides of the shelf furniture they can be variably assembled to different jobs / workstation arrangements.

The shelf unit has at least one further feature, which is selected from a one side of the first pair of sides of the body with a substantially closed shape; another side of the first pair of sides of the body having a convex curvature having a second radius of curvature greater than the first radius of curvature; Sides of the second side pair of the body having a substantially rectilinear shape; at least one preferably magnetic connection device on the sides of the second side pair of the body; a body equipped with casters; Handle elements on the body; a substantially radial course of the second side pair of the body, based on the curvature of the one side of the first pair of sides of the body; Midpoints of the curvatures of the one side and the other side of the first pair of sides of the body on a common central axis, with respect to the curvatures; a same center of curvature of one side and the other side of the first pair of sides of the body; and a height of the body greater or substantially equal to the height of the table furniture of the kit.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the kit further comprises at least one further shelf furniture having a body having a first pair of opposing sides in plan view and a second pair of opposing sides each connecting the first pair of sides, wherein the sides of the body are all substantially one have rectilinear shape. The other shelf furniture has in other words in plan view substantially rectangular designed body.

In one embodiment of the invention, the kit (alternatively or additionally) comprises at least one seating with a body having in plan view a first pair of opposing sides and a second pair of opposing sides interconnecting each of the first pair of sides, wherein the one side of the first pair of sides has a convex curvature with the first radius of curvature.

Due to the matching first radius of curvature in the curved edges of the table furniture and the curved sides of the shelf furniture and seating, these can be variably assembled to different jobs / workstation arrangements.

The chair also has at least one further feature selected from another side of the first pair of sides of the body having a concave curvature having a third radius of curvature smaller than the first radius of curvature; Sides of the second side pair of the body having a substantially rectilinear shape; a body designed as upholstered seating; a designed as a kit of at least two components body; variably selectable heights of the body by training as a kit; a substantially radial course of the second side pair of the body, based on the curvature of the one side of the first pair of pages; Midpoints of the curvatures of the one side and the other side of the first pair of sides of the body on a common central axis, with respect to the curvatures; a same center of curvature of one side and the other side of the first pair of sides of the body; and a height of the body smaller or substantially equal to the height of the table furniture of the kit.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the kit further comprises at least one further seating furniture having a body having, in plan view, a first pair of opposing sides and a second pair of opposing sides respectively connecting the first pair of sides connect, wherein the sides of the body all have a substantially rectilinear shape. In other words, the further seating furniture has a body that is substantially rectangular in plan view.

In yet another embodiment of the invention, the kit (alternatively or additionally) at least a fifth table furniture with a table top and a table frame supporting table frame, wherein the table top in plan view a first pair of mutually opposite edges and a second pair of opposite each other lying edges, which each connect the first edge pair together, wherein at least one edge of the first pair of edges has a convex curvature having the first radius of curvature, and wherein the table frame has a height-adjustable table column.

This fifth table furniture preferably has at least one further feature, which is selected from a convex curvature having the first radius of curvature on all edges of the first and the second edge pair of the table top; a table frame equipped with casters; a console at the bottom of the table top; at least one electrical connection device for an electronic device at the bottom and / or the top of the table top; and the same.

The abovementioned preferred embodiments of the invention can be combined in any desired manner one or more times with one another.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Fig. 1

eine perspektivische Ansicht eines ersten Tischmöbels und eines zweiten Tischmöbels gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung;

Fig. 2A

eine Draufsicht des ersten Tischmöbels von Fig. 1 gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung;

Fig. 2B

eine Unteransicht des ersten Tischmöbels von Fig. 1 gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung;

Fig. 2C

eine Seitenansicht des ersten Tischmöbels von Fig. 1 gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung;

Fig. 3

eine Prinzipskizze einer ersten beispielhaften Anordnung eines ersten und eines zweiten Tischmöbels der Erfindung;

Fig. 4A

eine perspektivische Ansicht eines dritten Tischmöbels gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung;

Fig. 4B

eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Variante des dritten Tischmöbels gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung;

Fig. 5A

eine Unteransicht des dritten Tischmöbels von Fig. 4A oder 4B gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung;

Fig. 5B

eine Seitenansicht des dritten Tischmöbels von Fig. 4A oder 4B gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung;

Fig. 6

eine Prinzipskizze einer beispielhaften Anordnung einer Variante eines ersten und eines zweiten Tischmöbels der Erfindung;

Fig. 7A

eine Draufsicht eines vierten Tischmöbels gemäß einem Ausführungs-beispiel der Erfindung;

Fig. 7B

eine perspektivische Ansicht eines vierten Tischmöbels gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung;

Fig. 8A

eine perspektivische Ansicht eines fünften Tischmöbels gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung;

Fig. 8B

eine Draufsicht des fünften Tischmöbels von Fig. 8A;

Fig. 9A

eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Regalmöbels gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung;

Fig. 9B

eine Draufsicht des Regalmöbels von Fig. 9A gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung;

Fig. 9C

eine Seitenansicht des Regalmöbels von Fig. 9A gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung;

Fig. 10

eine perspektivische Ansicht eines weiteren Regalmöbels gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung;

Fig. 11A

eine Draufsicht eines Sitzmöbels gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung;

Fig. 11B

eine perspektivische Explosionsdarstellung des Sitzmöbels von Fig. 11 A gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung; und

Fig. 12A bis R

Prinzipskizzen von verschiedenen beispielhaften Anordnungen von Möbelstücken gemäß der Erfindung.

The above and other features and advantages of the invention will become more apparent from the following description of preferred, non-limiting embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. In it show, mostly schematically:

Fig. 1

a perspective view of a first table furniture and a second table furniture according to an embodiment of the invention;

Fig. 2A

a plan view of the first table furniture of Fig. 1 according to an embodiment of the invention;

Fig. 2B

a bottom view of the first table furniture of Fig. 1 according to an embodiment of the invention;

Fig. 2C

a side view of the first table furniture of Fig. 1 according to an embodiment of the invention;

Fig. 3

a schematic diagram of a first exemplary arrangement of a first and a second table furniture of the invention;

Fig. 4A

a perspective view of a third table furniture according to an embodiment of the invention;

Fig. 4B

a perspective view of a variant of the third table furniture according to an embodiment of the invention;

Fig. 5A

a bottom view of the third table furniture of Fig. 4A or 4B according to an embodiment of the invention;

Fig. 5B

a side view of the third table furniture of Fig. 4A or 4B according to an embodiment of the invention;

Fig. 6

a schematic diagram of an exemplary arrangement of a variant of a first and a second table furniture of the invention;

Fig. 7A

a plan view of a fourth table furniture according to an embodiment of the invention;

Fig. 7B

a perspective view of a fourth table furniture according to an embodiment of the invention;

Fig. 8A

a perspective view of a fifth table furniture according to an embodiment of the invention;

Fig. 8B

a plan view of the fifth table furniture of Fig. 8A ;

Fig. 9A

a perspective view of a shelf furniture according to an embodiment of the invention;

Fig. 9B

a top view of the shelf furniture of Fig. 9A according to an embodiment of the invention;

Fig. 9C

a side view of the shelf furniture of Fig. 9A according to an embodiment of the invention;

Fig. 10

a perspective view of another shelf unit according to an embodiment of the invention;

Fig. 11A

a plan view of a chair according to an embodiment of the invention;

Fig. 11B

an exploded perspective view of the chair of Fig. 11 A according to an embodiment of the invention; and

FIGS. 12A to R

Schematic diagrams of various exemplary arrangements of furniture according to the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Referring to Fig. 1 to 2C First, a first table furniture 10 and a second table furniture 15 of the invention will be explained in more detail. The first and second table furniture 10, 15 belong, for example, to a kit for producing an arrangement of furniture.

Fig. 2A-C show only the first table furniture, the second table furniture is constructed analogously and therefore not shown in addition.

The first table furniture 10 has a table top 20 (for example made of wood and / or plastic). In the plan view (cf. Fig. 2A ), this table top 20 has a first pair of opposing edges 22a, 22b (bottom, top in FIG Fig. 2A ) and a second pair of opposing edges 22c, 22d (left, right in FIG Fig. 2A ), which respectively connect the first edge pair 22a, 22b with each other. As in Fig. 2A 1, the one edge 22a of the first pair of edges has a convex, ie outwardly curved curvature with a predetermined first radius of curvature R1 and the other edge 22b of the first pair of edges has a concave, ie inwardly curved curvature with the same predetermined radius of curvature R1.

The (notional) construction centers of the two curvatures of the edges 22a, 22b of the first pair of edges do not coincide and also the (notional) central axes of the two curvatures of the edges 22a, 22b of the first pair of edges do not coincide, as a result the one edge 22c (left in Fig. 2A ) of the second edge pair has a greater length than the other edge 22d (right in FIG Fig. 2A ) of the second edge pair. This results in an overall asymmetric design of the table top 20. In addition to the functional advantages, this also results in a shapely design of the table furniture.

As in Fig. 2A shown, the edges 22a, 22b each have exactly one curvature (convexity or concavity), which extends substantially over the entire length of the respective edge. In addition, these curvatures are preferably tangential, ie fluent in the rounded corners of the table top 20 over.

In a preferred embodiment, the first radius of curvature R1 is about 110 cm, the length of one edge 22a of the first edge pair is about 97 cm, the length of the other edge 22b of the first edge pair is about 67 cm, and the length of the one edge 22c of the second edge pair is about 54 cm, the length of the other edge 22d of the second edge pair is about 39 cm and an opening angle W is about 36 °, without the invention being intended to be limited to these dimensions.

As in Fig. 2B and 2C shown, the first table furniture 10 also has a table frame for supporting the table top 20. This table frame has in particular a frame 26, on / on which the table top 20 is fixed, and (here four) table legs 27 in the corner regions of the table top 20. A part of the table legs 27 (alternatively also all table legs) is equipped in each case with a castor 28.

In this embodiment, a part of the table legs 27 is arranged outside the table top 20 (see plan view of Fig. 2A ), in this case a total of three of the four table legs. By this measure, it is possible to stack several of these table furniture 10 stably on each other. The outer legs 27 of an upper table furniture 10 surround the table top 20 of a lower table furniture 10 and the table tops 20 of the table furniture are offset transversely to the stacking direction something to each other.

In addition, in this embodiment, only the two table legs 27 in the region of one edge 22c of the second edge pair of the table top 20 equipped with castors 28. In the region of the other edge 22d of the second edge pair, a first auxiliary device 24a on the upper side of the table top 20 (cf. Fig. 2A ) and a second auxiliary device 24b on the underside of the table top 20 (see. Fig. 2B ) intended. The auxiliary devices 24a, 24b are, for example, colored and / or haptic markings. A user can grab the table top 20 on the auxiliary devices 24a, 24b and lift the table furniture 20 at the other edge 22d of the second edge pair and simply move it over the casters 28 on the table legs 27 on the opposite one edge 22c of the second edge pair. The table legs 27 with castors 28 are in total just as high as the legs 27 without castors 28 alone.

In the first table furniture 10 shown, the edges 22c, 22d of the second edge pair of the table top 20 each have a convex curvature with the same first radius of curvature R1. The second table furniture 15 differs from this first table furniture 10 in that the two edges 22c, 22d of the second edge pair of the table top 20 each have a concave curvature having the same first radius of curvature R1.

In addition, the one convexly curved edges 22a of the first pair of edges, the other concavely curved edges 22b of the first pair of edges, the longer, convexly curved edges 22c of the second pair of edges and the other shorter, convexly curved edges 22d of the second Edge pair at the first and second table furniture 10, 15 each formed with the same lengths. As exemplified in Fig. 3 illustrated, therefore, a first table furniture 10 and a second table furniture 15 can advantageously assemble essentially gap-free.

Fig. 6 shows a variant of the first and second table furniture 30, 35. In this variant, the shorter other edges 22d of the second edge pair of the table top 20 each have a substantially rectilinear shape. As shown, these first table furniture 30 and second table furniture 35 can advantageously be assembled substantially without a gap.

A kit for producing an arrangement of pieces of furniture preferably contains the first table furniture 10 and the second table furniture 15 or its variants 30, 35. Alternatively, the kit may also have only first or second table furniture.

As in FIGS. 12A to D illustrated by way of example, the first and second table furniture 10, 15 can be assembled in various arcuate, annular, block-like or wave-shaped configurations.

Furthermore, the kit may also include a third table furniture 40, which is in Fig. 4A . 5A, 5B is shown and can serve as a main table, teacher's desk or the like in a compiled table configuration, for example.

The third table furniture 40 has a table top 42 (for example made of wood and / or plastic). In plan view, this table top 42 has a first pair of opposed long edges 43a, 43b (bottom, top in FIG Fig. 5A ) and a second pair of opposite short edges 43c, 43d (left, right in FIG Fig. 5A ) connecting each of the first pair of edges 43a, 43b. As in Fig. 5A 1, one edge 43a of the first edge pair has a convex curvature with the predetermined first curvature radius R1 (same first curvature radius R1 as in the first and second table furniture), and the other edge 43b of the first edge pair is rectilinear.

The two edges 43c, 43d of the second edge pair of the table top 42 each have a convex curvature with the same first radius of curvature R1. Alternatively, concavely curved or rectilinear configurations of the edges 43c, 43d of the second edge pair are also conceivable.

The table top 42 of this third table furniture 40 is significantly larger than the table top 20 of the first or second table furniture 10, 15. Preferably, the length of the one, convexly curved edge 43 a of the table top 42 at least twice as large as the length of the longer edge 22 c the table top 20 of the first or second table furniture 10, 15, but at least twice as large as the length of the shorter other edge 22d of the table top 20 of the first or second table furniture 10, 15th

In a preferred embodiment of the third table furniture 40, the first radius of curvature R1 is about 110 cm, the length of the edges 43a, 43b of the first pair of edges about 160 cm and the length of the edges 43c, 43d of the second pair of edges about 46 cm, without the invention these dimensions should be limited.

As in FIGS. 5A and B also shown, the third table furniture 40 also has a table frame for supporting the table top 42. This table frame has in particular a frame 44 on which the table top 42 rests and is fixed, and (here five) table legs 45. The table legs 45 are each equipped with a castor 46. In this case, in a plan view of the table furniture 40, preferably all table legs 45 are arranged inside or below the table top 42.

The table racks of the first table furniture 10, the second table furniture 15 and the third table furniture 40 preferably have substantially the same height H1.

As exemplified in Figs. 12E to J illustrated, these third table furniture 40 together with the first table furniture 10 and the second table furniture 15 advantageously in various arcuate, round or block-like configurations assemble.

In a variant of the third table furniture 40 ', which in Fig. 4B is shown, the table top 42 on its underside a cable channel 48 or a console with various electrical connections and on its upper side a monitor bracket 49.

Of course, numerous other table configurations of the first, second and / or third table furniture 10, 15, 40 are conceivable that in Figs. 12A to J not shown, optionally together with other similar or other pieces of furniture.

The kit may further comprise a fourth table furniture 50 which is in Figs. 7A and B is shown.

The fourth table furniture 50 has a table top 52, which in plan view (see. Fig. 7A ) has a first pair of opposed long edges 58a, 58b and a second pair of opposing short edges 58c, 58d interconnecting each of the first pair of edges 58a, 58b. The edges 58a, 58b of the first pair of edges each have a convexity with the first radius of curvature R1 and a concavity with the first radius of curvature R1, these convexities facing each other and these concavities face each other. The table top 52 of the fourth table furniture 50 is sized larger than the table tops 20 of the first and second table furniture 10, 15 and has a special "double-waveform".

The second edge pair 58c, 58d of the table top 52 preferably has a concave curved edge 58c and a convexly curved edge 58d, as in FIG Fig. 7A illustrated, or alternatively two rectilinear edges 58c, 58d.

The lengths of the edges 58a, 58b of the first edge pair are substantially the same size and also the lengths of the edges 58c, 58d of the second edge pair are substantially the same size. The length of the edges 58a, 58b of the first edge pair is, for example, substantially twice as long as the length of the edges 58c, 58d of the second edge pair. In addition, the length of the edges 58c, 58d of the shorter second edge pair, for example, about the same size as the length of the one edge 22c or the length of the other edge 22d of the table top 20 of the first / second table furniture 10, 15th

The table frame of the fourth table furniture 50 has (here four) table legs 54 in the corner areas of the table top 52, which are preferably each equipped with a caster 56 to allow a simple and comfortable moving the fourth table furniture 50. In this case, in a plan view of the table furniture 50, all table legs 45 are arranged inside or below the table top 52 or, for the purpose of space-saving stacking, partly arranged outside the table top 52. Optionally, the table frame also has a frame on which the table top 52 is fixed, or the table legs 54 are attached directly to the table top 52.

Although not shown, this fourth table furniture 50 with the first table furniture 10, the second table furniture 15 and / or the third table furniture 40 may be assembled into various configurations.

FIGS. 8A and B show a fifth table furniture 60, which may also be part of the kit.

The fifth table furniture 60 has a table top 62, which in plan view (see. Fig. 8B ) comprises a first pair of opposing edges and a second pair of opposing edges each connecting the first pair of edges. The one edge of the first edge pair (above in Fig. 8B ) has a convex curvature with the first curvature radius R1 and the other edge of the first edge pair (bottom in FIG Fig. 8B ) has a concave curvature with the first radius of curvature R1. The edges of the first edge pair have substantially the same length.

The edges of the second edge pair each have a convexity with the first radius of curvature R1 and have substantially the same length. The edges of the second edge pair may have a short length or substantially the same length as the edges of the first edge pair.

The table frame of the fifth table furniture 60 has a bracket 64 for holding the table top 62 and storing objects, a height-adjustable table column 64 and a pedestal 68 with casters, as in Fig. 8A shown. About the height-adjustable table column 66, the table frame of the fifth table furniture 60 can reach a second height H2, which is greater than the first height H1 of the table frames of the first, second, third and fourth table furniture.

As exemplified in Fig. 12K Also, this fifth table furniture 60 can be seen with the other table furniture (in Fig. 12K for example, 10, 15) of the kit to various table configurations.

In addition to the various table furniture described above, the kit may also include shelf furniture. FIGS. 9A to C show a shelf furniture 70 with an arcuate body 72, which can also be assembled with the above-described table furniture 10, 15, 40, 50 to different configurations or workstation arrangements.

As in particular in Fig. 9B As can be seen, the body 72 of the shelf furniture 70 has in plan view a first pair of opposing sides 73a, 73b and a second pair of opposing sides 73c, 73d respectively connecting the first pair of sides.

The one side 73a of the first pair of sides has a concave curvature with the first radius of curvature R1 and is substantially, for example closed (eg side wall, perforated plate, etc.) formed. The opposite other side 73b of the first pair of sides has a convex curvature with a second radius of curvature R2 which is greater than the first radius of curvature R1, and is designed to be substantially open as a user side.

The central axes of the two curvatures of the sides 73a, 73b of the first pair of sides of the body 72 lie on a common central axis. The sides 73c, 73d of the second side pair of the body 72 thus have substantially the same length. In the embodiment of FIGS. 9A to C the sides 73c, 73d of the second side pair have a rectilinear shape.

Due to the matching first radius of curvature in the curved edges of the table furniture and the curved back 73a of the shelf furniture 70, these can be variably assembled to different workstation arrangements. The shelf unit 70 preferably has a third height H3, which is greater than the first height H1 of the various table furniture, so that the shelf furniture 70 can serve as a partition or room divider, for example.

The body 72 of the shelf furniture 70 is equipped at its bottom with a plurality of casters 76, so that the shelf furniture 70 can be easily moved.

As in the FIGS. 9A to C As shown, magnetic connecting elements 74a, 74b are provided on the sides 73c, 73d of the short second side pair. In the preferred embodiment, a first connecting member 74a and a second connecting member 74b of opposite magnetic polarity or as a magnetic member and a steel member are respectively disposed at predetermined positions on the sides 73c, 73d. Two shelf units 70 can thus be pushed together and detachably connected to each other via the magnetic connection elements 74a, 74b to obtain a stable shelf configuration, as exemplified in FIG Fig. 12L is shown. The magnetic connecting elements 74a, 74b are arranged at all shelf furniture 70, even if they have different heights H3, each at the same height position.

Further, two handle members 75 are attached to the top of the body 72 near the sides 73c, 73d of the second side pair. For example, the grip elements 75 extend substantially parallel to the sides 73c, 73d of the second side pair. With the help of these handle elements 75, the shelf furniture 70 can be easily grasped and moved.

As in Fig. 10 In addition, the kit may also include other shelf furniture 80 having a substantially cuboidal (substantially rectangular in plan view) body with rectilinear sides of the first and second side pairs. Incidentally, this further shelf furniture 80 corresponds to the shelf furniture 70 of FIGS. 9A to C ,

As exemplified in Fig. 12M to O illustrated, this shelf furniture 70 can be assembled with the table furniture described above (here, for example, 40 or 10) of the kit to various workstation arrangements.

Finally, the kit may also include seating. Fig. 11 A and B show upholstered seating 90 with an arcuate body 92, which can also be assembled with the table furniture and / or the shelf furniture to various configurations.

The chair 90 has a body 92 having in plan view a first pair of opposing sides 93a, 93b and a second pair of opposing sides 93c, 93d interconnecting the first pair of sides, respectively. The one side 93a of the first pair of sides has a convex curvature with the first radius of curvature R1 and the other side 93b of the first pair of sides has a concave curvature with a third radius of curvature R3 which is smaller than the first radius of curvature R1.

The central axes of the two curvatures of the sides 93a, 93b of the first pair of sides of the body 92 lie on a common central axis. The sides 93c, 93d of the second side pair of the body 92 thus have substantially the same length. In the embodiment of Fig. 11 A and B have the Pages 93c, 93d of the second side pair has a substantially rectilinear shape.

The body 92 of the chair 90 is equipped with a plurality of furniture glides 98 at its bottom, so that a floor can be spared when moving the seat 90.

As in Fig. 11B illustrated, the seating 90 itself can be assembled in two parts from a kit. The kit of the seat furniture 90 has, for example, a box-shaped base 94 and a box-shaped cushion pad 95, which can be connected to each other via a Velcro connection 96. If the base 94 and / or cushion pad 95 are provided at different heights, seating furniture 90 having a number of different overall heights can be variably assembled.

Similar to the shelf furniture, the kit may also include other seating 91, which have a substantially cuboid (in plan view substantially rectangular) body with rectilinear sides of the first and second side pairs. Incidentally, this other seating furniture corresponds to the seating furniture 90 of Figs. 11A and B ,

Due to the matching first radius of curvature R1 at the curved edges of the table furniture, the curved rear sides 73a of the shelf furniture 70 and the curved sides 93a of the seating 90, these can be variably assembled into different workstation arrangements. As in Fig. 12P to R illustrated, these seats 90 can be put together in particular annular or wavy and possibly with the shelf furniture 70. In the example of Fig. 12P the configuration includes a plurality of seats 90 and a variant of the shelf unit 70 'with reduced height; in the example of Fig. 12Q the configuration includes a plurality of circular seating 90, around which several shelves 70 are arranged; and Fig. 12R shows a variant of the configuration of Fig. 12Q , the other seating 91 and other shelves 80 each containing cuboid body.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10

first table furniture

15

second table furniture

20

tabletop

22a

the one edge of the first edge pair

22b

the other edge of the first edge pair

22c

the one edge of the second edge pair

22d

the other edge of the second edge pair

24a

first auxiliary device for gripping

24b

second auxiliary device for gripping

26

frame

27

Table leg

28

castor

30

first table furniture (variant)

35

second table furniture (variant)

40

third table furniture (first variant)

40 '

third table furniture (second variant)

42

tabletop

43a

the one edge of the first edge pair

43b

the other edge of the first edge pair

43c

the one edge of the second edge pair

43d

the other edge of the second edge pair

44

frame

45

Table leg

46

castor

48

Cabel Canal

49

monitor mount

50

fourth table furniture

52

tabletop

54

Table leg

56

castor

58a

the one edge of the first edge pair

58b

the other edge of the first edge pair

58c

the one edge of the second edge pair

58d

the other edge of the second edge pair

60

fifth table furniture

62

tabletop

64

console

66

height-adjustable table column

68

Pedestal with casters

70

Regal furniture

70 '

Shelf furniture (reduced height)

72

corpus

73a

one side of the first page pair

73b

the other side of the first page pair

73c

one side of the second page pair

73d

the other side of the second page pair

74a

first magnetic connection element

74b

second magnetic connection element

75

handle

76

castor

80

further shelf furniture

90

seating

91

another seating

92

corpus

93a

one side of the first page pair

93b

the other side of the first page pair

93c

one side of the second page pair

93d

the other side of the second page pair

94

Base

95

edition

96

Velcro connection

98

Thrust bearings

H1

first height (from 10, 15, 40, 50)

H2

second height (from 60)

H3

third height (from 70, 80)

R1

first radius of curvature

R2

second radius (greater than R1)

R3

third radius (smaller than R1)

W

opening angle

Claims (14)

1. An assembly kit for generating an array of items of furniture, comprising:

   at least one first item of table furniture (10) comprising a table top (20) and a table frame (26-28) supporting said

   table top, wherein

   said table top (20), in plan view, has a first pair of mutually opposite edges (22a, 22b) and a second pair of mutually opposite edges (22c, 22d) each connecting said first pair of edges (22a, 22b) to one another,

   the one edge (22a) of said first pair of edges (22a, 22b) has a convex curvature, and the other edge (22b) of said first pair of edges (22a, 22b) has a concave curvature,

   said convex curvature of said one edge (22a) and said concave curvature of said other edge (22b) of said first pair of edges (22a, 22b) each have a predetermined first radius of curvature (R1) of equal size, and

   the one edge (22c) of said second pair of edges (22c, 22d) of said table top (20) has a greater length than the other edge (22d) of said second pair of edges (22c, 22d); and

   at least one second item of table furniture (15), comprising a table top (20) and a table frame (26-28) supporting said table top, wherein

   said table top (20), in plan view, has a first pair of mutually opposite edges (22a, 22b) and a second pair of mutually opposite edges (22c, 22d) each connecting said first pair of edges (22a, 22b) to one another,

   the one edge (22a) of said first pair of edges (22a, 22b) has a convex curvature , and the other edge (22b) of said first pair of edges (22a, 22b) has a concave curvature,

   said convex curvature of said one edge (22a) and said concave curvature of said other edge (22b) of said first pair of edges (22a, 22b) each have said predetermined first radius of curvature (R1), and

   the one edge (22c) of said second pair of edges (22c, 22d) of said table top (20) has a greater length than the other edge (22d) of said second pair of edges (22c, 22d),

   wherein said one edge (22c) of said second pair of edges (22c, 22d) of said table top (20) of said first item of table furniture (10) has a convex curvature, and said one edge (22c) of said second pair of edges (22c, 22d) of said table top (20) of said second item of table furniture (15) has a concave curvature; and

   wherein said convex curvature of said one edge (22c) of said second pair of edges (22c, 22d) of said table top (20) of said first item of table furniture (10) and said concave curvature of said one edge (22c) of said second pair of edges (22c, 22d) of said table top (20) of said second item of table furniture (15) each have a radius of curvature of equal size,

   characterized in that

   the lengths of said one edges (22c) of said second pair of edges (22c, 22d) of said table tops (20) of said first item of table furniture (10) and said second item of table furniture (15) have an equal value; and

   the lengths of said one edges (22a) of said first pair of edges (22a, 22b) of said table tops (20) of said first item of table furniture (10) and said second item of table furniture (15) have an equal value, or the lengths of said other edges (22b) of said first pair of edges (22a, 22b) of said table tops (20) of said first item of table furniture (10) and said second item of table furniture (15) have an equal value, or the lengths of said other edges (22d) of said second pair of edges (22c, 22d) of said table tops (20) of said first item of table furniture (10) and said second item of table furniture (15) have an equal value.
2. The assembly kit according to claim 1,
   characterized in that
   said convex curvature of said one edge (22c) of said second pair of edges (22c, 22d) of said table top (20) of said first item of table furniture (10) and said concave curvature of said one edge (22c) of said second pair of edges (22c, 22d) of said table top (20) of said second item of table furniture (15) each have said first radius of curvature (R1).
3. The assembly kit according to any one of preceding claims,
   characterized in that
   said table tops (20) of said first item of table furniture (10) and said second item of table furniture (15), in plan view, are each spanning an arcuate segment having an opening angle (W) selected from 30°, 36°, 45°, 60°, 72° and 90°.
4. The assembly kit according to any one of preceding claims,
   characterized in that
   said table frames (26-28) of said first item of table furniture (10) and said second item of table furniture (15) each comprise a plurality of table legs (27), at least one table leg (27) thereof being disposed outside said table top (20), in plan view.
5. The assembly kit according to any one of preceding claims,
   characterized in that
   said table frames (26-28) of said first item of table furniture (10) and said second item of table furniture (15) each comprise a plurality of table legs (27), the table legs (27) thereof located in a region of said one edge (22a, 22c) or said other edge (22b, 22d) of one of said pairs of edges (22a, 22b; 22c, 22d) of said table top (20) each being provided with a caster (28); and
   said table tops (20) of said first item of table furniture (10) and said second item of table furniture (15), in a region of said other edge (22b, 22d) or said one edge (22a, 22c) of said one pair of edges (22a, 22b; 22c, 22d), each comprise at least one auxiliary device (24a, 24b) for gripping said table top (20).
6. The assembly kit according to any one of preceding claims, further comprising:

   at least one third item of table furniture (40, 40') comprising a table top (42) and a table frame (44-46) supporting said table top, wherein said table top (42), in plan view, has a first pair of mutually opposite edges (43a, 43b) and a second pair of mutually opposite edges (43c, 43d) each connecting said first pair of edges (43a, 43b) to one another,

   wherein the one edge (43a) of said first pair of edges (43a, 43b) of said table top (42) of said third item of table furniture (40, 40') has a convex curvature with said first radius of curvature (R1), and

   wherein a length of said one edge (43a) of said first pair of edges (43a, 43b) of said table top (42) of said third item of table furniture (40, 40') is at least as long as twice a length of said other edge (22d) of said second pair of edges (22c, 22d) of said table top (20) of said first item of table furniture (10, 30) or said second item of table furniture (15).
7. The assembly kit according to claim 6,
   characterized in that
   said table top (42) of said third item of table furniture (40, 40') comprises at least one further feature selected from:

   the other edge (43b) of said first pair of edges (43a, 43b) having a linear shape,

   the one edge (43c) of said second pair of edges (43c, 43d) having a convex curvature with said first radius of curvature (R1), a concave curvature with said first radius of curvature (R1), or a linear shape, and

   the other edge (43d) of said second pair of edges (43c, 43d) having a convex curvature with said first radius of curvature (R1), a concave curvature with said first radius of curvature (R1), or a linear shape.
8. The assembly kit according to any one of preceding claims, further comprising:

   at least one fourth item of table furniture (50) comprising a table top (52) and a table frame (54-56) supporting said table top, wherein said table top (52), in plan view, has a first pair of mutually opposite edges (58a, 58b) and a second pair of mutually opposite edges (58c, 58d) each connecting said first pair of edges (58a, 58b) to one another,

   wherein said edges of said first pair of edges (58a, 58b) of said table top (52) of said fourth item of table furniture (50) each has a convexity with said first radius of curvature (R1) and a concavity with said first radius of curvature (R1), wherein said convexities are positioned across from one another and said concavities are positioned across from one another.
9. The assembly kit according to claim 8,
   characterized in that
   said table top (52) of said fourth item of table furniture (50) comprises at least one further feature selected from:

   a length of said edges of said first pair of edges (58a, 58b) being twice as large as a length of said edges of said second pair of edges (58c, 58d),

   the one edge (58c) of said second pair of edges (58c, 58d) having a convex curvature with said first radius of curvature (R1), a concave curvature with said first radius of curvature (R1), or a linear shape,

   the other edge (58d) of said second pair of edges (58c, 58d) having a convex curvature with said first radius of curvature (R1), a concave curvature with said first radius of curvature (R1), or a linear shape, and

   a length of said edges of said second pair of edges (58c, 58d) being equal to a length of said one edge (22c) or said other edge (22d) of said second pair of edges (22c, 22d) of said table top (20) of said first or second item of table furniture (10, 15).
10. The assembly kit according to any one of preceding claims, further comprising:

    at least one item of shelf furniture (70) comprising a body (72) which, in plan view, has a first pair of mutually opposite sides (73a, 73b) and a second pair of mutually opposite sides (73c, 73d) each connecting said first pair of sides (73a, 73b) to one another,

    wherein the one side (73a) of said first pair of sides (73a, 73b) has a concave curvature with said first radius of curvature (R1).
11. The assembly kit according to claim 10,
    characterized in that
    said body (72) of said item of shelf furniture (70) comprises at least one further feature selected from:

    the one side (73a) of said first pair of sides (73a, 73b) having a closed design,

    the other side (73b) of said first pair of sides (73a, 73b) having a convex curvature with a second radius of curvature (R2) that is larger than said first radius of curvature (R1),

    the sides of said second pair of sides (73c, 73d) having a linear shape,

    at least one preferably magnetic coupling device (74a, 74b) disposed on the sides of said second pair of sides (73c, 73d).
12. The assembly kit according to any one of preceding claims, further comprising:

    at least one item of seating furniture (90) comprising a body (92) which, in plan view, has a first pair of mutually opposite sides (93a, 93b) and a second pair of mutually opposite sides (93c, 93d) each connecting said first pair of sides (93a, 93b) to one another,

    wherein the one side (93a) of said first pair of sides (93a, 93b) has a convex curvature with said first radius of curvature (R1).
13. The assembly kit according to claim 12,
    characterized in that
    said body (92) of said item of seating furniture (90) comprises at least one further feature selected from:

    the other side (93b) of said first pair of sides (93a, 93b) having a concave curvature with a third radius of curvature (R3) which is smaller than said first radius of curvature (R1),

    the sides of said second pair of sides (93c, 93d) having a linear shape,

    said body (92) being configured as an upholstered item of seating furniture, and

    said body (92) being formed as an assembly kit made of at least two components (94, 95).
14. The assembly kit according to any one of preceding claims, further comprising:

    at least one fifth item of table furniture (60) comprising a table top (62) and a table frame (64-68) supporting said table top, wherein said table top (62), in plan view, has a first pair of mutually opposite edges and a second pair of mutually opposite edges each connecting said first pair of edges to one another,

    wherein at least one edge of said first pair of edges has a convex curvature with said first radius of curvature (R1), and

    wherein said table frame (64-68) comprises a height-adjustable table column (66).

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