EP3057468A1

EP3057468A1 - Structural element

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Publication number: EP3057468A1
Application number: EP14718914.6A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Marc Oliver ECKERT; Roger Paul Rieger; Andreas Ringwald
Original assignee: Bulthaup GmbH and Co KG
Current assignee: Bulthaup GmbH and Co KG
Priority date: 2013-10-16
Filing date: 2014-04-04
Publication date: 2016-08-24
Anticipated expiration: 2034-04-04
Also published as: WO2015055263A8; EP3057468B1; DE102013020457A1; ES2674700T3; WO2015055263A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a structural element with at least two frame elements and at least one hinge, said hinge enabling the frame elements to be positioned at different angles with respect to each other. Said frame elements stretch over a space, the shape thereof depending on the angle between the frame elements.

Description

structural element

The present invention relates to a structural element, in particular a furniture element and particularly preferably a kitchen furniture element. Furniture elements for kitchens are known in numerous different embodiments, for example as base units, wall units or tall cabinets. They usually consist of a body which can be closed by a door or flap or in which a plurality of extracts is added.

In the majority of known furniture elements for kitchens there is a disadvantage in that they have fixed predetermined dimensions and therefore can not or only with difficulty adapted to different spatial conditions.

The present invention is therefore the object of developing a structural element, in particular for use as a furniture element and preferably for a kitchen to the effect that this allows a particularly flexible use. This object is achieved by a structural element having the features of claim 1. Thereafter, it is provided that the structural element is designed with at least two frame members and at least one hinge, by means of which the frame members are mutually pivotable and positioned at different angles relative to each other, wherein the frame members span a space whose shape depends on the angle between the frame members , So it is conceivable, for example, that the two frame members are at 90 ° to each other or are pivoted to each other such that there are acute and obtuse angles between the frame elements. It is also conceivable to fold the structural element so that it is as space-saving as possible by the frame elements are largely or completely adjacent to each other, which may be useful, for example in the context of transport or storage.

The structural element according to the invention may have exactly two or even more than two frame elements.

Due to the fact that different angles between the frame elements are adjustable, the outer dimensions of the structural element can be changed accordingly without further ado. If the two frame elements are the same size and they are at 90 ° to each other, the result is a plan view in cross-section square structural element. If the angle is changed, a rectangular structural element results in the plan view in cross-section. It is thus possible in a simple manner to create differently dimensioned structural elements by adjusting the angle between the frame elements, without requiring a structural change of the structural element is required.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the structural element is modularly configured and expandable, for example in that a plurality of structural elements are combined to form a system, in particular a furniture system or group structure. be piert. For example, it is conceivable that a plurality of structural elements are arranged next to one another and / or one above the other.

The structural elements according to the present invention can be realized in any desired sizes. Thus, it is conceivable, for example, to design the structural elements for base cabinets in a height typical of base cabinets and to design the structural elements correspondingly high, for example for tall cabinets.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is conceivable that the frame elements are formed circumferentially or that the frame elements are open on one or more sides, i. not formed circumferentially. The term "frame element" is therefore by no means to be understood as restricting it to include only peripheral frames, such as picture frames, although such an embodiment is also included in the invention.

The term "frame member" includes any element that is directly or indirectly associated with the at least one hinge.

The frame member may - as stated - be formed circumferentially, wherein the peripheral structure may be closed or may also have an interruption. The frame element may also have the shape of a horizontal or standing U, V or L, etc. The frame member may be straight or curved. Preferably, at least one leg of the frame, in the case of a U- or V-shaped frame preferably both end portions of the U or V directly or indirectly with the one or more hinges in combination.

Thus, it is conceivable, for example, that, for example, two or more than two frame elements are provided, each having a peripheral or any differently configured frame or shape or have one or more open sides. For example, it is conceivable that the frame elements bottom or side are open and thus have the shape of a standing, upside down or lying U, V, L, etc.

In a conceivable embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the frame elements encircling, d. H. are designed in the form of a closed frame.

The frame elements mentioned, which are connected to each other via the at least one hinge, may be formed in one or more parts. Each frame element can thus consist of exactly one part or of several parts. They may be connected together by means of a hinge or preferably by means of two hinges and be pivotable relative to each other, wherein in the case of two hinges these are preferably spaced apart in the vertical direction or in the case of horizontal structural elements in the horizontal direction.

In a further embodiment of the invention it is provided that the hinge or the hinges are arranged so that it lies in the intersection of the planes formed by the two or more than two existing frame elements.

It is also conceivable that at least one and preferably all of the frame elements do not end at the hinge, but extend beyond this. In this case, the hinge may be arranged for example in a central region of the frame element.

However, the invention also encompasses the case in which the frame elements end at the hinge and, for example, extend in a substantially star-shaped or radial manner from the at least one hinge.

In a further embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the at least one hinge is located in a central area of the frame element and / or the structural element. Preferably, the or the frame elements on at least one horizontal leg, wherein the at least a hinge is arranged centrally in the horizontal leg or wherein the at least one hinge is arranged such that the horizontal limbs of the frame elements terminate at the hinge.

It is conceivable that the frame elements have at least one and preferably two horizontal legs and at least one vertical leg and preferably two vertical legs which extend between the horizontal legs. Thus, a preferred embodiment of the invention is that the frame elements have the shape of a rectangle or a square or a U, whose inner portion is hollow.

The features mentioned with regard to the horizontal and / or vertical legs apply correspondingly to legs inclined relative to the horizontal and / or inclined relative to the vertical.

In a further embodiment of the invention, it is provided that in each case a frame element is located overall in a plane.

Alternatively, it is provided that at least a portion of the frame element is present, which lies in a different plane than the remaining part of the frame element. It is thus conceivable, for example, that the one or more vertical limbs of the frame element or elements are angled and thus not lie in the plane in which the remaining frame element is arranged. The background to this angled arrangement is that it can compensate for the different angles that sandwich the frame members.

If the area between the ends of two frame elements z. B. be closed by a door, hinges must be arranged on the frame elements directly or indirectly. If the hinges were arranged directly on the respective frame elements lying in one plane, depending on the angle between the frame elements, one would depend on this angle Orientation of the hinges, which could for example lead to the fixed to the hinge door in its closed position at 90 ° angle from the frame member and does not extend in the closed position to the adjacent frame member, which would be desirable in itself.

The same applies to the fasteners of statements, shop etc.

In order to keep the alignment of the door hinges, etc. even at different angles between the frame elements the same, it can thus be provided, the portion of the frame elements, on which the door hinges, etc. are arranged, abzuwinkein.

In a further embodiment of the invention it is provided that at least one adapter, in particular for fixing a hinge for a door or flap or for fixing a pull-out rail or for fixing a wheel is provided which is fixed to the frame member by means of one or more fixing means.

This adapter is preferably used to set the correct angle, for example, for mounting a hinge for a door or flap.

This adapter can be fixed, for example, by positive engagement with the frame member.

It is conceivable that the frame element preferably has at least one groove as fixing means, in which at least one projection of the adapter is positively received, wherein it is preferably provided that the groove is dovetailed in cross-section and the adapter has a dovetail-shaped projection in the groove of the frame element is received. The reverse application is of course conceivable, namely, that the said groove in the adapter and the projection on the frame element is located. In a further embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the frame element spans a plane and that an angled part of the frame element is arranged in a plane extending at an angle thereto, wherein the adapter is arranged on this angled part of the frame element. As already stated above, the adapter serves, for example, for fixing a hinge or a pull-out rail, and the angled part of the frame element serves to ensure that the door or flap or the pull-out is aligned correctly.

Accordingly, it is preferably provided that the angle of the said angled frame member is formed depending on the angle which the two frame elements enclose with each other.

In a further embodiment of the invention, at least one element, in particular at least one metal element, in particular at least one metal insert is provided which extends between the angled portion of the frame member and the adjacent portion of the frame member and which defines the angle to which the angled portion of the frame member is angled relative to the plane defined by the frame element plane. By the metal element, which is also formed angled, thus can be set exactly the angle by which the angled portion of the frame member protrudes from the plane formed by the frame member.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the frame elements have at least one horizontal leg, preferably two horizontal legs and at least one vertical leg, preferably two vertical legs, which extend between the horizontal legs, wherein the fixing means for the adapter or the or horizontal and / or on the o or the vertical legs.

Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the fixing means are located on both sides or only on one side of the frame elements. In a further conceivable embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the legs or struts running from top to bottom do not run vertically but are inclined relative to the vertical. Also, the transverse legs or struts do not have to be horizontal, but may also be inclined relative thereto. It is therefore conceivable, for example, that the vertical struts or legs can be in a further variant in the upper hinge or hinge ahead in front than in the lower hinge or hinge or vice versa. This creates an inclined front situation. For this purpose, it is necessary that in the corner region and at a different 90 ° of the intermediate adapter, or the above-mentioned angled portion of the frame element in both the x and y direction must be cranked.

In a further embodiment of the invention, it is provided that at least one flap or door is provided, by means of which at least one side of the structural element can be closed. It is also conceivable that in the space spanned by the frame members one or more extracts and / or containers and / or shelves are located.

In a further embodiment of the invention, it is provided that at least one of the frame elements, preferably all frame elements consist of a flat material, d. H. of a material whose thickness is less than its height and width. For example, strip-shaped elements made of plastic or wood may be considered.

The structural element may have one or more leveling feet, preferably height-adjustable leveling feet and / or rollers.

In a further embodiment of the invention it is provided that at least one holding means, in particular for holding a storage container, such as a trash can, is located on the frame element (s) and / or on the hinge. Furthermore, it can be provided that the structural element is covered on its upper side by a plate and / or that extends from the structural element at least one lighting unit or at least one extractor element. This may be "gallows" shaped to extend upwardly from the structural member and then across the structural member.

The present invention furthermore relates to a modular system comprising structural elements, in particular furniture elements according to one of the preceding claims, as well as adapters for mounting on the frame element or elements, the adapters being identical for all structural elements. In this embodiment of the invention, the adapters are thus designed as identical parts, which are identical regardless of the angle at which the frame elements are in relation to one another. The angle compensation is made by the angled part of the frame elements, as described in more detail above.

The invention further relates to a system, in particular a furniture system having at least two structural elements with one of claims 1 to 19, wherein the at least two structural elements are arranged directly adjacent to each other or directly above one another or from each other. It is conceivable that one or more functional elements are located in the area between and / or on the structural elements, such as at least one countertop, sink, shelf or an extract or a storage space. The one or more functional elements may extend in the distance between and / or on two structural elements or also between and / or on two structural elements arranged directly next to one another.

The functional element may be at least one shelf, wherein the at least two structural elements each have at least one axis or shaft and wherein the shelf has at least one element which extends circumferentially around the at least two axes / waves of the at least two structural elements and at the one or more shelf elements or other storage are arranged elements. Preferably, the shafts / shafts are arranged in alignment with the hinge (s) of the frame members. They extend in a preferred embodiment between the spaced apart intersections of the frame members and more preferably between the two spaced-apart hinges which connect the frame members pivotally together.

Drive means may be provided which are designed such that they effect a movement of the revolving element about the axes / shafts. The drive means may be formed for example by a motor or by manually operated drive means, such as by a crank or the like.

By the axis or shaft, which is preferably arranged in the center of the structural element and connects the structural element in the center, for example, a

1. "folding solution" for transportation

2. the inclusion of rotationally symmetric bodies (e.g.

3. A "suitcase belt solution", i.e. a solution with a circulating belt, may be used while using two or more than two structural elements.

Preferably, the axis or shaft connects two sides (up / down or right / left or front / back) of the structural element.

The present invention further relates to a table with at least one structural element according to one of claims 1 to 19, wherein the table has at least one table top which rests directly or indirectly on the structural element (s). The tops of the frame elements can thus form the support element for at least one table top, wherein one or more spacers may extend between the top and the table top.

The present invention further relates to a chair or stool with at least one structural element according to one of claims 1 to 19, wherein the chair or stool has at least one seat element forming the seat, which rests directly or indirectly on the structural element. Thus, the structural element can also serve as a basic element for a chair or stool.

It is conceivable that at least one back and / or at least relative to the structural element rotatable element, in particular a turntable is provided, wherein the rotatable element is arranged such that the structural element is rotatable relative to its base on which it stands and / / or such that the seat element and / or the backrest is rotatable relative to the structural element. In this way, a swivel chair or a chair with a rotatable seat can be readily formed.

The present invention further relates to a walk-in element, in particular a shower cubicle or dressing room, having at least one open side through which the element is accessible, wherein the walk-on element comprises at least one structural element according to one of claims 19 and wherein the open side between at least two legs of the frame or the frame elements extends. The space accessible through the entrance can be formed by the space defined by the frame elements.

Thus, the structural element, for example, in a wet room, such as used in a bathroom. At least one side of the structural element forms the input or output. This preferably extends between two vertical legs of the frame or elements. Preferably, the structural element is used as a furniture element, ie as a part and in particular as a basic framework of a furniture element.

Further details and advantages of the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawing. Show it:

Figure 1: a perspective view of the structural element with a first

Angle α between the two frame elements,

FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the structural element with second angles β, γ between the two frame elements,

FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the structural element with an extract taken up in the space spanned by the frame elements;

4 shows a perspective view of a structural element with a container arranged in the space defined by the frame elements, FIG.

FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of the structural element with a container arranged in the space spanned by the frame elements and with a position differing from FIG. 4, 6 shows an enlarged view of the lower portion of the structural element without rollers with a container arranged in the space defined by the frame elements, FIG.

FIG. 7 shows a schematic plan view of the structural element with angled vertical gifts V,

FIG. 8 is a schematic plan view of the end regions of the frame element with vertical legs V bent at different angles;

FIG. 9 shows a schematic view of an adapter with a projection and of the

Frame element with grooves,

10 shows a schematic view of the metal insert in the corner region between the vertical and horizontal limbs of the frame element T, FIG.

Figure 11: different views of structural elements individually and in one

Compilation,

FIG. 12: different views of tables and a sink with the structural element as "table leg",

FIG. 13: a view of a structural element with inclined legs, FIG. 14: different application examples of the structural element in chairs, tables, cooking zones, sinks, storage rooms,

FIG. 15: an illustration of the structural element with a waste bin received therein;

FIG. 16 shows a representation of two spaced-apart structural elements with a circumferential band arranged therebetween.

Figure 17: another perspective view of the structural element and plan views of different furniture elements with structural elements and

Figure 18: a schematic view of a structural element that between two

Walls, floor, ceiling etc. is held.

Figure 1 shows in a perspective view of a structural element 1 according to the invention comprising two frame members 10, 20 which are each formed as encircling frames and the two spaced apart in the height direction of the structural element hinged hinges or joints 30, 31 are pivotable relative to each other. In this case, the circumferential elements, each interrupted by the hinges 30, 31, are referred to as frame elements 10, 20. It would also be conceivable and encompassed by the invention to designate as frame elements in each case only the elements which extend as far as the hinges 30, 31. In this case, four frame elements would be provided according to Figure 1, which are each formed as a horizontal U. The ends of the legs of the U are - as seen in Figure 1 - each with the hinge 30, 31 in conjunction. As stated above, the term "frame element" is to be understood broadly and encompasses any element that is designed to be directly or indirectly connected to the hinge (s) 30, 31. The frame element can be, for example, circumferential, ie O-shaped, or for example U -, V-, L-shaped, etc. It may consist of one or more elements, be formed straight or curved.

The hinge 30, 31 in the embodiment shown here consists of a central axis about which the two elements are rotatable relative to each other, the two elements each having two fastening tabs on which the end portions of the frame members are attached. It is expressly understood that this is only an example of a hinge that does not limit the invention. The invention also includes any other embodiments of hinges and joints which permit a relative or pivotal movement of frame elements.

The term "hinge" or "joint" is thus to be interpreted broadly and includes any means that allows a relative movement and preferably a pivoting movement of the frame or the elements.

As can be seen from Figure 1, the two frame members 10, 20 extend beyond the hinges 30, 31, i. do not end there, although such an embodiment is encompassed by the invention.

In the embodiment shown in Figure 1, the angles α between the frame members 10 and 20 are each 90 °, d. H. the two frame members 10, 20 are perpendicular to each other.

Due to the pivotability of the two frame members 10, 20 relative to each other, it is possible, the angle between the frame elements readily to change. Such an embodiment with respect to Figure 1 changed angles is shown for example in Figure 2. Starting from the state according to FIG. 1, the two frame elements 10, 20 have been moved towards one another in the front area facing the viewer, so that two acute angles β and two obtuse angles γ result, as can be seen from FIG.

Due to the fact that the angles between the frame elements are thus not fixed, but as needed, d. H. are variable depending on the desired dimensioning of the structural element 1, the mutually facing vertical legs V are also at different angles to each other, as can be seen from a comparison of Figures 1 and 2. If, for example, identical hinges were mounted on these vertical legs V for a door extending between the legs or some other functional element, there would be closed door orientations which would be undesirable since the door might not extend between the vertical legs but out This connection level stands out or stands behind.

In order to prevent this, it is provided in a preferred embodiment of the invention that the vertical legs V are completely or partially separated, for example, along the dashed line S in FIGS. 1 and 2 and / or arranged at an angle relative to the remaining frame element. The vertical legs V can therefore run angled away from the positions shown in Figures 1 and 2 and thus are not in the plane of the remaining associated frame element, but in a plane that extends to the angle.

This is evident, for example, from FIG. 7. This FIGURE shows a schematic plan view of the structural element. The plane in which the frame elements 10, 20 lie or the plane spanned by these frame elements is designated by the reference symbols E and E '. FIG. 7 also shows that the vertical limbs V of the frame elements are not located in the plane E or E ^' . gene, but relative to the angle. This may affect the entire vertical leg V or only a portion of this.

At these vertical legs V, in the illustrated embodiment, adapters A are fixed which, according to FIG. 8, have a surface F which is perpendicular to the connection plane to the adjacent frame element and to which, for example, a hinge is mounted for a door extending between the adjacent frame elements can. The door is indicated in Figure 7 by the dashed line T.

Figure 8 shows two embodiments with different angles et, ß, which manifest themselves in a different direction of the frame member 10. While in Figure 8 a), the frame member 10 is flatter, it is steeper according to Figure 8 b). In order to achieve regardless of the angle α, ß, that the adapter always has the same orientation and thus always the same adapter and thus also the same hinge can be used, the angle ε1, by which the vertical leg is angled according to Figure 8 a) greater than the angle ε2 in the embodiment of Figure 8 b). Thus, different angles α, ß between the frame elements can be compensated by different pronounced bends ε of the vertical legs.

As can be seen from Figures 8 a) and 8 b), the adapter always has the same orientation, regardless of the orientation of the frame elements or regardless of the angle et, ß.

As can be seen from FIGS. 1 and 2, the frame elements 20, 30 are each formed by two vertical legs V and by two horizontal legs H, which thus have the overall shape of a peripheral frame, which is hollow on the inside, so that a total of one space R is clamped by the two frame elements. In order to be able to accommodate functional elements in this room R, such as for example extracts 100 according to FIG. 3, or to fasten corresponding pull-out rails, as shown in FIG. 8, V adapters A are arranged on the angled vertical legs, which are aligned in such a way that they total one another a suitable angle to the arrangement of the guide rails, hinges or the like results.

The arrangement of adapters is not limited to the vertical legs V, but can also be done on the horizontal legs H. It is conceivable, for example, to arrange on the adapters, which are located on the horizontal legs, rollers or feet.

As can be seen from FIGS. 9 a) and 9 b), the frame elements 10, 20 have grooves 12, 22 on one or both sides, into which projections A 'of the adapter A can be inserted. These grooves can be designed, for example, dovetailed. This applies to the projections A ^' accordingly.

In this way it is possible to arrange adapters at the desired locations on the frame members and in particular on their vertical legs V. In principle, one or more adapters per frame element can be used.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the adapters for all angular arrangements of the frame member are identical, so that the required angle for the extract or the hinge or the like can be adjusted by the angle of the angled portion V, as has been explained to Figure 8.

In principle, however, the case is also conceivable that the angle of the angled portion V is always identical and different trained adapter are used, but this has the disadvantage that the adapters can not be performed as a common part. In order to achieve a correct angle of the leg V, a metal insert or other insert can be used, which connects the portion V with the adjacent, lying in the plane E, E ^'of the frame member 10, 20 region of the frame member. The use of an adapter is a conceivable embodiment of the invention. The bend described may also be relevant to other cases and is not limited to use with an adapter.

The use of an insert results, for example, from FIG. 10. There, the metal insert element is identified by the reference numeral 100. Figure 10 a) shows the arrangement in a side view and Figure 10 b) in a schematic plan view. As can be seen from FIG. 10 b), the angled section V follows the angle preset by the angled metal insert 100.

Figure 4 shows an embodiment in which in the receiving space R, which is formed by the frame members 10, 20, a container 200, such as a trash can is arranged. This can also be arranged in the bottom area according to FIG.

Furthermore, it should be noted that the wheels shown in the figures are only optional in nature and may be omitted, which is a preferred embodiment of the invention.

Such a preferred embodiment without wheels results, for example, from FIG. 6. In this figure, the structural element optionally rests on the floor via adjustable feet. In this case too, the structural element is formed by at least two frame elements interconnected by hinges, in the receiving space of which a trash can or other container can be arranged.

By means of the present invention, it is possible to form a modularly constructed, easily configurable and expandable kitchen or kitchenette. This can be done, for example, by having several of the illustrated or invented According to the invention structural elements are joined together, for example, one above the other or even next to each other or that they are spaced apart and therebetween or on it, for example, a worktop or other functional elements, such as extracts, a sink, etc. are arranged.

By simply pivoting the frame members 10, 20 relative to each other, it is readily possible to provide differently dimensioned structural members starting from a single element formed by the frame members 10, 20 and the hinge (s).

Thus, it is possible to configure different base cabinets, wall units, tall cabinets etc. with one and the same structural element.

The structural element according to the invention has a space R, which is spanned by the frame elements and which can be used as a recreation room for persons or as a receiving space or as a functional space for extracts, kitchen appliances, etc.

The protruding to the user side of the structural elements may be closed by a door or flap or through the fronts of statements or remain open. The lateral surfaces of the structural elements may be covered by cheeks or by an adjacent structural element.

The top of the structural elements can be formed, for example, by a worktop, a sink, etc. To the structural elements, for example to said adapters, it is possible, for example, to mount luminaires or drawers which have an upwardly extending section and an angular section and which are thus "gallows-shaped" Frame elements spanned space R collected and discharged from there. It is conceivable to use the structural element shown in the figures as a furniture element or as a base for a piece of furniture.

It is also conceivable to use the furniture element shown as a base for a table or a chair or stool or the like.

For example, it is conceivable to use the side of the frame elements located at the top in FIG. 1 as a support surface for a table top and / or as a support surface for a seat element. In the case of a chair, a backrest and / or armrests may additionally be provided, which may also be fixed to the frame elements and preferably to the adapters arranged thereon.

Furthermore, it is possible, at the bottom, i. below the hinge 31 to mount a rotatable element, such as a turntable or the like, to make the structural element rotatable relative to the ground on which it stands. For example, a swivel chair or a rotatable table can be realized. It is also possible to arrange a rotatable element on the upper side of the structural element shown by way of example in FIG. 1, for example to form a rotatable tabletop or a rotatable seating surface of a chair, stool or the like.

In a further preferred embodiment, an axis or shaft extends between the hinges 30, 31. This extends in the state shown in Figure 1 thus vertically, in the case of a horizontally arranged structural element horizontally.

If at least two structural elements each with at least one such axis or shaft arranged, can be positioned around the two (or more than two axes or waves) comparable to a circulating conveyor belt, a circulating belt or other rotating element on which one or more storage elements, such as trays or shelves, etc. can be arranged you can. This band may be rotatable about the axles / shafts so that the front of the shelf can be conveyed by moving the band towards the back of the structural members, vice versa. The movement of the belt can be done for example by one or more electric motors, for example, drive one or both axes / waves.

It is also conceivable to use the structural element, which is shown by way of example in FIG. 1, as a walkable element. Thus, it is conceivable that the area between two adjacent vertical legs V is used as input or output in the space spanned by the frame elements.

FIG. 11 shows different views of structural elements individually and in a compilation.

FIG. 11a) shows the structural elements 1 individually and FIG. 11b) in the form of two structural elements 1 connected to their vertical limbs. For the connection, for example, the abovementioned adapters can be used.

As can be seen in Figure a), the vertical legs may end at the level of the hinges or extend beyond them.

Different views of tables and a sink with the structural element 1 as a "table leg" can be seen in Figure 12. Figure 12a shows a table with the table top 300 and the structural element 1 as a basic framework and Figure 12b shows a sink module with a sink 400 and the structural element 1 as Figure 12c shows a table with plate 300, the right table leg of which is formed by the structural element 1. In this there is a waste bin 200, which can be arranged displaceably or pivotably, for example. FIG. 13 is a view of a structural element 1 with oblique limbs V1. As shown in Figure 13, these do not extend in the vertical, but are inclined relative to it forward. For example, a sloping front of a furniture element is conceivable. In the embodiment according to FIG. 13, not all limbs need to be present, so for example the limbs V2 can be left out.

Figure 14 shows different examples of use of the structural element in chairs, tables, hobs, sinks, storage rooms. The structural element 1, which in the case of FIG. 14a forms the basis for a seating surface 450, in the case of FIG. 14b the basis for a table top 300 and, in the case of FIG. 14c, the basis for a cooking plate 500 and / or for a sink basin, serves as a supporting basic structure 400 forms.

In principle, the structural element according to the present invention can be used with any of the modules or kitchen furniture, as disclosed in the applicant's application 10 2013 014 895. This application relates to kitchen furniture with a usable area and at least one functional element arranged above the useful area, wherein the functional element is arranged on a carrier part, the carrier part comprising a mast fastened to the kitchen furniture and an arm adjoining the mast. The usable area may be a flushing area, wherein the carrier part is formed by a water tap, and wherein the functional element is a lighting means and optionally further a holder.

The said application further relates to kitchen furniture having a usable area and at least one functional element arranged above the useful area, wherein the functional element is arranged on a carrier part, wherein the carrier part has a trunk arranged on the kitchen furniture within the usable area whose upper end extends above the useful area. It can do that Functional element mushroom-shaped and have a subsequent to the trunk screen, and / or that the trunk arranged in the central region of the effective area. It is also conceivable that the useful surface is a hob, a flushing field or a preparation field, and / or that the functional element is selected from the group extractor hood, light source, control element and power source and / or that it is in the usable area a hob and that in the functional elements to a fume hood and optionally also to bulbs and / or controls. Furthermore, it is conceivable that the useful area is a preparation field and the functional elements are light sources and optionally also current sources and / or operating elements and / or an extractor hood.

The aforementioned features, individually or in combination, are also preferred features of the present invention. This applies accordingly to the further disclosure content of DE 10 2013 014 895, to which reference is hereby made.

Figure 14d shows an arrangement of individual elements and a worktop 3 0, which is supported on one side of a drawer module and on the other side of a structural element 1.

FIG. 15 shows a representation of the structural element 1 with a waste bin 200 received therein

Figure 16 shows a representation of two spaced apart structural elements 1 with arranged therebetween circumferential and preferably rotatable belt 700, on which various functional elements, such as shelves R can be located. Thus, depending on the position of the belt 700, the desired elements may be directed toward the front or others toward the rear of the belt 700 be. The band is wound around two axes located between the upper and lower hinges of each of the structural elements 1, respectively. These axes are preferably vertical.

FIG. 17 shows a further perspective view of the structural element (FIG. 17 a) and plan views of different furniture elements with structural elements according to the invention (FIG. 17 b). As can be seen from FIG. 17b), the space spanned by the frame elements can be used and / or the structural element can be used as a supporting element, e.g. be used for a tabletop.

Figure 18 shows an arrangement in which the structural element 1 between floor and ceiling of a room or the like is arranged such that the connection of the structural element 1 to the floor and to the wall by means of rods 800, 802 takes place. These rods 800, 802 can be arranged, for example, on the joints 30, 31 of the structural element.

The rods 800, 802 may be fixed to the floor and ceiling and to the structural element 1, for example by means of the joints 30, 31 or otherwise rotatably connected, so that the structural element 1 is rotatable relative to the floor and ceiling.

Preferably, the structural element is rotatable relative to the floor and ceiling by 360 °.

It is also conceivable to connect the rods 800, 802 firmly, ie non-rotatably, to the structural element 1 and to make them rotatable relative to the floor and the ceiling. This can be realized for example by means of turntables or the like, which are rotatable relative to the floor and the ceiling and on which the rods 800, 802 are arranged. Instead of a single structural element 1, a plurality of structural elements 1 can be arranged side by side or one above the other, possibly connected by one or more further rods in the arrangement according to FIG. 18.

The above statements apply mutatis mutandis to a cover which surrounds the structural element except for an opening. Such a cover, not shown in FIG. 18, can also be rotatably arranged as described. The cover may be rotatable relative to the floor and ceiling and / or relative to the rods 800, 802 and / or relative to the structural member 1. Preferably, the cover is rotatable by 360 °.

The arrangement shown in Figure 18 is not limited to the fixation between floor and ceiling, but detects the arrangement between any two walls, such as the walls of a building, furniture walls, etc. Thus, the rods 800, 802 can also extend horizontally.

The present invention is based in a preferred embodiment of the invention on the dependence of at least one central element (eg hinge) and a closed flow of force, which ends geometrically at the outer end always below 45 degrees. Thus, thrust and pressure forces are ideally balanced and it can be ensured in high precision, a defined frame. The width and depth adjustment is thus carried out via an angular adjustment in the hinge and an adjustment of the vertical leg over free-form elements, which are connected via the neutral fiber by means of L or T-piece. The height, width and depth of the grid structure or the structural element thus results from different leg lengths, angle changes in the hinge and the adapters of the vertical struts.

Heavy equipment such. As an oven or dishwasher can also be positioned between two grid structures and disguised or fixed over the adapter of the two grid structures. In principle, however, it is alternative or additional also possible to accommodate such devices themselves in the space spanned by the structural element space.

By means of the structural element according to the invention, the following requirements are met in a preferred embodiment of the invention.

- Access direction in all four directions

- first possibility of integration in the center of rotationally symmetrical bodies (eg garbage)

- Thin and thick fronts through adapter between at least two lattice structures or structural elements

- no separate socket

- concealed wheels, can be mounted inside

- Panel (cheek) can, but does not need to be used

- Almost flush hinge, because adapter is back

- Packaging as a flat pack

As stated above, the structural element according to the invention can also be used for tables, benches and chairs.

The structural element is aesthetically pleasing, i. preferably like from a mold.

It can be used consistently for kitchen planning both as a "stand-alone product" as well as in the system network.

It is preferred that the vertical legs or struts always (i.e., at each dimension variant - width / depth) leak below 45 °. Here is space for the additional adapter for receiving fronts, rails, etc. needed.

As stated above, the structural element can also be used for functional elements that combine different functionalities, such as Fire or stove plus exhaust air plus

Water plus light

Prepare plus exhaust plus light

Damming plus exhaust air

There are any combinations of functional elements conceivable that can be arranged and / or in a structural element or between several structural elements.

Claims

claims

1 . Structural element, in particular furniture element and particularly preferably kitchen furniture element element, with at least two frame elements and at least one hinge, by means of which the frame elements are positioned relative to each other at different angles, wherein the frame members span a space whose shape depends on the angle between the frame elements.

2. Structural element according to claim 1, characterized in that the frame elements are formed circumferentially or that the frame members are one or more sides open and / or that the frame members U-, V- o- are formed L-shaped and / or that the Frame elements are straight or curved and / or that the frame elements are formed one or more parts and / or that at least two hinges are provided, which are preferably spaced apart in the vertical direction.

3. Structural element according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the hinge axis is located in the intersection of the planes spanned by the frame elements and / or that at least one, more and preferably all of the frame elements do not end at the hinge, but beyond the hinge extend and / or that at least one, more and preferably all of the frame elements terminate at the hinge.

4. Structural element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one hinge is located in a central region of the frame elements and / or the structural element.

5. Structural element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the frame elements have at least one horizontal leg, preferably two horizontal legs, and at least one vertical leg, preferably two vertical legs, which connects to the horizontal leg and / or or between the horizontal legs extend and / or that the one or more up-down legs are not vertical, but are inclined relative to vertical.

6. Structural element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in each case one frame element lies overall in one plane or that at least one section of the frame element is present, which lies in a different plane than the remaining part of the frame element.

7. Structural element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one adapter, in particular for fixing a hinge for a door or flap or for fixing a pull-out rail or for fixing a wheel or foot, is provided, which is fixed to the one or more frame members by means of one or more fixing means.

8. Structural element according to claim 7, characterized in that the adapter is fixed by positive engagement with the frame member.

9. Structural element according to claim 8, characterized in that the frame element preferably has at least one groove as a fixing means, on which a projection of the adapter is positively received, wherein it is preferably provided that the groove in cross-section dovetail-shaped and the adapter is a Dovetail-shaped projection which is received in the groove of the frame member.

10. Structural element according to one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that the frame element spans a plane and that an angled portion of the frame element is arranged in a plane extending at an angle thereto, and that the adapter is arranged on this angled part of the frame element.

11. Structural element according to claim 10, characterized in that the angle of said plane is dependent on the angle which the two frame elements enclose with each other.

12. Structural element according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that an element, preferably a metal element, in particular a metal insert is provided, which extends between said angled part of the frame member and the adjacent region of the frame member and defines the angle to which the angled portion of the frame member is angled relative to the plane defined by the frame element plane.

13. Structural element according to one of claims 7 to 12, characterized in that the frame elements have at least one horizontal leg, preferably two horizontal legs and at least one vertical leg, preferably two vertical legs which extend between the horizontal legs and / or or connect the horizontal leg and that the fixing means are located on the one or more horizontal and / or on the one or more vertical legs and / or characterized in that the fixing means are on both sides or only on one side of the frame members.

14. Structural element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one flap or door is provided by means of which at least one side of the structural element is closable and / or characterized in that in the space defined by the frame elements one or more extracts and / or containers and / or shelves are located.

15. Structural element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the frame members, preferably all frame members consist of a material whose thickness is less than its height and width.

16. Structural element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the structural element has one or more adjustable feet and / or rollers.

17. Structural element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that there is at least one holding means, in particular for holding a storage container on the or the frame members and / or on the hinge.

18. Structural element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the structural element is covered on its upper side by a plate and / or that extends from the structural element at least one illumination means or at least one extractor element.

19. Structural element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the structural element is in communication with two rods, which are each in communication with a wall, ceiling, floor or the like, wherein the structural element is rotatably arranged.

20. Modular system comprising structural elements according to one of the preceding claims and adapters for mounting on the frame or the elements, wherein the adapters are identical for all structural elements.

21. System, in particular furniture system and particularly preferably kitchen furniture system, with at least two structural elements according to one of claims 1 to 19, wherein the at least two structural elements are arranged directly adjacent to each other or one above the other or wherein there is a gap between two structural elements, wherein between or on One or more functional elements are located at least one of the structural elements, and preferably at said distance, wherein the functional elements are preferably at least one worktop, sink, shelf, drawer, electrical appliance or storage space.

22. System according to claim 21, characterized in that it is the functional element is at least one shelf, wherein the at least two structural elements each have at least one axis or shaft and wherein the shelf has at least one element which circumferentially around the at least two axes / waves of at least two structural elements extends and on which one or more shelf elements are arranged.

23. System according to claim 22, characterized in that the axes / shafts extend in alignment with the one or more hinges of the frame elements.

24. System according to claim 22 or 23, characterized in that drive means are provided, which are designed such that they effect a movement of the revolving element about the axes / waves.

25. Table with at least one structural element according to one of claims 1 to 19, wherein the table has at least one table top, which rests directly or indirectly on the structural element.

26. Chair or stool with at least one structural element according to one of claims 1 to 19, wherein the chair or stool has at least one seat surface forming the seat element, which rests directly or indirectly on the structural element.

27. Chair or stool according to claim 26, characterized in that at least one back and / or at least relative to the structural element rotatable element, in particular a turntable is provided, wherein the rotatable element is arranged such that the structural element relative to its base, on it stands, is rotatable and / or such that the seat element and / or the backrest is rotatable relative to the structural element.

Walk-in element, in particular shower cubicle or changing room, with at least one open side through which the element is accessible, wherein the walk-on element comprises at least one structural element according to one of claims 1 to 19 and wherein the open side extends between at least two legs of the one or more frame elements ,