EP3057468B1 - System - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a system with two structural elements, in particular a furniture element and more 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 WO 2008/014535 A1 describes all features of the preamble of claim 1.

The GB 766 898 A discloses an insulated structural element with two frame elements, which can be positioned relative to one another via a hinge.

The present invention is therefore the object of developing a system with two structural elements, 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 system having the features of claim 1. 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. Each structural element can 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. It is conceivable that the frame elements are formed circumferentially or that the frame elements are one or more sides open, that are 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. According to the invention two or more two frame members are provided, for example, each have a circumferential or any differently configured frame or shape or have one or more open sides. So it is conceivable, for example, that the frame elements are open at the bottom or side and thus have the shape of a standing, upside down or lying U, V, L, etc.

In a conceivable embodiment, it is provided that the frame elements are circumferential, ie executed 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.

It is further 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.

Furthermore, the case also includes that the frame elements terminate at the hinge and extend, for example, substantially star-shaped or radially from the at least one hinge.

In a further embodiment, it is provided that the at least one hinge is located in a central area of the frame element or elements and / or the structural element. Preferably, the frame member (s) has at least one horizontal leg, wherein the at least one hinge is centrally disposed in the horizontal leg or wherein the at least one hinge is arranged such that the horizontal legs of the frame members 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 extending 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, it is provided that in each case one frame element lies overall in one plane.

Alternatively, it is not provided according to the invention 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. 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.

Not according to the invention, 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, an orientation of the hinges would be dependent on this angle, which could lead, for example, to the door fixed to the hinge in its closed position in the 90th ° angle protrudes from the frame member and does not extend to the adjacent frame member in the closed position, which would be desirable per se.

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

In order to keep the alignment of the door hinges etc. the same even at different angles between the frame elements, it can thus be provided to angle the section of the frame elements on which the door hinges etc. are arranged. Not according to the invention 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. Not according to the invention it is conceivable that the frame element preferably has at least one groove as fixation in which at least one projection of the adapter is positively received, wherein it is preferably provided that the groove is dovetail-shaped in cross-section and the adapter has a dovetail-shaped projection, the is received in the groove of the frame element. 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 not according to 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 is used for example for fixing a hinge or a pull-out rail and the angled portion of the frame member serves to ensure that the door or flap or drawer is properly aligned.

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 not according to 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 region 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 not be provided according to the invention that the frame elements have at least one horizontal leg, preferably two horizontal legs and at least one vertical leg, preferably two vertical legs extending between the horizontal legs, wherein the fixing means for the adapter or the or the horizontal and / or on the one or more 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 not according to 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 thus conceivable, for example, that the vertical struts or legs may be in a further variant in the upper hinge or hinge forward 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 part of the frame element in both the x and y direction must be cranked.

In a further embodiment not according to 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 not according to the invention, it is provided that at least one of the frame elements, preferably all frame elements, consist of a flat material, ie. 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 not according to 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 preferably be provided that the structural element is covered on its upper side by a plate and / or that at least one lighting unit or at least one extractor element extends from the structural element. This may be "gallows" shaped to extend upwardly from the structural member and then across the structural member.

The invention further relates to a system according to claim 1

According to the invention, the system comprises a shelf between or on the structural elements, wherein the two structural elements each have an 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 on the one or more shelf elements or other storage elements are arranged. 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 are 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 "Suitcase belt solution", ie allows a solution with a circulating belt with simultaneous use of 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.

Another illustrative example, which is not part of the invention, further relates to a table having at least one structural element, wherein the table has at least one table top which rests directly or indirectly on the structural element (s). The tops of the frame members may thus form the support member for at least one tabletop, wherein one or more spacers may extend between the top and the tabletop.

Another example, not part of the invention, relates to a chair or stool having at least one structural element according to one of claims 1 to 19, wherein the chair or stool has at least one seating element forming the seat which directly or indirectly rests on the structural element rests. Thus, the structural element can also serve as a basic element for a chair or stool.

However, it is not conceivable according to the invention that at least one backrest and / or at least rotatable element relative to the structural 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 is 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.

Preferably, the structural element is used as a furniture element, i. used as part and in particular as a basic framework of a furniture element.

Figur 1:

eine perspektivische nicht erfindungsgemäße Ansicht des Strukturelementes mit einem ersten Winkel α zwischen den beiden Rahmenelementen,

Figur 2:

eine perspektivische nicht erfindungsgemäße Ansicht des Strukturelementes mit zweiten Winkeln β, γ zwischen den beiden Rahmenelementen,

Figur 3:

eine perspektivische nicht erfindungsgemäße Ansicht des Strukturelementes mit einem in dem durch die Rahmenelemente aufgespannten Raum aufgenommen Auszug,

Figur 4:

eine perspektivische nicht erfindungsgemäße Ansicht eines Strukturelementes mit einem in dem durch die Rahmenelemente aufgespannten Raum angeordneten Behälter,

Figur 5:

eine perspektivische nicht erfindungsgemäße Ansicht des Strukturelementes mit einem in dem durch die Rahmenelemente aufgespannten Raum angeordneten Behälter mit gegenüber Figur 4 abweichender Positionierung,

Figur 6:

eine vergrößerte nicht erfindungsgemäße Ansicht des unteren Abschnittes des Strukturelementes ohne Rollen mit einem in dem durch die Rahmenelemente aufgespannten Raum angeordneten Behälter,

Figur 7:

eine schematische nicht erfindungsgemäße Draufsicht auf das Strukturelement mit abgewinkelten vertikalen Schenken V,

Figur 8:

schematische nicht erfindungsgemäße Draufsichten auf die Endbereiche des Rahmenelementes mit unterschiedlich stark abgewinkelten vertikalen Schenkeln V,

Figur 9:

eine schematische nicht erfindungsgemäße Ansicht eines Adapters mit Vorsprung sowie des Rahmenelementes mit Nuten,

Figur 10:

eine schematische nicht erfindungsgemäße Ansicht des Metalleinlegers im Eckbereich zwischen den vertikalen und horizontalen Schenkeln des Rahmenelementes,

Figur 11:

unterschiedliche nicht erfindungsgemäße Ansichten von Strukturelementen einzeln und in einer Zusammenstellung,

Figur 12:

unterschiedliche nicht erfindungsgemäße Ansichten von Tischen und einer Spüle mit dem Strukturelement als "Tischbein",

Figur 13:

eine nicht erfindungsgemäße Ansicht eines Strukturelementes mit schräg verlaufenden Schenkeln,

Figur 14:

unterschiedliche nicht erfindungsgemäße Anwendungsbeispiele des Strukturelementes bei Stühlen, Tischen, Kochstellen, Spülen, Aufbewahrungsräumen,

Figur 15:

eine nicht erfindungsgemäße Darstellung des Strukturelementes mit einem darin aufgenommenen Mülleimer,

Figur 16:

eine erfindungsgemäße Darstellung von zwei voneinander beabstandeten Strukturelementen mit dazwischen angeordnetem umlaufenden Band,

Figur 17:

eine weitere perspektivische nicht erfindungsgemäße Ansicht des Strukturelementes und Draufsichten auf unterschiedliche Möbelelemente mit Strukturelementen und

Figur 18:

eine schematische nicht erfindungsgemäße Ansicht eines Strukturelementes, dass zwischen zwei Wänden, Boden, Decke etc. gehalten ist.

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

FIG. 1:

a perspective not according to the invention view of the structural element with a first angle α between the two frame elements,

FIG. 2:

3 shows a perspective non-inventive view of the structural element with second angles β, γ between the two frame elements,

FIG. 3:

a perspective non-inventive view of the structural element with a recorded in the space spanned by the frame members room extract,

FIG. 4:

a perspective non-inventive view of a structural element with a arranged in the space defined by the frame elements space container,

FIG. 5:

a perspective non-inventive view of the structural element with a arranged in the space defined by the frame elements container with opposite FIG. 4 deviating positioning,

FIG. 6:

an enlarged non-inventive view of the lower portion of the structural element without rollers with a arranged in the space defined by the frame elements space container,

FIG. 7:

a schematic plan view of the structural element with angled vertical gifts V, not according to the invention

FIG. 8:

schematic plan views, not according to the invention, on the end regions of the frame element with vertical legs V bent to different degrees,

FIG. 9:

2 is a schematic view, not according to the invention, of an adapter with a projection and of the frame element with grooves,

FIG. 10:

2 is a schematic view, not in accordance with the invention, of the metal insert in the corner region between the vertical and horizontal limbs of the frame element,

FIG. 11:

different non-inventive views of structural elements individually and in a compilation,

FIG. 12:

different non-inventive views of tables and a sink with the structural element as a "table leg",

FIG. 13:

a non-inventive view of a structural element with inclined legs,

FIG. 14:

different non-inventive application examples of the structural element in chairs, tables, cooking rings, sinks, storage rooms,

FIG. 15:

a not according to the invention representation of the structural element with a trash can received therein,

FIG. 16:

an illustration according to the invention of two spaced-apart structural elements with a circumferential band arranged therebetween,

FIG. 17:

a further perspective non-inventive view of the structural element and plan views of different furniture elements with structural elements and

FIG. 18:

a schematic view not according to the invention of a structural element that is held between two walls, floor, ceiling, etc.

FIG. 1 shows in a perspective view not according to the invention, a structural element 1 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 would be according to FIG. 1 provided four frame members, which are each formed as a horizontal U. The ends of the thighs of the U stand - how out FIG. 1 visible - in each case with the hinge 30, 31 in connection.

As stated above, the term "frame element" is to be understood broadly and includes any element that is designed to be directly or indirectly connected to the hinge (s) 30, 31. For example, the frame member may be circulating, i. O-shaped, or for example U-, V-, L-shaped, etc. may be formed. 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.

Like this FIG. 1 shows, the two frame members 10, 20 extend beyond the hinges 30, 31, ie do not end there, although such an embodiment is encompassed by the invention.

In the in FIG. 1 illustrated non-inventive embodiment, the angle α between the frame members 10 and 20 are each 90 °, ie, 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 a non-inventive embodiment with respect FIG. 1 changed angles is for example in FIG. 2 shown. Based on the state according to FIG. 1 the two frame elements 10, 20 have been moved towards each other in the front-side area facing the viewer, so that two acute angles β and two obtuse angles γ result, as is apparent from FIG FIG. 2 evident.

Due to the fact that the angles between the frame elements are thus not fixed, but depending on the need, ie, depending on the desired dimensioning of the structural element 1veränderlich, the facing vertical leg V are also at different angles to each other, as can be seen from a comparison of FIGS. 1 and 2 evident. 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.

To prevent this, is provided in a preferred embodiment not according to the invention, that the vertical legs V in whole or in part, for example, along the dashed line S in FIG. 1 and 2 separated and / or arranged at an angle relative to the remaining frame element. The vertical legs V can thus deviate from the in FIGS. 1 and 2 Run positions shown angled and thus are not in the plane of the remaining associated frame element, but in a plane that extends to the angle.

This results, for example, from FIG. 7 , In this figure, a schematic plan view of the structural element not according to the invention is shown. 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 '. Out FIG. 7 It is also clear that the vertical legs V of the frame elements are not in the plane E or E ', but relative to this angle. This may affect the entire vertical leg V or only a portion of this.

At these vertical legs V are fixed in the illustrated non-inventive example adapter A, according to FIG. 8 have a face F which is perpendicular to the joint plane to the adjacent frame member and to which, for example, a hinge for a door extending between the adjacent frame members can be mounted. The door is in FIG. 7 indicated by the dashed line T.

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

Like this from the FIGS. 8 a) and 8 b) shows, the adapter always has the same orientation, regardless of the orientation of the frame members or regardless of the angle α, β.

Like this FIG. 1 and 2 shows, the frame members 20, 30 are formed by two vertical legs V and by two horizontal legs H, which thus have the overall shape of a circumferential frame, which is hollow inside, so that a total of a space R is spanned by the two frame elements.

In order in this room R functional elements, such as extracts 100 according to FIG. 3 to be able to record or to be able to fasten appropriate pull-out rails, will be like FIG. 8 explains arranged on the angled vertical legs V adapter A, which are aligned such that overall results in a suitable angle to the arrangement of the guide rails, hinges or the like.

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.

Like this FIGS. 9 a) and 9 b) shows, the frame members 10, 20 on one or both sides grooves 12, 22, in the projections A 'of the adapter A can be used. These grooves may be formed, for example dovetail-shaped. 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 non-inventive embodiment, the adapter 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 section V, as is FIG. 8 was explained.

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 FIG. 10 , There, the metal insert element is designated by the reference numeral 100. FIG. 10 a) shows the arrangement in a side view and FIG. 10b) in a schematic plan view not according to the invention. Like this FIG. 10b) As can be seen, the angled portion V of the angle default by the angled metal insert 100 follows.

FIG. 4 shows an example 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 according to FIG. 5 be arranged in the bottom area.

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 not according to the invention.

Such a preferred non-inventive embodiment without wheels results, for example FIG. 6 , In this figure, the structural element is optionally on feet on the floor. 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 for example be done by several of the illustrated or the Structural elements are joined together, for example, one above the other or next to each other or that they are arranged at a distance from each other and therebetween or thereon, for example, a countertop or other functional elements, such as statements, 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 non-inventive structural element has a space R, which is spanned by the frame members and which can be used as a recreation room for people 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 the said adapter, for example, lights or prints can be mounted, which have an upwardly extending portion and a section extending at an angle and which are thus executed "gallows". The withdrawn vapor can be collected, for example, in the space R spanned by the frame elements and removed therefrom.

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.

Also, it is not inventively conceivable to use the furniture element shown as a base for a table or a chair or stool or the like.

So it is conceivable, for example, in FIG. 1 overhead side of the frame elements to be used 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 not possible according to the invention, on the underside, ie 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. Also, it is possible to have a rotatable element on top of the in FIG. 1 To arrange exemplified structural element, for example, to form a rotatable table top or a rotatable seat of a chair, stool or the like.

In a further preferred embodiment not according to the invention, an axis or shaft extends between the hinges 30, 31. This runs in the in FIG. 1 thus shown state vertically, in the case of a horizontally arranged structural element horizontally.

If 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 eg trays or shelves etc. are arranged 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.

Also, it is not conceivable according to the invention, the structural element, the in FIG. 1 is shown as an example to use as a walk-in 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 connected to their vertical legs structural elements 1. For connection, for example, the above adapter can be used.

How out FIG. 11a ), the vertical legs may terminate at or extend beyond the hinges.

Out FIG. 12 are different views of non-inventive tables and a sink with the structural element 1 as a "table leg" can be seen. FIG. 12a shows a table with the table top 300 and the structural element 1 as a skeleton and FIG. 12b a rinsing module with a sink 400 and the structural element 1 as a backbone. From Figure 12c, a table with plate 300 can be seen, the right table leg is formed by the structural element 1. In this is a trash can 200, which may be arranged, for example, displaceable or pivotable.

Out FIG. 13 is a non-inventive view of a structural element 1 with inclined legs V1. How out FIG. 13 As can be seen, these do not run vertically but are inclined forward relative thereto. For example, a sloping front of a furniture element is conceivable. In the execution according to FIG. 13 not all legs must be present, so for example, the legs V2 can be left out.

FIG. 14 shows different non inventive application examples of the structural element in chairs, tables, hobs, sinks, storage rooms. As a basic structural structure is the structural element 1, which in the case of Figure 14a forms the basis for a seat 450, in the case of FIG. 14b the basis for a table top 300 and in the case of FIG. 14c forms the basis for a cooking plate 500 and 400 for a sink.

In principle, the structural element of the system 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 can 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 also 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.

Figure 14d shows a non-inventive arrangement of individual elements and a worktop 310, which is supported on one side of a drawer module and on the other side of a structural element 1.

FIG. 15 shows a not according to the invention representation of the structural element 1 with a waste bin 200 received therein

FIG. 16 shows an inventive 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 non-inventive view of the structural element ( Figure 17a ) and plan views of different furniture elements with structural elements ( FIG. 17b ). Like this FIG. 17b ), the space spanned by the frame elements can be used and / or the structural element can be used as a supporting element, eg for a table top.

FIG. 18 shows a non-inventive arrangement in which the structural element 1 between the 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 °.

Also, it is not within the scope of the invention conceivable, the rods 800, 802 fixed, ie non-rotatably connect to the structural element 1 and rotatably form 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 and a plurality of structural elements 1 next to each other or one above the other, possibly connected by one or more further rods in the non-inventive arrangement according to FIG. 18 to be ordered.

The above statements apply mutatis mutandis to a cover which surrounds the structural element except for an opening. Also such in FIG. 18 cover not shown may 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 °.

In the FIG. 18 not illustrated arrangement 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 disclosure is based, in a preferred embodiment, on the dependence of at least one central element (eg hinge) and a closed flux of force which always ends geometrically at the outer end 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.

• Zugangsrichtung in alle vier Richtungen
• erstmalige Möglichkeit der Integration im Zentrum von rotationssymmetrischen Körpern (z. B. Müll)
• dünne und dicke Fronten durch Adapter zwischen mindestens zwei Gitterstrukturen bzw. Strukturelementen
• kein separater Sockel
• verdeckte Räder, da innenliegend montierbar
• Verkleidung (Wange) kann, aber muss nicht verwendet werden
• quasi flächenbündiges Scharnier, da Adapter zurück steht
• Verpackung als Flat-Pack

By not structural element according to the following requirements are met.

• Access direction in all four directions
• first possibility of integration in the center of rotationally symmetrical bodies (eg garbage)
• thin and thick fronts through adapters between at least two lattice structures or structural elements
• no separate socket
• concealed wheels, can be mounted on the inside
• Fairing (cheek) can, but does not have to be used
• virtually flush hinge, because adapter is back
• Packaging as a flat pack

As stated above, the structural element not 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.

• Feuer bzw. Herd plus Abluft plus Licht
• Wasser plus Licht
• Zubereiten plus Abluft plus Licht
• Stauen plus Abluft

As stated above, the structural element can also be used for functional elements that combine different functionalities, such as

• Fire or stove plus exhaust plus light
• Water plus light
• Prepare plus exhaust plus light
• Damming plus exhaust air

Claims (15)

1. A system, in particular a furniture system, and particularly preferably a kitchen furniture system, comprising two structural elements (1) which each at least comprise:

   two frame elements (10, 20); and

   a hinge (30, 31) by means of which the frame elements (10, 20) can be positioned at different angles (a, β, γ) relative to one another, wherein

   the frame elements (10, 20) of a respective structural element (1) span a space whose shape depends on the angle (a, β, γ) between the frame elements (10, 20); wherein

   the two structural elements (1) are arranged directly next to or above one another or wherein there is a spacing between them; and wherein

   a shelf (R) is provided between or on the structural elements (1) and preferably at said spacing,

   characterized in that

   the two structural elements (1) each have an axle or a shaft;

   the shelf (R) has an element (700) that extends peripherally about the two axles or shafts of the two structural elements (1), and a shelf element is arranged thereat; and

   in that drive means are provided to effect a movement of the peripheral element (700) about the axles or shafts.
2. A system in accordance with claim 1, wherein the frame elements (10, 20) are formed peripherally in a respective structural element (1) or the frame elements (10, 20) are open at one side or at multiple sides and/or the frame elements (10, 20) are of U, V or L shape and/or the frame elements (10, 20) are straight or curved and/or the frame elements (10, 20) are single-part or multi-part and/or at least two hinges (30, 31) are provided that are preferably spaced apart from one another in the vertical direction.
3. A system in accordance with claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the hinge axis in a respective structural element (1) is disposed at the point of intersection of the planes spanned by the frame elements (10, 20) and/or at least one of the frame elements, a plurality of the frame elements and preferably all of the frame elements (10, 20) does/do not end at the hinge (30, 31), but rather extend beyond the hinge (30, 31) and/or at least one of the frame elements, a plurality of the frame elements and preferably all of the frame elements (10, 20) ends/end at the hinge (30, 31).
4. A system in accordance with one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one hinge (30, 31) in a respective structural element (1) is located in a central region of the frame element or elements (10, 20) and/or of the structural element (1).
5. A system in accordance with one of the preceding claims, wherein the frame elements (10, 20) in a respective structural element (1) have at least one horizontal limb, preferably two horizontal limbs, as well as at least one vertical limb, preferably two vertical limbs which adjoin(s) the horizontal limb and/or extend(s) between the horizontal limbs; and/or in that the limbs extending from top to bottom are not vertical, but are inclined relative to the perpendicular.
6. A system in accordance with one of the preceding claims, wherein a respective frame element (10, 20) in a respective structural element (1) is disposed in one plane overall or at least one section of the frame element (10, 20) is present that is disposed in a different plane than the remaining part of the frame element (10, 20).
7. A system in accordance with one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one adapter is provided in a respective structural element (1), in particular for fixing a hinge (30, 31) for a door or flap or for fixing a drawer runner or for fixing a wheel or foot which is fixed to the frame element(s) (10, 20) by means of one or more fixing means.
8. A system in accordance with claim 7, characterized in that the adapter is fixed to the frame element by shape matching.
9. A system in accordance with one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one flap or door is provided in a respective structural element (1) by means of which at least one side of the structural element (1) can be closed and/or one or more runners and/or containers and/or shelf bottoms are located in the space spanned by the frame elements (10, 20).
10. A system in accordance with one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the frame elements (10, 20), preferably all the frame elements (10, 20), in a respective structural element (1) consist of one material whose thickness is smaller than its height and width.
11. A system in accordance with one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one holding means is located in a respective structural element (1) at the frame element or elements (10, 20) and/or at the hinge (30, 31), in particular for holding a storage container.
12. A system in accordance with one of the preceding claims, wherein the structural element (1) is covered at its upper side in a respective structural element (1) by a plate; and/or wherein at least one illumination means or at least one extractor fan element extends from the structural element (1).
13. A system in accordance with one of the preceding claims, wherein the structural element (1) is connected in a respective structural element (1) to two bars that are each connected to a wall, to a top, or to a base, or the like, with the structural element (1) being arranged in a rotatable manner.
14. A modular system comprising structural elements (1) in accordance with one of the preceding claims and adapters for installation at the frame element or elements (10, 20), wherein the adapters for all the structural elements (1) are identical.
15. A system in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that the axles/shafts extend in alignment with the hinge or hinges (30, 31) of the frame elements (10, 20).

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