EP3768117A1

EP3768117A1 - Furniture structural element

Info

Publication number: EP3768117A1
Application number: EP19718350.2A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Marc Oliver ECKERT; Roger Paul Rieger; Ulrich Spohde
Original assignee: Bulthaup GmbH and Co KG
Current assignee: Bulthaup GmbH and Co KG
Priority date: 2018-04-16
Filing date: 2019-04-16
Publication date: 2021-01-27
Also published as: DE102019110067A1; WO2019201949A1; CN112074874A; WO2019201952A1; EP3782130A1; DE102019110069A1; US11704875B2; US20210272366A1; US20230252742A1

Abstract

The present invention relates to a furniture structural element comprising at least one supporting element which has fasteners or can be connected to fasteners, by means of which the supporting element can be fastened e.g. to a floor, wherein the furniture structural element also has at least one adapter, preferably two or more adapters, which is/are fixed on or to the supporting element, wherein the at least one adapter has at least one functional element.

Description

Furniture structural element

The present invention relates to a furniture structural element.

Kitchen furniture known from the prior art consists of individual carcass elements which are assembled in a manner desired by the user, e.g. to a kitchenette with upper and lower cabinets, etc. Such an arrangement is indeed functional, but not very flexible, since after the construction of the kitchen and even in the planning phase comparatively few variations possible.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a possibility for functional elements, e.g. Shelves, preparation splits, seating and also 3-dimensional body (volumes) etc. in great variability and flexibility can be provided with relatively little effort.

This object is achieved by a furniture structural element having the features of claim 1. upgrade. The utilities have been released in time for approval. They tend to assess high grid interconnect fees to the distributed power generation developers to cpverfoe infrastructure changes. Unprofiteble and a non-starter.

SUMMARY

[0010] Some emtxxlin _$ ents of toe subject matter provide a system including breS-before-make automatic transfer switch (ATS) configured to be co-op a utility grid and al least one distributed generator (e, g ,, a of paralleled generators) in a state transition of the ATS, the utility grid and .the at least one distributed generators both disconnected from the load bus before the utility grid or the least one distributed generator connected to toe load bus. During the state transition of the ATS. During the transition to the ATS, some learners may be expected to provide power to a load bus from the utility grid. Having a first port connected to a first port of a DC bus and a second port port configured to be connected to the load bus in one piece, the at least one converter may be bidirectional and support transfer from one to the other.

[008] The tbeutility grid is connected to the load bus via the ATS, to continue providing power to the load bus through the ATS transition to the load bus after the state transition. The at least one converter remains after the state transition.

[009] In another embodiment, the at least one distributed generator is connected to the load bus via the ATS, to continue providing power to the load bus

2 leads. This opens up the possibility of supply and disposal lines, such as water, sewage, gas, electricity, exhaust air, etc. by the element supply or discharge, which is a preferred embodiment of the invention.

If the corresponding inlets or outlets are arranged in the interior of the element (s), this has the advantage, on the one hand, that they do not disturb the visual appearance and, on the other hand, the advantage that they are well protected against external damage.

If the adapter or adapters are sleeves, their free cross section is preferably dimensioned such that the sleeves are preferably arranged without play or largely free of play on the column. They can preferably be put on by hand and also accepted again. The sleeves preferably surround the column fully so that the column is not visible.

It should be noted that the adapters may also be elements other than sleeves, e.g. around the or in the one or more elements or plug-in Telle. In this case, the elements may have receptacles in which these parts z "B. are absorbed by force or form fit.

The adapters may be fixed to the column or other supporting element, e.g. be rotatable by a screw or in the attached state relative to the column, etc., which represents a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention.

The one or more functional elements may be fixed or movable on the adapter.

The use of adapters is conceivable that have no functional element. These adapters then serve as spacers or represent the required height for an adapter with one or more functional elements. Preferably, there are a plurality of adapters on one element on top of one another, wherein the adapters preferably adjoin one another without a spacing.

On or on the supporting element several sleeves or other adapters can be attached or attached, of which at least two are designed differently and / or of which at least two are identical. Dl © differences can be e.g. in the length ©, around outer diameter, in the choice of material, in the color, in number and / or type of functional elements, etc. exist.

The type and number of functional elements is arbitrary. By a functional element is meant an element that performs at least one function that goes beyond the function of the adapter. The adapter is the connecting and / or supporting part for the functional element. No one, one or more than one functional element can be arranged on an adapter. In this case, the functional elements arranged on an adapter can be identical or different.

It is conceivable that an adapter is provided which forms the upper cover of the supporting element. In contrast to the other adapters, this adapter preferably has no through opening through which the element runs, but may be designed to be closed at the top or have a smaller opening. This cover forming adapter may e.g. be carried out with one or more support elements on which a table top, worktop, etc. is supported.

The functional element or elements may be, for example, a shelf, seat, table, container, receptacle, preparation unit, electrical device, partition, drawer, wall, ceiling, floor, flap or door and / or 3-dimensional body (Volumes, eg air storage containers) act or act on an element, which in turn performs a supporting function, for example, a plate on which a tabletop is placed, this list is not exhaustive. The functional elements may occur multiple times, preferably never extending over two or more supporting elements. On the other hand, the table top, cover etc. can extend over several supporting elements. This can be one or more parts beikiz.

The functional element may comprise at least one supporting bar on which a shelf or seat or table top is arranged or can be arranged.

This rod can be changed in length, position on the sleeve and / or direction »in.

The connection of the functional elements of the sleeves to other elements can e.g. be realized via a dovetail profile. Thus, it is possible to make not only an exact positioning in the vertical direction by the height and / or number of sleeves or other adapters, but also in the direction of the dovetail connection, i. e.g. In the horizontal direction.

In principle, instead of a dovetail profile, another profile can also be used that uniquely and precisely defines the position of two elements relative to one another by means of a mold.

Thus, for example, it is conceivable that the functional elements of the adapters, such as arms extending from the adapters, are provided with dovetail profiles which cooperate with complementary counterparts of a supporting element, such as a supporting plate. This makes it possible to achieve the exact positioning of the load-bearing element in the room and relative to the adapter and thus also to the element. If one or more load-bearing elements are positioned in the room in this way, a tabletop or even a vertical cover, for example, can be arranged thereon, for example, which in turn assumes exactly the desired position. By the present invention, by the way, a separation of "material" and "static" can be achieved. While the sleeves or other adapters or supporting elements constitute the statics, ie, the supporting structure, a cover, for example in the form of a table top or in the form of a vertical cover, can be selected exclusively on aesthetic grounds, eg. from a particularly thin plate or from a material that has to meet only optical requirements, since this has nothing to wear, but in turn supported by the one or more supporting elements host.

The supporting element of the furniture structure element may be provided with a foot or holding part, by means of which the column is fixable to a floor, to a wall, a ceiling or elsewhere. The foot or holding part may have a sleeve-shaped recess into which the column or other supporting element is inserted with its lower portion.

The flying invention further relates to an arrangement of a plurality of furniture structural elements according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the plurality of furniture structural elements form supporting elements of a piece of furniture.

In principle, it is preferred if the sleeve or another adapter forms a starting point or the zero point for a planning logic. If, for example, several columns are used, starting from the adapter, a precise arrangement or positioning of further elements, such as e.g. other columns and / or sleeves etc. are made. The same applies if only one load-bearing element is used. Even then, the sleeves or other adapter can form the starting or zero point for further planning and allow a precise arrangement of any elements exactly at the desired position in space.

By means of the present invention, it is thus possible to ensure that all parts of the arrangement are correctly positioned relative to each other from all perspectives in space. It is particularly advantageous if the planning logic includes the feature that in the configuration of the chefs data are already stored, which are important for the further kitchen design, such as CNC data. Thus, for example, data can be stored, which are associated with the use of specific sleeves or other adapters, so that even when planning the kitchen with these sleeves or adapters a record exists, based on which z, B. CNC maschines are controlled, for example, to provide at exactly predetermined positions holes, grooves or any other shapes or structures, etc.

The furniture structural elements of the arrangement can be juxtaposed, e.g. be arranged as table legs or as legs for a preparation device. But they can also be in any other arrangement relative to each other, such as. in a polygonal formation in plan view, preferably arranged in a triangular formation.

Preferably, no stabilizers, such as rods or the like are provided between the furniture structure elements, which are used specifically for fixing the furniture structure elements relative to each other.

The present invention further relates to a piece of furniture, which is characterized in that the piece of furniture has one or more furniture structure elements according to one of claims 1 to 10.

Preferably, the furniture has no body, as is known in known from the prior art pieces of furniture. Rather, the one or more pillars or other load-bearing elements form the statically supporting elements of the piece of furniture, on which the functional elements, such as wall panels, ceiling panels, store, compartments, etc., are indirectly arranged via the sleeves, etc. The piece of furniture may be a table, a cupboard, a preparation point or an arrangement of seating. This list is not exhaustive, but only exemplary.

Preferably, the supporting element and / or dl © adapter, e.g. the column and / or the sleeves of metal to ensure the required mechanical strength. In principle, however, the use of other materials is conceivable and encompassed by the invention.

It should be noted at this point that the terms "a" and "an" do not necessarily refer to exactly one of the elements, although this is a possible one

Execution represents, but can also designate a plurality of elements. Likewise, the use of the plural also includes the presence of the element in question in the singular, and conversely, the singular also includes several of the elements in question.

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

The embodiment shown in the embodiment relates to the use of columns as load-bearing elements and to the use of sleeves as adapters. It should be noted that these are only exemplary embodiments of the invention and that the embodiment also applies to other structural elements and / or other adapters accordingly.

Show it:

Figure 1: Different views of the column, the sleeves and shelves in an exploded view; Figure 2: Different views of the column with sleeves and shelves / seating and a sleeve in detail and arranged between the floor and ceiling pillar;

FIG. 3: different views of a preparation unit and a table, which stand up on furniture structure elements,

Figure 4: Different views of a cabinet with furniture structure elements and swiveling compartments and doors or wall panels and

5 shows further views of the cabinet according to FIG. 4, FIG.

Figure 1 shows in picture a) the column 10, which is fixed or detachably connected to a foot 12. The foot may have fastening means, by means of which it can be fixed to the floor. On the column, which is hollow throughout, sleeves 20 are fitted from above, the inner diameter is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the column 10, so that the sleeves 20 can be attached by hand to the column 20 and removed from this again.

Image b) shows a similar arrangement with differently long sleeves 20. These sleeves have no functional elements.

From picture c) results in two sleeves 20 with each arranged on it functional elements such. B. a tray 300 or a receptacle 301 for fruits etc.

Figure e) illustrates a sleeve 30, which represents the upper end of the furniture structure element. From image e) it follows that, depending on requirements, different numbers of support arms 31 can extend from the sleeve. Their number can be fixed or selectable by the sleeve 30, for example, recordings for support arms 31, which are equipped as needed with support arms. The sleeve 30 is placed on top of the column 20 and is provided with one or more arms 31, which are illustrated in figure f).

The arms 31 may be equal or different in length and / or extend in the same or different direction and / or height from the sleeve 30.

On the ends or other attachment points of the arms 31 Platen 100 can be placed and possibly fixed by a screw or plug connection. Conceivable is the use of an intermediate piece indicated in FIG. 1 (f), which is inserted both into a recess of the plate 100 and into a recess of the arm 31. From the same figure it follows that the arms can be extensible, rotatable, pivotable, etc.

The Platen 100 can be used as shelves, preparation elements, seating, etc. An example for different plates is given in picture d).

When the arms are movably mounted on the sleeve 30 or movable, z, B, deformable, extendible, hinged, etc., the user can adjust the position of the plate 100 according to his needs.

The combination of the column and the sleeve (s) forms the furniture structure.

Figure 2 shows an embodiment in which in Figure a) a furniture structure element is shown, on the pillar (exemplary) four sleeves are attached. Each sleeve 20 has an arm 31, at the end of a plate 100 is arranged. This can be used as a seat or as a preparation plate, etc.

The uppermost sleeve 30, which only has a recess at the bottom, with which it can be pushed onto the column, but is closed at the top, forms the upper cover. column. Also from this extends an arm 31 to which a plate 100 is located.

Picture b) shows the arrangement according to picture a) in plan view.

Figure c) illustrates again the arrangement of different sleeves on the column. Depending on the length, position and functional element, it is possible to create a furniture structure element that has an arbitrary variety of functional elements, heights, spatial directions, etc. and thus the greatest possible variability with regard to a workspace in the kitchen or in an area between kitchen and living area allowed.

Figure d) shows a sleeve 20 with an arm 31 which is rotatable, variable in length and pivotable.

Figure e) shows a furniture structure element, which extends between the bottom b between foot 12 and the ceiling 14 of a room or its receptacle 14 '.

From Figure 3 a) is a table can be seen, the table top of different segments T0 to T4, which can be mated, for example. It is conceivable that the segments are formed by a positive-locking profile, such as e.g. Can be connected by a dovetail profile. At predetermined positions of this profile can then, for example, one or more of the arms 31 possibly also attack with such a profile in order to achieve an accurate positioning of the table top or of their segments.

The elements T0 serve, for example, as a dining area, the elements T1 to T4 serve as individual applications, where eg cooled, heated, prepared, etc. can be. Since the different components can be put together in different arrangement, number, etc., can create a table or a preparation unit that is fully tailored to the wishes of the user. The legs of the table consist of furniture structure elements according to the invention, which in turn are fixed on a bottom plate 22.

Image b) shows other preparation units Z, which can also be combined with the furniture structure elements according to the invention as load-bearing elements,

Supply and disposal lines, e.g. for Strem, water, sewage, etc. can be passed through the cavities of the columns or through therein lines.

FIG. 4 shows a cabinet whose supporting elements consist of furniture structure elements according to the invention. In the embodiment shown here, the cabinet wall elements or doors T10 and T12, which are fixed or can be arranged to pivot about the furniture structure elements. From picture a) results in a loading L1, which can be pulled out and inserted and represents the © functional element of a sleeve of the furniture structure element. Image b) shows the longitudinal axis of the furniture structure element rückschwivbare La. the L2.

These also represent functional elements of the sleeves, which are rotatably mounted on the saute.

As can be seen from the view in Figure a) in Figure 5, three furniture structure elements are provided, which represent the supporting elements of the cabinet. These can be on a line or arranged in a plan view in a triangle, which improves the statics of the cabinet.

The element T10 may be fixed or arranged as a swiveling or sliding door. The element T10 is like ^' the ceiling D and all other components of the cabinet unmitelbar or indirectly arranged on one or more of the furniture structure elements. A cabinet body, as he from the The prior art is known does not exist. Individual areas are created by functional elements that are directly or indirectly arranged on the furniture structure element. This not only applies to the illustrated cabinet, but basically represents a preferred embodiment of the invention.

Claims

claims

A furniture structure comprising at least one support member having fastening means or connectable with fasteners by means of which the member is secured tonn, the furniture structure further comprising at least one adapter connected to the member, the or at least one of has a plurality of adapters at least one functional element.

2. Möbelstruktureiement according to claim 1, that the or at least © in adapter fixed or movable, in particular rotatable on the element is arranged and / or that the or at least one adapter surrounds the element in the circumferential direction fully or only partially.

3. Möbelstruktureiement according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the functional element is fixedly or movably arranged on the adapter and / or that a plurality of adapters are arranged one above the other and / or side by side and / or freely platzlerbar on the element.

4. furniture structure element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on or in the element a plurality of adapters are used or used, of which at least two are designed differently and / or at least two of which are identical and / or that by the element one or more supply and / or disposal lines are running.

5. Furniture structural element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is the element to a rod, ball or any other geometric shape.

6. furniture structural element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is the adapter is a part of the element or completely encompassing sleeve or an attachment that is connected to the element or inserted into this.

7. furniture structural element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the one or more functional elements as a shelf, seat, table, container, receptacle, cooking unit, electrical device, separation, drawer, wall, ceiling, floor, flap and / or door formed are.

8. furniture structural element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the functional element comprises at least one supporting rod or other holder on which / a shelf or seat or a table top is arranged or can be arranged.

9. furniture structural element according to claim 8, characterized in that the rod or the holder in its / its length, position on the sleeve and / or direction is variable.

10. Furniture structural element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the element is provided with a foot part, by means of which the element is ixierbar on a floor.

11. Arrangement of a plurality of furniture structural elements according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the plurality of furniture structural elements forming elements of a piece of furniture or a workplace.

12. Arrangement according to claim 11, characterized in that the furniture structure elements are arranged side by side.

13. Arrangement according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that the Mö- belstrukturelemente are arranged in plan view in a polygonal formation, preferably in a Drelecksfbrmation.

14. Arrangement according to one of claims 11 to 13, characterized in that no stabilizers are provided, which are used specifically for fixing the furniture structure elements relative to each other.

15. Piece of furniture, characterized in that the piece of furniture comprises one or more furniture structure elements according to one of claims 1 to 10 and / or a garland having a plurality of arrangements according to one of claims 11 to 14.

16. Piece of furniture according to claim 15, characterized in that the piece of furniture has no body.

17. Piece of furniture according to claim 15 or 16, characterized in that it is the piece of furniture to a table, a cabinet, a preparation parts for food or an arrangement of seating.