ES1247914U - Simulation cabinet (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Simulation furniture, comprising the dimensions of a real furniture, characterized in that it is made up of a series of rigid profiles (1) joined together by connectors (2) that define the contour of a furniture element, the connectors having (2) a core (4) from which two or more couplings (3) for connecting the profiles (1) arise. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Simulation cabinet

TECHNICAL SECTOR

The present application refers to a simulation piece of furniture, which makes it possible to give a finished appearance or show how a room or room in a home or office will look, among other functions.

It is applicable in the field of decoration and home construction and sales.

STATE OF THE ART

In the field of construction, decoration and sale of homes, offices and any type of building, it is convenient to present the premises with the furniture that it can actually contain. In this way, the eventual buyer or client becomes better at the idea of the real dimension and possible configurations. Instead, an empty room is generally perceived as smaller than reality.

Currently, you can get to furnish, in commercial actions, the buildings you want to sell using second-hand furniture, and even making quick layers of paint or wallpaper. However, actually furnishing the buildings carries a really excessive cost of time and material.

Computer solutions have been developed to present simulations, renderings, of the decoration of the property. However, this requires consulting a computer or the like instead of appreciating the real situation. It is also possible to adapt virtual reality glasses to the client who visits the premises. In both cases, a long preparation time is required, with specialized personnel, and it is expensive to make modifications. The solution nerme a is named wre rame and dam os pos es mue es by its contour lines, and are not real or simulated finishes.

In other situations, a "pilot floor" can be created, with examples of furniture, which is then shown to customers. In this case, the client does not appreciate the real result in their eventual home or office, with variations in lighting, dimensions, etc.

The applicant is not aware of any device similar to the invention that allows solving these problems.

BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The invention consists of a simulation piece of furniture according to the first claim. Its different variants solve the problems outlined.

It is a simulation piece of furniture formed from rigid elements, generally straight, profiles, which can be made of PVC and plastic connectors. In disassembled position, each piece of furniture can be stored in small, light and easily transportable boxes. In assembled position, by varying the length of the different straight elements, a structure can be manufactured that simulates any type of furniture: tables, chairs, sofas, etc. The simulation starts from the volume, but it can be complemented with fabrics or fabrics to give more real and complete aspects, which allow to properly record or photograph the space thus prepared.

The simulation furniture, which includes the dimensions of a real furniture, copying the outline of the simulated furniture element. The interior of the simulated furniture may need to be reinforced by braces, if the size of the furniture or the rigidity of the construction elements recommend it. The simulated furniture is made up of a series of rigid profiles, generally straight, joined together by connectors that define the contour of the furniture element. The connectors are formed by a core where two or more profile connection couplings arise. The connectors will be love or, so that you can learn and sponsor in small boxes, such as the so-called "project tubes".

Preferably, the union of the profiles and the couplings is by tongue and groove, and either male or female can be any of the two elements. However, it is preferred that the profile is the male.

The furniture legs can comprise supports formed by a flat base and a coupling. The flat base may be a closure of the coupling that does not protrude from its edge. Those supports will preferably be soft, rubber or the like.

The couplings of at least one connector are preferably arranged at right angles, since the most common contours are prismatic. But they can also be flexible, to adapt to variable angles, depending on the length of the different profiles. Especially if it includes curved auxiliary profiles.

All or part of the connectors may have fabric fasteners that close the gap defined by the profiles. For example, it can be velcro, hooks, clips, etc.

Other variants are seen in the rest of the memory.

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

For a better understanding of the invention, the following figures are included.

Figure 1: Example of a suitable connector and profiles, straight and curved.

Figure 2: Example of furniture, a chair, built with the elements of the invention according to the previous example.

Figure 3: Example with male connectors and female profiles (tubular).

MODES OF CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

An embodiment of the invention is briefly described below, as an illustrative and non-limiting example thereof.

The embodiment shown in figure 1 starts from a series of rigid profiles (1), generally in L and PVC. The material and the aesthetic appearance are not relevant, if they have enough rigidity to simulate the contour of the furniture.

The different profiles (1) are joined together by connectors (2) formed by two or more couplings (3), in this case tubular, joined at their ends in a single core (4). All couplings (3) have a free end, and one end is fixed to the core (4). Couplings (3) are preferably arranged at right angles, but may have other angles. In one embodiment, the couplings (3) are made of flexible material, such as silicone, so they can be bent to change their orientation. These couplings (3) are configured to accept the free ends of the profiles (1), adjusted to keep them inside. It is also possible to have fixing measures, such as threads, pins, etc. However, since they have no structural function, it is not preferred.

Figure 2 shows an example of furniture made up of profiles (1) and connectors (2). The connectors (2) in this figure have two, three and four couplings (3). It is appreciated that the furniture legs can have soft supports (5) (that is, they do not scratch) formed by a flat base from which a coupling (3) similar to the previous ones arises. The supports (5) ensure that the parquet and the profiles (1) are not damaged.

The connectors (2) can also have fasteners (6) for fabrics (7) that close the gaps defined by the profiles (1). For example, they may have velcro sections, brackets, etc. These fabrics (7) allow to increase the visibility and the effect of the simulated furniture, being perfectly foldable.

Figure 3 shows a second example of profiles (1) and connectors (2). In this case the profiles (1) are hollow tubular, and the connectors (2) have male couplings (3). The couplings (3) can be fixed to the core (4) by flexible means, such as a cable. In this case the formed structure will be weaker and will require profiles (1) arranged as tie rods. In exchange it will be possible to imitate more complex furniture, with oblique surfaces.

The maximum usable lengths of the profiles (1) will depend on their rigidity. If they are very resistant, long furniture can be made with few pieces. On the other hand, if they are not rigid enough, intermediate connectors (2) with crossed support profiles (1) must be provided to prevent buckling.

It is possible to define auxiliary curved profiles (8), especially applicable to flexible couplings (3).

Claims (1)

1- Simulation furniture, which includes the dimensions of a real furniture, characterized in that it is made up of a series of rigid profiles (1) joined together by connectors (2) that define the contour of a piece of furniture, the connectors having (2) a core (4) from which two or more connecting couplings (3) of the profiles (1) arise. 2- Simulation furniture, according to claim 1, characterized in that the union of the profiles (1) and the couplings (3) is by tongue and groove. 3- Simulation furniture, according to claim 1, characterized in that the profiles (1) are made of PVC. 4- Simulation furniture, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises supports (5) on the furniture legs formed by a flat base and a coupling (3). 5- Simulation furniture, according to claim 1, characterized in that the couplings (3) of at least one connector (2) are preferably arranged at right angles. 6- Simulation furniture, according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one coupling (3) is flexible. 7- Simulation furniture, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises connectors (2) with fasteners (6) of fabrics (7) that close the gap defined by the profiles (1). 8- Simulation furniture, according to claim 6, characterized in that it comprises curved auxiliary profiles (8).