ES2404486B1 - FLUID PANEL FOR SYSTEMS OF SERVICES INSTALLED IN VARIOUS SPACES AND FURNITURE. - Google Patents

Abstract

Fluid panel, for service systems installed in various spaces and furniture; consisting of: #a) support panels (1), each of which defines at least two front areas (1a), (1b) to arrange different service sockets; it has means to engage in the general structure (E) of the furniture or module; and forms means for crimping in itself a single folding profile (3) that frontally closes all the support panels (1); # b) a single closing profile (2), fixed to said general structure (E) that defines frontally a hinge head (21) on which the folding closing profile (3) is mounted; and # c) two bar ends (4) arranged at the ends of the fixed (2) and closing (3) profiles. # At least one of the aforementioned front areas (1a) of the frame-frame (1), is outdated ({al}) with respect to the vertical plane of crimping to the general structure (E) of the furniture.

Description

Fluid panel for service systems installed in various spaces and furniture.

The object of the invention relates, in general, to a fluid panel for service systems installed in various spaces and furniture.

More particularly, the object of the invention relates to a panel of fluids for service systems that are arranged in the general structure of a piece of furniture, in a piece of furniture, in a bookcase, or in any space of the furniture, making the assembly in any case quickly and without using any auxiliary tools.

With a minimum number of component elements (basically five pieces, of which only one of them is repeated as needed) the versatility of the space and / or furniture occupied is greatly increased, since it is possible to incorporate several service sockets of different types : in particular, one or more electrical outlets and one or several outlets for conducting fluids (both water and gas or others) in the same fluid panel.

In the current state of the art laboratory furniture with service panels are already known: In the files EP0486789, EP0800865, ES2234374, ES2134719, US6267064, US5918432 and FR2397172 (for example and among others) some of them are described.

In the current state of the art, modular configuration service panels are even known that are attached to laboratory furniture of different types and configurations: In, for example and among others, file WO2010119134 describes a module for channeling service sockets. in laboratory furniture, which does not solve the problem of the structural complexity of these modular service panels, due to their size, component complexity, assembly difficulties and resulting low versatility.

The object of the invention is a new panel of fluids of great versatility and constructive simplicity, with a minimum number of component elements (basically five pieces of which only one of them is repeated as needed) and which is incorporated into the general structure of the furniture or module without using any auxiliary tools.

The fluid panel according to the invention is, in turn, modular in configuration with one or several support panels that are mounted independently of the furniture or module itself. A single panel-support can be mounted

or several, attached or spaced from each other, fixing them in any case with a single set of closing profiles and two slat-ends that attack both sides of said closing profiles in their closed position.

In addition, the fluid panel, according to the invention, has in itself service sockets of different types (they will be arranged according to the need of each specific case) and is mounted in the general structure of the furniture or module in a simple way, Fast and safe, without using any auxiliary tools. It is of modular configuration capable of incorporating in itself several service sockets of different types and is characterized because, it consists of:

 one or several support panels, each of which defines at least two well-differentiated frontal areas to arrange the different service sockets; it has means for engaging in the general structure of the furniture, said means being later tabs; and forms means for crimping in itself a single folding profile that frontally closes all the support panels; said means being at least one retaining front fingernail on each support panel and a flange along the collapsible profile;

 a single closing profile, fixed to the aforementioned general structure of the furniture, which frontally defines a hinge head on which the said folding closing profile is mounted, which for this purpose involves a conjugate pocket on which it rotates and a conjugated flange of each cited retaining front wrist as a latch in its closure; Y

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two slat-bar ends arranged at the ends of the fixed and folding closing profiles, provided with conjugate conformations of the extreme geometry of said closing profiles to which they attack on both sides fixing them together and hiding the joints to the outside in their closed position ;

so that each support panel is arranged in the general structure of the furniture or module by hanging it by the rear fingernails, stitching the assembly of all support panels with a single folding closing profile and fixing each other to the profiles of fixed and flip closure in its closed position using the bar ends.

It is also characterized in that at least one of the aforementioned front areas of the support panel is offset by a certain angular amplitude (a) with respect to the vertical plane of crimping to the general structure of the furniture; in achieving a more ergonomic / functional arrangement of the service sockets. For the sake of said ergonomics, it is foreseen that both front areas of the support panel are offset by certain angular amplitudes (a), (ß) with respect to the vertical crimp plane; said angular amplitudes (a), (ß) being of equal or different value and of different sign.

In any case, in the aforementioned front areas of the support panel, electrical outlets and fluid (liquid or gas) superimposed and well differentiated sockets are arranged respectively.

From this basic conception, any embodiments that do not alter, change or modify the proposed essentiality are included in the object of the invention. Without altering the essence of the invention:

electrical connections / sockets can be used in the same panel-support (only); Fluid conduction connections / sockets (only) or connections of both types (one or several electrical sockets in one of its zones and one or more fluids conduction sockets, both water and gas or others, in the other area) ; or

Different support panels can be used for different types of connections (for example, by having one of them electrical sockets and another or other fluid sockets, both water and gas or others).

Therefore, the content of the present application constitutes a new invention that involves inventive activity, and is susceptible of industrial application.

To better understand the object of the present invention, a preferred form of practical embodiment is shown in the drawings, susceptible to accessory changes that do not detract from its foundation.

Figure 1 represents a schematic general perspective view of a fluid panel for laboratory furniture according to the invention.

Figure 2 represents a schematic general view of the exploded assembly, to observe the basic component elements and their arrangement.

In these figures 1 and 2 a single support panel (1) has been represented but, in practice, as many support panels (1) are arranged as necessary, attached or spaced apart, all of them fixed by a single set of profiles ( 2), (3) and fixed in their closed position by a single set of ribbon-ends (4).

Figure 3 represents a general schematic section in elevation corresponding to Figure 1.

In both figures 2 and 3, the electrical outlets (Te) and fluid outlets (Tf) shown by way of example in Figure 1 have been omitted.

Figures 4a and 4b represent a schematic partial section in enlarged detail according to indication (A) of Figure 3; in profile position (3) closed -figure 4a- and in profile position (3) open -figure 4b-.

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Figure 5 represents a schematic partial section in enlarged detail according to indication (B) of Figure 3.

An example of practical, non-limiting embodiment of the present invention is described below. Other embodiments in which accessory changes are introduced that do not distort its foundation are not ruled out at all; on the contrary, the present invention also encompasses all its variants.

The object of the invention is a new fluid panel, which is incorporated into the general structure of the corresponding furniture or module.

According to the invention, said fluid panel is of modular configuration independent of the furniture itself or furniture module and consists of:

one or several support panels (1) each of which has means for engaging in the general structure (E) of the furniture;

a single closing profile (2), fixed to the structure (E) of the furniture or laboratory module;

a single closing profile (3), foldably arranged in the fixed closing profile (2) and which is engaged in all the support panels (1) in its closed position; Y

two slat-ends (4), which attack both sides of the fixed (2) and folding (3) closing profiles, fixing the assembly on all existing support panels (1) and hiding the joints to the outside in their closed position ;

All support panels (1) have the same modular configuration. One or more, attached or spaced from one another will be used as required and fixed to the structure (E) of the furniture or furniture module using a single set of closing profiles (2), (3) to fix all the support panels (1) and a single set of auction-ribbon

(4) to fix both profiles (2), (3) with each other in closed position.

Each support panel (1) defines at least two frontal zones (1a), (1b) well differentiated to arrange the different service sockets. In the aforementioned frontal areas (1a), (1b) of the support panel (1), superimposed and well differentiated, electrical sockets (Te) and fluid sockets (Tf) are respectively arranged. See figure 1.

For the embodiment shown, at least one of the aforementioned front areas (1a) of the support panel (1), a certain angular amplitude (a) is offset with respect to the vertical plane of crimping to the general structure (E) of the furniture, in the achievement of a more ergonomic / functional arrangement of said service sockets (Te), (Tf).

For the embodiment shown, the mentioned means for crimping the support panel (1) in the general structure (E) of the furniture or module are hook-shaped conformations (11), (12) provided some superiorly and others inferiorly in positional correspondence with conjugated tabs (E11), (E12) provided in the general structure (E) of the furniture or module. See figure 3.

Each support panel (1) also defines, at least, a retaining front tab (13) to engage in it the folding closure profile (3) in its closed position which, for this purpose, defines a flange ( 32). See figures 3 and 4

For the purposes of the invention, the configuration of the support panel (1) is indistinct, both of which can present both front areas (1a), (1b) outdated certain angular amplitudes (a), (ß) with respect to the vertical crimp plane; said angular amplitudes (a), (ß) being of equal or different value and of different sign.

The closing profile (2), fixed to the structure (E) of the furniture or module frontally defines a hinge head (21) on which the said closing profile (3) is hingedly mounted, which for this purpose involves a pocket (31) conjugated in such a way that the closing profile (3) can be lowered with respect to the fixed closing profile (2). In closed position, the fingernails

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retaining front (13) of the support panels (1) and the conjugate flange (32) of the folding closure profile (3) are latched together as a latch. See figures 4a and 4b.

The slat-ends (4) each have conjugate conformations (41) of the extreme geometry of the fixed (2) and folding (3) closing profiles. See figures 1 and 2.

5 With this structure, configuration and particularities:

The only two closing profiles (2), (3) in the closed position fix all the support panels (1) to the structure (E) of the furniture or furniture module.

The bar ends (4) attack the closing profiles (2) on both sides, (3) fixing them in their closed position while preventing their involuntary opening, they hide the exterior of the profiles from the side view and they seal the set in these lateral zones.

The materials, dimensions, proportions and, in general, those other accessory or secondary details that do not alter, change or modify the proposed essentiality may be variable.

The terms in which this report is written are true and faithful reflection of the object described, and should be taken in its broadest sense and never in a limiting way.

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Claims (5)

1.- Fluid panel, for service systems installed in various spaces and furniture; characterized in that, being of modular configuration capable of incorporating in itself several service sockets of different types, it consists of: a) one or several support panels (1), each of which defines at least two frontal zones (1a), (1b) well differentiated to arrange the different service sockets therein; it has means for engaging in the general structure (E) of the furniture or module, said means being rear tabs (11), (12); and forms means for crimping in itself a single folding profile (3) that frontally closes all the support panels (1); said means being at least one retaining front fingernail (13) in each support panel (1) and a flange (32) along the entire folding profile (3); b) a single closing profile (2), fixed to the aforementioned general structure (E) that defines a hinge head (21) frontally on which the said folding closing profile (3) is mounted, which for this purpose entails a conjugate pocket (31) in which it rotates and a conjugate tab (32) of each said retaining front fingernail (13) as a latch in its closure; Y c) two bar ends (4) arranged at the ends of the fixed (2) and closing (3) profiles, provided with conjugate conformations (41) of the extreme geometry of said profiles to which they attack on both sides, fixing them each other and hiding the joints outside in their closed position; so that each panel-support (1) is arranged in the general structure (E) of the furniture or module without hanging it by the rear fingernails (11), (21), stitching the assembly of all the panels-support (1) ) with a single folding closing profile (3) and fixing each other to the fixed (2) and folding (3) closing profiles in their closed position using the slats (4). 2. Fluid panel, according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one of said front areas (1a) of each support panel (1), a certain angular amplitude (a) is offset with respect to the vertical plane of crimping the general structure (E) of the furniture or module. 3. Fluid panel according to claim 1, characterized in that both front areas (1a), (1b) of the support panel (1), some angular amplitudes (a), (ß) are offset with respect to the vertical crimp plane ; said angular amplitudes (a), (ß) being of equal or different value and of different sign. 4.- Fluid panel, according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in said front areas (1a), (1b) of the support panel (1), superimposed and well differentiated, electrical sockets (Te ) and fluid intakes (Tf). SPANISH OFFICE OF THE PATENTS AND BRAND Application number: 201131755 SPAIN Date of submission of the application: 02.11.2011 Priority Date: REPORT ON THE STATE OF THE TECHNIQUE 51 Int. Cl.: A47B96 / 20 (2006.01) RELEVANT DOCUMENTS

Category

56 Documents cited Claims Affected

X

WO 9819580 A1 (HILL ROM CO INC) 14.05.1998, 1-5

description; Figures 1-13.

TO

DE 29511327 U1 (UMACON AG) 21.09.1995, 1-5

description; Figures 1-3.

TO

US 3461349 A (MEYER RONALD K) 12.08.1969, 1-5

description; Figures 1-5.

TO

EP 0683553 A1 (TEKNO LIT DI ZUCCHINI E LAZZAR) 22.11.1995, 1-5

description; Figures 1-4.

TO

ES 2364235 T3 (TRILUX GMBH & CO KG et al.) 29.08.2011, 1-5

description; Figures 1-6.

Category of the documents cited X: of particular relevance Y: of particular relevance combined with other / s of the same category A: reflects the state of the art O: refers to unwritten disclosure P: published between the priority date and the date of priority submission of the application E: previous document, but published after the date of submission of the application

This report has been prepared • for all claims • for claims no:

Date of realization of the report 25.02.2013

Examiner J. C. Moreno Rodriguez Page 1/4

REPORT OF THE STATE OF THE TECHNIQUE Application number: 201131755 Minimum documentation sought (classification system followed by classification symbols) A47B Electronic databases consulted during the search (name of the database and, if possible, terms of search used) INVENES, EPODOC, WPI State of the Art Report Page 2/4  WRITTEN OPINION Application number: 201131755 Date of Written Opinion: 25.02.2013 Statement

Novelty (Art. 6.1 LP 11/1986)

Claims Claims 1-5 IF NOT

Inventive activity (Art. 8.1 LP11 / 1986)

Claims Claims 1-5 IF NOT

The application is considered to comply with the industrial application requirement. This requirement was evaluated during the formal and technical examination phase of the application (Article 31.2 Law 11/1986).  Opinion Base.- This opinion has been made on the basis of the patent application as published. State of the Art Report Page 3/4  WRITTEN OPINION Application number: 201131755  1. Documents considered.- The documents belonging to the state of the art taken into consideration for the realization of this opinion are listed below.

Document

Publication or Identification Number publication date

D01

WO 9819580 A1 (HILL ROM CO INC) 05/14/1998

D02

DE 29511327 U1 (UMACON AG) 21.09.1995

D03

US 3461349 A (MEYER RONALD K) 12.08.1969

D04

EP 0683553 A1 (TEKNO LIT DI ZUCCHINI E LAZZAR) 22.11.1995

D05

ES 2364235 T3 (TRILUX GMBH & CO KG et al.) 29.08.2011

 2. Statement motivated according to articles 29.6 and 29.7 of the Regulations for the execution of Law 11/1986, of March 20, on Patents on novelty and inventive activity; quotes and explanations in support of this statement The object of the invention set forth in independent claim 1 is a fluid panel for service systems installed in various spaces and furniture which being of modular configuration capable of incorporating in itself several service sockets of different types consists of one or several panels -Support, each of which defines at least two well-differentiated frontal areas to arrange in them the different service sockets; it has means for engaging in the general structure of the furniture or module, said means being rear tabs and forms means for crimping in itself a single folding profile that frontally closes all the support panels; said means being at least one retaining front tab on each support panel and a flange along the entire folding profile, a single closing profile fixed to the aforementioned general structure that frontally defines a hinge head on which said profile is mounted folding closure, which for this purpose involves a conjugate pocket in which it rotates and a conjugated flange of each aforementioned retaining front tab as a latch in its closure and two ribbon ends arranged at the ends of the fixed and closing profiles provided with conjugate conformations of the extreme geometry of said profiles to which they attack on both sides, fixing them together and hiding the joints to the outside in their closed position. Document D01 is a concealment panel for services such as fluid supplies or electrical outlets installed in the wall that being of modular configuration capable of incorporating in itself several service sockets (18,28) of different types, is likely to consist of one or several panels (110), each of which defines two well-differentiated frontal zones (138,142) to arrange the different service sockets; It has screws (144,140) to be attached to the general structure (116,128) of support to the wall and forms means for crimping in itself a single folding profile (124) that frontally closes all possible panels (110); said means being a recess at the upper edge of each panel (138) and a flange that penetrates said recess along the entire folding profile (124), a single closing profile (122) fixed by means of a joint (118) to said general structure (116,128) that incorporates a hinge (120) on which said aforementioned closing profile (124) is mounted, and two ends (14) arranged at the ends of the fixed and closing profiles provided with conjugate conformations of the extreme geometry of said profiles to which they attack on both sides, fixing them together and hiding the joints to the outside in their closed position (description and figures 1-13). As for the inclination of the frontal areas in order to achieve greater ergonomics of the panels, it is widely disseminated in the state of the art, as can be seen in document D04. In view of this document D01, claims 1-4 lack inventive activity. The object of the invention set forth in independent claim 5 is a method of assembling the fluid panel of the previous claims, in which each support panel is arranged in the general structure of the furniture or module with no more than hanging it by the rear fingernails. , stitch the set of all the support panels with a single folding closing profile and fix the fixed and folding closing profiles together in their closed position using the slat ends. Based on what is disclosed in document D01 in relation to the concealment panel included therein, the assembly procedure is implicitly included therein, resulting in the view of this document D01 that claim 5 lacks inventive activity. Documents D02, D03, D04 and D05 are reflections of the state of the art for claims 1-5. State of the Art Report Page 4/4