US20060156678A1 - Assembly members for a modular system - Google Patents

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US20060156678A1
US20060156678A1 US10/560,415 US56041505A US2006156678A1 US 20060156678 A1 US20060156678 A1 US 20060156678A1 US 56041505 A US56041505 A US 56041505A US 2006156678 A1 US2006156678 A1 US 2006156678A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B17/00—Writing-tables
    • A47B17/003—Writing-tables made of metal
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B2200/00—General construction of tables or desks
    • A47B2200/0011—Underframes
    • A47B2200/0013—Desks with central bearing beams

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  • the present invention generally relates to a structural connection system for the construction of shelves, work stations, partition panels and supporting panels in a modular office environment.
  • the field of the present invention relates to a connection system which features a set of three interconnecting members whose primary role is to fasten, support and/or hold up different surfaces for modular construction.
  • connection systems in modular constructions for joining structural surfaces or elements.
  • Some connectors comprise coupling elements with two L-shaped members, which when joined together by bolts or the like, house and support the modular elements used to build a workstation.
  • These connection systems couple and reinforce the modular elements forming knots of force distribution increasing resistance but in most cases, a different type of connection is necessary for each structural element to be joined, thereby making the construction considerably complex. Therefore, experts are needed with the knowledge and the ability to recognize each type of connection for each form of coupling.
  • connection systems even though they offer sufficient rigidity, do not comprise an aesthetic attractive design after they have been built making necessary the use of aesthetic shells in order not to show its bolts or other internal assembly elements.
  • a first object of the present invention is to avoid the disadvantages posed by the background art. More particularly, an object of the present invention is to provide a coupling connecting system for universal layouts in such a manner that using the same connecting element it is possible to build the entire structure having functional and attractive features.
  • a second object of the present invention is to provide an easy to assemble connection system having efficient results concerning rigidity and load resistance, to fasten and/or support beams and/or workstation surfaces, as the case may be.
  • a third object of the present invention in no way of lesser importance, is the need to provide a mechanically fit connection system for building modular structures as well as it being sufficiently attractive from an aesthetic perspective.
  • one feature of the present invention is an arrangement characterized by a set of three interconnecting members whose primary function is to fasten, support and/or hold up different surfaces for modular construction in such a manner that by using the same connection means, it is possible to erect the entire modular structure.
  • connection system comprises a first off-centered support member whose primary function is to firmly be fastened to a square section beam, at several locations along said beam, with the purpose of supporting and fastening the modular workstations and inversely, for fastening in a hanging position the drawers or storage units.
  • a second vertical support member whose primary function is to be firmly fastened to a square section beam along several locations thereof, with the primary purpose of serving as a connecting point with the legs or supporting points with the floor of the modular system in general.
  • the invention comprises a third closing support member characterized for having a cylindrical piece with a U-shaped diametric channel as a complement of the first and second supports with fastening means providing firmness and sound adjustment along a square section beam.
  • the second vertical support member has the characteristic of changing its functionality in order to serve as support for several line accessories such as: flap supports, computer supports, auxiliary surface support, etc.
  • the third closing support member having a U-shaped diametric channel serves as a complement for the operation of the two previous pieces through the use of attachment or fastening means. Its function within the set is to serve as structural fastening means for joining the first and second member.
  • FIG. 1 shows an isometric view of the first off-centered support member.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates in detail an isometric view of the second vertical support member.
  • FIG. 3 shows an isometric view of the third closing support member.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates an isometric view of a member coupling embodiment.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates an isometric view of another member coupling embodiment.
  • the present invention comprises according to FIG. 1 , a first off-centered support member 1 whose primary role is to firmly be fastened to a conventional square section beam, at several location along thereof, with the purpose of supporting and holding the modular workstation surfaces and inversely for holding in a hanging manner the drawers or storage units.
  • This first off-centered support member 1 comprises a central cylinder having a top and bottom surface from which left 3 and right 4 side sections detach, wherein the right side section 4 is substantially shorter longitudinally in comparison to the left side section 3 pursuant to FIG. 1 .
  • the right side section 4 extends in opposite direction of left side section 3 .
  • the right side section 4 elevates above the projected surface of the central cylinder 2 as it longitudinally extends outward.
  • both the left side section 3 as well the right side section 4 may extend outwards parallel to the projected surface of cylinder 2 or beneath or above the top surface thereof.
  • a first cylindrical platen 5 Adjacent the axial end of left side section 3 , a first cylindrical platen 5 is extended and adjacent to the axial end of the right side section 4 a second cylindrical platen 6 is extended in such a manner that the axis of said first and second cylindrical platens 5 and 6 are parallel to the central cylinder's 2 axis. Piercing through the thickness of the first and second cylindrical platens 5 and 6 , an orifice is present for fastening means 7 and 8 in each of said first and second cylindrical platens 5 and 6 .
  • central cylinder 2 possesses a diametric channel housing 9 which extends over the bottom surface, arranged in order to house a conventional square section beam, at several locations along thereof together and with the aid of the other connecting members according to construction needs.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a second vertical support member 10 whose primary function is to be firmly fastened to a square section beam along several locations thereof, together and with the aid of the other connecting members according to construction needs, with the primary purpose of serving as a connecting point with the legs or supporting points with the floor of the modular system in general.
  • the second vertical support member 10 comprises a vertical support cylinder 11 having a top and bottom surface, having a diametric channel housing 12 which extends over the top surface, arranged in order to house a conventional square section beam, at several locations along thereof together and with the aid of the other connecting members according to construction needs.
  • a male (pin) type element 13 is axially extended.
  • said male or pin type element 13 has a grooved perimeter semi conic arrangement.
  • said male type element 13 may have a grooved perimeter cylindrical arrangement or a combination of cylindrical arrangement finishing off in semi conic.
  • the male or pin type element 13 has a diametric arrangement that does not go beyond the diameter of cylinder 11 of vertical support 10 .
  • said diameter of said male or pin type element 13 is less than the diameter of cylinder 11 of vertical support 10 and its central axis always coincide among them.
  • Cylinder 11 of vertical support 10 presents two pass-by openings 14 which join the bottom surface with the top surface, located adjacent to the edges of the diametric channel housing 12 .
  • Said cylinder 11 openings of vertical support 10 are arranged as pass-by elements for the fastening means.
  • the second element of the vertical support has the feature of changing its functionality in order to serve as support for several different line accessories such as: flap supports, computer supports, auxiliary surface support, etc.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a third closing support member 15 characterized for having a cylindrical piece 16 with a U shaped diametric channel housing 17 as complement of the first and second supports 1 and 10 having pass-by fastening means 18 providing rigidity and sound adjustment along a conventional square section beam.
  • Said third closing support member 15 comprises said closing support cylindrical piece 16 having a top and bottom surface, wherein said diametric channel housing 17 extends over the top surface, arranged to house a conventional square section beam, at several locations along thereof together and with the aid of the other connecting members according to construction needs.
  • the closing support cylindrical piece 15 has two pass-by openings 18 which join the bottom surface with the top surface, located adjacent to the edges of the diametric channel housing 17 . Said openings of the closing support cylindrical piece 16 are arranged as pass-by elements of the fastening means.
  • the third closing support member having a U-shaped diametric channel is the complement for the operation of the two connection pieces 1 and 10 through the use of fastening means. Its function within the set is to serve as the structural fastening for the connection of the first and second member 1 and 10 .
  • the central cylinder 2 having a top and bottom surface of the first off-centered support member 1 comprises two non pass-by openings located adjacent to the edges of the diametric channel housing 9 in order to receive the attachment means of the second and third connection members.
  • connection system comprises within an assembly embodiment, the step of locating a conventional square section 19 of modular construction within the first off-centered support member's channel housing 1 in order to firmly fasten it with the help of the second vertical support member's 10 channel housing 12 , wherein in between both members said conventional channel is firmly positioned and is fastened using conventional attachment means such as bolts which surpass openings 14 and attach support member 1 on its bottom surface.
  • conventional attachment means such as bolts which surpass openings 14 and attach support member 1 on its bottom surface.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a second connection system alternative comprising the step of locating a conventional square section 19 of modular construction within the first off-centered support member's channel housing 1 in order to firmly fasten it with the help of the third closing support member's 15 channel housing 17 , wherein in between both members said conventional square section 19 is firmly positioned and is fastened using conventional attachment means such as bolts which surpass openings 18 and attach support member 1 on its bottom surface.
  • the connection of first member 1 and second member of vertical support 10 has the characteristic of changing functionality in order to serve as support for several different line accessories such as: flap supports, computer supports, auxiliary surface support, etc.
  • the third closing member 15 grasps the conventional square section 19 with the help of the second vertical support member 10 and, through the use of conventional attachment means (not illustrated), which pierce openings 14 and 18 , it is possible to fasten said conventional square section 19 .
  • connection system As well as construction arrangements may be chosen from a plurality of alternatives without departing from the scope of the invention according to the following claims.

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US3268251A (en) * 1963-05-23 1966-08-23 Arthur L Troutner Composite trussjoist with end bearing clips
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US3570204A (en) * 1969-09-24 1971-03-16 Timber Structures Inc Truss joists
US4355918A (en) * 1979-11-26 1982-10-26 Design Research Marketing (Proprietary) Limited Space frame connectors
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