WO2010127425A1 - Tables articulées et ensemble de tables articulées - Google Patents

Tables articulées et ensemble de tables articulées Download PDF

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WO2010127425A1
WO2010127425A1 PCT/BR2010/000149 BR2010000149W WO2010127425A1 WO 2010127425 A1 WO2010127425 A1 WO 2010127425A1 BR 2010000149 W BR2010000149 W BR 2010000149W WO 2010127425 A1 WO2010127425 A1 WO 2010127425A1
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Diogo Lage Souza
Eduardo Cronemberger De Faria
Gil MACHADO GUIGON DE ARAÚJO
Henrique Garcia Sobreira
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Eduardo Cronemberger De Faria
Machado Guigon De Araujo Gil
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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
    • A47B11/00—Tables with tops revolvable on vertical spindles
    • 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
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  • the present invention relates to a hinged table which performs a horizontal translational movement and can assume various positions.
  • similar tables fixed to a flat surface in a given arrangement may be associated in various combinations and arrangements.
  • the present invention further relates to a set of tables which allows various combinations and associations between their tables.
  • An alternative to achieving these goals is to provide furniture that can be arranged in different configurations, allowing for a better fit of a space, such as a classroom, conference, restaurants, cyber cafes, and others, adapting to different activities.
  • EP 0168158 discloses a table having a pedestal on which two table surfaces are fixed, which are adjustable in height, and can be rotated around the pedestal.
  • One of the table surfaces is further vertically pivotable about an axis perpendicular to the pedestal.
  • WO 0150926 shows a computer table with a vertical pedestal having two table tops fixed to it with adjustable height and which can be rotated around the pedestal.
  • CN 2215227 relates to a table having a single top hingedly attached to a pedestal attached to a base frame.
  • the top can be pivoted vertically around an axis perpendicular to the pedestal, and possibly also rotated horizontally around the pedestal.
  • Patent Document CN 201097790 discloses a rotary table top notebook table having a main table board attached to a caster pedestal, and an auxiliary table board also attached to the pedestal below the main board.
  • a rotating panel is attached to the pedestal next to the auxiliary board.
  • This auxiliary panel can rotate around the pedestal, and is attached to an additional table foot that has a lower end caster, assisting in the rotation and support of the rotary panel.
  • Patent document PI 9004954 shows a table having a table top fixed to three also fixed legs, and three hinged table tops, each of which can rotate around one of their respective fixed legs. Thus, these three hinged table tops can be placed in an open position around the fixed table top or in a retracted position when they are stacked on the fixed table top.
  • EP 1587395 discloses a table having a rotatable top relative to its leg, and at least one chair that rotates about the axis of that same leg. This way, the person can sit anywhere around the table, but the table is still in one position.
  • Patent document PI 9601925-5 discloses a table on which is attached a support structure for a computer and its accessories. This frame is fixed to the table by a swivel arm as follows: at one first end of the arm, the frame is rotatably secured around itself, and the other end of the arm opposite the frame is fixed. rotate the table around the arm attachment point.
  • Industrial design register Dl 6703895-6 shows several variants of an articulated table.
  • the table In one of its variants, the table. It consists of a pedestal, an arm that is rotatably attached to the pedestal around it, and a table top attached to the arm end. This table is probably intended to be fixed to a wall, depending on the fixture attached to its base structure.
  • a first object of the invention is to provide a table that can assume different positions, without its base structure having to be moved relative to the ground.
  • a further object of the invention is to provide a table which can be associated with other similar tables or at least with similar mechanisms and proportions in various combinations, arrangements and arrangements within the same environment, also without the base structure of any need to be offset from the floor.
  • a hinged table comprising a worktop and a base structure with an upper portion coupled to the worktop, and a lower portion rotatably couplable to a fixed surface, and further comprising a translatable articulation allowing a translational movement of the table top in the horizontal plane about a vertical geometric axis eccentric to a central axis of the table top.
  • the table may further comprise a pivoting hinge that permits a rotational movement of at least a portion of the table top around the central axis of the table top.
  • the base structure comprises a vertical pedestal with an upper end coupled to the table top, and a main arm with an end coupled to the vertical pedestal, and an opposite end rotatably couplable to a fixed surface at a point through which it passes.
  • the upper end of the The vertical distal can be rotatably connected to the point corresponding to the central axis of the table top, and around which it performs the rotational movement.
  • the base frame further comprises a secondary arm with one end connected to the upper portion of the vertical pedestal, and an opposite end connected to the table top.
  • the opposite end of the secondary arm is preferably rotatably connected to the point corresponding to the central axis of the table top, and around which it rotates.
  • the base structure may comprise a vertical pedestal coupled to a fixed surface at a point through which the eccentric vertical geometry axis around which the top performs the translational movement, and a main arm with an end coupled to the end. vertical pedestal, and an opposite end coupled to the table top.
  • the opposite end of the main arm may be rotatably coupled to the point corresponding to the central axis of the table top, and around which it rotates.
  • the vertical pedestal can be fixedly attached to the fixed surface, and is rotatably coupled to the main arm, allowing the main arm to rotate around the vertical pedestal at a point through which the eccentric vertical geometry axis passes.
  • the vertical pedestal may also be rotatably connected to the fixed surface and may rotate about itself at a point through which the eccentric vertical geometry axis passes and is fixedly coupled to the main arm.
  • the table top comprises a flat centerpiece rotatably attached to the top at the point where the table top center axis passes, with the flat centerpiece rotating around the table top center axis. while the table top remains fixed.
  • the table top may also consist of a computer screen, and the image displayed by the screen is rotated by software around the central axis.
  • the base structure may comprise an angled leg relative to the flat surface with the lower end of the leg attached rotatably to the flat surface at the point where the eccentric vertical geometry axis passes, and the upper portion of the leg coupled to the table top.
  • the table base frame preferably has an internal channel for routing data and / or electrical conductive cables that reach the table top to power an electrical device installed on the table top.
  • the table may be coupled to a chair with a foot rotatably connected to the table and capable of rotating about the central axis C of the table top.
  • the pivot joint comprises a torsion-proof circular plate fixed to the upper end of the base frame, and a locking device fixed to the lower face of the worktop, whereby the locking device is snap-fitted. sliding around the circular plate by rotating the table top around the center axis.
  • the locking device may be a flange shaped ring.
  • at least one sphere is fixed to the underside of the tabletop, and at least one hole is located in the upper face of the circular plate, with at least one sphere fitting into a hole when the tabletop is rotated to one of the rotation-proof stable positions, and each hole in the upper face of the circular plate corresponds to a stable top position.
  • Y is the distance between the eccentric axis E and the point of the table top edge 1 furthest from the eccentric axis in the direction of the line connecting the eccentric axis E to the central axis C.
  • the table assembly comprises a plurality of tables which are arranged with their eccentric axes E arranged in a plurality of parallel lines to each other, and in a plurality of columns parallel to each other and perpendicular to said rows, each two tables in neighboring rows and columns being spaced apart by distance Z.
  • X is the size of the tabletop measured in a direction perpendicular to a line that connects the eccentric shaft and the central axis C.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of the hinged table according to the invention.
  • Figure 1A is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the hinged table according to the invention.
  • Figure 1B is a perspective view of a third embodiment of the hinged table according to the invention.
  • Figure 1C is a perspective view of a fifth embodiment of the hinged table according to the invention.
  • Figure 1D is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the hinged table according to the invention.
  • Figure 2A is a view of the first embodiment of the table shown in Figure 1, installed on a raised floor type surface;
  • Figure 2B is a view of the first embodiment of the table shown in Figure 1, installed on a self-supporting floor type surface;
  • Figure 2C is a front cross-sectional view of the first embodiment of the table shown in Figure 1, installed on a floor and with the wiring passing through its structure;
  • Figure 2D is a side cross-sectional view of the table shown in Figure 2C, with the wiring passing through its structure;
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of a fourth embodiment of the hinged table according to the invention.
  • Figure 4 - is a table view according to the fourth mode. invention, associated with a chair
  • Figure 5 is a top view of the table according to the invention, wherein the table is illustrated in any of four preferred positions in which it may be arranged;
  • Figure 6 is a top view of two tables according to the invention joined together forming a table assembly according to the invention
  • Figure 6A is a top view of four tables arranged on a table assembly according to the invention in a first possible arrangement
  • Figure 6B is a top view of the four tables of the assembly shown in Figure 6A, but now arranged in a second possible arrangement;
  • Figure 7 is a top view of a set of tables according to the invention, containing twelve tables arranged in three rows and four columns, and with each of the table tops arranged in their four preferred positions;
  • Figure 8 is a top view of two tables of the system according to the invention showing preferred length and relative spacing relationships between the tables;
  • FIGS 9A to 9J are top views of the table assembly according to the invention showing preferred arrangements and combinations between the tables constituting the system.
  • Figure 10A is a bottom perspective view of the table shown in Figure 1D showing a table top rotation mechanism according to a preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 10B is a detail cross-sectional view of the table top with the rotating mechanism shown in Figure 10A.
  • Figures 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D and 3 illustrate different embodiments of the hinged table according to the present invention.
  • the table comprises a top substantially horizontal, and a base structure with an upper portion coupled to the top, and a lower portion coupling to a fixed surface.
  • the table comprises a translation hinge which permits a translational movement of the table top 1 in the horizontal plane about an eccentric vertical geometrical axis E to the central axis C of the table top in the direction of the arrow T in both directions. .
  • the table further comprises a pivoting joint which allows a rotational movement of at least a portion of the table top in the horizontal plane about the central axis C of the table top in the direction of arrow R in both directions.
  • the table according to the invention may not be able to perform this rotational movement, in which case the coupling between the table top and the base structure is fixed.
  • the hinged table base structure comprises at least one vertical pedestal 2 and a main arm 3 which are coupled to and with each other. the table top 1.
  • the main arm 3 serves to horizontally distance the central axis C from the table top 1 with respect to the eccentric axis E, to allow the translational movement of the table top with respect to this eccentric axis E.
  • the translation speed occurs separately and independently of any rotation of the top around the central axis C, which is optional only.
  • arm 3 and pedestal 2 could be tilted instead of respectively fully horizontal and vertical, or in any other shape.
  • the base frame may also be comprised of a single piece as shown in Figure 1C, or may comprise several pieces. However, it is essential that the base structure or relative arrangement between the component parts permit the translational movement of the eccentric head relative to the central axis of the head top. It is also desirable that the table structure allows a rotational movement of the tabletop separate from the translational movement.
  • the parts that constitute the base structure of the preferred table They also have an internal channel for the passage of data and / or electricity cables to facilitate the installation of electronic and computer equipment on the table top 1.
  • the base structure comprises a vertical pedestal 2, with an upper end rotatably coupled to the point corresponding to the central axis C of the table top 1, so that the table top rotates around the base.
  • vertical pedestal 2 at the point that coincides with the central axis C.
  • This coupling between the vertical pedestal 2 and the table top 1 constitutes the pivoting joint that allows the pivoting movement.
  • the coupling between the pedestal 2 and the top 1 can be fixed so that the table top is not capable of rotational movement.
  • the base structure further comprises a main arm 3 with one end coupled to the lower end of the vertical pedestal 2, and an opposite end provided with a fixed surface rotary coupling means at a point through which the eccentric vertical geometry axis E.
  • the rotary coupling means may simply be a socket 4, for example of tubular shape, which fits into a hole of equal diameter in the fixed surface and may rotate within this hole as shown in Figure 1D.
  • the locking means may also comprise a locking part 4 'coupled to the locking part 4, as shown in Figure 1.
  • the locking part 4' may be bolted to a fixed surface of the floor, but at the same time allowing the rotary movement of the main arm 3 relative to the floor.
  • the fixed surface is preferably a flat horizontal surface, which may be the floor of a room, or a commercial or industrial installation.
  • the main arm 3 which functions as a table foot further comprises at least two additional 3 'and 3 "feet that help stabilize the table.
  • These additional 3' and 3" feet can be arranged at an angle of 120 ° to each other and to the main arm 3, or in an orientation forming a T or Y with the main arm 3, which would constitute the vertical leg of the T or Y, or any other arrangement that provides stability to the table.
  • Another possible alternative (not shown) for improving table stability is to associate a disc shaped base to the main arm 3 in the region of its articulation with the vertical pedestal 2.
  • Figure 2A shows the table according to this first embodiment of the invention coupled to the four plate meeting 5 by means of the socket 4.
  • the table may be coupled to a hole It is made in the center or in any region of the surface of a raised floor plate, so that the insert 4 is rotatably engaged within the hole.
  • FIGS. 2C and 2D illustrate front and side cross-sectional views of the table to show the wiring passing through its interior. In all cases, wiring reaches the table top for both power and / or data.
  • FIG. 2B shows the table according to this first embodiment of the invention coupled to a self-supporting floor structure 15.
  • This self-supporting floor 15 has a fixing means in the central position, such as an axis where it is made. fixing the table base frame.
  • the horizontal arm 3 is rotatably fixed to the perforation of the self-supporting floor at the point where the eccentric geometry axis E forms, constituting the pivot joint.
  • This rotary clamping can also be performed by means of socket 4 or by any other type of coupling.
  • Figures 2A and 2B show the association between the self-supporting floor and the raised floor and the first embodiment of the invention, it should be understood that any of the other table embodiments described herein may be associated with these two floors, making appropriate adjustments to their facilities.
  • the rotary coupling means and the socket 4 it is not necessary to use the rotary coupling means and the socket 4 to connect the table to the flat surface.
  • other coupling mechanisms may be used at the end of the main arm 3 or the base frame part that is fixed to the fixed surface to allow this rotary movement which may generates the translational movement of the table top 1 around the eccentric vertical geometry axis E in the direction of arrow T when the translation joint is formed in the coupling between the main arm and the floor.
  • the table coupling with the fixed surface may also be fixed.
  • the table of the present invention can also be fixed directly to a counter floor. In this case, it is necessary to break the counter floor to allow the table to snap onto it. A hole can simply be drilled into this counter floor into which the socket 4 is fitted. Alternatively, a support piece can be installed in this counter floor which will be coupled to the end of the main arm 3 or fitting 4.
  • Figure 4 shows an association between the table according to the first embodiment of the invention and a rotating chair 7.
  • This chair has a foot 6 which is rotatably coupled to the vertical pedestal 2 of the table so that it can rotate around the pedestal.
  • vertical 2 varying its position relative to the table top 1.
  • the foot of the chair 6 has casters that assist its movement around the table.
  • this chair 7 is illustrated here only in combination with the first table embodiment, it should be understood that it can be associated with tables according to any other embodiment of this invention by simply rotating the chair to the table so that it can rotate around the central axis C of the table top.
  • the base structure may comprise a secondary arm 8 in addition to the main arm 3 and the vertical pedestal 2.
  • One end of the secondary arm 8 is connected to the upper portion of the vertical pedestal 2.
  • an opposite end of the secondary arm 8 is rotatably connected to the table top 1 at the point where the central axis C passes.
  • This rotary connection between the secondary arm 8 and the table top constitutes the pivot that allows the rotating movement of the table top around its center axis C in the direction of arrow R.
  • the coupling between the secondary arm 8 and the table top can be fixed in cases where the table does not rotate .
  • the base structure of the table comprises a vertical pedestal 2 with a lower end coupled to a fixed surface at a point through which the eccentric vertical geometry axis E.
  • the upper portion of the vertical pedestal 2 is connected to one end of the main arm 3.
  • the opposite end of the main arm 3 is rotatably coupled to the table top 1 at the point where the central axis C of the same one passes.
  • This coupling therefore constitutes the pivoting joint which allows the table top to rotate around the central axis C in the direction of arrow R.
  • the coupling between the main arm 3 and the table top 1 can be fixed, in cases where the table does not rotate.
  • connection between the pedestal 2 and the main arm 3 is rigid.
  • the connection of the vertical pedestal 2 to the flat horizontal surface is rotatable, constituting the translation articulation that allows a translation movement of the table top 1 around an eccentric vertical geometric axis E, in the direction of the arrow T.
  • the connection between pedestal 2 and the arm 3 may be rotatable, forming said translation joint of the translational movement, while the connection between the vertical pedestal 2 and the surface is fixed.
  • Fig. 1C shows an alternative embodiment of the invention, wherein the base structure consists of only one leg 14 inclined to the flat surface to which the table is attached.
  • the lower end of the leg is rotatably coupled to the flat surface at the point where the eccentric vertical geometry axis E passes, and the upper end of the leg 14 is coupled to the table top 1.
  • the rotary coupling between the leg 14 and the surface constitutes the translation hinge allowing translation movement of the table top 1 in the horizontal plane around the eccentric vertical geometric axis E.
  • the coupling between the leg 14 and the table top 1 may be fixed or also rotatable. If it is desirable for the table to also rotate, then the leg 14 should be rotatably fixed to the table top 1 at the point where the central geometry axis C passes. This coupling is the pivot that allows the rotational movement table top 1 around the central axis C.
  • Figure 3 illustrates a fourth embodiment of the invention, which is quite similar to the first embodiment, with a main arm 3 pivotally connected to the floor at one end where eccentric geometry axis E passes, and a vertical pedestal 2 connected to the end opposite of the main arm 3.
  • the table top 1 is coupled to the upper end of the vertical pedestal 2.
  • the complete table top 1 need not rotate around the vertical pedestal 2, so that the Coupling between them can be fixed.
  • the table top 1 comprises a circular flat centerpiece 11 rotatably fixed to the top 1 and can rotate about where the central axis C passes, while the table top 1 remains stationary.
  • the rotary coupling between the central flat part and the table top constitutes the pivot joint that allows the pivoting movement in the direction of arrow R.
  • the table may further comprise a monitor 12 which may be integrally formed with or coupled to the circular centerpiece 1, so that the monitor rotates along with the rotational movement of this part.
  • This monitor 12 may function as a computer terminal, or part thereof, integrating a computer system or network, or a thin client terminal. It can have a touch interface to allow user interaction with other users connected to the same system or network.
  • This system or computer network can be controlled by an instructor, speaker or teacher so that he can interact with all users of similar terminals.
  • the computer terminal may also belong to a cyber café network and be administered by any network administrator.
  • the table top 1 comprising a rotating circular centerpiece 11 may also be combined with a base frame according to any of the embodiments of the invention described herein, such as those shown in Figures 1, 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D. -
  • this rotary-top table arrangement is that the rotational movement of the or part of the table around the central axis C allows the integrated or disposed equipment to be easily moved and displayed to others present in that same environment. This mechanism is especially advantageous when the table is associated with a monitor, as it can be moved and shown to other people quite simply.
  • the rotating motion also allows the user to use the entire table contour, and prevents the tops from translating before rotating when the tables are arranged in groups.
  • the table top may itself be a computer terminal, or a touch screen, such as a multi-touch screen.
  • the image displayed by the computer screen or terminal may be rotated about the central axis C by means of software, at the user's command, while the screen itself is fixed.
  • the entire table top can rotate without changing the orientation of the image.
  • the table top can also perform a tilting movement (not shown), so as to be arranged in a vertical position, or forming any angle between 0 o and 180 ° with the floor. Such movement is particularly desirable in embodiments of the invention wherein the table top is a computer screen.
  • the table has a stop that limits the rotation of the table top and / or the translation hinge up to 360 degrees to prevent twisting of the wires.
  • rotating electrical contact coupling parts are used which allow infinite rotation of the table joints without the wires being considerably twisted to the point of breaking or disconnecting from the computer.
  • FIGS 10A and 10B illustrate a preferred embodiment of a table top pivot joint.
  • a circular plate 17 is fixed to the torsion proof.
  • a locking device is fixed to the underside of the table top 1 and is fitted outside the circular plate 17 so as to slide around the latter by rotating the table top around the central axis C.
  • the locking ring is preferably a flange type ring 18, as shown in Figures 10A and 10B, or alternatively, three or more circle-shaped flange ring segments also fixed to the underside of the table top 1, ring 18 or the ring segments engaging around the circular plate 7 so that it can slide around it, allowing a rotation of the table top.
  • a means of locking the lid relative to the housing structure may be provided. away from the table to prevent the table top from rotating improperly. Any type of locking means that prevents this rotational movement can then be used.
  • Figures 10A and 10B show a preferred locking means according to the invention which fixes the rotation-proof table top relative to the circular plate.
  • At least one small sphere 19 is attached to the underside of the tabletop as can be seen in figure 10A.
  • the number of balls and the relative spacing between them depends on the positions in which the table is to be stably stationary. In this case shown in figures 10A and 10B, four 90 ° spaced spheres are used.
  • the balls 19 are spring-loaded within the top, and can rise and fall as the table is moved.
  • the circular plate in turn, has as many holes in its upper face as the positions in which the table is to be locked, so that each hole in the upper face of the circular plate corresponds to a stable position of the tabletop.
  • the holes may be arranged with the same relative spacing as the balls 9 so that each ball fits within a hole in stable, rotation-proof positions of the top.
  • the table top may have only one ball 19, while the circular plate is provided with several holes. In this way, the single ball 19 must fit into the hole corresponding to the position in which the table is to be locked.
  • the translating movement of the table top also provides greater table mobility and greater flexibility in its use.
  • figure 5 are shown in a top view some preferred positions P1, P2, P3 and P4, in which the table can be arranged.
  • the table top can assume any position along the curve formed by the T arrow.
  • the table top is always substantially in the form of a square whose width dimension is equal to the depth dimension, that is, all sides of the table top are the same size.
  • the square may preferably have rounded edges, as when tables are arranged in groups, there is no need to move one table out of the way before moving the other.
  • the table top can also be substantially circular or elliptical within the scope of the present invention, or even in the form of a quadrangle having a different depth of width.
  • table associations described below are based on examples that always illustrate identical table sets. However, table sets are not restricted to associations between identical tables. Any type of tables within the embodiments of the present invention described hereinbefore may be combined, provided that all tables within the same set of tables are arranged and sized to simultaneously meet all spacing requirements and proportions corresponding to the X parameters. , Y and Z which will be described in more detail below.
  • Figure 6 shows how the association between two tables according to the invention can be made, forming a set of tables.
  • These two tables should be fixed to a preferably flat fixed surface with their respective eccentric axes E spaced apart such that when the table tops 1 make a translational movement, the edges of two adjacent tables meet to form a continuous surface. Since in this preferred embodiment of the invention the table tops are square, the size of all the edges of the table tops is always the same. Thus, the two tables that meet form a single table, allowing two people to gather around it. In addition, if the tables also perform the rotating movement, the table tops can be joined in the position you prefer without having to change the arrangement of the material on the table.
  • two adjacent tables of the table set it is not necessary for two adjacent tables of the table set to abut one another forming a continuous surface after a translational movement. They can only get very close, not touching, or just touching a single point, for example, when their tops are round, or when using differently shaped table tops.
  • Figures 6A and 6B illustrate in a top view a table set according to the invention containing four tables.
  • three tables are arranged close together, forming a single table, allowing, for example, three people to be gathered around it.
  • the fourth table is arranged away from the group of three tables. If the person sitting at the separate table wants to join the others, simply perform a simple translational motion shown in Figure 6B, and join the fourth table. to the group of three tables, forming a single table consisting of four table tops.
  • This table arrangement can be useful both in a classroom or discussion room where people are put to work together, in a cafe, bar, or restaurant where several people want to sit at the same table, among other applications. possible.
  • Figure 7 illustrates a set of hinged tables comprising twelve tables to provide a better understanding of the operation of the system as a whole. All tables in the set are identical in this case and of the type according to any of the embodiments of the present invention. However, varying combinations of different types of tables may be used in the same set according to any embodiment of the present invention, provided that all tables within the same set are arranged and sized to simultaneously comply with parameters X, Y and Z which will be described in more detail below.
  • the tables of the assembly are arranged with their eccentric axes arranged in a plurality of parallel rows L 2 , L 3 , and in a plurality of columns C 1, C 2 , C 3 , C 4 parallel to each other, and perpendicular to said lines. .
  • the rows and columns are spaced from a certain distance, here called the Z distance.
  • Figures 7 and 8 show the distance Z which corresponds to the distance between two neighboring rows or columns. This distance corresponds to the spacing between the respective eccentric vertical geometric axes E of two neighboring tables of the same row or column, and is defined by the relation: Y ⁇ Z ⁇ 2Y
  • the parameter Y shown in figure 8 is the other important one in the sizing of the tables and the system according to the invention.
  • Y is the distance between the eccentric axis E and the point of the tabletop edge farthest from the eccentric axis in the direction of the line connecting the eccentric axis E to the central axis C.
  • Parameter X is the dimension of the tabletop measured in a direction perpendicular to a line that connects the eccentric axis E to the central axis C. For example, when the tabletop is round, X is its diameter, and when the tabletop is a quadrilateral, X will be the width dimension.
  • Y and Z can be any values as long as both simultaneously meet the relationships described herein. That is, within the same set of tables, two neighboring rows and / or columns may be separated by different distances, provided that all these distances meet the Z and Y relations described herein.
  • the system comprises twenty-four tables arranged in four rows and six columns, or six rows and four columns, and the values of Y and Z are calculated by the following ratios:
  • the total number of tables, rows and columns may vary depending on the expected number of users at the location.
  • the size of the tables can also be changed depending on the total size of the available space, the size of the table top, depending on the intended use of the table, and also on the audience for which they are intended. It can be child or adult.
  • Figures 9A to 9J show in top view various ways in which the tables of the system according to the invention may be combined to form different arrangements and combinations suitable for different situations. All of these combination forms illustrated here are based on the system embodiment including twenty-four tables arranged in row rows and six columns, but combinations may be made. different by changing the number of tables, and the rows and columns in which they are arranged.
  • Figure 9A shows a more traditional arrangement of tables where they are all placed in the same position. This is the arrangement commonly used in classrooms, meetings, and conferences, where the teacher or speaker stands on one front side of the room, and all other participants sit facing this front.
  • Figures 9B to 9F show ways in which these 24 desks can be organized into groups, which could be used, for example, in classes where users are put to work in groups if the system is deployed in a classroom. These groupings can be useful also in classrooms, but also in commercial facilities already described, such as bars, restaurants, cafes, cyber cafes, and even offices. The following examples are described based on classrooms, but are not restricted to this type of application.
  • Figure 9B desks are organized into 12 groups of 2, which can be an advantageous setting when computers are required as it allows two users to share the same computer.
  • Figure 9C shows an arrangement of the tables in eight triplets.
  • Figure 9D shows the arrangement of tables in six groups of four, while Figure 9E illustrates the arrangement of tables in four groups of six.
  • Figure 9F shows the arrangement of tables in different groups with different table quantities, being two groups of 2 tables, two groups of 3 tables, a group of 4 tables, a group of 6 tables, and two remaining tables. being alone. This multi-group arrangement allows some students to work in groups, while the teacher or even a second call student takes up individual desks.
  • All of these same or varied group table arrangements can be especially advantageous for educational institutions, where at the beginning of the class, all tables can be arranged facing the same side as the teacher, as shown in Figure 9A, and After a lecture by this teacher, students are quickly put to Work in groups without having to drag tables around, then drag them back to their original position, avoiding noise and allowing the room to be rearranged quickly.
  • the practicality of this arrangement of tables in different positions is not limited to classrooms, but can also be applied to scientific laboratories, offices, conference and meeting rooms, computer rooms, bars, restaurants, cafes, Internet cafes, internet cafes, commercial offices, among others.
  • Figures 9G to 9J show arrangements in which the tables are not necessarily combined in groups, but are oriented in such a way as to allow specific interactions between users.
  • FIG 91 an arrangement of the tables in two circles is shown.
  • the 16 outermost tables are arranged in a peripheral circle, and the innermost 8 tables are also arranged in an inner circle.
  • FIGURES 9G and 9H are U-shaped or horseshoe, with FIGURE 9G showing a more open U shape and FIGURE 9H showing a more closed U shape. In both cases, the outermost tables form a larger first U and the innermost tables form a second smaller inner U.
  • Figure 9J shows another arrangement in which the tables are separated into four groups of 6, all tables in the same group being placed in the same position. Users can put themselves in the position they prefer with the table, for example, with all users in one group of 6 facing all users in another group of 6. This setting can be advantageous in case of group discussions, where each of the groups defends a particular position.
  • the arrangement flexibility provided by this system is due to the possibility of carrying out the eccentric translation movement associated with the arrangement of the tables in rows and columns arranged and spaced according to the relations of Y and Z described herein. An even better result can be achieved by combining these characteristics with the rotating motion of the table top.
  • the ability to rotate the table top allows the material or arrangement arranged on a table to be shown and made available.

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Abstract

La présente invention concerne une table articulée effectuant un mouvement de translation horizontal et pouvant ainsi présenter diverses positions. La table comprend un plateau (1), une structure de base pourvue d'une partie supérieure couplée au plateau, et une partie inférieure pouvant être couplée rotative à une surface fixe. Ladite table comprend également une articulation de translation permettant un mouvement de translation du plateau (1) de la table autour d'un axe géométrique vertical excentrique (E) par rapport à l'axe central (C) dudit plateau. L'invention se rapporte en outre à un ensemble comprenant une pluralité de tables articulées dont les axes excentriques (E) définissent une pluralité de lignes mutuellement parallèles ainsi qu'une pluralité de colonnes mutuellement parallèles et perpendiculaires auxdites lignes, ce qui permet de combiner et d'associer les tables de différentes manières.
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