WO2012166067A2

WO2012166067A2 - Hexagon demounted shelf system

Info

Publication number: WO2012166067A2
Application number: PCT/TR2012/000078
Authority: WO
Inventors: Adem ARIBAŞ
Original assignee: Reklam Arisi Medi̇kal Marka İleti̇şi̇mi̇ Ve Reklam Hi̇zmetleri̇ Ti̇caret Ltd. Şti̇.
Priority date: 2011-05-17
Filing date: 2012-05-16
Publication date: 2012-12-06
Also published as: TR201104838A1; WO2012166067A3

Abstract

Present invention is related to a preferably hexagon shelf system and a jointing mechanism comprising of bearing walls (3),(4) that have definite angles in between, shelf bearing (7) formed by these walls and jointing handles (2) composed of spaces (5) on each of the handles formed by shelf bearings (7); of the shelves (9) which have niches (13) on the hexagon baffles formed by placing from both ends inside the bearings (7); of jointing handles (2) and jointing elements (8)fixing jointing handles (2) to shelves (9); of which outer edges are not restricted with a predetermined shape; of which installation and particularly the production of components composing the shelves has been simplified..

Description

DESCRIPTION

HEXAGON DEMOUNTED SHELF SYSTEM

Technical Area

This invention is related to a jointing mechanism that is formed via connecting and jointing components in a variety of sections and enabling the connection between shelves in different shapes and similar baffled furniture piece and connection amidst these components.

Background of the Invention

Shelf and baffled furniture systems are widely produced in rectangular and square forms which have right angle sides so that production cost is reduced and connection procedure is simplified. In such shelf and folding screen systems to attract the consumers towards the product and appeal to a variety of users it is known that the products should reflect - rather than fixed and dull shapes- different and innovative shapes, sizes and designs. In these implementations, it is necessary to eliminate any parts restricting the formation of product, design the components in such a way to give no place to dead or unused spaces and implement a practical and cost-effective jointing method which shall be employed in connecting the parts constituting the system. Such requirements have paved the way for the development of a variety of connectable shelf forms and jointing systems.

One of the most widely used connectable shelf systems of modern day possesses hexagonal baffles. Hexagon is a shape that can be connected with no space in between and uses smaller quantity of materials. Such hexagon shelves can be formed by aligning components in hollow pipe structure and hexagon sections and connecting the parts. This jointing method introduces a necessity to use twice more materials in adjacent walls and eliminates the advantage of using smaller quantities of materials as obtained through hexagon shape. Even if using more quantities of material can be prevented somehow this method still calls for extra jointing material or method, complicates the production of components constituting the shelves, by restricting the shape of system or furniture in a predetermined mode of outer edges, it inhibits flexible production.

An alternative method employed in constructing hexagon shelves is, jointing in a variety of shapes the visible flat edges of 2 or 3 plaques formed as a one-piece component with 120° angle in between with the essential jointing components and creating the shelf system in desired level. Thus the production of components making up shelves becomes comparatively easier, the restriction of outer edges in shelf system with a definite formation can be prevented; despite that production of complex jointing elements harnessed in inter-connection of components becomes further difficult. In state-of-the-art technique, despite the increased complexity in shelf components, jointing elements are still not produced easily and even when jointing becomes comparatively easier shelf components become more complicated. In DE20217282 numbered German patent document, a shelf system formed through jointing multiple modules composed of five hexagon tubular structures has been reported.

In GB2447715 numbered British patent document, a hexagon shelf system composed of 120° components jointed with each other with multiple jointing elements in E shape has been reported.

Summary Description of the Invention The main objective of present invention is to produce a hexagonal shelf system and a jointing mechanism to joint the components by means of a simplified production and installation system.

Another objective of present invention is, when jointing components are utilized in hexagon shelf mechanism, enabling the least complicated production of jointing components and particularly the parts that constitute the shelves. Another objective of present invention is, in a hexagon shelf system of which production and installation is simplified, not restricting the shape of furniture in a way of which outer edges are predetermined. Detailed Description of the Invention

In order to actualize the main objective of present research the produced shelf and jointing mechanism have been illustrated in annexed Figures which are as explained hereinafter;

Figure 1 - Perspective view of the jointing element of demounted shelf system constituting the scope of this invention.

Figure 2 - Section view of the demounted shelf system constituting the scope of this invention and its shelves.

Figure 3 - Blasted view of the demounted shelf system constituting the scope of this invention and its shelves.

Figure 4 - Front/rear view of the sample installation of demounted shelf system constituting the scope of this invention. All the components in Figures have been enumerated individually and explanations of these numbers are as given below.

1. Hexagon demounted shelf system

2. Jointing handle

2a. Triple jointing handle

2b. Dual jointing handle

3. Jointing handle front wall

4. Jointing handle rear wall

5. Jointing handle edge wall

6. Jointing handle space

7. Shelf bearing

8. Jointing element

9. Shelf

10. Shelf rim 1 1. Stopper rim

12. Shelf end section

13. Shelf niche

T. Shelf installation direction

Z. Base

Demounted shelf system (1 ) of which production and installation is simplified comprises of;

More than one jointing handle (2) comprising of specific-size bearing walls (5) which have definite angles in between, at least one shelf bearing (7) constituted by these walls and at least one space (6) in the handles formed by shelf bearings (7)

At least one shelf (9) that forms usable hexagon walls by placing jointing elements (2) into their bearings (7) from both ends and containing on itself one or higher numbers of niche (13)

At least one jointing element (8) fixing jointing handles (2) to shelves (9) with appropriate length to the spaces (6) on jointing handle (2) and shelf niches (13). In a preferred implementation of this invention preferably 120° angles are formed between adjacent walls (5) in order to create hexagon structure and in three different directions, three shelf bearings (7) and in the front and back of these shelf bearings (7) front and rear bearing walls (3), (4) are formed. In the three separate handles formed by shelf bearings (7) and walls (3), (4), (5), at least one space (6) that jointing elements (8) to be used for each handle can pass through is preferably positioned on the rear wall (4) of jointing handle so as to prevent the occurrence of rim/niche on the usable and seeable surfaces of shelves (9) and triple jointing handle (2) which gives form to hexagon structures is composed of various materials via different production methods (Figure 1).

In another preferred implementation of this invention, there is an alternative jointing handle (2) comprising of two shelf bearings (7) in two separate directions with 120° angle in a way compatible with hexagon structure between walls (5). In these two separate handles formed by shelf bearings (7) and walls (3),(4),(5), at least one space (6) where the jointing elements (8) to be used for each handle can pass through, again so as to prevent the occurrence of rim/niche on the usable and seeable surfaces of shelves preferably on the short and thin wall (4) of jointing element it is built in a way to position on the rear view of furniture and a dual jointing handle (2) which allows only dual jointing .

Similarly, though not shown elaborately in these figures, it is also possible to form a one-way, single jointing handle (2) that comprises of single shelf bearing (7) with one- end closed and can be used to protect or conceal the exposed finish of shelves. In this handle formed by this single shelf bearing (7) and walls (3), (4), (5), at least one space (6) where the jointing elements (8) to be used can pass through, again so as to prevent the occurrence of rim/niche on the usable and seeable surfaces of shelves preferably on the short and thin wall (4) of jointing element it is formed in a way to position on the rear view of furniture.

In case of a situation that necessitates jointing of greater numbers of shelves on a jointing handle, by creating different angles that comply with the structure aimed to be obtained between bearing walls (5), various jointing handles comprised of shelf bearings (7) in different directions and numbers can be obtained and the said angle can thus be calculated.

Preferably on the rear wall (4) of jointing handle (2), at least one space (6) positioned in the unseen rear section of shelf system and this space is preferably wide enough to allow the passage of one screw, and on every single handle that is formed by shelf bearings (7) on jointing handle (2) there is preferably at least one.

In another preferred implementation of this invention, shelves (9) preferably on the same length and composed of various familiar materials such as wood have at least one shelf rim (10) that can easily be positioned in shelf bearings (7) of the ends that shall be connected to shelf jointing handles (2). These shelf rims ( 10) are preferably formed through thinning the ends of shelves (9). With this thinning procedure at least one stopper rim (1 1 ) is also formed which enables positioning of shelves (9) to the jointing handle (2) in the desired amount and with no contact with other shelves and which also enables all surfaces of shelves (9) to be aligned with bearing walls (3),(4),(5). Aligning the shelves (9) with bearing walls (3), (4), (5) necessitates that to create stopper rims (1 1 ) of shelves their non-thinned surfaces are supposed to be in the same level with jointing handle's (2) front, rear and edge wall (3),(4),(5) outer measurements.

When a Hexagon shelf system is formed, two surfaces with preferably 120° angle in between when measured from the end of shelf rims (10) inside the shelf are embedded or patterned in the shelf (9) in the midst of the thin section of shelf (9) thus a shelf end section (12) which enables elimination of any space in jointing handle, proper positioning of shelves and balanced and equal distribution/transmission of shelves (Figure 2.) When a different installation aiming to unite greater numbers of shelves in one point is deemed necessary the angle between these two surfaces shall correspond to the angle between the shelves. Thus it is vital that shelf end section ( 12) be well- specified and position of stoppers ( 1 1 ) is well-aligned.

In positions corresponding to the spaces (6) of the handles preferably formed by shelf bearings (7) preferably in the rear of the shelf rims (10) preferably formed through thinning the shelves (9), at least one niche (13) that is suitable with the jointing elements (8) to be used is created (Figure 3). In a preferred implementation of present invention this niche (13) has been formed in a grooved form to enable a screw passage. In another preferred implementation -for instance when wood is used as shelf material - this niche (13) is preferably tight enough to allow a stable positioning of screw but wide enough to enable a smoother entry of screw. This niche (13) can be prepared prior to jointing procedure or while installation the jointing element (8) -for instance when using screw, pin or self-tapping screw- It is feasible to use alternative goods as the jointing element (8) which can be employed to joint and tighten the shelves (9) between jointing handle space (6) and shelf niche (13) and jointing handles (2). In a preferred implementation of this invention this jointing element (8) is a screw or pin. During installation process, at first shelf rims (10) of the shelves (9) which shall be pinned on the same jointing handle (2) will be positioned as leaning on stopper rims (1 1 ) so shelves (9) will be pinned on bearings (7) of jointing handles in T direction. Subsequently to the overlapping jointing handle spaces (6) and holes ( 13) of shelf rim (10), one or more jointing elements (8) -preferably a screw- in sufficient length are inserted and tightened so as to prevent movement of shelves (9) in the entry and exit way and the installation process is completed upon assembling all the components to build a shelf system (1 ).

By using at least one jointing element (2) and one shelf (9) the installation of demounted shelf system (1) is performed in the preferred shape and sizes and through laying these parts on a base (Z) furniture in desired size and shape can be designed (Figure 4.) Hexagon shelf system installation is supported with three-handle jointing handle (2) as well as two-handle alternative jointing handle (2). In that way in addition to creating hexagon shelves, in the ends where shelves are aimed to finish, by using dual alternative jointing handle (2) it shall be possible to leave no extra rim that creates visual disturbance and fewer amounts of jointing element is used. If needed one end of some shelves (9) which have rimmed ends ( 10) can be left open to create decorative compositions and rimmed (10) ends which might look unrefined can be covered with single jointing handles (2) to prevent the emergence of a disturbing view.

With the stoppers preferably formed in shelf rims (10) on the jointing handles (2) of the shelves (9) preferably in the same length it is possible to equalize all edges of hexagon and place them in a position preventing the contact with other shelves(9) pinned on jointing handle (2). Therefore it becomes possible to install the system easily with no need to adjust shelves one by one. Besides in the preferred implementation stoppers (1 1 ) make it possible to align all surfaces of shelves (9) with bearing walls (3), (4), (5) and also eliminates the disturbances related to the shift of level in the used surfaces of shelves. By positioning jointing elements (8) at the rear of shelf system it became possible not to cause any jointing element rim/niche on the used surfaces of shelves, existing spaces (6) were concealed so that unsmooth surface effect and visual disturbances caused by these elements were prevented.

By making no shift of angles in the components constituting the shelves the production of shelves (9) has been as simple as cutting previously formed plaques and only smoothing the rims or shaping the shelf directly in comparatively smaller patterns to make the production process much easier. The production of intermediate shelf components was simplified and unneeded complexities in jointing handles were dismissed and the production was simplified with the least complex mechanism.

Outer edges of furniture have not been restricted with a predetermined, definite shape and a noticeable expansion has been enabled in the production and installation assortment. To reach this objective different three-handled, two-handled and one- handled jointing handles (2) have been employed and extravagant rims on the external view was prevented and fewer materials were used. Based on these main concepts it is feasible to improve various implementations of demounted shelf system (1 ) constituting the scope of this invention which can not be restricted with the models explained herein. The main explanation of invention is a provided in Claims.

Claims

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Enabling a simplification in the production and installation; a demounted shelf system (1) characterized with

- one or more jointing handles (2) possessing at least one edge bearing wall (5) in specific thickness with certain angles in between and at least one shelf bearing (7) constituted by this wall(s) and at least one space(6) corresponding to the jointing elements (8) on each of handle formed by shelf bearings (7),

-at least one shelf (9), forming usable hexagon baffles by inserting from both ends inside the bearings (7) of jointing elements (2), possessing one or more niche (13) corresponding to jointing elements (8)

- at least one jointing element (8) in the sufficient length for shelf niches (13) on the shelves (9) and spaces (6) on jointing handle (2) in addition to fixing jointing handles (2) to the shelves (9).

In accordance with Claim 1 , a demounted shelf system (1 ) characterized with at least one jointing handle

(2) possessing at least one front bearing

(3) in front and back and at least one rear bearing wall

(4).

In accordance with Claim 1 or Claim 2, a demounted shelf system (1) characterized with at least one jointing handle (2) possessing three shelf bearings(7) in three different directions with 120° angle in between edge bearing walls(5) so as to form Hexagon structure.

In accordance with Claim 1 or Claim 2, a demounted shelf system (1) characterized with at least one jointing handle (2) possessing two shelf bearings (7) in two different directions with 120° angle in between edge bearing walls

(5) In accordance with any of the Claims above, a demounted shelf system (1) characterized with at least one jointing handle (2) possessing one shelf bearing (7) in one direction so as to cover the end of exposed shelves and the other end already covered.

6. In accordance with any of the Claims above, a demounted shelf system (1) characterized with at least one space (6) that allows the entry of jointing element (8) and handles formed by shelf bearings(7) on jointing handle (2).

7. In accordance with any of the Claims above, a demounted shelf system (1) characterized with a jointing handle space (6) positioned in the rear wall (4) of the jointing handle (2) so as to prevent the emergence of rim/niche on the surfaces that can be used and seen.

8. In accordance with any of the Claims above, a demounted shelf system (1) characterized with at least one shelf (9) possessing at least one shelf rim (10) that can easily be inserted inside shelf bearings(7) from the ends that shall be pinned on shelf jointing handles (2).

9. In accordance with any of the Claims above, a demounted shelf system (1) characterized with at least one shelf rim (10) possessing at least one stopper rim (1 1 ) enabling the placement of shelves (9) in the same quantity on jointing handle

(2) without overlapping other shelves and enabling the alignment of all surfaces of shelves (9) with bearing walls (3), (4), (5).

10. In accordance with any of the Claims above, a demounted shelf system (1) characterized with at least one shelf (9) possessing at least one shelf end section (12) formed in shelf rim (10) by meeting in the thin section of shelf (shelves) (9) in varying angles the two surfaces.

11. In accordance with any of the Claims above, a demounted shelf system (1) characterized with a shelf end section(12) which has 120° angle in between when measured from inside shelf (9) so as to create a Hexagon shelf system.

12. In accordance with any of the Claims above, a demounted shelf system (1) characterized with at least one niche (13) allowing the entry of jointing element in the positions corresponding to the spaces (6) of handles formed by shelf bearings (7).

13. In accordance with any of the Claims above, a demounted shelf system (1 ) characterized with a shelf niche (13) shaped grooved to allow the entry of jointing element (8).

14. In accordance with any of the Claims 1 or 12 above, a demounted shelf system ( 1 ) characterized with a straight hole shelf niche (13) which is tight enough to enable sound clinging of jointing element (8) yet wide enough to allow easy insertion.

15. In accordance with any of the Claims 1 or 12 above, a demounted shelf system (1) characterized with shelf niche ( 13) formed while positioning the jointing element

(8).

16. In accordance with any of the Claims above, a demounted shelf system (1) characterized with one jointing element (8) which is at least one screw/pin used to connect and tighten shelves (9) between jointing handle space (6) and shelf niche (13) as well as jointing handles (2).

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