WO2015075241A2

WO2015075241A2 - Holding system

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Publication number: WO2015075241A2
Application number: PCT/EP2014/075426
Authority: WO
Inventors: Maximilian Rüttiger
Original assignee: Maximilian Rüttiger
Priority date: 2013-11-25
Filing date: 2014-11-24
Publication date: 2015-05-28
Also published as: WO2015075241A3

Abstract

The invention relates to a holding system for connecting an additional unit to an object, for example a piece of furniture, comprising a holder having a connecting profile, wherein the holder can be connected to the object or is at least partly integrated in the object or is formed by the object, and an adapter having a mating connecting profile, wherein the adapter is designed to hold the additional unit, to guide the same and/or to connect the same to a further additional unit, for example, wherein the adapter having the mating connecting profile can be pushed onto/into, placed on/in or clipped onto/into the connecting profile of the holder, and can preferably be displaced in at least one direction along the connecting profile.

Description

holding system

The invention relates to a holding system for connecting an additional unit or

Additional element with an object, for example, a piece of furniture, such as a

(Writing desk. The system comprises a holder with a connection profile and an adapter with a mating connection profile to the connection profile, wherein the adapter with the mating connection profile in or on the connection profile of the holder up or inserted, up or inserted or clipped on and along of the connection profile can be moved. The adapter is prepared to hold the auxiliary unit, lead or connect the auxiliary unit with, for example, another auxiliary unit.

There are numerous fastening systems are known with which additional units, such as computer cables, power strips, etc., can be connected to a desk to determine their position relative to the desk. Often the

Additional units thereby directly connected to the desk top, for example by means of screws, which on the one hand sustainably damaged the desk top, and on the other hand makes it difficult to move the auxiliary units and to further

Damage to the desk top leads. The known systems are not very flexible and usually not compatible with other known systems. To offset the additional units on the mounting system, the use of tools is necessary. Moreover, prior art systems can only be elaborately adapted to the many different devices that they should keep. Another disadvantage of prior art systems is that they are often not very stable.

It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a fastening system for an additional unit to, for example, a piece of furniture, which is connectable to the furniture and in which the position of the auxiliary unit on the

Fastening system relative to the furniture preferably without tools insert by hand is changeable, without thereby the furniture is further damaged. It is a further object of the present invention to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art, and in particular to provide an improved and / or alternative and / or additional retention system. This object is achieved by the subject matter of claim 1. The invention relates to a holding system for connecting an additional unit with an object, for example a piece of furniture, in particular for connection to a table, for example a desk. The holding system has a holder with a

Connection profile, wherein the holder with the object connectable or at least partially integrated into the object or is formed by the object itself.

Connectable means that it is a holder that can be screwed, adhered or glued, for example, to a (writing) table leg or the bottom of a (writing) table top. In this case, the holder may have a holding body with a flat back, which rests flat against the furniture in the connected state.

At least partially integrated, for example, be a holder that is already inserted in the factory in a groove in a table leg or in the bottom of the desk and fixed there. A metal or plastic leg for a desk can be shaped so that it forms the connection profile on at least one side, that is, the holder is formed by the object itself or a part of the object.

The retaining system further comprises an adapter with a mating connection profile. In this case, the adapter is prepared so that he can hold the auxiliary unit and / or lead and / or can connect two additional elements together.

The adapter according to the invention with the mating connection system on or in the connection profile of the holder up or inserted, up or inserted or clipped or clipped, and preferably along the connection profile in at least one direction preferably be moved to the holder.

The adapter can preferably be removed from the holder again without destruction.

The same applies to the additional element, which is connected by means of force and / or positive connection with the adapter so that it can be disconnected from the adapter again without damage.

The holder may be formed as a continuous holding rail or consist of a plurality of retaining rail elements. Preferably, the system consists of one or more rails, which run at least in sections in different directions. Instead of a two-dimensional cross-sectional profile which extends in a longitudinal direction may also be provided a three-dimensional profile. As well The retaining rail elements can also run at least in sections in different planes, such as an additional third plane, for example a piece of furniture / table.

The connection profile can be a positive or a negative profile. Under positive profile should be referred to here a profile that protrudes from the holding body to the outside. Examples of this are, for example, known railroad rails or a T-profile, wherein the T-base generally projecting centrally end of the T-profile may have a thickening on which, for example, a correspondingly shaped U-profile can be pushed or clipped.

A negative profile is here referred to a profile which projects into the holding body of the holder or is at least partly formed by the holding body, for example a U-profile with walls which do not run parallel to one another and / or thickened or mutually bent or entitled end areas free

The mating connection profile may in this case be a T-profile, with a correspondingly formed free end opposite the base of the T.

As a further variant, the holder and the adapter and / or the adapter and the additional element can be connected to each other according to the tongue and groove principle. This may mean, for example, that the holder has at least one groove in which a spring connected to the adapter or connectable to the adapter can engage, or vice versa. At the same time, the adapter may also have at least one groove into which, in turn, a connected to the additional element, connectable or integrally formed on this spring can engage, and vice versa. In an embodiment in which the adapter has two grooves, two springs or a groove and a spring, it can be connected simultaneously with the holder and the additional element according to the tongue and groove principle.

The adapter may be formed as an additional element, with the holder and the

Additional unit is connectable. In this case, both the connection with the holder and the connection to the additional unit can be purely form-fitting, purely non-positive or a combination of the two. Alternatively, however, the adapter can also be fixedly connected to the additional unit or formed integrally with the additional element. The additional unit or function module can be, for example, a cable guide, a distributor, a socket in all variants, a power strip in all variants, a switch panel, a desktop computer, a portable computer (eg notebook), telecommunications equipment such as switches, HUBs, etc, a charger, a transformer, a trash, a lamp, a cable clamp, a

Cable strain relief or a universal terminal for example, a device, a

Table lamp or a shelf, etc. act. An additional unit can be provided for anything that should not be on the floor. Further, a screen may be provided on the adapter itself, or as an additional unit, which is arranged and dimensioned so that it obscures or limits the view, for example, on the table subspace between the floor and table top, at least in sections. The screen can only obscure the view of the system with attached additional aggregates.

If the auxiliary unit is a cable chain, the adapter can be prepared to hold a rod or a guide rail for the cable chain and be connected to a retaining profile via a mating profile with a holder, a retaining profile or another additional profile. On the rod or the guide rail then the chain links of the cable guide chain can be threaded or clipped. The individual chain links or individual chain links can in turn be designed so that they form the adapter for other additional elements. Alternatively, the adapter may also be a standardized adapter for different ones

Additional elements act, and the rod or the guide rail can

Having connecting elements for a connection with the adapter and optionally for a further additional element.

The connection of the auxiliary unit with the adapter can be done for example by adhesion, magnetic force, Velcro or by means of plug-in elements. Plug-in elements also include solutions in which the adapter has an opening through which a connecting element can be inserted in a first position and then rotated to a second position, in which the connecting element no longer fits through the opening. When turning the connecting element can be pressed at the same time the additional unit against the adapter, so that the additional unit is now firmly seated on the adapter.

In order to be able to remove the adapter from the holder in a non-destructive manner as described above, the adapter can have a nose which can be removed to remove the adapter from the holder Holder can be engaged by hand or by a tool. The nose thus forms, for example, an approach for a lever to be able to apply a corresponding force when removing the adapter from the holder.

The holder may be formed of a metal, for example of aluminum, or a plastic and / or at least partially made of the material of the article or the material of a part of the article itself. The surface of the connection profile and / or the mating connection profile may have a coating, for example, an elastic coating which increases a bonding force between the two profiles as soon as the elastic material compressed during the clipping has expanded again. Other coatings that affect movement of the adapter on the connection profile are also conceivable.

Finally, the surface of the connection profile and the

Gegenverbindungsprofils be formed so, for example, sawtooth-shaped elements that the adapter can be moved on the connection profile only in one direction, while a movement in the other direction due to the facing surfaces of the connection profile and the mating connection profile is not possible. This solution may be advantageous, for example, when the holder is perpendicular to the ground, so that gravity always pulls the adapter and the auxiliary unit in the direction of gravity.

The adapter is preferably also made of metal or plastic. In this case, the adapter and the mating connection profile are preferably produced in one piece, for example in a casting or pressure casting process. As already described above, the adapter can also be integrally formed with the auxiliary unit. The

Gegenverbindungsprofil is at least partially formed elastically deformable. As a rule, the opposite open ends of the

Gegenverbindungsprofils in an area elastically deformable, whereby it is possible to clip the adapter on the connection profile or press into the connection profile.

The adapter may further comprise a locking element, for example a

Locking screw or a mechanical clamping device, with which it can be fixed in a position on the holder. In addition to the described retainer rails and retainer rail members, the retainer clip system may include corner connectors to interconnect, for example, two retainer rails at any angle. For this purpose, the corner connector, for example, consist of individual elements which are mutually movable and preferably can be moved by hand in a desired Eckverbinderform.

Preferably, the angle thus set is maintained until it is adjusted again. For standard angles, for example 90 ° when transitioning from a desk base to a desktop, prefabricated corner connectors can also be provided. The invention will be explained below with reference to individual embodiments. The figures show only a small selection of possible embodiments and do not limit the scope of the invention to the shown. Features which are essential to the invention and are shown only in the figures belong to the disclosure of the invention and can individually and in the combinations shown advantageously further develop the subject matter of the invention.

The technology disclosed herein further includes the following aspects:

A holding system for connecting an auxiliary unit to an object, for example a piece of furniture, comprising a holder (1) with a connecting profile (3), wherein the holder (1) is connectable to the object or at least partially into the

An article (8) is integrated with or formed by the object, and an adapter (8) with a mating connection profile (9), wherein the adapter (8) is prepared, the

Additional unit (14) to hold, lead and / or with, for example, another additional unit to connect, the adapter (8) with the mating connection profile (9) on / in the connection profile (3) of the holder (1) on / inserted , up / usable or on / clipped and preferably along the connecting profile (3) is displaceable in at least one direction.

2. Retaining clip system according to aspect 1, wherein the additional unit (14) by means of force or positive engagement preferably wiederabnehmbar with the adapter (8) is connectable.

3. retaining clip system according to aspect 1 or 2, wherein the holder (1) a

continuous support rail or a plurality of support rail elements, and wherein the connection profile (3) from a holding body of the holder (1) projects outwardly, for example, a T-profile, or in the holding body of the holder (1) or at least from this is partially mitgebildet, for example, a U-profile with non-parallel walls and / or mutually exclusive end portions at the opposite ends of the U. 4. retaining clip system according to aspect 1, wherein the adapter (8) fixed to the

Additional unit (14) connected or integrally formed with the auxiliary unit (14).

5. Retaining element according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein it is the auxiliary unit (14) to a cable guide, a distributor, a power strip, a switch strip, a cable clamp, a cable strain relief or a universal terminal for example, a table lamp or a shelf.

6. Retaining element according to one of the four preceding aspects, wherein the

Additional unit (14) and the adapter (8) via adhesion, magnetic force, Velcro, connector are connected to each other.

7. holding element according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein on the adapter (8) on at least one side of a nose (8b) is integrally formed, which is removable for removing the adapter (8) of the holder (1) and as an approach for a lever can serve.

8. Retaining element according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the holder (1) made of metal, such as aluminum, a plastic and / or at least partially formed from the material of the article.

9. Retaining element according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the adapter (1) made of metal or plastic and the mating connection profile (9) for connecting to the connecting profile (3) is at least partially elastically deformable.

10. Retaining element according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the holding system further comprises corner connectors, with the two holders (1) can be connected to each other at an arbitrary angle.

Specifically, the technology disclosed herein alternatively or additionally includes an adapter having at least one band means 20 according to the following aspects:

1. holding system for connecting an additional unit to a piece of furniture,

comprising:

at least one retaining rail (1) with a connecting profile (3, 3 '), wherein the retaining rail (1) connected to the furniture or at least partially integrated into the piece of furniture or is formed by the piece of furniture, and

at least one adapter (8) with a mating connection profile (9, 9 '),

wherein the mating connection profile (9, 9 ') with the connecting profile (3, 3') of the support rail (1) is connectable, and

wherein the adapter (8) comprises at least one band means (20), which is designed such that it additional units (14) with different dimensions at least partially encloses the outside, so as to attach the auxiliary unit (14) to the adapter (8). Holding system according to aspect 1, wherein the adapter (8) at least one slot (17), preferably at least two slots (17) through which the band means (20) is feasible. Holding system according to aspect 1 or 2, wherein the slots (17) are designed as longitudinal slots, and / or wherein the band means (20) is a flat band. Holding system according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the slots (17) immediately adjacent to the mating connection profile (9, 9 '), preferably equidistant from the mating connection profile (9, 9'), are arranged. Holding system according to one of the preceding aspects,

wherein the adapter (8) has a first surface (8-1) facing the auxiliary unit (14),

wherein the adapter (8) has a passage (19), preferably a recess (19),

wherein the passage (19) the lateral areas (9-1, 9-2) of the

Mating connection profile (9, 9 ') connects to each other, and / or

wherein the passage (19) between the first surface (8-1) and the

Gegenverbindungsprofil (9, 9 ') or in the mating connection profile (9, 9') extends. Holding system according to one of the preceding aspects,

wherein the adapter (8) has a passage (19), preferably a recess (19),

the feedthrough (19) having a bottom area recessed from the first surface and the feedthrough having at least one, preferably two (feed-through) openings, preferably slots, arranged on one, preferably two opposite sides of the floor area are also reset relative to the first surface, wherein the opening (s) are preferably formed to perform band members 20. Holding system according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein on the adapter (8) laterally spaced from the mating connection profile (9, 9 '), preferably laterally from the

Recess (19), further slots (17) are provided, and / or

wherein the first surface (8-1) is preferably flat and at least some of the slots (17) are disposed in this first surface (8-1). Holding system according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the adapter (8) has at least one lateral arm (8a), wherein the lateral arm (8a) is adapted to receive at least one further auxiliary unit (14). Holding system according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the band means (20) at a first end (20-1) has an eyelet or buckle (21) and / or at a second end (20-2) has a hook portion (20-3), wherein the hook portion (20-3) is made connectable with a loop portion (20-4) disposed between the first end (20-1) and the second end (20-2). Holding system according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein at least a portion of the belt means (20) through a first longitudinal slot (17) is guided, wherein the at least a portion of the belt means (20) through the passage or

Recess (19) is guided, and / or wherein the at least a portion of the belt means (20) through a second longitudinal slot (17) is guided, wherein the belt means is preferably also through the (through) opening (s) out. Holding system according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the band means (20) comprises a cable, a cable tie, in particular with zip, an adhesive tape, a belt and / or a Velcro system. Holding system according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein it is the auxiliary unit (14) to a cable guide, a distributor, a power strip, a switch panel, a computer, a wastebasket, a light, a

Telecommunications device such as a switch or a hub, a charger, a

Transformer, a screen, a cable clamp, a cable strain relief or a universal terminal for example, a table lamp or a shelf is. In particular, the technology disclosed here alternatively or additionally comprises an adapter with at least one retaining element with a tubular profile 11a according to the following aspects:

1. holding system for connecting an additional unit to a piece of furniture,

comprising:

at least one adapter (8) with a mating connection profile (9, 9 '), wherein the mating connection profile (9, 9') can be connected to the connection profile (3, 3 ') of the retaining rail (1), and

wherein the adapter (8) is connected to a tubular profile (11a) for enclosing at least a portion of the auxiliary assembly (14) on all sides.

2. Holding system according to aspect 1, wherein the tube profile (11a) has an inner contour (11ai)

which substantially corresponds to an outer contour (14a) at least in a section of the additional unit (14), in particular in the section of the

Additional unit (14), which can be enclosed by the tube profile (11 a).

3. holding system according to aspect 1 or 2, wherein the tube profile (11 a) in cross section

square or rectangular is formed.

4. holding system according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the tube profile (11 a) is formed such that it on the auxiliary unit (14) at least partially

can be pushed, preferably such that it can hold the auxiliary unit (14) by clamping.

5. Retaining system according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the tubular profile (11 a) at least partially contacted the auxiliary unit (14) at least on two sides, preferably at least on three sides, and particularly preferably on all sides of the auxiliary unit (14).

6. holding system according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein from the inner contour (11ai) of the tubular profile (11a) contact webs (11ak) protrude. Holding system according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the holding system has at least two adapters (8), wherein the tubular profile (11a) of the adapter (8) is formed laterally on the auxiliary unit (14) at least partially pushed. Holding system according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the tube profile (11 a) has at least one opening or receptacle 15 for connection of at least one further auxiliary unit (14). Holding system according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the tube profile (11a) is designed as a cap, the end face (11 b) is at least partially hidden. Holding system according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein on the pipe profile (11a) latching means are formed which are suitable with a corresponding latching means (N) of the additional element (14), preferably at least partially lateral insertion of the auxiliary unit (14) in the pipe section (11a ) to lock. Holding system according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the tubular profile (11 a) has a first holding portion (11a1) adjacent to the adapter (8), wherein the holding rail (1) has a bottom (3b), wherein the first holding portion (11a ) is arranged at a first angle (a) to the bottom (3b), preferably to the bottom and / or top of the piece of furniture,

wherein the first angle (a) has a value between 0 degrees and 180 degrees, preferably between 30 degrees and 60 degrees, more preferably between 40 degrees and 50 degrees, and most preferably about 45 degrees. Holding system according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein the outer surface (11aa) of the tubular profile (11a) is flush with the laterally immediately adjacent arranged region of the outer surface (14a) of the auxiliary assembly (14). Holding system according to one of the preceding aspects, wherein it is in the

Additional unit (14) to a cable management, a distributor, a power strip, a switch panel, a computer, a wastebasket, a light, a

Telecommunications device such as a switch or a hub, a charger, a

Transformer, a screen, a cable clamp, a cable strain relief or a universal terminal for example, a table lamp or a shelf is. Holding system according to one of the aspects 11 to 13, wherein the piece of furniture a

Table top, wherein the system comprises at least two adapters (8), wherein the tubular profile (11a) is rectangular or square, wherein the tubular profile (11 a) is suitable, a part of a power strip and / or a switch panel in its inner contour (11ai ) record and hold, such that the Anschlussbzw. Front side (V) of the power strip and / or the switch strip at a second angle (ß) to the bottom (3b) is arranged, wherein the second angle (ß) is a value between 0 degrees and 180 degrees, preferably between 30 degrees and 60 degrees, further preferably between 40 degrees and 50 degrees, and more preferably about 45 degrees.

The figures show in detail:

1 shows a retaining rail with a two-sided and a one-sided

Cable holder, which is designed as an adapter and has a connection for an additional unit,

Figure 2 shows an adapter, prepared for connection to a

Additional unit,

FIG. 3 shows an adapter with additional element,

FIG. 4 shows a holding element with an integrally formed adapter,

Figure 5 shows a retaining rail with several additional elements with molded

adapters,

FIG. 6 an additional unit with integrated mating connection profile,

FIG. 7 shows an additional unit, firmly connected to two adapters,

8 shows a holding system with exemplary additional units, here one

Header, a wastebasket, a cable management element and a cable chain,

9aein holding system with exemplary additional units, here an adapter for a

Power strip, a wastebasket and a cable chain,

9b shows a cross-sectional view along the line A-A in FIG. 9a, FIG.

10a, 10b, a holding system with different pipe profiles for

Fig. 1 a, 11b an adapter, prepared for connection to a

Additional aggregate, and

Fig. 12 adapter, prepared for connection to a

Additional unit.

FIG. 1 shows a holder 1 in the form of a holding rail 1, with a holder body having a planar rear side and a positive connecting profile 3, with a holder

rounded top 3a and a flat bottom 3b each having a groove 4 along each of the two longitudinal sides 3c, 3d of the connection profile. 3

In the support rail 1 openings 5 are introduced. The openings 5 are, for example, through-holes through which connecting elements, not shown, for example screws, can reach through in order to fasten the retaining rail 1 to an object (not shown), for example a piece of furniture. On the retaining rail 1, two cable clips 6, 7, which are each formed integrally with an adapter 8, pushed or clipped. The cable clamps 6, 7 have at least one opening or receptacle 15 into which a connecting element of an additional unit can be made and, for example, secured by twisting and / or clipped. The auxiliary unit can be, for example, a cable guide chain 12 with correspondingly formed connecting elements, for example a spherical plug attachment or a spherical connecting element which is inserted centrally into the opening 15, or plug or

Connecting elements, as shown for example in Figure 3 by the reference numeral 12a. The opening 15 can also be shaped differently than shown in order to accommodate differently shaped connecting elements can. For example, the cable clamp 6, 6 ', 7 also have a longitudinal slot 17, as shown in Figures 11a, 11b.

A cable clamp 6, 6 ', 7 may also have more than one opening 15, as shown for example in Figures 1, 11a and 11b and as described, for example, in relation to these. Shown is a one-sided projecting from the support rail 1 cable clamp 6, 6 'in Figures 1, 11a, and 11b and a both sides of the

Accordingly, the cable clamp 6 'according to Figures 11a and 11b be executed on both sides (not shown). The adapter 8 has in Figure 1, a mating connection profile 9, with an inner shape that corresponds substantially to the outer shape of the positive connection profile 3 of the support rail 1. The lateral ends 9 a, 9 b of the mating connection profile 9 are shaped so that they can engage in a rear grip in the grooves 4 on the underside 3 b of the connection profile 3. The same applies if the connection profile 3 is formed negative. This also applies to others

Adapter training.

FIG. 2 shows an adapter 8 with a connection plate 8a, which is provided with a connection plate 8a

Additional unit can be connected. The adapter 8 has that

Gegenverbindungsprofil 9 on. So that the mating connection profile 9 on the

Connecting profile 3 can be clipped at any point, that is

Gegenverbindungsprofil 9 at least partially formed of an elastically deformable material, so that the lateral ends 9a, 9b can be pressed apart when clipped onto the support rail 1 and then return to their original shape. The connecting plate 8a is prepared to be connected to an auxiliary unit become. For this purpose, the connecting plate, for example, as shown have openings 10, can engage in the corresponding connection elements of the auxiliary unit to hold the additional unit securely to the connection plate 8a or clip connector, for clipping of, for example, auxiliary units. The

Connecting plate 8a may also be adapted to be connected to an additional element in a tongue-and-groove connection or other form-fitting connection.

Alternatively or in addition to these positive connections, the

Connection plate 8a have an adhesive layer, for example, an adhesive, a Velcro or a magnet to ensure a secure holding an additional unit. The connecting plate 8 a need not be formed as shown in one piece with the mating connection profile 9, but can also be fixed to the

For example, the connection plate 8a may be a permanent magnet while the mating connection profile 9 is formed of plastic.

FIG. 3 shows a further embodiment of an adapter 8. In particular, to facilitate the removal of this adapter 8 from the support rail 1, the adapter 8 has a molded-on nose 8b, which can be grasped for example with a lever, to lift off the adapter 8 of the support rail. Above the adapter 8 Kabelzugentlastungselement 12 is seen for example a cable guide chain, with connecting elements 12 a, which can engage in the receptacle 15 formed by the adapter 8. Between the receptacles 15, a further receptacle 15b or opening 15b is formed, which can receive a connecting means, such as a rod, a screw, a bolt or a rope. These further connection means can in turn

Hold additional element or be connected to another adapter 8.

4 shows a holding element 11 with an integrally formed adapter 8. The holding element 1 1 can be arbitrarily shaped and serves to hold additional units, such as devices, power strips or distributor.

5 shows a holding rail 1 with a plurality of cable guide elements 13, each with an adapter 8. The cable guide elements 13 are commercially available cable guide elements 13 with a mating connection profile that is not compatible with the connection profile of the holder. In order to use the cable guide elements 13 yet, is in the factory created mating connection profiles of Adhesive 8 glued, for example, so that now this cable guide elements 13 can be pushed or clipped over the adapter 8 on the support rail. The cable guide elements 13 can be connected to each other via connecting elements 13a. In the illustrated embodiment, the cable guide elements 13 are pushed with the adapter 8 on the support rail 1 and can then be moved along the support rail 1. The cable guide elements 13 are open at the bottom, so that the adapter 8 may be formed elastically deformable.

FIG. 6 shows an additional unit 14 with an integrated mating connection profile 9 for an adapter 8, which can be pushed or clipped onto a holder or a retaining rail.

However, FIG. 6 can also show a leg 14 of a desk with an integrated holder 1 with the connection profile, which in this case is designed as a kind of U-profile. The corresponding, not shown Gegenverbindungsprofil an adapter must then be designed so that the adapter securely in the

Connection profile is held. The skilled person certainly does not have to be inventive in order to find one or more suitable mating connection profiles.

FIG. 7 shows an auxiliary unit 14 with which two adapters 8 are firmly connected. As already described for FIG. 6, FIG. 7 can also be a leg 14 of a

Show desks, with two holders 1, which are formed in this case as a kind of U-profiles, and can be inserted into the adapter, not shown, with a correspondingly shaped mating connection profile.

FIG. 8 shows a holding system with a holding rail 1, to which adapters 8 are fastened. The adapters 8 are formed on cable clamps 6 'and on a universal clamp 7'. An attached to the universal bracket 7 'additional unit 14, here a trash is held by the universal clamp T spaced from the support rail 1 in a position in which it can be easily filled and preferably at the same time a maximum legroom of a seated on eg a table User receives. For this purpose, the universal clamp T is preferably designed such that, for example. A wastepaper basket is held obliquely, in particular preferably obliquely to the vertical and more preferably about 30 ° to 60 ° to the vertical. A cable chain 12 is connected to one end, in particular by its connecting elements, with the cable clamp 6 '. In this case, the connecting elements of the cable chain 12 are preferably in an opening 15th (see, for example, cable guide element 13) or in two openings 15 (cf., for example, cable chain 12). An additional unit 14, in this case a universal receptacle, is fastened directly to the adapter 8 in the area of the hereby positive mating connection profile 9. For this purpose, two adapters 8 and 6 'may be provided in this example, which are shown here in the

Edge region of the universal receptacle 14 are arranged. The universal receptacle 14 can record, for example, plug or switch. The receptacle 14 can be arranged such that the plugs or switches can be inserted or operated in a direction R that runs essentially parallel to the upper or lower side of the table or the underside 3b of the retaining rail 1. The universal receptacle 14 can be fastened here via band means 20 to clamps 6 '(cf., FIG. 1 1 b). Preferably, the cable clamp 6 'is designed to cooperate with band means 20.

FIG. 9a shows a holding system with additional units 14, here a plug strip 14, a waste paper basket 14 and a cable chain 12. The plug strip 14 can be replaced by two

Holding elements 11 may be kept. A holding element 11 here in each case comprises an adapter 8 with a mating connection profile 9 (FIG. 9b) and a tube profile 11a. The adapter 8 is preferably angled to the support member 11, here a tubular profile 11 a, formed.

In the connected position, mating connection profile 9 and connection profile 3 extend in essentially parallel planes, which can also run essentially parallel to the top and bottom sides 3a, 3b of the holding rail 1 (cf. For all these parallel planes, the holding section or tube profile 11a is arranged at an angle, preferably in such a way that the plugs or switches can be inserted or operated in a direction R that runs essentially at an angle to the top or bottom of the table (cf. Fig. 9b). For example, the plugs can simply be inserted or removed through a recess in the table without the user having to go under the table. Preference is given to two holding elements 11 on the lateral edge regions of the switch or plug strip or of the additional assembly 14

intended. The tube profile 1 1a here preferably has a first tube profile section 11 a1, which adjoins the adapter 8. The tubular section 11 a is here rectangular or square and takes a lateral part of the socket strip 14 in its inner contour 11 ai. Adapter 8 and pipe profile 1 1a are preferably made in one piece integrally, but can also be formed in two parts detachable (see Fig .. 12). Figure 9b is a cross-sectional view along the line AA of Figure 9a. The first

Holding section or tubular section 11a1 is arranged at a first angle α to the bottom 3b of the support rail 1. Not shown is the bottom or top of the piece of furniture, which runs parallel to the bottom 3b of the support rail 1 here. The first holding portion 11a1 may also extend at the first angle α to the bottom or top of the furniture table. The tubular profiles 11a hold the power strip such that the front V of the power strip 14 at a second angle ß to the bottom 3b of the support rail 1 and the bottom or top of the table (preferably to the horizontal) is arranged. In a rectangular or square profile of the first angle α and the second angle ß are about the same size.

The first angle α may, for example, assume values between 0 ° and 80 °, preferably between 30 ° and 60 °, furthermore preferably between 40 ° and 50 °, and particularly preferably about 45 °. The second angle β can, for example, assume values between 0 ° and 180 °, preferably between 30 ° and 60 °, furthermore preferably between 40 ° and 50 °, and particularly preferably about 45 °.

FIGS. 10a, 10b show two preferred embodiments of the retaining element 11. An adapter 8 with a mating connecting profile 9

Holding portion 11a of the holding member 11 is in the figure 10a as a frame or

Pipe section (cross-section) or pipe section 11a formed and has a

square or slightly rectangular cross-sectional profile. In FIG. 10b, the tube profile 11a has a clearly rectangular cross-sectional geometry. In the context of the technology disclosed herein, a tube is not limited to a round or oval cross section, but also includes all closed or uninterrupted cross-sectional profiles, such as polygon tubes. The cross-sectional geometry or the cross-sectional profile of the holding portion 11a is preferably adapted to the respective additional unit to be accommodated. That is, the inner profile or the inner contour 11 ai substantially corresponds to the corresponding portion of the auxiliary unit 14, that is, the portion of the additional unit, which is received in the pipe section 11 a. The geometries of the holding section 11a shown here in FIGS. 10a, 10b essentially correspond to a corresponding switch or plug strip, as they are

For example, in Figs. 8 and 9 is shown. This tube profile 11 a and

Additional unit 14 enter a loose fit or a slight press fit.

Preferably, the tube profiles 11a are laterally pushed onto the auxiliary unit educated. Further preferably, the tube profiles 11a are formed latching pushed.

The wall thickness 11 as of the tube profile 11a can, for example, assume values between 0.5 mm and 10 mm, preferably between 1 mm and 8 mm, and particularly preferably between 2 mm and 5 mm (FIG. 9b). The width 11 from the pipe section 11a can

For example, assume values between 1 mm and 00 mm, preferably between 5 mm and 50 mm, furthermore preferably between 15 mm and 25 mm, and particularly preferably about 20 mm (FIG. 10 a).

Preferably, the tube profile 1 1a is made of an at least partially deformable material. Such a tube profile allows easy plugging and a secure and stable holding of the auxiliary unit 14. In particular on power strips act when plugging and unplugging high forces that are transmitted through the holding system on the table. Further, depending on the design of the adapter 8 in a raw section 11 a held additional units 14 are better protected against theft.

The first holding portion 11a1 is formed substantially parallel to the mating connection profile 9 in FIGS. 10a and 10b. In contrast, the first one is

Holding portion 11a1 of the holding member in Figures 9a and 9b at an angle to

Counter-connecting element 9 is formed. Furthermore, Figures 10a, 10b contact webs 1 ak, which may be provided on the inner side 11 ai of the tubular profile 1 a. The contact webs 11 ak protrude from the inner side 11 ai of the tubular profile 11 a and can touch and / or jam the auxiliary unit 14 in the holding section 11 a. Preferably, the tubular profile 1 1 a, or the contact webs 11ak contacted the additional aggregate at least on two sides, further preferably at least on three sides, and particularly preferably on all sides of the additional aggregate at least in sections. For example, 2 contact webs may be provided on each inner side 11ai of the pipe profile. Preferably, the contact webs 11ak are spaced approximately 5 mm from a corner of the tubular profile.

Figure 11a shows a cable clamp 6 '. The cable clamp 6 'has an integrally formed adapter 8, an arm 8a extending laterally therefrom and a nose 8b. The nose 8b is used here preferably inter alia, the clip 6 'abhebein, preferably with a tool. The adapter 8 has a passage or recess 19, which may be arranged in the region of the mating connection profile 9. This recess 19 is preferably at least about 1 mm, more preferably at least about 2 mm and further preferably at most about 3mm or about 5mm deep. The depth is chosen such that a band means 20 can be passed through without passing through the plane of the surface 8-1 (see FIGURE 10a), or that the band means 20 can be completely pushed into the recess 19 in use , This has the advantage that the auxiliary unit 14 can preferably rest evenly on a flat surface 8-1. The clip 6 'or the adapter 8 here preferably also has slots 17, which are preferably formed directly adjacent to the recess 19, preferably on each side of the recess 19. The slots 17 are here designed as longitudinal slots, but could also have any other shape that would be suitable to pass the band means 20. At least two are preferred at least on one side

Longitudinal slots 17 arranged. In addition, further longitudinal slots 17 are arranged here in the laterally extending arm 8 a, in particular behind an opening 15. The slots 17 can all end here in the flat surface 8-1, can just rest against the strapped additional units 14 of different sizes. Thus, the adapter 8 provides a flat contact surface 8-1 for different sized additional units 14, such as power strips, ready and thus allows a stable attachment of the auxiliary units 14. Preferably divide the webs 18-1 to 18-4, the longitudinal slots 17. The cable clamp 'need not have a side arm 8a or a nose 8b, but it may also be just an adapter 8 is formed such that it has a passage or recess 19 (see Fig. 12). However, such an adapter may also preferably have at least one laterally arranged longitudinal slot 17 on both sides.

Such an adapter 8 can be advantageously used for attaching additional devices by means of bands, etc. At the bracket 6 'shown here, for example, by means of band means 20 additional units 14 are attached. Furthermore, further auxiliary units 14 can be fastened, for example, to the arm 8a or to the tubular profile 11a disclosed here, preferably to a receptacle 15. Also can be provided on both sides of the adapter 8 / mating connection profile 9 arms 8a or lugs 8b.

FIG. 11b shows a cable clamp 6 'with an adapter 8, through which a band means 20 is guided. The band means 20 is designed here as a flat band. The band means 20 may also be designed as a cable, cable ties (with zip), adhesive tape, belt, but preferably as a Velcro system, preferably with eyelets, hook and loop tape. The width of the band means may for example be between about 1 mm and 50 mm, preferably between about 10 mm and 30 mm, more preferably between about 10 mm and 25 mm, and particularly preferably between about 12 mm and 18 mm.

The band means 20 may have, for example, at a first end 20-1 an eyelet or buckle 21. Further, the band means 20 may include a hook portion 20-3 at a second end 20-2. A loop portion 20-4 is preferably disposed between the hook portion 20-3 and the eyelet 21. The hook portion 20-3 and the loop portion 20-4 are formed and arranged to have a

Enter Velcro connection for attaching an accessory. Preferably, at least a portion of the band means 20 is inserted through a first longitudinal slot 17. Preferably, the portion of the belt means 20 extends through the recess 19. Further preferably, the tape means exits through a second longitudinal slot 17 again from the bracket 6 '. The band means 20 may further preferably be passed through the eyelet or buckle 21, in particular in section 20-4. The implementation or

Recess 19 can extend between the first surface 8-1 and the mating connection profile 9 and preferably connect the lateral regions 9-1, 9-2 of the mating connection profile 9 or of the adapter 8 to one another. Preferably, the longitudinal slots 7 and the recess 19 are dimensioned and arranged such that the auxiliary unit 14 is arranged directly in the center over the mating connection profile 9. This is achieved, for example, in that the slots 17 equidistant from the

Gegenverbindungsprofil 9 are arranged.

FIG. 12 shows a retaining rail 1 with a negative connection profile 3 '. The

Retaining rail 1 is preferably inserted flush in a table top. The support rail 1 or the cross-sectional profile 3 'may be substantially C-shaped, which expediently engages behind a preferably substantially T-shaped mating connection profile 9' of an adapter 8. The upper surface of the T-profile 9 'can be chamfered

Have side edges. This negative connection profile 3 'can also be used, for example, in the adapters 8 and / or retaining rails 1 of the previous figures. Also here would be a positive (counter) connection profile 3, 9 conceivable.

In the adapter 8, a passage 19 is formed here between the additional aggregate 14 facing surface 8-1 and the Gegenverbindungsquerschnittsprofil 9 '. The passage 19 can also be provided in the profile 9 ', in particular in the narrow web area of the T-profile 9'. Preferably, the passage 19 connects the two side 9-1, 9-2 of the adapter 8 / profile 9 '. Through the implementation 19, a tape means 20th be guided. The band means 20 is preferably a flat band means 20 according to FIG. 11b.

Further, a switch or plug strip 14 is shown in the figure 12, which is preferably held by means of end pieces or end caps 11a '. Cap connection profiles 109 ', which can be connected to adapter connection profiles 103', can be provided on the end caps 11a '. The connection profiles 1037109 'are preferably designed like the positive / negative (counter) profiles 3, 3' and 9, 9 '. Preferably, therefore, the adapter 8 and that all sides enclosing pipe section 1 a of the cap 11 a 'not in one piece, but releasably connected to each other. The adapters 8 of the other figures of the technology disclosed here can also be designed detachably with the tube profile enclosing the all-round side.

The outer surface 11aa of the tubular profile 11a can be flush with the region of the outer surface 14a of the additional assembly 14 arranged laterally adjacent to one another. For example, the area of the outer surface 14a on which the

Tube profile 11 a directly abuts or adjacent just run to the tube profile outer surface. Thus, the stability can be increased in the longitudinal direction of the auxiliary unit 14 and any dangers are mitigated by additional edges.

Preferably, the cap or end cap 11 a 'has an end face 11 b. The end face 11b may be concealed at least in sections. For example, a hole may be provided for the passage of a cable.

Locking means may be formed on the tube profiles 11a or cap 11a 'of FIGS. 8 to 12 disclosed herein. The latching means can be adapted to lock with corresponding latching elements N of an additional unit 14, so as to hold the additional element 14 instead of or in addition to the tubular profiles 11a.

The connecting elements S2, preferably screws or bolts S2, can be inserted through bores or threads B2 of the cap 11a7 of the tubular profile 11a or

can be screwed and the cap or the cuboid 11a 'on the end portion 14c of an auxiliary unit 14, such as a switch or socket strip 14, fix. For this purpose, the screws / bolts S2, for example, in holes /

Engage threads B3 of auxiliary unit 14. There are switch and Socket strips that already have holes B3 to fix them to a piece of furniture. Preferably, these holes are used for fastening by means of the screws / bolts.

Furthermore, a connecting element S1, for example a screw S1, can be arranged in the non-visible region of the cap 11a '. For example, the screw S1 can be "recessed" in the cap connection profile 109. The screw S1 or the bore in the cap connection profile 109 'are designed in such a way that the screw S1 can engage in the bore / thread B1 with improved feel, less susceptibility to dirt, improved

Anti-theft device, which also reduces possible vandalism. Furthermore, connecting elements B4, in particular latching means B4, can preferably also be provided on the auxiliary unit 14, preferably on the frontal edge 14d, which preferably interact with latching means provided in the cap or on the tube profile 11a.

A provided on a projection 14c of the auxiliary unit 14 groove N can when attaching the (end) cap 11a 'on the projection 14c as a lock or as

Serve snap closure. A corresponding projection, for example at least one latching lug or a circumferential projection on the inner side of the cap 11ai (not shown), is preferably designed such that it corresponds to this groove N and may expediently enter into a latching connection. Preferably, the tube profile 11 a of the cap 11 a 'are pushed onto the projection 14 c, wherein it locks particularly preferably. In this case, the front end of the open side of the cap 11a 'is in the mounted position preferably in the immediate vicinity of the front edge 14d of the auxiliary unit 14, particularly preferably such that small gaps of less than 10 mm, preferably less than 5 mm, and more preferably less than 1 mm. Further preferably, projection 14c and tube profile 11a are designed such that in the assembled state adjacent outer surfaces 11aa, 14a of the tubular profile 11a and the additional aggregate at least partially, preferably at least on one side, particularly preferably on all sides, substantially flush or just to each other. Such a flush transition without elevations can also be provided in the tube profiles according to FIGS 8 to 11. In other words, the end sections of the additional units preferably taper so that, when the holder / (end) cap is attached, "surface flushing" is produced, such a design being visually appealing, improving the feel and reducing the susceptibility to dirt and the risk of injury. It is also advantageous, instead of screws other known connection structures such as snap mechanisms, Klipsverschlüsse, locking lugs, tongue and groove principle, etc. Also adhesions, magnets and / or Velcro mechanisms are conceivable.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1 holder, holding rail

3, 3 'connection profile

3a top

3b bottom

3c long side

3d long side

4 groove

5 opening

6, 6 'cable clamp

7 cable clamp

7 'universal clamp

8 adapters

8-1 first surface

8a connection plate

8b nose

8c recording

9, 9 'mating connection profile

9-1, 9-2 lateral areas of the mating connection profile

10 openings

11 retaining element

11a pipe profile

11a1 first holding portion of the pipe profile

11ai inner contour of the pipe profile

11ab Width of the pipe profile

11as wall thickness of the pipe profile

11ak contact bridges

11a 'end caps

11b front side

12 cable strain relief element 2a connecting element

3 cable guide element

3a connecting element

4 additional aggregate, chair leg

4a outer surface of the auxiliary unit 4b corresponding latching means 5 opening, recording

15b opening, recording

15c spring

17 longitudinal slot

18-1 ... 18-4 footbridges

19 implementation, deepening

0 tape means

20-1 first end

20-2 second end

20-3 hook section

20-4 loop section

21 eyelet

103 'adapter connection profiles

109 'cap connection profiles

B2, B3 holes, holes

S1, S2 screws, bolts

Claims

claims

1. holding system for connecting an additional unit to a piece of furniture,

comprising:

at least two adapters (8) with a mating connection profile (9, 9 ');

wherein the mating connection profile (9, 9 ') can be connected to the connection profile (3, 3') of the retaining rail (1), wherein the adapters (8) are provided with a tubular profile (11 a) for enclosing at least a portion of the additional assembly (14 ), and wherein the tubular profile (11a) of the adapter (8) is formed laterally on the auxiliary unit (14) at least partially pushed.

2. Holding system according to claim 1, wherein the tubular profile (11 a) has an inner contour (11 ai), the outer contour (14 a) at least in a portion of

Additional unit (14) corresponds, in particular in the section of the additional unit (14), which can be enclosed by the tubular profile (11 a).

3. Holding system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the tubular profile (11 a) is formed in cross section square or rectangular.

4. Holding system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the tubular profile (11 a) is designed such that it can hold the auxiliary unit (14) by clamping.

5. Holding system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the tube profile (11 a) the auxiliary unit (14) contacted at least on two sides, preferably at least on three sides, and particularly preferably on all sides of the auxiliary unit (14) at least in sections.

6. Holding system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein of the inner contour (11 ai) of the tubular profile (11 a) contact webs (11 a k) protrude.

7. Holding system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the tubular profile (11 a) has at least one opening or receptacle (15) for connection of at least one further auxiliary unit (14).

8. Holding system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the tube profile (11 a) is formed as a cap whose end face (11 b) is at least partially hidden.

9. Holding system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein on the pipe profile (11 a) latching means are formed which are suitable, with a corresponding latching means (N) of the additional element (14), preferably at least partially lateral insertion of the auxiliary unit (14) in the pipe profile (11a) to lock.

10. Holding system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the tubular profile (11a) has a first holding portion (11a1) adjacent to the adapter (8), wherein the holding rail (1) has a bottom (3b), wherein the first holding portion ( 11a) is arranged at a first angle (a) to the underside (3b), preferably to the lower and / or upper side of the piece of furniture,

wherein the first angle (a) has a value between 0 degrees and 180 degrees, preferably between 30 degrees and 60 degrees, more preferably between 40 degrees and 50 degrees, and most preferably about 45 degrees.

11. Holding system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the outer surface (11aa) of the tubular profile (11a) is flush with the laterally immediately adjacent arranged region of the outer surface (14a) of the auxiliary unit (14).

12. Holding system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein it is in the

Telecommunications device such as a switch or a hub, a charger, a

Transformer, a screen, a cable clamp, a cable strain relief or a universal terminal is.

13. The holding system of claim 12, wherein the universal clamp is a universal terminal for a table lamp or a shelf.

14. Holding system according to one of claims 1 1 to 13, wherein the piece of furniture is a table top, wherein the tubular profile (11 a) rectangular or square

is formed, wherein the tube profile (11 a) is suitable, a part of a

Socket strip and / or a switch panel in its inner contour (11 ai) record and hold, such that the connection or front side (V) of the power strip and / or the switch panel at a second angle (ß) to

Bottom (3b) is arranged, wherein the second angle (ß) has a value between 0 degrees and 180 degrees, preferably between 30 degrees and 60 degrees, further preferably between 40 degrees and 50 degrees, and particularly preferably of about 45 degrees.

15. Holding system for connecting an additional unit to a piece of furniture, comprising:

at least one retaining rail (1) with a connecting profile (3, 3 '), wherein the

Retaining rail (1) connected to the piece of furniture or at least partially in the

Furniture is integrated or formed by the piece of furniture, and

a plurality of adapters (8) having a mating connection profile (9, 9 ');

wherein the mating connection profile (9, 9 ') with the connection profile (3, 3') of

Retaining rail (1) is connectable, and

wherein the adapters (8) each comprise at least one band means (20) which is designed such that it can at least partially enclose additional units (14) of different dimensions at least in sections, thus securing the auxiliary unit (14) to the adapter (8) ,

16. Holding system according to claim 15, wherein the adapters (8) have at least one slot (17), preferably at least two slots (17), through which the band means (20) is feasible.

17. Holding system according to claim 15 or 16, wherein the slots (17) are designed as longitudinal slots, and / or wherein the band means (20) is a flat band.

18. Holding system according to one of claims 15 to 17, wherein the slots (17) immediately adjacent to the mating connection profile (9, 9 '), preferably equidistant from the mating connection profile (9, 9'), are arranged.

19. Holding system according to one of claims 15 to 18, wherein the adapters (8) have a first surface (8-1) facing the additional aggregate (14),

wherein the adapters (8) have a passage (19), preferably a depression (19),

wherein the passage (19) interconnects the lateral regions (9-1, 9-2) of the mating connection profile (9, 9 '), and / or

wherein the passage (19) extends between the first surface (8-1) and the mating connection profile (9, 9 ') or in the mating connection profile (9, 9').

20. Holding system according to one of claims 15 to 19,

wherein the adapters (8) have a first surface (8-1) facing the additional aggregate (14),

wherein the adapters (8) have a passage (19), preferably a depression (19),

wherein the passageway (19) has a bottom portion recessed from the first surface and at least one passage opening located at one side of the bottom portion and also recessed from the first surface.

21. Holding system according to one of claims 15 to 20, wherein at the adapters (8) laterally spaced from the mating connection profile (9, 9 ') further slots (17) are provided, and / or

wherein the first surface (8-1) is planar and at least some of the slots (17) are disposed in this first surface (8-1).

22. Holding system according to one of claims 15 to 21, wherein the adapters (8) have at least one lateral arm (8a), wherein the lateral arm (8a) is adapted to receive at least one further auxiliary unit (14).

23. Holding system according to one of claims 15 to 22, wherein the band means (20) at a first end (20-1) an eyelet or buckle (21) and / or at a second end (20-2) has a hook portion (20-). 3), wherein the hook portion (20-3) with a between the first end (20-1) and the second end (20-2) arranged loop portion (20-4) is designed to be connected.

24. Holding system according to one of claims 15 to 23, wherein at least a portion of the belt means (20) through a first longitudinal slot (17) is guided, wherein the at least a portion of the belt means (20) through the passage (19) is guided, and / or wherein the at least one portion of the band means (20) is guided by a second longitudinal slot (17).

25. Holding system according to one of claims 15 to 24, wherein the tape means (20) comprises a cable, a cable tie, in particular with zip, an adhesive tape, a belt and / or a Velcro system.

26. Holding system according to one of claims 15 to 25, wherein it is the

Telecommunications device such as a switch or a hub, a charger, a