WO2017129833A1 - Leveller for furniture legs - Google Patents

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WO2017129833A1
WO2017129833A1 PCT/ES2016/070259 ES2016070259W WO2017129833A1 WO 2017129833 A1 WO2017129833 A1 WO 2017129833A1 ES 2016070259 W ES2016070259 W ES 2016070259W WO 2017129833 A1 WO2017129833 A1 WO 2017129833A1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47BTABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B91/00Feet for furniture in general
    • A47B91/16Self-levelling legs

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  • the sector of the technique to which the invention is directed is that of furniture.
  • the invention has been specifically designed to solve the problem of the lack of stability of the tables provided with several legs when they come into contact with uneven or uneven floor surfaces, it can be applied to any furniture element provided with several support legs that may need stability against irregular support surfaces by leveling each of them independently of the rest to achieve a perfect level of the furniture they hold, so we indicate that the sector of the affected technique is the of furniture in general.
  • the invention that is intended involves a simple innovation that without the need for manual manipulation allows the table to be leveled on any type of surface by a self-regulating system of the leg itself, independently, thanks to the internal mechanism which solves the problem of a lame table easily and without complex manipulation.
  • the invention consists in the introduction at the lower end of each of the legs of the table of a piece (leveler) characterized by presenting three overlapping components: an outer casing (1) that fits into the table leg itself (4 ) and inside which there is a spring (2) provided with a spring (5) located in turn inside a moving part (3) that will penetrate inside the housing (1) according to the needs of the support surface up to get the correct fixation of the leg to the ground according to the presence of irregularities in it. All this as shown in figure 1 of this report.
  • a fitting system for which the housing (1) in its upper part is provided with a stop with groove (6) of optimal travel to regulate the height autonomously ( Figures 2 and 3), and thereby achieve the leveling of the table.
  • the pressure that the leg exerts on the ground is received by the spring (2) located inside the moving part (3) and will cause it to rise inside the cavity of the housing until it is at the point of stability that is necessary in each case with the help of spring tension (5).
  • Figure 1 shows a drop-down of the invention, which includes as inside any table leg or other furniture element (4) a casing (1) with a vertical sliding slot in its upper part (6) is inserted or fitted, through which the moving lower part (3) provided with an anchoring element (7) in the housing (4) and inside which a spring (2) with spring (5) is to be moved
  • Figure 2 represents the leveler object of the invention extended inside the leg which is as it is when it has not yet touched the ground or support surface. It looks like the spring (2) and the spring (5) appear fully extended and the anchoring piece (7) occupies the lower part of the sliding groove (6) of the upper part of the housing (1)
  • Figure 3 represents the leveler object of the invention closed, that is, in contact with the floor or support surface.
  • Figure 4 gives details of the fitting of parts in the leveling element with indication of the upper housing (1) in which the lower moving part (3) is inserted with the sliding groove (6) through which they will move the anchoring elements (7) offering the external appearance of the leveling piece.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a leveller for furniture legs, comprising overlapping elements: an outer casing (1) fitted onto the lower end of the furniture leg (4), inside which a damping spring (2) is located, which can be accompanied by a spring (5) inserted in a mobile part (3) that penetrates inside the casing (1) according to the requirements of the support surface and the pressure of the furniture, adjusting the height of each leg independently. The elements 1 and 3 fit together, providing the casing (1) with a stop having a groove (6) via which the mobile part (3) moves vertically, autonomously adjusting the height via the pressure exerted by the leg on the ground, which is received by the damping spring (2) located inside the mobile part (3), which causes same to rise inside the casing until it is located at a point of stability.

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D E S C R I P C I Ó N  D E S C R I P C I Ó N
NIVELADOR PARA PATAS DE MUEBLE LEVELER FOR FURNITURE FEET
SECTOR DE LA TÉCNICA SECTOR OF THE TECHNIQUE
El sector de la técnica al que va dirigida la invención es el del mobiliario. Aunque la invención ha sido pensada específicamente para solucionar el problema de la falta de estabilidad de las mesas provistas de varias patas cuando entran en contacto con superficies de suelo no niveladas o irregulares, la misma es susceptible de aplicación en cualquier elemento de mobiliario provisto de varias patas de apoyo que puedan necesitar una estabilidad frente a superficies de apoyo irregulares mediante el nivelado de cada una de ellas con independencia de las restantes para conseguir un perfecto nivel del mueble que sujetan, por lo que indicamos que el sector de la técnica afectado es el de mobiliario en general. The sector of the technique to which the invention is directed is that of furniture. Although the invention has been specifically designed to solve the problem of the lack of stability of the tables provided with several legs when they come into contact with uneven or uneven floor surfaces, it can be applied to any furniture element provided with several support legs that may need stability against irregular support surfaces by leveling each of them independently of the rest to achieve a perfect level of the furniture they hold, so we indicate that the sector of the affected technique is the of furniture in general.
ANTECEDENTES DE LA INVENCIÓN Hasta el momento en el mercado existen diferentes medios para regular en altura las patas de apoyo de mesas y otros muebles al objeto de poder corregir su estabilidad en presencia de suelos o superficies de apoyo irregulares y con ello nivelar su superficie, evitando el molesto efecto del "cojeo". Principalmente, los mecanismos existentes emplean un sistema de enroscado o atornillado, ya sea de la propia pata o de elemento externo, que por medio de manipulación manual sirve para graduar la altura de la pata en función de los desniveles de la superficie de apoyo. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION So far in the market there are different means to regulate in height the support legs of tables and other furniture in order to be able to correct its stability in the presence of irregular support floors or surfaces and thereby leveling its surface, avoiding its surface, avoiding the annoying effect of "limping". Mainly, the existing mechanisms employ a screwing or screwing system, either of the leg itself or of an external element, which by means of manual manipulation serves to adjust the height of the leg according to the unevenness of the support surface.
Existen también complicados sistemas hidráulicos que permiten la auto regulación de las patas.  There are also complicated hydraulic systems that allow self-regulation of the legs.
Frente a este estado de la técnica, la invención que se pretende supone una innovación simple que sin necesidad de manipulación manual permite nivelar la mesa en cualquier tipo de superficie por un sistema de autorregulación de la propia pata, de manera independiente, gracias al mecanismo interno que soluciona de forma sencilla y sin manipulados complejos la problemática de una mesa coja. En las cafeterías, en el hogar, en el jardín, en las aulas de formación, mesas de reuniones para oficina etc.  Faced with this state of the art, the invention that is intended involves a simple innovation that without the need for manual manipulation allows the table to be leveled on any type of surface by a self-regulating system of the leg itself, independently, thanks to the internal mechanism which solves the problem of a lame table easily and without complex manipulation. In cafeterias, at home, in the garden, in training classrooms, office meeting tables etc.
El mecanismo que constituye la invención y a continuación explicamos soluciona que la mesa cuyas patas incorporan el mecanismo, por si sola, en desniveles habituales no se desestabilice dando la solución al problema de cojeo. Una vez insertado en las patas de cualquier material en que se fabriquen y con las formas que el fabricante de mesas y de patas lo requiera o desee, ovaladas, redondas, rectangulares, cuadrada o cualesquiera otras, el problema de posible cojeo desaparece. EXPLICACIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓN The mechanism that constitutes the invention and then explains that the table whose legs incorporate the mechanism, by itself, on usual slopes does not destabilize giving the solution to the limping problem. Once inserted in the legs of any material in which they are manufactured and with the shapes that the manufacturer of tables and legs requires or desires, oval, round, rectangular, square or any other, the problem of possible limping disappears. EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION
La invención consiste en la introducción en el extremo inferior de cada una de las patas de la mesa de una pieza (nivelador) caracterizada por presentar tres componentes superpuestos: una carcasa exterior (1) que se encaja en la propia pata de la mesa (4) y en cuyo interior se sitúa un resorte (2) provisto de muelle (5) ubicado a su vez en el interior de una pieza móvil (3) que penetrará dentro de la carcasa (1) según las necesidades de la superficie de apoyo hasta conseguir la correcta fijación de la pata al suelo según la presencia de irregularidades en el mismo. Todo ello tal y como recoge gráficamente la figura 1 de esta memoria. The invention consists in the introduction at the lower end of each of the legs of the table of a piece (leveler) characterized by presenting three overlapping components: an outer casing (1) that fits into the table leg itself (4 ) and inside which there is a spring (2) provided with a spring (5) located in turn inside a moving part (3) that will penetrate inside the housing (1) according to the needs of the support surface up to get the correct fixation of the leg to the ground according to the presence of irregularities in it. All this as shown in figure 1 of this report.
Estos tres elementos: carcasa (1), resorte (2) y pieza móvil (3), situados al extremo de cada pata de la mesa (4), auto regulan de manera independiente entre si la altura de cada una de las patas de forma que se garantiza la estabilidad de la mesa y nivelan la superficie de misma para su correcto uso sin necesidad de manipulación alguna ni empleo de tornillos o roscas, solucionando el problema de cojera de la mesa o mueble sin necesidad de manipulación manual alguna. These three elements: housing (1), spring (2) and moving part (3), located at the end of each table leg (4), self-regulate independently of each other the height of each of the legs in a way that the stability of the table is guaranteed and the surface of the table is leveled for proper use without the need for any manipulation or the use of screws or threads, solving the problem of lameness of the table or furniture without the need for any manual manipulation.
Para conseguir la unión de los tres elementos, se utiliza un sistema de encaje, para lo cual se dota a la carcasa (1) en su parte superior de un tope con hendidura (6) de recorrido óptimo para regular la altura de forma autónoma (figuras 2 y 3), y con ello conseguir el nivelado de la mesa. La presión que la pata ejerce sobre el suelo es recibida por el resorte (2) ubicado dentro de la pieza móvil (3) y hará que ésta suba dentro de la cavidad de la carcasa hasta situarse en el punto de estabilidad que resulte necesario en cada caso con ayuda de la tensión del muelle (5).  To achieve the union of the three elements, a fitting system is used, for which the housing (1) in its upper part is provided with a stop with groove (6) of optimal travel to regulate the height autonomously ( Figures 2 and 3), and thereby achieve the leveling of the table. The pressure that the leg exerts on the ground is received by the spring (2) located inside the moving part (3) and will cause it to rise inside the cavity of the housing until it is at the point of stability that is necessary in each case with the help of spring tension (5).
Al conseguir la estabilidad por la presión del peso de la propia mesa sobre el suelo de forma independiente sobre cada pata, nada obsta para que el elemento nivelador en su parte inferior o de rozamiento con el suelo, este en contacto con una rueda u otro elemento externo de apoyo, a elección del fabricante. Para ello bastará con acoplar la rueda o elemento deseado en el extremo inferior de la pieza móvil (3). BREVE DESCRIPCIÓN DE LOS DIBUJOS By achieving stability by the pressure of the weight of the table itself on the floor independently on each leg, nothing prevents the leveling element at its bottom or friction with the floor, is in contact with a wheel or other element External support, at the choice of the manufacturer. To do this, simply attach the desired wheel or element to the lower end of the moving part (3). BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Para complementar la descripción que se está realizando y con objeto de ayudar a una mejor comprensión de las características de la invención, se acompaña como parte integrante de dicha descripción, un juego de dibujos en donde con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo, se ha representado lo siguiente: To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description, where illustrative and non-limiting nature has been represented. next:
La Figura 1 muestra un desplegable de la invención, que recoge como en el interior de cualquier pata de mesa u otro elemento de mobiliario (4) se introduce o encaja carcasa (1) con hendidura de desplazamiento vertical en su parte superior (6), por la que va a desplazarse la pieza inferior móvil (3) provista de elemento de anclaje (7) en la carcasa (4) y en cuyo interior se ubica un resorte (2) con muelle (5) Figure 1 shows a drop-down of the invention, which includes as inside any table leg or other furniture element (4) a casing (1) with a vertical sliding slot in its upper part (6) is inserted or fitted, through which the moving lower part (3) provided with an anchoring element (7) in the housing (4) and inside which a spring (2) with spring (5) is to be moved
La Figura 2 representa el nivelador objeto de invención extendido dentro de la pata que es como se encuentra cuando no ha tocado todavía el suelo o superficie de apoyo. Se ve como el resorte (2) y el muelle (5) aparecen totalmente extendidos y la pieza de anclaje (7) ocupa la parte inferior de la hendidura de desplazamiento (6) de la parte superior de la carcasa (1) Por su parte, la Figura 3 representa el nivelador objeto de la invención cerrado, esto es, en contacto con el suelo o superficie de apoyo. Cuando la pata (4) se apoya, la pieza móvil (3) sube hasta quedarse apoyada en el suelo o superficie de apoyo quedando el resorte (2) y el muelle (5) tan tensos como sea necesario para ejercer la presión adecuada y nivelar la superficie, al tiempo que las piezas de anclaje (7) ocupan su posición en la zona de anclaje (6) Figure 2 represents the leveler object of the invention extended inside the leg which is as it is when it has not yet touched the ground or support surface. It looks like the spring (2) and the spring (5) appear fully extended and the anchoring piece (7) occupies the lower part of the sliding groove (6) of the upper part of the housing (1) , Figure 3 represents the leveler object of the invention closed, that is, in contact with the floor or support surface. When the leg (4) is supported, the moving part (3) goes up to rest on the ground or support surface, leaving the spring (2) and the spring (5) as tense as necessary to exert adequate pressure and level the surface, while the anchor pieces (7) occupy their position in the anchor zone (6)
Por último, la Figura 4 da detalle de encaje de piezas en el elemento nivelador con indicación de la carcasa (1) superior en la que aparece introducida la pieza móvil (3) inferior con la hendidura de desplazamiento (6) por la que se desplazaran los elementos de anclaje (7) ofreciendo el aspecto exterior de la pieza nivelante. Finally, Figure 4 gives details of the fitting of parts in the leveling element with indication of the upper housing (1) in which the lower moving part (3) is inserted with the sliding groove (6) through which they will move the anchoring elements (7) offering the external appearance of the leveling piece.

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REALIZACIÓN PREFERENTE DE LA INVENCIÓN  PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
La invención que se pretende como hemos adelantado consiste en una pieza externa a la pata que se sitúa en su interior y en el extremo inferior de la misma que será la que entre en contacto con el suelo o superficie de apoyo para conseguir su estabilidad y con ella el nivelado del mueble. The invention that is intended as we have advanced consists of a piece external to the leg that is located inside and at the lower end of it that will be the one that comes into contact with the ground or support surface to achieve its stability and with she leveling the furniture.
Son dos los requisitos de la invención, la existencia de un mueble de varias patas de sujeción de sección hueca y elemento externo a introducir en cada una de las patas para el nivelado del mueble de acuerdo con las irregularidades de la superficie de apoyo. Este elemento que llamamos nivelador consiste en una pieza que encaja en el interior de la pata mediante una carcasa (1 ) en cuya parte interna superior se ha realizado un diseño de anclaje (6) que a su vez ubica el resorte interno (2) que presionara posteriormente un muelle (5); el resorte (2) y el muelle (5) quedan embutido en la pieza móvil (3) que entra en contacto con la superficie de apoyo y se desplaza según la presión ejercida por la propia mesa sobre el suelo, por el interior de la carcasa (1) por la zona de anclaje hendidura de desplazamiento (6) mediante las piezas de anclaje (7) diseñadas en la pieza móvil, que discurren por la zona de anclaje (6) de la carcasa (1) hasta ocupar la altura adecuada.  There are two requirements of the invention, the existence of a furniture with several hollow section clamping legs and an external element to be introduced in each of the legs for the leveling of the furniture according to the irregularities of the support surface. This element that we call leveler consists of a piece that fits inside the leg by means of a housing (1) in whose upper internal part an anchor design (6) has been made that in turn locates the internal spring (2) that subsequently press a spring (5); the spring (2) and the spring (5) are embedded in the moving part (3) that comes into contact with the support surface and moves according to the pressure exerted by the table itself on the floor, inside the housing (1) through the sliding groove anchor zone (6) by means of the anchor pieces (7) designed in the moving part, which run through the anchor zone (6) of the housing (1) until the appropriate height is occupied.
Cuando el elemento nivelador esta en reposo (no en contacto con el suelo) presenta el aspecto que representa la figura 2, con el muelle (5) totalmente extendido al no existir presión alguna del suelo sobre la superficie inferior que presione el resorte (2). Puesta la mesa o mueble sobre el suelo, la pieza inferior móvil (3) que es la que entra en contacto con el mismo, se desplazará por el interior de la pieza superior con la holgura permitida de acuerdo con el diseño de la carcasa superior como consecuencia de la presión del propio peso de la mesa sobre el resorte (2), quedando en la posición que representa la figura 3 en posición mas o menos abierta en relación con el peso de la mesa y la superficie de apoyo.  When the leveling element is at rest (not in contact with the ground) it has the aspect shown in figure 2, with the spring (5) fully extended as there is no ground pressure on the lower surface that presses the spring (2) . Putting the table or furniture on the floor, the moving lower part (3) which is the one that comes into contact with it, will move inside the upper part with the clearance allowed according to the design of the upper housing as consequence of the pressure of the weight of the table itself on the spring (2), being in the position shown in figure 3 in a more or less open position in relation to the weight of the table and the support surface.
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