WO2023217329A1

WO2023217329A1 - Furniture system

Info

Publication number: WO2023217329A1
Application number: PCT/DE2023/150011
Authority: WO
Inventors: Lukas Wagner; Bastian Amberg
Original assignee: VanDeBord GmbH
Priority date: 2022-05-13
Filing date: 2023-05-08
Publication date: 2023-11-16
Also published as: DE102022112070A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a furniture system, comprising a rail element (1) extending vertically in its main direction of extent, a carrier element (2) fastened to the rail element (1), and a clamping device (3) with an adjusting element (3.1) for fastening the carrier element (2) to the rail element (1), wherein the carrier element (2) is designed extending horizontally in the main direction of extent and has a material cutout (2.1) giving access to the adjusting element (3.1), wherein the rail element (1) is designed as a profile rail. According to the invention, projections (1.1) that can be brought into engagement with the adjusting element (3.1) are provided at regular intervals on the profile rail.

Description

Furniture system

The invention relates to a furniture system according to the preamble f 5 of patent claim 1.

A furniture system of the type mentioned at the beginning is known from the document DE 42 10 388 Al.

10 Another furniture system is known from the document DE 72 09 657 Ul. This furniture system consists of a rail element that runs vertically in its main extension direction (see reference number 8 there), a support element attached to the rail element (see reference number 1 there) and a clamping device (see reference number 3 there) with an adjusting element (see reference number 2 there) for fastening of the support element on the rail element. In this solution, in a first step the very compact support element is fixed to the rail element with the aid of the adjusting element (screw) arranged on its side facing away from the rail. Then one side of the cabinet (see reference number 10 there) is fixed to the support element with an eccentric fitting (see reference number 5 there). In this solution, the support element is designed as an intermediate element between the rail element and the cabinet side.

The invention is based on the object of improving a furniture system of the type mentioned at the outset. In particular, a furniture system that is easier to assemble should be created. 30 This task is solved with a furniture system of the type mentioned by the features listed in the characterizing part of patent claim 1.

According to the invention it is therefore provided that projections which can be brought into engagement with the adjusting element are provided on the profile rail at regular vertical intervals.

In other words, the solution according to the invention is characterized by the fact that the support element is now designed to extend 10 - in order to be able to place something directly on it - in particular in the horizontal direction, but in order to extend around the adjusting element in this case too To be able to operate easily, a material recess is provided on the support element, i.e. H . The said adjusting element is now no longer located on a free edge of the support element (as in the prior art mentioned at the beginning), but rather it is easily accessible and operable despite the comparatively long support element thanks to the material recess according to the invention. What is particularly advantageous about the solution according to the invention is that after the support element has been fastened, which will be discussed in more detail below, a usable furniture system is available, although it goes without saying that, as in the case mentioned at the beginning the technology, typically several rail and support elements 25 are used, for example, to create a cabinet or shelf wall or the like.

Other advantageous developments of the furniture system according to the invention result from the dependent patent claims. 30 The furniture system according to the invention, including its advantageous developments according to the dependent patent claims, is explained in more detail below using the graphic representation of various exemplary embodiments.

It shows

Figure 1 perspective from a first viewing direction of the furniture system according to the invention with the support element firmly mounted on the rail element; 10

Figure 2 shows the furniture system according to Figure 1 in perspective from a second viewing direction;

Figure 3 shows in perspective from a further viewing direction the furniture system according to the invention with the support element dismantled from the rail element; 15

Figure 4 shows the furniture system according to Figure 3 in perspective from a further viewing direction;

Figure 5 perspective from a further viewing direction, the rail element without support element;

Figure 6 in section the rail element with head element, 20 shaft element, screw bolt and screw nut; and

Figure 7 in a front view as a section of a furniture system with three rail elements, three support elements and two furniture elements, namely an open box and a 25 shelf.

The furniture system shown in the figures initially consists in a known manner of a rail element 1 which runs vertically in its main direction of extension, a support element 2 attached to the rail element 1 and a clamping device. device 3 with an adjusting element 3. 1 for fastening the support element 2 to the rail element 1.

Preferably, the rail element 1 is made of metal, preferably aluminum, and/or the support element

made of 5 wood, preferably multiplex panels.

It is further provided for the furniture system according to the invention that the support element 2 is designed to run horizontally in the main extension direction and has a material recess 2. 1 for 10 access to the control element 3. 1 has.

With reference to FIG is meant as the distance between imaginary vertical center lines of the rail elements 1). Furthermore, it is preferably provided that two support elements 2 arranged on different rail elements 1 are designed to jointly accommodate furniture elements 4 such as shelves or either open or lockable boxes. It is furthermore particularly preferably provided that the support element 2 is designed either to accommodate a furniture element 4 on one side (quasi-T-shaped) or on both sides (quasi-X-shape).

Furthermore, it is preferably provided that the support element 2 has a length between 20 cm and 70 cm, preferably between 30 cm and 60 cm, particularly preferably between 40 cm and 50 cm. Because it is easily conceivable, not specifically shown in the figures, but preferably realized regularly, is furthermore that a plurality of support elements 2 are arranged on a rail element 1.

Looking at it a little more closely, it is also preferably provided that the support element 2 has a cross-shaped cross-section when viewed in a vertical plane. In other words, it is preferably provided that the support element 2 is formed from plate elements arranged in a cross shape relative to one another. The adjusting element 3.1 is preferably arranged in the center of the cross-shaped support element 2. In other words, with reference to FIG. 2, it is preferably provided that the support element 2 is formed from two wing plates 2.3 arranged in a cross shape. With reference to Figure 4, it is particularly preferred that the material recess 2.1 as a whole 15 is formed from an individual recess 2.1.1 on each wing plate 2.3.

Now looking at the clamping device 3 in more detail, it is particularly preferably provided that the adjusting element 3.1 has a screw nut 3.1.1 on the support element side that can be reached via the material recess 2.1. This is preferably designed as an external hexagon. In addition, it is preferably provided that material of the support element 2 is arranged 25 in an area between the screw nut 3.1.1 and the rail element 1. This area is preferably at most 5 cm, preferably at most 4 cm, even more preferably at most 3 cm long.

Furthermore, as can be seen from the figures, it is provided that the rail element 1 is designed as a profile rail. These are what are essential for the solution according to the invention is, projections 1.1 which can be brought into engagement with the adjusting element 3.1 are provided on the profile rail at regular vertical intervals.

Looking at it a little more closely (see in particular Figures 5-6), it is particularly preferred with regard to the profile rail that it is formed from a base rail element 1.2 and leg rail elements 1.3 arranged on both sides of the base rail element 1.2. Furthermore, several projections 1.1 are preferably arranged on both leg rail elements 1.3, leaving a gap 1.4 between them for the adjusting element 3.1. In addition, it is preferably provided that the leg rail elements 1.3 are arranged parallel to one another and each at right angles to the base rail element 1.2. 15

With regard to the clamping device 3, it is furthermore particularly preferably provided that the adjusting element 3.1 has a shaft element 3.1.2 that fits into the gap 1.4 on the rail element side and a shaft element 3.1.2 on the shaft element 3.1.2 and between the base rail element 20

1.2 and the projections 1.1 arranged, with the projections 1.1 can be brought into engagement and wider than the gap 1.4 head element 3.1.3. The shaft element 3.1.2 and the head element 3.1.3 are preferably designed as one component, i.e. in one piece. Furthermore, in order to generate 25 a high clamping force, it is particularly preferably provided that a contact surface between the head element 3.1.3 and the projection 1.1 is designed to run obliquely to the base rail element 1.2. In addition, it is preferably provided that the adjusting element 3.1 is connected to the screw nut 3.1.1 (or can be screwed into it) in the shaft element

3.1.2 screw-in bolts 3.1.4 (basically a Piece of threaded rod). The screw bolt 3.1.4 and the shaft element 3.1.2 are preferably designed to be firmly connected to one another, for example by gluing (Loctite®).

5

As can be clearly seen in Figure 5, for example, several recesses 1.5 are preferably provided (seen in the vertical direction), on the leg rail elements 1.3, each arranged between two projections 1.1 and larger than the head element 3.1.3. 10

In order to improve the stability of the connection between the support element 2 and the rail element 1, it is also preferably provided, particularly with reference to FIG locking element 2.2 is or are arranged on the projections 1.1 (the "and" variant is shown in Figure 4, but in principle the "or" variant already improves the load capacity of the furniture system). In addition, it is preferably provided that the adjusting element 3.1 is arranged centrally between an upper and a lower locking element 2.2 on the support element 1.

It is furthermore preferably provided (if the said "and" variant is implemented 25) that a distance between an upper and a lower locking element 2.2 on the support element 2 corresponds to exactly an integer multiple of the distance between two recesses 1.5 on the rail element 1. In addition, it is particularly preferred to choose between an upper recess 1.5 occupied by a latching element 2.2 of the support element 2 and a lower recess 1.5 occupied by a latching element 2.2 of the same support element. Merits 2 occupied recess 1.5, an even number of free recesses 1.5 are provided on the rail element 1. As can be seen in particular from FIG. 3, it is also preferably provided that the locking element 2.2 and/or the recess 1.5 are or are circular. 5

Furthermore, it is preferably provided that the rail element 1 is arranged on a plate element, preferably made of wood. The rail element 1 is preferably designed to be at least partially embedded in a groove 10 provided on the plate element. As can be seen particularly well from Figure 2, the plate element preferably forms an abutment for the support element 2 on both sides of the rail element 1, viewed in the horizontal direction.

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The assembly of a support element 2 works, as can be clearly seen in FIGS. 3 and 4, as follows: The support element 2 is brought up to the rail element 1. A screw nut 3.1.1 is already screwed onto the screw bolt 3.1.4. As already mentioned above, this is in turn screwed into the shaft element 3.1.2 and connected to it in a rotation-proof manner. By inserting the head element 3.1.3 into the recess 1.5 and then moving the head element 1.3.1 into the area between the projections 1.1, the desired rear grip is then achieved. The final fixation occurs when the locking elements 2.2 engage in the recesses 1.5, namely by tightening the screw nut 3.1.1. The head element 3.1.3, as said and as shown in Figure 6, engages behind the projections 1.1 provided on both sides. By tightening the screw nut 30 3.1.1, the head element 3.1.3 is braced against the projections 1.1. The dismantling of the support element 2 works in reverse.

Reference symbol list

1 rail element

1 .1 lead

1 .2 base rail element

1 .3 leg rail element

1 .4 gap

1 .5 recess

2 support element

2 .1 Material recess

2 .1.1 Individual recess

2 .2 locking element

2 .3 wing plate

3 clamping device

3 .1 Control element

3 .1.1 Nut

3 .1.2 Shaft element

3 .1.3 Head element

3 .1.4 Screw bolts

4 furniture element

Claims

(22936-PCT) claims

1. Furniture system, comprising a rail element (1) running vertically in its main direction of extension, a support element (2) fastened to the rail element (1) and a clamping device (3) with an adjusting element (3.1) for fastening the support element (2) to the rail element (1 ), wherein the support element (2) is designed to run horizontally in the main extension direction and has a material recess (2.1) for access to the adjusting element (3.1), wherein the rail element (1) is designed as a profile rail, characterized in that on the profile rail Projections (1.1) which can be brought into engagement with the adjusting element (3.1) are provided at regular vertical intervals.

2. Furniture system according to claim 1, characterized in that several rail elements (1) are arranged next to one another at a distance between 10 cm and 80 cm, preferably between 20 cm and 70 cm, particularly preferably between 30 cm and 60 cm.

3. Furniture system according to claim 2, characterized in that two support elements (2) arranged on different rail elements (1) are designed to jointly accommodate furniture elements (4) such as shelves or either open or lockable boxes. Furniture system according to claim 3, characterized in that the support element (2) is designed to accommodate one furniture element (4) on one or both sides. Furniture system according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the support element (2) has a cross-shaped cross-section when viewed in a vertical plane. Furniture system according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the adjusting element (3.1) has a screw nut (3.1.1) accessible via the material recess (2.1) on the support element side. Furniture system according to claim 6, characterized in that the screw nut (3.1.1) is designed as an external hexagon. Furniture system according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the profile rail is formed from a base rail element (1.2) and leg rail elements (1.3) arranged on both sides of the base rail element (1.2). Furniture system according to claim 8, characterized in that that several projections (1.1) are arranged on both leg rail elements (1.3), leaving a gap (1.4) between them for the adjusting element (3.1). Furniture system according to claim 9, characterized in that the adjusting element (3.1) has a shaft element (3.1.2) that fits into the gap (1.4) on the rail element side and one on the shaft element (3.1.2) and between the base rail element (1.2) and the projections (1.1) arranged head element (3.1.3) which can be brought into engagement with the projections (1.1) and is wider than the gap (1.4). Furniture system according to claim 10, characterized in that, viewed in the vertical direction, several recesses (1.5) are provided on the leg rail elements (1.3), each arranged between two projections (1.1) and larger than the head element (3.1.3). Furniture system according to claim 11, characterized in that on the support element (2) either above and/or below the adjusting element (3.1) there is a fitting that fits into the recess (1.5) on the rail element (1) and is supported on the projections (1.1). Locking element (2.2) is arranged. Furniture system according to claim 12, characterized in that the adjusting element (3.1) is arranged centrally between an upper and a lower locking element (2.2) on the support element (1).