DE102022000579B4 - Device, assembled kit with device and furniture - Google Patents

Abstract

Device (1) with a base body (10) and at least one attachment (20) connected to the base body (10), wherein the base body (10) is cube-shaped and each cube side has a first bore (11) and further bores (12, 13), wherein the attachment (20) comprises a first section (21), wherein the first section (21) has a groove (22) and the first section (21) is arranged in one of the first bores (11) on a first cube side, wherein a fastening means (15) is arranged in one of the further bores (12, 13) at least on a second cube side adjacent to the first cube side, wherein in order to connect the attachment (20) to the base body (10), the fastening means (15) fixes the first section (21) to the groove (22), and wherein the attachment (20) comprises a second section (23) which is designed as a functional element.

Description

The invention relates to a device with a base body and at least one attachment, wherein the base body is connected to the attachment. The invention further relates to an assembled kit comprising the device. The invention also relates to a piece of furniture.

Devices of this type are well known from the state of the art, e.g. from the publications DE 38 37 505 A1 , DE 39 31 225 A1 , DE 195 41 399 A1 , DE 89 03 809 U1 , DE 92 10 624 U1 , DE 93 14 402 U1 , DE 94 14 000 U1 , DE 295 02 333 U1 , DE 22 27 553 A , DE 19 52 933 U , DE 75 40 883 U , DE 15 54 404 A , DE 19 01 474 C , DE 69 38 864 U , DE 15 29 667 A , DE 19 13 897 U , DE 23 11 808 A , DE 24 03 358 A , DD 17 125 U, CH 704 404 A2 , CH 666 523 A5 , CH 589 434 A5 , EP 0 344 120 B1 and EP 0 956 402 B1 The devices known from the state of the art are often not very stable and usually have a short lifespan, and spare parts are usually expensive.

The object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages known from the prior art and to provide a device that is stable and has a long service life. Furthermore, in the event of repairs, components should be easily replaced in order to protect the environment.

This object is achieved according to the invention by a device having the features of claim 1. The dependent claims represent preferred further developments.

The device comprises a base body and at least one attachment connected to the base body, wherein the base body is cube-shaped and each cube side has a first bore and further bores, wherein the attachment comprises a first section, wherein the first section has a groove and the first section is arranged in one of the first bores on a first cube side, wherein a fastening means is arranged in one of the further bores at least on a second cube side adjacent to the first cube side, wherein in order to connect the attachment to the base body, the fastening means fixes or fastens the first section to the groove, and wherein the attachment comprises a second section which is designed as a functional element or which is a functional element.

In other words, the fastening means fixes the attachment in or on the base body at or via the groove. The fastening means is thus designed to fix the first section of an attachment in or via an adjacent further hole. In still other words, the fastening means is designed to form a fixed, in particular frictional and/or force-fitting connection with the attachment. In the fixed state, one end of the fastening means contacts the groove. The groove can be designed as a radial groove. The fastening means are preferably arranged at a 90° angle, i.e. perpendicular, to the first sections in the base body. Fixed can be understood to mean fastened or held. At least can be understood to mean at least and vice versa.

The invention therefore provides a device that is stable and has a long service life. Furthermore, in the event of repairs, components can be replaced easily.

The device can be understood as an ensemble, a structure, a construction element, a component connection, a unit, a component arrangement or group.

The base body can be understood as a base body or a main body. The base body preferably has six cube sides, each cube side having a bore for receiving a first section of an attachment.

An attachment can be understood as an element, attachment element, connection element, plug-in element, connection part or a connectable component. The attachment preferably comprises exactly two sections, namely the first and the second section. The device can preferably comprise up to six attachments (corresponding to the number of first holes). Particularly preferably, up to twelve further holes can be provided, two on each side of the cube, with fastening means being able to be arranged in each further hole.

To accommodate a first section, the base body has the first holes into which the first section can be inserted. A first hole can be understood as a counterpart, insertion area, or area that is oriented towards the inside of the cube. In particular, the first section is designed as a cantilevered section or area.

A functional element can be understood as a component or part that serves a specific purpose or function. A specific purpose can be, for example, fixing, fastening, positioning, support, mounting or spacing In addition, the functional elements can also serve as design elements or serve design aspects.

Preferably, the first and/or further bores are recesses, depressions, passages, through-holes, blind holes or blind hole bores. Corresponding bores are easy to produce.

Preferably, the blind holes can have holes, in particular through holes, that have a smaller diameter than the blind holes themselves. This makes it possible for air that is created when inserting attachments into the blind holes to escape. The holes, in particular through holes, can be designed with the same diameter.

Preferably, the first and/or further bores have a cross-section that is a circle or that is circular or oval. In particular, the first bores are cylindrical. In addition, other cross-sections are conceivable.

More preferably, the first section has a cross-section that is a circle or that is circular or oval. In addition, other cross-sections are conceivable.

Preferably, the components of the device are made of stainless steel. For example, stainless steel in accordance with standard EN 10020 2000-07-00, standard EN 10027-2 2015-07-00, V2A or V4A steel can be used. However, stainless steel and/or other metals and/or metal alloys can also be used.

In a preferred embodiment, a fastening means is arranged in each of the further holes on both cube sides adjacent to the first cube side. This makes it possible to fix the first section of the attachment to the groove on both sides with two fastening means. Both fastening means preferably lie on a common axis in their longitudinal direction.

In a preferred embodiment, the fastening means are screw means, in particular threaded pins. The additional holes preferably have an internal thread. This allows the fastening means to be easily screwed or turned into the additional holes in the base body. For example, the fastening means can be a so-called “grub screw”.

Particularly preferred are two first bores lying opposite one another or they form a common bore. Particularly preferred are two further bores lying opposite one another or they form a common bore. This allows the first bores and/or the further bores to be quickly introduced into the base body when producing the base body.

In a further preferred embodiment, a longitudinal extension of each first bore is oriented towards the center of the base body. This makes it possible to achieve a geometrically exact connection between the base body and the first sections of the attachments inserted into the base body.

Preferably, all first holes are designed in such a way that they form a 90° angle with respect to the cube side or cube surface, i.e. they are inserted perpendicularly or orthogonally into the cube.

In a further preferred embodiment, a longitudinal extension of the first holes and the further holes on each side of the cube are parallel to one another. This makes it possible to always use base bodies and attachments that are designed the same or similarly.

Preferably, all further holes are designed in such a way that they form a 90° angle with respect to the cube side or surface, i.e. they are inserted perpendicularly or orthogonally into the cube.

In a further preferred embodiment, the additional holes are two holes per cube side. This makes it possible to fix an attachment part inserted from a first cube side and an attachment part inserted from a second cube side independently of one another.

In a further preferred embodiment, the edges of the cube-shaped base body are rounded or chamfered. In other words, the edges are not rectified. This avoids "sharp" edges.

• - Rundnut oder Hohlkehle,
• - Rechtecknut,
• - V-Nut,
• - T-Nut oder
• - Trapeznut.

In a further preferred embodiment, the groove is a

• - round groove or cove,
• - rectangular groove,
• - V-groove,
• - T-slot or
• - trapezoidal groove.

By means of the groove it is possible to achieve a frictional or force-fitting connection between the fastening elements and the first sections of the attachment.

• - ein auskragendes Element,
• - ein Auflageelement,
• - ein Anschlagelement,
• - ein Fixierelement,
• - ein unterdruckerzeugendes Mittel,
• - ein Schraubmittel,
• - ein Kugelkopf,
• - ein Element mit aufgesetzter Kugel,
• - eine in das Bauteil eingebrachte Gewindebohrung,
• - ein Element mit Gewindebohrung,
• - ein Erdspieß,
• - ein Schraubmittel mit aufgesetzter Kugel, oder
• - ein Druckfederelement.

In a further preferred embodiment, the second section

• - a cantilevered element,
• - a support element,
• - a stop element,
• - a fixing element,
• - a negative pressure generating agent,
• - a screwing tool,
• - a ball head,
• - an element with a ball attached,
• - a threaded hole in the component,
• - an element with threaded hole,
• - a ground spike,
• - a screw with a ball attached, or
• - a compression spring element.

By keeping various attachments available, it is possible to integrate different attachments into the device according to the requirements or circumstances. This means that the second sections of the attachments can be used in different ways, as described above.

The cantilevered element can be designed to serve as a hook, e.g. a coat hook. The rod can be cylindrical. The cantilevered element preferably comprises a radial groove.

The support element can be designed to rest on another object.

The stop element can be designed to rest against another object.

The fixing element can be designed to be fixed to another object.

The vacuum generating means can be designed to support a component, such as a table top. Preferably, the vacuum generating means is a suction cup.

The screw means can be designed to accommodate a further component. The further component can be screwed on from the thread side. In particular, the screw means can be a threaded rod.

The ball head can be configured to serve as a hook, e.g. a coat hook.

The element with attached ball can be designed to serve as a hook, e.g. coat hook.

A threaded hole in the component and/or the element with a threaded hole can be designed to serve as an anchor to a wall, for example as a heavy-duty anchor, in particular in conjunction with a wall anchor.

The ground spike can be designed to serve as an anchor in the ground, e.g. in the garden or on the surfaces that support the ground spike.

The screw means, in particular a threaded rod, with a ball attached can be designed to serve as a hook, e.g. a coat hook. In particular, a hollow cylindrical cover, e.g. a hose section, can be used to cover the thread.

The pressure element can be configured to be used as a buffer element.

In a further preferred embodiment, holes that are not occupied by fastening means and/or attachments are each closed or can be closed by means of a closure. This can prevent dirt or moisture from getting into the attachments and thus into the device. The closure is preferably designed as a cover cap or as a plug. Unoccupied is understood to mean free or not occupied.

Furthermore, the object is achieved by an assembled kit with the features of claim 11. The assembled kit comprises at least one device according to one of the preceding claims. A kit can be understood as a number of parts or components that belong together and from which a specific end product, namely the assembled kit, can be assembled. An assembled kit can be understood as a finished kit, a completed kit, a structure, a construction system or a construction.

In a preferred embodiment, a connecting means is arranged between two base bodies. This makes it possible to connect two base bodies to one another in a simple manner. The connecting means can be a rod, in particular a rod with length markings. The length markings make it possible to quickly find the required rods during assembly.

In a preferred embodiment, a first end of the connecting means is in a first Bore of a first base body and a second end of the connecting means arranged in a first bore of a second base body, wherein both ends of the connecting means have a groove, and wherein fastening means are arranged in further bores of the base bodies, wherein for connecting the connecting means to the base bodies the fastening means fix the connecting means to the grooves. In other words, the fastening means serve to fix or fasten the ends of the connecting means in the base body to the grooves.

Preferably, the fastening means are arranged at a 90° angle, i.e. perpendicular, to the first ends.

Furthermore, the object is achieved by a piece of furniture with the features of claim 14. The piece of furniture comprises a device or an assembled kit as described above.

In a preferred embodiment, the furniture comprises further elements made of glass, stone, wood and/or wood composites.

• 1 eine schematische Ansicht einer Ausführungsform der Vorrichtung;
• 2 einen Basiskörper der Vorrichtung nach 1;
• 3 eine erste Schnittführung A-A durch die 2;
• 4 eine alternative Schnittführung A-A durch die 2;
• 5 eine erste Ausführungsform eines Anbauteils aus 1;
• 6 eine alternative Ausführungsform des Anbauteils;
• 7 eine weitere alternative Ausführungsform des Anbauteils;
• 8 eine weitere alternative Ausführungsform des Anbauteils;
• 9 eine weitere alternative Ausführungsform des Anbauteils;
• 10 eine weitere alternative Ausführungsform des Anbauteils;
• 11 eine weitere alternative Ausführungsform des Anbauteils;
• 12 eine weitere alternative Ausführungsform des Anbauteils;
• 13 eine weitere alternative Ausführungsform des Anbauteils;
• 14 eine weitere alternative Ausführungsform des Anbauteils;
• 15 eine weitere alternative Ausführungsform des Anbauteils;
• 16 eine erste Nut eines ersten Abschnitts eines Anbauteils;
• 17 eine alternative Nut eines ersten Abschnitts eines Anbauteils;
• 18 eine weitere alternative Nut eines ersten Abschnitts eines Anbauteils;
• 19 ein Verbindungsmittel;
• 20 ein alternatives Verbindungsmittel;
• 21 ein weiteres alternatives Verbindungsmittel; und
• 22 eine schematische Ansicht von zusammengesetzten Teilen eines montierten Bausatzes.

The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. They show:

• 1 a schematic view of an embodiment of the device;
• 2 a base body of the device according to 1 ;
• 3 a first incision AA through the 2 ;
• 4 an alternative incision AA through the 2 ;
• 5 a first embodiment of an attachment made of 1 ;
• 6 an alternative embodiment of the attachment;
• 7 another alternative embodiment of the attachment;
• 8 another alternative embodiment of the attachment;
• 9 another alternative embodiment of the attachment;
• 10 another alternative embodiment of the attachment;
• 11 another alternative embodiment of the attachment;
• 12 another alternative embodiment of the attachment;
• 13 another alternative embodiment of the attachment;
• 14 another alternative embodiment of the attachment;
• 15 another alternative embodiment of the attachment;
• 16 a first groove of a first portion of an attachment;
• 17 an alternative groove of a first portion of an attachment;
• 18 another alternative groove of a first portion of an attachment;
• 19 a connecting device;
• 20 an alternative means of connection;
• 21 another alternative means of connection; and
• 22 a schematic view of assembled parts of an assembled kit.

1 shows a device 1 with a base body 10 and an attachment 20 connected to the base body 10. The base body 10 is cube-shaped, with each of the six cube sides having a first hole 11 and two further holes 12, 13. The base body 10 has twelve edges 14, with the edges 14 of the base body 10 being rounded or chamfered.

The attachment part 20, which is in the 5 is shown in detail, has a first section 21 for connection to the base body 10. The attachment 20 is connected to the base body 10. The first holes 11 of the base body 10 are designed as a counterpart to the first section 21 of the attachment 20. The first section 21 of the attachment 20 can thus be easily introduced into the base body 10. The first section 21 is arranged in a first hole 11 of a first cube side of the base body 10.

Furthermore, a fastening means 15 is arranged in one of the further bores 12 on a side facing the first cube side. The adjacent second cube side fastening means 15 is designed to fix the attachment part 20 in the base body 10 to a groove 22 of the first section 21, which is designed as a radial groove. By providing the fastening means 15, it is possible to create or produce a firm, in particular frictional and/or force-fitting connection between the base body 10 and the attachment part 20 in order to achieve a connection of the base body 10 to the attachment part 20. Preferably, a further fastening means (not shown) opposite the fastening means 15 can be arranged in a further hole. In other words, the further fastening means is then located on the opposite cube side (third cube side) of the first fastening means 15. Both fastening means 15 lie on a common axis in their longitudinal direction/axial extension. This makes it possible to fix the section 21 of the attachment part 20 to the groove 22 on both sides.

Each first hole 11 has a cross-section that is circular. The first hole 11 is thus cylindrical, although other cross-sections are conceivable. All first holes 11 are oriented towards the center of the base body 10. In other words, their imaginary longitudinal extension goes through the center of the base body 10. The other holes 12, 13 have a cross-section that is circular. The holes 12, 13 are cylindrical, although other cross-sections are conceivable. The other holes 12, 13 also have an internal thread.

All first holes 11 and further holes 12, 13 are designed in such a way that they form a 90° angle with respect to the cube side or cube surface, i.e. they are inserted perpendicularly or orthogonally into the base body 10.

No fastening means are inserted into the further hole 13. A fastening means is only required if, for example, another attachment part is inserted into the hole opposite the first hole 11. Theoretically, all six first holes 11 could each accommodate a first section 21 of an attachment part 20. The device 1 would thus comprise a base body 10 and up to six attachment parts 20. Accordingly, up to twelve further holes 12, 13, two on each side of the cube, can be provided, with fastening means 15 being able to be arranged in each further hole 12, 13.

A longitudinal direction of the first bore 11 shown and of the attachment 20 inserted therein is oriented in an x-direction, wherein a longitudinal direction of the further bore 12 shown and of the fastening means 15 inserted therein are oriented in a y-direction.

The fastening means 15 are screw means, in particular threaded pins. External threads of the threaded pins mesh with the internal threads of the further bores 12, 13, so that the fastening means 15 can be axially displaced in the further bores 12, 13 in order to create or produce a frictional and/or force-fitting connection with the groove 22 of the first section 21 of the attachment part 20.

Furthermore, the attachment part 20 comprises a second section 23. The second section 23 is designed as a functional element, as is also shown in the 5 Alternative designs of the attachment part 20 are shown in the further 6 to 15 removable.

Preferably, the components of the device 1 are made of stainless steel. However, stainless steel and/or other metals and/or metal alloys can also be used.

2 shows a base body 10 without the attachment part 20 and without the fastening means 15.

In the 3 and 4 is a section AA from the 2 shown in detail, whereby in the 3 the first bore 11 as well as the further first bores are cone-shaped and wherein the first bore 11 as well as the further first bores in the 4 are designed as blind holes. In the 4 The blind holes are provided with smaller through holes of identical diameters so that air that is created when inserting attachments into the blind holes can escape.

In the 5 to 15 Different embodiments of the attachment part 20 are shown, wherein the second section 23 is designed as a functional element.

5 shows the attachment part 20 with the first section 21 comprising the groove 22 and the second section 23. The second section 23 is designed as an element with a ball attached, as in the 1 shown.

6 shows a further attachment part 20 with the first section 21 comprising the groove 22 and the second section 23. The second section 23 is designed as a threaded hole introduced into the component.

7 shows a further attachment 20 with the first section 21 comprising the groove 22 and the second section 23. The second section 23 is designed as a cantilevered element comprising a radial groove.

8 shows a further attachment part 20 with the first section 21 comprising the groove 22 and the second section 23. The second section 23 is designed as a stop element.

9 shows a further attachment part 20 with the first section 21 comprising the groove 22 and the second section 23. The second section 23 is designed as a fixing element.

10 shows a further attachment part 20 with the first section 21 comprising the groove 22 and the second section 23. The second section 23 is designed as a suction cup.

11 shows a further attachment part 20 with the first section 21 comprising the groove 22 and the second section 23. The second section 23 is designed as a screw means, in particular a threaded rod.

12 shows a further attachment part 20 with the first section 21 comprising the groove 22 and the second section 23. The second section 23 is designed as a further screw means, in particular a threaded rod.

13 shows a further attachment part 20 with the first section 21 comprising the groove 22 and the second section 23. The second section 23 is designed as a ground spike.

14 shows a further attachment part 20 with the first section 21 comprising the groove 22 and the second section 23. The second section 23 is designed as a screw means, in particular a threaded rod, with a ball attached.

15 shows a further attachment part 20 with the first section 21 comprising the groove 22 and the second section 23. The second section 23 is designed as a compression spring element.

16 shows a first groove 22 of a first section 21 of an attachment 20. The groove 22 is a radial groove, which is designed in particular as a round groove or concave groove.

17 shows an alternative groove 22 of a first section 21 of an attachment 20. The groove 22 is a radial groove, which is designed in particular as a rectangular groove.

18 shows a further alternative groove 22 of a first section 21 of an attachment 20. The groove 22 is a radial groove, which is designed in particular as a V-groove.

Other alternative grooves not shown can be T-grooves, trapezoidal grooves or the like. By means of the groove/grooves it is possible to achieve a frictional or force-fitting connection between the fastening means and the first sections of the attachment part.

19 shows a connecting means 30. The connecting means 30 serves to connect two base bodies. A first end of the connecting means 30 is designed to be inserted into a first bore of a first base body. A second end of the connecting means 30 is designed to be inserted into a first bore of a further, second base body. Both ends of the connecting means 30 each have a groove. The connecting means can be fixed in the base bodies via its grooves by means of a fastening means inserted into a further bore of the base body.

In contrast to 19 The connecting means 30 of the 20 additional length markings. The 21 The connecting means 30 shown is in comparison to the connecting means 30 of the 19 much shorter in length.

In the 22 Components of a finished assembled kit 40 are shown. The components are assembled or joined together. In detail, the kit 40 comprises three base bodies 10, with a connecting means 30 arranged between two of the base bodies 10. The base body 10 at the top in the plane of the page comprises an attachment part 20 and forms the device 1 according to the 1 out of.

A device is provided that is stable and has a long service life. Furthermore, in the event of repairs, components can be easily replaced.

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Claims (15)

Device (1) with a base body (10) and at least one attachment (20) connected to the base body (10), wherein the base body (10) is cube-shaped and each cube side has a first bore (11) and further bores (12, 13), wherein the attachment (20) comprises a first section (21), wherein the first section (21) has a groove (22) and the first section (21) is arranged in one of the first bores (11) on a first side of the cube, wherein a fastening means (15) is arranged in one of the further bores (12, 13) at least on a second side of the cube adjacent to the first side of the cube, wherein in order to connect the attachment (20) to the base body (10), the fastening means (15) fixes the first section (21) to the groove (22), and wherein the attachment (20) comprises a second section (23) which is designed as a functional element. Device (1) according to claim 1 , wherein a fastening means (15) is arranged in each of the further bores (12, 13) on both cube sides adjacent to the first cube side. Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the fastening means (15) are screw means, in particular threaded pins. Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a longitudinal extension of each first bore (11) is oriented towards the center of the base body (10). Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a longitudinal extension of the first bores (11) and the further bores (12, 13) on each side of the cube are parallel to each other. Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the further bores (12, 13) are two bores per cube side. Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the edges (14) of the cube-shaped base body (10) are rounded or chamfered. Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the groove (22) is a - round groove, - rectangular groove, - V-groove, - T-groove or - trapezoidal groove. Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the second section (23) is - a cantilevered element, - a support element, - a stop element, - a fixing element, - a means for generating a vacuum, - a screw means, - a ball head, - an element with a ball attached, - a threaded hole made in the component, - an element with a threaded hole, - a ground spike, - a screw means with a ball attached, or - a compression spring element. Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein unoccupied bores (11, 12, 13) are each closed or closable by means of a closure. Assembled kit (40) comprising at least one device (1) according to one of the preceding claims. Assembled kit (40) according to claim 11 , wherein a connecting means (30) is arranged between two base bodies (10). Assembled kit (40) according to one of the Claims 11 until 12 , wherein a first end of the connecting means (30) is arranged in a first bore (11) of a first base body (10) and a second end of the connecting means (30) is arranged in a first bore (11) of a second base body (10), wherein both ends of the connecting means (30) have a groove (22), and wherein fastening means (15) are arranged in further bores (12, 13) of the base body (10), wherein in order to connect the connecting means (30) to the base bodies (10), the fastening means (15) fix the connecting means (30) to the grooves (22). Furniture comprising a device (1) according to one of the Claims 1 until 10 and/or an assembled kit (40) according to one of the Claims 11 until 13 . Furniture after claim 14 , further comprising elements made of glass, stone, wood and/or wood composites.

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