DE202005012160U1 - Furniture piece e.g. working table, for accommodating e.g. processor, has table top arranged on rails, and folding component attached to table top both in closed and open conditions, where component has pivoting section and folding plate - Google Patents

Abstract

The piece has a table top (3) arranged on rails, and a folding component (4) attached to the table top both in a closed condition as well as in an open condition. The folding component has a pivoting section (5) and a folding plate (6), where the plate and the section are detachably connected with one another using connecting components. The plate has a drill-dole, in which a bolt finger of the section is inserted.

Description

The The present invention relates to a piece of furniture, in particular work table, with a table top, wherein the table top is a flap element assigned.

State of technology

such Furniture pieces are already in manifold Shape and design known and in use. in this connection These are, for example, normal office workstations or extended, as Telecommunications jobs or dealer tables designated table units. The latter are recognizable by the fact that the Worktable most diverse configurations for accommodation of communications equipment or work equipment, such as processors, Monitors, printers, telephone od. Like. Has, wherein the accommodation from associated ones Cabling represents a separate problem.

Such a work table is used for example in the DE 101 20 106 described. In this work table, the table surface consists of a front and a rear sliding plate, the rear plate is retractable under the front plate. By pushing away the rear plate, a space is opened, the od access to work equipment, cables. Like., Which are located under the rear plate allowed.

adversely However, here is that the work table has a complicated structure has a complicated and Handling required. There is also the risk of tilting when moving the plates. Furthermore, the work table needs usually complete vacated For example, to place the rear plate under the front plate to push, or raise the front plate to the below to get to the rear plate working equipment and cables.

Farther is disadvantageous in such desktops that often a Plate with one hand must be held, so then only one hand left remains to work equipment, Cable od. Like. To handle.

Task of invention

task The present invention is therefore a piece of furniture, in particular work table to create, whose structure is simple and inexpensive and its handling also easy and without additional Tools possible is. Furthermore, the possibility should be be given access to, for example, below the table arranged equipment, Cables od. Like. To obtain, without previously the work table to empty evacuate. At the same time both hands should to disposal stand to work equipment, Cable od. Like. To handle.

Solution of task

to solution the task leads that the flap element both in the closed position and in the open position is determinable.

The Flap element is preferably made of a swivel profile and a flap plate together, wherein the pivoting profile is preferred a roughly L-shaped one Aluminum profile is, for example, by simple extrusion will be produced.

The Swing profile and the flap plate are preferred to simple Fashion put together. That is, the swing profile has an outer side on a bolt finger, wherein the pin finger either the production, in particular during extrusion of the aluminum profile mitformed and thus is part of the extruded profile or hindsight on the aluminum profile is arranged, for example by Welding with the aluminum profile. The different possibilities the design of the pivot profile and the pin finger should to be encompassed by the present invention.

The flap plate in turn is provided with a corresponding bore into which the pin finger of the pivot profile is inserted, wherein the pin finger is preferably provided with barbs, so that it can not slide out of the bore in the flap plate. However, any other possibility of connecting the two elements is conceivable and should be encompassed by the present invention. For example, both elements can also be connected to one another firmly or by means of a screwing device be.

The Swivel profile has in the present case three legs, as these Design has proved advantageous because it facilitates For example, the arrangement of the pivoting profile on a cross member. Of course you can too only one, two or more than three legs are provided. These options should be included in the present invention.

On an inner side of the one leg are preferably two recesses arranged, which are arranged so that orthogonal through the Recesses form a splash angle. Between the two Recesses is arranged a control edge. Instead of the control edge Any other device may be provided which is in the position of use an operative connection with an upper edge and / or upper side of the crossbeam guaranteed as described in the figure description. So, for example an additional longitudinal groove on the top of the cross member are provided, in which in use position a nose, a locking finger od. Like. The pivot profile engages. Or it can be provided several transverse grooves be in which individual noses, locking fingers od. Like. Engage. The different possibilities the design of the control edge and also their arrangement should to be encompassed by the present invention. It is important that between the swing profile and the cross member an active compound can arise.

at the present embodiment enable the two recesses that the flap element in two positions on the cross member can be positioned. On the one hand in a lower and thus closing Position and on the other hand in a tilted and thus opened Position. Depending on the position, an upper end of the cross member either locks in the one recess or in the other recess. It is However, quite conceivable, the pivoting profile with further recesses to provide, in which the upper end of the cross member can engage. In order to could the flap element can be set in further positions. These different possibilities should also be included in the present invention.

Of the crossbeam is not closer shown manner with the table top or not shown in detail Side cheeks of the work table connected. For example, the crossbeam be firmly anchored or simply plugged into a groove, whereby an easy removal of the cross member, even without tools, is made possible. This is for example an advantage when plug in the under Flap element located cable tray are laid. The different ones options fastening of a crossbeam to be encompassed by the present invention.

Also to be encompassed by the present invention are the various Embodiments of the flap element and the cross member and their arrangement. So it is conceivable, a continuous cross member in the Work table to arrange. At this then can also be a continuous Flap element or several smaller flap elements are mounted.

Farther is conceivable, the flap plate of the flap element in different lengths embody. This depends on the wishes of the user and the Size a flap to be covered, which below the flap element is arranged.

Of another is provided, the flap element not only as a cover in particular to provide a cable tray. Instead, it is through the flap element generally an access to below the table top allows. Depending on what can be achieved below the table top can the size and the configuration of the flap element may be different.

Also is provided to arrange the table top immovable. However, it is also conceivable, the table top also moved on rails to further enhance access to below the tabletop to simplify. Also this possibility is intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

figure description

Further Advantages, features and details of the invention will become apparent the following description of a preferred embodiment as well as from the drawing; this shows in

1 a partially cross-sectional side view of a piece of furniture, in particular work table according to the present invention;

2 an enlarged side view of a section of the piece of furniture in 1 with a flap element according to the invention in the closed position;

3 the view after 2 with the inventive flap element in the open position;

4 an enlarged side view of a pivot profile of the inventive flap element;

5 a perspective view of a section of the piece of furniture in 1 with both closed flaps, as well as an open flap.

According to 1 has a piece of furniture, here a work table 1 table legs 2 as well as a table top 3 on. The tabletop 3 can be used on not shown side cheeks of the work table 1 fixedly arranged or be moved in a manner not shown in detail on rails.

In a rear area of the tabletop 3 is a flap element 4 arranged, which consists of a swivel profile 5 and a flap plate 6 composed as in the 2 and 3 shown. From an outside 7 of the swivel profile 5 protrudes a pin finger 8th from, which in the use position in a bore 9 in the flap plate 6 retracted. The bolt finger 8th has barbs 10 on which a sliding out of the bolt finger 8th out of the hole 9 the flap plate 6 prevent.

The swivel profile 5 itself is, as in 4 shown, preferably an approximately L-shaped aluminum profile, which in the present case consists of three legs 11 . 12 and 13 composed. On an inside 14 of the thigh 12 of the L-profile are at least two recesses 15 and 16 arranged so that orthogonal 17 and 18 through the recesses 15 and 16 together give an acute angle α. Further, between the one recess 15 or 16 and the other recess 16 respectively. 15 a control edge 19 trained, whose function is described below. From the outside 7 of the thigh 13 of the L-profile protrudes the bolt finger 8th from which of the attachment of the pivot profile 5 on the flap plate 6 serves as described above.

In use position, the pivot profile depends 5 on a crossbeam 20 , which in turn in any way with the side cheeks and / or the table top 3 of the work table 1 connected is.

Below the flap element 4 is a cable tray 21 in a manner not shown in detail with the side cheeks and / or the table top 3 and / or the cross member 20 connected. The cable tray 21 serves to accommodate cables 22 for example, to a screen 23 being able to lead.

The operation of the present invention is the following: In the closed position of the flap element 4 is its flap plate 6 in a horizontal position (see 2 ). In this position is the swing profile 5 so over the cross member 20 hanged that with its upper end 24 into the recess 15 of the swivel profile 5 is engaged. At the same time pushes a lower stop surface 25 of the swivel profile 5 to an outer surface 26 of the crossbeam 20 , In this position is access to the cable tray 21 can not.

Now the access to the cable tray 21 must be possible, depending on the design of the work table 1 , either the tabletop first 3 in the direction of an arrow 27 (please refer 1 ) are preferred along the rails not shown in detail. Subsequently, the flap element 4 over his flap plate 6 in the direction of an arrow 28 (please refer 1 ) are pivoted upwards. Or the flap element 4 can directly over his flap plate 6 in the direction of the arrow 28 be pivoted upward without first the table top 3 must be moved.

So that the flap element 4 in its upper position according to 3 , ie can be held in the open position, is the pivot profile 5 with the further recess 16 provided, in which the upper end 24 of the crossbeam 20 engages when the flap element 4 is in its upper position. At the same time finds another stop surface 29 on the outside surface 26 of the crossbeam 20 Stop.

Should the flap element 4 Now be swung back to its original position, this is done either by a slight lifting of the entire flap element 4 so the top end 24 of the crossbeam 20 from the recess 16 of the swivel profile 5 slides out. Subsequently, the swiveling profile 5 again with its recess 15 over the top 24 of the crossbeam 20 hooked.

Or it will be a pressure on the flap plate 6 of the flap element 4 exercised, so the control edge 19 an edge 30 the upper end 24 of the crossbeam 20 overcomes and the top end 24 again in the recess 15 of the swivel profile 5 locks.

Subsequently, the table top 3 , depending on the design of the worktable 1 , in the opposite direction of the arrow 27 be pushed back.

Claims (21)

Furniture, in particular work table ( 1 ), with a table top ( 3 ), whereby the table top ( 1 ) a flap element ( 4 ), characterized in that the flap element ( 4 ) can be fixed both in the closed position and in the open position. Piece of furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that the folding element ( 4 ) a swivel profile ( 5 ) and a flap plate ( 6 ) having. Piece of furniture according to claim 2, characterized in that the pivot profile ( 5 ) and the flap plate ( 6 ) via connecting elements ( 8th ) are optionally releasably connected together. Piece of furniture according to claim 3, characterized in that the connecting element is a bolt finger ( 8th ) which is in a bore ( 9 ) in the flap plate ( 6 ) is introduced. Piece of furniture according to claim 4, characterized in that the pin finger ( 8th ) Part of the swivel profile ( 5 ) and can be produced with this. Piece of furniture according to claim 4, characterized in that the pin finger ( 8th ) separately from the swivel profile ( 5 ) can be produced and attached to this. Piece of furniture according to claim 2, characterized in that the pivot profile ( 5 ) and the flap plate ( 6 ) are firmly connected. Piece of furniture according to at least one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that the pivot profile ( 5 ) is an approximately L-shaped profile. Piece of furniture according to claim 8, characterized in that the L-profile at least one leg ( 11 . 12 . 13 ) having. Piece of furniture according to claim 9, characterized in that the leg ( 12 ) with at least two recesses ( 15 . 16 ) is provided. Piece of furniture according to claim 10, characterized in that orthogonal ( 17 . 18 ) through the recesses ( 15 . 16 ) together form an acute angle (α). Piece of furniture according to one of claims 10 or 11, characterized in that between the recesses ( 15 . 16 ) a control edge ( 19 ) is formed, which with a cross member ( 20 ) comes into operative connection. Piece of furniture according to claim 12, characterized in that the pivot profile ( 5 ) on the cross member ( 20 ), which with side cheeks and / or the table top ( 3 ) of the work table ( 1 ) connected is. Piece of furniture according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that the cross member ( 20 ) fixed with side cheeks and / or the table top ( 3 ) connected is. Piece of furniture according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that the cross member ( 20 ) detachable with side cheeks and / or the table top ( 3 ) connected is. Piece of furniture according to at least one of claims 12 to 15, characterized in that an upper end ( 24 ) of the cross member ( 20 ) into one of the recesses ( 15 . 16 ) of the pivoting profile ( 5 ) is latched. Piece of furniture according to claim 16, characterized in that the upper end ( 24 ) of the cross member ( 20 ) in the closed position of the flap element ( 4 ) in the recess ( 15 ) of the pivoting profile ( 5 ) is engaged. Piece of furniture according to claim 16 or 17, characterized in that the upper end ( 24 ) of the cross member ( 20 ) in the opening position of the flap element ( 4 ) in the recess ( 16 ) of the pivoting profile ( 5 ) is engaged. Piece of furniture according to at least one of claims 12 to 18, characterized in that a stop surface ( 25 ) of the pivoting profile ( 5 ) in the closed position of the flap element ( 4 ) on an outer surface ( 26 ) of the cross member ( 20 ) is present. Piece of furniture according to claim 19, characterized in that a stop surface ( 29 ) in the opening position of the flap element ( 4 ) on the outer surface ( 26 ) of the cross member ( 20 ) is present. Piece of furniture according to at least one of claims 1 to 20, characterized in that the flap element ( 4 ) access to a cable tray ( 21 ) prevented in the closed position or possible in the open position.