DE20309317U1 - Modular system for building display units comprises shelves with of studs on underside which can be mounted side-by-side using connectors with recesses, into which studs are inserted - Google Patents

Abstract

Modular system for building display units comprises shelves (10.1) which have a pattern of studs (16) on the underside. These can be mounted side-by-side using connectors (12) with at least two, preferably four, recesses (22), into which the studs are inserted. Decorative cover panels (14.1) are laid on the tops of the shelves.

Description

TECHNICAL AREA

The present invention relates to a modular component system for creating presentation, guidance, information, display surfaces or the like on floors, walls or ceilings or as individual partition walls with the following components: flat base module units with a top side and a bottom side, wherein the peripheral contour of the base module units is designed such that base module units arranged adjacent to one another form a closed common surface.

STATE OF THE ART

There are so-called double hollow floors, which have base module units that can be placed next to one another and put together to form a presentation area. The double hollow floors are solid and heavy. Chipboard or aluminum panels, coated if necessary, are primarily used. The latter panels are relatively expensive. Overall, laying such floors is relatively complex and must be carried out by specialist craftsmen. Complex conversion work is necessary, especially if the presentation area is to be designed differently or changed.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is based on the above-mentioned prior art and the task or technical problem of developing a modular component

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system of the type mentioned above which can be manufactured cost-effectively, can be installed or converted by laypersons and at the same time ensures the advantages of a raised floor construction.

The modular component system is defined according to the invention by the features of independent claim 1. Advantageous embodiments and further developments are the subject of the claims directly or indirectly dependent ^on independent claim 1.

The modular component system according to the invention is accordingly characterized in that projection elements arranged in a grid pattern are molded onto the underside of the base module units at least in the edge region, coupling units with at least two, in particular four, recesses are present, the cross section of the recesses being substantially equal to or larger than the cross section of the projection elements of the base module units, so that the projection elements can be inserted into the recesses, in particular in a form-fitting manner, ^and the distance between the recesses corresponds to the distance between two projection elements lying opposite one another in the edge region in adjacently arranged base module units and/or the distance between two adjacent projection elements of a base module unit, and inlay units are present which are designed as thin plate elements and can be detachably attached or placed on the top side of the base module units.

A particularly advantageous design, which allows a high load on the surface, is characterized by the fact that the projection elements are arranged in a grid pattern over the entire underside of the base module unit, in particular in a

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In a preferred embodiment, the inlay units can have a visually different appearance on their upper side and on their lower side.

In a preferred embodiment, which is particularly easy to implement in terms of installation technology, the respective peripheral contour and area of the inlay units corresponds to the respective peripheral contour and area of the base module unit or, alternatively, the inlay area can be a multiple of the area of the base module unit.

A particularly advantageous embodiment, which is particularly advantageous in terms of manufacturing technology with regard to, for example, the design of the components as plastic injection-molded parts, is characterized in that the projection elements are designed with an opening on the top and an end wall on the bottom.

With regard to a self-centering effect when coupling adjacently installed base module units by means of the coupling units, an advantageous embodiment is characterized in that the projection elements are designed as cylinder elements that taper conically towards the underside and engage in preferably continuous recesses in the coupling units.

According to a preferred embodiment, the height of the coupling units corresponds essentially to the height of the projection elements, wherein the overall component height of the base module units is preferably in the range between 3 and 5 cm (centimeters), in particular 3.5 cm.

A particularly simple application in terms of installation technology can be achieved if the base module units or the inlay units are arranged in a favourable

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Design have a polygonal, in particular square or rectangular, peripheral contour.

A particularly advantageous embodiment with regard to the assembly of the inlay units is characterized in that the base module units have an upwardly pointing web at least in some areas, in particular all around, in the side edge area, wherein the height of the web essentially corresponds to the thickness of the inlay units.

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It is also possible for the inlay area to be larger than the area of the base module units. In this case, the base module units do not have a protruding web on the corresponding side edge. For example, four base module units can be pre-assembled as an assembly unit, whereby the assembly unit can have a surrounding web or no web at all.

In order to enable the replacement of the inlay units if necessary without a great deal of manual effort, a particularly advantageous further training is characterized by the fact that

the web has at least one continuous slot perpendicular to its longitudinal direction ^- ^y , so that a pointed tool, in particular a screwdriver, can be easily applied to detach the inlay unit from the corresponding base module unit.

To ensure electrostatic dissipation, the projection elements are coated on the underside with a coating of ethylene propylene diene terpolymers (EPDM).

A particularly simple design of the detachable fastening method of the inlay units on the base module units is that the connection is made via a 35

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can be releasably attached using a double-sided adhesive element arranged between the inlay unit and the base module unit.

In an alternative embodiment, the inlay units can also be attached to the top of the respective base module unit via a detachable clamp connection.

( ) 10 According to a preferred embodiment, the coupling units can be detachably connected to the base module units by means of connecting means, in particular by means of screws, so that prefabricated larger surface elements can also be used.

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In order to implement optical effects, the inlay units can, according to a preferred embodiment, have a lighting device, in particular an LED lighting device.

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A particularly preferred embodiment is characterized in that the base module units each have at least one receiving unit for the detachable connection of a height adjustment unit for adjusting the height level of the top of the base module unit. It is particularly advantageous that the receiving unit is designed such that the height adjustment unit is accessible from above when connected.

A particularly simple design in terms of plastic injection molding technology is characterized in that the receiving unit is designed as a continuous recess with a downward-facing web, whereby the height adjustment unit can be detachably clamped into the web.

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An advantageous further development is characterized in that a cross-sectional recess is provided around the receiving unit relative to the upper side of the base module unit, wherein flow pads can be inserted in the area of the cross-sectional recess, which have certain damping properties relative to the inserted inlay unit.

In the event that a wall-like display surface is inserted into the component system, a particularly advantageous embodiment is characterized in that the inlay unit has at least one projection unit on the upper side or pointing forward, wherein this projection unit can serve as a storage and/or connection surface for objects.

In order to ensure an optimal transition in the edge area of the surface created by the component system, a particularly advantageous component system is characterized by tread strip module units that can be linked to the edge contour of the base module unit at least in some areas and that have an outwardly sloping top side, wherein the height of the tread strip module units on the side facing the base module unit corresponds to the height of the base module unit and in the side edge area facing the base module unit there are further projection elements that have the same grid dimension and the same geometry as the projection elements of the base module unit, so that the tread strip module units can be coupled to the base module unit via the coupling unit.

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The alternative projection unit of the inlay unit can, for example, be designed as a bent or folded unit. It is also possible to design the projection unit as a connection unit for connecting or fastening other elements or objects.

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A particularly preferred embodiment of a component system is characterized by corner module units that can be arranged in the corner area between incoming and outgoing tread strip module units, wherein the top of the corner module unit is partially adapted to the inclined top of the incoming or outgoing tread strip module unit, and the corner module unit has a projection element in the corner area, via which the corner module unit can be coupled to the base module unit and the adjacent tread strip module units by means of the coupling unit, wherein the corner module unit is preferably designed to be detachably connectable, in particular clipped, to the incoming or outgoing tread strip module unit in the corner area.

A particularly economical production is achieved by the fact that the base module units and/or the coupling units and/or the tread strip module units and/or the corner strip units are designed as injection-molded plastic components, with acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymers (ABS) preferably being used as the material.

In order to increase the load-bearing capacity of the base module units, according to a preferred embodiment, stiffening ribs are present or formed on the underside.

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With regard to the provision of a modular system, a particularly preferred embodiment is characterized in that the side lengths of the basic module units have η times the length with η = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, ... of a predetermined system length, wherein the predetermined system length is preferably in the range between 10 and 20 cm (centimeters), in particular 12.5 cm (centimeters).

The component system according to the invention guarantees a number of advantages over the known double hollow floor constructions. The component system described provides a basic system that offers new possibilities for product presentation, for example high-quality goods. In particular, the color selection and size that can be tailored to the product to be presented, combined with the easy-to-change inlay units, bring great advantages. The component system according to the invention guarantees multiple use over years, as the inlays can be easily exchanged to implement new presentation optics. The component system also makes it easy to design a floor area directly on a wall in the same way or, if necessary, differently.

Since plastic is the preferred material for the base module unit, a wide range of colours can be chosen. The base module units in combination with the grid-shaped projection elements ensure a high static load capacity. A high fire class can be achieved by using appropriate plastics. Electrostatic discharge is ensured by the provision of EPDM bumpons on the underside of the projection units. The bumpons also have an anti-slip effect, which ensures that the

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The clearance height between the floor and the underside of the base module units ensures that supply lines can be laid easily underneath the base module unit.

Compensation for possible uneven floors can be easily achieved by optionally providing height adjustment units.

Overall, the component system according to the invention ensures simple and quick installation without the need for specialist personnel. The extension or exchangeability of the individual base module units or inlay units is extremely uncomplicated.

There is a very large selection of different design options for the inlay units. For example, the inlay units can be made of refined printed cardboard, designed as 3D foil, designed as HPL panels with a wood or slate structure or from marble to granite or hard foam/rubber or leather. The material used for the inlay units can also be real metal or embossed aluminum or stainless steel or brushed aluminum. The use of acrylic, which can be fluorescent, for example, is also possible without any problem. Fonts can be milled or printed into the inlay on the top. The inlays can also be made of mirror silver or mirror gold, for example.

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Further embodiments and advantages of the invention result from the features further listed in the claims and from the exemplary embodiments given below. The features of the claims can be combined with one another in any way, provided they do not obviously exclude one another.

SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

The invention and advantageous embodiments and further developments thereof are described and explained in more detail below with reference to the examples shown in the drawing. The features shown in the description and the drawing can be used individually or in combination in accordance with the invention. They show:

^ Fig. 1 schematic perspective view of a section of a presentation area, created from base module units, coupling units, tread units and corner strip units and inlay units in exploded view,

Fig. 2a schematic perspective view of a presentation area created with the component units,

Fig. 2b Top view of detail X in Fig. 2a,

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Fig. 4 schematic bottom view of a first embodiment of a base module unit,

Fig. 5 schematic section along section line I-I in Fig. 4,

Fig. 6 schematic plan view of the base module unit according to Fig. 4,

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Fig. 10 schematic section along section line IV-IV in Fig. 8,

Fig. 11 schematic section along section line V-V in Fig. 8,

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Fig. 14 schematic section according to section VI-VI in Fig. 13,

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Fig. 18 schematic bottom view of a second corner strip unit,

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Fig. 20 schematic sectional view through a partition wall created by two interconnected presentation surfaces,

Fig. 21 schematic section through an inlay unit with projection unit and connection unit,

Fig. 22 schematic section through an inlay unit with a second type of projection unit and

Fig. 23 schematic section through an inlay unit with two projection units in a third embodiment.

WAYS TO CARRY OUT THE INVENTION

In Fig. 2a, a presentation area 100 is shown schematically in perspective, which is made up of square base module units 10.1 and rectangular base module units 10.2. The side length of the square base module units 10.1 corresponds to the smaller side length of the rectangular base module units 10.2. The longer side of the rectangle is twice as

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long as the short rectangular side of the base module unit 10.2. When placed directly next to one another, this creates a closed presentation area 100. On the top side, inlay units 14.1, 14.2 are placed on the base module units 10.1, 10.2 corresponding to the respective area of the base module units 10.1, 10.2. In the edge area, tread strip module units 18 are arranged on the base module units 10.1 and 10.2, respectively, and corner strip module units 20 are arranged in the corner area.

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The structural design of the presentation area 100 according to Fig. 2a is shown schematically in the perspective exploded view in Fig. 1. The base module units 10.1 are designed as flat module units with a top and a bottom. On the underside, downward-pointing projection elements 16 are formed onto the base module units 10.1 in an orthogonal arrangement parallel to the side edges with the grid dimension A or Al.

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The projection elements have a hollow cylindrical cross-section that tapers towards the bottom. They are open at the top and have an end wall 36 in their lower end region. Overall, the projection elements 16 are thus pot-shaped (see also Fig. 4, 5, 6 and 7).

An upwardly pointing web 24 is formed all the way around the side edges of the base module unit 10.1, which has a slot 26 in the middle of a side longitudinal region.

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On the upper side, an inlay unit 14.1 is placed on the base module unit 10.1, which corresponds to the inner circumferential contour that is defined by the circumferential web 24 on the base module unit 10.1, whereby the thickness of the inlay unit 14.1 essentially corresponds to the height of the web 24.

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Base module units 10.1 placed next to one another are coupled to one another via coupling units 12 placed on the underside, preferably in the corner area, wherein an embodiment of a coupling unit is shown in more detail in Fig. 3.

In the exemplary embodiment, the coupling unit according to Fig. 3 has four continuous recesses 22 which are arranged diagonally opposite one another in an orthogonal grid. The grid dimension 2R corresponds to the grid dimension Al of the central projection elements 16 of the base module units 10.1, which are arranged offset from the two mutually perpendicular axes of symmetry. The other projection elements are arranged in grid dimension A.

The edge distance of the projection elements 16 of the base module unit 10.1 corresponds to the grid dimension R. This means that base module units that are placed directly next to each other can be positively coupled to one another via the coupling unit 12, in which the corresponding projection elements 16 in the edge area of the base module unit 10.1 engage with the projection elements 16 of the adjacent base module unit 10.1. In the exemplary embodiment, the height K of the coupling unit corresponds to the protruding length L of the projection elements 16.

The coupling of adjacent base module units 10.1 takes place via the coupling units 12, preferably in the corner area, in which, for example, four base module units 10.1 abut one another.

It is important that the distance between the projection elements 16 of the base module units present in the edge area corresponds to half the distance between the recesses 22 of the coupling unit 12 so that problem-free coupling is possible.

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The coupling units can also have only two recesses or be designed like strips.

In the illustrated embodiment according to Fig. 5, the orthogonal grid of the projection elements 16 is designed such that the average grid dimension Al is slightly smaller than the remaining grid dimension A. The distance of the projection elements 16 to the side longitudinal edge is indicated in Fig. 5 with R. This side distance R

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As can be seen in particular from Fig. 5, a continuous, open receiving unit 28 is provided centrally between the four projection elements 16 present in the corner area in the square grid dimension A, to which a downwardly pointing, circumferential, annular collar 40 is formed.

In the area of the collar 40, a height adjustment unit 30 is inserted from below in a clamping manner (Fig. 5), which has an adjustment screw 42 that can be operated from above through the receiving unit 28 and has a bearing foot 44 on the underside. This height adjustment unit 30 can be used to compensate for uneven floors. Furthermore, a cross-sectional recess 32 is present around the receiving unit 28, so that flow pads can be inserted in the area of the receiving unit, which have certain damping properties compared to the inserted inlay unit 14 and/or can have double-sided detachable adhesive surfaces.

As can be seen from the bottom view according to Fig. 4, there are two continuous stiffening ribs 38 on the underside, parallel to the respective edge, which further increase the overall stiffness of the base module units 10.1. The projecting length L of the projection

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elements 16 is measured from the lower edge of the stiffening ribs 38.

The central grid dimension Al corresponds to twice the grid dimension R, so that even in this central area, adjacent base module units 10.1 can be coupled to one another via the coupling units 12.

As can be seen from the top view according to Fig. 6, those projection elements 16 which are arranged in the edge region and which are spaced apart to be inserted into the coupling unit 12 have laterally offset, continuous screw recesses 56 through which screw units 46 (see Fig. 1) can be screwed in in order to permanently and reliably detachably connect a coupling unit 12 arranged underneath to the respective base module unit 10.1.

In Fig. 8 to 12 a second embodiment of a base module unit 10.2 is shown, which has basically the same structure as the above

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The base module unit 10.2 is designed as a rectangular plate element. This is the only difference to the base module element 10.1. The shorter side length of the base module unit 10.2 corresponds to the side length of the square base module unit 10.1. The longer side of the rectangle corresponds to twice the side length of the base module unit 10.1.

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The slot 26 in the web 24 serves to enable a pointed tool, in particular a screwdriver, to be easily used to replace the inlay units 18 if necessary in order to release the inserted inlay unit 14.1 from the corresponding base module unit 10.1 or 10.2.

In an embodiment not shown, the base module units do not have an upwardly pointing web, { 1 10 so that inlay units of any circumferential contour can be applied to the flatly laid base module units.

In Fig. 13 to 15 a tread strip module unit 18 is shown, which is placed in the side edge area of a presentation area formed by the base module unit 10.1 or 10.2. The tread strip module units 18 have a substantially triangular peripheral contour with an outwardly sloping flank area 48, wherein the tread strip module units 18 in their short triangular side with the height H at the side longitudinal

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As can be seen from the bottom view according to Fig. 13, projection elements 16 are also formed on the underside in the side longitudinal edge area to be placed on the base module units 10.1, 10.2, which have the same geometry as the projection elements 16 of the base module units 10.1 and 10.2. Towards the respective side edge, the projection elements 16 are spaced in the grid dimension R, so that the projection elements present in the upper and lower corner area of the tread strip module unit 18 can be connected by the coupling unit 12 both to a tread strip module unit 18 arranged next to it and to at least one

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Step strip module units 18 arranged next to one another are additionally secured against twisting and loosening with a double clip connection. For this purpose, each step strip module unit 18 has a first clip unit 60 and a second clip unit 70 on its right and left front edge area or, as shown in Fig. 13, on its upper and lower edge area. Both clip units 60, 70 are offset from one another by the dimension S. The first clip unit 60 has an L-profile 62 formed on the outside of the lower edge with an upwardly pointing leg 64. An outwardly pointing clip projection 66 is formed in the free end area of the leg.

The second clip unit 70 has a tongue pointing downwards on the underside of the sloping flank area 48 with a continuous recess 74. The second clip unit 70 is arranged offset inwards to the side wall in such a way that the leg 64 of the first clip unit 60 can be inserted between the side wall and the tongue, so that the clip projection 66 of the first clip unit 60 can be releasably clipped into the clip recess 74 of the second clip unit 70.

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The corner strip module unit 20 has a square peripheral contour and is essentially triangular in cross-section with two flank areas 80 and 82 inclined outwards towards the diagonal according to the inclination of the incoming and outgoing tread strip module unit 18, respectively.

In the corner area E of the corner module strip unit 20, a projection element 16 is formed on the underside, which has the same geometry as the projection elements 16 already described above. This projection element 16 is thus suitable for being inserted into the recess 22 of the coupling unit 12, since the projection unit 16 of the corner strip module unit 20 is arranged at a distance R from the respective corner edge side area. Thus, in the corner area, the corner module unit 20, the incoming and outgoing tread strip module unit 18 and the corresponding base module unit 10.1 or 10.2 can be positively coupled to one another via the coupling unit 12.

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On the two corner side longitudinal wall areas, the corner strip module unit 20 also has a first and a second clip unit 60 or 70, which are spaced parallel thereto and have the same structure as the first clip unit 60 or second clip unit 70 of the tread strip module unit 18. Identical components of the clip unit 60, 70 have the same reference numerals and are not explained again.

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consists of two presentation surfaces 101 and 102 placed against each other, whereby each presentation surface is formed by the base module units 10.1, which are coupled to each other via coupling units 12. The end walls 36 of the projection elements 16 are arranged to make contact with each other in a mirror image of the central plane of symmetry. The connection of the presentation surfaces 101, 102 is made via a screw connection 84, which is guided through the end walls 36 of opposite projection elements 16.

In this case, the tread strip modules 18 and corner strip modules 20 can be omitted and an edge cover profile is inserted all around the outside, which is not shown in the figure.

Fig. 21 shows a cross section of an inlay unit 14.3 which has a forward-facing projection unit 52 which is designed as a folded-over unit 54.

This projection unit 54 forms, for example, a storage area for a presentation object in the event that the presentation area is used as a wall surface. It is also possible to attach or form a connection unit 58 to the inlay unit 14.3 so that further elements can be connected or, for example, bracing can be carried out. In the exemplary embodiment, the connection unit 58 is designed as an eyelet.

In the inlay unit 14.4 shown in cross section in Fig. 22, a projection unit 68 is formed which is designed as an acute-angled edge pointing forwards with an upper horizontal storage surface 69.

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Modular component system for creating presentation, guidance, information, display areas or the like on floors, walls or ceilings or as individual partition walls with the following components: - flat base module units ( 10 ) with a top and a bottom, wherein - the peripheral contour of the base module units ( 10 ) is designed such that base module units ( 10 ) arranged adjacent to one another form a closed common surface, characterized in that - projection elements ( 16 ) arranged in a grid pattern are formed on the underside of the base module units ( 10 ), at least in the edge region, - coupling units ( 12 ) with at least two, in particular four, recesses ( 22 ) are present, wherein - the cross-section of the recesses ( 22 ) is substantially equal to or larger than the cross-section of the projection elements ( 16 ) of the base module units ( 10 ), so that the projection elements ( 16 ) can be inserted into the recesses ( 22 ), in particular in a form-fitting manner, and - the distance ( 2R ) between the recesses ( 22 ) corresponds to the distance between two projection elements ( 16 ) located opposite one another in the edge region in adjacently arranged base module units ( 10 ) and/or the distance (A1) between two adjacent projection elements ( 16 ) of a base module unit ( 10 ), and - inlay units ( 14 ) are present, - which are designed as thin plate elements and - can be detachably attached or placed on the top of the base module units ( 10 ). 2. Component system according to claim 1, characterized in that the projection elements ( 16 ) are arranged in a grid pattern, in particular in an orthogonal grid, over the entire underside of the base module unit ( 10 ). 3. Component system according to claim 1, characterized in that the inlay units ( 14 ) have a visually different appearance on their upper side and on their lower side. 4. Component system according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the respective circumferential contour and area of the inlay units ( 14 ) corresponds to the respective circumferential contour and area of the base module unit ( 10 ) or a multiple of the area of the base module unit ( 10 ). 5. Component system according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the projection elements ( 16 ) are formed with an upper opening and a lower end wall ( 36 ). 6. Component system according to claim 5, characterized in that the projection elements ( 16 ) are designed as cylinder elements tapering conically towards the underside. 7. Component system according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the recesses ( 22 ) of the coupling units ( 12 ) are continuous. 8. Component system according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the height of the coupling units ( 12 ) substantially corresponds to the height of the projection elements ( 16 ). 9. Component system according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the component height of the base module units is in the range between 3 and 5 cm (centimeters), in particular approximately 3.5 cm (centimeters). 10. Component system according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base module units ( 10 ) and/or the inlay units have a polygonal, in particular square or rectangular, peripheral contour. 11. Component system according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base module units ( 10 ) have an upwardly pointing web ( 24 ) at least in some regions, in particular all around, in the side edge region. 12. Component system according to claim 11, characterized in that the height of the web ( 24 ) substantially corresponds to the thickness of the inlay units ( 14 ). 13. Component system according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that the web ( 24 ) has at least one slot ( 26 ) extending perpendicular to its longitudinal direction. 14. Component system according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the projection elements ( 16 ) have a coating of ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymers (EPDM) on the underside. 15. Component system according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the inlay units ( 14 ) can each be detachably fastened to the top of the base module unit ( 10 ) via at least one double-sided adhesive element. 16. Component system according to claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the inlay units ( 14 ) can be detachably fastened to the top of the respective base module unit ( 10 ) via a clamping connection. 17. Component system according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the coupling units ( 12 ) can be detachably connected to the base module units ( 10 ) by means of connecting means, in particular by means of screws. 18. Component system according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the inlay units ( 14 ) have a lighting device, in particular an LED lighting device. 19. Component system according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base module units ( 10 ) each have at least one receiving unit ( 28 ) for the detachable connection of a height adjustment unit ( 30 ) for adjusting the height level of the upper side of the base module unit ( 10 ). 20. Component system according to claim 19, characterized in that the receiving unit ( 28 ) is designed such that the height adjustment unit ( 30 ) is accessible from above in the connected state. 21. Component system according to claim 19 or 20, characterized in that the receiving unit ( 28 ) is designed as a continuous recess with a downwardly pointing collar ( 40 ). 22. Component system according to one of claims 19 to 21, characterized in that a cross-sectional recess ( 32 ) is present around the receiving unit ( 28 ) opposite the upper side of the base module unit ( 10 ). 23. Component system according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the inlay unit has at least one projection unit ( 52 ) or connection unit ( 58 ) on the upper side. 24. Component system according to claim 23, characterized in that the projection unit ( 52 ) is designed as a bent or folded unit ( 54 ). 25. Component system according to claim 23, characterized in that the connection unit ( 58 ) is designed for connecting or fastening further elements as an eyelet, hook or the like. 26. Component system according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by tread strip module units ( 18 ) which can be hinged at least in regions to the edge contour of the base module unit ( 10 ) and which have an outwardly sloping upper side, wherein the height of the tread strip module units ( 18 ) of the side facing the base module unit ( 10 ) corresponds to the height of the base module unit ( 10 ) and in the side edge region facing the base module unit ( 10 ) there are further projection elements ( 16 ) which have the same grid dimension and the same geometry as the projection elements ( 16 ) of the base module unit ( 10 ), so that the tread strip module units ( 18 ) can be coupled to the base module unit ( 10 ) via the coupling unit ( 12 ). 27. Component system according to claim 26, characterized in that tread strip module units ( 18 ) arranged next to one another are designed to be detachably connected to one another, in particular to be clipped together. 28. Component system according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by - Corner module units ( 20 ) which can be arranged in the corner region between incoming and outgoing tread strip module units ( 18 ), wherein the upper side of the corner module unit ( 20 ) is partially adapted to the inclined upper side of the incoming or outgoing tread strip module unit, and the corner module unit ( 20 ) has a projection element ( 16 ) in the corner region, via which the corner module unit ( 20 ) can be coupled to the base module unit ( 10 ) and the adjacent tread module units ( 18 ) by means of the coupling unit ( 12 ). 29. Component system according to claim 28, characterized in that the corner module unit ( 20 ) is designed to be detachably connectable, in particular clipped, to the incoming or outgoing tread strip module unit ( 40 ) in the corner region. 30. Component system according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base module units ( 10 ) and/or the coupling units ( 12 ) and/or the tread strip module units ( 18 ) and/or the corner strip module units ( 20 ) and/or the inlay units ( 14 ) are designed as injection-molded plastic components. 31. Component system according to claim 30, characterized in that the base module units ( 10 ) and/or the coupling units ( 12 ) and/or the tread module units ( 18 ) and/or the corner strip module units ( 20 ) and/or the inlay units ( 14 ) consist of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymers (ABS). 32. Component system according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base module units ( 10 ) have stiffening ribs ( 38 ) on their underside. 33. Component system according to claim 10, characterized in that the side lengths of the basic module units have the simple length with n = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, . . . of a predetermined system length. 34. Component system according to claim 33, characterized in that the predetermined system length is in the range between 10 and 20 cm (centimeters), in particular 12.5 cm (centimeters).