WO2012099552A1

WO2012099552A1 - Carrier and connective systems for creating different types of table variations

Info

Publication number: WO2012099552A1
Application number: PCT/TR2011/000185
Authority: WO
Inventors: Murat ERCIYAS
Original assignee: TOSUNOGULLARI MOBILYA SANAYI VE TICARET AS
Current assignee: TOSUNOGULLARI MOBILYA SANAYI VE TICARET AS
Priority date: 2011-01-18
Filing date: 2011-08-08
Publication date: 2012-07-26
Anticipated expiration: 2013-07-18

Abstract

The invention relates to modular tables comprising legs (40) and support element (20) components, consisting of a carrier beam (10) wherein the said legs (40) and support elements (20) are fixed, on which channels (11) have been formed, can be possibly produced and used in desired length, mounting surfaces (41) and mounting holes (42) providing fixing of the legs (40) and support elements (20) in the said carrier beam (10) channel (11) and at least one three -way corner apparatus (30) or corner joint element fixed in the positioning space (12) of the said carrier beam (10), on which fixing protrusions (31) have been formed.

Description

CARRIER AND CONNECTIVE SYSTEMS FOR CREATING DIFFERENT TYPES

OF TABLE VARIATIONS

Related Art

The invention relates to carrier and connective embodiments used in homes, offices, workplaces and similar locations, arrangeable in different ways and forming different table variation types.

The said invention relates to modular tables comprising legs and support elements, comprising carrier and connective embodiments wherein the said legs and support elements are fixed, on which channels are formed, is possible to be produced in desired length and different variations are obtained.

Prior Art

In homes, offices, and similar locations, there are tables used to perform functions such as writing, studying, reading books and similar works. Legs of existing tables can be found in different shapes by means of assembling to a table top.

In structures presently in use, there are demountable furniture legs that can be transported from one location to another or legs that are formed by means of fixed welding or screwing. In this case, table sizes can be made in a particular size. And this reduces the chance of selecting for users. It creates problems in locations of use.

Because table legs are fixed in existing system, tables can not be made in very long monolithic form and can not meet the long table need of users. In this case, they reduce maximum benefits to the user. In prior art, table legs stand close to table tops. In this case, it has disadvantages such as touching user's feet, sitting discomfortingly because table legs are close to user's seat. In prior art, during fixed legged table use table top and other apparatuses can be deformed during transportation. And this brings harm to producers and users.

Examples can be given to existing literature.

One of them is utility model with number "2006 / 07508". It relates to title of demountable furniture. In published Abstract section of this application, the inscriptions of 'this invention relates to demountable furniture leg that allows to demount and carry away tables and furniture used in homes, offices and similar locations from one location to another comfortably, wherein comprising a leg, a mast housing, a fixing pin, a balancing protrusion, a main mast, a leg outer surface, a connecting hole, a balancing housing and a fixing pin housing." are borne.

Another application on the other hand relates to a leg splicing system for demountable tables disclosed in application with number "2003 / 01801 ". In published Abstract section of this application on the other hand the inscriptions of " Our invention relates to monolithic tables and table legs produced in furniture sector, wherein table top and each one of table legs forming the table can be transformed from disassembled state into assembled state and also in this assembly process the holes made on the component and the pivots can be fixed by splicing into one another without requiring any connecting apparatus. The system consists of a right side edge, an assembly pivot between legs, an assembly housing between legs, a table top assembly pivot, a left side leg, a table top assembly bore and a table top." are borne.

In the application disclosed above, a single - use is at issue. The table is fixed after assembled. Using a fixed table is difficult in terms of users.

In conclusion, presence of the need for an adjustable table leg and inadequacy of the existing solutions have made it mandatory to make an improvement in the respective related art.

Brief Description of the Invention The present invention relates to adjustable table legs and support elements that meet the requirements mentioned above, eliminates all of the shortcomings and introducing some additional advantages. Purpose of the invention is to operate according to the logic of leg and support elements connecting to carrier beam. The carrier beam can be made in desired dimensions.

Another purpose of the invention is to have a structure wherein carrier beam can be in desired length and legs and support elements can be easily assembled by means of channels formed on it. In this case, it is time saving.

A further purpose of the invention is to be capable of fixing a desired number of legs and support elements at a desired point by affixing them to the horizontal channels on the carrier beam after dimensions of the carrier beam is determined. In this way, table leg construction wherein desired number of legs and support elements are found can be built on a single - piece carrier beam. Furthermore, leg and support element can also be affixed to the connecting apparatus from three directions. Table carrier beams can be possibly fixed in desired lengths as straight, L or T shape. Also by positioning corner assembly and connecting elements on ends of the carrier beam, corner assembly and connecting elements on ends of the carrier beam, it gives the chance of positioning the legs in straight, 45° and 30° angles according to direction of the carrier beam. Same support elements can be also possibly positioned this way.

In table leg formed according to desire of user, problems such as hitting the user's leg or difficulty of using as in fixed tables is eliminated. The invention is, in terms of a different point of view, a system that can satisfy any kind of needs with infinite variation thanks to connecting apparatuses, details mountable anywhere on it, comprising a leg, a support element, a cabinet carrier, a cable carrier, a plug outlet apparatus built on carrier beam and assembly, thanks to leg and support element combinations. The invention, from a different point of view, can be made in desired number since there is no production limiting and can form different variations thanks to connections. Thanks to 3 - way, corner, 120° connecting apparatuses mounted to ends of carrier beam, an infinite number of assembly variations can be formed with leg, support element and L fitting apparatuses. Furthermore, these connecting apparatuses can be produced in desired angles. Therefore, joints will also be in different angles and variations will be increased. Another use of the system is also that we can connect more than one table tops to the carrier beam or we achieve a plurality of workers to work on one single structure. Thus, number of legs used is decreased; the material used is reduced and generates an economic benefit. The invention is, from a different point of view, a system that can satisfy any kind of needs with infinite variation thanks to connecting apparatuses, details mountable anywhere on it, comprising a leg, a support element, a cabinet carrier, a cable carrier, a plug outlet apparatus built on carrier beam and assembly, thanks to leg and support element combinations

In the invention, from a different point of view, table in desired length can be made since there is no production restriction for the carrier beam and different variations can be created thanks to the assemblies. Thanks to 3 - way, corner, 120° connecting apparatuses mounted to ends of carrier beam, an infinite number of assembly variations can be formed with leg, support element and L fitting apparatuses. In addition, these connecting apparatuses 2 can possibly be produced in desired angle.

To meet the above mentioned objectives, according to the invention, leg and support element passed into carrier beam channel and bolts are passed into bolt channel of carrier beam. Afterwards, following the bolt being passed into leg or support element, it is connected to the bolt being within the carrier beam and tightened so that fixing can be made at the location desired. All the advantages of the invention will be understood more clearly from the figures and the references made to the figures provided below. The evaluation should be made by taking these figures and the detailed description into account. Description of the Figures

In order to make the embodiment and additional members being subject of the present invention as well as the advantages clearer for better understanding, it should be assessed with reference to the following described figures:

Figure-1 is a perspective view indicating dismounted position of the embodiment according to the invention.

Figure-2 is a perspective view indicating the positions of carrier beam and table leg according to the invention in a representative application of the invention.

Figure-3 is a perspective view indicating the close-shot, individual position of the carrier beam.

Figure-4 is a perspective view indicating position of the model used for round tables in the embodiment according to the invention.

Figure-4.1 is a perspective view indicating dismounted position of the model used for round tables in the embodiment according to the invention.

Figure-5 is a perspective view indicating position of the model constituting an alternative structure to the embodiment according to the invention.

Figure-5.1 is a perspective view indicating demounted position of the model constituting an alternative structure to the embodiment according to the invention. Figure-6 is a perspective view indicating the close-shot, individual position of the coupling ring.

Figure-7 is a perspective view indicating close-shot, individual position of 90° corner jointing element.

Figure-8 is a perspective view indicating close-shot, individual position of assembly cover.

Figure-9 is a representative view indicating table given preferably a square or rectangular form, whose carrier beams are fixed with 90° angle.

Figure-10 is a representative view indicating position of T- positioned table fixed to carrier beam support vertically.

Figure-11 is a representative, perspective view indicating position of a cabinet mounted on bottom area of carrier beam . Figure 11.1 is a perspective view indicating position of caisson mounted on bottom area of the carrier beam and whose contact with ground is cut off in a way to be hung in suspension.

Figure-12 is a perspective view indicating position of plug outlet and cable fixing apparatuses mounted on carrier beam .

Figure-13 is a perspective view indicating position of support leg positioned in the mid section of long structured carrier beam.

Figure-14 is a perspective view indicating mounted and demounted positions of options we can connect legs to carrier beam and three - way corner apparatus in displayed position.

Figure-15 is an alternative table embodiment to which carrier beams are connected 120°.

Component Numbers

10 Carrier beam

11 Channel

12 Positioning Space

13 Additional Carrier beam

20 Support Element

21 Fitting

22 Caisson

23 Cabinet

30 Three-way Corner Apparatus

31 Fixing Protrusions

40 Leg

41 Mounting Surface

42 Mounting Holes

50 Circular Connecting apparatus

51 Assembly Housing

52 Assembly Hole

60 90° Corner joint element

60.1 120° Corner joint element

61 Fixing Protrusion 62 Assembly Housings

63 Assembly Holes

64 Assembly Cover

65 Fixing Protrusions

66 L Fitting

67 Channel Bed

68 Assembly Holes

70 Supporting Apparatus

71 Mounting Arm

72 Assembly Bores

73 Supporting Platform

74 Cable Fixing Apparatus

75 Support Leg

76 Fixing Housing

Detailed Description of the Invention

The invention relates to modular tables comprising legs (40) and support element (20) components, consisting of a carrier beam (10) wherein the said legs (40) and support elements (20) are fixed, on which channels ( 1 ) have been formed, can be possibly produced and used in desired length, mounting surfaces (41 ) and mounting holes (42) providing fixing of the legs (40) and support elements (20) in the said carrier beam (10) channel (1 ) and at least one three -way corner apparatus (30) or corner joint element (60) fixed in the positioning space (12) of the said carrier beam (10), on which fixing protrusions (31 ) have been formed.

The invention relates to tables comprising legs (40) and support elements (20) supporting table top from the bottom area together with these legs (40), consisting of a carrier beam (10) that can be in desired length according to user's wish, on which channels (11 ) have been formed and having a structure wherein legs (40) and support members (20) are easily assembled by means of these channels (11 ) and formed on these channels ( 1 ).

In Figure 1 , a perspective view of carrier beam (10 ) and table leg (40) is contained. As is also seen in the Figure, legs (40) are fixed to carrier beam (10) by screwing three way corner apparatus (30) in-between and support elements (20) are added to position the table onto the carrier beam (10).

Leg (40) and support elements (20) pass into channel (11 ) of the beam and nuts are passed into the nut channel of the beam (10). Later, after fitting (21 ) is passed through leg (40) and support element (20), it is connected to the nut being within the beam (10) and tightened so that there can be fixing in desired location.

In the carrier beam (10) being subject of the invention can be fixed at desired points working with logic of uniting the leg (40) and support elements (20).

In Figure-4 and 4.1 ; perspective views indicating mounted and demounted positions of the model constituting an alternative structure to the structure according to the invention have been illustrated. In this structure; legs (40) have been mounted around a circular connecting apparatus (50) comprising a circular structure. Fixing of support elements (2) of legs (40) is achieved by means of assembly housing (51 ) and assembly holes (52) created on Circular Connecting apparatus (50). In Figure-6; a perspective view indicating close-shot, individual position of circular connecting apparatus (50) is illustrated.

In Figure-5 and 5.1 on the other hand, perspective views indicating mounted and demounted positions of a different model constituting an alternative embodiment to the structure according to the invention have been illustrated. In this structure on the other hand, making additions at different angles by means of additional beam (13) added to carrier beam (10) angularly, preferably with an angle of 90°. The process of adding on the other hand is achieved by means of 90° corner joint element (60). 90° corner joint element (60) comprises fixing protrusions (61 ) assembly housings (62) and holes (63). (see Figure-7). The other edge area of additional beam (13) on the other hand is closed with assembly cover (64). Assembly cover (64) on the other hand comprises fixing protrusions (65) (see Figure-8).

In Figure 5 and 5.1 , 2 legs (40) positioned on edge of L component (40) have been mounted directly to the beam (10). That is, support element (60) and legs (40) have the probability of being mounted not only to the components numbered 30 and 60 but also directly to the beam (10).

In Figure-6 on the other hand, a view indicating circular connecting apparatus (50) is illustrated, wherein fixing of support elements (20), of legs (40) is achieved by means of assembly housing (51 ) and assembly holes (52) created on the circular connecting apparatus (50).

In Figure-9 on the other hand, a representative view indicating a table, which is given preferably a square or rectangular form, whose carrier beams (10) have been fixed with an angle of 90° is illustrated. In this structure, as new and alternative, a CPU bearing apparatus (70) has been adapted, wherein this apparatus (70) comprises an mounting arm (71 ) and assembly bores (72). It has a supporting platform (73) for positioning of CPU and similar items.

In Figure-10 on the other hand, a representative view indicating a table with T position fixed vertically to carrier beam (10) is illustrated. Fixing of the other beam (10) adapted in a manner to create T structure in vertical position to carrier beam (10) is achieved by means of L Fitting(66), channel bed (67) and assembly holes (68).

In Figure-1 1 on the on the other hand, adaptation of Cabinet - type of structures (23) is achieved by means of carrier beam (10) having a lengthy structure and support element (20) onto carrier beam (10). Beams (10) are monolithic lengthwise, while support elements (20) on the other hand are elements having same structure. Support elements (20) can be cross-connected during assembly as well as, the Cabinet (23) in Figure- 1 is performing the function of carrying. In Figure-1 1.1 at the bottom on the other hand, the objects portrayed with box are suspended caisson (22). Caissons (22) have been positioned as no ground-contact over the beam (10) by help of inverse positioning of support elements (20). Caissons (22) are storage units that can be positioned at any location over the beam (10).

In Figure-12 on the other hand, a perspective view indicating carrier beam (10) together with plug outlet and cable fixing apparatuses mounted onto carrier beam (10) is illustrated. In this alternative structure on the other hand, a structure with a broad scope of adaptation is obtained by adapting cable fixing apparatus (74) and plug outlet to channels on the carrier beam (10).

In Figure-13, long structured carrier beam (10) is illustrated together with support leg (75) positioned in mid part of it. With support leg (75) positioned in that area, bending of long structured table by its mid part and probable formal distortions are prevented. Support leg (75) comprises fixing housings (76) created on itself. Besides, it is possible to carry electric cables through support leg (75). Thus, electrification solutions in multiple working groups are offered to user.

Figure-14'de, perspective views indicating mounted and demounted positions of options whose legs we can connect to the beam (10) and to the three way corner apparatus (30) in displayed form are illustrated, in Figure-15 on the other hand a view indicating an alternative table embodiment to which beams are connected by means of 120° corner assembly element (60.1 ) is illustrated.

Claims

The invention relates to carrier and connective embodiments used in modular tables comprising legs (40) and support element (20) components, and it is characterised in that; it consists of a carrier beam ( 0) wherein the said legs (40) and support elements (20) are fixed, on which channels (1 1 ) have been formed, can be possibly produced and used in desired length.

An embodiment according to Claim 1 , and it is characterised in that; it comprises mounting surfaces (41) and mounting holes (42) providing fixing of legs (40) and of support elements (20) in the said carrier beam (10) channel (1 1 ).

An embodiment according to Claim 1 and 2, and it is characterised in that; it comprises at least one three-way corner apparatus (30) fixed in the positioning space (12) of the said carrier beam (10), on which fixing protrusions (31 ) have been formed.

An embodiment according to any one of the claims above, and it is characterised in that; it comprises an additional beam (13) added at a desired angle to the said carrier beam (10).

An embodiment according to any one of the claims above, and it is characterised in that; it comprises at least one circular connecting apparatus (50) wherein the said legs (40) are positioned, having a plurality of assembly housings (51 ) and assembly holes (52) on.

An embodiment according to any one of the claims above, and it is characterised in that; it comprises 90° and 120° corner assembly elements (60, 60.1 ) providing connection of the said additional beam (13) to carrier beam (10), on which fixing protrusions (61 ) assembly housings (62) and assembly holes (63) have been formed. 7- An embodiment according to any one of the claims above, and it is characterised in that; it comprises an assembly cover (64) positioned on the other edge area of the said additional beam (13), having at least one fixing protrusion (65).

8- An embodiment according to any one of the claims above, and it is characterised in that; it comprises cabinet (23) and caisson (22) fixed onto the said carrier beam (10) by means of support element (20).

9- An embodiment according to any one of the claims above, and it is characterised in that; it comprises L Fitting (66), channel bed (67) and assembly holes (68) providing fixing of the other carrier beam (10) at an angle of 90° to the said carrier beam (10).

10- An embodiment according to any one of the claims above, and it is characterised in that; it comprises a plurality of cable apparatuses (74) providing fixing of plug outlet and cable type of components onto the said carrier beam (10).

11- An embodiment according to any one of the claims above, and it is characterised in that; it comprises at least one support leg (75) fixed on the said carrier beam ( 0) and having fixing housings (76) providing desired strength.