EP0830825A2 - Elément de liaison pour cadre de meuble, ensemble d'assemblage pour support de meuble et jeu de construction pour l'assemblage d'un meuble - Google Patents

Elément de liaison pour cadre de meuble, ensemble d'assemblage pour support de meuble et jeu de construction pour l'assemblage d'un meuble Download PDF

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EP0830825A2
EP0830825A2 EP97116263A EP97116263A EP0830825A2 EP 0830825 A2 EP0830825 A2 EP 0830825A2 EP 97116263 A EP97116263 A EP 97116263A EP 97116263 A EP97116263 A EP 97116263A EP 0830825 A2 EP0830825 A2 EP 0830825A2
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Gerald Emde
Michael Fangmann
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B87/00—Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units, e.g. assemblies of furniture units of the same kind such as linkable cabinets, tables, racks or shelf units
    • A47B87/002—Combination of tables; Linking or assembling means therefor
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B17/00—Writing-tables
    • A47B17/003—Writing-tables made of metal
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B21/00—Tables or desks for office equipment, e.g. typewriters, keyboards
    • A47B21/06—Tables or desks for office equipment, e.g. typewriters, keyboards characterised by means for holding, fastening or concealing cables
    • A47B2021/062—Tables or desks for office equipment, e.g. typewriters, keyboards characterised by means for holding, fastening or concealing cables the worksurface moving forward to expose the wire gutter, e.g. up and forward
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B2200/00—General construction of tables or desks
    • A47B2200/0011—Underframes
    • A47B2200/0012—Lateral beams for tables or desks

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  • the invention relates to a coupling element for assembly a furniture frame or furniture frame, in particular a workbench frame, which has at least one side member and has at least two cross members on which one or more stands are arranged. Further The invention relates to a table frame, a kit for the assembly of a furniture stand and a kit for assembling a piece of furniture, especially one Worktable.
  • An office table is described in DE 44 06 248 A1, whose frame consists of two parallel longitudinal profiles and there are at least two cross bridges in the longitudinal direction along the longitudinal profiles and - divided into sections - Also in the transverse direction along cross struts are movable.
  • This displaceability in longitudinal and possibly also in the transverse direction is made by an elaborate trapezoid Tongue and groove connection between the side edges the cross bridges and the longitudinal or cross struts guaranteed.
  • This does indeed provide some flexibility in in relation to table tops of different sizes.
  • the relatively complex connection technology closes the frame further connection points for other furniture elements and thus other possible uses of this table out.
  • the present invention aims at the possibility to create furniture systems, especially office furniture, simple and adapt quickly to changing requirements.
  • the aforementioned Type provided: plug connections running in the longitudinal direction to accommodate the side members; transverse Connecting sections for receiving a cover plate, in particular table top; several offset in the transverse direction Connection points for the stand or stands different types of support elements, e.g. Container; and one or several plug connections on one or each end of the Coupling element.
  • An exchange of individual components e.g. a side member or a stand, is clear and fast feasible without disassembling the entire furniture frame to have to.
  • the coupling element according to the invention not only serves Inclusion of those essential to a furniture frame Elements, but also other frame or furniture elements, which via the front connectors are connectable. Examples of such plug-in elements are described below in connection with the invention Called construction kit.
  • connection and fastening points of the coupling element symmetrical to a perpendicular arranged to the coupling element extending center line are.
  • the coupling elements are advantageous on both sides, i.e. both as a left and right frame element usable. This applies accordingly to the remaining elements of the furniture frame according to the invention.
  • the plug connections are continuous clamp connections to accommodate the side members, in which each side member up to a stop inserted and via a screwable top plate is held.
  • Such a connection point is Can be operated quickly and easily with just a few movements characterized by high stability and flexibility.
  • Several Side members can also be placed one behind the other in the longitudinal direction be coupled together. For example, that a Side members about half in one side Clamping connection protrudes, and another side member of the other side also about half in the above Clamp connection protrudes. Both side members are over fixed a common clamping plate. It is also conceivable that a side member through a clamping connection of the coupling element is pushed completely through in the event that several coupling elements at a distance in a row are arranged, for example, when heavily loaded Worktables.
  • this clamp connection also to accommodate another interlinking support are used, which in at least two clamp connections on the coupling element from one - the side member side opposite side - to be inserted.
  • the chaining pad serves e.g. as a support for another table top, but also for the side connection, e.g. one integrated standing workplace.
  • the coupling sections are advantageous for connecting the Cover plate as one or more side by side and / or one behind the other arranged, transverse grooves formed, such that the cover plate is displaceable in the transverse direction is attached.
  • the or each groove shaped like this, e.g. trapezoidal or reverse T-shaped that a fastener at the bottom of the Cover plate is at least largely behind.
  • the cover plate e.g. the table top of a work table, particularly simple and in the right position Mount on a table frame. In the assembled The table top remains in the transverse direction slidable so that any, along a side member running cable duct is easily accessible.
  • the invention also provides a table frame, in particular for a work table, with at least one side member and at least two coupling elements of those previously described Kind as a cross member, each with one or more Table legs are coupled, the coupling elements each on one or each of their end faces via coupling sections with coupling elements of another similar Table frame are connectable.
  • Table frame according to the invention is particularly suitable for an office work table as there are changing requirements can be adapted to any required work surface. All that is required is a table frame according to the invention at its cross member coupling with another adjacent table frame to be connected, and this again in a corresponding manner with a next table frame, etc., in order to thereby create a module or kit Multiple workstation adapted to an existing space to obtain.
  • the elements of the table frame, namely cross members, side members and table legs always have the same dimensions, i.e. you can can be manufactured, stored and transported at low cost.
  • the table frame according to the invention open, i.e. there will be no further table frame coupled, such a connector can be useful also for coupling other frame or furniture elements be used.
  • plug-in elements are: e.g. footplate attachments held by a flat steel frame, Storage shelves or privacy panels.
  • the front coupling sections are each preferred Cross member of the table frame according to the invention as a plug connection in the form of a - transverse to the end face of the cross member and thus essentially across the edge of the table top extending - one-sided open channel, in which a linking element can be used.
  • the link element is a flat steel rod with a cross section of the connector adapted cross-sectional shape.
  • the stability of the modular multi-frame is further improved in that the linking element via a clamping piece arranged on the cross member with the Cross member is screwed.
  • the has one-sided open plug connection on the front of the crossmember a stop at such a depth, i.e. in one Distance from the front to the rear that at fully used interlinking element each butt the coupled crossbeams with their end faces. This also facilitates the coupling of neighboring ones Table frames or frame sections, as the resulting Distance sets itself to a certain extent.
  • kit character of the table frame it corresponds that each individual table frame (section) assigned a table top or a table top section is. Still, it can be functional or for aesthetic reasons be desired, the individual table tops of the chained Frame through a single of the total table surface to replace the corresponding tabletop.
  • Connection points for table legs can be a suitable one Position of the table leg depending on the conditions found also only after chaining several of the invention Table frames selected or later without further notice to be changed.
  • Table frames selected or later can also have additional table legs, such as in immediate vicinity of the front coupling of the table frames to be ordered.
  • Kit can be different stand types realize.
  • a certain type of stand depending on the found conditions also first at the place of assembly chosen or later easily into another Stand type can be converted. Sufficient leg room the user is granted, for example, that one of the pillars from the front edge of the coupling element is set back what is distributed by the Stator leg connection points guaranteed in the coupling element is.
  • stand variants such as those used by the The kit according to the invention can be implemented: Two- or four-foot stand, C-foot stand and center column stand.
  • a two or four-legged stand can be used a few steps to a C-foot stand or a center column stand convert, as will be explained in more detail later.
  • the number of possible stand variants can be particularly great
  • increase the legs are continuously and telescopically adjustable in height, an inner profile in an outer profile - both e.g. out Aluminum - telescopic and both profiles over one e.g. T-clamping element can be fixed against each other.
  • the Optics is improved in that preferably one External profile surrounding and movable in the longitudinal direction Cuff is provided, which at least the height adjustment range covers.
  • the inner and outer profiles are preferably with an im essential round, in opposite places externally curved cross-section. Furthermore, the outer surface of the inner profile, preferably several, longitudinal ribs and / or recesses intended. This allows the inner profile on the one hand easy, i.e. without wedging, lead and stepless in height position and on the other hand with a fixed position Clamp securely with the outer profile.
  • the stand assembly according to the invention preferably comprises also different panels for mounting between two legs are provided.
  • Such an aperture is the width of the distance between the stand modules adapted to the coupling element and can preferably be in adjust the height.
  • a support leg of the invention is preferably Stand kit via a connection device with a first element, a second element and a connecting element detachably connectable with other components is.
  • the first element is directly on the support leg and the second element is arranged on the respective module or integrally formed with this.
  • the first element and the connecting element have lugs / recesses, which can be brought into mutual engagement in the manner of grooves or fins are and reach behind each other, such that the first element and the connecting element relative to each other displaceable in one direction (direction of displacement) and are fixed in directions transverse to the direction of displacement.
  • the second element is designed so that it is supported on the first and with the connecting element is designed to be coupled. To fix the connection is the distance between the second element and the connecting element changeable in the support direction.
  • This connecting device has the advantage that the stand leg coupled with various other building blocks can be, the coupling position along the extension in the direction of displacement of the lugs / recesses is essentially freely selectable.
  • a sector section can be used for the connection e.g. for a foot boom, however if necessary also for a leg area cover, a counter cover or can be used for an application panel.
  • Another one Sector section offers the connection option for a leg compartment cover or a cable duct cover for a C-foot stand.
  • this kit offers the Possibility of planning a piece of furniture both Production, but also after installation of the piece of furniture easily and quickly adapted to changing requirements can be: Depending on the boundary conditions of a found Situation - e.g. with regard to available space, Job requirement, job type, etc. - will be the mentioned basic building blocks of different specific Parameters selected and using one or more coupling elements assembled to the desired furniture frame.
  • Clip-on modules which are via the plug-in connection one or more coupling elements on the front side e.g. can be connected via a flat steel frame.
  • Such Clip-on elements are e.g. a foot panel, a Storage shelf or a privacy plate.
  • the clip-on elements on both ends of the Couple the coupling element and, if necessary, the height align using a leveling screw.
  • the kit according to the invention sees several in the longitudinal direction running channel channels, each with their Grasp the rear edge of one of the side members and, if necessary, additionally on the front edge over a bolt-shaped projection engage in a groove on the coupling element.
  • a such cable duct is advantageous from supporting elements held the furniture frame according to the invention. Furthermore he offers enough space for any excess cable lengths.
  • Different channel channels are preferred constructed in modular form from plug-in elements.
  • Fig. 1 is a bar-shaped coupling element 2 - too
  • Adaptation bar called - shown in perspective and in the usual work schedule (left half of the picture) and in contrast, rotated 180 degrees around its longitudinal axis (right half of the picture).
  • this coupling element 2 is below arranged on a table top and serves as a receptacle for all worktop elements, i.e. the table top mentioned, Side members and legs of the table frame as well as different attachments.
  • the coupling element 2 comprises two parallel openings 4 to accommodate the side members of a table frame.
  • the side members are from the side into the through opening 4 to one (not shown here) Stop insertable and each via a clamping plate stable fixable. This lies through the openings 5 on the coupling element 2 from above on the respective side member and can be screwed to the coupling element 2.
  • Along of the bar-shaped coupling element 2 are several Through holes 6 for connecting uprights intended. The legs are screwed, which passed through the holes 6 from top to bottom are held. As shown, the legs can in five different positions along the coupling element 2 attached and thus to the desired legroom be adjusted.
  • the coupling element 2 essentially near the edge slideway perpendicular to the through holes 4 in the form of three grooves 8 arranged one behind the other. These are used for fastening that can be moved along the slideway a table top (not shown here). Therefor is the table top on its underside with protruding Bolt equipped, the head protrudes into the grooves 8 and is attacked by them.
  • a table top (not shown here).
  • protruding Bolt equipped equipped, the head protrudes into the grooves 8 and is attacked by them.
  • To introduce the Fasteners in the grooves 8 are at the ends of these Grooves 8 provided circular openings 9, in which the fastening bolts with their heads inserted from above and possibly in the direction of the slide to the desired position be moved.
  • connection point 11 On the front and rear end of the coupling element 2 is a connection point 11 in each case near the edge Form of a channel open on one side for the reception of Pins provided.
  • the front is in the connection point 11 e.g. an essentially rectangular one Flat steel inserted and fastened with a fixing screw.
  • a flat steel serves e.g. as a carrier for Clip-on panels, privacy panels, shelves etc.
  • the coupling element in Fig. 1 is an extrusion casting Aluminum, in which the different connection points for rack supports, legs and attachments without interfering with the fastening stability are accommodated.
  • connection points 4, 6, 7, 8 and 11 arranged on or in the coupling element 2 (e.g. symmetrical to that parallel to the through openings 4 Center line) that the coupling element 2 on both sides, i.e. either usable as left or right frame element is. This applies accordingly to the other interlinking elements of the frame.
  • Fig. 2 shows a schematic representation of the essential Parts of a work table.
  • the side members are in the Through openings 4 of the coupling elements 2, as in FIG. 1 described, recorded.
  • On the coupling elements 2 are two legs 14 each at the outermost leg connection points 6 of the coupling element 2 mounted.
  • the chaining pad serves as a support surface for other furniture elements, such as others Table top sections for chained tables or also the connection for one connecting to a work table Standing workplace.
  • any extension plates in height using leveling screws align.
  • the resulting table frame according to FIG. 2 serves as a support surface for a (indicated by dashed lines) Table top 17, which along the slide 8 on the Coupling elements 2 in the direction of the double arrow shown P can be moved back and forth.
  • the table frame shown further includes a cable duct for housing the electrical supply lines for the electrification of the workplace.
  • the cable duct consists of a duct 18, which over the entire length of the longitudinal beam 15 runs and a substantially U-shaped cross section having.
  • the cable duct also includes a horizontal one Supply pipe 19, which in the direction of the legs is set up and on an adjacent support leg e.g. via the connecting device described below fasten.
  • the electrical supply line is completely horizontal and guided vertically and is possibly with an integrated Strain relief equipped.
  • FIG. 2 A detailed view of the cable duct shown in FIG. 2 shows the cross section in Fig. 3.
  • the cable duct consists of the duct 18, which with its front edge portion 20 a side member 15 rests and on the rear edge portion 22 via a bolt 23 in an upward direction engages open groove 24.
  • Channel groove 18 therefore offers enough space for any Cable overlength.
  • a triple socket at a suitable point 25 preferably in the bottom region of the channel groove 18 mounted at 30 degrees to the channel floor.
  • the floor the channel groove 18 has essentially one rectangular opening through which the socket 25 protrudes and a bracket 26, which is inside the channel protrudes beyond said opening, is held.
  • the socket 25 can also be retrofitted mounted or expanded with additional sockets.
  • the Invention a kit for assembling a stand available for a work table, for example with the following basic components: a coupling element 2 according to Fig. 1; at least two legs 14 of the in Fig. 2 shown type and at least two foot brackets for such Support legs.
  • the two-legged stand can be used in individual building blocks simply and quickly in the C-foot stand shown in Fig. 4b convert.
  • the front i.e. the user facing leg 14 in Fig. 4a along the coupling element 2 backwards to one of the other leg attachment points 6 (see FIG. 1).
  • the resulting one Stand is open towards the front and is used as a C-foot stand designated.
  • the connection of the foot extension 30 is shown enlarged in a detail.
  • the connection technology used for this is related with the figures 6a and 6b described in more detail.
  • a stand cover 32 is located between the stand legs 14 provided, the width of the distance between the Legs 14 is adjusted.
  • the stator panel 32 is made from a lower and an upper section.
  • the upper Section is made from the lower section on the side edges encompassed such that the upper section within of the lower section is linearly displaceable. Therefore the entire stand cover 32 is adjustable in height.
  • the stator panel 32 hides one between the legs 14, the cable duct running transversely thereto, which improves the look of the present work table becomes.
  • the legs 14 against both ends of the coupling element 2, i.e. opposite to the front parallel table edge, offset to the rear provided leg attachments 6 attached and on their both ends are equipped with a foot extension, so you get a double T-shaped, so-called center column frame.
  • a stand cover for assembling a table stand 32 of the aforementioned type can be provided, which is arranged between the center pillar legs 14.
  • FIG. 5a and 5b show in perspective (Fig. 5a) and in cross section (FIG. 5b) a variant of a support leg 14, which is infinitely adjustable in height.
  • the support leg 14 has an aluminum inner profile 34, which is telescopic in an aluminum outer profile 35 is performed. Both profiles 34, 35 are at Reaching the desired pull-out height using a (in Fig. 5b indicated) T-clamp 36, which with its head in a groove running in the longitudinal direction of the inner profile 34 36a engages and, for example, with the help of two Allen screws is attracted to the outer profile 35. Both profiles 34, 35 are against each other in this way jammed and hold the support leg 14 in the predetermined Height.
  • a cuff 38 provided on the surface of the outer profile 34 is displaceable in the longitudinal direction, at least cover the height adjustment range.
  • the inner profile 34 is in its cross section with two opposite, protruding radially outwards Arches 39 equipped, which of corresponding cavities are included in the outer profile 35. In this way becomes an effective contact surface 37 between inside and External profile increased when clamped.
  • the section opposite the clamping section of the inner profile 34 several extending in the longitudinal direction Recesses 40 are provided to prevent unwanted wedging of the inner and outer profile in the free running state prevent.
  • a height scale 41 attached from the outside in a legible manner.
  • the inner profile is directly via a central connection 42 or via an adapter to the above-mentioned coupling element 2 attached.
  • the outer profile 35 is also on it outer surface with longitudinal T-shaped Approaches or projections 44, 45 provided, such as they in connection with the in the following Figures 6a and 6b described connecting device described in more detail are.
  • These T-shaped approaches are almost over distributed and offer the entire scope of the outer profile therefore a variety of connection options to the Stand leg 14.
  • the T-neck 44 on the clamping section enable opposite section of the support leg 14 e.g. the connection for a foot boom, as in Fig. 4b shown, but possibly also for a leg area panel, a counter panel or for an application panel.
  • the other T approaches 45 in the region of the clamping section of the support leg 14 offer the connection option for a leg area panel or a cable duct cover for a C-foot stand, as shown in Figure 4b.
  • the connecting device according to Figures 6a and 6b has a longitudinal element 51 and a transverse element 52.
  • the Longitudinal element 51 here is the lower section of a support leg 14, as shown in Figures 2 to 5; the cross member For example, 52 is a section of a foot boom 30 according to FIG. 4b.
  • the longitudinal element 51 and the transverse element 52 are over one claw-shaped connecting element 53 fixed together.
  • the longitudinal element 51 has an i.w. circular cross section and is in the circumferential direction - as previously described - Provided with the T-shaped lugs 44 and 45. These lugs 44, 45 each extend in the longitudinal direction along the leg 14.
  • the front ends 54 of the Lugs 44, 45 are undercut, thus forming the head the T-shape, so that it is groove-shaped, essentially hexagonal Cavities 56 between the lugs 44, 45 result.
  • the connecting element 53 has on its the longitudinal element 51 facing side three (extending in the longitudinal direction) feather-like lugs 57 with their rounded Project head shape into the cavities 56 such that the lugs 57 of the connecting element 53 from the front The ends of the lugs 44, 45 of the longitudinal element 51 engage behind will. Consequently, the connecting element 53 is in the longitudinal direction displaceable relative to the longitudinal element 51, - but against displacement transverse direction, i.e. radial and / or Circumferential direction, fixed relative to the longitudinal element 51.
  • the connecting element 53 which is in the longitudinal direction in a channel-shaped recess 68 in the cross member 52 almost extends over the entire height of the transverse element 52 two threaded bores 58 near its edges at its longitudinal ends and 59 on that on the side facing away from the approaches 57 of the connecting element 53 emerge.
  • the cross member 52 is connected to the connecting part 53 Lugs 44, 45 of the longitudinal element 51 coupled.
  • the connecting element 53 can thus with the fastening part 62 of the cross member 52nd can be screwed with two screws 66, 67.
  • the fastening part 62 is also in the longitudinal direction extending recess 68 formed.
  • the recess 68 has an i.w. trapezoidal, the cross section of the connecting element 53 adapted cross-section and takes the connecting element 53 on.
  • the cross member 52 moves 52 in the radial direction towards the longitudinal element 51 the cross member 52 with a shoulder 69 on outer surfaces 70 of the approaches 54 of the longitudinal element 51 supports.
  • the cross element 52 is thus against displacement in the radial direction detained; in addition it comes from tightening the Screws 66, 67 for jamming the lugs 44, 45 of the Longitudinal elements 51 with the approaches 57 of the connecting element 53. This creates a frictional connection between the contact surfaces of the lugs 44, 45 and 57.
  • This leads to a displacement in the longitudinal direction of the Connection element 53 is prevented relative to the longitudinal element 51 becomes. Because of the coupling fixed in the longitudinal direction of the connecting element 53 with the transverse element 52 this also for coupling the longitudinal element 51 to the Cross member 52 against longitudinal displacement.
  • the cross member 52 is also in the other spatial directions opposite the longitudinal element 51 via the connecting element 53 fixed. This fixation is made on the cross element 52 attached, longitudinally extending projections 71 supports. These extend into that of the lugs 44, 45 of the longitudinal element 51 defined cavities.
  • the size increases Radial distance between cross member 52 and connecting element 53.
  • the deadlock between approaches 44, 45 and 57 is solved.
  • the connecting element 53 is based on Longitudinal element 51; thereby the cross member 52 in Radially moved away from the longitudinal element 51.
  • the frictional Connection between the support surfaces of the cross element 52 and the outer surfaces 70 of the lugs 44, 45 of the Longitudinal elements 51 is canceled.
  • the connecting element 53 and the cross member 52 are then relative to the longitudinal member 51 slidable in the longitudinal direction.
  • the cross element 52 On the longitudinal element 51, several transverse elements of the mentioned type can be attached simultaneously as related addressed with Fig. 5b. Furthermore, the cross element 52 by selecting corresponding cavities 56 on the longitudinal element 51 can be attached in different angular positions. By loosening the screw connection, moving the cross element 52 on the longitudinal element 51 in the longitudinal direction and then Coupling again can also the relative longitudinal position of the Cross element 52 can be changed on the longitudinal element 51. The leads to a variety of different uses this connecting device.
  • FIG. 8 shows two table frames A and A 'in In connection with Fig. 2 described type for Chaining set up in the manner according to the invention are.
  • Each of the table frames A, A ' consists of two bar-shaped Cross beams or coupling elements 2, which by two parallel longitudinal beams 15 with each other are connected.
  • At the bottom of the coupling elements 2 are - in the case of the front of the two table frames A, A '- two each opposite the front and rear end of the coupling elements arranged slightly offset to the rear Table legs 14 mounted.
  • a ' is on each coupling element 2 only one opposite the rear end face of the coupling elements 2 slightly offset table leg 14 attached.
  • Each coupling element 2 of the table frames according to the invention also serves as a central coupling element for everyone Table elements, i.e. the longitudinal beam 15, the table legs 14, the table top 17 and the still to be described Coupling sections for linking the two table frames A, A '.
  • a ' is here on the Description in connection with FIGS. 1 and 2 referenced.
  • each coupling element 2 On the front and rear end of each coupling element 2 is a plug connection point near the edge 11 in the form of a channel open on one side for the reception a linking element 13 in the form of a rectangular Flat steel rod provided.
  • the connection point 11 serves the coupling or chaining of the two table frames A, A ' of the type described above, namely via the front or rear end faces of the two coupling elements 2 of each Table frame A, A '.
  • two concatenation elements are used 13 in the front connection points 11 of the two coupling element 2 of the first (front) table frame A pushed in up to the stop of the channel and over one the respective coupling element 2 attachable fixing screw or screwable clamping plate.
  • Each of the table frames A, A 'shown serves as a support surface for one each (indicated by a dashed line) Table top 17, which on the top of each Coupling element 2 - as described in connection with FIG. 2 - is attached.
  • FIG. 9 shows an illustration of the invention Table frame kit the two table frames A and A 'from Fig. 8 in the assembled or chained state.
  • the front coupling sections on the Coupling elements 2 are designed in this way, in particular the Length of the linking elements 13 is chosen so that in the connection points 11 used interlinking element 13 the coupling elements 2 coupled in series with their end faces almost bump into each other.
  • On each side of the coupled Coupling elements 2 are three in total Bottom attached table legs 14. Because of the stability the resulting chaining of the table frames A and A 'can be on the middle, near the abutting Front legs arranged table legs 14 also be waived to gain more legroom.

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