Table Construction

Abstract

The invention relates to a table construction comprising a frame ( 2 ) which is provided with at least four base-struts ( 20 ) which form at least one table area (T 1 ,T 2 ), which are in contact in pairs in the corner regions of the frame ( 2 ) and which are connected together by means of corner angles ( 27 ) which are used as binders. Feet ( 3 ) can be mounted in a detachable manner onto the frame ( 2 ). The frame ( 2 ) is covered, corresponding to the number and the shape of table areas (T 1 ,T 2 ), with configured table plates ( 1 ) which are adapted in order to form work surfaces. The corner angles ( 27 ) have two lateral limbs which are arranged at a right angle in relation to each other and which receive the displaced ends of the base struts ( 20 ). The top ends of the feet ( 3 ) supporting the frame ( 2 ) are also fixed to the corner angles ( 27 ). Bridge pieces are provided in order to expand the frame ( 2 ), said bridge pieces connecting the base struts ( 20 ) in pairs and arranging them in a line. Inner struts ( 23 ) which are fixed to the base struts ( 20 ) or to one side of another inner strut ( 23 ) by connecting pieces ( 26 ) are arranged inside the frame ( 2 ) formed by the base struts ( 20 ).

1 . A table construction comprising:
 a) a frame ( 2 ) with at least four basic struts ( 20 , 21 , 22 , 25 ) which form at least one table section (T 1 ) and come together in pairs, and are connected to one another by means of connectors ( 27 ) in the corner regions of the frame ( 2 );   b) legs ( 3 ) mounted in a releasable manner on the frame ( 2 );   c) at least one table top ( 1 ) seated on the frame ( 2 ), characterized in that   d) the connectors ( 27 ) are corner angles ( 27 ) which comprise two side limbs ( 270 ) arranged at right angles to one another;   e) the side limbs ( 270 ) accommodate the pushed-on ends of the basic struts ( 20 , 21 , 22 , 25 ); and   f) the top ends of the legs ( 3 ), which bear the frame ( 2 ), are fastened on the corner angles ( 27 ) at the same time.   
   
   
       2 . The table construction as claimed in  claim 1 , characterized in that, in order to extend the frame ( 2 ),
 a) bridge pieces ( 28 ) are provided, these allowing the basic struts ( 20 , 21 , 22 ,  25 ) to be connected to one another in pairs and in a state in which they are arranged along a line; and   b) inner struts ( 23 , 24 ) are provided, these being fastened by docking parts ( 26 ), within the frame ( 2 ) formed by the basic struts ( 20 , 21 , 22 , 25 ), on the basic struts ( 20 , 21 , 22 , 25 ) or, at one end, on a further inner strut ( 23 , 24 ).   
   
   
       3 . The table construction as claimed in at least one of  claims 1  and  2 , characterized in that, over and above the one table section (T 1 ), the following table combinations can be erected:
 a) two table sections (T 1 ,T 2 ) lined up one beside the other along the narrow sides to give an elongate-rectangular work surface;   b) two table sections (T 1 ,T 2 ) lined up one beside the other along the longitudinal sides to give a square work surface;   c) two table sections (T 1 ,T 2 ) lined up one beside the other along the longitudinal sides and a relatively narrow add-on section (A 1 ) fitted along the narrow sides in a more or less T-shaped manner to form a square work surface;   d) two table sections (T 1 ,T 2 ) lined up one beside the other along the longitudinal sides and one table section (T 3 ) fitted along the narrow sides in a more or less T-shaped manner to give a rectangular work surface;   e) two table sections (T 1 ,T 2 ) lined up one beside the other along the longitudinal sides and two further table sections (T 3 ,T 4 ) fitted thereon, once again along the longitudinal sides, to give a rectangular work surface;   f) two table sections (T 1 ,T 2 ) lined up one beside the other along the longitudinal sides and two further table sections (T 3 ,T 4 ) fitted thereon, once again along the longitudinal sides, and, on the outside in each case, a relatively narrow add-on section (A 1 ,A 2 ) fitted along the narrow sides in a more or less T-shaped manner to form a rectangular work surface;   g) two table sections (T 1 ,T 2 ) lined up one beside the other along the longitudinal sides and two further table sections (T 3 ,T 4 ) fitted thereon, once again along the longitudinal sides, and, on the outside in each case, a table section (T 1 ,T 6 ) fitted along the narrow sides in a more or less T-shaped manner to give a rectangular work surface;   h) two table sections (T 1 ,T 2 ) fitted on one another in an L-shaped manner or one table section (T 1 ) and an add-on section (A 1 ) fitted thereon in an L-shaped manner; or   i) three table sections (T 1 -T 3 ) fitted on one another in a Z-shaped manner or a table section (T 1 ), an intermediate section (Z 1 ) fitted thereon in an L-shaped manner and a table section (T 2 ), fitted thereon once again in an L-shaped manner, to give likewise a Z-shaped table combination.   
   
   
       4 . The table construction as claimed in at least one of  claims 1  to  3 , characterized in that
 a) a basic strut ( 20 , 21 , 22 , 25 ) may be configured as a short longitudinal strut ( 20 ), transverse strut ( 21 ), long longitudinal strut ( 22 ) or short strut ( 25 ), in which case preferably   aa) the length of the short longitudinal strut ( 20 ) is equal to double the length of the transverse strut ( 21 );   ab) the length of the long longitudinal strut ( 22 ) is equal to the length of the short longitudinal strut ( 20 ) plus the length of the transverse strut ( 21 ); and   ac) the length of the short strut ( 25 ) is equal to half the length of the transverse strut ( 21 );   b) the length of the table top ( 1 ) corresponds approximately to the length of the short longitudinal strut ( 20 ) and the width of the table top ( 1 ) corresponds approximately to the length of the transverse strut ( 21 );   c) a panel segment ( 100 ) is provided for positioning on the table frame ( 2 ) in order to cover over an intermediate section (Z 1 ) or an add-on section (A 1 ), the width of the panel segment ( 100 ) corresponding approximately to the length of the short strut ( 25 ) and the length of the panel segment ( 100 ) corresponding approximately to the length of the short longitudinal strut ( 20 ).   
   
   
       5 . The table construction as claimed in at least one of  claims 1  to  4 , characterized in that an inner strut ( 23 , 24 ) may be configured as a long inner strut ( 23 ) or short inner strut ( 24 ); in which case
 a) the length of the long inner strut ( 23 ) corresponds to the length of the short longitudinal strut ( 20 );   b) the length of the short inner strut ( 24 ) corresponds to half the length of the transverse strut ( 21 ); and   c) the basic struts ( 20 , 21 , 22 , 25 ) comprise a hollow quadrilateral profile of rectangular cross section, while the inner struts ( 23 , 24 ) have a square cross section.   
   
   
       6 . The table construction as claimed in at least one of  claims 1  to  5 , characterized in that
 a) top boxes ( 4 ) are provided for placing on the work surface, it being possible for these top boxes to be positioned in a releasable manner preferably by means of adapter plates ( 41 ), which are fastened on the work surface and beneath the top box ( 4 ), and retaining plates ( 410 ) which complement the adapter plates;   b) desk containers ( 45 ) or floor-level cabinets ( 48 ) are designed for supporting the frame ( 2 ) in a load-bearing manner;   c) the table top ( 1 ) contains a clearance ( 10 ) for cable lead-through purposes, and a cable system ( 9 ) may advantageously be arranged beneath the work surface in a state in which it is fastened in a releasable manner at least on one side;   d) a receptacle-outlet unit ( 8 ), which is installed in a receptacle-outlet holder ( 6 ) or a multipurpose holder ( 7 ), is accessible via the clearance ( 10 ), the multipurpose holder serving, at the same time, for securing a screen ( 5 ) which rises up vertically from the work surface.   
   
   
       7 . The table construction as claimed in at least one of  claims 1  to  6 , characterized in that
 a) the bridge piece ( 28 ) comprises a central part ( 280 ) to which a respective flank part ( 285 ) is attached on both sides, it being possible for the ends of the basic struts ( 20 , 21 , 22 , 25 ) to be pushed onto these flank parts;   b) the docking part ( 26 ) comprises a base ( 260 ) and a shank ( 265 ) attached thereto, it being possible for the docking part ( 26 ) to be fastened directly on the frame ( 2 ), or on the central part ( 280 ) of the bridge piece ( 28 ), by way of the base ( 260 );   c) for fastening on the docking part ( 26 ), the ends of the inner struts ( 23 , 24 ) are pushed onto the shank ( 265 ) thereof;   d) the ends of the basic struts ( 20 , 21 , 22 , 25 ) and of the inner struts ( 23 , 24 ) are provided with a mitered cutout ( 200 ); and   e) a supporting leg ( 3 ′) can be mounted beneath a docking part ( 26 ) installed in the frame ( 2 ), the supporting leg being connected to the docking part ( 26 ).   
   
   
       8 . The table construction as claimed in at least one of  claims 1  to  7 , characterized in that
 a) the base ( 260 ) of the docking part ( 26 ) is screwed onto the central part ( 280 ) of the bridge piece ( 28 );   b) the end of the inner strut ( 23 , 24 ) on the shank ( 265 ) of the docking part ( 26 ) is fastened by means of a wedge/screw connection ( 267 , 269 );   c) the top end of the leg ( 3 ) is screw-connected to the corner angle ( 27 ) by way of the pushed-on ends of the basic struts ( 20 , 21 , 22 , 25 ); and   d) a corner nose ( 271 ) is present on the corner angle ( 27 ), this nose engaging in a form-fitting manner in an arresting slot ( 34 ) at the top end of the mounted leg ( 3 ).