EP3128870A1

EP3128870A1 - Structural element

Info

Publication number: EP3128870A1
Application number: EP15715165.5A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Marc Oliver ECKERT; Roger Paul Rieger; Ulrich Spohde
Original assignee: Bulthaup GmbH and Co KG
Current assignee: Bulthaup GmbH and Co KG
Priority date: 2014-04-07
Filing date: 2015-04-07
Publication date: 2017-02-15
Also published as: WO2015154867A1; DE102014005073A1; US10188205B2; US20170095074A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a structural element, in particular a furniture element and most preferably a kitchen furniture element, comprising at least two frame elements and at least one connecting part, by means of which the frame elements are connected. The frame elements define a space, the shape of which is dependent on the angle between the frame elements.

Description

structural element

The present invention relates to a structural element, in particular a furniture element and particularly preferably a kitchen furniture element. Furniture elements for kitchens are known in numerous different embodiments, for example as base units, wall units or tall cabinets. They usually consist of a body which can be closed by a door or flap or in which a plurality of extracts is added.

In the majority of known furniture elements for kitchens there is a disadvantage in that they have fixed predetermined dimensions and therefore can not or only with difficulty adapted to different spatial conditions.

The present invention is therefore the object of developing a structural element, in particular for use as a furniture element and preferably for a kitchen to the effect that this allows a particularly flexible use. This object is achieved by a structural element having the features of claim 1. Thereafter, it is provided that the structural element has at least two frame members and at least one connecting part through which the frame members are connected, wherein the frame members span a space whose shape depends on the angle between the frame members.

By the shape and length of the connecting part and / or the frame members as well as by the angle, the two frame members between them, structural elements can be provided in various shapes and sizes.

The angle can be fixed, i. be changeable, or even in an embodiment of the connecting part to hinge changeable.

The connecting parts may be connected to the frame elements in such a way that they are not adjustable relative to the connecting parts. Alternatively, it is provided that the connecting part is formed as a hinge, which means that the frame elements are positioned at different angles to each other.

In the context of the present invention, the term "hinge" generally means a connecting part, by means of which the frame elements can be fixed in different positions, so that different angles can be set between the frame elements.

The connecting parts and the frame elements can be fixed (insoluble) or releasably connected with each other.

The connecting parts and the frame members may be formed as one-piece elements, ie consist of one and the same part, or of several parts (on the one hand connecting part, on the other hand frame member), which are interconnected by suitable connecting means. In the latter case, it is conceivable, for example, that the frame elements are released from the connection part and exchanged for frame members with other dimensions, colors, etc.

It is conceivable that the structural element is designed with at least two frame elements and at least one hinge as a connecting part, by means of which the frame elements are pivotable relative to each other or at different angles relative to each other positionable.

Furthermore, at least one connecting means may be provided, which has at least one first portion, which communicates with the connecting part or hinge and which is movable in at least one operating state relative to the connecting part or hinge and which has at least one second portion which connected to the frame element.

Preferably, the or connecting means is rotatable relative to the basic body of the hinge, i. movable in the circumferential direction of the body. This can be achieved, for example, by arranging in the base body at least one groove in which the at least one connecting means runs. It is also conceivable that the one or more connecting means are arranged on a circumferential element, such as on a ring or the like, which is rotatable relative to the base body. In this way, an alignment of the connecting means relative to the base body is conceivable.

By the present invention, it is conceivable, for example, that the two frame members are at 90 ° to each other or are pivoted to each other such that there are acute and obtuse angles between the frame elements. It is also conceivable to fold the structural element so that it is as space-saving as possible by the frame elements are largely or completely adjacent to each other, which may be useful, for example in the context of transport or storage. By means of the hinge or joint according to the invention, it is possible to displace the frame element or elements along the groove or the like preferably along the circumference of the base body and to fix it in the desired position. For example, the angle between two frame elements can be adjusted to 90 ° or even to a smaller or larger angle. If the structural element is to be folded, it is conceivable to reduce the angle, so that the frame elements rest against one another or have a comparatively small distance from one another. By creating a groove, it is conceivable that the frame members are fixable in any position and not only in certain positions in the groove, so that accordingly any angle between the frame elements are adjustable.

However, the invention also encompasses the case in which the hinge has preferred positions in which the frame elements can be fixed relative to the hinge.

A preferred embodiment of the invention is that the frame elements are not movable relative to the connection part, i. are either firmly connected to it, as e.g. in a one-piece embodiment is the case, or can be mounted only in exactly one position on the connecting part, so that the angle between the frame elements is fixed.

Preferably, the groove is circumferential, but may also be only partially present, i. do not extend around the base body.

The groove preferably has at least one opening through which the connecting means can be inserted into the groove. The opening is dimensioned such that the connecting means can be inserted with its first portion through this opening in the groove. If the connecting means is moved in the groove away from the opening, it is positively held by the groove in the radial direction of the hinge, but is movable along the groove prior to assembly of the frame member. , The present invention further relates to a structural element having the features of claim 5.

This structural element, in particular furniture element and particularly preferably kitchen furniture element element, comprises at least one frame having at least two from top to bottom and preferably vertically extending legs, extending between these legs one or more struts whose top is inclined relative to the horizontal or whose top is horizontal. These struts preferably extend along one or more outer sides of the structural element, wherein it is preferably provided that the surface faces away from the outer side, i. turned or inclined to the interior of the structural element. The term "strut" is to be understood generally and includes any element that extends between the vertical legs The struts may be formed as plates, profiles, strips, rods, etc.

The struts serve as a support for any functional elements, such as drawers, trays or any other shelves. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the functional elements have mating surfaces, which rests on the struts and preferably runs parallel to the surface of the struts.

It is provided in a preferred embodiment of the invention that the structural element has at least two frame members and at least one hinge, by means of which the frame members are positioned at different angles relative to each other, or that the structural element has at least two frame members and at least one connecting part, by means of which Frame elements are connected fixed and not positioned at different angles to each other.

The frame members span a space whose shape depends on the angle between the frame members. The structural element according to claim 5 may be formed with the further features of claim 1 to 4, ie at least one connecting part or hinge according to one of claims 1 to 4.

The strut may be fixedly secured to the legs or such that the strut is slidable along the legs or otherwise positionable at a plurality of different positions of the legs. For example, it is conceivable that the legs have a groove which extends in the longitudinal direction of the legs and that the strut (s) has a projection which runs in the groove.

It is conceivable that the structural element has a first side and a preferably opposite second side, such as a right and a left outer side, and that at least one strut is located on both the first and on the second side, wherein the struts so are aligned, which point their inclined relative to the horizontal upper sides to the inside of the structural element. In the view from the front, the structural element can thus have one or more struts, for example at its right and left sides, which face one another, so that the perpendiculars extending from the surfaces of the right and left struts intersect each other. These statements do not apply to the sides right and left, but for any sides of the structural element, such as front and rear, etc.

In principle, the struts can also be arranged so that their surface lies in the horizontal.

Preferably, the top of the struts is inclined relative to the horizontal, for example, at an angle in the range of 30 ° to 60 °, and preferably at an angle of 45 °.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the legs, between which the strut extends, at least in the region on which the strut is arranged, in a cross-sectional view to each other include a predetermined angle, wherein is preferably provided that this angle is independent of the angle which the frame members to each other, is constant and preferably at 90 °. Each of these areas on which the strut abuts can thus be angled relative to a median plane of the structural element by an angle of 45 °, so that two of these areas enclose an angle of 90 ° with each other.

The above angle indications are only exemplary values which do not limit the invention.

It is preferably provided that the legs have grooves in which the struts are slidably received.

Preferably, the legs form the outer edges of the structural element. The groove is preferably arranged on a side facing away from the outside of the legs.

Furthermore, it can be provided that guide elements are provided by means of which a resting on the legs functional element, such as in particular a tray or a tray or the like, are extendable and insertable, wherein the guide elements are arranged on the legs and / or on the functional element. These guide elements can be designed as pull-out rails, roller bearings, etc. Of course, it is also encompassed by the invention that the functional elements slide on the surface of the legs along when the functional elements are pulled out or inserted.

Preferably, it is provided that said connecting means is received with its second portion in a bore or in any other receptacle of the end portion of the frame member adjacent to the connecting part or hinge. Thus, for example, in the end face of the frame element, with which this adjoins the connecting part or hinge, a receptacle or the like may be provided, in which the connecting means is located. The connecting means is preferably arranged detachably in the receptacle when the frame element is not yet firmly connected to the connecting part or hinge. Furthermore, it can be provided that a fixing element is provided which cooperates with the connecting means such that the frame element is fixed relative to the connecting part or hinge when the fixing element is in its fixing position. Thus, it is possible to hold by appropriate actuation of the fixing element, the frame member in the desired position and preferably to fix relative to the connecting part or hinge. If it is to be released from this fixed position, it may be provided to release the fixing element again, which has the consequence that the frame element is again movable relative to the connecting part or hinge or that the connecting means again along the groove or relative to the main body of the hinge can be moved.

It is preferably provided that the fixing element cooperates with a portion of the connecting means, which has at least one bevel relative to the longitudinal axis of the connecting means, wherein this bevel is oriented such that in said cooperation, a movement of the frame member towards the connecting part or hinge takes place. In this case, the frame element is used on the connecting part or hinge, preferably until the end face of the frame element rests against the connecting part or hinge by the fixing element is brought into its fixing position. This can be done, for example, that the fixing element is formed by a screw and the screw is tightened.

This screw can be screwed into a bore or threaded bore or other receptacle of the frame element, so that the end region of the screw comes into contact with the connecting means. If the end region of the screw or another section of the screw comes into contact with the connecting means and preferably with the bevel, the fixing element together with the frame element is attracted to the connecting part or hinge and to the connecting part or hinge by frictional connection and / or by positive locking fixed. The number of frame members, which communicate with each other by means of the connecting part or hinge element, is arbitrary. It is conceivable that three, four, six or eight end regions of frame elements are connected to the connecting part or hinge. This list is exemplary and does not limit the invention.

In a further embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the main body of the connecting part or hinge has at least one recess or at least one projection, which is in a form-fitting connection with the end region of the frame element. In this way, it is ensured that a particularly strong connection between the frame member and the connecting part or hinge is created. In this case, for example, the connecting part or hinge having a recess into which a projection or the frame member or its end portion as such / engages, or conversely, the connecting part or hinge having a projection which communicates with a recess of the frame member or occurs.

It is also conceivable that the structural element has horizontal and vertical legs, wherein the horizontal legs are guided displaceably relative to the vertical legs or can be arranged at different positions of the vertical legs. In this way it is possible to adjust the height of the top of the structural element, such as a work area, a hob, etc.

The structural element according to the invention may have exactly two or even more than two frame elements.

Due to the fact that different angles between the frame elements are adjustable in one embodiment, the outer dimensions of the structural element can be changed accordingly without further ado. If the two frame elements are the same size and they are at 90 ° to each other, the result is a plan view in cross-section square structural element. If the angle is changed, a rectangular structural element results in the plan view in cross-section. It is thus possible in a simple manner, to create differently dimensioned structural elements by adjusting the angle between the frame elements, without requiring a structural change of the structural element is required.

The same applies to the case that the frame elements are not adjustable to the connecting part. In this case, variation can be achieved by the replacement of the connection part and / or the frame element (s).

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the structural element is modularly configured and expandable, for example, in that a plurality of structural elements are combined or grouped to form a system, in particular a furniture system. For example, it is conceivable that a plurality of structural elements are arranged next to one another and / or one above the other.

The structural elements according to the present invention can be realized in any desired sizes. Thus, it is conceivable, for example, to design the structural elements for base cabinets in a height typical of base cabinets and to design the structural elements correspondingly high, for example for tall cabinets.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is conceivable that the frame elements are formed circumferentially or that the frame elements are open on one or more sides, i. not formed circumferentially. The term "frame element" is therefore by no means to be understood as restricting it to include only peripheral frames, such as picture frames, although such an embodiment is also included in the invention.

The term "frame element" includes any element which is directly or indirectly connected to the at least one connecting part or hinge.

The frame member may - as stated - be formed circumferentially, wherein the peripheral structure may be closed or may also have an interruption. The frame element can also be in the shape of a lying or standing U, V or L, etc. have. The frame member may be straight or curved. Preferably, at least one leg of the frame, in the case of a U- or V-shaped frame preferably both end portions of the U or V directly or indirectly with the one or more connecting parts or hinges in combination.

Thus, it is conceivable, for example, that, for example, two or more than two frame elements are provided, each having a peripheral or any differently configured frame or shape or have one or more open sides. So it is conceivable, for example, that the frame elements are open at the bottom or side and thus have the shape of a standing, upside down or lying U, V, L, etc.

In a conceivable embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the frame elements encircling, d. H. are designed in the form of a closed frame.

The frame elements mentioned, which are connected to each other via the at least one connecting part or hinge or are arranged on this, may be formed in one or more parts. Each frame element can thus consist of exactly one part or of several parts. They can be connected to each other by means of a connecting part or hinge or preferably by means of two connecting parts or hinges and possibly pivotable relative to each other, wherein in the case of two connecting parts or hinges these are preferably spaced in the vertical direction and / or in the horizontal direction. This applies to both static and horizontal structural elements.

In a further embodiment of the invention it is provided that the connecting part or hinge or the connecting parts or hinges are arranged so that it lies in the intersection of the planes formed by the two or more than two existing frame elements.

It is also conceivable that at least one and preferably all of the frame elements do not end at the connecting part or hinge, but instead extend beyond this. In this case, the connecting part or hinge may be arranged for example in a central region of the frame element.

However, the invention also encompasses the case in which the frame elements terminate at the connecting part or hinge and, for example, extend essentially in a star-shaped or radial manner from the at least one connecting part or hinge.

In a further embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the at least one connecting part or hinge is located in a central area of the frame element and / or the structural element. Preferably, the frame element or elements has at least one horizontal leg, wherein the at least one connecting part or hinge is arranged centrally in the horizontal leg or wherein the at least one connecting part or hinge is arranged such that the horizontal legs of the frame elements on the connecting part or Hinge ends.

It is conceivable that the frame elements have at least one and preferably two horizontal legs and at least one vertical leg and preferably two vertical legs which extend between the horizontal legs. Thus, a preferred embodiment of the invention is that the frame elements have the shape of a rectangle or a square or a U, whose inner portion is hollow.

The features mentioned with regard to the horizontal and / or vertical legs apply correspondingly to legs inclined relative to the horizontal and / or inclined relative to the vertical.

In a further embodiment of the invention, it is provided that in each case a frame element is located overall in a plane.

Alternatively, it is provided that at least a portion of the frame element is present, which lies in a different plane than the remaining part of the frame element. It is thus conceivable that, for example, the one or more vertical legs the or the frame members are angled and thus are not in the plane in which the remaining frame member is arranged. The background to this angled arrangement is that it can compensate for the different angles that sandwich the frame members.

If the area between the ends of two frame elements z. B. be closed by a door, hinges must be arranged on the frame elements directly or indirectly. If the hinges were arranged directly on the respective frame elements lying in one plane, depending on the angle between the frame elements, an orientation of the hinges would be dependent on this angle, which could lead, for example, to the door fixed to the hinge in its closed position in the 90th ° angle protrudes from the frame member and does not extend to the adjacent frame member in the closed position, which would be desirable per se.

The same applies to the fasteners of statements, shop etc.

In order to keep the alignment of the door hinges, etc. even at different angles between the frame elements the same, it can thus be provided, the portion of the frame elements, on which the door hinges, etc. are arranged, abzuwinkein.

In a further embodiment of the invention it is provided that at least one adapter, in particular for fixing a hinge for a door or flap or for fixing a pull-out rail or for fixing a wheel is provided which is fixed to the frame member by means of one or more fixing means.

This adapter is preferably used to set the correct angle, for example, for mounting a hinge for a door or flap.

This adapter can be fixed, for example, by positive engagement with the frame member. It is conceivable that the frame element preferably has at least one groove as fixing means, in which at least one projection of the adapter is positively received, wherein it is preferably provided that the groove is dovetailed in cross-section and the adapter has a dovetail-shaped projection in the groove of the frame element is received. The reverse application is of course conceivable, namely, that the said groove in the adapter and the projection on the frame element is located.

In a further embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the frame element spans a plane and that an angled part of the frame element is arranged in a plane extending at an angle thereto, wherein, for example, the adapter or the said strut is arranged on this angled part of the frame element. As already stated above, the adapter is used for example for fixing a hinge or a pull-out rail and the angled part of the Rähmenelementes serves to ensure that the door or flap or the statement is aligned correctly.

Accordingly, it is preferably provided that the angle of the said angled frame member is formed depending on the angle which the two frame elements enclose with each other.

In a further embodiment of the invention, at least one element, in particular at least one metal element, in particular at least one metal insert is provided which extends between the angled portion of the frame member and the adjacent portion of the frame member and which defines the angle to which the angled portion of the frame member is angled relative to the plane defined by the frame element plane. By the metal element, which is also formed angled, thus can be set exactly the angle by which the angled portion of the frame member protrudes from the plane formed by the frame member.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the frame elements have at least one horizontal leg, preferably two horizontal legs and at least one vertical leg, preferably two vertical legs, which extend between the horizontal legs, wherein the fixing means for the adapter or the adapter are on the or the horizontal and / or on the o- and the vertical legs.

Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the fixing means are located on both sides or only on one side of the frame elements.

In a further conceivable embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the legs or struts running from top to bottom do not run vertically but are inclined relative to the vertical. Also, the transverse legs or struts do not have to be horizontal, but may also be inclined relative thereto. It is therefore conceivable, for example, that the vertical struts or legs can be in a further variant in the upper connecting part or hinge or hinge forward before than in the lower connecting part or joint or hinge or vice versa. This creates an inclined front situation. For this purpose, it is necessary that in the corner region and at unequal 90 ^0, the intermediate adapter, or the above-mentioned angled part of the frame element in both the x and y direction must be cranked.

In a further embodiment of the invention, it is provided that at least one flap or door is provided, by means of which at least one side of the structural element can be closed. It is also conceivable that in the space spanned by the frame members one or more extracts and / or containers and / or shelves are located.

In a further embodiment of the invention, it is provided that at least one of the frame elements, preferably all frame elements consist of a flat material, d. H. of a material whose thickness is less than its height and width. For example, strip-shaped elements made of plastic or wood may be considered.

The structural element may have one or more leveling feet, preferably height-adjustable leveling feet and / or rollers. In a further embodiment of the invention it is provided that at least one holding means, in particular for holding a storage container, such as a trash can, is located on the frame element (s) and / or on the hinge.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the structural element is covered on its upper side by a plate and / or that extends from the structural element at least one lighting unit or at least one extractor element. This may be "gallows" shaped to extend upwardly from the structural member and then across the structural member.

The connecting part has, in a conceivable embodiment, no elongated extension, but is designed as a compact body. However, the connecting part can also be designed as an elongate component, at the ends of which one or more frame elements are arranged in each case. Thus, it is possible to change the distance of the frame members by means of different long connecting parts and thus to create different dimensioned structural elements.

The connecting part can be designed in plan view as a round, square, X-shaped or Y-shaped part.

It is advantageous if one or more of the frame elements have on their side facing the clamped space one or more grooves in which projections of one or more functional elements are arranged, which are located in the space defined by the frame elements. These may be, for example, shelves, shelves, grates, etc.

The reverse case is also conceivable that the frame elements have on their sides facing the clamped space one or more projections which are received in one or more grooves of the functional element or elements. It can be provided that no further holding means are provided for the functional elements, so that they are fixed only via the grooves and projections.

In principle, it can be provided that the projections in the grooves are displaceable, so that a height adjustment is given.

The present invention further relates to a modular system comprising structural elements, in particular furniture elements according to one of the preceding claims. Furthermore, adapters can be provided for mounting on the frame element (s), the adapters being identical for all structural elements. In this embodiment of the invention, the adapters are thus designed as identical parts, which are identical regardless of the angle at which the frame elements are in relation to one another. The angle compensation is made by the angled part of the frame elements, as described in more detail above.

The invention further relates to a system, in particular a furniture system having at least two structural elements with one of claims 1 to 41.

The at least two structural elements can be arranged directly next to one another or directly one above the other or be spaced apart from one another. It is conceivable that one or more functional elements are located in the area between and / or on the structural elements, such as at least one countertop, sink, shelf or an extract or a storage space. The one or more functional elements may extend in the distance between and / or on two structural elements or also between and / or on two structural elements arranged directly next to one another.

The functional element may be at least one shelf, wherein the at least two structural elements each have at least one axis or world. le and wherein the shelf has at least one element which extends circumferentially around the at least two axes / waves of the at least two structural elements and on which one or more shelf elements or other storage elements are arranged. Preferably, the axes A / V are aligned with the hinge (s) of the frame members. They extend in a preferred embodiment between the spaced apart intersections of the frame members and more preferably between the two spaced-apart connecting parts or hinges that connect the frame members fixed or pivotable together.

Drive means may be provided which are designed such that they effect a movement of the revolving element about the axes A / Vellen. The drive means may be formed for example by a motor or by manually operated drive means, such as by a crank or the like.

By the axis or shaft, which is preferably arranged in the center of the structural element and connects the structural element in the center, for example, a

1. "folding solution" for transportation

2. the inclusion of rotationally symmetric bodies (e.g.

3. A "suitcase belt solution", i.e. a solution with a circulating belt, may be used while using two or more than two structural elements.

Preferably, the axis or shaft connects two sides (up / down or right / left or front / back) of the structural element.

The present invention further relates to a table with at least one structural element according to one of claims 1 to 41, wherein the table has at least one table top, which directly or indirectly on the or the structural elements rests. The tops of the frame members may thus form the support member for at least one tabletop, wherein one or more spacers may extend between the top and the tabletop.

The present invention further relates to a chair or stool having at least one structural element according to one of claims 1 to 41, wherein the chair or stool has at least one seat element forming the seat, which rests directly or indirectly on the structural element. Thus, the structural element can also serve as a basic element for a chair or stool.

It is conceivable that at least one back and / or at least relative to the structural element rotatable element, in particular a turntable is provided, wherein the rotatable element is arranged such that the structural element is rotatable relative to its base on which it stands and / / or such that the seat element and / or the backrest is rotatable relative to the structural element. In this way, a swivel chair or a chair with a rotatable seat can be readily formed.

The present invention further relates to a walk-in element, in particular a shower cubicle or dressing room, having at least one open side through which the element is accessible, wherein the walk-on element has at least one structural element according to one of claims 1 to 41 and wherein the open side extends between at least two legs of the frame or the frame elements. The space accessible through the entrance can be formed by the space defined by the frame elements.

Thus, the structural element, for example, in a wet room, such as used in a bathroom. At least one side of the structural element forms the input or output. This preferably extends between two vertical legs of the frame or elements.

Preferably, the structural element is used as a furniture element, ie as a part and in particular as a basic framework of a furniture element. The present invention furthermore relates to a hinge, in particular for use for a structural element, preferably for a furniture element and particularly preferably for a kitchen furniture element according to the invention, wherein the hinge has at least one main body and at least one connecting means which has at least one first section which is relative is movable to the main body of the hinge and having at least a second portion which is connected to the frame or elements of the structural element. The present invention is thus directed not only to a structural element as such, but also to a hinge, which is preferably used in a structural element according to the invention or in an element, such as in a table, chair or the like, the at least one structural element according to the invention.

The hinge is preferably formed with one or more of the above-described features.

Further details and advantages of the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawing. Show it:

1 shows a perspective and a side view of the hinge,

FIG. 2: different views of the connecting means,

Figure 3: a perspective view of the hinge and of sections of the

Frame elements before and before mounting on the hinge and a perspective view of the hinge with a plurality of connecting means arranged thereon,

FIG. 4 shows perspective views of the structural element with the hinge according to the invention,

5 shows a further plan view and a perspective view of the hinge without and with the end regions of the frame elements, FIG. FIG. 6 shows perspective views of worktops or kitchen furniture elements according to the invention,

Figure 7-9: perspective views of kitchen furniture elements according to the invention,

FIG. 10: schematic views of kitchen furniture elements with different widths and depths,

FIG. 11, a perspective view and a plan view of a structural element 12: with three frame elements,

Figure 13: a perspective view of a structural element according to the invention and different views of the struts extending between the legs

Figure 14 is a perspective view of the structural element with a first

Angle α between the two frame elements,

FIG. 15 shows a perspective view of the structural element with second angles β, γ between the two frame elements,

FIG. 16 shows a perspective view of the structural element with an extract taken up in the space spanned by the frame elements;

17 shows a perspective view of a structural element with a container arranged in the space spanned by the frame elements, FIG.

FIG. 18 shows a perspective view of the structural element with a container arranged in the space spanned by the frame elements, with positioning differing from FIG. 17, 19 shows an enlarged view of the lower section of the structural element without rollers with a container arranged in the space defined by the frame elements, FIG.

FIG. 20 is a schematic plan view of the structural element with angled vertical gifts V,

FIG. 21 is a schematic plan view of the end regions of the frame element with vertical legs V bent at different angles;

FIG. 22 is a schematic view of an adapter with a projection and of the

Frame element with grooves,

FIG. 23 shows a schematic view of the metal insert in the corner region between the vertical and horizontal limbs of the frame element R,

Figure 24: different views of structural elements individually and in one

Compilation,

FIG. 25 shows different views of tables and a sink with the structural element as a "table leg",

FIG. 26: a view of a structural element with inclined legs,

FIG. 27: different application examples of the structural element in chairs, tables, cooking zones, sinks, storage rooms,

FIG. 28: an illustration of the structural element with a waste bin received therein,

FIG. 29 is an illustration of two spaced-apart structural elements with a circulating belt arranged therebetween.

FIG. 30 shows a further perspective view of the structural element and plan views of different furniture elements with structural elements, FIG. 31 is a schematic view of a structural element held between two walls, floor, ceiling, etc.

FIG. 32: a view of different variants of structural elements in FIG

Top view,

FIG. 33: different views of a connecting part,

FIG. 34 shows a perspective view of a structural element with a compact X-shaped connecting part,

FIGS. 35, 36: a perspective view and a top view of a structural element with an elongated connecting part with O-shaped ends,

FIGS. 37-39 show a perspective view and top views of a structural element with an elongated connecting part with Y-shaped ends,

FIG. 40 is a perspective view of a structural element according to FIG. 38;

39 with shelves,

FIG. 41 is a perspective view of a structural element according to FIG. 38;

39 with deposit costs,

Figure 42, 43: a plan view and a perspective view of an X-shaped

Connecting parts with frame elements,

Figure 44, 45: a plan view and a perspective view of a Y-shaped

Connecting parts with frame elements.

FIGS. 1a) and b) show a preferred embodiment of a hinge 30 according to the invention. The hinge 30 comprises a base body 32, which has a preferably circumferential groove 33 on its outer circumference. As can be seen in FIG. 1 b), the groove is T-shaped in cross-section or has an undercut of a different design. Figure 1 b) shows a sectional view through the main body 32 according to the section line in Figure 1a). On the base body 32 are a plurality of circumferentially distributed depressions 35 which serve to receive the end faces of the frame members.

In the groove 33 run a plurality of connecting elements 40, the shape of Figure 2 can be seen. The connecting elements 40 have a first portion 41 which is received in the groove 33 and a second portion 42 which communicates with the end portions of the frame members, which are movable relative to each other by means of the hinge 30. The section 43 is located between the two groove walls 33a and 33b, behind which the undercut is located.

The second section 42 is accommodated in a bore or other receptacle of the frame elements in such a way that is longitudinally displaceable in the bore or receptacle, as long as the frame elements are not fixed relative to the hinge 30. As can be seen in Figure 2, the second portion has areas 44 which are oblique, i. not parallel to the longitudinal axis of the connecting element 40th

As can be seen further from FIG. 1 a), the groove 33 has at least one widened region 33 c, which is dimensioned in such a way that the connecting elements 40 can be inserted into the groove 33 through it. If the connecting elements are then moved away from the region 33c) in the groove, they are fixed in the groove 33 by positive locking.

FIG. 2b) shows the connecting element 40 in a side view, FIG. 2c) in a plan view, FIG. 2d) in a perspective view and FIG. 2a) in a view from the front, which results from the right when looking at the connecting element in FIG. 2b) ,

From FIG. 3 b), a perspective view of the hinge with a plurality of connecting elements accommodated therein can also be seen.

FIG. 3 a) shows a perspective view of the hinge with the ends of the frame elements 10, 20 arranged thereon. As can be seen from FIG. 3 a), the frame elements 0, 20 are placed on the connecting elements 40 so that the connecting elements 40 in FIG a frontal Hole or other recording of the frame members 10, 20 are arranged. Depending on the position in which the groove 33, the frame members 10, 20 are fixed, results between these a certain angle and with respect to the entire structural element of a particular shape.

For assembly, the frame members 10, 20 are inserted onto the connecting elements 40 or the already introduced into the frame members 10, 20 connecting elements 40 are inserted into the groove.

The screw then enters into contact with the beveled region 44 of the connecting elements 41, specifically in such a way that the screw and with it also the frame element 10 are screwed into the threaded bore 10 ^' or 20 ^{' of} the frame elements 10, 20 arranged below , 20 is attracted to the main body 32 of the hinge. This movement takes place until the end face S of the frame element 10, 20 is arranged in the groove-like receiving region 35 of the base body. In this state, a stable connection between the hinge 30 and the frame members 10, 20 results, so that movement of the frame members 10, 20 relative to the hinge and in the groove is excluded. The angle of the frame elements to each other is thus fixed.

If this is to be changed, the screws or other fixing means must be loosened, so that the frame elements can be moved out of the receiving area 35 and can then be displaced along the groove 33.

FIG. 4 shows different views of a structural element according to the invention. In this case, from Figure 4a) is a plan view and from Figure 4b) shows a perspective view. Four frame elements 101, 102, 103, 104 adjoin the hinges 30, 31, wherein the upper horizontal legs H are not fixedly connected to the vertical legs V, but are arranged displaceably relative thereto. For this purpose, the legs V have grooves in which the legs H run by means of projections. Thus, the upper portion of the structural element comprising the hinge 30 and the adjacent legs H is variable in height, as indicated by the double arrow in Figure 4c). Figure 4b) shows a portion of the structural element without the upper leg H and without the upper hinge 30. The frame members are formed in this case by a total of U-shaped elements, of which an L-shaped portion according to Figure 4b) is arranged contiguous and the upper leg is movably arranged.

FIG. 4d) shows the structural element according to FIG. 4c) with an upwardly shifted hinge 30 with legs H.

FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of the hinge 30 which basically corresponds in construction to that of FIG. 1, but in which no recesses but projections 36 are arranged on the circumference of the base body 32, which engage in grooves 109 in the assembled state of the frame elements. which are arranged in their end-side end regions. Incidentally, reference is made to the above statements regarding the construction and the functionality.

6a) shows a working surface 300 which rests on two juxtaposed structural elements 1, wherein the structural elements 1 are arranged so that they are connected to each other only on one vertical leg. FIG. 6b) shows an arrangement in which two structural elements 1 are arranged next to one another and another structural element is offset as in FIG. 6a), whereby a correspondingly longer working surface can be realized.

FIG. 7 a) discloses a structural element 1, in the interior of which the frame elements form a plurality of functional elements in the form of shelves 900, which can be withdrawn from the interior and inserted therein. While two structural elements 1 with the same dimension are arranged side by side in FIG. 7 a), a square structural element 1 in plan view and a rectangular structural element 1 are arranged in FIG. 7 b such that they are connected to one another only on a vertical limb.

FIG. 8 a) shows a structural element 1 in a plan view in rectangular form. As can be seen from FIG. 8a), struts L ^' extend on two opposite sides of the structural element between the vertical limbs. FIGS. 8b) to 8d) branch structural elements 1 or furniture elements 1 which are constructed based on the structural element 1 according to FIG. 8a) and which have shelves 900 and drawers 100 in the space defined by the frame elements. The upper end of the structural element 1 forms the worktop 300.

As can be seen from FIG. 8b), the structural element 1 can have a covering, for example in the form of lateral cheeks W and / or also in the form of a rear wall. The basic structure of the furniture element according to FIG. 8b) as well as according to FIGS. 8c) and 8d) is formed by the structure shown in FIG. 8a). This is largely hidden in the case of FIG. 8b).

FIG. 9 shows in FIGS. 9a) to 9i) different variants of furniture elements 1, all of which are constructed on a basic structure, as shown in FIG. 4d). In this case, the horizontal leg H can be arranged fixed or displaceable relative to the vertical legs V. In the space spanned by the frame members shelves 900 can be located, which are either fixed or movable on struts L, wherein the struts L extend between two adjacent vertical legs V of the frame members. The shelves 900 can be made flat, as is apparent from the figures 9f), 9g), or also have a depression which is surrounded by an edge, as shown in Figures 9b), 9d), 9g) and 9i) , The shelves 900 may be formed with a smooth surface or as rust according to the figures 9d), 9e), 9g), 9h) and 9i).

FIG. 9 a) discloses an embodiment in which a storage shelf 900 is arranged approximately at half the height of the structural element 1. In the embodiment according to FIGS. 9b) and 9f), this area is free and the storage floor is located directly below the worktop 300, which forms the upper end in the illustrated embodiments.

In FIG. 9c) it is indicated that the shelf (s) can be pulled out in all directions (front, back, right, left) as required. In FIG. 9h), with regard to the uppermost shelf 900, the struts L are arranged at the front and at the back, so that the latter can be displaced laterally. With regard to the second (from above) storage shelf 900 results in a displacement front and back, since the strips are arranged for this floor right and left.

In the embodiments shown in FIG 9, the shelves 900 are in their two lateral areas in each case on struts L, each connecting two consecutive vertical leg V of the frame elements together. The construction and the arrangement of the struts will be explained in more detail with reference to FIG.

From FIG. 10, it can be seen that a large variability with regard to the shape or the spatial extent can be realized by the structural element according to the invention. By the length, height and angle of the frame members to each other can be provided with comparatively little effort, a system of furniture elements, which can be provided as desired with an interior and / or cheeks, countertops, hobs, garbage, etc.

Figure 11 illustrates a structural element 1 with three U-shaped frame elements 101, 102, 103 which are pivotable or movable relative to each other by means of two hinges 30, 31.

As can be seen in particular from FIG. 12, in the case of two of the frame elements 101, 103, the vertical legs V are inclined relative to the longitudinal extent or the plane of the horizontal legs H, ie they do not run in an aligned manner with the horizontal legs H. If this were the case, the mutually facing surfaces of the vertical leg at an angle to each other of 120 °. Since a different angle is desired, in the embodiment shown here, an angle of 90 °, the vertical legs V are angled so that the desired angle results between them. This not only brings with it the advantage mentioned in relation to FIGS. 20 to 23, but also that the struts L can always be beveled in their end regions at an angle of 45 °, ie can be used universally. Figure 13 shows the arrangement and structure of the struts L. These consist of two parts L1 and L2, which are connected to each other after attachment to the vertical leg V. This has the background that the provided at both ends with the 45 ° angle part L1 is first set in the direction of R1 between two vertical legs V and then from the other side according to the direction R2, the second part L2 is recognized. Thus, it is possible for the struts L to extend around an edge K of the vertical legs V. As can be seen from FIG. 13, the two parts L1, L2 enclose an angle W ^' in which the edge K of the vertical limbs is located.

In this way, it is possible that the struts L run in a groove N1, which is located in the edge K. Thus, a height adjustment of the struts L is given.

Figure 14 shows in a perspective view of a structural element 1 according to the invention comprising two frame members 10, 20 which are each formed as encircling frames and the two spaced apart in the height direction of the structural element hinged hinges or joints 30, 31 are pivotable relative to each other. In this case, the circumferential elements, each interrupted by the hinges 30, 31, are referred to as frame elements 10, 20. It would also be conceivable and encompassed by the invention to designate as frame elements in each case only the elements which extend as far as the hinges 30, 31. In this case, four frame elements would be provided according to Figure 27, which are each formed as a horizontal U. The ends of the legs of the U are - as seen in Figure 27 - each with the hinge 30, 31 in conjunction.

As stated above, the term "frame element" is to be understood broadly and encompasses any element that is designed to be directly or indirectly connected to the hinge (s) 30, 31. The frame element can be, for example, circumferential, ie O-shaped, or for example U -, V-, L-shaped, etc. It may consist of one or more elements, be formed straight or curved. The hinge 30, 31 in the embodiment shown here consists of a central axis about which the two elements are rotatable relative to each other, the two elements each having two fastening tabs on which the end portions of the frame members are attached. It is expressly understood that this is only an example of a hinge that does not limit the invention. The invention also includes any other embodiments of hinges and joints which permit a relative or pivotal movement of frame elements.

The term "hinge" or "joint" is thus to be interpreted broadly and includes any means that allows a relative movement and preferably a pivoting movement of the frame or the elements.

As can be seen in Figure 14, the two frame members 10, 20 extend beyond the hinges 30, 31, i. do not end there, although such an embodiment is encompassed by the invention.

In the embodiment shown in Figure 14, the angles α between the frame members 10 and 20 are each 90 °, d. H. the two frame members 10, 20 are perpendicular to each other.

Due to the pivotability of the two frame members 10, 20 relative to each other, it is possible to easily change the angle between the frame members. Such an embodiment with respect to Figure 14 changed angles is shown for example in Figure 15. Starting from the state according to FIG. 14, the two frame elements 10, 20 have been moved toward one another in the front area facing the viewer, so that two acute angles β and two obtuse angles γ result, as can be seen from FIG.

Due to the fact that the angles between the frame elements are thus not fixed, but depending on the need, ie depending on the desired dimensioning of the structural element Iveränderlich, the mutually facing vertical legs V are also at different angles to each other, such as this is apparent from a comparison of Figures 14 and 15. If, for example, identical hinges were mounted on these vertical legs V for a door extending between the legs or some other functional element, there would be closed door orientations which would be undesirable since the door might not extend between the vertical legs but out This connection level stands out or stands behind.

In order to prevent this, it is provided in a preferred embodiment of the invention that the vertical legs V are completely or partially separated, for example, along the dashed line S in FIGS. 14 and 15 and / or arranged at an angle relative to the remaining frame element. The vertical legs V can therefore run angled away from the positions shown in Figures 14 and 15 and thus are not in the plane of the remaining associated frame element, but in a plane which extends to the angle.

This is evident, for example, from FIG. 20. In this figure, a schematic plan view of the structural element is shown. The plane in which the frame elements 10, 20 lie or the plane spanned by these frame elements is designated by the reference symbols E and E ^' . From Figure 20 it is further apparent that the vertical legs V of the frame elements are not in the plane E or E ^' , but extend relative thereto at an angle. This may affect the entire vertical leg V or only a portion of this.

At these vertical legs V, in the illustrated embodiment, adapters A are fixed which, according to FIG. 21, have a surface F which is perpendicular to the connection plane to the adjacent frame element and to which, for example, a hinge is mounted for a door extending between the adjacent frame elements can. The door is indicated in Figure 20 by the dashed line T.

FIG. 21 shows two exemplary embodiments with different angles, β, which are expressed in a different direction of the frame element 10. While in Figure 21 a), the frame member 10 is flatter, it runs as shown in FIG 21 b) steeper. In order to achieve regardless of the angle α, ß, that the adapter always has the same orientation and thus always the same adapter and thus also the same hinge can be used, the angle ε1, by which the vertical leg is angled according to Figure 21 a) greater than the angle ε2 in the embodiment according to Figure 21 b). Thus, different angles α, ß between the frame elements can be compensated by different pronounced bends ε of the vertical legs.

As can be seen from Figures 21 a) and 21 b), the adapter always has the same orientation, regardless of the orientation of the frame elements or regardless of the angle a, ß.

As can be seen from FIGS. 14 and 15, the frame elements 20, 30 are each formed by two vertical legs V and by two horizontal legs H, which thus have the overall shape of a peripheral frame, which is hollow on the inside, so that a total of one space R is clamped by the two frame elements.

In order to be able to receive functional elements in this room R, such as for example extracts 100 according to FIG. 16, or to fasten corresponding pull-out rails, as shown in FIG. 21, V adapters A are arranged on the angled vertical legs, which are aligned in such a way that overall a suitable angle to the arrangement of the guide rails, hinges or the like results.

The arrangement of adapters is not limited to the vertical legs V, but can also be done on the horizontal legs H. It is conceivable, for example, to arrange on the adapters, which are located on the horizontal legs, rollers or feet.

As can be seen from FIGS. 22 a) and 22 b), the frame elements 10, 20 have grooves 12, 22 on one or both sides, into which projections A 'of the adapter A can be inserted. These grooves can be designed, for example, dovetailed. This applies to the projections A ^' accordingly. In this way it is possible to arrange adapters at the desired locations on the frame members and in particular on their vertical legs V. In principle, one or more adapters per frame element can be used.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the adapters for all angular arrangements of the frame member are identical, so that the required angle for the extract or the hinge or the like can be adjusted by the angle of the angled portion V, as was explained to Figure 21.

In principle, however, the case is also conceivable that the angle of the angled portion V is always identical and different trained adapter are used, but this has the disadvantage that the adapters can not be performed as a common part.

In order to achieve a correct angle of the leg V, a metal insert or other insert can be used, which connects the portion V with the adjacent, lying in the plane E, E ^'of the frame member 10, 20 region of the frame member. The use of an adapter is a conceivable embodiment of the invention. The bend described may also be relevant to other cases and is not limited to use with an adapter.

The use of an insert results, for example, from FIG. 23. There, the metal insert element is identified by the reference numeral 100. Figure 23 a) shows the arrangement in a side view and Figure 23 b) in a schematic plan view. As can be seen from FIG. 23 b), the angled section V follows the angle preset by the angled metal insert 100.

Figure 17 shows an embodiment in which in the receiving space R, which is formed by the frame members 10, 20, a container 200, such as a trash can is arranged. This can also be arranged in the bottom area according to FIG. Furthermore, it should be noted that the wheels shown in the figures are only optional in nature and may be omitted, which is a preferred embodiment of the invention.

Such a preferred embodiment without wheels results, for example, from FIG. 19. In this figure, the structural element is optionally placed on the floor by means of adjustable feet. In this case too, the structural element is formed by at least two frame elements interconnected by hinges, in the receiving space of which a trash can or other container can be arranged.

By means of the present invention, it is possible to form a modularly constructed, easily configurable and expandable kitchen or kitchenette. This can be done, for example, by assembling several of the illustrated or structural elements according to the invention, for example one above the other or side by side, or spaced from each other and, for example, a countertop or other functional elements such as pullouts, a sink, etc . to be ordered.

By simply pivoting the frame members 10, 20 relative to each other, it is readily possible to provide differently dimensioned structural members starting from a single element formed by the frame members 10, 20 and the hinge (s).

Thus, it is possible to configure different base cabinets, wall units, tall cabinets etc. with one and the same structural element.

The structural element according to the invention has a space R, which is spanned by the frame elements and which can be used as a recreation room for persons or as a receiving space or as a functional space for extracts, kitchen appliances, etc.

The protruding to the user side of the structural elements may be closed by a door or flap or through the fronts of statements or open stay. The lateral surfaces of the structural elements may be covered by cheeks or by an adjacent structural element.

The top of the structural elements can be formed, for example, by a worktop, a sink, etc. To the structural elements, for example to said adapters, it is possible, for example, to mount luminaires or drawers which have an upwardly extending section and an angular section and which are thus "gallows-shaped" Frame elements spanned space R collected and discharged from there.

It is conceivable to use the structural element shown in the figures as a furniture element or as a base for a piece of furniture.

It is also conceivable to use the furniture element shown as a base for a table or a chair or stool or the like.

For example, it is conceivable to use the side of the frame elements located at the top in FIG. 14 as a support surface for a table top and / or as a support surface for a seat element. In the case of a chair, a backrest and / or armrests may additionally be provided, which may also be fixed to the frame elements and preferably to the adapters arranged thereon.

Furthermore, it is possible, on the underside, ie below the hinge 31 to mount a rotatable element, such as a turntable or the like, to make the structural element rotatable relative to the ground on which it stands. For example, a swivel chair or a rotatable table can be realized. It is also possible to arrange a rotatable element on the upper side of the structural element shown by way of example in FIG. 14, for example to form a rotatable tabletop or a rotatable seating surface of a chair, stool or the like. In a further preferred embodiment, an axis or shaft extends between the hinges 30, 31. This thus runs vertically in the state shown in Figure 14, in the case of a horizontally arranged structural element horizontally.

If at least two structural elements each with at least one such axis or shaft arranged, can be positioned around the two (or more than two axes or waves) comparable to a circulating conveyor belt, a circulating belt or other rotating element on which one or more storage elements, such as Trays or shelves etc. can be arranged. This band may be rotatable about the axles / shafts so that the front of the shelf can be conveyed by moving the band towards the back of the structural members, vice versa. The movement of the belt may, for example, be effected by one or more electric motors, e.g. drive one or both axles / shafts.

It is also conceivable to use the structural element, which is shown by way of example in FIG. 14, as a walkable element. Thus, it is conceivable that the area between two adjacent vertical legs V is used as input or output in the space spanned by the frame elements.

Figure 24 shows different views of structural elements individually and in a compilation.

FIG. 24a) shows the structural elements 1 individually and FIG. 24b) in the form of two structural elements 1 connected to their vertical limbs. For the connection, for example, the abovementioned adapters can be used.

As can be seen in Figure 24a), the vertical legs may terminate at or extend beyond the hinges.

Different views of tables and a sink with the structural element 1 as a "table leg" can be seen in Figure 25. Figure 25a) shows a table with the table top 300 and the structural element 1 as a basic framework and Figure 25b) Flush module with a sink 400 and the structural element 1 as a backbone. From Figure 25c) a table with plate 300 can be seen, the right table leg is formed by the structural element 1. In this is a trash can 200, which may be arranged, for example, displaceable or pivotable.

FIG. 26 shows a view of a structural element 1 with inclined limbs V1. As shown in Figure 26, these do not extend in the vertical, but are inclined relative to it forward. For example, a sloping front of a furniture element is conceivable. In the embodiment according to FIG. 26, not all limbs need to be present, for example the limbs V2 can be left out.

FIG. 27 shows different application examples of the structural element in chairs, tables, cooking zones, sinks, storage rooms. The structural element 1, which in the case of FIG. 27a forms the basis for a seating surface 450, in the case of FIG. 27b forms the basis for a tabletop 300 and in the case of FIG. 27c the basis for a cooking plate 500 or for a sink basin 400 forms.

In principle, the structural element according to the present invention can be used with any of the modules or kitchen furniture, as disclosed in the applicant's application 10 2013 014 895. This application relates to kitchen furniture with a usable area and at least one functional element arranged above the useful area, wherein the functional element is arranged on a carrier part, the carrier part comprising a mast fastened to the kitchen furniture and an arm adjoining the mast. The usable area can be a flushing area, wherein the carrier part is formed by a water tap, and wherein the functional element is a lighting means and optionally also a holder.

The cited application further relates to kitchen furniture having a usable area and at least one functional element arranged above the usable area, wherein the functional element is arranged on a carrier part, wherein the carrier part has a trunk arranged on the kitchen furniture within the usable area. has, whose upper end extends above the effective area. In this case, the functional element may be mushroom-shaped and have a screen adjoining the trunk, and / or that the trunk is arranged in the central region of the useful surface. It is also conceivable that the useful surface is a hob, a flushing field or a preparation field, and / or that the functional element is selected from the group extractor hood, light source, control element and power source and / or that it is in the usable area a hob and that in the functional elements to a fume hood and optionally also to bulbs and / or controls. Furthermore, it is conceivable that the useful area is a preparation field and the functional elements are light sources and optionally also current sources and / or operating elements and / or an extractor hood.

The aforementioned features, individually or in combination, are also preferred features of the present invention. This applies accordingly to the further disclosure content of DE 10 2013 014 895, to which reference is hereby made.

FIG. 27d shows an arrangement of individual elements and a worktop 310, which is supported on one side by a drawer module and on the other side by a structural element 1.

FIG. 28 shows an illustration of the structural element 1 with a waste bin 200 received therein

Figure 29 shows a representation of two spaced apart structural elements 1 with arranged therebetween circumferential and preferably rotatable belt 700, on which various functional elements, such as shelves R can be located. Thus, depending on the position of the belt 700, the desired elements may be directed toward the front or others toward the rear of the belt 700. The band is wound around two axes located between the upper and lower hinges of each of the structural elements 1, respectively. These axes are preferably vertical. FIG. 30 shows a further perspective view of the structural element (FIG. 30a) and plan views of different furniture elements with structural elements according to the invention (FIG. 30b). As can be seen from FIG. 30b), the space spanned by the frame elements can be used and / or the structural element can be used as a supporting element, for example for a tabletop.

Figure 31 shows an arrangement in which the structural element 1 between floor and ceiling of a room or the like is arranged such that the connection of the structural element 1 to the floor and to the wall by means of rods 800, 802 is carried out. These rods 800, 802 can be arranged, for example, on the joints 30, 31 of the structural element.

The rods 800, 802 may be fixed to the floor and ceiling and to the structural element 1, for example by means of the joints 30, 31 or otherwise rotatably connected, so that the structural element 1 is rotatable relative to the floor and ceiling.

Preferably, the structural element is rotatable relative to the floor and ceiling by 360 °.

It is also conceivable to fix the rods 800, 802 firmly, i. non-rotatably connected to the structural element 1 and rotatably form relative to the floor and the ceiling. This can be realized for example by means of turntables or the like, which are rotatable relative to the floor and the ceiling and on which the rods 800, 802 are arranged.

Instead of a single structural element 1, a plurality of structural elements 1 can also be arranged side by side or one above the other, possibly connected by one or more further rods in the arrangement according to FIG. 31.

The above statements apply mutatis mutandis to a cover which surrounds the structural element except for an opening. Such a cover, not shown in FIG. 31, can also be rotatably arranged as described. The cover may be relative to the floor and the ceiling and / or relative to the rods 800, 802 and / or be arranged rotatable relative to the structural element 1. Preferably, the cover is rotatable by 360 °.

The arrangement shown in Figure 31 is not limited to the fixation between the floor and ceiling, but detects the arrangement between any two walls, such as the walls of a building, furniture walls, etc. Thus, the rods 800, 802 can also extend horizontally.

The present invention is based in a preferred embodiment of the invention on the dependence of at least one central element (eg hinge) and a closed flow of force, which ends geometrically at the outer end always below 45 degrees. Thus, thrust and pressure forces are ideally balanced and it can be ensured in high precision, a defined frame. The width and depth adjustment is thus carried out via an angular adjustment in the hinge and an adjustment of the vertical leg over free-form elements, which are connected via the neutral fiber by means of L or T-piece. The height, width and depth of the grid structure or the structural element thus results from different leg lengths, angle changes in the hinge and the adapters of the vertical struts.

Heavy equipment such. As an oven or dishwasher can also be positioned between two grid structures and disguised or fixed over the adapter of the two grid structures. In principle, however, it is alternatively or additionally also possible to accommodate such devices in the space spanned by the structural element itself.

By means of the structural element according to the invention, the following requirements are met in a preferred embodiment of the invention.

- Access direction in all four directions

- first possibility of integration in the center of rotationally symmetrical bodies (eg garbage)

- Thin and thick fronts through adapter between at least two lattice structures or structural elements - no separate socket

- concealed wheels, can be mounted inside

- Panel (cheek) can, but does not need to be used

- Almost flush hinge, because adapter is back

- Packaging as a flat pack

As stated above, the structural element according to the invention can also be used for tables, benches and chairs.

The structural element is aesthetically pleasing, i. preferably like from a mold.

It can be used consistently for kitchen planning both as a "stand-alone product" as well as in the system network.

It is preferred that the vertical legs or struts always (i.e., at each dimension variant - width / depth) leak below 45 °. Here is space for the additional adapter for receiving fronts, rails, etc. needed.

As stated above, the structural element can also be used for functional elements combining different functionalities, such as e.g.

- Fire or stove plus exhaust plus light

- water plus light

- Prepare plus exhaust plus light

- Damming plus exhaust air

Any combinations of functional elements are conceivable which can be arranged on and / or in a structural element or between a plurality of structural elements.

Figure 32 shows a view of different variants of structural elements in the plan view with connecting parts V1 to V3 and frame members 900. As can be seen from Figure 32, by the variation of the connecting parts and the Frame members are provided a plurality of structural elements that differ in depth and width from each other. By using appropriate Rahmenememene also height adjustment is possible.

The frame elements are all identified by the reference numeral 900 in FIG. 32, differing in their dimensions in part.

Embodiments a) and e) show a compact X-shaped connecting part V1, wherein the frame elements according to a) are smaller than according to e). Embodiment b) and d) show the same connection parts V2 with Y-shaped ends and with different frame elements. In the embodiments c) and f), the connecting parts V3 having Y-shaped ends are different in that the angle at which the frame members are different from each other. In addition, the frame elements have different lengths.

Figure 33 a and 33 b show different views of a connecting part V4, which is designed as a compact, disc-shaped body. At the connecting part three frame members 900 are arranged. The frame members 900 are arranged as standing strips whose height corresponds to that of the connecting part V4.

Figure 34 shows a perspective view of a structural element with compact X-shaped connecting parts V1, which are arranged one above the other and which are connected by four frame members 900 together. Each of the frame members has two horizontal legs and a vertical leg disposed therebetween, the horizontal legs being fixed at their ends to the two connecting parts V1. The other ends are connected to the vertical gifts.

An arrangement of two superposed connection parts and frame elements according to FIG. 34 is preferably also provided for the embodiments according to FIGS. 32 and 33.

As can be seen in Figure 34, the frame members span a space bounded by the legs of the frame members. In this room One or more functional elements, such as shelves, boxes, drawers, etc. can be arranged.

The two connecting parts V1 are exactly above each other, the same applies to the horizontal legs of the frame members 900th

The horizontal legs of the frame members 900 together with the connecting part in each case form a plane. In the embodiment according to FIG. 34, two such planes are present.

However, the invention is not limited thereto, but may also have more than two levels. Accordingly, more than two connecting parts may be present.

The above statements on FIG. 34 represent preferred embodiments and, in a preferred embodiment, apply not only to the specific embodiment according to FIG. 34, but generally to the present invention.

Figures 35 and 36 show a perspective view and a plan view of a structural element with an elongated connecting part V3 with O-shaped ends, on each of which two frame members 900 are located. The O-shaped ends are designed as shown in FIG. The strip 1 of the connecting element, which connects the O-shaped ends together, preferably corresponds in height and width of the strips forming the frame elements.

The embodiment according to FIG. 33 can also be part of the embodiment according to FIGS. 35 and 36, in which case only two frame elements 900 and the strip 1 of the connecting element are connected to the O-shaped end.

Figs. 37-39 show a perspective view and plan views of a structural member having an elongate connecting portion with Y-shaped ends. For explanation, reference is made to FIGS. 35 and 36, the only difference with the embodiment according to FIGS. 37-39 being that the O-shaped ends are replaced by Y-shaped ends 1000. FIG. 39 corresponds to FIG. 38 and shows that different dimensions a, b, x, and y as well as different angles between the frame elements can be obtained, depending on the selection of the connecting part and the frame element.

The embodiments of Figures 35 to 39 have in plan view the shape of two Y-elements, which are mirrored to each other and touch each other in the mirror plane.

Figure 40 shows a perspective view of a structural element according to Figure 38, 39 with shelves E1 and E2, which are arranged one above the other. In the insides, i. In the inner narrow sides of the vertically extending parts of the frame members 900 are each a groove N, in which a projection of the shelves E1 and E2 is added. In this way, the shelves are fixed relative to the frame members.

Figure 41 shows a corresponding view with Einlegerosten R1 and R2.

Depending on the design of the groove or the projection therein, the shelves E1 and E2 are height adjustable, i. can be arranged at different positions of the grooves.

Figures 42 and 43 show a plan view and a perspective view of an X-shaped connecting part V1 with frame elements fixed thereto. This structure can be found, for example, in the structural element according to FIG. 34.

The part V1 has four ends to which the frame members 900 are attached, the portions between the ends are made concave, as shown in FIG. Also, a one-piece design of connecting part V1 and the frame elements is conceivable and encompassed by the invention.

It can be seen from FIG. 43 that the height of the strips which form the frame element 900 corresponds to the height of the connecting part V1. FIGS. 44 and 45 show a plan view and a perspective view of a Y-shaped connecting part 1000 with frame elements 900 fixed thereto. This structure can be found, for example, in the structural element according to FIGS. 37 to 41, in which case one of the frame elements is provided by a strip 1 of the connecting part is replaced.

The connecting part 1000 has three ends, two of which enclose a smaller angle with each other than any two other ends. In principle, however, the invention also includes the case that the angles between all ends are identical.

In the embodiments according to FIGS. 32 to 45, the frame elements are connected to the connection parts such that no adjustability is given relative to one another, ie. the frame members and the connecting parts can not be fixed in different positions relative to each other.

In principle, however, the connecting element according to FIGS. 32 to 45 can also be designed as a hinge in the sense of the present invention, so that a variable arrangement of the frame elements relative to the connecting parts is made possible. The hinge may for example be designed according to one of the figures 1 to 31.

The embodiments according to FIGS. 1 to 31 have a hinge. However, the invention also encompasses any of these embodiments in which the hinge is replaced by a connecting part in which the frame elements can not be fixed in different positions relative to the connecting part, but only at certain positions.

In principle, the frame members and the one or more connecting parts may be made in one piece or consist of several parts which are connected to each other, for example screwed. The height and width of the frame members forming bars, rods or the like preferably corresponds to the height and width of the locations of the connecting parts to which the frame members are attached.

Preferably, the structural element has two connecting elements, which are arranged substantially or exactly one above the other and which are each connected by frame members. The frame elements preferably have the shape of a horizontal U, whose leg ends are connected to the connecting parts.

Claims

Structural element claims

1. structural element, in particular furniture element and particularly preferably kitchen furniture element, with at least two frame members and at least one connecting part, with which the frame members are connected, wherein the frame members span a space whose shape depends on the angle between the frame elements.

2. Structural element according to claim 1, characterized hen gekennichnet that the frame members are arranged relative to the or the connecting parts are not movable.

3. Structural element according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting part is formed as a hinge or comprises a hinge, by means of which the frame members are positioned at different angles relative to each other.

4. Structural element according to claim 3, characterized in that at least one connecting means is provided which has at least a first portion which communicates with the hinge and which is movable in at least one operating state relative to the hinge and which has at least a second portion which is connected to the frame element.

5. structural element, in particular furniture element and particularly preferably kitchen furniture element, with at least one frame, which consists of one or more frame members, wherein the frame has at least two from top to bottom and preferably vertically extending legs and extending between these legs one or more struts whose top is inclined relative to the horizontal or lying in the horizontal, wherein it is preferably provided that the structural element has at least two frame members and at least one connecting part or hinge, wherein the frame members are fixedly arranged on the connecting part and wherein the frame member by means of Hinges are positioned at different angles relative to each other, wherein the frame members span a space whose shape depends on the angle between the frame elements.

6. Structural element according to claim 5, characterized in that the structural element is formed with the further features of one or more of the embodiments 1 to 4.

7. Structural element according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the strut is fixedly arranged on the legs or such that the strut is displaceable along the legs or is otherwise positionable at a plurality of different positions of the legs.

8. Structural element according to one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that the structural element has a first side and a preferably opposite second side and that at least one strut is located both on the first and on the second side, wherein the struts in such a way are aligned, which point their inclined relative to the horizontal upper sides to the inside of the structural element.

9. Structural element according to one of claims 5 to 8, characterized in that the upper side of the strut is inclined relative to the horizontal by an angle, wherein the angle is preferably in the range of 30 ° to 60 ° and preferably at 45 °.

10. Structural element according to one of claims 5 to 9, characterized in that the legs, between which the strut extends, at least in the region on which the strut is arranged to include a predetermined angle to each other, wherein it is preferably provided that this Angle is constant, regardless of the angle which the frame members to each other, and is preferably at 90 °.

11. Structural element according to one of claims 5 to 10, characterized in that the legs have grooves in which the struts are slidably received.

12. Structural element according to one of claims 5 to 11, characterized in that on the struts at least one functional element, such as in particular a drawer or a tray rests, and / or that guide elements are provided, by means of which a resting on the struts functional element, in particular a drawer or a tray or the like, extendable and can be inserted, wherein the guide elements are arranged on the legs and / or on the functional element.

13. Structural element according to one of claims 3 to 12, characterized in that the hinge has at least one base body having one or more, preferably superimposed grooves and that the first portion of the connecting means is movably received in the groove or that the connecting means to a means, in particular fixed to a ring or the like, which is rotatable relative to the base body.

14. Structural element according to one of claims 4 to 13, characterized in that the connecting means is received with its second portion in a bore or in any other receptacle of the end portion of the frame member adjacent to the hinge.

15. Structural element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a fixing element is provided which cooperates with the connecting means such that the frame element is fixed relative to the connecting part or hinge.

16. Structural element according to claim 15, characterized in that the fixing element cooperates with a portion of the connecting means, which has a slope relative to the longitudinal axis of the connecting means, wherein this bevel is oriented such that in said cooperation, a movement of the frame member towards the connecting part or hinge takes place.

17. Structural element according to claim 15 or 16, characterized in that the fixing element is formed by a screw which is screwed into a bore, in particular into a threaded bore or other receptacle of the frame element, so that the end region of the screw comes into contact with the connecting means ,

18. Structural element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that three, four, six or eight end regions of frame elements are connected to the connecting part or to the hinge.

19. Structural element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base body of the connecting part or of the hinge has a recess or a projection which is positively connected to the adjacent to the connecting part or hinge end portion of the frame member.

20. Structural element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the structural element has horizontal and vertical legs, wherein the horizontal legs are fixed relative to the vertical legs or are guided displaceably or can be arranged at different positions of the vertical legs.

21. Structural element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the frame elements are formed circumferentially or that the frame members are open on one or more sides and / or that the frame members are U-, V- or L-shaped and / or that the Frame elements are formed straight or curved and / or that the frame members are formed one or more parts and / or that at least two connecting elements or hinges are provided, which are preferably spaced apart in the vertical and / or horizontal direction.

22. Structural element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the axis of the connecting part or the hinge axis lies in the intersection of the plane defined by the frame elements planes and / or that at least one, more and preferably all of the frame elements not at the connecting part or to the Hinge end, but about the connecting part or hinge

R extend out and / or that at least one, more and preferably all of the frame elements terminate at the connecting part or hinge.

23. Structural element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that there is at least one connecting means or hinge in a central region of the frame members and / or the structural element.

24. The structural element according to claim 1, wherein the frame elements have at least one horizontal leg, preferably two horizontal legs, and at least one vertical leg, preferably two vertical legs, which adjoins the horizontal leg and / or or extend between the horizontal legs and / or that the legs or the legs running from top to bottom are not vertical, but are inclined relative to vertical.

25. The structural element according to claim 1, wherein one frame element in each case lies overall in one plane or at least one section of the frame element is present which lies in a different plane than the remaining part of the frame element.

26. Structural element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one adapter, in particular for fixing a hinge for a door or flap or for fixing a pull-out rail or for fixing a wheel or foot, is provided on the or the frame members by means one or more fixative is fixed.

27. Structural element according to claim 26, characterized in that the adapter is fixed by positive engagement with the frame element.

28. Structural element according to claim 27, characterized in that the frame element preferably has at least one groove as a fixing means, on which a projection of the adapter is received in a form-fitting manner, wherein it is preferably provided that the groove is dovetail-shaped in cross section and the adapter has a swivel. benschwanzförmigen projection which is received in the groove of the frame member.

29. Structural element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the frame element spans a plane and in that an angled part of the frame element is arranged in a plane extending at an angle thereto, wherein it is preferably provided that the adapter is arranged on this angled part of the frame element is.

30. Structural element according to claim 29, characterized in that the angle of said plane is dependent on the angle which the two frame elements enclose with each other.

31. Structural element according to claim 29 or 30, characterized in that an element, preferably a metal element, in particular a metal insert is provided which extends between said angled part of the frame member and the adjacent region of the frame member and defines the angle to which the angled portion of the frame member is angled relative to the plane defined by the frame element plane.

32. Structural element according to one of claims 26 to 31, characterized in that the frame elements at least one horizontal Leg, preferably two horizontal legs and at least one vertical leg, preferably two vertical legs which extend between the horizontal legs and / or join the horizontal leg and that the fixing means on the or the horizontal and / or on the or the vertical legs are and / or characterized in that the fixing means are on both sides or only one side of the frame members.

33. Structural element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one flap or door is provided by means of which at least one side of the structural element is closable and / or characterized in that in the space defined by the frame elements one or more extracts and / or containers and / or shelves are located.

34. Structural element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the frame members, preferably all frame members made of a material whose thickness is less than its height and width.

35. Structural element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the structural element has one or more adjustable feet and / or rollers.

36. Structural element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that there is at least one holding means, in particular for holding a storage container on the one or more frame members and / or on the connecting means or on the hinge.

37. Structural element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the structural element is covered on its upper side by a plate and / or that extends from the structural element at least one illumination means or at least one extractor element.

38. Structural element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the structural element is in communication with two rods, which are each in communication with a wall, ceiling, floor or the like, wherein the structural element is rotatably arranged.

39. Structural element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting part has no elongate extent or that the connecting part is formed as an elongate member, at the ends of which one or more frame members are arranged.

40. Structural element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting part is designed in plan view as a round, polygonal, X-shaped or Y-shaped part or as an elongated part, at the ends of each one or more round, angular, X - Are shaped or Y-shaped parts angeorndet.

41.Strukturelement according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the frame elements have on its side facing the space defined by the frame elements one or more grooves in which projections of one or more functional elements, in particular shelves are arranged, or vice versa, that the Frame elements on its facing the clamped space sides have one or more projections which are accommodated in one or more grooves of the one or more functional elements.

42. Modular system comprising structural elements according to one of the preceding claims and adapters for mounting on the frame or the elements, wherein the adapters are identical for all structural elements.

43. System, in particular furniture system and particularly preferably kitchen furniture system, with at least two structural elements according to one of claims 1 to 41.

44. System according to claim 43, characterized in that the at least two structural elements are arranged directly adjacent to one another or one above the other or wherein there is a spacing between two structural elements, wherein one or more functional elements are located between or on the structural elements and preferably at said distance, wherein the functional elements are preferably at least one worktop, sink, shelf, drawer, electrical appliance or storage space.

45. System according to claim 43 or 44, characterized in that it is the functional element is at least one shelf, wherein the at least two structural elements each have at least one axis or shaft and wherein the shelf has at least one element which revolves around the at least two axes / shafts of the at least two structural elements extending and on which one or more shelf elements are arranged.

46. System according to claim 45, characterized in that the axes / shafts extend in alignment with the one or more connecting parts or hinges of the frame elements.

47. System according to claim 45 or 46, characterized in that drive means are provided, which are designed such that they effect a movement of the revolving element about the axes / shafts.

48. Table with at least one structural element according to one of claims 1 to 41, wherein the table has at least one table top, which rests directly or indirectly on the one or more structural elements.

49. Chair or stool with at least one structural element according to one of claims 1 to 41, wherein the chair or stool has at least one seat surface forming the seat element, which rests directly or indirectly on the structural element.

50. Chair or stool according to claim 49, characterized in that at least one backrest and / or rotatable element at least relative to the structural element, in particular a turntable is provided, wherein the rotatable element is arranged such that the structural element relative to its base, on it stands, is rotatable and / or such that the seat element and / or the backrest is rotatable relative to the structural element.

51. Accessible element, in particular shower cubicle or dressing room, with at least one open side through which element is accessible, wherein the walk-on element has at least one structural element according to one of claims 1 to 41 and wherein the open side between at least two legs of or Frame elements extends.

52. Hinge, in particular for a structural element, preferably for a furniture element and particularly preferably for a kitchen furniture element according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the hinge has at least one base body and at least one connecting means having at least a first portion relative to the base body the hinge is movable and having at least a second portion which is connected to the frame or elements of the structural element.

53. Hinge according to claim 52, characterized in that the hinge is designed according to one of the preceding claims.