FR2532402A1 - Unit with moulded frames and assembly member for forming modular volumes - Google Patents

Abstract

The subject of the invention relates to the technical field of furnishings. This unit comprises a number of polygonal-sectioned assembly members 1 with, at its external corners, longitudinal multi-directional moulded channels for the sliding engagement of the complementary moulding E which is formed by the edges of the transverse sides of each connecting frame 2 in order to obtain unitary boxes or adjacent boxes assembled by their corners; means for equipping 3 and reinforcing each connecting frame; and means for assembling and coupling, in superimposed positions, the members and frames. The invention is particularly used in the construction of furniture and decorative elements for business and office furnishings.

Description

 The present invention relates to an assembly with pro filer frames and aces amounts, iamblage to achieve modular volumes.

 Such modular volumes find many applications in the home, for making furniture, or decorative elements, or for the arrangement of trade or offices.

 According to a first characteristic, this assembly includes profiled assembly uprights, of regular poly gonad cross section preferably with, at the right of its external angles, T-shaped longitudinal grooves for engagement by fitting the complementary profile. corresponding formed by each end of the thickness of a connecting frame, so as to constitute either a box with several faces, or a plurality of adjacent boxes assembled by their angles.

 According to another characteristic, each connecting frame is fitted or not with filling panels arranged laterally and with an upper covering and support panel.

 According to another characteristic, the connecting frames established with variable modular heights form, respectively on their outer faces, peripheral ribs for the interlocking of the side panels and the support of the upper panel after formation of the box.

 According to another characteristic, the assembly uprights are connected and coupled end to end by connection elements allowing stacks of modular boxes.

 These characteristics and others will emerge from the following description.

To fix the object of the invention, sahs however-limit it in the attached drawings
Figure 1 is, on a small scale, an external front view of a connecting frame according to the invention.

 Figure 2 is a side view in cross section along line A-A of Figure 1 The hatched outline illustrates a covering element.

Figure 3 is a plan view and in section along the line
BB of figure 1.

 Figure 4 is, on a larger scale, a front view of an assembly post.

FIG. 5 is a plan view corresponding to FIG. 4,
Figure 6 is a front view of a connecting element of the uprights.

 FIG. 7 is a plan view corresponding to FIG. 6.

 FIG. 8 is a front view of a terminal element adaptable at the end of an upright.

 FIG. 9 is a plan view corresponding to FIG. 8.

 FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a finishing element which can be adapted facially to a profiled frame.

 Figure 11 is a view in. perspective illustrating a volumetric assembly before the assembly of its elements arranged in order of assembly.

 FIG. 12 is a perspective view similar to FIG. 11, but after the elements have been assembled to form a modular volume in the form of a box.

 Figure 13 is a perspective view illustrating an assembly of several differently equipped boxes.

 Figures lo, 15 and 16 illustrate in perspective, different applications of the assembly according to the invention.

 Figure 17 is, on a small scale, a partial perspective view illustrating one of the fixing bosses of the filling panels.

 This assembly according to the invention essentially comprises profiled uprights (1), of different heights corresponding to the module used, with a regular polygonal cross section preferably, comprising at the right of its external angles profiled grooves (la) established along the entire length. .

 Each profiled upright (1), in particular of any extruded plastic material, is established according to the nonlimiting example illustrated, with a square section whose angles form profiled grooves (la) with a trapezoidal section (lb) opening axially in a constriction open (lc) with parallel sides. Axially and longitudinally, each upright (1) is also established with a polygonal opening (ld), square in one illustrated example.

 These grooves-es (la) allow the attachment of the ends of the connecting frames in four directions perpendicular to each other, while constituting d-them by two, the angle connecting two adjacent sides of the same box.

 The connecting frames (2) not-amment in any injected plastic, are preferably established with variable modular heights, multiple of the minimum height of a base frame, while having the same length.

 Each frame (2) constitutes a flat section, reinforced peripherally according to its faces, by opposite ribs (2a) arranged opposite. These ribs (2a) delimit internally and on each side a cavity (2b) whose bottom is obtained by the internal part (2c) of the frame (2) thus permitting the embedding and the abutment of filling panels (3-).

 These filling panels (3) of reduced and variable thickness, 15 tenths of a millimeter for example, can be of any laminate or other material. Bosses (2h) also provided on the ribs (2au, but only on one side allow engagement by clipping of the aforementioned panel (3) which can be closed or decorative.

 The transverse sides of the ribs (2a) are extended by a half-section (2d) arranged along the entire height of the floor (2), and end at the edge by an overhanging trapezoidal section (2e). These sections (2d and 2e) engage by sliding in the female section formed by the open throttle (lc) and the section (lob) of the profiled groove of each upright (1), so as to ensure an adjustment rigid in dovetail for a perfect connection and coupling of the upright. We can see that this coupling takes place along two adjacent grooves (la) of the upright (1) allows either to constitute the angular assembly of two sides of the frames (2) for the formation of each angle of a box, or de.constitute a double assembly of two contiguous boxes arranged in alignment and having a common intermediate frame.

 The boxes obtained by the angular assembly of the frames (2) can be hollow, or even be closed along their lateral faces by panels (3} embedded in the cavities (2b) and fixed by any suitable means.

 The open upper part of each box can also be closed off by an upper panel (4) bearing on the horizontal upper ribs (2a) of each of the frames (2). This upper panel (4) can be fixed, removable, or even hinged to be opened.

 In the same way, the opening of each frame (2) can receive a drawer or a door, the frame of which is embedded held in the cavities (2b).

 Each profiled upright (l) .de, height corresponding to the modular height of each frame (2) allows, by its polygonal opening (nest), the engagement of one of the opposite profiled studs (5) with a superposition element (5) whose middle plate (5) of section corresponding to that of said upright (1), is embedded by half thickness, in recesses (2f) formed at the end of each longitudinal side of said frame (2).

These elements (5) allow the successive nesting of uprights (1) and as a result of frames (2) for the-realization of superimposed boxes, or juxtaposed but of different height and rriodules, such as elevation of the podium type with access step,
It should also be noted that the free end of each profiled upright (1) is closed off by a terminal element (6) provided with a single profiled lug (6) for engagement. The lower end of the upright can also receive a caster with a base provided with an interlocking tenon with adjustable cylinder cooperating with the opening (ld).

A finishing element in the form of a flat strip (7), as illustrated in FIG. 10, is also provided for applying longitudinally to the external face of each frame (2) outside the rib (2a), while being fixed via trow (2g) provided in its thickness
It is obvious that this set can be used outside of the function of podiums, to make furniture, elements of
storage in the form of a chest or drawer, -decorative elements ...

 By way of non-limiting example, FIG. 13 illustrates an assembly perspective with juxtaposed boxes assembled on two levels, some of which form storage elements with drawer and cover, and another planter.

 According to FIG. 14, a simple box equipped with a seat-shaped cushion, while FIG. 15 represents superimposed boxes forming a piece of furniture for receiving a stereophonic assembly.

 Figure 16 shows a bed with shelf and storage unit.

 The advantages of this set appear clearly from the description. In particular, we emphasize - Easy assembly and disassembly, by simple fitting.

- The perfect stability of the elements with respect to each other.

- The possibility of completing or modifying the whole as and when needed - The possibility of making elevations.

 The invention is in no way limited to that of its modes of application any more than to those of the embodiments of its various parts which have been more particularly indicated; on the contrary, it embraces all its variants.

Claims (2)

REVENDIC TToNS -1- Assembly with profiled frames and assembly post authorizing the formation of modular volumes for all applications, characterized by the fact that it comprises assembly posts of polygonal section with on its external angles multi-directional profiled longitudinal grooves , for sliding engagement of the complementary profile formed by the edges of the transverse sides of each connecting frame with a view to obtaining unitary or adjacent boxes assembled by their angles, means of equipment and reinforcement of each frame liaison; assembly and coupling means superimposed on the uprights and frames. -2- The assembly of claim 1, characterized in that each upright (1) is established on the one hand with a square section, whose longitudinal and angular grooves (la) arranged perpendicularly, constitute respectively at their base, a profile trapezoidal (lb) opening into an open throttle (lc) with parallel faces to allow engagement by interlocking and free sliding of the complementary profile formed by each transverse side of each frame and on the other hand with an axial and polygonal opening ( il), -3- The assembly of claim 1, characterized in that the connecting frames (2) are established with multiple modular heights, with respectiyement a hollow flat section, symmetrically reinforced along its opposite faces by beads or ribs (2a) arranged opposite, which internally delimit a cavity (2b) for housing and possible support of a filling panel (3) of variable thickness; said ribs (2a) extending along the transverse sides of said frame by a flat section (2d) with an overhanging trapezoidal profile (2c) to engage by sliding in the groove (la) of each upright (1). -4- The assembly of claim 1, characterized in that each connecting frame (2) comprises -on one side and along its ribs (2a) bosses (2h) for engagement by clipping the cover panel (3 ) closed or not. -5- An assembly according to claims l and 3, characterized in that the upper part of each box is closed or not by an upper panel (4) fixed removable or foldable 3 taking support on the upper horizontal and inner ribs (2a) of each frame. -6- The assembly of claim 1, characterized in that a superposing element t5) connects two uprights (1) superimposed by means of its profiled and opposite tenons (51) which fit into, the openings polygonal (ld) opposite and are arranged on either side of a middle plate (52) which is inserted by half-thickness in recesses (2f) formed at the end of each longitudinal side of the frames (2). -7- The assembly of claim 1, characterized in that a terminal element (6) fits, at the end of the free end of an upright (1) and 'in the or, groove (ld) by its only profiled tenon (6;) of engagement. -8- The assembly of claim 1, characterized in that a flat finishing element (7) is applied to the outer face of each frame (2r outside the rib (2a) to be fixed through holes (2g).