EP1142508A1 - Workstation system - Google Patents

Abstract

The system for offices or similar has a pillar with vertically stacked compartments (4-8) and at least one desk. The compartments are used partly for storing files and records and mounting office and/or computer equipment. The lowest compartment (4) is narrower than the others with a box-shaped additional unit (9) next to it protruding laterally to form a supporting surface. The side wall above the additional unit forms the boundary of the desk.

Description

The invention relates to a workplace system for Office space or the like, with a tall cabinet-like column several compartments arranged one above the other and with at least a work table.

One tries when designing (office) workplaces the greatest possible flexibility through a variety of measures to reach. So far, you usually have this through suitable table combinations and side containers tried to enforce additional elements, for example in the form of combinations of angles. In doing so, and / or filing means, such as folders, index cards, or the like. Housed in side elements while office technology, especially computer accessories, directly placed on a work table and / or a side table is. Such workplace design sees not just messy up, but requires because of technical devices at the work table a particularly high Cabling effort. Also needed such a job requires a significant amount of space.

There was no lack of attempts, the organization improve that right near a job or a work table tall cabinet-like columns can be arranged, as for example from EP 0 382 514 B1 is known. However, these tall cabinets only serve for the inclusion of regulatory or filing funds or the like, technical facilities are in these It is not sensible to accommodate tall cabinets.

The object of the invention is a workplace system to improve the type described above so that it is as little space or space as possible flexibly can adapt different work processes.

This task is the beginning of a workplace system designated type solved according to the invention in that some of the subjects for taking order and / or Filing means and partly for accommodating office technology and / or computer accessories are formed, wherein the lowest subject compared to the other subjects one has a smaller width and is adjacent to the lowest compartment a box-shaped additional unit is provided in the column is which laterally with formation of a top Storage area protrudes from the assigned side wall of the column, with the side wall above the additional unit is designed as a boundary surface for the work table.

In this way, you have all the means necessary for a proper Workflow are necessary, immediately accessible or at a glance, so that despite the most varied Requirements for individual workflows in the best possible way Way can be handled. Due to the columnar Summary of all work equipment is more Work space available, the footprint of the work column is extremely low. It is not an additional effort for the wiring of the side next to the column Worktable required because all wiring devices to be wired housed in the column itself is. Since the work table itself is not equipped with technical devices equipped, it can be particularly simple and cost-saving be trained, in principle it only has to be a table top and table legs and he can easily adjacent to the corresponding side wall of the column be set up. It is located with its edge area in areas above the additional unit, which then how a usual desk base cabinet is designed, however is part of the column. Will the workplace not required, the column can be closed and the Work table can be used for another purpose, for example used and removed from the column. With the Pillar of the workplace system that is open or as needed has closed compartments, can be different Achieve block formations so that a room structure without fixed working and aisle zones is possible, so that in spite of the column being individually equipped homogeneous appearance of several workplaces on one results in larger office space.

It is particularly preferred that the box-shaped Additional unit has at least one pull-out drawer and in one adjacent to the underside compartment extending from the front wall to the rear wall of the column Recess of the column is arranged. The additional unit can may also have a greater depth than the column, i.e. forwards and / or backwards over the The column walls protrude. This additional unit contributes contributes to the stability of the entire column and serves as mentioned in connection with the work table as in the column integrated base cabinet for the work table. The at least one drawer can, for example, be used for receiving be formed by suspension registries or the like.

An inner side wall is preferably the box-shaped additional unit approximately on an imaginary Center plane of the column, i.e. the neighboring bottom Compartment of the column points towards the one above Fan only about half the width.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, it is provided that one in the area of at least one above the level of Worktop located in the worktop Side wall section of the side wall of the column together with a support element pivoted out of the column is. In this swivel-trained compartment or on the supporting element accommodated therein can preferably be a Computer monitor. The monitor can be thus in a non-use position within the column and bring it into a swung-out working position in the working position then directly in the desired position in the rear corner area of the table top of the Worktable. By appropriate additional Embodiments of the table top of the work table, for example in the form of a swing out and a keyboard containing or receiving flap can be ergonomically required conditions in a particularly simple manner to reach. Other technical devices such as printers, PCs, etc. can be conveniently located in adjacent above and below accommodate existing subjects.

For pivoting the monitor compartment, i.e. of the side wall section and the support element, is in the corner area between the side wall and a rear wall of the column advantageous an essentially vertical upward and possibly Support tube extending beyond the top of the column arranged. This support tube can preferably be used as a cable duct and / or as a carrier for a lighting device, for example a light sail.

To accommodate the cabling, it is also advantageously provided that that the back wall of the column to form a cable duct double-walled thanks to internal rear panel covers is formed with cable openings, the rear wall at least in the areas of office technology and / or computer accessories receiving compartments detachable is.

To be able to complete the job is preferred provided that at least the above the additional unit compartments located on their front by a common Closure element, preferably a rollable and in rolled up into a storage space on the top Pillar housed blinds that are closable. At This makes it particularly easy not to use the workplace Reach tidy work place and equipment and documents are protected from access.

It is also preferably provided that the additional unit a preferably foldable additional compartment has in the region of its outer longitudinal side, and that preferably the additional compartment, the drawer and that common locking element for the compartments with a central locking system are provided.

In a further advantageous embodiment, it can be provided be that the column is height adjustable on a plinth frame and / or a base plate is arranged, the Base frame and / or the base plate on the underside with rollers and sliders is provided, which is an easy move (Rolls) with sufficient stability (glider) enables.

In addition, for example, on the work table opposite side of the column additional devices, such as e.g. a standing workplace and / or a docking station for an additional computer unit, such as a lap top or the like, be connectable.

Fig. 1

eine freistehende Säule eines Arbeitsplatzsystems in Vorderansicht in verschlossenem Zustand,

Fig. 2

eine der Fig. 1 entsprechende Darstellung im geöffneten Zustand der Säule,

Fig. 3

eine der Fig. 1 entsprechende Darstellung der Säule mit einem mit punktierten Linien angedeuteten Arbeitstisch,

Fig. 4

eine Seitenansicht der Säule von der Seite des Arbeitstisches her,

Fig. 5

eine Aufsicht auf die Säule,

Fig. 6

die Säule in Vorderansicht mit einem darin untergebrachten Monitor,

Fig. 7

' eine der Fig. 6 entsprechende Darstellung mit herausgeschwenktem Monitor,

Fig. 8

eine Aufsicht auf die Fig. 7 mit einer teilweisen Schnittdarstellung auf einen herausgeklappten Monitor,

Fig. 9

eine der Fig. 7 weitgehend entsprechende Darstellung mit seitlich angeordnetem Arbeitstisch,

Fig. 10

eine Draufsicht auf die Darstellung nach Fig. 9,

Fig. 11 bis 13

Einzelheiten eines Arbeitstisches,

Fig. 14

bis 19 verschiedene Darstellungen der Säule mit Einzelheiten bezüglich der Ausgestaltung der Säulen und in

Fig. 20 bis 22

einen alternativen Arbeitstisch.

The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the drawing. Each shows a schematic representation in

Fig. 1

a free-standing column of a workplace system in a front view in the closed state,

Fig. 2

1 corresponding representation in the open state of the column,

Fig. 3

1 corresponding representation of the column with a work table indicated with dotted lines,

Fig. 4

a side view of the column from the side of the work table,

Fig. 5

a supervision of the pillar,

Fig. 6

the column in front view with a monitor housed therein,

Fig. 7

6 shows a representation corresponding to FIG. 6 with the monitor pivoted out,

Fig. 8

7 shows a top view of FIG. 7 with a partial sectional view of a monitor that has been folded out,

Fig. 9

7 largely corresponding representation with a laterally arranged work table,

Fig. 10

9 shows a plan view of the illustration according to FIG. 9,

11 to 13

Details of a work table,

Fig. 14

to 19 different representations of the column with details regarding the design of the columns and in

20 to 22

an alternative work table.

A modular workstation system is shown in Fig. 1 first a column 1 on a continuously or in steps adjustable in height Base frame 2 and / or a base plate 3 put on. As can be seen from FIG. 2, the column 1 several superimposed compartments 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and a box-shaped additional unit explained in more detail below 9, which protrudes laterally from column 1. The individual subjects 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 of column 1 serve partially for the inclusion of regulatory and / or filing funds and partly to accommodate office equipment and / or computer accessories.

The individual subjects 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 can be i.e. according to the individual workplace situation trained differently than shown be, in particular also be exchanged for each other. This is particularly easy because the formation of compartments 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 is modular, the shelves of the compartments can be inserted into column 1 at different heights become. In the illustrated embodiment represents the bottom compartment 4, for example, a fan or. Technical subject (e.g. for computers (CPU)).

The additional unit 9 has a pull-out on its front Drawer 12 in which e.g. a registry or can accommodate suspension files. In one Additional compartment 11 provided on the side or above can be a Keyboard, not shown, housed for monitor operation become.

The one provided above the lower compartment 4 of the column 1 Tray 5 is for example to accommodate a printer suitable. The compartment 6 above is a monitor compartment and is preferably in one described in more detail below Trained way. Tray 7 can be used as a desktop, Be trained in a private or CD subject and the top one Tray 8 is preferably a folder compartment. As can be seen from Fig. 1 compartments 5 to 8 can be found on the front close by a common blind 10. Either the latter as well as a closure unit, not shown (e.g. a door or flap) for the narrower lower one Tray 4 and the drawer 12 of the additional unit 9 and if necessary, the additional compartment 11 can be by a not shown Lock central unit or separately.

1 in conjunction with FIGS. 4 and 5 shows that the column 1 is preferably square in cross section is formed, and that the additional unit 9 itself sideways as well as at the front and rear via the column 1 extends and into a recess at the lower end of the Pillar 1 is used, in such a way that the inner Side wall 13 of the additional unit 9 essentially is on an imaginary central level of pillar 1. As a result, the lower compartment 4 of the column 1 only has approximately half the width of the compartments 5 above to 9 on.

At the rear corner area between the rear wall 14 of the column 1 and the right side wall 16 of the column 1 according to FIG. 1, i.e. of those beyond which the additional unit 9 extending laterally is a substantially vertical Support tube 17 arranged, as shown in Fig. 1 is, extends over the top of the column 1. This Support tube 17 is used to supply supply lines for the technical devices and is at the same time as a carrier a lighting device, for example a light sail 18, trained.

Which are preferably made of a metallic material, e.g. Sheet steel, manufactured column 1 is in the area of the side wall 16, i.e. of the side wall over which the additional unit 9 protrudes to connect a work table 15 formed, as can be seen, for example, from FIG. 9. The side wall 16 serves as a lateral boundary surface for the work table 15. Coupling means not a fixed connection to column 1, but a side-by-side arrangement, being recognizable in this state the additional unit 9 partially below the work table 15 is located, in the manner of a desk base cabinet. Column 1 is in the area of compartment 6 at the work table 15 facing side wall 16 on a section 16 'together with a support plate 19 pivotable on the support tube 17 hinged, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 9 is. In the compartment 6 thus formed there is preferably a Monitor 21 housed, with the pivoting of the side wall section 16 'and the support plate 19 in the in Fig. 8 or 9 and 10 shown working position pivoted can be.

As can be seen from FIGS. 9 and 10, the compartment 6 is the after swiveling out the support plate 19 with the compartment 5 is in free connection, arranged so that the support plate 19 slightly above the table top 20 of the work table 15 is arranged. By far from Support plate 19 and the top 20 arranged to the table top the auxiliary unit 9 is a storage surface 31 (Fig. 9) e.g. formed for a phone. For ergonomically correct work ensure on the monitor 21, as in Fig. 10 indicated, advantageously from the table top 20 of the Worktable 15 is a substantially triangular plate 22 swing out so that the front 23 of the plate 22 with the screen side 24 of the monitor 21 approximately runs parallel.

The design of the flap 22 in the work table 15 is 11 to 13 can be clearly seen. 11 is the plate 22 in its pivoted position and in Fig. 13 in its pivoted-out position. Not shown, however, it is useful for operation the keyboard and / or mouse provided in the monitor Flap 22 integrated or used.

From Fig. 14 it can be seen that the additional compartment 11 in a pivoted position can be brought in the keyboard or the like. Can be introduced or removed.

15, the rear wall 14 of the column 1 can consist of a single closed (sheet metal) wall. Possible are also solutions, according to which the back wall accordingly Fig. 17 from an upper fixed part 25 and one there is a removable part 26 indicated by hatching. In the area of the monitor compartment 6, the rear wall 14 to be left out.

Supply cables leave in the top electronics compartment the cable duct in the double rear wall 14 of column 1 and enter through an opening, not shown Support tube 17 a.

In Fig. 18 individual hatches are shown by hatching Rear panels 27, 28, 29 indicated, not shown Can have cable openings.

Finally, FIG. 19 shows in the area of the uppermost compartment 8 a storage space 30 for the rolled blind 10.

On the side of the column 1 facing away from the table Additional devices such as a standing job, not shown and / or a docking station for e.g. an additional computer unit, like a laptop or the like.

20 to 22 show an alternative embodiment of the Work table 15. The shape of the table top 22 designed differently. It can also be seen that the table legs 32 are adjustable in height and some have castors on the underside 33 have.

Of course, the invention is not limited to that shown Embodiments limited. Other configurations are possible without leaving the basic idea. So can the entire workplace system, of course, also from others Materials other than sheet metal, e.g. made of plastic, made of wood or composite materials. Further are preferably underside on the column 1 rollers and glides provided to move the column to another standing position to bring.

Claims (10)

Workplace system for offices or the like, with a tall cabinet-like column (1) with several compartments arranged one above the other and with at least one work table (15),
characterized in that the compartments (4, 5, 6, 7, 8) are designed partly to accommodate organizational and / or filing means and partly to accommodate office technology and / or computer accessories, the bottom compartment (4) has a smaller width than the other subjects (5,6,7,8) and
A box-shaped additional unit (9) is provided adjacent to the lowermost compartment (4) and protrudes laterally from the associated side wall (16) of the column, forming an upper storage area (31), the side wall (16) being above the additional unit (9) Boundary surface for the work table (15) is formed. Workstation system according to claim 1,
characterized in that the box-shaped additional unit (9) has at least one pull-out drawer (12) and in a recess of the column (1) extending from the front wall to the rear wall (14) of the column (1) adjacent to the underside compartment (4). is arranged. Workstation system according to claim 1,
characterized in that an inner side wall (13) of the box-shaped additional unit approximately on a central plane of the column (1) is arranged. Workstation system according to one or more of claims 1 to 3,
characterized in that a side wall section (16 ') of the side wall (16) of the column (1) located in the area of at least one compartment (6) located above the plane on the table top (20) of the work table (15) together with a support element (19 ) is pivoted out of the column (1). Workstation system according to claim 4,
characterized in that the side wall section (16 ') and the support element (19) for pivoting mounting in the corner region between the side wall (16) and a rear wall (14) of the column (1) are essentially vertically upward and possibly over the upper side the support tube (17) extending beyond the column (1) is arranged. Workstation system according to claim 5,
characterized in that the support tube (17) is designed as a cable duct and / or as a support for a lighting device, for example a light sail (18). Workstation system according to one or more of claims 1 to 6,
characterized in that the rear wall (14) of the column (1) is double-walled with cable openings to form a cable duct through internal rear wall panels (27, 28, 29), the rear wall (14) at least in the areas of office technology and / or Computer accessories receiving compartments is designed to be removable. Workstation system according to one or more of claims 1 to 7,
characterized in that at least the compartments (5-8) located above the additional unit (9) on their front side by means of a common locking element preferably a roller blind that can be rolled up and, when rolled up, accommodated in an upper-side storage space (30) of the column (1) are lockable. Workstation system according to claim 8,
characterized in that the additional unit (9) has a preferably foldable additional compartment (11) in the region of its outer longitudinal side, and in that the additional compartment (11) the drawer (12) and the common locking element (10) are provided with a central locking system. Workstation system according to one or more of claims 1 to 9,
characterized in that the height of the column (1) is arranged on a base frame (2) and / or a base plate (3), the base frame (2) and / or the base plate (3) being provided on the underside with rollers and sliders.

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