ES2250016B1 - FIXING SYSTEM FOR MODULAR FURNITURE WITH PANELED BACKGROUND. - Google Patents

Abstract

Fixing system for modular furniture with paneled bottom of the type used in commercial establishments for the conformation of commercial furniture equipped with a paneled bottom aesthetically more in line with the decoration and style of the establishment, allowing a multitude of finishes and finishes and covering the set of Zippers and profiles necessary for the support of the elements of the modular furniture, characterized by using so-called railing profiles, screwed to the wall that simultaneously support decorative panels equipped with lateral hook profiles that make up the bottom, and some zippers U-shaped verticals intended for hooking posters, shelves or other elements to form the modular furniture.

Description

Fixing system for modular furniture with paneled bottom.

The present specification refers to, as its title indicates, to a fixing system for modular furniture with paneled fund of the type used in establishments commercial for the conformation of commercial furniture endowed with an aesthetically paneled bottom more in line with the decoration and establishment style, allowing a multitude of finishes and terminations and covering the set of zippers and posts necessary for the support of the elements of the modular furniture, characterized by using profiles, called crawls, screwed to the wall that simultaneously support some  decorative panels equipped with side hitch profiles that make up the bottom, and vertical "U" zippers intended for the attachment of posters, shelves or other elements for conform the modular furniture.

They are now widely known multiple and varied types of commercial modular furniture that they need to be provided with funds that allow a finish aesthetically more harmonious and decorative, besides serving to hide the network of columns, profiles or posts that serve to conform and give strength to the modular furniture or shelves that the make up.

It is quite common to use lattice or perforated bottoms, which serve both to fix the posters, shelves or products as to achieve a decorative effect. We can find this type of embodiments for example in Patent 89113433 " Shelf bottom of a sales shelf " or in Utility Model 9802573 " Commercial display rack with easy assembly ", but they present the problem that the bottom does not cover, with which the support structure of the modular furniture is visible, apart from the fact that the aesthetic effect is very rudimentary, being difficult to accommodate the decoration of the establishment.

The method of fix the zippers directly to the wall, and then screw separate decorative backgrounds, but this system is expensive in time, in addition to exposing the zippers of fixation.

Attempts have been made to find other solutions. For example, Utility Model 200401838 " Shelving for light loads " incorporates a bottom with fixing to the struts by lateral perforations, usually by means of screws or similar mechanical means. This type of funds has the disadvantage that it continues to expose the columns or struts, so that the aesthetic effect of improvement is limited, apart from the added disadvantage that its assembly is complex and laborious.

We also find systems such as the one described in Utility Model 8900244 "Improved wall shelf" that presents the inconvenience of needing some very complex zippers, fixed directly to the wall, formed by flat profiles joined by pins, in addition to presenting some aesthetic lacks important, as the funds do not allow to cover the zippers effectively, in addition to the problem that presents the complicated procedure of assembly of the funds, which causes a high economic cost.

Likewise, the Utility Model 200101333 "Support device for bottom panels for metal shelves " uses preferably metal panels with support for fixing to the struts or uprights, which slightly improve the time and ease of assembly but still do not completely cover the bottom and the props, besides being very limited in terms of the possibility of finishes and materials.

To solve the problem in the news regarding the problem of fixing funds in commercial modular furniture has been devised the fixing system for modular furniture with paneled bottom object of the present invention, which uses longitudinal profiles with section in "U", preferably metallic, called crawls, fixed horizontally to the wall by any of the commonly used fixing methods, such as screws and dowels, and equipped with groups of four slits or grooves on the outer edge spaced apart with a fixed pitch and at a distance significantly greater than that which separates slits of the same group.

From each group of 4 grooves, the two central grooves serve to assemble vertical zippers called paneling zippers, subsequently destined to hook the cartridges, hangers, shelves or similar elements commonly used for the conformation of the furniture
modular.

The two side slits serve to assemble profiles that will be fixed to the sides of the fund panels, funds that may be made in any material according to the decoration, such as wood, plastic, metal, glass, etc ... The bottom panels will be assembled so that between each two adjacent panels is a slot minimum for the introduction of posters, hangers, shelves or similar elements in the paneling zippers located behind and being practically hidden by the panels, remaining only the minimum slot required for the hitch is visible, which optionally it can be covered in those parts that are not used, or between cartouche and cartouche, by a covers joint or cover.

This way the horizontal battens serve simultaneously support the decorative background panels, equipped with side hitch profiles, and zippers vertical paneling in "U" intended for hitching posters, shelves or other elements to make up the furniture modular. The hitch between the vertical elements (zippers of fixing and side hitch profiles attached to the panels background) and horizontal battens are done without the need for no tool or complementary fixing element, such as screws, pins, rivets or others, by simple coupling of the openings of the vertical elements in the slots of the track them, keeping in place by the weight of the vertical elements All this results in the subsequent ease, improvement and simplification in assembly time and disassembly

This fixing system for modular furniture with Paneled bottom that is presented brings multiple advantages over currently available systems being the most important that it allows both the bottom panels and the zippers of paneling, and in addition all the elements supported by them, be supported directly by the rails fixed to the wall.

Another important advantage is the unbeatable effect aesthetic that is achieved by covering virtually the entire structure of modular furniture support by the bottom panels, getting a harmonious finish and easily adaptable to establishment decorations.

Another important advantage is that the profiles metal hooks of the bottoms allow to protect the edges of said funds of possible damages produced by the systems of hitch as are the posters, loading bars ... in case they turn or move from the position they occupy in the zippers

Another advantage to highlight is the possibility almost unlimited finishes and varied materials for panels background.

Another advantage of the present invention is the great Time savings achieved and the ease of assembly of this paneled bottom, thanks to the hitch by the grooves, which results in a lower economic cost of modular furniture, at the same time that, if necessary, it is very simple to disassemble or change configuration, thanks to the type of slot hitch used.

Another of the most important advantages to highlight is that it can easily adapt to any length and wall dimensions, easily forming modular furniture adaptable to customer demands.

To better understand the purpose of this invention, an embodiment has been shown in the attached drawing preferential practice of the fixing system for modular furniture with paneled bottom.

In that plane, figure -1- shows a view of the rear set of horizontal fixing rails and vertical paneling zippers, showing expanded details of fixing the battens to the wall, and the hooks between paneling zippers and battens.

Figure -2- shows a view of the previous one set of fixing rails and paneling zippers on which have already mounted the bottom panels through their respective lateral hitch profiles, forming the paneling final.

Figure -3- shows various views of a Horizontal fixing track.

Figure -4- shows various views of a vertical paneling zipper.

Figure -5- shows various views of a bottom panel with its hooks, with expanded details of the position of the side hitch profiles on the panels.

Figure -6- Various views of a auction with its lateral hitch profile, with an enlarged detail of the position of the side hitch profile on the panels that make up the auction.

Figure -7- Rear perspective views and front, with fixing details, of an embodiment Background alternative interrupted.

Figure -8- Rear flat view of an example alternative embodiment of interrupted background.

The fixing system for modular furniture with paneled bottom object of the present invention, is formed basically, as can be seen in the attached plan, for some longitudinal profiles (1) with "U" section, preferably metallic, called rastreles (1), fixed horizontally to the wall by any of the methods of commonly used fasteners, such as screws (2) and studs, and equipped with groups of four grooves (4) or grooves in the outer edge (7) spaced apart with a fixed pitch and at a distance significantly greater than that which separates the grooves of the same group, preferably about 200 mm. Inner edge (8) of the profile will be longer than the outer edge (7) and It will be provided with a plurality of perforations (6) for fixing to the wall.

Of each group of 4 slits (4), the two central grooves (4) serve to assemble some zippers vertical (5) called paneling zippers (5), intended subsequently to the hitch of posters, hangers, shelves or similar elements commonly used for shaping the modular furniture.

These paneling zippers (5) are constituted by a longitudinal metal profile with section in "U" in which both side edges of the profile are the same length. On both side edges of the profile are some "T" shaped grooves (9) distributed along the profile and separated from each other at the same distance at which vertically space the battens (1) when mounted on the wall. These "T" shaped slits (9) are those intended for engage in the two central grooves (4) of the battens (1). At the center edge of the profile it is provided with a plurality of rectangular perforations (10) for standard fixing of posters, hangers, shelves or similar items commonly used for the conformation of modular furniture.

The two lateral slits (4) serve to assemble a side hitch profiles (11) that will be fixed to the sides of the bottom panels (12), panels that may be made in any material according to the decoration, such as wood, plastic, metal, glass etc ... These side profiles of hitch (11) are longitudinal profiles, preferably metallic, with a section with a flat part ending in two opposing folds, both preferably at 90º. At folding intended to engage with the rails (1) is they also find "T" shaped slits (9) distributed along the profile and separated from each other to it distance at which the battens will have to be spaced vertically (1) when mounted on the wall. These "T" shaped grooves (9) are those intended to engage in the two grooves (4) sides of the battens (1). The opposite folding serves to protection of the bottom panels (12) against movements of the hook elements placed on paneling zippers (5).

The hitch between the vertical elements: paneling zippers (5) and side hitch profiles (11) attached to the bottom panels (12), and the battens (1) Horizontal is done without the need for any tools or complementary fixing element, such as screws, pins, rivets or others, by simple hooking of the slits in the form of "T" (9) of the vertical elements in the grooves (4) of the rastreles, keeping in place by the weight of the vertical elements

The assembly of the bottom panels (12) is will perform in such a way that between each two adjacent panels (12) there is a minimum slot (13) for fixing the brackets, hangers, shelves or similar elements in perforations Rectangular (10) of paneling zippers (5) located behind and being practically hidden by the panels (12), only the minimum slot (13) necessary for the hitch, which can optionally be plugged in those parts that do not be used, or between cartouche and cartouche, for a joint cover or cover decorative

Characteristic of this invention is the existence of a special type of panel called the auction (14), specific for end terminations, equipped with a single side hitch profile (11), and formed by two panels angularly arranged at 90º, being able to be of different widths, and with a reinforcing bar (15) between them. This auction (14) will go installed at the beginning and / or end of the modular furniture in those cases in which the termination is seen, to cover the side.

It is further provided in the invention a alternative embodiment variant in which a fund is used interrupted (16) made in a single piece, with terminations built-in angled sides, which are attached internal paneling zippers (5) for direct fixing to the battens (1). This interrupted bottom (16) has machined the slots (17) for access to the rectangular perforations (10) of paneling zippers (5) located behind.

A description is voluntarily omitted detailed of the rest of particularities of the system that present or of the component elements that integrate it, because we believe that the rest of these particularities They are not subject to any claim.

Once nature is sufficiently described of the present invention, as well as a way of putting it into practice, we only have to add that its description is not limiting, being able to make some variations, both in materials and in shapes or sizes, as long as these variations do not alter the essentiality of the characteristics claimed in continuation.

Claims (10)

1. Fixing system for modular furniture with paneled bottom of the type used in commercial establishments for the conformation of commercial furniture equipped with a paneled bottom aesthetically more in line with the decoration and style of the establishment, allowing a multitude of finishes and finishes and covering the set of zippers and profiles necessary for the support of the elements of the modular furniture, characterized by using longitudinal profiles, called rails (1), fixed to the wall that simultaneously support some decorative panels (12) equipped with lateral profiles of hook (11) that make up the bottom, and vertical zippers (5) intended for hooking of posters, shelves or other elements to form the modular furniture. 2. Fixing system for modular furniture with paneled bottom, according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the rails (1) are profiles with a "U" section, preferably metal, provided with groups of four slits (4) on the outer edge preferably spaced apart at a fixed distance of 200 mm, this distance being substantially greater than that which separates the slits of each group from each other, the inner edge (8) of the profile being longer than the outer edge (7), and being provided with a plurality of perforations (6) for horizontal fixing to the wall by any of the commonly used fixing methods, such as screws (2) and plugs. 3. Fixing system for modular furniture with paneled bottom, according to the preceding claims, characterized in that of each group of 4 slits (4) existing in the battens (1), the two central slits (4) serve to assemble the paneling zippers (5) vertical, subsequently intended for hooking of posters, hangers, shelves or similar elements commonly used for the conformation of modular furniture. 4. Fixing system for modular furniture with paneled bottom, according to the preceding claims, characterized in that of each group of 4 grooves (4) existing in the strips (1), the two lateral grooves (4) serve to assemble the lateral profiles of hook (11) to be fixed to the sides of the bottom panels (12). 5. Fixing system for modular furniture with paneled bottom, according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the paneling zippers (5) are constituted by a longitudinal metal profile with a "U" section in which both side edges of the profile are the same length, being in both lateral edges of the profile some "T" shaped slits (9) distributed along the profile and separated from each other at the same distance at which the battens (1) will have to be vertically spaced when mounted on the wall, subsequently fitting these "T" shaped grooves (9) into the two central grooves (4) of the strips (1), and being provided at the central edge of the profile of a plurality of rectangular perforations (10) for the standard fixing of posters, hangers, shelves or similar elements commonly used for the conformation of modular furniture. 6. Fixing system for modular furniture with paneled bottom, according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the lateral hitch profiles (11) are fixed to the sides of the bottom panels (12), and are constituted by longitudinal profiles, preferably metallic, with a section comprising a flat part with two contrasted foldings, both preferably at 90º, being in the folding intended to engage with the battens (1) a "T" shaped grooves (9) distributed along the profile and separated from each other at the same distance at which the battens (1) will have to be spaced vertically when mounted on the wall, subsequently fitting these "T" shaped grooves (9) into the two lateral grooves (4) of the rails (1), and serving the other folding for the protection of the bottom panels (12) against movements of the hooking elements placed in the zippers of pa nelado (5). 7. Fixing system for modular furniture with paneled bottom, according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the assembly of the bottom panels (12) will be carried out in such a way that between each two adjacent panels (12) there is a minimum slot (13) for fixing the posters, hangers, shelves or similar elements in the rectangular perforations (10) of the paneling zippers (5) located behind and being practically hidden by the panels (12), only the minimum slot (13) being visible necessary for the hitch, which can optionally be covered in those parts that are not used, or between cartouche and cartouche, by a joint cover or decorative cover. 8. Fixing system for modular furniture with paneled bottom, according to the preceding claims, characterized by the existence of a special type of panel called an end (14), specific for end terminations, equipped with a single lateral hook profile ( 11), and formed by two panels angularly arranged at 90º, being able to be of different widths, and with a reinforcing strip (15) between them. 9. Fixing system for modular furniture with paneled bottom, according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the coupling between the vertical elements: paneling zippers (5) and lateral hook profiles (11) attached to the bottom panels (12), and the horizontal strips (1) are carried out without the need of any complementary tool or fixing element, such as screws, pins, rivets or others, by simple hooking of the "T" shaped slits (9) of the vertical elements in the slits (4) of the battens, being held in place by the weight of the vertical elements themselves. 10. Fixing system for modular furniture with paneled bottom, characterized in that in an alternative variant embodiment an interrupted bottom (16) is used, made in a single piece, with angled side endings already incorporated, carrying the zippers attached on the inside of paneling (5) for direct fixation to the rails (1), simultaneously performing the function of fixing to the rails of the interrupted bottom and its own function of supporting the elements of the modular furniture, thus carrying this interrupted bottom (16) machined slots (17) for access to the rectangular perforations (10) of the paneling zippers (5) located behind.