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Corner work table, in particular for office work
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-08-24
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Granted: 1985-12-24
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Expires: 2003-08-24
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to corner work table (1), in particular for office work, comprising a subframe (2) and a corner table top (3). The table top has the form of a circular segment, the radius sides being formed as connection sides (5,6) to further adjoinable table tops (17,18). The securing is effected by edge-side angle rails (34) and by openings in a support tube (11), into which the support arms (33,41) are insertable. The subframe (2) comprises a floor-side stirrup member (8) to which four support legs (9,10,14,15) are attached on which support tubes (11,16) are secured which in turn carry the corner table top (3). This subframe structure provides a high stability and firmness of the corner work table (1) and due to the form of the member (8) open towards the wide side of the corner work table a large degree of foot freedom for the user. For lowering a table top (17) compared with the height of the corner table top (3) a support plate is further proposed with support arms (40) secured thereto, said arms (40) engaging below and supporting the table top (17). It is achieved with the corner work table (1) shown that with adjoining table tops (17,18) the latter are supported at the joints by the subframe (2) of the corner table (1).
Inventors
- 👤 Walter Waibel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:30
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B21/00; A47B21/06; A47B13/00; A47B13/003; A47B17/00; A47B17/03; A47B17/033
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 47
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
Corner work table, in particular for office work, comprising a subframe and a corner table top, characterized in that the corner table top (3) has the form of a circular segment having two straight radius sides (5,6) and an arc side (4), that at least in the region of the corners of the corner table top (3) vertically extending support legs (9,10) are disposed, that the support legs (9,10) are connected to the corner table top (3) and to each other at a distance from the corner table top (3) by a member (8) open towards the arc side (4), and that, substantially in the region of the centre of each of the radius sides (5,6) of the corner table (3), a support leg (14,15) is provided, each of said two support legs (14,15) being also connected to the table top (3) and to each other by the member (8) and being connected by a further member (16) which supports the tabletop (3).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
Corner work table, in particular for office work, comprising a subframe and a corner table top, characterized in that the corner table top (3) has the form of a circular segment having two straight radius sides (5,6) and an arc side (4), that at least in the region of the corners of the corner table top (3) vertically extending support legs (9,10) are disposed, that the support legs (9,10) are connected to the corner table top (3) and to each other at a distance from the corner table top (3) by a member (8) open towards the arc side (4), and that, substantially in the region of the centre of each of the radius sides (5,6) of the corner table (3), a support leg (14,15) is provided, each of said two support legs (14,15) being also connected to the table top (3) and to each other by the member (8) and being connected by a further member (16) which supports the tabletop (3).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
Corner work table according to claim 1 characterized in that beneath the corner table top (3) along the arc side (4) a support (11) for the table top (3) extends which connects the adjoining support legs (9,10) and provides a supporting surface for the arc side (4) of the corner table top (3).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
Corner work table according to claim 1 characterized in that the subframe (2) is bent from metal tubing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
71 words
Corner work table according to claim 1 characterized in that the corner table top (3) is connected to the subframe (2) via holding lugs each of which comprise a freely projecting end not bearing on the corner table top (3) and that the intermediate space between the free holding lug ends and the corner table top (3) has sections of flexible material (29, 38) positioned therein for clamping electrical cables (30).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
Corner work table according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one radius side (5,6) beneath the corner table top (3) has at least one angle member disposed thereon for connecting the corner table top (3) to a further corner table top (21,22), a table top (17,18) or a side cupboard.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
Corner work table according to claim 5, characterized in that the angle member is an angle rail (47) which extends over the radius side (5,6), a downwardly directed leg of which is flush with the corner table top (3).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
Corner work table according to claim 6, characterized in that the angle rail (47) comprises recesses (36,37) for the passage of electric cables and prepared securing bores (35).
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
Corner work table according to claim 1 characterized in that the subframe (2) is made of plastic.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
Corner work table according to claim 1 characterized in that the subframe (2) is made of wood.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
147 words
Corner work table, in particular for office work, comprising a subframe and a corner table top, characterized in that the corner table top (3) has the form of a circular segment having two straight radius sides (5,6) and an arc side (4), that in the region of two corners of the corner table top (3) vertically extending support legs (9,10,14,15) are disposed, that in the support legs (9,10,14,15) are connected to the corner table top (3) and to each other at a distance from the corner table top (3) by a member (8) open towards the arc side (4), and that a support (11), having insertion openings or sockets (12,13) at its ends extends along the arc side (4) beneath the corner table top (3), connects the adjoining support legs (9,10), and provides a supporting surface for the arc side (4) of the corner table top (3).
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
147 words
Corner work table, in particular for office work, comprising a subframe and a corner table top, characterized in that the corner table top (3) has the form of a circular segment having two straight radius sides (5,6) and an arc side (4), that in the region of two corners of the corner table top (3) vertically extending support legs (9,10,14,15) are disposed, that in the support legs (9,10,14,15) are connected to the corner table top (3) and to each other at a distance from the corner table top (3) by a member (8) open towards the arc side (4), and that a support (11), having insertion openings or sockets (12,13) at its ends extends along the arc side (4) beneath the corner table top (3), connects the adjoining support legs (9,10), and provides a supporting surface for the arc side (4) of the corner table top (3).
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
Corner work table according to claim 10 characterized in that the subframe (2) is bent from metal tubing.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
Corner work table according to claim 10 characterized in that the subframe (2) is made of plastic.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
Corner work table according to claim 10 characterized in that the subframe (2) is made of wood.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
70 words
Corner work table according to claim 10 characterized in that the corner table top (3) is connected to the subframe (2) via holding lugs each of which comprise a freely projecting end not bearing on the corner table top (3) and that the intermediate space between the free holding lug ends and the corner table top (3) has sections of flexible material (29,38) positioned therein for clamping electrical cables (30).
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
54 words
Corner work table according to claim 10 characterized in that at least one radius side (5,6) beneath the corner tabletop (3) has at least one angle member disposed thereon for connecting the corner table top (3) to a further corner table top (21,22), to a table top (17, 18) or to a side cupboard.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
39 words
Corner work table according to claim 15 characterized in that the angle member is an angle rail (47) which extends over the radius side (5,6), a downwardly directed leg of which is flush with the corner table top (3).
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
28 words
Corner work table according to claim 16 characterized in that the angle rail (47) has recesses (36, 37) for the passage of electric cables and securing bores (35).
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
189 words
Corner work table, in particular for office work, comprising a subframe and a corner table top, characterized in that the corner table top (3) has the form of a circular segment having two straight radius sides (5,6) and an arc side (4), that in the region of two corners of the corner table top (3) vertically extending support legs (9,10,14,15) are disposed, that the support legs (9,10,14,15) are connected to the corner table top (3) and to each other at a distance from the corner table top (3) by a member (8) open towards the arc side (4), and that for lowering of a table top (17) adjoining the corner work table (1) a vertical support plate (39) is provided along at least one radius side (5) of the corner tabletop (3) and comprises securing means (40,41) extending toward the corner table top (3) and extending toward the adjoining table top (17) for providing support means for a lowered adjoining table top (17) and the securing means (40,41) are disposed at different heights corresponding to the desired lowering of the adjoining table top (17) on the support plate (39).
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
189 words
Corner work table, in particular for office work, comprising a subframe and a corner table top, characterized in that the corner table top (3) has the form of a circular segment having two straight radius sides (5,6) and an arc side (4), that in the region of two corners of the corner table top (3) vertically extending support legs (9,10,14,15) are disposed, that the support legs (9,10,14,15) are connected to the corner table top (3) and to each other at a distance from the corner table top (3) by a member (8) open towards the arc side (4), and that for lowering of a table top (17) adjoining the corner work table (1) a vertical support plate (39) is provided along at least one radius side (5) of the corner tabletop (3) and comprises securing means (40,41) extending toward the corner table top (3) and extending toward the adjoining table top (17) for providing support means for a lowered adjoining table top (17) and the securing means (40,41) are disposed at different heights corresponding to the desired lowering of the adjoining table top (17) on the support plate (39).
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
53 words
Corner work table according to claim 18 characterized in that beneath the corner table top (3) along the arc side (4), a support (11) for the table top (3) extends which connects the adjoining support legs (9,10) and provides a supporting surface for the arc side (4) of the corner table top (3).
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
18 words
Corner work table according to claim 18 characterized in that the subframe (2) is bent from metal tubing.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
17 words
Corner work table according to claim 18 characterized in that the subframe (2) is made of plastic.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
17 words
Corner work table according to claim 18 characterized in that the subframe (2) is made of wood.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
69 words
Corner work table according to claim 18 characterized in that the corner table top (3) is connected to the subframe (2) via holding lugs which comprise a freely projecting end not bearing on the corner table top (3) and that the intermediate space between the free holding lug ends and the corner table top (3) has sections of flexible material (29, 38) positioned therein for clamping electrical cables (30).
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
53 words
Corner work table according to claim 18 characterized in that at least one radius side (5,6) beneath the corner tabletop (3) has at least one angle member disposed thereon for connecting the corner table top (3) to a further corner table top (21,22), to a table top (17,18) or to a side cupboard.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
39 words
Corner work table according to claim 24 characterized in that the angle member is an angle rail (47) which extends over the radius side (5,6), a downwardly directed leg of which is flush with the corner table top (3).
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
28 words
Corner work table according to claim 25 characterized in that the angle rail (47) has recesses (36, 37) for the passage of electric cables and securing bores (35).
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
229 words
Corner work table, in particular for office work, comprising a subframe and a corner table top, characterized in that the corner table top (3) has the form of a circular segment having two straight radius sides (5,6) and an arc side (4), that in the region of two corners of the corner table top (3) vertically extending support legs (9,10,14,15) are disposed, that the support legs (9,10,14,15) are connected to the corner table top (3) and to each other at a distance from the corner table top (3) by a member (8) open towards the arc side (4), that beneath the corner table top (3) along the arc side (4), a support (11) for the table top (3) extends which connects the adjoining support legs (9,10) and provides a supporting surface for the arc side (4) of the corner table top (3), and in that securing means for securing the corner table top (3) to an adjacent table top (17) are provided and comprise a support arm (41) which extends toward the corner table top (3) and is insertable into an insertion opening (12,13) of the support (11) and into a screw connection (48) to an angle rail (47) and further comprise two support arms (40,43) which extend toward the adjoining table top (17) and which are insertable in two longitudinal profile sections (42,44) on the table top (17).
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
229 words
Corner work table, in particular for office work, comprising a subframe and a corner table top, characterized in that the corner table top (3) has the form of a circular segment having two straight radius sides (5,6) and an arc side (4), that in the region of two corners of the corner table top (3) vertically extending support legs (9,10,14,15) are disposed, that the support legs (9,10,14,15) are connected to the corner table top (3) and to each other at a distance from the corner table top (3) by a member (8) open towards the arc side (4), that beneath the corner table top (3) along the arc side (4), a support (11) for the table top (3) extends which connects the adjoining support legs (9,10) and provides a supporting surface for the arc side (4) of the corner table top (3), and in that securing means for securing the corner table top (3) to an adjacent table top (17) are provided and comprise a support arm (41) which extends toward the corner table top (3) and is insertable into an insertion opening (12,13) of the support (11) and into a screw connection (48) to an angle rail (47) and further comprise two support arms (40,43) which extend toward the adjoining table top (17) and which are insertable in two longitudinal profile sections (42,44) on the table top (17).
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
18 words
Corner work table according to claim 27 characterized in that the subframe (2) is bent from metal tubing.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
17 words
Corner work table according to claim 27 characterized in that the subframe (2) is made of plastic.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
17 words
Corner work table according to claim 27 characterized in that the subframe (2) is made of wood.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
71 words
Corner work table according to claim 27 characterized in that the corner table top (3) is connected to the subframe (2) via holding lugs each of which comprise a freely projecting end not bearing on the corner table top (3) and that the intermediate space between the free holding lug ends and the corner table top (3) has sections of flexible material (29, 38) positioned therein for clamping electrical cables (30).
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
54 words
Corner work table according to claim 26 characterized in that at least one radius side (5,6) beneath the corner tabletop (3) has at least one angle member disposed thereon for connecting the corner table top (3) to a further corner table top (21,22), to a table top (17, 18) or to a side cupboard.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
39 words
Corner work table according to claim 32 characterized in that the angle member is an angle rail (47) which extends over the radius side (5,6), a downwardly directed leg of which is flush with the corner table top (3).
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
28 words
Corner work table according to claim 33 characterized in that the angle rail (47) has recesses (36, 37) for the passage of electric cables and securing bores (35).
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
190 words
Corner work table, in particular for office work, comprising a subframe and a corner table top, characterized in that the corner table top (3) has the form of a circular segment having two straight radius sides (5,6) and an arc side (4), that in the region of two corners of the corner table top (3) vertically extending support legs (9,10,14,15) are disposed, that the support legs (9,10,14,15) are connected to the corner table top (3) and to each other at a distance from the corner table top (3) by a member (8) open towards the arc side (4), that beneath the corner table top (3) along the arc side (4), a support (11) for the table top (3) extends which connects the adjoining support legs (9,10) and provides a supporting surface for the arc side (4) of the corner table top (3), and that for the flush connection of a table top (18) to a corner work table (1) a support arm section (33) is provided which can be inserted into an opening (13) of the support (11) and into a longitudinal profile section (32) of the table top (18).
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
190 words
Corner work table, in particular for office work, comprising a subframe and a corner table top, characterized in that the corner table top (3) has the form of a circular segment having two straight radius sides (5,6) and an arc side (4), that in the region of two corners of the corner table top (3) vertically extending support legs (9,10,14,15) are disposed, that the support legs (9,10,14,15) are connected to the corner table top (3) and to each other at a distance from the corner table top (3) by a member (8) open towards the arc side (4), that beneath the corner table top (3) along the arc side (4), a support (11) for the table top (3) extends which connects the adjoining support legs (9,10) and provides a supporting surface for the arc side (4) of the corner table top (3), and that for the flush connection of a table top (18) to a corner work table (1) a support arm section (33) is provided which can be inserted into an opening (13) of the support (11) and into a longitudinal profile section (32) of the table top (18).
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
18 words
Corner work table according to claim 35 characterized in that the subframe (2) is bent from metal tubing.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
17 words
Corner work table according to claim 35 characterized in that the subframe (2) is made of plastic.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
17 words
Corner work table according to claim 35 characterized in that the subframe (2) is made of wood.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
71 words
Corner work table according to claim 35 characterized in that the corner table top (3) is connected to the subframe (2) via holding lugs each of which comprises a freely projecting end not bearing on the corner table top (3) and that the intermediate space between the free holding lug ends and the corner table top (3) has sections of flexible material (29, 38) positioned therein for clamping electrical cables (30).
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
54 words
Corner work table according to claim 35 characterized in that at least one radius side (5,6) beneath the corner tabletop (3) has at least one angle member disposed thereon for connecting the corner table top (3) to a further corner table top (21,22), to a table top (17, 18) or to a side cupboard.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
39 words
Corner work table according to claim 40 characterized in that the angle member is an angle rail (47) which extends over the radius side (5,6), a downwardly directed leg of which is flush with the corner table top (3).
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
28 words
Corner work table according to claim 41 characterized in that the angle rail (47) has recesses (36, 37) for the passage of electric cables and securing bores (35).
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