WO2011095380A1 - Corner connector, in particular a corner connector for modular furniture systems - Google Patents

Corner connector, in particular a corner connector for modular furniture systems Download PDF

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WO2011095380A1
WO2011095380A1 PCT/EP2011/050409 EP2011050409W WO2011095380A1 WO 2011095380 A1 WO2011095380 A1 WO 2011095380A1 EP 2011050409 W EP2011050409 W EP 2011050409W WO 2011095380 A1 WO2011095380 A1 WO 2011095380A1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47BTABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B47/00Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features related to dismountability or building-up from elements
    • A47B47/0008Three-dimensional corner connectors, the legs thereof being received within hollow, elongated frame members
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47BTABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B2230/00Furniture jointing; Furniture with such jointing
    • A47B2230/04Cubic corner parts joining sectional strips for furniture

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  • the present invention relates to a corner connector, e.g. for modular öbelsysteme or the like, according to the preamble of the independent claim.
  • corner connectors and modular furniture systems are known from the prior art. Especially with metal corner connectors, there is a great variety. These are usually machined by machining methods and fastened by screw or clamp connections. Corner connectors made of thermoplastic materials such as plastics and the like, which are produced by injection molding are few known, although the production is much cheaper, especially for large quantities.
  • US4354768 by Joseph I. Witek was published in 1 982 and relates to a plastic corner connector for connecting pipes.
  • This corner connector has a cube-shaped CrundMech with an integrally formed leg.
  • the corner connector is made of a comparatively soft material, so that more legs can be unscrewed for the effective connection of other tubes by self-tapping screws.
  • a disadvantage is that the corner connector offers little strength due to the soft material.
  • Another disadvantage is that by screwing the self-tapping screws there is a risk that the corner connector is split.
  • WO080621 61 from the company Tecna Display Ltd. was published in 2008 and shows a cube-shaped corner connector for the construction of three-dimensional structures, such as those used in stand construction.
  • the corner connector consists of a cube which is connected to a bayonet-like manner with attached at the ends of rods star-shaped closure elements. For connecting the closure elements are rotated by an angle in the Eckverb- Inserted in order to then be arrested by an opposite movement.
  • the corner connector has rear handles, which are difficult to produce. For this reason, the corner connector must be made in several parts, otherwise it can not be removed from the mold.
  • EP0843103 from Robert Bosch GmbH was published in 1 998 and is directed to a profile connection which is suitable for protective and separating devices as well as for racks and shelves.
  • the device has corner connectors, which serve for the active connection of profile rails.
  • the corner connectors have a different design depending on the purpose.
  • a disadvantage is that the corner connectors have a complicated and therefore cost intensive structure.
  • US6332657B by Lukas Fischer Chameleon Design was published in 1 999 and shows a corner connector for furniture.
  • the corner connector has an angular two-legged basic body, which can be supplemented on one side by attaching to a tripod.
  • GBl 337613 of the company Porta showers Ltd. was published in 1 973 and concerns a corner connector made of plastic.
  • the corner connector is in several embodiments with a lower different number of mounting legs so that it can meet all needs.
  • a disadvantage is that a separate injection mold is required for each embodiment.
  • An object of the invention is to show a corner connector which avoids the disadvantages of the prior art.
  • a corner connector according to the invention has a three-legged stable Crundianu, which can be flexibly and modularly extended by adapters depending on the application.
  • the Crundsammlung consists essentially of a cube with six side surfaces at which at an angle of 90 ° to each other at three adjacent first side surfaces at least one leg is formed in advance.
  • the integral design increases stability and load capacity.
  • the principle can be extended to other configurations, respectively angles.
  • the rigidly molded legs are normally designed to be capable of releasably or non-releasably engaging bar-shaped fasteners to build up three-dimensional structures.
  • the legs can be operatively connected to the rod-shaped connecting elements, for example, by insertion and / or attachment. Other types of fastening are possible.
  • the modular adapters work in principle as removable legs, which serve as a flexible extension of the adapter, depending on where the corner connector is to be used.
  • only one basic shape of a corner connector is required for the construction of stable three-dimensional structures. This can be used very flexibly. The production and logistics costs are thus significantly reduced.
  • Another advantage is that e.g. Shelves or other three-dimensional structures, in contrast to the known from the prior art systems, can be flexibly and easily extended without first having to be laboriously disassembled and rebuilt.
  • the adapters may be integrated, if necessary, at least on one side in the rod-shaped connecting elements. However, this reduces the flexibility and increases the effort in the production.
  • first operative connection means suitable for operatively connecting second operative connection means formed on the detachable legs. If necessary, other elements, e.g. Feet or rollers, etc. are attached to the first operative connection means.
  • the first and second operative connection means are advantageously snap fasteners, such as snap-in connectors. gen, which can be easily put together and released again.
  • the snap connections can be self-locking, such that they do not disengage under increased load.
  • the first and the second operative connection means can be designed, for example, as a bayonet closure, which can be locked against one another by insertion and mutual rotation, eg by 45 ° or 90 °. Another possibility is to design the first and second operative connection means as a screw connection.
  • the corner connector comprises a crumb body consisting of a cube with six side surfaces, on each of which a leg is integrally formed on three first adjacent side surfaces, which is suitable for the operative connection of a rod-shaped connecting element.
  • the cube of the Crund stressess has on three second adjacent side surfaces on active connection means which are suitable for attaching removable legs, such that the corner connector is flexibly supplemented.
  • This corner connectors can be constructed with only three firmly molded legs or three firmly molded and one to three modular legs, so that all positions can be covered eg in a shelf.
  • the cube can be at least partially integrated into one of the molded legs, so that it is not visible from the outside.
  • the first and / or the second active connection means may be quick-release closures which can be easily operatively connected.
  • the first operative connection means is an opening and the second operative connection means is a guide pin. This is designed so that it can be anchored in the opening.
  • the operative connection means can be designed as a snap closure and / or as a bayonet closure.
  • one leg has a substantially square and the other two legs an H or a U-shaped cross-section, such that the Crund stresses is easily demoulded in one direction. Other Cross-sectional shapes are possible if required.
  • the first operative connection means can serve to receive cover plates, which visually obscure them.
  • An inventive corner connector is suitable for the construction of a modular furniture system, in which serves for the operative connection of rod-shaped connecting elements.
  • the corner connector can also be part of a kit for a modular furniture system.
  • the removable legs can be firmly connected to the rod-shaped active compound.
  • FIG. 1 shows a corner connector in a perspective view obliquely from above; the corner connector according to Figure 1 in a perspective view obliquely from below;
  • FIG. 3 shows the corner connector according to FIG. 1 in a side view
  • FIG. 4 shows a cross section along the section line A-A according to FIG. 3;
  • FIG. 5 shows a cross section along the section line B-B according to FIG. 3;
  • FIG. 6 shows a cross section along the section line C-C according to FIG. 3;
  • FIG. 8 shows two embodiments of an adapter in a perspective view obliquely from above;
  • FIG. 9 the adapters according to FIG. 8 in a plan view;
  • FIG. 8 shows two embodiments of an adapter in a perspective view obliquely from above;
  • FIG. 9 the adapters according to FIG. 8 in a plan view;
  • FIG. 8 shows two embodiments of an adapter in a perspective view obliquely from above;
  • FIG. 9 the adapters according to FIG. 8 in a plan view;
  • FIG. 9 the adapters according to FIG. 8 in a plan view;
  • Figure 1 shows a first embodiment of an inventive corner connector 1 in a perspective view obliquely from above and front.
  • Figure 2 shows the same corner connector 1 obliquely from behind and below.
  • Figure 3 the corner connector 1 is shown in a side view.
  • FIGS. 4, 5 and 6 show sectional views along the section lines A-A, B-B and C-C according to FIG. 3.
  • the corner connector 1 has a three-legged Crunditati 2, which consists of a cube 3 and three molded legs 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, which here at an angle of 90 ° to each other on three first adjacent sides (not shown) of the cube 3 are. If necessary, the cube 3 can also be completely integrated into the legs 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, so that it is not visible from the outside.
  • Three second side surfaces 5, in the embodiment shown, have openings 6 which serve as the first operative connection means for the operative connection of detachable legs 7, by means of which the body 2 can be expanded flexibly.
  • the removable legs 7 have frontally arranged second operative connection means 8, which serve for the operative connection of the detachable legs 7 with the crumb body 2 by being snapped into the openings 6 in the longitudinal direction of the legs 7.
  • the active connection means 6, 8 are designed as quick-release fasteners, which allow a particularly simple assembly and disassembly.
  • the second operative connection means 8 consist in the embodiment shown of a guide pin 9 and snap elements 1 0, which allow a secure connection between the Crundisme 2 and the corresponding removable leg 7 in the assembled state.
  • the first and second operative connection means 6, 8 may also have a different configuration.
  • first and the second operative connection means 6, 8 are configured in this case as a slot-shaped opening which is open towards the corresponding side.
  • the second operative connection means on the legs 7 may have a dovetail-shaped configuration, which engages behind the slot-shaped opening of the first operative connection means in the suspended state.
  • the guide pin 9 and the opening 6 have a square cross section and are rotated relative to the cube 3 in the axial direction by 45 °. This ensures that the loads are transmitted better.
  • the snap elements 1 0 are arranged in side of the guide pin 9 arranged niches 1 1, the snap elements 1 0 are arranged. These engage during mounting (schematically indicated by a first line 1 2) in the openings 6 a.
  • the snap elements 1 0 can be configured releasably or permanently as needed. If necessary, the operative connection means 6, 8 may be provided by additional securing means, e.g. Screws or secured by adhesive.
  • Unnecessary openings 6 can be closed by cover 1 3.
  • the lid 1 3 shown consists of a cover plate 14 on which on the inside second operative connection means 8 are formed, which are operatively connected to the first operative connection Mittein 6 of the Crund stressess 2 are suitable.
  • the assembly is schematically indicated by a second line 1 5.
  • the leg 4.1 (-z-direction) directed downwards in FIGS. 1 and 2 is hollow in the shape of a tube and designed to be open from below, so that it can be demolded as simply as possible during manufacture.
  • the cross section (see Figure 5) is square and dimensioned so that the leg 4.1 can be fully inserted and anchored in a rod-shaped connecting element 1 7 (see Figure 7).
  • the two other legs 4.2, 4.3 are of identical design in the embodiment shown and have an H-shaped cross-section (see Figure 6), which can also be removed from the mold in a simple manner and in the same direction as the first leg 4.1.
  • open the openings 6 (first operative connection means) from three sides inside the Crund emotionss 2.
  • the second and third leg 4.2, 4.3 are attached to a side wall 5 and at 90 ° to the first leg 4.1 arranged.
  • FIG. 7 shows an example of a modular furniture system 1 6 comprising corner connectors 1 according to the invention and rod-shaped connecting elements 1 7. If necessary, a combination with other corner resp. Active compounds possible.
  • the embodiment shown is part of a shelf. In the squares formed by the corner connectors 1 and the rod-shaped connecting elements 1 7 shelves 1 8 can be used.
  • the shelf 1 6 can be expanded easily and flexibly in all spatial directions.
  • FIGS. 8 to 10 a) two embodiments of adapters 7 are shown side by side.
  • the adapters 7 are removable legs which are flexible Supplement of a Crund stresses 2 of a corner connector 1 according to Figures 1 to 6 are suitable.
  • the adapters 7 have a shaft-shaped rear part 19, which is open at one end and opens at the other end into an end plate 20 on which second active connecting means 8 are arranged.
  • the two embodiments differ essentially in the design of the second operative connection means 8.
  • Both second active connection means 8 have a (multi-part) guide pin 9 and a plurality of snap tabs 10 which are designed such that they are configured in the axial direction (z-direction). are demoldable.
  • the design and arrangement can be seen from FIGS. 8 to 10.
  • the adapter 7 are made by injection molding of plastic.

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The invention relates to a corner connector (1) for a modular furniture system having a main body (2) comprising a cube (3) having six lateral faces on which a leg (4.1, 4.2, 4.3) is formed protruding on each of three first adjacent lateral faces (5), which is suited for operatively connecting a rod-shaped connection element. According to the invention, the cube (3) has operative connection means (6) on three second adjacent lateral faces which are suited to attach removable legs (8) so that the corner connector (1) is flexibly expandable.

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ECKVERBINDER, INSBESONDERE ECKVERBI NDER FÜ R MODULARE MÖ- BELSYSTEME  CORNER CONNECTORS, ESPECIALLY ECKVERBI NDER FOR MODULAR FURNITURE SYSTEMS
Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen Eckverbinder, z.B. für modulare öbelsysteme oder dergleichen, gemäss dem Oberbegriff des unabhängigen Patentanspruchs. The present invention relates to a corner connector, e.g. for modular öbelsysteme or the like, according to the preamble of the independent claim.
Aus dem Stand der Technik sind etliche Eckverbinder und modulare Möbelsysteme bekannt. Insbesondere bei Eckverbindern aus Metall gibt es eine grosse Vielfalt. Diese werden in der Regel durch spanabhebende Verfahren bearbeitet und durch Schraub- oder Klemmverbindungen befestigt. Eckverbinder aus thermoplastischen Materialien wie Kunststoffe und dergleichen, die durch Spritzgiessen hergestellt werden sind wenige bekannt, obschon die Herstellung insbesondere bei grossen Mengen wesentlich kostengünstiger ausfällt. Several corner connectors and modular furniture systems are known from the prior art. Especially with metal corner connectors, there is a great variety. These are usually machined by machining methods and fastened by screw or clamp connections. Corner connectors made of thermoplastic materials such as plastics and the like, which are produced by injection molding are few known, although the production is much cheaper, especially for large quantities.
US4354768 von Joseph I. Witek wurde 1 982 publiziert und betrifft einen Eckverbinder aus Kunststoff zum Verbinden von Rohren. Dieser Eckverbinder weist einen würfelförmigen Crundkörper mit einem daran angeformten Bein auf. Der Eckverbinder ist aus einem vergleichsweise weichen Material hergestellt, so dass weitere Beine zum Wirkverbinden von weiteren Rohren durch selbstschneidende Schrauben abgeschraubt werden können. Ein Nachteil besteht darin, dass der Eckverbinder aufgrund des weichen Materials nur wenig Festigkeit bietet. Ein weiterer Nachteil besteht darin, dass durch das Einschrauben der selbstschneidenden Schrauben die Gefahr besteht, dass der Eckverbinder gespalten wird. US4354768 by Joseph I. Witek was published in 1 982 and relates to a plastic corner connector for connecting pipes. This corner connector has a cube-shaped Crundkörper with an integrally formed leg. The corner connector is made of a comparatively soft material, so that more legs can be unscrewed for the effective connection of other tubes by self-tapping screws. A disadvantage is that the corner connector offers little strength due to the soft material. Another disadvantage is that by screwing the self-tapping screws there is a risk that the corner connector is split.
WO080621 61 von der Fa. Tecna Display Ltd. wurde 2008 publiziert und zeigt einen würfelförmigen Eckverbinder zum Aufbau von dreidimensionalen Strukturen, wie sie z.B. im Standbau Verwendung finden. Der Eckverbinder besteht aus einem Würfel der mit an den Enden von Stangen angebrachten sternförmigen Verschlusselementen bajonettartig wirkverbindbar ist. Zum Verbinden werden die Verschlusselemente um einen Winkel verdreht in die Eckverb- inder eingesteckt, um dann durch eine gegenläufige Bewegung arretiert zu werden. Der Eckverbinder weist Hintergriffe auf, die nur schwierig herstellbar sind. Aus diesem Grund muss der Eckverbinder mehrteilig hergestellt werden, da er ansonsten nicht entformt werden kann. WO080621 61 from the company Tecna Display Ltd. was published in 2008 and shows a cube-shaped corner connector for the construction of three-dimensional structures, such as those used in stand construction. The corner connector consists of a cube which is connected to a bayonet-like manner with attached at the ends of rods star-shaped closure elements. For connecting the closure elements are rotated by an angle in the Eckverb- Inserted in order to then be arrested by an opposite movement. The corner connector has rear handles, which are difficult to produce. For this reason, the corner connector must be made in several parts, otherwise it can not be removed from the mold.
US7014267 vom Erfinder Nir Nagar wurde 2006 publiziert und zeigt ein modulares Möbel- system mit Stangen, welche über Eckverbinder zusammengesteckt werden können. Die Bestandteile des Möbelsystems können aus Kunststoff hergestellt werden. Ein Nachteil besteht darin, dass das Möbelsystem zum Aufbau von komplexeren Strukturen unterschiedliche Arten von Eckverbindern erfordert. Dies verteuert die Herstellungskosten erheblich und ist daher insbesondere bei preisbewussten Ausführungsformen, z.B. aus Kunststoff nachteilig. Informationen zu Produkten, welche als unter das vorgenannte Patent fallend deklariert werden, sind www.2 kidsprod ucts.com/mod life.htm I zu entnehmen. US7014267 by the inventor Nir Nagar was published in 2006 and shows a modular furniture system with bars, which can be plugged together via corner connectors. The components of the furniture system can be made of plastic. One disadvantage is that the furniture system requires different types of corner connectors to construct more complex structures. This considerably increases the production costs and is therefore particularly important in price-conscious embodiments, e.g. made of plastic adversely. For information on products that are declared as falling under the aforementioned patent, see www.2 kidsprod ucts.com/mod life.htm I.
EP0843103 von der Fa. Robert Bosch GmbH wurde 1 998 publiziert und ist auf eine Profilverbindung gerichtet, welche für Schutz- und Trenneinrichtungen sowie für Gestelle und Regale geeignet ist. Die Vorrichtung weist Eckverbinder auf, die zum Wirkverbinden von Profilschienen dienen. Die Eckverbinder weisen je nach Verwendungszweck eine unterschiedliche Ausgestaltung auf. Ein Nachteil besteht darin, dass die Eckverbinder einen komplizierten und damit kosten intensiven Aufbau aufweisen. EP0843103 from Robert Bosch GmbH was published in 1 998 and is directed to a profile connection which is suitable for protective and separating devices as well as for racks and shelves. The device has corner connectors, which serve for the active connection of profile rails. The corner connectors have a different design depending on the purpose. A disadvantage is that the corner connectors have a complicated and therefore cost intensive structure.
US6332657B von Lukas Fischer Chamäleon Design wurde 1 999 publiziert und zeigt einen Eckverbinder für Möbel. Der Eckverbinder weist einen winkeligen zweibeinigen Grundkörper auf, der an einer Seite durch Ansetzen zu einem Dreibein ergänzt werden kann. US6332657B by Lukas Fischer Chameleon Design was published in 1 999 and shows a corner connector for furniture. The corner connector has an angular two-legged basic body, which can be supplemented on one side by attaching to a tripod.
GBl 337613 der Fa. Porta Showers Ltd. wurde 1 973 publiziert und betrifft einen Eckverbinder aus Kunststoff. Der Eckverbinder ist in mehreren Ausführungsformen mit einer unter- schiedlichen Anzahl von Befestigungsbeinen vorgesehen, damit er allen Bedürfnissen gerecht werden kann. Ein Nachteil besteht darin, dass für jede Ausführungsform eine separate Spritzgiessform erforderlich ist. GBl 337613 of the company Porta Showers Ltd. was published in 1 973 and concerns a corner connector made of plastic. The corner connector is in several embodiments with a lower different number of mounting legs so that it can meet all needs. A disadvantage is that a separate injection mold is required for each embodiment.
US3666298 der Fa. Beautiline Ltd. wurde 1 971 publiziert und betrifft einen Eckverbinder zum Verbinden von röhrenförmigen Elementen. Aus der Beschreibung geht hervor, dass Teile des Eckverbinder bevorzugt aus Kunststoff herzustellen seien. Ein Nachteil besteht darin, dass unterschiedliche Ausführungsformen erforderlich sind um alle Bedürfnisse abzudecken. US3666298 from Beautiline Ltd. was published in 1971 and relates to a corner connector for connecting tubular elements. From the description it is apparent that parts of the corner connector are preferably made of plastic. A disadvantage is that different embodiments are required to cover all needs.
Die folgenden Patentpublikationen sind auf Eckverbinder zum Aufbau von dreidimensionalen Strukturen gerichtet (Publikationsjahr in Klammern): WO0238904A (2002), WO0066896A (2000), US55801 81 A (1 996), US4082470A (1 977) US1 400066A (1 921 ). Alle Eckverbinder weisen einen würfelähnlichen Eckverbinder auf, an dessen Au- ssenflächen Stangen befestigt werden können. Die Eckverbinder weisen alle einen vergleichsweise komplizierten Aufbau auf. The following patent publications are directed to corner joints for constructing three-dimensional structures (year of publication in parentheses): WO0238904A (2002), WO0066896A (2000), US55801 81 A (1 996), US4082470A (1977) US1 400066A (1921). All corner connectors have a cube-like corner connector, on the outer surfaces of which rods can be attached. The corner connectors all have a comparatively complicated construction.
Eine Aufgabe der Erfindung besteht darin, einen Eckverbinder zu zeigen, welcher die dem Stand der Technik anhaftenden Nachteile vermeidet. An object of the invention is to show a corner connector which avoids the disadvantages of the prior art.
Diese Aufgabe wird durch den in den unabhängigen Patentansprüchen definierten Eckverbinder gelöst. This object is achieved by the corner connector defined in the independent patent claims.
In einer Ausführungsform weist ein erfindungsgemässer Eckverbinder einen dreibeinigen stabilen Crundkörper auf, der je nach Anwendungszweck flexibel und modular durch Adapter erweitert werden kann. Der Crundkörper besteht im Wesentlichen aus einem Würfel mit sechs Seitenflächen an denen im Winkel von 90° zueinander an drei benachbarten ersten Seitenflächen mindestens je ein Bein vorstehend angeformt ist. Durch die integrale Ausgestaltung wird die Stabilität und die Belastbarkeit erhöht. Je nach Anwendungsgebiet kann das Prinzip auch auf andere Ausgestaltungen, respektive Winkel ausgeweitet werden. Die fest angeformten Beine sind normalerweise so ausgestaltet, dass sie zum lösbaren oder unlösbaren Wirkverbinden von stangenförmigen Verbindungselementen zum Aufbau von dreidimensionalen Strukturen geeignet sind. Je nach Ausgestaltung können die Beine z.B. durch Ein- und/oder Aufstecken mit den stangeförmigen Verbindungselementen wirkverbunden werden. Andere Befestigungsarten sind möglich. In one embodiment, a corner connector according to the invention has a three-legged stable Crundkörper, which can be flexibly and modularly extended by adapters depending on the application. The Crundkörper consists essentially of a cube with six side surfaces at which at an angle of 90 ° to each other at three adjacent first side surfaces at least one leg is formed in advance. The integral design increases stability and load capacity. Depending on the field of application can The principle can be extended to other configurations, respectively angles. The rigidly molded legs are normally designed to be capable of releasably or non-releasably engaging bar-shaped fasteners to build up three-dimensional structures. Depending on the configuration, the legs can be operatively connected to the rod-shaped connecting elements, for example, by insertion and / or attachment. Other types of fastening are possible.
Die modularen Adapter funktionieren vom Prinzip her als abnehmbare Beine, die zur flexiblen Ergänzung des Adapters dienen, je nachdem wo der Eckverbinder eingesetzt werden soll. Im Unterschied zum Stand der Technik ist damit zum Aufbau von stabilen dreidimensionalen Strukturen nur noch eine Grundform eines Eckverbinders erforderlich. Diese kann sehr flexibel eingesetzt werden. Der Herstellungs- und Logistikaufwand wird damit signifikant reduziert. Ein weiterer Vorteil besteht darin, dass z.B. Regale oder andere dreidimensionale Strukturen, im Unterschied zu den aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Systemen, flexibel und einfach erweitert werden können, ohne dass sie vorher mühsam zerlegt und umgebaut werden müssen. In gewissen Fällen können die Adapter bei Bedarf zumindest auf einer Seite in die stangenförmige Verbindungselemente integriert sein. Allerdings reduziert dies die Flexibilität und erhöht den Aufwand bei der Herstellung. The modular adapters work in principle as removable legs, which serve as a flexible extension of the adapter, depending on where the corner connector is to be used. In contrast to the prior art, only one basic shape of a corner connector is required for the construction of stable three-dimensional structures. This can be used very flexibly. The production and logistics costs are thus significantly reduced. Another advantage is that e.g. Shelves or other three-dimensional structures, in contrast to the known from the prior art systems, can be flexibly and easily extended without first having to be laboriously disassembled and rebuilt. In certain cases, the adapters may be integrated, if necessary, at least on one side in the rod-shaped connecting elements. However, this reduces the flexibility and increases the effort in the production.
Zum Wirkverbinden der abnehmbaren Beine (Adapter) weisen drei benachbarte Seitenflächen des Würfels erste Wirkverbindungsmittel auf, die zum Wirkverbinden von an den abnehmbaren Beinen ausgebildeten zweiten Wirkverbindungsmitteln geeignet sind. Bei Bedarf können auch andere Elemente, z.B. Füsse oder Rollen, usw. an den ersten Wirkverbindungsmitteln befestigt werden. For operatively connecting the removable legs (adapters), three adjacent side surfaces of the cube have first operative connection means suitable for operatively connecting second operative connection means formed on the detachable legs. If necessary, other elements, e.g. Feet or rollers, etc. are attached to the first operative connection means.
Bei den ersten und den zweiten Wirkverbindungsmitteln handelt es sich, insbesondere bei Eckverbindern aus Kunststoff, mit Vorteil um Schnellverschlüsse, wie z.B. Schnappverbindun- gen, welche einfach zusammengefügt und wieder gelöst werden können. Die Schnappverbindungen können selbstsperrend ausgebildet sein, derart, dass sie unter erhöhter Last nicht ausrasten. Alternativ oder in Ergänzung können die ersten und die zweiten Wirkverbin- dungsmittel z.B. als Bajonettverschluss ausgestaltet sein, die durch Einstecken und gegenseitiges Verdrehen, z.B. um 45 ° oder 90°, gegeneinander arretiert werden können. Eine weitere Möglichkeit besteht darin, die ersten und die zweiten Wirkverbindungsmittel als Schraubverbindung auszugestalten. The first and second operative connection means, in particular in the case of plastic corner connectors, are advantageously snap fasteners, such as snap-in connectors. gen, which can be easily put together and released again. The snap connections can be self-locking, such that they do not disengage under increased load. Alternatively or in addition, the first and the second operative connection means can be designed, for example, as a bayonet closure, which can be locked against one another by insertion and mutual rotation, eg by 45 ° or 90 °. Another possibility is to design the first and second operative connection means as a screw connection.
Eine Ausführungsform der Erfindung betrifft einen Eckverbinder für ein modulares Möbelsy- stem. Der Eckverbinder weist einen Crundkörper bestehend aus einem Würfel mit sechs Seitenflächen auf, an dem an drei ersten benachbarten Seitenflächen je ein Bein vorstehend angeformt ist, welches zum Wirkverbinden von einem stangenförmigen Verbindungselement geeignet ist. Der Würfel des Crundkörpers weist an drei zweiten benachbarten Seitenflächen Wirkverbindungsmittel auf, die zum Anbringen von abnehmbaren Beinen geeignet sind, derart, dass der Eckverbinder flexibel ergänzbar ist. Damit können Eckverbinder mit nur drei fest angeformten Beinen oder mit drei fest angeformten und einem bis drei modular ergänzten Beinen aufgebaut werden, so dass alle Positionen z.B. in einem Regal abgedeckt werden können. Der Würfel kann zumindest bereichsweise in eines der angeformten Beine integriert sein, so dass er von aussen nicht ersichtlich ist. Bei den ersten und/oder den zweiten Wirk- verbindungsmitteln kann es sich um Schnellverschlüsse handeln, die einfach wirkverbunden werden können. In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform handelt es sich beim ersten Wirkverbindungsmittel um eine Öffnung und beim zweiten Wirkverbindungsmittel um einen Führungszapfen. Dieser ist so ausgestaltet, dass er in der Öffnung verankert werden kann. Die Wirkverbindungsmittel können als Schnappverschluss und/oder als Bajonettverschluss ausgestaltet sein. Bei einer Ausführungsform aus Kunststoff weist ein Bein einen im wesentlichen quadratischen und die anderen beiden Beine einen H- oder einen U-förmigen Querschnitt auf, derart, dass der Crundkörper einfach in eine Richtung entformbar ist. Andere Querschnittsformen sind bei Bedarf möglich. Die ersten Wirkverbindungsmittel können zur Aufnahme von Abdeckplatten dienen, welche diese optisch verdecken. Ein erfindungsgemä- sser Eckverbinder ist zum Aufbau von einem modularen Möbelsystem geeignet, in welchem zum Wirkverbinden von stangenförmigen Verbindungselementen dient. Der Eckverbinder kann auch Bestandteil eines Bausatzes für ein modulares Möbelsystem sein. Je nach Anwendungsgebiet können die abnehmbaren Beine fest mit den stangenförmigen Wirkverbin- dungsmitteln wirkverbunden sein. One embodiment of the invention relates to a corner connector for a modular furniture system. The corner connector comprises a crumb body consisting of a cube with six side surfaces, on each of which a leg is integrally formed on three first adjacent side surfaces, which is suitable for the operative connection of a rod-shaped connecting element. The cube of the Crundkörpers has on three second adjacent side surfaces on active connection means which are suitable for attaching removable legs, such that the corner connector is flexibly supplemented. This corner connectors can be constructed with only three firmly molded legs or three firmly molded and one to three modular legs, so that all positions can be covered eg in a shelf. The cube can be at least partially integrated into one of the molded legs, so that it is not visible from the outside. The first and / or the second active connection means may be quick-release closures which can be easily operatively connected. In a preferred embodiment, the first operative connection means is an opening and the second operative connection means is a guide pin. This is designed so that it can be anchored in the opening. The operative connection means can be designed as a snap closure and / or as a bayonet closure. In one embodiment of plastic one leg has a substantially square and the other two legs an H or a U-shaped cross-section, such that the Crundkörper is easily demoulded in one direction. Other Cross-sectional shapes are possible if required. The first operative connection means can serve to receive cover plates, which visually obscure them. An inventive corner connector is suitable for the construction of a modular furniture system, in which serves for the operative connection of rod-shaped connecting elements. The corner connector can also be part of a kit for a modular furniture system. Depending on the field of application, the removable legs can be firmly connected to the rod-shaped active compound.
Anhand der nachfolgenden Figuren werden Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung näher erläutert. Es zeigen Reference to the following figures, embodiments of the invention will be explained in more detail. Show it
Fig. 1 einen Eckverbinder in einer perspektivischen Darstellung von schräg oben; den Eckverbinder gemäss Figur 1 in einer perspektivischen Darstellung von schräg unten; 1 shows a corner connector in a perspective view obliquely from above; the corner connector according to Figure 1 in a perspective view obliquely from below;
Fig. 3 den Eckverbinder gemäss Figur 1 in einer Seitenansicht; 3 shows the corner connector according to FIG. 1 in a side view;
Fig. 4 einen Querschnitt entlang der Schnittlinie A-A gemäss Figur 3; 4 shows a cross section along the section line A-A according to FIG. 3;
Fig. 5 einen Querschnitt entlang der Schnittlinie B-B gemäss Figur 3; 5 shows a cross section along the section line B-B according to FIG. 3;
Fig. 6 einen Querschnitt entlang der Schnittlinie C-C gemäss Figur 3; 6 shows a cross section along the section line C-C according to FIG. 3;
Fig. 7 ein modulares Möbelsystem; 7 shows a modular furniture system;
Fig. 8 zwei Ausführungsformen eines Adapters in einer perspektivischen Darstellung von schräg oben; Fig. 9 die Adapter gemäss Figur 8 in einer Draufsicht; 8 shows two embodiments of an adapter in a perspective view obliquely from above; FIG. 9 the adapters according to FIG. 8 in a plan view; FIG.
Fig. 1 0 die Adapter gemäss Figur 9 in einer Schnittdarstellung entlang der Schnittlinie Fig. 1 0, the adapter according to Figure 9 in a sectional view along the section line
D-D.  D-D.
Figur 1 zeigt eine erste Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemässen Eckverbinders 1 in einer perspektivischen Darstellung von schräg oben und vorne. Figur 2 zeigt den selben Eckverbinder 1 von schräg hinten und unten. In Figur 3 ist der Eckverbinder 1 in einer Seitenansicht dargestellt. Die Figuren 4, 5 und 6 zeigen Schnittdarstellungen entlang der Schnittlinien A- A, B-B und C-C gemäss Figur 3. Figure 1 shows a first embodiment of an inventive corner connector 1 in a perspective view obliquely from above and front. Figure 2 shows the same corner connector 1 obliquely from behind and below. In Figure 3, the corner connector 1 is shown in a side view. FIGS. 4, 5 and 6 show sectional views along the section lines A-A, B-B and C-C according to FIG. 3.
Der Eckverbinder 1 weist einen dreibeinigen Crundkörper 2 auf, der aus einem Würfel 3 und drei daran angeformten Beinen 4.1 , 4.2, 4.3 besteht, die hier in einem Winkel von 90° zueinander an drei ersten benachbarten Seiten (nicht näher ersichtlich) des Würfels 3 angeordnet sind. Der Würfel 3 kann bei Bedarf auch komplett in die Beine 4.1 , 4.2, 4.3 integriert sein, so dass er von aussen nicht ersichtlich ist. Drei zweite Seitenflächen 5 weisen in der gezeigten Ausführungsform Öffnungen 6 auf, die als erste Wirkverbindungsmittel zum Wirkverbinden von abnehmbaren Beinen 7 dienen, mittels denen der Crundkörper 2 flexibel erweitert werden kann. Die abnehmbaren Beine 7 weisen stirnseitig angeordnete zweite Wirkverbindungsmittel 8 auf, die zum Wirkverbinden der abnehmbaren Beine 7 mit den Crundkörper 2 dienen, indem sie in Längsrichtung der Beine 7 in die Öffnungen 6 eingeschnappt werden. Die Wirkverbindungsmittel 6, 8 sind als Schnellverschlüsse ausgestaltet, welche eine besonders einfache Montage und Demontage ermöglichen. Die zweiten Wirkverbindungsmittel 8 bestehen in der gezeigten Ausführungsform aus einem Führungszapfen 9 und Schnappelementen 1 0, die in montiertem Zustand eine sichere Verbindung zwischen dem Crundkörper 2 und dem entsprechenden abnehmbaren Bein 7 ermöglichen. Je nach Anwendungsgebiet können die ersten und die zweiten Wirkverbindungsmittel 6, 8 auch eine andere Ausgestaltung aufweisen. Z.B. besteht die Möglichkeit sie als Bajonettver- schluss mit einem ersten weiblichen und einem zweiten männlichen Teil auszubilden, die ineinander gesteckt und durch gegenseitiges Verdrehen, z.B. um 45 ° oder 90°, arretiert werden können. Eine andere Möglichkeit besteht darin, die ersten und die zweiten Wirkverbindungsmittel 6, 8 als Schraubverschluss mit einer Öffnung mit einem Innengewinde und einem korrespondierend ausgebildeten Zapfen mit einem Aussengewinde auszugestalten, die durch Verschrauben miteinander wirkverbunden werden können. Eine weitere Möglichkeit besteht darin, die Wirkverbindungsmittel so auszugestalten, dass sie zumindest im Bereich von zwei Seitenflächen 5 des Würfels 3 von der Seite her eingeschoben werden können. Die ersten Wirkverbindungsmittel sind in diesem Fall als zur entsprechenden Seite her offene, schlitzförmige Öffnung ausgestaltet. Die zweiten Wirkverbindungsmittel an den Beinen 7 können eine schwalbenschwanzförmige Ausgestaltung aufweisen, welche im eingehängten Zustand die schlitzförmige Öffnung des ersten Wirkverbindungsmittels hintergreift. The corner connector 1 has a three-legged Crundkörper 2, which consists of a cube 3 and three molded legs 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, which here at an angle of 90 ° to each other on three first adjacent sides (not shown) of the cube 3 are. If necessary, the cube 3 can also be completely integrated into the legs 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, so that it is not visible from the outside. Three second side surfaces 5, in the embodiment shown, have openings 6 which serve as the first operative connection means for the operative connection of detachable legs 7, by means of which the body 2 can be expanded flexibly. The removable legs 7 have frontally arranged second operative connection means 8, which serve for the operative connection of the detachable legs 7 with the crumb body 2 by being snapped into the openings 6 in the longitudinal direction of the legs 7. The active connection means 6, 8 are designed as quick-release fasteners, which allow a particularly simple assembly and disassembly. The second operative connection means 8 consist in the embodiment shown of a guide pin 9 and snap elements 1 0, which allow a secure connection between the Crundkörper 2 and the corresponding removable leg 7 in the assembled state. Depending on the field of application, the first and second operative connection means 6, 8 may also have a different configuration. For example, it is possible to form them as a bayonet closure with a first female and a second male part, which can be inserted into one another and locked by mutual rotation, for example by 45 ° or 90 °. Another possibility is to design the first and the second operative connection means 6, 8 as a screw cap with an opening with an internal thread and a correspondingly formed pin with an external thread, which can be operatively connected to one another by screwing. Another possibility is to design the operative connection means in such a way that they can be inserted from the side at least in the area of two side surfaces 5 of the cube 3. The first operative connection means are configured in this case as a slot-shaped opening which is open towards the corresponding side. The second operative connection means on the legs 7 may have a dovetail-shaped configuration, which engages behind the slot-shaped opening of the first operative connection means in the suspended state.
Im vorliegenden Fall weisen der Führungszapfen 9 und die Öffnung 6 einen quadratischen Querschnitt auf und sind gegenüber dem Würfel 3 in axialer Richtung um 45 ° gedreht. Damit wird erreicht, dass die Lasten besser übertragen werden. In seitlich am Führungszapfen 9 angeordneten Nischen 1 1 sind die Schnappelemente 1 0 angeordnet. Diese rasten beim Montieren (schematisch durch eine erste Linie 1 2 angedeutet) in den Öffnungen 6 ein. Die Schnappelemente 1 0 können je nach Bedarf lösbar oder unlösbar ausgestaltet sein. Bei Bedarf können die Wirkverbindungsmittel 6, 8 durch zusätzliche Sicherungsmittel, z.B. Schrauben oder durch Klebstoff gesichert werden. In the present case, the guide pin 9 and the opening 6 have a square cross section and are rotated relative to the cube 3 in the axial direction by 45 °. This ensures that the loads are transmitted better. In side of the guide pin 9 arranged niches 1 1, the snap elements 1 0 are arranged. These engage during mounting (schematically indicated by a first line 1 2) in the openings 6 a. The snap elements 1 0 can be configured releasably or permanently as needed. If necessary, the operative connection means 6, 8 may be provided by additional securing means, e.g. Screws or secured by adhesive.
Nicht benötigte Öffnungen 6 können durch Deckel 1 3 verschlossen werden. Der gezeigte Deckel 1 3 besteht aus einer Abdeckplatte 14 an welcher auf der Innenseite zweite Wirkverbindungsmittel 8 angeformt sind, die zum Wirkverbinden mit den ersten Wirkverbindungs- mittein 6 des Crundkörpers 2 geeignet sind. Die Montage ist schematisch durch eine zweite Linie 1 5 angedeutet. Unnecessary openings 6 can be closed by cover 1 3. The lid 1 3 shown consists of a cover plate 14 on which on the inside second operative connection means 8 are formed, which are operatively connected to the first operative connection Mittein 6 of the Crundkörpers 2 are suitable. The assembly is schematically indicated by a second line 1 5.
Wie in Figur 4 zu erkennen ist, ist das in den Figuren 1 und 2 nach unten gerichtete Bein 4.1 (-z-Richtung) röhrenförmig hohl und von unten her offen ausgestaltet, so dass es bei der Herstellung möglichst einfach entformt werden kann. Der Querschnitt (vgl. Figur 5) ist quadratisch ausgestaltet und so dimensioniert, dass das Bein 4.1 satt in ein stangenförmiges Verbindungselement 1 7 (vgl. Figur 7) eingeschoben und verankert werden kann. Die beiden anderen Beine 4.2, 4.3 sind in der gezeigten Ausführungsform identisch ausgebildet und weisen einen H-förmigen Querschnitt auf (vgl. Figur 6), der ebenfalls einfach und in dieselbe Richtung wie das erste Bein 4.1 entformt werden kann. Wie in Figur 4 zu erkennen ist, münden die Öffnungen 6 (erste Wirkverbindungsmittel) von drei Seiten her ins Innere des Crundkörpers 2. Das zweite und das dritte Bein 4.2, 4.3 sind an einer Seitenwand 5 befestigt und im 90° Winkel zum ersten Bein 4.1 angeordnet. As can be seen in FIG. 4, the leg 4.1 (-z-direction) directed downwards in FIGS. 1 and 2 is hollow in the shape of a tube and designed to be open from below, so that it can be demolded as simply as possible during manufacture. The cross section (see Figure 5) is square and dimensioned so that the leg 4.1 can be fully inserted and anchored in a rod-shaped connecting element 1 7 (see Figure 7). The two other legs 4.2, 4.3 are of identical design in the embodiment shown and have an H-shaped cross-section (see Figure 6), which can also be removed from the mold in a simple manner and in the same direction as the first leg 4.1. As can be seen in Figure 4, open the openings 6 (first operative connection means) from three sides inside the Crundkörpers 2. The second and third leg 4.2, 4.3 are attached to a side wall 5 and at 90 ° to the first leg 4.1 arranged.
Figur 7 zeigt ein Beispiel eines modularen Möbelsystems 1 6 welches erfindungsgemässe Eckverbindern 1 und stangenförmige Verbindungselemente 1 7 umfasst. Bei Bedarf ist einen Kombination mit anderen Eck- resp. Wirkverbindungsmitteln möglich. Für die allgemeine Beschreibung des Aufbaus und der Funktion der Eckverbinder 1 wird auf die vorangehenden Figuren verwiesen. Bei der gezeigten Ausführungsform handelt es sich um einen Teil eines Regals. In die durch die Eckverbinder 1 und die stangenförmigen Verbindungselemente 1 7 gebildeten Quadrate können Regalbretter 1 8 eingesetzt werden. Durch die erfindungsgemä- ssen Eckverbinder 1 ist das Regal 1 6 einfach und flexibel in alle Raumrichtungen erweiterbar. FIG. 7 shows an example of a modular furniture system 1 6 comprising corner connectors 1 according to the invention and rod-shaped connecting elements 1 7. If necessary, a combination with other corner resp. Active compounds possible. For the general description of the construction and the function of the corner connectors 1 reference is made to the preceding figures. The embodiment shown is part of a shelf. In the squares formed by the corner connectors 1 and the rod-shaped connecting elements 1 7 shelves 1 8 can be used. By means of the corner connectors 1 according to the invention, the shelf 1 6 can be expanded easily and flexibly in all spatial directions.
In den Figuren 8 bis 10 a), b) sind zwei Ausführungsformen von Adaptern 7 nebeneinander dargestellt. Bei den Adaptern 7 handelt sich um abnehmbare Beine, welche zur flexiblen Ergänzung eines Crundkörpers 2 eines Eckverbinders 1 gemäss den Figuren 1 bis 6 geeignet sind. Die Adapter 7 weisen einen schaftförmigen Hinterteil 1 9 der an einem Ende offen ist und am anderen Ende in eine Endplatte 20 mündet an welcher zweite Wirkverbindungsmit- tel 8 angeordnet sind. Die beiden Ausführungsformen unterscheiden sich im Wesentlichen durch die Ausgestaltung der zweiten Wirkverbindungsmittel 8. Beide zweiten Wirkverbin- dungsmittel 8 weisen einen (mehrteiligen) Führungszapfen 9 und mehrere Schnappzungen 1 0 auf, die so ausgestaltet sind, dass sie in axialer Richtung (z-Richtung) entformbar sind. Die Ausgestaltung und Anordnung ist aus den Figuren 8 bis 1 0 ersichtlich. In der Regel werden die Adapter 7 durch Spritzgiessen aus Kunststoff hergestellt. In the figures 8 to 10 a), b) two embodiments of adapters 7 are shown side by side. The adapters 7 are removable legs which are flexible Supplement of a Crundkörpers 2 of a corner connector 1 according to Figures 1 to 6 are suitable. The adapters 7 have a shaft-shaped rear part 19, which is open at one end and opens at the other end into an end plate 20 on which second active connecting means 8 are arranged. The two embodiments differ essentially in the design of the second operative connection means 8. Both second active connection means 8 have a (multi-part) guide pin 9 and a plurality of snap tabs 10 which are designed such that they are configured in the axial direction (z-direction). are demoldable. The design and arrangement can be seen from FIGS. 8 to 10. In general, the adapter 7 are made by injection molding of plastic.
LISTE DER BEZUCSZEICHEN LIST OF SIGNATURE SIGNS
1 Eckverbinder 1 corner connector
2 Crundkörper  2 crumbs
3 Würfel  3 dice
4 Erste Beine (4.1 , 4.2, 4.3)  4 first legs (4.1, 4.2, 4.3)
5 Zweite Seitenflächen  5 second side surfaces
6 Öffnung (erstes Wirkverbindungsmittel)  6 opening (first operative connection means)
7 Abnehmbare zweite Beine / Adapter  7 Removable second legs / adapters
8 Zweite Wirkverbindungsmittel  8 Second active compound
9 Fü hrungszapfen (zweites Wirkverbindungsm ittel)  9 guide pins (second operative connection)
1 0 Schnappelement, Schnappzungen (zweites Wirkverbindungsmittel) 1 0 snap element, snap tongues (second operative connection means)
1 1 Nische 1 1 niche
1 2 Erste Linie  1 2 first line
1 3 Deckel  1 3 lid
14 Abdeckplatte  14 cover plate
1 5 Zweite Linie  1 5 Second line
1 6 Modulares Möbelsystem  1 6 Modular furniture system
1 7 Stangenförmiges Verbindungselemente  1 7 Bar-shaped connecting elements
1 8 Regalbrett  1 8 shelf
1 9 schaftförmiger Hinterteil  1 9 shaft-shaped rear part
20 Endplatte  20 end plate

Claims

PATENTANSPRÜCHE
1 . Eckverbinder (1 ) für ein modulares öbelsystem, mit einem Crundkörper (2) bestehend aus einem Würfel (3) mit sechs Seitenflächen, an dem an drei ersten benachbarten Seitenflächen (5) je ein Bein (4.1 , 4.2, 4.3) vorstehend angeformt ist, welches zum Wirkverbinden von einem stangenförmigen Verbindungselement geeignet ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Würfel (3) des Crundkörpers (2) an drei zweiten benachbarten Seitenflächen Wirkverbindungsmittel (6) aufweist, die zum Anbringen von abnehmbaren Beinen (8) geeignet sind, derart, dass der Eckverbinder (1 ) flexibel ergänzbar ist. 1 . Corner connector (1) for a modular furniture system, comprising a body (2) consisting of a cube (3) with six side surfaces, on each of which a leg (4.1, 4.2, 4.3) is integrally formed on three first adjacent side surfaces (5), which is suitable for the operative connection of a rod-shaped connecting element, characterized in that the cube (3) of the body (2) has on at least two second adjacent side surfaces operative connection means (6) suitable for attaching detachable legs (8) such that the corner connector (1) can be flexibly supplemented.
2. Eckverbinder (1 ) gemäss Patentanspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Würfel (3) zumindest bereichsweise in eines der angeformten Beine (4.1 , 4.2, 4.3) integriert ist. 2. corner connector (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the cube (3) is at least partially integrated in one of the molded legs (4.1, 4.2, 4.3).
3. Eckverbinder (1 ) gemäss einem der vorangehenden Patentansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es sich bei den ersten und den zweiten Wirkverbindungsmitteln (6, 8) um einen Schnellverschluss handelt. 3. corner connector (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is the first and the second operative connection means (6, 8) is a quick release.
4. Eckverbinder (1 ) gemäss einem der vorangehenden Patentansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es sich beim ersten Wirkverbindungsmittel um eine Öffnung (6) und beim zweiten Wirkverbindungsmittel um einen Führungszapfen (8) handelt, der so ausgestaltet ist, dass er in der Öffnung (6) verankert werden kann. 4. corner connector (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is the first operative connection means to an opening (6) and the second operative connection means is a guide pin (8) which is designed so that it in the opening ( 6) can be anchored.
5. Eckverbinder (1 ) gemäss einem der vorangehenden Patentansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Wirkverbindungsmittel (6, 8) als Schnappverschluss und/oder als Bajonettverschluss ausgestaltet sind. 5. corner connector (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the operative connection means (6, 8) are designed as a snap closure and / or as a bayonet closure.
6. Eckverbinder (1 ) gemäss einem der vorangehenden Patentansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein Bein (4.1 ) einen quadratischen und die anderen beiden Beine (4.2, 4.3) einen H- oder einen U-förmigen Querschnitt aufweisen, derart, dass der Crundkörper (2) einfach in eine Richtung (z) entformbar ist. 6. corner connector (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that one leg (4.1) have a square and the other two legs (4.2, 4.3) an H or a U-shaped cross section, such that the Crundkörper ( 2) is easy to demold in one direction (z).
7. Eckverbinder (1 ) gemäss einem der vorangehenden Patentansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die ersten Wirkverbindungsmittel (6, 8) zur Aufnahme von Ab- deckplatten (1 3) geeignet sind. 7. corner connector (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first operative connection means (6, 8) for receiving cover plates (1 3) are suitable.
8. Modulares Möbelsystem umfassend Eckverbinder (1 ) gemäss einem der vorangehenden Patentansprüche, welche durch stangenförmige Verbindungselemente wirkverbunden sind. 8. Modular furniture system comprising corner connectors (1) according to one of the preceding claims, which are operatively connected by rod-shaped connecting elements.
9. Bausatz für ein modulares Möbelsystem umfassend Eckverbinder (1 ) gemäss einem der vorangehenden Patentansprüche, welche durch stangenförmige Verbindungselemente wirkverbindbar sind. 9. Kit for a modular furniture system comprising corner connectors (1) according to one of the preceding claims, which are operatively connected by rod-shaped connecting elements.
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