Regal modules

Abstract

The present invention relates to shelf modules (1, 1', 1"), which can be used individually and in combination, consisting of a base frame (10) designed as a cuboid with at least opposite identical side walls (100) and at least one upper and / or lower cover (101', 101"), wherein the side walls (100) and the at least one cover (101', 101") are screwed and / or riveted together to form the base frame (10) and the base frames (10) of several shelf modules (1, 1', 1") are designed to be placed next to, above and / or above each other and to be fastened together.The shelf modules (1, 1', 1") according to the invention are characterized in that they comprise several reinforcing and / or connecting profiles (11) which can be inserted into corresponding receptacles (1000) of the side walls (100) and by means of which side walls (100) are connected to each other and torsionally rigidly.

Description

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to shelf modules made of sheet steel according to the preamble of claim 1. State of the art

[0002] Conventional shelving units are predominantly made of wood, typically plywood. Plywood consists of at least three layers of wood glued and pressed together. The outer surface of the panels is veneered, which defines the color and appearance of the shelf.

[0003] The shelves typically consist of a roughly rectangular frame that can be placed on the floor or hung on a wall, and arranged in various configurations. The front opening can be fitted with a door, and the back can be closed off with a panel.

[0004] The following points are noteworthy based on the current state of the art: The plywood shelf modules have a high glue content, resulting from a detrimental, environmentally damaging, chemical manufacturing process. The particleboard releases formaldehyde over the years. Formaldehyde is a ubiquitous trace chemical and the most abundant carbonyl compound in the atmosphere. Formaldehyde irritates mucous membranes and can cause cancer. Mechanical fasteners for assembling the shelf modules are specifically manufactured for the furniture industry, but the plywood provides a relatively soft substrate that loses considerable mechanical strength after repeated screwing. The required torsional rigidity deteriorates rapidly and significantly. In the event of water damage from burst pipes or flooding, the wood quickly becomes saturated, leading to unsightly changes in its appearance. Plywood components must not be burned.They should be disposed of as bulky waste. Plywood burns very quickly and intensely.

[0005] The following additional prior art documents are also known: DE 84 30 823 U1 describes an office furniture element for assembly with other furniture elements. DE 15 91 623 C describes a demountable cabinet for equipment and modules for telecommunications technology. WO 2016 / 041 002 A1 describes modular shelving units that are assembled using a plug-in / clamping device. US 2016 / 0095 430 A1 describes a modular shelving system as a frame construction. Description of the invention

[0006] The present invention is based on the objective of eliminating the aforementioned disadvantages and creating shelf modules that are variable and characterized by high flexibility and a simple construction.

[0007] According to the invention, the aforementioned problem is solved according to the preamble of claim 1 in conjunction with the characterizing features. Advantageous embodiments and further developments of the shelf modules according to the invention are specified in the dependent claims.

[0008] The shelf modules according to the invention comprise several reinforcing and / or connecting profiles which can be inserted into corresponding receptacles in the side walls and by means of which side walls are connected to each other in a torsionally rigid manner.

[0009] The shelf modules according to the invention preferably consist of sheet steel, can be used individually and in combination, and are advantageously suitable for the installation of energy technology equipment, as normal furniture for living rooms, bedrooms and basements, for offices, storage rooms and any related installation indoors and outdoors.

[0010] Steel sheet is a sustainable and highly environmentally friendly material that integrates seamlessly into our existing circular economy due to its flexibility, adapting to specific functions and needs. After disassembly of the housing, the components can be reused after their initial use. Steel sheet is predominantly galvanized and offers excellent shaping flexibility. It is formed into intelligent and complex components through precise punching, cutting, and multiple bending processes, and then industrially manufactured. Galvanized steel sheet is the standard material used. These materials can be powder-coated in any color with lead-free powder, thus protecting the components against corrosion and ensuring their longevity. Modern powder coatings and industrial coating systems allow for a wide range of creative and aesthetic design possibilities. Steel sheet is non-combustible and possesses high mechanical strength.

[0011] The shelf modules according to the invention offer advantageous design possibilities resulting from the preferably cubic, tall, or elongated shape of the individual shelf modules. The side walls and at least one cover advantageously include mounting holes, allowing the shelf modules to be mounted one above the other, side by side, or offset laterally. The shelf modules can preferably be rotated 90° to the left or right and each includes at least one mounting element by means of which they can be attached to other shelf modules. This at least one mounting element can also be used to attach the shelf modules to a wall or ceiling.

[0012] Such a fastening element can be designed, for example, as an angle and / or as a U-profile or a combination of both, and must include at least one opening for the insertion of a connecting element (e.g., a screw).

[0013] To achieve a larger volume than that of a cube when stacking the shelf modules from bottom to top, reinforcing and / or connecting profiles are preferably inserted and fastened in the side walls, doors and / or back walls; this results in torsionally rigid higher side walls, doors and / or back walls.

[0014] The reinforcing and / or connecting profiles are preferably formed as – preferably elongated and / or cuboid, U- or C-shaped or round – profiles, tubes, webs, rods or the like, which are designed to be received in the side walls, doors and / or back walls in correspondingly opposing receptacles designed to correspond with the reinforcing and / or connecting profiles in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner, advantageously in such a way that the reinforcing and / or connecting profiles project into the receptacles and / or are received in or on the receptacles in such a way that the corresponding side walls, doors and / or back walls lie against each other in a form-fitting manner after being joined together by means of the reinforcing and / or connecting profiles.

[0015] The reinforcing and / or connecting profiles create a higher access space. When two or three shelf modules are stacked on top of each other, the covers between the bottom and top panels can be omitted, thus increasing the overall volume. This offers the user great flexibility in terms of design options, for example, for storing clothing. Alternatively, a raised shelf module can also be used. The reinforcing and / or connecting profiles can be designed and attached in such a way that they can provide static load-bearing capacity for the entire shelf module structure.

[0016] Advantages include the high strength of the overall structure, a vast number of design possibilities for constructing all types of furniture, both indoors and outdoors, sustainable use of materials, non-combustible properties, odorlessness, and liquid resistance. The significantly reduced fire load indoors due to the use of non-combustible materials is also a benefit. Brief description of the drawings

[0017] Further objectives, features, advantages and application possibilities of the shelf modules according to the invention will become apparent from the following description of an exemplary embodiment with reference to the drawings. The drawings show

[0018] Fig. 1 Two shelf modules arranged one above the other in the front view with four reinforcing and / or connecting profiles inserted into the respective recesses to connect the two shelf modules, the upper shelf module being moved upwards in the view to make the reinforcing and / or connecting profiles visible; Fign. 2a, 2b a shelf module according to the invention with side walls and top and bottom covers as well as with a ( Fig. 2a ) and expanded ( Fig. 2b ) Door in front view; Fign. 3a, 3b a view of a first shelf module ( Fig. 3b ) with back panel and a second shelf module ( Fig. 3a ), which is rotated by 90° and includes fastening parts; Fig. 4 An example of an assembly of several shelf modules. Implementation of the invention

[0019] As from Fig. 1 As can be seen, the shelf modules 1, 1', 1" according to the invention consist of a base frame 10 designed as a cuboid, which is formed from at least two opposite identical side walls 100 and at least one upper cover 101' and / or lower cover 101", wherein the side walls 100 and the at least one cover 101', 101" are screwed and / or riveted together to form the base frame 10 and the base frames 10 of several shelf modules 1, 1', 1" are designed to be placed next to, above and / or above each other and to be fastened together.

[0020] In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the shelf modules 1, 1', 1" are designed such that, in the case of two or more shelf modules 1, 1', 1" arranged one above the other, one or more covers 101', 101" between the individual shelf modules 1, 1', 1" are omitted, thereby creating a higher room volume.

[0021] In a further embodiment of the invention, at least one fastening part 12 is provided by means of which a shelf module 1, 1', 1" can be attached to a wall and / or rotated by 90° to a side wall 100 of another shelf module 1, 1', 1"

[0022] As from Fig. 3 As can be seen, the shelf modules 1, 1', 1" can further include a front and / or rear door 102 and / or a back panel 103, which are screwed and / or riveted to the side walls 100 of the base frame 10.

[0023] Another embodiment of the invention provides that the shelf modules 1, 1', 1" are designed in such a way that further assembly to a complete shelf module 1 is possible with preferably identical parts.

[0024] The shelf modules 1, 1', 1" can consist of multiple composite steel sheet structures, which in their combination enable wall and room constructions that, according to static calculation, can also accommodate a load-bearing function and can be used in construction for architectural design. List of reference numbers

[0025] 1, 1', 1" shelf modules 10 Base frame 11 Reinforcing and / or connecting profiles 12 Mounting part 100 Side panels 101' Top cover 101" Bottom cover 102 Front door 103 Back panel 1000 Mounts

Claims

1. Shelving modules (1, 1', 1"), which can be used individually and in combination, consisting of a cuboid-shaped base frame (10) with at least opposite identically designed side walls (100) and at least one upper cover (101') and / or lower cover (101"), wherein the side walls (100) and the at least one cover (101', 101") are screwed and / or riveted together to form the base frame (10), and the base frames (10) of several shelving modules (1, 1', 1") are designed to be able to be placed next to one another, one above the other and / or offset one above the other, and to be fastened to one another. characterized in that the shelf modules (1, 1', 1") comprise a plurality of reinforcing and / or connecting profiles (11) which can be inserted into corresponding receptacles (1000) of the side walls (100) and by means of which side walls (100) are created which are connected one above the other and in a torsionally rigid manner.

2. Shelf modules (1, 1', 1") according to claim 1, characterized in that they are designed so that when two or more shelf modules (1, 1', 1") are arranged one above the other, one or more covers (101', 101") are omitted between the individual shelf modules (1, 1', 1"), thereby creating a larger spatial volume.

3. Shelf modules (1, 1', 1") according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that at least one fastening part (12) is provided, by means of which a shelf module (1, 1', 1") can be fastened to a wall and / or rotated by 90° to a side wall (100) of another shelf module (1, 1', 1").

4. Shelf modules (1, 1', 1") according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that they comprise a front and / or rear door (102) and / or rear wall (103) which are screwed and / or riveted to the side walls (100) of the base frame (10).

5. Shelf modules (1, 1', 1") according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in thatthey are designed so that further completion to form a complete shelf module (1) with preferably identical parts is possible.

6. Shelf modules (1, 1', 1") according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the shelf modules (1, 1', 1") consist of multiple composite steel sheet structures, which in combination enable wall and room constructions which, according to static calculations, can also accommodate a load-bearing function and can be used in construction for architectural design.

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