Kit for producing furniture

Abstract

The present invention relates to a kit for furniture, consisting of at least one support trestle (2, 8, 9, 10, 19, 20) and at least two support struts (1, 14, 15, 16, 17), wherein: the support trestle (2, 8, 9, 10, 19, 20) and the support struts (1, 14, 15, 16, 17) are formed from planar, foldable materials; the support trestle (2, 8, 9, 10, 19, 20, 25) has, in the support region (5), slots (3) for the insertion of the support struts (1, 14, 15, 16, 17); the support struts (1, 14, 15, 16, 17), in the folded form, can be placed into the slots (3); and the support struts (1, 14, 15, 16, 17) have, in the longitudinal direction, at least one fold mark (6), along which the support struts (1, 14, 15, 16, 17) are foldable by up to 180°. Moreover, the problem addressed by the invention is solved by providing an item of furniture which is produced from a kit according to the invention, and which is in the form of a bed, a table, a stool, a dais, a bench, or a surface for sitting or lying down on.

Description

[0001] P9536PC01

[0002] Kit for making furnishings

[0003] Description

[0004] The present invention relates to a kit consisting of components for producing furnishings, the kit comprising at least one support frame and support struts which can be inserted therein.

[0005] DE 100 22 930 A1 describes furniture composed of several plate-shaped individual parts held together by connectors. Furthermore, DE 10 2018 103 114 A1 describes a camp bed comprising a four-legged, foldable frame made of a flat, renewable raw material and a covering as a lying surface.

[0006] In the prior art, DE 10 2014 106 608 B3 discloses kits for collapsible compartment structures. The furniture constructed from the kits is based on a compartment structure that can be folded together when the piece of furniture is not in use. However, it is not disclosed that the respective support surfaces have folded edges. Just like the kit of the present invention, the prior art kit uses sustainable materials.

[0007] Furthermore, DE 10 2015 001 581 A1 discloses pieces of furniture that can be constructed from many different components. The furniture is assembled using a plug-in method. This requires a positive connection consisting of a slot, a recess extending from the slot, a slot in the opposing component, and a laterally acting locking element. However, it is not disclosed that the pieces of furniture can be manufactured from flat, foldable materials.

[0008] The kits described in the prior art have significant disadvantages. First, assembling the furniture is often difficult due to the large number of components involved, and in many cases, connectors or fasteners must be attached. Furthermore, the load-bearing capacity of the components is not advantageous because it is very low. P9536PC01

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[0010] The object of the present invention is therefore to provide components for construction kits with which stable furnishings can be manufactured from flat, foldable materials. The components of the kits essentially comprise support blocks and insertable support struts.

[0011] The problem is solved by providing a kit consisting of components according to the features of the main claim. Advantageous further developments are described in the dependent subclaims.

[0012] The object of the invention is achieved by a kit for furnishings, consisting of at least one support block and at least two support struts, wherein the support block and the support struts are formed from flat foldable materials, wherein the support block has slots in the support area for inserting the support struts and wherein the support struts can be inserted in folded form into the slots which are introduced into the support block and wherein the support strut has at least one fold mark in the longitudinal direction, along which the support struts can be folded by up to 180°.

[0013] According to the invention, a kit consisting of at least two support blocks is preferred.

[0014] According to the invention, it is particularly preferred for the support struts to have two or more fold marks. It is particularly advantageous for the support struts to have at least one fold mark in the transverse direction.

[0015] Particularly preferred is a kit wherein at least two support struts can be inserted together into a slot of the support bracket.

[0016] A kit is also particularly preferred, wherein the folded support strut is designed as a 2-ply, 3-ply, or 4-ply. It is further preferred that the support strut be designed as a wrap-around fold, a gatefold, a fanfold, a zigzag fold, a parallel center fold, or a cross fold. P9536PC01

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[0018] According to the invention, a kit is also preferred, wherein the support strut has locking slots on the narrow side inserted into the support bracket, wherein the locking slots of the support strut can be received in the slots of the support bracket.

[0019] Furthermore, a kit is preferred in which the support block has at least two folding marks in the transverse direction in order to form a U-shaped arrangement.

[0020] It is particularly preferred that the support bracket has two components in a U-shaped arrangement, which can be joined together in abutting relationship and the slots can be arranged so as to overlap one another.

[0021] Furthermore, it is particularly preferred that the support block comprises two U-shaped components and furthermore at least two non-folded components and / or folded components, the arrangement of which forms a rectangularly arranged support block and the slots can be arranged overlapping one another.

[0022] According to the invention, a kit is also preferred, wherein the support bracket is designed in the form of a triangular prism, one side edge of which is the support area.

[0023] Furthermore, according to the invention, a kit is preferred that has at least one connecting element that engages with the outer support struts and locks the previously assembled furnishings together. The connecting element according to the invention has folded edges. The connecting element is then created in a U-shape and locked next to the support struts.

[0024] The connecting element can be used particularly advantageously to extend, in particular to widen, a piece of furniture, such as a bed or a platform, of any size. According to the invention, the extension of the furniture is possible by providing a plurality of support trestles and support struts. Therefore, furniture of any size can be created from the components. P9536PC01

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[0026] According to the invention, it is particularly preferred that the at least one support block and / or the at least two support struts of the kit are formed from double-walled corrugated cardboard, in particular from a corrugated cardboard in BC wave form.

[0027] Furthermore, the object of the invention is achieved by providing a piece of furniture which is produced from a kit according to the invention and is in the form of a bed, a table, a stool, a pedestal, a bench, a seat or a lying surface.

[0028] According to the present invention, it is possible to extend furniture in both length and width. If the furniture is to be extended in length, additional support trestles are added, which are then secured using the added support struts. For example, a table can be extended as desired. If the furniture needs to be widened, connecting elements are inserted into the existing items, such as a bed or platform, and secured.

[0029] The present invention is explained in more detail with the accompanying drawings. It shows:

[0030] Fig. 1a is a view of the support strut 1 as a cross-section, Fig. 1b as a perspective view and Fig. 1c as a side view;

[0031] Fig 2 shows a cross-sectional view of the support strut 1 in the form of corrugated cardboard;

[0032] Fig. 3 cross-sectional views of various embodiments of the folded support struts 14, 15, 17;

[0033] Fig. 4 the folding of the support strut 16 into a cross fold;

[0034] Fig. 5a shows a perspective view of the arrangement of the support blocks 8 and the support strut 15 in a separate arrangement, Fig. 5b shows the assembled arrangement of the support blocks 8, and Fig. 5c shows the fully assembled arrangement; P9536PC01

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[0036] Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the arrangement of the support blocks 8, 9 and the support strut 1, including a detailed view;

[0037] Fig. 7a is a perspective view of an assembled kit in the form of a bed and Fig. 7b is an exploded view of the kit according to Figure 7a;

[0038] Fig. 8a is a perspective view of the arrangement of the support blocks in the form of triangular prisms 10, the support struts 1 and the cover plate 11 and Fig. 8b in a fully assembled arrangement of the components of the kit.

[0039] Fig. 9 a table composed of two support blocks 2 and several support struts 14, 15;

[0040] Fig. 10 a platform composed of two support blocks 2 and several support struts 14, 15;

[0041] Fig. 11 a kit of foldable support blocks 19, 20 with extended cover flaps 13, support struts 1 and connecting elements 18 for a composable bed;

[0042] Fig. 12a is a further exploded view of the kit in the form of a bed, including two detailed views, and Fig. 12b is the perspective view of the kit according to Fig. 12a;

[0043] Fig. 13 shows, with the perspective partial views 13a, 13b and 13c, the assembled kits of Fig. 12b for creating an enlarged bed;

[0044] Fig. 14 a kit of cross-foldable support blocks 19, support struts 1 and table tops 21 for a composable table;

[0045] Fig. 15 shows a structure of another table shown in partial views 15a, 15b, 15c and 15d, including a detailed view in Fig. 15d; P9536PC01

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[0047] Fig. 16 is a perspective view of the assembled kits of Fig. 15 to form an enlarged table, including a detail view in Figs. 16a and 16c, with partial views 16a, 16b and 16c;

[0048] Fig. 17 shows a punching tool for the cross-foldable support blocks 19 and 25, shown in partial views 17a and 17b; and

[0049] Fig. 18 is a perspective view of the arrangement of the asymmetrical cross-foldable support blocks 25 with the partial views 18a, 18b and 18c.

[0050] According to the invention, the kit consists of at least one support stand and at least two support struts, wherein the support struts can be inserted into at least one slot in the upper area of ​​the support stand.

[0051] The components used according to the present invention are formed from flat, foldable materials. These materials can consist of cardboard, corrugated cardboard, paperboard, plastic, metal, textile fabric, or composites of the aforementioned materials. Materials in which the components have a protective layer selected from water-repellent and / or fire-retardant materials and / or a decorative layer selected from paints, foils, varnishes, textiles, and / or flocking are particularly advantageous.

[0052] According to the invention, flat, foldable materials made of corrugated board are advantageous. Corrugated boards with double flutes are particularly advantageous. These double flutes, also called duplex or combi-flute corrugated boards, have an outer cover, a flute arranged underneath with a small distance to the adjacent flute and a relatively small height, an intermediate flute below that, then a wide flute arranged underneath with a greater distance and greater height than the flute arranged above, and the inner flute arranged on the underside. The double-flute corrugated board described here, also known as BC flute, is particularly advantageous because the support struts required for the 180° fold do not destroy or tear the outer cover when the folded edge is formed towards the outer cover of the corrugated board during folding. Es P9536PC01

[0053] 7 This creates a smooth surface which can be used as a support surface for further components.

[0054] The flat components, namely the support blocks and the support struts, have a length and a width and thus have a longitudinal and a transverse direction. Fold marks can be positioned on these components, which are arranged longitudinally, i.e., along the length of the components, or transversely, i.e., along the width of the components. Thus, fold marks can be arranged on the support blocks and the support struts in any desired manner and in any desired number in the longitudinal and / or transverse direction. During assembly of the manufactured furnishings, the components are then folded along the respective fold marks and inserted into one another accordingly.

[0055] The support stand is the component according to the present invention, which can be placed on the floor, for example. The support stand has an upper area and a lower area. The lower area is the area that rests on the floor. The term "upper area" in the support stand is defined such that the support stand can be placed on a flat surface to secure the components to be placed on it, and thus the upper area is distanced from the lower area. The upper area of ​​the support stands is further defined as the support area. In the upper area, i.e. the support area, of the support stand, slots are arranged to accommodate any number of support struts. The slots are advantageously arranged at equal distances from one another to optimize the possibility of inserting the support struts. The support stand can have any geometric shape.Preferably, support blocks are described which are designed in the form of a cuboid or a triangular prism.

[0056] According to the invention, other support brackets can also be used as components of the kit according to the invention. It is crucial that slots are provided in the support area to accommodate and, if necessary, lock the support struts. P9536PC01

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[0058] It is preferred that the cuboid support block be assembled from several components. The individual flat components, for example, have fold marks in the transverse direction, so that the components can be folded to form a U-shaped support block, with each component then being folded at an angle of 90°.

[0059] These U-shaped components, namely the support blocks, offer particular advantages. Due to the parallel arrangement of the two side parts for accommodating the support struts, the invention provides for the support struts to be arranged only halfway between the parallel side parts.

[0060] This allows the furniture to be created in an elongated form. It's therefore possible to use any number of U-shaped support trestles. This is very advantageous for tables, benches, or pedestals, for example.

[0061] The invention further provides for increasing the width of the U-shaped support blocks. For this purpose, at least one longitudinally foldable support block is advantageously used. The two previously created U-shaped, transversely folded support blocks are then moved apart, and then the longitudinally foldable support block or the non-folded support blocks are arranged such that the consecutive slots of the support blocks are locked with the support struts. These arrangements described herein can be seen in the attached figures and are described accordingly herein.

[0062] The support struts disclosed herein according to the invention have at least one longitudinally arranged fold mark. This fold mark serves to fold the support strut into a 2-layer, 3-layer, 4-layer, or multi-layer configuration. The fold is intended to have a bend of almost 180°. The folded support strut is then inserted into the slots of the support blocks. The advantage of this is that the folded surfaces of the support struts do not need to be attached or glued to each other or to other components. Inserting them into the slots of the support blocks ensures that they are secured in the slots, as pressure is created along the fold, thus counteracting a restoring force of the fold. A further advantage of the support struts according to the invention is the formation of a smooth folded edge. This smooth folded edge on the upper side is the support surface of the assembled kit P9536PC01.

[0063] 9 and therefore does not damage the components that can be placed on top, such as mattresses, cover plates, pillows, and the like. Furthermore, the invention provides for locking slots on the underside of the support struts, which can be locked into the slots of the support trestles. This ensures that the support struts cannot be moved longitudinally without being removed from the slots, as this could lead to a stability problem for the assembled kit.

[0064] The components assembled in this way ensure high stability and, advantageously, also easy assembly of the furnishings. Subsequent disassembly of the furnishings is also simple, as no tools are required. Defective components, for example, can also be easily replaced or exchanged.

[0065] In summary, it can be stated that the kits of the present invention allow gaps to be bridged in a preferred manner, for example, with corrugated cardboard, without the need for additional stabilization. For this purpose, the support struts according to the invention are provided, which are explained in more detail below.

[0066] The combination of the components according to the invention makes it possible to create furnishings that are variable in length, height, and width. The resulting furnishings are comparable to traditionally known furniture in terms of their design—i.e., their visual appearance and functionality. Another key factor is that the furnishings are made of sustainable materials yet are suitable for long-term use.

[0067] The surprising stability, structural integrity, and durability of the furnishings according to the invention were confirmed to the applicant by positively approved tests according to the standards DIN EN 12521:2015, DIN EN 1730:2012, DIN EN 1725:2018, and DIN EN 10 1022:2019 by a recognized testing center. P9536PC01

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[0069] The following examples illustrate the invention in more detail without limiting its scope. The present invention is explained in more detail below with reference to Figs. 1 to 18.

[0070] Fig. 1 shows several views of the support strut 1 according to the invention. Fig. 1a is a cross-sectional view of the support strut 1. The support strut 1 consists of a flat material, which preferably has at least one fold mark 6, along which the flat material is folded by up to 180° and thus forms the support strut 1. The folded edge 12 thus formed has a curved surface, which is advantageous because no edges are formed on the side of the support area of ​​the assembled kit. In Fig. 1b, the support strut 1 is shown in a perspective view and in Fig. 1c as a side view. In these Figures 1b and 1c, the locking slots 4 are shown, which can be snapped into the slots 3 of the support blocks 2, 8, 9, 10, 19, 20.The arrangement of the locking slots 4 in the support struts 1 is advantageously selected such that the locking slots 4 can be snapped into U-shaped support blocks 9, 19 in order to fix their U-shaped profile. The spacing of the locking slots 4 is therefore selected such that their spacing corresponds to the spacing of the side parts of the U-shaped profile when the support block is assembled. On the opposite side of the support strut 1, only one locking slot 4 is provided because, for example, when using multiple support blocks 8, 9, 19, 20, the support strut 1 only needs to be insertable into one side part of the U-shaped profile 8, 19. However, it is clear that when using only two support blocks 8, 19, at least four locking slots 4 are provided in a corresponding arrangement on the underside of the support strut 1. This is shown, for example, in Fig. 14 for the support strut 1 shown there with four locking slots 4.Four locking slots 4 are required if the support struts are to be arranged on only two support trestles. However, it is also possible to arrange four locking slots 4 in each support strut 1, even if these support struts are to be arranged in multiple support trestles.

[0071] Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the support strut 1, which is made of corrugated cardboard. The fold mark 6 formed in the longitudinal direction of the support strut 1 is formed opposite the fold edge 12. Along the fold- P9536PC01

[0072] 11 mark 6 the support strut is then folded. The folded edge 12 forms the support area of ​​the support strut 1. It is shown that the folded edge is curved, with a smooth surface. This smooth surface has the advantage that objects placed on it, such as mattresses or cover plates, can be easily moved and the surfaces of the objects placed on it are not damaged. It is particularly advantageous (not shown) if the corrugated cardboard has two different sides. The side aligned with the folded edge 12 is formed with finer corrugations, while the side opposite the folded edge 12 is formed with wider corrugations. This advantageously means that the folded edge 12 does not tear during folding.

[0073] Fig. 3 shows cross-sectional views of various embodiments of the folded support struts 14, 15. Fig. 3a shows a simple V-fold and thus forms a 2-layer support strut 15, wherein the bend along the fold mark is approximately 180°. Fig. 3b shows the parallel arrangement of two 2-layer support struts 15, wherein the folded edges are each aligned towards the upper side. Fig. 3c shows a leporello-like fold, wherein a 3-layer support strut 17 is configured. Fig. 3d shows a 4-layer support strut 14, which is designed in the form of an altar fold, which is also referred to as an eight-sided window fold. Fig. 3e shows a 4-layer support strut 14 in the form of a parallel center fold. The variant of the support strut shown in Fig. 3e is characterized by the fact that the upper edge of the support strut 14 has no gap. Fig.Figure 3f shows a 4-layer support strut 14, which is designed in the form of a variant of the fanfold, known as a Swiss fold. Figure 3g shows another fanfold, which forms a 4-layer support strut 14. The variants of the support struts 14, 15, and 17 shown in Figure 3 represent known fold variants. It is clear that, in addition to the 2-, 3-, and 4-layer support struts 14, 15, and 17, support struts with any number of layers can also be designed.

[0074] Fig. 4 shows a perspective view of the cross-folded support strut 16. Fig. 4a shows the planar arrangement of the not yet folded support strut 16. This support strut 16 has a folding mark 6 arranged centrally in the longitudinal direction and a folding mark 6 arranged centrally in the transverse direction.

[0075] 12 mark 7. Fig. 4b shows that the rear part of the support strut 16 is folded along the transversely arranged fold mark 7. In Fig. 4c, the fold along the fold mark 7 is shown at almost 180°. Fig. 4d now shows the further folding of the support strut 16 along the longitudinally arranged fold mark 6, wherein the fold edges 12 are shown along the support strut 16. It is clear that due to the cross-fold arrangement of the support strut 16 in the area of ​​the fold mark 7, no open surfaces are formed on the fold edges. This has the advantage that smooth and curved surfaces are formed on the end sides of the support struts 16. This is particularly advantageous in the kit shown in Figs. 7a and 7b, but can also be used for all other kits according to the present invention.

[0076] Fig. 5 shows a perspective view of the arrangement of two support blocks 8. Fig. 5a shows the components of the 2-layer support strut 15 and the support blocks 8 in a separate arrangement. Fig. 5b shows the arrangement of the support blocks 8 in a shifted arrangement. This arrangement can be designed as desired. The U-shaped design of the support blocks 8 makes it possible to arrange one component 8 on the inside of the other component 8 or to arrange one side of the component 8 on the outside of the other component 8. Finally, Fig. 5c shows the insertion of the support strut 15 into the slots 3 of the joined support blocks 8. The support strut 15 shown in this Figure 5c is 2-layered and the folded edge 12 is aligned towards the support surface.

[0077] Fig. 6 shows a perspective view of the arrangement of the support blocks 8, 9 and the support struts, as well as a detailed view of the connection of these components. This view essentially corresponds to the example in Fig. 7b. The U-shaped support block 8 further has a cover flap 13. This cover flap 13 advantageously fixes the U-shaped arrangement of the support block 8. Flat components 9 are inserted into the inner sides of the U-shaped profile of the support block 8. By inserting the support strut 1 into the slots 3 of the support blocks 8, 9, the support blocks 8, 9 are connected to one another, whereby the support struts 1 can still be moved in the longitudinal direction. P9536PC01

[0078] 13 bar. Finally, the support strut 1 fixes the support blocks 8, 9 to one another by means of the locking slots 4, which can be locked in the slots 3. Movement of the support struts 1 in the longitudinal direction is thus prevented. Fig. 6 also shows that two support struts 1 are inserted together into the slots 3. The two support struts 1 are arranged such that both folded edges 12 are aligned with the support surface. However, the invention also provides for one of the support struts 1 to be inserted into the slot 3 in a 180° turned form. As already mentioned, a particular advantage of the arrangement of the components 8, 9 of the support blocks is that the width of the support blocks can be determined as desired. It is only necessary to use sufficiently large, flat components.

[0079] Fig. 7a shows a perspective view of an assembled kit in the form of a bed. The assembled kit comprises three support blocks, each composed of 8 and 9, and 30 support struts 1 which are inserted into the slots 3 of the assembled support blocks 8, 9. The support struts each have a folded edge 12 which is aligned towards the support surface. The folded support blocks 8 are further provided with a cover flap 13 to close the open upper sides of the support blocks 8. The support struts 1 inserted next to one another then form the support surface in the area of ​​the folded edges 12. Any object (not shown) can then be placed on the support surface in the area of ​​the folded edges 12, such as a mattress on a bed.

[0080] Fig. 7b is an exploded view of the subject matter of Fig. 7a. The exploded view shows the support struts 1 and the components 8, 9 of the support trestles. It is shown that the support trestles 8, 9 each consist of four flat components 8, 9. The components 8 are folded in a U-shape and can thus be erected. The respective components 9 are arranged next to the inner sides of the elongated side parts of the U-shaped components. A significant advantage of the respective support trestles 8, 9 is that the length of the support trestle formed from the components 8, 9 can be arranged as desired. This makes it possible to produce any desired bed width. Only the number of components 8, 9 inserted into the layer P9536PC01

[0081] 14 The 3 support struts 1 to be inserted can be selected. The width of the bed can therefore be, for example, 70 cm, 80 cm, 100 cm, 120 cm, 140 cm, 160 cm, 180 cm, 200 cm and 250 cm. The same applies to the length of the bed. The support struts 1 have a length that ensures high stability. The length can be up to 150 cm or more, depending on the type of flat material and the type of fold of the support strut 1. In this example, the length of the support strut is approximately 100 cm. By lining up the support struts 1, a bed length of approximately 200 cm is created. In the present example in Fig. 7a and Fig. 7b, a bed with the usual standard dimensions of 180 cm wide and 200 cm long is shown. Three support trestles 2 are used here. Each support block 2 is made up of two LJ-shaped folded support blocks 8 and two non-folded support blocks 9, as partially shown in Fig.6. The respective support struts 1 have locking slots 4 on their lower edge, i.e., the edge opposite the folded edge. The respective locking slots 4 of the support struts 1 secure the support struts 1 in the respective slots 3 of the support blocks 8, 9. This ensures that the support struts 1 cannot be moved either longitudinally or transversely. The support struts 1 can therefore only be removed in the direction of the support surface, i.e., upwards.

[0082] 8a and 8b show a perspective view of two support stands in the shape of a triangular prism 10. Fig. 8a shows the individual components and Fig. 8b the assembled components which represent the finished piece of furniture. Fig. 8a shows the slots 3 arranged accordingly on the upper side of the triangular prism 10. The support struts 1 can be inserted into these slots 3 and are secured by the locking slots 4 arranged on the underside of the support struts 1. Once all the support struts 1 have been inserted into the slots 3 of the triangular prisms 10, a cover plate 11, for example, is placed on the upper side of the support struts 1. The triangular prism 10 shown is a support stand which has particular advantages. The prism-like design ensures stable support on a floor surface. The support struts 1 can be inserted into the slots 3 arranged in the upper region of the prism.The top of the support struts 1 can then be fitted with a P9536PC01.

[0083] 15 can be provided with any desired cover plate 11. It is clear that the height of the triangular prism can be formed in any way. This depends on the desired height of the usable surface on top. Thus, the kit can be designed as a table, a bench, a platform, or as a lounger or bed.

[0084] Fig. 9 shows a table composed of support trestles 2 and support struts 14, 15. The table's cover plate 11 is shown, but not yet placed on the assembled kit. The support struts 14, 15 form the support area for the cover plate 11 and are arranged such that 4-layer support struts 14 are arranged in the outer regions of the support surface, and 2-layer support struts 15 are arranged in the inner region of the support surface. It is clear that the components of the kit can be designed to form a table of any shape and size. The height of the tables according to Figure 9 can also be designed in any desired manner.

[0085] Fig. 10 shows a platform composed of support trestles 2 and support struts 14, 15. The cover plate 11 of the platform is shown, but not yet placed on the assembled kit. The support struts 14, 15 form the support area for the cover plate 11 and are arranged such that 4-layer support struts 14 are arranged in the outer regions of the support surface and 2-layer support struts 15 are arranged in the inner region of the support surface. It is clear that the components of the kit can be designed to form a platform of any shape and size. The height of the platform according to Figure 10 can also be designed in any way. This platform can also be designed in the form of a bench or a storage bench. The cover plate 11 can also be replaced with a cushion, seating area, or upholstery.

[0086] Fig. 11 shows another kit for a bed. Component 19 is a cross-foldable support frame 19, which essentially corresponds to the previous support frame 8. The support frame 19 has two transverse folding marks 7, which each fold the support frame 19 transversely by approximately 90° in order to be able to set up the support frame 19 securely. The support frame 19 also has a P9536PC01

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[0088] Cover flap 13, which can be arranged to cover in such a way that the support strut 1 can be locked, as shown, for example, in Fig. 12. Two elongated folding marks 6 are shown.

[0089] Furthermore, a longitudinally foldable support block 20 is shown which, in contrast to component 9, has two support sides, whereby the support block 20 can also be safely set up by the longitudinal folding according to the elongated folding marks 6.

[0090] Further components are the support struts 1 with the corresponding locking slots 4, which can be inserted into the slots 3 of the support blocks 19, 20.

[0091] Furthermore, connecting elements 18 are shown, which can, for example, lock two beds together, as shown in Fig. 13. These connecting elements comprise two elongated folding marks 6.

[0092] Figs. 12a and 12b show an assembled bed kit in an exploded and perspective view. This view corresponds in essential parts to Figs. 7a and 7b. The assembled kit comprises three assembled support trestles, each consisting of two cross-folded support trestles 19. Depending on the spacing of the support trestles 19, a corresponding number of support struts 1 are inserted into the slots of the support trestles 19. In contrast to Figs. 7a and 7b, the cover tabs 13 are arranged such that they overlap at least one support strut 1 and thus lock the support strut 1. The cover tab 13 is thus locked in the slot 3 of the second support strut 1. This leads to a secure locking of the support struts 1 arranged on the outer sides of the bed.The width of the bed can be extended to any desired extent by placing a longitudinally foldable support block 20 between each of the two transversely foldable support blocks 19. In this case, only additional support struts 1 need to be arranged.

[0093] Fig. 13 shows another variant of the assembled kit according to Fig. 12b for a bed of any size. Fig. 13a shows two beds as shown in Fig. 12b. If these two beds are to be connected, the respective P9536PC01

[0094] Connecting elements 18 are inserted into the outer sides of the beds to be joined, as shown in Fig. 13b. Fig. 13c now shows the securely joined bed.

[0095] Fig. 14 shows another kit for a table. Component 19 is a cross-foldable support block 19, which essentially corresponds to the previous support block 2 according to Fig. 9. The support block 19 also comprises folding marks 6, 7 which are used for the longitudinal and cross folding, respectively. The folding marks 7 serve to create a U-shape for the support block. Also shown is the support strut 1 with the corresponding locking slots 4 and the folding edge 12, which is formed after the approx. 180° fold. Fig. 14 also shows the table top 21. This table top 21 comprises folding marks 6, folding edges 12 and locking slots 4. These locking slots 4 are only formed after the approx. 180° fold. In the further folding mark 6, only the angle of approx. 90° is then formed. This arrangement is thus formed into a support strut 1. The support struts 1 are then firmly locked to the table top 21.Due to this arrangement of the entire table top 21, it can be locked in the support block 19 or the other support blocks 2 and 10, as shown in Figs. 8, 9 and 10.

[0096] The structure of the table is shown in Figs. 15a to 15d. Fig. 15a shows the assembly of the two cross-foldable support blocks 19. By cross-folding, each of the two cross-foldable support blocks is first locked by the cover flap 13. The side areas of the cross-folded support blocks 19 are then locked together, preferably by means of screws 22, washers 23, and nuts 24. The support blocks 19 fixed in this way can now be locked with the support struts 1, as shown in Fig. 15b. The detailed view clearly shows that only one two-sided support strut 1 is inserted into the slot 3 in the outermost area of ​​the outside of the support block 19. Fig. 15c now shows the deformation of the table top 21. The table top 21 is also shown accordingly in Fig. 14. The respective folded edges 12 are now arranged in such a way that a support strut 1 is formed which is firmly connected to the table top 21.The two table tops 21 shown side by side are now inserted into the support brackets according to Fig. 15b, as shown in Fig. 15d. Since it is advantageous to always insert two support struts into the P9536PC01.

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[0098] Slots 3 are inserted, one of the support struts 1 of the table top 21 is inserted into the outer slots and the other into the inner slot of the support bracket 19. This ensures that the table top 21 is securely locked, as shown in the detailed view.

[0099] Figs. 16a, 16b, and 16c show an assembled table kit in exploded and perspective views. According to Fig. 15a, two support blocks 19 are used to produce a table of a specific size. If a table is to be extended, at least one additional support block 19 is used. Additional support struts 1 and additional tabletops 21, which have been designed accordingly according to Fig. 15c, are inserted into the support blocks 19. This makes it possible to produce tables of any length.

[0100] Figs. 17a and 17b show punching tools that can be used to produce the cross-foldable support blocks 19 and 25. Fig. 17a shows the symmetrically arranged support blocks 19, with the cover flaps 13 arranged directly next to one another. This has a disadvantage, since a lot of material is not used when punching out the support blocks 19 and thus has to be disposed of. In Fig. 17b, the cover flaps 13 are arranged next to one another. This leads to an asymmetrical arrangement of the support block 25. However, it is now possible to use less material to produce the same number of support blocks 19, 25. Using less material saves resources.

[0101] Fig. 18, with partial views 18a, 18b, and 18c, shows a perspective view of the arrangement of the asymmetrical, cross-foldable support blocks 25. It can be seen that the arrangement of the respective support blocks produces the same arrangement for setting up the bed in Fig. 12a.

[0102] It is understood that the kits according to the present invention can form various items of equipment, such as furniture and the like. The support trestles are therefore designed at any height, allowing for the creation of various pieces of furniture. As already mentioned, P9536PC01

[0103] As mentioned above, these can be tables, stools, benches, loungers, beds, platforms, or any storage surfaces. A particular advantage of the present invention lies in the stability of the assembled components, namely the support trestles and the support struts inserted therein. Furthermore, no additional fastening parts are required.

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[0105] List of reference symbols

[0106] Support strut

[0107] Support stand

[0108] slot

[0109] locking slot

[0110] Support area

[0111] Fold mark lengthwise

[0112] Fold mark horizontal

[0113] Component support bracket folded

[0114] Component support bracket not folded

[0115] Triangular prism as support bracket

[0116] cover plate

[0117] Fold edge

[0118] Cover flap

[0119] 4-layer support strut

[0120] 2-layer support strut

[0121] Cross-fold support strut

[0122] 3-layer support strut

[0123] Connecting element cross-folding support block longitudinally foldable support block

[0124] Table top with support struts

[0125] screw

[0126] disc

[0127] Nut asymmetrical cross-folding support bracket

Claims

P9536PC01 21 Patent claims 1. A kit for furnishings, consisting of at least one support block (2, 8, 9, 10, 19, 20, 25) and at least two support struts (1, 14, 15, 16, 17), wherein the support block (2, 8, 9, 10, 19, 20, 25) and the support struts (1, 14, 15, 16, 17) are made of flat, foldable materials, wherein the support block (2, 8, 9, 10, 19, 20, 25) has slots (3) in the support area (5) for inserting the support struts (1, 14, 15, 16, 17), and wherein the support struts (1, 14, 15, 16, 17) can be inserted into the slots (3) in a folded form, wherein the support struts (1 , 14, 15, 16, 17) has at least one fold mark (6) in the longitudinal direction, along which the support strut (1 , 14, 15, 16, 17) can be folded up to 180°.

2. Kit according to claim 1 , characterized in that the kit consists of at least two support blocks (2, 8, 9, 10, 19, 20, 25).

3. Kit according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the support struts (1 , 14, 15, 16, 17) have two or more fold marks (6, 7).

4. Kit, according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support struts (1 , 14, 15, 16, 17) have at least one fold mark (7) in the transverse direction.

5. Kit, according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least two support struts (1 , 14, 15, 16, 17) can be inserted into a slot (3) of the support block (2, 8, 9, 10, 19, 20, 25).

6. Kit, according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the folded support strut (1 , 14, 15, 16, 17) is designed in 2 layers, 3 layers or 4 layers.

22. Kit according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support strut (1, 14, 15, 16, 17) is designed as a roll fold, gatefold, accordion fold, zigzag fold, parallel center fold, or cross fold. Kit according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support strut (1, 14, 15, 16, 17) has locking slots (4) on the narrow side inserted into the support block, wherein the locking slots (4) of the support strut (1, 14, 15, 16, 17) are receiveable in the slots (3) of the support block (2, 8, 9, 10, 19, 20, 25). Kit, according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support block (8, 19) has at least two fold marks (7) in the transverse direction to form a U-shaped arrangement.A kit according to claim 9, characterized in that the support block (2, 8, 9, 10, 19, 20, 25) comprises two components (8, 19) in a U-shaped arrangement, which can be joined together in abutting position and the slots (3) can be arranged to overlap one another. A kit according to claim 9, characterized in that the support block (2, 8, 9, 10, 19, 20, 25) comprises two U-shaped components (8, 19) and further at least two unfolded components (9) and / or folded components (20, 25), the arrangement of which forms a rectangularly arranged support block (2, 8, 9, 10, 19, 20, 25) and the slots (3) can be arranged to overlap one another. Kit, according to claim 1, characterized in that the support block is designed in the form of a triangular prism (10), one side edge of which is the support area (5).Kit, according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the kit has at least one connecting element (18) which is inserted into the outer support struts (1 ). P9536PC01 23 intervenes and locks the previously created furnishings together.

14. Kit, according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one support block (2, 8, 9, 10, 19, 20, 25) and / or the at least two support struts (1, 14, 15, 16, 17) of the kit, are made of double-wall corrugated board, in particular of BC-flute corrugated board.

15. Furnishing item, manufactured from a kit according to the preceding claims, in the form of a bed, a table, a stool, a platform, a bench, a seat or a reclining surface.

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