EP3804562A1 - Mounted drawer - Google Patents

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a base drawer (30, 130, 230) for a table (10, 136), in particular a height-adjustable desk, with a frame (34), an extendable box (38) which is slidably received on the frame (34), and at least one mounting adapter (44, 46; 244, 246) for mounting the substructure drawer (30, 130) on the underside (54) of a table top (12, 138), the at least one mounting adapter (44, 46; 244, 246) acts as a spacer between the table top (12, 138) and frame (34), and several mounting positions for the at least one mounting adapter (44, 46; 244, 246) are provided on the frame (34). The disclosure also relates to a table (10, 136), in particular a height-adjustable desk, with such a substructure drawer (30, 130, 230).

Description

The present disclosure relates to a base drawer for mounting on a table, in particular a height-adjustable desk. The disclosure also relates to a table provided with such a substructure drawer.

Desks and similar tables are used in the professional environment as well as in the private sector. When working at a desk, there is often a need for storage space for writing utensils, work utensils, documents and the like. For this purpose, cabinets are provided, for example, which are provided with one or more drawers. Such pieces of furniture are designed, for example, as roll containers.

So-called height-adjustable tables, in particular height-adjustable desks, are being used to a greater extent. The height adjustability is used, for example, for ergonomic purposes. The aim is to provide the opportunity to work while sitting, but also to work while standing. Working while standing or generally changing the working position between standing and sitting prevents back pain and similar complaints. The ergonomically favorable shape reduces back problems, intervertebral disc problems and the like. Height-adjustable desks can result in overall higher performance, better concentration and / or less fatigue.

A height-adjustable desk, for example, can be adjusted in a range between 60 cm and 135 cm (distance between the table top and the floor) in order to enable both large and small people to work both while sitting and standing. It goes without saying that other height ranges are also conceivable. The height adjustment can take place, for example, via electric motors (spindle drives). Alternatively, the height adjustment can be effected by means of fluid pressure, with the table top having to be loaded accordingly in order to lower it. In addition, manually operated mechanical devices for height adjustment are also conceivable.

Working with height-adjustable desks has many advantages. However, it has been shown that it is sometimes difficult to put down or pick up utensils and documents, especially when using a roll container. Even if a person works ergonomically while standing, the mobile container can sometimes only be reached by bending over. This counteracts the ergonomic advantages of working while standing.

Against this background, the present disclosure is based on the object of providing an item of equipment for holding work utensils, work documents and the like, the item of equipment being particularly suitable for use in height-adjustable desks, and the item of equipment being simple and secure on the table even with different designs of the table can be attached. In particular, the item of equipment should be a base drawer.

• einen Rahmen,
• einen ausziehbaren Kasten, der verschieblich am Rahmen aufgenommen ist, und
• zumindest einen Montageadapter zur Montage der Unterbauschublade an der Unterseite einer Tischplatte,
  wobei der zumindest eine Montageadapter als Abstandshalter zwischen der Tischplatte und Rahmen fungiert, und
  wobei am Rahmen mehrere Montagepositionen für den zumindest einen Montageadapter vorgesehen sind.

According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, this object is achieved by a base drawer for a table, in particular a height-adjustable desk, the base drawer having the following:

• a frame,
• a pull-out box that is slidably received on the frame, and
• at least one mounting adapter for mounting the base drawer on the underside of a table top,
  wherein the at least one mounting adapter acts as a spacer between the table top and frame, and
  several mounting positions for the at least one mounting adapter are provided on the frame.

The object of the invention is achieved in this way.

According to the invention, the substructure drawer can be attached particularly flexibly to tables of different designs, in particular to the underside of the table top. In this way, the substructure drawer is particularly suitable for height-adjustable desks, since the drawer can automatically be moved vertically with the table top. Since there are different mounting positions for the at least one mounting adapter, the substructure drawer can be flexibly attached to the table top.

This takes into account in particular the position of a cross member, which is provided in many tables and extends on the underside of the table top in the longitudinal direction between the two narrow sides of the table top. Such a cross member connects, for example, at least a first (right) and a second (left) foot. As far as the depth of the table top is concerned, the cross member (each from the point of view of the user) in the rear area, in the middle area or even in the front area. The at least one mounting adapter makes it possible on the one hand to overcome the cross member, that is to say to provide sufficient distance between the frame and the table top. Furthermore, the various assembly positions allow the position of the cross member to be taken into account; the at least one assembly adapter can be flexibly arranged in several positions on the frame of the substructure drawer.

According to an exemplary embodiment, two mounting adapters are provided, which can be received on the frame at a distance from one another in such a way that the frame can also be mounted on the underside of the table top in the case of a crossed carrier. For example, the two mounting adapters are arranged parallel to one another on the frame. The crossing carrier can run between the two mounting adapters or be arranged outside the two mounting adapters. At the same time, the base drawer can be fastened in the desired assembly position (with regard to the longitudinal extension and the depth extension of the table top).

The two mounting adapters are regularly arranged parallel to the longitudinal extension of the table top (transversely to the direction of extension). However, it is also conceivable to arrange the two mounting adapters transversely to the longitudinal extension of the table top and parallel to the pull-out direction. This is useful, for example, if there is an opening in the table top, for example for a cable guide or the like. Even then, a desired distance can be provided between the underside of the table top and the upper side of the frame.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, several fastening positions for the two mounting adapters are provided on the frame. There can be a total of three, four or more fastening positions for the two mounting adapters, with two of the fastening positions always being used, for example. This can include, for example, staggering in the extension direction, so that different positions of the cross member of the table top can be taken into account in the depth extension of the table top. So there are different configurations with regard to the arrangement of the two mounting adapters possible. The Fastening positions can be formed, for example, by a hole pattern in the frame. The fastening position can be designed in such a way that two mounting adapters can be fastened parallel to one another, transversely to the pull-out direction or along the pull-out direction.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the at least one mounting adapter is rod-shaped or strip-shaped, the at least one mounting adapter providing at least two fastening points for the substructure drawer on the table top.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the at least one mounting adapter is designed as a traverse and can be mounted longitudinally or transversely to the extension direction of the substructure drawer.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, two mounting adapters are provided, the two mounting adapters being designed as a traverse and being arranged parallel to one another between the frame and the underside of the table top. This can be done in a longitudinal orientation or a transverse orientation.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the at least one mounting adapter has a peripheral wall which defines a profile, the end faces of which are directed upwards and downwards, and wherein the profile comprises support ribs within the peripheral wall. By way of example, the profile of the at least one mounting adapter is designed similar to an elongated hole, the peripheral wall defining the border of the elongated hole, and supporting ribs being arranged in the interior of the elongated hole. In this way, the mounting adapter has a sufficiently great stability / rigidity.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, a support wall is provided in a horizontally oriented center plane of the mounting adapter. In this way, the dimensional stability of the mounting adapter and consequently of the mounted base drawer can be increased. It goes without saying that the support wall does not have to be provided strictly in the center of the mounting adapter.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the mounting adapter has through holes for connecting the frame to the table top. In this way, the frame can be easily mounted by means of screws, bolts, positively locking pins or similar fastening elements.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the mounting adapter is designed as an injection molded part. According to a further exemplary embodiment, the mounting adapter is designed as an injection-molded part manufactured by means of an open-close mold. The at least one mounting adapter can preferably be manufactured with little or no post-processing by means of plastic injection molding. This can of course include post-processing steps (deburring) that are customary in the process, if necessary. However, it is preferred if no complex post-processing steps are required.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the frame is designed as a body which surrounds the pull-out box on several sides. In this way, the pull-out box (the actual drawer) is completely enclosed.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the body is closed on five sides and, in particular, has a cuboid shape, the sixth side being open to accommodate the box. This is advantageous because the frame is usually fastened to the underside of the table top at a distance from the table top via the at least one mounting adapter. A cover to the rear is also an advantage, as desks are often free in the room so that their backs are visible. A downward cover is also advantageous since the base drawer is mounted at a considerable height when the height-adjustable table is fully extended, so that it cannot be ruled out that, for example, a seated observer can see the underside of the base drawer.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the body is designed as an injection-molded part, in particular as a two-part injection-molded part, the parts of which are positively or materially connected to one another. The connection between the two Halves can be made using snap-in connections, adhesive connections, welded connections (laser welding, friction welding, ultrasonic welding). In principle, a force-fit / friction-fit assembly using screws or similar fastening elements is also conceivable. For example, the base drawer can be attached to the table top using the mounting adapter in such a way that the two parts of the body are additionally secured.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the body has flat outer sides, at least one outwardly flat underside and one outwardly flat upper side, and inner surfaces of the upper side and the underside are provided with ribbing. This results in an outwardly smooth and visually high-quality design. At the same time, the ribbing stiffens the body and consequently the entire base drawer. The ribbing can include, for example, cross ribbing, honeycomb ribs or the like. If the body is designed in two parts and has an approximately horizontal separation between the two parts, then the ribs can easily be introduced.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the base body of the body is designed as an injection-molded part, if a two-part body is used, both parts. The body can thus be manufactured inexpensively and nevertheless with a high-quality appearance.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the pull-out box is movably received on the frame via at least one pull-out rail. The at least one pull-out rail provides a guide for the pull-out box, that is to say a drawer pull-out. It is preferably a smooth-running pull-out rail. For example, the at least one pull-out rail is provided with a soft-close mechanism.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the pull-out box has at least one recessed grip on its front end that faces the operator. The at least one recessed grip is, for example, in the box integrated so that no additional, protruding handle is necessary. Nevertheless, the recessed grip can be part of a separate part that is connected to a base body of the box.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the front end of the box has two recessed grips which are designed symmetrically with respect to a horizontal center plane. In other words, there is an upper recessed grip and a lower recessed grip, which can be designed mirror-symmetrically, but do not have to be. If there are two recessed grips (above and below), the drawer can be opened and closed easily and ergonomically in a lower position, but also in an extended position of the height-adjustable table.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the pull-out box has side profiles which are arranged on a movable rail part of the pull-out rail. The side profiles can connect to the side walls of the box and correspond there approximately to an upside-down U (when looking at a cross-sectional plane transverse to the direction of extension). With these side profiles, the box can be placed on the guide rail. The guide rail is then not visible to the user. Conversely, the guide rail is well protected from contamination.

In an exemplary embodiment, the box can easily be connected to the pull-out rail, in particular in a form-fitting manner. This connection can be created without tools, for example, and can also be released without tools, so that the drawer can be easily assembled and disassembled. The connection / entrainment between the box and the pull-out rail can take place via positive-locking position securing elements, for example in the form of cams, which are arranged on the box and engage on / in the pull-out rail. The cam or cams can be movable so that a coupling between the drawer and pull-out rail can be easily created and released again if necessary. The position securing elements are preferably designed in such a way that the connection between the box and the pull-out rail is automatically generated by placing the box on the pull-out rail and pushing it into the body. This connection can then be via a manual intervention, after which the box can be released from the pull-out rail. It goes without saying that the position securing elements can also be arranged on the pull-out rail and engage on / in the box.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the pull-out rail is designed as a telescopic rail. In other words, the rail according to this embodiment has not only a single fixed rail part and a single movable rail part, but at least two movable rail parts. One advantage of this design is that the drawer (that is to say the box) can be extended completely or almost completely, so that the interior can be easily reached.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, through holes for attachment to the table top are formed on the body. The through holes can coincide, at least partially, with the fastening positions for the at least one mounting adapter. In this way, the substructure drawer can be mounted directly on the table top with the interposition of the at least one mounting adapter. According to this embodiment, it is therefore not necessary to connect the mounting adapter separately to the table top and the frame / body. This can be done in one step.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the through holes are each arranged in a lateral edge region, the through holes being arranged in particular between a lateral outer wall and an inner wall which is designed to accommodate a guide rail. In other words, the through holes are arranged on the outside (right and left) of the frame / body, for example. An inner wall, which carries the at least one guide rail, is formed slightly offset inwards. Accordingly, the extendable box is arranged between the inner walls and supported on a right and a left guide rail. In this way, the base drawer can be assembled and disassembled without the interior / contents of the box becoming heavily soiled.

Alternatively or additionally, the through holes can be used to connect two or more carcasses. However, it is also conceivable to attach the body and thus the mounting adapter or adapters via other openings which are not accessible from the outside in the mounted state. In this way, the fastening elements cannot be reached from the outside when the drawer is pushed in and locked. In this way, for example, theft or unauthorized access can be prevented. This is particularly conceivable when the drawer comprises a body.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the guide rail can be locked in a form-fitting manner on the frame, in particular on the body. Thus, for example, the guide rail can be pushed into the body and fixed there in a form-fitting manner on the inner wall of the body by means of latching elements. This significantly simplifies the assembly and manufacture of the substructure drawer. Positive locking elements (locking hooks) can easily be provided on the body if this or its base body is also manufactured by means of plastic injection molding. Integral locking elements / locking hooks / locking recesses, etc. can then be provided.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the through holes jointly define a hole pattern which provides different fastening positions for the at least one mounting adapter. On the one hand, this can include three or more fastening positions in the pull-out direction (depth extension of the table top) if the at least one mounting adapter is arranged transversely to the pull-out direction. It is also conceivable that the fastening holes are arranged on the hole pattern in such a way that the at least one mounting adapter can also be arranged parallel to the pull-out direction.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, at least one mounting adapter is designed as a sleeve. According to a further exemplary embodiment, two mounting adapters designed as a sleeve are combined with a mounting adapter designed as a traverse, the traverse being mountable transversely to the pull-out direction. According to a further exemplary embodiment, three or more are designed as a sleeve Mounting adapter installed. In other words, a mounting adapter designed as a traverse can then be dispensed with.

According to a further aspect, the present disclosure relates to a table, in particular a height-adjustable desk, with a base drawer according to at least one of the embodiments herein.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the table, two mounting adapters designed as a traverse are arranged between the frame and the underside of the table top. According to a further exemplary embodiment of the table, a mounting adapter designed as a traverse and two mounting adapters designed as a sleeve are arranged between the frame and the underside of the table top. According to a further exemplary embodiment of the table, a support for the table top runs between the frame and the underside of the table top.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the table, the substructure drawer comprises at least two bodies and boxes lying one above the other. In other words, the base drawer can be easily stacked or scaled. Two or more bodies and boxes can easily be arranged one above the other. The connection can be made through the through holes. The fastening positions / the hole pattern of the carcasses are brought into overlap.

It goes without saying that the features of the invention mentioned above and those yet to be explained below can be used not only in the respectively specified combination, but also in other combinations or on their own, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

• Fig. 1 eine vereinfachte, gebrochene frontale Ansicht eines höhenverstellbaren Tisches mit einer Unterbauschublade;
• Fig. 2 eine weitere Ansicht der Anordnung gemäß Fig. 1, wobei der Tisch ausgefahren ist;
• Fig. 3 eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Ausgestaltung einer Unterbauschublade in einem teilweise geöffneten Zustand;
• Fig. 4 eine weitere perspektivische, explodierte Ansicht einer Unterbauschublade zur Veranschaulichung einer Einbausituation;
• Fig. 5 eine weitere perspektivische explodierte Ansicht zur Veranschaulichung einer Gestaltung von Auszugschienen;
• Fig. 6 eine perspektivische Teilansicht eines Korpus einer Unterbauschublade zur Veranschaulichung einer Aufnahme eines festen Schienenteils;
• Fig. 7 eine vereinfachte Ansicht einer Tischplatte von unten her, zur Veranschaulichung einer Einbausituation einer Unterbauschublade;
• Fig. 8 eine weitere Ansicht einer Einbausituation analog zu Fig. 7 in hiervon abweichender Einbausituation;
• Fig. 9 eine weitere Ansicht einer Einbausituation analog zu Fig. 7 in hiervon abweichender Einbausituation;
• Fig. 10 eine weitere perspektivische Ansicht einer Unterbauschublade in einer Doppel-Konfiguration;
• Fig. 11 eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Tisches mit einem Monitor zur Veranschaulichung einer weiteren Nutzungsmöglichkeit einer Schublade als MonitorErhöhung;
• Fig. 12 eine perspektivische Ansicht einer weiteren Ausführungsform einer Unterbauschublade; und
• Fig. 13 eine teilweise explodierte Ansicht der Gestaltung gemäß Fig. 12.

Further features and advantages of the disclosure emerge from the following description of preferred exemplary embodiments with reference to the drawings. Show it:

• Fig. 1 a simplified, broken front view of a height-adjustable table with a base drawer;
• Fig. 2 a further view of the arrangement according to Fig. 1 with the table extended;
• Fig. 3 a perspective view of an embodiment of a base drawer in a partially open state;
• Fig. 4 a further perspective, exploded view of a base drawer to illustrate an installation situation;
• Fig. 5 a further perspective exploded view to illustrate a design of pull-out rails;
• Fig. 6 a perspective partial view of a body of a base drawer to illustrate a reception of a fixed rail part;
• Fig. 7 a simplified view of a table top from below, to illustrate an installation situation of a base drawer;
• Fig. 8 another view of an installation situation analogous to Fig. 7 in a different installation situation;
• Fig. 9 another view of an installation situation analogous to Fig. 7 in a different installation situation;
• Fig. 10 a further perspective view of a base drawer in a double configuration;
• Fig. 11 a perspective view of a table with a monitor to illustrate a further use of a drawer as a monitor extension;
• Fig. 12 a perspective view of a further embodiment of a base drawer; and
• Fig. 13 a partially exploded view according to the design Fig. 12 .

Fig. 1 FIG. 11 shows a simplified front, broken view of a table, indicated as a whole by 10. The table 10 comprises a table top 12 which is arranged on a frame 14. The frame comprises feet 16, 18. The table 10 is designed, for example, as a height-adjustable table. Furthermore, a lifting mechanism 20 is provided, which is assigned in particular to the feet 16, 18. In other words, the feet 16, 18 are approximately telescopic and can therefore be extended. In this way, the table top 12 can be raised. Compare the illustration of the table 10 in FIG Fig. 1 in the lower / retracted position and the corresponding representation in Fig. 2 in high / partially extended position. The lifting mechanism 20 is designed, for example, electrically, fluidically or mechanically. In the starting example according to the Figures 1 and two, the frame 14 further comprises a cross member 22 which connects the two feet 16, 18 to one another. The table top rests on the feet 16, 18 and on the cross member 22. The cross member 22 can be part of a support frame.

Cabinets or trolleys 28 are often used to hold work utensils (in FIGS. 1 and 2 only shown schematically in dashed lines). A disadvantage of such trolleys 28 is the fact that they cannot be moved together with the table top 12 of the height-adjustable table 10. With the table 10 extended, which basically allows standing work, the user must nevertheless bend down in order to remove utensils from the trolley 28.

In the context of the present disclosure, an alternative approach for a storage container for desks 10 is presented. This is what is known as a substructure drawer 30, which can be fastened to the table top 12, in particular below the table top 12. It follows from this that the base drawer 30 can be adjusted in height together with the table top 12 if the table 10 has such a function. The substructure drawer 30 is particularly suitable for retrofitting / upgrading. It goes without saying, however, that the substructure drawer 30 can also be an integral part of a new table 10.

An exemplary embodiment of a substructure drawer 30 is illustrated with reference to FIG Figures 3-6 illustrated in more detail. Fig. 3 shows a perspective top view of the underframe drawer 30. The underframe drawer 30 comprises a frame 34 which is designed as a body 36 in the exemplary embodiment. A box 38, which can also be referred to as a drawer, is received on the frame 34 or in the body 36. In Fig. 3 a pull-out direction is indicated by a double arrow denoted by 40. The base drawer 30 is in the Figures 1 and 2 arranged on the table top 12 in such a way that the pull-out direction 40 is perpendicular to the plane of view of the Figures 1 and 2 is oriented.

The box 38 serves as a container for receiving work utensils, etc. For this purpose, the box 38 provides a storage space 42. The box 38 can move into the body 36 so that the contents of the box 38 in the storage space 42 are kept invisible from the outside and possibly even inaccessible (locked). In Fig. 3 the box 38 is partially extended from the body 36. The contents of the storage space 42 would then be accessible.

For the connection between the frame 34 or the body 36, which forms the frame 34 in the exemplary embodiment, and the table top 12, mounting adapters 44, 46 are used, which ensure a defined distance between the frame 34 / body 36 and the table top 12. In the starting example according to Fig. 3 the mounting adapters 44, 46 are designed as elongated traverses 48, 50.

Fig. 4 illustrates, with the aid of a partially exploded representation, the attachment of the substructure drawer 30 to an underside 54 of a table top 12. The two mounting adapters 44, 46 are arranged at a distance from one another on the underside 54 of the table top 12. The height of the two mounting adapters 44, 46 is preferably greater than the height of a carrier (see cross member 22) on the underside 54. In this way, the base drawer 30 can be arranged in an area in which the carrier 22 also extends. For example, the mounting adapters 44, 46 have a (vertical) height of at least 3 cm, at least 4 cm, at least 6 cm or even at least 8 cm. In this way, supports of corresponding dimensions can be overcome without any problems.

FIGS. 3 and 4 also illustrate that the box 38 has a panel 60 on its end face facing the operator. When the substructure drawer 30 is closed, the cover 60 closes off the remaining open side of the body 36. In the exemplary embodiment, the panel 60 is provided with recessed grips 62, 64. The recessed grip 62 serves as an upper recessed grip. The recessed grip 64 serves as a lower recessed grip. The two recessed grips 62, 64 are essentially mirror symmetrical to a horizontal plane through the panel 60. This design is advantageous, the box 38 can be opened easily regardless of its current height position (table 10 is retracted or extended).

The panel 60 also carries, for example, a lock 66 so that the contents can be secured in the storage space 42 of the box 38. In the closed state of the substructure drawer 30 according to the exemplary embodiment, the panel 60 is the only component of the box 38 that is visible from the outside.

With reference to the Figures 3, 4 and with additional reference to the partially exploded illustration of the underbody drawer 30 in FIG Fig. 5 an exemplary embodiment of the mounting adapters 44, 46 as traverses 48, 50 is illustrated. The cross members 48, 50 have a pronounced longitudinal extension. The length of the traverses 48, 50 is, for example, at least five times as great as the thickness (thickness is according to FIG Fig. 3 the dimension along the pull-out direction 40). Therefore the traverses 48, 50 can also be referred to as fastening strips. The cross members 48, 50 have a circumferential wall 70 which defines a horizontal profile in a horizontal sectional plane through the cross members 48, 50. This profile is preferably provided with ribs 74. In Fig. 5 is indicated by a dashed line that the cross members 48, 50 can also be provided with a substantially horizontally extending support wall 76, which can also be referred to as a bulkhead. The support wall 76, the ribs 74 and the peripheral wall 70 ensure sufficient strength and rigidity of the cross member 48, 50.

In the exemplary embodiment, the circumferential wall 70 also defines the position of fastening points 72 in each of its (lateral) end sections, which are designed as through holes 78, for example. Accordingly, the cross members 48, 50 have vertically oriented through holes 78 in the respective end area, which are used as fastening points 72 for fastening the body 36 of the substructure drawer 30 to the underside 54 of the table top 12.

In an exemplary embodiment, the cross members 48, 50 are designed as integrally designed injection molded parts. The cross members 48, 50 can preferably be produced with a simple open-close tool. The demolding direction can coincide with the horizontal extension of the through holes 78.

Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 illustrate fastening positions 80 on the upper side of the body 36, which provide various fastening options for the mounting adapters 44, 46. The fastening positions 80 are formed, for example, by through holes 82 for fastening elements 84. The fastening elements 84 can be screws, nuts, fastening bolts and the like. The body 36 preferably has a greater number of fastening options or fastening positions than is required by the two mounting adapters 44, 46. In this way, the mounting adapters 44, 46 can be mounted in different positions or configurations.

The attachment of the body 36 and consequently of the entire substructure drawer 30 to the table top 12 can take place directly or indirectly. In the case of indirect fastening, the mounting adapters 44, 46 are first fastened to the table top 12 and then the body 36 is fastened to the mounting adapters 44, 46. In the case of a direct / immediate fastening, the body 36 is fastened directly to the table top 12 with the inclusion of the mounting adapters 44, 46, ie approximately through them.

FIGS. 3 and 4 illustrate that the body 36 can be designed in two parts. For example, the body 36 has an upper part 86 in a lower part 88. This can bring advantages in terms of manufacturing technology, such as making it possible to manufacture the two halves / parts 86, 88 by means of injection molding. Furthermore, in this way, further functions can be integrated into the body 36 in order to simplify the production as a whole and the assembly. The connection of the two parts can 86, 88 can be carried out in the usual way, for example materially (gluing, welding), form-fitting (snap-in connection), force-fitting (screw connections), or by suitable combinations.

With reference to Fig. 5 as well as with additional reference to Fig. 6 the extension mechanism of the illustrated embodiment will be explained. The box 38 is received and guided via a pull-out rail 90 on the frame 34 or in the body 36. The pull-out rail 90 (usually a right and a left rail) allows the box 38 to move in the pull-out direction 40 relative to the body 36. The pull-out rail 90 comprises a fixed rail part 92, which is arranged on the body 36, and at least one movable rail part 96, which is connected to the box 38. The pull-out rail 90 according to Fig. 5 is designed as a telescopic rail. Consequently, two movable rail parts 94, 96 are provided, which can be moved relative to one another and relative to the fixed rail part 92. The rail part 94 connects the rail parts 92 and 96. The rail parts 92, 94, 96 are designed, for example, as stamped and bent parts made of sheet metal. The design as a telescopic rail ensures that the box 38 can be extended completely or almost completely from the body 36. The pull-out rail 90 can be designed as a so-called soft-close rail.

Fig. 6 illustrates the attachment of the fixed rail part 92 to the body 36. The body 36 has an outer wall 98 and an inner wall 100 (at the side) on. Accordingly, right and left outer walls 98 and right and left inner walls 100 therebetween are provided. An edge region 102 of the body 36 is defined in each case between the outer wall 98 and the inner wall 100. The through holes 82, which form the fastening positions 80, are arranged in the edge region 102. In this way, the through holes 82 can be arranged outside the space which is provided for the box 38. Thus, the through holes 82 can extend through the body 38. In this way, the assembly of the base drawer 30 is simplified. However, it is also conceivable to mount the base drawer 30 via fastening positions that are not formed by holes which protrude completely through the body 36. In this way, a concealed installation is made possible. On the one hand, this can have optical advantages. On the other hand, concealed installation enables a certain degree of protection against theft. It is conceivable to fasten the body 36 in such a way that when the box 38 is pushed in, the fastening elements 84 are not accessible from the outside.

The pull-out rail 90 is arranged in the body 36 within the inner wall 100. A receptacle or guide 104 for the fixed rail part 92 is formed in the inner wall 100, compare in particular Fig. 6 . The fixed rail part 92 can be inserted into the guide 104 for assembly. The guide 104 has latching elements 106 which are designed, for example, as latching hooks. The fixed rail part 92 has corresponding latching recesses 108. In this way, the fixed rail part 92 can be connected firmly and captively to the body 36 simply by being pushed into the guide 104.

Fig. 5 further illustrates that the box 38 in the exemplary embodiment has side profiles 110 on the side next to the storage space 42, the cross-section of which resembles an upside-down U (viewing direction parallel to the extension direction 40). Compare this too FIGS. 3 and 4 . In other words, the box 38 with the side profiles 110 can be placed on the guide rail 90, in particular on the movable rail part 96. This has the advantage that the operator normally does not see the components of the guide rail 90 when opening and closing the box 38. In this way, it is also possible to avoid or reduce soiling which can make the guide rail 90 difficult to move.

FIGS. 5 and 6 further show that the body 36 has a top wall or top 114 and a bottom wall or bottom 116. Outwardly, the upper side 114 and the lower side 116 are designed to be essentially smooth, the through-holes 82 forming the fastening positions 80 being provided in each case. Inwardly, the top 114 has a ribbing 118. Similarly, the underside 116 has ribbing 120. Overall, the body 36 can be designed to be smooth and homogeneous on the outside. The inwardly directed ribs 118, 120, however, contribute to the fact that the body 36 as a whole is sufficiently rigid and strong. Here, too, there is an advantage of the conceivable design as an injection-molded component. If, as already stated above, the body 36 is designed in two parts and has an upper part 86 in the lower part 88, then the inner ribbing 118, 120 can easily be introduced.

The arrangement of the through holes 82 forming the fastening positions 80 in the body 36 ensures that overall a hole pattern 124 is created which provides several fastening options for the mounting adapters 44, 46. An exemplary embodiment of the hole pattern 124 can be, for example Figures 4 and 5 can be removed.

With reference to the Figures 7-9 Conceivable mounting positions and configurations of the undercounter drawer 30 are illustrated. The Figures 7-9 each show a view of a table top 12 from below, a cross member 22 being provided which is coupled to a side member 126. The side support 126 carries, for example, a foot 18. Compare also the introductory illustration in FIG FIGS. 1 and 2 . The substructure drawer 30 is indicated only schematically by a dashed line. The substructure drawer 30 is arranged in such a way that the panel 60 of the box 38 is arranged in the vicinity of the front end or the front edge of the table top 12.

In the starting example according to Fig. 7 If the substructure drawer 30 is arranged in front of the cross member 22, which is located in the vicinity of a rear end of the table top 12. The in Fig. 7 View shown orientation no overlap between the base drawer 30 and the cross member 22. The two Mounting adapters 44, 46 can freely use the mounting positions specified by the hole pattern 124. In Fig. 7 For example, a mounting adapter 44 is disposed near the front end (user side) and another mounting adapter 46 is disposed near the rear end of the base drawer 30. For fastening, fastening points on the mounting adapters 44, 46 and fastening positions 80 in the hole pattern 124 of the body 36 of the substructure drawer 30 are used.

In the starting example according to Fig. 8 the cross member 22 is spaced a little further from the rear end of the table top 12. The base drawer 30 and the cross member 22 therefore use in the view orientation according to Fig. 8 the same area of the table top 12. Furthermore, the cross member 22 even blocks a fastening position for the mounting adapter 44, 46. Nevertheless, mounting of the substructure drawer 30 is possible, since the hole pattern 124 provides several mounting positions. In comparison to the starting example according to Fig. 7 is in Fig. 8 the mounting adapter 44 is arranged somewhat offset.

Fig. 9 shows a further embodiment in which the two mounting adapters 44, 46 are not oriented transversely but longitudinally to the pull-out direction 40. This enables, for example, the installation of the substructure drawer 30 in areas of the table top 12 in which lines 128 are laid on its underside. This arrangement of the mounting adapters 44, 46 is also suitable for carriers that have long been oriented towards the pull-out direction 40 (compare the side carrier 126) and would otherwise collide with the substructure drawer 30 or the mounting adapters 44, 46.

Fig. 10 further illustrates that not only the simple arrangement of the base drawer 30 according to FIGS Figures 1-9 is imaginable. Instead shows Fig. 10 a base drawer 130 in a double arrangement. There are two bodies 36 which are arranged one above the other and which together form a frame. Each of the bodies 36 carries a drawer or box 38. The two boxes 38 can be opened or closed independently of one another. Such a double arrangement can also be fastened to the underside of a table top 12 in a variety of ways in the manner already described above using mounting adapters 44, 46, which are designed in particular as cross members 48, 50. It goes without saying that there are also variants with three bodies 36 or even more than three bodies 36 are conceivable, which are arranged one above the other.

Finally illustrated Fig. 11 Another conceivable use of components of the substructure drawers 30, 130. Fig. 11 shows an exemplary representation of a table 136 which has a table top 138. A monitor 140 is arranged on the table top 138. Often, however, the height of the monitor 140 has to be adjusted so that it is possible to work ergonomically in a favorable manner. It is conceivable to use the substructure drawer 30, 130 in each case without the mounting adapters 44, 46 as a monitor extension 142. Accordingly, at least one pairing of the body 36 and the case 38 is arranged between the monitor 140 and the table top 138. In the starting example according to Fig. 11 two such pairings of body 36 and box 38 are provided.

Based on Figures 12 and 13 Another exemplary embodiment of a base drawer 230 is illustrated. With regard to the body 36 and the box 38, the substructure drawer 230 is designed at least similarly to the substructure drawers 30, 130 described above. Therefore, for further details, refer to the Figures 1-11 and the associated description.

The design of the base drawer 230 differs from the base drawer 30 with regard to the type of attachment. Mounting adapters 244, 246 are also provided, which can be arranged between the body 36 and the table top, in order to enable mounting even with potentially disruptive cross members or similar obstacles. The mounting adapters 244 are designed as spacer sleeves or sleeves 248. The mounting adapter 246 is designed as a traverse 250, for example, and is consequently quite similar to the traverses 48, 50.

The sleeves 248 allow even greater creative freedom when installing the substructure drawer 230 on the underside of the table top. A carrier, for example, can run between the sleeves 248. However, it is also possible to run cables or the like there. In this way, the substructure drawer 230 can be flexibly mounted.

In the Figures 12 and 13 two sleeves 248 are provided in the rear area of the body 36. The traverse 250 is installed in the front area of the body 36 and covers the two sleeves 248. This ensures a flush design and a closed appearance. In the embodiment according to Figures 12 and 13 is the traverse 250 slightly offset from the front end of the body 36 to the rear. This area (compare reference number 252) can be used, for example, to store a cell phone, tablet computer, keys or the like. In the embodiment according to Figures 12 and 13 the longitudinal extension of the traverse 250 is slightly smaller than the width of the body. In this way, for example, a charging cable for a mobile phone or the like can be guided past the cross member 250 on the left or right.

The Figures 12 and 13 it can also be seen that the mounting adapters 244, 246, as already described above in connection with other embodiments, provide fastening points 272, 274 for mounting the base drawer 230. The fastening points 272, 274 are formed, for example, by through holes 276, 278. In a manner already basically described above, the body 36 has a hole pattern 124 on its upper side, which provides a multiplicity of fastening positions 80. In the embodiment according to Figures 12 and 13 the fastening positions 80 are provided partly in the edge regions of the body 36, but partly also in an intermediate region between the edge regions. The mounting adapters 244, 246 use, for example, fastening positions 80 in the intermediate area. However, this is not to be understood as restrictive.

It goes without saying that the mounting adapters 244, 246 can also be arranged otherwise and / or combined with one another. It is also conceivable, for example, to use only mounting adapters 244 in the form of sleeves 248. This means that at least three or four such mounting adapters 244 are installed. In certain embodiments, the body 36 is designed as an injection-molded part, this has already been explained above. At the same time, the walls of the body 36, in particular its upper side, can be designed to be sufficiently rigid, so that fastening with sleeves 248 is also possible.

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Substructure drawer (30, 130, 230) for a table (10, 136), in particular a height-adjustable desk, which has the following: - a frame (34), - A pull-out box (38) which is slidably received on the frame (34), and - At least one mounting adapter (44, 46; 244, 246) for mounting the substructure drawer (30, 130) on the underside (54) of a table top (12, 138), wherein the at least one mounting adapter (44, 46; 244, 246) acts as a spacer between the table top (12, 138) and frame (34), and
wherein a plurality of assembly positions for the at least one assembly adapter (44, 46; 244, 246) are provided on the frame (34). Undermount drawer (30, 130, 230) according to claim 1,
wherein two or more mounting adapters (44, 46; 244, 246) are provided, which can be received on the frame (34) at a distance from one another in such a way that the frame (34) is also on the underside ( 54) of the table top (12, 138) can be mounted. Undermount drawer (30, 130, 230) according to claim 1 or 2,
wherein the at least one mounting adapter (44, 46; 246) is rod-shaped or strip-shaped and provides at least two fastening points (72) for the substructure drawer (30, 130) on the table top (12, 138), and / or
wherein a plurality of fastening positions (80) for the two or more mounting adapters (44, 46; 244, 246) are provided on the frame (34). Underbody drawer (30, 130, 230) according to one of claims 1-3,
wherein the at least one mounting adapter (44, 46; 246) is designed as a traverse (48, 50; 250) and can be mounted along or across the extension direction (40) of the base drawer (30, 130). Undermount drawer (30, 130, 230) according to claim 4, insofar as it refers back to claim 2
wherein the two or more mounting adapters (44, 46) are designed as traverses (48, 50, 250) and are arranged parallel to one another between the frame (34) and the underside (54) of the table top (12, 138). Undermount drawer (30, 130, 230) according to claim 4 or 5,
wherein the at least one mounting adapter (44, 46; 246) has a peripheral wall (70) which defines a profile, the end faces of which are directed upwards and downwards,
the profile including reinforcing ribs (74) within the peripheral wall (70), and
wherein a support wall (76) is preferably provided in a horizontally aligned center plane of the mounting adapter (44, 46; 246). Undermount drawer (30, 130, 230) according to one of claims 1-6,
wherein the mounting adapter (44, 46; 244, 246) has through holes (78) for connecting the frame (34) to the table top (12, 138), and / or
wherein the mounting adapter (44, 46; 244, 246) is designed as an injection-molded part, in particular as an injection-molded part manufactured by means of an open-close mold. Underbody drawer (30, 130, 230) according to one of claims 1-7,
wherein at least one mounting adapter (244) is designed as a sleeve (248),
wherein in particular two mounting adapters (244) designed as a sleeve (248) are combined with a mounting adapter (246) designed as a traverse (250),
wherein the traverse (250) can be mounted transversely to the pull-out direction (40), and
wherein the two sleeves (248) can preferably be mounted along a line which is oriented parallel to the cross member (250). Underbody drawer (30, 130, 230) according to one of claims 1-8,
wherein the frame (34) is designed as a body (36) which surrounds the pull-out box (38) on several sides,
wherein the body (36) is preferably closed on five sides and in particular designed in the shape of a cuboid, and
the sixth side being opened to receive the box (38). Undermount drawer (30, 130, 230) according to claim 9,
wherein the body (36) is designed as an injection-molded part, in particular as a two-part injection-molded part, the parts (86, 88) of which are positively or cohesively connected to one another, and / or
wherein the body (36) has flat outer sides, at least one outwardly flat underside (116) and an outwardly flat upper side (114), the inner surfaces of the upper side (114) and the underside (116) having a ribbing (118, 120) are provided. Undermount drawer (30, 130, 230) according to one of claims 1-10,
wherein the pull-out box (38) has at least one recessed grip (62, 64) at its front end facing the operator, and
wherein the front end of the box (38) preferably has two recessed grips (62, 64) which are designed symmetrically with respect to a horizontal center plane. Underbody drawer (30, 130, 230) according to one of claims 1-11,
wherein the pull-out box (38) is movably received on the frame (34) via at least one pull-out rail (90) designed in particular as a telescopic rail, and
wherein the pull-out box (38) preferably has side profiles (110) which are arranged on a movable rail part (96) of the pull-out rail (90). Underbody drawer (30, 130, 230) according to one of claims 1-12,
wherein through holes (82) for attachment to the table top (12, 138) are formed on the frame (34), in particular on the body (36), and
wherein the through holes (82) preferably jointly define a hole pattern (124) which provides different fastening positions for the at least one mounting adapter (44, 46; 244, 246). Underbody drawer (30, 130, 230) according to claim 13,
wherein the through holes (82) are each arranged in a lateral edge region (102),
wherein the through holes (82) are arranged in particular between a lateral outer wall (98) and an inner wall (100) which is designed to accommodate a pull-out rail (90), and
wherein the pull-out rail can preferably be locked in a form-fitting manner on the frame (34), in particular on the body (36). Table (10, 136), in particular a height-adjustable desk,
with a base drawer (30, 130, 230) according to one of claims 1 to 14,
wherein between the frame (34) and the underside (54) of the table top (12, 138) two mounting adapters (44, 46; 246) designed as a traverse (48, 50, 250) are arranged, or
between the frame (34) and the underside (54) of the table top (12, 138) a mounting adapter (44, 46; 246) designed as a traverse (48, 50, 250) and two mounting adapters (244) designed as a sleeve (248) ) are arranged.

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