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EP 0580562 A1 19940126 - Convertible unit for making into shelving, displays and the like.

Title (en)

Convertible unit for making into shelving, displays and the like.

Title (de)

In Ausstellungsregale und dergleiche umwandelbare Einheit.

Title (fr)

Unité convertible en rayonnages de présentation ou similaires.

Publication

EP 0580562 A1 19940126 (EN)

Application

EP 93830313 A 19930720

Priority

IT FI920152 A 19920721

Abstract (en)

The convertible unit comprises a series of panels (3A, 3B, 3C) connected together by hinged parallelogram systems (77, 99) by means of which the panels can adopt different positions, remaining parallel with each other at all times, and including a coplanar position. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

A47B 85/06

IPC 8 full level

A47B 85/06 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

A47B 85/06 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

[X] DE 9010709 U1 19901025
[XA] US 1889901 A 19321206 - MABEL MILLARD

Designated contracting state (EPC)

CH DE ES FR LI NL

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0580562 A1 19940126; IT 1259671 B 19960325; IT FI920152 A0 19920721; IT FI920152 A1 19940121

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 93830313 A 19930720; IT FI920152 A 19920721