(19)
(11) EP 2 374 374 B1

(12) EUROPEAN PATENT SPECIFICATION

(45) Mention of the grant of the patent:
21.11.2012 Bulletin 2012/47

(21) Application number: 11161623.1

(22) Date of filing: 08.04.2011
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC): 
A47C 13/00(2006.01)
A47C 17/00(2006.01)

(54)

Modular sofa

Modulares Sofa

Canapé modulaire


(84) Designated Contracting States:
AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

(30) Priority: 09.04.2010 IT MI20100602

(43) Date of publication of application:
12.10.2011 Bulletin 2011/41

(73) Proprietor: Lago S.p.A.
35010 Villa Del Conte (PD) (IT)

(72) Inventor:
  • Lago, Franco
    35010, San Giorgio in Bosco (PD) (IT)

(74) Representative: Branca, Emanuela et al
Barzanò & Zanardo Milano S.p.A. Via Borgonuovo, 10
20121 Milano
20121 Milano (IT)


(56) References cited: : 
DE-A1- 19 535 522
DE-U1-202004 011 330
US-A- 5 046 791
DE-C1- 10 111 585
FR-A1- 2 717 666
   
       
    Note: Within nine months from the publication of the mention of the grant of the European patent, any person may give notice to the European Patent Office of opposition to the European patent granted. Notice of opposition shall be filed in a written reasoned statement. It shall not be deemed to have been filed until the opposition fee has been paid. (Art. 99(1) European Patent Convention).


    Description


    [0001] The present invention refers to a modular sofa.

    [0002] By the term sofa it is intended any composition comprising one or more seaters, of any shape, size and colour, possibly provided with one or more armrests and/or backs. Such a sofa is known from FR 2 717 666 A1.

    [0003] The sofa can also have rigid support surfaces integrated in it, like for example commodes or small tables.

    [0004] In particular, the compositions will be selected, among those available on the market, based on the needs of the location and the user's tastes.

    [0005] Indeed, in general, there are a predefined number of solutions available to the manufacturer.

    [0006] The purpose of the present invention is to make a modular sofa in which every seater, back and armrest can be selected independently.

    [0007] Another purpose of the present invention is to make a modular sofa in which it is possible to position the cushions and the armrests in any position.

    [0008] A further purpose of the present invention is to make a modular sofa that can be integrated with rigid support surfaces.

    [0009] Another purpose of the present invention is to make a modular sofa that is particularly simple and functional, with low costs.

    [0010] These purposes according to the present invention are accomplished by making a modular sofa according to claim 1.

    [0011] Further characteristics are foreseen in the dependent claims.

    [0012] The characteristics and advantages of a modular sofa according to the present invention will become clearer from the following description, given as an example and not for limiting purposes, referring to the attached schematic drawings, in which:

    figure 1 is an exploded view of a modular sofa according to the invention;

    figure 2 is a plan view from below of the sofa of figure 1 assembled;

    figure 3 shows a detail of a modular sofa according to the invention provided with a hanging small table;

    figure 4 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion of a track of the modular sofa according to the invention;

    figure 5 is a perspective view of an enlarged detail of a first embodiment of a fastening system to the frame of the modular sofa according to the invention of a peripheral accessory, like for example an armrest;

    figure 6 shows an exploded detail of a first embodiment of a fastening system of a seater to the frame of the modular sofa according to the invention;

    figure 7 is an elevation view, partially sectioned, of the modular sofa according to the invention equipped with the fastening system of a seater to the frame of figure 6;

    figure 8 shows an exploded detail of a second embodiment of a fastening system of a seater to the frame of the modular sofa according to the invention;

    figure 9 is an elevation view, partially sectioned, of the modular sofa according to the invention equipped with the fastening system of a seater to the frame of figure 8;

    figure 10 is a partially sectioned side elevation view of a modular sofa according to the invention provided with a fastening system of a peripheral accessory, according to a further embodiment

    figure 11 shows an enlarged detail of figure 10;

    figure 12 is an elevation view, partially sectioned, of the modular sofa according to the invention provided with means for connecting the support plates to the ground, according to an alternative embodiment.



    [0013] With reference to the figures, a modular sofa is shown, wholly indicated with 10, comprising at least one seater 20 and at least one peripheral accessory 30, as well as at least one track 40, in which the track 40 is firmly connected to a bottom surface of the seater 20 to removably join the at least one peripheral accessory 30 to the at least one seater 20.

    [0014] The modular sofa 10 according to the invention can clearly comprise any number of seaters 20, even having different depths to one another, and possibly also comprising at least one commode or other rigid support base, such as a shelf, not shown.

    [0015] Moreover, according to the invention, by peripheral accessory 30 it is intended a back, an armrest or a hanging small table, or other accessories, drawn close to the perimeter of one or more seaters 20 in any position, freely adjustable and modifiable.

    [0016] The track 40 of the modular sofa according to the invention is provided on a whole side with a hooking seat 41 for one or more hooking means 31, which are integral and protruding with respect to the peripheral accessories 30. If the dimensions so require, a plurality of hooking means 31 can be fixedly connected for example to a single back.

    [0017] The hooking means 31 of backs, armrests or small tables can be positioned anywhere on the track 40, which allows a free modularity of the elements of the modular sofa 10 according to the invention as wished.

    [0018] It is clear that the modular sofa 10, when comprising the track 40 provided with the hooking seat 41 for one or more hooking means 31 integral and protruding with respect to the peripheral accessories 30, is covered by the invention also for example according to a pouf configuration, in which the peripheral accessories 31 are not present.

    [0019] According to a preferred embodiment, shown in the figures, the hooking seat 41 of the track 40 comprises a rounded C-shaped portion 41A and an upper cavity 41B that house the hooking means 31.

    [0020] The hooking means 31 comprise a plate 32 equipped with a shaped profile 33 complementary to the rounded C-shaped portion and a mobile tooth 34 hinged in a window 35 of the plate 32 and loaded by a spring for engagement in the upper cavity 41B of the hooking seat 41.

    [0021] The plate 32 of the hooking means 31 is for example screwed to the relative peripheral accessory 30. In the case of a peripheral accessory, consisting of a hanging small table, the plate 32 is connected for example to a support leg thereof.

    [0022] When the mobile tooth 34 is released, the shaped profile 33 of the plate 32 acts as a pivot on the rounded C-shaped portion 41A of the seat 41 of the track 40 and allows the peripheral accessory 30 to be rotated by a few degrees to make it easier to remove.

    [0023] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, in which also the connection between the seaters 20 and the tracks 40 is stable and removable, many tracks 40 are fixedly connected together to form a frame 140 with a closed perimeter, in which every track 40 is arranged with the hooking seat 41 turned towards the outside of the frame perimeter 140.

    [0024] The opposite side of every track 40, facing the inside of the frame perimeter 140, has at least one upper groove 42A, extending over the whole side, for engaging with opposing connecting means integral with a bottom surface of the at least one seater 20.

    [0025] The connection means between seater 20 and frame 140 comprise at least one fixed projection 26 with a shape complementary to the at least one upper groove 42A of the tracks 40 and a friction element 27 with respect to the side of the tracks 40 having the at least one upper groove 42A, opposite one another. Preferably, for every seater 20 they comprise two opposite pairs consisting of a fixed projection 26 and a friction element 27.

    [0026] In particular, the opposing connecting means are fixed to the bottom surface of the seaters 20 so as to be positioned respectively at the sides provided with the at least one upper groove 42A of two tracks 40 arranged facing one another.

    [0027] According to a first embodiment shown as an example in figures 6 and 7, the fixed projection 26 comprises a cylindrical element 26A, for abutting against the side of the track, from which a truncated-conical element 26B made from teflon extends and is able to be positioned in the upper groove anywhere on the track 40.

    [0028] The friction element 27, on the other hand, comprises an elastic metal sheet shaped according to first part 27A perpendicular to the bottom surface of the seater, for abutting against the side of the track 40, and according to a triangular tooth 27B protruding towards the outside, to snap fit, through pressure, into a bottom complementary portion 42B of the track 40.

    [0029] According to a further embodiment shown as an example in figures 8 and 9, the fixed projection 26 comprises, analogously to the first embodiment, a cylindrical element 26A, for abutting against the side of the track, from which a truncated-conical element 26B made from teflon extends, which can be positioned in the upper groove anywhere on the track 40.

    [0030] The friction element 27, on the other hand, comprises a body protruding perpendicularly with respect to the bottom surface of the seater 20, for example cylindrical in shape and preferably made from elastic rubber material, for abutting with interference against the side of the track 40.

    [0031] In both of the described embodiments, for each seater 20, the two fixed projections 26 give stability to the connection also in conditions in which the seater 20 is greatly cantilever with respect to the frame 140.

    [0032] The tracks 40 are stably connected together to form the frame with a closed perimeter 140 through angular elements 43 each fixedly or removably connected to two tracks 40 incident to one another.

    [0033] In particular, for the connection of the angular elements 43 to the ends of the tracks 40, for example threaded connection components 44, the upper groove 42A has a T-shaped section suitable for defining a cavity 42C to house a part of the connection components 44, like for example a nut.

    [0034] According to a preferred embodiment, the modular sofa also comprises ground support plates 50, made in the form of square or rectangular slabs, which are removably connected to the tracks 40.

    [0035] The track 40 for this purpose on a lower side has a housing 45 provided with an external wall 45A oriented perpendicularly to the ground and with an internal wall 45B tilted with respect to the latter so as to form a gap to insert a blocking wedge 46.

    [0036] The track is also provided on the lower side with a cavity with a T-shaped section 47 to house a nut 48 cooperating with a clamping screw 49, which engages the blocking wedge 46 with the track.

    [0037] The ground support plates 50 can be positioned inside the housing 45 anywhere on the tracks 40. The insertion of the blocking wedge 46 between the ground support plates 50 and the tilted wall 45B of the housing 45 of the track 40 blocks the slabs 50 in a stable position.

    [0038] In order to modify the position of the ground support plates 50 with respect to the frame 140 it is sufficient to remove the blocking wedge 46 and position it elsewhere on the frame 140.

    [0039] Figures 10 and 11 show a further embodiment of the fastening system of the peripheral accessories 30 to the tracks 40. In particular, the hooking seat 41 of the track 40, shown schematically, comprises a double step 41C, in which every cavity is located at different heights and depths.

    [0040] The relative hooking means 31, integral and protruding with respect to the peripheral accessories 30, comprise the plate 32 ending with a hook 36, able to engage in any of the grooves of the double step 41C.

    [0041] According to this embodiment the peripheral accessories 30 can be removably connected to the seaters 20 according to two inclined positions.

    [0042] The ground support plates 50 can be removably connected to the frame 140, through alternative connection means, shown in figure 12.

    [0043] A crossbar 51 engages at the opposite ends through screws 49, respectively, in the T-shaped cavity 47 of two opposing tracks 40. The crossbar 51 has at least one bushing 52 in which the slab for resting on the ground 50 is inserted and locked.

    [0044] According to the embodiment shown, the tracks 40 have shorter sides facing towards the inside than the sides facing outwards, provided only with the upper groove 42A. The crossbar 51 abuts at the ends against the wall 45A of the housing 45 of the track 40, which is perpendicular to the seater 20, contributing to the stability and the rigidity of the frame 140.

    [0045] The track 40, preferably made from aluminium, has a section that is the same along its entire axial extension, with the exception of the cut ends, for example with an inclination of 45°, to make a frame 140 with tracks 40 incident at a right angle.

    [0046] This allows the seats themselves to be placed anywhere on the frame for the removable connection of seaters 20, peripheral accessories 30 or ground support plates 50.

    [0047] According to a preferred embodiment, described above, the modular sofa 10 object of the present invention comprises four levels of components, in other words seaters 20, peripheral accessories 30, ground support plates 50 and a frame 140, in which the seaters 20, the peripheral accessories 30 and the ground support plates 50 are all connected to the frame 140, and in particular to the tracks 40 that make it up, in a stable but removable manner.

    [0048] According to simplified embodiments of the present invention, the modular sofa could be equipped with tracks directly connected to the seaters, for example through screws, or it may not be provided with ground support elements at all, as well as having ground support elements, of various forms, directly connected to the seater instead of to the track.

    [0049] The modular sofa object of the present invention has the advantage of allowing the composition of infinite different configurations of shapes and colours through a relatively small number of standardised components.

    [0050] Advantageously, the modular sofa according to the invention allows modular solutions in the composition of seaters, backs and armrests.

    [0051] Moreover, a further advantage consists of the splitting into single components of very small size, irrespective of the final size of the sofa. This has a positive impact both on the storage of components and on the problems of transporting them.

    [0052] Advantageously, the modular sofa is easy to dismount and transport during its entire lifetime.

    [0053] The replacement of single components as well as subsequent adaptation of the shape and size to different spaces, for example after moving home, is also made particularly desired.

    [0054] The modular sofa according to the invention, being able to be reduced into different components in turn able to be recycled, advantageously has a particularly low environmental impact.


    Claims

    1. Modular sofa comprising at least one seater (20) and at least one peripheral accessory (30), said sofa comprising at least one track (40) firmly connected to a bottom surface of said at least one seater (20), wherein said at least one track (40) is provided on an entire side with a hooking seat (41) for one or more hooking means (31) integral and protruding with respect to said at least one peripheral accessory (30) creating a removable connection between said at least one peripheral accessory (30) and said at least one seater (20), said sofa comprising a plurality of said tracks (40) firmly connected together to form a frame with a closed perimeter (140), wherein every track (40) is placed with said hooking seat (41) turned towards the outside of the frame perimeter (140), and characterised in that on a whole opposite side of every track (40), facing the inside of the frame perimeter (140), there is at least one upper groove (42A), said side of the track (40) being engageable with opposing connecting means (26, 27) permanently linked to a bottom surface of said at least one seater (20), forming a firm and removable connection between said frame (140) and said at least one seater (20).
     
    2. Sofa according to claim 1, characterised in that said frame (140) is firmly connected in a removable manner to a plurality of seaters (20) possibly also comprising at least one commode or another rigid support base.
     
    3. Sofa according to claim 1, characterised in that said opposing connecting means comprise at least one fixed projection (26) of a form complementary to the at least one upper groove (42A) of said opposite tracks (40) of the frame (140) and a friction element (27) with respect to the side of the tracks (40) having said at least one upper groove (42A).
     
    4. Sofa according to claim 3, characterised in that said fixed projection (26) comprises a cylindrical element (26A), to stop against the side of the track (40), from which a truncated-conical element (27B) extends and is able to be positioned in said upper groove (42A) in any point of the track (40), and in that said friction element (27) comprises a elastic metal sheet shaped according to first part (27A) perpendicular to the bottom surface of the seater (20), to abut against the side of the track (40), and a triangular tooth (27B) protruding towards the outside, to snap fit into a bottom complementary portion (42B) of the track (40).
     
    5. Sofa according to claim 3, characterised in that said fixed projection (26) comprises a cylindrical element (26A), to stop against the side of the track (40), from which a truncated-conical element (27B) extends and can be positioned into said upper groove (42A) anywhere on the track (40), and in that said friction element (27) comprises a body protruding perpendicularly with respect to the bottom surface of the seater (20) made of elastic material, in order to abut with interference against the side of the track (40).
     
    6. Sofa according to any one of the previous claims, characterised in that said track (40) comprises on a bottom side a housing (45) and a cavity with a T-shaped section (47) to house ground support plates (50) that can be placed anywhere on the track (40).
     
    7. Sofa according to claim 6, characterised in that said housing (45) comprises an external wall (45A) oriented perpendicularly with respect to the seater and an internal wall (45B) tilted with respect to the latter so as to form a gap to insert a blocking wedge (46), said blocking wedge (46) being pressed against the track (40) through a clamping screw (49) cooperating with a nut (48) housed in said cavity with a T-shaped section (47).
     
    8. Sofa according to claim 6, characterised in that said ground support plates (50) are fixed to a crossbar (51), the ends of which can be engaged to said track (40) through a clamping screw (49) cooperating with a nut (48) housed in said cavity with a T-shaped section (47).
     
    9. Sofa according to any one of the previous claims, characterised in that said hooking seat (41) houses said one or more hooking means (31) to be positioned anywhere on the track (40).
     
    10. Sofa according to claim 9, characterised in that said hooking seat (41) comprises a rounded C-shaped portion (41A) and an upper cavity (41B), said hooking means (31) comprise a plate (32) equipped with a shaped profile (33) complementary to the rounded C-shaped portion (41A) and a mobile tooth (34) hinged to said plate (32) and loaded by a spring to engage in said upper cavity (41B).
     
    11. Sofa according to claim 9, characterised in that said hooking seat (41) comprises a double step (41C), wherein every cavity is placed at different heights and depths, said hooking means (31) comprise a plate (32) ending with a hook (36), to be engaged in any one of the grooves of the double step (41C).
     
    12. Sofa according to claims 10 or 11, characterised in that every peripheral accessory (30) is integrally connected to at least one plate (32) of the hooking means (31).
     
    13. Sofa according to any one of the previous claims, characterised in that said at least one peripheral accessory (30) can be a back and/or an armrest and/or a hanging small table.
     
    14. Sofa according to any one of the previous claims, characterised in that said tracks (40) are firmly connected together through angular elements (43) each of which is connected in a fixed or removable way to two tracks (40) incident one to the other.
     
    15. Sofa according to claim 14 when dependent on 3, characterised in that said upper groove (42A) comprises a T-shaped section (42C) in order to form a cavity to house a part of connection components (44) between said angular elements (43) and said incident tracks (40).
     


    Ansprüche

    1. Modulares Sofa umfassend mindestens eine Sitzfläche (20) und mindestens ein peripheres Zubehörteil (30), wobei das Sofa mindestens eine fest mit einer unteren Fläche der mindestens einen Sitzfläche (20) verbundene Schiene (40) umfasst, wobei die mindestens eine Schiene (40) auf einer ganzen Seite mit einem Hakensitz (41) für ein oder mehrere Hakenmittel (31) versehen ist, die vollständig aus dem mindestens einen peripheren Zubehörteil (30) auskragen und eine abnehmbare Verbindung zwischen dem mindestens einen peripheren Zubehörteil (30) und der mindestens einen Sitzfläche (20) bilden, wobei das Sofa mehrere Schienen (40) umfasst, die fest miteinander verbunden sind, um einen Rahmen mit einem geschlossenen Umfang (140) zu bilden, wobei jede Schiene (40) mit dem zur Außenseite des Rahmenumfangs (140) gerichteten Hakensitz (41) angeordnet ist, und dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sich auf einer ganzen Gegenseite einer jeden, der Innenseite des Rahmenumfangs (140) gegenüberliegenden Schiene (40) mindestens eine obere Rille (42A) befindet, wobei die Seite der Schiene (40) mit gegenüberliegenden Verbindungsmitteln (26, 27) einkuppelbar ist, die dauerhaft mit einer unteren Fläche der mindestens einen Sitzfläche (20) verbunden ist und eine feste und abnehmbare Verbindung zwischen dem Rahmen (140) und der mindestens einen Sitzfläche (20) bildet.
     
    2. Sofa nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Rahmen (140) auf abnehmbare Weise fest mit mehreren Sitzflächen (20) verbunden ist, die möglichst auch mindestens eine Kommode oder eine andere starre Auflagebasis umfassen.
     
    3. Sofa nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die gegenüberliegenden Verbindungsmittel mindestens eine befestigte Auskragung (26) in einer komplementären Form zu der mindestens einen oberen Rille (42A) der gegenüberliegenden Schienen (40) des Rahmens (140) und ein Reibungselement (27) bezogen auf die Seite der Schienen (40) umfassen, die mindestens eine obere Rille (42A) aufweisen.
     
    4. Sofa nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die befestigte Auskragung (26) ein zylinderförmiges Element (26A) umfasst, um gegen die Seite der Schiene (40) anzuschlagen, aus der ein kegelstumpfförmiges Element (27B) hinausragt, das in der Lage ist, in der oberen Rille (42A) an einem beliebigen Punkt der Schiene (40) angeordnet zu werden, und dadurch, dass das Reibungselement (27) ein elastisches Blech umfasst, das entsprechend dem ersten Teil (27A) senkrecht zur unteren Fläche der Sitzfläche (20) geformt ist, um an der Seite der Schiene (40) anzuliegen, und einen dreieckigen Zahn (27B), der zur Außenseite hin auskragt, um in einen komplementären unteren Abschnitt (42B) der Schiene (40) einzurasten.
     
    5. Sofa nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die befestigte Auskragung (26) ein zylinderförmiges Element (26A) umfasst, um gegen die Seite der Schiene (40) anzuschlagen, aus der ein kegelstumpfförmiges Element (27B) hinausragt, das in der oberen Rille (42A) an beliebiger Stelle auf der Schiene (40) angeordnet werden kann, und dadurch, dass das Reibungselement (27) ein Gehäuse umfasst, das senkrecht bezogen auf die untere Fläche der Sitzfläche (20) auskragt, die aus einem elastischen Material hergestellt ist, um unter Eingriff an der Seite der Schiene (40) anzuliegen.
     
    6. Sofa nach einem beliebigen der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Schiene (40) auf einer unteren Seite ein Gehäuse (45) und einen Hohlraum mit einem T-Profil (47) umfasst, um Bodenstützplatten (50) aufzunehmen, die an jeder beliebigen Stelle der Schiene (40) angeordnet werden können.
     
    7. Sofa nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Gehäuse (45) eine senkrecht zur Sitzfläche ausgerichtete Außenwand (45A) und eine schräg zu ihr ausgerichtete Innenwand (45B) umfasst, um einen Spalt zum Einfügen eines Klemmkeils (46) zu bilden, wobei der Klemmkeil (46) gegen die Schiene (40) durch eine Klemmschraube (49) gepresst wird, die mit einer in dem Hohlraum mit T-Profil (47) untergebrachten Mutter (48) zusammenwirkt.
     
    8. Sofa nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Bodenstützplatten (50) an einem Querbalken (51) befestigt sind, dessen Enden in die Schiene (40) durch eine Klemmschraube (49) eingreifen können, die mit einer in dem Hohlraum mit T-Profil (47) untergebrachten Mutter (48) zusammenwirkt.
     
    9. Sofa nach einem beliebigen der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in dem Hakensitz (41) ein oder mehrere Hakenmittel (31) untergebracht sind, um an beliebiger Stelle auf der Schiene (40) angeordnet zu werden.
     
    10. Sofa nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Hakensitz (41) einen abgerundeten C-Profil-Anteil (41A) und einen oberen Hohlraum (41B) umfasst, wobei die Hakenmittel (31) eine Platte (32) umfassen, die mit einem Formprofil (33) versehen ist, das komplementär zum abgerundeten C-Profil-Anteil (41A) ist sowie einen beweglichen Zahn (34), der an der Platte (32) angelenkt und durch eine Feder gespannt ist, um in den oberen Hohlraum (41B) einzugreifen.
     
    11. Sofa nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Hakensitz (41) eine Doppelstufe (41C) umfasst, wobei alle Hohlräume auf unterschiedlichen Höhen und Tiefen angeordnet sind, wobei die Hakenmittel (31) eine Platte (32) umfassen, die in einem Haken (36) endet, um in jede beliebige Rille der Doppelstufe (41C) einzugreifen.
     
    12. Sofa nach Anspruch 10 oder 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass alle peripheren Zubehörteile (30) vollständig mit mindestens einer Platte (32) der Hakenmittel (31) verbunden sind.
     
    13. Sofa nach einem beliebigen der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens ein peripheres Zubehörteil (30) eine Rücken- und/oder Armlehne und/oder ein kleiner Hängetisch sein kann.
     
    14. Sofa nach einem beliebigen der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Schienen (40) durch Winkelstücke (43) fest miteinander verbunden sind, die jeweils fest oder abnehmbar mit zwei ineinander einfallenden Schienen (40) verbunden sind.
     
    15. Sofa nach Anspruch 14, sofern abhängig von 3,dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die obere Rille (42A) ein T-Profil (42C) umfasst, um einen Hohlraum zur Aufnahme eines Teils der Verbindungskomponenten (44) zwischen den Winkelelementen (43) und den ineinander einfallenden Schienen (40) zu bilden.
     


    Revendications

    1. Canapé modulaire comprenant au moins une assise (20) et au moins un accessoire périphérique (30), ledit canapé comprenant au moins un rail (40) fermement connecté à une surface inférieure de ladite au moins une assise (20), dans lequel ledit au moins un rail (40) est pourvu sur tout un côté d'un siège d'accrochage (41) pour un ou plusieurs moyens d'accrochage (31) d'une seule pièce et faisant saillie par rapport audit au moins un accessoire périphérique (30) créant une connexion amovible entre ledit au moins un accessoire périphérique (30) et ladite au moins une assise (20), ledit sofa comprenant une pluralité desdits rails (40) fermement connectés ensemble pour former un cadre avec un périmètre fermé (140), dans lequel chaque rail (40) est placé avec ledit siège d'accrochage (41) tourné vers l'extérieur du périmètre du cadre (140), et caractérisé en ce que, sur tout un côté opposé de chaque rail (40), faisant face à l'intérieur du périmètre du cadre (140), il est prédisposé au moins une rainure supérieure (42A), ledit côté du rail (40) étant engageable avec des moyens de connexion opposés (26, 27) reliés de manière permanente à une surface inférieure de ladite au moins une assise (20), formant une connexion solide et amovible entre ledit cadre (140) et ladite au moins une assise (20).
     
    2. Canapé selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que ledit cadre (140) est fermement connecté d'une manière amovible à une pluralité d'assises (20) comprenant éventuellement aussi au moins une commode ou une autre base de support rigide.
     
    3. Canapé selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens de connexion opposés comprennent au moins une saillie fixe (26) d'une forme complémentaire à l'au moins une rainure supérieure (42A) desdits rails opposés (40) du cadre (140) et un élément de friction (27) par rapport au côté des rails (40) ayant ladite au moins une rainure supérieure (42A).
     
    4. Canapé selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que ladite saillie fixe (26) comprend un élément cylindrique (26A), pour venir en butée contre le côté du rail (40), à partir duquel un élément tronconique (27B) s'étend et est capable d'être positionné dans ladite rainure supérieure (42A) dans n'importe quel point du rail (40), et en ce que ledit élément de friction (27) comprend une feuille métallique élastique profilée suivant une première partie (27A) perpendiculaire à la surface inférieure de l'assise (20), pour venir en butée contre le côté du rail (40), et une dent triangulaire (27B) faisant saillie vers l'extérieur, pour s'encliqueter dans une portion complémentaire inférieure (42B) du rail (40).
     
    5. Canapé selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que ladite saillie fixe (26) comprend un élément cylindrique (26A), pour venir en butée contre le côté du rail (40), à partir duquel un élément tronconique (27B) s'étend et peut être positionné dans ladite rainure supérieure (42A) n'importe où sur le rail (40), et en ce que ledit élément de friction (27) comprend un corps faisant saillie perpendiculairement par rapport à la surface inférieure de l'assise (20) réalisée en matière plastique, de manière à être en butée avec interférence contre le côté du rail (40).
     
    6. Canapé selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ledit rail (40) comprend sur un côté inférieur un logement (45) et une cavité avec une section en forme de T (47) pour loger des plaques de support au sol (50) qui peuvent être placées n'importe où sur le rail (40).
     
    7. Canapé selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que ledit logement (45) comprend une paroi externe (45A) orientée perpendiculairement par rapport à l'assise et une paroi interne (45B) inclinée par rapport à la dernière de manière à former un espace pour insérer une cale de blocage (46), ladite cale de blocage (46) étant pressée contre le rail (40) par le biais d'une vis de serrage (49) coopérant avec un écrou (48) logé dans ladite cavité avec une section en forme de T (47).
     
    8. Canapé selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que lesdites plaques de support au sol (50) sont fixées à une barre transversale (51), dont les extrémités peuvent être engagées avec ledit rail (40) par le biais d'une vis de serrage (49) coopérant avec un écrou (48) logé dans ladite cavité avec une section en forme de T (47).
     
    9. Canapé selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ledit siège d'accrochage (41) loge lesdits un ou plusieurs moyens d'accrochage (31) destinés à être positionnés n'importe où sur le rail (40).
     
    10. Canapé selon la revendication 9, caractérisé en ce que ledit siège d'accrochage (41) comprend une portion en forme de C arrondie (41A) et une cavité supérieure (41B), lesdits moyens d'accrochage (31) comprennent une plaque (32) équipée d'un profilé (33) complémentaire à la portion en forme de C arrondie (41A) et une dent mobile (34) articulée à ladite plaque (32) et sollicitée par un ressort pour s'engager dans ladite cavité supérieure (41B).
     
    11. Canapé selon la revendication 9, caractérisé en ce que ledit siège d'accrochage (41) comprend un double gradin (41C), dans lequel chaque cavité est placée à différentes hauteurs et profondeurs, lesdits moyens d'accrochage (31) comprennent une plaque (32) se terminant avec un crochet (36), destiné à être engagé dans l'une quelconque des rainures du double gradin (41C).
     
    12. Canapé selon la revendication 10 ou 11, caractérisé en ce que chaque accessoire périphérique (30) est connecté de manière intégrale à au moins une plaque (32) des moyens d'accrochage (31).
     
    13. Canapé selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ledit au moins un accessoire périphérique (30) peut être un dossier et/ou un accoudoir et/ou une petite table suspendue.
     
    14. Canapé selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que lesdits rails (40) sont fermement connectés ensemble par le biais d'éléments angulaires (43), chacun desquels est connecté d'une manière fixe ou amovible à deux rails (40) incidents l'un avec l'autre.
     
    15. Canapé selon la revendication 14 quand elle est dépendante de la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que ladite rainure supérieure (42A) comprend une section en forme de T (42C) de manière à former une cavité pour loger une partie de composants de connexion (44) entre lesdits éléments angulaires (43) et lesdits rails incidents (40).
     




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