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EP2394531A1
EP2394531A1 EP11250583A EP11250583A EP2394531A1 EP 2394531 A1 EP2394531 A1 EP 2394531A1 EP 11250583 A EP11250583 A EP 11250583A EP 11250583 A EP11250583 A EP 11250583A EP 2394531 A1 EP2394531 A1 EP 2394531A1
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modular furniture
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James Mercy
Martin Wood
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Spaceoasis Ltd
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B83/00—Combinations comprising two or more pieces of furniture of different kinds
    • A47B83/001—Office desks or work-stations combined with other pieces of furniture, e.g. work space management systems
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B13/00—Details of tables or desks
    • A47B13/08—Table tops; Rims therefor
    • A47B13/10—Tops characterised by shape, other than circular or rectangular
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B87/00—Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units, e.g. assemblies of furniture units of the same kind such as linkable cabinets, tables, racks or shelf units
    • A47B87/002—Combination of tables; Linking or assembling means therefor
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B87/00—Sectional furniture, i.e. combinations of complete furniture units, e.g. assemblies of furniture units of the same kind such as linkable cabinets, tables, racks or shelf units
    • A47B87/002—Combination of tables; Linking or assembling means therefor
    • A47B2087/004—Table combination leaving a central opening

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  • the present invention relates to furniture, in particular the present invention relates to modular furniture that can readily be reconfigured to create different workspaces.
  • a modular furniture assembly comprising: a plurality of upright screens having a concave side and a convex side; and a plurality of tables each substantially wedge shaped and having at least two curved sides, the curvature of a first side of said table substantially having the same curvature as the concave side of the screen and the curvature of a second side of the table substantially having the same curvature as the convex side of the screen; the assembly re-configurable between a first configuration wherein the tables are arranged to form a large substantially circular work surface in which a concave side of each table is substantially aligned with a convex side of an adjacent table, and the screens at least partially surround the exterior of the work surface spaced therefrom and at least a second configuration wherein the screens are aligned end to end with one another and wherein at least some of said plurality of tables are arranged with their concave side aligned with the convex side of a screen.
  • the furniture can be re-configured into a meeting area with a large table and a screen around it or to individual workspaces.
  • the furniture assembly can be further re-configurable into a third configuration wherein the tables are arranged to form a large substantially circular work surface in which a concave side of each table is adjacent and spaced from a convex side of an adjacent table, and the screens are located in the space between the adjacent concave and convex sides to create a plurality of separated work areas within said work surface. In this way individual more private work areas can be created located around a central point.
  • This arrangement may be useful where, for example, electrical supply is needed to the work areas.
  • power and/or communication points are set into the floor and by locating the work areas around a central point a common point can, for example, be used for all areas without the need for any trailing cables.
  • the modular furniture assembly can be arranged in a configuration wherein the screens are aligned end to end with one another and wherein at least some of said plurality of tables are arranged with their concave side aligned with the convex side of a screen.
  • the modular furniture assembly can be arranged in a configuration wherein the screens are aligned end to end with one another and wherein at least some of said plurality of tables are arranged with their convex side aligned with the concave side of a screen.
  • the screen can be used to separate areas of the room and work spaces can be located on one or both sides thereof.
  • the screen assembly may, for example separate a pedestrian corridor from another part of the room.
  • the screens may be arranged in opposing orientation to form an elongate wave shaped screen assembly.
  • the modular furniture can be arranged in a configuration wherein the screens are aligned end to end with one another to form a substantially circular screen forming an enclosed work environment, the screen assembly having an opening there in to enable passage into and out of the enclosed work environment; and wherein at least some of said plurality of tables are arranged with their concave side aligned with the convex side of a screen.
  • any one panel has a maximum of one table adjacent it.
  • each panel has a table aligned therewith and adjacent panels have tables arranged on opposite sides of the screen assembly.
  • the modular furniture assembly can be arranged in a configuration wherein the screens are aligned end to end with one another to form a substantially circular screen forming an enclosed work environment, the screen assembly having an opening there in to enable passage into and out of the enclosed work environment; and wherein at least some of said plurality of tables are arranged with their convex side aligned with the concave side of a screen.
  • any one panel has a maximum of one table adjacent it.
  • each panel has a table aligned therewith and adjacent panels have tables arranged on opposite sides of the screen assembly.
  • the radius of curvature of the convex edge of the table is less than the radius of curvature of the concave edge of the table. More preferably the difference between the radius of curvature of the convex edge of the table and the radius of curvature of the concave edge of the table is substantially equal to the panel thickness so that the convex edge of the table will align with the concave surface of the screen and the concave edge of the table will align with the convex surface of the screen.
  • the concave edge of the table and the convex edge of the table may each be provided with opposing chamfers so that, when aligned in the first configuration, the chamfers of the adjacent concave and convex edges of adjacent tables overlap one another.
  • the depth of the chamfer into the plane of the table surface is greater than half the thickness of the screen.
  • the depth of the chamfer into the plane of the table surface may be equal to or greater than the thickness of the screen. This allows the edged of the tables to overlap and visually to appear in the first configuration to form a substantially continuous tabletop.
  • the assembly is preferably reconfigurable between two or more of the above configurations. This effects a very flexible workspace environment wherein the space can quickly and simply be reconfigured dependant on the required use of the space. This gives the benefit of fully flexible working and enables an open plan space to quickly and easily be modifies to required arrangements. For example it enabled a large open plan study area to be reconfigured between lessons.
  • each table has a third curved edge which may be convex.
  • the table may be in the shape of a truncated wedge and the truncated side of the table may be curved.
  • a chair is preferably associated with each table.
  • Each screen is may be provided with wheels. These will assist in the quick reconfiguration of the modular furniture.
  • the wheels may be provided in pairs, the wheels of each pair extending from opposite sides of the screen.
  • each screen has three pairs of wheels associated therewith, one pair provided towards each end and one pair provided substantially in the middle.
  • a plurality of tables 100 are arranged in a furniture arrangement with a plurality of screens 200.
  • the tables 100 are arranged to form one large workspace surface 106 and the screens 200 substantially surround that area.
  • Each table 100 has a table top 102 that is substantially in the shape of a truncated curved wedge.
  • the table top 102 has two curved sides, one concave and one convex, which in use align with corresponding sides of adjacent table tops 102 to form a substantially continuous workspace surface 106.
  • each wedge is also curved such that when the tables 100 are aligned in this manner the workspace surface 106 has a substantially circular outer edge 108.
  • each table top 102 is also curved and has a curvature such that when the tables 100 are aligned as described above the workspace surface 106 has a substantially circular central opening 112 therein.
  • the shape of the outer edge 108 or central opening 112 of the workspace surface may be modified by changing the shape or curvature of the outer edge 104 or truncated edge 110 respectively.
  • two extra screens 200 are provided to further enclose the work area. Additional screens 200 may be added or removed depending on the required proximity of the screen to the workspace surface 102 and the required degree of enclosure.
  • a chair 300 is provided adjacent each screen section 200.
  • a chair is not required to be provided for each screen section 200 and that the invention only requires a sufficient number of chairs for the number of people expected to use the workspace area.
  • FIG. 3 and 4 a second configuration of the modular furniture is shown.
  • the tables 100 are arranged in a circular arrangement with their curved sides arranged in spaced alignment to one another.
  • Screens 200 are placed between the curved sides of the tables 100 to form a plurality of individual workspaces arranged around a central point, each workspace is separated from adjacent workspaces by a curved screen 200.
  • the curved screen may optionally have a number of holes 202 therein that serve several purposes. Firstly they give a more open feel to the individual workspaces, secondly they improve air circulation within the workspaces, thirdly they enable more light into the workspaces and lastly they can improve communications between people in adjacent workspaces. In this arrangement more private work spaces can be achieved in a compact space.
  • a chair 300 is associated with each table. The spacing of the desks 100 may of course be varied to bring them closer or further form one another.
  • a plurality of curved screens 200 are arranged with their ends adjacent one another. Adjacent screens are in opposing positions such that a screen assembly in the form of a wave is formed, desks 100 are located on each side of the screens with convex edges of each desk aligned with concave edges of the screens 200.
  • a plurality of curved screens 200 are arranged with their ends adjacent and slightly spaced from one another. Adjacent screens are in the same orientation.
  • Desks 100 are located on each side of the screens with convex edges of some desks aligned with concave edges of the screens 200 and the concave edges of some desks aligned with the convex edges of the screens.
  • more desks than screens are used.
  • a final arrangement is shown wherein the curved screens 200 are arranged in a substantially circular fashion defining an enclosed working space 400 and an open working space 402 and an opening 404 leads from the open working space 402 to the enclosed working space 400.
  • a plurality of desks 100 are aligned with their convex edges aligned with the concave sides of the screens.
  • Desks in the enclosed space 400 are shown arranged adjacent alternative screens, however, in some larger embodiments of the same overall concept desks could be aligned adjacent the concave edge of each screen.
  • On the exterior of the screens in the open working space a plurality of desks 100 are shown arranged with their concave edges adjacent the convex edges of the screen 200.
  • desks 100 are positioned adjacent alternative screens 200, however they could, of course, be positioned adjacent each screen.
  • Each desk has a chair associated with it. It will be understood that desks 100 may be positioned only in the interior space 400, only in the exterior space 402 or in both.
  • the screens are supported on legs 204 that depend outwardly on either side of the base of the screen.
  • Three sets of legs are provided per screen, one set at either end and one set in the middle, although it would be appreciated that any number of sets of legs from 2 upwards may be used.
  • a wheel 206 At the end of each leg is a wheel 206 that enables the screens to be quickly and easily moved from one position to another.
  • the wheels may be provided with locking means which can be applied when the screen is in position to prevent the screen moving thereafter until the wheel locks are removed.
  • Figures 1 and 2 may, in addition have tables arranged around the exterior of the screen as shown in Figure 7 .
  • a table 100 of the invention is shown.
  • the table top 102 has two convex edges 114, 116 and two concave edges 118, 120 and forms a truncated curved wedge.
  • the tables can be arranged to form a larger circular table with adjacent concave and convex sides aligned.
  • the aligning concave side edge 118 and aligning concave convex side edge 114 of the wedge have a different radius of curvature.
  • the convex edge 114 has a smaller radius of curvature than the concave edge 118.
  • the sides of the table can be sized to conform to the curvature of the concave or convex side of the screen.
  • the radius of curvature of the convex side 114 may be 750mm and the radius of the radius of curvature of the concave side 118 of the table 101 may be 768mm. In this manner when arranged, for example in Figure 6 , the table edges 114, 118 align with the screens.
  • the aligning convex 114 and concave 118 sides of the table have a cut away portion or chamfered edge 122.
  • the edges 114, 118 are cut away in opposite directions so that when adjacent one another the cut away portions overlap one another so that visually there is no gap between adjacent tables or that, at least, any visual discontinuity caused by such a gap is minimised.
  • the cut away portions 122 should be at least as wide as half the difference in the radius of curvature so that when aligned the two edges 1 14, 118 overlap along their entire length.
  • the cut away portions 122 have a suitable depth so that a good overlap is achieved for maximum visual effect.

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WO2004008911A2 (fr) * 2002-07-15 2004-01-29 Bretford Manufacturing, Inc. Systeme modulaire de composants de distribution de puissance et de donnees et procedes de reglage et d'utilisation des composants dans un environnement de travail
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