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EP3984411A1
EP3984411A1 EP20306215.3A EP20306215A EP3984411A1 EP 3984411 A1 EP3984411 A1 EP 3984411A1 EP 20306215 A EP20306215 A EP 20306215A EP 3984411 A1 EP3984411 A1 EP 3984411A1
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Armand DEMOULIAN
Eric Denis
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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
    • A47B45/00—Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features enabling enlarging in height, length, or depth
    • 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
    • A47B46/00—Cabinets, racks or shelf units, having one or more surfaces adapted to be brought into position for use by extending or pivoting
    • A47B46/005—Cabinets, racks or shelf units, having one or more surfaces adapted to be brought into position for use by extending or pivoting by displacement in a vertical plane; by rotating about a horizontal axis
    • 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
    • A47B83/04—Tables combined with other pieces of furniture
    • A47B83/045—Tables combined with cabinets
    • 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
    • A47B97/00—Furniture or accessories for furniture, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • A47B2097/008—Anti-tip devices

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  • the present invention generally relates to furniture intended to be used as a computer workstation.
  • This new organization of work enables teleworkers in particular to reduce the time devoted to commuting and to better adjust their pace of life by managing to free up time for family life or hobbies.
  • the implementation of telework requires the installation of a workstation at home including, in particular, a piece of furniture housing the computer equipment of the teleworker.
  • secretary-type computer furniture comprising an upper box designed to accommodate a computer screen and carried by a support base resting on the floor, said upper box being delimited by several panels including a lower panel forming a work surface and a front panel hinged pivotally mounted about a transverse axis on said lower panel, between an open position in which it extends horizontally in the front extension of said lower panel and a closed position in which it closes said upper box.
  • This type of furniture makes it possible to hide the computer equipment and office supplies housed in this box when the front panel is folded down in the closed position.
  • this shallow depth has a negative impact on the stability of the piece of furniture because the latter has a significant overhang when its front panel is open, this overhang being likely to cause the tipping forwards of this piece of furniture if, for example, the user's arms bear too heavily on this front panel.
  • the present invention therefore aims to improve the stability of this type of furniture.
  • a piece of furniture of the secretary type comprising an upper box carried by a support base resting on the ground, said upper box being delimited by several panels including a lower panel forming a work surface and a folding front panel pivotally mounted about a transverse axis on said lower panel, between an open position in which it extends horizontally in the front extension of said lower panel and a closed position in which it closes said upper box.
  • the piece of furniture also comprises stabilizing means comprising at least one support crutch movably mounted on said base between a retracted position and a deployed position in which it rests on the ground in front of this same base.
  • stabilizing means makes it possible to improve the stability of the cabinet when the front panel is open, so as to prevent it from tipping forwards in the event, for example, of the user's arms pressing too heavily on this. front panel.
  • said stabilizing means may comprise a single support crutch mounted to slide longitudinally under a lower wall of said base, between said retracted position in which it extends entirely under said lower wall and said deployed position in which it protrudes longitudinally in front of said base.
  • This support stand may for example comprise a rectangular frame mounted to slide longitudinally on a frame fixed against the underside of said bottom wall.
  • said stabilization means may comprise two said side support legs each comprising a bar mounted pivoting about a vertical axis below and close to a respective front corner of a lower wall of said base, said legs being movable between said retracted position in which they extend transversely end to end under said lower wall and said deployed position in which they project longitudinally at the front of this same base.
  • Said crutches are movable between said retracted position in which each spar and the associated rod extend vertically and coaxially along the outer face of the corresponding side panel, and a deployed position in which each spar and the associated rod protrude at the front of the corresponding side panel with the lower end of this spar which rests on the ground.
  • said base and/or said support stand(s) may for example be provided with feet with pivoting rollers resting on the ground.
  • the piece of furniture can also advantageously comprise retractable support means capable, when they are deployed, of supporting the front panel in its open position, so as to prevent its pivoting from going beyond this limit position.
  • These support means may for example consist of a U-shaped bar comprising a main transverse bar and two side bars mounted to slide longitudinally in two corresponding guides fixed against the underside of the lower panel of said upper box.
  • the latter may be provided with an internal safety mechanism capable of ensuring the automatic deployment of said stabilization means during the deployment of the support means.
  • This safety mechanism may for example comprise at least one connecting member connecting said stabilizing means to said support means so as to make them integral with sliding.
  • the piece of furniture may also comprise an internal locking mechanism capable of preventing the pivoting opening of said front panel as long as said support means are not deployed.
  • the latter may comprise an internal actuating mechanism capable of ensuring the automatic deployment of said support means and those of stabilization when opening said front panel.
  • the latter is advantageously mounted to slide vertically on said base between a low position in which it is entirely housed in a cavity delimited by this base , and a height-adjustable raised position in which it partially projects above this same base
  • each at least said connecting member of the safety mechanism is for example constituted by a telescopic upright.
  • This upper box is for example ensured by two lateral rack and pinion mechanisms assisted by pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders and unlockable manually by means of an unlocking member.
  • This sliding of the upper box can also be provided for example by two motorized telescopic side uprights.
  • the bottom of said upper box can accommodate a support arm, mounted to slide vertically along a strip attached fixedly to the internal face of a rear panel of this box, and comprising fixing means for a computer screen.
  • the internal faces of at least certain panels delimiting said upper box can be covered with an acoustic insulation coating.
  • the figures 1 to 5 represent a secretary-type computer cabinet 1 forming a home telecommuting station and in accordance with a first embodiment of the invention.
  • the secretary cabinet 1 comprises an upper box 100 of parallelepipedic shape supported by a support base 200 resting on the ground.
  • the upper box 100 is delimited by two vertical left 101 and right 102 side panels, a vertical rear panel 103, a horizontal lower panel 104 forming a work surface, a horizontal upper panel 105 and a folding front panel 106.
  • the internal faces of the side panels 101, 102 and of the rear panel 103 can advantageously be covered with an acoustic insulation coating if one wishes to improve the listening quality of the user in particular during telephone exchanges or by videoconferences.
  • the front panel 106 is pivotally mounted about a transverse axis by its lower edge on the front edge of the lower panel 104, between a closed position in which it extends vertically and closes this upper box 100 ( figures 1 and 2 ) and an open position in which it extends horizontally in the front extension of the lower panel 14 ( figures 3 to 5 ).
  • the articulated connection between the folding front panel 106 and the lower panel 104 is for example produced by two piano-type hinges 107 arranged close to two lateral ends of these panels.
  • the upper box 100 also comprises magnetic retaining means interacting between the front panel 106 and the upper panel 105 so as to generate a magnetic attraction force capable of ensuring the maintenance of this front panel 106 in its closed position.
  • These magnetic means comprise in this case at least a pair of magnetic elements each comprising a first magnetic element 108 attached to the upper edge of the front panel 106 as well as a second ferromagnetic element 109 attached to the front edge of the upper panel 105.
  • the first element of each pair of magnetic elements can be of the ferromagnetic type while its second element is of the magnetic type.
  • the means for retaining the front panel can be of a different type and comprise for example a pivoting hook mounted on the front edge of the upper panel and cooperating with a ring present on the upper edge of the front panel.
  • the upper box 100 also comprises support means of the retractable type and capable of supporting the front panel 106 in its open position so as to prevent its pivoting from going beyond this limit position.
  • These support means comprise in this case a U-shaped metal bar 110 consisting of a main transverse bar of square section 111 and two side bars of square section 112 welded to the lateral ends of this transverse bar 111, the latter being respectively mounted to slide longitudinally in two corresponding guides (not visible in the figures) fixed against the underside of the lower panel 104 at each of its lateral ends.
  • This bar 110 is thus able to slide between a retracted position in which it extends entirely under this lower panel 104 ( figure 1 ) and a deployed position in which it protrudes at the front of this same lower panel 104 to support the front panel 106 in its open position ( figures 2 to 5 ).
  • the sliding movement of the bar 110 is for example ensured by a mechanism of the “push-loose” type, also known by the Anglo-Saxon term “push-pull” and allowing it to be deployed by exerting a simple pressure on the front face of its crossbar 111.
  • the support means may be different and comprise for example two arms mounted pivoting along vertical axes below and close to the two front corners of the lower panel 104, between a retracted position in which they extend transversely end to end under this lower panel 104, and a deployed position in which they project longitudinally at the front of this same lower panel 104 to support the front panel 106 in its open position.
  • These support means may also comprise at least one chain or a compass, the two ends of which are respectively fixed to the front edge of a side panel 101, 102 and to a corresponding side edge of the front panel 106.
  • They can also be constituted by a cleat mounted to slide along a longitudinal axis below the central front part of the lower panel 104 between a retracted position in which the latter extends under this lower panel 104 and a deployed position in which it protrudes. at the front of this same lower panel 104 to support the front panel 106 in its open position.
  • the bottom of the upper box 100 can advantageously accommodate a support arm 120 oriented transversely and mounted to slide vertically along a strip 121 fixedly leaning against the internal face of the rear panel 103.
  • This support arm 120 is for example provided at a first lateral end with a mounting system of the VESA type (for "Video Electronics Standards Association" in English) allowing the fixing by screwing of a computer screen 122, while its second end carries for example a reception tablet not shown and intended to support a laptop computer 123.
  • VESA Video Electronics Standards Association
  • the support base 200 comprises two left 201 and right 202 vertical side walls forming the side limits of the cabinet 1, a horizontal bottom wall 203 extending between the side walls 201, 202 close to their lower ends, and a vertical bottom 204 extending between the two rear edges of the side walls 201, 202 over their entire height.
  • This support base 200 also includes an internal metal frame 210 (visible on the figures 6 to 8 ) comprising a U-shaped horizontal frame 220 fixed against the underside of the lower wall 203 and consisting of a rear transverse bar 221 as well as two side bars 223 extending longitudinally forwards from the two ends of this transverse bar 221.
  • an internal metal frame 210 visible on the figures 6 to 8 ) comprising a U-shaped horizontal frame 220 fixed against the underside of the lower wall 203 and consisting of a rear transverse bar 221 as well as two side bars 223 extending longitudinally forwards from the two ends of this transverse bar 221.
  • This internal metal frame 210 further comprises two side uprights 230 extending vertically from the front ends of the two side bars 223, each being fixed against and along the internal face of a corresponding side wall 201, 202 near its front end.
  • the support base 200 further comprises a lower storage box 240 extending in its lower part and being delimited by the side walls 201, 202, the lower wall 203, a horizontal intermediate wall 205 extending plumb with the lower wall 203 between the two side walls 201, 202, and by two front left 241 and right 242 doors.
  • Each front door 241, 242 is pivotally mounted about a respective vertical axis by one of its side edges on the front edge of a corresponding side wall 201, 202, between an open position in which it extends vertically in the front extension of this side wall and a closed position in which it closes off the corresponding side part of this lower box 240.
  • This support base 200 extending above the lower box 240 defines a parallelepipedic cavity 250 ( figure 5 ) open at the front and on the top, and of dimensions corresponding to those of the upper box 100.
  • This box 100 is mounted to slide vertically on the upper part of this base 200 between a low position in which it is entirely housed in this cavity 220 of the base 200 ( figures 1 to 4 ), and a height-adjustable raised position in which it partially protrudes above this base 200 ( figure 5 ).
  • the two rack and pinion mechanisms 300 are advantageously coupled to each other and unlockable manually via a handle-type unlocking member 320 extending between the two side bars 112 of the support bar 110 and connected by cables of the "Bowden" type to the two lugs 310, so as to allow the height adjustment of the box 100 ( figure 8 ).
  • These two rack and pinion mechanisms 300 can also be assisted by pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders which can also be unlocked by the handle 320.
  • the vertical sliding of the upper box 100 can be ensured by different means comprising for example comprising two motorized telescopic side uprights operable for example by a control button not shown.
  • These motorized means can be replaced or doubled by a manual control, such as a crank.
  • the piece of furniture 1 also comprises stabilizing means comprising a support stand 400 movably mounted on the base 200 between a retracted position and a deployed position in which it rests resting on the ground in front of this same base. 200, so as to improve its stability when the front panel 106 is open and to prevent it from tipping forward.
  • stabilizing means comprising a support stand 400 movably mounted on the base 200 between a retracted position and a deployed position in which it rests resting on the ground in front of this same base. 200, so as to improve its stability when the front panel 106 is open and to prevent it from tipping forward.
  • the support stand 400 comprises a rectangular metal frame with a square section 410 extending in a horizontal plane under the lower wall 203 of the base 200 and comprising two front 411 and rear 412 transverse bars as well as two side bars 413 connecting the lateral ends of these transverse bars.
  • the two outer faces of the side bars 413 of this frame 410 are mounted to slide longitudinally via two slideways 420 on the two inner faces of the side bars 223 of the frame 220 of the frame 210.
  • the frame 210 of the base 200 and the support stand 400 are advantageously each provided with feet with pivoting castors resting permanently on the ground, in this case the first two feet 260 s extending from the two rear corners of the frame 220 of this frame 210 as well as two other legs 430 extending from the two front corners of the frame 410.
  • the support stand 400 In its retracted position illustrated by the figure 1 and 6 , the support stand 400 extends entirely under the lower wall 203 of the base 200 (the frame 410 being entirely housed in the internal volume delimited by the frame 220), so as to limit the surface occupied on the ground by furniture 1.
  • this support crutch 400 protrudes longitudinally in front of the base 200 (the frame 410 which then protrudes in front of the frame 220 also acting as a footrest for the user).
  • the piece of furniture 1 according to the invention can advantageously comprise an internal safety mechanism capable of ensuring the automatic deployment of the stabilization means (ie the stand 400) during the deployment of the support means (ie the bar 110).
  • this internal safety mechanism may for example comprise two telescopic vertical side uprights 440 connecting the two rear corners of the frame 410 of this crutch 400 to the two rear ends of the side bars 112 of the support bar 110, so as to make them integral with sliding and ensure their simultaneous deployment.
  • the piece of furniture can also be provided with an internal locking mechanism, not shown in the figures, and capable of preventing the pivoting opening of the front panel 106 as long as the support means (i.e. the bar 110) of this front panel 106 do not are not deployed.
  • the cabinet 1 may comprise an internal actuating mechanism automatically ensuring the deployment of the support means and those of stabilization when the front panel 106 is lowered into the open position.
  • this mechanism may for example comprise two side rods 450 connecting the two side edges of the front panel 106 to the two rear ends of the side bars 112 of the support bar 110.
  • the support legs 500 In their retracted position illustrated by the figure 10 , the support legs 500 extend transversely end to end under the lower wall 203 so as to limit the surface occupied on the ground by the piece of furniture 1.
  • these support legs 500 extend along longitudinal axes parallel to the front of the base 200.
  • crutches 600 are movable between a retracted position in which each spar 610 and the associated rod 640 extend vertically and coaxially along the front edge of the outer face of the corresponding side panel 201, 202 ( figure 8 ), and a deployed position in which each spar 610 and the associated link 640 protrude at the front of the corresponding side panel 201, 202 with the lower end of this spar 610 which rests on the ground ( figure 9 ).
  • the deployment of the crutches 400, 500, 600 is for example ensured by a mechanism of the "push-loose” type, also known by the Anglo-Saxon term “push-pull” and allowing it to be deployed by exerting a simple pressure the front face of the transverse bar 411, of the bar 510 or of the spar 610.

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L'invention concerne un meuble de type secrétaire comportant un caisson supérieur (100) porté par une embase support (200) reposant sur le sol, ledit caisson supérieur (100) étant délimité par plusieurs panneaux dont un panneau inférieur (104) formant plan de travail et un panneau avant rabattable (106) monté pivotant autour d'un axe transversal sur ledit panneau inférieur (104), entre une position ouverte dans laquelle il s'étend horizontalement dans le prolongement avant dudit panneau inférieur (104) et une position fermée dans laquelle il obture ledit caisson supérieur (100). Ledit meuble comporte également des moyens de stabilisation comportant au moins une béquille d'appui (400) montée mobile sur ladite embase (200) entre une position escamotée et une position déployée dans laquelle elle repose en appui sur le sol au devant cette même embase (200).The invention relates to a secretary-type cabinet comprising an upper box (100) carried by a support base (200) resting on the ground, said upper box (100) being delimited by several panels including a lower panel (104) forming a work and a folding front panel (106) pivotally mounted about a transverse axis on said lower panel (104), between an open position in which it extends horizontally in the front extension of said lower panel (104) and a closed position in which it closes said upper box (100). Said piece of furniture also comprises stabilizing means comprising at least one support stand (400) movably mounted on said base (200) between a retracted position and a deployed position in which it rests resting on the ground in front of this same base ( 200).

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[Domaine technique][Technical area]

La présente invention concerne d'une manière générale les meubles destinés à être utilisés comme poste de travail informatique.The present invention generally relates to furniture intended to be used as a computer workstation.

Elle concerne en particulier un tel meuble de type secrétaireIt relates in particular to such a piece of furniture of the secretary type

[Technique antérieure][prior technique]

Ces dernières années, l'organisation du travail au sein des entreprises a connu des évolutions profondes.In recent years, the organization of work within companies has undergone profound changes.

L'un des principaux changements concerne le télétravail à domicile qui s'est fortement développé pour certains types de salariés et d'agents publics réalisant majoritairement des tâches ne nécessitant pas de coopération physiques.One of the main changes concerns telework from home, which has developed strongly for certain types of employees and public officials who mainly carry out tasks that do not require physical cooperation.

Cette nouvelle organisation du travail, dont la récente crise sanitaire a encore accéléré la mise en œuvre, permet notamment au télétravailleur de réduire le temps consacré aux déplacements domicile-travail ainsi que de mieux aménager son rythme de vie en parvenant à se dégager du temps pour sa vie de famille ou ses loisirs.This new organization of work, the implementation of which has been further accelerated by the recent health crisis, enables teleworkers in particular to reduce the time devoted to commuting and to better adjust their pace of life by managing to free up time for family life or hobbies.

La mise en place du télétravail nécessite toutefois l'installation d'un poste de travail au domicile comprenant notamment un meuble hébergeant l'équipement informatique du télétravailleur.However, the implementation of telework requires the installation of a workstation at home including, in particular, a piece of furniture housing the computer equipment of the teleworker.

On connait, notamment de la demande de brevet européenne EP 3485765 A1 , des meubles de type bureau comportant un panneau horizontal formant surface de travail pour l'équipement informatique et montés sur un châssis support reposant sur le plancher.We know, in particular from the European patent application EP 3485765 A1 , office-type furniture comprising a horizontal panel forming a work surface for computer equipment and mounted on a support frame resting on the floor.

Les personnes ne disposant pas forcément à leur domicile d'une pièce spécifiquement dédiée au télétravail, ces meubles bureaux sont généralement installés dans les pièces à vivre (séjour, salon, véranda...) où ils s'intègrent mal et polluent l'environnement de vie notamment du fait de l'équipement informatique qui demeure visible en permanence.As people do not necessarily have a room specifically dedicated to teleworking in their home, these office furniture are generally installed in living rooms (living room, living room, veranda, etc.) where they do not fit well and pollute the living environment, in particular because of the computer equipment which remains permanently visible.

On connaît également et en particulier de la demande de brevet américaine US 20070018543 A1 , des meubles informatiques de type secrétaire comportant un caisson supérieur prévu pour héberger un écran d'ordinateur et porté par une embase support reposant sur le sol, ledit caisson supérieur étant délimité par plusieurs panneaux dont un panneau inférieur formant plan de travail et un panneau avant rabattable monté pivotant autour d'un axe transversal sur ledit panneau inférieur, entre une position ouverte dans laquelle il s'étend horizontalement dans le prolongement avant dudit panneau inférieur et une position fermée dans laquelle il obture ledit caisson supérieur.It is also known and in particular from the American patent application US 20070018543 A1 , secretary-type computer furniture comprising an upper box designed to accommodate a computer screen and carried by a support base resting on the floor, said upper box being delimited by several panels including a lower panel forming a work surface and a front panel hinged pivotally mounted about a transverse axis on said lower panel, between an open position in which it extends horizontally in the front extension of said lower panel and a closed position in which it closes said upper box.

Ce type de meuble permet de dissimuler l'équipement informatique et les fournitures du bureau logées dans ce caisson lorsque le panneau avant est rabattu en position fermée.This type of furniture makes it possible to hide the computer equipment and office supplies housed in this box when the front panel is folded down in the closed position.

En outre, sa profondeur nettement inférieure à celle d'un meuble de bureau classique assure une intégration plus aisée et harmonieuse dans l'environnement de vie.In addition, its depth significantly lower than that of a classic office furniture ensures easier and harmonious integration into the living environment.

En contrepartie, cette faible profondeur a un impact négatif sur la stabilité du meuble car ce dernier présente un porte-à-faux important lorsque son panneau avant est ouvert, ce porte-à-faux étant susceptible de provoquer le basculement vers l'avant de ce meuble en cas par exemple d'appui trop marqué des bras de l'utilisateur sur ce panneau avant.On the other hand, this shallow depth has a negative impact on the stability of the piece of furniture because the latter has a significant overhang when its front panel is open, this overhang being likely to cause the tipping forwards of this piece of furniture if, for example, the user's arms bear too heavily on this front panel.

Il est bien entendu possible de fixer le meuble contre un mur à l'aide d'équerres de fixation dédiées mais cette solution implique d'adopter une position définitive pour ce meuble. Elle présente également l'inconvénient de dégrader le mur en question dans lequel des perçages doivent être réalisés pour assurer la fixation des équerres.It is of course possible to fix the piece of furniture against a wall using dedicated fixing brackets but this solution implies adopting a definitive position for this piece of furniture. It also has the disadvantage of degrading the wall in question in which holes must be made to ensure the fixing of the brackets.

[Exposé de l'invention][Disclosure of Invention]

La présente invention vise donc à améliorer la stabilité de ce type de meuble.The present invention therefore aims to improve the stability of this type of furniture.

Elle propose à cet effet un meuble de type secrétaire comportant un caisson supérieur porté par une embase support reposant sur le sol, ledit caisson supérieur étant délimité par plusieurs panneaux dont un panneau inférieur formant plan de travail et un panneau avant rabattable monté pivotant autour d'un axe transversal sur ledit panneau inférieur, entre une position ouverte dans laquelle il s'étend horizontalement dans le prolongement avant dudit panneau inférieur et une position fermée dans laquelle il obture ledit caisson supérieur.It proposes for this purpose a piece of furniture of the secretary type comprising an upper box carried by a support base resting on the ground, said upper box being delimited by several panels including a lower panel forming a work surface and a folding front panel pivotally mounted about a transverse axis on said lower panel, between an open position in which it extends horizontally in the front extension of said lower panel and a closed position in which it closes said upper box.

Selon l'invention, le meuble comporte également des moyens de stabilisation comportant au moins une béquille d'appui montée mobile sur ladite embase entre une position escamotée et une position déployée dans laquelle elle repose en appui sur le sol au devant cette même embase.According to the invention, the piece of furniture also comprises stabilizing means comprising at least one support crutch movably mounted on said base between a retracted position and a deployed position in which it rests on the ground in front of this same base.

L'adjonction de tels moyens de stabilisation permet d'améliorer la stabilité du meuble lorsque le panneau avant est ouvert, de sorte à éviter son basculement vers l'avant en cas par exemple d'appui trop marqué des bras de l'utilisateur sur ce panneau avant.The addition of such stabilizing means makes it possible to improve the stability of the cabinet when the front panel is open, so as to prevent it from tipping forwards in the event, for example, of the user's arms pressing too heavily on this. front panel.

Selon un mode de réalisation préféré pour sa simplicité de mise en œuvre, lesdits moyens de stabilisation peuvent comporter une unique béquille d'appui montée coulissante longitudinalement sous une paroi inférieure de ladite embase, entre ladite position escamotée dans laquelle elle s'étend entièrement sous ladite paroi inférieure et ladite position déployée dans laquelle elle saille longitudinalement à l'avant de ladite embase.According to a preferred embodiment for its simplicity of implementation, said stabilizing means may comprise a single support crutch mounted to slide longitudinally under a lower wall of said base, between said retracted position in which it extends entirely under said lower wall and said deployed position in which it protrudes longitudinally in front of said base.

Cette béquille d'appui peut par exemple comporter un cadre rectangulaire monté à coulissement longitudinal sur un châssis fixé contre la face inférieure de ladite paroi inférieure.This support stand may for example comprise a rectangular frame mounted to slide longitudinally on a frame fixed against the underside of said bottom wall.

Selon un deuxième mode de réalisation préféré offrant encore une meilleure stabilité mais de mise en œuvre plus complexe, lesdits moyens de stabilisation peuvent comporter deux dites béquilles d'appui latérales comprenant chacune un barreau monté pivotant selon un axe vertical en dessous et à proximité d'un coin avant respectif d'une paroi inférieure de ladite embase, lesdites béquilles étant mobiles entre ladite position escamotée dans laquelle elles s'étendent transversalement bout à bout sous ladite paroi inférieure et ladite position déployée dans laquelle elles saillent longitudinalement à l'avant de cette même embase.According to a second preferred embodiment offering even better stability but more complex implementation, said stabilization means may comprise two said side support legs each comprising a bar mounted pivoting about a vertical axis below and close to a respective front corner of a lower wall of said base, said legs being movable between said retracted position in which they extend transversely end to end under said lower wall and said deployed position in which they project longitudinally at the front of this same base.

Selon un troisième mode de réalisation alternatif offrant également un excellente stabilité, lesdits moyens de stabilisation peuvent comporter :

  • deux dites béquilles d'appui latérales comprenant chacune un longeron dont l'extrémité supérieure est articulée à pivotement selon un axe transversal sur un pion pivot respectif monté à coulissement vertical le long d'une glissière ménagée sur la face externe d'un panneau latéral respectif de l'embase ;
  • ainsi qu'une biellette présentant une première extrémité articulée à pivotement selon un axe transversal sur ledit longeron et dont la seconde extrémité est articulée à pivotement selon un axe transversal sur la face externe du panneau latéral correspondant.
According to a third alternative embodiment also offering excellent stability, said stabilization means may comprise:
  • two said side support legs each comprising a spar whose upper end is pivotally articulated about a transverse axis on a respective pivot pin mounted to slide vertically along a slideway provided on the outer face of a respective side panel of the base;
  • as well as a connecting rod having a first end pivotally articulated along a transverse axis on said spar and the second end of which is pivotally articulated along a transverse axis on the external face of the corresponding side panel.

Lesdites béquilles sont mobiles entre ladite position escamotée dans laquelle chaque longeron et la biellette associée s'étendent verticalement et coaxialement le long de la face externe du panneau latéral correspondant, et une position déployée dans laquelle chaque longeron et la biellette associée saillent à l'avant du panneau latéral correspondant avec l'extrémité inférieure de ce longeron qui repose sur le sol.Said crutches are movable between said retracted position in which each spar and the associated rod extend vertically and coaxially along the outer face of the corresponding side panel, and a deployed position in which each spar and the associated rod protrude at the front of the corresponding side panel with the lower end of this spar which rests on the ground.

Afin de faciliter le déplacement du meuble, ladite embase et/ou la ou lesdites béquilles d'appui peuvent par exemple pourvues de pieds à roulettes pivotants reposant sur le sol.In order to facilitate the movement of the piece of furniture, said base and/or said support stand(s) may for example be provided with feet with pivoting rollers resting on the ground.

Le meuble peut comprendre également de manière avantageuse des moyens de soutien escamotables aptes, lorsqu'ils sont déployés, à supporter le panneau avant dans sa position ouverte, de sorte à empêcher que son pivotement n'aille au-delà de cette position limite.The piece of furniture can also advantageously comprise retractable support means capable, when they are deployed, of supporting the front panel in its open position, so as to prevent its pivoting from going beyond this limit position.

Ces moyens de soutien peuvent être par exemple constitués par une barre en forme de U comprenant un barreau transversal principal et deux barreaux latéraux montés à coulissement longitudinal dans deux guides correspondants fixés contre la face inférieure du panneau inférieur dudit caisson supérieurThese support means may for example consist of a U-shaped bar comprising a main transverse bar and two side bars mounted to slide longitudinally in two corresponding guides fixed against the underside of the lower panel of said upper box.

De manière à limiter les risques de basculement du meuble, ce dernier peut être pourvu d'un mécanisme interne de sécurité apte à assurer le déploiement automatique desdits moyens de stabilisation lors du déploiement des moyens de soutien.So as to limit the risk of the piece of furniture tipping over, the latter may be provided with an internal safety mechanism capable of ensuring the automatic deployment of said stabilization means during the deployment of the support means.

Ce mécanisme de sécurité peut comprendre par exemple au moins un organe de liaison reliant lesdits moyens de stabilisation auxdits moyens de soutien de sorte à les rendre solidaire à coulissement.This safety mechanism may for example comprise at least one connecting member connecting said stabilizing means to said support means so as to make them integral with sliding.

Afin d'assurer une protection systématique de ce panneau avant, le meuble peut comporter également un mécanisme interne de verrouillage apte à empêcher l'ouverture à pivotement dudit panneau avant tant que lesdits moyens de soutien ne sont pas déployés.In order to ensure systematic protection of this front panel, the piece of furniture may also comprise an internal locking mechanism capable of preventing the pivoting opening of said front panel as long as said support means are not deployed.

Selon un autre mode de réalisation alternatif permettant d'assurer à la fois une protection systématique du panneau avant et de limiter les risques de basculement du meuble, ce dernier peut comporter un mécanisme interne d'actionnement apte à assurer le déploiement automatique desdits moyens de soutien et de ceux de stabilisation lors de l'ouverture dudit panneau avant.According to another alternative embodiment making it possible to ensure both systematic protection of the front panel and to limit the risks of the piece of furniture tipping over, the latter may comprise an internal actuating mechanism capable of ensuring the automatic deployment of said support means and those of stabilization when opening said front panel.

Afin de permettre à l'usager de régler la hauteur du panneau inférieur du caisson supérieur formant plan de travail, ce dernier est avantageusement monté à coulissement vertical sur ladite embase entre une position basse dans laquelle il est entièrement logé dans une cavité délimitée par cette embase, et une position relevée ajustable en hauteur dans laquelle il saille partiellement au dessus de cette même embaseIn order to allow the user to adjust the height of the lower panel of the upper box forming a worktop, the latter is advantageously mounted to slide vertically on said base between a low position in which it is entirely housed in a cavity delimited by this base , and a height-adjustable raised position in which it partially projects above this same base

Dans un tel cas de figure, chaque au moins dit organe de liaison du mécanisme de sécurité est par exemple constitué par un montant télescopique.In such a case, each at least said connecting member of the safety mechanism is for example constituted by a telescopic upright.

Le coulissement de ce caisson supérieur est par exemple assuré par deux mécanismes latéraux à crémaillère assistés par des vérins pneumatiques ou hydrauliques et déverrouillables manuellement par l'intermédiaire d'un organe de déverrouillage.The sliding of this upper box is for example ensured by two lateral rack and pinion mechanisms assisted by pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders and unlockable manually by means of an unlocking member.

Ce coulissement du caisson supérieur peut également être assuré par exemple par deux montants latéraux télescopiques motorisés.This sliding of the upper box can also be provided for example by two motorized telescopic side uprights.

Afin d'améliorer l'ergonomie de travail de l'usager, le fond dudit caisson supérieur peut héberger un bras support, monté à coulissement vertical le long d'une réglette adossée fixement à la face interne d'un panneau arrière de ce caisson, et comprenant des moyens de fixation pour un écran d'ordinateur.In order to improve the working ergonomics of the user, the bottom of said upper box can accommodate a support arm, mounted to slide vertically along a strip attached fixedly to the internal face of a rear panel of this box, and comprising fixing means for a computer screen.

Enfin et de sorte à améliorer les conditions de travail de cet usager, les faces internes d'au moins certains panneaux délimitant ledit caisson supérieur peuvent être recouvertes d'un revêtement d'isolation acoustiqueFinally, and so as to improve the working conditions of this user, the internal faces of at least certain panels delimiting said upper box can be covered with an acoustic insulation coating.

[Brève description des dessins][Brief description of drawings]

L'exposé de l'invention sera maintenant poursuivi par la description détaillée d'un exemple de réalisation, donnée ci-après à titre illustratif mais non limitatif, en référence aux dessins annexés, sur lesquels :

  • [Fig 1] représente une vue en perspective d'un meuble de type secrétaire selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention en configuration de rangement ;
  • [Fig 2] est une vue en perspective du meuble de la figure 1 dans une configuration intermédiaire où les moyens de soutien et ceux de stabilisation occupent leur position déployée ;
  • [Fig 3] est une vue en perspective du meuble de la figure 1 en configuration d'utilisation basse dans laquelle les moyens de soutien et ceux de stabilisation occupent leur position déployée et où le panneau avant est en position ouverte ;
  • [Fig 4] représente une vue en perspective du meuble de la figure 1 dans la même configuration que celle de la figure 3 mais où le caisson supérieur héberge un ordinateur portable et un écran d'ordinateur ;
  • [Fig 5] est une vue en perspective du meuble de la figure 1 en configuration d'utilisation haute dans laquelle les moyens de soutien et ceux de stabilisation occupent leur position déployée, le panneau avant est en position ouverte, et où le caisson supérieur est en position relevée au maximum ;
  • [Fig 6] représente une vue en perspective de l'armature interne de l'embase ainsi que des moyens de soutien et de stabilisation dans la configuration de rangement.
  • [Fig 7] est une vue en perspective de l'armature interne de l'embase ainsi que des moyens de soutien et de stabilisation dans la configuration d'utilisation basse ;
  • [Fig 8] représente une vue en perspective de l'armature interne de l'embase ainsi que des moyens de soutien et de stabilisation dans la configuration d'utilisation haute ;
  • [Fig 9] est une vue en perspective semblable à la figure 6 mais sur laquelle sont également représentés schématiquement le panneau avant du caisson supérieur ainsi que le mécanisme interne d'actionnement ;
  • [Fig 10] représente une vue en perspective d'un meuble de type secrétaire selon un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention en configuration de rangement ;
  • [Fig 11] est une vue en perspective du meuble de la figure 10 dans une configuration intermédiaire où les moyens de soutien et ceux de stabilisation occupent leur position déployée ;
  • [Fig 12] représente une vue en perspective d'un meuble de type secrétaire selon un troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention en configuration de rangement ; et
  • [Fig 13] est une vue en perspective du meuble de la figure 12 dans une configuration intermédiaire où les moyens de soutien et ceux de stabilisation occupent leur position déployée.
The presentation of the invention will now be continued with the detailed description of an embodiment, given below by way of illustration but not limitation, with reference to the appended drawings, in which:
  • [ Fig 1 ] shows a perspective view of a secretary-type cabinet according to a first embodiment of the invention in the storage configuration;
  • [ Fig 2 ] is a perspective view of the cabinet in the figure 1 in an intermediate configuration where the support means and those for stabilization occupy their deployed position;
  • [ Fig.3 ] is a perspective view of the cabinet in the figure 1 in the low configuration of use in which the support means and those for stabilization occupy their deployed position and where the front panel is in the open position;
  • [ Fig 4 ] shows a perspective view of the cabinet in the figure 1 in the same configuration as that of the picture 3 but where the upper box accommodates a laptop and a computer screen;
  • [ Fig.5 ] is a perspective view of the cabinet in the figure 1 in the high configuration of use in which the support means and those for stabilization occupy their deployed position, the front panel is in the open position, and where the upper box is in the raised position to the maximum;
  • [ Fig 6 ] shows a perspective view of the internal frame of the base as well as the support and stabilization means in the storage configuration.
  • [ Fig 7 ] is a perspective view of the internal frame of the base as well as the support and stabilization means in the low configuration of use;
  • [ Fig.8 ] shows a perspective view of the internal frame of the base as well as the support and stabilization means in the high configuration of use;
  • [ Fig.9 ] is a perspective view similar to the figure 6 but on which are also schematically represented the front panel of the upper box as well as the internal actuating mechanism;
  • [ Fig. 10 ] shows a perspective view of a secretary-type cabinet according to a second embodiment of the invention in the storage configuration;
  • [ Fig.11 ] is a perspective view of the cabinet in the figure 10 in an intermediate configuration where the support means and those for stabilization occupy their deployed position;
  • [ Fig. 12 ] shows a perspective view of a secretary-type cabinet according to a third embodiment of the invention in the storage configuration; and
  • [ Fig. 13 ] is a perspective view of the cabinet in the figure 12 in an intermediate configuration where the support means and those for stabilization occupy their deployed position.

[Description détaillée][Detailed description]

Les figures 1 à 5 représentent un meuble informatique de type secrétaire 1 formant un poste de télétravail à domicile et conforme à un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention.The figures 1 to 5 represent a secretary-type computer cabinet 1 forming a home telecommuting station and in accordance with a first embodiment of the invention.

On définit par rapport au meuble 1 un repère orthogonal XYZ comprenant trois axes perpendiculaires deux à deux, à savoir:

  • un axe X, définissant une direction longitudinale, horizontale,
  • un axe Y, définissant une direction transversale, horizontale, qui avec l'axe X définit un plan XY horizontal, et
  • un axe Z, définissant une direction verticale, perpendiculaire au plan XY horizontal.
An orthogonal reference XYZ comprising three perpendicular axes two by two, namely:
  • an X axis, defining a longitudinal, horizontal direction,
  • a Y axis, defining a transverse, horizontal direction, which together with the X axis defines a horizontal XY plane, and
  • a Z axis, defining a vertical direction, perpendicular to the horizontal XY plane.

Le meuble secrétaire 1 comporte un caisson supérieur 100 de forme parallélépipédique supporté par une embase support 200 reposant sur le sol.The secretary cabinet 1 comprises an upper box 100 of parallelepipedic shape supported by a support base 200 resting on the ground.

Comme illustré sur les figures 3 et 5, le caisson supérieur 100 est délimité par deux panneaux latéraux verticaux gauche 101 et droit 102, un panneau arrière vertical 103, un panneau inférieur horizontal 104 formant plan de travail, un panneau supérieur horizontal 105 et un panneau avant rabattable 106.As illustrated on the figure 3 and 5 , the upper box 100 is delimited by two vertical left 101 and right 102 side panels, a vertical rear panel 103, a horizontal lower panel 104 forming a work surface, a horizontal upper panel 105 and a folding front panel 106.

Les faces internes des panneaux latéraux 101, 102 et du panneau arrière 103 peuvent être avantageusement recouvertes d'un revêtement d'isolation acoustique si l'on souhaite améliorer la qualité d'écoute de l'usager notamment lors d'échanges téléphoniques ou par vidéoconférences.The internal faces of the side panels 101, 102 and of the rear panel 103 can advantageously be covered with an acoustic insulation coating if one wishes to improve the listening quality of the user in particular during telephone exchanges or by videoconferences.

Le panneau avant 106 est monté pivotant autour d'un axe transversal par son bord inférieur sur le bord avant du panneau inférieur 104, entre une position fermée dans laquelle il s'étend verticalement et obture ce caisson supérieur 100 (figures 1 et 2) et une position ouverte dans laquelle il s'étend horizontalement dans le prolongement avant du panneau inférieur 14 (figures 3 à 5).The front panel 106 is pivotally mounted about a transverse axis by its lower edge on the front edge of the lower panel 104, between a closed position in which it extends vertically and closes this upper box 100 ( figures 1 and 2 ) and an open position in which it extends horizontally in the front extension of the lower panel 14 ( figures 3 to 5 ).

La liaison articulée entre le panneau avant rabattable 106 et le panneau inférieur 104 est par exemple réalisée par deux charnières de type piano 107 agencées à proximité de deux extrémités latérales de ces panneaux.The articulated connection between the folding front panel 106 and the lower panel 104 is for example produced by two piano-type hinges 107 arranged close to two lateral ends of these panels.

Le caisson supérieur 100 comprend également des moyens de retenue magnétiques interagissant entre le panneau avant 106 et le panneau supérieur 105 de sorte à générer une force d'attraction magnétique apte à assurer le maintien de ce panneau avant 106 dans sa position fermée.The upper box 100 also comprises magnetic retaining means interacting between the front panel 106 and the upper panel 105 so as to generate a magnetic attraction force capable of ensuring the maintenance of this front panel 106 in its closed position.

Ces moyens magnétiques comportent en l'espèce au moins un couple d'éléments magnétiques comprenant chacun un premier élément aimanté 108 rapporté sur le bord supérieur du panneau avant 106 ainsi qu'un second élément ferromagnétique 109 rapporté sur le bord avant du panneau supérieur 105.These magnetic means comprise in this case at least a pair of magnetic elements each comprising a first magnetic element 108 attached to the upper edge of the front panel 106 as well as a second ferromagnetic element 109 attached to the front edge of the upper panel 105.

En variante, le premier élément de chaque couple d'éléments magnétiques peut être de type ferromagnétique tandis que son second élément est de type aimanté.As a variant, the first element of each pair of magnetic elements can be of the ferromagnetic type while its second element is of the magnetic type.

Selon d'autres variantes, les moyens de retenue du panneau avant peuvent être de type différent et comprendre par exemple un crochet pivotant monté sur le bord avant du panneau supérieur et coopérant avec un anneau présent sur le bord supérieur du panneau avantAccording to other variants, the means for retaining the front panel can be of a different type and comprise for example a pivoting hook mounted on the front edge of the upper panel and cooperating with a ring present on the upper edge of the front panel.

Le caisson supérieur 100 comporte également des moyens de soutien de type escamotable et aptes à supporter le panneau avant 106 dans sa position ouverte de sorte à empêcher que son pivotement n'aille au-delà de cette position limite.The upper box 100 also comprises support means of the retractable type and capable of supporting the front panel 106 in its open position so as to prevent its pivoting from going beyond this limit position.

Ces moyens de soutien comportent en l'espèce une barre métallique en forme de U 110 constituée par un barreau transversal principal de section carrée 111 et deux barreaux latéraux de section carrée 112 soudés aux extrémités latérales de ce barreau transversal 111, ces derniers étant montés respectivement à coulissement longitudinal dans deux guides correspondants (non visibles sur les figures) fixés contre la face inférieure du panneau inférieur 104 à chacune de ses extrémités latérales.These support means comprise in this case a U-shaped metal bar 110 consisting of a main transverse bar of square section 111 and two side bars of square section 112 welded to the lateral ends of this transverse bar 111, the latter being respectively mounted to slide longitudinally in two corresponding guides (not visible in the figures) fixed against the underside of the lower panel 104 at each of its lateral ends.

Cette barre 110 est ainsi apte à coulisser entre une position escamotée dans laquelle elle s'étend entièrement sous ce panneau inférieur 104 (figure 1) et une position déployée dans laquelle elle saille à l'avant de ce même panneau inférieur 104 pour supporter le panneau avant 106 dans sa position ouverte (figures 2 à 5).This bar 110 is thus able to slide between a retracted position in which it extends entirely under this lower panel 104 ( figure 1 ) and a deployed position in which it protrudes at the front of this same lower panel 104 to support the front panel 106 in its open position ( figures 2 to 5 ).

Le déplacement à coulissement de la barre 110 est par exemple assuré par un mécanisme de type « pousse-lâche », également connu sous le terme anglo-saxon « push-pull » et permettant de la déployer en exerçant une simple pression la face avant de son barreau transversal 111.The sliding movement of the bar 110 is for example ensured by a mechanism of the “push-loose” type, also known by the Anglo-Saxon term “push-pull” and allowing it to be deployed by exerting a simple pressure on the front face of its crossbar 111.

En variante, les moyens de soutien peuvent être différents et comporter par exemple deux bras montés pivotant selon des axes verticaux en dessous et à proximité des deux coins avant du panneau inférieur 104, entre une position escamotée dans laquelle ils s'étendent transversalement bout à bout sous ce panneau inférieur 104, et une position déployée dans laquelle ils saillent longitudinalement à l'avant de ce même panneau inférieur 104 pour supporter le panneau avant 106 dans sa position ouverte.Alternatively, the support means may be different and comprise for example two arms mounted pivoting along vertical axes below and close to the two front corners of the lower panel 104, between a retracted position in which they extend transversely end to end under this lower panel 104, and a deployed position in which they project longitudinally at the front of this same lower panel 104 to support the front panel 106 in its open position.

Ces moyens de soutien peuvent également comporter au moins une chainette ou un compas dont les deux extrémités sont respectivement fixées au bord avant d'un panneau latéral 101, 102 et à un bord latéral correspondant du panneau avant 106.These support means may also comprise at least one chain or a compass, the two ends of which are respectively fixed to the front edge of a side panel 101, 102 and to a corresponding side edge of the front panel 106.

Ils peuvent aussi être constitués par un taquet monté coulissant selon un axe longitudinal en dessous de la partie centrale avant du panneau inférieur 104 entre une position escamotée dans laquelle celui-ci s'étend sous ce panneau inférieur 104 et une position déployée dans laquelle il saille à l'avant de ce même panneau inférieur 104 pour supporter le panneau avant 106 dans sa position ouverte.They can also be constituted by a cleat mounted to slide along a longitudinal axis below the central front part of the lower panel 104 between a retracted position in which the latter extends under this lower panel 104 and a deployed position in which it protrudes. at the front of this same lower panel 104 to support the front panel 106 in its open position.

En référence à la figure 4, le fond du caisson supérieur 100 peut héberger de manière avantageuse un bras support 120 orienté transversalement et monté à coulissement vertical le long d'une réglette 121 adossée fixement à la face interne du panneau arrière 103.With reference to the figure 4 , the bottom of the upper box 100 can advantageously accommodate a support arm 120 oriented transversely and mounted to slide vertically along a strip 121 fixedly leaning against the internal face of the rear panel 103.

Ce bras support 120 est par exemple pourvu à une première extrémité latérale d'un système de montage de type VESA (pour « Video Electronics Standards Association » en anglais) permettant la fixation par vissage d'un écran d'ordinateur 122, tandis que sa seconde extrémité porte par exemple une tablette d'accueil non représentée et destinée à supporter un ordinateur portable 123.This support arm 120 is for example provided at a first lateral end with a mounting system of the VESA type (for "Video Electronics Standards Association" in English) allowing the fixing by screwing of a computer screen 122, while its second end carries for example a reception tablet not shown and intended to support a laptop computer 123.

Tel qu'illustré par la figure 5, l'embase support 200 comporte deux parois latérales verticales gauche 201 et droite 202 formant les limites latérales du meuble 1, une paroi inférieure horizontale 203 s'étendant entre les parois latérales 201, 202 à proximité de leurs extrémités inférieures, et une paroi de fond verticale 204 s'étendant entre les deux bords arrière des parois latérales 201, 202 sur l'ensemble de leur hauteur.As illustrated by the figure 5 , the support base 200 comprises two left 201 and right 202 vertical side walls forming the side limits of the cabinet 1, a horizontal bottom wall 203 extending between the side walls 201, 202 close to their lower ends, and a vertical bottom 204 extending between the two rear edges of the side walls 201, 202 over their entire height.

Cette embase support 200 comporte également une armature métallique interne 210 (visible sur les figures 6 à 8) comprenant un châssis horizontal en forme de U 220 fixé contre la face inférieure de la paroi inférieure 203 et constitué par un barreau transversal arrière 221 ainsi que deux barreaux latéraux 223 s'étendant longitudinalement vers l'avant depuis les deux extrémités de ce barreau transversal 221.This support base 200 also includes an internal metal frame 210 (visible on the figures 6 to 8 ) comprising a U-shaped horizontal frame 220 fixed against the underside of the lower wall 203 and consisting of a rear transverse bar 221 as well as two side bars 223 extending longitudinally forwards from the two ends of this transverse bar 221.

Cette armature métallique interne 210 comporte en outre deux montants latéraux 230 s'étendant verticalement depuis les extrémités avant des deux barreaux latéraux 223, chacun étant fixé contre et le long de la face interne d'une paroi latérale correspondante 201, 202 à proximité de son extrémité avant.This internal metal frame 210 further comprises two side uprights 230 extending vertically from the front ends of the two side bars 223, each being fixed against and along the internal face of a corresponding side wall 201, 202 near its front end.

L'embase support 200 comporte en outre un caisson inférieur de rangement 240 s'étendant dans sa partie basse et étant délimité par les parois latérales 201, 202, la paroi inférieure 203, une paroi intermédiaire horizontale 205 s'étendant à l'aplomb de la paroi inférieure 203 entre les deux parois latérales 201, 202, et par deux portes avant gauche 241 et droite 242.The support base 200 further comprises a lower storage box 240 extending in its lower part and being delimited by the side walls 201, 202, the lower wall 203, a horizontal intermediate wall 205 extending plumb with the lower wall 203 between the two side walls 201, 202, and by two front left 241 and right 242 doors.

Chaque porte avant 241, 242 est montée pivotante autour d'un axe vertical respectif par l'un de ses bords latéraux sur le bord avant d'une paroi latérale correspondante 201, 202, entre une position ouverte dans laquelle elle s'étend verticalement dans le prolongement avant de cette paroi latérale et une position fermée dans laquelle elle obture la partie latérale correspondante de ce caisson inférieur 240.Each front door 241, 242 is pivotally mounted about a respective vertical axis by one of its side edges on the front edge of a corresponding side wall 201, 202, between an open position in which it extends vertically in the front extension of this side wall and a closed position in which it closes off the corresponding side part of this lower box 240.

La partie haute de cette embase support 200 s'étendant au dessus du caisson inférieur 240 définit une cavité parallélépipédique 250 (figure 5) ouverte à l'avant et sur le dessus, et de dimensions correspondantes à celles du caisson supérieur 100.The upper part of this support base 200 extending above the lower box 240 defines a parallelepipedic cavity 250 ( figure 5 ) open at the front and on the top, and of dimensions corresponding to those of the upper box 100.

Ce caisson 100 est monté à coulissement vertical sur la partie haute de cette embase 200 entre une position basse dans laquelle il est entièrement logé dans cette cavité 220 de l'embase 200 (figures 1 à 4), et une position relevée ajustable en hauteur dans laquelle il saille partiellement au dessus de cette embase 200 (figure 5).This box 100 is mounted to slide vertically on the upper part of this base 200 between a low position in which it is entirely housed in this cavity 220 of the base 200 ( figures 1 to 4 ), and a height-adjustable raised position in which it partially protrudes above this base 200 ( figure 5 ).

Tel qu'illustré sur les figures 6 à 8, le coulissement du caisson supérieur 100 est par exemple assuré par deux mécanismes latéraux à crémaillère comprenant chacun :

  • une crémaillère 300 ménagée sur et le long de la partie supérieure d'un montant latéral correspondant 230 de l'armature 210 ; et
  • un ergot 310 saillant transversalement depuis l'extrémité arrière d'un barreau latéral respectif 112 de la barre de soutien 110 et venant se loger dans cette crémaillère 300 lorsque cette barre de soutien 110 est déployée (figure 7).
As shown on the figures 6 to 8 , the sliding of the upper box 100 is for example ensured by two lateral rack and pinion mechanisms each comprising:
  • a rack 300 provided on and along the upper part of a corresponding side post 230 of the frame 210; and
  • a lug 310 projecting transversely from the rear end of a respective side bar 112 of the support bar 110 and being housed in this rack 300 when this support bar 110 is deployed ( figure 7 ).

Les deux mécanismes à crémaillère 300 sont avantageusement couplés l'un à l'autre et déverrouillables manuellement par l'intermédiaire d'un organe de déverrouillage de type poignée 320 s'étendant entre les deux barreaux latéraux 112 de la barre de soutien 110 et reliée par des câbles de type « Bowden » aux deux ergots 310, de sorte à permettre le réglage en hauteur du caisson 100 (figure 8).The two rack and pinion mechanisms 300 are advantageously coupled to each other and unlockable manually via a handle-type unlocking member 320 extending between the two side bars 112 of the support bar 110 and connected by cables of the "Bowden" type to the two lugs 310, so as to allow the height adjustment of the box 100 ( figure 8 ).

Ces deux mécanismes à crémaillère 300 peuvent être également assistés par des vérins pneumatiques ou hydrauliques déverrouillables également par la poignée 320.These two rack and pinion mechanisms 300 can also be assisted by pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders which can also be unlocked by the handle 320.

Selon des variantes de réalisation non représentées, le coulissement vertical du caisson supérieur 100 peut être assuré par des moyens différents comportant par exemple comporter deux montants latéraux télescopiques motorisés et actionnables par exemple par un bouton de commande non représenté. Ces moyens motorisés peuvent être remplacés ou doublés d'une commande manuelle, telle qu'une manivelle.According to variant embodiments not shown, the vertical sliding of the upper box 100 can be ensured by different means comprising for example comprising two motorized telescopic side uprights operable for example by a control button not shown. These motorized means can be replaced or doubled by a manual control, such as a crank.

Selon l'invention, le meuble 1 comporte également des moyens de stabilisation comportant une béquille d'appui 400 montée mobile sur l'embase 200 entre une position escamotée et une position déployée dans laquelle elle repose en appui sur le sol au devant cette même embase 200, de sorte à améliorer sa stabilité lorsque le panneau avant 106 est ouvert et à éviter son basculement vers l'avant.According to the invention, the piece of furniture 1 also comprises stabilizing means comprising a support stand 400 movably mounted on the base 200 between a retracted position and a deployed position in which it rests resting on the ground in front of this same base. 200, so as to improve its stability when the front panel 106 is open and to prevent it from tipping forward.

En référence notamment aux figures 6 à 8, la béquille d'appui 400 comporte un cadre métallique rectangulaire à section carrée 410 s'étendant dans un plan horizontal sous la paroi inférieure 203 de l'embase 200 et comprenant deux barreaux transversaux avant 411 et arrière 412 ainsi que deux barreaux latéraux 413 reliant les extrémités latérales de ces barreaux transversaux.With particular reference to figures 6 to 8 , the support stand 400 comprises a rectangular metal frame with a square section 410 extending in a horizontal plane under the lower wall 203 of the base 200 and comprising two front 411 and rear 412 transverse bars as well as two side bars 413 connecting the lateral ends of these transverse bars.

Les deux faces externes des barreaux latéraux 413 de ce cadre 410 sont montées à coulissement longitudinal par l'intermédiaire de deux glissières 420 sur les deux faces internes des barreaux latéraux 223 du châssis 220 de l'armature 210.The two outer faces of the side bars 413 of this frame 410 are mounted to slide longitudinally via two slideways 420 on the two inner faces of the side bars 223 of the frame 220 of the frame 210.

Afin de faciliter le déplacement du meuble 1, l'armature 210 de l'embase 200 et la béquille d'appui 400 sont avantageusement pourvues chacune de pieds à roulettes pivotants reposant en permanence sur le sol, en l'espèce deux premiers pieds 260 s'étendant depuis les deux coins arrière du châssis 220 de cette armature 210 ainsi que deux autres pieds 430 s'étendant depuis les deux coins avant du cadre 410.In order to facilitate the movement of the piece of furniture 1, the frame 210 of the base 200 and the support stand 400 are advantageously each provided with feet with pivoting castors resting permanently on the ground, in this case the first two feet 260 s extending from the two rear corners of the frame 220 of this frame 210 as well as two other legs 430 extending from the two front corners of the frame 410.

Dans sa position escamotée illustrée par les figures 1 et 6, la béquille d'appui 400 s'étend entièrement sous la paroi inférieure 203 de l'embase 200 (le cadre 410 étant entièrement logé dans le volume interne délimité par le châssis 220), de sorte à limiter la surface occupée sur le sol par le meuble 1.In its retracted position illustrated by the figure 1 and 6 , the support stand 400 extends entirely under the lower wall 203 of the base 200 (the frame 410 being entirely housed in the internal volume delimited by the frame 220), so as to limit the surface occupied on the ground by furniture 1.

Dans sa position déployée illustrée par les figures 2 à 5, 7 et 8, cette béquille d'appui 400 saille longitudinalement au devant de l'embase 200 (le cadre 410 qui saille alors en l'avant du châssis 220 faisant également office de repose-pieds pour l'usager).In its deployed position illustrated by the figures 2 to 5 , 7 and 8 , this support crutch 400 protrudes longitudinally in front of the base 200 (the frame 410 which then protrudes in front of the frame 220 also acting as a footrest for the user).

Le meuble 1 selon l'invention peut comporter avantageusement un mécanisme interne de sécurité apte à assurer le déploiement automatique des moyens de stabilisation (i.e. la béquille 400) lors du déploiement des moyens de soutien (i.e. la barre110).The piece of furniture 1 according to the invention can advantageously comprise an internal safety mechanism capable of ensuring the automatic deployment of the stabilization means (ie the stand 400) during the deployment of the support means (ie the bar 110).

Tel qu'illustré sur les figures 6 à 8, ce mécanisme interne de sécurité peut par exemple comprendre deux montants latéraux verticaux télescopiques 440 reliant les deux coins arrière du cadre 410 de cette béquille 400 aux deux extrémités arrière des barreaux latéraux 112 de la barre de soutien 110, de sorte à les rendre solidaires à coulissement et assurer leur déploiement simultané.As shown on the figures 6 to 8 , this internal safety mechanism may for example comprise two telescopic vertical side uprights 440 connecting the two rear corners of the frame 410 of this crutch 400 to the two rear ends of the side bars 112 of the support bar 110, so as to make them integral with sliding and ensure their simultaneous deployment.

Le meuble peut être également pourvu d'un mécanisme interne de verrouillage, non représenté sur les figures, et apte à empêcher l'ouverture à pivotement du panneau avant 106 tant que les moyens de soutien (i.e. la barre110) de ce panneau avant 106 ne sont pas déployés.The piece of furniture can also be provided with an internal locking mechanism, not shown in the figures, and capable of preventing the pivoting opening of the front panel 106 as long as the support means (i.e. the bar 110) of this front panel 106 do not are not deployed.

En remplacement d'un tel mécanisme interne de verrouillage, le meuble 1 peut comprendre un mécanisme interne d'actionnement assurant automatiquement le déploiement des moyens de soutien et de ceux de stabilisation lors de l'abaissement du panneau avant 106 en position ouverte.As a replacement for such an internal locking mechanism, the cabinet 1 may comprise an internal actuating mechanism automatically ensuring the deployment of the support means and those of stabilization when the front panel 106 is lowered into the open position.

Tel qu'illustré sur la figure 9, ce mécanisme peut par exemple comprendre deux tiges latérales 450 reliant les deux bords latéraux du panneau avant 106 aux deux extrémités arrière des barreaux latéraux 112 de la barre de soutien 110.As shown on the figure 9 , this mechanism may for example comprise two side rods 450 connecting the two side edges of the front panel 106 to the two rear ends of the side bars 112 of the support bar 110.

Les figures 10 et 11 représentent un meuble de type secrétaire 1' selon un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention dans lequel les moyens de stabilisation comportent deux béquilles d'appui latérales 500 comprenant chacune :

  • un barreau métallique à section carrée 510 monté pivotant selon un axe vertical en dessous et à proximité d'un coin avant respectif de la paroi inférieure 203 de l'embase 200, et
  • deux pieds à roulettes 520 montés pivotants sur les deux extrémités de ce barreau 510 et reposant en permanence sur le sol.
The figures 10 and 11 represent a piece of furniture of the secretary type 1' according to a second embodiment of the invention in which the stabilization means comprise two lateral support legs 500 each comprising:
  • a square-section metal bar 510 pivotally mounted along a vertical axis below and close to a respective front corner of the lower wall 203 of the base 200, and
  • two castor feet 520 pivotally mounted on the two ends of this bar 510 and permanently resting on the ground.

Dans leur position escamotée illustrée par la figure 10, les béquilles d'appui 500 s'étendent transversalement bout à bout sous la paroi inférieure 203 de sorte à limiter la surface occupée sur le sol par le meuble 1.In their retracted position illustrated by the figure 10 , the support legs 500 extend transversely end to end under the lower wall 203 so as to limit the surface occupied on the ground by the piece of furniture 1.

Dans leur position déployée illustrée par la figure 11, ces béquilles d'appui 500 s'étendent selon des axes longitudinaux parallèles au devant de l'embase 200.In their deployed position illustrated by the figure 11 , these support legs 500 extend along longitudinal axes parallel to the front of the base 200.

Les figures 12 et 13 représentent un meuble de type secrétaire 1" selon un troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention dans lequel les moyens de stabilisation comportent deux béquilles d'appui latérales 600 comprenant chacune :

  • un longeron métallique 610 dont l'extrémité supérieure est articulée à pivotement selon un axe transversal sur un pion pivot respectif 620 monté à coulissement vertical le long d'une glissière verticale 630 ménagée sur la face externe d'un panneau latéral respectif 201, 202 de l'embase 200 à proximité de son bord avant, et
  • une biellette 640 présentant une première extrémité articulée à pivotement selon un axe transversal sur la partie inférieure dudit longeron 610, et dont la seconde extrémité est articulée à pivotement selon un axe transversal sur la face externe du panneau latéral correspondant 201, 202, à proximité de son coin avant inférieur.
The figures 12 and 13 represent a piece of furniture of the secretary type 1" according to a third embodiment of the invention in which the stabilization means comprise two lateral support legs 600 each comprising:
  • a metal spar 610 whose upper end is hinged to pivot about a transverse axis on a respective pivot pin 620 mounted to slide vertically along a vertical slide 630 provided on the outer face of a respective side panel 201, 202 of the base 200 close to its front edge, and
  • a link 640 having a first end pivotally articulated along a transverse axis on the lower part of said spar 610, and the second end of which is pivotally articulated along a transverse axis on the outer face of the corresponding side panel 201, 202, close to its lower front corner.

Ces béquilles 600 sont mobiles entre une position escamotée dans laquelle chaque longeron 610 et la biellette associée 640 s'étendent verticalement et coaxialement le long de la bordure avant de la face externe du panneau latéral correspondant 201, 202 (figure 8), et une position déployée dans laquelle chaque longeron 610 et la biellette associée 640 saillent à l'avant du panneau latéral correspondant 201, 202 avec l'extrémité inférieure de ce longeron 610 qui repose sur le sol (figure 9).These crutches 600 are movable between a retracted position in which each spar 610 and the associated rod 640 extend vertically and coaxially along the front edge of the outer face of the corresponding side panel 201, 202 ( figure 8 ), and a deployed position in which each spar 610 and the associated link 640 protrude at the front of the corresponding side panel 201, 202 with the lower end of this spar 610 which rests on the ground ( figure 9 ).

Le déploiement de la ou des béquilles 400, 500, 600 est par exemple assuré par un mécanisme de type « pousse-lâche », également connu sous le terme anglo-saxon « push-pull » et permettant de la déployer en exerçant une simple pression la face avant du barreau transversal 411, du barreau 510 ou du longeron 610.The deployment of the crutches 400, 500, 600 is for example ensured by a mechanism of the "push-loose" type, also known by the Anglo-Saxon term "push-pull" and allowing it to be deployed by exerting a simple pressure the front face of the transverse bar 411, of the bar 510 or of the spar 610.

On rappellera enfin que la présente invention ne se limite pas aux formes de réalisation décrites et représentées, mais qu'elle englobe toute autre variante d'exécution à la portée de l'homme du métier.Finally, it will be recalled that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described and represented, but that it encompasses any other variant of execution within the reach of those skilled in the art.

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Meuble de type secrétaire comportant un caisson supérieur (100) porté par une embase support (200) reposant sur le sol, ledit caisson supérieur (100) étant délimité par plusieurs panneaux dont un panneau inférieur (104) formant plan de travail et un panneau avant rabattable (106) monté pivotant autour d'un axe transversal sur ledit panneau inférieur (104), entre une position ouverte dans laquelle il s'étend horizontalement dans le prolongement avant dudit panneau inférieur (104) et une position fermée dans laquelle il obture ledit caisson supérieur (100) ; caractérisé en ce que ledit meuble comporte également des moyens de stabilisation comportant au moins une béquille d'appui (400 ; 500 ; 600) montée mobile sur ladite embase (200) entre une position escamotée et une position déployée dans laquelle elle repose en appui sur le sol au devant cette même embase (200).Secretary-type cabinet comprising an upper box (100) carried by a support base (200) resting on the floor, said upper box (100) being delimited by several panels including a lower panel (104) forming a work surface and a front panel hinged (106) pivotally mounted around a transverse axis on said lower panel (104), between an open position in which it extends horizontally in the front extension of said lower panel (104) and a closed position in which it closes off said upper box (100); characterized in that said piece of furniture also comprises stabilizing means comprising at least one support stand (400; 500; 600) movably mounted on said base (200) between a retracted position and a deployed position in which it rests on the ground in front of this same base (200). Meuble de type secrétaire selon la revendication 1, dans lequel lesdits moyens de stabilisation comportent une unique béquille d'appui (400) montée coulissante longitudinalement sous une paroi inférieure (203) de ladite embase (200), entre ladite position escamotée dans laquelle elle s'étend entièrement sous ladite paroi inférieure (203) et ladite position déployée dans laquelle elle saille longitudinalement à l'avant de ladite embase (200).Secretary-type cabinet according to Claim 1, in which the said stabilizing means comprise a single support leg (400) mounted to slide longitudinally under a lower wall (203) of the said base (200), between the said retracted position in which it is extends entirely below said lower wall (203) and said deployed position in which it protrudes longitudinally in front of said base (200). Meuble de type secrétaire selon la revendication 2, dans lequel ladite béquille d'appui (400) comporte un cadre rectangulaire (410) monté à coulissement longitudinal sur un châssis (220) fixé contre la face inférieure de ladite paroi inférieure (203).A secretary-type cabinet according to claim 2, wherein said support leg (400) comprises a rectangular frame (410) mounted to slide longitudinally on a frame (220) fixed against the underside of said bottom wall (203). Meuble de type secrétaire selon la revendication 1, dans lequel lesdits moyens de stabilisation comportent deux dites béquilles d'appui latérales (500) comprenant chacune un barreau (510) monté pivotant selon un axe vertical en dessous et à proximité d'un coin avant respectif d'une paroi inférieure (203) de ladite embase (200), lesdites béquilles (500) étant mobiles entre ladite position escamotée dans laquelle elles s'étendent transversalement bout à bout sous ladite paroi inférieure (203) et ladite position déployée dans laquelle elles saillent longitudinalement à l'avant de cette même embase (200).Secretary-type cabinet according to claim 1, in which said stabilizing means comprise two said lateral support legs (500) each comprising a bar (510) pivotally mounted along a vertical axis below and near a respective front corner of a lower wall (203) of said base (200), said crutches (500) being movable between said retracted position in which they extend transversely end to end under said lower wall (203) and said deployed position in which they protrude longitudinally in front of this same base (200). Meuble de type secrétaire selon la revendication 1, dans lequel lesdits moyens de stabilisation comportent deux dites béquilles d'appui latérales (600) comprenant chacune un longeron (610) dont l'extrémité supérieure est articulée à pivotement selon un axe transversal sur un pion pivot respectif (620) monté à coulissement vertical le long d'une glissière (630) ménagée sur la face externe d'un panneau latéral respectif (201, 202) de l'embase (200), ainsi qu'une biellette (640) présentant une première extrémité articulée à pivotement selon un axe transversal sur ledit longeron (610) et dont la seconde extrémité est articulée à pivotement selon un axe transversal sur la face externe du panneau latéral correspondant (201, 202) ; lesdites béquilles (600) étant mobiles entre ladite position escamotée dans laquelle chaque longeron (610) et la biellette associée (640) s'étendent verticalement et coaxialement le long de la face externe du panneau latéral correspondant (201, 202), et une position déployée dans laquelle chaque longeron (610) et la biellette associée (640) saillent à l'avant du panneau latéral correspondant (201, 202) avec l'extrémité inférieure de ce longeron (610) qui repose sur le sol.Secretary-type cabinet according to Claim 1, in which the said stabilizing means comprise two said lateral support legs (600) each comprising a spar (610) the upper end of which is pivotally articulated along a transverse axis on a pivot pin (620) mounted to slide vertically along a slide (630) made on the outer face of a respective side panel (201, 202) of the base (200), as well as a connecting rod (640) having a first end pivotally articulated along a transverse axis on said spar (610) and the second end of which is pivotally articulated along a transverse axis on the outer face of the corresponding side panel (201, 202); said crutches (600) being movable between said retracted position in which each spar (610) and the associated rod (640) extend vertically and coaxially along the outer face of the corresponding side panel (201, 202), and a position deployed in which each spar (610) and the associated link (640) protrude forward from the corresponding side panel (201, 202) with the lower end of this spar (610) resting on the ground. Meuble de type secrétaire selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5, dans lequel ladite embase (200) et/ou la ou lesdites béquilles d'appui (400 ; 500) sont également pourvues de pieds à roulettes pivotants (260, 430 ; 260, 520 ; 260) reposant sur le sol.Secretary-type cabinet according to one of Claims 1 to 5, in which the said base (200) and/or the said support leg(s) (400; 500) are also provided with feet with pivoting rollers (260, 430; 260 , 520; 260) resting on the ground. Meuble de type secrétaire selon l'une des revendications 1 à 6, comprenant en outre des moyens de soutien escamotables (110) aptes, lorsqu'ils sont déployés, à supporter le panneau avant (106) dans sa position ouverte.Secretary-type cabinet according to one of Claims 1 to 6, further comprising retractable support means (110) capable, when they are deployed, of supporting the front panel (106) in its open position. Meuble de type secrétaire selon la revendication 7, dans lequel lesdits moyens de soutien sont constitués par une barre en forme de U (110) comprenant un barreau transversal principal (111) et deux barreaux latéraux (112) montés à coulissement longitudinal dans deux guides correspondants fixés contre la face inférieure du panneau inférieur (104) dudit caisson supérieur (100).Secretary-type cabinet according to Claim 7, in which the said support means consist of a U-shaped bar (110) comprising a main transverse bar (111) and two lateral bars (112) mounted to slide longitudinally in two corresponding guides fixed against the underside of the lower panel (104) of said upper box (100). Meuble de type secrétaire selon l'une des revendications 7 ou 8, comportant un mécanisme interne de sécurité (440) apte à assurer le déploiement automatique desdits moyens de stabilisation (400 ; 500 ; 600) lors du déploiement des moyens de soutien (110).Secretary-type cabinet according to one of Claims 7 or 8, comprising an internal safety mechanism (440) capable of ensuring the automatic deployment of the said stabilization means (400; 500; 600) during the deployment of the support means (110) . Meuble de type secrétaire selon la revendication 9, dans lequel ledit mécanisme de sécurité comprend au moins un organe de liaison (440) reliant lesdits moyens de stabilisation (400) auxdits moyens de soutien de sorte à les rendre solidaire à coulissement.Secretary-type cabinet according to Claim 9, in which the said safety mechanism comprises at least one connecting member (440) connecting the said stabilizing means (400) to the said support means so as to make them integral with sliding. Meuble de type secrétaire selon l'une des revendications 7 à 10, comportant un mécanisme interne de verrouillage apte à empêcher l'ouverture à pivotement dudit panneau avant (106) tant que lesdits moyens de soutien (110) ne sont pas déployés.Secretary-type cabinet according to one of Claims 7 to 10, comprising an internal locking mechanism capable of preventing the pivoting opening of said front panel (106) as long as said support means (110) are not deployed. Meuble de type secrétaire selon l'une des revendications 7 à 10, comportant un mécanisme interne d'actionnement apte à assurer le déploiement automatique desdits moyens de soutien (110) et de ceux de stabilisation (400 ; 500 ; 600) lors de l'ouverture dudit panneau avant (106).Secretary-type cabinet according to one of Claims 7 to 10, comprising an internal actuating mechanism capable of ensuring the automatic deployment of the said support means (110) and of the stabilization means (400; 500; 600) when opening said front panel (106). Meuble de type secrétaire selon l'une des revendications 1 à 12, dans lequel le caisson supérieur (100) est monté à coulissement vertical sur ladite embase (200) entre une position basse dans laquelle il est entièrement logé dans une cavité (250) délimitée par cette embase (200), et une position relevée ajustable en hauteur dans laquelle il saille partiellement au dessus de cette même embase (200).Secretary-type cabinet according to one of Claims 1 to 12, in which the upper box (100) is mounted to slide vertically on the said base (200) between a low position in which it is entirely housed in a cavity (250) delimited by this base (200), and a height-adjustable raised position in which it partially projects above this same base (200). Meuble de type secrétaire selon les revendications 10 et 13 dans lequel chaque au moins dit organe de liaison dudit mécanisme de sécurité est constitué par un montant télescopique (440).Secretary type cabinet according to claims 10 and 13 wherein each at least said connecting member of said safety mechanism is constituted by a telescopic upright (440). Meuble de type secrétaire selon l'une des revendications 13 ou 14, dans lequel le coulissement dudit caisson supérieur (100) est assuré par deux mécanismes latéraux à crémaillère (300) assistés par des vérins pneumatiques ou hydrauliques et déverrouillables manuellement par l'intermédiaire d'un organe de déverrouillage (320).Secretary-type cabinet according to one of Claims 13 or 14, in which the sliding of the said upper box (100) is ensured by two lateral rack and pinion mechanisms (300) assisted by pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders and manually unlockable by means of an unlocking member (320). Meuble de type secrétaire selon l'une des revendications 13 ou 14, dans lequel le coulissement dudit caisson supérieur (100) est assuré par deux montants latéraux télescopiques motorisés.Secretary-type cabinet according to one of Claims 13 or 14, in which the sliding of the said upper box (100) is ensured by two motorized telescopic side uprights. Meuble de type secrétaire selon l'une des revendications 1 à 16, dans lequel le fond dudit caisson supérieur (100) héberge un bras support (120), monté à coulissement vertical le long d'une réglette (121) adossée fixement à la face interne d'un panneau arrière (103) de ce caisson (100), et comprenant des moyens de fixation pour un écran d'ordinateur (122).Secretary-type cabinet according to one of Claims 1 to 16, in which the bottom of the said upper box (100) accommodates a support arm (120), mounted to slide vertically along a strip (121) fixedly attached to the front internal of a rear panel (103) of this box (100), and comprising fixing means for a computer screen (122). Meuble de type secrétaire selon l'une des revendications 1 à 17, dans lequel les faces internes d'au moins certains panneaux (101, 102, 103) délimitant ledit caisson supérieur (100) sont recouvertes d'un revêtement d'isolation acoustique.Secretary-type cabinet according to one of Claims 1 to 17, in which the internal faces of at least certain panels (101, 102, 103) delimiting the said upper box (100) are covered with an acoustic insulation coating.
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