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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 08, 2002
Filed:
Nov. 20, 2000
Alexander Scharer, Bern, CH;
Florin Baeriswyl, Zurich, CH;
USM U. Scharer Sohne AG, Munsingen, CH;
Abstract
A modular interior fittings system includes several different functional units such as carcasses, work surfaces, separating wall boards, lighting fixtures, presentation racks, etc. and at least one uniform statically stable structural element. The structural element is designed as an independent, vertical, closed rectangular frame. For stabilization purposes in its vertical position, a chassis that stretches vertically to the frame plane is mounted on the bottom of the frame and/or a corner connection is installed to a second neighboring frame. The functional units are installed in such a way that they reach through the plane created by the frame. The frame has vertical lengthwise sleepers with grooves or ribs to fasten the functional units at a selected height. To stow cables, conduits or grooves are provided for in the frame. Preferably the corner connections have an angle grid so that neighboring frames can be connected with each other at selected angle positions, which however are specified in size. A carcass is preferably installed in the lower area of the frame for stabilization.