The design of modern furniture can be divided into two conditional categories, one of which will be frame, and the other - panel. Often, pipes of various thicknesses, colors and configurations are used as the basis for frame furniture. The most convenient option for such decisions is the joker system. Using it, you can make furniture for any environment. An important and useful characteristic of this method is the lack of the need to use complex tools during assembly. A more detailed overview of the Joker system allows you to get a complete picture of the capabilities and functions of these products.
Modular System Features
Its main element is a chrome pipe called the Joker. The system acquired its name due to its ability to combine with various functional components. An example is:
And this is not a complete list of various accessories, which is adapted for this system. Thanks to additional components that easily connect the system based on Joker pipes, the assembly procedure for such furniture is not difficult. Therefore, the analogy with a card joker, capable of accepting any guises, was used in the name.
A different base, which can be made of plastic or chipboard, is attached to the base of the joker frames, and glass surfaces can also be easily built in: ordinary, tinted or mirror. For this reason, the capabilities of the joker system have virtually no limits.
Component parts materials and parameters
The pipes that form the basis of the frame structures are made of steel, and the outer layer is coated with a chrome coating. Given that the inner surface of the pipe does not have a protective layer, such furniture is not suitable for rooms with high humidity. The diameter of the chrome pipe of the Joker system complex is divided into four types, the size of which is 10 mm, 25 mm, 32 mm and 50 mm, respectively.
The product with a diameter of 25 mm is most in demand, and the standard for the length of these pipes was chosen a size that is three meters. In addition, various locks, which are presented in the form of pipe mounts in the Joker system, are included in the basic configuration of the frame structure. They are made of aluminum and assembled using special screws. For installation work, screw caps have hex recesses for the corresponding keys. The working screws are for the key with a cross section of 6 mm, and the auxiliary ones are 3 mm and 4 mm, respectively.
Additional components
The Joker modular system also includes a number of accessories. This is the console. They are made from silumin. So called aluminum alloy with a high content of silicon. Also, auxiliary caps include decorative caps, which are made of plastic with a chrome coating. Still in the package tabs designed to fix the shelves, horizontal and vertical planes. The fasteners and accessories of the Joker are distinguished by high aesthetic characteristics.
These frame structures were highly appreciated in the trading floors of various companies. Here they use this idea to create all kinds of shop windows with excellent visibility and visual appeal. In addition, designers use the Joker system to create models of cabinet furniture, and in some cases they arrange upholstered furniture compositions on this basis.
Advantages
First of all, it should be noted that the joker mount system has become widespread today, and this indicates its availability. The design price has reasonable limits and is affordable for most consumers, as evidenced by the reviews. Simplicity of assembly allows installation to masters with only basic knowledge. A set of necessary tools includes only a pipe cutter and a small set of hexagons.
Separately, it is worth paying attention to the fact that the joker mounting system is not tied to certain standards. In the reviews, people note that modular products easily acquire any geometric shape. Thus, furniture rows can be made for a room of any size and configuration. As a result, the room acquires a presentable appearance that resonates in different styles. Among other things, reviews note that the bearing capacity of such structures is 60 kilograms per linear meter, and this is quite a considerable amount. The design is really solid and reliable.
Build Features
Any composition created with the help of the joker mounting system basically has a tube frame. It is the supporting base, which is held by collapsible fasteners. The operating conditions of each individual composition have individual requirements. For this reason, the calculation of the span length and the number of connections used must meet the requirements of the expected load. Strength and quality of joints should be regulated.
Data collection
First of all, it is necessary to establish the exact dimensions of the room at the place of installation of furniture. The next step is the calculation of the dimensions of the product. Thus, the future dimensions of the components are specified. If there is no experience in sketching or a poorly developed spatial imagination, it is recommended to consider options for such structures installed in rooms of a similar shape and size. Such a review will allow us to note all the strengths and weaknesses in compiling our own design.
Drawing up a working sketch
When a general design model is selected that meets all the requirements, a sketch is made on paper with the exact dimensions indicated. Further, having such a sketch before your eyes, you can accurately calculate the number of necessary elements. It is important to take into account that horizontal pipes, which are especially distinguished by a large length, carry a greater load than vertical pipes. For this reason, pipes with thicker walls should be used in such places. This, of course, will increase the cost of the structure, but will provide the necessary rigidity and increase the bearing capacity.
When the model appears assembled, it will be impossible to distinguish which racks have a greater wall thickness. Also, with the help of a sketch, the number and configuration of the required fixtures are calculated, the required number of plugs and tabs is set. Having accurate data on each type of necessary elements, you can go to the store and purchase a joker fastening system.