Wall niche as a substructure module for use in drywall or solid walls, to create a stable substructure and partially or fully recessed storage space

Abstract

As a building material wall niche to be integrated into the building structure by assembly, with a self-supporting, stable component structure, the invention does not require a load-bearing substructure like otherwise usual inserts into a receiving body or an additional rear support structure and allows a flexible mounting position in any orientation (horizontal, vertical, diagonal, etc.).

Description

[0001] In the construction industry, particularly in interior design, it is common practice to create spaces through mostly uninterrupted, continuous walls. Casings are also used in areas where the technical building equipment (= building services: pipes and lines for wastewater, fresh water, the building's electrical network, bus systems, and other building services systems and devices) is installed. These are box-like enclosures, usually constructed using drywall construction, but less frequently using solid construction, which visually and technically conceal the building services. In principle, however, this is analogously true for any non-load-bearing (partition) wall, even if it only contains insulation or a few electrical cables, for example.

[0002] To ensure a visually appealing design, these casings are usually installed at least up to the nearest wall connection. This renders much more valuable, scarce and expensive space virtually unusable as an inaccessible enclosed cavity.

[0003] To utilize the space in these hollow walls, or in drywalls in general, there are already solutions that attempt to integrate various cabinets and shelving inserts into the wall using a wall niche. This niche is then inserted into the wall with its depth. Sufficient wall depth must be ensured.

[0004] The problem, however, is that this requires an additional substructure. This could be either an additional stud frame to provide internal stability or an entire support structure that must be integrated into the drywall in front of the actual shelf. Adapting the visual design always depends on the availability of various finishes from the manufacturer of these shelf inserts. Furthermore, these can only be used if there are no obstructions in the cavity at all times.

[0005] These problems are solved by the designated wall niche as a substructure module, in which on the one hand by the ( Fig. 1 and Fig. 2) self-supporting, very stable component structure, neither an additional support frame, a necessary support body nor a manufacturer-dependent shelf insert is required. ( Fig. 5) As a building material, the wall niche integrates firmly into the building structure and is already firmly connected to it when it is simply screwed, glued, or generally mounted flush with the upper wall surface, e.g., using so-called flange timbers (these can be simple timbers in the shape of a roof batten). Depending on the wall structure, it is installed flush with the wall surface using a suitable base ( Fig. 4) A variably positionable middle section allows the wall niche to be further divided into individual compartments

[0006] Secondly, this design, as an integral part of the building structure, allows for flexible later surface design as desired by the contractor. The special coating of the wall niche allows it to be further processed like a conventional drywall, e.g., with filler, plaster, tiles, etc. Thanks to the self-contained surface design, the wall niche also blends visually with the wall and thus the entire room (if desired by the surface selection), while still offering an interesting and expandable wall appearance (e.g., with LED lighting).

[0007] Another advantage is the possibility of mounting the unit horizontally rather than vertically, for example, if a sewer pipe is in the way in the cavity. This allows the wall niche to be further flexibly subdivided in this orientation using the center section. However, this is not a requirement. Only this wall niche offers this flexibility in installation; the conventional alternatives mentioned above are currently limited to vertical installation.

[0008] ( Fig. 3) Another advantage is the use of one and the same component, for example, as a space-saving, discreet, and clever toilet paper dispenser. This requires only approximately three-quarters of the height of the vertically mounted wall niche to be paneled (e.g., in the same material as the rest of the room), and toilet paper rolls can be inserted from the bottom up. The upper roll is always supported by the lower one. This way, when one toilet paper roll is removed, the one above it slides right in. The other rolls above it, however, are concealed and neatly stored away.

[0009] ( Fig. 6) An axle that can be adjusted to the width by means of separate step holders on the left and right allows Fig. 4 the repeatable insertion of a toilet roll, without additional drill holes in the surface or spring-loaded axle.

Claims

[1] As a building material wall niche with a self-supporting, stable component structure to be integrated into the building structure by assembly, the invention does not require a supporting substructure like usual inserts in a receiving body or an additional rear stud frame and allows a flexible mounting position in any orientation (horizontal, vertical, diagonal, etc.). [2] a variably positionable middle section allows additional subdivision within the wall niche [3] the material used ensures watertightness, which makes additional sealing of the interior of the wall niche, e.g. with sealing tape and sealing corners as well as liquid or foil sealing in damp rooms, unnecessary [4] the mortar-like coating allows flexible further processing with any analogous building materials such as filler, plaster or tile adhesive [5] The flush integration into the wall allows for flexible surface design according to the user's wishes without being dependent on the products of one manufacturer [6] A partially panelled wall niche opening allows the creation of a hidden compartment, e.g. for discreet storage of toilet paper rolls and an automatic refilling caused by the weight when the visible, bottom roll is removed. [7] The easy processing of the wall niche, e.g. with a cutter knife, allows for easy adjustment of the wall niche dimensions by reducing or enlarging it by connecting two wall niches or inserting accessories, e.g. LED lighting or holding devices (e.g. an axis for toilet paper).

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