Recessed handle element for arrangement in a, in particular vertical, recessed handle of a kitchen module and kitchen module

Abstract

Handle recess element (1) for arrangement in a, in particular vertical, handle recess of a kitchen module, comprising at least one profile strip (2) with a base plate (4) and one or two wings (5), wherein the base plate (4) has a front side (6) designed as a visible side and a back side (7) opposite the front side (6), one or two or more lighting elements (3) for illuminating the handle recess, wherein the profile strip (2) has one or two recesses (8), wherein at least one of the lighting elements (3) is arranged in the or the or one of the recesses (8).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a handle recess element for arrangement in a, in particular vertical, handle recess of a kitchen module and to a kitchen module.

[0002] Kitchen modules typically comprise one or more furniture fronts. These fronts can be, for example, cabinet doors or drawer fronts, but also purely decorative fronts without any further function or movement. Typical applications for furniture fronts are kitchen modules, especially kitchen furniture, where the furniture fronts are referred to as kitchen fronts. However, furniture fronts are also used more generally in cabinets and shelves, as well as in cabinet and shelving systems. The decorative character of furniture fronts is usually paramount; typically, the front intended as a visible surface is designed as a decorative surface. In many cases, in addition to the decorative and covering function, further functions can be added, such as the use of the furniture front as a door or drawer front. Often, a recessed handle is integrated into the kitchen module, or a handle strip or handle is attached to the furniture front.

[0003] A kitchen module refers to a single piece of kitchen furniture, an arrangement, or a combination of several pieces of kitchen furniture. Furthermore, a kitchen module can also refer to a kitchen appliance, particularly a dishwasher. Generally, kitchens are typically modular in design. This means that there are numerous options for selecting and combining kitchen modules.

[0004] In recent years, the trend in kitchen design and furnishing has been towards handleless kitchens. This means that cabinets, drawers, and other kitchen modules no longer have visible, protruding handles, but are instead opened using recessed grips. A recessed grip, also known as a handle strip or handle profile, is a groove integrated into the cabinet body and / or the front of a kitchen module, into which one can grasp to open the respective module.

[0005] Vertical recessed handles are often provided between tall cabinets, wall cabinets, or base cabinets, at least one of which may have an open niche for one or more built-in appliances, such as appliance housing cabinets, appliance base cabinets, and appliance tall cabinets.

[0006] Furthermore, when designing handleless kitchens, it is often desirable to equip the recessed handles with lighting to indirectly illuminate the kitchen. This soft, diffused illumination is often particularly desirable for work surfaces or work areas. The lighting can also be used to accentuate or highlight specific elements or modules.

[0007] The invention is based on the objective of providing a new recessed handle element and a new kitchen module. In particular, a recessed handle element and a kitchen module are to be proposed that enable illumination of the recessed handle.

[0008] This problem is solved by a recessed handle element with the features of claim 1 and a kitchen module with the features of claim 13. Advantageous embodiments and further developments are specified in the respective dependent claims.

[0009] The grip recess element according to the invention comprises at least one profile strip with a base plate and one or two wings, wherein the base plate has a front side designed as a visible side and a back side opposite the front side, one or two or more lighting elements for illuminating the grip recess, wherein the profile strip has one or two recesses, wherein at least one of the lighting elements is arranged in the or the or one of the recesses.

[0010] The advantages of the invention, particularly with regard to the vertical recessed handles, lie in the fact that linear light can continue even behind or to the side of a built-in device. By installing the lighting element in the rear area of ​​the vertical recessed handle, the built-in device can be securely installed using a wooden strip without restricting the lighting element.

[0011] According to one embodiment, the receptacle(s) are each designed as a partially open guide channel, whereby light emitted or emittable by the lighting element can be directed through the opening of the guide channel. The lighting element can, for example, be inserted or plugged into the receptacle laterally.

[0012] Each recess can have a base and a side wall, the base of each recess being formed by the wing(s) of the profile strip and the side wall of the recess being formed by the base plate of the profile strip. One or more studs can be formed or arranged on the base. The term "stud" is also understood to mean, in particular, a bead, a rib, or a comb.

[0013] It may be provided that a knob is formed on the base plate in the area of ​​each mounting point, whereby the knob(s) prevent the lighting element from slipping out of the mounting point. A "knob" can also be understood to mean a ridge, a rib, or a comb.

[0014] Furthermore, it may be provided that a tenon protrudes from the wing of the profile strip forming the base of the respective receptacle, whereby the tenon(s) prevent the lighting element from slipping out of the receptacle. The inner side of each tenon forms, in particular, the second side wall of the respective receptacle. One or more knobs may be provided on the inner side of each tenon. The term "tenon" is also understood to mean, in particular, a ridge. The term "knob" is also understood to mean, in particular, a bead, a rib, or a comb.

[0015] Preferably, the wing(s) are arranged at an angle to the base plate, and in particular, the wing(s) are arranged perpendicular to the base plate. The wing(s) extend, in particular, from the front of the base plate, which is designed as the visible side.

[0016] Particularly preferably, the lighting element comprises or includes an LED strip, especially a side-view LED strip. The LED strip can be a silicone LED strip. The LED strip can furthermore have an adhesive surface on its underside. The LED strip can be a flat strip. The lighting element particularly includes a power cable, the power cable preferably having strain relief.

[0017] In particular, the profile strip has a cross-section that is perpendicular to its longitudinal axis, and in particular essentially L-shaped or U-shaped.

[0018] The recessed handle element may include one or more connecting elements, in particular one or more pins, dowels, or tenon profiles, for connection to the kitchen module, for example, a carcass or a furniture front of the kitchen module. Furthermore, the connecting element(s) may be arranged on the base plate, with the connecting element(s) projecting, in particular, perpendicularly from the back of the base plate.

[0019] The profile strip is made of aluminum, for example.

[0020] The kitchen module according to the invention comprises at least one, in particular vertical, recessed handle, and at least one recessed handle element, wherein the recessed handle element is arranged in the, in particular vertical, recessed handle, for example on a body or a furniture front of the kitchen module, wherein the recessed handle element is a recessed handle element according to the invention.

[0021] According to one embodiment of the invention, the recessed handle is arranged laterally next to and / or behind a furniture front of the kitchen module, wherein a recessed handle element is arranged in the recessed handle.

[0022] The invention is further explained below with regard to its features and advantages by means of a description of exemplary embodiments and with reference to the accompanying schematic drawings. These show Fig. 1 a first embodiment of a grip recess element according to the invention in a three-dimensional representation, Fig. 2 the exemplary embodiment according to Fig. 1 in a sectional view, Fig. 3 a second embodiment of a grip recess element according to the invention in a three-dimensional representation, Fig. 4 the exemplary embodiment according to Fig. 3 in a sectional view, and Fig. 5 schematically a lighting element arranged in the opening or openings of a grip recess element according to the invention in a sectional view.

[0023] Corresponding parts and components are marked with the same reference symbols in the figures.

[0024] Fig. 1. and Fig. Figure 2 shows a first embodiment of a recessed handle element 1 according to the invention for arrangement in a recessed handle, particularly a vertical one, of a kitchen module, for example, a cabinet and / or a furniture front of the kitchen module. The recessed handle element 1 comprises a profile strip 2, for example, made of aluminum, with a base plate 4 and a wing 5, wherein the base plate 4 has a front surface 6 designed as a visible surface and a rear surface 7 opposite the front surface 6. The wing 5 is arranged perpendicular to the base plate 4 and projects from the front surface 6 of the base plate 4. The profile strip 2 thus has a substantially L-shaped cross-section perpendicular to its longitudinal axis.

[0025] The profile strip 2 has a receptacle 8 for a Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 lighting element not shown 3 (see Fig. 5) on. The receptacle 8 is designed as a partially open guide channel, wherein light emitted or emittable from the lighting element 3 is or can be guided through the opening 9 of the guide channel.

[0026] The receptacle 8 has a base 10 and a side wall 11, the base 10 being formed by the wing 5 and the side wall 11 by the base plate 4 of the profile strip 2. A stud 12 is formed on the base plate 4 in the area of ​​the receptacle 8. A pin 13 projects from the wing 5 of the profile strip 2, particularly towards the center of the component. The inner side of the pin 13 forms the second side wall of the receptacle 8. Furthermore, a stud 12 is provided on the inner side of the pin 13. The two studs 12 prevent the lighting element 3 from slipping out of the receptacle 8.

[0027] The recessed handle element 1 comprises a connecting element 14 designed as a tenon, dowel, or tenon profile for connection to the kitchen module, for example, the carcass or the furniture front of the kitchen module. The connecting element 14 is arranged on the base plate 4, projecting perpendicularly from the rear side 7 of the base plate 4.

[0028] Fig. 3 and Fig. Figure 4 shows a second embodiment of a recessed handle element 1 according to the invention for arrangement in a recessed handle, particularly a vertical one, of a kitchen module, for example, a cabinet and / or a furniture front of a kitchen module. The recessed handle element 1 comprises a profile strip 2, for example, made of aluminum, with a base plate 4 and two wings 5, wherein the base plate 4 has a front surface 6 designed as a visible surface and a rear surface 7 opposite the front surface 6. The wings 5 ​​are arranged perpendicular to the base plate 4 and project from the front surface 6 of the base plate 4. The profile strip 2 thus has a substantially U-shaped cross-section perpendicular to its longitudinal axis.

[0029] The profile strip 2 has two recesses 8, each for one in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 lighting element not shown 3 (see Fig. 5) on. That is, a lighting element 3 can be arranged in either one or both of the two recesses 8. The recesses 8 are each designed as a partially open guide channel, wherein light emitted or emittable by the lighting element 3 can be directed through the opening 9 of the guide channel. Each recess 8 has a base 10 and a side wall 11, wherein the base 10 of each recess 8 is formed by one of the wings 5 ​​of the profile strip 2 and the side wall 11 of the recess 8 is formed by the base plate 4 of the profile strip 2.

[0030] A stud 12 is formed on the base plate 4 in the area of ​​each receptacle 8. These studs 12 prevent the lighting element 3 from slipping out of the receptacle 8. A pin 13 projects from the wing 5 of the profile strip 2, which forms the base 10 of each receptacle 8. These pins 13 prevent the lighting element 3 from slipping out of the receptacle 8. The inner side of the pin 13 forms the second side wall of each receptacle 8. A stud 12 is provided on the inner side of each pin to further prevent slippage.

[0031] The recessed handle element 1 comprises a connecting element 14 designed as a tenon, dowel, or tenon profile for connection to the kitchen module, for example, the carcass or the furniture front of the kitchen module. The connecting element 14 is arranged on the base plate 4, projecting perpendicularly from the rear side 7 of the base plate 4.

[0032] Fig. Figure 5 schematically shows a recessed grip element 1 according to the invention, for example the one shown in the image 8 or images 8. Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 or the one in Fig. 3 and Fig.Figure 4 shows a recessed handle element 1 and a lighting element 3 arranged to illuminate the recessed handle. The lighting element 3 is, for example, an LED strip, in particular a side-view LED strip. The LED strip can be a silicone LED strip. The LED strip can also have an adhesive surface on its underside. The lighting element 3 includes a power cable (not shown in the figures), for example with a strain relief. Reference symbol list 1 recessed handle element 2 Profile strip 3 lighting elements 4 Base plate 5 wings 6 Front 7 Back 8th recording 9 Opening 10 Floor 11 Side wall 12 studs 13 cones 14 Fasteners

Claims

Handle recess element (1) for arrangement in a, in particular vertical, handle recess of a kitchen module, comprising at least a profile strip (2) with a base plate (4) and one or two wings (5), wherein the base plate (4) has a front (6) designed as a visible side and a back (7) opposite the front (6), one or two or more lighting elements (3) for illuminating the handle recess, wherein the profile strip (2) has one or two receptacles (8), wherein at least one of the lighting elements (3) is arranged in the or the or one of the receptacles (8). Grip recess element (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the receptacle (8) or receptacles (8) are each designed as a partially open guide channel, wherein light emitted or emittable from the lighting element (3) is or can be directed through the opening (9) of the guide channel. Recessed handle element (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that each receptacle (8) has a base (10) and a side wall (11), wherein the base (10) of each receptacle (8) is formed by the or one of the wings (5) of the profile strip (2) and the side wall (11) of the receptacle (8) is formed by the base plate (4) of the profile strip (2). Grip recess element (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that a knob (12) is formed on the base plate (4) in the area of ​​each receptacle (8), wherein by means of the knob(s) (12) a slippage of the lighting element (3) out of the receptacle (8) is avoided or can be avoided. Recessed handle element (1) according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that a pin (13) protrudes from the wing (5) of the profile strip (2) forming the base (10) of the respective receptacle (8), wherein the pin(s) (15) prevent or make it possible to prevent the lighting element (3) from slipping out of the receptacle (8). Grip recess element (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that a knob (12) is provided on the inside of each pin. Handle recess element (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the wing(s) (5) are arranged at an angle to the base plate (4), in particular perpendicular to the base plate (4). Recessed handle element (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lighting element (3) is or comprises an LED strip, in particular a side-view LED strip. Recessed grip element (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the profile strip (2) has an L-shaped or U-shaped cross-section perpendicular to its longitudinal axis, in particular substantially. Handle recess element (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the handle recess element (1) comprises one or more connecting means (14), in particular pins or dowels or pin profiles, for connection with the kitchen module. Grip recess element (1) according to claim 10, characterized in that the connecting means (14) are arranged on the base plate (4), wherein the connecting means (14) in particular project perpendicularly from the rear (7) of the base plate (4). Recessed handle element (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the profile strip (2) is made of aluminium. Kitchen module comprising at least one, in particular vertical, recessed handle, and at least one recessed handle element (1), wherein the recessed handle element (1) is arranged in the, in particular vertical, recessed handle, characterized in that the recessed handle element (1) is a recessed handle element (1) according to one of claims 1 to 12. Kitchen module according to claim 13, characterized in that the handle recess is arranged laterally next to and / or behind a furniture front of the kitchen module, wherein a handle recess element (1) is arranged in the handle recess.

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