Custom frameless cabinetmaking system

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a 31.75 mm (1.25″) system that represents a new and improved custom frameless cabinet design and manufacturing method specifically for the North American market where imperial measurement system is used. The system is based on the concept of worldwide prevailing 32 mm European frameless cabinet making system and uses all existing 32 mm system machinery and tools. By using ready-to-use panel parts and corner cabinets, this system greatly increases custom cabinetry's manufacturing efficiency and all but eliminates the conversion proximity and error when using standard European 32 mm system.

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CROSS REFERENCE[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part and claims benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15 / 660,672 filed Jul. 26, 2017, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 367,643 filed Jul. 27, 2016, the specification of which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a system for cabinetmaking, more specifically, to an efficient frameless cabinet system reducing the number of unique cabinet components comprising said system and providing both ready-to-use and customizable cabinet components.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The most widely used method of building cabinets is known as the 32 millimeter (“mm”) European Frameless Cabinetmaking System, hereinafter alternately referred to as the 32 mm system. The 32 mm system originates from the joint efforts of large European sheet material, machinery, cabinet, and furniture hardware manufacturers. It allows for the quick manu...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a framed cabinet system with efficiency for both the consumer and manufacturer. The system includes base, wall, and tall top cabinets, all with a unique arrangement of vertically aligned holes. These holes are positioned in a way that allows for the use of standard cabinet hardware, such as 3.5-inch cabinet holes, which saves time and money. The depth of the tall top and bottom cabins is equal to the depth of the base and wall cabins, allowing for easier installation. Additionally, each cabinet has its own unique design, allowing for different functions and appearances. Overall, the invention provides a more efficient and flexible cabinet system.

Problems solved by technology

While the 32 mm cabinetmaking system has gained worldwide popularity and usage, there are problems implementing the system in locations (e.g., the United States and Canada) that primarily use the Imperial Measurement System (e.g., inches) instead of the Metric System (e.g., millimeters).

As a result of these conversions, error is introduced since neither 32 mm nor multiples of 32 mm convert exactly to inches and / or feet.

It may potentially be overwhelming for consumers to consider each available option when making cabinet design decisions.

For custom cabinet makers, even with heavy capital investment in machinery, it is often difficult to achieve an increased efficiency because of the made-to-order nature of the cabinet business.

However, without these software tools, generating an accurate list of customized door dimensions is not intuitive and notoriously error prone.

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