Improvement in furniture assembly apparatus with high resistance to shear loads

Abstract

The present invention relates to the assembly of panel furniture (bookshelves, cabinets, kitchen units, office furniture, etc.), and in particular to an apparatus used to secure panels produced on CNC router machines for assembling them perpendicularly to one another, characterized in that it comprises the main body type 1 (3) comprising the elements of the lower base (3.4) which is placed by being slid horizontally along the x- axis into the said rabbet (F) and formed as a result of body channels (3.9) drilled on both edges using the milling method, the saw tooth part (3.5) which prevents the apparatus from moving forwards by increasing the frictional effect on the walls of the said rabbet (F), the screw hole (3.3) which allows the seating of the said minifix screw (2), female part (3.7) with three legs formed in the y-direction at the bottom of the fitting surface (3.6), the alignment protrusions (3.2) formed above and below the said screw hole (3.3), the main body cap (3.1) which fits over the edges of the chamfer (P) and ensures centering, and center hole (3.10) which allows chip dust to accumulate under the body; the auxiliary body type 1 (4) comprising the elements of flanks (4.2) which are assembled by moving in the y-axis direction towards the said fitting surface (3.6) such that the said alignment protrusions (3.2) are seated via the opening (4.1) and which exert pressure on the side walls of the said alignment protrusions (3.2), lock hole (4.3) which allows the insertion of the said locking apparatus (5), serrated surface (4.4) which increases the attachment strength of the body to the pressing panel (A), the male part (4.5) which provides clamping in the x-axis by passing over the said female part (3.7), and auxiliary body cap (4.6) fitted on the edges of the chamfer (P); and cover type 1 (6) concealing the body by being placed on the said auxiliary body type 1 (4).

Description

[0001] IMPROVEMENT IN FURNITURE ASSEMBEY APPARATUS WITH HIGH RESISTANCE TO SHEAR LOADS

[0002] Technical Field:

[0003] The present invention relates to the assembly of panel furniture (bookshelves, cabinets, kitchen units, office furniture, etc.), and in particular to an apparatus used to secure panels produced on CNC router machines for assembling them perpendicularly to one another.

[0004] State of the Art:

[0005] Furniture panels produced by hand workmanship in carpenters or automatically mass- produced with CNC router systems in the industry are involved in the formation of wooden products in the form of kitchen and sink cabinets, bookcases, work and computer desks, drawers, bedside tables, etc. in our homes. These products are generally produced in the form of multiple panels in disassembled form in order not to take up space during transportation, and the assembly is completed by joining the panels to each other like puzzle pieces.

[0006] Many furniture fasteners can be used during the assembly of furniture panels. The most well-known of these are Cabineo, Qfiks, Rafiks etc., which enable the panels to be interlocked with each other at an angle of 90 degrees. These apparatus consist of a single body and require centering for assembly. Also, one of the biggest problems of these apparatuses is that they are unable to withstand the forces acting perpendicular to the panel. The loads of the items placed at the ends of the shelves directly affect these apparatus, however, the vertical panel screw holding these apparatus is unable to provide any relative effect, therefore these apparatus appear to be suspended in mid-air, and for this reason, deflection (bending) is observed in the panels after moisture exposure in the wood over time. Another fastener frequently used in assembly is minifix screws. In this type of connection, since the shear load directly affects the screw, the shelves collapse over time and it is not possible to place heavy items on the shelf. Furthermore, disassembly is not possible for connection apparatus that use only minifix screws. This is because, once loads are applied to the panels, the screw being directly connected to the wood causes wear around the wooden socket, resulting in axial displacement of the screw and subsequently making disassembly impossible.

[0007] Patent application no. TR202013140 describes the intermediate assembly apparatus. Said apparatus aims to minimize the manufacturing and assembly difficulties of the standard fasteners used to connect the two panels to each other.

[0008] Utility model application no. DE202004000473U describes a connector that secures hollow plates. The invention relates to a fitting for connecting hollow plates, in particular honeycomb plates, sandwich plates, or the like. The invention comprises a clamping part that meets the head of the clamping bolt having free threads at the end part and that is mounted in a rotating manner inside the body. A guide tube for a clamping bolt with an extended length is provided on the housing.

[0009] The inventions described in the above-mentioned applications are inadequate for handling stacked items (plates, bowls, books, apparatus, etc.) placed on shelves, because although the interconnectivity of two perpendicular panels in the horizontal direction is strong, the fatigue strength is weak with respect to the forces acting continuously in the vertical direction. Over time, damage, cracks, and then breakage are observed in the apparatus. The mounting patterns of the connectors mentioned above are in the y-axis direction. In summary, it is not possible for them to resist future forces in the y-axis direction. In addition, the assembly of the apparatus in the German utility model application is only possible in sandwich panels. This is because it is not possible to assemble the guide pipe between the two bodies on flat panels, and it is also impossible to open a channel in the panel in this way. It is also not possible for the serrated structures formed on the bodies to hold on to the body alone, and discharges occur over time.

[0010] Patent application no. KR102085150B1 describes a furniture assembly connector. This apparatus allows the furniture assembly panels to be connected perpendicularly to each other. The invention comprises a main body, a wrench head bolt, and an alien key. The invention disclosed in this application relates to a commercially available Qfiks connection method and does not overcome the state of the art.

[0011] Definition of the Invention:

[0012] The main object of the invention is to provide a mounting apparatus with high resistance to both radiating and shear forces, especially on the panel that is mounted at a right angle of 90 degrees to each other. In particular in this respect, the apparatus is additionally provided with a lower base and saw teeth were formed on both side surfaces of this base. A special router bit has been manufactured to ensure the assembly of the furniture apparatus together with the lower base. Said bit creates an additional rabbet in the furniture panel and allows the assembly of the apparatus of the invention.

[0013] The most important feature of the lower base formed by means of the body channels specific to the apparatus in this invention is that it can compensate the shear forces with its high moment of inertia. Even heavy objects placed at the end points of the panel do not cause deflection (bending) in the panel.

[0014] One of the most important features of this invention compared to existing apparatus is the way it is applied to the panels. The apparatus consists of two bodies, the first body (main body) is attached to the panel in the x-axis direction and the other body (auxiliary body) is placed on the first body in the y-axis direction. Most of the embodiments in the present art consist of a single body and are integrated on a panel that is pressing in the y-axis direction. The only reason for placing the apparatus in the X-axis direction is to take advantage of the rabbet opened on the panel. Likewise, the lower base is seated into the rabbet. Another reason is to prevent the apparatus of the invention from backing out once mounted, by means of the saw teeth formed thereon. Because the slots in the panels are generally milled with tighter tolerances than the apparatus, when the apparatus is placed into the slot, the slot will tend to push it out automatically (due to the compression effect). In this invention, this effect is eliminated by the saw tooth. Also, these saw teeth also prevent the first body from sliding out of the panel during the coupling of the second body (auxiliary body) to the first body (main body). Since the first body already will not move after the second body assembly, the first body will then tend to approach the second body, and with full tightening, the second body will be unable to slide upward along the y-axis, therefore, both bodies will be fully assembled, centered within the body slot. The male-female parts also play a role during this complete assembly.

[0015] Another advantage of the apparatus in this invention is that it eliminates the difficulty in the tightening process due to chip dust that may occur during assembly. These chip dust fall through the holes in the main body into the inner slot of the panel and the minifix locking is tightened smoothly.

[0016] The disadvantages caused by the minifix used during the assembly of the apparatus in terms of disassembly in the present art have been completely eliminated with this invention. Because the minifix screws in this invention will not be in direct contact with the wood material (panels), but with the apparatus made of plastic and derivative materials. Since these plastic materials have a hard plastic structure, they will not be damaged even under heavy loads, thus disassembly will be easy afterwards as the screw will not move where it is.

[0017] In this invention, there are two different alternative solutions and the securing process can be done with minifix screws or normal screws used in the market. Likewise, by using, a main body and an auxiliary body in this invention the fastening strength to the wood within the furniture panel assembly is increased, as a result of the loads applied, any dimensional play that may occur in the slot is eliminated, and therefore, since no wear occurs in the slots during disassembly and subsequent reassembly, the assembly process is facilitated. The main factor in manufacturing this invention in the form of two different bodies (main body and auxiliary body) is the ease of assembly. If it is produced as a single body, the body will not be able to enter. Therefore, the main body is first assembled along the x-axis direction, and then the auxiliary body is assembled from above along the y-axis direction. Due to the structure of the main body, no lateral sliding movements are observed when it is assembled onto the auxiliary body. It fits snugly and tightens.

[0018] The apparatus of the invention can be assembled onto both flat and hollow (sandwich) panels, and the presence of cut surfaces (15-75, 30-60, 45-45, etc.) at different angles on the panel ends does not cause any problems. In the present art, assembling apparatuses onto panels arranged in this way is not possible.

[0019] The body structures in the apparatus of the invention can be in various geometries. For this reason, the technical functionality of the apparatus should not be limited to the related views of the apparatus, and it will be obvious to a skilled person that the apparatus can also be produced with different views.

[0020] Description of the Drawings:

[0021] The invention will be described with reference to the accompanying figures, so that the features of the invention will be more clearly understood and appreciated, however it is not intended to limit the invention to these particular embodiments. On the contrary, it is intended all alternatives, modifications and equivalences that may be included in the field of the invention as defined by the accompanying claims are within the scope. It should be understood that the details shown are for the sole purpose of illustrating preferred embodiments of the present invention and are intended to provide the most useful and easily understandable description of both the embodiment of the methods and the rules and conceptual features of the invention. In the drawings;

[0022] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the application of the assembly apparatus of the invention to furniture panels. Figure 2 is a view of the furniture assembly panels assembled perpendicular to each other (screws visible).

[0023] Figure 3 is a view of the furniture assembly panels assembled perpendicular to each other (no screws visible)

[0024] Figure 4 is a perspective view of the disassembled state of the furniture assembly apparatus.

[0025] Figure 5 is a detailed view of the main body type 1, auxiliary body type 1 and cover type 1 parts.

[0026] Figure 6 is an assembled view of the main body type 1, auxiliary body type 1, and cover type 1 parts.

[0027] Figure 7 is a perspective view showing the application of an alternative of the assembly apparatus of the invention to furniture panels.

[0028] Figure 8 is a view of the furniture assembly panels assembled perpendicular to each other by means of the alternative apparatus (screws visible).

[0029] Figure 9 is a view of the furniture assembly panels assembled perpendicular to each other by means of the alternative apparatus (no screws visible).

[0030] Figure 10 is a perspective view of the disassembled state of an alternative of the furniture assembly apparatus.

[0031] Figure 11 is a detailed view of the main body type 2, auxiliary body type 2 and cover type 2 parts.

[0032] Figure 12 is a view of the main body type 2 and auxiliary body type 2 assembled to each other.

[0033] Figure 13 is a view of the main body type 2, auxiliary body type 2, cover type 2 and fixing screw assembled to each other.

[0034] Figure 14 is a front view of the cutter used for machining assembly panels.

[0035] Figure 15 is a view showing the distribution of the forces applied to the apparatus of the invention.

[0036] Figure 16 is a view showing the distribution of forces applied to the apparatus in the state of the art.

[0037] Figure 17 is a view showing the assembly of furniture assembly panels with different angles at the ends. Figure 18 is a perspective view of the disassembled state of another alternative of the furniture assembly apparatus.

[0038] Figure 19 is a view of the furniture panels where another alternative of the furniture assembly apparatus will be applied.

[0039] The figures which will help understand this invention are numbered as indicated in the accompanying drawing and are given below with their names.

[0040] Description of the References:

[0041] 1. Dowel

[0042] 2. Minifix screw

[0043] 3. Main body type 1

[0044] 3.1. Main body cap

[0045] 3.2. Alignment protrusion

[0046] 3.3. Screw hole

[0047] 3.4. Lower base

[0048] 3.5. Saw tooth part

[0049] 3.6. Fitting surface

[0050] 3.7. Female part

[0051] 3.8. Cover nail slot

[0052] 3.9. Body channel

[0053] 3.10. Center hole

[0054] 4. Auxiliary body type 1

[0055] 4.1. Opening

[0056] 4.2. Flank

[0057] 4.3. Lock hole

[0058] 4.4. Serrated surface

[0059] 4.5. Male part

[0060] 4.6. Auxiliary body cap

[0061] 5. Locking apparatus

[0062] 6. Cover type 1 . Main body type 2

[0063] 7.1. Main body cap

[0064] 7.2. Screw path

[0065] 7.3. Screw hole

[0066] 7.4. Lower base

[0067] 7.5. Saw tooth part

[0068] 7.6. Split section

[0069] 7.7. Second body

[0070] 7.8. Body channel

[0071] 8. Auxiliary body type 2

[0072] 8.1. Opening

[0073] 8.2. Flank

[0074] 8.3. Body slot

[0075] 8.4. Serrated surface

[0076] 8.5. Auxiliary body cap

[0077] 9. Cover type 2

[0078] 9.1. Nail slot

[0079] 10. Fixing screw

[0080] 11. Main body type 3

[0081] 11.1. Main body cap

[0082] 11.2. Abutment protrusion

[0083] 11.3. Screw hole

[0084] 11.4. Lower base

[0085] 11.5. Saw tooth part

[0086] 11.6. Fitting surface

[0087] 11.7. Cover nail slot

[0088] 11.8. Body channel

[0089] A. Pressing panel

[0090] B. Pressed panel

[0091] C. Cutter

[0092] D. Abutment slot

[0093] F. Rabbet M. Apparatus of the present art

[0094] P. Chamfer

[0095] Yi. Body slot

[0096] Y2. Dowel slot

[0097] Detailed Description of the Invention:

[0098] The furniture assembly apparatus of the invention comprises dowel (1), minifix screw (2), main body type 1 (3), auxiliary body type 1 (4), locking apparatus (5), and cover type 1 (6). The main body type 1 (3) consists of main body cap (3.1), alignment protrusion (3.2), screw hole (3.3), lower base (3.4), saw tooth part (3.5), fitting surface (3.6), female part (3.7), cover nail slot (3.8), body channel (3.9), and center hole (3.10). The auxiliary body type 1 (4) has opening (4.1), flank (4.2), lock hole (4.3), serrated surface (4.4), male part (4.5), and auxiliary body cap (4.6) parts.

[0099] Figures 1-3 show views of the application of the apparatus of the invention to furniture assembly panels. Furniture assembly panels are shown in this document as pressing panel (A) and pressed panel (B). Before the assembly apparatus is applied, the pressing panel (A) and the pressed panel (B) are machined on a CNC router machine. Specifically, the pressing panel (A) can be machined by means of a T-shaped cutter (C) to form the rabbet (F) parts (Figure 1). The rabbet (F) part is the crucial element of the invention and is important for the fitting of the main body type 1 (3). In addition, chamfers (P) are also formed on the slots to increase the grip in the connection.

[0100] Figures 4-6 show general and detailed views of the apparatus of the invention. The main body type 1 (3) has a lower base (3.4) at the bottom. The lower base (3.4) is formed by creating body channels (3.9) in the side parts of the main body type 1 (3) with a milling cutter. The lower base (3.4) not only increases the strength of the body, but also allows for the seating of the auxiliary body type 1 (4) which is to be placed in the front part of the body. Said increase in strength can be clearly seen in Figures 15-16. In the related figure, the part on the left is this invention and the part on the right is the apparatus of the present art (M). In the state of the art, the shear forces are resisted by the surface with serrations, whereas in this invention, they are resisted by the lower base (3.4). Since the lower base (3.4) is located on the rabbet (F), no fracture can occur even if tons of load is applied here, and the resistance to shear forces will be much higher. This will not allow deflection of the pressing panel (A). The saw tooth part (3.5) formed on the base (3.4) abuts the walls of the rabbet (F). Unlike the state of the art, since this apparatus of the invention is assembled in the x-direction, the saw tooth parts (3.5) provide a snap fit while moving on the rabbet (F), the mouth parts of the saw teeth (3.5) are arranged to face the edge of the pressing panel (A) which is to be assembled, thus preventing the main body type 1 (3) from moving forward after assembly. After the main body type 1 (3) is assembled in the body slot (Y i), the auxiliary body type 1 (4) is made ready for assembly. This time, in the y-axis direction, the auxiliary body type 1 (4) is placed on the fitting surface (3.6) of the main body type 1 (3). During this, it is checked whether the flanks (4.2) around the opening (4.1) abut on both side walls of the alignment protrusions (3.2) and whether the male part (4.5) engages with the female part (3.7). The alignment protrusions (3.2) facilitate the determination of the assembly direction of the auxiliary body type 1 (4) and also prevent rotational movement of the auxiliary body type 1 (4). This is because the auxiliary body type 1 (4) must not be subjected to rotational movement when tightening the locking apparatus (5). During the insertion of the auxiliary body type 1 (4), the opening (4.1) gives the body elastic properties. This opening (4.1), which is larger than the diameter of the body slot (Y i) into which it is to be inserted, narrows in diameter at small values after insertion and fixation takes place based on the alignment protrusions (3.2). One of the problems that the auxiliary body type 1 (4) will encounter when it is placed on the main body type 1 (3) in the y-axis is that it pushes the main body type 1 (3) forward (i.e. towards the pressed panel (B)). This is undesirable, as it increases the assembly time. This problem is prevented by the female parts (3.7) drilled under the fitting surface (3.6) of the main body type 1 (3). When the male parts (4.5) are about to fit into the female parts (3.7), the main body type 1 (3) will want to pull forward, but the saw tooth parts (3.5) will not allow this. After the male parts (4.5) are fitted, since the main body type 1 (3) is unable to move forward, it will move towards the auxiliary body type 1 (4) in small tolerances and full locking will be ensured. Here the female parts (3.7) are arranged as three legs. The two legs may belong to one of the polygonal structures such as square, rectangle, pentagon, triangle or one of the special geometries such as trapezoid, cone, pyramid. The foot at the other end is shaped like a half-moon. One edge of this shape is straight. The main reason for this is that after the auxiliary body type 1 (4) is assembled, a partial gap is created and the dust generated during the assembly process with the center hole (3.10) is transferred to the lower part. This allows the locking apparatus (5) to rotate freely during tightening.

[0101] The alignment protrusions (3.2) facilitate the assembly of the auxiliary body type 1 (4) and enable flush assembly. Furthermore, the male part (4.5) prevents spontaneous movement of the auxiliary body type 1 (4) in the x-axis. The flanks (4.2) prevent the spontaneous moment in the y-axis. When both apparatus are assembled on the pressing panel (A), the main body cap (3.1) and the auxiliary body cap (4.6) are positioned on the chamfers (P), increasing the gripping effect at the connection. These caps also ensure centering during assembly and conceal possible cracks in the apparatus due to manufacturing after assembly. Likewise, another factor that has a positive effect on this gripping effect is the serrated surface (4.4), which increases the attachment effect between the auxiliary body type 1 (4) and the body slot (Y i).

[0102] In the next operation, the dowel (1) is inserted into the dowel slot (Y 2) drilled on the pressed panel (B). The minifix screw (2) is passed through the dowel (1) and the panel (A) pressing the other end of the screw is brought closer to ensure that the minifix screw (2) is seated via the screw hole (3.3). In the vertical assembly here, the minifix screw (2) serves only for fixing the two panels (A, B) to each other after assembly. Then, the locking apparatus (5) is inserted through the lock hole (4.3) and the assembly process is completed by turning it in the y-axis direction with a screwdriver, alien key, or other fastening equipment. Finally, the body is covered with a cover type 1 (6) to provide a decorative look to the assembly. When it is desired to open the cover type 1 (6) in the disassembly process, the person can easily remove the cover by inserting a part of their fingernail into the cover nail slot (3.8).

[0103] Figures 7-9 illustrations show the assembly views of the alternative embodiment of the furniture assembly apparatus to the furniture panels (A, B). Unlike the other embodiment, a fixing screw (10) is used here instead of a minifix screw (2). Among the elements constituting the alternative embodiment, the main body type 2 (7) comprises the main body cap (7.1), screw path (7.2), screw hole (7.3), lower base (7.4), saw tooth part (7.5), split section (7.6), second body (7.7), and body channel (7.8). The auxiliary body type 2 (8) has an opening (8.1), flank (8.2), body slot (8.3), serrated surface (8.4), and auxiliary body cap (8.5).

[0104] The pressing panel (A) and the pressed panels (B) are subjected to the same processes on the CNC router machine as described above. The main body type 2 (7) has a lower base (7.4) at the bottom. The lower base (7.4) is formed by creating body channels (7.8) in the side parts of the main body type 2 (7) with a milling cutter. The lower base (7.4) not only increases the strength of the body, but also allows for the seating of the auxiliary body type 2 (8) which is to be placed in the front part of the body. Said increase in strength can be clearly seen in Figures 19-20. In the related figure, the part on the left is this invention and the part on the right is the apparatus of the present art (M). In the state of the art, the shear forces are resisted by the surface with serrations, whereas in this invention, they are resisted by the lower base (7.4). Since the lower base (7.4) is located on the rabbet (F), no fracture can occur even if tons of load is applied here, and the resistance to shear forces will be much higher. This will not allow deflection of the pressing panel (A). The saw tooth part (7.5) formed on the base (7.4) abuts the walls of the rabbet (F). Unlike the state of the art, since this apparatus of the invention is assembled in the x-direction, the saw tooth parts (7.5) provide a snap fit while moving on the rabbet (F), the mouth parts of the saw teeth (7.5) are arranged to face the edge of the pressing panel (A) which is to be assembled, thus preventing the main body type 2 (7) from moving forward after assembly. After the main body type 2 (7) is assembled in the body slot (Y i), the auxiliary body type 2 (8) is made ready for assembly. The main differences of the main body type 2 (7) from the main body type 1 (3) element are the elongated screw path (7.2), a second body (7.7), and a split section (7.6) between the main body and the second body (7.7). The main purpose of the longer screw path (7.2) is to facilitate the tightening of the fixing screw (10) with a screwdriver. The second body (7.7) passes through the body slot (8.3) formed on the auxiliary body type 2 (8) and provides full connection between the auxiliary body type 2 (8) and the main body type 2 (7). Meanwhile, the flanks (8.2) are positioned between the split section (7.6) to avoid axis shifts in the x-direction. When both apparatus are assembled on the pressing panel (A), the main body cap (7.1) and the auxiliary body cap (8.5) are positioned on the chamfers (P), increasing the gripping effect at the connection. Likewise, another factor that has a positive effect on this gripping effect is the serrated surface (8.4), which increases the attachment effect between the auxiliary body type 2 (8) and the body slot (Yi). The opening (8.1) in the auxiliary body type 2 (8) gives the apparatus flexibility and ensures the continuity of the screw path (7.2).

[0105] In the next process, the dowel (1) is inserted into the dowel slot (Y2) drilled on the pressed panel (B). When the assembly processes of the main body type 2 (7) and auxiliary body type 2 (8) on the pressing panel (A) are completed, the pressing panel

[0106] (A) is brought closer to the pressed panel (B) and the assembly process is completed by first placing the fixing screw (10) into the opening (8.1) and then tightening it along the screw path (7.2). Here, the screw hole (7.3) seats the fixing screw (10). Finally, the body is covered with a cover type 2 (9) to provide a decorative look to the assembly. The difference between cover type 2 (9) and cover type 1 (6) is the nail slot (9.1). By inserting a part of one's fingernail directly into the nail slot (9.1) formed on the cover type 2 (9), one can easily remove the cover and start the disassembly process.

[0107] This apparatus of the invention can clamp the pressing panel (A) and the pressed panel

[0108] (B) perpendicularly regardless of the end cutting angles, and no loss in strength is observed. These angles can be angles of 15-75, 30-60, 45-45, etc., or any of the angles outside this range that complement each other to form 90 degrees (Figure 21). The number and opening shape of the body channels (3.9, 7.8) in the bodies may be different, thus the number and shape of the lower bases (3.4, 7.4) will also be different. The shapes of the lower bases (3.4, 7.4) can belong to any of the polygons such as triangle, square, rectangle, pentagon, etc. when viewed from the front, or to any of the different special shapes such as rectangular prism, trapezoid, cone, pyramid. The shapes described are also valid for the design of the main body type 1 (3) and main body type 2 (7) geometries. The drilled body channels (3.9, 7.8) may be straight or stepped, increasing / decreasing from bottom to top or top to bottom (in a staircase -like form). Figures 18-19 illustrations show another embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, assembly can be made with a single body structure without the use of auxiliary body. It was explained above that the main reason for the body structures described above to have two bodies is to prevent the outward sliding movements of these body structures from the assembly slots after both bodies are placed. However, it is not possible to achieve this with a single body. Therefore, as can be seen in Figure 18, an abutment protrusion (11.2) is formed on the main body type 3 (11) apparatus. This projection is located on the long edge and is curved outward from the existing edge line. The main function of the abutment protrusion (11.2) is to prevent further penetration of the body when the main body type 3 (11) is assembled in the x-axis. Said function is provided by the abutment slot (D) formed on the pressing panel (A). This leaves enough space for the locking apparatus (5) during placement thereof. As in the other apparatus, the main body type 3 (11) is seated into the rabbet (F) by means of saw tooth parts (11.5) on the edges of the lower base (11.4) formed by the body channels (11.8). Since the saw teeth (11.5) are also designed to be unidirectional, it is not possible for the body to exit from the face in the x-axis. When the pressing panel (A) is to be connected to the pressed panel (B), the minifix screw (2) is seated on the screw hole (11.3), the locking apparatus (5) is placed on the fitting surface (11.6), the main body cap (11.1) fitted on the chamfer (P) edges fully fixes the body and ensures centering, and finally the assembly is completed by tightening the locking apparatus (5) with a screwdriver or alien key. The body is concealed by placing thereon the cover type 1 (6).

Claims

CLAIMS1. A furniture panel assembly apparatus that enables the assembly of the pressing panel and the pressed panels (A, B), having a body slot (Y i) with a rabbet (F) on surfaces thereof and an abutment protrusion (D) on the front face and a dowel slot (Y 2) drilled by means of a T-slot milling cutter (C). perpendicularly to one another at a 90° angle by connecting to a CNC router machine, and that uses a dowel (1), minifix screw (2), and locking apparatus (5) during assembly, characterized in that it comprises:- the main body type 3 (11) comprising the lower base (11.4) which is placed by being slid horizontally in the x-axis into the said rabbet (F) and formed as a result of body channels (11.8) drilled on both edges using the milling method, saw tooth part (11.5) which prevents the apparatus from moving forwards by increasing the frictional effect on the walls of the said rabbet (F), the screw hole (11.3) which allows the seating of the said minifix screw (2), the fitting surface (11.6) that seats the vertical movement of the said locking apparatus (5), the main body cap (11.1) which fits over the edges of the said chamfer (P) and ensures centering, and an abutment protrusion (11.2) which prevents the body from passing further past the face when being slid in the x-axis.

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