Method for connecting front panel and drawer side wall

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for mounting a front panel (4) on a drawer side wall (1) for a drawer (2), said drawer side wall (1) having a connecting device (3) for connecting the front panel (4) and the drawer side wall (1), an end face (5) facing the front panel (4) to be connected, and a marking device (6) for marking a position (7) for a drill hole (8) in the front panel (4), said marking device (6) protruding beyond the end face (5) of the drawer side wall (1), the method comprises the following method steps: marking a position (7) for a drill hole (8) on the front panel (4) by means of the marking device (6) of the drawer side wall (1), and introducing the drill hole (8) into the front panel (4) at the marked position (7).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a method for mounting at least one front panel on at least one drawer side wall according to the preamble of claim 1. Background Art

[0002] When assembling the front panel on the drawer side wall, it is important that the front panel is precisely oriented relative to the drawer side wall in order to achieve a uniform joint pattern. A challenge here is to position the drill holes for the connecting elements in the front panel at the correct position, wherein these positions are usually measured manually, which is very time-consuming and can be associated with inaccurate measurements.

[0003] DE 202011106765 U1 discloses a front wall accessory having a front wall bracket fixed thereto, wherein a fixing screw is inserted into the front wall bracket.

[0004] EP 0439748 A2 discloses a solution in which the front wall fitting must first be connected to the front wall and then the front wall fitting must be connected to the front wall bracket. If there is no front wall, the front wall fitting cannot be held in a fixed position by the front wall bracket. Summary of the invention

[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide a method for mounting at least one front panel on at least one drawer side wall which is improved compared to the prior art, wherein the disadvantages known from the prior art are at least partially eliminated.

[0006] This object is achieved by the features of claim 1 .

[0007] If the front panel is to be mounted on the drawer side wall, the fitter only has to orient the front panel relative to the drawer side wall, wherein the at least one position for drilling a hole is automatically marked in the front panel by means of the at least one marking device. Time-consuming and possibly inaccurate position measurement is no longer necessary. In a subsequent step, the drill hole can be introduced into the front panel at the marked position.

[0008] Correspondingly, the method according to the present invention for assembling at least one front panel on at least one drawer side wall - the drawer side wall having at least one marking device for marking at least one position for drilling a hole in the front panel, wherein the marking device protrudes from the end side of the drawer side wall - is characterized by the following method steps: at least one position for drilling a hole is marked on the front panel by means of the at least one marking device of the drawer side wall, preferably at least one marker of the marking device contacts the front panel at the position to be marked, and at least one drill hole is introduced into the front panel at the at least one marked position.

[0009] According to a preferred embodiment, the marking device has at least one marker protruding from the end face of the drawer side wall, wherein the marker has at least one preferably substantially conical tip which penetrates into the material of the front panel to be connected at the location to be marked.

[0010] Alternatively or additionally, it can be provided that the marking device has at least two markers protruding from the end side of the drawer side wall, preferably these markers are spaced apart from each other in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction of the drawer side wall. In this way, at least two positions for drilling holes can be marked simultaneously in the front panel.

[0011] It has proven to be particularly advantageous if the marking device is not only used to mark at least one position for drilling in the front panel, but also simultaneously fulfills at least one other function. Thus, it can be provided that the marking device is designed as a front panel holding device to connect the front panel to the drawer side wall via the at least one connecting device, and / or the marking device is designed as a drawer bottom support device to support the drawer bottom on the front panel to be connected, preferably in the middle, and / or the marking device can be mounted on the front panel to be connected, preferably by screwing and / or plugging.

[0012] Accordingly, according to an advantageous embodiment of the method, it can be provided that: in a further method step, the at least one marking device is loosened from the at least one drawer side wall; and / or in a further method step, at least one front panel retaining device, preferably the at least one marking device, is mounted on the front panel via at least one fixing element, preferably in the form of a screw, via the at least one drilled hole, and the front panel is then preferably connected to the at least one drawer side wall by connecting the front panel retaining device and the at least one connecting device; and / or in a further method step, at least one drawer bottom support device, preferably the at least one marking device, is connected to the front panel, preferably in the middle, and at least one drawer bottom is supported on the drawer bottom support device.

[0013] Further preferred embodiments of the method are defined in the further dependent claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Further details and advantages of the present invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings:

[0015] Figure 1 A perspective view showing a drawer with a front panel to be assembled,

[0016] Figures 2 to 4 Show Figure 1 An enlarged partial view of the front panel is used to illustrate the assembly of the front panel.

[0017] Figure 5A perspective view showing the arrangement formed by drawer side walls and drawer pull-out guides,

[0018] Figures 6 to 8 A first embodiment of a connecting device for connecting a front panel and a drawer side wall is shown, wherein: Figure 6 Showing a perspective view, Figure 8 shows an exploded view, and Figure 7 shows the adjustment of the connecting element relative to the connecting device,

[0019] Figures 9 to 11 A sequence of figures is shown for illustrating the connection of a connecting element and a connecting device according to a first exemplary embodiment, each in a cross-sectional view,

[0020] Fig.12 , Fig.13 A second embodiment of a connecting device for connecting a front panel and a drawer side wall is shown, wherein: Fig.12 Shows perspective view and Fig.13 Shows an exploded view,

[0021] Figures 14 to 17 A sequence of figures is shown for illustrating the connection of a connecting element and a connecting device according to a second exemplary embodiment, each in a cross-sectional view,

[0022] Fig.18 , Fig.19 A connecting device according to a second embodiment is shown in cross section with an inserted marking device in the form of a clip, wherein the marking device is Fig.19 are shown separately, and

[0023] Fig. 20 The drawer is shown in a perspective view from below, wherein Fig.18 and Fig.19 The marking device supports the drawer bottom plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] Figure 1 The drawer 2 is shown in a perspective view with a front panel 4 to be mounted. Figures 2 to 4 Shown in Figure 1 The partial view marked in FIG. 1 is used to illustrate the assembly of the front panel 4.

[0025] The drawer 2 comprises a drawer side wall 1 with at least one connecting device 3, which is preferably used for detachably connecting a front panel 4 and the drawer side wall 1, wherein the drawer side wall 1 has an end side 5 facing the front panel 4 to be connected. The drawer side wall 1 has at least one marking device 6 for marking at least one position 7 of a drill hole 8 in the front panel 4, wherein the marking device 6 protrudes from the end side 5 of the drawer side wall 1.

[0026] The drawer side wall 1 can comprise at least one hollow profile 25 in which the connecting device 3 is at least partially arranged.

[0027] The drawer 2 comprises a drawer bottom 14 which can be connected to the drawer side walls 1 and / or the front panel 4. The drawer bottom 14 can be divided into a plurality of sections 24, for example two sections 24.

[0028] The marking device 6 has at least one marker 9 protruding from the end side 5 of the drawer side wall 1. The marker 9 has at least one, preferably substantially conical, tip that can enter the material of the front panel 4 to be connected and is part of a fixing element preferably in the form of a screw, nail or clip. In the case shown, the marker 9 is part of a fixing element in the form of a screw.

[0029] As in the case shown, the marking device 6 can have two markings 9 projecting beyond the end face 5 of the drawer side wall 1 , wherein the markings 9 are spaced apart from one another in a direction 12 transverse to the longitudinal direction 13 of the drawer side wall 1 .

[0030] The marking device 6 can be mounted on the front panel 4 to be connected, in the concrete example shown, by means of screws.

[0031] The marking device 6 is configured as a front panel retaining device for connecting the front panel 4 to the drawer side wall 1 via the at least one connecting device 3 .

[0032] The marking device 6 can include at least one connecting element 32 , which has a U-shaped cross section, for example. A screw or a marker 9 can be mounted on the connecting element 32 .

[0033] In the connected state via the at least one connecting device 3 , the end face 5 of the drawer side wall 1 at least partially contacts the inner side 19 of the front panel 4 facing the drawer side wall 1 .

[0034] In order to mount the front panel 4 on the at least one drawer side wall 1, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, it can be provided that at least one position 7 for drilling 8 is marked on the front panel 4 by means of the at least one marking device 6 of the drawer side wall 1, wherein the at least one marker 9 of the marking device 6 contacts the front panel 4 at the position 7 to be marked (see Figure 2 In a further method step, at least one drill hole 8 is introduced into the front panel 4 at the at least one marked location 7 ( Figure 3 ).

[0035] In a further method step, the at least one marking device 6 is separated from the at least one drawer side wall 1 (see Figure 3 ).

[0036] In a further method step, the at least one marking device 6, which is also configured as a front panel retaining device, is mounted on the front panel 4 via at least one fixing element, preferably in the form of a screw, via the at least one drilled hole 8 (see Figure 4 ), and then the front panel 4 is connected to the at least one drawer side wall 1 through the connection between the front panel retaining device and the at least one connecting device 3.

[0037] Figure 5 The arrangement formed by the drawer side wall 1 and the drawer extension guide 20 is shown in a perspective view.

[0038] The drawer extension guide 20 has a carcass rail 31 to be connected to a furniture carcass and a drawer rail 30 movably supported relative to the carcass rail.

[0039] At least one coupling device 21 is provided, by means of which the drawer side wall 1 can be preferably detachably coupled to the drawer extension guide 20. For better visibility, the drawer rail 30 is shown in section in the region of the coupling device 21. The coupling device 21 can have a coupling rod 28 and a coupling contour 29 cooperating with the coupling rod, wherein the coupling rod 28 can be formed, for example, on the drawer side wall 1 and the coupling contour 29 can be formed on the drawer rail 30, or vice versa.

[0040] The arrangement can include a rear wall 22 that can be arranged parallel to the front panel, wherein the drawer side wall 1 includes at least one rear wall bracket 23, via which the rear wall 22 can be preferably detachably connected to the drawer side wall 1. The rear wall bracket 23 can be arranged at least partially in the drawer side wall.

[0041] The drawer side wall 1 can be connected to the drawer extension guide 20 via a rear wall bracket 23 . For this purpose, provision can be made for a hook 27 , which is preferably adjustably arranged on a drawer rail 30 , to engage in an opening 26 in the rear wall bracket 23 .

[0042] A recess 33 can be arranged in the drawer side wall 1, in which the edge of the drawer bottom 14 can be supported. Means, such as barbs 34, can be provided for preferably tool-free fastening of the drawer bottom 14 to the drawer side wall 1 or the recess 33.

[0043] Figures 6 to 8 A first embodiment of a connecting device 3 for connecting a front panel 4 and a drawer side wall 1 is shown, wherein: Figure 6 Showing a perspective view, Figure 8 shows an exploded view, and Figure 7 The adjustment of the connecting element 32 relative to the connecting device 3 is shown. Figures 9 to 11 A sequence of figures is shown to illustrate the connection of the connecting element 32 and the connecting device 3 .

[0044] The connecting device 3 has at least one fastening device 15 , via which the marking device 6 or the connecting element 32 is preferably detachably fastened on and / or in the connecting device 3 .

[0045] For this purpose, the fixing device 15 can, as in the illustrated case, have at least one spring-loaded and movably mounted fixing bolt 16. A spring 47 is provided which exerts a force on the fixing bolt 16 towards the fixing position.

[0046] In order to connect the connecting element 32 and the fixing bolt 16, the bolt 35 of the connecting element 32 contacts the inclined surface 43 of the fixing bolt 16, wherein the fixing bolt 16 is displaced from the fixing position to the release position against the force of the spring 47 (see Fig.10 ). The bolt 35 passes over the projection 44 and enters the groove 45 under the influence of the spring force (see Fig.11 ). The fixing bolt 16 returns to the fixing position.

[0047] For unlocking, the deadbolt 16 has an actuator 46 on the underside.

[0048] At least one adjusting device 17 is provided, by means of which the marking device 6 can be adjusted relative to the drawer side wall 1 at least in a direction 18 transverse to the longitudinal direction 13 of the drawer side wall 1 .

[0049] The adjusting device 17 can, as in the case shown, have a cylindrical rod which comprises an actuating element 36 at a first end and an eccentric 37 at a second end opposite the first end. The rod can be supported in a corresponding recess 38 of the base body of the connecting device 3. When the adjusting device 17 is actuated, the eccentric 37, which engages or can engage with the connecting element 32, pushes the connecting element 32 relative to the drawer side wall 1 in a direction 18 transverse to the longitudinal direction 13 of the drawer side wall 1.

[0050] The coupling rod 28 is supported on the connecting device 3 so as to be rotatable about a rotation axis 48. A spring element 50 is provided which exerts a force on the coupling rod 28 towards the coupled position.

[0051] Fig.12 and Fig.13 A second embodiment of a connecting device 3 for connecting a front panel 4 and a drawer side wall 1 is shown. Figures 14 to 17 A sequence of figures is shown to illustrate the connection of the connecting element 32 and the connecting device 3 .

[0052] The operating principle and basic configuration of the connecting device 3 are substantially the same as those in the connecting device 3 according to the first embodiment.

[0053] The connecting element 32 comprises a base body made of plastic. Two screws are supported in the base body, which serve as markers 9 in the sense of the invention. Between the markers 9, feet 40 are arranged which can be placed against the front panel 4 to be connected.

[0054] An adjustment device 17 is provided, by means of which the marking device 6 can be adjusted relative to the drawer side wall 1 at least in a direction 18 transverse to the longitudinal direction 13 of the drawer side wall 1. The adjustment device 17 comprises an adjustment screw 41 which is rotatably mounted in the base body of the connecting element 32.

[0055] In order to couple the drawer side wall 1 and the drawer extension guide 20 , the connecting device 3 has at least one coupling element 42 which, for the purpose of coupling, can be enclosed by a coupling rod supported on the drawer extension guide 20 .

[0056] Fig.18 and Fig.19 A connecting device 3 according to a second exemplary embodiment is shown with an integrated marking device 6 in the form of a clip. Fig. 20 The drawer 2 is shown in a perspective view from below, wherein the marking device 6 is inserted into the front panel 4 and supports the drawer bottom 14 in the middle.

[0057] The marking device 6 is designed as a drawer bottom support device in order to support the drawer bottom 14 on the front panel 4 to be connected, preferably in the middle.

[0058] The marking device 6 can be inserted into the connecting device 3 in a first operating position for marking at least one position 7 for a drilling 8 in the front panel 4 (see Fig.18 For this purpose, the connecting device 3 can have a receiving contour 49 (see Fig.13 ).

[0059] The marking device 6 can then be removed from the connecting device 3 (see Fig.19 ), and the front panel 4 is connected, preferably in the middle, preferably by inserting the tip 10 into the corresponding hole. Here, the marking device 6 can support at least one drawer bottom 14.

Claims

1. A method for mounting at least one front panel (4) on at least one drawer side wall (1) for a drawer (2), wherein: The drawer side wall (1) comprises at least one connecting device (3) for preferably detachably connecting a front panel (4) and the drawer side wall (1), an end side (5) facing the front panel (4) to be connected, and at least one marking device (6) for marking at least one position (7) for drilling a hole (8) in the front panel (4), wherein the marking device (6) protrudes from the end side (5) of the drawer side wall (1), characterized in that the following method steps are included: at least one position (7) for drilling a hole (8) is marked on the front panel (4) by means of the at least one marking device (6) of the drawer side wall (1), preferably at least one marker (9, 10) of the marking device (6) is in contact with the front panel (4) at the position (7) to be marked, and At least one drill hole (8) is introduced into the front panel (4) at the at least one marked location (7).

2. The method of claim 1, wherein: In a further method step, the at least one marking device (6) is detached from the at least one drawer side wall (1).

3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: In a further method step, at least one front panel retaining device, preferably the at least one marking device (6), is mounted on the front panel (4) via at least one fixing element, preferably in the form of a screw, via the at least one drilled hole (8), and the front panel (4) is then preferably connected to the at least one drawer side wall (1) by connecting the front panel retaining device and the at least one connecting device (3).

4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: In a further method step, at least one drawer bottom support, preferably the at least one marking device (6), is connected to the front panel (4), preferably in the middle, and at least one drawer bottom (14) is supported on the drawer bottom support.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The marking device (6) has at least one marking element (9, 10) protruding from the end side (5) of the drawer side wall (1), wherein the marking element (9, 10) has at least one preferably substantially conical tip which penetrates into the material of the front panel (4) to be connected at the location (7) to be marked.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: The marking device (6) has at least two marking devices (9, 10) protruding from the end side (5) of the drawer side wall (1), preferably these marking devices (9, 10) are spaced apart from each other in a direction (12) transverse to the longitudinal direction (13) of the drawer side wall (1), and simultaneously mark at least two positions for drilling holes in the front panel (4).

7. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: The connecting device (3) has at least one fastening device (15), via which the marking device (6) is preferably detachably fastened on and / or in the connecting device (3) in a further method step.

8. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein: At least one adjusting device (17) is provided, with which the marking device (6) is adjusted relative to the drawer side wall (1) at least in a direction (18) transverse to the longitudinal direction (13) of the drawer side wall (1) in a further method step.

9. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein: The at least one front panel (4) is connected to the at least one drawer side wall (1) via the at least one connecting device (3) so that the end side (5) of the drawer side wall (1) at least partially contacts the inner side (19) of the front panel (4) facing the drawer side wall (1).

10. The method of claim 9, wherein: In a further method step, at least one drawer extension guide (20) is provided, preferably with at least one coupling device (21), by means of which the drawer side wall (1) is preferably detachably coupled to the drawer extension guide (20).

11. The method according to claim 9 or 10, wherein: In a further method step, at least one drawer bottom (14) is provided, which is connected to the drawer side walls (1) and / or the front panel (4).

12. The method according to any one of claims 9 to 11, wherein: In a further method step, at least one rear wall (22) is provided and arranged parallel to the front panel (4), preferably the drawer side wall (1) comprises at least one rear wall bracket (23), via which the rear wall (22) is preferably detachably connected to the drawer side wall (1).

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