Drawer and method for mounting decorative element

Abstract

A drawer (1) comprising a front panel (2), a rear wall (3), a base plate (4) and two side frames (5) located between the front panel (1) and the rear wall (2), a rail (6) being arranged above at least one side frame (14) between the front panel (2) and the rear wall (3), and a decorative element (7) being fixed between the side frame (5) and the rail (6), the invention relates to a method for mounting a decorative element (7) over a side frame (5) of a drawer (1) in order to effectively fix the decorative element (7), comprising fixing the decorative element (7, 11 ') in or on a rail (6) which grips the decorative element (7) in position by means of an elastic element (14, 14'), in addition to a method for mounting the decorative element (7) over the side frame (5) of the drawer (1).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a drawer comprising a front panel, a rear wall, a bottom panel, and two side frames located between the front panel and the rear wall, wherein a rail is arranged above at least one side frame between the front panel and the rear wall, and a decorative element is fixed between the side frame and the rail, and a method for mounting the decorative element above the side frame of the drawer. Background Technology

[0002] EP2145562B1 discloses a drawer in which an attachment element is fixed between a front panel and a rear wall on a side frame by form and force fit, wherein the plate-shaped attachment element is fixed in a profile rail. This makes the drawer visually appealing; however, securing the top element requires a large number of parts. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a drawer and a method for installing decorative elements, which can effectively fix the decorative elements to the drawer.

[0004] This problem is solved by a drawer having the features of claim 1 and a method having the features of claim 13.

[0005] The drawer according to the invention includes a front panel, a bottom panel, a rear wall, and two side frames between the front panel and the rear wall. A rail is arranged above at least one side frame between the front panel and the rear wall, and a decorative element is fixed between the side frame and the rail. A fixing element is fixed in or on the rail, and this fixing element clamps the decorative element into place via an elastic section. This allows the decorative element to be pre-tensioned by the fixing element on the rail to prevent relative movement of the decorative element when the drawer moves. Furthermore, if the fixing element is fixed to the rear area of ​​the rail, installation can be simplified.

[0006] Preferably, the retaining element pre-tensions the decorative element toward the front panel via an elastic section. This prevents the decorative element from moving when the drawer is pulled out or pushed in. Furthermore, it prevents gaps from forming between the front panel and the decorative element.

[0007] The railing is preferably formed as a hollow profile, with a stop inserted into it and a fixing element secured to the stop. The fixing element can be inserted into the stop from the rear to ensure effective fixation of the decorative element. To compensate for tolerances, the fixing element can be inserted into a receiving portion in the stop and locked in different positions along the insertion direction.

[0008] The fixing element is preferably secured in the stop by movable claws, which prevent it from being pulled out. The fixing element can then be inserted into the receiving portion with the claws until the decorative element has the necessary offset. In a preferred embodiment, the claws can be integrally formed with the stop, thus achieving the fixing of the element with very few components.

[0009] To allow removal of the retaining element, the pawl can be accessed through a channel in the stop, and by pressing the pawl, the engagement between the pawl and the retaining element can be released. For this purpose, for example, a tool can be inserted into the channel to move the pawl to the unlocked position and pull out the retaining element.

[0010] To securely hold the decorative element in place, the railing includes a groove on its bottom side into which the upper edge of the decorative element is inserted. The decorative element is preferably formed as a plate, for example, made of glass, metal, plastic, or wood. The decorative element is designed as a single piece, but can also be composed of multiple parts.

[0011] The side frame preferably includes a receiving portion on its top side, for example, in the shape of a recess, in which the decorative element is held by clamping or snapping. The recess on the top side of the side frame can be integrally formed or formed by a separate profile fixed to the side frame. Preferably, the separate profile can be glued to the side frame or fixed to the side frame by form-fit connection, for example by clamping. Preferably, the profile extends along the entire length of the side frame. In a preferred embodiment, the profile may also be shorter than the side frame. Advantageously, at least two profiles are then arranged on the side frame. Furthermore, advantageously, one of the at least two profiles is located in the front region of the side frame, and the other profile is located in the rear region of the side frame. The decorative element can be inserted between the side frame and the railing from the rear of the drawer; preferably, the upper and lower edges of the decorative element can be inserted into the recess. Alternatively, the decorative element can be screwed in from the side, thus securing the decorative element to the side frame by clamping or snapping.

[0012] The decorative element is preferably positioned directly against the back of the front panel, allowing the drawer to be constructed using only a few components. The fastening element largely prevents gaps from forming between the front panel and the decorative element. The elastic portion of the fastening element preferably includes a protruding protrusion, forming an angled elastic portion on the fastening element that clamps the corner or edge of the decorative element's end face, thereby firmly holding the decorative element against the elastic portion.

[0013] The decorative element preferably includes an end face located in the rear region between the railing and the side frame, which, when installed, is at least partially uncovered when viewed from the rear. In this case, a portion of the end face of the decorative element may be covered by a fixing element, and the area covered by the fixing element is located in the upper region of the end face.

[0014] In the method according to the invention for mounting decorative elements on the side frames of a drawer, the drawer is first provided with a front panel, a rear wall, a bottom plate, and two side frames between the front panel and the rear wall, wherein a railing is provided on at least one side frame between the front panel and the rear wall. Next, the decorative element, particularly a panel-shaped decorative element, is inserted or screwed into the position between the railing and the side frames. Subsequently, a fixing element is inserted into a stop on the railing, and the decorative element is clamped in place by the elastic portion of the fixing element. This achieves effective installation and secure, gapless fixation of the decorative element. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to several embodiments and accompanying drawings. The drawings are shown below:

[0016] Figure 1 A perspective view of the drawer according to the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2A and Figure 2B Two views showing the decorative element installed in the drawer;

[0018] Figure 3 Detailed view of the mounting components used to secure the drawer;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a sectional view of the drawer side frame;

[0020] Figures 5A to 5C Several sectional views are shown to illustrate the installation process of the fixing element on the stop;

[0021] Figures 6A to 6C To illustrate, several cross-sectional views are shown of the fixing element being removed from the stop;

[0022] Figure 7A and Figure 7B for Figure 1 Two views of the middle drawer railing;

[0023] Figure 8 A view of a railing with improved stops and fixing elements;

[0024] Figure 9 For having Figure 8 A view of the stop of the fixed component in the middle;

[0025] Figure 10 for Figure 8 A detailed diagram showing the stop with fixing elements in the installation position;

[0026] Figure 11 A view of a stop with an improved fixing element. Detailed Implementation

[0027] Drawer 1 includes a front panel 2, a back wall 3, and a bottom panel 4. On opposite sides of the bottom panel 4, two side frames 5 are positioned between the front panel 2 and the back wall 3. Above the side frames 5, there is a panel-shaped decorative element 7, and on its top side, there is a railing 6.

[0028] The panel-shaped decorative element 7 may be, for example, a panel made of glass, plastic, wood or another material, which is fixed to drawer 1 at the end of the installation process.

[0029] Figure 2A The installation of the decorative element 7 is shown. In a first variation, the decorative element 7 can slide from the rear of the drawer toward the front panel 2 into the space between the side frame 5 and the rail 6. For this purpose, a groove for receiving the lower edge of the decorative element 7 can be arranged on the top side of the side frame 5. Here, the groove on the side frame 5 can be integrally formed or as a separate component attached to the side frame. A downwardly opening groove can be provided on the rail 6 to receive the upper edge of the decorative element 7. Furthermore, a fixing element 11 is shown, which, after the decorative element 7 has been inserted, can be fixed to the rail 6 on the rear of the drawer 1 to hold the decorative element 7 in place.

[0030] Figure 2B An improved arrangement of the decorative element 7 is shown, which rotates into place from the side of the drawer 1 instead of the back, wherein the side frame 5 and / or railing 6 may include recesses for arranging one edge of the decorative element 7 therein. On the opposite side, a support surface with a snap-fit ​​mechanism or clamping element, or at least a profile with a recess, may be provided.

[0031] Figure 3 A fastening element 11 is shown, which is inserted into and secured within the railing 6 from the rear. The fastening element 11 includes an insertion section 12 with grooves 13 or other contours. The fastening element 11 is generally angled and includes a resilient section 14 projecting from the insertion section 12, on which protrusions 15 are formed. The fastening element 11 may be made of, for example, plastic, but may also be made of other materials, such as metal or composite materials.

[0032] Figure 4A cross-section of drawer 1 is shown, and a stop 10 can be seen inserted into the rear rail 6. A retaining stop 21 is inserted into the front side of the rail 6 to secure the rail 6 to the front panel 2. A decorative element 7 extends from the rear of the drawer to the rear side adjacent to the front panel 2. The side frame 5 is formed as a hollow frame and includes a fastening device 8 for securing the front panel 2 to the side frame. The fastening device 8 may optionally include an adjustment device for positioning the front panel 2 relative to the side frame 5. A connecting device 9 for securing the rear wall 3 to the side frame 5 is provided on the rear side of the side frame 5.

[0033] Figures 5A to 5C The installation process of the fixing element 11 on the stop 10 is shown to secure the decorative element 7. The stop 10 is located in and fixed within the cavity of the railing 6, either by the railing 6 itself or by a rear wall connector that connects the side frame 5 to the rear wall 3. A receiving portion is provided within the stop 10, into which the insertion portion 12 of the fixing element 11 can be inserted from the rear of the drawer 1. A claw 16 integrally formed with the stop 10 is provided on the receiving portion; this claw is bent when the insertion portion is inserted.

[0034] exist Figure 5B In the middle, the insertion section 12 of the fixing element 11 is inserted deep enough into the receiving part so that the claw 16 engages with the groove 13 on the fixing element 11 to prevent the fixing element 11 from being pulled out. The protruding elastic section 14 is located just in front of the rear side of the decorative element 7, and the protrusion 15 on the elastic section 14 has abutted against the front 71 of the decorative element 7.

[0035] By further inserting the fixing element 11, it is possible to reach... Figure 5C The position is shown. At this time, the insertion section 12 is clamped and fixed within the stop member 10, and the claw 16 presses against the groove 13 of the insertion section 12 to prevent the fixing element 11 from being pulled out. The protrusion 15 abuts against the top side of the decorative element 7 at the elastic section 14, and the front surface 71 of the decorative element 7 is biased toward the front panel 2 by the elastic section 14. Thus, the decorative element 7 is fixed in place, and force is applied to the decorative element 7 by the elastic section 14 toward the front panel 2 and by the protrusion 15 downward. The elastic section 14 with the protrusion 15 is formed into an angled section that engages around the corner of the decorative element 7.

[0036] Figures 6A to 6CThe unlocking process of the retaining element 11 is illustrated. In the first step, a tool 20 (e.g., a screwdriver) is inserted into a channel on the stop 10 located adjacent to the insertion section 12. The pawl 16 can be accessed through this channel and further pushed into the stop 10 by the tip of the tool 20, moving it away from the insertion section 12. The bent pawl 16 releases the form-fit fixation between the pawl 16 and the groove 13 on the insertion section 12. Due to the bias of the elastic section 14, the retaining element 11 moves rearward, as... Figure 6B As shown. In this position, the retaining element 11 can be held and removed, as... Figure 6C As shown. This allows the decorative element 7 to be pulled out or rotated out again from the receiving part between the side frame 5 and the railing 6.

[0037] Figure 7A and Figure 7B The railing 6 is shown in detail. The railing is constructed as a hollow profile and includes a cavity 61, which is rectangular in the illustrated embodiment, but can also have different contour shapes. A groove 60, including two channel walls 62, is formed on the bottom side of the railing 6. The upper edge of the decorative element 7 can be inserted into the groove 60. The railing 6 has a recess 63 on one side at the rear, wherein the rear wall 3 or the rear wall connector can be positioned, and the stop 10 can be fixed to the recess 63. The railing 6 is made of a bent metal sheet, but can also be made of plastic or other materials.

[0038] Figure 8 An improved embodiment of the stop 10' is shown, which is fixed to the rear side of the railing 6 and can be adapted to... Figure 1 Installed in the drawer. The retaining stop 21 is fixed to the front side of the railing 6 and connected to the front panel 2 via the fastening member 22. The improved fixing element 11' can be fixed to the stop 10'.

[0039] Figure 9 A stop 10' with a fixing element 11' is shown, the fixing element 11' and the stop 10' being partially engaged in block shape. The fixing element 11' is substantially angled and includes a bent end section 12' on a leg that retains the fixing element 11' to prevent it from being pulled out of the stop 10'.

[0040] Figure 10A stop 10' is shown at its mounting position in the railing 6. On the stop 10', a retaining element 11' is secured by a bent end section 12' to prevent pull-out. The retaining element 11' includes a downwardly extending leg formed as a resilient section 14'. The downwardly projecting leg includes a U-shaped section with an inclined end that abuts against the decorative element 7 and pretensions the decorative element 7 downward toward the side frame 5, and optionally also along the direction of the front panel 2. The retaining element 11' is formed of a resilient metal element and ensures that the decorative element 7 is clamped and secured.

[0041] Unlike the first embodiment, the decorative element 7 can be removed without tools. For this purpose, the elastic section 14' is formed to be flexible enough that the decorative element can be pulled out from the rear without removing the elastic section 14'.

[0042] Figure 11 An improved embodiment of the stop 10 is shown, in which the insertion section 12 of the retaining element 11 is inserted into the receiving portion of the stop. A claw 16 engages with a groove 13 on the retaining element 11, preventing the retaining element 11 from being pulled out. On the retaining element 11, a protruding resilient portion 14 is located on the rear side of the decorative element 7, wherein a protrusion 15 on the resilient portion 14 abuts against the front 71 of the decorative element 7.

[0043] An operating section 17 is integrally formed on the chuck 16; this operating section is movably arranged within the channel of the stop 10 and extends out at one end. By pressing the operating section 17 into the stop, the chuck 16 can be released from the insertion portion 12.

[0044] The above description only shows one side frame 5, above which decorative elements 7 are arranged below the railing 6. Corresponding structures can be provided on both sides of the drawer 1.

[0045] Alternatively, the decorative element 7 can be fixed in place before the railing is installed and then secured to it. This subsequent installation is advantageous because the decorative element 7 can be added during the kitchen installation process or in subsequent modifications.

[0046] In addition, the fastening element can optionally be designed as a threaded connection. The fastening element can also be located in a position other than the rear of the drawer.

[0047] In addition, the fixing element 11 can also compensate for a length tolerance of + / -1 mm.

[0048] Alternatively, a button can be permanently installed during the railing installation for unlocking. In this case, decorative element 7 can be removed without tools, and the entire railing can be removed from the rear wall to remove decorative element 7.

[0049] List of reference numerals

[0050] 1 drawer

[0051] 2 Front Panel

[0052] 3. Posterior wall

[0053] 4 base plates

[0054] 5-side frame

[0055] 6 railings

[0056] 7 decorative elements

[0057] 71 end face

[0058] 8 Fastening devices

[0059] 9 Connecting devices

[0060] 10, 10' stop

[0061] 11, 11' Fixing Components

[0062] 12 Insertion Section

[0063] 12' end section

[0064] 13 grooves

[0065] 14, 14' elastic element

[0066] 15 protrusions

[0067] 16 claws

[0068] 17 Operating Section

[0069] 20 tools

[0070] 21 Fixed stop

[0071] 22 Fastening components

[0072] 60 groove

[0073] 61 cavity

[0074] 62 tank wall

[0075] 63 concavity

Claims

1. A drawer (1) comprising a front panel (2), a rear wall (3), a bottom plate (4), and two side frames (5) between the front panel (2) and the rear wall (3), wherein a railing (6) is arranged above at least one of the side frames (5) between the front panel (2) and the rear wall (3), and a decorative element (7) is fixed between the side frame (5) and the railing (6), characterized in that, The fixing elements (11, 11') are fixed in or to the railing (6), which clamp the decorative element (7) in place by means of the elastic section (14, 14').

2. The drawer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing element (11, 11') pretensions the decorative element (7) toward the front panel (2) by means of the elastic section (14, 14').

3. The drawer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The railing (6) is formed as a hollow profile into which the stop (10, 10') is inserted and the fixing element (11, 11') is fixed to the stop (10, 10').

4. The drawer according to claim 3, characterized in that, The fixing element (11) can be inserted into the receiving portion of the stop (10) and can be locked in different positions along the insertion direction.

5. The drawer according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The stop (10) is provided with a movable claw (16) which secures the fixing element (11) to prevent it from being pulled out.

6. The drawer according to claim 5, characterized in that, The claw (16) is accessible through the channel and the engagement between the claw (16) and the fixing element (11) can be released by pressing the claw (16).

7. The drawer according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that, The claw (16) and the fixing element (11) are detachably fixed to each other by grooves (13).

8. The drawer according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The railing (6) includes a groove (60) on its bottom side, into which the upper edge of the decorative element (7) is inserted.

9. The drawer according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The side frame (5) includes a receiving portion located on the top side, and the decorative element (7) abuts against the receiving portion in a clamping, clawing, or guided manner.

10. The drawer according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The decorative element (7) directly abuts against the rear side of the front panel (2).

11. The drawer according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The decorative element (7) includes a front (71) in the rear region between the railing (6) and the side frame (5), which is at least partially exposed during installation.

12. The drawer according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The end face (71) of the decorative element (7) is partially covered by the fixing element (10), and the portion covered by the fixing element (10) is located in the upper region of the end face (71).

13. A method for mounting a decorative element (7) above a side frame (5) of a drawer (1), comprising the steps of: - Provides a drawer (1) including a front panel (2), a rear wall (3), a bottom plate (4) and two side frames (5) located between the front panel (2) and the rear wall (3), wherein a railing (6) is arranged above at least one side frame (5) between the front panel (2) and the rear wall (3); - Insert or screw decorative elements (7) between the railing (6) and the side frame (5), and - Insert the fixing element (11) into the stop (10) on the railing (6) and clamp the decorative element (7) into place by the elastic element (14) of the fixing element (11).

14. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that, The fixing element (11) is secured by a claw (16) when inserted into the stop (10) and is secured to prevent it from being pulled out.

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