Mounting device for bathroom or kitchen utensils

Abstract

Modular mounting device (1, 1') for bathroom or kitchen utensils, comprising - a mounting plate (3) provided with a mechanical interface (4), which is intended and designed to be mounted on a room wall (6) behind vertically adjacent wall coverings (7), in particular wall tiles, to form a horizontal joint (8) aligned with the interface (4), and - a functional plate (5, 5') oriented perpendicular to the mounting plate (3), which, in the intended assembly state, is connected to the mounting plate (3) in the area of ​​the interface (4) and passes through the horizontal joint (8) between the vertically adjacent wall coverings (7), - wherein the functional plate (5, 5') connectable to the mounting plate (3) is provided and designed to accommodate a cotton pad refill dispenser, a paper towel dispenser or a container (12) in the form of a vase, a soap dish, a soap dispenser, a toilet cleaning brush or a toothbrush cup or as a towel holder or as a holder for one or more toilet paper rolls, and - whereby the mounting plate (3) is always the same regardless of the type of functional plate (5, 5').

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a modular mounting device for bathroom or kitchen utensils, in particular one that can be installed without screws.

[0002] DE 20 2018 104 969 U1 discloses a storage device for bathroom utensils, in particular shower utensils, comprising a molded part that has a storage surface with a visible edge and angled mounting edges adjoining said edge on both sides, as well as a bent-up first edge web at the visible edge. The molded part is a formed sheet metal part made of a rust-proof metal, preferably stainless steel, or a plastic injection-molded part.

[0003] The storage device comprises only a formed sheet metal part, which has a flat storage surface and a bent-up edge strip at a visible edge. Angled mounting edges adjoin both sides of the visible edge, with a mounting tab formed on at least one of the mounting edges. This mounting tab is bent in the opposite direction to the edge strip and is designed and configured for installation behind a wall covering. A mounting strip running in the plane of the storage surface can be formed on at least one of the mounting edges and is designed and configured for plug-in installation into a slot in a wall covering or into a wall covering joint.

[0004] DE 20 2012 013 281 U1 discloses an arrangement for attaching a storage device intended for bath or shower utensils to a wall covered with a wall covering. The known storage device comprises a tray-shaped base element that is horizontally oriented in the assembled state, an angled edge strip, and a vertically oriented flange that can extend above and below the base element and is arranged beneath the wall covering of the room wall when the storage device is assembled. The storage device can be assembled from individual parts made of a stainless metal or manufactured as a one-piece plate by deep drawing.

[0005] The invention is based on the object of providing a particularly suitable mounting device that can be used for various bathroom and / or kitchen utensils. This mounting device should be cost-effective to manufacture and preferably mountable without screws on a wall that is to be covered with a wall covering, in particular tiles.

[0006] This object is achieved according to the invention with the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments and further developments are the subject of the subclaims.

[0007] The mounting device for bathroom or kitchen utensils comprises a mounting plate provided with a mechanical interface and a substantially plate-like functional part. The functional part, referred to below as the functional plate, can be a stamped part or a stamped-bent part with a horizontally or vertically bent functional element, preferably in the form of a support arm. The functional plate is joined to the mounting plate at the interface. Regardless of the type of functional plate, the mounting plate is always identical, so that the respective mounting device has at least one identical part, namely the mounting plate. This reduces manufacturing costs while simultaneously providing mounting devices with different functional parts for different applications.In other words, the respective functional plate provides the functional part for the respective bathroom or kitchen utensil, while the mounting plate can be joined as an identical part with each of the provided functional plates.

[0008] In this way, a modular or modular-type mounting device for bathroom or kitchen utensils is provided. The mounting plate is connectable or connected to the functional plate via the interface. This serves to accommodate a cotton pad refill dispenser, a paper towel dispenser, or a container in the form of a vase, a soap dish, a soap dispenser, a toilet cleaning brush, or a toothbrush tumbler, or as a towel holder, or as a holder for one or more toilet paper rolls, and is intended and configured for this purpose. The interface is expediently designed as a horizontally extending longitudinal slot. The interface can also be formed by a number of openings into which corresponding pins or the like of the functional plate engage.

[0009] The mounting plate is tileable, i.e. the mounting plate is intended and configured for mounting on a room wall behind vertically adjacent wall coverings, in particular wall tiles. In other words, the mounting plate is intended and configured to be mounted on a room wall behind vertically adjacent wall coverings, in particular wall tiles, forming a horizontal joint aligned with the interface. For this purpose, the mounting plate lying against the room wall is covered (tiled) with the wall tiles, which in turn are held to the room wall with the usual tile adhesive. For this purpose, the mounting plate preferably has through-openings which are at least partially penetrated by the tile adhesive, whereby a particularly secure and firm hold of the mounting device is ensured.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the mounting plate has a first plate section above the mechanical interface and only one mounting tab or preferably two spaced-apart mounting tabs below the mechanical interface. The upper plate section is suitably provided with through-openings for the tile adhesive. Likewise, the respective (lower) mounting tab has at least one through-opening for the tile adhesive. The mounting plate is a stamped sheet metal part, particularly made of aluminum or stainless steel, but can also be a plastic injection-molded part.

[0011] The upper section of the mounting plate sits behind one or more upper tiles, while the lower mounting tabs are positioned behind lower tiles and concealed by them during installation. Only the interface and the attached functional plate, which protrudes through a joint between these upper and lower tiles, are not covered by any tiles during installation. This creates the appearance of the functional plate floating on the tiled wall, as the tiled mounting plate of the mounting device is not visible.

[0012] The functional panel, which is connected to the mounting plate in the area of ​​the interface when properly installed, is oriented transversely to the mounting plate and, when properly installed, extends through a horizontal joint between the vertically adjacent wall coverings (tiles). Suitably, the functional panel is firmly bonded to the mounting plate in the area of ​​the interface when properly installed, in particular welded to it. The thickness of the functional panel is suitably adapted to the width of a typical tile joint. In particular, the thickness of the functional panel is at least slightly smaller than the typical joint width. The thickness of the functional panel can also be equal to the width of a joint, as is the case with modern tiled surfaces with very narrow joint widths.

[0013] In one embodiment, the functional plate has a horizontally or vertically extending support arm for a toilet paper roll. In the case of a horizontal support arm, which is integrally formed on the functional plate—for example, via a vertical support arm—a holder for a toilet paper roll is provided. In the case of a vertical support arm integrally formed on the functional plate, a holder for spare or reserve toilet paper rolls is provided.

[0014] In an alternative embodiment, the functional plate has a through-hole for accommodating a container. This can be a vase, a soap dish, a soap dispenser, a toothbrush tumbler, or even a container for a toilet brush. Alternatively, the functional plate can be designed to accommodate a cotton pad refill dispenser or a paper towel dispenser.

[0015] The advantages achieved by the invention are, in particular, that by providing a mounting plate that can be mounted behind a wall covering, i.e., tiled or tiled in, as a common part, and by providing a number of functional plates for accommodating different bathroom or kitchen utensils, a cost-effective, easy-to-install, in particular tiled in without drilling or screws, functional and quasi-modular or modular assembly device is provided.

[0016] In the following, exemplary embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail with reference to a drawing. In the drawing: Fig. 1 in perspective view a mounting device with a mounting plate and with a functional plate joined to this with a horizontal support arm for a toilet paper roll, Fig. 2 the assembly device according to Fig. 1 in a rear view showing a mechanical interface between the mounting plate and the functional plate, Fig. 3 the tiled mounting device according to Fig. 1 in a side view in the assembled state on a tiled room wall, Fig. 4 in perspective view a mounting device for receiving a container, with the mounting plate according to Fig. 2 and with a functional plate joined to it with a through opening for the container, Fig. 5 the assembly device according to Fig. 4 in a rear view showing the mechanical interface between the mounting plate and the functional plate, Fig. 6 the tiled mounting device according to Fig. 4 in a side view in the mounted state on a tiled room wall.

[0017] Corresponding parts are provided with the same reference numerals in all figures.

[0018] The Fig. 1 to 3 show different views of a mounting device 1 for bathroom or kitchen utensils, here in the form of a toilet paper roll 2. The mounting device 1 comprises a mounting plate 3 with a mechanical interface 4 and a functional plate 5 as a substantially plate-like functional part. The mounting plate 3 is a stamped sheet metal part, in particular made of aluminum or stainless steel.

[0019] In this exemplary embodiment, the functional plate 5 is a stamped and bent part with a support arm 5b bent vertically downwards from a base plate 5a, which in turn is bent horizontally at the end to form a support arm 5c for the toilet paper roll 2, running parallel to the base plate 5a. The functional plate 5 is joined to the mounting plate 3 at the interface 4, preferably welded to it. The interface 4 can be designed as a horizontally running longitudinal slot or formed by a number of openings into which corresponding pins or the like of the functional plate 5 engage. Instead of the welded connection, the functional plate 5 can also be joined to the mounting plate 3 at its interface 4 by caulking or bending over molded-on joining pins or the like.

[0020] As from Fig. 3, the mounting device 1 is intended and configured for mounting on a room wall 6 behind vertically adjacent wall coverings, hereinafter referred to as wall tiles 7. For this purpose, the mounting plate 3 of the mounting device 1 is mounted on the room wall 6 behind the vertically adjacent wall tiles 7, forming a horizontal joint 8 aligned with the interface 4. The mounting plate 3 resting against the room wall 6 is covered with the wall tiles 7, which in turn are held to the room wall 6 with the usual tile adhesive 9. The mounting plate 3 has through-openings 10 through which the tile adhesive 9 passes. This ensures a particularly secure and firm hold for the mounting device 1, which is tiled in without drilling or screws.

[0021] As from Fig. As can be seen comparatively clearly in Figure 2, the mounting plate 3 has a first plate section 3a above the mechanical interface 4 and two spaced-apart mounting tabs 11 below the mechanical interface 4. The upper plate section 3a is provided with a number of through-openings 10, approximately triangular in the exemplary embodiment, arranged in two rows for the tile adhesive 9. The lower mounting tabs 11 each have a through-opening 10 for the tile adhesive 9.

[0022] With the upper plate section 3a, the mounting plate 3 sits behind one or more upper tiles 7, while the lower mounting tabs 11 are arranged behind and concealed by lower tiles 7. Only the interface 4 and the attached functional plate 5, which protrudes horizontally into the room through a joint 8 between these upper and lower tiles 7, are not concealed in the installed state.

[0023] The Fig. 4 to 6 show different views of a mounting device 1 for a container 12 for accommodating bathroom or kitchen utensils in the form of a vase, a soap dish, a soap dispenser, a toothbrush tumbler, or for a toilet brush. The mounting device 1 again has the mounting plate 3 as a common part with the mechanical interface 4 and a functional plate 5' as a substantially plate-like functional part. The mounting plate 3 is again a stamped part, in particular made of aluminum or stainless steel.

[0024] In this embodiment, the functional plate 5' is a stamped part, preferably made of stainless steel or aluminum, with a through-opening 13 for the container 12. The functional plate 5' is in turn joined, preferably welded, to the mounting plate 3 at the interface 4.

[0025] As from Fig. 6, the mounting device 1 is again intended and configured for mounting on the room wall 6 behind vertically adjacent wall tiles 7. For this purpose, the mounting plate 3, as an identical part of the mounting device 1, is again mounted on the room wall 6 behind the vertically adjacent wall tiles 7, forming the horizontal joint 8 aligned with the interface 4. In this case, the mounting plate 3 lying against the room wall 6 is covered with the wall tiles 7, which in turn are held to the room wall 6 with the usual tile adhesive 9. The mounting plate 3 again has through-openings 10 which are penetrated by the tile adhesive 9.

[0026] As from Fig.5, the mounting plate 3 has a first plate section 3a above the mechanical interface 4 and two spaced-apart mounting tabs 11 below the mechanical interface 4. The upper plate section 3a of the mounting plate 3 sits behind one or more upper tiles 7, while the lower mounting tabs 11 are arranged behind and concealed by lower tiles 7. Only the interface 4 and the functional plate 5 attached to it, which projects horizontally into the room through a joint 8 between these upper and lower tiles 7, are not covered in the assembled state.

[0027] In this way, a modular or modular mounting device 1, 1' for bathroom or kitchen utensils is provided. The respective functional plate 5, 5' can be connected via the interface 4 to the identically constructed mounting plate 3, provided as a common part.

[0028] The claimed invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiments described above. Rather, other variants of the invention can also be derived therefrom by those skilled in the art within the scope of the disclosed claims without departing from the subject matter of the claimed invention. In particular, all individual features described in connection with the various exemplary embodiments can also be combined in other ways within the scope of the disclosed claims without departing from the subject matter of the claimed invention.

[0029] For example, a vertical, upwardly oriented support arm can be formed on the functional plate 5, providing a holder for toilet paper rolls 2 serving as a replacement or reserve. The functional plate can also be designed to accommodate a cotton pad refill dispenser or a paper towel dispenser.

Claims

[1] Modular mounting device (1, 1') for bathroom or kitchen utensils, comprising - a mounting plate (3) provided with a mechanical interface (4), which is intended and designed to be mounted on a room wall (6) behind vertically adjacent wall coverings (7), in particular wall tiles, to form a horizontal joint (8) aligned with the interface (4), and - a functional plate (5, 5') oriented perpendicular to the mounting plate (3), which, in the intended assembly state, is connected to the mounting plate (3) in the area of ​​the interface (4) and passes through the horizontal joint (8) between the vertically adjacent wall coverings (7), - wherein the functional plate (5, 5') connectable to the mounting plate (3) is provided and designed to accommodate a cotton pad refill dispenser, a paper towel dispenser or a container (12) in the form of a vase, a soap dish, a soap dispenser, a toilet cleaning brush or a toothbrush cup or as a towel holder or as a holder for one or more toilet paper rolls, and - whereby the mounting plate (3) is always the same regardless of the type of functional plate (5, 5'). [2] Modular mounting device (1, 1') according to claim 1, characterized by that the functional plate (5, 5') is firmly bonded to the mounting plate (3) in the area of ​​the interface (4) when assembled as intended. [3] Modular mounting device (1, 1') according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that the interface (4) is designed as a horizontally running longitudinal slot. [4] Modular mounting device (1, 1') according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by that the mounting plate (3) has a number of through openings (10). [5] Modular mounting device (1, 1') according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by that the mounting plate (3) has a first plate section (3a) above the mechanical interface (4) and two mounting tabs (11) spaced apart from one another below the mechanical interface (4). [6] Modular mounting device (1, 1') according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by that the mounting plate (3) is a stamped sheet metal part, in particular made of aluminum or stainless steel. [7] Modular mounting device (1, 1') according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by that the functional plate (5) has a horizontally or vertically extending support arm (5c) for a toilet paper roll (2). [8] Modular mounting device (1, 1') according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by that the functional plate (5) is designed as a towel holder. [9] Modular mounting device (1, 1') according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by that the functional plate (5') is formed with a through-opening (13) for receiving a container (12) in the form of a vase, a soap dish, a soap dispenser, a toilet cleaning brush or a toothbrush cup. [10] Modular mounting device (1, 1') according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by that the functional plate (5, 5') is designed to accommodate a cotton pad refill dispenser or a paper towel dispenser.

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