Magnetic storage system on the inside of cabinet doors

Abstract

Wall cabinet with iron foil (2), characterized in that the wall cabinet has a self-adhesive iron foil (2) on the inside of the cabinet door (1) in order to attach further storage options (3) to it.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a flexible storage system on the inside of cabinet doors according to the preamble of claim 1 and storage options according to claim 4, as well as a cabinet door with iron particles according to claim 6. TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

[0002] Shelves in cabinets are mounted at different heights, thus offering varying amounts of storage space. However, items placed on them don't always utilize the full height and depth of the shelf, resulting in unused space.

[0003] In some cases, these different heights are predetermined or, once fixed, can only be changed with great difficulty. This results in a rather inflexible overall system.

[0004] Attaching and assembling conventional shelves in cabinets is often very cumbersome and complicated. Furthermore, this usually involves the use of screws or other fasteners that leave permanent holes in the cabinet doors.

[0005] In general, storage space on the inside of cabinet doors is often poorly utilized. The corresponding interior space of a cabinet either cannot be used optimally, or, when the cabinet door is closed, collisions occur between the shelves on the inside of the door and the contents of the cabinet.

[0006] This often means that the space inside the closet, and especially the space immediately surrounding the door, cannot be used optimally. However, optimal use of living space is particularly important in urban areas where space is increasingly scarce. PROBLEM UNDERLYING THE INVENTION

[0007] The invention addresses the problem that this potential storage space cannot be used despite sufficient free space. This problem is solved by the features listed. THE INVENTIONAL SOLUTION

[0008] According to the invention, this problem is solved by the features of the main claim.

[0009] For this purpose, a flexible storage system is proposed for the inside of the cabinet door.

[0010] This system is characterized by the fact that the wall cabinet has a self-adhesive iron foil on the inside of the cabinet door to allow for the attachment of additional storage options.

[0011] The invention allows for the flexible and freely movable attachment of additional storage options to the inside of cabinet doors, wherever there is space on the opposite side of the cabinet. The invention consists of a self-adhesive iron foil that is applied over a large area to the inside of the cabinet.

[0012] Storage options can thus be attached to the iron foil, preferably through magnetic interaction between the iron foil and the storage options.

[0013] When the storage options are “attached” to the iron foil, this means, in the sense of the invention, that they adhere to the iron foil and can hold their own weight and the weight of the load without the storage options shifting themselves without external force being applied.

[0014] A self-adhesive iron foil, also called ferrofoil, is usually a flexible plastic film containing iron particles. This allows conventional magnets to be attached to the outer surface of the iron foil.

[0015] The inward-facing surface of the iron foil is usually coated with adhesive.

[0016] In the context of the invention, "large area" means only that the iron foil is not applied to the respective cabinet door in a point-like manner and always covers a continuous area of ​​more than 100cm². 2 , preferably even more than 300cm 2 is attached. ANOTHER PROBLEM UNDERLYING THE INVENTION

[0017] Another problem underlying the invention is the fact that objects of different sizes, shapes and uses can be held. THE FURTHER INVENTIONAL SOLUTION

[0018] To solve this problem, storage solutions are proposed that are designed as individual compartments.

[0019] These storage options are characterized by the fact that the compartments can be designed differently in their shape, such as hook strips, rubber bands, pen trays, brush holders, ring rails, individual hooks, kitchen roll holders or letter trays.

[0020] This allows for a flexible overall system capable of holding a wide variety of items. The storage options hold the items firmly in place, but they can be repositioned without tools by applying force from the outside.

[0021] In the following, “compartments” and “storage options” are used interchangeably. ANOTHER PROBLEM UNDERLYING THE INVENTION

[0022] Furthermore, there is the problem that cabinet doors need to be modified in order to attach storage options to them. THE FURTHER INVENTIONAL SOLUTION

[0023] To solve this problem, cabinet doors containing iron particles are proposed. These are characterized by the fact that preferably the entire cabinet door, or at least the inside of the cabinet door, is ferromagnetic to such an extent that storage options can be magnetically attached directly to the cabinet door – without any modifications.

[0024] This means the cabinet door no longer needs to be modified afterwards, but is made from a material that ensures that the cabinet door itself is ferromagnetic - at least in certain areas. PREFERRED FURTHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

[0025] There are a number of possibilities to design the invention in such a way as to further improve its effectiveness or usability.

[0026] It is particularly advantageous that the iron foil can also be designed as an iron strip, whereby the storage options can only be moved horizontally or vertically.

[0027] This allows the iron foil to be applied to the cabinet door only in certain sections, thus saving material. Furthermore, this creates predefined paths along which storage options can be moved, simplifying application.

[0028] Furthermore, it is preferred that the storage options can be flexibly attached to the iron foil on the back of the compartment using a strong magnet and be movable across the entire surface of the foil.

[0029] Suitable storage options, preferably made of lightweight plastic (various compartments, hook strips, ring rails, etc.), have a strong magnetic surface on the back and therefore adhere to the iron foil.

[0030] Due to the shallow depth of the compartments, the contents of the cabinet can still be easily and conveniently accessed.

[0031] Furthermore, it is advantageous that the compartments can be subdivided into several compartments using a plug-in insert, so that one large compartment can be divided into several smaller compartments. This makes the overall system even more flexible in its application. LIST OF FIGURES Fig. 1 = Basic principle Fig. 1a = Inside of cabinet door Fig. 1b = Door + Iron foil Fig. 1c = Door + Iron foil + Magnetic compartments Fig. 2 = Possible variations of the subjects Fig. 3 = More detailed description of the specialist insert Fig. 3a = Mini plastic rail for inserting the compartment insert Fig. 3b = Top view (compartment + insert) Fig. 4 = Standard compartment Fig. 5 = Compartment with high back panel Fig. 6 = Hooks as storage options Fig. 7 = Kitchen roll holder as a storage option Fig. 8 = Shelf compartment Fig. 9 = Large subject PREFERRED EXAMPLES

[0032] First, the Fig. Figures 1a to 1c illustrate the basic principle of the invention with the cabinet door open. An iron foil 2 is attached to the inside of the cabinet door 1. Various magnetic storage options 3 can then be attached to this iron foil. Fig. Figure 1c shows that the storage options 3 can be positioned so that they do not collide with the shelves when the cabinet door is closed.

[0033] Examples of the diverse storage options are in Fig. 2. This allows various items such as toothbrushes, brushes, bottles, etc. to be attached to or stored in storage containers designed for them.

[0034] Fig. 3a and Fig. Figure 3b shows one way to divide a storage compartment 3 into several smaller compartments. Here, the storage compartment has a raised section opposite its rear side 4, designed to hold an insertable tray 5. One large compartment is thus divided into three smaller compartments.

[0035] Furthermore, the Fig. 4 to Fig. 9 diverse examples of storage options. This shows Fig. 4 a standard compartment and Fig. 5. A compartment with a high back wall, which is particularly suitable for storing nail polish, for example. Fig. 6 and Fig. Figure 7 shows that the storage options can also be designed as hooks or as kitchen roll holders. Fig. Figure 8 also shows a shelf compartment that is significantly larger than a standard compartment. Fig. Figure 9 shows a large compartment, which is based on the standard compartment in its shape, but has significantly larger dimensions. REFERENCE MARK LIST 1 Inside of cabinet door 2 iron foil 3 storage options 4 compartment back 5 Insertable inserts

Claims

[1] Wall cabinet with iron foil (2), characterized by , that the wall cabinet has a self-adhesive iron foil (2) on the inside of the cabinet door (1) to allow for the attachment of additional storage options (3). [2] Wall cabinet with iron foil (2), characterized by , that the iron foil (2) can also be designed as an iron strip, whereby a shifting of the storage options (3) is only possible in the horizontal or vertical direction. [3] Wall cabinet with iron foil (2), characterized by , that the storage options (3) can be flexibly and slidably attached to the iron foil (2) on the back of the compartment (4) using a strong magnet on the side of the compartment (4). [4] Storage options (3) characterized by that the compartments can be designed differently in their shape, such as hook strips, rubber bands, pen trays, brush holders or ring rails. [5] Storage options (3) characterized by , that the compartments can be divided into several compartments by means of an insertable insert (5), so that one large compartment can be formed into several smaller compartments. [6] Cabinet door with iron particles, characterized by , that preferably the entire cabinet door, but at least the inside of the cabinet door (1), is ferromagnetic in such a way that storage options (3) can be magnetically attached directly to the cabinet door without modifications.

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