Modular kitchen cabinet system made of miter-cut porcelain stoneware panels with concealed connection on a carrier board
The modular kitchen cabinet system with porcelain stoneware panels and concealed connections addresses the issue of visible joints in conventional cabinets, providing a seamless, precise, and durable solution with ceramic panels and steel reinforcement.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE202025002926
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-04
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-09-30
AI Technical Summary
Conventional kitchen cabinets are typically made of wood-based materials or metal and feature visible joints, screws, or imprecise connections, lacking a modular solution with ceramic panels having mitered edges and concealed joints.
A modular kitchen cabinet system using porcelain stoneware panels with mitered edges, joined by tongue-and-groove or rabbet systems, and fixed with PU adhesive, incorporating concealed connection systems for precise assembly, optionally reinforced with a steel frame.
Achieves a seamless, monolithic appearance with high precision, quick assembly, and durability, while being water-resistant and allowing for modular expansion.
Abstract
Description
Technical field
[0001] The invention relates to the field of kitchen and furniture construction, in particular modular kitchen units consisting of porcelain stoneware-clad panels with mitered edges. These modules are mounted on carrier panels and assembled using concealed connecting elements and adhesive systems to achieve a monolithic, seamless appearance. State of the art
[0002] Conventional kitchen cabinets are usually made of wood-based materials or metal and feature visible joints, screws, or imprecise connections. A modular solution made of ceramic panels with mitered edges, concealed joints, and industrial prefabrication does not yet exist in this form. Description of the invention
[0003] The kitchen cabinet according to the invention consists of a carrier material – preferably mineral, cement-based, ceramic, hybrid or combined materials, including lightweight panels, solid panels or cast solid bodies (e.g. gypsum, cement or magnesite-based). Precisely cut porcelain stoneware panels are bonded to this, the visible edges of which are mitered at 45° using CNC technology (jolly edge).
[0004] The panels are joined using tongue-and-groove or rabbet systems, which are prepared by CNC milling. They are then fixed in place with PU adhesive, applied either robotically or manually. The modules feature concealed connection systems (e.g., milled plug-in systems, Clamex, Lamello, plug-in strips, or magnetic systems) that enable fast, precise, and durable assembly.
[0005] Optionally, an integrated steel frame or grid structure can be incorporated into the body for reinforcement and load-bearing capacity. This ensures high stability, especially for freestanding modules or island solutions.
[0006] Optionally, the body can include prepared mounting or milling points for furniture hinges, flap fittings, drawer slides, push-to-open mechanisms or handle systems. Advantages of the invention - Seamless, monolithic appearance - High precision through machine prefabrication - Water and chemical resistant due to ceramic surface - Quick to assemble, modularly expandable - Optional load-bearing reinforcement through metal frame - Material freedom: lightweight construction, solid cement, cast iron or sandwich panels - Optionally prepared for furniture fittings and handle systems - Design solution without visible screws, joints or fittings
Claims
[1] Modular kitchen cabinet system with miter-cut porcelain stoneware slabs with JOLLY edges mounted on a substrate made of mineral, cement-based, ceramic, hybrid or combined slab material. [2] System according to claim 1, wherein the support plate consists of lightweight panels, solid material panels or cast solid bodies, in particular based on gypsum, cement or magnesite. [3] System according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the porcelain stoneware slabs are provided with a 45° miter cut as a JOLLY edge by means of CNC technology. [4] System according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the connection of the plates is made via CNC-milled tongue and groove, plug or magnetic connections or by full-surface bonding. [5] System according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the plates are joined together robotically or manually using PU adhesive, cement adhesive or similar construction adhesives. [6] System according to any of the preceding claims, wherein visible or concealed connection systems are used, including Lamello, Clamex, plug-in strip, screw or magnetic systems. [7] System according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a steel frame or grid structure is optionally integrated within the body to increase load-bearing capacity. [8] System according to any of the preceding claims, which optionally includes prepared attachment points or milled areas for furniture hinges, flap fittings, drawer slides, push-to-open mechanisms or handle systems. [9] System according to any of the preceding claims, which can be used as a single module or as part of a modular kitchen, bathroom or furniture system.