Furniture front made of porcelain stoneware with integrated fixing points
The integration of porcelain stoneware furniture fronts with integrated fixing points addresses the lack of fastening solutions in wood-based materials, ensuring stable and design-friendly assembly with tool-free installation options.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE202025002929
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-09-30
Abstract
Description
Technical field
[0001] The invention relates to the field of kitchen and furniture construction, in particular the design and assembly of furniture fronts made of ceramic material such as porcelain stoneware, which are attached to carrier boards and provided with concealed or integrated fastening points. State of the art
[0002] Current furniture fronts are predominantly made of wood-based materials or laminated core materials. The use of ceramic fronts, especially with predefined mounting areas, is still uncommon. Fasteners usually have to be individually positioned or subsequently adjusted. Description of the invention
[0003] The furniture front according to the invention consists of a visible layer of miter-cut porcelain stoneware, which is bonded to a substrate made of cement-based, mineral, hybrid or lightweight material. The back of the substrate is prepared so that fixing points for furniture fittings such as hinges, push-to-open systems, handles or drawer runners are integrated or predefined.
[0004] These mounting points can be prepared with milled recesses, press-fit threads, or recessed anchors to allow for tool-free or simplified installation in the furniture body. Fastening can be either mechanical (e.g., with screws) or tool-free (e.g., with click or magnetic connections).
[0005] The ceramic surface is machined using CNC or waterjet technology to ensure precise edge definition. Optional features include recessed handles, soft-close mechanisms, or illuminated glass inlays. Advantages of the invention - High stability and scratch resistance thanks to porcelain stoneware - Integrated fastening solutions simplify assembly processes - Design freedom through monolithic fronts without visible connection technology - Optional additional modules (recessed handles, light channels, adapters) - Ideally combined with JOLLYCORE cabinet modules
Claims
[1] Furniture front consisting of a ceramic facing layer, in particular of porcelain stoneware, bonded to a substrate made of mineral, cement-based, hybrid or lightweight material. [2] Furniture front according to claim 1, wherein the visible layer and / or the carrier board is processed at least one edge by means of a miter cut, in particular in a 45° design, to enable a seamless or flush arrangement. [3] Furniture front according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the carrier plate has integrated or prepared attachment points for mounting furniture fittings such as hinges, drawer slides, handles or push-to-open systems. [4] Furniture front according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the fastening points are formed by milling, recessed threaded inserts, press-fit anchors or magnetic receptacles. [5] Furniture front according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the ceramic visible layer is provided with precise edge guidance and, if necessary, handle recesses or technical millings by means of CNC or water jet technology. [6] Furniture front according to one of the preceding claims, wherein additional functional elements such as light channels, glass inserts or soft-close adapters are integrated. [7] Furniture front according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the system can be used as a single component or as part of a modular kitchen or furniture system.