Furniture structure for mitered kitchens with special fittings
The integration of aluminum frames and receiving threads in fine stoneware furniture structures addresses the brittleness issue, providing stable and durable connections with enhanced mechanical resistance and facilitating modular assembly and retrofitting.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE202025002931
- 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
AI Technical Summary
Current kitchen furniture predominantly uses wood or metal materials, and the use of fine stoneware for load-bearing structures is uncommon due to its brittleness, leading to stress and fractures when conventional connection techniques are applied.
A furniture structure with integrated fastening elements, such as aluminum frames or receiving threads, is used to securely mount hinges without causing stress cracks in fine stoneware, combined with mitered panels and PU adhesive for a monolithic construction.
Enables stable and durable connections with increased mechanical resistance at connection points, allowing for modular preassembly and simplified retrofitting.
Abstract
Description
Technical field
[0001] The invention relates to a furniture structure, particularly for kitchen furniture, consisting of mitered elements made of porcelain stoneware or fabric-reinforced porcelain stoneware, mounted on a lightweight or stabilizing core. The special feature lies in the structural reinforcement provided by integrated special fittings or aluminum frames, which allow the attachment of hinges and other connecting elements without weakening the porcelain stoneware structure. State of the art
[0002] Current kitchen furniture consists predominantly of wood-based materials or metal frames. The use of porcelain stoneware for load-bearing furniture structures is uncommon, as the material is brittle and conventional joining techniques such as concealed hinges can often lead to stress and breakage. Object of the invention
[0003] The task is therefore to create a furniture structure that offers both the aesthetic appearance of porcelain stoneware mitered elements and ensures structural integrity for repeatable applications of hinge elements and mounting hardware. Description of the invention
[0004] The problem is solved by a furniture structure with integrated fastening elements, which either consist of an aluminum frame or incorporate threaded inserts directly into the core. These enable the secure mounting of hinges, especially cup hinges, without stress cracks in the porcelain stoneware. The porcelain stoneware panels or fabric-reinforced versions are preferably mitered and bonded with PU adhesive, resulting in a monolithic structure. Advantages of the invention - Enables stable and durable furniture connections with porcelain stoneware surfaces - Increased resistance to mechanical stress at connection points - Modular pre-assembly by the manufacturer is possible - Simplified retrofitting through standardization of the hinge mount
Claims
[1] Modular furniture system for kitchens or bathrooms, consisting of slab elements made of porcelain stoneware or fabric-reinforced porcelain stoneware, which are mitered and joined together by means of an adhesive, preferably PU adhesive, wherein special fittings are integrated or can be integrated into the structure. [2] Furniture system according to claim 1, wherein the panel elements are reinforced with an internal metal or aluminum frame which includes fastening threads or receptacles for cup hinges, corner connectors or other furniture fittings. [3] Furniture system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the connecting elements are designed such that mechanical loads do not act directly on the porcelain stoneware, but are absorbed via the support structure. [4] Furniture system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the cup hinges, furniture hinges or push-to-open fittings are fixed via provided detents or threads. [5] Furniture system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the positions of the fastening elements are CNC-milled or machine-prepared to enable mass production. [6] Furniture system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein all carcasses, doors, panels or shelves have an optically monolithic effect through full-surface mitered edges. [7] Furniture system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the structure is prepared for the mounting of additional modules, e.g. worktops or panels with sockets. [8] Furniture system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the internal structure is additionally supplemented by lightweight fillers, e.g. foam or cavities, to reduce weight.