Steel frame structure for stabilizing large shelves or cabinets with a ceramic outer skin
A modular steel frame system addresses the instability and weight issues of large-format ceramic furniture by providing a stable, lightweight, and easily assembled solution with ceramic panels.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE202025002932
- 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
Large-format kitchen and furniture elements with ceramic surfaces are either excessively heavy or prone to warping and breakage, lacking a reliable, modular steel frame solution for stabilization.
A modular steel frame system using metal profiles configured as a surrounding frame or grid structure, compatible with ceramic panels, providing structural stability and quick assembly options like click systems or screw connections.
Enhances structural stability over large spans while reducing material usage, allowing for lightweight, stable, and easily assembled furniture with ceramic exteriors.
Abstract
Description
Technical field
[0001] The invention relates to furniture and kitchen construction, in particular the structural reinforcement of large-format furniture elements or shelf constructions with ceramic outer surfaces, where high stability with low weight is required. State of the art
[0002] Large-format kitchen and furniture elements such as worktops, shelves, or freestanding ceramic cabinets are either very heavy or prone to warping and breakage. A repeatable, integrated steel frame solution for modular systems does not yet exist in the current state of the art. Description of the invention
[0003] The invention describes a modular steel frame used to stabilize large shelves or cabinet elements with a ceramic surface. The frame consists of metal profiles (e.g., steel, stainless steel, or aluminum) which can be configured as a surrounding frame or as a grid structure.
[0004] The frame structure can be connected to the base plate or inserted as an independent reinforcing element. It is designed so that the ceramic outer panels can be mitered and bonded using PU adhesive. Click systems, screw connections, or mechanical grid elements can be provided as options for quick assembly.
[0005] The design is particularly suitable for worktops, tall cabinet bodies, shelf modules or freely positionable kitchen islands. - High structural stability over large spans - Compatible with ceramic exterior panels and JOLLYCORE modules - Allows for freestanding and wall-mounted furniture - Modular and automatable for series production - Reduction of material usage while simultaneously increasing strength
Claims
[1] Steel frame structure for stabilizing large-format furniture components, in particular shelves, worktops or carcasses, wherein the structure consists of surrounding profiles or grid elements and is designed for combination with ceramic outer panels. [2] Steel frame structure according to claim 1, wherein the structure is designed as a support frame made of steel, stainless steel or aluminium. [3] Steel frame structure according to one of the preceding claims, wherein it is connected to a support plate or used as an inserted reinforcing element. [4] Steel frame structure according to one of the preceding claims, wherein it enables the assembly of miter-cut ceramic outer panels which are applied using PU adhesive or alternative joining techniques. [5] Steel frame structure according to one of the preceding claims, wherein it has click, screw or mechanical grid connections which allow for quick assembly in furniture construction. [6] Steel frame structure according to one of the preceding claims, which is modular in design and can be used as part of a serially manufactured furniture or kitchen system, in particular within the framework of the JOLLYCORE system. [7] Steel frame structure according to any of the preceding claims, designed for freestanding island units, wall-mounted furniture or heavy-duty applications.