Concealed magnetic cabinet connectors for wardrobe systems

Abstract

Main claim 1. Cabinet system with detachable body connection, comprising: - Side walls, - a top and a bottom, wherein a longitudinal groove is provided in each of the side walls in which concealed neodymium magnets are fixed, and wherein a corresponding groove is provided in the top and bottom in which a metallic square bar is positively embedded, such that when the components are joined together a magnetic, screwless and fittingless body connection is created which is stable, alignable and can be released without tools. II. Technical Designs and Variants

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a self-developed, screwless and fitting-free, but magnetic, cabinet connection for cabinet systems. This connection is used in modular cabinet systems also developed in-house. The modules are connected stably, alignably, and without tools by means of concealed neodymium magnets and corresponding metallic counterparts. All elements are completely invisibly integrated, enabling high load-bearing capacity, repeated assembly without damage, and allowing for versatile, freely combinable modularity of the cabinet units. I. Basic structure of the module

[0002] Each cabinet module consists of side panels, a top panel, and a bottom panel. The side panels ( Fig. 1 No. 1) each has a longitudinal groove incorporated into which neodymium magnets ( Fig. 1 No. 2) are embedded in a form-fit and force-fit manner. These magnets are completely concealed and not visible from the outside. Into the bottom and top surfaces ( Fig. 1 No. 3) also has a groove incorporated in which a metallic square bar ( Fig. 1 No. 4) is positively locked in place as a counterpart to the magnets. These square rods are also completely concealed. II. Function of the body connection

[0003] During module assembly, the magnets in the side walls are brought into contact with the square metal rods in the top and bottom panels. The magnetic force creates a stable, reproducible, and backlash-free connection between the components.

[0004] This connection requires no screws, dowels or fittings, is durable and allows precise alignment, can be undone without tools, leaves no visible traces such as screw holes or tear-outs, and is suitable for multiple assembly and disassembly processes. III. Connecting the shelves

[0005] The shelves of the cabinet system are also magnetically attached. Concealed neodymium magnets are embedded in the narrow sides of the shelves. A metal plate, serving as a magnetic counterpart, is integrated into the side panels of the module at shelf level, behind a thin layer of veneer. The metal plates are not visible from the outside.

[0006] The shelves can therefore be inserted and removed without tools, positioned at variable heights, and bear heavy loads. Tests on prototypes showed a load-bearing capacity of over 30 kg per shelf. IV. Modularity

[0007] The modules can be combined both horizontally and vertically. Thanks to the concealed magnetic connection, multiple modules can be precisely aligned, securely stabilized, and separated again without visible fasteners or damage to the components. V. Invisible Integration

[0008] All magnetic elements, metal plates, and square rods are completely embedded in the material, invisible from the outside, permanently fixed, and secured against displacement. This results in a minimalist design completely free of visible connecting elements.

Claims

[1] Main claim 1. Cabinet system with detachable body connection, comprising: - Side walls, - a top and a bottom, wherein a longitudinal groove is provided in each of the side walls in which concealed neodymium magnets are fixed, and wherein a corresponding groove is provided in the top and bottom in which a metallic square bar is positively embedded, such that when the components are joined together a magnetic, screwless and fittingless body connection is created which is stable, alignable and can be released without tools. II. Technical Designs and Variants [2] Cabinet system according to claim 1, characterized by that all magnetic elements and metallic counterparts are completely concealed and embedded in the material invisibly from the outside. [3] Cabinet system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the magnetic connection does not require any mechanical connecting elements such as screws, dowels or fittings. [4] Cabinet system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the magnetic connection can be released without tools and re-established multiple times without leaving visible traces or damage such as screw holes. [5] Cabinet system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the connection allows for a play-free alignment and stable fixing of the body parts. [6] Cabinet system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the modules can be combined both horizontally and vertically and can be stably connected to each other by means of additional magnetic contact points. Claims regarding the magnetically supported shelves [7] Cabinet system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the shelves are attached using concealed neodymium magnets. [8] Cabinet system according to claim 7, characterized by that a metallic plate is integrated into the side walls of the cabinet behind a veneer layer (or similar) as a counterpart to the magnets. [9] Cabinet system according to one of claims 7 or 8, characterized by that the shelves are height-adjustable and can be removed without tools. [10] Cabinet system according to one of claims 7 to 9, characterized by that the load-bearing capacity of an insert shelf is at least 30 kg. Claims relating to general construction [11] Cabinet system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the neodymium magnets and square rods embedded in the grooves are positively locked against displacement. [12] Cabinet system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the system is designed for repeated assembly and disassembly processes without material fatigue or loss of function of the magnetic connections. [13] Cabinet system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the magnetic connection allows for a flush, unobstructed exterior view of the modules. Optional: Claim to the entire modular system [14] Modular cabinet system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that several modules can be combined, expanded and assembled in different configurations via the magnetic connection elements using force-fit and form-fit connections.

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