SUPPORT PART, FURNITURE KIT, FURNITURE PIECE AND CORRESPONDENT USE

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a support part in the form of a shelf for a piece of furniture.

[0002] Such support parts are known, for example, as shelf boards in system furniture and other pieces of furniture, in particular cabinets or shelves.

[0003] It is known to equip such support parts with lighting devices in order to achieve interesting optical effects, particularly when using transparent doors.

[0004] The invention further relates to a furniture construction kit and a piece of furniture.

[0005] It is known to assemble pieces of furniture, especially modular furniture, from individual components such as supporting parts, for example, parts of carcasses, doors, drawers, and the like. For industrial production of the individual components, it is advantageous if the individual components form a modular furniture kit, in which one and the same component can be used for different variants of furniture.

[0006] A medicine cabinet for mounting on a wall above a sink is previously known from US 2003 079 282 A1. The medicine cabinet comprises a cabinet frame and a door pivotally mounted on the front of the cabinet frame. A mirror is attached to the outer surface of the door and has an opening there. A spout extends through the opening in the mirror and allows for the discharge of a water jet.

[0007] From the publication DE 200 09 957 U1, a sensor-controlled wall-mounted water outlet fitting is already known, in which all essential functional elements are attached to a removable cover of a box that can be attached to or in a wall.

[0008] From the publication FR 2 866 546 A1, a handwashing device is already known that can be mounted on a toilet cistern. The device comprises a handwashing basin and a faucet, each of which can be folded out from a non-use position to a use position.

[0009] From JP H 11 169 309 A1, a washbasin is previously known in which a back wall section is provided upright at the rear end of an upwardly open basin main body. The washbasin comprises a shelf section on the front surface of the back wall section, on the underside of which a water outlet is arranged.

[0010] The back wall section and the countertop section are formed integrally with the basin main body. A water distribution pipe for supplying hot water to the water outlet is installed in an interior space of the back wall section and the countertop section.

[0011] The invention is based on the object of increasing the design possibilities for furniture.

[0012] To achieve this object, the features of claim 1 are provided according to the invention. In particular, to achieve the object, the invention proposes that a carrier part of the type described above comprise a liquid outlet that is arranged at least indirectly on an outer side of the carrier part, in particular, that the carrier part be secured to the outer side. The outer side, on which the liquid outlet can be arranged and, in particular, secured, can be, for example, a top side, a bottom side, or even a transverse side of the carrier part.

[0013] The liquid outlet can be arranged, in particular secured, to the outside of the support part by means of a holder. The holder can have a fastening interface and / or a receptacle. The holder can be easily attached to the support part via the fastening interface. The liquid outlet can be arranged in the receptacle of the holder.

[0014] In one embodiment of the support part, the liquid outlet is arranged completely outside an imaginary envelope of the support part. Thus, the liquid outlet can be arranged as a separate part on an outer side of the support part, for example, a shelf, and attached to this outer side without providing a recess or depression in the support part to accommodate the liquid outlet. This allows any support part to be provided with a liquid outlet without prior adaptation.

[0015] To achieve this object, the invention further proposes that the support part have a connecting line to the liquid outlet, which is arranged, in particular attached, at least in sections to an outer side, in particular to a top side, a bottom side, or a transverse side of the support part. In this case or alternatively, the connecting line can also protrude from the outer side, i.e., for example, be partially buried.

[0016] The connecting line is preferably located on the same outer surface as the fluid outlet. A feedthrough through the support part to connect the connecting line to the fluid outlet is thus unnecessary, which minimizes manufacturing effort.

[0017] It is particularly advantageous if the connecting cable is arranged completely outside the imaginary envelope of the support member. This eliminates the need for any cable routing into the support member.

[0018] All the variants of support parts described above describe a structurally simple way of integrating a water-carrying functionality into a piece of furniture without the furniture itself having to be water-resistant.

[0019] A further advantage of the invention is that a metal base body for a fitting can be omitted. This allows for weight savings, which has a beneficial effect on transportability and / or manufacturing costs.

[0020] According to the invention, a cable guide is also provided, which is formed in the support part. A section of the connecting cable can be arranged in the cable guide. The section of the connecting cable arranged in the cable guide can thus be integrated particularly discreetly and in a space-saving manner.

[0021] The liquid outlet can be designed to dispense water in pure form or with additional ingredients, beverages, cleaning agents or other liquid substances.

[0022] The fluid outlet can be designed as an angled piece. This allows an incoming flow direction along the support member to be redirected into an outflow direction transverse to the support member.

[0023] In an advantageous embodiment, the support part can be designed in a plate-shaped manner. This allows for a compact design, in which the piece of furniture, after being equipped with a water-conducting function according to the invention, does not need to have large dimensions. The invention has recognized that the at least one connecting line and the liquid outlet can be easily arranged, in particular fastened, to a plate-shaped structure. In particular, it can be provided that the support part is designed as an insert shelf. This allows the liquid outlet to be positioned flexibly.

[0024] In an advantageous embodiment, the support part can be detachably connected to the body of the piece of furniture. This is advantageous if the support part is easily replaceable, for example, for maintenance purposes, and / or is easily retrofittable.

[0025] In an advantageous embodiment, it can be provided alternatively or additionally that the support part is movably arranged on a body of the piece of furniture, for example on the body already mentioned. This makes it possible, for example, to design the support part to be horizontally and / or vertically displaceable. Horizontal displaceability, for example similar to a drawer, can be advantageous for better filling containers with a large circumference. Vertical displaceability can be advantageous for better filling containers with a great height. In this case, continuously adjustable adjustment is particularly advantageous. It is also possible to combine such displaceability with a corresponding displaceability of a washbasin.

[0026] The support element can also be arranged so that it can rotate or pivot, for example, around a horizontal or vertical axis. This allows for the creation of a foldable liquid-carrying function. It is also possible to combine such a pivoting function with a corresponding pivoting function of a washbasin. This allows the liquid-carrying function to be stored away when not in use, saving space.

[0027] In an advantageous embodiment, the support part can be designed as part of a body of the piece of furniture. This describes an alternative for easily integrating the at least one connecting cable without having to significantly increase the external dimensions.

[0028] In an advantageous embodiment, an actuating mechanism for a valve that blocks or releases at least one connecting line can be arranged on the piece of furniture. This allows the fluid outlet to be easily opened and closed. For example, the actuating mechanism can be arranged on the support part. This provides the advantage of providing a functional unit that can be easily retrofitted or installed without requiring specific expertise in the water connection. The valve can also be designed as a temperature-dependent switching valve and / or as a mixing valve.

[0029] In an advantageous embodiment, a valve, for example the aforementioned valve, can be attached to the support part. This is advantageous in that the water-conducting functionality is easily attached and can be installed with the support part. The valve, like the previously mentioned connecting line and especially the liquid outlet, can also be arranged on an outer side, preferably on the same outer side as the liquid outlet and / or the outlet line.

[0030] It is particularly advantageous if both the fluid outlet and the valve are attached to the support part. This provides strain relief for at least one connecting line that can connect the valve and the fluid outlet.

[0031] In an advantageous embodiment, it can be provided that a valve, for example the valve already mentioned, is connected to the fluid outlet via a flexible hose, which can then form at least a portion of a connecting line, for example the one already mentioned. This allows for simple installation and attachment of the valve and the fluid outlet to the support part.

[0032] In an advantageous embodiment, the support member can be made of wood and / or wood fibers, or at least be coated with wood on the outside or be made of wood-based materials. This opens up interesting design possibilities, for example, in kitchens and bathrooms. For example, the support member can be made of a composite material, in particular WPC (wood-plastic composite).

[0033] The support part can also be made of sheet metal, metal, ceramic, acrylic, and / or polymer, for example, in a sandwich construction, especially in combination with a wood-based component. The support part can also be milled, cast, and / or glued together. This allows for robust furniture to be created.

[0034] In an advantageous embodiment, a section of the connecting cable can be arranged between the top and bottom of the support part. For example, the connecting cable can be arranged in sections that are concealed. Thus, an area on which the connecting cable is arranged can be used for other purposes, for example, as a storage area, and / or can be designed to be visually appealing and / or easy to maintain and clean.

[0035] In an advantageous embodiment, the aforementioned cable guide can be milled into the support part. Thus, the cable guide can be manufactured mechanically and / or in an industrial manufacturing process.

[0036] In an advantageous embodiment, the cable routing can be arranged between two plates forming a top and bottom surface. In this case, the cable routing can be formed in a hollow structure, for example, a honeycomb structure or a lamella structure. The invention takes advantage of the fact that hollow spaces in a lightweight structure can be used for the at least one connecting cable and accessories.

[0037] In an advantageous embodiment, an actuating mechanism, for example the aforementioned actuating mechanism, can be provided with a pilot valve, with which the valve can be controlled as a main valve. This allows for simple switching on and off with a low actuating force. The invention takes advantage of the fact that an actuating force can be amplified with a pilot valve by the pressure of the water present.

[0038] In an advantageous embodiment, at least one control line of the pilot valve can be arranged on an outer side of the support part or in a control line guide in the support part. Thus, the pilot valve can be arranged at a distance from the main valve, for example, outside the support part. For example, several control lines can be provided to form a mixing valve.

[0039] Equipping an existing support member with such a control line is particularly simple if the control line is positioned completely outside an imaginary envelope of the support member. This allows the control line to be attached to the support member without first having to install a control line guide in the support member.

[0040] In an advantageous embodiment, it can be provided that an actuating element is guided outward from the valve or a pilot valve, for example, the one already mentioned, in the support part. This can be achieved, for example, via a mechanical, magnetic, or electrical coupling, in particular an inductive, capacitive, or galvanic coupling.

[0041] Alternatively or additionally, the actuating element can be provided to extend outward along a side edge of the support part. This allows the actuating element to be positioned in an easily accessible location.

[0042] In an advantageous embodiment, the liquid outlet can be a water outlet. This allows a water guide to be formed.

[0043] Particularly for the creation of a modular piece of furniture that a user can assemble themselves, a preferred application provides a furniture kit with at least one support part according to the invention, in particular as described above and / or according to one of the claims directed to a support part. Thus, assembly outside of a production workshop can be easily carried out even by non-specialists. A modular system can thus also be created, for example, by using a uniform support part with the water-conducting functionality for different pieces of furniture, for example, with different heights.

[0044] The invention thus makes it possible to create a piece of furniture with at least one support part according to the invention, in particular as described above and / or according to one of the claims directed to a support part. This enables space-saving integration of a water-conducting function into pieces of furniture such as bookshelves, eliminating the need for separate washbasins and the like. This is particularly advantageous for furnishing a confined living space.

[0045] In an advantageous embodiment, the piece of furniture can be provided with a sink located below the support section. This also allows for the drainage of escaping water to be easily integrated into the piece of furniture. A washstand or sink can thus be easily integrated into a conventional piece of furniture.

[0046] In an advantageous embodiment, the support part can be arranged on the piece of furniture in a height-adjustable manner. This makes it easy to integrate an exit height, for example, above a sink.

[0047] In an advantageous embodiment, the piece of furniture can be provided with a valve that can be connected to a water outlet via a line laid in or behind a wall of the piece of furniture. This makes the water supply easily concealable from a user. For example, the line can be laid in a rear wall or behind a rear wall, for example on the rear wall. The invention takes advantage of the fact that there is often sufficient space on the rear wall or in the rear wall to accommodate the line. The line can thus be easily led to the floor. From there, it can be connected to a water outlet, for example an angle valve.

[0048] A preferred application involves the use of a support part according to the invention, in particular as described above and / or according to one of the claims directed to a support part, in a piece of furniture for attaching a water outlet and at least one connecting line. A waterproof design of the support part or other parts of the piece of furniture is therefore not required.

[0049] The invention will now be described in more detail using exemplary embodiments, but is not limited to these exemplary embodiments. Further exemplary embodiments arise from combining the features of one or more claims with one another and / or with one or more features of the exemplary embodiments.

[0050] They show: Fig. 1 a perspective view of a piece of furniture with a support part according to the invention, to the underside of which a first embodiment of a liquid guide arrangement with a liquid outlet, a connecting line and a valve is attached, Fig. 2 the Figure 1 with the circle K marked detail in an enlarged view, Fig. 3 a first perspective detail view of the Figures 1 and 2 shown liquid outlet with connected connecting line and a valve, Fig. 4, which in Figure 3 The illustration is from a perspective diagonally from above, showing a mounting plate of the valve, with which the valve is fixed in the Figures 1 and 2is attached to an outer side of the carrier part, namely to an underside of the carrier part, and Fig. 5 shows an alternative liquid guide arrangement comprising a liquid outlet, a valve, a connecting line and an actuating element which is connected to the valve via a mechanical coupling for actuating the valve.

[0051] A support part 1 according to the invention, designed here as a shelf 2 by way of example, is designed as part of a piece of furniture 3 (cf. Fig. 1 ) trained.

[0052] The support part 1 has a top side 4 and a bottom side 5, which can be defined by the position of use of the support part 1 on the piece of furniture 3. A liquid outlet 9 is arranged on the bottom side 5 and is oriented downwards, so that a liquid, for example water, can flow out of the liquid outlet 9 transversely or perpendicularly to the bottom side 5 of the support part 1. The liquid outlet 9 is attached to the bottom side 5 of the support part 1 by means of a holder 10. The holder 10 has a mounting interface and a receptacle 11. . The holder 10 is attached to the underside 5 of the support part 1 via its attachment interface, thus at least indirectly attaching the liquid outlet 9 to the support part 1. In the use position, the liquid outlet 9 is arranged in the receptacle 11 of the holder 10.

[0053] A connecting line 12 is attached to the underside 5 of the support part 1. Both the connecting line 12 and the liquid outlet 9 are arranged completely outside an imaginary envelope of the support part 1. The liquid outlet 9 is connected to the connecting line 12 for supplying liquid, in this case water. The liquid outlet 9 and the connecting line 12, together with a valve 19 (explained below), form a liquid guide arrangement 8.

[0054] In the exemplary embodiment, the liquid outlet 9 is designed as an angle piece 13. The angle piece 13 deflects an inflow direction, which runs parallel to the upper side 4 and the lower side 5, into an outflow direction.

[0055] Fig. 1 and 2 show a possible use of the support part 1 on a piece of furniture 3.

[0056] The support part 1 is designed as a shelf 16 which is inserted into a body 17 of the piece of furniture 3 . In further embodiments, the carrier part 1 is formed as part of the body 17, for example as part of a side wall or a top side or a bottom side or a stabilizing wall between the top side and the bottom side.

[0057] In the Fig. 1 to 5 It can be seen that an actuating mechanism 18 is arranged on the carrier part 1, with which a valve 19 can be actuated.

[0058] The valve 19 can be connected to the liquid outlet 9 via a flexible hose. In the embodiment shown in the figures, a section of the connecting line between the valve 19 and the liquid outlet 9 is formed by a pipe 38, which opens into the liquid outlet 9 at its other end.

[0059] The fluid outlet 9 and the valve 19 are attached to the underside 5 of the support part 1. In order to attach the valve 19 to the underside 5 of the support part 1, for example, by screwing it, the valve has a mounting interface 20 on its upper side.

[0060] Another section of the connecting line 12 is also formed as a rigid pipe 38. This section connects the valve 19 to a line 35 that runs along the rear side of a rear wall 34 of the piece of furniture 3. In further embodiments, the at least one connecting line 12 is formed as a flexible hose.

[0061] The valve 19 has a pilot valve 24, with which a main valve 25 of the valve 19 can be controlled. For this purpose, the main valve 25 has a diaphragm that can be controlled by a water pressure applied to the main valve 25, depending on a switching position of the pilot valve 24.

[0062] For this purpose, a control line 26 is formed inside the valve 19, with which water can be directed into or out of a pressure chamber 27 defined by the diaphragm. The control line 26 can be formed as a relief opening in the aforementioned diaphragm. In further embodiments, the at least one control line is formed as a separate control line.

[0063] The pilot valve 24 can be actuated via an actuating element 28 of the actuating mechanism 18.

[0064] Fig. 1 to 4 show the case where the actuating element 28 is formed directly on the pilot valve 24.

[0065] Fig. 5 shows the case in which the actuating element 28 is mechanically coupled to the pilot valve 24 via a mechanical coupling 29 comprising a control rod 30.

[0066] In further embodiments, the actuating element 28 is coupled to the valve 19 in a different way, for example via a Bowden cable or a gear.

[0067] According to the Figures 1 to 4 In the embodiment shown, the actuating element 28 is formed below a front outer side 31 of the carrier part 1. In further embodiments, the actuating element 28 is arranged on the top side, the bottom side, and / or another side edge.

[0068] The support part 1 shown and described forms part of a furniture kit with which, for example, the Figures 1 and 2 shown piece of furniture 3 can be put together.

[0069] Figure 1 shows that a sink 32 is arranged below the liquid outlet 9.

[0070] The body 17 has side walls 33 and the previously mentioned rear wall 34. A cable 35 is routed through the rear wall 34.

[0071] The valve 19 can thus be connected via the line 35 to a water extraction point not shown in detail, for example a fitting or an angle valve.

[0072] In an embodiment not shown in the figures, the support part 1 can be attached to the body 17 as a shelf 16 at different heights. Figure 1 the piece of furniture 3 has a hole in its rear wall 34 at the appropriate position of the shelf 16.

[0073] In a further embodiment, the rear wall 34 can be composed of several individual parts, with one individual part being configured with a hole and others without. By appropriately selecting the dimensions of the individual parts, it is possible to position the hole in different ways depending on the individual parts' composition.

[0074] In a further embodiment, the rear wall 34 can be formed in two parts with an upper and a lower part, wherein the upper part can be slid upwards like a roller shutter and the lower part can be slid downwards like a roller shutter. Thus, a dividing line between the parts can be moved vertically to allow the cable 35 to be routed out along the dividing line for all positions of the support part 1.

[0075] In a further embodiment, the rear wall 34 can be constructed in multiple parts, with at least two fixed parts that leave a window between them, and a horizontally movable part that covers the window and overlaps the fixed parts. If the hole is made in the horizontally movable part, the position of the hole can again be adjusted to the position of the support part.

[0076] In further embodiments, combinations of these possibilities are realized.

[0077] In a further embodiment, the actuating element 28 is not arranged on the support part 1, but remotely therefrom, for example in a vanity top 36.

[0078] The actuating element 28 can be coupled to the valve 19, in particular to the pilot valve 24, via a mechanical coupling 29 or another, for example electronic, coupling. Alternatively, the pilot valve 24 can be separated from the main valve 25 and connected to it via a control line 26. The pilot valve 24 can be arranged directly on the actuating element 28.

[0079] The control line can be arranged in a control line guide, for example on the rear side, which can be designed analogously to the line guide already explained above.

[0080] Thus, the valve 19 can be arranged on the support part 1 and coupled to the remote actuating element 28.

[0081] Alternatively, the valve 19 can be arranged in or on the vanity top 36 or in or on the wash basin 32 and connected to the liquid outlet 9 via a long connecting line 12.

[0082] Alternatively, the main valve 25 can be arranged in the support part 1 and the pilot valve 24 can be arranged outside the support part 1, for example, in or on the vanity top 36 or in or on the washbasin 32. The pilot valve 24 is operatively connected to the main valve 25 via the control line 36.

[0083] In further embodiments, the support part 1 is designed as a base of the body 17, and the piece of furniture 3 is arranged for use above a washbasin or a bath or shower tray.

[0084] In a carrier part 1 according to the invention, it is thus proposed to arrange a liquid outlet 9 on an outer side 4 or 5 of the carrier part 1, wherein the liquid outlet 9 preferably opens outwards on the underside 5 of the carrier part 1. List of reference symbols

[0085] 1Support part 2Shelf 3Furniture piece 4Top 5Bottom 6Top part 7Bottom part 8Fluid guide arrangement 9Fluid outlet 10Holder of 9 11Receptacle in 10 for 9 12Connecting line 13Elbow 16Shelf 17Corpus 18Actuating mechanism 19Valve 20Mounting interface on 19 24Pilot valve 25Main valve 26Control line 27Pressure chamber 28Actuating element 29Mechanical coupling 30Control rod 31Front outside of 1 32Washbasin 33Wall 34Rear wall 35Line 36Vanity top 38Pipe

Claims

1. Support part (1), specifically shelf (2), for a piece of furniture (3), wherein the support part (1) has a liquid outlet (9) which is arranged, in particular fastened, at least indirectly to an outer side (4, 5), in particular to a top side (4) or to an underside (5) or to a transverse side, of the support part (1), characterized in that the support part (1) has a connecting line (12) to the liquid outlet (9), which is arranged at least in sections on an outer side (4, 5) of the support part (1) or projects out of the latter, and in that a line guide is formed in the support part (1) in which a section of the connecting line (12) is arranged.

2. Support part (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the liquid outlet (9) is arranged, in particular attached, by means of a holder (10) to the outer side (4, 5) of the support part (1) and / or wherein the liquid outlet (9) is arranged completely outside an imaginary envelope of the support part (1).

3. Support part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the connecting line (12) is arranged, in particular attached, at least in sections on an upper side (4) or on a lower side (5) or on a transverse side of the support part (1), preferably on the same outer side as the liquid outlet (9), or projects out of the said outer side, preferably wherein the connecting line (12) is arranged completely outside an imaginary envelope of the support part (1).

4. Support part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the support part (1) is detachably connected to a carcass (17) of the piece of furniture (3) and / or is arranged movably on the carcass (17) or on a carcass (17).

5. Support part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support part (1) is designed as part of a carcass (17) of the piece of furniture (3).

6. Support part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an actuating mechanism (18) for a valve (19), in particular a valve and / or a mixing valve which switches in temperature-dependent manner and which blocks or releases the at least one connecting line (12), is arranged on the piece of furniture (3), in particular on the support part (1).

7. Support part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the or a valve (19) is / are attached to the support part (1), in particular to an outer side (4, 5) of the support part (1), and / or in that the or a valve (19) is connected to the liquid outlet (9) via a flexible hose (20).

8. Support part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support part (1) is made of wood and / or wood fibers or is at least coated on the outside with wood or contains wood.

9. Support part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the or an actuating mechanism (18) has a pilot valve (24) with which the valve (19) can be activated as a main valve (25).

10. Support part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one control line (26) of the pilot valve (24) is arranged on an outer side (4, 5), in particular wherein the control line (26) is arranged completely outside an imaginary envelope of the support part (1).

11. Support part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an actuating element (28) of the valve (19) or of one or the pilot valve (24) is guided outwards in the support part (1), in particular via a mechanical coupling (29) and / or at a side edge (31) of the support part (1).

12. Support part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the liquid outlet is a water outlet.

13. Piece of furniture kit having at least one support part (1) according to one of the preceding claims.

14. Piece of furniture (3) having at least one support part (1) according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 12, in particular wherein the support part (1) is arranged horizontally.

15. Piece of furniture (3) according to claim 14, characterized in that a washbasin (32) is arranged beneath the support part (1) and / or in that the support part (1) is arranged in a height-adjustable manner on the piece of furniture (3).

16. Piece of furniture (3) according to claim 14 or 15, characterized in that the valve (19) can be connected to a water tapping point via a line (35) laid in or behind a wall (33), in particular a rear wall (34), of the piece of furniture (3).

17. Use of a support part (1) of a piece of furniture (3), according to one of claims 1 to 12, for fastening a liquid outlet (9), in particular a water outlet, and at least one connecting line (12), for forming a piece of furniture kit according to claim 13 and / or a piece of furniture (3) according to one of claims 14 to 16.