MIRROR CABINET, ESPECIALLY FOR A BATHROOM

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a mirror cabinet, in particular for a bathroom, with an interior space enclosed by a frame made of longitudinal profiles.

[0002] A known mirror cabinet according to the publication CH-A-705 813 is provided with a frame-shaped housing and at least one mirror pivotably mounted on the housing by hinges. The housing walls are attached to each other by corner joints. The lamp, arranged on the outside, is positioned horizontally on top of the housing, with a fluorescent tube and a translucent cover. Brackets for the fluorescent tube sockets are attached to the inside of the sides. This allows for adequate lighting in a bathroom.

[0003] In the document CH 702 505 A2, a mirror cabinet is provided with a casing and at least two sliding doors, each equipped with a mirror. It is also equipped with an external light source, and the lower frame of the casing includes a space for additional, indirect lighting, located behind a sliding rail. This lighting is not contained in this outer wall, and there is no translucent wall section leading into the interior of the cabinet.

[0004] A bathroom lighting system according to US 2016 / 047539 is equipped with side panels and a rear panel. Inside the cabinet, a transverse box-shaped bracket with an integrated LED strip is arranged. The LED strip can be mounted at the top of the electronic bracket, and a translucent shelf is placed above it. This box-shaped bracket requires a corresponding amount of space inside the cabinet.

[0005] In document IT UB20 154 275 A1, an illuminating element is arranged in the wall of a piece of furniture with a hinged door. The illuminating element is composed of a box-shaped profile, a strip element, and a transparent element. A recess with a channel for installing the profile towards the interior of the cavity is provided in the wall.

[0006] The invention is based on the object of developing a mirror cabinet of the type mentioned at the outset in such a way that better visibility is provided in the interior without the user being dazzled by the light.

[0007] The object is achieved according to the invention according to the features of claim 1.

[0008] The mirror cabinet according to the invention is characterized by the fact that its interior is optimally illuminated by a light source created in a very simple way, which can be optimally adapted to the respective local conditions.

[0009] In this sense, according to the invention, the lighting elements are installed inside the side wall of the cabinet over one or more partial areas.

[0010] In the case of mirror cabinets whose interior is provided with at least one storage shelf, it is advisable for pleasant lighting of the interior of the cabinet if the lighting elements each have a panel element fastened in a longitudinal profile of the frame or the storage shelf, which is preferably made of a translucent milky plastic.

[0011] In order to achieve the most spacious, obstacle-free interior possible, it is particularly advantageous if the panel element is arranged with its outer visible surface flush with the inner outer surface of the respective longitudinal profile of the frame, the latter being provided with preferably two chambers each for sufficient stability, as seen in cross-section.

[0012] It is also useful if the panel element is connected directly to the back wall of the mirror cabinet using the longitudinal profile of the frame.

[0013] To facilitate the installation and removal of the panel, it is also advantageous if the panel element can be manually pressed into the longitudinal profile of the frame.

[0014] The invention further provides that the lighting device is provided with lighting elements on at least one side wall of the cabinet. It could also be integrated into the bottom and / or top wall of the rectangular or square cabinet frame. These lighting elements expediently consist of LED lamps mounted on a support element and inserted into a recess in the respective longitudinal profile of the frame.

[0015] The invention is explained in more detail below using exemplary embodiments with reference to the drawings. In the drawings: Fig. 1 a perspective front view of a square mirror cabinet with two storage shelves in the open position of its mirror door; Fig. 2 a perspective section of an upper corner area of the mirror cabinet according to Fig. 1 ; Fig. 3 a cross-section of the mirror cabinet according to Fig. 1 ; Fig. 4 an enlarged cross-section of a lighting device according to Fig. 3 ; and Fig. 5 the enlarged cross-section of the lighting device according to Fig. 4 shown in perspective.

[0016] The Fig. 1 The mirror cabinet 1 shown consists of a box-shaped frame 2 made of longitudinal profiles 3, a rear wall 4, two side walls 5, 6, a bottom wall 7, a top wall 8, and a mirror door 9 with a mirror 10 that can be opened by means of hinges 11, 12. The mirror door 9 is in the open position, and the closed position 10' of the mirror is also indicated. The longitudinal profiles 3 of the frame 2 define the interior 13 of the cabinet, which in turn is divided into three sections by storage shelves 14, 15.

[0017] Such a mirror cabinet 1 is typically mounted on a wall in a bathroom. However, it could also be used in a changing room or similar. Its dimensions can also vary depending on the model.

[0018] As in Fig. 2 and Fig. 3As can be seen, the longitudinal profiles 3 of the side walls 5, 6 are formed in cross-section with two elongated chambers 16, 17, a recess 18, and a rear U-profile 4', which are arranged one behind the other. Longitudinal grooves 16', 17' are formed in these two elongated chambers 16, 17. On the outside, the longitudinal profiles 3 are each provided with a flat wall 8.

[0019] According to the invention, a lighting device 20 with lighting elements 19 is arranged on the side walls 6, 7 in the respective recess 18 in the interior of the mirror cabinet 1. This creates lighting on the interior of the same, which does not require any additional space and yet enables complete illumination within it.

[0020] The lighting device 20 is very advantageously equipped with strip-shaped lighting elements 19 with LED lamps 22, 23 arranged in rows. In principle, other lighting elements could also be used.

[0021] The lighting elements 19 are arranged in the recess 18 directly behind a transverse web 29 in the elongated chamber 17 of the longitudinal profile 3.

[0022] In addition, the lighting device 20 comprises a cover element 21 made of a translucent material, such as a milky plastic or glass, that covers the lighting elements 19. This cover element 21 is formed on both longitudinal sides with a snap-in side closure 25, 26 such that it can be pressed into corresponding longitudinal grooves 27, 28 in the recess 18 of the respective longitudinal profile 3. For this purpose, at least one side closure 25 is designed to be bendable.

[0023] The panel elements 21, with their visible surfaces 21' facing the interior, are arranged flush with those of the respective longitudinal profile 3 of the frame and directly adjacent to the rear wall 5 of the cabinet. This eliminates the need for additional space inside the cabinet, and the lighting device according to the invention is therefore barely noticeable.

[0024] Depending on the requirements or specific circumstances, the lighting device 20 can be integrated into the side walls, the lower or upper wall of the square frame 2 and / or the rear wall 4.

[0025] It is also intended that the lighting device is automatically switched on or off when the mirror cabinet is opened or closed.

[0026] In addition, different colors of the lighting device can be set or programmed, for example white, red, blue, green, etc.

[0027] Such light fixtures can be easily installed in a variety of configurations within the cabinet. The resulting interior lighting creates a pleasant, soft glow thanks to one or more appropriately arranged shades. The lighting fixture can also be equipped with a dimmer to adjust the light intensity as desired.

Claims

1. A mirror cabinet, in particular for a bathroom, comprising a frame (2) formed from longitudinal profiles, the frame is provided with side walls (5, 6), a lower and an upper wall (7, 8), and with a rear wall (4), and with or without at least one storage shelf (14, 15), wherein the interior (13) of the at least one side wall (5, 6), the lower, the upper wall (7, 8), of the frame (2), in the rear wall (4), and / or at the storage shelf (14, 15) is provided with a lighting device (20) with one or more lighting elements (19), which is installed as indirect lighting, wherein the lighting device (20) with the at least one lighting element (19) has at least one attached panel element (21), which is preferably made of a translucent material, such as milky plastic or the like, characterized in that the respective panel element (21) with its outer visible surface (21') is arranged flush with the inner lying outer surface of the respective longitudinal profile (3) of the frame, wherein the respective longitudinal profile (3) is provided with at least one chamber (16, 17) which is elongated in cross section when viewed in cross section.

2. Mirror cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that the lighting device (20) is installed inside the side-, top-, and / or bottom wall (5 or 6) of the frame (2) along one or more partial areas.

3. Mirror cabinet according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the lighting elements (19) are each arranged in a recess (18) directly behind a transverse web (29) in the elongated chamber (17) of the longitudinal profile (3).

4. Mirror cabinet according to one of the claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the respective panel element (21) is formed on both sides with each a snap-in side closure (25, 26) such that it can be manually pressed into corresponding longitudinal grooves (27, 28) in the recess (18) of the respective longitudinal profile (3).

5. Mirror cabinet according to one of the claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the respective panel element (21) is directly connected to the rear wall (4) of the mirror cabinet at the longitudinal profile (3) of the frame (2).

6. Mirror cabinet according to claim 5, characterized in that each lighting element (19) is elongated and consists of LED lamps (22, 23) arranged in a row, wherein it is inserted into the respective longitudinal profile (3) of the frame.

7. Mirror cabinet according to one of the claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the light intensity and / or the colors of the lighting device (20) are adjustable.

8. Mirror cabinet according to one of the claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the lighting device (20) can be automatically switched on or off when the cabinet is opened or closed.