FURNITURE CARRIER ARRANGEMENT WITH ILLUMINATED PROFILE

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a cabinet furniture arrangement with at least one cabinet furniture, comprising wall elements and at least one front element mounted on a wall element, wherein the front element is movable between an open and a closed position, wherein the interior of the cabinet furniture is accessible in the open position, wherein the front element covers the interior of the cabinet furniture in the closed position, wherein the front element is associated with the wall elements in the closed position, and wherein a profile is arranged between at least one wall element and the front element.

[0002] Such a cabinet furniture arrangement is known, for example, from WO 2019 / 197092 A1, where the arrangement described is used particularly in kitchen construction. A cabinet furniture arrangement for a kitchen comprises, for example, several cabinet units arranged side by side. The wall elements of the cabinet units form side walls, a top section, and a bottom section. Furthermore, the cabinet unit is provided with a back panel.

[0003] A front element, movable and mounted on a wall element, allows access to the interior of the cabinet. For movement, such as pivoting or pulling out, the front element can be equipped with handles. However, it is also known from the previously described prior art to arrange a profile within the cabinet such that an edge of the front element is exposed, allowing the edge to be gripped from behind to pivot the front element.

[0004] To improve visibility of the intervention area, the profile can be equipped with lighting. In the profile known from the prior art, the lighting is indirect, provided by a light source located inside the profile.

[0005] EP 0 456 104 B1 shows a support profile for a shopfitting system or the like. The support profile comprises a U-shaped profile rail whose side walls are specifically designed to accommodate, for example, continuously adjustable shelf supports for adjustable shelves. A light fixture can also be integrated into the support profile.

[0006] The KR 200 457 121 Y1 and KR 2010 0008037 U each show handle devices for furniture doors. The handle devices comprise profiles that form a chamber. A light source is arranged in the chamber.

[0007] EP 1 122 487 A2 discloses a building element with signal and indicator functions, designed in a box shape and capable of accommodating a light tube. The element is intended for installation in the floor within construction areas and can be embedded in paving elements outdoors.

[0008] The invention is based on the objective of providing a cabinet furniture which has good visibility of the access area and is easy and inexpensive to manufacture.

[0009] This problem is solved by the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments are addressed in the respective related claims.

[0010] The profile of the cabinet furniture comprises a first leg, a second leg and a chamber, wherein the first leg and the second leg each have a cover section, the cover sections defining the chamber by forming a slot, wherein at least one leg forms a baffle section with a viewing surface, and wherein at least one light source is assigned to the chamber.

[0011] The light source illuminates the interior of the chamber, with light being emitted through the slot and falling onto the first and second legs. When the profile is mounted in the cabinet furniture, this results in illumination of the operating section, or the space enclosed between the legs and the front element. The profile, comprising legs and chamber, is made of a single piece of material, making it particularly easy and cost-effective to manufacture.

[0012] According to the invention, the chamber has a first side wall, a second side wall, and a rear wall, wherein the first side wall is associated with the first leg and the second side wall with the second leg, and wherein the rear wall bounds the chamber on the side opposite the first and second legs. The chamber can be substantially rectangular in cross-section. Preferably, the two side walls are shorter than the rear wall. The slot is preferably arranged centrally.

[0013] Preferably, the light source is positioned against a side wall. This allows the light source to first illuminate the interior of the chamber, with a portion of the radiation exiting directly through the slot. The majority of the radiation is reflected within the chamber before exiting through the slot. This multiple reflections create a pleasant lighting effect.

[0014] Both side walls can be equipped with light-emitting devices. The first light-emitting device can be a light source, and the second a reflector. The reflector improves the light output. However, it is also conceivable that each side wall has its own light source.

[0015] The rear wall can have a recess that accommodates a flat profile. Depending on the design of the recess, the rear wall of the chamber may be visible. The flat profile allows for simple visual customization of the rear wall. This eliminates the need to paint the interior of the chamber. Accordingly, the flat profile can be colored, depending on its design. It is also conceivable that the flat profile could function as a reflector. Depending on the lighting requirements, the flat profile could also serve as a light source. The recess can include projections on both side walls. These form an undercut into which the flat profile can be inserted with a positive fit.

[0016] The first leg and the second leg are arranged at an angle to each other. The angle between the first leg and the second leg can be between 100° and 140°, preferably between 115° and 125°. This angled arrangement allows the light emitted through the slit to fall onto the legs, thus illuminating them.

[0017] According to a first embodiment, one leg, by means of the cover section, merely delineates the chamber. In this embodiment, the profile is essentially L-shaped. This profile is particularly suitable for the sides of cabinet furniture, which are fixed and therefore not covered by a movable front element. In this embodiment, one leg, by means of the cover section, delineates the chamber, whereas the other leg forms a cover section and a panel section with a visible surface.

[0018] According to a second embodiment, each leg of the first and second leg forms a panel section with a visible surface. Such a profile is essentially C-shaped. This type of profile is particularly suitable for arrangements of cabinet furniture where a front element can be attached to each leg. This is the case, for example, between two adjacent cabinet furniture pieces, each of which is fitted with a front element.

[0019] To form support sections, the side walls of the chamber can extend beyond the back wall, starting from the first and second legs. These support sections preferably extend at right angles to the back wall. The profile can then be precisely aligned with elements of the cabinet furniture via these support sections.

[0020] A mounting lug can be formed on the side of the back wall of the chamber facing away from the chamber. The profile can be securely attached to elements of the cabinet furniture via this mounting lug. The mounting lug can extend at right angles to the back wall and be profiled, at least in sections. Such a mounting lug is also called a harpoon lug. It has proven advantageous if the mounting lug is formed off-center from the back wall.

[0021] The first leg and the second leg can be profiled in the area of ​​the slot on the side corresponding to the chamber. This allows the light source or light-emitting devices to be positively engaged and fixed in the chamber.

[0022] Connecting profiles can be assigned to the free ends of the first and second legs facing away from the chamber. The extension of the leg and connecting profile is preferably such that the connecting profile is flush with the wall element of the cabinet furniture on which the profile is attached.

[0023] At least one connection profile can be assigned a filler profile. The filler profile simplifies the installation of built-in devices.

[0024] The profile is preferably made of a metallic material, for example aluminum or stainless steel. Furthermore, the profile is preferably designed as an extruded profile.

[0025] A cabinet furniture arrangement according to the invention, comprising at least one cabinet furniture, includes wall elements and at least one front element mounted on a wall element, wherein the front element is movable between an open position and a closed position, wherein the interior of the cabinet furniture is accessible in the open position, wherein the front element covers the interior of the cabinet furniture in the closed position, wherein the front element is associated with the wall elements in the closed position, wherein a profile as previously described is arranged between at least one wall element and the front element, wherein the front element comes to rest against a leg and covers the leg section by section, forming an actuation section.

[0026] A space is formed between the leg and the front element, which is accessible from the outside. To open the front element, it can be grasped from behind in the area of ​​the actuation section, thereby reaching at least partially into this space. This design allows the front element to be opened and closed easily, eliminating the need for handles on the front element. Preferably, the front element comes into contact with a connecting element.

[0027] Preferably, the profile is assigned to wall elements that form the side walls of the cabinet furniture. In this sense, the profile is vertically oriented.

[0028] Some embodiments of the profile and the cabinet furniture arrangement according to the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the figures. These show, schematically: Fig. 1 a profile in which one leg forms a visible surface; Fig. 2 a profile according to Figure 1 with flat profile mounting; Fig. 3 a profile in which both legs form visible surfaces; Fig. 4 a profile according to Figure 3 with flat profile mounting; Fig. 5 a profile according to Figure 2 with light-emitting devices arranged in the chamber and a flat profile; Fig. 6 a profile according to Figure 4 with light-emitting devices arranged in the chamber and a flat profile; Fig. 7 a cabinet furniture arrangement with a profile according to Figure 5 ; Fig. 8 a cabinet furniture arrangement with a profile according to Figure 6 .

[0029] Figure 1Figure 1 shows a profile 1 for cabinet furniture, which is made of metallic material and is designed as an extruded profile. The profile 1 comprises a first leg 2, a second leg 3, and a chamber 4. The first leg 2 and the second leg 3 each form a cover section 27, 27', wherein the cover sections 27, 27' delimit the chamber 4, forming a slot 5. The slot 5 is linear and extends along the profile 1. In the embodiment according to Figure 1 The first leg 2 forms an aperture section 28 with a viewing surface 6. The aperture section 28 is joined to the cover section 27 in a single piece and with a uniform material. The chamber 4 is designed to accommodate a light source 7.

[0030] The in Figure 1 Profile 1 shown is essentially L-shaped.

[0031] Chamber 4 has a first side wall 8, a second side wall 9, and a rear wall 10. The first side wall 8 corresponds to the first leg 2, and the second side wall 9 corresponds to the second leg 3. The rear wall 10 borders chamber 4 on the side opposite the first leg 3 and the second leg 3.

[0032] The first leg 2 and the second leg 3 define the chamber 4 in such a way that the slot 5 defined by the two legs 2, 3 is arranged centrally.

[0033] The first leg 2 and the second leg 3 are profiled in the area of ​​the slot 5 on the side associated with the chamber 4. For this purpose, the legs 2 and 3 have projections 26 extending towards the chamber 4.

[0034] To form support sections 14, 15, the side walls 8, 9 extend from the first leg 2 and the second leg 3 beyond the rear wall 10. The support sections 14, 15 extend at right angles to the rear wall 10.

[0035] A mounting rib 16 is formed from the rear wall 10 on the side facing away from chamber 4. The mounting rib 16 extends perpendicularly to the rear wall 10 and is profiled in sections with a sawtooth shape, resembling a harpoon rib. The mounting rib 16 is formed off-center from the rear wall 10.

[0036] The first leg 2 and the second leg 3 are arranged at an angle to each other. The second leg 3 is designed such that it merely delimits the chamber 4 by means of the cover section 27', whereas the first leg 2 forms a cover section 27 and an aperture section 28 with a viewing surface 6.

[0037] A connecting profile 18 is arranged at the free end 17 of the first leg 2 facing away from chamber 4. The connecting profile 18 extends essentially parallel to the first side wall 8.

[0038] In the present embodiment, the first leg 2 and the second leg 3 form an angle of 120°. The in Figure 1 Profile 1 shown is preferably designed with an anodized surface.

[0039] Figure 2 shows further training of the in Figure 1 Profile 1 shown. In the present embodiment, the rear wall 10 has a receiving groove 12 which is suitable for receiving a flat profile 13. The receiving groove 12 includes projections 26 on the two side walls 8, 9.

[0040] Figure 3 shows further training of the in Figure 1 profile 1 shown. In the Figure 3In the embodiment shown, the second leg 3 also forms a blind section 28' with a viewing surface 6', which connects directly to the cover section 27'. The free end 17' of the second leg 3 is also bounded by a connecting profile 19, which extends parallel to the second side wall 9.

[0041] The in Figure 3 The profile 1 shown is essentially C-shaped when viewed from above. Profile 1 is preferably made of aluminum and can be powder-coated. The powder coating can extend to all areas of profile 1, except for the inner surfaces of chamber 4.

[0042] Figure 4 shows further training of the in Figure 3Profile 1 shown. In the present embodiment, the rear wall 10 has a receiving groove 12 which is suitable for receiving a flat profile 13. The receiving groove 12 includes projections 26 on the two side walls 8, 9.

[0043] Figure 5 shows a profile 1 according to Figure 2 , wherein light-emitting devices 7, 11 and a flat profile 13 are arranged inside chamber 4. In the present embodiment, a light source 7 in the form of an LED strip is assigned to the first side wall 8. A light-emitting device 11 in the form of a reflector is assigned to the second side wall 9. The flat profile 13 is assigned to the rear wall 10 and is positively locked in the receiving groove 12.

[0044] The light source 7 includes, in addition to the LED, an optical device which surrounds the LED at a distance, the optical device causing a scattering of the light emitted by the LED.

[0045] The light-emitting devices 7, 11 are positively locked between the rear wall 10 and the legs 2, 3 projecting obliquely into the chamber 4, with additional fixing being provided by the projections 26 projecting from the legs 2, 3 into the chamber 4.

[0046] The flat profile 13 can be color-matched to the visible surfaces 6, 6' or can also be designed as a light-emitting device 11 in the form of a reflector.

[0047] Figure 6 shows a profile 1 according to Figure 4 , wherein light-emitting devices 7, 11 and a flat profile 13 are arranged inside chamber 4. In the present embodiment, a light source 7 in the form of an LED strip is assigned to the first side wall 8. A light-emitting device 11 in the form of a reflector is assigned to the second side wall 9. The flat profile 13 is assigned to the rear wall 10 and is positively locked in the receiving groove 12.

[0048] The light source 7 includes, in addition to the LED, an optical device which surrounds the LED at a distance, the optical device causing a scattering of the light emitted by the LED.

[0049] The light-emitting devices 7, 11 are positively locked between the rear wall 10 and the legs 2, 3 projecting obliquely into the chamber 4, with additional fixing being provided by the projections 26 projecting from the legs 2, 3 into the chamber 4.

[0050] The flat profile 13 can be color-matched to the visible surfaces 6, 6' or can also be designed as a light-emitting device 11 in the form of a reflector.

[0051] Figure 7Figure 24 shows a cabinet furniture arrangement 24 with a cabinet unit 20. The cabinet furniture arrangement 24 is part of a kitchen furniture set and, in this case, represents tall cabinets in a kitchen. Alternatively, the cabinet furniture arrangement 24 could also represent base cabinets in a kitchen. It is also possible that the cabinet furniture arrangement 24 is designed as bathroom furniture.

[0052] The cabinet unit 20 comprises flat wall elements 21 made of a wood-based material and a flat front element 22 mounted on a wall element 21. The front element 22 is movable between an open and a closed position. In the open position, the interior of the cabinet unit 20 is accessible, and in the closed position, the front element 22 covers the interior of the cabinet unit 20. The front element 22 can be pivoted or pulled out from the cabinet unit 20.

[0053] The front element 22 is assigned to the wall elements 21 in the closed position. A profile 1 is located between the wall element 21 and the front element 22 according to Figure 5 arranged. In the closed position, the front element 22 comes to rest against the connecting profile 18 of the first leg 2 of the profile 1. The front element 22 is designed such that it partially covers the first leg 2, forming an actuating section 23.

[0054] A space is formed between the first leg 2 and the front element 22, in which the front element 22 can be moved. In this respect, the edge of the front element 22 associated with leg 2, as well as the sections of the front and back of the front element 22 immediately associated with the edge, form the actuation section 23.

[0055] In the present embodiment, the front element 22 is designed as a door. The profile 1 extends vertically along the cabinet unit 20.

[0056] In the present embodiment, a filler profile 25 is assigned to the first leg 2. The filler profile 25 serves to fasten built-in devices.

[0057] In the present configuration, a profile 1 according to Figure 5 for use. This design is particularly suitable for edge areas of the cabinet furniture arrangement 24 or for areas where only a single movable front element 22 abuts the profile 1.

[0058] Figure 8Figure 24 shows a cabinet furniture arrangement 24 with a cabinet unit 20. The cabinet furniture arrangement 24 is part of a kitchen furniture set and, in this case, represents tall cabinets in a kitchen. Alternatively, the cabinet furniture arrangement 24 could also represent base cabinets in a kitchen. It is also possible that the cabinet furniture arrangement 24 is designed as bathroom furniture.

[0059] The cabinet unit 20 comprises wall elements 21 and a front element 22 mounted on a wall element 21. The front element 22 is movable between an open and a closed position. In the open position, the interior of the cabinet unit 20 is accessible, and in the closed position, the front element 22 covers the interior of the cabinet unit 20. The front element 22 can be pivoted or pulled out from the cabinet unit 20.

[0060] The front element 22 is assigned to the wall elements 21 in the closed position. A profile 1 is located between the wall element 21 and the front element 22 according to Figure 4 arranged. In the closed position, the front element 22 comes to rest against the connecting profile 18 of the first leg 2 of the profile 1. The front element 22 is designed such that it partially covers the first leg 2, forming an actuating section 23.

[0061] In the present embodiment, the front element 22 is designed as a door, pull-out drawer, or drawer. The profile 1 extends vertically along the cabinet unit 20.

[0062] In the present embodiment, a filler profile 25 is assigned to the first leg 2. The filler profile 25 serves to fasten built-in devices.

[0063] In the present design, a profile according to Figure 6for use. This design is particularly suitable for central areas of the cabinet furniture arrangement 24 or for areas where two movable front elements 22 abut the profile 1. A first front element 22 comes to rest against the connecting profile 18 of the first leg 2, and a second front element 22 against the connecting profile 19 of the second leg 3.

[0064] Between the front elements 22 and the first leg 2 or second leg 3, an externally accessible space is formed in each case, in which the front elements 22 can be moved. In this respect, the edges of the front elements 22 assigned to the legs 2 and 3, as well as the sections of the front and rear surfaces of the front elements 22 directly associated with the edges, each form actuation sections 23.

Claims

1. Cabinet furniture arrangement (24) having at least one item of cabinet furniture (20), comprising wall elements (21) and at least one front element (22) mounted on a wall element (21), the front element (22) being movable between an open position and a closed position, the interior of the item of cabinet furniture (20) being accessible in the open position, the front element (22) covering the interior of the item of cabinet-furniture (20) in the closed position, the front element (22) being associated with the wall elements (21) in the closed position, a profile (1) being arranged between at least one wall element (21) and the front element (22), the profile (1) being a profile (1) for items of cabinet-furniture and comprising a first leg (2), a second leg (3), and a chamber (4), the front element (22) coming to rest against the first leg (2) and at least partially covering the leg (2) in regions to form an actuating portion (23), the chamber (4) comprising a first side wall (8), a second side wall (9), and a rear wall (10), at least one light source (7) being assigned to the chamber (4), the first leg (2) and the second leg (3) each having a cover portion (27, 27'), the cover portions (27, 27') delimiting the chamber (4) to form a slot (5), at least one of the legs (2) forming an aperture portion (28, 28') having a visible surface (6, 6'), the first side wall (8) being assigned to the first leg (2) and the second side wall (9) being assigned to the second leg (3), and the rear wall (10) delimiting the chamber (4) on the side opposite the first leg (2) and the second leg (3), characterized in that the first leg (2) and the second leg (3) of the profile (1) are arranged at an angle to each other so that the light emitted through the slot is incident on the first leg (2) and the second leg (3) and therefore illuminates them.

2. Cabinet furniture arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that a light source (7) is assigned to at least one side wall (8) of the profile (1).

3. Cabinet furniture arrangement according to any of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that light-emitting devices (7, 11) are assigned to both side walls (8, 9) of the profile (1).

4. Cabinet furniture arrangement according to any of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that a receiving groove (12) is assigned to the back wall (10) of the profile (1) and receives a flat profile (13).

5. Cabinet furniture arrangement according to any of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the first leg (2) and the second leg (3) of the profile (1) enclose an angle between 100° and 140°.

6. Cabinet furniture arrangement according to any of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that one leg (3) of the profile limits merely the chamber (4) by means of the cover portion (27'), the other leg (2) forming a cover portion (27) and an aperture portion (28) having a visible surface (6).

7. Cabinet furniture arrangement according to any of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that an aperture portion (28, 28') having a visible surface (6, 6') is formed in each case by the first leg (2) and the second leg (3) of the profile (1).

8. Cabinet furniture arrangement according to any of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, in order to form support portions (14, 15), the side walls (8, 9) of the profile (1) extend beyond the rear wall (10) starting from the first leg (2) and the second leg (3).

9. Cabinet furniture arrangement according to any of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that a fastening projection (16) is formed from the rear wall (10) of the profile (1) on the side facing away from the chamber (4).

10. Cabinet furniture arrangement according to any of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that a connecting profile (18) is assigned to the free end (17) of at least one leg (2) facing away from the chamber (4).

11. Cabinet furniture arrangement according to any of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the profile (1) consists of metal material.

12. Cabinet furniture arrangement according to claim 11, characterized in that the profile (1) is in the form of an extruded profile.

13. Cabinet furniture arrangement according to any of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the front element (22) comes to rest on a connecting profile (18, 19).