Mounted drawer

Abstract

The disclosure relates to an under-table drawer (30, 130, 230) for a table (10, 136), in particular a height-adjustable desk, comprising a frame (34), a pull-out box (38) which is slidably mounted on the frame (34), and at least one mounting adapter (44, 46; 244, 246) for mounting the under-table drawer (30, 130) on the underside (54) of a tabletop (12, 138), wherein the at least one mounting adapter (44, 46; 244, 246) acts as a spacer between the tabletop (12, 138) and the frame (34), and wherein several mounting positions for the at least one mounting adapter (44, 46; 244, 246) are provided on the frame (34). The disclosure also relates to a table (10, 136), in particular a height-adjustable desk, with such an under-desk drawer (30, 130, 230).

Description

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a substructure drawer for mounting on a table, in particular a height-adjustable desk. The disclosure further relates to a table provided with such a substructure drawer. EP 3 090 655 A1 discloses a drawer container system for office furniture, comprising at least one base element having a one-piece housing made of sheet metal and a drawer guided on pull-out guides, wherein the housing of the base element has at least one upper mounting hole on an upper side and at least one lower mounting hole on an underside aligned with the upper mounting hole. US 2 885 694 A discloses a drawer mountable under a bed, wherein the drawer is guided beneath a retaining plate that can be mounted on a bed frame via adapter brackets.US 3 021 185 A shows a very similarly designed drawer system that can be mounted underneath a table top. Similarly, US 5 836 562 A shows an arrangement that can be mounted underneath a table top and is designed to accommodate a computer keyboard. DE 21 45 393 A1 discloses a desk with a table top on the underside of which two longitudinal rails are arranged. These rails have threaded holes so that drawer housings can be screwed onto the longitudinal rails from below. Mounting bolts with threaded sections are used for fastening. The bolts penetrate the side walls of the drawer housings. Several drawer housings can be mounted one below the other. For this purpose, the mounting bolts each have an external thread at one end and an internal thread at the opposite end. Four mounting bolts are required to fasten a drawer housing.

[0002] Desks and similar tables are used in both professional and private settings. When working at a desk, storage space is often needed for writing utensils, work tools, documents, and the like. Cabinets with one or more drawers are provided for this purpose. Such furniture is designed, for example, as a mobile filing cabinet.

[0003] So-called height-adjustable tables, especially height-adjustable desks, are being used more and more frequently. Height adjustability serves ergonomic purposes, for example. The goal is to provide the option of working while sitting, but also while standing. Working while standing, or generally alternating between standing and sitting, prevents back pain and similar problems. The ergonomically favorable shape reduces back pain, disc problems, and similar issues. Height-adjustable desks can lead to overall higher performance, better concentration, and / or reduced fatigue.

[0004] A height-adjustable desk, for example, can be adjusted between 60 cm and 135 cm (distance of the tabletop from the floor), allowing both tall and short people to work while sitting or standing. Other height ranges are also conceivable. Height adjustment can be achieved using electric motors (spindle drives), for example. Alternatively, height adjustment can be achieved using fluid pressure, which requires a corresponding load to lower the tabletop. Manually operated, mechanical height adjustment devices are also conceivable.

[0005] Working with height-adjustable desks has many advantages. However, it has been shown that, especially when using a mobile pedestal, it can sometimes be difficult to put down or pick up utensils and documents. Even if a person works ergonomically in a standing position, the mobile pedestal can sometimes only be reached by bending down. This counteracts the ergonomic advantages of working while standing.

[0006] Against this background, the present disclosure is based on the object of providing a piece of equipment for accommodating work utensils, work documents, and the like, wherein the piece of equipment is particularly suitable for use with height-adjustable desks, and wherein the piece of equipment can be easily and securely attached to the desk even with different desk designs. In particular, the piece of equipment is intended to be a substructure drawer.

[0007] This object is achieved according to a first aspect of the present disclosure by a substructure drawer for a table, in particular a height-adjustable desk, wherein the substructure drawer comprises the following: a frame designed as a body, a pull-out drawer that is slidably received on the frame, wherein the body encloses the pull-out drawer on multiple sides and has flat outer sides, at least one outwardly flat underside and one outwardly flat upper side, and wherein inner surfaces of the upper side and the underside are provided with ribbing, and two or more mounting adapters for mounting the substructure drawer on the underside of a table top, wherein the two or more mounting adapters are spaced apart from one another on the frame such that the frame can be mounted on the underside of the table top even in the case of a crossing support, wherein the two or more mounting adapters act as spacers between the table top and the frame, wherein several mounting positions for the two or more mounting adapters are provided on the frame, wherein through holes are formed on the frame for fastening to the table top,wherein the through holes are arranged on the right and left of the body in a lateral edge region, wherein the through holes are arranged in the respective edge region between a lateral outer wall and an inwardly offset inner wall which carries a pull-out rail, and wherein the pull-out box is arranged between the inner walls and mounted on a right and a left pull-out rail.

[0008] The object of the invention is achieved in this way.

[0009] According to the invention, the under-counter drawer can be attached particularly flexibly to tables of various designs, particularly to the underside of the tabletop. This makes the under-counter drawer particularly suitable for height-adjustable desks, as the drawer can be automatically moved vertically with the tabletop. Since there are various mounting positions for the two or more mounting adapters, the under-counter drawer can be flexibly attached to the tabletop.

[0010] This particularly takes into account the position of a cross member, which is provided on many tables and extends lengthwise between the two narrow sides of the tabletop on the underside of the tabletop. Such a cross member connects, for example, at least a first (right) and a second (left) leg. As far as the depth of the tabletop is concerned, the cross member can be arranged in the rear area, the middle area, or even the front area (in each case from the user's perspective). The two or more mounting adapters make it possible, on the one hand, to overcome the cross member and thus provide sufficient distance between the frame and the tabletop. Furthermore, the various mounting positions allow the position of the cross member to be taken into account, and the two or more mounting adapters can be flexibly arranged in several positions on the frame of the base drawer.

[0011] According to the invention, two mounting adapters are provided, which can be accommodated on the frame at a distance from one another such that the frame can be mounted on the underside of the tabletop even if a cross-beam is used. For example, the two mounting adapters are arranged parallel to each other on the frame. The cross-beam can run between the two mounting adapters or be arranged outside of them. Nevertheless, the under-counter drawer can be mounted in the desired mounting position (with respect to the longitudinal and depth extension of the tabletop).

[0012] Typically, the two mounting adapters are arranged parallel to the tabletop's length (perpendicular to the extension direction). However, it is also conceivable to arrange the two mounting adapters perpendicular to the tabletop's length and parallel to the extension direction. This is useful, for example, if there is a cutout in the tabletop, such as for cable routing or the like. Even in this case, the desired distance can be provided between the underside of the tabletop and the top of the frame.

[0013] According to a further exemplary embodiment, a plurality of fastening positions for the two mounting adapters are provided on the frame. There can be a total of three, four or more fastening positions for the two mounting adapters, whereby, for example, two of the fastening positions are always used. This can, for example, comprise staggering in the extension direction so that different positions of the cross member of the table top in the depth extension of the table top can be taken into account. Various configurations regarding the arrangement of the two mounting adapters are therefore possible. The fastening positions can, for example, be formed by a hole pattern in the frame. The fastening positions can be designed such that two mounting adapters can be fastened parallel to one another, transverse to the extension direction or lengthwise to the extension direction.

[0014] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the at least one mounting adapter is designed in the shape of a rod or strip, wherein the at least one mounting adapter provides at least two fastening points for the base drawer on the table top.

[0015] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the at least one mounting adapter is designed as a cross member and can be mounted lengthwise or transversely to the pull-out direction of the base drawer.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment, two mounting adapters are provided, wherein the two mounting adapters are designed as cross members and arranged parallel to each other between the frame and the underside of the tabletop. This can be done in a longitudinal or transverse orientation.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment, the at least one mounting adapter has a peripheral wall defining a profile whose end faces are directed upwards and downwards, and wherein the profile comprises support ribs within the peripheral wall. For example, the profile of the at least one mounting adapter is designed similarly to an elongated hole, wherein the peripheral wall defines the border of the elongated hole, and wherein support ribs are arranged inside the elongated hole. In this way, the mounting adapter has sufficiently high stability / rigidity.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment, a support wall is provided in a horizontally aligned center plane of the mounting adapter. This increases the dimensional stability of the mounting adapter and consequently of the mounted substructure drawer. It is understood that the support wall does not have to be located strictly in the center of the mounting adapter.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment, the mounting adapter has through holes for connecting the frame to the tabletop. This allows the frame to be easily mounted using screws, bolts, positive-locking pins, or similar fastening elements.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment, the mounting adapter is designed as an injection-molded part. According to another exemplary embodiment, the mounting adapter is designed as an injection-molded part manufactured using an open-close mold. Preferably, the at least one mounting adapter can be manufactured using plastic injection molding with little or no post-processing. This can, of course, include standard post-processing steps (deburring) if necessary. However, it is preferred if no complex post-processing steps are required.

[0021] The body encloses the pull-out drawer on multiple sides. This completely encloses the pull-out drawer (the actual drawer).

[0022] According to a further exemplary embodiment, the body is closed on five sides and is designed in particular to be cuboid-shaped, with the sixth side being open to accommodate the box. This is advantageous because the frame is usually attached to the underside of the table top at a distance from the table top via the at least one mounting adapter. A cover to the rear is also advantageous because desks are often free-standing in the room, so that their backs are visible. A cover to the bottom is likewise advantageous because the base drawer of a fully extended height-adjustable table is mounted at a considerable height, so that it is not impossible for a seated observer, for example, to see the underside of the base drawer.

[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment, the body is designed as an injection-molded part, in particular as a two-part injection-molded part whose parts are connected to each other by a form-fitting or material fit. The two halves can be connected using snap-in connections, adhesive connections, or welded connections (laser welding, friction welding, ultrasonic welding). In principle, a force-fitting / friction-fitting assembly using screws or similar fastening elements is also conceivable. For example, the base drawer can be attached to the tabletop via the mounting adapter through the body, thereby additionally securing the two parts of the body.

[0024] According to the invention, the body has flat outer sides, at least one outwardly flat underside and one outwardly flat top side, and wherein the inner surfaces of the top and bottom sides are provided with ribbing. This results in an outwardly smooth and visually high-quality design. At the same time, the ribbing stiffens the body and consequently the entire base drawer. The ribbing can comprise cross ribbing, honeycomb ribs, or similar. If the body is designed in two parts and has an approximately horizontal separation between the two parts, the ribs can be easily inserted.

[0025] According to another exemplary embodiment, the base body of the body, or both parts in the case of a two-part body, is designed as an injection-molded part. This allows the body to be manufactured cost-effectively while still maintaining a high-quality appearance.

[0026] According to another exemplary embodiment, the pull-out box is movably mounted on the frame via at least one pull-out rail. The at least one pull-out rail provides a guide for the pull-out box, i.e., a drawer slide. Preferably, the pull-out rail is a smooth-running pull-out rail. For example, the at least one pull-out rail is equipped with a soft-close mechanism.

[0027] According to another exemplary embodiment, the extendable box has at least one recessed grip at its front end facing the operator. The at least one recessed grip is, for example, integrated into the box in such a way that no additional, protruding handle is necessary. However, the recessed grip can be part of a separate part connected to a base body of the box.

[0028] According to another exemplary embodiment, the front end of the drawer has two recessed handles that are designed symmetrically with respect to a horizontal center plane. In other words, there is an upper recessed handle and a lower recessed handle, which can, but do not have to, be mirror-symmetrical. With two recessed handles (top and bottom), the drawer can be opened and closed easily and ergonomically in a lower or extended position of the height-adjustable table.

[0029] According to another exemplary embodiment, the pull-out box has side profiles arranged on a movable rail section of the pull-out rail. The side profiles can be connected to the side walls of the box and there roughly correspond to an upside-down U (when viewed from a cross-sectional plane perpendicular to the pull-out direction). These side profiles allow the box to be placed on the pull-out rail. The pull-out rail is then invisible to the user. Conversely, the pull-out rail is well protected from dirt.

[0030] In one exemplary embodiment, the box can be easily connected to the pull-out rail, in particular with a form-fitting connection. This connection can be created without tools, for example, and can also be released without tools, so that the drawer can be easily assembled and disassembled. The connection / carrying between the box and the pull-out rail can be achieved via form-fitting position-locking elements, for example in the form of cams, which are arranged on the box and engage in / into the pull-out rail. The cam(s) can be movable, so that a connection between the drawer and the pull-out rail can be easily created and released again if necessary. The position-locking elements are preferably designed in such a way that the connection between the box and the pull-out rail is automatically created when the box is placed on the pull-out rail and pushed into the carcass.This connection can then be manually separated, allowing the drawer to be released from the pull-out rail. It goes without saying that the position-locking elements can also be located on the pull-out rail and engage with / into the drawer.

[0031] According to another exemplary embodiment, the pull-out rail is designed as a telescopic rail. In other words, the rail according to this embodiment has not just a single fixed rail section and a single movable rail section, but at least two movable rail sections. An advantage of this design is that the drawer (i.e., the box) can be fully or almost fully extended, allowing easy access to the interior.

[0032] Through holes are provided on the cabinet body for attachment to the tabletop. The through holes can coincide, at least partially, with the mounting positions for the at least one mounting adapter. This allows the undercounter drawer to be mounted directly to the tabletop with the at least one mounting adapter interposed. This design eliminates the need to connect the mounting adapter separately to the tabletop and the frame / cabinet. This can be done in a single step.

[0033] The through holes are each arranged in a lateral edge area, with the through holes being located between a lateral outer wall and an inner wall designed to accommodate a pull-out rail. In other words, the through holes are arranged, for example, on the very outside (right and left) of the frame / body. An inner wall is formed, which supports the at least one pull-out rail, slightly offset inward. Accordingly, the pull-out box is arranged between the inner walls and supported on a right and a left pull-out rail. This allows the base drawer to be assembled and disassembled without the interior / contents of the box becoming excessively dirty.

[0034] Alternatively or additionally, the through holes can be used to connect two or more cabinets. However, it is also conceivable to attach the cabinet and thus the mounting adapter(s) via other openings that are not accessible from the outside when assembled. This way, the fastening elements cannot be reached from the outside when the drawer is inserted and locked. This can prevent theft or unauthorized access. This is particularly conceivable when the drawer encloses a cabinet.

[0035] According to another exemplary embodiment, the pull-out rail can be positively locked to the frame, in particular to the cabinet. This allows the pull-out rail to be inserted into the cabinet and secured there via locking elements on the interior wall of the cabinet. This significantly simplifies the assembly and manufacture of the sub-assembly drawer. Positive locking elements (locking hooks) can be easily provided on the cabinet if the cabinet or its base body is also manufactured using plastic injection molding. Integral locking elements / locking hooks / locking recesses, etc., can then be provided.

[0036] According to another exemplary embodiment, the through holes jointly define a hole pattern that provides various mounting positions for the at least one mounting adapter. This can include three or more mounting positions in the extension direction (depth of the tabletop) if the at least one mounting adapter is arranged transversely to the extension direction. It is also conceivable for the mounting holes in the hole pattern to be arranged such that the at least one mounting adapter can also be arranged parallel to the extension direction.

[0037] According to another exemplary embodiment, at least one mounting adapter is designed as a sleeve. According to another exemplary embodiment, two mounting adapters designed as sleeves are combined with one mounting adapter designed as a cross member, wherein the cross member can be mounted transversely to the extension direction. According to another exemplary embodiment, three or more mounting adapters designed as sleeves are installed. In other words, a mounting adapter designed as a cross member can then be dispensed with.

[0038] According to a further aspect, the present disclosure relates to a table, in particular a height-adjustable desk, with a base drawer according to at least one of the embodiments herein.

[0039] According to one exemplary embodiment of the table, two mounting adapters designed as crossbars are arranged between the frame and the underside of the tabletop. According to another exemplary embodiment of the table, one mounting adapter designed as a crossbar and two mounting adapters designed as sleeves are arranged between the frame and the underside of the tabletop. According to another exemplary embodiment of the table, a tabletop support runs between the frame and the underside of the tabletop.

[0040] According to an exemplary embodiment of the table, the undercounter drawer comprises at least two superimposed cabinets and drawers. In other words, the undercounter drawer is easily stackable or scalable. Two or more cabinets and drawers can be easily arranged one above the other. Connection can be made through the through holes. The mounting positions / hole pattern of the cabinets are aligned.

[0041] It is understood that the features of the invention mentioned above and those to be explained below can be used not only in the combination specified in each case, but also in other combinations or on their own, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0042] Further features and advantages of the disclosure will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 a simplified, broken frontal view of a height-adjustable table with a base drawer; Fig. 2 another view of the arrangement according to Fig. 1 , with the table extended; Fig. 3 a perspective view of an embodiment of a base drawer in a partially opened state; Fig. 4 another perspective, exploded view of a base drawer to illustrate an installation situation; Fig. 5 another perspective exploded view illustrating a design of pull-out rails; Fig. 6 a perspective partial view of a body of a substructure drawer to illustrate a receptacle for a fixed rail part; Fig. 7 a simplified view of a table top from below, to illustrate the installation situation of a base drawer; Fig. 8 another view of an installation situation analogous to Fig. 7in an installation situation that differs from this; Fig. 9 another view of an installation situation analogous to Fig. 7 in an installation situation that differs from this; Fig. 10 another perspective view of a base drawer in a double configuration; Fig. 11 a perspective view of a table with a monitor to illustrate another possible use of a drawer as a monitor stand; Fig. 12 a perspective view of another embodiment of a base drawer; and Fig. 13 a partially exploded view of the design according to Fig. 12 .

[0043] Fig. 1shows a simplified frontal broken view of a table, designated overall by 10. The table 10 comprises a tabletop 12 arranged on a frame 14. The frame comprises feet 16, 18. The table 10 is designed, for example, as a height-adjustable table. Furthermore, a lifting mechanism 20 is provided, which is associated in particular with the feet 16, 18. In other words, the feet 16, 18 are designed approximately telescopically and are thus extendable. In this way, the tabletop 12 can be raised. Compare to the illustration of the table 10 in Fig. 1 in low / retracted position and the corresponding representation in Fig. 2 in high / partially extended position. The lifting mechanism 20 is designed, for example, electrically, fluidically or mechanically. In the initial example according to the Figures 1In two versions, the frame 14 further includes a cross member 22 that connects the two feet 16, 18. The tabletop rests on the feet 16, 18 and on the cross member 22. The cross member 22 can be part of a support frame.

[0044] Cabinets or trolleys 28 are often used to hold work utensils (in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 (shown only schematically in dashed lines). A disadvantage of such trolleys 28 is the fact that they cannot be moved together with the tabletop 12 of the height-adjustable table 10. Thus, when the table 10 is extended, which generally allows working while standing, the user must nevertheless bend down to remove utensils from the trolley 28.

[0045] Within the scope of the present disclosure, an alternative approach for a storage container for desks 10 is presented. This is a so-called undercounter drawer 30, which can be attached to the tabletop 12, in particular underneath the tabletop 12. This means that the undercounter drawer 30 can be adjusted in height together with the tabletop 12 if the table 10 has such a function. The undercounter drawer 30 is particularly suitable for retrofitting / upgrading. However, it is understood that the undercounter drawer 30 can also be an integral part of a new table 10.

[0046] An exemplary embodiment of a substructure drawer 30 is described with reference to Figures 3-6 illustrated in more detail. Fig. 3shows a perspective top view of the substructure drawer 30. The substructure drawer 30 comprises a frame 34, which in the exemplary embodiment is designed as a body 36. A box 38, which can also be referred to as a drawer, is accommodated on the frame 34 or in the body 36. Fig. 3 The pull-out direction is indicated by a double arrow marked 40. The base drawer 30 is in the Figures 1 and 2 arranged on the table top 12 such that the extension direction 40 is perpendicular to the viewing plane of the Figures 1 and 2 oriented.

[0047] The box 38 serves as a container for work utensils, etc. For this purpose, the box 38 provides a storage space 42. The box 38 can be retracted into the body 36, so that the contents of the box 38 are stored in the storage space 42, invisible from the outside and possibly even inaccessible (locked). Fig. 3the box 38 is partially extended from the body 36. The contents of the storage space 42 would then be accessible.

[0048] Mounting adapters 44, 46 are used to connect the frame 34 or the body 36, which in the exemplary embodiment forms the frame 34, and the table top 12, which ensure a defined distance between the frame 34 / body 36 and the table top 12. In the initial example according to Fig. 3 the mounting adapters 44, 46 are designed as elongated cross members 48, 50.

[0049] Fig. 4illustrates, using a partially exploded view, the attachment of the substructure drawer 30 to an underside 54 of a table top 12. The two mounting adapters 44, 46, which are designed as cross members 48, 50, are oriented transversely to the extension direction 40. The two mounting adapters 44, 46 are arranged at a distance from one another on the underside 54 of the table top 12. Preferably, the height of the two mounting adapters 44, 46 is greater than the height of a support (see cross member 22) on the underside 54. In this way, the substructure drawer 30 can be arranged in an area in which the support 22 also runs. For example, the mounting adapters 44, 46 have a (vertical) height of at least 3 cm, at least 4 cm, at least 6 cm or even at least 8 cm. In this way, supports of corresponding dimensions can be overcome without any problem.

[0050] Fig. 3 and Fig. 4further illustrate that the box 38 has a panel 60 on its end facing the operator. When the base drawer 30 is closed, the panel 60 closes off the remaining open side of the body 36. In the exemplary embodiment, the panel 60 is provided with recessed grips 62, 64. The recessed grip 62 serves as the upper recessed grip. The recessed grip 64 serves as the lower recessed grip. The two recessed grips 62, 64 are essentially mirror-symmetrical to a horizontal plane through the panel 60. This design is advantageous because the box 38 can be easily opened regardless of its current height position (table 10 is retracted or extended).

[0051] The panel 60 also carries, for example, a lock 66 so that the contents in the storage space 42 of the box 38 can be secured. When the base drawer 30 is closed according to the exemplary embodiment, the panel 60 is the only component of the box 38 that is visible from the outside.

[0052] With reference to the Figures 3, 4 and with additional reference to the partially exploded view of the base drawer 30 in Fig. 5 An exemplary design of the mounting adapters 44, 46 as cross members 48, 50 is illustrated. The cross members 48, 50 have a pronounced longitudinal extension. The length of the cross members 48, 50 is, for example, at least five times the thickness (thickness is in the orientation according to Fig. 3the dimension along the extension direction 40). Therefore, the cross members 48, 50 can also be referred to as fastening strips. The cross members 48, 50 have a circumferential wall 70, which defines a horizontal profile in a horizontal section plane through the cross members 48, 50. This profile is preferably provided with ribs 74. In Fig. 5 A dashed line indicates that the cross members 48, 50 may further be provided with a substantially horizontally extending support wall 76, which may also be referred to as a bulkhead. The support wall 76, the ribs 74, and the peripheral wall 70 ensure sufficient strength and rigidity of the cross members 48, 50.

[0053] In the exemplary embodiment, the peripheral wall 70 further defines the position of fastening points 72 in its (lateral) end sections, which are designed, for example, as through holes 78. Accordingly, the cross members 48, 50 have vertically oriented through holes 78 in their respective end regions, which serve as fastening points 72 for attaching the body 36 of the substructure drawer 30 to the underside 54 of the table top 12.

[0054] In an exemplary embodiment, the cross members 48, 50 are designed as integrally formed injection-molded parts. Preferably, the cross members 48, 50 can be manufactured using a simple open-close tool. The demolding direction can coincide with the horizontal extension of the through holes 78.

[0055] Fig. 4 and Fig. 5illustrate fastening positions 80 on the top side of the body 36, which provide various fastening options for the mounting adapters 44, 46. The fastening positions 80 are formed, for example, by through holes 82 for fastening elements 84. The fastening elements 84 can be screws, nuts, fastening bolts, and the like. Preferably, the body 36 has a greater number of fastening options or fastening positions than required by the two mounting adapters 44, 46. In this way, the mounting adapters 44, 46 can be mounted in various positions or configurations.

[0056] The body 36, and consequently the entire base drawer 30, can be attached to the tabletop 12 either directly or indirectly. With an indirect attachment, the mounting adapters 44, 46 are first attached to the tabletop 12, and then the body 36 is attached to the mounting adapters 44, 46. With a direct / immediate attachment, the body 36 is attached directly to the tabletop 12, including the mounting adapters 44, 46 (i.e., approximately through them).

[0057] Fig. 3 and Fig. 4illustrate that the body 36 can be designed in two parts. For example, the body 36 has an upper part 86 and a lower part 88. This can bring manufacturing advantages, such as enabling the production of the two halves / parts 86, 88 by injection molding. Furthermore, additional functions can be integrated into the body 36 in this way to simplify overall production and assembly. The connection of the two parts 86, 88 can be achieved in a standard way, such as by material bonding (gluing, welding), form-fitting (snap-in connection), force-fitting (screw connections), or through suitable combinations.

[0058] With reference to Fig. 5 and with additional reference to Fig. 6The pull-out mechanism of the illustrated embodiment is explained. The box 38 is received and guided via a pull-out rail 90 on the frame 34 or in the body 36. The pull-out rail 90 (usually a right and a left rail) allows movement of the box 38 in the pull-out direction 40 relative to the body 36. The pull-out rail 90 comprises a fixed rail part 92, which is arranged on the body 36, and at least one movable rail part 96, which is connected to the box 38. The pull-out rail 90 according to Fig. 5is designed as a telescopic rail. Consequently, two movable rail parts 94, 96 are provided, which can be moved relative to each other and relative to the fixed rail part 92. The rail part 94 connects the rail parts 92 and 96. The rail parts 92, 94, 96 are designed, for example, as stamped and bent parts made of sheet metal. The telescopic rail design ensures that the box 38 can be fully or almost fully extended from the body 36. The extension rail 90 can be designed as a so-called soft-close rail.

[0059] Fig. 6illustrates the attachment of the fixed rail part 92 to the body 36. The body 36 has (on the side) an outer wall 98 and an inner wall 100. Accordingly, right and left outer walls 98 are provided, and right and left inner walls 100 are provided between them. An edge region 102 of the body 36 is defined between each outer wall 98 and the inner wall 100. The through holes 82, which form the attachment positions 80, are arranged in the edge region 102. In this way, the through holes 82 can be arranged outside the space provided for the box 38. Thus, the through holes 82 can extend through the body 38. This simplifies the assembly of the base drawer 30. However, it is also conceivable to mount the base drawer 30 via attachment positions that are not formed by holes that completely extend through the body 36. This allows for concealed installation.On the one hand, this can have visual advantages. On the other hand, concealed installation provides a certain degree of theft protection. It is conceivable to attach the body 36 in such a way that, when the box 38 is inserted, the fastening elements 84 are not accessible from the outside.

[0060] The pull-out rail 90 is arranged in the body 36 within the inner wall 100. The inner wall 100 has a receptacle or guide 104 for the fixed rail part 92, see in particular Fig. 6 For assembly, the fixed rail part 92 can be inserted into the guide 104. The guide 104 has locking elements 106, which are designed, for example, as locking hooks. The fixed rail part 92 has corresponding locking recesses 108. In this way, the fixed rail part 92 can be firmly and securely connected to the body 36 simply by sliding it into the guide 104.

[0061] Fig. 5further illustrates that the box 38 in the exemplary embodiment has side profiles 110 next to the storage space 42, the cross-section of which resembles an upside-down U (viewing direction parallel to the pull-out direction 40). Compare also Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 In other words, the box 38 can be placed with the side profiles 110 onto the pull-out rail 90, in particular onto the movable rail part 96. This has the advantage that the operator normally does not see the components of the pull-out rail 90 when opening and closing the box 38. This also prevents or reduces the accumulation of dirt that could make the pull-out rail 90 difficult to move.

[0062] Fig. 5 and Fig. 6further show that the body 36 has an upper wall or top side 114 and a lower wall or bottom side 116. On the outside, the top side 114 and the bottom side 116 are essentially smooth, with the through holes 82 forming the fastening positions 80 being provided in each case. On the inside, the top side 114 has ribbing 118. Similarly, the bottom side 116 has ribbing 120. Overall, the body 36 can be smooth and homogeneous on the outside. However, the inwardly directed ribbing 118, 120 contributes to the body 36 being sufficiently stiff and strong overall. Here, too, an advantage of the conceivable design as an injection-molded component becomes apparent. If, as already explained above, the body 36 is designed in two parts and has an upper part 86 and a lower part 88, then the inner ribbing 118, 120 can be easily introduced.

[0063] The arrangement of the through holes 82 forming the fastening positions 80 in the body 36 ensures that a hole pattern 124 is created, which provides several fastening options for the mounting adapters 44, 46. An exemplary design of the hole pattern 124 can be, for example, the Figures 4 and 5 be taken.

[0064] With reference to the Figures 7-9 possible mounting positions and configurations of the substructure drawer 30 are illustrated. Figures 7-9 each show a view of a table top 12 from below, wherein a cross member 22 is provided, which is coupled to a side support 126. The side support 126 carries, for example, a foot 18. Compare also the introductory illustration in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2The undercounter drawer 30 is only schematically indicated by a dashed line. The undercounter drawer 30 is arranged such that the panel 60 of the box 38 is located near the front end or front edge of the table top 12.

[0065] In the initial example according to Fig. 7 The substructure drawer 30 is arranged in front of the cross member 22, which is located near a rear end of the table top 12. There is Fig. 7 shown view orientation no overlap between the substructure drawer 30 and the cross member 22. The two mounting adapters 44, 46 can freely use the mounting positions specified by the hole pattern 124. In Fig. 7A mounting adapter 44 is arranged near the front end (user side) and another mounting adapter 46 is arranged near the rear end of the base drawer 30. For fastening, fastening points on the mounting adapters 44, 46 as well as fastening positions 80 in the hole pattern 124 of the body 36 of the base drawer 30 are used.

[0066] In the initial example according to Fig. 8 the cross member 22 is spaced somewhat further from the rear end of the table top 12. The substructure drawer 30 and the cross member 22 therefore use the viewing orientation according to Fig. 8 the same area of the table top 12. Furthermore, the cross member 22 even blocks one of the mounting positions for the mounting adapters 44, 46. Nevertheless, mounting of the substructure drawer 30 is possible, since the hole pattern 124 provides several mounting positions. In comparison to the initial example according to Fig. 7 is in Fig. 8 the mounting adapter 44 is arranged slightly offset.

[0067] Fig. 9 shows a further embodiment in which the two mounting adapters 44, 46 are oriented not transversely but longitudinally to the extension direction 40. This enables, for example, the installation of the substructure drawer 30 in areas of the tabletop 12 where cables 128 are laid on its underside. This arrangement of the mounting adapters 44, 46 is also suitable for supports that are oriented longitudinally to the extension direction 40 (compare the side support 126) and would otherwise collide with the substructure drawer 30 or the mounting adapters 44, 46.

[0068] Fig. 10 further illustrates that not only the simple arrangement of the base drawer 30 according to the Figures 1-9 is conceivable. Instead, Fig. 10a substructure drawer 130 in a double arrangement. Two superimposed bodies 36 are provided, which together form a frame. Each of the bodies 36 supports a drawer or box 38. The two boxes 38 can be opened or closed independently of one another. Such a double arrangement can also be attached to the underside of a table top 12 in a variety of ways in the manner already described above using mounting adapters 44, 46, which are designed in particular as cross members 48, 50. It is understood that variants with three bodies 36 or even more than three bodies 36 arranged one above the other are also conceivable.

[0069] Finally, Fig. 11 another conceivable use of components of the base drawers 30, 130. Fig. 11shows an exemplary representation of a table 136 having a tabletop 138. A monitor 140 is arranged on the tabletop 138. However, the height of the monitor 140 often has to be adjusted to ensure ergonomic working conditions. It is conceivable to use the substructure drawer 30, 130 without the mounting adapters 44, 46 as a monitor riser 142. Accordingly, at least one pairing of body 36 and box 38 is arranged between the monitor 140 and the tabletop 138. In the initial example according to Fig. 11 Two such pairings of body 36 and box 38 are provided.

[0070] Based on the Figures 12 and 13 A further exemplary embodiment of a substructure drawer 230 is illustrated. The substructure drawer 230 is designed at least similarly to the previously described substructure drawers 30, 130 with regard to the body 36 and the box 38. Therefore, for further details, reference is made to the Figures 1-11and the corresponding description.

[0071] The design of the undercounter drawer 230 differs from the undercounter drawer 30 in terms of the type of attachment. Mounting adapters 244, 246 are also provided, which can be arranged between the cabinet 36 and the tabletop to enable installation even in the presence of potentially interfering crossbeams or similar obstacles. The mounting adapters 244 are designed as spacer sleeves or sleeves 248. The mounting adapter 246 is designed, for example, as a crossbeam 250 and is therefore quite similar to the crossbeams 48, 50.

[0072] The sleeves 248 allow for even greater design freedom when mounting the undercounter drawer 230 on the underside of the tabletop. A support, for example, can run between the sleeves 248. However, it is also possible to route cables or similar devices through them. This allows for flexible mounting of the undercounter drawer 230.

[0073] In the Figures 12 and 13 Two sleeves 248 are provided in the rear area of the body 36. The cross member 250 is installed in the front area of the body 36 and covers the two sleeves 248. This ensures a flush design and a closed appearance. In the embodiment according to the Figures 12 and 13 The cross member 250 is offset slightly from the front end of the body 36. This area (see reference numeral 252) can be used, for example, to store a mobile phone, tablet computer, keys, or the like. In the embodiment according to the Figures 12 and 13 The length of the traverse 250 is slightly smaller than the width of the cabinet. This allows, for example, a charging cable for a mobile phone or similar device to be routed past the traverse 250 on the left or right.

[0074] The Figures 12 and 13It can also be seen that the mounting adapters 244, 246, as previously described in connection with other embodiments, provide fastening points 272, 274 for mounting the base drawer 230. The fastening points 272, 274 are formed, for example, by through holes 276, 278. In a manner already described in principle, the body 36 has a hole pattern 124 on its upper side, which provides a plurality of fastening positions 80. In the embodiment according to the Figures 12 and 13 The fastening positions 80 are provided partly in the edge regions of the body 36, but also partly in an intermediate region between the edge regions. The mounting adapters 244, 246, for example, use fastening positions 80 in the intermediate region. However, this is not to be understood as a limitation.

[0075] It is understood that the mounting adapters 244, 246 can also be arranged differently and / or combined with one another. For example, it is also conceivable to use only mounting adapters 244 in the form of sleeves 248. This means that at least three or four such mounting adapters 244 are installed. Although the body 36 is designed as an injection-molded part in certain embodiments, as already explained above, the walls of the body 36, in particular its upper side, can be designed to be sufficiently rigid so that fastening with sleeves 248 is also possible.

Claims

1. A under-counter drawer (30, 130, 230) for a table (10, 136), in particular a height-adjustable desk, comprising: - a frame (34) that is configured as a carcass (36), - an extendable box (38), which is slidably accommodated on the frame (34), wherein the carcass (36) encloses the extendable box (38) on several sides and has flat outer sides, at least one outwardly flat lower side (116) and an outwardly flat upper side (114), and wherein inner surfaces of the upper side (114) and the lower side (116) are provided with ribbing (118, 120), and - two or more mounting adapters (44, 46; 244, 246) for mounting the under-counter drawer (30, 130) to the underside (54) of a tabletop (12, 138), wherein the two or more mounting adapters (44, 46; 244, 246) can be accommodated on the frame (34) at a distance from one another such that the frame (34) can also be mounted on the underside (54) of the tabletop (12, 138) in the case of a crossing support (22, 126), wherein the two or more mounting adapters (44, 46; 244, 246) act as spacers between the tabletop (12, 138) and the frame (34), wherein a plurality of mounting positions for the two or more mounting adapters (44, 46; 244, 246) are provided on the frame (34), wherein through holes (82) are formed on the frame (34) for attachment to the tabletop (12, 138), wherein the through-holes (82) are arranged on the right and left of the carcass (36) in a lateral edge region (102), respectively, wherein the through-holes (82) are arranged in the respective edge region (102) between a lateral outer wall (98) and an inwardly offset inner wall (100) which carries a drawer runner (90), and wherein the extendable box (38) is arranged between the inner walls (100) and is mounted on a right-hand and a left-hand drawer runner (90).

2. The under-counter drawer (30, 130, 230) according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the two or more mounting adapters (44, 46; 246) is rod-shaped or bar-shaped and provides at least two attachment points (72) for the under-counter drawer (30, 130) on the tabletop (12, 138).

3. The under-counter drawer (30, 130, 230) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a plurality of mounting positions (80) for the two or more mounting adapters (44, 46; 244, 246) are provided on the frame (34).

4. The under-counter drawer (30, 130, 230) according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein at least one of the two or more mounting adapters (44, 46; 246) is configured as a cross-member (48, 50; 250) and can be mounted longitudinally or transversely to the pull-out direction (40) of the under-counter drawer (30, 130).

5. The under-counter drawer (30, 130, 230) according to claim 4, wherein the two or more mounting adapters (44, 46) are configured as a cross-member (48, 50, 250) and are arranged parallel to one another between the frame (34) and the underside (54) of the tabletop (12, 138).

6. The under-counter drawer (30, 130, 230) according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the at least one mounting adapter (44, 46; 246) has a peripheral wall (70) defining a profile whose end faces are directed upwards and downwards, wherein the profile comprises reinforcing ribs (74) within the peripheral wall (70), and wherein a support wall (76) is preferably arranged in a horizontally oriented center plane of the mounting adapter (44, 46; 246).

7. The under-counter drawer (30, 130, 230) according to any one of claims 1-6, wherein the two or more mounting adapters (44, 46; 244, 246) comprise through-holes (78) for connecting the frame (34) to the tabletop (12, 138), and / or wherein the two or more mounting adapters (44, 46; 244, 246) are configured as injection-molded parts, in particular as injection-molded parts produced by means of an open-shut mold.

8. The under-counter drawer (30, 130, 230) according to any one of claims 1-7, wherein at least one of the two or more mounting adapters (244) is configured as a sleeve (248), wherein in particular two mounting adapters (244) that are configured as a sleeve (248) are combined with a mounting adapter (246) that is configured as a cross-member (250), wherein the cross-member (250) can be mounted transversely to the pull-out direction (40), and wherein the two sleeves (248) are preferably mountable along a line which is oriented parallel to the cross-member (250).

9. The under-counter drawer (30, 130, 230) according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the carcass (36) is closed on five sides and in particular is cuboid in shape, and wherein the sixth side is open to accommodate the box (38).

10. The under-counter drawer (30, 130, 230) according to claim 9, wherein the carcass (36) is configured as an injection-molded part, in particular as a two-part injection-molded part, the parts (86, 88) of which are connected to one another in a positive fit or firmly bonded manner.

11. The under-counter drawer (30, 130, 230) according to one of claims 1-10, wherein the extendable box (38) has at least one recessed grip (62, 64) at its front end facing the operator, and wherein the front end of the box (38) preferably comprises two recessed grips (62, 64) which are symmetrical with respect to a horizontal center plane.

12. The under-counter drawer (30, 130, 230) according to any one of claims 1-11, wherein the pull-out box (38) is movably received on the frame (34) via at least one drawer runner (90) that is particularly configured as a telescopic rail, and wherein preferably the extendable box (38) comprises side profiles (110), which are arranged on a movable rail part (96) of the drawer runner (90).

13. The under-counter drawer (30, 130, 230) according to any one of claims 1-12, wherein the through holes (82) together define a hole pattern (124) providing different mounting positions for the two or more mounting adapters (44, 46; 244, 246).

14. The under-counter drawer (30, 130, 230) according to any one of claims 1-13, wherein the drawer runner is positively lockable to the frame (34).

15. A table (10, 136), in particular a height-adjustable desk, with an under-counter drawer (30, 130, 230) according to one of claims 1 to 14, wherein two mounting adapters (44, 46; 246) that are configured as a cross-member (48, 50, 250) are arranged between the frame (34) and the underside (54) of the tabletop (12, 138), or wherein a mounting adapter (44, 46; 246) that is configured as a cross-member (48, 50, 250) and two mounting adapters (244) that are configured as a sleeve (248) are arranged between the frame (34) and the underside (54) of the tabletop (12, 138).

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