Combination of a wall, a placeholder, a bracket and a furniture part and manufacturing method of a panel for furniture element
By using placeholders in furniture carcass walls, the manufacturing process is simplified, reducing costs and preserving wall integrity while allowing for efficient installation of fittings without damaging coatings.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- EP2022813400
- Authority / Receiving Office
- EP · EP
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2021-12-03
- Filing Date
- 2022-11-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-31
- Estimated Expiration
- 2042-11-22
AI Technical Summary
Existing furniture carcass designs require complex and costly manufacturing processes to create recesses for fittings, which can damage coatings and veneers, and reduce the structural integrity of the walls.
A placeholder made of plastic, wood-based, or composite material is inserted into the recess before coating or veneering, allowing the recess to be pre-milled without damaging the wall, and later replaced with the fitting.
This method reduces manufacturing costs and effort by enabling central production of walls with pre-milled recesses, minimizes damage to coatings, and maintains wall stability during transport and processing.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] The present invention relates to an arrangement of a wall for a furniture carcass with a fitting and a furniture part having the features of the preamble of claim 1, a method for producing a wall for a furniture carcass and a piece of furniture or a furniture carcass with at least one such wall.
[0002] Corresponding walls, in particular side walls for a furniture carcass, have at least one recess extending from a, preferably flat, end face of the wall, wherein the at least one recess is designed to receive a fitting by means of which fitting a furniture part, in particular a furniture flap or a furniture door, can be guided relative to the wall, preferably wherein the at least one recess is milled into the wall from the end face of the wall.
[0003] It is known from the prior art to mount fittings which were used to enable movements of flaps, doors, etc. relative to a furniture carcass on the inside of a wall, in particular a side wall of the furniture carcass.
[0004] Corresponding fittings are mostly implemented in the form of flap fittings (actuating arm drives) and generally have a spring-loaded energy storage device and a translation mechanism designed to actuate the actuating arm, whereby the free ends of the flap fittings can be connected to a furniture flap and push it upwards against gravity when opening, thus making it easier for the user to open.
[0005] Such actuators or flap fittings are relatively large components and therefore restrict the freely available space inside the furniture body; the visual impression is also not optimal.
[0006] Therefore, it is known from the prior art to provide recesses in the wall, in particular the side wall of a furniture carcass, wherein the fitting can be arranged in the recess, whereby the fitting can at least partially be recessed into the recess of the wall.
[0007] Examples of such designs can be found in DE 10 2018 100 204 A1, DE 10 2019 112 993 A1, DE 7409707 U, DE 10 2019 118 152 A1, DE 10 2018 100 206 A1, WO 2020 / 039035 A1, WO 2016 / 174071 A1 or DE 10 2018 119 539 A1.
[0008] By arranging the fitting in this recess, space is saved, thus increasing the available space inside the furniture. Furthermore, the visual appearance can also be improved by recessing (or "hiding") the fitting.
[0009] However, a disadvantage has been found to be that the production of the recess in the wall, especially the side wall, represents an increased manufacturing effort, whereby the recess has to be implemented by the carpenter and / or the manufacturer of the furniture or furniture body using appropriate manufacturing processes.
[0010] These recesses for fittings are usually milled into the wall, requiring the carpenter and / or manufacturer of the furniture or furniture body to use a milling machine, which involves increased costs, to produce the recess.
[0011] Furthermore, it has proven to be a disadvantage that corresponding recesses are milled into the wall after the application of a coating and / or veneer, as the milling into the wall often leads to chipping at the edges of the recess in the veneer and / or coating, which negatively affects the visual appearance of the wall.
[0012] The object of the present invention is therefore to provide an arrangement and / or a method for producing a wall which at least partially improves the disadvantages of the prior art described above and / or enables a lower manufacturing effort and / or presents a more cost-effective or resource-saving manufacturing option and / or improves the optical appearance of the final product.
[0013] This problem is solved by an arrangement of a wall, a placeholder, a furniture part and at least one fitting according to the features of claim 1, by a method for producing a wall for a furniture carcass with the features of claim 10, and by a piece of furniture and / or furniture carcass with such an arrangement and / or wall.
[0014] According to the invention, an arrangement comprising at least one wall, in particular a side wall, for a furniture carcass has at least one recess extending from a preferably flat end face of the wall, wherein the at least one recess is designed to receive a fitting by means of which a furniture part, in particular a furniture flap or a furniture door, can be guided relative to the wall, preferably wherein the at least one recess is milled into the wall from the end face of the wall, wherein at least one, preferably exactly one, placeholder for the fitting is inserted into the at least one recess, and the arrangement comprises at least one fitting and one furniture part, wherein the furniture part can be guided relative to the wall by means of the at least one fitting.wherein the at least one fitting can be arranged in the at least one recess in place of the at least one placeholder after removal of the at least one placeholder, and that the at least one placeholder , is made of a plastic, preferably thermoplastic, a wood-based material, a cardboard-based material and / or a composite material, and / or is designed as a solid component.
[0015] The invention thus makes it possible for at least one recess to be milled into the wall, for example, in an earlier step of the manufacturing process.
[0016] Previously, it was not possible or only possible with great difficulty to provide at least one recess after the wall base had been manufactured, since this at least one recess weakens the wall in its stability and strength.
[0017] Thus, at least one recess could only be poorly manufactured before transport or delivery of the wall, as the risk of breakage or damage to the wall was massively increased due to the reduced resistance caused by the at least one recess.
[0018] The same applies to the coating and / or veneering of the wall, whereby forces occurring on the wall, if at least one recess had been previously made, could not be absorbed by the wall without damage.
[0019] However, by providing a placeholder in the at least one recess, the wall in the area of the at least one recess can be stabilized by the placeholder, allowing higher loads to be exerted on the wall without damaging the wall.
[0020] It is now possible, for example, for a central manufacturer, or possibly even the wall manufacturer itself, to produce at least one recess at a central point, thus eliminating the need for a subsequent carpenter and / or manufacturer of the furniture and / or the furniture body.
[0021] This means that the carpenter and / or the manufacturer of a piece of furniture and / or a furniture carcass can now purchase the wall with at least one recess already provided and does not have to, for example, provide their own milling machine to produce the at least one recess, which significantly reduces the manufacturing costs and effort for the carpenter and / or the manufacturer of a piece of furniture and / or a furniture carcass.
[0022] Furthermore, by having a single manufacturer process the wall, at least one recess can now be produced centrally, thereby reducing the manufacturing costs and / or effort for the wall manufacturer through high production volumes, while the wall with at least one recess can be transported through the placeholder without impairment.
[0023] Another advantage is that at least one placeholder can be placed in at least one recess and then a coating and / or veneer can be applied to the wall.
[0024] Subsequently, the veneer and / or coating can be removed from the area of at least one recess in order to remove at least one placeholder.
[0025] This approach minimizes the risk of the coating and / or veneer chipping, cracking, or being poorly finished at the edges of at least one recess, as was the case, for example, when the recess was subsequently milled after the coating and / or veneering. This significantly improves the visual appearance of the finished product.
[0026] The device and / or method according to the invention can be used in already known embodiments of the prior art, as described, for example, in the introduction to the description, and can be subsequently installed.
[0027] Advantageous embodiments of the invention are defined in the dependent claims.
[0028] It can be provided that the at least one placeholder is positively locked in the at least one recess by its geometric dimension, preferably wherein the at least one placeholder has at least one projection, wherein in an area of the at least one projection an interference fit is implemented between the at least one placeholder and the at least one recess.
[0029] For example, it may be provided that the at least one placeholder and the at least one recess have at least partially the same geometry, preferably the placeholder even having a slight excess compared to the at least one recess, so that the at least one placeholder is held in the at least one recess by its geometric design and can only be removed from or inserted into the at least one recess under (albeit slight) force.
[0030] Preferably, it is provided that the at least one placeholder is detachably fastened in the at least one recess by means of a material-bonded connection and / or at least one retaining means.
[0031] It may be provided that the at least one placeholder is secured in the at least one recess by means of an adhesive – preferably a drop of adhesive – to ensure its position. For example, it could be conceivable that the bonded connection and / or the at least one retaining element is designed such that a small force can release the bonded connection and / or the at least one retaining element, thereby allowing the at least one placeholder to be removed from the at least one recess without damaging the wall.
[0032] Preferably, the at least one placeholder may consist essentially of wood or a wood-based material, and preferably be a coated particleboard or an MDF board. It is particularly preferred that the at least one placeholder be made essentially of the same material as the wall.
[0033] It may be provided that the at least one placeholder along the at least one recess has essentially the same cross-sectional area as the at least one recess.
[0034] Essentially, this can be understood as a minimal deviation of the at least one placeholder to the at least one recess, such that the insertion and / or removal of the at least one placeholder from or into the at least one recess is possible without damage.
[0035] For example, at least one placeholder can represent a game pass opposite at least one exclusion.
[0036] Preferably, the at least one recess has two parallel, lateral, flat inner walls, which are preferably parallel to the outer side surfaces of the wall and preferably perpendicular to the side wall of the wall.
[0037] It can preferably be provided that the placeholder has a length which corresponds to a length of at least 60%, preferably 75%, particularly preferably 90%, and a depth of at least one recess.
[0038] The depth of the at least one recess can be seen as a dimension of the at least one recess from the front face of the wall along a longitudinal extension, preferably parallel to the lateral inner walls of the at least one recess, to the end, particularly preferably a rear wall of the at least one recess representing the end of the at least one recess.
[0039] Preferably, the at least one recess may have two parallel upper and lower, flat top and / or bottom walls, which preferably run perpendicular to the end face of the wall.
[0040] It can be provided that the at least one placeholder is arranged in contact with at least two side walls, preferably the top and / or bottom walls of the at least one recess, so that the at least two side walls of the at least one recess are supported to each other by the at least one placeholder.
[0041] Preferably, the at least one recess may be rectangular in shape in a perpendicular view of the end face of the wall, and preferably, this rectangular cross-section may continue over a large part, at least 80%, of the depth of the at least one recess.
[0042] It may be provided that a rear wall of the at least one recess has a flat section which preferably runs parallel or slightly oblique to the front face of the wall.
[0043] Preferably, the rear wall of the at least one recess transitions into the top wall and / or bottom wall of the at least one recess in an arc-shaped section between the flat section and the top wall and / or the bottom wall of the at least one recess.
[0044] It may be provided that at least one recess is designed as a blind hole and is closed on all sides except for the opening in the front face of the wall.
[0045] Preferably, the wall can be a side wall or partition wall of a furniture carcass that is vertical in its installed position, and the fitting is a hinged fitting to which a furniture flap can be attached.
[0046] It can be provided that the flap fitting has an actuating arm drive - preferably comprising a spring force storage device - which drives at least one movable, preferably pivotable, actuating arm which can be attached to the furniture flap, wherein the actuating arm is arranged in the closed position, preferably at least largely, within the at least one recess.
[0047] Furthermore, it may be provided that the actuator arm has at least one substantially upper support plate which lies flat against a flat inner wall of at least one recess.
[0048] It can be provided that the greatest depth of the at least one recess is at least 150 mm, preferably at least 200 mm, and particularly preferably at least 250 mm.
[0049] Preferably, the width of the at least one recess is between 10 mm and 16 mm, preferably around 12 mm.
[0050] It can be provided that the height of at least one recess is between 80 mm and 160 mm, preferably around 120 mm.
[0051] Preferably, the greatest depth of the at least one recess is at least 15 times, preferably at least 20 times, greater than the width of the at least one recess.
[0052] It can be provided that the greatest depth of the at least one recess is at least 1.5 times, preferably at least 2 times, greater than the height of the at least one recess.
[0053] Preferably, the normal wall thickness is between 15 mm or 20 mm, preferably 16 mm or 19 mm.
[0054] It may be provided that at least one recess is arranged centrally on the end face with respect to the wall thickness.
[0055] Preferably, the wall is made essentially of wood or a wood-based material and is preferably a coated chipboard or an MDF board.
[0056] It can be provided that the wall thickness of the remaining wall on both sides of the at least one recess is between 1.5 mm and 3 mm, preferably 2 mm.
[0057] Preferably, the wall can be provided for in one piece.
[0058] It may be provided that at least one placeholder for the fitting is inserted into the at least one recess from the front of the wall and / or is removable from the front of the wall.
[0059] Protection is also sought for a process for manufacturing a wall for a furniture carcass comprising the following steps: Creating at least one recess in the wall, wherein the at least one recess extends from a, preferably flat, end face of the wall into the wall, preferably wherein the at least one recess is milled into the wall from the end face of the wall; inserting at least one, preferably exactly one, placeholder for a fitting by means of which a furniture part, in particular a furniture flap or a furniture door, can be guided relative to the wall, wherein the at least one placeholder is inserted into the at least one recess, preferably wherein, after the insertion of the at least one placeholder into the at least one recess, the wall is moved to a spatially distant location for further processing.wherein in a further step the at least one placeholder is removed from the at least one recess and in place of the at least one placeholder the at least one fitting for guiding the furniture part is arranged in the at least one recess.
[0060] Preferably, it can be provided that a piece of furniture, in particular a door or a furniture flap, is attached to the at least one fitting inserted in the at least one recess or to the protruding part thereof, in particular to the actuating arm of a flap fitting.
[0061] It may be provided that after the insertion of at least one placeholder into at least one recess, the wall is veneered at least in some areas and / or a coating is applied to the wall.
[0062] It may be provided that the veneer and / or coating is removed in an area of the opening of the at least one recess on the front face, so that the at least one placeholder is released.
[0063] Preferably, it is provided that at least one recess is milled into the wall from the end face of the wall by moving a chain cutter into it from the end face of the wall.
[0064] It may be provided that a chain milling machine is used, which has a simple bar around which a motor-driven milling chain with protruding cutting edges is guided.
[0065] Preferably, a chain milling machine with at least two blades is used.
[0066] It may be provided that a chain milling machine is used whose milling width corresponds to the width of the recess, whereby the chain milling machine is guided linearly when inserted into the wall in such a way that it does not change its lateral position relative to the wall.
[0067] Preferably, a chain milling machine is used whose milling height corresponds to the height of the recess, wherein the chain milling machine is guided linearly when inserted into the wall in such a way that it does not change its height relative to the wall.
[0068] It may be planned that the chain milling machine is moved up and down in height during or after being inserted into the wall.
[0069] Preferably, a chain milling machine is used which includes a support on which the wall can be precisely fixed by means of - preferably adjustable - stops and / or holders.
[0070] It may be provided that a chain milling machine is used which can be moved manually and / or by motor along at least one preferably linear guide.
[0071] Furthermore, protection is sought for a piece of furniture or a furniture carcass with at least one wall according to the invention and / or a wall which is produced according to a method according to the invention for producing a wall.
[0072] Preferably, it is provided that the at least one placeholder is inserted into the at least one recess from the front face of the wall and / or removed via the front face of the wall.
[0073] Further details and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the figures. These show: Figs. 1-8 a method for manufacturing an arrangement from a wall according to an embodiment of the invention, Figs. 9-13 a coating and / or veneering of a wall, Figs. 14+15 the insertion of a fitting into a wall, Figs. 16+17 a furniture carcass with a wall, Figs. 18-20 a manufacturing of a recess in a wall, Figs. 21-24 an alternative manufacturing of a recess in a wall, and Figs. 25-28 an embodiment of a recess in a wall.
[0074] The Figures 1 to 6 show a method for producing an embodiment of a wall according to the invention 1.
[0075] In Fig. 1 The starting workpiece - more precisely: the starting panel for wall 1 - is shown.
[0076] In a first process step, a recess 7 is made in this wall 1, as shown by the Figures 2 and 3 as is evident.
[0077] This shows Fig. 2 wall 1 made of Fig. 1with the exception 7, wherein in Fig. 3 a representation of Fig. 2 is selected in which the inner outlines of the recess 7 of the wall 1 are visible.
[0078] How a corresponding recess 7 can be manufactured or milled into the wall 1 will be explained in the following sections. Figures 18 to 20 explained in more detail.
[0079] Fig. 4 shows a placeholder 11, whose geometric shape is adapted to the recess 7 and subsequently, as shown by the Figures 5 and 6 It can be seen that it is inserted into wall 1 - more precisely: into recess 7.
[0080] Here, the placeholder 11 is inserted via the front face 1a of the wall 1 along the longitudinal extent of the recess 7 until the placeholder 11 contacts the rear wall 7e of the recess 7.
[0081] This fully inserted state of placeholder 11 in recess 7 is also indicated by the Figures 7 and 8shown, whereby Fig. 7 Wall 1 and placeholder 11 with hidden edges are shown to ensure better clarity.
[0082] It is thus easy to see how the placeholder 11 was adapted to the recess 7 in its geometric design and size, whereby the placeholder 11 has essentially the same cross-sectional area as the recess 7.
[0083] In this embodiment, the placeholder rests against the two inner walls 7a, 7b, the ceiling wall 7c, the floor wall 7d, and the rear wall 7e of the recess 7 (for a more detailed explanation of the individual walls of the recess, please refer to the Figures 21 to 24 (referring to).
[0084] This geometric design of the placeholder 11, which allows the recess 7 to be almost completely covered, optimally stabilizes the wall 1, enabling it to withstand higher forces even when the wall 1 is subjected to stress, for example during transport or processing within a coating or veneering process, without being damaged.
[0085] The placeholder 11 can be designed with an excess in certain sections of the recess 7 with respect to the recess 7, so that an interference fit is implemented between the placeholder 11 and the recess 7, thereby securing the placeholder 11 in the recess 7.
[0086] However, it is also quite conceivable that the placeholder is glued into the recess 7, for example by means of a drop of adhesive, in order to secure the placeholder 11 in the recess 7, whereby this adhesive connection via the drop of adhesive can be released again by minimal force in order to remove the placeholder 11 from the recess 7.
[0087] The Figures 9 to 13 show a coating and / or veneering process of wall 1, with the placeholder 11 inserted into the recess 7.
[0088] Thus, wall 1 is fitted with the placeholder 11 inserted into the recess 7 (as for example by Fig. 8 (shown) with a coating 14 or a veneer 13, whereby the area of the opening of the recess 7 with the inserted placeholder 11 is also covered (as, for example, by the Fig. 9 (as can be seen).
[0089] The placeholder 11 in the recess 7 is enclosed by the coating 14 or the veneer 13 in the recess 7. This is achieved, for example, by the Fig. 10 shown, with the hidden lines and edges shown for illustration.
[0090] After this veneering and / or coating process, (as in Fig. 11 (as shown) the opening on the end face 1a of the wall 1 of the recess 7 is exposed, whereby the coating 14 and / or veneer 13 is cut along the opening of the recess 7 to release the placeholder 11, as shown in Fig. 12 shown.
[0091] After the placeholder 11 has been released in the recess 7, the placeholder 11 can be pulled out or removed from the recess 7, for example using a screwdriver or other tool.
[0092] This approach demonstrates the Fig. 12 , whereby in Fig. 13 the in Fig. 12Detail A is shown.
[0093] After removing the placeholder 11 from the wall 1, a fitting 9 can now be inserted into the recess 7, as shown by the Figures 14 and 15 shown.
[0094] In this process, a fitting 9 - more precisely: a flap fitting 12 - is inserted into the recess 7 via the front face 1a of the wall 1 and fastened there.
[0095] This flap fitting is designed to guide a furniture flap 10 relative to the wall 1, as will be shown later in the Figures 16 and 17 is shown.
[0096] The Fig. 16 Figure 1 shows a furniture carcass 8 with two side walls 1 according to an embodiment of the preceding figures.
[0097] These side walls 1 have flap fittings 12 inserted into them.
[0098] Fig. 17Figure 8 shows the furniture carcass 8 with the two flap fittings 12 in the side walls 1 and a furniture flap 10 mounted on the adjusting arms of the flap fittings 12, which can be moved between an open and a closed position relative to the furniture carcass 8 via the flap fittings 12.
[0099] The Figures 18, 19 and 20 The figures schematically show the process steps of an embodiment of a method in which at least one recess 7 is made in a side wall 1 by means of a chain cutter 3.
[0100] In the Figures 18 to 20 The essential steps of an exemplary embodiment for manufacturing a wall 1 for a furniture carcass are shown.
[0101] In Fig. 18 One can see an essentially cuboid wall 1, which is made of, for example, wood or a wood-based material and is preferably a coated chipboard or an MDF board, as is typically used in furniture construction.
[0102] The wall 1 preferably consists of a single piece. This one-piece nature is maintained even during the cutting of the recess 7 using a chain milling machine 2, as described below.
[0103] The term "wall 1 consists of one piece" does not, however, exclude the possibility that, prior to processing, wall 1 is, for example, a multi-layered panel delivered as such from a panel factory.
[0104] It is essential that no multiple parts are required to introduce the recess 7.
[0105] Rather, by using a chain milling cutter 2 for the end face 1a, as shown in the sequence of images 18 to 20, a recess 7 is milled into the wall 1 by inserting the chain milling cutter 2 into the wall 1 in the machining direction 6 over the end face 1a.
[0106] The chain milling machine 2 has a drive housing 3 with an electric motor and a protruding bar 4 around which a circulating milling chain 5 is guided.
[0107] This milling chain 5 is known to have individual links that carry several cutting edges, preferably made of carbide (not shown here).
[0108] These cutting edges are known in themselves and constitute the actual chip-removing milling tools.
[0109] After simply pulling the chain cutter 5 back out of the wall 1, what remains is - as the Fig. 20 shows - a recess 7 which essentially corresponds to the shape of the sword 4 together with the surrounding milling chain 5.
[0110] In the Figures 18 to 20In the illustrated embodiment, the chain milling cutter 2 is thus moved linearly into and out of the wall 1 in a single direction (uniaxially), parallel to the upper or lower side edge and also parallel to the two flat side surfaces 1b.
[0111] The Figures 21 to 24 demonstrate an alternative manufacturing process with regard to the Figures 18 to 20 .
[0112] During the Figures 21 to 24 In the production process shown, a recess or cavity 7 is first milled into wall 1 using a milling process. Such a recess 7, milled into wall 1, is defined by the Fig. 21 evident.
[0113] The recess 7 was made in the exemplary embodiment of the Fig. 21 milled into wall 1 via a side surface 1b of the wall and penetrates the front face 1a of wall 1.
[0114] The recess 7 is surrounded at least on one partial side (in this embodiment on three partial sides) by a receiving groove 15, which is designed to hold a cover element 16 (see Fig. 22 to record.
[0115] Such a cover element 16, which is used, for example, in insulation in Fig. 22 As shown, the receiving groove 15 has corresponding external dimensions so that the cover element 16 can be inserted into the receiving groove 15 to fill it.
[0116] Preferably, the cover element 16 also has a thickness corresponding to the depth of the receiving groove 15, so that the cover element 16 forms a flat surface with the side surface 1b after being inserted into the receiving groove 15.
[0117] However, it could also be provided that the thickness of the cover element 16 is greater than the depth of the receiving groove 15 and that the cover element 16, after being inserted into the receiving groove 15, is machined to a flat surface together with the side wall 1b of the wall by a machining process (for example, grinding).
[0118] The deck element 16 can be, as shown by Fig. 23 shown, into which they are inserted into the receiving groove 15 and are connected to the wall 1, for example by a material-bonded connection (e.g. by gluing or bonding).
[0119] A connection between the deck element 16 and the wall 1, such that a flat side surface 1b is created, is achieved by the Fig. 24 depicted.
[0120] It is evident that a recess 7 is created by the cover element 16 and the wall 1, which corresponds to an embodiment of the Figures 2 and 3 corresponds.
[0121] Following the connection of the cover element 16 to the wall 1, the process steps can again be carried out as described by the Figures 4 to 13 shown, carried out, whereby a placeholder 11 is inserted into the recess 7.
[0122] The Fig. 25 shows a perspective view of wall 1 before the installation of the flap fitting. Fig. 26 The same perspective view shows a view inside, from which the shape of recess 7 is evident. Fig. 27 shows a view of the end face 1a of wall 1 according to the Figures 18, 19 and 20 . The Fig. 28 shows a side view of the wall of the aforementioned figures.
[0123] The Figures 25 and 26 show a slightly different embodiment of a wall with a difference compared to the Figures 18 to 20 slightly larger recess 7, which is particularly suitable for accommodating flap fittings.
[0124] In Fig. 26The geometric conditions of a preferred embodiment of a wall 1 according to the invention (without the fitting being installed) are shown.
[0125] The recess 7 has two parallel, lateral planar inner walls 7a, 7b, which are preferably parallel to the outer side surfaces 1b of the wall 1 and preferably perpendicular to the end face 1a of the wall 1.
[0126] This leaves only a very thin residual wall 1c to the left and right of the recess 7, which is sufficient to make the external appearance of the inner and outer sides of the wall 1 appear as if there were no recess 7 (see Fig. 25 ).
[0127] Conversely, this thin remaining wall 1c allows for a relatively wide interior space in the recess 7, so that even larger flap fittings can be accommodated.
[0128] The recess 7 advantageously has two parallel, upper and lower, flat top and bottom walls 7c, 7d, which also preferably run perpendicular to the end face 1a of the wall 1.
[0129] This results in an essentially cuboid recess 7, which is well suited for receiving fittings that are typically also cuboid in their external dimensions, in particular flap fittings.
[0130] Exclusion 7 is in the one in the Figures 25 and 26 In the illustrated embodiment, i.e., in a perpendicular view of the end face 1a of the wall 1, the recess is rectangular in shape and it is preferably provided that this rectangular cross-section continues over a large part of at least 80% of the depth T of the recess 7.
[0131] The rear wall 7e also has a flat section, which is preferably parallel or slightly inclined, as shown in Fig. 28which will still be visible, runs towards the front face 1a of wall 1.
[0132] Only between the flat section 7e of the rear wall and the ceiling wall 7c and / or floor wall 7d of the recess 7 is a non-flat, but arc-shaped section 7f provided, which connects the wall surfaces 7c, 7d and 7e with each other or these wall surfaces merge into each other.
[0133] This rounding originates from the front, rounded area of a typical chain milling cutter 2 and is kept as small as possible in order to minimize space restrictions for the installed fitting, especially flap fitting.
[0134] Overall, it is advantageous that the recess 7 is designed as a blind hole and is closed on both sides except for the opening in the end face 1a of the wall 1, as is the case, for example, with the Fig. 26 shows.
[0135] This means that the external appearance of wall 1 is not marred by the technical component of the fitting.
[0136] Wall 1 essentially looks like a normal wall of a furniture carcass or a piece of furniture.
[0137] In the Figures 25 and 26 Exemplary dimensions of the wall 1 and preferred dimensions of the recess 7 are given, as they are advantageous for the subsequent use of a fitting in the form of a flap fitting in the recess 7.
[0138] Wall 1 is initially a (coated) chipboard, MDF board or a board made of another wood-based material, which has a typical board thickness (D) of 16 mm in today's furniture construction.
[0139] Furthermore, panels of other thicknesses, for example panels with a thickness of 19 mm, can also be used. This process can also be implemented with very thin panels, namely those with a thickness of 16 mm (D).
[0140] For this purpose, a recess 7 is milled using a chain milling machine 2, as described above and further described below, which leaves only a very small residual wall 1c with a wall thickness WS that is between 1.5 mm and 3 mm, preferably 2 mm.
[0141] With such a residual wall thickness, one can achieve a large clear opening of the recess 7 and avoid negative influences such as curvature of the residual wall 1c and the small thickness.
[0142] In particular, for the use of fittings in the form of flap fittings for lifting furniture flaps into the recess 7, as will be described in more detail below, the following dimensions apply according to the Figures 23 and 24 Advantageous: It is advantageously provided that the greatest depth T of the recess 7 is at least 150 mm, preferably at least 200 mm and particularly preferably at least 250 mm.
[0143] It is further advantageous that the width B of the recess 7 is between 10 mm and 16 mm, preferably around 12 mm.
[0144] Furthermore, it is advantageously provided that the height H of the recess 7 is between 80 mm and 160 mm, preferably around 120 mm.
[0145] According to a preferred embodiment, the recess 7 is provided to be as narrow and deep as possible.
[0146] Expressed in relative terms, this means that the greatest depth T of the recess 7 is at least 15 times, preferably at least 20 times, greater than the width B of the recess 7.
[0147] It is further advantageous that the greatest depth T of the recess 7 is at least 1.5 times, preferably at least 2 times, greater than the height H of the recess 7.
[0148] The radius of the arc-shaped section 7f is, for example, 26.5 mm. As already mentioned, it is mainly due to the front shape of the blade 4 of the chain cutter 2. Reference symbol list:
[0149] 1 Wall 1a Front 1b Side 1c Remaining wall 2 Chain cutter 3 Drive housing 4 Blade 5 Milling chain 6 Machining direction 7 Recess 7a Inner wall 7b Inner wall 7c Top wall 7d Bottom wall 7e Back wall 7f Arched section 8 Furniture body 9 Fitting 10 Furniture flap 11 Placeholder 12 Flap fitting 13 Veneer 14 Coating 15 Mounting groove 16 Top element D Thickness WS Wall thickness T Depth B Width H Height
Claims
1. Arrangement comprising at least one wall, in particular a side wall, for a furniture body (8), wherein the wall (1) has at least one recess (7) extending from a, preferably flat, front side (1a) of the wall (1), wherein the at least one recess (7) is designed to accommodate a fitting (9), by means of which fitting (9) a furniture part, in particular a furniture flap (10) or a furniture door, can be guided relative to the wall (1), preferably wherein the at least one recess (7) is milled into the wall (1) from the front side (1a) of the wall (1), characterized in that at least one, preferably exactly one, placeholder (11) for the fitting (9) is inserted into the at least one recess (7), that the arrangement comprises at least one fitting (9) and a furniture part, wherein the furniture part can be guided relative to the wall (1) by means of the at least one fitting, wherein the at least one fitting (9) can be arranged in the at least one recess (7) in place of the at least one placeholder (11) after removal of the at least one placeholder (11), and that the at least one placeholder (11) - is made of a, preferably thermoplastic, plastic, a wood-based material, a cardboard material and / or a composite material, and / or - is designed as a solid component.
2. Arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the at least one placeholder (11) is form-fittedly fixed in the at least one recess (7) by its geometric dimensions, preferably wherein the at least one placeholder (11) has at least one projection, wherein a press fit is implemented in a region of the at least one projection between the at least one placeholder (11) and the at least one recess (7) is implemented.
3. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one placeholder (11) - is detachably secured in the at least one recess (7) by a material bond and / or at least one retaining means, and / or - has substantially the same cross-sectional area as the at least one recess (7) along the at least one recess (7), and / or - has a length which corresponds to at least 60%, preferably 75%, particularly preferably 90%, of a depth (T) of the at least one recess (7), and / or - is arranged in contact with at least two inner walls (7a, 7b), preferably the top and / or bottom walls (7c, 7d), of the at least one recess (7), so that the at least two inner walls (7a, 7b) of the at least one recess (7) are supported relative to each other by the at least one spacer (11).
4. Arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one recess (7) - has two parallel, lateral, flat inner walls (7a, 7b) which are preferably parallel to outer side surfaces (1b) of the wall (1) and preferably run perpendicular to the front side (1a) of the wall (1), and / or - two parallel, upper and lower, flat top and / or bottom walls (7c, 7d), which preferably run perpendicular to the front side (1a) of the wall (1), and / or - in a vertical view of the front side (1a) of the wall (1), it is rectangular in shape, and it is preferably provided that this rectangular cross-section continues over a large part, at least 80% of the depth (T) of the at least one recess (7).
5. Arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein a rear wall (7e) of the at least one recess (7) has a flat section which preferably runs parallel or slightly obliquely to the front side (1a) of the wall (1).
6. Arrangement according to claim 4 and claim 5, wherein the rear wall (7e) of the at least one recess (7) merges into the ceiling wall (7c) and / or the floor wall (7d) of the at least one recess (7) in an arcuate section (7f) between the flat section and the ceiling wall (7c) and / or the floor wall (7d) of the at least one recess (7).
7. Arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one recess (7) is designed as a blind hole and is closed on all sides except for the opening in the front side (1a) of the wall (1).
8. Arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the wall (1) is a side wall or partition wall of a furniture body (8) which is vertical in the installed position, and the fitting (9) is a flap fitting (12) to which a furniture flap (10) can be attached.
9. Arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one placeholder (11) for the fitting (9) is inserted into the at least one recess (7) from the front side (1a) of the wall (1) and / or can be removed via the front side (1a) of the wall (1).
10. Method for manufacturing a wall (1) for a furniture body (8), characterized by the following steps - creating at least one recess (7) in the wall (1), wherein the at least one recess (7) extends from a, preferably flat, front side (1a) of the wall (1) into the wall (1), preferably wherein the at least one recess (7) is milled into the wall (1) from the front side (1a) of the wall (1), - inserting at least one, preferably exactly one, placeholder (11) for a fitting (9), by means of which a piece of furniture, in particular a furniture flap (10) or a furniture door, can be guided relative to the wall (1), into the at least one recess, - preferably wherein the wall (1) is moved to a spatially remote location for further processing after inserting the at least one placeholder (11) into the at least one recess (7), - wherein the at least one placeholder (11) is removed from the at least one recess (7) in a further step and, instead of the at least one placeholder (11), the at least one fitting (9) for guiding the furniture part is arranged in the at least one recess (7), preferably wherein a furniture part, in particular a door or a furniture flap (10), is fastened to the at least one fitting (9) inserted into the at least one recess (7) or in the protruding part thereof, in particular on the adjusting arm of a flap fitting (12).
11. Method according to claim 10, wherein, after the at least one placeholder (11) has been inserted into the at least one recess (7), the wall (1) is veneered at least in some areas and / or a coating (14) is applied to the wall, preferably wherein the veneer (13) and / or coating (14) is removed in an area of the opening of the at least one recess (7) on the front side (1a) of the wall (1) is removed so that the at least one placeholder (11) is exposed.
12. Method according to at least one of claims 10 or 11, wherein the at least one recess (7) is milled into the wall (1) from the front side (1a) of the wall (1) by moving a chain cutter (2) into the wall (1) from the front side (1a) of the wall (1).
13. Method according to at least one of claims 10 to 12, wherein the at least one placeholder (11) is inserted into the at least one recess (7) from the front side (1a) of the wall (1) and / or is removed via the front side (1a) of the wall (1).
14. Furniture or furniture body with at least one arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 9 and / or with at least one wall (1) which is manufactured according to a method for manufacturing a wall (1) according to one of claims 10 to 13.
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Decelerated hinge for furniture
WO2016174071A1