Holding device for mounting a washbasin panel or a furniture element to a washbasin

Abstract

To provide a visually appealing fastening option for washbasin countertops or furniture elements that allows for the fastening of washbasin countertops or furniture elements with a high weight, a holding device (100, 100') for mounting a washbasin countertop (400) or a furniture element to a washbasin (200) is proposed, comprising a fastening section (11) for fastening the holding device (100, 100'), in particular exclusively, to the washbasin (200) and comprising a receiving section (10) for receiving and fastening the washbasin countertop (400) or the furniture element to the holding device (100, 100'), wherein the holding device (100,100') further comprising a support device (12) for receiving a load from the receiving section (10) and transferring the load to the fastening section (11) and / or wherein a minimum material thickness of a material of the receiving section (10) and / or the fastening section (12) is at least 1.5 mm.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a holding device for mounting a washbasin top or a furniture element on a washbasin, a system comprising such a holding device, a washbasin top or a furniture element designed for use in such a system, and a wall-mounted element comprising said holding device.

[0002] Washbasin countertops or furniture elements for mounting beneath a washbasin to store items are known from the prior art. These countertops or furniture elements are typically fixed to the wall to which the washbasin is attached using appropriate fixing devices. This can be done, for example, with screws or brackets.

[0003] A disadvantage of existing solutions is that wall mounting is often complex and requires additional drilling. Furthermore, existing mounting devices are designed in such a way that they are visible, especially when viewing the washbasin or countertop from the front or below, which is visually distracting.

[0004] Furthermore, common fastening elements are usually not designed for fastening heavy washbasin countertops or furniture elements, but are mostly designed for light or small washbasin countertops.

[0005] The invention is therefore based on the objective of providing a fastening option for washbasin countertops and / or furniture elements that is visually appealing and enables the fastening of washbasin countertops and / or furniture elements with a high weight.

[0006] The problem according to the invention is solved by a holding device for mounting a washbasin top or a furniture element on a washbasin, comprising a fastening section for fastening the holding device, in particular exclusively, to the washbasin and comprising a receiving section for receiving and fastening the washbasin top or the furniture element to the holding device, wherein the holding device further comprises a support device for receiving a load from the receiving section and transferring the load to the fastening section and / or wherein a minimum material thickness of a material of the receiving section and / or the fastening section is at least 1.5 mm, preferably at least 2 mm, particularly preferably at least 3 mm, most preferably at least 4 mm.

[0007] The holding device is advantageously designed to accommodate heavy panels or furniture elements weighing up to 60 kg. In particular, this makes it possible to use solid wood or stone slabs as washbasin countertops. This is achieved by providing a support structure that absorbs the load from the holding section and transfers it to the mounting section. From the mounting section, the load can preferably be transferred to the washbasin or, optionally, to the wall. The maximum load capacity refers to the use of two holding devices to secure a panel. It is also possible to use more than two holding devices, for example, three, four, or more, to secure a panel or piece of furniture. In this case, the maximum load capacity increases accordingly.A single holding device can, in particular, support a weight of up to 30 kg. Alternatively or additionally, the support of heavy washbasin countertops or furniture elements is made possible by ensuring that the minimum material thickness of the load-bearing areas of the support section and / or the mounting section is at least 1.5 mm. In particular, a holding device is designed to support a weight of at least 10 kg, 15 kg, 20 kg, or 25 kg.

[0008] The following description refers to the use of the mounting device in conjunction with a washbasin countertop. It is understood that the following explanations regarding the use of the mounting device apply analogously to the furniture element, meaning that the explanations also apply to the furniture element. The furniture element may be, in particular, a cabinet element, a shelving unit, especially a compartment element, a drawer unit, or a similar furniture element. The aforementioned furniture elements each comprise at least one flat top or upper cover panel, which can be attached to the mounting device in the same manner as the washbasin countertop and fixed to the washbasin together with it. All explanations relating to the washbasin countertop also apply accordingly to the flat top or upper cover panel of the furniture element.If the furniture element has a back panel, this panel may have one or more perforations or openings shaped in such a way that the holding device, in particular the receiving section or the support device, can extend through it.

[0009] Preferably, the load-bearing areas of the receiving section and / or the fastening section can have a minimum material thickness between 1.5 mm and 5 mm, particularly preferably between 2 mm and 4.5 mm, and most preferably between 3 mm and 4 mm. For example, the minimum material thickness can be 3 mm or 4 mm.

[0010] Preferably, different areas of the holding device can have different material thicknesses. For example, the receiving section can have a thinner or thicker material than the mounting section.

[0011] The load-bearing areas are in particular struts, connecting sections, support areas and the like, which are subjected to a force or load by receiving the washbasin top and its attachment to the washbasin, or which support the washbasin top.

[0012] Attaching the mounting bracket exclusively to the washbasin can mean that the bracket is fixed solely to the washbasin. Specifically, the bracket is attached to or suspended from only one mounting point on the washbasin. However, the mounting bracket can also be supported by other components or areas besides the washbasin. In particular, it can be supported by a wall to which the washbasin is attached. This advantageously eliminates the need for additional drilling or similar work on the wall to secure the mounting bracket.

[0013] Preferably, the washbasin has a cavity or recess in the area of ​​the mounting point. In particular, the mounting point is located in a cavity or recess of the washbasin. Accordingly, the mounting device, especially its mounting section, can extend into the cavity to be attached to the washbasin at the mounting point. The recess or recess is preferably open downwards, so that the mounting section can extend upwards from below to the mounting point. Preferably, a cavity is provided for each mounting point, or a common cavity or recess can be provided for two or more, for example, three or four, mounting points of the washbasin. A mounting device can be arranged at each of the mounting points.In particular, this allows two or more, for example three or four, holding devices to be attached to a washbasin.

[0014] Preferably, the mounting section is designed for attachment to a wall mounting element of the washbasin. Washbasins are typically attached to the wall by means of a bolt or threaded screw that passes through the washbasin in the area of ​​the back. The mounting section is specifically designed such that it can be attached to the wall together with the washbasin using a single bolt or threaded screw. In particular, the mounting device is not attached directly to the wall, but rather the mounting device is attached to the washbasin or its wall mounting element, and the washbasin is attached to the wall together with the mounting device.

[0015] Preferably, the fastening section includes a through-opening for attaching the mounting device to the wall mounting element, in particular a screw, of the washbasin. Specifically, the wall mounting element, for example the screw, threaded screw, or bolt, is additionally guided through the through-opening of the fastening section during the fastening of the washbasin. The wall mounting element can be guided first through the through-opening and then through an opening in the washbasin, or vice versa, during the fastening process.

[0016] Preferably, the receiving section is designed as a receiving arm, which extends, in particular vertically, from the mounting section, especially a lower end of the mounting section, relative to the state attached to the washbasin. The receiving section can preferably also be designed as a mounting arm.

[0017] Preferably, the washbasin top can be attached to either the top or the bottom of the receiving section.

[0018] Preferably, the washbasin top can be arranged on the upper side of the mounting arm and is preferably fixed to the mounting arm by means of one or more fastening elements, in particular screws. Alternatively or additionally, the washbasin top can be glued to the mounting section. The washbasin top thus rests on the mounting arm. The mounting arm has, in particular, a flattened upper surface or a flat surface in the area of ​​the upper surface on which the washbasin top rests. Preferably, the washbasin top is attached directly to the mounting section or the mounting arm. Preferably, the washbasin top rests directly on the mounting arm, in particular on the flattened upper surface of the mounting arm, especially such that the underside of the washbasin top rests directly and flatly on the mounting arm. In particular, no further mounting elements, for example, height adjustment elements or the like, are attached to or supported by the mounting arm.The support arm is designed to hold the washbasin countertop. The same applies if the washbasin countertop is positioned on the underside of the support arm. This is particularly advantageous for holding a washbasin countertop that is quite heavy.

[0019] Alternatively, the washbasin top can be attached to the underside of the mounting arm using the mounting elements.

[0020] Preferably, the receiving arm comprises or is formed from a flat material to which the washbasin countertop can be fixed. Preferably, the receiving arm is formed from a strip-shaped flat material element.

[0021] Preferably, the support device and / or the fastening section are formed from or comprise a flat material.

[0022] In particular, the minimum material thickness refers to the thickness of the flat material of the mounting section and / or the receiving section.

[0023] The flat material of the receiving section and / or the mounting section can preferably be flat or strip-shaped. Alternatively, the flat material can have a different shape in cross-section. In particular, the flat material can be U-shaped, L-shaped, or T-shaped in cross-section. The different sections of the flat material can be formed either by bending a flat material element or by joining, in particular welding, two or more flat material elements together.

[0024] Preferably, the receiving arm can be designed as a flat material element bent along a longitudinal edge with an L-shaped cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. In this case, one of the bent sections forms the upper surface of the receiving arm for supporting the washbasin countertop. A second bent section can project downwards from the upper surface, particularly vertically. The second bent section can, in particular, have a supporting function and also advantageously increase the supporting force for accommodating heavy washbasin countertops. Preferably, the width of the second bent section tapers from a connection point of the receiving arm or the second bent section towards a free end of the receiving arm. This is particularly advantageous because the second bent section thus fulfills a supporting function while remaining visually unobtrusive, so that the holding device is essentially not visible from the front.In particular, the second bending section may only extend along part of the length of the receiving arm, for example over half, two-thirds or three-quarters of the length of the receiving arm.

[0025] This further reduces the visibility of the mounting device. In addition, this design advantageously saves material.

[0026] As an alternative to the previously described bending of the flat material element, flat material elements can also be joined together, in particular welded, to form the L-shape.

[0027] Preferably, the upper surface of the receiving arm has a width between 20 mm and 40 mm, more preferably between 25 mm and 35 mm, and most preferably between 28 mm and 32 mm. Preferably, the upper surface has a constant length along the length of the receiving arm.

[0028] Preferably, the length of the support arm extending from the mounting section is between 20 cm and 45 cm, more preferably between 30 cm and 40 cm, and most preferably between 33 cm and 37 cm. This length provides the support arm with sufficient stability to support heavy washbasin countertops while simultaneously preventing it from protruding so far forward that the holding device is visible from the front.

[0029] Preferably, the holding device includes a retaining element for fixing the washbasin countertop to the receiving section. Preferably, the retaining element is a retaining bolt that is attached to the receiving section or support structure and extends parallel to the washbasin countertop, resting on it when the countertop is attached to the holding device. Preferably, the retaining element is screwed or inserted into the receiving section or support structure. Preferably, several screw holes or insertion holes are provided in the receiving section in a vertical direction, so that washbasin countertops of varying thicknesses can be accommodated between the retaining element and a support area of ​​the receiving section on which the washbasin countertop rests. Alternatively, a vertical elongated hole or...A vertical slotted hole is provided, whereby the retaining element can be fixed in different vertical positions in the slot.

[0030] Alternatively or additionally, the retaining element can comprise a cylindrical base body with an end-mounted fastening element for screwing or inserting the retaining element into the receiving section. The fastening element has a smaller outer diameter than the cylindrical section of the retaining element and is offset from a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical base body. This creates a cam-like feature on the cylindrical base body, which, depending on the cam's radial position during rotation of the retaining element while being screwed in, allows it to hold washbasin countertops of varying thicknesses.

[0031] Preferably, the support device is a strut or a flat material section. A flat material section is, in particular, a triangular section, wherein one side of the triangle is connected to the receiving section and a side adjacent to this side is connected to the fastening section.

[0032] Preferably, the support device extends between the receiving section and the fastening section, in particular in a corner area formed in a connection area between the receiving section and the fastening section.

[0033] With regard to the condition of the holding device being attached to the washbasin, the support device is arranged above the receiving section and is in particular attached to an upper side of the receiving section.

[0034] Preferably, the receiving section has at least one reinforcing structure. The reinforcing structure can advantageously increase the load-bearing capacity of the receiving section. For example, the receiving section can have an area with a greater material thickness than the other areas of the receiving section, particularly compared to the minimum material thickness. This reinforced area can, in particular, be a transition area between the support device and the receiving section or the part of the receiving arm that projects vertically from the support device. The reinforcing structure can further comprise one or more ribs, in particular parallel ones. The at least one rib preferably extends completely or partially along a longitudinal dimension of the receiving section. Preferably, the at least one rib is a rib-shaped formation made of the material, in particular the flat material, of the receiving section.

[0035] Preferably, the receiving section and the fastening section extend essentially at right angles to each other with respect to their respective longitudinal axes.

[0036] Preferably, the receiving section is arranged at a lower end of the mounting section, relative to the state when attached to the washbasin. In particular, the mounting section does not protrude downwards beyond the underside of the receiving section.

[0037] The receiving section and the mounting section are, in particular, rigidly connected to one another. Specifically, the receiving section and the mounting section together form an angled element, wherein the mounting section extends vertically downwards when attached to the washbasin, and the mounting section extends horizontally from a lower end of the receiving section away from the receiving section or from the wall below the washbasin. In particular, the receiving section and at least a portion of the mounting section are formed in one piece, especially in the form of an angled, and in particular right-angled, element.

[0038] Preferably, the receiving section, the support device, and / or at least a part of the fastening section, in particular a first part of a height adjustment device of the holding fixture (described below), are formed from a single flat material element. Thus, preferably, at least the receiving section and the support device, or the receiving section and at least a part of the fastening section, are formed in one piece. Preferably, the receiving section, the support device, and at least a part of the fastening section are formed in one piece.

[0039] Preferably, the support device is a planar material section of the flat material, wherein at least a part of the fastening section and / or the receiving section are material sections bent at right angles from the planar material section.

[0040] The flat material element, in its initial form before the sections are bent to form the receiving section, the support element, and at least part of the fastening section, can have an angled shape, with the support element in the corner region of the angle being designed as a triangular, planar material element. One of the legs of the angle forms the fastening section by bending an outer edge of the leg by essentially 90°. This bent section runs parallel to the wall surface when attached to the washbasin. The other leg of the angle forms the receiving section, with a bearing surface for the washbasin top being formed by bending an edge of the leg facing inwards.

[0041] Preferably, the holding device includes a height adjustment mechanism for setting a vertical distance between the receiving section and a mounting point of the holding device and the washbasin. The height adjustment mechanism allows, in particular, the adjustment of the length of the mounting section, since the receiving section is arranged on the mounting section, and shortening the mounting section causes the receiving section to be moved upwards, while lengthening the mounting section causes the receiving section to be moved downwards, relative to the holding device's position when attached to the washbasin.

[0042] Furthermore, the height adjustment device allows for setting the distance between the mounting section and the washbasin. This makes it advantageous to use the mounting device on washbasins of varying dimensions. Additionally, it allows for the use of washbasin countertops of different thicknesses, as the countertop can be installed directly beneath the washbasin, creating the visual impression that the washbasin rests on the countertop.

[0043] Preferably, the height adjustment device is formed in the mounting section, comprising a first part of the mounting section, which is rigidly arranged on the receiving section, and a second part of the mounting section that is movable relative to the first part, particularly linearly. The first part and the second part can be arranged in different positions relative to each other to adjust the vertical distance between the receiving section and the mounting point of the holding device. By moving the first and second parts relative to each other, they can be brought into greater or lesser overlap in their respective longitudinal directions. A large overlap shortens the mounting section and moves the receiving section or the washbasin top upwards. A correspondingly smaller overlap lengthens the mounting section and moves the receiving section or the washbasin top downwards.For this purpose, the second part is preferably designed separately from the first part.

[0044] Preferably, a through-opening for attaching the mounting device to the wall mounting element is arranged in the second part. The second part preferably forms an end section of the mounting section by means of which the mounting device is attached to the washbasin.

[0045] Preferably, the second part can have different lengths, or several second parts with different lengths can be provided for the holding device. For example, the second part can have a length between 70 mm and 130 mm, preferably between 85 mm and 115 mm, and most preferably between 90 mm and 110 mm. Alternatively, the second part can be configured in a further embodiment in which it has a length between 131 mm and 190 mm, preferably between 145 mm and 175 mm, and most preferably between 150 mm and 170 mm. For example, the second part can have a length of 160 mm or 105 mm. In particular, two or more second parts of different lengths can be assigned to a holding device. This allows for different height adjustment ranges, which can be used for washbasins of different heights and / or washbasin countertops of different thicknesses.For shallower washbasins or thinner countertops, a shorter second part can be provided. However, since this might not allow sufficient height adjustment for taller washbasins or thicker countertops, resulting in insufficient distance between the mounting point of the mounting section and the receiving section, and thus preventing the countertop from fitting under the washbasin, a longer second part can be provided. A holding device can therefore preferably be assigned several second parts of different lengths, for example, two or three, or these can together form a holding system.

[0046] Preferably, the first part and / or the second part have an elongated hole, wherein the first part and the second part are movable relative to each other along their longitudinal axes for adjusting the vertical distance between the receiving section and the mounting point of the holding device, wherein a relative position of the first part and the second part relative to each other can be fixed by means of a fixing device, in particular a threaded screw and a nut, which extends through the elongated hole in the first part and / or the second part. The at least one elongated hole in the first or the second part makes it possible to displace the first part and the second part relative to each other over a length of the elongated hole or to overlap them differently as already described above.

[0047] Preferably, both the first and second parts each have an elongated hole. The first and second parts are displaceable relative to each other along the longitudinal axes of the elongated holes. Preferably, the second part can have an elongated hole of different lengths to provide different height adjustment ranges, which can be used for washbasins of different heights and / or washbasin countertops of different thicknesses. For example, the second part can have an elongated hole with a length between 50 mm and 110 mm, preferably between 65 mm and 95 mm, and most preferably between 70 mm and 90 mm. Alternatively, the second part can be further defined as having an elongated hole with a length between 111 mm and 170 mm, preferably between 125 mm and 155 mm, and most preferably between 130 mm and 150 mm. For example, the elongated hole of the second part can have a length of 140 mm or 85 mm.

[0048] In an alternative embodiment, a threaded rod is arranged on the first part or on the second part, and a drive element engaging with the thread of the threaded rod is arranged on the other part of the first or second part, such that the first and second parts are movable relative to each other in the manner of a worm gear for adjusting the vertical distance between the receiving section and the mounting point of the holding device. Rotation of the threaded rod moves the part on which the drive element is arranged, or which is connected to the drive element for force transmission, relative to the other part, thus changing their relative positions. For this purpose, the drive element is arranged in a rotationally fixed or non-rotatable manner on the mounting section. For example, the threaded rod can be attached to the first or second part...The second part is arranged such that the threaded rod extends through a through-hole, particularly without an internal thread, in a section of the first or second part towards the drive element, which is in particular a threaded bore in a section of the other part of the first or second part. When the threaded rod is rotated, the drive element moves translationally relative to the part of the first or second part to which the drive element is attached. Once the desired relative position is reached, it can be secured by a fixing element, in particular another threaded screw, which extends through the first and second parts, in particular their elongated holes, and is secured with a nut.

[0049] The section with the through-opening is preferably a vertically angled section of the first part, particularly at its lower end, which is formed either by bending the flat material or otherwise connected to the first part, particularly by welding. The section forming the drive element is preferably a section projecting vertically from the second part, particularly at its end, which is formed by bending the flat material or otherwise connected to the second part, particularly by welding. In particular, the section extends through the elongated hole of the first part, such that the through-opening on the section of the first part is aligned with the threaded bore of the section of the second part, allowing the threaded screw to extend through both openings. The sections of the first and second parts extend, in particular, on a side facing away from the receiving section.the side of the recording section facing the wall, in relation to the state of the holding device attached to the washbasin.

[0050] Preferably, the mounting section includes a support element for bracing the mounting device against a wall. In particular, the mounting device is suspended from the washbasin. The support element stabilizes the mounting device so that the receiving section is essentially horizontally oriented.

[0051] Preferably, the support element is adjustable for horizontal alignment of the recording section.

[0052] The support element is designed in such a way that the distance between the wall and a lower end section of the mounting section can be varied. Since the mounting section is rigidly connected to the receiving section, the position of the receiving section can also be varied. In particular, its position in the vertical direction can be adjusted so that the top and / or bottom of the receiving section, and thus the attached washbasin countertop, can be positioned in a horizontal plane.

[0053] Preferably, the support element is a threaded screw which extends through an opening with an internal thread in the fastening section and whose screw head bears against the wall surface. By turning the threaded screw, the screw or its screw is moved closer to or further away from the fastening section, depending on the direction of rotation. This changes the length of the part of the threaded screw projecting towards the wall, so that the distance between the wall and the fastening section can be varied.

[0054] Preferably, the support element is arranged such that its longitudinal axis is essentially in a vertical plane with the receiving arm, particularly with that part of the receiving arm which connects the receiving arm to the mounting section, or extends slightly offset from it. The support element is particularly preferably not arranged centrally with respect to a horizontal position on the mounting section, but rather offset off-center towards the receiving arm, particularly towards a longitudinal axis of the receiving arm along which the load is transferred from the receiving arm to the mounting section. This axis preferably runs through the support device. This is intended to advantageously prevent or reduce leverage forces that would occur if the support point of the support element were located far away from the load transfer point between the receiving arm and the mounting section.Ideally, the load transfer from the receiving arm to the mounting section occurs essentially in the area of ​​the support element or at a small distance therefrom, so that the load can be transferred directly to the wall. In particular, the distance is less than 3 cm, preferably less than 2 cm, and most preferably less than 1 cm.

[0055] Preferably, the holding device, in particular the receiving section and / or the fastening section, is made of metal, especially steel or stainless steel, and / or plastic, or the holding device, in particular the receiving section and / or the fastening section, comprises metal, in particular steel or stainless steel, and / or plastic. The plastic may, in particular, be ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) plastic.

[0056] Preferably, the two holding devices are essentially identical, with the sole difference being that they are mirrored on a plane perpendicular to the wall surface and the washbasin countertop plane, relative to the installed state of the holding device. If the holding devices are made of a flat material, the bending sections formed on the receiving section and the mounting section are bent in opposite directions.

[0057] The problem according to the invention is further solved by a system comprising a washbasin top or a furniture element as well as a holding device according to one of the embodiments described above.

[0058] As mentioned above, the following statements regarding the washbasin countertop refer analogously to the piece of furniture, in particular its slab-shaped top or upper cover plate.

[0059] In particular, the system comprises two mounting devices by means of which the countertop can be attached to the washbasin. Washbasins generally have two mounting points or fasteners for wall mounting. One mounting device can be attached to each of the mounting points or fasteners. The mounting sections are then arranged at the same height below the washbasin, so that the countertop can be attached horizontally to the two mounting devices, in particular directly below the washbasin.

[0060] Preferably, the system can also include the washbasin. The washbasin can have at least one or more, for example two, three, or four, mounting points. Each mounting point can be assigned a holding device. This also advantageously allows for the attachment of heavy washbasin countertops, even for large washbasins.

[0061] Furthermore, the problem according to the invention is solved by a washbasin top or a furniture element designed for use in a system according to one of the aforementioned embodiments.

[0062] As mentioned above, the following statements regarding the washbasin countertop refer analogously to the piece of furniture, in particular its slab-shaped top or upper cover plate.

[0063] Preferably, the washbasin countertop weighs between 5 kg and 120 kg, more preferably between 20 kg and 100 kg, and most preferably between 40 kg and 60 kg. For example, the washbasin countertop can weigh 5 kg, 10 kg, 15 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg, 30 kg, 35 kg, 40 kg, 50 kg, 60 kg, etc. In particular, exactly two or at least two of the aforementioned holding devices are provided to support the washbasin countertop. Furthermore, it is possible to place additional objects on the washbasin countertop, which, for example, weigh 20 kg or more. In an exemplary embodiment, the washbasin countertop can weigh 40 kg, so that two holding devices each support 20 kg of the countertop, and objects weighing 20 kg can also be placed on the countertop.In particular, the aforementioned weights do not cause any deformation of the mounting brackets, and no gap forms between the washbasin and the countertop. The maximum weight capacity refers to the use of two mounting brackets to hold a countertop. It is generally possible to use more than two brackets, for example, three, four, or more, to secure a countertop or piece of furniture. In this case, the maximum weight capacity increases accordingly. A single mounting bracket can hold a weight of up to 30 kg.

[0064] Preferably, the vanity top can be made of or comprise different materials. These materials can include, for example, stone, especially marble; wood, especially solid wood, such as planks or tree trunk slabs; glass; and / or metal. The vanity top can be, in particular, a designer or decorative panel, comprising a chipboard or MDF panel surrounded by a decorative layer of plastic, resin, or similar material.

[0065] The furniture element can be, in particular, a cabinet element, a drawer element, or a shelf element, for example, a compartment element. The furniture element can have a panel-shaped top or a top cover panel, which can be attached to the washbasin in a manner analogous to the washbasin countertop. Optionally, a through-opening can be provided in the back of the furniture element, through which the receiving section and, if applicable, the support structure of the holding device are guided.

[0066] Furthermore, it is conceivable that the system comprises several, for example two, washbasin countertops or furniture elements. This is particularly possible if the washbasin has more than two mounting points, so that two mounting points and thus two support devices can be provided for each washbasin countertop or furniture element.

[0067] In particular, when washbasin countertops, for example wooden planks or tree trunk slabs, with an irregular thickness and / or inclination are used as washbasin countertops, the holding devices advantageously allow for an individual height adjustment for each of, for example, two holding devices in order to compensate for the irregular thickness or inclination of the washbasin countertop.

[0068] Preferably, the washbasin countertop includes at least one recess, in particular a groove, which is designed to at least partially or completely receive the receiving section. This advantageously makes the receiving section essentially invisible. The recess can be provided, in particular, on the top and / or bottom of the washbasin countertop, depending on whether the washbasin countertop rests on the receiving section or is attached to the receiving section from below.

[0069] Preferably, the washbasin top has at least one recess, particularly on a longitudinal side, wherein the depth of the recess corresponds to an extension of the support device on the receiving section.

[0070] Preferably, the washbasin countertop can include two recesses, each for a holding device. Furthermore, the washbasin countertop can have a third, central recess on its longitudinal side, into which the washbasin or parts of the washbasin, in particular a drain, can extend.

[0071] Preferably, the three aforementioned recesses can be formed by a common, continuous recess on the long side.

[0072] The recesses advantageously allow the countertop to be installed directly below the washbasin and flush against the wall, as downward-protruding parts, such as the drain or the mounting bracket, can be positioned within the recesses. This creates the visual impression that the washbasin rests on the countertop.

[0073] Furthermore, the problem according to the invention is solved by a wall-mounted element for a washbasin, comprising at least one, preferably two, three or four, holding device or holding devices according to one of the aforementioned embodiments.

[0074] Preferably, the wall-mounted element has a washbasin and preferably a washbasin top or a furniture element, in particular a washbasin top or a furniture element according to one of the aforementioned embodiments.

[0075] The combination of the wall-mounted frame and the mounting bracket offers the advantage that the mounting bracket allows for the attachment of a washbasin countertop in drywall construction. The mounting bracket, along with the washbasin countertop or vanity unit, is attached to the wall-mounted frame, specifically to a corresponding mounting bracket on the frame. This eliminates the need for a substructure to attach the countertop or vanity unit to the wall, as direct attachment of the countertop or vanity unit to the drywall covering the wall-mounted frame is not possible. In particular, the wall-mounted frame does not include a mounting bracket for the mounting bracket in addition to the bracket for the washbasin.

[0076] The invention is explained in more detail below using exemplary embodiments. The figures shown are: Fig. 1 a perspective side view of a holding device, Fig. 2 another side view of the holding device, Fig. 3 a detail view of a mounting section of the holding device, Fig. 4 another detail view of the mounting section of the holding device, Fig. 5 a perspective view from below of a washbasin top attached to a washbasin by means of the holding device, Fig. 6 a side view of a holding device with a height adjustment device according to a further embodiment, Fig. 7 a perspective view of a holding device having a holding element, Fig. 8 a perspective view of the support device of the holding device, Fig. 9 a side view of an end section of the receiving section of the holding device according to a further embodiment, and Fig. 10 a perspective view of the holding element of the holding device.

[0077] Fig. 1shows a holding device 100 for attaching a in Fig. 1 The washbasin top 400 (not shown) is attached to a washbasin 200 (also not shown). The holding device 100 comprises a receiving section 10 for receiving the washbasin top 400, wherein the washbasin top 400 can be placed on a top surface 13 of the receiving section 10 and fixed by means of screws that can be guided through fixing openings 14. Furthermore, the holding device 100 comprises a fastening section 11 by means of which the holding device 100, together with the washbasin top 400, can be fastened to the washbasin 200. The arrangement of the washbasin top 400 on the holding device 100 and the fastening of the holding device 100 to the washbasin 200 is shown in Fig. 5 shown, which will be described in more detail below.

[0078] The holding device 100 is formed from a flat material, wherein the receiving section 10 and a first part 17 of the mounting section 11 are formed on a common flat material element. The top surface 13 of the receiving section 10 and the first part 17 of the mounting section 11 form bent sections 15a, 15c of this flat material element. The bent section 15a, which forms the top surface 13, has a width B. The thickness of the flat material forms the minimum material thickness of the holding device 100, specifically of the mounting section 11 and the receiving section 10.

[0079] The bent section 15a, which projects from the bent section 15a forming the top surface 13, tapers towards a free end of the receiving section 10, at least along a partial section along a length L of the fastening section 10. This makes it particularly inconspicuous visually, so that the holding device 100 is essentially not visible when viewing the washbasin 200 from the front.

[0080] Furthermore, the holding device 100 has a support device by means of which a load acting on the receiving section 10, due to the washbasin top 400 resting on the upper surface 13, can be transferred to the fastening section 11. The support device 12 is arranged by means of a flat material section in a corner region of the receiving section 10 and fastening section 11, which are arranged at a right angle to each other. The flat material section forming the support device 12 is, in particular, triangular in shape.

[0081] Furthermore, it shows Fig. 1 A height adjustment device 16 of the mounting section 11, comprising the first part 17 and a second part 18, with a through-opening 20 formed therein for attaching the holding device to a wall mounting element 22 of the washbasin 200 (not shown here). The operation of the height adjustment device 16 is described below with reference to the Figs. 3 and 4 explained in more detail.

[0082] Fig. 1 Figure 21 also shows a support device 21 by means of which the holding device 100 can be supported against a wall surface 24. The support device 21 comprises a threaded screw 21a, which can be screwed into a threaded sleeve section 21c in the first part 17 of the fastening section 11, whereby screwing the threaded screw 21 in and out adjusts the length of the section of the threaded screw 21a projecting from the first part 17 towards the wall 24. The threaded screw 21a is supported against the wall 24 by its screw head 21b.

[0083] Fig. 2Figure 1 shows another side view of the holding device 100. Particularly visible are the tapered bending section 15a and the upper surface 13 of the bending section 15a of the receiving section 10, which forms the support surface for the washbasin top 400. Furthermore, the vertical distance V between the receiving section 10 and a mounting point of the holding device 100 is shown in the form of the through-opening 20, which can be varied by means of the height adjustment device 16.

[0084] The Figs. 3 and 4Figure 1 shows a detailed view of the mounting section 11 with the height adjustment device 16. The height adjustment device 16 comprises the first part 17 and the second part 18, each of which has an elongated hole 17a, 18a. The first part 17 and the second part 18 are displaceable relative to each other along the longitudinal axes of the elongated holes 17a, 18a, whereby the displacement adjusts the vertical distance V between the mounting point or the through-opening 20 and the receiving section 10. A desired relative position can be fixed by means of the fixing element 19, which is a threaded screw secured by a nut. Fig. 3 further shows the wall mounting element 22, which extends through the passage opening 20 in the second part 18.

[0085] The second part 18 of the fastening section 11 can be provided in different lengths, so that the holding device 100 can be used to advantage for washbasins 200 of different sizes or heights.

[0086] Fig. 5 Figure 1 shows two retaining devices 100, 100' by means of which the washbasin top 400 is attached to the washbasin 200 by screws in the fixing openings 14. The two retaining devices 100, 100' are essentially identical except that the retaining devices 100, 100' are mirrored on a plane perpendicular to the surface of the wall 24 and to the plane of the washbasin top with respect to the installed state of the retaining device 100, 100'.

[0087] In Fig. 5It can further be seen that the retaining devices 100, 100' are each attached to the washbasin 200 by means of the washbasin mounting element 22, which extends through the through-opening 20 in the second part 18 of the mounting section 11. At one end of the mounting section 11, the retaining devices 100, 100' are supported against the wall 24.

[0088] Fig. 6 Figure 1 shows the holding device 100 with a height adjustment device 16' according to a further embodiment. The in Fig. 6 The embodiment of the height adjustment device 16' shown differs from the one in Figs. 1 to 4The arrangement includes a threaded rod 27 and a drive element 26, by means of which the second part 18 is movable relative to the first part 17. For this purpose, the first part 17 has a section 25 with a through-opening 25a, through which the threaded rod 27 extends to a threaded opening 26a in an opposite section 26 of the second part 18. The threaded rod 27 is screwed into the threaded opening 26a, so that a rotation of the threaded rod 27 in the non-rotatable section 26, which is fixed relative to the rotation of the threaded rod 27, causes a translational movement of the section 26 and thus of the second part 18, to which the section 26 is rigidly attached. Sections 25 and 26 are each bent end sections of the first and second parts 17 and 18. Alternatively, sections 25 and 26 can also be welded to the first and second parts 17 and 18, respectively.

[0089] Fig. 7Figure 1 shows a view of the holding device 100, which has a holding element 29 arranged on the support device 12. A washbasin countertop (not shown) can be clamped between the holding element 29 and the receiving section 10, in particular the upper side of the bent section 15b, by means of the holding element 29. The holding element 29 is designed as a retaining bolt with a cylindrical base body 30, the outer surface of which rests on the washbasin countertop to fix it to the holding device 100. Furthermore, the holding element 29 has a fastening element (not visible) in the form of a threaded section, which is screwed into an opening 28b with an internal thread. To accommodate washbasin countertops of different thicknesses, a further opening 28b is provided vertically above the first opening 28a, into which the holding element 29 can also be screwed.

[0090] In Fig. 8The holding device 100 is shown with a support device 21 according to a further embodiment, wherein the support device 21, in the form of a threaded screw, is arranged off-center on the receiving section 11 or the first part 17, relative to the width of the flat material from which the first part 17 is formed. The threaded screw and the associated threaded opening are offset towards the receiving section 10 or the support device 21, such that a longitudinal axis A of the support device is closer to the longitudinal axis LA of the receiving section 10. The longitudinal axis LA is, in particular, the axis along which a load transfer from the receiving section 10 to the fastening section 11 takes place, or along which the receiving section 10 is fastened to the fastening section 11.

[0091] Fig. 9 shows an alternative embodiment of an end section of the receiving section 10 compared to the one shown in the Figs. 1 to 5In the illustrated embodiment, the bending section 15a is shortened so that it does not extend to one end of the bending section 15b, on which the washbasin countertop rests. Furthermore, the bending section 15a has a rounded corner area. This embodiment is advantageous because the bending section 15a is particularly visually unobtrusive.

[0092] Fig. 10Figure 1 shows a further embodiment of the retaining element 29. The fastening element 31, which has an external thread, is arranged offset on the end face of the cylindrical base body 30 with respect to a longitudinal axis 32 of the cylindrical base body 30. The fastening element 31 can be an M5 screw or an M6 screw with a length of 10 mm to 40 mm. The cylindrical base body 30 can have a length of up to 40 mm and a diameter between 10 mm and 12 mm. The cylindrical base body 30 thus forms a kind of cam, so that when the retaining element is rotated while being screwed into the opening 28b, 28a, washbasin countertops of different thicknesses can be clamped between the retaining element 29 and the cylindrical body 30, depending on the radial position of the cam. Reference symbol list

[0093] 100, 100'Holding device 200Washbasin 300System 400Washbasin top 10 Receiving section 11 Fastening section 12 Support device 13 Top of the receiving section 14 Fixing openings 15a, 15b, 15c Bending sections 16, 16' Height adjustment device 17 First part 17a Slotted hole 18 Second part 18a Slotted hole 19 Fixing element 19a Nut 20 Through opening 21 Support device 21a Threaded screw 21b Screw head 21c Internal threaded opening 22 Wall mounting element 23a, 23b, 23c Recesses 24 Wall 25 Section of first part 25a Through opening 26 Section of second part 26a Threaded opening 27 Threaded rod 28a, b Openings 29 Retaining element 30 cylindrical base body 31 fastening element 32 longitudinal axis L length B width V vertical distance L A longitudinal axis of the receiving section A longitudinal axis of the support element

Claims

1. Holding device (100, 100') for mounting a washbasin top (400) or a furniture element to a washbasin (200), comprising a fastening section (11) for fastening the holding device (100, 100'), in particular exclusively, to the washbasin (200) and comprising a receiving section (10) for receiving and fastening the washbasin top (400) or the furniture element to the holding device (100, 100'), wherein the holding device (100, 100') further comprises a support device (12) for receiving a load from the receiving section (10) and transferring the load to the fastening section (11) and / or wherein a minimum material thickness of a material of the receiving section (10) and / or the fastening section (12) is at least 1.5 mm.

2. Holding device (100, 100') according to claim 1, wherein the fastening section (11) is designed for fastening to a wall fastening element (22) of the washbasin (200), wherein the fastening section (11) preferably comprises a through opening (20) for fastening the holding device (100, 100') to the wall fastening element (22), in particular a screw, of the washbasin (200).

3. Holding device (100, 100') according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the receiving section (11) is designed as a receiving arm, which extends, in particular vertically, from the fastening section (11), in particular a lower end of the fastening section (11) with respect to the state attached to the washbasin (200), wherein the washbasin top (400) or the furniture element is preferably arranged on a top surface (13) of the receiving arm and is preferably fixed to the receiving arm by means of one or more fastening elements, in particular screws.

4. Holding device (100, 100') according to claim 3, wherein the receiving arm comprises or is formed from a flat material to which the washbasin top (400) can be fixed. Holding device (100, 100') according to claim 3 or 4, wherein a top surface (13) of the receiving arm has a width (B) between 20 mm and 40 mm, preferably between 25 mm and 35 mm, particularly preferably between 28 mm and 32 mm, and / or wherein a length (L) of the receiving arm extending from the mounting section (11) is between 20 cm and 45 cm, preferably between 30 cm and 40 cm, particularly preferably between 33 cm and 37 cm.

5. Holding device (100, 100') according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the receiving section (10) is arranged at a lower end of the fastening section (11) in relation to the condition attached to the washbasin (200).

6. Holding device (100, 100') according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the receiving section (10) and the support device (12) and / or at least a part (17) of the fastening section (11) are formed from a common flat material element.

7. Holding device (100, 100') according to claim 6, wherein the support device (12) is a planar material section of the flat material, wherein at least a part of the fastening section (11) and / or the receiving section (11) are material sections bent at right angles from the planar material section.

8. Holding device (100, 100') according to one of the preceding claims, comprising a height adjustment device (16, 16') for adjusting a vertical distance (V) between the receiving section and a mounting point of the holding device (100, 100') and the washbasin (200).

9. Holding device (100, 100') according to claim 8, wherein the height adjustment device (16, 16') is formed in the fastening section (11), comprising a first part (17) of the fastening section (11) which is rigidly arranged on the receiving section (10) and a second part (18) of the fastening section (11) which is movable relative to the first part (17), in particular linearly, wherein the first part (17) and the second part (18) can be arranged in different positions relative to each other for adjusting the vertical distance (V) between the receiving section (10) and the fastening point of the holding device (100, 100').

10. Holding device (100, 100') according to claim 9, wherein the first part (17) and / or the second part (18) have an elongated hole (17a, 18a), wherein the first part (17) and the second part (18) are movable relative to each other along their longitudinal axes for adjusting the vertical distance (V) between the receiving section (10) and the attachment point of the holding device (100, 100'), wherein a relative position of the first part (17) and the second part (18) relative to each other can be fixed by means of a fixing device (19), in particular a threaded screw and a nut which extends through the elongated hole (17a, 18a) in the first part (17) and / or the second part (18).

11. Holding device (100, 100') according to one of claims 8 to 10, wherein a threaded rod is arranged on the first part (17) or on the second part (18) and wherein a drive element engaging with the thread of the threaded rod is arranged on the other part of the first or second part (17, 18) respectively, such that the first part (17) and the second part (18) are movable relative to each other in the manner of a worm gear for adjusting the vertical distance (V) between the receiving section (10) and the attachment point of the holding device (100, 100').

12. Holding device (100, 100') according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the fastening section (11) has a support element (21) for supporting the holding device (100, 100') on a wall (24), wherein the support element (21) is preferably adjustable for horizontal alignment of the receiving section (10), and wherein the support element (21) is preferably a threaded screw (21a) which extends through an opening with an internal thread (21c) in the fastening section (11) and whose screw head (21b) is supported on the surface of the wall (24).

13. System (300) comprising a washbasin top (400) and / or a furniture element as well as at least one, preferably two, holding device (100, 100') or holding devices (100, 100') according to one of the preceding claims.

14. Washbasin top (400) or furniture element designed for use in a system (300) according to claim 13, wherein the washbasin top (400) or the furniture element has at least one recess (23a, 23b, 23c), in particular on a longitudinal side, wherein a depth of the recess (23a, 23b, 23c) corresponds to an extent of the support device (12) on the receiving section (10).

15. Wall-mounted element for a washbasin, comprising at least one holding device (100, 100') according to one of claims 1 to 12, preferably comprising a washbasin and preferably a washbasin top (200) or a furniture element.

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