Drawer structure

A guide rail and support piece structure with boundary pieces and slots in columns enables easy assembly and disassembly of drawers and shelves, addressing the instability and complexity of existing furniture components.

FR3165763A3Pending Publication Date: 2026-03-06SARICIK ORKUN
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Patent Information

Application Number
FR2024010902
Authority / Receiving Office
FR · FR
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-08-29
Filing Date
2024-10-09
Publication Date
2026-03-06
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-09

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Technical Problem

Existing drawers and shelves in furniture are permanently installed, requiring tools for disassembly, which is complex and unstable, and often unsafe without proper support.

Method used

A structure comprising a guide rail and support piece with boundary pieces at both ends, allowing easy assembly and disassembly, using slots in columns for secure mounting and a triangular support piece for stability, without needing wheels or casters.

Benefits of technology

Facilitates quick and stable assembly and disassembly of drawers and shelves, enhancing structural strength and safety without requiring tools.

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Abstract

Drawer Structure The present invention relates to a structure for receiving a drawer or shelf base, characterized in that it comprises a guide rail (1) and a support piece (3), wherein boundary pieces (2) are mounted in the area of ​​both ends of one side of the guide rail (1) and the support piece (3) is mounted at the bottom of the guide rail (1), one side of which is parallel to the side of the guide rail (1). Figure to be published with the abstract: Figure 1
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Description

Title of the invention: Drawer structure

[0001] The present invention relates to a quick assembly structure, in particular a structure intended to receive a drawer, a shelf base or the like, which can be easily disassembled and assembled, and relates to the technical field of furniture use.

[0002] Furniture refers to wardrobes, tables, beds, sofas, and other objects that a person uses in their daily life. Furniture has evolved and innovated over time to provide the wide range of furniture available today, with different materials, complete product lines, and various applications. Furnishing rooms is an important foundation for both private and professional life.

[0003] Existing drawers, shelves, and other components are permanently installed on mounted shelves. Although they can theoretically be disassembled, the transmissible force is often insufficient, making their use unstable and unsafe. Tools are generally required for disassembly, and assembly is complex and awkward. Therefore, a structure is proposed that at least partially addresses the aforementioned problems.

[0004] The objective of the present invention is to create a structure adapted to the simple assembly and disassembly of drawers.

[0005] The present invention achieves the aforementioned objective through the following technical solution: a structure for receiving a drawer, a shelf base or the like, in particular easy to disassemble and reassemble, comprising a guide rail and a support piece, boundary pieces being mounted in the area of ​​both ends of one side of the guide rail and the support piece being mounted at the bottom of the guide rail, one side of the support piece being parallel to one side of the guide rail.

[0006] The boundary pieces are arranged in the area of ​​a respective end of the guide rail. In one embodiment, a boundary piece is arranged directly at the end of the guide rail. In an alternative or complementary configuration, a boundary piece is arranged at a certain distance from the respective end of the guide rail. In particular, the distance between the boundary piece and the corresponding end of the guide rail is at most 15% of the total length of the guide rail, at most 10% in one embodiment, and at most 5% in an example embodiment.

[0007] The boundary pieces are specifically designed to be inserted into slots (openings) in columns. The columns can form, with the aforementioned structural components, for example a shelf into which shelves and / or drawers can be inserted, resting on guide rails.

[0008] The support piece serves in particular to support the guide rail on one or more columns. This prevents rotation around a horizontal axis.

[0009] The guide rail may be L-shaped and / or have a flat bearing surface. In this way, drawers, shelves, and other items can be easily installed, held in place, and moved. Wheels or casters are not required.

[0010] Preferably, the support piece is triangular (has a triangular shape).

[0011] Preferably, the boundary piece is T-shaped or L-shaped. In particular, in the case of a T, it is a T rotated by 90°.

[0012] Preferably, the lower end of the boundary piece is V-shaped. A section, for example horizontal, can be arranged between the inclined lateral parts of the V.

[0013] Preferably, the guide rail is fixed to a column, the column being provided with a slot. The structure therefore also includes a column with a slot, the guide rail being inserted or able to be inserted into the slot of the column. Typically, the structure comprises two columns, each column being provided with a slot. Typically, the slots are located at the same height along the column. Thus, the guide rail can be inserted into the slots, in particular by means of the delimiters. The slot is, in particular, a slot-shaped opening in a thin-walled element such as a sheet metal part, which allows it to be gripped from the rear by arms of the delimiter.

[0014] Preferably, the guide rail is L-shaped and a cover (stop) is mounted at one end of the guide rail. This prevents accidental pushing, for example, backwards.

[0015] Preferably, the guide rail is made of nylon-type plastic material.

[0016] Preferably, the column comprises several column tubes, an installation tube being mounted at one end of the column tubes.

[0017] Preferably, L-shaped slots are provided on the two symmetrical side walls of one end of the column tubes, and delimiting blocks are provided on the two symmetrical side walls of one end of the installation tube.

[0018] Preferably, the delimiter piece is T-shaped. Preferably, an upward-facing arm of the T is longer than a downward-facing arm. Thus, the arms of the T can be hooked particularly easily with an upward movement of the inclined guide rail, followed by a rotation for horizontal alignment. The upper arm can then exert pressure from the inside against the thin-walled structure of the column in the event of a vertical load. Simultaneously, the support piece can press against the outside of the column wall to hold the guide rail in place.

[0019] It is preferable to have at least two columns, for example four columns, which have the slot at the same height. Thus, the guide rails can be fixed in a horizontal position.

[0020] Preferably, each column has several slots at different heights, with the slots of different columns being at the same heights. Thus, the guide rails can be fixed at the desired height.

[0021] The advantageous effects of the present invention include, among others:

[0022] 1. This type of drawer can be easily assembled and disassembled. The triangular shape of The support piece serves to support the guide rail, to increase the strength of the guide rail and to help the guide rail meet the stability requirements.

[0023] 2. The slots in the columns are provided so that the guide rail can be mounted and dismounted quickly and easily on two adjacent columns.

[0024] In order to illustrate more clearly the technical solutions in the embodiments or prior art of the present invention, reference is made below to the accompanying drawings. It is evident that the description of the accompanying drawings that follows relates only to certain embodiments of the present invention, the person skilled in the art being aware that a multitude of other embodiments are possible and fall within the scope of the present invention.

[0025] [Fig.1] shows a schematic representation of the structure;

[0026] [Fig.2] shows a side view of the structure;

[0027] [Fig.3] is a schematic representation of the columns;

[0028] [Fig.4] is a cross-sectional representation of the columns;

[0029] [Fig.5] shows a schematic overall structure;

[0030] In the figures: 1, guide rail, 2, delimiter piece, 3, support piece, 4, shutter (stopper), 5, column, 6, column tube, 7, installation tube.

[0031] In order to make the object, features, and advantages of the present invention more evident and understandable, the following is combined with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to provide a clear and complete description of the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. It is evident that the embodiments described below represent only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by a person normally skilled in the field, without creative work, fall within the scope of the present invention.

[0032] The technical solutions of the present invention are described in more detail below in relation to the attached drawings and with the aid of certain embodiments.

[0033] With reference to [Fig. 1]-5 is shown a support structure for a drawer, shelf bottom or the like, suitably removable and assemblable, comprising a guide rail 1 and a support piece 3, in which the guide rail 1 is provided with a delimiting piece 2 at both ends of one side of the guide rail 1 and the support piece 3 is provided at the bottom of the guide rail 1, in which one side of the support piece 3 is provided parallel to one side of the guide rail 1 and the support piece 3 is provided at the bottom of the guide rail 1 to support the drawer.

[0034] The support piece 3 has a triangular shape that increases the strength of the guide rail 1 and improves the stability of the structure. The delimiter piece 2 is T- or L-shaped, which facilitates snapping the guide rail 1 onto the column 5. The lower end of the delimiter piece 2 is V-shaped, which facilitates installation. The guide rail 1 is connected to the column 5 by snapping it into place, and the column 5 has a slot, which facilitates the installation of the guide rail 1 onto the column 5 and allows for easy disassembly and installation. The guide rail 1 is L-shaped, and one end of the rail 1 is fitted with a cover 4 (a stop) that facilitates securing the drawer while limiting the drawer's extension. The slide 1 is made of nylon plastic to reduce the weight of the furniture. The column 5 consists of a number of column tubes 6.The column tubes 6 are fitted at one end with an installation tube 7 to achieve the effect of the assembled furniture. The two symmetrical side walls at one end of the column tubes 6 are provided with an L-shaped slot. The two symmetrical side walls at one end of the column tubes 6 are provided with L-shaped grooves. Limiting blocks are provided on the two symmetrical side walls at one end of the installation tube 7 to facilitate the disassembly and arrangement of the column 5.

[0035] When the present invention is in use, the boundary piece 2 is first fixed to the guide rail 1 in the slot of the column 5, and a support piece 3 is provided on the underside of the guide rail 1, and one side of the support piece 3 is parallel to one side of the guide rail 1, and the support piece 3 has a triangular shape which supports the guide rail 1 and increases the strength of the guide rail 1, so that the guide rail 1 reaches the condition of hardness.

[0036] Meanwhile, the riser 5 comprises a number of riser tubes 6, one end of the riser 6 being provided with a supply tube 7, the outside diameter of the supply tube 7 corresponding at least approximately to the inside diameter of the riser 6. Two symmetrical side walls at one end of the riser 6 are provided with an L-shaped groove, and one side is hollow. Two symmetrical side walls at one end of the supply tube 7 are provided with a restrictor block. The outside diameter of the supply tube 7 is greater than or equal to the inside diameter The outer diameter of the lower end of the installation tube 7 is smaller than the outer diameter of the upper end of the riser tube 6 when two adjacent riser tubes 6 are installed or connected together. When two adjacent riser tubes 6 are installed together, the limiting block is locked into the groove provided on the riser tubes 6, so that the two adjacent riser tubes 6 can be assembled quickly and conveniently, resulting in ease of assembly and disassembly.

[0037] Preferably, the structure comprises two guide rails to which delimiter and support pieces are attached, four columns and a drawer, a shelf base or similar. A complete system is thus provided.

[0038] For those skilled in the art, it is evident that the present invention is not limited to the details of the embodiments given by way of example and described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the scope of the present invention. Consequently, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and in no way limiting.

[0039] As stated above, the above embodiments serve only to illustrate the technical solution of the present invention and not to limit it; although the present invention has been described in detail by reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that it is nevertheless possible to modify the technical solution recorded in the above embodiments or to replace some of the technical features contained therein with equivalent features; and such modifications or replacements do not cause the corresponding technical solution to depart from the scope of the present invention. These modifications or replacements do not alter the nature of the technical solutions with respect to the scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

Demands

1. Structure for receiving a drawer or shelf bottom, characterized in that it comprises a guide rail (1) and a support piece (3), in which boundary pieces (2) are mounted in the area of ​​both ends of one side of the guide rail (1) and the support piece (3) is mounted at the bottom of the guide rail (1), one side of which is parallel to the side of the guide rail (1).

2. Structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the support piece (3) is triangular.

3. Structure according to any one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the boundary piece (2) is T-shaped or L-shaped.

4. Structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the lower end of the boundary piece (2) is V-shaped

5. Structure according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it further comprises a column with a slot, in which the guide rail (1) is inserted or can be inserted into the slot of the column (5).

6. Structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the guide rail (1) is L-shaped and a cover (4) is mounted at one end of the guide rail (1).

7. Structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the guide rail (1) is made of nylon-type plastic material.

8. Structure according to claim 5, characterized in that the column (5) is made up of several column tubes (6), in which an installation tube (7) is mounted at one end of the column tubes (6).

9. Structure according to claim 8, characterized in that L-shaped slots are provided on the two symmetrical side walls of one end of the column tubes (6) and boundary blocks are provided on the two symmetrical side walls of one end of the installation tube (7).

10. Structure according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the boundary piece (2) is T-shaped and in that an upward-oriented branch of the T-shape is longer than a downward-oriented branch of the T-shape.

11. Structure according to claim 5, characterized in that there are at least two columns which have the slot at the same height.

12. Structure according to claim 11, characterized in that each column has several slots at different heights, in which the slots of different columns are in particular at the same heights.