cabinet

Abstract

The design assumes a configuration in which multiple cabinets are connected, thereby minimizing the number of components required for width adjustment and reducing the workload at the installation site. [Solution] A cabinet applicable to kitchen cabinets and the like is constructed by a main cabinet 11 and a sub-cabinet 12 installed alongside it. The main cabinet 11 has side panels 15 and a back panel 16, and the sub-cabinets 12 and 13 are constructed as pre-assembled units to which the side panels 15 of the main cabinet 11 are connected. In this case, by cutting the back panel 16 of the main cabinet 11 to reduce its width, a cabinet can be installed that matches the width of the opening at the installation site.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a cabinet, and particularly to an improvement in the structure of a cabinet used for a system kitchen. [Background Art]

[0002] A plurality of types of cabinets for system kitchens with different front width dimensions are standardized by manufacturers and sold as products. However, when replacing a kitchen for renovation or other purposes, most of such cabinets rarely match the front width dimension at the installation site, and it is common practice to adjust the front width dimension. Accordingly, as a cabinet capable of performing such adjustment, a cabinet having the configuration disclosed in Patent Document 1 has been proposed. [Prior Art Documents] [Patent Documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2003-319838 [Summary of the Invention] [Problem to be Solved by the Invention]

[0004] However, the cabinet described in Patent Document 1 is configured as a self-standing type that includes, in addition to a pair of left and right side plates, a back plate and a bottom plate, front and rear crosspiece members and a toe kick plate. Therefore, when adjusting the front width dimension, the number of members to be cut increases, which causes a problem that the work burden at the installation site increases. In addition, no consideration is given to adjustment in the depth direction at the installation site.

[0005] [Object of the Invention] This invention was devised to resolve such inconveniences, and its purpose is to provide a cabinet that minimizes the number of components required when adjusting the opening width, thereby reducing the workload at the installation site, by assuming a configuration in which multiple cabinets are connected and installed side by side. Another object of the present invention is to provide a cabinet that reduces variations in the finished product's precision by reducing the number of parts to be cut, and that can be assembled in a way that absorbs any variations in precision that may occur. Another object of the present invention is to provide a cabinet that allows for dimensional adjustment not only in the width but also in the depth direction, and that can accommodate obstacles protruding from the wall surface or other surfaces at the installation site. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] To achieve the above objective, the present invention adopts the configuration described in the claims. That is, the present invention is Including a main cabinet and a sub-cabinet installed alongside the main cabinet, The main cabinet comprises at least one side panel and a back panel. The sub-cabinet is provided so as to be connectable to the main cabinet, The main cabinet is designed so that its back panel can be cut to accommodate the width of the installation site.

[0007] Furthermore, in other aspects of the present invention, It includes a main cabinet and sub-cabinets arranged side by side on both the left and right sides of the main cabinet, The main cabinet comprises left and right side panels and a back panel. The sub-cabinets are provided such that one side panel of each sub-cabinet can be connected to the side panel of the main cabinet. The main cabinet is designed in such a way that its back panel can be cut to accommodate the width of the installation site.

[0008] Furthermore, other embodiments of the present invention include: It includes a main cabinet and sub-cabinets arranged side-by-side to either the left or right of the main cabinet, The main cabinet comprises left and right side panels and a back panel. The sub-cabinet is provided such that its side panel can be connected to one side panel of the main cabinet. The main cabinet is designed so that its back panel can be cut to accommodate the width of the installation site.

[0009] Furthermore, in yet another aspect of the present invention, It includes a main cabinet and sub-cabinets arranged side by side on both the left and right sides of the main cabinet, The main cabinet comprises a side panel located on either the left or right side, and a back panel. Of the left and right sub-cabinets mentioned above, one sub-cabinet is provided so that its side panel can be connected to the side panel of the main cabinet, and the other sub-cabinet is a corner cabinet, provided so that it can be connected to the back panel of the main cabinet. The main cabinet is designed so that its back panel can be cut to accommodate the width of the installation site.

[0010] In the present invention, a configuration can be adopted in which a top plate and / or counter, cut according to the width dimensions, is placed on the upper side of the main cabinet.

[0011] Furthermore, it is preferable to adopt a configuration in which the side panels of the main cabinet can be cut to the desired depth at the installation site, thereby allowing for adjustment of the depth dimension.

[0012] Furthermore, the back panel of the main cabinet can be fixed to the wall or to a position separated from the wall.

[0013] It is also preferable to adopt a configuration in which the joint between the back plate and the top plate relative to the side plates is configured such that the member on the side to be cut is overlapped to cover the cutting edge. Effects of the Invention

[0014] According to the present invention, the cabinet is formed by combining a main cabinet and a sub-cabinet, and the main cabinet is supported by the presence of the sub-cabinet. Therefore, the constituent members of the main cabinet can be only side plates and a back plate. Accordingly, when adjusting the front width dimension of the cabinet, it can be handled by adjusting only the front width dimension of the back plate, and on-site adjustment work can be performed extremely easily and quickly. Furthermore, since the number of members whose front width needs to be adjusted is minimized, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of dimensional variation compared to the case where dimensional adjustment is performed by cutting a large number of members, and it can be expected that front width adjustment can be performed with high accuracy. In addition, since the cabinet is completed by combining the main cabinet and the sub-cabinet, cabinets with various appearances and functions can be provided. Furthermore, since the joints of the back plate and the top plate are arranged such that the members overlap the side plates, even if there is an error in the dimensional accuracy of the cutting amount, the error can be concealed. This relaxes the strictness required for cutting work and avoids appearance defects. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0015] [Figure 1] A plan view of the cabinet according to the embodiment of the first invention. [Figure 2] A front elevation of Fig. 1. [Figure 3] A plan view of the cabinet according to the embodiment of the second invention. [Figure 4] A front elevation of Fig. 2. [Figure 5] A plan view of the cabinet according to the embodiment of the third invention. [Figure 6] A front view taken along line A-A of Fig. 5. Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0016] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In this specification, the terms "up and down" and "left and right," which indicate position or direction, are used based on the view from the front of the cabinet, unless otherwise specified. Therefore, "front" refers to the front side of the cabinet, and "back" or "rear" refers to the depth side.

[0017] In Figures 1 and 2, the cabinet 10 is composed of a main cabinet 11 and sub-cabinets 12 located on both the left and right sides of the main cabinet 11. The main cabinet 11 is composed of a pair of left and right side panels 15, a back panel 16 located at the rear end of the side panels 15, a top panel 17 located above the side panels 15 and the back panel 16, and a single elongated, molding-like packing 18 positioned at the front end of the top surface of the top panel 17. This packing 18 acts to seal any gaps that may occur when a counter is placed on top of it.

[0018] The side panels 15, back panel 16, and top panel 17 each have a roughly rectangular planar shape. Their initial dimensions are as follows: the side panel 15 has a front-to-back width of 627 mm and a height of 807 mm; the back panel 16 has a left-to-right width of 900 mm and a height of 835 mm; and the top panel 17 has a front-to-back width of 605 mm and a left-to-right width of 900 mm. On-site adjustments can be made by cutting the back panel 16 and top panel 17 to reduce their left-to-right width according to the width of the cabinet installation site. In this case, the joints or connections between the back panel 16 and top panel 17 and the side panel 15 are cut such that the cutting side, i.e., the back panel 16 and top panel 17, is larger than the side panel 15. This allows for concealment or absorption of variations in cutting accuracy.

[0019] The sub-cabinet 12 is configured as a unit that has been pre-assembled at the manufacturing plant. The sub-cabinet 12 is not particularly limited, but in this embodiment it is configured to have a drawer structure. Each sub-cabinet 12 is configured to include a pair of left and right drawer side panels 20, a drawer back panel 21 located at the rear of these drawer side panels 20, and a drawer 24 that can be moved in and out along rails 23 provided on the inner surface of each drawer side panel 20.

[0020] The main cabinet 11 is positioned between the sub-cabinets 12 and is connected to them using the drawer side panels 20 of the sub-cabinets 12. Specifically, with the drawer 24 pulled out from the sub-cabinet 12, the connection is made by screwing connecting bolts (not shown) from the drawer side panel 20 side to the side panel 15 of the main cabinet. Then, in order to match the length (width) of the cabinet 10 to the opening dimensions at the installation site, the back panel 16 and top panel 17 of the main cabinet 11 are cut and adjusted so that the cabinet 10 fits snugly.

[0021] The back panel 16 of the main cabinet 11 is fixed to a wall surface (not shown) on the building side at the installation site, and the top panel 17 is placed on the upper end of the side panels 15, and then screwed from the top surface of the top panel 17 to the upper end of the side panels 15. If there are protrusions such as pipes or columns on the wall surface that prevent the back panel 16 from being fixed tightly to the wall, a spacer made of a wooden block or the like can be fixed to the wall surface, and the back panel 16 can be fixed to the spacer. At the same time, the front-to-back width of the side panels 15 can be reduced by a length corresponding to the front-to-back width of the spacer, thereby adjusting the depth dimension. Therefore, even if there are obstacles protruding from the wall surface or if there is a difference in depth dimension between the sub-cabinet 12 and the main cabinet 10, it is possible to install the cabinet 10 so that the front sides are connected in a continuous line. In this embodiment, a counter made of artificial marble, ceramic, or wood-based material (not shown) can be placed on the upper end of the cabinet 10. In this case, the counter is supported by the back panel 16 of the main cabinet 11 and the drawer side panels 20 and drawer back panel 21 of the sub-cabinet 12. A top panel 17 is screw-fixed to the side panel 15 of the main cabinet 11, and the upper surface position of the top panel 17 is lower than the back surface position of the counter, and the resulting gap is concealed by a packing 18. The top panel 17 can conceal the back surface of the counter even if it has not been treated as an aesthetically pleasing finished surface.

[0022] Therefore, according to this embodiment, when adjusting the width of the cabinet 10 to match the opening dimensions at the installation site, it is possible to do so simply by cutting the back panel 16 and the top panel 17. This reduces the number of parts to be cut to two, thereby reducing the labor required for on-site work. Furthermore, since the side panel 15 of the main cabinet 11 is connected to and supported by the drawer side panel 20 of the sub-cabinet 12, the main cabinet 11 can be easily and quickly assembled on-site. Furthermore, since the depth of the side panel 15 can also be adjusted to be smaller, the main cabinet 11 can be positioned between the sub-cabinets 12 without obstruction even if there are obstacles on the wall side of the installation site. Furthermore, when the configuration involves placing a counter on top of the main cabinet 11 and sub-cabinet 12, the top panel 16 of the main cabinet 11 can be omitted, and in this case, the number of parts that need to be cut for width adjustment can be reduced.

[0023] Next, embodiments of the cabinet according to the second and third inventions will be described. In the following explanation, parts that are identical or equivalent to those in the cabinet 10 will be referred to by the same reference numerals as necessary, and their descriptions will be omitted or simplified.

[0024] The cabinet 10 shown in Figures 3 and 4 comprises a main cabinet 11 and a sub-cabinet 12 that is pre-assembled as a unit at the manufacturing plant. A distinctive feature of the cabinet is that a decorative side panel 30 is placed on the left side of the main cabinet 11 in place of the sub-cabinet. The decorative side panel 30 is connected to the left side panel 15 of the main cabinet 11 by screwing it in using screws or other means. This decorative side panel 30 may also be replaced by a wall, in which case the side panel 15 is also connected to the wall. The decorative side panel 30 is set higher than the height of the main cabinet 11, and the end face of a counter (not shown in the figure) abuts against the right side of it. The connection between the main cabinet 11 and the sub-cabinet 12 is the same as in the first embodiment. That is, it is done by screwing connecting bolts from the drawer side panel 20 of the sub-cabinet 12 to the side panel 15 of the main cabinet 11. The back panel 16 of the main cabinet 11 is fixed to a wall surface (not shown), as in the previous embodiment. On the upper left side of the top plate 17 in Figure 3, a long, flat plate-shaped spacer 31 is fixed using screws or other means to the underside of a counter (not shown) that is placed on top of it, to support it. This spacer 31, together with the back plate 16 of the main cabinet 11 and the drawer side plate 20 and drawer back plate 21 of the sub cabinet 12, supports the counter. In Figure 4, reference numeral 32 denotes a reinforcing member consisting of a corner connector at the connecting portion, thereby maintaining the strength of the main cabinet 11 when it is assembled. In this second embodiment, the same functions and effects as in the first embodiment can be achieved.

[0025] Figures 5 and 6 show a cabinet 10 according to a third embodiment. This cabinet 10 is characterized in that a sub-cabinet 12 is located on one end of the main cabinet 11, i.e., the right end in the figure, while a corner sub-cabinet 13 is located on the other end, the left end, and a drawer cabinet 14 is connected to the front side of the corner sub-cabinet 13. The sub-cabinet 12, the corner sub-cabinet 13, and the drawer cabinet 14 are configured as a completed unit at the manufacturing plant, similar to the above embodiment, and the main cabinet 11 is assembled between the sub-cabinets 12 and 13 at the installation site.

[0026] The main cabinet 11 in the third embodiment is also fixed to a wall surface (not shown), and has a side panel 15 on the right side in the figure, which is connected to the drawer side panel 20 of the sub-cabinet 12. The left side of the main cabinet 11 is assembled to connect to the storage space inside the corner cabinet 13 without having a side panel.

[0027] The corner sub-cabinet 13 is composed of a back panel 40 located at the left end of the figure and fixed to a wall surface not shown, corner side panels 41 connected to both ends of the back panel 40, a long front panel 43 connecting the upper ends of the corner side panels 41, i.e., the upper right end in the figure, a wooden block 44 provided at two locations on the inner surface of the front panel 43 and in the center of the inner surface of the rear corner side panel 41, and a top panel 45. Here, grooves (not shown) are provided on the upper inner surface of the back panel 40 and the front side panel 41 at a position on the same plane as the lower surface of the wooden block 41, and the left and front edges of the top panel 45 are inserted into these grooves, while the center of the rear end and two locations on the front and rear of the right end of the top panel 45 are screw-fixed to the lower surface of the wooden block 44. Reference numeral 48 in Figure 5 indicates a connecting fitting at the corner connection part.

[0028] In the third embodiment, the main cabinet 11 has square bar-shaped wooden blocks 47 on the right side of the front panel 43 of the corner sub-cabinet 13 and on the left side of the side panel 15. A long, rectangular central front panel 49 is stretched across the upper front end of the side panel 15 and the upper right end of the corner side panel 41 located on the front side of the corner sub-cabinet 13, with a thickness of two panels. The left end of this central front panel 49 is supported by a stepped portion (not shown) formed on the upper side of the corner side panel 41. The inner corners of the main cabinet 11 are connected by connecting fittings 51 when assembling it. The top panel 17 of the main cabinet 11 is fixed to the underside of the wooden blocks 47 via screws, as shown in Figure 6, and this top panel 17 is positioned higher than the planar height of the top panel 45 of the corner sub-cabinet 13. Furthermore, the back panel 16 of the main cabinet 11 and the corner side panel 41 located on the rear side of the corner sub-cabinet 13 are joined at their abutting ends via dowels. In addition, the front and rear edges of the top panel 17 of the main cabinet 11 can be fitted into grooves provided on the inner surfaces of the back panel 16 and the central front panel 49.

[0029] The corner sub-cabinet 13 has two locations on its front side, left and right, where a cover plate 54 and a spacer 55 are fixed. The drawer cabinet 14 is connected to the front of these cover plates 54 and spacers 55. This connection is made by screwing bolts from the side panel of the drawer cabinet 14 into the cover plates 54 and spacers 55. Therefore, even with this third embodiment, the width of the main cabinet 11 can be adjusted by cutting the back panel 16 and top panel 17 to reduce their width as needed. In this embodiment, when a counter is placed on top, the counter is supported by the side panel 15 and back panel 16 of the main cabinet 11, the back panel 40 of the corner sub-cabinet 13, the drawer side panel 20, the drawer back panel 21, the corner side panel 41, the front panel 43, the central front panel 49, and the spacer 55 of the sub-cabinet 12.

[0030] The best configurations, methods, and other elements for carrying out the present invention are disclosed above, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In other words, although the present invention is illustrated and described in particular with respect to specific embodiments, those skilled in the art can make various modifications to the embodiments described above without departing from the scope of the technical idea and objectives of the present invention.

[0031] For example, in the first embodiment, a configuration in which side panels 15 are placed on the left and right sides of the main cabinet 11 is illustrated and described, but one of the side panels 15 may be omitted and the drawer side panel 20 of the sub-cabinet 12 may be used instead. However, the configuration in which side panels 15 are placed on both the left and right sides is advantageous in increasing the rigidity of the main cabinet 11, and it is also possible to conceal the outer surface of the drawer side panel 20 of the sub-cabinet 12 even if it is not aesthetically treated. Furthermore, the sub-cabinet 12 is not limited to one equipped with drawers; various types can be used. In short, the present invention only needs to be configured so that the width of the main cabinet 11 can be adjusted at the installation site and the main cabinet 11 can be connected to the sub-cabinets 12 and 13. Furthermore, although the above embodiment illustrates and describes a case in which the main cabinet 11 includes a top plate 17, in a structure where a single counter is placed on top, this can be substituted and may not be necessary. [Explanation of symbols]

[0032] 10...Cabinet, 11...Main cabinet, 12...Sub cabinet, 13...Corner sub cabinet, 15...Side panel, 16...Back panel, 17...Top panel

Claims

1. Including a main cabinet and a sub-cabinet installed alongside the main cabinet, The main cabinet comprises at least one side panel and a back panel. The sub-cabinet is provided so as to be connectable to the main cabinet, A cabinet characterized by being able to accommodate the width of the opening at the installation site by cutting the back panel of the main cabinet.

2. It includes a main cabinet and sub-cabinets arranged side by side on both the left and right sides of the main cabinet, The main cabinet comprises left and right side panels and a back panel. The sub-cabinets are provided such that one side panel of each sub-cabinet can be connected to the side panel of the main cabinet. A cabinet characterized by being able to accommodate the width of the opening at the installation site by cutting the back panel of the main cabinet.

3. It includes a main cabinet and sub-cabinets arranged side-by-side to either the left or right of the main cabinet, The main cabinet comprises left and right side panels and a back panel. The sub-cabinet is provided such that one side panel of the sub-cabinet can be connected to one side panel of the main cabinet. A cabinet characterized by being able to accommodate the width of the opening at the installation site by cutting the back panel of the main cabinet.

4. It includes a main cabinet and sub-cabinets arranged side by side on both the left and right sides of the main cabinet, The main cabinet comprises a side panel located on either the left or right side, and a back panel. Of the left and right sub-cabinets mentioned above, one sub-cabinet is provided so that its side panel can be connected to the side panel of the main cabinet, and the other sub-cabinet is a corner cabinet, provided so that it can be connected to the back panel of the main cabinet. A cabinet characterized by being able to accommodate the width of the opening at the installation site by cutting the back panel of the main cabinet.

5. The cabinet according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that a top plate and / or counter cut to the width dimensions is arranged on the upper side of the main cabinet.

6. The cabinet according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the side panels of the main cabinet are provided in such a way that the depth dimension can be adjusted by cutting them to the desired depth dimension at the installation site.

7. The cabinet according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the back panel of the main cabinet is fixedly mounted on the wall or at a position spaced apart from the wall.

8. The cabinet according to claim 5, characterized in that the joint between the back panel and the top panel and the side panel is made such that the member to be cut is superior.

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