Method for manufacturing walls and walls for furniture cabinets

Abstract

A wall, in particular a side wall, for a furniture cabinet (8), which wall (1) has at least one recess (7) extending from a preferably flat end face (1a) of the wall (1), which at least one recess (7) is formed for accommodating a fitting (9) by which a furniture part, in particular a furniture flap (10) or a furniture door, can be guided relative to the wall (1), preferably the at least one recess (7) is milled from the end face (1a) of the wall (1) into the wall (1), and in the at least one recess (7) at least one, preferably just one placeholder (11) is fitted in place of the fitting (9).

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a wall for a furniture cabinet having the features of the preamble of claim 1, an assembly of such a wall with at least one fitting, a method for manufacturing a wall for a furniture cabinet, and furniture or a furniture cabinet comprising at least one such wall.

[0002] A corresponding wall, in particular a side wall, for a furniture cabinet has at least one recess extending from a preferably flat end face of the wall, the at least one recess being formed to accommodate a fitting that can guide a furniture part, in particular a furniture flap or furniture door, relative to the wall, and preferably the at least one recess is milled from the end face of the wall into the wall.

[0003] It is known from the prior art to assemble fittings used to allow movement of flaps, doors, etc. relative to furniture cabinets to the inner surface of a wall, particularly to the side walls of the furniture cabinet.

[0004] The corresponding fittings are mainly realized in the form of flap fittings (operating arm drive devices), which generally have a spring-loaded energy accumulator and a variable speed mechanism configured to operate the operating arm, the free end of which can be connected to the furniture flap and can push the furniture flap upward against gravity when opening, thus making opening easier for the user.

[0005] Such actuating arm drives or flap fittings are relatively large components, thus reducing the free space available inside the furniture cabinet and also creating an undesirable visual impression.

[0006] Therefore, it is known from the prior art to provide recesses in the walls, in particular the side walls, of furniture cabinets, in which fittings can be placed, so that the fittings are at least partially submerged in the recesses in the walls.

[0007] Corresponding configurations are evident, for example, from DE 102018100204 A1, DE 102019112993 A1, DE 7409707 A1, DE 102019118152 A1 or DE 102018119539 A1.

[0008] By arranging the fittings in recesses in this way, on the one hand, the fittings are accommodated in the recesses in the wall in a space-saving manner, thereby increasing the usable space inside the furniture cabinet, and on the other hand, the recession (or "insertion") of the fittings in this way can also improve the visual impression.

[0009] However, a disadvantage in this case is that the production of recesses in the walls, in particular in the side walls, increases the production effort, which recesses are produced, for example, by the cabinetmaker and / or manufacturer of the furniture or furniture cabinets using corresponding production methods.

[0010] Therefore, the recesses for accommodating the fittings are often milled into the wall, which requires the joiner and / or manufacturer of the furniture or furniture cabinet to use milling machines to create the recesses, which increases costs.

[0011] Furthermore, it has been found that milling corresponding recesses into a wall after the wall has been coated with a covering and / or veneer is undesirable because milling into the wall often causes damage to the veneer and / or covering at the edges of the recess, which has a negative effect on the visual appearance of the wall.

[0012] The object of the present invention is therefore to provide walls and / or a method for producing walls which at least partially overcomes the above-mentioned drawbacks of the prior art and / or which requires relatively little production effort and / or which offers the possibility of relatively cheap or resource-saving production and / or which improves the visual appearance of the final product.

[0013] This problem is solved by a wall, in particular a side wall, for a furniture cabinet having the features of claim 1, an assembly of such a wall with at least one fitting having the features of claim 17, a method for manufacturing a wall for a furniture cabinet having the features of claim 18, and furniture and / or a furniture cabinet comprising such a wall.

[0014] According to the invention, a wall, in particular a side wall, of a furniture cabinet has at least one recess extending from a preferably flat end face of the wall, the at least one recess being formed for accommodating a fitting capable of guiding a furniture part, in particular a furniture flap or furniture door, relative to the wall, preferably the at least one recess being milled from the end face of the wall into the wall, and in place of the fitting at least one, preferably exactly one, placeholder is fitted in the at least one recess.

[0015] Thus, according to the invention, it is possible to already have at least one recess in the wall in a prior step of production, for example by milling.

[0016] It has been impossible or extremely difficult to provide the at least one recess already after the wall base has been manufactured, since such at least one recess would weaken the stability and strength of the wall.

[0017] Due to the reduced resistance provided by the at least one recess, the risk of destruction or damage to the wall increases significantly, so that the at least one recess could only be produced with difficulty before the delivery or handover of the wall.

[0018] The same applies to the cladding and / or veneering of the wall, where, if at least one recess is prefabricated, the forces applied to the wall could not be absorbed by the wall without destruction.

[0019] However, by providing a placeholder in at least one recess, the wall is stabilized by the placeholder in the area of ​​the at least one recess, which allows higher loads to be applied to the wall without damaging it.

[0020] Thus, at least one recess can now be produced, for example, at one central point by a central manufacturer, possibly even by the manufacturer of the wall itself, so that this work is no longer necessary for the joiner and / or manufacturer of the subsequent furniture and / or furniture cabinet.

[0021] Thus, joiners and / or manufacturers of furniture and / or furniture cabinets can now purchase walls with at least one recess already provided and do not have to provide a specific milling machine, for example, to manufacture the at least one recess, which significantly reduces manufacturing costs and labor for joiners and / or manufacturers of furniture and / or furniture cabinets.

[0022] Furthermore, mass production also reduces production costs and / or production efforts for wall manufacturers, since at least one recess can now be manufactured centrally by the processing of a single wall producer, and walls with at least one recess can be transported without damage by means of placeholders.

[0023] A further advantage is that at least one placeholder can be placed in the at least one recess and then a covering and / or veneer can be applied to the wall.

[0024] Furthermore, the veneer and / or covering material can then be removed in the area of ​​the at least one recess in order to remove the at least one placeholder.

[0025] In this way, the risk of the coating and / or veneering peeling, tearing, or smearing at the edge of the at least one recess, as occurs, for example, by coating and / or veneering followed by milling of the at least one recess, is minimized, which can significantly improve the visual appearance of the manufactured product.

[0026] The device according to the invention and / or the method according to the invention can be used or retrofitted by employing embodiments already known from the prior art, such as those described in the introduction.

[0027] Advantageous embodiments of the invention are defined in the dependent claims.

[0028] It can be assumed that the at least one placeholder is attached to the at least one recess in a form-fitting manner due to its geometric dimensions, and preferably the at least one placeholder has at least one protrusion, and in the area of ​​the at least one protrusion there is a press fit between the at least one placeholder and the at least one recess.

[0029] This means, for example, that the at least one placeholder and the at least one recess have the same geometric shape at least in certain areas, and preferably the placeholder also has dimensions that slightly exceed those of the at least one recess, so that the at least one placeholder is held in the at least one recess by its geometric configuration and can be removed from or fitted into the at least one recess simply by applying (even if very little) force.

[0030] Preferably, it is envisaged that the at least one placeholder is removably mounted in the at least one recess by a materially connecting bond and / or by at least one holding means.

[0031] It may be envisaged that the at least one placeholder is fixed in position in the at least one recess using an adhesive, preferably an adhesive drop, whereby it may be envisaged that the material-connecting connection and / or the at least one holding element is configured in such a way that, for example, by applying a small force, the material-connecting connection and / or the at least one holding means can be released, so that the at least one placeholder can be removed from the at least one recess without damaging the wall.

[0032] Preferably, it is envisaged that the at least one placeholder is made from plastic, wood, cardboard material and / or composite material, preferably thermoplastic.

[0033] Preferably, it may be envisaged that the at least one placeholder consists essentially of wood or timber, preferably coated particle board or MDF board, and particularly preferably, it is envisaged that the at least one placeholder is made from substantially the same material as the wall.

[0034] Preferably, it is envisaged that the at least one placeholder is formed as a solidly formed component or as a component having a reinforcing structure.

[0035] It may be envisaged that the at least one placeholder has, along the at least one recess, substantially the same cross section as the at least one recess.

[0036] In this case, substantially may be understood as a minimal deviation of the at least one placeholder relative to the at least one recess, so that the at least one placeholder can be inserted into and / or removed from the at least one recess without destruction.

[0037] Thus, for example, the at least one placeholder may have a clearance fit with the at least one recess.

[0038] Preferably, at least one recess has two parallel lateral flat inner walls, which are preferably positioned parallel to the outer lateral sides of the wall and preferably extend perpendicular to the side walls of the wall.

[0039] Preferably, it may be assumed that the placeholder has a length that corresponds to at least 60%, preferably 75%, particularly preferably 90% of the depth of the at least one recess.

[0040] The depth of the at least one recess may be considered to be the dimension of the at least one recess from the end face of the wall along its longitudinal extension, preferably parallel to the lateral inner wall of the at least one recess, to the end of the at least one recess, particularly preferably to the rear wall at which the at least one recess terminates.

[0041] Preferably, it may be assumed that at least one recess has two parallel upper and lower flat top and / or bottom walls, the top and / or bottom walls preferably extending perpendicular to the end faces of the walls.

[0042] It may be assumed that the at least one placeholder is arranged in contact with at least two side walls of the at least one recess, preferably the top wall and / or the bottom wall, whereby the at least two side walls of the at least one recess are supported by each other by the at least one placeholder.

[0043] Preferably, it may be envisaged that the at least one recess is rectangularly shaped when viewed perpendicularly to the end face of the wall, and it is envisaged that such rectangular cross section continues over the majority of at least 80% of the depth of the at least one recess.

[0044] It may be envisaged that the rear wall of at least one recess has a flat section which preferably runs parallel or slightly oblique to the end face of the wall.

[0045] Preferably, it is envisaged that the rear wall of at least one recess transitions into the top and / or bottom wall in an arc-shaped section between its flat section and the top and / or bottom wall of the at least one recess.

[0046] It may be envisaged that at least one recess is formed as a blind hole and is closed on all sides except for an opening at the end face of the wall.

[0047] Preferably, the wall is a side wall or an intermediate wall of the furniture cabinet that is vertical in the assembled state, and the fitting may be a flap fitting to which a furniture flap can be attached.

[0048] It may be envisaged that the flap fitting has an actuating arm drive device - preferably including a spring energy accumulator - which drives at least one movable, preferably pivotable, actuating arm that can be attached to the furniture flap, and which actuating arm is arranged, preferably at least to a large extent, inside the at least one recess in the closed state.

[0049] Furthermore, it may be envisaged that the actuation arm drive device has at least one substantially upper support plate, which abuts in a planar manner against a flat inner wall of the at least one recess.

[0050] It may be envisaged that the maximum depth of the at least one recess is at least 150 mm, preferably at least 200 mm, particularly preferably at least 250 mm.

[0051] Preferably, it is envisaged that the width of at least one recess is between 10 mm and 16 mm, preferably about 12 mm.

[0052] It may be envisaged that the height of the at least one recess is between 80 mm and 160 mm, preferably about 120 mm.

[0053] Preferably, it is envisaged that the maximum depth of the at least one recess is at least 15 times, preferably at least 20 times, greater than the width of the at least one recess.

[0054] It may be envisaged that the maximum depth of the at least one recess is at least 1.5 times, preferably at least 2 times, greater than the height of the at least one recess.

[0055] Preferably, it is envisaged that the walls have a typical wall thickness of 15 mm to 20 mm, preferably 16 mm or 19 mm.

[0056] It may be envisaged that the at least one recess is arranged centrally at the end face with respect to the wall thickness of the wall.

[0057] Preferably, the walls consist essentially of wood or timber, preferably coated particle board or MDF board.

[0058] It may be envisaged that the wall thickness of the remaining walls on both sides of the at least one recess is between 1.5 mm and 3 mm, preferably 2 mm, respectively.

[0059] Preferably, the wall may be envisaged to consist of one piece.

[0060] It may be envisaged that in the at least one recess, at least one placeholder in place of the metal fitting is mounted in the at least one recess from the end face of the wall and / or is removable via the end face of the wall.

[0061] Furthermore, an assembly according to the invention is claimed of a wall and at least one fitting capable of guiding a furniture part, in particular a furniture flap or a furniture door, relative to the wall, wherein the at least one fitting can be placed in place of the at least one placeholder after removal of the at least one placeholder in the at least one recess.

[0062] Likewise, there is provided a method for manufacturing a wall for a furniture cabinet, comprising the following steps: - machining at least one recess in the wall, the at least one recess extending into the wall from a preferably flat end face of the wall, preferably by milling the at least one recess from the end face of the wall into the wall; - fitting the furniture part, in particular the furniture flap or furniture door, with at least one, preferably just one, placeholder in place of the fitting that can be guided relative to the wall, wherein the at least one placeholder is fitted into at least one recess, Preferably, after the step of mounting at least one placeholder in the at least one recess, the wall is moved to a spatially distant location for further processing. A method is claimed.

[0063] It may be envisaged that in a further step the at least one placeholder is removed from the at least one recess and that instead of the at least one placeholder at least one fitting for guiding a furniture part is placed in the at least one recess.

[0064] Preferably, it may be envisaged to attach a furniture part, in particular a door or a furniture flap, to at least one fitting mounted in the at least one recess or to a protruding part of the fitting, in particular to an actuating arm of a flap fitting.

[0065] After the at least one placeholder has been fitted into the at least one recess, it may be envisaged that the wall is veneered at least in predetermined areas and / or that a covering is applied to the wall.

[0066] It may be envisaged that the veneer and / or covering material is removed in the region of the opening of the at least one recess in the end face, thereby releasing the at least one placeholder.

[0067] Preferably, it is envisaged that at least one recess is milled into the wall from the end face of the wall by moving a chainsaw into the wall from the end face of the wall.

[0068] It may be envisaged to use a chainsaw having a single blade around which a motor-driven milling chain is wound, the milling chain having protruding teeth.

[0069] Preferably, it is envisaged to use a chainsaw having at least two blades.

[0070] It may also be envisaged to use a chainsaw whose milling width corresponds to the width of the recess, in which case the chainsaw is guided linearly so as not to change its lateral position relative to the wall when entering the wall.

[0071] Preferably, it is also envisaged to use a chainsaw whose milling height corresponds to the height of the recess, in which case the chainsaw is guided linearly so as not to change its height position relative to the wall when entering the wall.

[0072] It may be envisaged that the chainsaw will be moved up and down in height when entering or after entering the wall.

[0073] Preferably, a chainsaw is envisaged which comprises a support, to which the wall can be precisely fixed by means of - preferably adjustable - stops and / or holders.

[0074] It may be envisaged to use a chainsaw that can be moved manually and / or by a motor along at least one guide that is preferably linear.

[0075] Furthermore, a piece of furniture or a furniture cabinet is claimed which comprises at least one wall according to the invention and / or a wall manufactured by the method for manufacturing a wall according to the invention.

[0076] Preferably, it is envisaged that at least one placeholder is mounted in at least one recess from the end face of the wall and / or removed via the end face of the wall.

[0077] Further details and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of the drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0078] [Figure 1] 1 illustrates a method for manufacturing a wall according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 illustrates a method for manufacturing a wall according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] 1 illustrates a method for manufacturing a wall according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] 1 illustrates a method for manufacturing a wall according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] 1 illustrates a method for manufacturing a wall according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6]1 illustrates a method for manufacturing a wall according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] 1 illustrates a method for manufacturing a wall according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] 1 illustrates a method for manufacturing a wall according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 1 shows wall cladding and / or veneering. [Figure 10] FIG. 1 shows wall cladding and / or veneering. [Figure 11] FIG. 1 shows wall cladding and / or veneering. [Figure 12] FIG. 1 shows wall cladding and / or veneering. [Figure 13] FIG. 1 shows wall cladding and / or veneering. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the installation of the bracket inside the wall. [Figure 15] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the installation of the bracket inside the wall. [Figure 16] FIG. 1 shows a furniture cabinet with walls. [Figure 17] FIG. 1 shows a furniture cabinet with walls. [Figure 18] 10A-10C show the production of recesses in the walls. [Figure 19] 10A-10C show the production of recesses in the walls. [Figure 20] 10A-10C show the production of recesses in the walls. [Figure 21] 10A-10C show alternative manufacturing of recesses in the walls. [Figure 22] 10A-10C show alternative manufacturing of recesses in the walls. [Figure 23] 10A-10C show alternative manufacturing of recesses in the walls. [Figure 24] 10A-10C show alternative manufacturing of recesses in the walls. [Figure 25] 10A-10C show examples of recesses in walls. [Figure 26] 10A-10C show examples of recesses in walls. [Figure 27]10A-10C show examples of recesses in walls. [Figure 28] 10A-10C show examples of recesses in walls.

[0079] 1 to 6 show a method for manufacturing one embodiment of a wall 1 according to the invention.

[0080] In this case, FIG. 1 shows the starting material for the wall 1, more specifically the starting plate.

[0081] In a first method step, this wall 1 is machined with recesses 7, which are more clearly visible in FIGS.

[0082] In this case, FIG. 2 shows the wall 1 of FIG. 1 with a recess 7, and in FIG. 3 a view of FIG. 2 has been selected in which the inner contour of the recess 7 in the wall 1 is visible.

[0083] How the corresponding recesses 7 can be produced or milled into the wall 1 is explained in more detail with the help of the subsequent FIGS.

[0084] FIG. 4 shows a placeholder 11 whose geometric shape is adapted to the recess 7, which is then introduced into the wall 1, or more precisely into the recess 7, as is clear from FIGS. 5 and 6.

[0085] In this case, the placeholder 11 is inserted through the end face 1a of the wall 1 along the longitudinal extension of the recess 7 until the placeholder 11 comes into contact with the rear wall 7e of the recess 7.

[0086] This state of the placeholder 11 fully inserted in the recess 7 is also shown by Figures 7 and 8, where Figure 7 shows the placeholder 11 including the wall 1 and the hidden edges to ensure a better view.

[0087] It can therefore be seen that the geometry and size of the placeholder 11 is adapted to the recess 7 , in this case the placeholder 11 having substantially the same cross section as the recess 7 .

[0088] In this embodiment, the placeholder contacts the two inner walls 7a, 7b, the top wall 7c, the bottom wall 7d, and the rear wall 7e of the recess 7 (see Figures 21 to 24 for a more detailed description of the individual walls of the recess).

[0089] Such a geometric configuration of the placeholder 11 allows it to almost completely cover the recess 7 and stabilizes the wall 1 well, allowing it to withstand relatively high forces without damage, even when the wall 1 is subjected to loads, for example, by transportation or processing in a coating or veneer process.

[0090] In this case, the placeholder 11 can be configured with an overdimension relative to the recess 7 in a certain section of the recess 7, so that a press fit is achieved between the placeholder 11 and the recess 7, thereby fixing the placeholder 11 in the recess 7.

[0091] However, it is also conceivable that in order to fix the placeholder 11 in the recess 7, the placeholder can be glued in the recess 7, for example by means of an adhesive drop, but in this case such adhesive bond by the adhesive drop can be broken again by a minimal force application in order to remove the placeholder 11 from the recess 7.

[0092] 9 to 13 show the cladding and / or veneering process of a wall 1, in which a placeholder 11 is fitted in a recess 7. FIG.

[0093] Thus, the wall 1 together with the placeholder 11 inserted in the recess 7 is covered with a covering material 14 or veneer 13 (for example as shown in Figure 8), which also covers the area of ​​the opening of the recess 7 containing the inserted placeholder 11 (for example as is evident from Figure 9).

[0094] In this case, the placeholder 11 in the recess 7 is confined within the recess 7 by a covering 14 or veneer 13. This is shown for example by Figure 10, in which hidden lines and edges are shown for clarity.

[0095] After such a veneer and / or covering process, an opening in the end face 1a of the wall 1 of the recess 7 is exposed (as shown in Figure 11), and in this case the covering material 14 and / or veneer 13 is cut along the opening of the recess 7 as shown in Figure 12 to release the placeholder 11.

[0096] After releasing the placeholder 11 in the recess 7, the placeholder 11 is pulled out or removed from the recess 7, for example by means of a screwdriver or other tool.

[0097] This step is shown in FIG. 12, and FIG. 13 shows detail A shown in FIG.

[0098] After removing the placeholder 11 from the wall 1, the fitting 9 can then be introduced into the recess 7, as shown in FIGS.

[0099] In this case, the fitting 9, more specifically the flap fitting 12, is inserted into the recess 7 from the end face 1a of the wall 1 and fixed there.

[0100] This flap fitting is formed to guide the furniture flap 10 relative to the wall 1, as further shown in FIGS.

[0101] Figure 16 shows a furniture cabinet 8 with two side walls 1 according to the embodiment of the preceding figures.

[0102] In this case, flap fittings 12 are attached inside these side walls 1.

[0103] Figure 17 shows a furniture cabinet 8 with both flap fittings 12 in the side wall 1 and a furniture flap 10 attached to the actuating arm of the flap fitting 12, the furniture flap being movable between an open position and a closed position relative to the furniture cabinet 8 via the flap fitting 12.

[0104] 18, 19 and 20 show diagrammatically the method steps of an embodiment of a method for machining at least one recess 7 in a side wall 1 by means of a chainsaw 2. In the embodiment of FIG.

[0105] 18-20 show the main steps of an embodiment for manufacturing a wall 1 for a furniture cabinet.

[0106] In Figure 18, a substantially rectangular parallelepiped wall 1 is shown, which is made of, for example, wood or timber, preferably coated particle board or MDF board, such as is typically used in furniture construction.

[0107] The wall 1 preferably consists of one piece, and this integrity is maintained during the cutting of the recess 7 by the chainsaw 2, as will be explained below.

[0108] However, the concept that the wall 1 is made up of one member does not exclude the fact that the wall 1, before processing, is, for example, a multi-layer panel supplied from a panel factory.

[0109] Importantly, multiple parts are not required to machine and form the recess 7.

[0110] Rather, as shown in the series of figures 18-20, by using a chainsaw 2 for the end face 1a, a single recess 7 is milled into the wall 1 by forcing the chainsaw 2 into the wall 1 from the end face 1a in a machining direction 6.

[0111] The chainsaw 2 comprises a drive casing 3 with an electric motor and a protruding blade 4 around which a circular milling chain 5 is wound.

[0112] This milling chain 5, as is known, comprises individual members (not shown here) carrying a number of cutting edges, preferably made of hard metal.

[0113] These blades are known per se and constitute the milling tool that actually performs the cutting operation.

[0114] After retracting the chainsaw 2 from the wall 1, a recess 7 is left behind that substantially corresponds to the shape of the blade 4 containing the circulating milling chain 5 - as shown in FIG.

[0115] In the embodiment shown in Figures 18 to 20, the chainsaw 2 enters and exits the wall 1 linearly in only one direction (uniaxially), i.e., parallel to the upper or lower edge and also parallel to both flat sides 1b.

[0116] 21-24 show an alternative manufacturing method to that of FIGS.

[0117] 21 to 24, first a milling process is used to produce a milled section or recess 7 in the wall 1. Such a recess 7 produced in the wall 1 by milling is shown in FIG.

[0118] The recess 7 is milled into the wall 1 from the side surface 1b of the wall and passes through the end surface 1a of the wall 1 in the embodiment of FIG.

[0119] The recess 7 is surrounded on at least one partial side (in this embodiment on three partial sides) by a receiving groove 15 which is formed for receiving a cover element 16 (see FIG. 22).

[0120] For example, such a cover element 16 shown alone in FIG. 22 has outer dimensions corresponding to the accommodating groove 15, so that the cover element 16 can be fitted into the accommodating groove 15 to fill the accommodating groove.

[0121] Preferably, the cover element 16 also has a thickness corresponding to the depth of the receiving groove 15, so that after being fitted into the receiving groove 15, the cover element 16 forms one flat surface together with the side surface 1b.

[0122] However, it is also conceivable that the thickness of the cover element 16 is greater than the depth of the accommodating groove 15, and that after being fitted into the accommodating groove 15, the cover element 16 is manufactured by a cutting method (e.g., grinding) so as to form one flat surface together with the side wall 1b of the wall.

[0123] As shown in FIG. 23, the cover element 16 can also be mounted in the receiving groove 15 and connected to the wall 1, for example by a materially connecting connection (for example by gluing or painting).

[0124] The joining of the wall 1 with the cover element 16, thereby producing one flat side surface 1b, is shown in FIG.

[0125] It can be seen that the cover element 16 and the wall 1 produce a recess 7 corresponding to the embodiment of FIGS.

[0126] Following the joining of the wall 1 and the cover element 16, the method steps as shown in FIGS. 4 to 13 can again be carried out, in which case the placeholder 11 is introduced into the recess 7.

[0127] Figure 25 shows a perspective view of the wall 1 before the flap fitting is installed. Figure 26 shows the same perspective view together with an internal view, from which the shape of the recess 7 is apparent. Figure 27 shows an end face 1a of the wall 1 according to Figures 18, 19 and 20. Figure 28 shows a side view of the wall of the aforementioned figures.

[0128] Figures 25 and 26 show a slightly different wall embodiment, which shows a slightly larger recess 7 than in Figures 18-20, particularly suited to accommodating a flap fitting.

[0129] FIG. 26 shows the geometrical characteristics of a preferred embodiment of a wall 1 according to the invention (without fittings yet attached).

[0130] The recess 7 has two parallel lateral flat inner walls 7a, 7b which are preferably parallel to the outer side surface 1b of the wall 1 and which preferably extend perpendicular to the end surface 1a of the wall 1.

[0131] As a result, only extremely thin residual walls 1c remain on the left and right sides of the recess 7, but these residual walls are sufficient to make the appearance of the inner and outer surfaces of the wall 1 appear as if the recess 7 did not exist (see Figure 25).

[0132] Conversely, this thin residual wall 1c allows for a relatively wide interior space of the recess 7, so that larger flap fittings can also be accommodated.

[0133] The recess 7 advantageously has two parallel upper and lower flat top and bottom walls 7c and 7d, which also preferably extend perpendicularly to the end face 1a of the wall 1.

[0134] This results in a substantially rectangular recess 7 overall which is typically well suited to accommodating a rectangular fitting in its outer dimensions as well, in particular a flap fitting.

[0135] In the embodiment shown in Figures 25 and 26, i.e. when viewed perpendicularly to the end face 1a of the wall 1, the recess 7 is rectangular in shape, and it is preferably assumed that this rectangular cross section continues over the majority of at least 80% of the depth T of the recess 7.

[0136] The rear wall 7e also has a flat section which preferably runs parallel to or slightly inclined to the end face 1a of the wall 1, as can be seen more clearly in FIG.

[0137] Only between the flat section of the rear wall 7e and the top wall 7c and / or bottom wall 7d of the recess 7 is there a non-flat arcuate section 7f which connects the wall surfaces 7c, 7d and 7e to one another or where these wall surfaces transition into one another.

[0138] Such rounding results from the rounded front area of ​​a typical chainsaw 2 and should be kept as small as possible in order to keep the space reduction for the fittings used, particularly the flap fittings, as small as possible.

[0139] That is, it is generally advantageously assumed that the recess 7 is formed as a blind hole and is closed on both sides except for an opening at the end face 1a of the wall 1, as shown, for example, in FIG. 26.

[0140] This ensures that the appearance of the wall 1 is not marred by the technical components of the fittings.

[0141] Wall 1 appears substantially like a regular wall of a furniture cabinet or piece of furniture.

[0142] 25 and 26 show exemplary dimensions of wall 1 and preferred dimensions of recess 7 that are suitable for subsequent installation of a fitting, for example in the form of a flap fitting, within recess 7.

[0143] The wall 1 is initially a board made of (coated) particle board, MDF plate or other wood with a board thickness (thickness) D of 16 mm, which is typical in today's furniture construction.

[0144] Furthermore, plates with other wall thicknesses can also be used, for example plates with a thickness of 19 mm, but the method can also be implemented with very thin plates, i.e. plates with a thickness D of 16 mm.

[0145] For this purpose, as mentioned above and as will be further explained below, a recess 7 is milled out by means of a chainsaw 2, which now leaves only a very small residual wall 1c with a wall thickness WS of 1.5 mm to 3 mm, preferably 2 mm.

[0146] Such a residual wall thickness makes it possible on the one hand to increase the clearance of the recess 7 and also to avoid undesirable effects such as curvature of a residual wall 1c with a small thickness.

[0147] As will be explained in more detail below, the following dimensions shown in Figures 23 and 24 are particularly suitable for fitting in recess 7 a fitting in the form of a flap fitting for lifting a furniture flap:

[0148] Advantageously, it is envisaged that the maximum depth T of the recess 7 is at least 150 mm, preferably at least 200 mm, particularly preferably at least 250 mm.

[0149] Advantageously, it is furthermore envisaged that the width B of the recess 7 is between 10 mm and 16 mm, preferably about 12 mm.

[0150] More advantageously, it is envisaged that the height H of the recess 7 is between 80 mm and 160 mm, preferably about 120 mm.

[0151] According to a preferred embodiment, it is envisaged that the recess 7 is as narrow and deep as possible.

[0152] Expressed in relative terms, this means that the maximum depth T of the recess 7 is at least 15 times, preferably at least 20 times, greater than the width B of the recess 7 .

[0153] Advantageously, it is furthermore envisaged that the maximum depth T of the recess 7 is at least 1.5 times, preferably at least 2 times, greater than the height H of the recess 7 .

[0154] The radius of the arcuate section 7f is, for example, 26.5 mm, which is primarily due to the forward shape of the blade 4 of the chainsaw 2 - as already explained. [Explanation of symbols]

[0155] 1. Wall 1a End face 1b side 1c residual wall 2 Chainsaw 3 Drive unit casing 4 blades 5 Milling Chain 6 Processing direction 7. Recess 7a Inner wall 7b Inner wall 7c upper wall 7d bottom wall 7e back wall 7f Arc-shaped division 8. Furniture Cabinet 9 Metal fittings 10 Furniture Flap 11 Placeholders 12 Flap metal fittings 13 Veneer 14 Covering material 15 Storage groove 16 Cover Element D Thickness WS wall thickness T Depth B Width H Height

Claims

1. 1. An assembly of at least one wall for a furniture cabinet (8), said wall (1) having at least one recess (7) extending from an end face (1a) of said wall (1), said at least one recess (7) being formed to accommodate a fitting (9) capable of guiding a furniture piece relative to said wall (1), In said at least one recess (7), at least one placeholder (11) is fitted in place of said fitting (9), said assembly comprising at least one fitting (9) and a furniture part, said furniture part being guideable relative to said wall (1) by said at least one fitting (9), said at least one fitting (9) being positionable in place of said at least one placeholder (11) after removal of said at least one placeholder (11) from said at least one recess (7), The at least one placeholder (11) comprises: made from plastic, wood, cardboard and / or composite materials; and / or Formed as a solid formed component An assembly characterized by:

2. The assembly described in claim 1, wherein the wall is a side wall.

3. An assembly as described in claim 1, wherein the end face (1a) is flat.

4. An assembly as described in claim 1, wherein the furniture part is a furniture flap (10) or a furniture door.

5. An assembly as described in claim 1, wherein exactly one placeholder (11) is mounted in at least one recess (7).

6. An assembly as described in claim 1, wherein at least one placeholder (11) is formed from a thermoplastic plastic material.

7. 2. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein said at least one placeholder (11) is attached to said at least one recess (7) in a form-fitting manner according to geometric dimensions.

8. An assembly as described in claim 7, wherein the at least one placeholder (11) has at least one protrusion, and in the area of ​​the at least one protrusion, a press fit is formed between the at least one placeholder (11) and the at least one recess (7).

9. 2. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein the at least one placeholder (11) is removably mounted in the at least one recess (7) by a materially connecting bond and / or by at least one holding means.

10. Assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that said at least one placeholder (11) has, along said at least one recess (7), substantially the same cross section as said at least one recess (7).

11. Assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that said at least one recess (7) has two parallel lateral flat inner walls (7a, 7b).

12. An assembly as described in claim 11, wherein the inner wall is positioned parallel to the outer side (1b) of the wall (1).

13. An assembly as described in claim 11, wherein the inner wall extends perpendicular to the end face (1a) of the wall (1).

14. Assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one placeholder (11) has a length corresponding to at least 60% of the depth (T) of the at least one recess (7).

15. An assembly as described in claim 1, wherein the at least one placeholder (11) has a length corresponding to at least 75% of the depth (T) of the at least one recess (7).

16. An assembly as described in claim 1, wherein the at least one placeholder (11) has a length corresponding to at least 90% of the depth (T) of the at least one recess (7).

17. Assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that said at least one recess (7) has two parallel upper and lower flat top and / or bottom walls (7c, 7d).

18. An assembly as described in claim 17, wherein the upper wall and / or the bottom wall (7c, 7d) extend perpendicular to the end face (1a) of the wall (1).

19. 2. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein the at least one placeholder (11) is arranged to contact at least two inner walls (7a, 7b) of the at least one recess (7), whereby the at least two inner walls (7a, 7b) of the at least one recess (7) are supported relative to one another by the at least one placeholder (11).

20. An assembly as described in claim 17, wherein the at least one placeholder (11) is arranged to contact the upper wall and / or bottom wall (7c, 7d) of the at least one recess (7), whereby the upper wall and / or bottom wall (7c, 7d) of the at least one recess (7) are supported relative to each other by the at least one placeholder (11).

21. 2. An assembly according to claim 1, wherein said at least one recess (7) is rectangular in shape when viewed perpendicularly to said end face (1a) of said wall (1).

22. An assembly as described in claim 1, wherein the at least one recess (7) is rectangular in shape when viewed perpendicularly to the end face (1a) of the wall (1), and such rectangular cross-section continues over the majority of at least 80% of the depth (T) of the at least one recess (7).

23. Assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the rear wall (7e) of said at least one recess (7) has a flat section.

24. An assembly as described in claim 1, wherein the rear wall (7e) of at least one recess (7) has a flat section extending parallel to or slightly inclined relative to the end face (1a) of the wall (1).

25. The at least one recess (7) has two parallel upper and lower flat top and / or bottom walls (7c, 7d), the rear wall (7e) of the at least one recess (7) transitions between the flat section and the top wall (7c) and / or the bottom wall (7d) of the at least one recess (7) in an arcuate section (7f) to the top wall and / or the bottom wall, 24. The assembly of claim 23.

26. 2. An assembly according to claim 1, wherein said at least one recess (7) is formed as a blind hole and is closed on all sides except for an opening in said end face (1a) of said wall (1).

27. 2. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein the wall (1) is a vertical side wall or intermediate wall of a furniture cabinet (8) in an assembled state, and the fitting (9) is a flap fitting (12) to which a furniture flap (10) can be attached.

28. 2. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein in the at least one recess (7) at least one placeholder (11) in place of the metal fitting (9) is mounted in the at least one recess (7) from the end face (1a) of the wall (1) and / or is removable via the end face (1a) of the wall (1).

29. A method for manufacturing a wall (1) for a furniture cabinet (8), comprising the following steps: - machining at least one recess (7) in said wall (1), said at least one recess (7) extending into said wall (1) from an end face (1a) of said wall (1); - fitting at least one placeholder (11) in said at least one recess in place of a fitting (9) that can guide a furniture piece relative to said wall (1); It has In a further step, the at least one placeholder (11) is removed from the at least one recess (7) and, instead of the at least one placeholder (11), at least one fitting (9) for guiding the furniture part is placed in the at least one recess (7). A method characterized by:

30. The method described in Claim 29, further comprising the step of milling the at least one recess (7) from the end face (1a) of the wall (1) into the wall (1).

31. The method described in claim 29, further comprising, after the step of mounting the at least one placeholder (11) in the at least one recess (7), a step of moving the wall (1) to a spatially separated location for further processing.

32. 30. Method according to claim 29, characterized in that a furniture part is attached to the at least one fitting (9) mounted in the at least one recess (7) or to a projecting part of the fitting.

33. A method as described in claim 32, wherein the protruding portion is an operating arm of a flap fitting (12).

34. 30. The method according to claim 29, wherein veneer (13) and / or covering material (14) is removed in the region of the opening of the at least one recess (7) in the end face (1a) of the wall (1), thereby releasing the at least one placeholder (11).

35. 30. The method according to claim 29, wherein the at least one recess (7) is milled into the wall (1) from the end face (1 a) of the wall (1) by moving a chainsaw (2) into the wall from the end face (1 a) of the wall (1).

36. 30. The method according to claim 29, wherein the at least one placeholder (11) is mounted in the at least one recess (7) from the end face (1 a) of the wall (1) and / or removed via the end face (1 a) of the wall (1).

37. 37. A piece of furniture or a furniture cabinet comprising at least one assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 28 and / or at least one wall (1) manufactured by the method for manufacturing a wall (1) according to any one of claims 29 to 36.

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