A drawer sidewall for a drawer

Abstract

A drawer sidewall (2) for a drawer (1) includes: - at least one connecting device (8) for preferably detachably connecting a drawer front panel (3) and a drawer sidewall (2), wherein the connecting device (8) includes at least one base (9) inserted into the drawer sidewall (2) and at least one fitting component (10) to be fixed to the drawer front panel (3), - wherein the fitting component (10) includes at least one fastening section (14), the at least one fastening section being at least partially housed in the base (9) in a fixed state of the fitting component (10), wherein at least one support device (15) is provided separate from the fastening section (14), and in the fixed state, the position of the fitting component (10) relative to the base (9) can be supported by the at least one support device in a direction transverse to the longitudinal (L) direction of the drawer sidewall (2).

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a drawer sidewall for a drawer, comprising: - at least one connecting device for preferably detachably connecting a drawer front panel to the drawer sidewall, wherein the connecting device includes at least one base inserted into the drawer sidewall and at least one fitting component to be fastened to the drawer front panel, - wherein the fitting component includes at least one fastening segment, wherein in a fixed state of the fitting component, the at least one fastening segment is at least partially housed in the base.

[0002] Furthermore, the present invention also relates to a drawer having at least one drawer sidewall of the type to be described. [Previous Technology]

[0003] AT 515997 B1 discloses a drawer sidewall in the form of a hollow profile, wherein the drawer sidewall includes a connecting device for detachably connecting to a fastener to be secured to the drawer front panel. First, the fastener is pre-installed on the back of the drawer front panel. Next, the fastener, pre-installed on the drawer front panel, is inserted into the front end of the drawer sidewall, wherein the fastener is releasably locked by a spring-loaded snap-fit ​​of the connecting device. To stabilize the relative position of the drawer sidewall, the fastener has at least one support element that at least partially abuts against the inner and / or outer wall of the drawer sidewall.

[0004] In the prior art, the fastening section of the fastener is accommodated in the connecting device of the drawer sidewall with a certain lateral clearance in the fixed state, making the position of the fastener relative to the drawer sidewall adjustable in the lateral direction. This allows for lateral adjustment of the position of the drawer front panel in the fixed state, thereby adjusting the gap between the drawer front panel and the front of adjacent furniture. However, because there is a lateral clearance between the fastening section of the fastener and the connecting device, the position of the fastener may be delayed when the adjusting wheel is operated to adjust the lateral position, and the adjustment distance of the fastener may be severely limited. [Summary of the Invention]

[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide a drawer sidewall of the type described at the beginning that avoids the above-mentioned disadvantages.

[0006] According to the present invention, this objective is achieved by the features of claim 1. Other advantageous embodiments of the invention are defined in the appendix.

[0007] According to the present invention, at least one support device separate from the fastening section is provided, by means of the at least one support device, in the fixed state, the position of the accessory component relative to the base body can be supported at least in the direction transverse to the longitudinal direction of the drawer sidewall.

[0008] Thus, a support device separate from the fastening section is provided, by which the fitting component can be supported laterally (i.e., in the direction transverse to the longitudinal direction of the drawer sidewall) on the base of the connecting device. In this way, the tolerances and the gap between the fitting component and the base can be reduced, and the adjustment range of the fitting component relative to the drawer sidewall can be expanded.

[0009] In addition, this measure can also improve the stability and rigidity of the drawer sidewalls, especially the front area of ​​the drawer sidewalls.

Implementation Method

[0019] Figure 1a shows drawer 1, which has two drawer side walls 2, a drawer front panel 3, a drawer rear wall 4, and a drawer bottom 5. The drawer side walls 2 are designed as hollow profiles, preferably made of metal sheet.

[0020] The back wall of the drawer 4 may be made of metal plate or other materials such as wood.

[0021] Figure 1b shows the drawer 1 of Figure 1a, excluding the outer shell of the drawer sidewalls 2 and the front panel 3. Each drawer sidewall 2 includes a rear wall adapter 6 for preferably detachably securing the drawer rear wall 4. Both rear wall adapters 6 are made almost entirely of plastic and / or at least partially have a honeycomb design.

[0022] The drawer sidewall 2 includes at least one support 7 for stabilizing the drawer bottom 5, the at least one support being fixedly connected to the drawer sidewall 2 and the bottom surface of the drawer bottom 5 being supported on the support.

[0023] The drawer bottom 5 may be integrally formed with the drawer back wall 4, and may have at least two (preferably three) sections that are hinged to each other. The sections may be interconnected by membrane hinges, which may be made, for example, by coating an adhesive layer.

[0024] Each drawer sidewall 2 has at least one connecting device 8 for preferably detachably connecting the drawer front panel 3 to the drawer sidewall 2. The connecting device 8 includes at least one base 9 embedded in the drawer sidewall 2 and at least one fitting component 10 to be fixed to the drawer front panel 3. The figure shows the connection state between the base 9 and the fitting component 10.

[0025] The base 9 of the connecting device 8 may be made of plastic in a substantially complete manner and / or at least partially honeycomb design.

[0026] The accessory component 10 needs to be pre-installed on the back of the drawer front panel 3 and can be releasably locked by the spring-loaded snap 30 (Figure 2a) of the connecting device 8. The accessory component 10 may include at least one (preferably at least two) expansion pins 11 for securing to the drawer front panel 3.

[0027] Figure 2a shows the connecting device 8 of the drawer side wall 2, wherein the base 9 is accommodated in the front end area of ​​the drawer side wall 2 in the installed state.

[0028] The upper end of the base 9 has at least one stabilizing element 12, which engages with the corresponding recess of the drawer sidewall 2 in a form-fitting manner. The stabilizing element 12 can keep the relative position between the base 9 and the drawer sidewall 2 stable in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction L of the drawer sidewall 2.

[0029] The lower end of the base 9 has a groove 13 for storing the edge of the drawer bottom 5, and the longitudinal direction of the groove 13 is parallel to the longitudinal direction L of the drawer side wall 2.

[0030] The accessory component 10 that needs to be fixed to the front panel 3 of the drawer has a fastening section 14, which is at least partially (preferably substantially completely) housed in the base 9 when the accessory component 10 is fixed.

[0031] The connecting device 8 of the drawer side wall 2 includes at least one spring-loaded latch 30, by which the fastening section 14 of the fitting component 10 can be releasably locked.

[0032] The buckle 30 may be pre-tightened by at least one spring element (such as a compression spring), wherein the locking between the buckle 30 and the fastening section 14 of the fitting component 10 can be released by manually applying a force to the buckle 30 (the force being opposite to the force of the spring element).

[0033] According to a preferred embodiment, the spring-loaded latch 30 is mounted in the base 9 in a linearly movable manner. In this example, the latch 30 needs to be pressed vertically upwards to release the lock.

[0034] By means of at least one support device 15 that is separate from the fastening section 14, the position of the accessory component 10 relative to the base 9 in the fixed state can be supported at least in the direction of the longitudinal L of the drawer side wall 2.

[0035] According to possible embodiments, the at least one base 9 of the connecting device 8 is made substantially entirely of plastic and / or is inserted into the drawer sidewall 2 in a form-fitting manner, and / or is at least partially honeycomb structure, and / or has at least one groove 13 for receiving the edge of the drawer bottom 5.

[0036] Figure 2b is an enlarged detail view of Figure 2a, in which the fastening section 14 of the accessory component 10 is completely housed in the base 9 of the connecting device 8 in a fixed state.

[0037] The support device 15 has at least one (preferably disc-shaped) support element 15a, which is received (preferably without gaps) in corresponding recesses 20, 20a (Figures 4a, 4b) of the base 9. In this way, the accessory component 10 can be fixedly supported on the base 9 in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction L of the drawer sidewall 2.

[0038] The support element 15a may be spaced apart from the base 9 by at least one deflection profile 32. In the illustrated embodiment, the at least one deflection profile 32 is arranged on the fitting part 10, preferably at the front end of the fastening section 14 of the fitting part 10.

[0039] The support element 15a is spaced apart from the base 9 by the at least one deflection profile 32, so that the support element 15a will not touch the base 9 when the accessory component 10 is inserted into the connecting device 8 of the drawer side wall 2. This prevents the support element 15a from being scraped off the accessory component 10.

[0040] Preferably, the at least one deflection profile 32 is arranged only on one side of the fastening section 14 and / or is designed as a ramp extending laterally from the fastening section 14.

[0041] Figure 3a shows a perspective view of the accessory component 10 to be fixed to the front panel 3 of the drawer. The accessory component 10 has at least two spaced-apart expansion pins 11, by means of the at least two expansion pins to fix the accessory component 10 to the front panel 3 of the drawer.

[0042] The fastening section 14 of the fitting component 10 has at least two side plates 16a, 16b that are substantially parallel to each other, and at least one cross web 17 is arranged between the at least two side plates for (preferably releasable) locking with the spring-loaded latch 30 of the drawer side wall 2.

[0043] The support device 15 is used to adjust the relative position between the accessory component 10 and the base 9, wherein the adjustment distance between the accessory component 10 and the base 9 is preferably 2 mm to 4 mm, and preferably about 3 mm.

[0044] Preferably, the disc-shaped support element 15a of the support device 15 is housed in at least one corresponding recess 20, 20a (Figures 4a, 4b) of the base 9 and can be fixedly supported in the direction transverse to the longitudinal direction L of the drawer sidewall.

[0045] According to possible embodiments, the at least one support element 15a is preferably rotatably mounted on the accessory component 10, and / or is substantially disc-shaped, and / or has a fastening section 14 protruding vertically from the accessory component 10, and / or is arranged only on one side of the accessory component 10, and / or has at least one (preferably cross-groove and / or star-shaped) tool positioning profile 18, wherein the relative position between the accessory component 10 and the base 9 of the connecting device 8 can be adjusted by means of a tool by rotating the positioning profile 18, preferably in the direction transverse to the longitudinal L of the drawer sidewall 2.

[0046] Figure 3b shows the accessory component 10 in a side view. In the embodiment shown, the positioning profile 18 has a combination of cross-shaped and star-shaped profile features, so that the support element 15a can be rotated using either a Torx screwdriver or a flathead or Phillips head tool.

[0047] The position, preferably the rotational position, of the support element 15a relative to the base 9 can be displayed by at least one display device 19. The display device 19 may have at least one asymmetrical profile 19a, which in the illustrated embodiment is part of the positioning profile 18.

[0048] The profile 19a has an asymmetrical structure relative to the axis of rotation of the support element 15a, and has two spaced-apart ends, wherein the first end of the profile 19a is arc-shaped and the second end of the profile 19a is rectangular. This indicates the position of the support element 15a.

[0049] Figure 4a shows the base 9 of the connecting device 8 inserted into the drawer sidewall 2 in a vertical cross section. The base 9 has at least one recess 20 for receiving a support element 15a of the support device 15, wherein the support element 15a is received without gap in the recess 20 in the direction transverse to the longitudinal direction L of the drawer sidewall 2.

[0050] In the illustrated embodiment, the at least one recess 20 is slotted and / or has a longitudinal direction parallel to the longitudinal direction L of the drawer sidewall 2.

[0051] The base 9 of the connecting device 8 may have at least one second recess 20a for receiving the support element 15a of the support device 15. The second recess 20a is used when the installer needs to rotate the accessory component 10 180° and fix it to the back of the drawer front panel 3. In this case, the support element 15a may be arranged in the second recess 20a.

[0052] Preferably, the substrate 9 has at least two recesses 20, 20a that are preferably substantially parallel to each other for receiving the at least one support element 15a, wherein the at least one support element is received in only one of the at least two recesses 20, 20a in a fixed state.

[0053] The support element 15a has a threaded section 21 that engages with at least one wing plate 22 of the fitting component 10. The support element 15a is held immovably in the recess 20 along the axial direction, wherein the fitting component 10 moves laterally relative to the base 9 as the support element 15a rotates about the axis of rotation, thereby allowing the drawer front panel 3 to be adjusted laterally.

[0054] Figure 4b shows the base 9 of the connecting device 8 inserted into the drawer sidewall 2 in a horizontal cross section. A support element 15a can be seen, which is received without gap in the recess 20 of the base 9 of the connecting device 8 in the direction transverse to the longitudinal direction L. The threaded section 21 of the support element 15a mates with at least one wing 22 of the fitting component 10.

[0055] Figures 5a-5c show an embodiment of the accessory component 10 with expansion pins 11, which can be expanded by rotating or tilting the fastening section 14. This allows the accessory component 10 to be installed and removed from the drawer front panel 3 without tools.

[0056] The accessory component 10 has a preferably circular opening 23 for receiving the support element 15a of the support device 15. The support element 15a can be releasably locked relative to the accessory component 10 at a plurality of pre-specified positions (preferably rotatable positions) by means of a locking device 26.

[0057] The locking device 26 may have at least one protrusion 26a and at least one locking recess 26b for releasably receiving the at least one protrusion 26a, preferably a plurality of locking recesses 26b. The protrusion 26a may be arranged on the support element 15a and the at least one locking recess 26b may be arranged on the accessory component 10. From a mechanical point of view, the protrusion 26a may also be arranged on the accessory component 10 and the at least one locking recess 26b may be arranged on the support element 15a.

[0058] The accessory component 10 has at least one expansion portion 25, preferably with at least one bevel 25a, for expanding the expansion pin 11. The expansion pin 11 can be expanded by means of a slit 24, which divides the expansion pin 11 into two expansion pin halves.

[0059] By rotating or tilting the fastening section 14, the expansion part 25 can be moved to an expanded position, in which the expansion pin 11 can expand into the pre-drilled hole in the drawer front panel 3. By rotating or tilting the fastening section 14 in the opposite direction, the expansion pin 11 can be moved to a released position, in which the expansion pin 11 can be easily inserted into and pulled out of the pre-drilled hole in the drawer front panel 3.

[0060] Figure 5b shows the accessory component 10 with expansion pin 11 in the released position. In this released position, the expansion pin 11 can be inserted into the pre-drilled hole in the front panel 3 of the drawer.

[0061] Figure 5c shows the accessory component 10 with the expansion pin 11 in the expanded position. Starting from the released position shown in Figure 5b, rotating the fastening section 14 causes the expansion part 25 to expand the expansion pin 11 within the pre-drilled hole. Thus, the accessory component 10 can be secured to the drawer front panel 3 without tools. The fastening section 14 has a cross plate 17 that can be releasably locked with the spring-loaded latch 30 (Figure 2a) on the drawer side wall 2.

[0062] Figures 6a-6c show three different ways in which accessory component 10 is fixed on the front panel 3 of the drawer.

[0063] Figure 6a shows a fitting component 10 having at least one hole 27 for receiving screws 28 (preferably at least two holes 27). The fitting component 10 may further include at least one support member 29 to abut against the front panel 3 of the drawer, wherein the at least one support member 29 is arranged in a central area between the two holes 27.

[0064] Figure 6b shows an accessory component 10, which includes at least one pre-installed screw 28, preferably at least two screws 28 pre-installed on the accessory component 10.

[0065] Figure 6c shows an accessory component 10 having at least one expansion pin 11 that can be expanded by screw 28, preferably at least two expansion pins 11 that can be expanded by screw 28.

[0066] Figure 7a shows the accessory component 10 in an exploded view, in which two screws 28 are provided for expanding the expansion pin 11.

[0067] The accessory component 10 has an opening 23 for receiving the support element 15a of the support device 15. The support element 15a can be releasably locked relative to the accessory component 10 in a plurality of pre-specified positions (preferably rotational positions) by means of the locking device 26.

[0068] At least one protrusion 26a is arranged at the free end of the threaded section 21, which can engage with a plurality of locking recesses 26b of the locking device 26.

[0069] Figure 7b shows an enlarged detail of Figure 7a, in which the opening 23 for receiving the support element 15a can be seen. In the illustrated embodiment, two sets of locking recesses 26b are provided, which are spaced apart by the wing plate 22 of the fitting component 10, wherein the wing plate 22 engages with the threaded section 21 of the support element 15a. This provides the possibility of selectively mounting the support element 15a on both sides of the fitting component 10.

[0070] Figure 8a shows the support element 15a of the support device 15 in perspective view. A plurality of (preferably four) protrusions 26a are arranged at the front free end of the threaded section 21, which engage with the locking recess 26b of the fitting component 10. This allows the support element 15a to be releasably locked at a plurality of pre-specified rotational positions, and allows for intuitive adjustment of the support element 15a relative to the fitting component 10.

[0071] Figure 8b shows the support element 15a of the support device 15 in another perspective view. At least two spacers 33 are arranged on the disc-shaped portion of the support element 15, which prevent the disc-shaped portion from being pressed flat against the accessory component 10. The spacers 33 effectively ensure that when the support element 15 is rotated excessively, the disc-shaped portion of the support element 15a will not press against or become stuck with the accessory component 10.

[0072] At least two radially protruding clearance compensation elements 31 are arranged on the threaded section 21 of the support element 15a. These at least two clearance compensation elements are designed to provide limited restraint on the threaded section 21 when the support element 15a is rotated using a tool (such as a screwdriver). [Simplified Explanation of the Diagram]

[0010] Further details and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following figures.

[0011] Figures 1a and 1b show the drawer in two different perspective views.

[0012] Figures 2a and 2b show the connecting device for the drawer sidewalls in perspective view along with enlarged detail view.

[0013] Figures 3a and 3b show the accessory components to be fixed to the front panel of the drawer in perspective and side view, respectively.

[0014] Figures 4a and 4b show the base of the connecting device in two different cross-sectional views, the base being embedded in the drawer sidewall.

[0015] Figures 5a-5c illustrate embodiments of accessory components with expansion pins, which can be expanded by rotating or tilting the fastening section.

[0016] Figures 6a-6c illustrate three methods for securing accessory components to the front panel of a drawer.

[0017] Figures 7a and 7b show exploded views of the accessory components and enlarged detail views thereof.

[0018] Figures 8a and 8b show the support elements of the support device in two different perspective views. [Biomaterial Storage]

[0074] Domestic Deposit Information (Please note in order of deposit institution, date, and number) None

[0075] Overseas Deposit Information (Please note in the order of deposit country, institution, date, and number) None

Claims

1. A drawer sidewall (2) for a drawer (1), comprising: - At least one connecting device (8) for preferably detachably connecting a drawer front panel (3) and the drawer side wall (2), wherein the connecting device (8) includes at least one base (9) inserted into the drawer side wall (2) and at least one fitting component (10) to be fixed to the drawer front panel (3), - wherein the fitting component (10) includes at least one fastening section (14), the at least one fastening section (14) being at least partially housed in the base (9) in a fixed state of the fitting component (10). The feature is that: at least one support device (15) separate from the fastening section (14) is provided, by means of the at least one support device (15), in the fixed state, a position of the accessory component (10) relative to the base (9) can be supported in a direction transverse to a longitudinal (L) direction of the drawer sidewall (2), wherein the at least one support device (15) includes at least one support element (15a), the at least one support element (15a) being housed in at least one recess (20, 20a) of the base (9) in the fixed state, and wherein the at least one support element (15a) of the support device (15) includes at least one threaded segment (21) for adjusting a relative position between the accessory component (10) and the base (9).

2. The drawer sidewall (2) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the support device (15) is designed to adjust a relative position between the accessory component (10) and the base (9), preferably wherein the adjustment distance between the accessory component (10) and the base (9) is 2 mm to 4 mm, preferably about 3 mm.

3. The drawer sidewall (2) as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the at least one support element (15a) is received without gap in the at least one recess (20, 20a) of the base (9) in the direction transverse to the longitudinal (L) direction of the drawer sidewall (2).

4. The drawer sidewall (2) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one support element (15a) of the support device (15) is preferably rotatably mounted on the fitting part (10), and / or is substantially disc-shaped, and / or is in a fastening section (14) that protrudes vertically from the fitting part (10), and / or is arranged only on one side of the fitting part (10).

5. The drawer sidewall (2) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one support element (15a) of the support device (15) - includes at least one positioning profile (18) for a tool, preferably cross-shaped and / or star-shaped, wherein a relative position between the fitting part (10) and the base (9) of the connecting device (8) can be adjusted by rotating the positioning profile (18) using the tool, preferably in the direction transverse to the longitudinal (L) direction of the drawer sidewall (2), and / or - partially housed in a preferably circular opening (23) of the fitting part (10), and / or - spaced apart from the base (9) by at least one deflection profile (32).

6. The drawer sidewall (2) as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one clearance compensation element (31) is provided on the threaded section (21) to limit and suppress a movement of the threaded section (21).

7. The drawer sidewall (2) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the base (9) of the connecting device (8) includes at least two recesses (20, 20a) preferably substantially parallel to each other for receiving the at least one support element (15a), wherein the at least one support element (15a) is received in only one of the at least two recesses (20, 20a) of the base (9) in the fixed state.

8. The drawer sidewall (2) as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one locking device (26) is provided, by means of which at least one locking device (26) can releasably lock the at least one support element (15a) relative to the fitting component (10) in a plurality of predetermined positions, preferably in a rotational position, wherein the at least one locking device (26) comprises at least one protrusion (26a) and at least one locking recess (26b) for releasably receiving the at least one protrusion (26a), preferably a plurality of locking recesses (26b).

9. The drawer sidewall (2) as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the fitting component (10) for securing to the front panel (3) of the drawer - includes at least one hole (27) for receiving a screw (28), and / or - includes at least one screw (28) pre-installed on the fitting component (10), preferably at least two screws (28) pre-installed on the fitting component (10), and / or - includes at least one expansion pin (11) that can be expanded by a screw (28), preferably at least two expansion pins (11) that can be expanded by a screw (28).

10. The drawer sidewall (2) as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the fastening section (14) of the fitting component (10) comprises at least two side panels (16a, 16b) that are substantially parallel to each other, and at least one cross web (17) is arranged between the at least two side panels (16a, 16b) for preferably releasable locking with a spring-loaded latch (30) of the drawer sidewall (2).

11. The drawer sidewall (2) as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the drawer sidewall (2) is a hollow profile design, preferably wherein the fastening section (14) of the fitting component (10) is substantially completely housed inside the hollow profile in the fixed state.

12. The drawer sidewall (2) as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the base (9) of the connecting device (8) includes at least one spring-loaded latch (30) for securing the fitting component (10), preferably wherein the spring-loaded latch (30) is installed in a linearly movable manner.

13. The drawer sidewall (2) as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the at least one base (9) of the connecting device (8) is made substantially entirely of plastic and / or is inserted into the drawer sidewall (2) in a form-fitting manner and / or is at least partially honeycomb in structure and / or includes at least one groove (13) for receiving an edge of a drawer bottom (5).

14. The drawer sidewall as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one display device (19) is provided to display a position of the at least one support element (15a) relative to the base (9), preferably a rotatable position, wherein the display device (19) comprises at least one asymmetrical profile (19a).

15. A drawer (1) comprising at least one drawer sidewall (2) as described in any one of claims 1 to 14.

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