Structural element, in particular furniture component

Abstract

The invention relates to a structural element (10), in particular a furniture component, which has a core component (30) consisting of a foam material. A layered component (40) and a molded element (20) are provided on opposite sides of the core component (30), said molded element (20) consisting of plastic. Such a structural element (10) can be provided as a lightweight component with an expanded functional scope when an electric component (70) is held in or on the structural element (10).

Description

[0001] Construction element, especially furniture component

[0002] The invention relates to a construction element, in particular a furniture component, which has a core component consisting of a foam material, wherein a layer component and at least one shaped element are arranged on opposite sides of the core component, wherein the shaped element is made of plastic.

[0003] Within the scope of the invention, a layered component can be a single-part or a multi-part component. As a multi-part component, it can, for example, have one or more layers. The layered component can, for example, be a material blank, in particular a flat material blank, or a molded part, in particular a formed component.

[0004] A construction element is known from DE 10 2009 003 335 A1. These construction elements use a core component made of a foam material, which is covered on both sides with a plastic sheet. The core component is surrounded by edge strips at the edges. The individual elements of the construction element are biodegradable, thus ensuring good environmental compatibility. To produce such a construction element, a plate-shaped core material is first produced from a foam. The individual layer materials are then laminated onto the core material. To create complex shapes, DE 10 2009 003 335 A1 proposes producing the individual layer materials using injection molding or extrusion processes. To give the construction element a special appearance, a decorative film can also be applied to the exterior.

[0005] With such structural elements, the production of complex, especially large-format, components proves difficult. This requires considerable equipment investment. In particular, injection-molded or extruded components can only be produced in large format with considerable machine investment.

[0006] The object of the invention is to provide a construction element, in particular for furniture construction, which can be easily manufactured at low cost with low processing effort and which is characterized by an extended range of functions.

[0007] This task is solved by mounting an electrical component on or within the structural element. The electrical component can thus be integrated on or within the structural element, significantly expanding its functionality.

[0008] In this case, it can be provided in particular that the shaped element is designed as a deep-drawn component, wherein the shaped element can have a wall section and, formed thereon, an edge section projecting beyond the wall section.

[0009] The deep-drawn component can be easily manufactured from a plastic film blank or from rolled material (coil). The edge section is formed directly in the deep-drawing process together with the wall section in a single process step. The edge section stiffens the wall section and ensures good component strength. The production effort, particularly for the required production machines and tools, is kept within reasonable limits, even when manufacturing large-format structural elements. Depending on the design of the machine die into which the plastic film is drawn or molded, complex and elaborate geometries can be easily produced. Furthermore, in addition to optical elements, functional elements, in particular at least one electrical component, can be integrated into the molded element, as described above.This is particularly advantageous when the structural element is used as a furniture component. A pre-formed foamed component can be used as the core component and bonded to the molded component, or a reactive material can be applied to the molded component to form the core component. The material used for the core component can be XPS, EPP, or EPS, for example, but other types of lightweight construction materials can also be used, such as wood foam, corn foam, glass foam, etc.

[0010] Preferably, the core component, as already mentioned above, is designed as a pre-foamed, preferably plate-shaped component. It can then be combined with the molded element and / or the layered component in a single assembly step. This allows for a kit-like design in which the core component can be combined with different molded elements and / or layered components as needed. Furthermore, assembly is simplified.

[0011] Within the scope of the invention, a plate-shaped component need not be designed to have a uniform thickness. Rather, it can also have a varying thickness.

[0012] The core component does not necessarily have to be plate-shaped, but can form any other contour.

[0013] It is advantageous if the core component is designed in such a way that it compensates for production-related unevenness and / or indentations, for example thick or thin spots, protrusions or indentations, of the layered component and / or the mold element.

[0014] The core component can also be curved, e.g., bridge-shaped. It can also follow a statically advantageous contour of the shaped element or the layered component.

[0015] Thus, the core component can follow any contour of the molded element and / or the layered component. A kit-like construction of structural elements according to the invention is also conceivable, where a core component can be combined with different molded elements and / or layered components as needed. This also simplifies assembly.

[0016] The core component can be designed in such a way that it follows the contour of the shaped element and / or the layered component at least in part, preferably completely.

[0017] For example, the core component may lie flat against the wall section and / or flat against at least one of the edge sections of the molded element. Preferably, the flat component region opposite the core component can be supported by the core component. This makes it possible to design the flat component region, for example of the molded element, with very thin walls. Preferably, a material connection, in particular an adhesive connection, may be provided in the flat connection region between the core component and the molded element and / or the layered component.

[0018] The core component can be designed such that it has a recess, such as a trough, or an opening in a component region facing the molded element and / or the layered component. For example, the core component can have a recess, such as a trough, in a region facing the edge section or the wall section of the molded element.

[0019] The recess or opening can be arranged in an edge region of the core component facing the edge section of the shaped element. The core component is thus then designed with an edge receptacle that is laterally open on at least one side. Additionally or alternatively, the core component can also be provided with a recess and / or an opening in a region facing away from the edge section of the shaped element, for example in a central region. Preferably, a separate component is arranged in the recess and / or the opening. This separate component can be a mechanical component and / or an electrical component, for example. Components can thus be integrated into the structural element in a space-saving manner, at least in some areas. The separate component can be connected to the shaped element, the core component and / or the layered component.

[0020] It may be the case that the separate component is at least partially covered by the edge section and / or the wall section and / or the layered component or that the separate component protrudes with a component area on the outside beyond the edge section and / or the wall section of the shaped element and / or the layered component.

[0021] If the component area of ​​the separate component protrudes beyond the edge section and / or the wall section on the outside, it can preferably have a functional area. This functional area can, for example, form a mechanically active area, such as a fastening receptacle for connecting another component or a support surface. It is also conceivable for the functional area to have an electrically, optically, or magnetically functional area.

[0022] Within the scope of the invention, the core component can be formed in one piece or it can be multi-piece, in which case the core component is composed of two or more core elements. At least two core elements can be arranged in a spaced relationship or with a gap. It is also conceivable for at least two core elements to be connected to one another, for example, by adhesive bonding.

[0023] According to one possible variant of the invention, it can be provided that the edge section of the shaped element is formed to be at least partially circumferential and to protrude beyond the inner side of the wall section facing the core component. In this way, the edge section can be functionally used to protect or visually cover the edge of the core component. If it is provided that the edge section is at least partially materially connected to the core component and / or that the core component is at least partially materially connected to the inner side of the wall section of the shaped element facing the core component, then a significant improvement in the rigidity of the structural element can be achieved.

[0024] A possible variant of the invention can be such that the edge section has at least a first section region and a second section region offset and / or at an angle to the first edge section. This allows visual accentuation of the edge section to be created. Furthermore, functional elements can also be integrated into the edge section, for example, receiving areas for add-on elements.

[0025] According to one variant of the invention, both the molded element and the layered component can be designed as deep-drawn parts with wall and / or edge sections. It is also conceivable, for example, that edge sections of the molded element and the layered element at least partially overlap. This allows for a nested construction to be realized.

[0026] According to a possible variant of the invention, the edge section can be provided with at least one edge passage, wherein the edge passage is designed as an opening or as a recess open laterally toward the end of the edge section facing away from the wall section. For example, access to the receiving area in which the core component is housed can be created via the opening. Thus, the area formed here can be used spaciously for accommodating components that, for example, partially protrude laterally from the structural element through the opening.

[0027] It is also conceivable that the opening could be used for a fastening task, whereby, for example, the edge area of ​​the opening could form a fastening element, in particular a locking element. If the opening is designed as a laterally open recess, it can be formed directly using a deep-drawing process (e.g., including trimming and / or subsequent mechanical processing (e.g., edge trimming)), so that no further post-processing is required, particularly by the furniture manufacturer and / or during final assembly.

[0028] A structural element according to the invention can be such that the wall section has a molded-on indentation which forms a partial wall section offset in the direction of the core component, or such that the wall section has a molded-on projection which projects in the direction away from the core component. Both the indentation and the projection can, with appropriate design, be easily integrated into the manufacturing process (deep-drawing process). If an indentation is used, add-on components can be fastened therein, with these add-on components then being integrated in a space-saving manner with the part with which they protrude into the indentation. This makes it possible to realize compact designs. If a projection is used, it can have a fastening surface, preferably a plateau surface which projects beyond the wall section at least in part, onto which a component can then be fastened.

[0029] It is also conceivable for the wall section to be provided with at least one passage. In this case, the passage may be surrounded, preferably at least in part, by a recess that is integrally formed onto the wall section and protrudes beyond it at the rear and / or front. The recess can be formed integrally using a deep-drawing process. It can serve, for example, to delimit the interior area in which the core component is arranged. The recess can be used functionally, for example, as a handle.

[0030] If it is provided that the core component has an edge-side receptacle which is laterally accessible via an edge passage of the shaped element, the receptacle creates space for the arrangement of components between the shaped element and the layer element spaced therefrom. These components are then accessible through the edge passage or protrude through it. It is also conceivable for the core component to form at least one receptacle which is recessed into the outer side of the core component facing the shaped element or which is recessed into the inner side of the core component facing away from the shaped element or which is designed as an opening in the core component. Additionally or alternatively, it is also conceivable for such a receptacle to be present next to the core component, preferably between the shaped element and the layer component.

[0031] The receptacle forms, for example, an area in which components can be accommodated directly or indirectly. It is conceivable, for example, that the receptacle forms a compartment that is at least partially covered by the shaped element (and / or the layered element) and that is arranged between the shaped element and the layered element. Additional components can, for example, be accommodated at least partially in the compartment. For example, it is conceivable that an electrical or mechanical element is arranged at least partially in the receptacle. In this way, the functionality of the structural element can be further increased.

[0032] It is conceivable that a current-carrying element, for example a cable, and / or at least one sensor and / or a power supply and / or a switch and / or a lighting element and / or an induction element, is housed in the receptacle in a space-saving and protected manner. In principle, any type of electrical element can be arranged in the receptacle.

[0033] As a mechanical element, a structural unit can be arranged at least partially in the receptacle. This structural unit can in particular be a furniture fitting. It is also conceivable for the mechanical structural unit to have at least two components that can move relative to one another, for example in the form of a hinge. It is also conceivable for a mechanical transfer element, a mechanical fastening element, for example a fastening anchor or a spacer, to be arranged in the receptacle as the mechanical element. With the mechanical transfer element, forces and movements can be transmitted, at least partially within the structural element. This also enables a space-saving design. The transfer element can, for example, be the synchronization element, in particular the synchronization rod, of a drawer synchronization system.

[0034] A further functional improvement can be achieved if it is provided that the shaped element and / or the layered component opposite the shaped element on the other side of the core component has / the indentation which projects into the receptacle or the opening of the core component or that the passage of the shaped element, an opening of the opposite layered component and the opening in the core component form a common passage through the structural element.

[0035] In particular, it can be provided that an add-on element, in particular a furniture fitting or a handle element, is arranged, at least in part, in the recess. Thus, prefabricated fastening areas can be integrated into the deep-drawn part, which can be formed using the deep-drawing process and serve as positioning aids and / or mounting areas for add-on elements. This eliminates the need for additional manufacturing effort, as is necessary, for example, with conventional chipboards used in furniture construction. For example, cup holders for concealed hinges or recessed grips for handles can be integrated into the structural element. A wide variety of other applications are conceivable.

[0036] If the core component is designed as a plate-shaped component, simple production is possible because such plate-shaped materials can be easily manufactured at low cost (e.g. by laser or waterjet cutting, by cutting with hot wire, machining, etc.) or obtained as semi-finished products. It is also conceivable for the core component to be composed of several core elements in order to easily create complex geometries. Advantageously, the core component is manufactured using a tool-bound particle foam process (EPS, EPP, ...). It is conceivable for the core component to be made at least partially from a biodegradable material, for example wood foam, paper foam, corn foam, PLA foam or the like.

[0037] According to a possible variant of the invention, it can be provided that the wall section has, on its outer side opposite the core component, a contour region that is set back in the direction of the core component, wherein it is preferably provided that a set-back contour region is arranged on each of the lateral and opposite edge regions of the wall section. The set-back contour regions can also be easily integrated into the deep-drawing process, so that no additional manufacturing effort is required. If such contour regions are provided on both sides, furniture bases, in particular drawer bases, can be easily manufactured, with the fastening sections of lateral drawer frames finding space in the contour regions. Such components can also be realized by nesting the shaped element and the layered element.

[0038] The molded element and the opposing layered element can be made of the same material. However, it is also conceivable for the layered element opposite the molded element to be made of a different material than the molded element, particularly metal. High strengths can be achieved with the structural element, particularly when a metal material is used. The molded element and / or the layered component can be made, at least in part, of a preferably biodegradable material, for example, polylactide (PLA), polybutylene succinate (PBS), polybutylene (PBAT), and / or a PLA-PBAT blend.

[0039] It is conceivable that the molded element consists of a single-layer material or, at least in some areas, a multi-layer material. It is conceivable that two or more layers are coextruded to provide the starting material for the molded element. It is conceivable that a hard carrier layer is combined with a softer layer, e.g., a "rubber coating." This can advantageously be used to manufacture a shelf with an included anti-slip mat, for example. It is also conceivable that an ABS material is combined with an ASA material, in particular coextruded. This has the advantage that the ASA layer makes the structural element UV-resistant.

[0040] Furthermore, surfaces with so-called grains can be used, which have structures that create decorative surfaces, e.g., wood, leather, textile, concrete, or even marble or stone. These decorative surfaces can be made from single- or multi-layer films / panels.

[0041] In addition, the surfaces can be made of flame-retardant materials or electrically conductive material

[0042] In general, so-called composite panels (co-extruded or multi-extruded) offer a variety of advantages.

[0043] The following materials can be used as material for the mold element and / or the layered component:

[0044] ABS, ASA, HD-PE, PC, PET-A, PET-G, PMMA, PP or PS-PE.

[0045] The use of blends, for example PC-ABS, PS-PE, is also conceivable.

[0046] It is also conceivable to use composite or multi-layer materials, for example ASA-ABS, TPU-ABS, TPE-ABS, ABS+PC, HIPS+PE (HIPS: High Impact Polystyrene), PMMA-ABS (PMMA = Plexiglas).

[0047] It is also conceivable for the molded element, the layered component, and / or the core component to comprise a ferromagnetic component, in particular a ferromagnetic layered element. For example, components such as drawer bottoms or wall elements can be realized in this way, to which magnets can be attached. Preferably, such a ferromagnetic component is assigned to the wall section and / or the edge section of the molded element. The use of high-performance plastics such as PPSU (polyphenylsulfone) is also conceivable.

[0048] According to one possible variant of the invention, the molded component and / or the layered element may have an opening. This opening forms an opening through which components can be mounted.

[0049] For example, it is conceivable that the opening serves as a cable duct or cable duct.

[0050] It is also conceivable for the opening to form an undercut with its edge region facing the core component. A fastening element can be designed such that it is inserted into the opening and securely engages behind the undercut with an anchor. In this way, a positive connection can be created between the shaped element and / or the layered component and the fastening element. The undercut can, for example, be part of a recess extending toward the core component, which surrounds the opening of the opening at least in part.

[0051] Further advantageous embodiments of the invention are described in the subclaims.

[0052] The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments illustrated in the drawings. They show:

[0053] Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a construction element in the form of a furniture door,

[0054] Figure 2 shows the representation according to Figure 1 in exploded view.

[0055] Figure 3 shows a perspective view of a drawer base with a drawer frame attached to the side as a construction element, Figure 4 shows the illustration according to Figure 3 in a perspective exploded view,

[0056] Figure 5 in perspective and exploded view a furniture front wall, in particular a drawer front wall,

[0057] Figure 6 shows the representation according to Figure 5 in perspective view from behind,

[0058] Figure 7 shows the representation according to Figure 6 in perspective view from the front,

[0059] Figure 8 shows a perspective view of a combination consisting of a furniture back panel, in particular a drawer back panel, with a drawer frame,

[0060] Figure 9 shows the exploded view of Figure 8,

[0061] Figure 10 shows a perspective view of a furniture side wall,

[0062] Figure 11 shows the furniture side wall according to Figure 10 in exploded view,

[0063] Figure 12 shows a furniture component in perspective view,

[0064] Figure 13 shows the furniture component according to Figure 12 in exploded view,

[0065] Figure 14 shows a shelf for a piece of furniture in perspective,

[0066] Figure 15 shows the furniture component according to Figure 14 in exploded view,

[0067] Figure 16 shows a construction element, in particular for a piece of furniture, in perspective,

[0068] Figure 17 shows the construction element according to Figure 16 in a perspective exploded view, Figure 18 shows a modified form of the construction element shown in Figures 3 and 4 in a perspective view from below,

[0069] Figure 19 shows the construction element according to Figure 18 in exploded view and in section,

[0070] Figure 20 shows a further design variant of a shaped element in perspective view.

[0071] Figure 21 shows the form element shown in Figure 20, installed with a layered component.

[0072] Figure 22a shows a further embodiment of a construction element according to the invention in a perspective view from above,

[0073] Figure 22b shows the construction element according to Figure 22a in view from below and

[0074] Figure 23 shows the representation according to Figure 22 in exploded view.

[0075] Figure 1 shows a construction element 10 according to the invention using the example of a furniture door. The structure of the construction element 10 is more clearly shown in Figure 2, where Figure 2 shows the construction element 10 in an exploded view.

[0076] The following explanations of Figures 1-17 are directed to specific structural elements 10, in particular furniture components. However, the following explanations should not be understood as being limited to these furniture components, but can be understood in particular for any other structural elements 10, especially for the construction of complex structures.

[0077] As illustrated in Figure 1, the structural element 10 has at least one shaped element 20 made of plastic and manufactured as a deep-drawn component. This shaped element 20 can be made, in particular, from a foil blank or from a roll, which is placed on a deep-drawing die in a deep-drawing machine. After the foil has been tempered, the shaped element can be sucked onto the deep-drawing die using negative pressure (vacuum) and / or pressed onto the deep-drawing die using positive pressure.

[0078] It is conceivable that the die has a surface structuring which is then transferred to the facing side of the foil blank and thus to the forming element 20 in order to create a corresponding appearance.

[0079] Furthermore, it is conceivable that the die has elevations or depressions, which then appear as depressions or elevations on the molded part. This will be explained in more detail below with reference to Figures 1-17.

[0080] As Figure 2 illustrates, the molded element 20 has a wall section 21 that is flat. At least one edge section 22, 23 can be integrally connected to the edge of the wall section. It is not necessary for the edge section 22, 23 to terminate the wall section 21 on the outside. Rather, the edge section 22 can also be arranged at any other desired location on the wall section 21. For example, it is conceivable that the edge sections 22 are attached to the molded part and the edge sections 23 are formed by an opposing layered component. Any arrangement is possible.

[0081] In the present embodiment, the edge sections 22, 23 form a circumferential contour that terminates the edge of the wall section 21. The edge sections 22, 23 protrude beyond the inner side of the wall section 21. However, it is also conceivable for at least one of the edge sections 22, 23 to protrude beyond the front side of the wall section 21.

[0082] Figure 2 further illustrates that the shaped element 20 can be provided with at least one passage 25, which is formed as an opening, for example, in the wall section 21 and / or the edge section 22, 23. The passage 25 can be created, for example, in a punching process following the deep-drawing part process or as a bore.

[0083] A core component 30 consisting of a foam material can be inserted into the area surrounded by the edge sections 22, 23. As shown in Figure 2, the core component 30 can be manufactured from a plate-shaped blank, or, for example, using a tool-bound particle foam process. The core component 30 can be formed in one piece or in multiple pieces. The core component 30 has an outer side 32 facing the shaped element 20, in particular the wall section 21. Opposite, the core component 30 has an inner side 31 facing a layered component 40.

[0084] The core component 30 can have a peripheral edge 33 that faces the edge sections 22, 23 of the molded element 20. Preferably, the core component 30 is integrally connected by its outer side 32 to the inner side of the wall section 21. Additionally or alternatively, it can be provided that the edge 33 is integrally connected, e.g., glued, to one or more edge sections 22, 23 on the inside.

[0085] Figure 2 illustrates that, within the scope of the invention, the core component 30 can be provided with an opening 35. In the present embodiment, several openings 35 are provided. Two of the openings 35 are aligned with the passages 25 of the molded element 20.

[0086] As shown in Figure 2, a layered component 40 can be connected to the molded element 20. The layered component 40 has an inner wall 41 facing the core component 30 and an outer wall 42 facing away from the inner wall 41.

[0087] The layered component 40 can be connected to the core component 30 and / or the molded element 20. For example, the layered component 40 can be connected, in particular bonded, with its inner wall 41 to the inner side 31 of the core component 30. Additionally or alternatively, the layered component 40 can also be bonded, for example, glued or welded, to the molded element 20 at its edges, in particular to the edge sections 22, 23. Preferably, the layered component 40 is connected to the molded element 20 all the way around.

[0088] As Figure 2 shows, the layered component 40 can be provided with at least one opening 44. In the present case, several openings 44 are used, two of the openings 44 being aligned with the openings 35 of the core component 30 and the passages 25 of the shaped element 20 to form a continuous passage through the structural element 10. For example, this passage can then be used to pass through a fastening element 45, by means of which, for example, on the front side, an add-on element, for example a handle element 24, is connected to the structural element 10, in particular the shaped element 20.

[0089] As shown in Figure 2, the layered component 40 may have a recess forming a receptacle 43. The receptacle 43 may be formed as a recess that protrudes beyond the inner wall 41 of the layered component 40 and projects into a recess in the core component 30 or into an opening 35 in the core component 30. Within the scope of the present invention, at least one such receptacle 43 may be additionally or alternatively formed on the molded element 20.

[0090] As Figure 2 shows, the receptacle 43 can, for example, be designed as a cup-shaped receptacle. The receptacle 43 can, for example, serve to attach an add-on element 50, in particular a furniture fitting, to the structural element 10. In the present exemplary embodiment, a furniture hinge of known design is inserted with its hinge cup into the receptacle 43 on the back of the layered component 40.

[0091] It is possible for the layered component 40, like the shaped element 20, to be manufactured as a deep-drawn part from a foil blank to further simplify production. This is also intended to be within the scope of the invention. As shown in Figure 2, at least one electrical component can be arranged, at least in part, in the cavity formed by the structural element.

[0092] It is conceivable that the electrical component is inserted, at least in part, in the volume surrounded by the core component in a space-saving manner. For this purpose, the core component can, for example, have a recess or a through-hole. The electrical component can be accommodated therein, at least in part.

[0093] It is also conceivable for the electrical component to be arranged at least partially outside the cavity formed by the structural element 20, namely in one of the recesses described above. Accordingly, the electrical component may be accommodated, for example, at least partially in the receptacle 43 of the recess.

[0094] In the context of this document, an electrical component can be understood as a component that carries current during its intended use.

[0095] For example, an electrical component may be a current-carrying element by means of which current is conducted during intended use, e.g. a cable or a conductor track.

[0096] The electrically conductive component can also be a plug connection of an electrical plug connection, for example a socket, a plug connection for data transmission, in particular a USB plug connection, a network connection, an HDMI plug connection or the like.

[0097] It is also conceivable that the electrical component is a lighting element, for example, an LED array. Such an LED array can be configured to include at least one LED that emits white or colored light. It can also be an RGB LED, for example.

[0098] It may be the case that the luminous element emits its light, at least in part, through an at least partially transparent component region of the shaped element 20 and / or the layered component. This component region can be colored. In this case, it forms a light filter. This allows the color location of the light emitted by the luminous element to be shifted. Depending on the coloring, a desired luminous phenomenon can then be created. It is also conceivable for the luminous element to emit at least part of its light into the environment, unaffected by the shaped element 20 and / or the layered component 40.

[0099] In another variant, the electrical component may be a switch. This can preferably be a mechanical switch, a wireless switch, a wired switch, a contactless switch, a magnetic switch, or a proximity switch (e.g., a capacitive or inductive proximity switch).

[0100] The switching element of the switch can, for example, be arranged so that it is accessible from the outside of the structural element. It can also be arranged behind a component area of ​​the molded element 20 or the layered component 40. The switch can then be actuated contactlessly through this component area. It is also conceivable for the component area to be elastic. It can then be deformed or adjusted to actuate the switch.

[0101] A further variant of the invention can be such that the electrical component has a sensor. The sensor can be, for example, a mechanical, thermoelectric, resistive, piezoelectric, capacitive, inductive, optical, acoustic, or magnetic sensor. It is conceivable that the sensor is a component of an RFID system, for example, the transponder or a reader for reading the transponder's identifier.

[0102] In a further variant of the invention, the electrical component may be an electrical storage device, for example, a battery or accumulator. This energy storage device can be used, for example, to supply electrical components of the structural element 20 or electrical components arranged outside the structural element 20 with power.

[0103] In a further variant of the invention, the electrical component may be at least one component of an electrical charging device for wireless energy transmission. The charging device can be used, for example, to charge a rechargeable battery of an electrical device.

[0104] In a further variant of the invention, the electrical component may be part of an electrically activated locking system.

[0105] Figure 2 shows a variant embodiment of the invention in which the electrical component 70 is a lighting arrangement with a lighting element 70.1. The lighting element 70.1 is arranged at least partially behind the wall section 21 of the molded element 20. The wall section 21 may have an opening through which the lighting element 70.1 emits its light. It is also conceivable for the wall section 21 to be partially transparent, at least in the region of the lighting element 70.1, so that the lighting element 70.1 can emit its light through the wall section 21 into the environment. For example, as shown in Figure 2, the handle 24 may be illuminated by the lighting element 70.1. The lighting arrangement may, for example, extend into the volume region surrounded by the core component 30. For this purpose, the core component 30 may have a recess or an opening.Figure 2 further shows that the electrical component 70 can also form or comprise a locking element 70.2. The locking element can be, for example, an electromagnet or a lock that cooperates with a ferromagnetic component to lock a structural element. It is also conceivable for the locking element 70.2 to comprise a locking element that can be adjusted by the electrical component between a closed position and a release position.

[0106] Figures 3 and 4 show the use of the invention for producing a drawer base. This drawer base forms a structural element 10 according to the invention, which can be connected to an attachment element 50, namely a side wall 54 of a drawer. The side wall 54 forms a frame having a support section 51. The support section 51 has a mounting flange 52 with screw receptacles 53.

[0107] The shaped element 20 is again designed as a deep-drawn component and has a wall section 21 which has at least one edge section 22, 23.

[0108] On its opposite longitudinal sides, the shaped element 20 has lateral shoulders 21.1, to which partial wall sections 21.2 adjoin. These partial wall sections 21.2 are formed as recessed surfaces, as can be clearly seen in Figure 4. The recessed areas thus formed form contour areas 28, which serve to receive the support sections 51 of the side wall 54, as shown in Figure 3.

[0109] The screw receptacles 53 are aligned with receptacles formed by recesses 26 of the shaped element 20. The recesses 26 are formed using a deep-drawing process and are thus integrally formed, in particular, onto the wall sections 21. The recesses 26 form screw receptacles that are open at the bottom. Fastening screws can be passed through the screw receptacles 53 of the support section 51 and screwed into the recesses 26, with the threads of the fastening screws preferably penetrating the wall of the recesses 26, thus eliminating the need for additional fastening elements.

[0110] As shown in Figure 4, the core component 30 is shaped to fit the volume area formed by the edge sections 22, 23 and the wall section 21, so that it preferably fills it completely or almost completely. The core component 30 has receptacles 34, which are preferably formed as openings 35. These receptacles 34 are aligned with the indentations 26, so that when the core component 30 is assembled, the indentations 26 fit into the receptacles 34.

[0111] A layered component 40 can again be connected to the shaped element 20, as described above with reference to Figures 1 and 2.

[0112] Alternatively, the layered component can also be designed as a deep-drawn part and have corresponding edge sections. This can also be nested with the molded element.

[0113] As Figure 4 shows, a battery or accumulator 70.3 may be integrated into the structural element 10 as an electrical component. As shown in Figure 4, the core component 30 may have a receptacle in the form of a battery compartment. This receptacle may preferably be covered by the molded element 20 or the layered component 40.

[0114] As the exemplary embodiment shows, within the scope of the invention, the electrical component 70 can be integrated into or on a structural element 10 of a furniture component, in particular a component of a drawer. In the present exemplary embodiment, the drawer component forms the bottom of the drawer.

[0115] Figures 5-7 show a further embodiment of the invention, with identical components being provided with identical reference numerals. Therefore, only the differences will be discussed below, and reference is made to the above explanations.

[0116] The structural element 10 shown in Figures 5-7 is a furniture front panel, in particular a drawer front panel. As Figure 5 illustrates, the shaped element 20, which is manufactured as a deep-drawn component, has edge sections 22, 23, which preferably form a circumferential edge. At least one of the edge sections 22, 23 has a first section region 22.1, which is integrally formed with the wall section 21 and angled therefrom. A second section region 22.2 adjoins the first section region 22.1 in an offset and / or angled manner. In this way, a visually appealing bevel can be created on the edge sections 22, 23, as illustrated in Figure 7. However, other design elements are also possible.

[0117] Figure 5 also illustrates that a molded element 20 according to the invention can have at least one molded recess 26 on its wall section 21. In the present embodiment, the recess 26 forms a receptacle into which a handle element 24 can be inserted. For example, the handle element 24 can be pressed or glued into the recess 26.

[0118] The recess 26 protrudes beyond the rear side of the wall section 21. For a space-saving design, the core component 30 may have a receptacle 34 in the form of an opening 34 or a recess to accommodate the recess 26 on the rear side.

[0119] The layered component 40 is again provided with receptacles 43 formed by indentations molded onto the outer wall 42 of the layered component 40. The receptacles 34 thus form indentations that protrude beyond the inner wall 41 of the layered component 40. For a space-saving design, the areas of the receptacles 43 that protrude beyond the inner wall 41 at the rear find space in receptacles 34, in particular openings 35 in the core component 30. The receptacles 34 can be used to accommodate dowel elements 56 of an add-on element 50. Alternatively, screwing can also be carried out directly into the receptacles 34 without dowels. In the present exemplary embodiment, an add-on element 50 is shown, which has a front wall holder that carries two dowel elements 56. The front wall holder can be connected to the structural element 10 by means of the dowel elements 56. The construction element 10 can again be assigned an electrical component 70 (not shown).

[0120] Figures 8 and 9 show the use of the invention on a rear wall holder 55 of a drawer. As these drawings show, at least one of the edge sections 22 may have at least one edge passage 27, which may be formed as an opening. The edge passage 27 provides access to the area formed behind the inner side of the wall section 21, in which the core component 30 is housed. In the area behind the edge passage 27, recessed receptacles 34, for example, may be present on the core component 30 to create a receiving space.

[0121] In the present exemplary embodiment, edge passages 27 are provided on opposite sides of the structural element 10. These edge passages 27 serve to fasten the structural element 10 to an add-on element 50, in particular to the drawer frame shown in Figure 9. The drawer frame has a rear panel holder 55 with locking lugs 55.1. The locking lugs 55.1 extend through the edge passages 27 and fasten on at least one of the edges delimiting the edge passage 27. The projecting sections of the locking lugs are accommodated in the area of ​​the receptacles 34 of the core component 30. Of course, this technology is not limited to use with a structural element 10 in the form of a drawer rear panel. Rather, this type of locking fastening can also be implemented with any other structural elements 10 according to the invention.

[0122] Figures 10 and 11 show a further exemplary embodiment of the invention. Here, too, as in all other exemplary embodiments shown in the figures, the same reference numerals are provided with the same terms. Reference can therefore be made to the corresponding embodiments. As the illustrations show, the structural element 10 can be designed in the form of a furniture side wall. The structural element 10 has an edge passage 27 on its shaped element 20 in the region of an edge section 22, which can be open toward the end facing away from the wall section 21, as shown in Figure 11.

[0123] It may be that the core component 30 forms a receptacle 34 in the area behind the edge passage 27, which is then laterally recessed from the core component 30. In the assembled state, the receptacle 34 forms a receiving space in the structural element 10 for accommodating fastening elements or the like.

[0124] In the present embodiment, a holding element 46 is attached to the inside of the layer component 40 and projects into the area surrounded by the receptacle 34 of the core component 30.

[0125] Figure 10 shows the assembled state of the structural element 10. As this illustration illustrates, the receptacle 34 is laterally accessible through the edge passage 27, so that, for example, a furniture fitting, such as a flap holder or a flap fitting, can be inserted into this area. The furniture fitting can be connected to the structural element 10, for example via the holding element 46. It is conceivable that one or more openings 44 are provided, for example on the layered component 40, in order to screw the furniture fitting to the layered component 40. In the illustration according to Fig. 10, molded-on suspension hooks are shown as 44 in order to receive the furniture fitting in a form-fitting manner.

[0126] According to a variant of the invention, the structural element 10 may comprise a locking device 70.4 as an electrical component 70. This locking device 70.4 can preferably be used to lock the structural element 10 to another component. For example, the structural element 10 may be a furniture component, in particular a drawer, a flap, or a door, which can be locked or unlocked with the locking device 70.3. In the exemplary embodiment according to Figure 11, the locking device 70.4 can be arranged at least partially in the receiving space enclosed by the structural element 10 in order to lock or unlock a furniture fitting, for example, the flap holder or a hinge. It is also conceivable for a drive to be integrated into the receiving space, with which a flap, a door, or a sliding element, for example, a drawer, can be adjusted.

[0127] For a stable construction, it can be provided that the layered component 40 consists of a different material than the shaped element 20. For example, the layered component 40 can be formed from a metal plate, in particular a steel plate.

[0128] Figures 12 and 13 show a variant of a structural element 10 in which the shaped element 20 has a passage 25 that is circumferentially surrounded by a recess 25.1. The recess 25.1 is formed as a single piece onto the wall section 21, but can also be formed entirely or partially onto the layered part. A receptacle 34 in the form of a passage is provided in the core component 30, into which the recess 25.1 projects. An opening 44 is provided in the layered component 40, aligned with the passage 25. In this way, a passage is formed through the structural element 10 in the assembled state, as shown in Figure 12. This passage can be used, for example, as a handle. The recess 25.1 separates the passage from the area in which the core component 30 is received.

[0129] Figures 12 and 13 illustrate that a structural element 10 according to the invention can be designed geometrically in a variety of ways without this resulting in additional manufacturing effort due to the design. For example, the molded part 20 can have a wave shape in the region of its wall section 21 or, as Figure 4 shows, offset contour areas 28. Furthermore, any 3D free-form surfaces are possible. As can be seen from Figures 14 and 15, a structural element 10 according to the invention can be used, for example, as a shelf for a piece of furniture. In this case, the structural element 10 can form a laterally open passage 25. For this purpose, the molded element 20, the core component 30 and the layered component 40 are designed accordingly, as the figures show.

[0130] Figure 15 illustrates that the core component 30 does not have to be formed from a single component. Rather, within the scope of the invention, the core component 30 can be composed of several core components 30.1, 30.2.

[0131] It is also conceivable that a reinforcement is integrated into the structural element 10 on or in the core component 30. The reinforcement can, for example, comprise at least one reinforcement element, which can be designed as a strut.

[0132] Figures 16 and 17 show the diverse design possibilities possible with the invention on a single structural element 10. The same reference numerals refer to the same components, so that reference can be made to the above explanations to avoid repetition.

[0133] Therefore, only the differences are explained below. As these illustrations show, the shaped element 20 can have a variety of designs, with offset partial wall sections 21.1 being used on the wall section 21 to form optical design elements.

[0134] Within the scope of the invention, it is also conceivable that fastening domes 29 can be integrally formed on the shaped element 20, in particular the wall section 21, to which components can be fastened, in particular screwed. It is conceivable that a fastening dome 29 is arranged at least partially within a recess 26 in order to realize a space-saving design, as shown in Figure 16.

[0135] Figure 17 also illustrates that an insert 60 can be inserted into a laterally open receptacle 34 of the core component 30. In this case, the insert 60 can be accessible through an edge passage 27 and / or through an opening in the wall section 21 and / or the layered component 40. In the present embodiment, accessibility is only provided via an edge passage 27 in the region of the edge section 23.

[0136] The insert part 60 can, for example, be manufactured in such a way that it enables the stable coupling of an add-on element to fastening sections 63 or it can, for example, be used as a cover for an inserted functional unit.

[0137] For example, the insert 60 may comprise a base part 61 to which two legs 62 are molded at a distance from each other. The two legs 62 carry the fastening sections 63 on their facing sides.

[0138] As a further example, it is conceivable that a battery compartment or something similar could be created using an insert.

[0139] Figures 18 and 19 show a structural element 10 that is essentially identical to the structural element shown in Figures 3 and 4. Reference can therefore be made to the above explanations. In particular, identical components are provided with identical reference numerals. Therefore, only the differences will be discussed below.

[0140] As the drawings show, the layered component 40 is formed as a formed, in particular deep-drawn, component. It again has an inner and an outer wall 41 and 42. Furthermore, the layered component 40 has a molded edge 47 that protrudes toward the molded part 20. The edge 47 overlaps with the edges 22, 23 of the molded element 20, at least in some areas, to form a nested structure. The edges 22, 23, and 47 can be integrally connected to one another, for example, by adhesive bonding or welding.

[0141] Figure 20 shows a further embodiment of a shaped element 20, which in its basic form essentially corresponds to the shaped element 20 according to Figures 18 and 19. Reference can therefore be made to the above explanations. As the illustration shows, the shaped element 20 can have integrally formed, in particular deep-drawn, indentations 26, which can be web-like and protrude beyond the wall sections 21. These indentations 26 stiffen the shaped element 20.

[0142] The layered component 40 shown in Figure 18 can be connected to the shaped element 20. For example, the edges 22, 23, 47 can be connected to one another in an overlapping manner. Additionally or alternatively, it can also be provided that the layered component 40 rests with its inner wall 41 on the indentations 26 and is preferably connected to them, for example, by a material bond.

[0143] One or more electrical components 70 can be arranged in or on all of the above-described structural elements 10.

[0144] Figures 22 and 23 show a variant of a structural element 10 according to the invention, wherein identical components are again provided with identical reference numerals. Reference is made to the above explanations to avoid repetition.

[0145] Several electrical components 70 are arranged on the structural element 10 shown. Not all of the electrical components 70 shown in the drawing need to be present on a structural element 10 according to the invention. For example, only at least one of the components 70 shown may be present on a structural element 10 according to the invention.

[0146] The illustrations show that the electrical component 70 can be a lighting element 70.1. The lighting element 70.1 can be designed in the form of an LED strip. According to the invention, the lighting element 70.1 can be inserted into a receptacle 34 of the core component 30 (Figure 23). It can be the case that the layered component 40 and / or the shaped element 20 has a translucent region through which the lighting element 70.1 can emit its light. This translucent region can be formed, for example, by an opening or an at least partially transparent region of the shaped element 20 or the layered component 40.

[0147] The illustration further shows that the electrical component 70 can form at least part of an electrical charging device 70.5. The electrical charging device 70.5 can, for example, be an inductive charging device 70.5, which is preferably covered by the wall section 21 of the shaped element 20 or by the layered component 40. Here, too, the core component 30 can have a receptacle 34 in which the charging device 70.5 is at least partially received. The drawings also illustrate that the shaped element 20 and / or the layered component 40 can have a cable feedthrough through which a cable 71 can be routed, for example, to the electrical component 70 in the structural element 10. In the present example, the cable 71 leads to the electrical charging device 70.5.Within the scope of the invention, it may therefore be the case that an electrical component 70 held in the construction element 10 can be connected to an external electrical device.

[0148] It is also possible for at least one empty conduit 70.10 to be housed inside the structural element 10, which is routed to the environment through a cable duct or is accessible via a cable duct. Thus, the structural element 10 is already prepared for subsequent wiring.

[0149] Finally, Figure 22b also shows the lateral connection for contacting the lighting element 70.1 outside the interior of the construction element.

[0150] Figures 22 and 23 also show that a switch 70.6 can be installed with the structural element 10 as the electrical component 70. The switch 70.6 can be a mechanical switch, a radio switch, or a magnetic switch. It is also conceivable that the switch 70.6 could be a wired switch.

[0151] Figures 22 and 23 also illustrate that, in a design variant of a structural element 10, it can be provided that a connection device 70.7 can be installed in or on the structural element 10, which has at least one plug-in element, for example a socket or a data cable connection, in order to preferably be able to plug in a plug of a cable thereto. In the exemplary embodiment shown in Figures 22 and 23, a connection device 70.7 is held completely or for the most part in a receptacle 34 of the core component 30. According to the drawings, a further connection device can also be formed by a 220 V socket, for example a Euro socket. Figure 23 shows that the electrical component, for example the Euro socket, can be inserted into an opening in the structural element.It may also be the case that the electrical component then protrudes beyond the outside of the construction element 10, as shown in Figure 22 b.

[0152] It may be that the connecting device 70.7 has a cable 70.8, which is partially guided in the structural element 10. At its end facing away from the connecting device 70.7, the cable 70.8 has a plug-in element 70.9, which is held at least partially outside the structural element 10 in order to plug in an electrical device, for example a laptop or a mobile phone. To guide the cable 70.8, the core component 30 can have a cable duct, which is designed in the form of a recess 34 in the core component 30 and / or in the form of an outwardly open receptacle of the layer component 40 and / or the shaped element 20, as shown in Figures 22 and 23.

[0153] The drawings also illustrate that the electrical component, for example the switch 70.6, is installed in a housing, which is preferably composed of housing parts 70.1, 70.2. This housing can be accommodated, at least in part, in a receptacle 34 of the core component 30. Finally, Figures 22 and 23 also show that a ferromagnetic component 73 can be arranged in an area behind the shaped element 20 or the layered component 40. For example, the ferromagnetic component 73 can be arranged behind a wall section 21 of the shaped element 20 or the layered component 40. By means of the ferromagnetic component 73 and a magnet, components can thus be held to the structural element 10 using magnetic force.

Claims

Claims 1. Construction element (10), in particular a furniture component, which has a core component (30) consisting of a foam material, wherein a layer component (40) and a shaped element (20) are arranged on opposite sides of the core component (30), and wherein the shaped element (20) consists of plastic, characterized in that an electrical component (70) is held on or in the construction element (10).

2. Construction element (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that a receptacle is formed between the layered component (40) and the shaped element (20), in which the electrical component (70) is received at least in regions.

3. Construction element (10) according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the electrical component (70) is accessible through an opening in the shaped element (20) and / or the layered component (40) or that the electrical component (70) projects with a component region through an opening in the shaped element (20) and / or the layered component (40).

4. Construction element (10) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the shaped element (20) and / or the layered component (40) has an indentation (26) with a receptacle (43), and that the electrical component (70) is arranged at least in part in this receptacle (43).

5. Construction element according to claim 3, characterized in that the indentation (26) is formed into the side facing away from the core component (30) in the shaped element (20) or the layer component (40) or that the indentation (26) is formed into the side facing the core component (30) in the shaped element (20) and / or the layer component (40).

6. Construction element (10) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the core component (30) has a receptacle (34), in particular a recess or an opening (35), and that the electrical component (70) is arranged at least in part in this receptacle (34).

7. Construction element (10) according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the electrical component (70) has a lighting element (70.1) which is arranged at least in regions within the component region enclosed by the shaped element (20) and the layered component (40) or at least in regions outside the component region enclosed by the construction element (10).

8. Construction element (10) according to claim 7, characterized in that the luminous element (70.1) emits its light through a light-permeable component region of the shaped element (20) or of the layered component (40), wherein the light-permeable region is designed as an opening and / or as a layered element, in particular of the shaped element (20) or of the layered component (40), or that the luminous element (70.1) is arranged at least in regions in the region of the outer side of the shaped element (20) or of the layered component (40) facing away from the core element (30).

9. Construction element according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the electrical component has a locking element which is adjustable between a closed position and an unlocked position.

10. Construction element (10) according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the electrical component (70) is an electrical power storage device, in particular an accumulator (70.3) or that the electrical component (70) is an electrical charging device (70.5), wherein it is preferably provided that the electrical charging device (70.6) is covered by means of a wall section, preferably a wall section (21) of the shaped element (20) or of the layered component (40).

11. Structural element (10) according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the electrical component (70) is a switch (70.6) which can preferably be actuated from the outside of the structural element (20).

12. Construction element (10) according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the electrical component (70) is an electrical connection device (70.7) which has at least one plug-in receptacle for receiving a plug-in element, wherein it is preferably provided that the plug-in receptacle is adapted to receive a plug-in element of a data line or a power supply 13. Construction element (10) according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the electrical component (70) is a cable (71) which is guided at least in regions within the construction space surrounded by the construction element (10).

14. Construction element (10) according to claim 13, characterized in that a cable duct is formed into the core component (30) and / or into the shaped element (20) and / or into the layered component (40), in which the cable (71) can be arranged, or that at least one cable duct, which is preferably designed as a separate component, is accommodated in the component region surrounded by the construction element (10).

15. Construction element (10) according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the shaped element (20) is designed as a deep-drawn component, wherein the shaped element (20) has a wall section (21) and, formed thereon, an edge section (22, 23) projecting beyond the wall section (21), wherein it is preferably provided that the edge section (22, 23) of the shaped element (20) is designed to be circumferential at least in some areas and projects beyond the inner side of the wall section (21) facing the core component (30) 16. Construction element (10) according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the edge section (22, 23) has at least one edge passage (27), wherein the edge passage (27) is designed as an opening or as a recess open towards the end of the edge section (22, 23) facing away from the wall section 21.

17. Construction element (10) according to one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the wall section (21) has a molded-on indentation (26) which forms a partial wall section (21.2) offset in the direction of the core component (30) or that the wall section (22) has a molded-on projection which projects in the direction facing away from the core component (30), wherein it is preferably provided that the wall section (21) is provided with at least one lead-through (25), wherein preferably the lead-through (25) is surrounded, preferably at least in regions, by a recess (25.1) which is molded in one piece onto the wall section (21) and projects beyond it at the rear or front.

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