Carrying device for carrying containers in a furniture pull-out

Abstract

The invention relates to a carrying device (100) for carrying containers (220) in a furniture pull-out (200), comprising a receiving frame (10) for placing on panels (204) of the furniture pull-out (200), wherein the receiving frame (10) has at least one recess (12) into which a respective container (220) with outwardly projecting upper edges can be suspended, wherein the carrying device (100) has, on an underside of the receiving frame (10) in the region of mutually opposite longitudinal sides of the receiving frame (10), in each case one holding element (20) having at least one holding strip (22) protruding downwardly from the receiving frame (10) and having a latching projection (24), wherein the latching projections (24) can be brought into elastic latching engagement with lateral grooves (206) or undercuts (206a) of the panels (204) of the furniture pull-out (200) in order to releasably fasten the carrying device (100) to the panels (204) of the furniture pull-out (200).

Description

[0001] Carrying device for carrying containers in a furniture drawer

[0002] The invention relates to a carrying device for carrying containers in a furniture pull-out, comprising a receiving frame for placing on frames of the furniture pull-out, wherein the receiving frame has at least one recess into which a respective container with outwardly projecting upper edges can be suspended.

[0003] Such a carrying device is known from DE 20 2015 100 485 Ul, in which a positioning frame for waste containers can be placed on the upper edges of the side walls of a furniture pull-out.

[0004] Such a carrying device is also known from EP 2 340 743 B9, with a hanging frame for waste containers, and EP 1 716 779 B1 describes a bottomless drawer with a receiving frame with at least one recess for the hanging reception of a waste container.

[0005] The object of the invention is to create a device of the type mentioned at the outset which can be installed in a furniture drawer particularly easily and without tools.

[0006] This object is achieved according to the invention in that the support device comprises on an underside of the receiving frame in the region of mutually opposite longitudinal sides of the receiving frame in each case a holding element with at least one holding strip projecting downwards from the receiving frame and having a locking projection, wherein the locking projections can be brought into elastic locking engagement with lateral grooves or undercuts of the frames of the furniture pull-out for the detachable fastening of the support device to the frames of the furniture pull-out.

[0007] The carrying device is placed onto the frames of the furniture pull-out and, in particular, is clipped into place, in a releasable manner, using the locking projections of the holding elements projecting downwards next to the frames, on the (horizontal) grooves or undercuts of the frames. When placed in place, the locking projection slides, for example with elastic deformation of the relevant holding strip, over the upper section of the relevant side wall of the frame and then snaps into the groove or undercut. The position of the locking projection, in particular the distance of the locking projection to the top or base of the holding element, is adapted to the position of the groove or undercut. By locking, the carrying device can be attached to the frames of the furniture pull-out without the need for tools and releasably, in particular without screwing.In particular, the support frame can be dimensioned in such a way that the retaining strips projecting downwards in the area of ​​its long sides can be brought into elastic locking engagement with lateral grooves or undercuts of the frames of the furniture pull-out with their locking projections.

[0008] The recess is an opening and has a substantially rectangular cross-section. The receiving frame has a rectangular footprint. The receiving frame is designed to span a space between the frames left free by the frames. The receiving frame is designed to rest on the frames. The receiving frame forms a cover for the frames. The receiving frame can rest on the side flap directly or indirectly (for example, via the respective holding element and an adhesive tape arranged between the holding element and the receiving frame). The holding element can be designed as a strip or extruded profile and can also be referred to as a clip strip.

[0009] Advantageous embodiments and further developments of the carrying device according to the invention are specified below and in the dependent subclaims.

[0010] The containers can be, for example, collection containers, in particular laundry baskets or waste bins or the like.

[0011] In embodiments, the retaining elements each have two opposing retaining strips for enclosing the respective frame on both sides, in particular, for enclosing it on both sides, resting against the frame. The retaining strips can be referred to as cheeks of the retaining element. The retaining elements can, for example, be inverted U-shaped (open at the bottom). The retaining elements are designed to enclose an upper edge of the frame on both sides. The locking projection is formed on at least one of the two opposing retaining strips of the respective retaining element. It can be formed on one or both opposing retaining strips of the respective retaining element.

[0012] In embodiments, the locking projection is formed on at least one of the two opposing retaining strips of the respective retaining element, which is inner with respect to the support device. Accordingly, the locking projections can be brought into elastic locking engagement with grooves or undercuts arranged on the inside of the frames of the furniture drawer.

[0013] In some embodiments, a downwardly projecting side flap is formed on each longitudinal side of the receiving frame to overlap the adjacent frame and the respective retaining element. This allows the retaining elements to be completely covered, particularly laterally, by the receiving frame. The receiving frame can be formed integrally with the side flaps, for example, from a sheet metal.

[0014] In some embodiments, the respective retaining element rests against the side flap or is laterally supported by the side flap. This allows the spacing of the retaining elements to be determined and stabilized by the side flaps of the support frame. The retaining element can be supported directly or indirectly (for example, via an adhesive tape arranged between them) on the side flap. For example, an outer retaining strip of the retaining element can rest flat against the side flap or be laterally supported flat against the side flap.

[0015] In some embodiments, the locking projection is formed continuously over the entire length of the retaining strip or the retaining element. In other embodiments, the locking projection is formed only in one or more sections of the retaining strip or the retaining element. Preferably, the retaining strip is formed continuously over the entire length of the retaining element. Preferably, the retaining element extends along the entire length of at least one recess in the receiving frame. In some embodiments, the retaining elements are each formed as an extruded profile or profile rail. This enables simple production.

[0016] The support frame can be made of plastic or metal. Other materials used in furniture construction, such as wood or laminated materials, are also conceivable. The holding elements can be made of plastic or metal. Other materials that offer comparable stability and flexibility are also conceivable. In some embodiments, the support frame can be made of metal, and the holding elements are made of plastic. This ensures high stability of the support device while also allowing the holding strips to engage easily and elastically. The support frame can be manufactured simply by punching and bending a sheet metal, with the side flaps being angled.

[0017] In some embodiments, the receiving frame is integrally connected to the retaining elements, for example, glued, e.g., using double-sided adhesive tape. The receiving frame can, in particular, be integrally connected to a base of the respective retaining element, with at least one retaining strip projecting from the base.

[0018] The following examples are explained in more detail using the drawings. They show:

[0019] Fig. 1 shows a furniture pull-out with a carrying device mounted thereon for carrying containers according to an embodiment;

[0020] Fig. 2 is an exploded view of a furniture drawer with a support device mounted thereon according to an embodiment; and

[0021] Fig. 3 is a schematic partial representation of a frame of a furniture pull-out with a carrying device mounted thereon according to the embodiments.

[0022] In the figures, identical or corresponding elements are identified by the same reference numerals. Figures 1 and 2 each show a furniture pull-out 200 with a carrying device 100 for accommodating three or two containers 220 (e.g. waste collection containers) according to respective embodiments. The furniture pull-out 200 comprises a furniture front 202 of a carcass (not shown). On the furniture front 202, two frames 204 are arranged parallel in the extension direction of the furniture pull-out 200 in order to be able to pull the furniture front 202 out of the carcass and retract it again. In the areas of the frames 204 facing towards the furniture front 202 and facing away from the furniture front 202, the two frames 204 are connected to one another by two struts 208 arranged transversely to the extension direction of the furniture pull-out 200. The two struts 208 together with the frames 204 form a frame for receiving the carrying device 100. As in the example in Fig.2, the furniture extension 200 may include additional struts 210 that stabilize the frames 204.

[0023] The respective support device 100 comprises a receiving frame 10, which is made in one piece from a sheet metal. The receiving frame 10 has three or two recesses 12, into each of which a container 220 is positively suspended. The support device 100 comprises holding elements 20, shown in Fig. 2, which are arranged in the region of opposite longitudinal sides of the receiving frame 10, which are respectively assigned to the frames 204 of the furniture drawer 200. The holding elements 20 are formed as extruded plastic profiles.

[0024] As shown schematically in detail in Fig. 3, the holding elements 20 are plugged onto the respective adjacent frame 204. The holding elements 20 each have two opposing cheeks or holding strips 22 which engage around the respective adjacent frame 204 on both sides. The receiving frame 10 has a respective side flap 14 on each of its long sides. The side flap 14 engages over the respective adjacent holding element 20. The side flaps 14 lie flat against the respective adjacent holding strip 22 of the respective holding elements 20; in Fig. 3, an intermediate space is shown only to illustrate the parts more clearly. The holding elements 20 each comprise at least one locking projection 24. The locking projections 24 are each formed on the inner holding strip 22 of the respective holding element 20 and project outwards from the holding strip 22. The locking projections 24 engage in a form-fitting manner in a groove 206 formed on the respective adjacent frame 204.The locking projections 24 fix the receiving frame 10, which is connected to the holding elements 20, to the frames 204 and thus to the furniture drawer 200. The locking projections 24 each engage elastically with the grooves 206 formed on the frames 204 of the furniture drawer 200, in order to enable the support device 100 to be easily assembled and disassembled without tools. The holding elements 20 are firmly connected to the receiving frame 10 via an adhesive tape 26 on the underside of the support device 100. The adhesive tape 26 supports the base of the holding elements 20, which connects the holding strips 22, flatly against the underside of the receiving frame 10.

Claims

Patent claims 1. A carrying device (100) for carrying containers (220) in a furniture pull-out (200), comprising a receiving frame (10) for placement on frames (204) of the furniture pull-out (200), wherein the receiving frame (10) has at least one recess (12) into which a respective container (220) can be suspended with outwardly projecting upper edges, wherein the carrying device (100) comprises on an underside of the receiving frame (10) in the region of mutually opposite longitudinal sides of the receiving frame (10) a holding element (20) with at least one holding strip (22) projecting downwards from the receiving frame (10) with a locking projection (24), wherein the locking projections (24) for releasably fastening the carrying device (100) to the frames (204) of the furniture pull-out (200) in elastic locking engagement with lateral grooves (206) or undercuts (206a) of the frames (204) of the furniture extension (200).

2. Carrying device (100) according to claim 1, wherein the holding elements (20) each have two opposing holding strips (22) in order to encompass the respective frame (204) on both sides.

3. Carrying device (100) according to claim 2, wherein the locking projection (24) is formed on at least one inner retaining strip (22) of the two opposite retaining strips (22) of the respective retaining element (20) with respect to the carrying device (100).

4. Carrying device (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a downwardly projecting side flap (14) is formed on a respective longitudinal side of the receiving frame (10) in order to engage over the respective adjacent frame (204) and the respective holding element (20).

5. Carrying device (100) according to claim 4, wherein the respective holding element (20) rests against the side flap (14) or is laterally supported on the side flap (14).

6. Carrying device (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the holding elements (20) are each designed as an extruded profile.

7. Carrying device (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the receiving frame (10) is made of metal and the holding elements (20) are made of plastic.

8. Carrying device (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the receiving frame (10) is integrally connected to the holding elements (20).

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