Drawer side wall

Abstract

The invention relates to a drawer side wall (7), comprising: - a first holding device (8) and at least one second holding device (9), which are spaced apart from one another in a longitudinal direction (L) of the drawer side wall (7), wherein the first holding device (8) and the at least one second holding device (9) are each designed to receive an end region of a decorative panel (10), - at least one groove (22) which runs in the longitudinal direction (L) of the drawer side wall (7) and is designed to receive a lower longitudinal edge (10a) of the decorative panel (10), wherein at least one holding device (8, 9), preferably both holding devices (8, 9), has or have at least one support web (24) for supporting the lower longitudinal edge (10a) of the decorative panel (10).

Description

[0001] Drawer side panel

[0002] The present invention relates to a drawer side panel comprising:

[0003] - a first holding device and at least a second holding device, which are spaced apart from each other in a longitudinal direction of the drawer side wall, wherein the first holding device and the at least one second holding device are each designed to receive an end face of a decorative panel,

[0004] - at least one groove running in the longitudinal direction of the drawer side wall, which is designed to accommodate a lower longitudinal edge of the decorative panel.

[0005] Furthermore, the invention relates to an arrangement with at least one drawer side wall of the type to be described and with at least one decorative panel, preferably made of glass.

[0006] Finally, the invention relates to a drawer with at least one drawer side wall and / or with an arrangement of the type mentioned above.

[0007] In WO 2013 / 067551 Al and EP 2 145 562 Al, drawers with drawer side panels are shown, wherein a substantially cuboid decorative panel, for example made of glass, is arranged above the drawer side panels to increase the drawer's storage volume. In its installed state, the decorative panel is positioned within a groove in the drawer side panel. By arranging the decorative panel within a groove, a gap formed between the decorative panel and a supporting profile of the drawer side panel, running longitudinally along the drawer side panel, can be covered. Such a gap can be unsightly, promote the accumulation of dirt, and make cleaning the drawer side panel more difficult.A flexible strip of material can be arranged to support the decorative panel within the groove; this strip can be made of a plastic material solidified on a surface of the groove or of a rubber profile that can be inserted into the groove.

[0008] Especially with a rubber profile separate from the groove, it can happen that the correct positioning of the rubber profile within the groove is overlooked. This results in an unsightly gap between the top of the decorative panel and the retaining device for holding one end of the decorative panel. This gap could pose a pinching hazard for small children and facilitates the ingress of dirt. Even if the rubber profile is correctly inserted into the groove, it can sometimes cause distracting light reflections.

[0009] The object of the present invention is to provide a drawer side panel of the type mentioned above, avoiding the disadvantages discussed above.

[0010] This is achieved according to the invention by the features of claim 1. Further advantageous embodiments of the invention are defined in the dependent claims.

[0011] According to the invention, it is provided that at least one holding device, preferably both holding devices, has or have at least one support rib for supporting the lower longitudinal edge of the decorative panel.

[0012] In other words, it is no longer necessary to place a flexible strip of material in the groove, because the support rib serves as a support for at least one holding device, providing a rest for the lower longitudinal edge of the decorative panel. This prevents the decorative panel from sinking within the groove, thus ensuring an attractive visual design. Overall, the installation of the decorative panel is simplified, as a defined support surface is now available for the panel.

[0013] According to a preferred embodiment, the at least one groove has a groove base, wherein the at least one support rib separates the lower longitudinal edge of the decorative panel from the groove base, forming a gap. In this way, the decorative panel can be stored at a defined height within the groove, while the gap formed between the lower longitudinal edge of the decorative panel and the groove base is not visible to the naked eye.

[0014] According to one embodiment, at least one holding device, preferably both holding devices, can be made essentially entirely of plastic and / or formed in one piece with the at least one support rib. In this way, the holding devices can be manufactured, for example, by injection molding in a simple and cost-effective manner.

[0015] Further details and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the figures.

[0016] Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a piece of furniture with a furniture body and a drawer mounted to move relative to the furniture body.

[0017] Figures 2a and 2b show a drawer side panel in a perspective view and in a side view. Figures 3a and 3b show the drawer side panel in two different side views.

[0018] Figures 4a and 4b show the first (rear) holding device of the

[0019] Drawer side panel in two different perspective views,

[0020] Figs. 5a, 5b show the second (front) holding device of the drawer side wall and a receiving part for receiving an end area of ​​the decorative panel in perspective views.

[0021] Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a piece of furniture 1 with a cabinet-shaped furniture body 2, wherein a drawer 3 is mounted to be movable relative to the furniture body 2.

[0022] To move the drawer 3 relative to the furniture carcass 2, drawer slides 4 can be provided, which are to be attached to opposite side walls of the furniture carcass 2. The drawer slides 4 each have a carcass rail 5 to be attached to the furniture carcass 2 and at least one slide rail 6 that is slidable relative to the carcass rail 5.

[0023] The drawer 3 comprises two drawer side panels 7, a drawer front panel 12, a drawer back panel 13 and a drawer bottom 14.

[0024] At least one drawer side panel 7, preferably both drawer side panels 7, has or have a first holding device 8 and at least one second holding device 9, which are spaced apart from each other in a longitudinal direction L of the drawer side panel 7. The first holding device 8 and the at least one second holding device 9 are each configured to receive an end face of a decorative panel 10. The essentially cuboid decorative panel 10 can be designed as a decorative insert. Preferably, the decorative panel 10 is made of glass, metal, plastic, stone, wood, ceramic, or a composite material.

[0025] The drawer side wall 7 has at least one support profile 11, wherein the two retaining devices 8, 9 are connected to the support profile 11 and extend upwards from the support profile 11, wherein the two retaining devices 8, 9 and the at least one support profile 11 form a U-shape in which the decorative panel 10 can be received.

[0026] Fig. 2a shows a drawer side panel 7 in a perspective view. The first (rear) holding device 8 and the second (front) holding device 9 are spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction L of the drawer side panel 7 and are each designed to receive an end area of ​​the decorative panel 10.

[0027] The retaining devices 8, 9 each have an interface 15, 16 for attaching the drawer front panel 12 or the drawer back panel 13. The interface 15 of the first retaining device 8 is designed to connect the drawer back panel 13 to the drawer side panel 7 in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction L. The first retaining device 8 has a recess 17 for partially receiving the drawer back panel 13.

[0028] The support profile 11 has a receiving chamber 18 extending in the longitudinal direction L, in which the movable extension rail 6 of the drawer extension guide 4 can be arranged. The support profile 11 can be detachably coupled to the extension rail 6 of the drawer extension guide 4 via a coupling device known according to the prior art.

[0029] The support profile 11 has at least one horizontal web 19 for supporting the drawer base 14 and / or at least one chamber 20 for receiving an edge of the drawer base 14.

[0030] The drawer side wall 7 has at least one groove 22 extending in the longitudinal direction L of the drawer side wall 7, which is designed to accommodate a lower longitudinal edge 10a (Fig. 3b) of the decorative panel 10.

[0031] The at least one groove 22 can comprise two upwardly projecting side walls 31a, 31b, between which the lower longitudinal edge 10a of the decorative panel 10 can be accommodated.

[0032] At least one holding device 8, 9 has at least one adjusting device 23 for adjusting a position, preferably an inclination, of the drawer side wall 7 relative to a drawer pull-out guide 4 connectable to the drawer side wall 7.

[0033] The at least one adjusting device 23 can have a rotatable adjusting wheel 23a, wherein the position of the drawer side wall 7 relative to the drawer pull-out guide 4 can be adjusted by rotating the adjusting wheel 23a using a tool.

[0034] Fig. 2b shows the drawer side wall 7 in a side view, wherein the two holding devices 8, 9 together with the support profile 11 form an essentially U-shaped frame in which the decorative panel 10 can be received.

[0035] By a, preferably substantially rectangular and / or arranged on an outside of the drawer side wall 7 ,

[0036] Branding element 21 can display an individual brand name and / or an individual brand logo of a manufacturer, for example by printing or laser engraving.

[0037] Fig. 3a shows the drawer side panel 7 in a first side view, with the decorative panel 10 fixed in a

[0038] The condition is arranged at least partially within the groove 22 of the drawer side panel 7. Furthermore, the two end areas of the decorative panel 10 are received in the two holding devices 8, 9.

[0039] The two holding devices 8, 9 each have a

[0040] Base body 8a, 9a, which is preferably formed from an injection-molded plastic part. The base body 8a of the first (rear) holding device 8 has an opening 23b for receiving the adjusting wheel 23a of the adjusting device 23.

[0041] Fig. 3b shows the drawer side wall 7 in a second side view, with the groove 22 partially hidden.

[0042] At least one holding device 8, 9, preferably both holding devices 8, 9, have at least one support rib 24 for supporting the lower longitudinal edge 10a of the decorative panel 10.

[0043] The at least one groove 22 has a groove bottom 22a, wherein the at least one support rib 24 separates the lower longitudinal edge 10a of the decorative panel 10 from the groove bottom 22a, forming a gap 34.

[0044] In this way, the decorative panel 10 is supported at a defined height relative to the groove 22, thereby significantly simplifying the assembly of the decorative panel 10 and making additional components for supporting the decorative panel 10 unnecessary.

[0045] According to one possible embodiment, at least one lighting device 35, preferably at least one LED strip, can be arranged in the gap 34, at least partially. This allows for a compact arrangement of the at least one lighting device 35 and provides area illumination of a transparent or translucent decorative panel 10, thus illuminating the interior of the drawer 3. The light emitted by the lighting device 35 can enter at the lower longitudinal edge 10a of the decorative panel 10 and is distributed over the entire surface of the decorative panel 10.

[0046] For example, it may be provided that the at least one lighting device 35 in the form of the LED strip is flexible and / or has at least one self-adhesive side for arrangement on the decorative panel 10 and / or several spaced-apart segments.

[0047] At least one lighting device 35 can be controlled by a switch, for example a light sensor switch. If the incidence of light or the light intensity changes, the light sensor switch triggers its assigned function.

[0048] Fig. 4a shows the first (rear) retaining device 8 of the drawer side wall 7, wherein the decorative panel 10 is received with an end region within the first retaining device 8. The first retaining device 8 comprises a base body 8a, on which at least one support rib 24 is arranged for supporting the lower longitudinal edge 10a of the decorative panel 10.

[0049] The at least one support rib 24 is arranged in the mounting position of the decorative panel 10 within the groove 22 of the drawer side wall 7 .

[0050] Preferably, the base body 8a and the at least one support rib 24 are formed in one piece and / or are made from an injection-molded plastic part. The base body 8a has an opening 23b for mounting the rotatable adjusting wheel 23a of the adjusting device 23.

[0051] The first holding device 8 has at least one interface 15 for attaching the drawer back panel 13. The interface 15 can have at least one locking element by which the drawer back panel 13 can be detachably locked to the drawer side panel 7.

[0052] The first holding device 8 has a vertically extending recess 17 for the partial receipt of the drawer back panel 13.

[0053] The first holding device 8 can have at least one retaining web 26, preferably projecting downwards from the first holding device 8, for support on the support profile 11. The retaining web 26 can, for example, be positioned between two spaced-apart legs or a fold of the support profile 11.

[0054] At least one of the two holding devices 8, 9, together with the end face of the decorative panel 10, can be covered by at least one cover element 25. In the illustrated embodiment, the cover element 25 is designed as a cover cap which can be attached from above to the holding device 8, 9 and to the end face of the decorative panel 10.

[0055] Fig. 4b shows the first (rear) holding device 8 according to Fig. 4a, with the cover element 25 not shown.

[0056] At least one of the two holding devices 8, 9, preferably both holding devices 8, 9, have a receiving chamber 33 for receiving an end-face region of the decorative panel 10. Preferably, the receiving chamber 33 is designed to encompass the end-face region of the decorative panel 10 at least partially, preferably substantially completely, in a mounted state.

[0057] At least one of the two holding devices 8, 9 has two spaced-apart side webs 27a, 27b, between which the end face of the decorative plate 10 can be accommodated.

[0058] At least one of the two holding devices 8, 9 can comprise at least one, preferably spring-loaded, play compensation element 28, by which a longitudinal play occurring between the holding device 8, 9 and the end face of the decorative plate 10 can be compensated.

[0059] The at least one support rib 24 extends essentially in an L-shape from the holding device 8, 9.

[0060] The at least one support rib 24 has a top surface 24a on which the lower longitudinal edge 10a of the decorative panel 10 can be supported, and a bottom surface 24b spaced apart from the top surface 24a, which can be supported on the groove 22.

[0061] The first holding device 8 with the support rib 24 can be made essentially entirely of plastic and / or be designed as a one-piece component.

[0062] The at least one support rib 24 can have a width that essentially corresponds to the material thickness of the decorative panel 10. In this way, a stable and tilt-free support of the decorative panel 10 on the support rib 24 is possible.

[0063] Fig. 5a shows the second (front) retaining device 9 of the drawer side wall 7 in a perspective view. The second retaining device 9 comprises a base body 9a with a downwardly projecting retaining web 26 for support against the support profile 11. For example, it can be provided that the retaining web 26, in an assembled state, is within a fold of the

[0064] Carrier profile 11 is included.

[0065] The second (front) holding device 9 is designed in two parts in the illustrated embodiment and comprises a base body 9a and a receiving part 29 connectable to the base body 9a, which is designed to receive an end region of the decorative panel 10. The support rib 24 for supporting the decorative panel 10 is arranged or formed on the receiving part 29.

[0066] According to one possible embodiment, the at least one support rib 24 can be made of a plastic material different from the base body 9a, preferably a softer one, and / or have at least one suitable coating for contact with the decorative panel 10. In this way, the support of the decorative panel 10 can be further improved and the risk of unpleasant rattling noises when moving the drawer 3 can be reduced.

[0067] The at least one support rib 24 has a top surface 24a on which the lower longitudinal edge 10a of the decorative panel 10 can be supported, and a bottom surface 24b spaced apart from the top surface 24a, which can be supported on the groove 22, preferably on the groove bottom 22a.

[0068] Fig. 5b shows the receiving part 29 in a perspective view. The receiving part 29 of the second holding device 9 has a receiving chamber 33 for receiving an end face of the decorative plate 10.

[0069] In the illustrated embodiment, the second holding device 9 has two spaced-apart side webs 27a, 27b, between which the end face of the decorative panel 10 can be received. The receiving part 29 can be locked to the base body 9a by means of at least one locking device 30, preferably releasably. The at least one locking device 30 can comprise at least one elastic plastic part, which is designed to be engaged in a corresponding opening of the base body 9a.

[0070] In the illustrated embodiment, two locking devices 30 spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction are provided for locking the receiving part 29 to the base body 9a, preferably releasably.

[0071] According to one possible embodiment, the at least one base body 9a and the receiving part 29 can be stabilized relative to each other via guide ribs 32a, 32b.

[0072] The receiving part 29 has at least two spaced-apart guide ribs 32a, 32b in the figure shown, between which the base body 9a of the second holding device 9 is received and thus a relative position between the base body 9a and the receiving part 29 can be stabilized, preferably at least in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction L of the drawer side wall 7.

Claims

Patent claims 1. Drawer side panel (7) , comprising: - a first holding device (8) and at least one second holding device (9) which are spaced apart from each other in a longitudinal direction (L) of the drawer side wall (7), wherein the first holding device (8) and the at least one second holding device (9) are each designed to receive an end face of a decorative panel (10), - at least one in the longitudinal direction (L) of the drawer side wall (7) running groove (22) which is designed to form a lower longitudinal edge (10a) of the to accommodate a decorative panel (10), characterized in that at least one holding device (8, 9), preferably both holding devices (8, 9), has or have at least one support rib (24) for supporting the lower longitudinal edge (10a) of the decorative panel (10).

2. Drawer side panel (7) according to claim 1, wherein the at least one groove (22) has a groove base (22a), wherein the at least one support rib (24) is designed to space the lower longitudinal edge (10a) of the decorative panel (10) apart from the groove base (22a) by forming a gap (34), preferably wherein at least one lighting device (35), preferably at least one LED strip, is arranged in the gap (34), at least in some areas.

3. Drawer side wall (7) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the at least one support rib (24) - projects substantially in an L-shape from the holding device (8, 9) or holding devices (8, 9), and / or - has a width which is essentially a The material thickness of the decorative panel corresponds to (10).

4. Drawer side wall (7) according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the at least one support rib (24) has a top surface (24a) on which the lower longitudinal edge (10a) of the decorative panel (10) can be supported, and a bottom surface (24b) spaced apart from the top surface (24a) which can be supported on the at least one groove (22).

5. Drawer side wall (7) according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the at least one support rib (24) is arranged within the at least one groove (22).

6. Drawer side panel (7) according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the at least one groove (22) has two upwardly projecting side walls (31a, 31b) between which the lower longitudinal edge (10a) of the decorative panel (10) can be accommodated.

7. Drawer side panel (7) according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the drawer side panel (7) has at least one support profile (11) having, wherein the two holding devices (8, 9) are connected to the at least one support profile (11) and project upwards from the at least one support profile (11), wherein the two holding devices (8, 9) and the at least one support profile (11) form a U-shape in which the The decorative panel (10) can be removed.

8. Drawer side panel (7) according to claim 7, wherein at least one holding device (8, 9) - at least one retaining rib (26), preferably projecting downwards from the holding device (8, 9) for support on at least one support profile (11), preferably wherein the at least one retaining web (26) is receptacleable between two spaced-apart legs of the support profile (11), and / or - at least one basic body (8a, 9a) and one with the Base body (8a, 9a) has a connectable receiving part (29) for receiving an end area of ​​the decorative plate (10), preferably wherein the at least one base body (8a, 9a) and the receiving part (29) can be locked together via at least one locking device (30) and / or can be stabilized relative to each other via guide ribs (32a, 32b), and / or - has a receiving chamber (33) for receiving an end face of the decorative panel (10).

9. Drawer side panel (7) according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the retaining devices (8, 9) - a receiving chamber (33) for receiving an end-face region of the decorative panel (10), preferably wherein the receiving chamber (33) encompasses the end-face region of the decorative panel (10) at least partially, preferably substantially completely, in a mounted state, and / or - have at least one interface (15, 16) for attaching a drawer front panel (12) or a drawer back panel (13), and / or - are essentially made entirely of plastic, and / or - together with at least one support rib (24) formed in one piece.

10. Drawer side panel (7) according to one of claims 1 to 9, wherein at least one cover element (25) is provided by which at least one of the two retaining devices (8, 9) together with the end face of the decorative panel (10) can be covered.

11. Drawer side wall (7) according to one of claims 1 to 10, wherein at least one holding device (8, 9) has at least one adjusting device (23) for adjusting a position, preferably an inclination, of the drawer side wall (7) relative to a drawer extension guide (4) connectable to the drawer side wall (7).

12. Drawer side panel (7) according to one of claims 1 to 11, wherein at least one holding device (8, 9), preferably both holding devices (8, 9), has or have two spaced-apart side webs (27a, 27b) between which the end face of the decorative panel (10) can be received.

13. Drawer side panel (7) according to one of claims 1 to 12, wherein at least one holding device (8, 9) has at least one, preferably spring-loaded, play compensation element (28) by which a longitudinal play occurring between the holding device (8, 9) and the end face of the decorative panel (10) can be compensated.

14. Arrangement with at least one drawer side wall (7) according to one of claims 1 to 13 and with at least one decorative panel (10), preferably made of glass, wherein the two end face regions of the decorative panel (10) are received in the two holding devices (8, 9) and wherein a lower longitudinal edge (10a) of the decorative panel (10) is received in the groove (22) and supported on the at least one support rib (24).

15. Drawer (3) with at least one drawer side wall (7) according to one of claims 1 to 13 and / or with an arrangement according to claim 14.

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