Connecting device

Abstract

The invention relates to a connecting device (1) for connecting a drawer frame (101) to a panel-shaped drawer element (100a), preferably a drawer base (102) and / or a drawer rear wall (103), by means of at least one nail (4), wherein the connecting device (1) comprises at least one connecting element (2), the at least one connecting element has - at least one contact surface (3) for contacting the panel-shaped drawer element (100a) and - at least one nail opening (5), which is open towards the at least one contact surface (3), for receiving the at least one nail (4). The connecting device (2) has at least one holding device (6) and at least one nail (4), and the at least one nail (4) is held in the at least one nail opening (5) by the holding device (6) at least in a delivery state of the connecting device (1).

Description

[0001] Connection device

[0002] The invention relates to a connecting device for connecting a drawer frame with a plate-shaped drawer element, preferably a drawer bottom and / or a drawer back panel, by means of at least one nail, wherein the connecting device comprises at least one connecting element, wherein the at least one connecting element has at least one contact surface for the contact of the plate-shaped drawer element, and at least one nail opening open towards the at least one contact surface for receiving the at least one nail.

[0003] Furthermore, the invention relates to a drawer with at least one such connecting device.

[0004] Various connection devices are known from the prior art in which the connection between a drawer side and a plate-shaped drawer element is made by means of at least one nail. For example, in the applicant's own patent AT 525798 B1, a drawer is shown in which a connecting bar in the form of a metal rail is arranged on each of the side sides for connecting a drawer bottom. In addition, back panel brackets designed as metal angles for connecting the side to a back panel are shown. The connecting bars and back panel brackets have openings into which nails can be inserted. Thus, the connecting bars and the back panel brackets can be nailed to a drawer bottom or a drawer back panel.

[0005] A disadvantage of this solution is that assembling such a drawer is quite cumbersome and time-consuming for one person. In particular, the drawer sides and the drawer bottom or back panel must be held in position while a nail is hammered in.

[0006] This is particularly problematic if the person is a private individual without specialized tools or similar equipment. In that case, the person would have to hold the drawer sides, drawer bottom, or drawer back panel in position while simultaneously holding the nail and a tool like a hammer to drive it in. Therefore, at least two people are needed to assemble the drawer.

[0007] The object of the invention is to at least partially overcome the disadvantages described above and to provide a connecting device that is improved compared to the prior art and enables the simple assembly of a drawer. Furthermore, a drawer with at least one such connecting device is also to be provided.

[0008] This problem is solved by the features of independent claims 1 and 12.

[0009] According to the invention, a connecting device as described above is therefore provided that the

[0010] The connecting device comprises at least one holding device and at least one nail, wherein the at least one nail is present at least in one delivery state.

[0011] Connecting device by which the holding device is held in at least one nail opening.

[0012] In other words, at least one nail is pre-mounted on the connecting element via the holding device.

[0013] This makes assembling a drawer significantly easier for a single user. In the first step, a person can position the drawer frame according to the drawer's shape (with the nails already in the correct position), then hold it in place with one hand if necessary, and hammer in at least one pre-installed nail with the other. Assembling a drawer can therefore be easily accomplished by a single person.

[0014] Another advantage is that the nails cannot simply be misplaced or generally lost, since they are pre-mounted on the connecting elements.

[0015] With regard to a drawer according to the invention, it is provided that the drawer comprises at least one drawer frame, at least one plate-shaped drawer element, preferably a drawer bottom and / or a drawer back panel, and at least one connecting device according to the invention, wherein the plate-shaped drawer element rests against the at least one contact surface and wherein the at least one nail is at least partially driven into the at least one plate-shaped drawer element.

[0016] Further advantageous embodiments of the invention are defined in the dependent claims.

[0017] As a simple embodiment of the at least one holding device, it can be provided that the at least one holding device is formed by the at least one nail opening.

[0018] This can be implemented, for example, by having the nail hole have a diameter, at least in some areas, that is equal to or smaller than the diameter of the at least one nail, so that the at least one nail is held securely in the at least one nail hole. Advantageously, however, it can be provided that the at least one holding device includes a tab, with the head of the at least one nail being held in the tab.

[0019] This type of training method has several advantages. Firstly, by holding the head, the position in which the nail is held within the nail hole can be predefined. Secondly, the tab protects the nail from bending or being driven in unintentionally. Finally, the tab prevents the nail from bending during driving, as it distributes the force applied, for example by a hammer, more effectively and evenly.

[0020] It can further be provided that the tab is at least partially elastic, preferably comprising at least one film hinge.

[0021] An elastic design of the tab, at least in some areas, means that it is more flexible when driving in at least one nail, thus eliminating the need for additional force to deform the tab during driving.

[0022] At least one film hinge makes it easy to implement such a partially elastic design.

[0023] It is also conceivable that the tab is additionally, or alternatively, plastically deformed when the nail is driven in. The tab can have two ends, with one of the ends being arranged on and / or connected to at least one connecting element.

[0024] A second end can be a free end or also be arranged on and / or connected to at least one connecting element.

[0025] This allows the tab to be adapted to different connecting elements.

[0026] It may also be provided that the tab has an opening, preferably essentially circular, in which the head of at least one screw is held.

[0027] The head can be held in the opening by form, force and / or material constraints.

[0028] This provides a simple way to hold at least one nail.

[0029] According to a preferred embodiment, it can be provided that the tab is connected to the at least one connecting element, preferably wherein the tab is integrally formed with the at least one connecting element.

[0030] The tab can therefore be implemented in a space-saving manner and with minimal additional manufacturing effort. These advantages are particularly evident when the tab is integrally formed with the connecting element.

[0031] Advantageously, it can also be provided that the tip of at least one nail is completely within the nail hole in the delivered state. The nail's tip therefore does not protrude beyond the contact surface. This makes it easy to position the flat drawer element against the contact surface and thus align it with the drawer frame. Furthermore, it reduces the risk of injury to a person during drawer assembly.

[0032] It may also be provided that the connecting device has at least two nails, each with an associated holding device.

[0033] Thus, two or more nails can be arranged on one connecting element, resulting in a more stable connection between the at least one plate-shaped drawer element and the drawer frame.

[0034] It is also preferable that the connecting device comprises at least two connecting elements, preferably at least five connecting elements.

[0035] By providing multiple connecting elements, a more stable connection between the drawer frame and at least one plate-shaped drawer element can be achieved.

[0036] A particularly stable connection can be achieved by providing four connecting elements in the area of ​​a drawer bottom and one connecting element in the area of ​​a drawer back panel, i.e. a total of five connecting elements.

[0037] However, it is also possible for a single connecting element to be located in the area of ​​a drawer back panel and in the area of ​​a drawer bottom. In these

[0038] In that case, at least four connecting elements would be provided. These connecting elements can be essentially identical or different from one another. Preferably, the design of a connecting element can depend on its position on the drawer side.

[0039] Advantageously, some of the connecting elements are identical to each other, while other connecting elements differ.

[0040] In one embodiment, it can be provided that the at least one connecting element comprises at least one interface for, preferably in a form-fitting manner, connecting the connecting element to the drawer frame.

[0041] The at least one interface allows the at least one connecting element to be attached to the drawer frame, thus connecting the plate-shaped drawer element to the drawer frame.

[0042] The interface can be implemented in a wide variety of ways. Simple solutions such as screwing, riveting, clamping, or similar methods are therefore conceivable.

[0043] Advantageously, however, it can be provided that the at least one interface has at least one groove and / or at least one projection, wherein a corresponding projection of the drawer side can be received in the at least one groove and / or wherein the at least one projection can be inserted into a corresponding groove of the drawer side.

[0044] With this solution, the connecting element can simply be inserted into a drawer frame. This also allows for easy positioning of the connecting element along the drawer frame. Furthermore, connecting it to the

[0045] Drawer frame can be installed without tools.

[0046] It may be designed so that at least one connecting element is formed in one piece. This reduces the complexity of a connecting element and thus simplifies the assembly of a drawer.

[0047] Advantageously, at least one connecting element can be made of plastic.

[0048] This represents a simple and cost-effective way to manufacture a connecting element. However, it is also conceivable that the connecting element consists of a different material or of several different materials.

[0049] It may be provided that the connecting element is manufactured using an injection molding process.

[0050] According to a further embodiment, it can be provided that the at least one connecting element has a coupling device for coupling the connecting element with a rail of a drawer pull-out guide.

[0051] In this case, the connecting element can fulfill a dual function and attach the drawer to a drawer slide.

[0052] Particularly preferably, it may be provided that the at least one connecting element has at least one screw opening open towards at least one contact surface for receiving at least one screw, wherein the connecting device comprises at least one screw with a thread, wherein the at least one screw can be screwed into the at least one screw opening, wherein the at least one connecting element has a minimum thickness in the longitudinal direction of the screw opening in the area of ​​the screw opening, which is such that in a screwed-in state of the screw at least one third of the thread is in engagement with the screw opening.

[0053] This solution makes it possible to use screws of standard length even with thin, flat drawer components. The minimum thickness can be chosen so that the part of the screw penetrating the flat drawer component is adapted to the thickness of the component and is therefore not too long.

[0054] Accordingly, the penetration depth of at least one screw can also be adjusted by dimensioning the minimum thickness.

[0055] Furthermore, due to the minimum thickness, a person can partially screw at least one screw into the screw hole before assembling the drawer, thus eliminating the need to hold it during assembly. Therefore, a connecting device according to the invention also facilitates drawer assembly.

[0056] Advantageously, it can be provided that only a tip or part of the tip of at least one screw protrudes from the screw opening and over the bearing surface.

[0057] Accordingly, only a tip or part of the tip of the at least one screw penetrates the plate-shaped element, thus reliably preventing the plate-shaped element from breaking out. The plate-shaped element is nevertheless sufficiently connected to the connecting element and, subsequently, to the drawer frame. In this embodiment, the at least one screw therefore acts like a claw.

[0058] Alternatively, it can be provided that at least one screw has a flat end and therefore does not penetrate the plate-shaped element. In this embodiment, the at least one screw would have a clamping effect.

[0059] Preferably, the screw protrudes between 1 mm and 3 mm, preferably 2 mm, and particularly preferably 2.15 mm, from the screw opening and beyond the bearing surface. The advantages described above are particularly evident in this range.

[0060] It can also be provided that the minimum thickness is so large that, in a screwed-in state, the thread is at least half, preferably substantially completely, engaged with the screw opening.

[0061] Essentially, the design should be such that any threaded sections in the area of ​​the tip of at least one screw do not necessarily have to engage with the screw opening.

[0062] Such a design allows for good anchoring of the screw in at least one connecting element, thereby also increasing the stability of the connection between the screw tip and the plate-shaped element.

[0063] In a preferred embodiment, the minimum thickness can be between 11 mm and 14 mm, preferably between 12 mm and 13 mm, and particularly preferably between 12 mm and 15 mm. Screws with a standard length are typically 15 mm long in furniture construction. The aforementioned advantageous effects can be achieved for such 15 mm long screws by adhering to the minimum thickness dimensions mentioned above.

[0064] It may also be provided that a mating thread corresponding to the thread of the screw is provided in the screw opening, or that the screw is designed as a thread-forming screw.

[0065] If thread-forming screws are used, the screw openings do not need to be threaded, thus reducing the manufacturing effort for a connecting device.

[0066] In the case that a corresponding counter-thread is provided, screwing the at least one screw into the at least one screw opening is made easier.

[0067] It may also be provided that at least one connecting element in the area of ​​at least one screw opening has a countersink for at least partial reception of a screw head.

[0068] In another embodiment, at least two screw openings and at least two screws can be provided.

[0069] With regard to a drawer according to the invention, it can be provided that two drawer frames, two connecting devices and at least two plate-shaped drawer elements are provided, wherein one of the at least two plate-shaped drawer elements is designed as the drawer bottom and another of the at least two plate-shaped drawer elements is designed as the drawer back panel.

[0070] It may also be provided that the flat drawer element is a front panel or that a front panel is provided in addition to the flat drawer element.

[0071] In one embodiment, it can be provided that at least one holding device is deformed, preferably elastically.

[0072] This is due to the fact that at least one nail was driven in during the assembly of the drawer, thus deforming the holding device.

[0073] Further details and advantages of preferred embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the figures and the drawings. These show:

[0074] Fig. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a piece of furniture with several drawers,

[0075] Fig. 2 a schematic representation of a drawer ,

[0076] Fig. 3 shows a schematic side view of a drawer frame with a connecting device.

[0077] Fig. 4a-b schematic perspective views of a first embodiment of a connecting device,

[0078] Fig. 5a-e various schematic representations of the first embodiment of a connecting device with a plate-shaped drawer element ,

[0079] Fig. 6a-b schematic perspective views of a second

[0080] From exemplary examples of a connecting device, Fig. 7a-c show various schematic representations of the second exemplary example of a connecting device with a plate-shaped drawer element, and

[0081] Fig. 8a-h various schematic representations of a third exemplary embodiment of a connecting device with two plate-shaped drawer elements.

[0082] Fig. 1 shows a schematic perspective view of a piece of furniture 105 with several drawers 100, and Fig. 2 shows a schematic view of one such drawer 100. The drawers 100 can be moved out of or into a piece of furniture 105a via drawer slides 104.

[0083] A drawer 100 comprises two drawer frames 101 and two plate-shaped drawer elements 100a. One of the plate-shaped drawer elements 100a is designed as the drawer base 102 and the other of the plate-shaped drawer elements 100a as the drawer back panel.

[0084] The drawer frames 101 are connected to the two plate-shaped drawer elements 100a via a connecting device 1 each.

[0085] The drawer 100 also has a front panel 106. The front panel 106 can be connected to the drawer sides 101 via its own front panel bracket. However, it is also conceivable that the front panel 106 is connected to the drawer sides 101 by means of at least one of the connecting devices 1 or at least one further connecting device 1.

[0086] Figure 3 shows a schematic side view of a

[0087] Drawer frame 101 with a connecting device 1. It can be seen that the connecting device 1 has several connecting elements 2. These connecting elements 2 are arranged at various points along the drawer frame 101, thereby achieving a stable connection between the plate-shaped drawer elements 100a and the drawer frames 101. Of course, a different number of connecting elements 2 can also be provided.

[0088] In the present embodiment, the connecting element 2 in the area of ​​the drawer back panel 103 is designed to connect both the drawer back panel 103 and the drawer bottom 2 to the drawer frame 101. However, it is also possible that in the area of ​​the drawer back panel 103, a connecting element 2 is arranged for connecting the drawer back panel 102 and a separate connecting element 2 is arranged for connecting the drawer bottom 102.

[0089] Figure 3 further shows that the connecting elements 2 are designed differently. A total of three different designs are recognizable: in the area of ​​the front panel 106, a first embodiment of a connecting element 2 is shown; in the middle area of ​​the drawer frame 101, second embodiments of a connecting element 2 are shown; and in the area of ​​the drawer back panel 103, a third embodiment of a connecting element 2 is shown. However, it is also possible, in principle, for all connecting elements 2 to be designed identically.

[0090] Figures 4a to 4b show schematic perspective views of a first embodiment of a connecting device 1. Such an embodiment is used in the area of ​​a front panel 106. In this embodiment, the connecting element 2 is formed in one piece and made of plastic. Of course, other suitable materials and / or a multi-part design of the connecting element 2 are also conceivable.

[0091] A nail 4 is visible, positioned in a nail opening 5. A tip ab of the nail 4 is completely located within the nail opening 5.

[0092] The head 4a of the nail 4 is held in an opening 7d of a holding device 6. The nail 4 is thus held in the nail opening 5 by the holding device 6.

[0093] The head 4a can be held in the opening 7d, for example, by form-fitting, force-fitting and / or material-fitting (e.g. by gluing).

[0094] The retaining device 6 comprises a tab 7 which is integrally connected to the connecting element 2 at a first end 7b, with a second end 7c being a free end. In the region of the first end 7b, it can be seen that the tab 7 has a thinner material thickness, thereby forming a film hinge 7a. At least in the region of the film hinge 7a, the tab 7 is designed to be elastic.

[0095] In addition to the nail hole 5, a screw hole 10 is provided, which has a countersink 10a for at least partially receiving a screw head 11c of a screw 11. A screw 11 is not shown in this figure.

[0096] The connecting element 2 has a minimum thickness D in the longitudinal extent of the screw opening 10. This can be seen in Figures 5c and 5e. The screw opening 11 and the nail opening 5 are open towards a contact surface 3. A plate-shaped drawer element 100a can be placed against the contact surface 3.

[0097] The connecting element 2 comprises an interface 8 for connecting the connecting element 2 to a drawer frame 101. In this case, the interface 8 comprises a projection 8a, which can engage in a corresponding groove 101a of the drawer frame 101, and a groove 8b, into which a corresponding projection 101b of the drawer frame 101 can engage.

[0098] However, other configurations of interface 8 are also conceivable. For example, the connecting elements 2 could also be clamped, screwed, riveted, glued, or connected to the drawer frame 101 by other connection methods known from the prior art.

[0099] Furthermore, the connecting element 2 has a coupling device 9 for coupling the connecting element 2 with a rail of a drawer slide 104. The drawer 100 can therefore be coupled to a drawer slide 104 via the connecting element 2.

[0100] The advantage here is that no additional coupling device is required, thus reducing production costs and effort for a drawer. However, it is also conceivable that the connecting element 2 does not have a coupling device 9 and that a conventional coupling device is used.

[0101] Figures 5a to 5e show various schematic representations of the first embodiment of a connecting device 1 with a plate-shaped drawer element 100a. In Figure 5a, it can be seen in a perspective view that the plate-shaped drawer element 100a is designed as a drawer bottom 102. The drawer bottom 102 rests against the contact surface 3 with its underside 102a.

[0102] In Fig. 5b and the associated sectional view 5c, a screw 11 is already screwed into the drawer base 102. It can be seen that the thread 11a of the screw 11 is not engaged with the screw opening 10 in this embodiment. Nevertheless, the penetration depth of the screw 10 can be checked via the minimum thickness D.

[0103] In this exemplary embodiment, it can be seen that the screw 11 is sufficiently spaced from a side edge 102b of the drawer bottom 102, so that screwing the screw 11 into the drawer bottom 102 does not result in the drawer bottom 102 breaking out.

[0104] In Figures 5b and 5c, a nail 4 has not yet been driven in. It can be seen that the nail 4 is held in the nail hole 5 by the holding device 6.

[0105] In Figures 5d and 5e, the nail 4 is driven in. It can be seen that the tab 7 of the retaining device 6 was deformed in the area of ​​the film hinge 7a when the nail was driven in. The head 4a of the nail 4 is still held in the opening 7d of the tab 7.

[0106] In this embodiment, both a screw 11 and a nail 4 are used to connect the drawer frame 101 to a plate-shaped drawer element 100a. However, only a screw 11 or only a nail 4 can also be used. If only a screw 11 is used, the nail 4 is simply not driven in. It remains pre-installed on the connecting element. If only a nail 4 is used, the screw hole 10 remains free. In any case, a sufficient connection between the drawer frame 101 and the plate-shaped drawer element 100a can also be created using only the nail 4 or only the screw 10.

[0107] Figures 5b to 5e further show how the projection 101a of the drawer frame 101 engages in the groove 8a of the connecting element 2. The projection 8b of the connecting element 2 engages in the groove 101b of the drawer frame 101.

[0108] Furthermore, it is also evident that the drawer frame 101 is hollow and that the contour of the connecting element 2 corresponds, at least in sections, to a contour of an interior space of the drawer frame 101.

[0109] The above design ensures that the connecting element 2 is held securely inside the drawer frame 101. The connecting element 2 can therefore be easily inserted lengthwise into the drawer frame 101, meaning that the positions of the connecting elements 2 on the drawer frame 101 can be freely selected by sliding them.

[0110] Figures 6a to 6b show schematic perspective views of a second embodiment of a connecting device 1. Such an embodiment is used in a central area of ​​the drawer frame 101.

[0111] The connecting element 2 differs from the connecting element 2 according to the first embodiment, among other things, in that two nail openings 5 ​​with nails 4 held therein are provided.

[0112] The holding devices 6 each comprise a tab 7 with an opening 7d for receiving a head 4a of a nail 4. The tab 7 also has two ends 7b and 7c, the tab 7 being connected at both ends to the connecting element 2.

[0113] At the first end 7b, a film hinge 7a is formed. Furthermore, another film hinge 7a is also visible in the middle area of ​​the tab 7. Finally, a thinner material, which forms a film hinge 7a, is also provided at the second end.

[0114] The minimum thickness D in the area of ​​the screw opening 10 also differs from the previous example.

[0115] Furthermore, the connecting element 2 does not have a coupling device 9.

[0116] Figures 7a to 7c show various schematic representations of the second embodiment of a connecting device 1 with a plate-shaped drawer element 100a.

[0117] In Fig. 7a it can again be seen that the plate-shaped drawer element 100a in the form of a drawer bottom 102 with an underside 10a rests against the contact surface 3.

[0118] Figures 7b and 7c show sections through the connecting element 2, with the nails 4 not driven in in Figure 7b and driven in in Figure 7c. In both figures, a screw 11 is inserted into the screw hole. It can be seen that the thread 11a of the screw 11 is substantially fully engaged with the screw hole 10. Only a threaded section in the region of the tip 11b of the screw 11 is not engaged with the screw hole. The screw head 11c of the screw 11 is largely countersunk in the recess 10a.

[0119] It is evident that, due to the dimensioning of the minimum thickness D, only a portion of the screw tip 11b protrudes beyond the contact surface and penetrates the plate-shaped drawer element 100a. A shallow penetration depth is evident, which prevents the plate-shaped drawer element 100a from breaking out.

[0120] Despite the shallow penetration depth, the plate-shaped drawer element 100a can be adequately connected to the drawer frame 101. The interface 8 for connecting the connecting element 2 to the drawer frame 101 functions essentially the same as in the first embodiment.

[0121] In Fig. 7c it can again be seen that the tabs 7 deformed when the nails 4 were driven in.

[0122] In this embodiment as well, the use of screw 11 or nail 4 alone is sufficient to create a sufficient connection between the plate-shaped drawer element 100a and the drawer frame 101.

[0123] Figures 8a to 8h show various schematic representations of a third embodiment of a connecting device 1 with two plate-shaped drawer elements 100a. Such an embodiment is used in the area of ​​a drawer back panel 103. It can be seen that one of the two plate-shaped drawer elements 100a is designed as a drawer bottom 102 and the other as a drawer back panel 103.

[0124] In Figures 8a and 8b, neither screws 111 are screwed in nor nails 4 are driven in. In Figures 8c and 8s, screws 11 are screwed in, but the nails 4j are not driven in. In Figures 8e and 8f, screws 11 are screwed in and the nails 4 are driven in.

[0125] This embodiment differs from the second embodiment in that most of the features of the connecting element 2 are present twice. The drawer bottom 102 rests against one contact surface 3, and the drawer back panel 3 rests against the other.

[0126] In this exemplary embodiment, the connecting element is a one-piece piece. However, two separate connecting elements 2 can also be provided, one of which is responsible for connecting the drawer bottom 102 and the other for connecting the drawer back panel to the drawer frame 101.

[0127] The holding device 6 in the area of ​​the drawer bottom 102 essentially corresponds to those of the second embodiment.

[0128] In the area of ​​the drawer back panel 103, the retaining device 6 comprises a tab 7 which, however, has two openings 7d for receiving the heads 4a of two nails 4. The retaining device 6 can thus hold two nails 4 in their respective nail holes 5. In addition, screw holes 7e are provided in the tab 7, through which screws 11 can be inserted into screw holes 10 arranged below the tab 7.

[0129] The drawer back panel tab 7 also has several film hinges 7a which are deformed when the nails 4 are driven in (Fig. 8e).

[0130] Figures 78g and 8h show sections through the respective sections of the connecting element 2. In the area of ​​the drawer back panel 103, the distance between the screws 11 and a side edge of the drawer back panel 103 is sufficiently large so that the screws 11 can be screwed into the drawer back panel 103.

[0131] In the area of ​​the drawer bottom 102 this is not the case; here only a part of a tip 11b of the screw 11 penetrates the drawer bottom 102 and thus holds it in place like a claw.

[0132] Even with a connecting element 2 according to the third embodiment, it is sufficient if either only the nails 4 or the screws 11 are used to connect the plate-shaped drawer elements 100a to the drawer frame.

[0133] Reference character list:

[0134] 1 Connecting device

[0135] 2 Connecting element

[0136] 3 Plant area

[0137] 4 nails

[0138] 4a Head

[0139] 4b Peak

[0140] 5 nail opening

[0141] 6 Holding device

[0142] 7 tab

[0143] 7a Film hinge

[0144] 7b first end

[0145] 7c second end

[0146] 7d Opening

[0147] 7e Screw opening

[0148] 8 Interface

[0149] 8a Nut

[0150] 8b lead

[0151] 9 Coupling device

[0152] 10 screw opening

[0153] 10a Reduction

[0154] 11 screw

[0155] 11a thread

[0156] 11b Peak

[0157] 11c Screw head

[0158] 12 days

[0159] 100 drawers

[0160] 100a plate-shaped drawer element

[0161] 101 drawer frame

[0162] 101a Jump

[0163] 101b Nut

[0164] 102 Drawer bottom 102a Underside

[0165] 102b side edge

[0166] 103 drawer back panel

[0167] 104 Drawer pull-out guide 105 Furniture

[0168] 105a Furniture carcass

[0169] 106 Front panel

[0170] L Longitudinal extent D Minimum thickness

Claims

Patent claims 1. Connecting device (1) for connecting a drawer frame (101) with a plate-shaped drawer element (100a), preferably a drawer bottom (102) and / or a drawer back panel (103), by means of at least one nail (4), wherein the connecting device (1) comprises at least one connecting element (2), wherein the at least one connecting element has at least one contact surface (3) for bearing against the plate-shaped drawer element (100a), and at least one nail opening (5) open towards the at least one contact surface (3) for receiving the at least one nail (4), characterized in that the connecting device (2) has at least one holding device (6) and at least one nail (4), wherein the at least one nail (4) is held in the at least one nail opening (5) by the holding device (6), at least in one delivery state of the connecting device (1).

2. Connecting device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the at least one holding device (6) comprises a tab (7) wherein a head (4a) of the at least one nail (4) is held in the tab (7).

3. Connecting device (1) according to claim 2, wherein the tab (7) is at least partially elastic, preferably wherein the tab (7) comprises at least one film hinge (7a).

4. Connecting device (1) according to one of claims 2 or 3, wherein the tab (7) is connected to at least one Connecting element (2) is connected, preferably wherein the Tab (7) is integrally formed with at least one connecting element (2).

5. Connecting device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the tip (4b) of the at least one nail (4) is arranged completely within the at least one nail opening (5) in the delivery state.

6. Connecting device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the connecting device (1) comprises at least two connecting elements (2), preferably at least four or five connecting elements (2).

7. Connecting device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the at least one connecting element (2) has at least one interface (8) for connecting the connecting element (2) to the drawer frame, preferably in a form-fitting manner. (91) includes.

8. Connecting device (1) according to claim 7, wherein the at least one interface (8) has at least one groove (8a) and / or at least one projection (8b), wherein a corresponding projection (101a) of the drawer frame (101) can be received in the at least one groove (8a) and / or wherein the at least one projection (8b) can be inserted into a corresponding groove (101b) of the drawer frame (101).

9. Connecting device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the at least one connecting element (2) is formed in one piece.

10. Connecting device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the at least one connecting element (2) is a Coupling device (9) for coupling the connecting element (2) with a rail of a drawer extension guide (94) .

11. Connecting device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the at least one connecting element (2) has at least one screw opening (10) open towards at least one contact surface (3) for receiving at least one screw (11), wherein the connecting device (2) comprises at least one screw (11) with a thread (11a), wherein the at least one screw (11) can be screwed into the at least one screw opening (10), wherein the at least one connecting element (2) has a minimum thickness (D) in the region of the screw opening (10) in the longitudinal direction of the screw opening (10), which is such that in a screwed-in state of the at least one screw (11) at least half of the thread (11a) is in engagement with the screw opening (10).

12. Drawer (100) comprising at least one drawer frame (101), at least one plate-shaped drawer element (100a), preferably a drawer bottom (102) and / or a drawer back panel (103), and at least one connecting device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the plate-shaped drawer element (100a) rests against the at least one contact surface (3) and wherein the at least one nail (4) is at least partially driven into the at least one plate-shaped drawer element (100a).

13. Drawer (100) according to claim 12, wherein two drawer frames (101), two connecting devices (1) and at least two plate-shaped drawer elements (100a) are provided, wherein one of the at least two plate-shaped drawer elements (100a) as drawer base (102) and another of the at least two plate-shaped drawer elements (100a) as Drawer back panel (103) is formed.

14. Drawer (100) according to one of claims 12 or 13, wherein the at least one retaining device (6) is preferably elastically deformed.

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