Drawer

Abstract

The invention relates to a drawer (1) comprising two frames (2), at least one drawer wall (3) connecting the two frames (2), and at least one insert element (4) provided between the two frames (2), wherein the insert element (4) forms at least part of a drawer base (5), the at least one insert element (4) has at least one support portion (6), and the at least one support portion (6) rests on an upper face (3a) of the at least one drawer wall (3) in order to hold the at least one insert element (4) between the frames (2).

Description

[0001] drawer

[0002] The invention relates to a drawer comprising two sides, at least one drawer wall connecting the two sides and at least one insert element arranged between the two sides, wherein the insert element forms at least part of a drawer bottom, wherein the at least one insert element has at least one support section, and to a piece of furniture with at least one such drawer.

[0003] Conventional drawers consist of a flat drawer bottom on which various objects can be placed and thus stored. For aesthetic reasons, especially in kitchens, it is desirable to have drawers with a low height, for example, 100 mm. To achieve such low heights, the drawer bottom is usually raised, and drawer slides are installed underneath it. This reduces the usable height inside the drawer, making it difficult or impossible to store large objects such as ladles.

[0004] WO 2014 / 198405 proposes a solution to this problem: an insert element that is positioned in a recess in the drawer base. This insert element has two support sections that rest against the drawer base and extends downwards beyond the drawer base, thus providing greater usable drawer height in the area of ​​the insert element. This allows even larger objects to be stored in such a shallow drawer.

[0005] However, the current state of the art has some disadvantages. For example, the usable depth of the insert is limited due to the support sections located there. This means that long and larger objects cannot be stored in such an insert, as the usable height in the area of ​​the support sections is even less than in the area of ​​the drawer bottom.

[0006] Furthermore, the manufacturing and material costs for such a drawer are high: A conventional drawer base must be provided, into which a recess for the insert element must then be added. The insert element itself must also be manufactured. This is particularly significant when drawers are to be produced in large quantities.

[0007] The object of the invention is to at least partially overcome the disadvantages described above and to provide a drawer system that is improved compared to the prior art. Furthermore, a piece of furniture incorporating such a drawer system is also to be provided.

[0008] This problem is solved by the features of claims 1 and 14.

[0009] According to the invention, in a drawer as described above, it is therefore provided that the at least one support section rests on an upper surface of the at least one drawer wall in order to hold the at least one insert element between the sides.

[0010] This means that the full depth of the drawer remains usable even in the area of ​​the insert element, since the support of the insert element is now directly on the drawer wall that borders the drawer and not on the drawer bottom.

[0011] Since the insert element is no longer supported by the drawer bottom but by the drawer wall, it is possible to eliminate the need for a conventional drawer bottom with a corresponding recess, thus significantly reducing manufacturing and material costs.

[0012] Areas not covered by the insert when the conventional drawer bottom is omitted can either be left open or concealed by simpler cover or bottom elements. These could be simple rectangular pieces, for example. However, it is advantageous if the insert fills the entire drawer.

[0013] The top of the drawer side is the side that faces upwards horizontally when the drawer is installed. The drawer also opens in this direction.

[0014] The top of the drawer wall is usually aligned parallel to the drawer bottom.

[0015] With regard to a piece of furniture according to the invention, it is provided that the furniture comprises a furniture body and at least two extension guides, wherein the at least one drawer is mounted in the furniture body in a manner that allows it to be extended via the at least two extension guides.

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

[0017] Advantageously, the drawer bottom can be formed entirely by the insert element. This allows the entire interior space of the drawer to be used for storing objects without an additional drawer bottom (and without any other additional elements).

[0018] According to one embodiment, the at least one drawer wall can be positively locked in the at least one support section. This allows for better attachment of the at least one insert element to the at least one drawer wall.

[0019] Advantageously, the support section may have at least one projection which rests against a side of the drawer wall adjacent to the top of at least one drawer wall.

[0020] On the one hand, this provides a simple way to create a positive connection between the insert element and the drawer wall. On the other hand, it also allows forces acting parallel to the drawer bottom to be absorbed by the drawer wall.

[0021] The side of the drawer wall can be a side of the drawer wall facing away from the insert element.

[0022] In particular, it may be provided that an upper edge of the at least one drawer wall, which has the top side, is at least partially enclosed by the support section.

[0023] It may also be provided that the at least one insert element has at least one connecting section via which the drawer can be connected to at least one drawer rail of a pull-out guide.

[0024] The drawer slides are therefore not attached to the drawer sides, but to the insert element. This makes it easy to achieve the low drawer height described earlier.

[0025] Of course, an alternative mounting of a drawer slide on the drawer box is also conceivable. It can be provided that the at least one insert element has at least one fastening means by which the at least one insert element is connected to at least one of the two drawer sides, preferably wherein the at least one fastening means comprises a locking element.

[0026] Advantageously, at least two fastening means can be provided, wherein the insert element is connected to each of the two frames via one of the at least two fastening means.

[0027] Using such fasteners, the insert can also be connected to a frame, thereby increasing the stability of the drawer. This is particularly true when at least two fasteners are used.

[0028] A locking element represents a simple implementation of a fastening device. The locking element can be snapped into a specially designed opening in the frame.

[0029] Alternatively or additionally, the locking element can also be provided for in a recess in the drawer side, in which a drawer bottom is inserted in conventional drawers. This allows conventional drawer sides to be used even with a drawer according to the invention.

[0030] Of course, it is also possible that at least one fastening element is designed differently. For example, it may include a screw connection and / or a plug connection, or parts thereof.

[0031] It is also conceivable that the drawer sides have a projection on which the insert element rests. According to another embodiment, the drawer may comprise at least one further drawer wall, with the at least one insert element being connected to the at least one further drawer wall.

[0032] The stability of the drawer can be increased by connecting the insert element to at least one other drawer wall.

[0033] At least one additional drawer wall can be designed separately from the insert element.

[0034] Advantageously, at least one drawer wall can be a back wall and / or at least one other drawer wall can be a front panel of the drawer.

[0035] Advantageously, it can be provided that the at least one insert element for connection with the at least one further drawer wall has at least one further support section which rests on a top surface of the at least one further drawer wall, and / or wherein the at least one further drawer wall has a projection on which the at least one insert element rests.

[0036] This allows the insert element to be easily connected to the rest of the drawer wall. In particular, with this design, the insert element can simply be inserted into the drawer from above.

[0037] Of course, alternative methods of connecting the insert element to the other drawer wall are also conceivable, for example by snapping, screwing, riveting or by a positive-locking connection, such as via a groove. It can also be provided that at least a part of the at least one other drawer wall is formed by the at least one insert element, preferably wherein the at least one other drawer wall is formed completely by the at least one insert element.

[0038] This reduces the manufacturing and cost effort for the additional drawer wall, or eliminates the need to design the additional drawer wall as a separate component. This is particularly relevant for internal drawers.

[0039] Preferably, the drawer bottom may have at least one first bottom section and at least one second bottom section, wherein the at least one first bottom section is offset in a direction orthogonally to the drawer bottom relative to the at least one second bottom section.

[0040] This makes it possible to use the entire space of the drawer for storing objects. In particular, the area above the drawer runners can also be used, albeit with a reduced height.

[0041] Advantageously, at least two second bottom sections are provided and / or the first bottom section is arranged orthogonally in one direction to the drawer bottom below the second bottom section.

[0042] It can further be provided that at least one first bottom section and at least one second bottom section are part of the part of the drawer bottom formed by the at least one insert element. This allows for the best possible use of space in the drawer by the insert element.

[0043] It is particularly preferred that at least one insert element is formed in one piece.

[0044] This allows the insert element to be manufactured cost-effectively, for example by injection molding. This also benefits the stability of the insert element.

[0045] The insert element, the two drawer sides, the drawer base, the at least one drawer wall and / or the at least one further drawer wall can be made of, among other things, plastic, wood and / or metal, preferably steel.

[0046] According to a further embodiment, it can be provided that the at least one insert element has at least one compartment, preferably at least two compartments, for holding objects, preferably kitchen utensils.

[0047] Especially when multiple compartments are provided, these can be used for the organized storage of kitchen utensils or cutlery. This is particularly advantageous since shallow drawers are often used for such purposes.

[0048] With regard to a piece of furniture according to the invention, it can be provided that the at least two drawer guides each have a cabinet rail and a drawer rail slidably mounted on the cabinet rail, wherein the cabinet rail is connected to the furniture cabinet and the drawer rail is connected to the at least one insert element of the drawer, preferably via the at least one connecting section. This represents a simple way of implementing a low drawer in a piece of furniture.

[0049] It may also be possible to provide at least a minimum height for a drawer, where the height of the drawer and the height of the furniture body correspond to the minimum height or a multiple of the minimum height.

[0050] The minimum height can refer to the height of a drawer front panel.

[0051] This allows for drawers of varying heights to be incorporated into a single piece of furniture, while still maintaining a seamless front appearance. In other words, any standardized drawer heights can be combined within a single piece of furniture as needed, without leaving unused space in the furniture body or gaps between the drawers or their front panels.

[0052] The minimum height can preferably be 100 mm.

[0053] 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:

[0054] Fig. 1A-B schematic views of a piece of furniture with a drawer according to the prior art,

[0055] Fig. 2A-B schematic views of a piece of furniture according to the invention with a first embodiment of a drawer ,

[0056] Fig. 3A-C schematic views of a second embodiment of the drawer,

[0057] Fig. 4A is a schematic exploded view of the second embodiment of the drawer; Figs. 4B-C show details B and O of Fig. 4A.

[0058] Fig. 5A is a schematic sectional view of the second embodiment of the drawer,

[0059] Fig. 5B-C shows details D, E of Fig. 5A, and

[0060] Fig. 6 shows a schematic representation of a third embodiment of the drawer.

[0061] Figures 1A and 1B show schematic views of a piece of furniture 100 with a drawer 1 according to the prior art. The piece of furniture 100 comprises a cabinet 101 and several drawers 1 slidably mounted in the cabinet 101.

[0062] The drawers in question are low-profile drawers 1. To achieve the low profile, at least part of a drawer slide 102 is located below a drawer base 5. The drawer base 5 is therefore offset upwards.

[0063] It is evident that the drawer bottom 5 is a flat drawer bottom 5. Figures 1A and 1B show, by way of example, a ladle 11 as an object to be stored in the drawer 1. Figure 1B, in particular, shows that the ladle 11 does not have sufficient space in the drawer 5 due to the upward-positioned drawer bottom 5. The drawer 5 would not be able to be closed.

[0064] Figures 2A and 2B show schematic views of a piece of furniture 100 according to the invention with a first embodiment of a drawer 1 .

[0065] The drawer 1 now includes an insert element 4, which rests on a support section 6 on an upper surface 3a of a drawer wall 3 and is thus held between the drawer 1's frame 2. This allows the insert element 4 to extend over the entire depth of the drawer 1.

[0066] In the present embodiment, the drawer bottom 5 is formed entirely by the insert element 4. A first bottom section 5a and two second bottom sections 5b are visible, the first bottom section 5a being offset orthogonally in one direction on the drawer bottom 5 relative to at least one of the second bottom sections 5b. In this case, the first bottom section 5a is arranged below the second bottom sections 5b.

[0067] It is also conceivable that only part of the drawer base 5 is formed by the insert element 4. It is also conceivable that only one base section 5a, 5b is provided and / or that only one of the base sections 5a, 5b is arranged in the part of the drawer base 5 formed by the insert element 4.

[0068] Figures 2A and 2B again show an example of a ladle 11 as an object to be stored in the drawer 1. The ladle 11 is placed in the insert element 4 and thus has enough space above it to be stored in the drawer 1. The drawer 5 can be closed normally.

[0069] Figures 2A and 2B also show that the height of the drawers 1 corresponds to a minimum height h or a multiple thereof. The furniture carcass 101 also has a height that corresponds to a multiple of the minimum height h, so that the drawers 1 can be arranged without any unused space in the furniture carcass 101 or gaps between the drawers 1 in the furniture carcass. This also results in a visually appealing appearance.

[0070] Figures 3A to 30 show schematic views of a second embodiment of the drawer 1. The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment essentially in that the insert element 4 has several compartments 4a.

[0071] The drawer 1 comprises two drawer sides 2 and a drawer wall 3 connecting the two drawer sides 2. The drawer wall 3 serves as the back panel. A further drawer wall 10 is also visible, which is likewise connected to the two drawer sides 10. This further drawer wall 10 serves as the front panel.

[0072] Within this frame formed by the side panels 2 and the drawer walls 2, 10, the insert element 4 is arranged. The insert element 4 forms the drawer bottom 5, with a first bottom section 5a projecting further downwards than the second bottom sections 5b.

[0073] The insert element 4 has a support section 6 which rests on a top surface 3a of the drawer wall 3. A projection 7 is also visible on the support section 6, which abuts a side 3b adjoining the top surface 3a. Thus, an upper edge of the drawer wall 3, which has the top surface 3a, is at least partially enclosed by the support section 6.

[0074] This ensures that the drawer wall 3 is held securely in the support section, thus holding the insert element 4 between the drawer sides 2 and in the drawer 1. This is particularly evident in Fig. 30, which shows detail A of Fig. 3B.

[0075] A slope 7a is arranged on the projection 7, which can facilitate the insertion of the insert element 4. In Fig. 3C it can further be seen that the frame 2 has a connecting tab 2a for connection to the drawer wall 3. The connecting tab 2a has a projection 2b with an opening into which a hook 102c of a drawer slide 102b of the drawer guide 102 can engage.

[0076] Fig. 4A shows a schematic exploded view of the second embodiment of the drawer 1, Fig. 4B shows detail B of Fig. 4A and Fig. 4C shows detail C of Fig. 4A.

[0077] It is evident that the drawer slides 102 comprise a cabinet rail 102a and a drawer rail 102b movably mounted on it. The drawer slides 102 can each be either partial or full extension. Depending on the configuration, one or more intermediate rails can be inserted between the cabinet rail 102a and the drawer rail 102b.

[0078] The drawer rail 102b is arranged below the drawer base 5, thus enabling a low overall height of the drawer 1. Connecting sections 8 are provided on the insert element 4 to connect the drawer base 5 to the drawer rails 102b.

[0079] These are indicated here by an elongated projection. The connecting sections 8 can also lie in the same plane as the underside of the second base sections 5b, or be formed by openings or recesses in said underside. In the simplest case, the connecting elements 8 are surfaces by means of which the drawer 1 rests on the drawer slides 102b.

[0080] Fastening elements 9 are provided on the sides of the insert element 4 facing the frames, by means of which the insert element 4 can be attached to the frames 2. Each of the fastening elements 9 comprises a locking element 9a, which can lock into the frames 2. This is described in more detail with reference to Figures 5B and 5C.

[0081] It is further evident that the additional drawer wall 10 has a projection 10b on which the insert element 4 rests. This connects the insert element 4 to, or holds it against, the additional drawer wall 10.

[0082] This connection can be achieved through a wide variety of constructions. For example, it is also conceivable that the insert element 4 has an additional support section 6, which rests on a top surface 10a of the other drawer wall 10. All types of conventional connection methods are also fundamentally possible.

[0083] Fig. 5A shows a schematic sectional view of the second embodiment of the drawer 1, Fig. 5B shows detail D of Fig. 5A and Fig. 5C shows detail E of Fig. 5A.

[0084] Figure 5A clearly shows that the drawer base 5 is completely formed by the insert element 4. It is also evident how the base sections 5a and 5b are arranged at different heights.

[0085] The first base section 5a is positioned low, thus making the best possible use of the available space within the drawer. The second base sections 5b are positioned higher, so that the drawer runners 102b can be accommodated underneath.

[0086] Figures 5B and 5C show how the locking elements 9a of the fastening means 9 engage in a recess 2c of the drawer sides 2 and thus fasten the insert element 4 to the drawer sides 2. The recess 2c is a recess 2c into which a conventional drawer bottom 5 is inserted in conventional drawers. Thus, conventional drawer sides 2 can be used with a drawer 1 according to the invention.

[0087] Fig. 6 shows a schematic representation of a third embodiment of the drawer 1. The third embodiment differs from the second embodiment essentially in that the further drawer wall 10 is formed entirely by the insert element 4. Such an embodiment is particularly interesting for internal extensions.

[0088] In all embodiments, the insert elements 4 are preferably formed in one piece and / or made of plastic. Of course, a multi-part design and / or other materials or material combinations, such as wood and / or metal, are also conceivable.

[0089] The frame sections 2 are preferably made of metal, however other materials such as wood and / or plastic are also conceivable.

[0090] The drawer sides 3 and 10 are preferably made of wood; however, other materials or material combinations, such as metal and / or plastic, are also conceivable. Reference list:

[0091] 1 drawer

[0092] 2 frame

[0093] 2a Connecting tab

[0094] 2b advantage

[0095] 2c Exclusion

[0096] 3 drawer unit

[0097] 3a Top

[0098] Page 3b

[0099] 4 Insert element

[0100] 4a subject

[0101] 5 drawer bottoms

[0102] 5a first soil section 5b second soil section 6 support section

[0103] 7 lead

[0104] 7a Slope

[0105] 8 Connection section

[0106] 9 Fasteners

[0107] 9a Latching element

[0108] 10 Additional drawer wall 10a Top

[0109] 10b lead

[0110] 11 ladles

[0111] 100 pieces of furniture

[0112] 101 Furniture carcass

[0113] 102 Extraction guide

[0114] 102a Body rail

[0115] 102b loading rail

[0116] 102c hook

[0117] h minimum height

Claims

Patent claims 1. Drawer (1) comprising two drawer sides (2), at least one drawer wall (3) connecting the two drawer sides (2), and at least one insert element (4) arranged between the two drawer sides (2), wherein the insert element (4) forms at least part of a drawer bottom (5), wherein the at least one insert element (4) has at least one support section (6), characterized in that the at least one support section (6) rests on a top surface (3a) of the at least one drawer wall (3) to hold the at least one insert element (4) between the drawer sides (2).

2. Drawer ( ) according to claim 1, wherein the drawer bottom ( 5 ) is completely formed by the insert element ( 4 ).

3. Drawer ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 or 2, wherein the at least one drawer wall ( 3 ) is positively locked in the at least one support section ( 6 ).

4. Drawer according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the support section ( 6 ) has at least one projection ( 7 ) which abuts a side ( 3b ) of the drawer wall ( 3 ) adjacent to the top ( 3a ) of the at least one drawer wall ( 3 ).

5. Drawer ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the at least one insert element ( 4 ) has at least one connecting section ( 8 ) via which the drawer ( 1 ) can be connected to at least one drawer rail ( 102b ) of a pull-out guide ( 102 ).

6. Drawer ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the at least one insert element ( 4 ) has at least one fastening means ( 9 ) by means of which the at least one insert element (4) is connected to at least one of the two frames (2 ), preferably wherein the at least one fastening means ( 9 ) comprises a locking element ( 9a ).

7. Drawer ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the drawer ( 1 ) comprises at least one further drawer wall ( 10 ), wherein the at least one insert element (4 ) is connected to the at least one further drawer wall ( 10 ).

8. Drawer ( 1 ) according to claim 7, wherein the at least one insert element (4 ) for connection with the at least one further drawer wall ( 10) has at least one further support section which rests on a top surface ( 10a ) of the at least one further drawer wall ( 10 ), and / or wherein the at least one further drawer wall ( 10 ) has a projection ( 10b ) on which the at least one insert element (4 ) rests.

9. Drawer ( 1 ) according to claim 7 or 8, wherein at least a part of the at least one further drawer wall ( 10 ) is formed by the at least one insert element (4 ), preferably wherein the at least one further drawer wall ( 10 ) is formed completely by the at least one insert element (4 ).

10. Drawer ( 1 ) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the drawer bottom (5) has at least a first bottom section (5a) and at least a second bottom section (5b), wherein the at least one first bottom section (5a) is offset in a direction orthogonally to the drawer bottom (5) relative to the at least one second bottom section (5b).

11. Drawer ( 1 ) according to claim 10, wherein the at least one first bottom section (5a) and the at least one second bottom section (5b) are part of the part of the drawer bottom ( 5 ) formed by the at least one insert element ( 4 ).

12. Drawer ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the at least one insert element ( 4 ) is formed in one piece.

13. Drawer ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the at least one insert element ( 4 ) has at least one compartment ( 4a ), preferably at least two compartments ( 4a ) , for receiving objects, preferably kitchen utensils.

14. Furniture (100) with at least one drawer (1) according to one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the furniture (100) comprises a furniture body (101) and at least two extension guides (102), wherein the at least one drawer (1) is mounted in the furniture body (101) so as to be extendable via the at least two extension guides (102).

15. Furniture (100) according to claim 14, wherein the at least two extension guides (102) each have a cabinet rail (102a) and a drawer rail (102b) slidably mounted on the cabinet rail (102a), wherein the cabinet rail (102a) is connected to the furniture cabinet (101) and the drawer rail (102b) is connected to the at least one insert element (4) of the drawer (1), preferably via the at least one connecting section (8).

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