Wall of a furniture carcass, method for producing such a wall, and furniture carcass or furniture comprising such a wall
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing furniture side walls with integrated fittings face challenges in accommodating larger door and flap hinges due to limited milling depth, resulting in protrusion into the interior space, aesthetic issues, and difficulty in cleaning, while conventional solutions compromise on surface uniformity and visibility of transitions.
Innovation Solution
A composite wall structure featuring a panel-shaped core with a recess for the fitting, covered by lateral layers, allowing for larger fittings and maintaining a uniform surface quality on both sides, with the fitting integrated before applying the cover layers, enabling deeper installations without visible transitions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If fittings are mounted on the inside of the side wall, then the furniture body can accommodate larger fittings with greater installation depth, but the fittings protrude into the interior space reducing usable storage volume
Solution Approach 1:
The recess is formed by removing material from the end face of the core rather than from the interior space, utilizing the lateral dimension to accommodate the fitting. This allows the fitting to be received within the wall thickness without protruding into the interior storage volume, effectively changing the dimensional approach from internal protrusion to end-face integration.
2Adaptability or versatility
If fittings are mounted on the inside of the side wall, then larger fittings can be accommodated, but the interior cleaning becomes difficult and the optical appearance is impaired
Solution Approach 1:
The fitting is extracted from the interior mounting approach and repositioned to be received within the recess formed at the end face of the core. The cover layer is then applied over the recess, effectively hiding the fitting from the interior space. This extraction eliminates the obstruction to cleaning while maintaining the ability to accommodate larger fittings.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a housing is used to accommodate larger fittings, then deeper installation is possible, but the surface appearance becomes non-uniform with visible transitions
Solution Approach 1:
The cover layer is applied directly over the recess containing the fitting, merging the fitting integration with the wall structure itself. This eliminates the need for a separate housing component, ensuring a uniform surface appearance without visible transitions while still accommodating deeper fitting installations within the recess.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the wall thickness is reduced to accommodate fittings, then larger fittings can be installed, but the wall may tear or deform during milling
Solution Approach 1:
The recess is formed in the core before the cover layer is applied, allowing the fitting to be pre-installed in a protected position. This preliminary formation of the recess enables precise control of wall thickness distribution, ensuring sufficient material remains to prevent tearing or deformation while accommodating the required fitting size.
Data Source
AI summary
A wall for a furniture carcass has a panel-type core arranged between two laterally positioned cover layers. The core has a cut-out extending at least along one section of an end face of the wall and is used to receive a fitting that guides a movable furniture part. The fitting rests at least against one of the cover layers.