System for anchoring a wall-cupboard element to a wall, in particular a base
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing base-bracket devices for furniture are structurally incomplete when supplied without an upper top and back wall, leading to difficulties in storage, transportation, and assembly, as well as increased risk of errors during installation, due to the need for additional supporting means and complex packaging.
Innovation Solution
A base-bracket system that provides structural support and anchors furniture to the wall, featuring a connection bar with adjustable mechanisms and an elastic insert for noise dampening, allowing pre-assembly and versatile installation options while satisfying aesthetic requirements through reversible design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If base furniture is supplied without upper top and back wall to reduce packaging complexity, then manufacturing and assembly simplicity is improved, but structural completeness and stability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-assembling the base element with the supporting devices attached to its shoulders before supply. This allows the furniture to be manufactured and shipped in a partially assembled state, improving manufacturing efficiency and reducing packaging complexity while maintaining structural stability through the integrated supporting devices that are already in position to receive the connection bar and upper elements.
2Volume of moving object
If base furniture is supplied as incomplete elements, then storage and transportation efficiency is improved, but handling complexity and assembly risk increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the base furniture into modular components: the base element with integrated supporting devices and the separate connection bar that spans between shoulders. This segmentation allows compact storage and transportation of individual components while reducing assembly complexity through the standardized connection interface between the bar and supporting devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The supporting devices are designed with self-aligning features and standardized connection interfaces that enable straightforward assembly of the connection bar without requiring complex alignment procedures or specialized tools, thereby reducing assembly risk and complexity.
3Strength
If additional supporting means are provided for worktop support, then structural support capability is improved, but device complexity and installation time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing the supporting devices to serve multiple functions: they provide both the anchoring function to attach the base to the wall and the support function to hold the connection bar and ultimately support the worktop. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate supporting means, maintaining structural support capability while reducing device complexity and installation time.
4Adaptability or versatility
If base element is fixed to wall without structural completion, then installation flexibility is improved, but operational stability during use deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by creating a progressive assembly sequence where the base element is first fixed to the wall with supporting devices in place, providing initial stability for installation flexibility. Subsequently, the connection bar is assembled between the shoulders, completing the structural triangle and providing operational stability during use. The system transitions from a flexible installation state to a stable operational state through staged assembly.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system simplifies storage, transportation, and assembly by providing structural support and noise reduction, while enabling versatile installation and differentiation in aesthetic appeal, reducing the risk of errors and costs associated with additional components.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic insert for noise dampening
Implementation Method 2
elastic insert for noise dampening
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a system for anchoring a wall-cupboard element to a wall, i.e. furniture cantilevered from a wall at a certain height from the floor. More specifically, the anchoring system according to the present invention is specifically designed for anchoring elements commonly called "bases" to a wall, and is therefore part of those devices that are known in the field as "base brackets". According to the invention, the anchoring system (1, 1', 1") for anchoring a wall cupboard to a wall, in particular a base (100), comprises a pair of supporting devices (10) each comprising a plate-like body (10') configured for being connected to the inner face of one of the shoulders (101) of said base (100), and is characterized in that it also comprises at least one connection bar (40, 40', 40'') which connects said supporting devices (10) together by means of connection means (11a, 11b, 24a, 24b, 26a, 26b, 30, 30', 38, 39) and which also comprises in correspondence with its longitudinal edge at least one housing seat (41, 41', 41") in which an elastic insert (50) is housed, preferably produced by the extrusion of a plastic material, which has an upper surface (51) configured for forming a supporting surface for an element or accessory positioned for the upper closure of the furniture (100).